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RE: 2-3 Mar 42 - 7/1/2020 1:51:10 PM   
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RE: 2-3 Mar 42 - 7/1/2020 11:04:47 PM   
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RE: 2-3 Mar 42 - 7/1/2020 11:11:30 PM   
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can they act as main bases? or do you still need to bring goodies to make them work

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2-3 Dec 44 - 7/1/2020 11:17:35 PM   
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Highlights – Troops ashore at Tokunoshima.

Jpn ships sunk: (old)
CVE: 1 (Unyo - casualty of CV rear area raid)

Allied ships sunk: None

Air loss:
Jpn: 07
Allied: 08

Subwar:
Jpn: 0 Attacks, 0 ships hit
Allies: 1 Attack, 1 ship hit (AO dam)

Jpn Amph Inv: None

Allied Amph Inv:
Tokunoshima (SWPAC)

Bases lost: None

Bases Liberated: None

SIGINT/Intel: AO hit by sub on the approaches to Tokyo after another was hit further at sea earlier indicates ships from CV Raid returning to Tokyo/Yokahama. So far no significant response to Tokunoshima Amphib.

Strategic Bombing Campaign: NSTR. Strat bombing VPs remain at 9438.

West Coast/Admin: NSTR.

In NOPAC, NSTR.

In CENPAC, NSTR.

In SOPAC, other than a half dozen Peggys coming in at night against the CVE TF at Tokunoshima without effect, it was a quiet amphib operation. Oldendorf’s BBs inflicted over 400 casualties and troops were put ashore in good order. Okinoerabushumia’s two Amphib TFs will depart Itbayat Is to stage at Kume-jima, and rendezvous with additional supporting TFs before making the run to target. CV TFs remain at sea just to the SE of Amami, and remain there to support further landings. Tokunoshima support TF will move to target and hold troops until base is secured. The last combat division remaining on Amami will begin loading next turn, so that process will conclude there, and move to do similar transit at Tokunoshima once secured.

In SWPAC, Amami Oshima AF reaches level 4 as engineers and their engineering vehicles continue to be the decisive element the campaign. Softening up both Tokunoshima and Okinoerabushumia with bombers continues with good results. Troops are ashore in good order at Tokunoshima and will attack next turn. On the Formosa ground front, troops rested, but will resume the attack to finish off the remaining IJA Bde sized unit next turn. Once Tokunoshima is secured, all the LBA will focus on Okinoerabushima.

In China, two Chinese corps will continue reducing the remaining IJA defenders that withdrew SE from Chungking next turn after a brief rest.

In SE Asia, Chinese troops eliminate the remaining 500 or so defenders from Foochow, securing the coast up through Wenchow. Troops will attack to take Wenchow next turn as convoys loaded with engineers and support troops begin to finish out loading for Wenchow…so they better succeed in the first attack! With Chuhsien secured, Tenth AF BF and engineers will begin to move in next turn and start building up the AF - the goal is to have 4 major AFs available for Tenth/Fourteenth Airforce to launch both sweeps and bomber raids against Kyushu - Chuhsien, Wenchow, Shaohing and Ningpo. I may look to seize Hangchow as well, but that depends on defenses. I seriously doubt Shanghai will be obtainable (at least vs. cost), but I’ve been surprised at events on the Chinese mainland enough not to totally discount the possibility.




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RE: 2-3 Mar 42 - 7/1/2020 11:24:02 PM   
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How is the supply and fuel situation at Singapore and HK?
base forces?

can they act as main bases? or do you still need to bring goodies to make them work


Plenty of supply and fuel on hand at Singers and HK. Had loaded convoys heading toward target while the ground fighting was taking place. At this point in the campaign, other than inland China, supplies and fuel are in abundance, with enough shipping to push it to where needed.

Even inland China bases are in great shape, its just getting the supplies out to the troops in field are there a few issues. Tracker tells me China (which includes HK) has over 700k supplies on hand!

