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10 Jul 44 report - 2/4/2022 10:08:12 AM

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Revenge!

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 10, 44
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Submarine attack near Cochin at 28,40
SSX Ha-46 � no mother ship to return to and out of ammo. LT Hashii has some tough decisions to make about what to do next�
Allied Ships
KV Thyme, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
KV Thyme is sighted by SSX Ha-46
SSX Ha-46 launches 2 torpedoes
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ASW attack near San Francisco at 206,94
SS I-45
Allied Ships
DD Allen � should still be out of depth charges from previous contacts.
SS I-45 launches 2 torpedoes at DD Allen
I-45 diving deep ....
Sub escapes detection

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jul 10, 44
D4Y4 Judy from K-102 Hikotai attacking an Allied SS at 125,45 near Shikuka
a Grampus class SS is reported HIT
SS I-6 sighted by Allied Aircraft at 167,51 near Chuginadak Island � moving to scout the Canadian Pacific coast, especially around Prince Rupert
F-5A Lightning sighted over 3rd Raiding Regiment
19 x Ki-49-II KAI Helen transporting 1st Raiding Regiment to Chiang Mai
25 x H8K2-L Emily transporting Southeast Area Fleet from Rabaul
6 x H6K4-L Mavis transporting 24th Air Flotilla from Ponape
Taung Gyi expands airfield to size 3
T-11 Hikotai on CVE Taiyo converting to size 27 from 18 � this recon unit is allowed to resize, but most others can�t. I�ve upped it to 27 so I can split it into 3x 9 plane squadrons. I�ve assigned it to 14th Air Fleet so it will move south to Ponape/Kusaie to get some eyes back on the Marshalls.
Hirippin JNAF Base Force - some devices have been upgraded at Clark Field
Nampo Shoto JNAF Base Force - some devices have been upgraded at Tokyo
4th Tank/B Division - some devices have been upgraded at Tokyo
4th Tank/C Division - some devices have been upgraded at Tokyo
40th JAAF AF Bn 's TOE was upgraded to JAAF Airfield 43 Bn at Manila
108th JAAF AF Bn 's TOE was upgraded to JAAF Sp.AF 43 Bn at Hansa Bay
KV Thyme is reported to have been sunk near Cochin on Jul 10, 1944
66th Ind.Mixed Brigade arrives at Tokyo � Eastern Army (restricted), so will move to Ominato in reserve for the defence of Hokkaido.
111th Division arrives at Keijo � Korea Army (restricted) will move to Yenki to join the other 110s Divs, fill out and train.
64th Ind.Mixed Brigade arrives at Hiroshima/Kure � 32nd Army so will move to Wakkanai on Hokkaido.
62nd Ind.Mixed Brigade arrives at Nanking � 13th Army (restricted), so will move to Fusan, plan for the defence of Sapporo, but only be bought out if the Allies move towards NEAF.
31st Ind.Mixed Regiment arrives at Canton � 23rd Army (restricted) will move to help defend Hong Kong.
112th Division arrives at Mishan � 3rd Army (restricted) will move to Yenki to join most of 3rd Army there, and the new 111th Div.
59th Ind.Mixed Brigade arrives at Kanazawa � Southern Army, will move to Malaybalay on Mindanao. It won�t rush south, staying in Japan for at least a few weeks to see whether the Allies make a move somewhere.
60th Ind.Mixed Brigade arrives at Utsonomiya � Southern Army, will move to Kushiro on Hokkaido
40th Ind.Garrison Battalion arrives at Osaka/Kyoto � 37th Army (Borneo Garrison) so will move to Miri
41st Ind.Garrison Battalion arrives at Osaka/Kyoto � 37th Army, will move to Brunei
65th Ind.Mixed Brigade arrives at Tokyo � 4th Fleet, withdraws in 315 days. Will move to Muroran on Hokkaido.

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11 Jul 44 report - 2/5/2022 10:48:30 PM

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 11, 44
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ASW attack near Puerto Princesa at 72,82
E Shimushu
AMC Kinryu Maru
TK Asashio Maru
TK Toa Maru
E Ishigaki
Allied Ships
SS Jack
SS Jack launches 2 torpedoes at E Shimushu � two misses
Jack diving deep ....
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Sub attack near Toyohara at 125,48
SC CHa-57
SC CHa-59
Captain of SS Trepang elects not to launch torpedoes at this target
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Sub attack near San Francisco at 206,93 � the running battle with USS Allen continues. She is spotted in a task force with one other ship, probably the damaged AK from a few days ago, heading NE towards SanFran. I-45 is ordered to patrol between two hexes along that path to SF to try and get another shot at either the DD (empty depth charges) or the AK.
SS I-45
Allied Ships
DD Allen
SS I-45 launches 2 torpedoes at DD Allen
I-45 diving deep ....
Sub escapes detection

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jul 11, 44
SS I-6 reports having been sighted by the enemy at 167 , 51
SS I-34 resumes patrol, enroute to 32 , 153 near Busselton � it�s been very quiet off the West Australian coast for the last few months, but there are still IJN subs scouting down there.
SS I-9 sights Allied Recon at 162,54 near Adak Island
F-5A Lightning sighted over Rangoon
19 x Ki-49-II KAI Helen transporting 1st Raiding Regiment to Chiang Mai
5 x H6K4-L Mavis transporting 24th Air Flotilla from Ponape
Repairs completed on DD Hakaze at Manila, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on DD Yukaze at Manila, ship returned to service
Tokyo expands fortifications to size 9 � construction engineers will move from Tokyo to build up other bases. Next priority is Yamagata airfield as it is an inland air base that will be immune from USN Battleship/Cruiser/Fletcher bombardments. It will be the HQ base for 52 Air Division when it arrives 20 Feb 45.
Nanyo Cho JNAF Base Force - some devices have been upgraded at Tokyo
Previous report of sinking of CA New Orleans incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
112th/B Division takes replacements from Kukong � not important, but this is a strange message as 112th Div is at Mishan in Manchukuo, taking replacements from Kukong in China which is 42 hexes away. There isn�t anything special about Kukong, it is a size 9 airfield with 10k supply. Both Nanking and Shanghai have more supply and are closer.
112th/C Division takes replacements from Kukong
Loss of AKE Bandoeng Maru on May 24, 1944 is admitted

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RE: 11 Jul 44 report - 2/5/2022 10:55:28 PM

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Valuable intelligence provided by LT Hashii in SSX Ha-46.
He must have a HF radio on board his SSX, so great work setting up an antenna and getting this contact report back to HQ 2nd Fleet at Victoria Point!

