RE: 1922 Grand Campaign: goodboyladdie (A) vs Dixie (J)

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goodboyladdie -> RE: 1922 Grand Campaign: goodboyladdie (A) vs Dixie (J) (4/22/2008 10:38:14 AM)
Not a lot happening still. AV Jason arrived at PH to help out with aircraft support. I think it was a bit of overkill because the floatplane support is now 54. I need to move another base force out to PH but am saving up my political points to get some Marines for a landing at Wake. I have seperated the force of ready ships at PH into a scout force and a battleline. The 2 CLs, the 6 inch CA Charleton and 8 DDs make up the scouting force. The 10 inch CAs join the battleline force. Next turn the force of old ships sailing to the Far East should bombard Ponape. [image]local://upfiles/18810/9D8622AF3D024F9E934D344830708240.jpg[/image]

goodboyladdie -> RE: 1922 Grand Campaign: goodboyladdie (A) vs Dixie (J) (4/22/2008 10:43:19 AM)
I managed to resist sending my Cruisers from Canton out hunting again. I really want those DDs along for support... It looks like my AKs will get to unload completely at Manila for a change. My subs at Takao report the arrival of heavy forces, but nobody attacked. [image]local://upfiles/18810/ACE735E23CD64E6D90C7F56E1AFAA34B.jpg[/image] I have noticed that since I started capturing images as bitmaps using gadwin and converting them to JPEGS for posting the files are coming up too large and they blur badly when I have to resize them. If anyone has any tips I'd be grateful...

goodboyladdie -> RE: 1922 Grand Campaign: goodboyladdie (A) vs Dixie (J) (4/23/2008 3:40:18 PM)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/26/22 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Naval bombardment of Ponape, at 71,79 Allied Ships CL Chicago CA Brooklyn BB Oregon BB Connecticut Port supply hits 1 Well that wasn't really worth the wait. That'll teach me to pick on a safe target... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ground combat at Manila Japanese Bombardment attack Attacking force 480 troops, 15 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2290 Defending force 41340 troops, 248 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 554 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ground combat at Manila Allied Bombardment attack Attacking force 19692 troops, 171 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 554 Defending force 150493 troops, 582 guns, 47 vehicles, Assault Value = 2290 Japanese ground losses: 82 casualties reported Guns lost 7 Vehicles lost 1

goodboyladdie -> RE: 1922 Grand Campaign: goodboyladdie (A) vs Dixie (J) (4/24/2008 10:16:25 PM)
The AKs are away from Manila. Here is a screenie showing the current status. [image]local://upfiles/18810/3894AC00090046FEB565CD785346666C.jpg[/image]

goodboyladdie -> RE: 1922 Grand Campaign: goodboyladdie (A) vs Dixie (J) (4/24/2008 10:20:29 PM)
In China, it looks like Martin is about to move into the South. I will keep the Cavalry Corps moving North to cause a distraction and will move my reserve South to try to cut his forces off if they cross the river. The main target would be Canton if I was in Martin's position, to remove the US Fleet without having to move under the guns of Hong Kong. [image]local://upfiles/18810/9845248AF98849F9A5F71C57EB4CBC4F.jpg[/image]

goodboyladdie -> RE: 1922 Grand Campaign: goodboyladdie (A) vs Dixie (J) (4/26/2008 6:56:06 PM)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/27/22 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sub attack near Takao at 48,45 Japanese Ships DD Kikuzuki DD Uzuki BB Ise Allied Ships SS S-2 Bugger! I hope it's not malfunctioning torpedoes again -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ground combat at Nanking Japanese Shock attack Attacking force 123901 troops, 675 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2462 Defending force 4729 troops, 9 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 52 Japanese assault odds: 15 to 1 (fort level 3) Japanese forces CAPTURE Nanking base !!! Japanese ground losses: 366 casualties reported Guns lost 6 Allied ground losses: 84 casualties reported Guns lost 2 Defeated Allied Units Retreating! That is some serious muscle he has there. I have nothing capable of stopping him at Canton. It's a shame he does not seem to have garrison requirements in this game. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ground combat at Manila Japanese Bombardment attack Attacking force 496 troops, 14 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2340 Defending force 41799 troops, 252 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 557 Allied ground losses: 22 casualties reported Guns lost 1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ground combat at Manila Allied Bombardment attack Attacking force 19789 troops, 174 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 556 Defending force 151555 troops, 588 guns, 47 vehicles, Assault Value = 2340 Japanese ground losses: 104 casualties reported Guns lost 1 Vehicles lost 1

goodboyladdie -> RE: 1922 Grand Campaign: goodboyladdie (A) vs Dixie (J) (4/26/2008 10:37:01 PM)
The only thing that happened anywhere was Martin crossing into Southern China in some force. I have very little to oppose him. I'll post details of what he is up against when I see which direction he is travelling. Here are the forces he has to fight with - they are far superior to my mobile forces... [image]local://upfiles/18810/2A4E37F5DCEB4A0EA229C95E524E08BD.jpg[/image]