Both Singers and HK ports and repair shipyards are heavily engaged in repairing all those damaged CVEs...really need those yards now!

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4-5 Dec 44 - 7/7/2020 6:04:03 PM   
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Highlights – Tokunoshima and Wenchow secured; Tk convoy hit by Allied Naval air.

Jpn ships sunk:
PC: 1
SC: 3
TK: 4
xAK: 1

Allied ships sunk: None

Air loss:
Jpn: 09
Allied: 20

Subwar:
Jpn: 0 Attacks, 0 ships hit
Allies: 2 Attacks, 1 ship hit (SC sunk)

Jpn Amph Inv: None

Allied Amph Inv: None

Bases lost: None

Bases Liberated:
Tokunoshima (SWPAC)
Wenchow (SE Asia)

SIGINT/Intel: IJN E sighted by sub on the trip wire line NW of Midway - not sure if this is part of another raid or probing where to send the raid.

Strategic Bombing Campaign: Strat bombing VPs remain at 9438. Will launch the B-29s next turn against Hiroshima.

West Coast/Admin: NSTR.

In NOPAC, NSTR.

In CENPAC, just in case of another CV rear area raid in the making, a number of subs are adjusted north of Midway, and any shipping (two small convoys), are re-routed.

In SOPAC, Sallys and Helens continue to lay mines at Kume-jima and Amami Oshima, and this time one was found the hard way by a US minesweeper. US Fleet will move back to the north side of Ryukyus to cover the upcoming Okinoerabushumia landings, which will be supported by Oldendorf’s BB and a CA TF bombardment runs. With Tokunoshima secured, the Amphib TF will begin pulling off combat troops and the engineer support convoy will begin landing the first load of engineers. And lastly, although the with the synch bug I didn’t see any of it, carrier air found and mauled a convoy off Kagoshima sinking a PC, 2SC, and 4TK. Not clear why this convoy was at Kagoshima, and not covered by any CAP…but we’ll take it.

In SWPAC, Tokunoshima secured in the first attack, against only level 2 forts. It takes another day of attacks to eliminate the last of the defenders, and after two days tallies about 3000 IJA casualties against only 150 Allied. AF construction will begin immediately and should have a level 2 AF completed within a week to complement Amami’s. Okinoerabushumia amphib will go in next turn, and hope to have similar results, but that forced shock attack will likely cause more Allied casualties. Two naval bombardments and all the LBA I can muster will help though. Oki’s supporting engineer TF is just leaving Naga, so its timing for arrival should be about perfect.

In China, the two Chinese corps attacking the remaining IJA defenders that withdrew SE from Chungking do well, destroying one of the two units and inflicting over 3000 casualties while losing 50 men. One more attack should clear the pocket. Also, Allied air continues to do well across the IJA rear area, focusing on hitting troops on the move.

In SE Asia, Wenchow is taken in the second attack against a spirited defense in a level 4 fortified base. IJA lose about 1200 men against the Allied 550, but the IJA looked to have been pulling out which prohibitied any reserve units pursuing. Lead troops close on Shaohing and will attack next turn. With Wenchow secure, transports will begin landing engineers next turn to build up the AF.

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RE: 4-5 Dec 44 - 7/7/2020 7:31:44 PM   
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RE: 4-5 Dec 44 - 7/7/2020 9:15:39 PM   
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any big plans to celebrate Pearl Harbor's 3 year anniversary?


I think a fireworks show, maybe a re-enactment, would be appropriate.

It might be safer to watch from shore, however.....

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RE: 4-5 Dec 44 - 7/8/2020 4:21:34 AM   
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any big plans to celebrate Pearl Harbor's 3 year anniversary?


I think a fireworks show, maybe a re-enactment, would be appropriate.

It might be safer to watch from shore, however.....


Ain't that the truth! Took a while sorting out the mess, turn is away and I'll get the Allied AAR comments soon!