APD, AP and AK hint at regular crews and amphibious task forces, so APA and AKA probably aren�t far away.

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12 Jul 44 report - 2/10/2022 11:57:40 AM

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LT Hashii and his SSX were destroyed by HMAS Vendetta.
I-6 was sunk by USN DDs in NORPAC.
USS Allen was hit by I-45 and reported sunk.
A US sub found a mine at Etorofu.

108th Fd Arty was bought out and will move to Manila to form 108th Div.

HMAS Vendetta was part of a UN task force with BB Richelieu, RN BC and CAs, and an ABDA DD division.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 12, 44
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ASW attack near Cochin at 28,40
SSX Ha-46, hits 8, heavy damage, sunk
Allied Ships
BB Richelieu - the French make an appearance
BC Renown
CA Cumberland
CA Dorsetshire
DD Downes
DD Smith
DD Stronghold
DD Van Nes
DD Banckert
DD Vendetta
SSX Ha-46 is sighted by escort
DD Vendetta attacking submerged sub ....
Debris floats to surface in area of attack!
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TF 196 encounters mine field at Etorofu (128,52)
SS Seadragon, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
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Submarine attack near Cold Bay at 174,49
SS I-6, hits 25, on fire, heavy damage, sunk
Allied Ships
DD Boyd
DD Bennett
DD Bell
SS I-6 is sighted by escort
DD Bennett attacking submerged sub ....
DD Boyd attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-6 forced to surface!
DD Boyd firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Bennett firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Bell firing on surfaced sub ....
Sub slips beneath the waves
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ASW attack near San Francisco at 207,92
SS I-45
Allied Ships
DD Allen, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
SS I-45 launches 2 torpedoes at DD Allen

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jul 12, 44
Repairs completed on SS I-46 at Hakodate, ship returned to service
G4M2 Betty from K-708 Hikotai has spotted xAKL Coloradan at 153,49
xAKL Coloradan is reported HIT
F-5A Lightning sighted over Bhamo - there is an IM Bde at Bhamo so it should be secure against para drops.
H8K1 Emily from 851 Ku T-1 has spotted a Basset class AMc at 31,47
a Merbaboe class AMc is reported HIT
D4Y4 Judy from K-102 Hikotai attacking SS Tambor at 124,48
SS Tambor is reported HIT
F-5A Lightning sighted over Taung Gyi
F-7A Liberator sighted over Moulmein
F-5E Lightning sighted over 15th Army
5 x H6K4-L Mavis transporting 24th Air Flotilla from Ponape
Shimizu expands fortifications to size 2
E Shonan arrives at Tokyo
Loss of SS I-6 on Jul 12, 1944 is admitted
DD Allen is reported to have been sunk near San Francisco on Jul 12, 1944
Loss of SSX Ha-46 on Jul 12, 1944 is admitted
MTB G-879 arrives at Shimonoseki
ML G-323 arrives at Yokohama/Yokosuka
108th Field Artillery Regiment arrives at Changchun

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13 Jul 44 report - 2/11/2022 12:24:17 PM

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No combat to report.
About 40 reinforcement units arrived, mostly engineers.
You can never have too many engineers!

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jul 13, 44
D4Y4 Judy from K-102 Hikotai attacking SS Tambor at 125,47
SS Tambor is reported HIT
26 x H8K2-L Emily transporting 41st Division from Port Moresby
5 x H6K4-L Mavis transporting 24th Air Flotilla from Ponape
Attu Island expands airfield to size 4
Cotabato expands fortifications to size 1
Ace pilot Higashiyama C. of 1st Sentai is promoted to CPT
LST T-136 arrives at Shimonoseki
36th Army arrives at Tokyo � stays there
11th Air Division arrives at Osaka/Kyoto � stays there
12th Air Division arrives at Fukuoka � stays there
249th Infantry Regiment arrives at Taihoku � allows 66th Div to form. It must have a non-standard TOE but it doesn�t have any combat engineers so is effectively a C-grade garrison Division. It will stay at Taihoku, take replacements to fill out and train.
82nd Field AA Battalion arrives at Takao - stays
83rd Field AA Battalion arrives at Takao - stays
17th RF Gun Battalion arrives at Shanghai - stays
86th Field AA Battalion arrives at Tientsin - stays
85th Field AA Battalion arrives at Changchun � to Yenki
88th Field AA Battalion arrives at Changchun � to Mutankiang
2nd Raiding Force arrives at Takao � will move south. I think I set it to plan for Broome or similar just to give Allied SigInt something to think about if they spot it.
18th RF Gun Battalion arrives at Tokyo � 14th Area Army so the AT gun Bns will move to Luzon
19th RF Gun Battalion arrives at Tokyo � as above
20th RF Gun Battalion arrives at Tokyo � as above
89th Field AA Battalion arrives at Tokyo � can�t remember�
100th Ind.Hvy.Art Battalion arrives at Naha - stays
204th Naval Construction Battalion arrives at Yokohama/Yokosuka � some of these NCBs arrive with a base in the Pacific set to give a hint as to where they were sent historically. Those locations are already built up, so they will move to various bases in Japan to finish building forts to level 6, then they might move somewhere outside of Japan.
205th Naval Construction Battalion arrives at Hiroshima/Kure
206th Naval Construction Battalion arrives at Hiroshima/Kure
216th Naval Construction Battalion arrives at Hiroshima/Kure
217th Naval Construction Battalion arrives at Hiroshima/Kure
218th Naval Construction Battalion arrives at Hiroshima/Kure
227th Naval Construction Battalion arrives at Hiroshima/Kure
42nd JAAF AF Bn arrives at Osaka/Kyoto � these Bns will reinforce 11th Air Division bases that have a JAAF named Base Force at them, at and near Osaka/Kyoto, like Kobe, Gifu and Hamamatsu.
61st JAAF AF Bn arrives at Osaka/Kyoto
64th JAAF AF Bn arrives at Fukuoka � the units that arrive at Fukuoka will reinforce 12th Air Div bases, like Fukuoka, Nagasaki and a few others nearby on Kyushu. They are all set to rest and upgrade on to let the TOE upgrade happen, but they aren�t yet set to take replacements as that will be more mouths for the supply to feed.
65th JAAF AF Bn arrives at Fukuoka
142nd JAAF AF Bn arrives at Fukuoka
143rd JAAF AF Bn arrives at Osaka/Kyoto
146th JAAF AF Bn arrives at Fukuoka
162nd JAAF AF Bn arrives at Fukuoka
163rd JAAF AF Bn arrives at Osaka/Kyoto
172nd JAAF AF Bn arrives at Fukuoka
173rd JAAF AF Bn arrives at Fukuoka
174th JAAF AF Bn arrives at Fukuoka
189th JAAF AF Bn arrives at Osaka/Kyoto
190th JAAF AF Bn arrives at Osaka/Kyoto
193rd JAAF AF Bn arrives at Fukuoka
194th JAAF AF Bn arrives at Fukuoka
246th JAAF AF Bn arrives at Osaka/Kyoto
248th JAAF AF Bn arrives at Fukuoka

