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javnavy -> RE: Embarked Flag Officers (2/27/2011 12:14:15 PM)
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Thanks for the reply, but how does that relate to the icon for Fifth Fleet and the invasion of the marianas in this game? Since the Fleet Commander icon does not seem to fit/load on to a cruiser/battleship-how does Spruance impact this battle (as ComFifthFleet)? Does it's ranger cover those operations? My problem is I know historically Spruance (acting as Fifth Fleet - not a task force commander) embarked on the cruiser Indianapolis to command the invaision on scene. All the task forces at sea in the marianas reported to him. WitP-AE does not seem to allow that.
Have some of you embarked that Fifth Fleet icon on one of the Amphib Command ships (to get him closer to the action)?
Forgive me if I'm over-enthusiastic (this game is awesome). I'd love to see LOTS of Naval command icons embarked at Sea. Take this Battle of the Marianas for example. You had Task Force 58 divided into four task groups (each with it's own admiral in command). Admiral Mitcher was in overall command of TF 58 (embarked on the Lexington). Within the task groups the battleships were providing AA cover for the carriers. Admiral 'Ching' Lee was flying his flag (CmdrFastBattleships) on the Washington. Once the Japanese were detected, Lee pulled his battleline out of the carrier groups to form TF58.7, ready to intercept the Jap surface units (if needed).
The game would be awesome if it had icons for commanders of Battleship Divisions, Cruiser Divisions, Destroyer Squadrons. They could be embarked at sea, ready to take overall command of any new task forces seperated from the main group.----I know, I'm a control freak and asking too much.
Thanks for letting me vent..... [:)]
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