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RE: 4-5 Dec 44 - 7/8/2020 4:51:16 AM   
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RE: 4-5 Dec 44 - 7/8/2020 11:32:49 PM   
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As long as he keeps it interesting and challenging.


And he's been doing that in spades most recently!

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Re: 6-7 Dec 44 - 7/8/2020 11:36:53 PM   
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Highlights – At least I know where the KB is!!!! Massive IJN CV raid on and around Pearl Harbor! Okinoerabushima secured.

Jpn ships sunk:
DD: 6 (Hayanami, Hatsukaze, Urakaze, Hagikaze, Nenohi, Uranami)
xAK: 1
ACM: 1
ML: 1

Allied ships sunk:
DE: 2 (Mack, Charles J. Kimmel)
AM: 1
APA: 3
AP: 2
AKA: 1
YMS: 1
xAP: 2
xAK: 4

Air loss:
Jpn: 87
Allied: 31

Subwar:
Jpn: 0 Attacks, 0 ships hit
Allies: 3 Attacks, 0 ships hit

The sub "trip wire" line missed the entire KB, but perhaps they've picked up the Repl TF?



Jpn Amph Inv: None

Allied Amph Inv:
Okinoerabushima (SWPAC)

Bases lost: None

Bases Liberated:
Okinoerabushima (SWPAC)
Shaohing (SE Asia)

SIGINT/Intel: Looks like the entire KB is once again NW of Pearl Harbor! So much for the sub trip wire. In any case, the question now is, “what’s next?”. Safest course would be to head back home, but safety of the KB might not be what L_S_T has in mind right now. Another turn hitting Pearl and surrounding shipping would be profitable, but cost would be higher to planes. A balanced approach of heading NE to hit already sighted convoys and then to head home is also plausible, as is a dash SW of Pearl and then head home. Frankly, it’s even money at this point as to whether this is a one way trip or not - only next turn may provide those answers. Also, interestingly, many Zeros (A6M8) using in the attack were used in the “low naval” attack role with good effect which was surprising - few needed to “drop ordnance” due to CAP.

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RE: 4-5 Dec 44 - 7/8/2020 11:39:32 PM   
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As long as he keeps it interesting and challenging.


And he's been doing that in spades most recently!


Are you learning more of the late war Japanese capabilities? That is useful. Of course, it could make you more cautious.

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6-7 Dec 44 - 7/8/2020 11:45:10 PM   
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Status: offline 		Strategic Bombing Campaign: Mixed effort over Hiroshima as the B-29s hit only during the second night due to weather and CAP was thick. Bomber stream consisted of 11 separate raids totaling 101 sorties at 8k ft. CAP was very heavy with a max of 43 radar equipped Irvings and 18 non radar equipped fighters, which claimed 8 B-29s while 7 Irvings and 9 Georges were lost. Surprisingly, Flak claimed nothing. Bombing was not very accurate with fires getting to just over 92k, but the repair shipyard was hit hard by one group, and another group hit the port and the 4 BBs under repair repeatedly. Fires remain burning at 21k the next day, but the raid only increased Strat bombing VPs from 9438 to 9590. Will launch the B-29s next turn against Fukuoka which hopefully will have less CAP roaming about, although weather is questionable.




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RE: 6-7 Dec 44 - 7/8/2020 11:48:18 PM   
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Status: offline 		West Coast/Admin: Recently departed convoys from San Francisco and LA turn around and head back to the west coast. Will look to reinforce coastal bases with training squadrons next turn if the KB turns east toward the coast. Not likely, but still potentially possible.

In NOPAC, NSTR.