Mobeer -> RE: 1922 Grand Campaign: goodboyladdie (A) vs Dixie (J) (4/27/2008 2:55:34 AM)
Interesting stuff. When I look at the War Plan Orange map, I am a bit confused as what to target. What is your opponent going after the most - Philippines or China? Also, for images, could you adjust the quality of the JPEG saved downwards; some programs allow a variable quality setting, where smaller files can be made without resizing the screen capture if the quality is reduced.

goodboyladdie -> RE: 1922 Grand Campaign: goodboyladdie (A) vs Dixie (J) (4/29/2008 10:37:42 PM)
Thanks for the tip. I'll fiddle with the quality and see what happens. He is heavily invested in China and the PI. I think his plans are having to be redrawn because he cannot take Manila. His move to the South in China probably has the aim of stopping me from having a US Naval Base on Chinese soil. It's a shame Martin hasn't got the time to do an AAR, because he is the only person who knows at the moment...

goodboyladdie -> RE: 1922 Grand Campaign: goodboyladdie (A) vs Dixie (J) (5/4/2008 11:43:39 PM)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/28/22 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ground combat at Manila Japanese Bombardment attack Attacking force 508 troops, 17 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2387 Defending force 42109 troops, 254 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 559 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ground combat at Manila Allied Bombardment attack Attacking force 19895 troops, 176 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 559 Defending force 152796 troops, 607 guns, 49 vehicles, Assault Value = 2387 Japanese ground losses: 32 casualties reported Guns lost 2 Martin is totally jammed up here. It's BS, because I really do not think that Manila was enough of a concrete jungle for me to do this in 1922. I do have a lot of ammunition though, so I suppose it would be possible if he has little. I have offered a restart to Martin as this was his first game of WPO and we seem to have run into an early stall..

goodboyladdie -> RE: 1922 Grand Campaign: goodboyladdie (A) vs Dixie (J) (5/5/2008 9:54:15 AM)
All 3 Virginia Class Pre-Dread's are now at Dutch Harbor, so North Force is now complete. The Dreadnought Arizona completed repairs at PH and had joined the ready force. The Minelaying force of AV Aroostook and 2 DMs was able to load mines at PH for the first time today. They will spend some time increasing the defensive minefields around the Hawaiian Islands. In China, Martin's forces are still in Nanchang. I will wait to see where he is going before deciding whwere to send my reserve. Here is a screenie of North Force (the ships that do not fit on are all DDs) [image]local://upfiles/18810/CCD92DD848654AA488E79506CA281AD2.jpg[/image]

goodboyladdie -> RE: 1922 Grand Campaign: goodboyladdie (A) vs Dixie (J) (5/7/2008 12:12:57 AM)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/29/22 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ground combat at Manila Japanese Bombardment attack Attacking force 500 troops, 15 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2648 Defending force 42342 troops, 255 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 558 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ground combat at Manila Allied Bombardment attack Attacking force 20006 troops, 177 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 558 Defending force 166437 troops, 774 guns, 51 vehicles, Assault Value = 2648 Japanese ground losses: 126 casualties reported Guns lost 2 Vehicles lost 1

goodboyladdie -> RE: 1922 Grand Campaign: goodboyladdie (A) vs Dixie (J) (5/7/2008 12:31:25 AM)
Not a lot happening still. 4 more US DDs reached 1 sys damage at Singapore and sailed for Canton with the monitor Monadnock (still 3 sys damage). In 2 days time I get some welcome reinforcements in theatre... [image]local://upfiles/18810/FEC23A1FEF964D35A0C8621F36E22D6F.jpg[/image]

1EyedJacks -> RE: 1922 Grand Campaign: goodboyladdie (A) vs Dixie (J) (5/8/2008 8:09:51 AM)
Whatever will you do with all of those destroyers? [:D][:D] How have you been and how's the family? I've been lurking in some of the threads regarding AE. I was suprised to see how many people seem to think it might be delayed or require a patch or two before playing by PBEM... I guess whenever AE comes out that I'll be able to find out then if it has any "teething" problems. TTFN,

goodboyladdie -> RE: 1922 Grand Campaign: goodboyladdie (A) vs Dixie (J) (5/9/2008 9:35:16 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: 1EyedJacks Whatever will you do with all of those destroyers? [:D][:D] How have you been and how's the family? I've been lurking in some of the threads regarding AE. I was suprised to see how many people seem to think it might be delayed or require a patch or two before playing by PBEM... I guess whenever AE comes out that I'll be able to find out then if it has any "teething" problems. TTFN, Hi Mike How are you? We are all fine. If you are at all worried that AE will not arrive in time for you to get your fix, I am more than happy to kick your arse at something in the meantime... As far as AE PBEMs go, I figure there will be a learning curve, so it does not really matter whether you do your forced restarts against the AI or a human - I know which one I'd prefer...[;)]

