vettim89 -> Double invasions (7/13/2008 1:38:40 AM)
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4 June 1942 Before I forgot, Larry took Victoria Point and the sBF that only had a SCR-270 radar left (wouldn't fit on the sub don't you know) AT Moulmein: Larry revealed his TF got spread out and let the first one go in alone. These are the units now in the jungle between Moulmein and Rahaeng. Today a very powerful force landed including 48th ID, a tank Reg, 2 FA rgts, and engineers. These units took 3400 casualties coming ashore. Still there are now 27 k troops in place. In addition, no fewer than 5 Japanese ships hit mines today (4 of them VH2 variety) including 2 Ak,s and an AP. While I have no dillusions about holding Moulmein, I already have made Lrry pay a pretty high price. SS Shark got caught laying mines and is heading to Rangoon to pump out her 74 Flot damage (ouch) At Darwin: Again more troops coming ashore. Japanese units suffered 2400 casulaties here. Also the escorts are getting chewed to pieces by CD. Forgot to mention it, but this also happened at Moulmein. The 3 BF's at Derby, Whyhalla, and Broome are all mving towards Tenant Creek. I hate to just give up these northern Aussies bases but I think I'd rather save the units vice delaying Larry maybe a day at each base. Elsewhere One of my biggest problems right now is the number of subs I have in port repairing. Fortunately I have only lost 2 Dutch SS but that doesn't mean there aren't a lot of dinged up subs out there. I try to get syst damage below 5 before sending them to sea again. This may not be a luxury I can afford much longer - just get them to green and send them out. On the ship repair front, BB Oklahoma is green now as is CA Houston. CL sumutra is fully reapaired waiting for some of her sisters to get in similar condition. The Dutch Navy may fight yet again. My large group of TF's will be south of Canton Island tomorrow. I have decided to risk making the turn to NC then to save a few days. The invasion of Oz has forced my hand. Several Japanese subs are shadowing these TF but they are being pretty beat up by PBY's and SBD's on ASW patrol. Knowing at least a portion of KB is near Darwin makes me think I can go for the sortcut with relative safety. Lastly, Larry revealed his Navy Pilot Pool is empty already. This is a very good thing as his replacements are coming in at like 40% exp.
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