In CENPAC, well…..L_S_T hoodwinked me again! Snuck the entire KB through my much vaunted sub trip wire line without a ripple. So, now the entire KB is 4 hexes off PH! KB airstrikes hit a number of local convoys transiting Hawaiian waters, and found a big tanker convoy well to the NE heading in. But the worst strike was the port strike against Pearl itself, meeting only half hearted CAP from fighter squadrons on training missions. Still, nothing of critical value was lost, the worst being a number of APAs. And while shipping losses weren’t light, none of the troops or aircraft being carried were destroyed. The only significant warship within 200 miles was the BB Howe, completing repairs from a torpedo hit in port. She was barely scratched by two bomb hits.

Of course, the carnage may not be over, and if the KB stays in range of Pearl, she’ll find a number of more victims. Convoys at sea to the NE scatter and move in pairs at full speed at most compass directions. Other convoys closing on Pearl from the south and west, turn around and make hasty departures from the area. Two unsighted damaged CVEs heading to Pearl for repairs fly off their fighters to Pearl, and will make for Johnston Is which has some reasonable first line CAP. If the KB does launch another strike against Pearl, CAP can muster over 120 fighters. Although still mostly 2nd line aircraft such as P-40s and P-39s, solid pilots now man the cockpits. Additional first line fighter squadrons begin flying towards Pearl from the Marianas, staging at Midway, Wake and Johnston should the KB attempt to loiter for a few days. A few attack squadrons will attempt to intercept, mostly at night - but nothing major, just some ankle bite attacks if they get lucky. PT boats will sortie in multiple compass directions from Pearl, Lihue and Lahania; who knows, they may get lucky. A few pairs of DDs will also head out and attempt to engage both the KB if they stay close to Pearl and also that sighting of 2 DDs just east of the sub line and north of Midway - one DD TF (2 DDs) is already at sea out of Midway patrolling, and they will vector to the sighting - perhaps it’s an ASW TF for the Repl TF supporting the KB? The ineffective submarine force will of course try and converge a number of subs from all compass points, including two departing from Pearl. Still, the chance for any type of intercept, let alone inflicting damage is slim.

Of course, the major effect of this raid, present or future losses not withstanding, is that convoy traffic across the Pacific will of course be disrupted for a while. Truthfully, that is more of a pain than anything warstopping, the Allies are flush with supplies and the chain can be broken for a while before it matters. And of course, sending the Allied CVs in pursuit may ultimately be a fools errand, but, right now, the Fleet is not tied down and available. So, the Allied Fleet will depart SOPAC and head towards the Marianas initially and take on fuel enroute, but about half the carriers are very short sorties and will need to make port in the Marianas. By the time the Fleet gets to the Marianas, I should have a good idea of where the KB is headed and go from there.



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RE: 6-7 Dec 44 - 7/8/2020 11:50:32 PM   
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Status: offline 		In SOPAC, an IJN DD TF (9DD) sorties to raid Amami, and is intercepted by an Allied CA TF (2CA, 3CL, 6DD, DMS) which gets the better of the IJN for a change (even hitting an IJN DD with a torpedo in the first engagement), and the IJN TF stays around for two more engagements at night and again the Allies get the edge. After the IJN clear the area, 1DD is sunk and 6 are damaged enough for airpower to get licks in during the daylight hours. The Allied CV TFs are attacked by Peggys at night without effect, while AA takes down 14 planes. The CVs get their licks in against the withdrawing DDs in daylight with two strikes going in with good effect, sinking 4 DDs. The focus will remain moving troops into and out of the recently taken islands in the Ryukyus, only without the CVs in support.

In SWPAC, troops go ashore at Okinoerabushima in good order and manage a single successful shock attack against the fort level 3 defenders. About 1800 IJA casualties cost the Allies 800 men and resistance ends. Now that the base was taken, the AF construction will begin in earnest - more engineers being brought in and the combat troops will begin embarking off island next turn. Engineers have already gotten Tokunoshima AF operational and a squadron of Corsairs are flown in. In the air, low level mediums also go in against the withdrawing IJN DDs with good effect, sinking at least one and perhaps two. With the CVs departing, it will be up to LBA to provide both CAP and naval strike capability. To that, additional strike aircraft are flown into Kume-jima with dedicated escorts. While the priority remains providing CAP to cover the troop convoys, will start some limited sweeps against targets in Kyushu. Depending on initial results, will look to bring B-24s over Kyushu in both and operational role hitting ports and airfields as well as a strategic bombing roll, hitting industrial targets. The goal is to get bombers successfully (i.e., acceptable losses) over Nagasaki before the end of the month.

