The Cautionaries 1.2: Capt (J) vs Rysyonok (A), Game 1

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Rysyonok -> The Cautionaries 1.2: Capt (J) vs Rysyonok (A), Game 1 (2/10/2006 8:24:07 PM)
The Manila Times, June 2, 1922 SS-3 torpedoes AP Maya Maru (Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire) at 47,47 (near Batan island). Japanese capture Batan island base. The Manila Times, June 4, 1922 Japanese capture Naga. American fleet runs into a Japanese convoy (temporary designation: J-001) at 44,50 (near Lingayen). One Japanese DD is sunk, two more damaged. [image]local://upfiles/19087/6CBFFE63A3FF4ACBB221D61AB9B31F4B.jpg[/image]

Rysyonok -> June 5, 1922 (2/10/2006 11:18:52 PM)
The Manila Times, June 5, 1922 Japanese convoy J-001 is attacked again at 44,49 (near Vigan); both remaining DDs are sunk and 3 of 4 transports are damaged. Another huge convoy is spotted at 44, 49 (near Vigan)(temporary designation: J-002). Americans land 37 shells into defending BBs at a cost of losing a DD and 2 PGs; two more DDs are damaged. AP Kurohime Maru hits a mine at Lingayen. Japanese SS No. 29 torpedoes AK Montanes (Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage) at 42, 53 (near Bataan) but hits a rock in the process (hits 1). One more convoy is attacked at 44, 50 (near Lingayen)(temporary designation: J-003). Americans damage 4 DDs, Japanese hurt 3 DD, a PG, and MSW in return. In the meantime just a few miles away one more convoy is assaulted at 44, 50 (near Lingayen)(temporary designation: J-004). Americans sink a DD, damage 2 more and an AP, Japanese hurt 2 DM 5 DD, a PG, and a MSW. Guam is bombarded. Japanese take Lamon Bay base. [image]local://upfiles/19087/4F0B0B1266FA4C9B9C971E71FDF47781.jpg[/image]

Rysyonok -> June 7, 1922 (2/10/2006 11:56:33 PM)
The Manila Times, June 7, 1922 Lots of small battles all over Lingayen gulf; Americans lose 3 PG. A number of ships are damaged on both sides. Japanese bombard Guam - again. SS-3 torpedoes AP Biyo Maru (Torpedo hits 1, on fire) - second success for the sub. SS No. 28 torpedoes AK Mauban (Torpedo hits 1, on fire) SS-4 torpedoes AP Keiyo Maru (Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage) Japanese take Vigan and Lingayen. [image]local://upfiles/19087/6C994F35989E4BDF9EB4869A93E3434C.jpg[/image]

Rysyonok -> June 8, 1922 (2/11/2006 12:04:14 AM)
The Manila Times, June 8, 1922 Heavy fighting continues near Lingayen. Americans fight valiantly, yet Japanese have 6 BBs at the scene. BB Monandock, 2 DMs, 3 DDs, 4 PGs are sunk; the rest of Asiatic fleet is in very poor shape. SS-4 torpedoes AP Tacoma Maru (Torpedo hits 1, on fire) - the second success for the sub. SS No. 40 attacks AK Magallanes (Torpedo hits 1, on fire)(Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage) SS-17 torpedoes DD Hatsuyuki (Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage) SS No. 15 torpedoes DD William B. Preston (Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage) Japanese take Aparri and Laoag; their first assault on Wake Island is rebuffed.

Rysyonok -> June 9, 1922 (2/11/2006 12:07:46 AM)
The Manila Times, June 9, 1922 SS-2 ambushes BB Fuso (Torpedo hits 1, on fire) SS-6 hits MSW Ashikazi Maru (Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage) SS-7 torpedoes AP Taibun Maru (Torpedo hits 1, on fire) SS-6 scores another hit - MSW Katoku Maru (Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage) Japanese take Wake Island, Guam, Cagayan.

