Tokugawa Shogunate come back (Rising Sun) Saso (J) vs spence (A)

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Saso -> Tokugawa Shogunate come back (Rising Sun) Saso (J) vs spence (A) (4/14/2008 12:57:08 PM)
Waiting AE I've started another short scenario to make experience for the future "grand campaign". [8D] Scenario Rising Sun: spence Allies Saso Japanese Settings: Both Historical Start and 1st Turn Surprise: OFF Fog of War: ON Weather: ON Allied Damage Control: ON Allied Sub Doctrine: OFF Japanese Sub Doctrine: OFF Reinforcements: FIXED Turn length: one day HR: one, no submarine invasions. spence: restricted zone [:)] [image]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3f/Mon-Tokugawa.png/150px-Mon-Tokugawa.png[/image]

Saso -> Start-up (4/14/2008 3:06:20 PM)
This is the first time that I try to play this scenario and to lead the SRA invasion therefore I lost a lot of time for the scenario start-up. I didn't want to use the first turn movement for land everywhere, no HR and no request from my opponent, simply a my decision. My overall strategy is easy: First: invade Philippines and Malaya (main effort), take Tavoy and to hold the position Second: take Kuching and Brunei. Initially, I don't want to attack other bases out of range my LBs because I don't have CVs for support (only a CVL), moreover I don't know my opponent, is he aggressive or prudent? Philippines Batan: taken Aparri, Vigan and Legaspi: invaded, I'm waiting the supply before to start a deliberate attack. I shut down Clark Field with a concentrate air attack, next target Manila and then San Marcelino. Malaya Khota Baru invaded, Alor Star hit with LBs, Songkhia receive reinforcements. Next step will be shot down Singapore. Burma Some units are travelling to Bangkok and then to Tavoy. In this sector I don't think to start offensive operations but besiege Tavoy, I prefer to take the Malaya first. I will post some screen shots soon. Of course, every advices is really appreciated [:)] [image]http://www.asianfineart.com/images/white_horse_shogun.jpg[/image]

Saso -> PI (4/14/2008 11:14:09 PM)
Philippines (1) [image]local://upfiles/28561/62AB14733E8E40E59ED86555951A2896.jpg[/image]

Saso -> RE: PI (4/14/2008 11:14:55 PM)
Philippines (2) [image]local://upfiles/28561/11C778E19EBD45E98C943C646701931A.jpg[/image]

Saso -> Malaya (4/14/2008 11:16:13 PM)
Malaya [image]local://upfiles/28561/27CEBB281E1040029F257E73B6A3FCD4.jpg[/image]

marky -> RE: Malaya (4/14/2008 11:34:55 PM)
interesting why no landing at Davao? you could get a Betty nest up instantly, but then u can at Jolo too methinks

Saso -> RE: Malaya (4/15/2008 2:25:01 PM)
quote: why no landing at Davao? Because he has the CD guns on there, I prefer don't waste ship and men but I know that this isn't the fastest way... quote: you could get a Betty nest up instantly, but then u can at Jolo too methinks Yes, I'm thinking at Jolo, we will see...

Saso -> 10 December '41 (4/15/2008 2:50:23 PM)
Philippines I taken Aparri and Vigan and the units are almost ready to move forward for the next targets. Whereas at Legaspi I have a big problem, he has reinforced the base with more troops (Allied shock attack, odds 4 to 1 for him) and he managed to beat off my invasion fleet with a SCTF. At the moment I put the BBs on there hoping that my unit will be able to hold the position until to the arrive of three units. [image]local://upfiles/28561/4186127701C749A99CF0FB05C7897340.jpg[/image]

Saso -> RE: 10 December '41 (4/15/2008 3:11:39 PM)
Malaya Khota Baru taken, next target is Kuantan. 5th division will march against Alor Star. Burma Imperial Guard is marching to Victoria Point that he has trying to evacuate. Others troops are marching to empty Tavoy. I'm building up Bangkok to create an air stronghold. Until now I lost five less important ships and a CA damaged. [image]local://upfiles/28561/080D1A4A22CE4B2CA700B8CD7FD080AF.jpg[/image]

TenChiMato -> RE: Malaya (4/15/2008 3:13:09 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Saso quote: why no landing at Davao? Because he has the CD guns on there, I prefer don't waste ship and men but I know that this isn't the fastest way... quote: you could get a Betty nest up instantly, but then u can at Jolo too methinks Yes, I'm thinking at Jolo, we will see... Actually the pb of Davao CD guns can be easily dealt with. A naval bombardment by the CAs based at Palau will usually do the job. Jolo is a level3 airfield, your 2E LB will suffer penalties if you try to use them there. Its a nice place for Ki-30 and Val DBs hunting ships fleeing the PI.

