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Afrika Korps -> Japanese Long Campaign (2/4/2006 1:10:06 AM)

IJA Forces under Col. Miwa Raidon

Core Force, reinforced Battalion:

Bn HQ, Col. Miwa

3 Companies, each with:

Co. HQ
Plt HQ x 3
JA Inf Sqd x 9 (Type 38 Rifle, Type 96 LMG, Type 89 “Knee Mortar”)
Type 92 HMG x 2
Type 41 75mm IG x 2
Type 94 37mm AT x 2
Gun Teams (horse drawn) x 4

Additional Bn Units:

Recon patrols (2 squads of 4 men) x 2
Sniper x 2
FO (2 men) x 1

25mm Dual AA guns x 4
Gun Teams (horse drawn) x 4

1 Company Tanks:

Type 97 Chi Ha (57mm main gun, 7.7mm HMG) x 10

On board Arty:

150mm Mortars x 8

Support Units:

First Two battles: 25mm Triple AA guns x 4
First Two battles: Gun teams x 4

First battle only: (Bunker (75mm IG x 1, Type 11 LMG x2) x 4)
First battle only: (Bunker (Type 92 HMG x 4) x 4)

Bn Arty support 150mm Guns x 3 batteries



Afrika Korps -> RE: Japanese Long Campaign (2/4/2006 1:10:53 AM)

Nomonhan I:

We dug in well all along a ridge line, forward of our defensive objectives to avoid the Soviet massed artillery. We could hear the rumble of artillery fire all along the front line, but little full upon our heads. A burst of 203mm killed a team of Lt. Nakamura’s squad, but other than that, we were spared the full onslaught of the steel rain. I had given orders to all our 25mm AA guns, IGs, ATGs, and HMGs not to open fire until the enemy was within 300 yards, our infantry was not to open fire until 200 yards…I wanted to draw them in. I pre-plotted all our artillery and mortars to fire along a ridgeline just west of our positions, about 400 yards from our forward line. I scattered our recon and snipers 50 yards behind the pre-plot line, so they could inform me of the enemy movement. I split our tank company into two wings to cover our flanks.

Silence fell…and I thought I heard the distinct rumble and metallic screech of tank treads coming from the front. Lt. Izo, of the center recon patrol, phoned me that more Soviet troops than he had ever seen were advancing forward all along the ridge in our sector, with a large mix of T-18s and BA-27s. I heard a burst of gunfire before the phone went dead.

I immediately ordered our artillery to open fire all along our sector front. Shells poured in almost immediately and I saw several Soviet Squads disappear in blinding flashes as our 150mm cherry blossoms fell upon them. Somehow, several platoons of Soviet Engineers managed to struggle through the center – an amazing show of bravado and courage. They were quickly cut to pieces by bursts of 25mm AA fire from three sides. The attack faltered in the center, but a Bn strength mass of T-18s and BA-27s pushed through along a road just north of center. The entire Bn was destroyed within our kill zone by merciless fire from 25mm AA guns, ATGs, IGs and our IG bunkers. The crewmen were cut apart by HMG fire.

Then Soviet morale broke in our sector and they withdrew. My infantry platoons never fired a single shot, but my 25mm guns, as well as most of my IGs and ATGs fired their guns dry. We lost 8 men total. Amazingly, after the battle, Lt. Izo appeared with his men stating that once they were fired upon and were pinned, they were ignored. I embraced him heartedly like a long lost son.

Due to massive Soviet advances in the Northern and Southern Sectors of our Front along the Khalka River, we were forced to withdraw in order and redeploy south of here to avoid being cut off in a pocket. Apparently, Lt. Gen. Komatsubara of the 23rd ID was not as battle fortunate as we were. He made good progress across the Khalka, but has now been cut off. We had to redeploy to cover our flanks while an attempt was made at a breakthrough to relieve the 23rd.



Afrika Korps -> RE: Japanese Long Campaign (2/4/2006 1:11:26 AM)

Nomonhan II:

We redeployed along another low ridgeline in similar fashion as before, only we were not afforded the opportunity to build prepared defences, having been forced to destroy our bunkers and those guns we could not bring with us. I managed to scrape together enough ammo from the bunkers to re-supply our AA, ATG and IGs of our regular forces. I again pre-plotted along what I thought would be the most likely advance route of the Soviets, and scattered our recon elements across our front and waited.