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RE: 12 Jul 44 report - 2/11/2022 1:00:38 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: jdsrae
No combat to report.
About 40 reinforcement units arrived, mostly engineers.
You can never have too many engineers!

No question, playing the Empire that is just about the most important limitation, especially if you play DDB-C like I do (with engineering cut in half). Totally different than the Allies who literally do not have a useful purpose for all the construction troops....

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RE: 12 Jul 44 report - 2/11/2022 10:28:08 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Q-Ball

quote:

ORIGINAL: jdsrae
No combat to report.
About 40 reinforcement units arrived, mostly engineers.
You can never have too many engineers!

No question, playing the Empire that is just about the most important limitation, especially if you play DDB-C like I do (with engineering cut in half). Totally different than the Allies who literally do not have a useful purpose for all the construction troops....

One of the books near the top of the growing stack waiting for me to read is �Engineers of Victory�.

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14 Jul 44 report - 2/12/2022 4:43:09 AM

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The only action was USS Jack sinking a tanker full of fuel near Pt. Princesa.
1st IF Chutai arrived with two six packs, or half a case, of Stellas.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 14, 44
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Sub attack near Balabac at 71,82
TK Marifu Maru, Torpedo hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage, sunk
E Yanagi
Allied Ships
SS Jack
SS Jack launches 4 torpedoes at TK Marifu Maru

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jul 14, 44
F-7A Liberator sighted over Mergui � Allied recon is starting to take an interest in the South Burma coast again, also visiting other bases nearby. Each base is defended by an IJA Division and reasonable plus increasing forts.
F-5A Lightning sighted over Bassein
25 x H8K2-L Emily transporting 41st Division from Port Moresby
5 x H6K4-L Mavis transporting 24th Air Flotilla from Ponape
TK Marifu Maru sinks at sea
Maizuru expands fortifications to size 3
Adak Island expands airfield to size 7
Toungoo expands fortifications to size 4
Samarinda expands fortifications to size 2
Aircraft A7M2 Sam advances R&D � to 11/44 and closing fast. Sam production should start in early August, probably before the 10th of August.
Ace pilot Sasaki, Y. of Zuikaku-1 is promoted to CPO
Ace pilot Kubota B. of Chiyoda-1 is promoted to PO1
Ace pilot Okajima F. of 77th Sentai is promoted to MAJ
Previous report of sinking of DD Quilliam incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
Previous report of sinking of SS Sterlet incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
Group Withdrawals: 4 due today (152 Daily PP)
Groups for today: all were withdrawn
34th Sentai
35th Sentai
77th Sentai
248th Sentai
Unit '11th Air Defense' changes name to '121st' � all these name changes will help to guide where these units end up. The 110s AA Regts will eventually move back to near Tokyo. The 120s AA Regts will move to near Osaka, and the 130s AA Regts will help to defend from Hiroshima to Kyushu.
Unit '12th Air Defense' changes name to '122nd'
Unit '15th Air Defense' changes name to '125th'
Unit '21st Air Defense' changes name to '131st'
Unit '22nd Air Defense' changes name to '132nd'
Unit '23rd Air Defense' changes name to '133rd'
Unit '25th Air Defense' changes name to '134th'
Unit '2nd Air Defense' changes name to '112th'
Unit '3rd Air Defense' changes name to '113th'
Unit '4th Air Defense' changes name to '114th'
Unit '5th Air Defense' changes name to '115th'
Unit '6th Air Defense' changes name to '116th'
Unit '7th Air Defense' changes name to '117th'
Unit '41st Air Defense' changes name to '151st' � 150s AA Regts are in Korea
Unit '42nd Air Defense' changes name to '152nd'
Unit '1st Garrison Unit' changes name to '101st Garrison Unit'
Unit '26th Air Defense' changes name to '26th'
Unit '24th Air Defense' changes name to '134th' � there are now 2x 134th AA Regt, so probably a database typo.
E W-41 arrives at Tokyo
SC CHa-86 arrives at Ominato
1st I.F.Chutai arrives at Nagoya
19th I.F.Chutai arrives at Tokyo

1st IF Chutai will not keep the Stella and won�t upgrade to the Ka-1.
It costs 120 PP to convert to a FB unit, so I�ve replaced the CO and converted it to Nick-C.