Saso -> RE: Malaya (4/15/2008 3:32:08 PM)
Hi TenChiMato, Yes but I have used these CAs for support others invasions, he's playing aggressive with his ships. Anyhow this is my mistake [:(] In the stock game Jolo is a level 4 airfield [:)]

TenChiMato -> RE: Malaya (4/15/2008 3:37:53 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Saso Hi TenChiMato, Yes but I have used these CAs for support others invasions, he's playing aggressive with his ships. Anyhow this is my mistake [:(] In the stock game Jolo is a level 4 airfield [:)] Oops... too much CHS [;)]

Saso -> Force Z (4/15/2008 6:29:24 PM)
I found it... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Night Time Surface Combat, near Kuching at 28,56 Japanese Ships CA Chokai, Shell hits 4 CA Mikuma, Shell hits 2 CA Suzuya, Shell hits 1 CA Kumano, Shell hits 2 CL Sendai DD Maikaze DD Nowaki, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk DD Arashi, Shell hits 1 DD Hagikaze, Shell hits 1 DD Shinonome, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire DD Usugumo, Shell hits 1 DD Shirakumo DD Sagiri, Shell hits 2, on fire Allied Ships BB Prince of Wales, Shell hits 7 BC Repulse, Shell hits 2 CL Danae, Shell hits 7, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage CL Dragon, Shell hits 3, on fire CL Durban, Shell hits 1 DD Vampire, Shell hits 6, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk DD Vendetta, Shell hits 6, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk DD Tenedos DD Electra DD Express, Shell hits 2, on fire [image]local://upfiles/28561/9E74D2334E1943E5A3A5AEBFCE857024.jpg[/image]

Saso -> 17 December '41 (4/17/2008 2:21:47 PM)
My units on Legaspi have held the position and now they'll march to Naga. Jolo is taken and I have put some Nells on there. In the Borneo I'm going to take another base. [image]local://upfiles/28561/5AC83B1D6E6F4859BE3438F112018CDA.jpg[/image]

Saso -> RE: 17 December '41 (4/17/2008 3:14:22 PM)
I've started my onrushing to Clark Field, I'll wait to concentrate several units before attack him, Aparri's airfield is full of aircraft. Hong Kong is fallen [:D], now I have three infantry RGTs and two heavy artillery ready for the Philippines. Roughly 50% of his subs manage to hit something, moreover he has put every available aircraft in naval attack but fortunately no one main ships are sunk. [image]local://upfiles/28561/C9F9651F145F4EC4943E36B80C62BCF6.jpg[/image]

Saso -> RE: 17 December '41 (4/17/2008 3:38:12 PM)
Alor Star is besiged and the next targets are Kuantan and Mersing, I'm trying to create a pocket with several enemy units inside. At Tavoy I'm sending several units to create a stronghold until Malaya will be conquered, in the meantime a Tank rgt and the Imperial Guard Division are training for Rangoon. [image]local://upfiles/28561/D88825EB55A743AFAAC7FFAE335B6A45.jpg[/image]

yoshino -> RE: 17 December '41 (4/17/2008 4:28:58 PM)
Awesome.Very interesting.[:)]

Saso -> RE: 17 December '41 (4/17/2008 5:18:38 PM)
Hi yoshino, doomo arigatoo [:)]

Saso -> 1 Juanary '42 (4/23/2008 6:28:30 PM)
I've created a defensive line in Burma because I don't want annoyances until Singapore fall. I'm improving the Tavoy's airfield for future attack on Rangoon. [image]local://upfiles/28561/4867119B545046D385BAACBEF40CA108.jpg[/image]

Saso -> RE: 1 Juanary '42 (4/23/2008 6:45:25 PM)
I managed to encircle and destroy only four units but all Malaya is mine (but Singapore of course). I'm waiting to concentrate all troops before to attack Singapore (there are 24 units on there). North of Borneo is taken, and the next target will be Sumatra. [image]local://upfiles/28561/605E39EC777C4BFE98C9A2BB26077683.jpg[/image]

Saso -> RE: 1 Juanary '42 (4/23/2008 6:53:19 PM)
Clark Field finally is taken, now the Allied force are separated between Bataan (9 units) and Manila (28 units). I'll move enough units into Manila, to block in his force, and I'll go to destroy the units on Bataan. [image]local://upfiles/28561/16D7CC44452244D6AE31772E3500841E.jpg[/image]

Saso -> Situation so far (4/23/2008 6:55:07 PM)
I lost a lot of ships during the operations. [image]local://upfiles/28561/86107EF4AA8047C48D41C073FC26FD33.jpg[/image]

Saso -> 1/18/1942 (4/30/2008 11:37:57 PM)
Philippines The siege is started, Bataan and Manila are full of men and I have two months to take them. I sent 3 Minesweeping TFs but I lost 7 of them by coastal guns, my port attacks hasn't been suffcient, a silly move [:o] [image]local://upfiles/28561/1680DDDA200E483E8A551459BAEEC95C.jpg[/image]

Saso -> RE: 1/18/1942 (4/30/2008 11:56:57 PM)
Borneo Samarinda is the last important allied base on there but before long it will be a memory [:)] After that I'll go to Soerabaja, but firstly my troops must to rest a bit. [image]local://upfiles/28561/6CD0A1C282E14971A5C79291D7E843EA.jpg[/image]