Rysyonok -> June 10, 1922 (2/11/2006 12:17:38 AM)
The Manila Times, June 10, 1922 8 ships - that's all that's remaining from the American surface ships in PI. By the end of the day, it's 7. SS-14 catches AP Buyo Maru (Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire) and AP Karachi Maru (Shell hits 2, on fire) Japanese take Taytay. The Manila Times, June 11, 1922 SS-16 catches DD Nire (Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage) SS-17 attacks AP La Plata Maru (Torpedo hits 1) - its second victim. SS No. 41 assaults AK Legazpi (Shell hits 6, on fire) Japanese take San Marcelino. The Bataan Informer, June 12, 1922 An intercepted Japanese communique orders all BBs to leave the islands due to significant successes of American submariners. SS-8 attacks MSW Natsushima Maru (Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage) but eats 2 depth charges from escorting DDs. SS-3 attacks AP Taian Maru (Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage) - its third hit. SS-4 torpedoes AP Igasa Maru (Torpedo hits 2, heavy damage) - the third success. Japanese take Manila and Clark Field.

jwilkerson -> RE: June 10, 1922 (2/11/2006 12:48:56 AM)
Might be time to start packing up the presses ( at the Manilla Times offices ) !! [:D][:D]

Rysyonok -> RE: June 10, 1922 (2/11/2006 12:51:27 AM)
Oh, they already did :)

Rysyonok -> June 13, 1922 (2/11/2006 4:18:26 AM)
The Bataan Informer, June 13, 1922 American S-6 gets its third hit - AP Taian Maru (Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage) American S-15 torpedoes AP Biyo Maru (Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage) American S-14 gets its third hit - MSW Natsushima Maru (Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage) Japanese take Legaspi. The Bataan Informer, June 14, 1922 American S-15: 4th hit - AP Ayaha Maru (Torpedo hits 1) American S-6: 4th hit as well - AP Awa Maru (Torpedo hits 1) American S-14: 4th hit - AP Husimi Maru (Torpedo hits 1, on fire) The Bataan Informer, June 15, 1922 American S-9: hits AP Igasa Maru (Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage) and AP Oyo Maru (Torpedo hits 1) Japanese TF (5 CA 3 DD) runs into the remains of Asiatic fleet (5 DD). Minor damage both sides. American S-3 scores its 4th hit: DD Hinoki (Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage) Japanese take Cotabato, Butuan.

Rysyonok -> June 16, 1922 (2/11/2006 4:27:05 AM)
The Bataan Informer, June 16, 1922 Japanese take Davao. The Bataan Informer, June 18, 1922 American S-2 catches 2 depth charges from Japanese DDs. American S-14 is the first ship to earn "ace" status - 5 hits: AP Sakido Maru (Torpedo hits 1, on fire) Japanese take Cebu, Tacloban. The first assault of Bataan: Japanese Deliberate attack Attacking force 145385 troops, 661 guns, 0 vehicles Defending force 53518 troops, 335 guns, 0 vehicles Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 5 Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 5) Japanese ground losses: 3545 casualties reported Guns lost 82 Allied ground losses: 357 casualties reported Guns lost 13 Allied Bombardment attack: Attacking force 28497 troops, 284 guns, 0 vehicles Defending force 143528 troops, 544 guns, 0 vehicles The Bataan Informer, June 19, 1922 American S-2 catches yet another depth charge. Japanese UB-125 (O6) sneaks into Pearl Harbor, finding its first target - TK Admiral Chase (Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 5, on fire, heavy damage) Japanese take Dadjangas. The second assault of Bataan: Japanese Deliberate attack Attacking force 141790 troops, 580 guns, 0 vehicles Defending force 52741 troops, 319 guns, 0 vehicles Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 5) Japanese ground losses: 295 casualties reported Guns lost 9 Allied ground losses: 150 casualties reported Guns lost 6