I saved the turn first to test if it is possible to upsize the unit on a CV and that is possible, but the FB conversion options disappear when the unit is on the CV.
It might be possible to upsize it on a CV first, then send it back ashore to convert to FB, but that would then cost 10x the increased size of the unit in PP to change to FB. That would get expensive for a size 81 FB unit!

I didn't want to waste any more time on it, so 1st IF Chutai will stay the same size and move to the Philippines as part of the 7th Air Div.
It will run Strafe training courses until it is needed as an auxiliary night fighter unit.

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15 Jul 44 report - 2/13/2022 5:50:55 AM

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A US sub fired two torps at the Fubuki III ASW division near Sabang but missed.

I�ve moved a few more IJAAF fighter units from front line service back to training, and withdrawal of a few 40s Divs from SEAF continues.
70s Divs at Truk and Babeldoab will also move back to Japan to add a few more Divs to the home reserve.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 15, 44
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Sub attack near Sabang at 45,67
DD Inazuma
Allied Ships
SS Sturdy
SS Sturdy launches 2 torpedoes at DD Inazuma

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jul 15, 44
F-7A Liberator sighted over Pegu
F-7A Liberator sighted over Moulmein
24 x H8K2-L Emily transporting 41st Division from Port Moresby
4 x H6K4-L Mavis transporting 24th Air Flotilla from Ponape
Tsingtao expands airfield to size 6
Woleai expands fortifications to size 5
Amchitka Island expands airfield to size 6
Kiska Island expands airfield to size 3
Ace pilot Kubota B. of Taiho-1 is promoted to CPO
Ace pilot Bunkichi I. of 55th Sentai is promoted to 2LT
Previous report of sinking of SS Balao incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
121st AA Regiment's TOE was upgraded to IJA 12cm AA Regiment at Manila � lots of 12cm AA gun Regt upgrades. HQ Southern Army will visit Miri, Palembang and Soerabaja shortly to allow the rest to upgrade.
125th AA Regiment's TOE was upgraded to IJA 12cm AA Regiment at Manila
131st AA Regiment's TOE was upgraded to IJA 12cm AA Regiment at Clark Field
132nd AA Regiment's TOE was upgraded to IJA 12cm AA Regiment at Kalemyo
116th AA Regiment's TOE was upgraded to IJA 12cm AA Regiment at Manus
42nd JAAF AF Bn 's TOE was upgraded to JAAF Airfield 43 Bn at Osaka/Kyoto
61st JAAF AF Bn 's TOE was upgraded to JAAF Airfield 43 Bn at Osaka/Kyoto
64th JAAF AF Bn 's TOE was upgraded to JAAF Airfield 43 Bn at Fukuoka
65th JAAF AF Bn 's TOE was upgraded to JAAF Airfield 43 Bn at Fukuoka
142nd JAAF AF Bn 's TOE was upgraded to JAAF Airfield 43 Bn at Fukuoka
143rd JAAF AF Bn 's TOE was upgraded to JAAF Airfield 43 Bn at Osaka/Kyoto
146th JAAF AF Bn 's TOE was upgraded to JAAF Airfield 43 Bn at Fukuoka
162nd JAAF AF Bn 's TOE was upgraded to JAAF Airfield 43 Bn at Fukuoka
163rd JAAF AF Bn 's TOE was upgraded to JAAF Airfield 43 Bn at Osaka/Kyoto
172nd JAAF AF Bn 's TOE was upgraded to JAAF Airfield 43 Bn at Fukuoka
173rd JAAF AF Bn 's TOE was upgraded to JAAF Airfield 43 Bn at Fukuoka
174th JAAF AF Bn 's TOE was upgraded to JAAF Airfield 43 Bn at Fukuoka
189th JAAF AF Bn 's TOE was upgraded to JAAF Airfield 43 Bn at Osaka/Kyoto
190th JAAF AF Bn 's TOE was upgraded to JAAF Airfield 43 Bn at Osaka/Kyoto
193rd JAAF AF Bn 's TOE was upgraded to JAAF Airfield 43 Bn at Fukuoka
194th JAAF AF Bn 's TOE was upgraded to JAAF Airfield 43 Bn at Fukuoka
246th JAAF AF Bn 's TOE was upgraded to JAAF Airfield 43 Bn at Osaka/Kyoto
248th JAAF AF Bn 's TOE was upgraded to JAAF Airfield 43 Bn at Fukuoka

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16 Jul 44 report - 2/14/2022 10:22:19 AM

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 16, 44
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ASW attack near Sabang at 45,70
DD Akatsuki
DD Inazuma
Allied Ships
SS Hammerhead, hits 3
SS Hammerhead is located by DD Akatsuki
DD Inazuma attacking submerged sub ....

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jul 16, 44
xAK Yahiko Maru collides with xAK Tamahoko Maru at 65 , 84
F-7A Liberator sighted over Tavoy
24 x H8K2-L Emily transporting 41st Division from Port Moresby
4 x H6K4-L Mavis transporting 24th Air Flotilla from Ponape
Repairs completed on CVE Taiyo at Yokohama/Yokosuka, ship returned to service
Ketoi-jima expands fortifications to size 3
Koepang expands fortifications to size 5
Mergui expands airfield to size 4
Ace pilot Shibata O. of Junyo-1 is promoted to PO1
Ace pilot Kira H. of 9th Sentai is promoted to 2LT
Ace pilot Kuwabara, Y. of 63rd Sentai is promoted to LTC
17th RF Gun Battalion - some devices have been upgraded at Shanghai
SS I-47 arrives at Nagasaki/Sasebo � assigned to NEAF
ML G-324 arrives at Hakodate

To form 115th Div, one of the two Bdes has to change command.
85th Bde costs 763 PP while 86th Bde costs 438 PP as it is smaller. They both change command underneath the same Command HQ so the cost is only 25%.
That makes the cost either 191 or 110 PP.
With 115th Div shown here as part of 12th Army that is probably the historically correct option, but it is the more expensive choice.
As the plan is to use the 110s Divs to defend the Yenki-Mutankiang sector of the Soviet border, I will go for the cheaper option.
It actually cost 109 PP, so in this instance the fraction was not rounded up to 110.