1EyedJacks -> RE: 1922 Grand Campaign: goodboyladdie (A) vs Dixie (J) (5/10/2008 11:19:35 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: goodboyladdie quote: ORIGINAL: 1EyedJacks Whatever will you do with all of those destroyers? [:D][:D] How have you been and how's the family? I've been lurking in some of the threads regarding AE. I was suprised to see how many people seem to think it might be delayed or require a patch or two before playing by PBEM... I guess whenever AE comes out that I'll be able to find out then if it has any "teething" problems. TTFN, Hi Mike How are you? We are all fine. If you are at all worried that AE will not arrive in time for you to get your fix, I am more than happy to kick your arse at something in the meantime... As far as AE PBEMs go, I figure there will be a learning curve, so it does not really matter whether you do your forced restarts against the AI or a human - I know which one I'd prefer...[;)] U still didn't say what you plan 2 do with those DDs... <grin> Well, I reckon I can download nemo's mod and at least check it out. It does have the benefit of being fairly well play-tested from what I remember reading in the forum. I also saw nemo made some changes (I think he said something about Japan having too much power @ the start of the war?). I've doubled-up on my classes to try and push thru for the certs so time is of a premium right now. We're in some tight times right now as a family also. Annette's pop has cancer and starts chemo next Wednesday. With school out for the kids soon and Nathaniel graduting highschool on June 6th, we just have a lot going on. We are trying to run out to San Diego to see Charles (Annette's dad) but it probably won't be until after Charles has finished 10 days of chemo. Everything we've researched regarding chemo pretty much says during chemo and right after the treatment Charles will be pretty much wiped out and not want visitors. Nathaniel has also dropped any thoughts on college and plans to enlist in the Army. That, of course, scares the crap out of me as a parent but the truth is he's doing the same thing I did @ his age. Life is. TTFN, Mike

goodboyladdie -> RE: 1922 Grand Campaign: goodboyladdie (A) vs Dixie (J) (5/11/2008 2:08:59 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: 1EyedJacks quote: ORIGINAL: goodboyladdie quote: ORIGINAL: 1EyedJacks Whatever will you do with all of those destroyers? [:D][:D] How have you been and how's the family? I've been lurking in some of the threads regarding AE. I was suprised to see how many people seem to think it might be delayed or require a patch or two before playing by PBEM... I guess whenever AE comes out that I'll be able to find out then if it has any "teething" problems. TTFN, Hi Mike How are you? We are all fine. If you are at all worried that AE will not arrive in time for you to get your fix, I am more than happy to kick your arse at something in the meantime... As far as AE PBEMs go, I figure there will be a learning curve, so it does not really matter whether you do your forced restarts against the AI or a human - I know which one I'd prefer...[;)] U still didn't say what you plan 2 do with those DDs... <grin> Well, I reckon I can download nemo's mod and at least check it out. It does have the benefit of being fairly well play-tested from what I remember reading in the forum. I also saw nemo made some changes (I think he said something about Japan having too much power @ the start of the war?). I've doubled-up on my classes to try and push thru for the certs so time is of a premium right now. We're in some tight times right now as a family also. Annette's pop has cancer and starts chemo next Wednesday. With school out for the kids soon and Nathaniel graduting highschool on June 6th, we just have a lot going on. We are trying to run out to San Diego to see Charles (Annette's dad) but it probably won't be until after Charles has finished 10 days of chemo. Everything we've researched regarding chemo pretty much says during chemo and right after the treatment Charles will be pretty much wiped out and not want visitors. Nathaniel has also dropped any thoughts on college and plans to enlist in the Army. That, of course, scares the crap out of me as a parent but the truth is he's doing the same thing I did @ his age. Life is. TTFN, Mike Hi Mike I am really sorry to hear the news about your Father-in-Law. Sounds like you have a lot on your plate. The offer will always remain open if you need a diversion, but I too am busy, so please do not make any effort that takes you away from where you need to be, my friend. It is great to hear from you. Very best regards Carl