There was only a very brief delay before the ground shook under what sounded like a Regiment of tanks advancing all along our sector. I ordered our AA, ATG and IGs to fire on this clear day at 500 yards and to not stop until their barrels melted. From behind the ridge emerged what looked like more than 100 various tanks. I ordered the artillery to fire continuously and slowly walk the fire towards our positions 50 yards at a time. Our AA, ATGs and IGs opened fire at 500 yards and tank after tank exploded under withering fire. Our artillery blew several tanks to scrap and lifted many already burning hulks far into the air like so many toys under the brutal fist of an angry child. The entire force attempted to simply push right through the center of our sector along a 500 yard front. The lead elements of this ill-fated tank Regiment got to within 150 yards of our front line before being utterly destroyed and the crews cut to bloody ribbons. Our victory celebration to the Emperor was cut short by a radio message from higher command. The 23rd has been totally encircled and our forces attempt to relieve them have failed. All communications with Komatsubara had been severed. Our victory is bittersweet indeed. We are to pull out and stop a Soviet thrust South of Nomonhan village before another encirclement can take place.



Afrika Korps -> RE: Japanese Long Campaign (2/4/2006 1:11:50 AM)

Nomonhan III:

Another ridgeline in this gods cursed land, south of Nomonhan Village. Our unit morale is very high following our victories, but damaged slightly by the overall misfortune of the Kwantung Army.

I set my troops out at the base of three hills, with the tank company holding the gaps between the hills. The AA, ATG, and IGs had a very good field of fire from the mid hill region out to 1200 yards. My recon elements were moving up and down the line at about 600 yards watching for enemy movement. I pre-plotted our artillery at 1000 yards and gave them orders to prepare to walk the fire as before.

Just before dusk, Lt. Izo informed me that several mixed brigades of infantry with tank support were advancing in two distinct columns, one on the east, and one on the west, the center was basically free of troops. I ordered the east and west artillery pre-plots to open fire and re-plotted the center artillery, dividing it between the two prongs. Soon our guns were blazing and Soviet tanks were burning both east and west of center. The Soviet infantry attempted to move towards the center to avoid the artillery that was now falling hard and fast upon their heads. Soviet artillery fire started to pound far south of our positions, much to our relief. I ordered our tanks to advance on the infantry in the center, but stay within 200 yards of our front lines. Soviet morale broke at the sight of our two-prong tank thrust – lacking their own covering armor, they withdrew.



Afrika Korps -> RE: Japanese Long Campaign (2/4/2006 1:12:20 AM)

Nomonhan IV:

One day after our victory south of Nomonhan village, we were ordered to attack Soviet defensive positions near the Khalkin to ensure the Soviets understood that we were not giving up the fight here, despite the apparent loss of the 23rd. Our victories have ensured that we will lead the vengeful thrust into the vitals of the Soviets. Due to many combat losses along the front, ammo was in short supply, as were regular reinforcements. I would have to make due with my core force, as well as some additional AA guns, which would basically prove useless on an advance such as ours. Our attack was to begin as soon as we were ready, but a sandstorm blew in and stifled our immediate plans. Higher Command ordered an immediate attack, regardless of weather, so I drew up my plans and distributed my forces.

The sandstorm limited our visibility to 200 yards and our ability to advance on foot to a mere crawl. Just before I gave my final orders to my company commanders, a company of raw recruits arrived from training missions in central China. The troops, although raw and untried, were more than ready to take revenge upon the Soviets and quite enthusiastic. I placed them at the center of our line and backed them up with my best company, Capt. Nashida’s. The other two companies were on their flanks, and the tanks divided into two wings on their flanks. The AA, ATG, and IGs were to stay hitched to their gun teams and follow behind the main line at 100 yards. Not knowing where the Soviets would be, I sent my recon and FO forward to scout out the situation, and released my snipers with orders to only attack artillery, mortars and ATGs, but barring those, to remain as a black cat at night and slip through the lines and seek out their HQ and destroy it.