Saso -> PoW (4/30/2008 11:58:28 PM)
Spence sent a SCTF against Menado and 5 PCs have reached the bottom of the sea but a squadron of Nell was near... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Day Air attack on TF, near Menado at 39,67 Japanese aircraft A6M2 Zero x 18 G3M Nell x 24 Japanese aircraft losses G3M Nell: 2 destroyed, 20 damaged Allied Ships BB Prince of Wales, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage [:D][:D][:D] CL Marblehead [image]local://upfiles/28561/DCBCDE99AB9C42EC9F3C496A7B980EBA.jpg[/image]

Saso -> RE: PoW (5/1/2008 12:15:58 AM)
Malaya Another big problem, Singapore. In the meantime I want to take the north of Sumatra. Of course, if I hit the PoW he hit my CVL but fortunately the damages aren't heavies. Day Air attack on TF, near Balikpapan at 31,64 Japanese aircraft A6M2 Zero x 15 Allied aircraft Buffalo I x 5 T.IVa x 6 Japanese aircraft losses A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed Allied aircraft losses Buffalo I: 1 destroyed T.IVa: 6 damaged Japanese Ships CVL Zuiho, Torpedo hits 1, on fire [:(] [image]local://upfiles/28561/FB811DF1764E4E4D9722E2EF57BCB822.jpg[/image]

Saso -> RE: PoW (5/1/2008 12:25:11 AM)
Burma Spence don't has reinforced Rangoon, on the contrary he has removed troops from here. The recon said me that there's only thre units on there and I'm going to take it with: two HQs, 4th Mixed bde, 33rd div, 55th div, Imperial Guard and four base force. [image]local://upfiles/28561/FFE577821A6F4F51A5E0B29A66EA6534.jpg[/image]

Saso -> Rangoon and Singapore (5/2/2008 5:29:05 PM)
Rangoon with only 2 units in defence is fallen quickly. Now I'm going to take another two bases in the middle of Burma. After I don't know if is better look toward to Mandalay or Akyab. Another good news come from Singapore, two days of attacks have reduced the fortifications to 4 [:)]. Now the troops are resting before to launch another attack. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ground combat at Singapore Japanese Shock attack Attacking force 129643 troops, 1152 guns, 322 vehicles, Assault Value = 2362 Defending force 55630 troops, 437 guns, 16 vehicles, Assault Value = 990 Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 5 Japanese max assault: 2463 - adjusted assault: 2060 Allied max defense: 951 - adjusted defense: 769 Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 5) Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 5 Japanese ground losses: 3929 casualties reported Guns lost 90 Vehicles lost 7 Allied ground losses: 3797 casualties reported Guns lost 113 Vehicles lost 1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ground combat at Singapore Japanese Shock attack Attacking force 124839 troops, 1061 guns, 317 vehicles, Assault Value = 2148 Defending force 49706 troops, 336 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 891 Japanese max assault: 2234 - adjusted assault: 809 Allied max defense: 850 - adjusted defense: 668 Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 5) Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 4 Japanese ground losses: 3993 casualties reported Guns lost 71 Vehicles lost 15 Allied ground losses: 1541 casualties reported Guns lost 41 [image]local://upfiles/28561/5F99E26226EE4AE79F9BA48C961F5115.jpg[/image]

Saso -> Manila and Bataan (5/3/2008 12:04:12 PM)
Another good news [:)] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ground combat at Manila Japanese Shock attack Attacking force 144324 troops, 1291 guns, 231 vehicles, Assault Value = 2587 Defending force 62180 troops, 479 guns, 139 vehicles, Assault Value = 1212 Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 1 Japanese max assault: 2562 - adjusted assault: 1392 Allied max defense: 1149 - adjusted defense: 2953 Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 1) Japanese ground losses: 3806 casualties reported Guns lost 78 Vehicles lost 14 Allied ground losses: 2425 casualties reported Guns lost 45 Vehicles lost 3 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ground combat at Bataan Japanese Deliberate attack Attacking force 84960 troops, 755 guns, 38 vehicles, Assault Value = 1355 Defending force 18711 troops, 142 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 408 Japanese max assault: 1329 - adjusted assault: 864 Allied max defense: 362 - adjusted defense: 235 Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 3) Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 2 Japanese ground losses: 1020 casualties reported Guns lost 24 Vehicles lost 1 Allied ground losses: 676 casualties reported Guns lost 21

Saso -> Bataan (5/3/2008 6:41:04 PM)
Bataan is taken, several units surrenders [:D][:D] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ground combat at Bataan Japanese Shock attack Attacking force 82339 troops, 676 guns, 36 vehicles, Assault Value = 1204 Defending force 16905 troops, 75 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 362 Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 0 Japanese max assault: 2261 - adjusted assault: 1400 Allied max defense: 315 - adjusted defense: 185 Japanese assault odds: 7 to 1 (fort level 0) Japanese forces CAPTURE Bataan base !!! Allied aircraft no flights Allied aircraft losses PBY Catalina: 2 destroyed Japanese ground losses: 1662 casualties reported Guns lost 40 Vehicles lost 1 Allied ground losses: 21474 casualties reported Guns lost 131

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