goodboyladdie -> RE: 1922 Grand Campaign: goodboyladdie (A) vs Dixie (J) (5/11/2008 2:09:18 PM)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/30/22 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ground combat at Manila Japanese Bombardment attack Attacking force 508 troops, 17 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2700 Defending force 42716 troops, 258 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 560 Allied ground losses: 11 casualties reported -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ground combat at Manila Allied Bombardment attack Attacking force 20045 troops, 179 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 560 Defending force 167574 troops, 797 guns, 51 vehicles, Assault Value = 2700 Japanese ground losses: 27 casualties reported Guns lost 1

goodboyladdie -> RE: 1922 Grand Campaign: goodboyladdie (A) vs Dixie (J) (5/11/2008 2:11:13 PM)
Martin and I have started a 1926 campaign. We will be continuing this game and I intend to start another AAR for the other game, although the amount of time I have to do anything but play may disappear towards the time when my son is born in September...

thegreatwent -> RE: 1922 Grand Campaign: goodboyladdie (A) vs Dixie (J) (5/11/2008 5:50:51 PM)
Congrats on the kid laddie. I've enjoyed the AAR so if possible keep it up[:)]. Although I understand real life has its distractions[:D]

1EyedJacks -> RE: 1922 Grand Campaign: goodboyladdie (A) vs Dixie (J) (5/11/2008 6:05:43 PM)
Hi Carl, I'm glad you are enjoying war plan orange. September is a great month to be a father. I'll be looking for a nemo game shortly, but something that only runs a couple of turns per week. At least for now, that's the best I can do. If you are interested then I'll send you turn 1. If you are tied up then don't worry - I'm sure I can find someone interested in giving the nemo-mod a go. I do very much want to play AE with you when that comes out tho - so please save a slot for me when that comes out. On your 2nd AAR - will it be a joint AAR too or will it be a private AAR where you talk strategy and do some plotting and scheeming? I look 4ward to watching for the 1926 campaign - it should be fun to follow. TTFN,

goodboyladdie -> RE: 1922 Grand Campaign: goodboyladdie (A) vs Dixie (J) (5/11/2008 8:29:55 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: 1EyedJacks Hi Carl, I'm glad you are enjoying war plan orange. September is a great month to be a father. I'll be looking for a nemo game shortly, but something that only runs a couple of turns per week. At least for now, that's the best I can do. If you are interested then I'll send you turn 1. If you are tied up then don't worry - I'm sure I can find someone interested in giving the nemo-mod a go. I do very much want to play AE with you when that comes out tho - so please save a slot for me when that comes out. On your 2nd AAR - will it be a joint AAR too or will it be a private AAR where you talk strategy and do some plotting and scheeming? I look 4ward to watching for the 1926 campaign - it should be fun to follow. TTFN, I could manage that turn rate, mate. I will upgrade my Nemo install to the latest version in anticipation. The AE slot is a given [:)].

goodboyladdie -> RE: 1922 Grand Campaign: goodboyladdie (A) vs Dixie (J) (5/12/2008 11:32:19 PM)
Finally find the time to do a turn! 2nd Marine Brigade transferred to Ninth Corps Hawaii at Mare Island. The unit is prepping for Wake. The Hawaii units due in 15 days will also be heading for the same destination... [image]local://upfiles/18810/F8B0EA2FB3944EB09D620A6390994AFD.jpg[/image]

goodboyladdie -> RE: 1922 Grand Campaign: goodboyladdie (A) vs Dixie (J) (5/12/2008 11:34:00 PM)
In China, 1st Cav Corps is almost at Jehol. They will then move into Northern China to stir up what trouble they can. [image]local://upfiles/18810/842ACCEC1786484A9326EDC36F3CA210.jpg[/image]

goodboyladdie -> RE: 1922 Grand Campaign: goodboyladdie (A) vs Dixie (J) (5/13/2008 9:52:59 PM)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 07/31/22 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sub attack near Eniwetok at 76,74 Japanese Ships AS Komohashi, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage Allied Ships SS R-23 Aha! The presence of a sub tender indicates that Martin wants to start a sub offensive around PH... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ground combat at Manila Japanese Bombardment attack Attacking force 1960 troops, 75 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2761 Defending force 42979 troops, 258 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 564 Allied ground losses: 25 casualties reported Guns lost 1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ground combat at Manila Allied Bombardment attack Attacking force 20094 troops, 178 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 564 Defending force 170449 troops, 875 guns, 52 vehicles, Assault Value = 2761 Japanese ground losses: 16 casualties reported