I ordered the advance at 1600 into the swirling sands. At exactly 1600: BANZAI! BANZAI! BANZAI! And our vengeful forces advanced along a 1000 yard front towards the low hills just south of the Khalkin. First contact was made by the recruit company, who charged straight into the main Soviet defensive line. They were met with withering mortar fire and HMG bursts. Several ranks of the recruits fell, but onward they pushed. Our two wings of tanks pinched towards the center and hit the main Soviet salient on the flanks as the recruits drove on, backed by the second line of Nashida’s crack troops. The Soviet salient was broken; many troops tried to flee but were cut to pieces by tank gun fire. Suddenly, mortars started dropping all around the front line…our attack faltered in the center. Lt. Izo radioed that behind the first Soviet salient, now destroyed, were several mortar teams dug in. Later I learned that my snipers wiped out several of these. I redeployed my tanks and ran down all the mortars they could find as the main line regained it’s momentum and started the advance to the base of the hills that loomed up out of the swirling maelstrom.

I then ordered our artillery to pound all the hilltops as our forces began the ascent. Meeting light resistance, they continued onward. My forward recon units reported that the snipers were wreaking havoc behind the hills on the plain beyond by attacking several 76.2mm guns, 47mm AT guns, and many AAMG nests. I sent one wing of tanks along the hill on our northern flank to smash some bothersome mortars that were apparently in hiding just behind the hill. One tank erupted into flames as a ghostly 47mm gun suddenly fired from beyond the hill, the crew escaped unharmed. Angered, I brought down hell upon them, and released the demons of my anger in the form of 150mm artillery fire and blanketed the region. When the smoke cleared the gun and its team were gone. The second tank in the wing rounded the hill and ran right into the Soviet HQ, and fired. I heard from the tank gunner later that he actually saw the surprised look on the face of the Soviet commander just before he fired. The HQ was destroyed and the Soviets retreated after in disorder.

Later I learned from Higher Command that the lines had solidified and that the Soviets had withdrawn back behind the river -- the fighting was over. No praise was given to us for our efforts, as the 23rd was lost and the remaining elements were in disgrace. They were to be transferred south (I later learned they were perhaps transferred to the Philippines and later destroyed there). We were not punished but transferred south to deal with the Chinese Nationalists who are becoming bothersome again. I suppose that not being transferred to some island was reward enough.



Afrika Korps -> RE: Japanese Long Campaign (2/4/2006 1:24:18 AM)

My troops prepare to advance, Nomonhan, Aug. 1939.

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Afrika Korps -> RE: Japanese Long Campaign (2/6/2006 8:08:16 PM)

6/60/40 Central China, Thunderstorm, visibility 200.

Sgt. Ozakawa and his driver, Pvt. Kaiwa were killed today...two of our best tank aces, slain by the Nationalist dogs. When will these people realize they are conquered?

We were performing our usual task of crushing the Nationalists near some gods-cursed village. I deployed my three companies in three distinct groups, each covered by a flanking screen of my crack Chi-Ha tanks, supplemented by the 112th Independent Tank Company and its complement of Ha-Go machines. The driving rain made covering fire support nearly impossible.

A Co was attacked by a Bn sized element of Chinese troops with mixed weapons, supported by a platoon of Vickers 6 ton tanks. The troops were quickly pinned by A Co's HMG fire and Type 89 mortar fire. The platoon of Vickers moved through their troops in an attempt to break our line, and save their troopers from annihilation. They were met head on by a mixed wing of Chi Ha and Ha Go tanks and quickly destroyed. A Co then charged forward and into melee with the Nationalists and utterly routed their forces.

C Co, in the south of our sector met light resistance in the form of Lt. Cavalry. Although brave, the Cavalry troopers were no match for massed volley fire as they entered into view, and were quickly cut to pieces. Several of my snipers finished off the few stragglers. The southern tank wing, with recon troops mounted, swept north from behind a small ridge to make sure there were no other troops present and lend support to B Company in the central sector, that was reporting heavy fighting in and around the village.