On combining the two Bdes, the 115th Div is shown as a C-grade Division that is already over 100% TOE.
86th Infantry Bde wasn�t itself at full TOE, so I went back to the save file I made just before doing this.
I will let 86th Bde fill out before forming 115th Div. It will then be �over-sized� when the two Bdes combine with excess Infantry squads.
That might make it a little bit more of a speed bump when the Soviets finally arrive.

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17 Jul 44 report - 2/15/2022 10:40:12 AM

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No combat reports, but the SigInt section got two pings from the Canadian Pacific coast today.

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jul 17, 44
F-5A Lightning sighted over Taung Gyi
F-7A Liberator sighted over Mergui
ACM Shinko Maru #5 followed by Allied Aircraft at 54,53 near Rangoon
24 x H8K2-L Emily transporting 41st Division from Port Moresby
5 x H6K4-L Mavis transporting 24th Air Flotilla from Ponape
Repairs completed on DD Shiokaze at Manila, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on DD Tachikaze at Manus, ship returned to service
Muroran expands airfield to size 6
Taichu expands airfield to size 6
Adak Island expands port to size 8
Anchorage expands port to size 4
PB Magane Maru beginning refit in shipyard at Hakodate � there are still a few Ansyu PB that haven�t paused for long enough to take their 4/44 token AA upgrade.
94th JAAF AF Bn 's TOE was upgraded to JAAF Airfield 43 Bn at Prome � there are about 10 TOE upgrades outstanding with either units moving along jungle tracks to safety before they rest up, or waiting for HQ Southern Army to move to them.
E No.21 arrives at Tokyo

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RE: 14 Jul 44 report - 2/15/2022 10:49:10 AM

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77th Sentai was withdrawn permanently a few days ago with a total score of 388 for 153 against.
The air-to-air ratio was a decent 4:1.
Every pilot in this unit had at least 1 kill.

It might be a database error, but the 77th Sentai A and B dets do not have a withdrawal date, and I never recombined 77th Sentai, so they will stay on the map.

MAJ Okajima was just promoted on the final unit parade.
All pilots with strafe skill <70 will be moved to a Strafe training course that will help bump up their defensive skills as well.
The pilots with 70+ strafe skill will spend some time in the reserve pool and await orders to join front line fighter units.

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18 Jul 44 report - 2/17/2022 1:54:56 AM

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US sub hits a big empty TK near Pt Princesa but it only has 20 points of float damage.
Dangerous waters, but there aren�t many variations for the Miri-Manila convoy route�
Allies subs are patrolling either side of that island and the FPs based there are having trouble spotting them.

Allied CIC has noted the lack of combat action, but I�m busy moving troops behind the scenes.
I have no doubt he is doing the same.
It�s been about 100 days of game time since he took over so any unit preparation should now be ready for him to launch invasions.
Most theatres are enjoying the �phoney war�, but the tension is building back at IGHQ as we wait for the inevitable hammer to fall.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 18, 44
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Sub attack near Puerto Princesa at 73,81
Japanese Ships - this is the FuelMiriManila convoy, moving to the north of Palawan
TK Ichiyo Maru, Torpedo hits 1 - empty so damage is not critical. Ordered to zig zag back to Manila, she made it and only needs about 10 days in the repair yard.
TK Hidaka Maru
TK Nichinan Maru
E Yanagi
Allied Ships
SS Jack, hits 2 - Interesting coincidence, USS Jack sank TK Ichiyo Maru in real life along with three other Marus on 19 Feb 44.
SS Jack launches 2 torpedoes at TK Ichiyo Maru
Jack diving deep ....
E Yanagi attacking submerged sub ....
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Sub attack near Puerto Princesa at 73,81
TK Nichinan Maru
TK Ichiyo Maru
E Yanagi
SS Jack launches 2 torpedoes at TK Nichinan Maru � doesn�t target the damaged TK, but misses anyway.

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jul 18, 44
Repairs completed on DD Yakaze at Manus, ship returned to service
F-7A Liberator sighted over Moulmein
F-5A Lightning sighted over Taung Gyi
26 x H8K2-L Emily transporting 41st Division from Port Moresby
5 x H6K4-L Mavis transporting 24th Air Flotilla from Ponape
Repairs completed on SS I-169 at Soerabaja, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on BB Fuso at Yokohama/Yokosuka, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on BB Yamashiro at Yokohama/Yokosuka, ship returned to service
93rd JAAF AF Bn 's TOE was upgraded to JAAF Airfield 43 Bn at Prome
26th Ind.Mixed Regiment arrives at Mutankiang � will move to Luzon, to defend the Aparri coastal defences, but will plan to defend the Jungle Rough hex of Bayombong on the northern approach to Manila.
25th Ind.Mixed Regiment arrives at Osaka/Kyoto � will also move to Luzon, to defend the San Fernando coastal defences on the approach to Lingayen Gulf.

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19 Jul 44 report - 2/17/2022 10:55:34 AM

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The big damaged tanker evaded Allied subs by heading north and not directly back to Manila.

I-124 was hit on the way to mine Prince Rupert.
I always wondered what the �reported hit� messages meant in terms of damage.
This is what a PB4Y-1 Liberator dropped 500lb bomb does to an IJN sub.
Back to port for repairs she goes, after a diversion south to try and avoid another bomb hit that would probably send her under.