Rysyonok -> June 20, 1922 (2/11/2006 4:42:35 AM)
The Bataan Informer, June 20, 1922 (The issue is burnt down when a Japanese shell hits the Press district. There was little activity at sea, perhaps one or two Japanese ships got torpedoed. Bataan got bombarded.) The Bataan Informer, June 22, 1922 Japanese U-55 (O3) hits MSW Pelican (Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage) near Pearl Harbor. The Bataan Informer, June 23, 1922 4 DDs of the Guam squadron who couldn't join the action of early June skirmish towards Lingayen, sinking one Japanese DD and maiming another. American R-26 hits AK Hankow Maru (Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage) near Wake Island. American S-3 catches a depth charge. American S-9 - third hit: DD Hagi (Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage) Japanese take Guiuan. The third assault of Bataan: Japanese Deliberate attack Attacking force 164905 troops, 693 guns, 0 vehicles Defending force 52172 troops, 301 guns, 0 vehicles Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 5) Japanese ground losses: 2145 casualties reported Guns lost 76 Allied ground losses: 935 casualties reported Guns lost 7 The Bataan Informer, June 24, 1922 Japanese U-55 (O3) - second kill: PC Eagle 11 (Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage) - near Pearl Harbor. American S-4 - fourth kill: AP Aikoku Maru (Torpedo hits 1) - right inside Sasebo harbor. Japanese SS No. 37 hits AK Taurus (Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage) - outside of Bataan. 3 of 4 Guam DDs are sunk by 11 Japanese DDs. The fourth one split the day before due to heavy damage; it makes it to Bataan safely. There are now only 3 American surface combat ships remaining in PI, all with 40 sys damage or more.

Rysyonok -> June 25, 1922 (2/11/2006 5:03:07 AM)
The Bataan Informer, June 25, 1922 American R-8 hits AP Nissen Maru #2 (Torpedo hits 1, on fire) south of Marcus Island. American S-4 becomes the second "ace" ship, hitting AP Aikoku Maru (Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage) right in Sasebo harbor. The fourth assault of Bataan: Japanese Shock attack Attacking force 190696 troops, 761 guns, 0 vehicles Defending force 51265 troops, 289 guns, 0 vehicles Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 3 Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 3) Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 2 Japanese ground losses: 4293 casualties reported Guns lost 68 Allied ground losses: 943 casualties reported Guns lost 11 The Bataan Informer, June 26, 1922 American S-17 - third hit: AP Manila Maru (Torpedo hits 1) - in Nagasaki harbor. Japanese UB-125 (O6) eats 2 depth charges from DD Nicholas. The fifth assault of Bataan: Japanese Shock attack Attacking force 193677 troops, 716 guns, 0 vehicles Defending force 50349 troops, 276 guns, 0 vehicles Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 2) Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0 Japanese ground losses: 2529 casualties reported Guns lost 26 Allied ground losses: 728 casualties reported Guns lost 7 The morning officer meeting aboard AS Rainbow, June 27, 1922 The sixth assault of Bataan: Japanese Shock attack Attacking force 191759 troops, 697 guns, 0 vehicles Defending force 41451 troops, 230 guns, 0 vehicles Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 0 Japanese assault odds: 8 to 1 (fort level 0) Japanese forces CAPTURE Bataan base !!! Japanese ground losses: 2273 casualties reported Guns lost 24 Allied ground losses: 48317 casualties reported Guns lost 110

Rysyonok -> June 28, 1922 (2/11/2006 8:57:55 AM)
The morning officer meeting aboard AS Rainbow, June 28, 1922 Japanese UC-99 (O5) takes 3 depth charges from American DDs near Pearl Harbor. American S-7 scores second hit: AP Manzyu Maru (Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage) in Nagasaki harbor. Japanese bombard Roxas.

Rysyonok -> June 30, 1922 (2/11/2006 9:47:54 AM)
San Jose Courier, June 30, 1922 American R-5 hits AP Koyo Maru (Torpedo hits 1, on fire) south of Marcus island. Japanese bombard Ormoc. San Jose Courier, July 1, 1922 Japanese UC-99 (O5) catches a depth charge from DD Woodbury near Pearl Harbor. San Jose Courier, July 2, 1922 Japanese UC-90 (O4) catches a depth charge near Pearl Harbor. Japanese bombard Ormoc, San Jose. San Jose Courier, July 3, 1922 American R-10 torpedoes CL Yahagi (Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage) near Ormoc. It sinks within a matter of hours. [image]local://upfiles/19087/A0C84C6983C9424AB9BE1818305A0C6E.jpg[/image]