Reports from B Co were sporadic. Our 150mm mortars had worked over the central village, the ridge on which it sat, and the small plain beyond, but its effects were unknown due to the limiting visibility. They had moved forward and secured the village, enountering nothing but a few squealing pigs. Suddenly from behind the ridgeline, through the rain and acrid smoke, charged in several companies of infantry, supported by teams of LMGs. The fighting was fierce in and around the village. All recon elements were lost, so additional reports of enemy movements from the rear were no longer forthcoming. The 150mm batteries continued to rain down shells on the ridgeline to mixed effect. Several Chi-Ha tanks moved forward with B Co in an attempt to drive the enemy back up the ridge, into the metal rain there. The Nationalists gave no ground, and hand to hand fighting quickly erupted all around the village as troops surged forward out of the rain, disappeared again, only to reappear again and again. Sgt. Ozakawa's tank found itself suddenly alone and taking raking fire from three sides, as the infantry squad he was supporting withdrew under a withering barrage of fire. Brave Ozakawa's machine continued to pour the fire into the enemy and destroyed at least two platoons and several LMG squads before being assaulted by a previously unseen element that leapt up out of the darkness and smoke. Ozakawa's tank erupted into a massive fireball, killing him and poor Kaiwa. Angered, B Co charged forward en masse with a resounding BANZAI and drove the Nationalists back up the ridge. It was all I could due to check the 150mm fire to prevent our own forces from being hit, such was the impetuous of their furious charge. Those few Nationalist survivors left ran pell-mell down the other side of the ridge, throwing away their weapons only to find themselves in the welcoming embrace of C Co's wing of tanks, which by now had gotten behind them on the plain. None escaped...

Those few that were captured were executed and left on display in what was left of that accursed village as a reminder to the shear folly of resisting the Nihon Rikugun and as a monument to the bravery of Ozakawa and Kaiwa!

Col. Miwa, Commanding



Afrika Korps -> RE: Japanese Long Campaign (2/17/2006 9:19:37 PM)

Anyone still interested in reading the exploits of Col. Miwa? A bit dry, I know, but if interest is out there I will keep it going, and perhaps figure out how to do screenies. Otherwise, nm...[;)]



Einar Fridgeirs -> RE: Japanese Long Campaign (2/17/2006 10:34:03 PM)

Yes please! I´ve read all of it but I didn´t want to clutter up the thread with any other messages.



JEB Davis -> RE: Japanese Long Campaign (2/17/2006 11:08:22 PM)

I second that, please continue, and thank you for your efforts - they are part of what makes SPWaW great.

http://www.hh.iij4u.or.jp/~kmatuoka/uosu/indexe.html

This link is for a screen capture program that was recommended in a forum, I use it. I had to un-check the JPEG compression box, and it works making BMP dumps. Edit them in Paint and save as JPG for smaller file size.



Afrika Korps -> RE: Japanese Long Campaign (2/18/2006 1:10:07 AM)

Excellent.

Thanks JEB. I will check it out.

Col. Miwa will be returning soon! [;)]



azraelck -> RE: Japanese Long Campaign (2/18/2006 1:25:21 AM)

Keep going! It's always good to see a fresh perspective in these AARs. Insted of american, British, Soviet, or German every single time.



PimpYourAFV -> RE: Japanese Long Campaign (2/18/2006 2:32:20 AM)


I will keep reading this too. A Japanese long campaign sounds like fun. I wanna play Japan vs USMC by PBEM but no one's interested unfortunately.



Afrika Korps -> RE: Japanese Long Campaign (2/18/2006 6:03:49 AM)

Give it some time, TBT...a lot of the PBEM players are in the midst of playing...and believe me, it takes a LOT out of you...[:'(]



azraelck -> RE: Japanese Long Campaign (2/18/2006 6:29:47 AM)

Yeah, I had a PBEM game in age of wonders once that ran two years. This is a game with a much smaller scale than SPWaW; and the map we were on was only a two level medium map. I actually have been turned off PBEM because of it. Two years and I dropped out, letting one of my allies take over for me. I would hate to think how long a game of SPWaW would take.



Afrika Korps -> RE: Japanese Long Campaign (2/18/2006 10:37:29 PM)

7/30/41 1800hrs., Central China, Hang Ho village crossroads, raining, visibility 350.

A full 13 months has passed without serious action. It would seem our reputation in this area is well known to Gen. Chang, and his units refuse to meet us head on, instead opting for harassing engagements. Mao has never bothered to show himself -- quite wise for the fool.

During this time, Regt. HQ put us on priority one for unit upgrades, and we actually were able to trade in our ponies for trucks. Now I can move my IGs, ATGs and AAs around the battlefield much easier, as well as move men and equipment to other hot spots as needed. A true blessing to any commander.