goodboyladdie -> RE: 1922 Grand Campaign: goodboyladdie (A) vs Dixie (J) (5/13/2008 10:55:01 PM)
The Dreadnought USS New York completed repairs at PH and has joined the Pac Flt ready force. I am considering a raid on Kwajalein to slow the build up signalled by the sub tender sunk off Eniwetok this turn, but will probably save my ships from damage as I need them for the Wake operation. More Dixie Art: [image]local://upfiles/18810/D9EE46921ADB4B2280EEFE63F9D1CD02.jpg[/image]

goodboyladdie -> RE: 1922 Grand Campaign: goodboyladdie (A) vs Dixie (J) (5/13/2008 11:02:28 PM)
A Japanese force has been sighted near Jolo, heading in the direction of Tarakan. The USN SOPAC force has refuelled and rearmed at Rabaul and is heading for Tarakan on a "goodwill tour". The Dutch Battle Fleet (3 old BBs and 4 torpedo boats) is patrolling off Tarakan. The DD Pope commissioned at Manila and is heading out due East before heading North for Chinese waters. The other 13 Clemson class DDs that arrived at Colombo this turn are cruising for Singapore. US Sub S-14 disbanded for repair at Singapore (12 sys damage) and S-9 did the same at Diamond Harbour (21 sys damage). 2 US DDs arrived at Canton and disbanded. Another two should arrive next turn and then my combined US/Chinese force will sail... [image]local://upfiles/18810/6F0742626D974503B2DED596B7797141.jpg[/image]

goodboyladdie -> RE: 1922 Grand Campaign: goodboyladdie (A) vs Dixie (J) (5/13/2008 11:04:38 PM)
In China, 1st Chinese Cav Corps reached Jehol, but scouts report a Japanese unit ahead of them in a position to cut them off should they advance. They have been given orders to dig in for now. [image]local://upfiles/18810/AEC6F4194678423C90D34E7DD0375D36.jpg[/image]

goodboyladdie -> RE: 1922 Grand Campaign: goodboyladdie (A) vs Dixie (J) (5/14/2008 6:34:53 PM)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 08/01/22 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Day Time Surface Combat, near Tarakan at 33,61 Japanese Ships BB Aki, Shell hits 17, on fire BB Satsuma, Shell hits 25, on fire CL Hirado, Shell hits 2 CL Yahagi, Shell hits 2 CL Chikuma, Shell hits 1 AP Juko Maru AK Kagu Maru AP Tacoma Maru AP Taganoura Maru AP Taian Maru AP Taibun Maru AP Taigen Maru AP Taihei Maru AP Taiho Maru AP Tainichi Maru AP Taizin Maru AK Takaoka Maru AP Takayo Maru AK Taketoyo Maru AP Takuei Maru AP Takunan Maru AP Taian Maru AP Taimei Maru AP Taiyo Maru AP Tama Maru AP Tama Maru #2 AK Tamagawa Maru AK Tamahoko Maru Allied Ships BB De Ruyter, Shell hits 31, on fire, heavy damage BB Hertog Hendrik, Shell hits 29, on fire BB De Zeven Provincien, Shell hits 34, on fire TB Z1, Shell hits 7, and is sunk TB Z2, Shell hits 21, and is sunk TB Z3, Shell hits 3, on fire TB Z4, Shell hits 16, and is sunk It looks like the Dutch have just lost their Navy to postpone the inevitable. The US force that is at least a week away is not much better than what the Dutch had to offer. The Dutch sub force can now be unleashed however... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ground combat at Manila Japanese Bombardment attack Attacking force 2684 troops, 101 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2811 Defending force 43134 troops, 259 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 569 Allied ground losses: 125 casualties reported Guns lost 4 Signs that Martin is getting supplies through. I will have to try to inderdict his sea lines of communication -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ground combat at Manila Allied Bombardment attack Attacking force 20005 troops, 176 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 562 Defending force 172378 troops, 913 guns, 53 vehicles, Assault Value = 2811 Japanese ground losses: 102 casualties reported Guns lost 4 Vehicles lost 1

goodboyladdie -> RE: 1922 Grand Campaign: goodboyladdie (A) vs Dixie (J) (5/16/2008 4:51:28 PM)
Central Pacific 2nd Marines is loading onto 4 APs with a 4 DD escort at Mare Island for PH where they will join the forces assembling for the invasion of Wake Island. The Minelayer Baltimore and 3 DMs deployed mines at Dutch Harbor, refuelled and will now head for PH. 100,000 of supplies are unloading at PH. DEI I just realised I forgot to issue orders to the Ducth Navy (or what's left of it) at Tarakan. Here is a screenie of their current state... [image]local://upfiles/18810/A0FD3C99E2FD41CCAF655C29783E98F1.jpg[/image]

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