Rysyonok -> July 3, 1922 (continued) (2/11/2006 10:03:02 AM)
San Jose Courier, July 3, 1922 (continued) Japanese UC-99 (O5) catches two more depth charges from American DDs. Japanese raider group (BB Nagato BB Mutsu CL Chitose CL Tone CL Niitaka CL Tsushima CL Tsugaru CL Nagara 2 DD) bombards Baker island, sinking TK Admiral Williams (Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk). Japanese also bombard San Jose (BB Aki BB Satsuma CL Tama CL Kuma) and Ormoc (BB Mishishima). On the way back BB Aki's group runs into the last remaining American surface ships (3 DD) and sinks them unscathed. American R-23 torpedoes AP Shofuku Maru (Shell hits 8, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage) east of the Philippines. Japanese UC-90 (O4) eats a depth charge. American R-12 hits BB Mishishima (Torpedo hits 1, on fire) near Ormoc, followed by R-3 (Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage). [image]local://upfiles/19087/E011BDBD6AA340FFB1662E38C35CC2B0.jpg[/image]

Rysyonok -> July 4, 1922 (2/11/2006 10:11:07 AM)
San Jose Courier, July 4, 1922 USN SS R-22 hits IJN AK Junpo Maru (Shell hits 2). IJN TF of BB Nagato keeps pounding Baker island. IJN BB Mishishima takes yet another torpedo, this time from USN SS R-17 (Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage) near Catandes. It sinks the next night. IJN SS U-46 (O2) eats a depth charge from USN DD Perry near Johnston island. San Jose Courier, July 5, 1922 IJN SS U-46 (O2) gets hit by 2 more charges and catches on fire near Johnston island.

Rysyonok -> July 6, 1922 (2/11/2006 10:27:10 AM)
San Jose Courier, July 6, 1922 IJN SS U-46 (O2) takes a depth charge, avenging it with a torpedo in USN DD Perry (Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage) near Pearl Harbor. USN SS S-15 scores its second hit: AK Akiura Maru (Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 1) near Manila. Japanese capture Zamboanga. [image]local://upfiles/19087/BD9587D8B18949A9BD35D24363988B48.jpg[/image]

Rysyonok -> July 7, 1922 (2/11/2006 10:32:59 AM)
San Jose Courier, July 7, 1922 USN SS R-26 earns its second hit: AK Kanto Maru (Torpedo hits 1, on fire) near Zamboanga. USN SS R-26 earns its third hit: AK Kanto Maru again (Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage) near Zamboanga. Second IJN TF bombards Baker Island (BC Haruna BC Kirishima BC Hiei BC Kongo CL Oi CL Kitakami CL Tatsuta) IJN SS U-125 (O1) takes 2 depth charges near Pearl Harbor.

Rysyonok -> July 8, 1922 (2/11/2006 10:39:11 AM)
San Jose Courier, July 8, 1922 USN SS R-2 attacks AK Shinyubari Maru (Shell hits 2, on fire) northeast of Luzon. USN SS S-2 catches TK Yamazuru Maru (Torpedo hits 1) and TK Yuho Maru (Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage) near Bataan. IJN SS UC-99 (O5) takes 3 depth charges, catches on fire, and sinks. [image]local://upfiles/19087/DFA2B928CEE942BC941EDF92D18BF37C.jpg[/image]

Rysyonok -> July 9, 1922 (2/11/2006 10:51:51 AM)
San Jose Courier, July 9, 1922 USN SS S-16 hits TK Yuho Maru (Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage) near Bataan. IJN TF of BC Haruna bombards Baker Island again. USN SS S-9 hits its fourth, fifth, and sixth targets and is now the third ship with the "ace" status: AK Matumoto Maru (Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage), AK Lyons Maru (Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage), and AK Lyons Maru (Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage), all near Manila. San Jose Courier, July 10, 1922 IJN SS No. 9 eats a depth charge near Baker Island and catches on fire. USN SS S-4 earns its sixth kill: AK Kiso Maru (Shell hits 1) near Iloilo. USN SS R-25 hits AK Morioka Maru (Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage) near Bataan. San Jose Courier, July 11, 1922 USN SS R-11 hits AP Turusima Maru (Torpedo hits 1, on fire) near Legaspi. USN SS R-24 attacks AK Kiso Maru (Torpedo hits 1, on fire) near Naga. USN SS R-16 scores the second hit - TK Nichiei Maru (Torpedo hits 1, on fire) near Batan Island. Japanese capture Iloilo base.