I ached for battle after such a long period of quiet, as did my glorious warriors, therefore I drafted a plan to the Regt. HQ, which was immediately approved. I had most of my men play "sick" in our camp, and let the rumor of typhus spread into the countryside. Later, my spies told me that the local Nationalist commander sent word to Gen. Chang, and my scouts just two days ago reported massing Nationalist dogs to the west.

I had the remainder of my "well" men dig prepared positions along our sector front. Regt. HQ sent me an Independent HMG company which I spread out into 18 bunkers, hidden at the base of a hills to the north and south, and has the remainder back behind the Hang Ho village crossroads. I wanted the heavy fire on the flanks to drive the Chinese dogs to my center, which would appear weak, where I would crush them like a bug between my fingers.

At 1730 Hrs on the 30th, my scouts reported massive troop movements all along our front, including a full company of Vickers 6 ton tanks. It would seem that Gen. Chang wants a victory... I moved my "sick" men into position.

At exactly 1800hrs a huge barrage of 76.2mm FGs and 77mm Howitzers started directly onto my prepared positions. We were betrayed by some spy, who seems to have provided our exact troop deployments. My men, as well as myself, hugged the ground as the barrage continued for what seemed like eons. Due to the battle hardiness of my men, they were not very shaken, despite the bombardment. As soon as the barrage ended, I sent my recon teams forward to report back on troop movements. They had not moved more than 100 meters before they informed me that what looked like an entire brigade of Chinese troops, as well as that company of Vickers 6 tons, were moving en masse, quite rapidly to our front, with the majority of the troops slightly north of center.

Our line consisted of of A company on a low ridge to the north, supported by one 25mm AA gun, 2 75mm IGs, 2 37mm ATGs, 2 HMGs and 6 HMG nests. North of A company, behind the ridge slighly was Cpt. Mikami, commander and Ace of my Independent Tank Company (ITC), as well as Lt. Mikawa and his squadron of Chi Ha tanks.

The Central line consisted of myself, and B company, one platoon spread out on a small hillock to the fore just south of Hang Ho village crossroads,the remainder of the company a full 400 meters behind the crossroads, due east of the village. B company had the same elements as A company in support, including 6 HMG nests spread out in such a manner as to create a massive kill zone in our center "weak" area.

Our southern flank was guarded by C company, again with similar support as A and B companies, but with better position for their 6 HMG nests, along the base of a low ridge, with the company deployed behind, dug in, on higher ground...

The foolish Chinese attempted to rush the flank of A company, as well as rush down the road through Hang Ho village. I sent Cpt. Mikami foward, behind a tree line 500 meters and had him swing south through a dried up rice paddy to catch the Chinese dogs in their flank as I order our 150mm mortars to open fire on Hang Ho village. The screams of the dying Chinese could be heard for miles as the heavy mortar fire cut them down in droves...I estimated a full company of Nationalists died right there in the open of the crossroads as they rushed forward. A co. opened fire at 200 meters as the Chinese attempted to rush the hill from the flank, and suffered massive losses to 75mm AG fire, as well as 25mm AA gun fire which evaporated entire squads in seconds. My HMG nests, which they did not see mowed down the remainder of their front line.

Cpt. Mikami reported a second wave of Chinese supported by 6 ton Vickers, which he engaged immediately, leaving 6 buring hulks on the battlefield. Unfortunately, a few lucky shots by the Vickers knocked out Mikami's main gun, but he simply moved south, allowing Lt. Mikawa and his wing to push forward west to finish off the Vickers company, which were in retreat. Mikami trained his 7.7 HMG on the flank elements of the Chinese second line and cut them down like rice at harvest.

On our south flank, a company of Chinese cavalry attempted to push through a "hole" in our lines. As they moved between two low ridges, they were met by 25mm AA fire, as well as several HMG nests. They attempted to drive forward at a full charge. A single unit made it through and turned south, with thoughts of escape, only to ride directly into my southern kill zone and get shot to pieces...a fine waste of good horseflesh.

(Editiorial: Remainder of the battle to follow when I finish it.)