In China, the last IJA troops trapped SE of Chungking are eliminated, 4400 casualties inflicted for less than 50 Chinese. Chinese troops are no longer the pushover they once were!

In SE Asia, XXXIII Corps troops continue to push NE along the coast with lead elements taking Shaohing against minimal resistance. Focus now shifts to Ningpo which appears similarly lightly defended. Hangchow has a reported 60k defenders, so Ningpo will likely culminate the advance - at least for a while. On the air side, a number of US fighter squadrons swap out their P-47s for the longer range P-51s; the extra range needed for operations across the East China Sea to Japan and Korea.

And here is the combat report for all the sordid details....


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RE: 6-7 Dec 44 - 7/8/2020 11:52:24 PM   
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RE: 6-7 Dec 44 - 7/9/2020 3:22:25 AM   
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RE: 6-7 Dec 44 - 7/9/2020 3:32:20 AM   
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Wow, hitting Pearl on the third anniversary of the first strike. Kudos to OPilot for keeping this interesting.

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OPilot? I thought LST was the opponent?

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RE: 6-7 Dec 44 - 7/9/2020 3:55:25 AM   
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RE: 6-7 Dec 44 - 7/9/2020 3:59:55 AM   
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Wow, hitting Pearl on the third anniversary of the first strike. Kudos to OPilot for keeping this interesting.

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OPilot? I thought LST was the opponent?


He has been at the gin a little early.

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RE: 6-7 Dec 44 - 7/9/2020 5:26:57 AM   
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RE: 6-7 Dec 44 - 7/9/2020 12:46:27 PM   
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Highlights – A Mini-KB is also loose north of Hawaii! Three AOs from the KB’s Repl TF hit.

Jpn ships sunk:
PB: 3
AMc: 1

Allied ships sunk:
DD: 1 (Allen)
SC: 1
APA: 2
AO: 2
TK: 3

Air loss:
Jpn: 118
Allied: 25

Subwar:
Jpn: 0 Attacks, 0 ships hit
Allies: 1 Attack, 1 ship hit (AO hit)

[uJpn Amph Inv:] None

Allied Amph Inv: None

Bases lost: None

Bases Liberated:
Beaufort (SWPAC)

SIGINT/Intel: More trouble north of Paradise, a Mini-KB (CS, 2CVE) was found by the APA convoy I had heading NE which blundered right into it. KB looks to have turned WNW towards home, and I presume the Mini-KB has or will shortly - using Kamikazes on a convoy limits the Mini-KBs future effectiveness! Interdicting the KB’s Repl TF may slow the withdrawal, and should eliminate any notion of continuing east to hit the US West coast. Back to the main event, Kyushu, was surprised that a large formation of Franks (100+) were apparently on LRCAP over the islands SW of Kyushu. Lots of Ops losses lead me to believe their basing at Nagasaki, which is the only AF indicating having fighters on Kyushu (over 1200 reported).

Strategic Bombing Campaign: Although weather again limited strikes to only the second night, CAP was absent and Flak light over Fukuoka resulting in only one B-29 lost due to Ops. Bomber stream consisted of 8 separate raids totaling only 42 sorties at 8k ft. Bombing was reasonably accurate and fires got to just over 73k. One Squadron failed to get the change of target, and again hit Hiroshima, and was met by the most CAP ever encountered in a single night raid - 36 Irvings and about 150 day fighters. Amusingly, the CAP claimed only one B-29, but the squadron was able to shoot down 7 Zeros, 7 Jacks and 8 Georges! Needless to say, no damage was inflicted to industry. Fires remain smoldering at Fukuoka at only 2000 or so, but based on the lack of opposition, B-29s will return to target next turn, although again weather may not cooperate. Strat bombing VPs were increased from 9590 to 10,006.