I need to set waypoints to avoid getting too close to the Aleutians when I try this again.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 19, 44
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ASW attack near Great Nicobar at 40,66
DD Inazuma
SS Trespasser is sighted by escort
Trespasser diving deep ....
DD Inazuma fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jul 19, 44
SS I-124 is reported HIT
F-5A Lightning sighted over Taung Gyi
25 x H8K2-L Emily transporting 41st Division from Port Moresby
5 x H6K4-L Mavis transporting 24th Air Flotilla from Ponape
Praboemoelih expands airfield to size 6
Ace pilot Hasegawa W. of 59th Sentai is promoted to 2LT
E No.27 arrives at Tokyo
Loss of TK Eiho Maru on Nov 15, 1943 is admitted
APD T-6 arrives at Kobe � this allows the second APD Division (T-4,T-5,T-6) to escort LST Division 13 (T-130 to T-137) south with reinforcements and supply. T-138 and T-139 are still building.

The first APD/LST Division (T-1,2,3 and LST Div 10) is in SEAF withdrawing troops from forward areas.
LST Division 11 has 3x E as escorts (E No.7,8,9) and is doing the same.
There are no LST-12# so LST Div 12 doesn�t exist.
LST Divs 14, 15 plus T-172 and T-174 are still building. All but the last two will arrive by the end of 1944.

MTB G-880 arrives at Yokohama/Yokosuka
ML G-325 arrives at Sapporo

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20 Jul 44 report - 2/18/2022 6:21:18 AM

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Something big and hairy is moving in the Gulf of Alaska.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 20, 44

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jul 20, 44
SS RO-34 terminates patrol and enters Soerabaja for repairs
Repairs completed on SS I-54 at Singapore, ship returned to service
SS I-44 terminates patrol and enters Truk for repairs
F-5A Lightning sighted over Uttaradit
F-7A Liberator sighted over Mergui
26 x H8K2-L Emily transporting 41st Division from Port Moresby
Lao Cai expands fortifications to size 2
Puerto Princesa expands airfield to size 2
Taung Gyi expands fortifications to size 3
Johore Bahru expands fortifications to size 6
1st Ind.Tank Co - some devices have been upgraded at Shortlands � Type 3 Medium Tanks arrive at Bougainville. I am going to withdraw this Tank Coy as the Allies have gone completely quiet down in SEAF. Not sure where to move it, perhaps to Manus initially then maybe back to Babeldoab.
112th AA Regiment's TOE was upgraded to IJA 12cm AA Regiment at Palembang
115th AA Regiment's TOE was upgraded to IJA 12cm AA Regiment at Miri � GEN Terauchi signs the TOE upgrade paperwork for all of these units that are within 18 hex range of Miri.
117th AA Regiment's TOE was upgraded to IJA 12cm AA Regiment at Soerabaja
LST T-137 arrives at Maizuru
TK Enkiko Maru arrives at Nagoya � both Std-C Tankers with 2850 capacity. The IJN still has an excess of TKs that are draining Oil and Fuel from forward areas, but that could turn around quickly if the Allies advance towards Sumatra/Java/Borneo.
TK Encho Maru arrives at Nagoya

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RE: 20 Jul 44 report - 2/18/2022 11:18:29 AM

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Well worth taking this TOE upgrade to get some more CD and DP guns on the map.
Just noticed it also grows to include a SNLF Infantry Brigade of 108 assault value.
I might move this unit to Bataan as those guns will probably be wasted at Soerabaja.
HQ Southern Army is at Miri inspecting the oil wells, so this unit will upgrade tomorrow.

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RE: 20 Jul 44 report - 2/18/2022 11:23:49 AM

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100th Div forms at Batangas from 75th and 76th Infantry Bdes.
MGEN Takahashi has mediocre stats. Compared to his peers his 52 Land rating is well below average.
Based on the generals.dk website, at this point in the war he was actually the Chief of Military Administration Section, 51st Depot Division.

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RE: 20 Jul 44 report - 2/18/2022 11:26:29 AM

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103rd Div forms from 79th and 80th Bdes.
While it says it is a C-type garrison Div, it can take a bonus of what I�d call a Tank Squadron of 10x Mdm and 2x Light Tanks.
Those Mdm Tanks will be Type 3s after a few days of upgrades.
MGEN Araki was the historical commander of 79th Bde so he will keep command for now.

105th Div also forms at Clark Field from 81st and 82nd Bdes. It has the same TOE with a bonus Tank Sqn.

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RE: 20 Jul 44 report - 2/18/2022 3:27:57 PM

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Interesting on those new divisions....I've never played the Empire long enough to really get to know the 1944 situation, other than I know you get alot more low-quality ground troops. Obviously you have to really look for the CD guns within Special Base Force units and others, because IIRC there are only a couple dedicated CD units.....

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RE: 20 Jul 44 report - 2/19/2022 4:44:13 AM

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quote:

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Interesting on those new divisions....I've never played the Empire long enough to really get to know the 1944 situation, other than I know you get alot more low-quality ground troops. Obviously you have to really look for the CD guns within Special Base Force units and others, because IIRC there are only a couple dedicated CD units.....

The Independent Mixed Bdes are still arriving with about 50 experience but the Divisions that arrive from here generally have 35 experience and low starting morale.
If it takes about 100 days to get prep to 100, I will try to keep an eye on how long it takes for those Divisions to train up from 35 to 50 experience.
I keep a save turn from the first of each month so I can go back and look at long term trends like that.
I�m guessing 4-6 months after arrival on the map, unless they find themselves being shot at before that.

I might not buy out many more Divisions from this point forward.
The new low quality Divs will most likely be sent to a defensive position to train up.

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21 Jul 44 report - 2/19/2022 9:24:11 AM

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Allied shock attack.
IJA losses aren�t a disaster, and 3rd Raiders disabled a Bn worth of enemy infantry.
Two thirds of the IJA 11th Division was only a few days away from joining this hex from the SW.
11th/A Div will stay where it is shown, 11th/B will continue to move into the battle hex, while 11th/C will cancel that move and head �East� instead.