Rysyonok -> July 12, 1922 (2/11/2006 11:34:04 AM)
San Jose Courier, July 12, 1922 USN SS R-21 hits TK Mirii Maru (Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1) near Bataan. *The first battle of Baker Island* Japanese: CA Kurama CA Ibuki CA Ikoma (all three are pre-WWI BCs with 4x12" guns), CA Iwate CA Asama CA Tokiwa CA Yakumo (RJW veterans) DD Keyaki DD Maki DD Momi DD Kaya. Americans: 41 DD split into 5 squadrons. Despite it being a night battle, only 4 torpedoes hit target: CA Ibuki (1) DD Keyaki (2) DD Momi (1) IJN lost DDs Keyaki and Momi, USN - DD Kilty. [image]local://upfiles/19087/816E24894BFF4FEA828EFDC0A0538662.jpg[/image]

Rysyonok -> July 15, 1922 (2/11/2006 11:52:09 AM)
San Jose Courier, July 15, 1922 IJN SS No. 39 catches TK Gertrude Kellogg (Torpedo hits 1 then again Torpedo hits 1) west of Midway. San Jose Courier, July 16, 1922 Japanese capture Puerto Princessa. San Jose Courier, July 17, 1922 IJN SS No. 18 hits TK Manatawny (Torpedo hits 1) west of Midway. USN SS R-14 hits TK Rikko Maru (Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage) northeast of Luzon. USN SS R-12 scores its second hit: AK Nissyu Maru (Shell hits 8, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage) southwest of Luzon. USN SS R-25 scores its second hit: AK Akiura Maru (Torpedo hits 1) southwest of Luzon. USN SS R-19 hits AK Momoha Maru (Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage) off Bataan. San Jose Courier, July 18, 1922 USN SS R-1 attacks AK Tottori Maru (Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire) off Bataan. USN SS S-6 earns its "ace" strips hitting AK Nitii Maru (Torpedo hits 1) north of Luzon. Americans now have 4 SS with 5 or more hits. USN SS R-7 torpedoes AK Tottori Maru (Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage) off Bataan. USN SS R-21 gets its second hit: AK Akiura Maru (Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage) off Puerto Princessa. USN SS R-22 earns its second hit: AK Toyooka Maru (Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage) west of Luzon.

Rysyonok -> July 19, 1922 (2/11/2006 6:52:57 PM)
San Jose Courier, July 19, 1922 USN SS R-2 gets its second hit - AK Nitii Maru (Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage) west of Luzon. USN SS R-23 gets its second hit - AK Toyooka Maru (Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage) near Taytay. IJN SS No. 27 hits USN PC Eagle 13 (Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage) near Johnston Island. USN SS R-4 hits AK Nankai Maru (Shell hits 6, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage) west of Luzon. San Jose Courier, July 20, 1922 USN SS R-26 earns its fourth hit - AK Nitimei Maru (Shell hits 5) north of Luzon. San Jose Courier, July 21, 1922 IJN SS UB-125 (O6) hits AS Beaver (Torpedo hits 1, on fire) near Baker Island. Escorts catch up to UB-125, landing 2 charges on her and setting her ablaze.