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Status: offline 		West Coast/Admin: With the KB reported to be heading WNW, outward bound convoys are again turned west, although routing south of the Hawaiian chain where ever possible.

In NOPAC, if PBY search can identify the Mini-KB reasonably close to the Aleutians, which is a good possibility of withdrawal route, will look to sortie available warships (CL, 6DDs) to engage.

In CENPAC, L_S_T left me another unwelcome surprise to unwrap last turn - the Mini-KB! The IJN TF was found by a big APA convoy (supplies only, APAs were moving to base at Pearl from the West Coast), had turned NE to head back, and blundered right into the TF, and then was set upon by Kamikazes! Using the Kamikazes was probably a good thing from my point of view - although devastatingly effective (2APA, 2AO sunk), the Mini KB “shot its bolt” - 24 Zeros and 27 Vals destroyed for the effort. There may be a few planes left, but most of the striking power is gone. The KB is showing that it is heading back home, and its strikes managed to hit some of the scattered TK convoy’s ships with good effect - DD, SC, 3TK sunk. Before their demise, DD Allen and her TK charge managed to run into the KB directly - which provided the best sighting report available (8CV, CVL, CS, 3CLAA, 7DD). The only good news in CENPAC, and it was very good news, was that the KB’s replenishment TF was found by a sub which torpedoed an AO, and the two DDs sent to find it north of Midway. Those two DDs set two AOs and the CS Chitose afire and returned to Midway without serious damage. I’m assuming the KB is heading in the general direction of the Repl TF sighting, and will vector subs to intercept. With perhaps three AOs damaged or perhaps sunk, the KB fuel situation may be critical, perhaps limiting intended operations or slowing the return back to Japan. In any case the US Fleet is now in CENPAC waters, half just taking on fuel from the US Repl TF NW of the Marianas. The Fleet is heading to Pagan where the other half will take on fuel and CVs take on sortie replenishment. Still a longshot to intercept the KB, but will then head NE of Marcus and make the attempt. May get lucky!

In SOPAC, troops are taken off Okinoerabushima and the only IJN interference in the area is limited to aerial mining operations against Kume-jima and Amami. Other than PTs heading out to interdict barge traffic off Kyushu, fleet elements will remain in a defensive posture securing the Ryukyus.

In SWPAC, I got a surprise when 125 Franks on LRCAP protecting some barge traffic off SW Kyushu jumped B-25s on a low-level naval strike. The B-25s still managed to sink both PBs and a few barges, and even managed to shoot down 5 Franks for their efforts. 19 more Franks were listed as ops losses, but it cost the squadron heavily - 13 B-25Js shot down. Over Kyushu, the initiation of the sweep campaign started well with P-47s engaging a small CAP over Kumamoto at 35k feet, downing 2 Franks and 6 Tonys with only one P-47 lost to ops. Will expand the sweeps next turn as Tokunoshima AF reaches level 2, with pairs of fighter squadrons sweeping southern Kyushu bases. This will be the debut of the P-51D over Japan. If all goes well, may look to launch a daylight B-24 raid against Kagoshima in a few days. Not ready to try and sweep Nagasaki just yet though.

In China, NSTR.

In SE Asia, IJA troops look to be mounting some sort of counterattack against XXXIII Corps troops at Shaohing. Four unknown units have pushed into Shaohing which is defended currently by a single Bde. While the lead Tank Bde will attempt to take Ningpo, the main body of XXXIII Corps will move on Shaohing and all available air - to include Heavies, will focus on the IJA troop concentrations at Shaohing and Hangchow.




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Highlights – Two good days of sweeps over Kyushu as the sweep campaign begins in earnest; contact lost with KB.