Kalemyo under the 54th Div symbol has a big stack, including:
HQ Korea Army, withdrawing towards Lashio (not shown on the image)
HQ 34th Army, staying to defend.
3rd Tank Div, 15th Div, 10th Div, 14th Div and 2nd Tank Div are also in the Kalemyo hex to block the Allied move shown coming from the NW. This move has been spotted for at least a week now, so if it isn�t a fake move about 2 Brit/Indian Divs could pop out of the jungle any day now.
54th Div is moving SW from Kalemyo to help close the gap between the Arakan and Imphal Sectors, in case the Allies try to march through the jungle rough towards Magwe/Mandalay. It will split into thirds and defend three separate hexes as shown by the red arrows.

13th and 51st Div are digging in to Jungle Rough terrain, facing a stack of Kiwis by the looks of it.
Neither side has unmasked their guns to probe the defences of the other.
The monsoon is in effect so I am saving supply for when it is needed to defend.
13th Div has level 4 forts while 51st Div has level 1 forts as it has only recently arrived. 3rd Tank Div has been ordered forward to this hex from Kalemyo to try and inflict some damage if/when the Allies attack.

3rd Raiders will now withdraw towards Thailand to recover.
4th Raiders is also withdrawing with 9th Div split into thirds and moving to defend the off-road Jungle Rough hexes as shown.

Allied moves are shown with green arrows, including the assault river crossing into the battle hex.

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RE: 21 Jul 44 report - 2/20/2022 8:47:51 AM

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 21, 44
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Sub attack near Balabac at 71,82
DD Hakaze
DD Yukaze
Allied Ships
SS Jack, hits 5
SS Jack launches 2 torpedoes at DD Hakaze
Jack diving deep ....
DD Yukaze attacking submerged sub ....
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ASW attack near Balabac at 70,83
DD Yukaze
Allied Ships
SS Grayling, hits 2
SS Grayling is sighted by escort
Grayling bottoming out ....
DD Yukaze attacking submerged sub ....
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Ground combat at 56,43 (near Chittagong)
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 13224 troops, 300 guns, 146 vehicles, Assault Value = 376
Defending force 913 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 40
Allied adjusted assault: 494
Japanese adjusted defense: 10
Allied assault odds: 49 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
622 casualties reported
Squads: 10 destroyed, 22 disabled
Non Combat: 6 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 4 destroyed, 4 disabled
Units retreated 1
Allied ground losses:
275 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 28 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Guns lost 5 (1 destroyed, 4 disabled)
Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
11th Indian Division
23rd Chindit Brigade
Defending units:
3rd Raiding Regiment

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jul 21, 44
F-5A Lightning sighted over Bhamo
SS I-124 observes Allied Aircraft at 168,61 near Atka Island
F-5A Lightning sighted over Bassein
23 x H8K2-L Emily transporting 41st Division from Port Moresby
Repairs completed on SS I-8 at Yokohama/Yokosuka, ship returned to service
Puerto Princesa expands fortifications to size 3
Padang expands fortifications to size 4
Cabanatuan expands fortifications to size 1
Ace pilot Nakada, Y. of 77th Sentai Det B is promoted to CPT
31st Special Base Force's TOE was upgraded to IJN 31st Special Base Force at Soerabaja

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22 Jul 44 report - 2/20/2022 8:56:58 AM

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 22, 44
Intentionally blank

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jul 22, 44
Repairs completed on CLAA Tatsuta at Hiroshima/Kure, ship returned to service � lots of upgrades finish, just before lots more start for other ships on the 1st of August.
Repairs completed on CLAA Tenryu at Hiroshima/Kure, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on DD Fuyuzuki at Hiroshima/Kure, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on DD Shimozuki at Hiroshima/Kure, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on DD Kawakaze at Hiroshima/Kure, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on DD Shigure at Hiroshima/Kure, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on DD Yamakaze at Hiroshima/Kure, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on DD Samidare at Hiroshima/Kure, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on DD Harusame at Hiroshima/Kure, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on DD Shiratsuyu at Hiroshima/Kure, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on DD Umikaze at Hiroshima/Kure, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on DD Suzukaze at Hiroshima/Kure, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on DD Yudachi at Hiroshima/Kure, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on CVL Nisshin at Yokohama/Yokosuka, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on CVL Chitose at Yokohama/Yokosuka, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on CVL Chiyoda at Yokohama/Yokosuka, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on DD Hatsuzuki at Yokohama/Yokosuka, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on DD Susuzuki at Yokohama/Yokosuka, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on DD Teruzuki at Yokohama/Yokosuka, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on DD Niizuki at Yokohama/Yokosuka, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on DD Wakazuki at Yokohama/Yokosuka, ship returned to service
SS I-36 terminates patrol and enters Soerabaja for repairs
F-5E Lightning sighted over Pisanuloke � only showing the identified aircraft, but the Allies are looking deeper into Thailand again. IGHQ are rating an amphibious landing by mostly US Army and perhaps USMC as �likely�, somewhere between Sabang and Pegu in the near future.
F-7A Liberator sighted over Tavoy
F-5E Lightning sighted over Rahaeng
F-5A Lightning sighted over Uttaradit
G4M1 Betty from K-703 Hikotai attacking a Balao class SS at 42,69, an Allied SS is reported HIT
24 x H8K2-L Emily transporting 41st Division from Port Moresby
Repairs completed on SS I-9 at Hakodate, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on CVL Mizuho at Yokohama/Yokosuka, ship returned to service
Yamagata expands airfield to size 8 - stopped. This will be where HQ 52nd Air Div moves to. It will be an IJA pilot training base, but will also help defend Sendai/Iwaki if the Allies try to land there.
Tientsin expands airfield to size 8 - stopped. This will be where HQ 10th Air Fleet moves to, to become the IJN pilot training base.
Chungking expands fortifications to size 6 - stopped
Aircraft A7M2 Sam advances R&D � now at 10/44 with the remaining research factories repairing rapidly now. There are now 7x 30(0) and the others are 28, 28, 25. With engine bonus research is 14 points per day, so 7 days until arrival moves to 9/44, then maybe 5 until it moves to 8/44. Production should start on about the 3rd of August now.
Ace pilot Emura C. of 87th Sentai is promoted to 2LT
Previous report of sinking of SS Sirdar incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
31st Special Base Force takes replacements from Batavia