PimpYourAFV -> RE: Japanese Long Campaign (2/19/2006 4:08:50 AM)


What a tricky fellow you are to fake sickness to lure in the scared enemy. [:)] The herds of Chinese needed some culling anyways so I don't see why Chang was so reluctant. He should have stampeded them into your kill zone without any worries. I'm tempted to play a long Japan campaign too after reading this but I'm all wrapped up in Bill's Chosin campaign which is really cool. It'd be cool to play like a PBEM or generated campaign as Nat China vs Japan to try and use that footdragging herd of crud.



azraelck -> RE: Japanese Long Campaign (2/19/2006 8:15:16 AM)

I have four long campaigns running right now. Whenever I get tired of playing with one group, I go to another. Keeps it fresh, since with the vareity of units each nation has drastically differing tactical options; sometimes between periods of just a few months even!



PimpYourAFV -> RE: Japanese Long Campaign (2/20/2006 5:14:04 AM)


Wow, that is a lot of campaigns azraelck! I prefer to stick to one cause then the atmosphere of it is maintained. Like if I get swatted about one battle or often twice in a row, then my troops and I remember what has happened and try to 'bring it' in the next. A big break would remove the emotion from the campaign. I also name my units according to their deeds and this would also be lost in a break. For example, my first unit to be smitten by a tiger tank was named 'Meow Mix'.



azraelck -> RE: Japanese Long Campaign (2/20/2006 5:35:37 AM)

I haven't bothered renaming any of my units; mostly because I haven't figured out how yet. But I usually get bored after a battle or two with the same units, especially if I get a string of defend missions in a row like I did with my Rangers. All the way up to D Day, all they did was defend hard points. Plus I hate dealing with amphibious landings. Moving all those ships kills me.



Afrika Korps -> RE: Japanese Long Campaign (2/20/2006 8:35:15 PM)

As the main body of the Nationalist forces continued to push its way into the "weak" pocket at my center, a force of Vickers 6 tons thrust forward on the small ridge just south of the main pocket. It would seem that the cavalry charge served a purpose afterall, aside from target practice for my men. As they were mowed down in droves, each succeeding cavalry group would drop smoke, each building upon the last, until a fairly formidable wall of smoke drifted on the battlefield. Add to that smoke the amount generated by our 150mm mortar fire that contributed to the cavalry rout in that area.

Just after the last cavalry unit was destroyed, a sudden barrage of artillery fire erupted all around the ridge forcing 2Lt. Otuka's men to take cover in their redoubts. At the apex of the artillery attack, the Vickers tanks advanced along a 250 meter front, firing wildly at Otuka's positions. Following on behind that was a platoon of T-26TU M33 tanks that made for a small draw just at the center of Otuka's line, and the one weak spot in his fields of fire. The din of battle from his zone was deafening, even to me, 300 yards away. The artillery barrage subsided and Otuka and his platoon faced several Vickers at less than 50 meters. All of the those tanks were destroyed as soon as Otuka's men manned their positions...crews foolish enough to attempt to run were cut to pieces by HMG fire. But, the T-26 tanks continued up the draw, taking massive amounts of HMG fire that Otuka directed when possible on the front glacis plates of the tanks in an attempt to blind the drivers. As the tank thrust began to falter, a 75mm IG tore open the guts of three of the tanks, but the lead tank was missed, and perhaps due to the slope of the incline, the 37mm ATG rounds directed at it were ineffective.

The remaining T-26 continued to fire directly on Lt. Otuka's position and a shell struck near to him, killing his orderly and wounding Otuka quite severely. As the tank closed in on Otuka and the rest of his pinned HQ squad, Otuka managed to crawl over to the 37mm ATG that was dug in with him and line up a shot. As the tank closed to point blank range, Otuka fired the gun and the round penetrated the turret, detonating the ammo within. About that same moment, a 75mm round tore into the engine compartment of the tank and must have blow the transmission linkage, as the tank, on the incline, began to slowly roll backward down the slope. The burning hulk rolled back about ten meters before stopping.

As this was occuring, the main body continued to push forward to within 200 meters of my position, but once they reached that far, the full force of my kill zone in the pocket was brought to bear upon them. Not less than 6 HMGs were able to create a massive cross fire from the three sides of the pocket, as well as 75mm IG, 25mm AA, and 37mm ATG fire directly from their front. I saw at least 3 platoons of Nationalists pile up upon one another like so much cordwood...but still they pushed forward with great impetus.

(To be continued...)




Afrika Korps -> RE: Japanese Long Campaign (2/21/2006 12:16:25 AM)

"The Pocket", main Nationalist attack route, 2 full infantry companies pushed through to here.