Jpn ships sunk:
SST: 1 (Yu-7)

Allied ships sunk: None

Air loss:
Jpn: 164
Allied: 82

Subwar:
Jpn: 0 Attacks, 0 ships hit
Allies: 0 Attacks, 0 ships hit

Jpn Amph Inv: None

Allied Amph Inv: None

Bases lost: None

Bases Liberated:
Ningpo (SE Asia)

SIGINT/Intel: Contact lost with the KB, although what I think is the Mini-KB is sighted halfway between the Aleutians and the Hawaiian chain, due south of Dutch Harbor. I figure the KB is west of that; both heading WNW. That’s strictly a guess.

Strategic Bombing Campaign: A good two nights over Fukuoka! Weather limited strikes and CAP on the first day, but B-29s managed to attack target both nights. CAP put a max of 15 Irvings up the second night, and had no effect on the bombers, but lost 7 planes. Flak didn’t inflict any loss, and only a single B-29 was lost to due to Ops. Bomber stream consisted of 22 separate raids totaling 208 sorties at 8k ft. Bombing was reasonably accurate and fires got to just over 280k. Fires remain smoldering at Fukuoka at slightly over 36k or so. Strat bombing VPs were increased from 10,006 to 10,326. After two consecutive raids, bombers will rest.

West Coast/Admin: NSTR.

In NOPAC, NSTR.

In CENPAC, contact is lost with the KB, despite the 35 or so subs deployed and air search out of Midway and Wake. Mini-KB was located by PBYs, and 2DDs out of Midway are sent to intercept. I’m still counting on subs picking up the KB sooner rather than later. In the meantime, the Fleet, replenished at Pagan in the Marianas, will sortie next turn NE, between Marcus and the Bonins, hoping to head the KB off. The replenishing however has the Fleet divided into 3 CV TFs. The first, under Spruance (4CV, 3CVL, 2BB, 2CA, 3CL, CLAA, DDs /336F, 20NF, 81DB, 69TB), took fuel off the Repl TF, and has full ops, and will immediately head NE. Adm Moody, w/ 2CV (Brit), 2CVL, DDs after taking some repl at Pagan, w/ rendezvous with CV Franklin TF (CV, CVL, 2BB, 3CA, CL, CLAA, DDs) and follow Spruance a few hexes behind. Once joined, Moody will have 259F, 36DB, 48TB, and should be in immediate support of Spruance.
Following a day later due to more extensive replenishment will be Adm Towers TF (4CV, CVL, 2BB, 2CA, 3CL, CLAA, DD /251F, 12NF, 127DB, 53TB). Until these three TFs can rendezvous (with their associated supporting surface and ASW TFs), they will be at a disadvantage to the KB. Still, I think the risk is worthwhile to get underway as soon as possible and attempt to cut the KB off from Japan. With some luck, the patrolling subs or air search will find the KB early enough to concentrate before intercept.

In SOPAC, NSTR.

In SWPAC, a good first start to the Kyushu sweep campaign! Fighter squadrons out of Amami, Tokunoshima, and Kuma-jima sweep Kanoya, Kagoshima, Kumamoto and Tanegashima with excellent results. The P-51s and P-47s do extremely well, only the single Corsair squadron doesn’t get the edge against the Franks on CAP. After two days, 147 Franks are shot down air-air against 17 P-51D, 14 Corsair, 11 P-47D25, 9 P-47D, and 5 P-51B. Will swap out some of the squadrons which took losses, and continue sweeps next turn. P-38s will join the fray. Okinoerabushima AF goes to level 2 to provide CAP and will join the sweeps shortly. Another turn or two of fighters only, will look to bring bombers against Kagoshima.

In China, NSTR.

In SE Asia, Ningpo is taken without much effort. The expected IJA counterattack at Shaohing doesn’t materialize, and the recently arriving XXXIII Corps mainbody will go on the attack to clear enemy forces at Shaohing. This should culminate current offensive actions, the effort will now transition to build up bases recently secured.