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23 Jul 44 report - 2/22/2022 9:08:57 AM

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 23, 44
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Sub attack near Donggala at 69,96
TK Ayazono Maru � a rare dud
TK Kikusui Maru
E Nomi
E Awaji
Allied Ships
SS Runner
SS Runner launches 4 torpedoes at TK Ayazono Maru
Runner diving deep ....

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jul 23, 44
Repairs completed on SS RO-34 at Soerabaja, ship returned to service
F-5A Lightning sighted over Bassein
F-5E Lightning sighted over Pisanuloke
24 x H8K2-L Emily transporting 41st Division from Port Moresby
Yamagata expands fortifications to size 1
Seishin expands airfield to size 8 - stopped
Cold Bay expands port to size 2
Umnak Island expands airfield to size 8
Koggala expands airfield to size 4
Ace pilot Hagiri D. of Taiho-1 is promoted to CPO
Ace pilot Ishizawa, K. of 77th Sentai Det A is promoted to 1LT
ML G-326 arrives at Yokohama/Yokosuka

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24 Jul 44 report - 2/22/2022 9:21:42 AM

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jul 24, 44
Nothing to report.

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jul 24, 44
TF 413 can not completely unload troops at Miri � some of the staff of HQ Southern Army have found an excuse not to disembark. Their ship will be rotated through the dock so they will be forced to disembark, before being ordered back aboard to move back to Bangkok. Off the bus, on the bus!
F-5E Lightning sighted over Pisanuloke
F-5A Lightning sighted over Vientiane
F-5A Lightning sighted over Uttaradit
23 x H8K2-L Emily transporting 41st Division from Port Moresby
6 x H6K4-L Mavis transporting 3rd South Seas Gsn from Kusaie Island
Yamagata expands fortifications to size 2
Marcus Island expands fortifications to size 5
T-11 Hikotai at Yokohama/Yokosuka takes D4Y2-C Judy replacements
Group Withdrawals:
3 due today (147 Daily PP)
Groups for today:
63rd Sentai � was running strafe training, so I�ll need to find a replacement Sentai for that.
68th Sentai � was running basic air combat training (escort) in Manchukuo with 78th Sentai, but there is currently an excess of IJAAF fighter pilots waiting for a spot on a strafe course so the next few Sentai to arrive will join the Strafe Training Group.
78th Sentai � as above
DD Kuwa arrives at Maizuru

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RE: 24 Jul 44 report - 2/22/2022 11:01:13 AM

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Amazing that the Japanese internal lines of communications are intact at this stage of the game. Are you still building tankers or other oil bearing ships? If not, do you recall when was the cut-off date where you stopped building them?

Not sure what your northern defences are, but you do need to watch that backdoor!

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RE: 24 Jul 44 report - 2/22/2022 11:36:36 AM

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Amazing that the Japanese internal lines of communications are intact at this stage of the game. Are you still building tankers or other oil bearing ships? If not, do you recall when was the cut-off date where you stopped building them?

Not sure what your northern defences are, but you do need to watch that backdoor!

It can't be long to wait until the Allies make a big move somewhere, so the days of hauling fuel and oil from Palembang and Borneo have to be numbered now.

The pre-war plan was only to be building Type 2 Large Tankers and the medium Std-C Tankers until the end of 1944, but the Std-A Tankers that arrive before 1945 were ordered to finish construction a few months back.
All tankers that arrive in 1945 remain halted or stopped.

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(in reply to awaw)

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RE: 24 Jul 44 report - 2/22/2022 11:40:23 AM

jdsrae

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This shows the main land combat units in the NEAF theatre, with 5th Area Army commanded by GEN Kanin.
I started coming up with this plan in early July 44, so units are almost in place now.

If the Allies make a big push in this area with 10ish US Army Divisions this won�t be enough to stop them, but it might be enough to make it costly.
There won�t be many more reinforcements to this part of the map unless I biy out more troops from Japan or bring a few more units back from Southern Army.

The pre-war plan was for the 60s IMBs to move to Luzon, but based on the more pressing need to reinforce 5th Area Army that plan was revised and they are now mostly on or near Hokkaido. There have been more signs of a big task force moving past Anchorage, heading west in the last few days.

77th Div and 2nd Guards are at Sapporo and Hakodate.
88th and 89th Divs will form at Toyohara.
81st and 86th Divs are in reserve at Ominato.

The IJA Marine Bdes are reinforcing SNLF and IJNAF garrisons in the Kuriles.

60 IMB (Southern Army) is at Kushiro.
61 IMB (14th Army) is on ships at Ominato about to start moving to Bihoro.
62 IMB (13th Army) arrives is at Fusan, so may stay in China and not be bought out. If the Allies do move towards Hokkaido it is on the �break glass in case of emergency� list.
64 IMB (32nd Army) is at Ominato awaiting ships to move to Wakkanai.
65 IMB (4th Fleet) is at Muroran, but withdraws in 301 days, so about 1 Jun 1945.
66 IMB (Eastern Army) is at Ominato, as the NEAF reserve IMB to be bought out only in an emergency.
67 IMB (4th Fleet) has 16th IMR recently arrived at Hakodate from Manila, with the other Regt to arrive in about Mar 1945
69 IMB (NEAF) arrives in 3 days at Asahikawa, but it will move to Toyohara to form 89th Div.