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Afrika Korps -> RE: Japanese Long Campaign (2/21/2006 12:18:05 AM)

Cavalry Attack with smoke route.



Afrika Korps -> RE: Japanese Long Campaign (2/21/2006 12:18:54 AM)

Tank Attack route



Afrika Korps -> RE: Japanese Long Campaign (2/21/2006 7:55:33 PM)

The battle is over. The Nationalist dogs have all run away, their spirits broken worse than the torn dead bodies piled in heaps within the pocket. When my recon elements saw yet another wave of infantry coming to the pocket, and another platoon of Vickers heading towards 2Lt Otuka's ridge, I ordered Cpt. Mikami and his tank column to turn south behind the Chinese lines and find their HQ units. I had to lop off the head of the Chinese command if this battle was to be won...our ammo was getting dangerously low.

Within 200 meters of his southerly turn, Cpt. Mikami's column ran straight into several Company HQ units, as well as the commander of the Bde. Mikami and his armor rolled right over the units firing, twisting and turning in their murderous maundering. Mikami radioed me that the Chinese command had been eliminated. Within moments, the Chinese attack faltered and broke.

(Editiorial: I was shocked at the amount of units I faced in this battle. The infantry and tanks just kept on coming and coming and coming...wave after wave. Usually, I find this kind of battle boring. But as I starting literally running out of bullets to kill them with, and they kept on coming, it started getting exciting -- especially when the wave attacks got right to the front line of my defenses by raw brute force. If I had not killed their chain of command in one quick thrust, I am not sure what would have happened next, as there were still a good 25 turns to go in this one, and I saw at least another full company of infantry coming to the pocket, another platoon or two heading to Otuka's ridge and yet ANOTHER set of Vickers 6 tons moving up to the base of the hill. Talk about some serious point spending by the AI.)



PimpYourAFV -> RE: Japanese Long Campaign (2/22/2006 2:57:17 AM)


Sounds like you won by the hair of your chinny chin. It wouldn't be wise to underestimate the Nat. Chinese. [:-] They've got the goods. The only thing which allowed the Japanese to remain in Manchuria as long as they did, was the lack of cooperation among the Chinese. [:)]



Afrika Korps -> RE: Japanese Long Campaign (2/22/2006 5:58:05 AM)

Remember that the Japanese had more Chinese collaborator troops than actual troops in Manchuria...hehehe.

On a side note, I scored over 5500 points on this battle to the Chinese 96. DV is an understatement.



JEB Davis -> RE: Japanese Long Campaign (2/22/2006 6:02:14 PM)


quote:

ORIGINAL: TokyoBoyTensai


Sounds like you won by the hair of your chinny chin.



Whoa! 5500 to 96 is SOME stubble!



azraelck -> RE: Japanese Long Campaign (2/22/2006 6:52:31 PM)

It's Billy Gibbons!



Afrika Korps -> RE: Japanese Long Campaign (2/24/2006 9:27:49 PM)

12/41 Salamaua 2000HRS Weather: Clear Vis: 750

After our many victories in China, HQ recognized our superior worth and my entire command was selected for some special operations coming in the winter of 1941. We shipped out of China in late Summer of '41 and made it to our secret staging areas in the South Pacific. We began training on fighting the Americans, which we had long suspected would be our enemy. Since we knew the Americans lack the proper fighting spirit, whatever war we faced with them would be short and would result in them suing for peace, not wanting to face our mighty Nihon Rikugun in open combat.

In December we made a landing at the small isthmus on the shores of Huon Gulf, at Salamaua in New Guinea. We were informed of a small unit of US Army defenders in the area and were given instructions to destroy them. I was given full authority in the landings to request whatever forces I needed to make the American submit to our might instantly, so as to show their commander the lunacy of a protracted fight. I contacted my friend from grade school, now a respected paratroop commander, Cpt. Namiki Nara to join my assault with a daring drop in the enemy rear. While he conducted operations in the enemy rear, seeking out their artillery and mortar support, as well as their field command, my Iron Battalion would advance to the fore and between us, we would crush the Americans in a vice. This will be a glorious battle for the Emperor and our nation. Once the Americans have seen the foolishness of daring to face us, we will be able to dictate terms in the entire Pacific and build an Empire to last the ages, as is our destiny.




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