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Always a distinct possibility!!!

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Highlights – Sweeps over Kyushu encounter Georges which prove troublesome; no contact with the KB continues to be worrisome.

Jpn ships sunk:
CS: 1 (Chitose)
TK: 1
xAKL: 1

Allied ships sunk: None

Air loss:
Jpn: 60
Allied: 57

Subwar:
Jpn: 0 Attacks, 0 ships hit
Allies: 3 Attacks, 1 ship hit (CS sunk)

Jpn Amph Inv: None

Allied Amph Inv: None

Bases lost: None

Bases Liberated: None

SIGINT/Intel: Contact remains lost with the KB. This is becoming more than worrisome. Most likely, the KB used full speed to head to home waters and managed to elude the numerous subs deployed. Other potential outcomes are a tad more dangerous, and truthfully, just as likely - such as going “dark” - no air searches out - and heading either south of Pearl into South Pacific waters or back east toward the West Coast. Both would likely be one way missions, but numerous convoys would be at risk - as would industry on the West coast. The bottom line is I have no idea where the bloody KB is, so the threat remains high throughout the Pacific - putting all convoys potentially at risk.

Strategic Bombing Campaign: Bombers rest as recon continues to fly over Japan. Strat bombing VPs were increased from 10,326 to 10,502. Looking at Nagoya as the next primary target…secondary yet to be determined.

West Coast/Admin: Although not likely, there is a possibility that the KB has turned east, and could raid the West Coast - likely targets could be industry. So….fighters are put on CAP over Seattle, LA and San Diego to cover key industry. Air search is expanded off the coast at the expense of some training and ASW patrols.

In NOPAC, NSTR.

In CENPAC, US Fleet has departed Pagan headed NE, but is currently strung out and vulnerable at the moment. Spruance, in the lead, will slow progress and rendezvous with Adm Towers behind him. Adm Moody, had issues departing Pagan and is last in line, will endeavor to catch up. Still, without any idea where the KB is, I’m guessing that the best course is still NE. Hopefully, air or sub search will get a sighting on the KB so the Fleet can action the contact. Subs do contact elements of the Mini-KB and/or the replenishment TF, and largely miss targets, although the CS Chitose is reportedly hit and sunk - although no float planes are reported as ground losses.

In SOPAC, NSTR.

In SWPAC, sweeps over Kyushu get more challenging as L_S_T commits Georges to the fray. US fighters sweep Kagoshima and Kumamoto engaging CAP (Kanoya was also swept, but no CAP was present). Mustangs and P-47s still do well, but the P-38s don’t fare well against the Georges. After two days, 14 Franks, 14 Jacks, 9 Georges, and a Tony are shot down. US fighters lose 23 P-38s and 13 P-51s. A pretty even exchange after all is said and done. US sweeps will continue, focusing on Kagoshima and Kumamoto next turn. Meanwhile, bombers hit Iromote and Ishigaki ports and troops as the precursor to landing troops. The amphib is still at least a week away, but the prep has begun. Troops earmarked for the Ishigaki amphib are close to fully prepared, and will begin to rail from locations near Clark AFB to Naga where they will embark in a few days.

In China, NSTR.

In SE Asia, any potential IJA counterattack at Shaohing was eliminated with the Allied pre-emptive attack. Main body XXXIII Corps attacked the assembling IJA troops and routed them; over 5500 troops and 5 units destroyed at a cost of just over 125 troops. XXXIII Corps will now begin moving to invest and isolate Hangchow to fully secure the newly acquired airbases at Shaohing and Ningpo. XXXIII Corps is fully available to press the advantage in SE China, although both Hangchow and Shanghai look to be heavily defended. Still, all of 14th Army needs time to plan for upcoming operations - XXXIII is potentially a follow on force for operations in Korea, so it can press the advantage for a few weeks or even months in SE China.




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