Rysyonok -> July 22, 1922 (2/11/2006 7:09:40 PM)
San Jose Courier, July 22, 1922 Japanese capture Tawi Tawi. *The second battle of Baker Island* Japanese: BB Katori (post-RJW pre-dreadnought, 4x12") BB Hizen (ex-Russian Retvizan, 4x12") CL Kiso (ocean scout, 7x140mm) DD Yayoi DD Oite DD Hibicki DD Hayakaze Americans: 40 DD split into 4 squadrons. Once Hizen eats 4 torpedoes and Katori - 5, the outcome is clear. All Japanese forces are sunk. USN loses one DD in the battle and one scuttled afterwards with 99 damage. [image]local://upfiles/19087/AFC22C20CCD54BD19804EEA90B80FDD5.jpg[/image] (HIJMS Kashima, sister of HIJMS Katori)

Rysyonok -> July 23 1922 (2/11/2006 7:28:00 PM)
San Jose Courier, July 23, 1922 IJN SS No. 29 hits PC Eagle 3 (Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage), getting 3 depth charges in return near Johnston Island. San Jose Courier, July 24, 1922 USN SS R-15 hits AP Tatuta Maru (Torpedo hits 1) west of Luzon. San Jose Courier, July 25, 1922 IJA enginer squad lands in San Jose, only to find 2 full-strength American regiments. Despite best American efforts, Japanese escape the next night. 241 body is found in the morning. USN SS R-25 earns its second hit - AP Aki Maru (Torpedo hits 1, on fire) right off San Jose. [image]local://upfiles/19087/92DCA66C90B8457EBC5909E0A8D0276C.jpg[/image]

Rysyonok -> Sunk ship tally - July 27, 1922 (2/11/2006 7:31:33 PM)
Highest points first. [image]local://upfiles/19087/CDF9352CFC8A483D8FCE471C02D80A3E.jpg[/image]

jwilkerson -> RE: July 22, 1922 (2/11/2006 9:57:11 PM)
quote: The second battle of Baker Island Japanese: BB Katori (post-RJW pre-dreadnought, 4x12") BB Hizen (ex-Russian Retvizan, 4x12") CL Kiso (ocean scout, 7x140mm) DD Yayoi DD Oite DD Hibicki DD Hayakaze Americans: 40 DD split into 4 squadrons. Once Hizen eats 4 torpedoes and Katori - 5, the outcome is clear. All Japanese forces are sunk. USN loses one DD in the battle and one scuttled afterwards with 99 damage. Massed destroyers looks like a be-all end-all tactic ... hum ... was this daylight or night action ? And wonder if it would matter ( it should ! )

Pkunzipper -> RE: July 22, 1922 (2/11/2006 10:39:42 PM)
You as USA are having much more success than me against String in our current PBEM (but we are still in June), where he easily won any naval battle with my Philippino naval forces... I have a question... US starts the game with 2 DM at Manila, after the first mission 1 of them could not be reloaded with mines anymore, while the other (both on the same TF, with a MLE docked at Manila) operated normally... Did you noticed anything similar in your game?

Rysyonok -> RE: July 22, 1922 (2/11/2006 10:44:07 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: jwilkerson Massed destroyers looks like a be-all end-all tactic ... hum ... was this daylight or night action ? And wonder if it would matter ( it should ! ) Both battles were night actions. Japanese surprised Americans in the first battle a few times and Americans surprised Japanese in the second. The biggest difference was squad sizes. I respect Tankerace's tutorial... but 8 DD just doesn't cut it. As soon as I switched to 10 DD squads, I started delivering punches. True, not all 10 can fire at the same time. But 10 sets of torpedoes in a battle is better than 8. Following this success I am seriously considering invasion of Marianas strictly off of DDs. 70-80 at a time backed by MSWs.

Rysyonok -> RE: July 22, 1922 (2/11/2006 10:48:09 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Pkunzipper You as USA are having much more success than me against String in our current PBEM (but we are still in June), where he easily won any naval battle with my Philippino naval forces... I have a question... US starts the game with 2 DM at Manila, after the first mission 1 of them could not be reloaded with mines anymore, while the other (both on the same TF, with a MLE docked at Manila) operated normally... Did you noticed anything similar in your game? Where did you find the MLE? In Cautionaries there's an AS in Manila, that's all. And thank you :) I would have done even better had I not placed all starting subs in that region in one hex. Needless to say, all my consecutive games have no more than 1 SS in a hex. Plus, it's all in the numbers: every single American sub, save for H's, is in the Philippines. I am bound to score some hits :) (and lost every third on the voyage home once the islands fall altogether and I can't resupply them, but that's a totally different matter)

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