Cribtop -> RE: NFC East Showdown: Cribtop (J) vs nygiants59 (A) - Reluctant Admiral (9/28/2014 6:59:29 PM)
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January 6, 1942 In which the first invasion of the “real plan” falls on its face. Subs No contacts but our subs off Pearl spot a convoy and we will try for an intercept. We are using a “scissor” patrol pattern with our subs and seem to be getting good results. It will, however, soon be time to recall most subs, refuel and divide them into commerce raiders and local subs used primarily to support operations by forming picket lines. SE Fleet We are moving to support numerous invasions in this AO, but KB 1 and 2 need to RV with the fleet oilers first. Today, we try a small invasion at empty Kavieng but are jumped by Vindicators out of Rabaul. For reasons unknown, the LRCAP from our CVEs doesn’t show up, so we suffer one transport sunk and one probably mortally wounded. Very frustrating because the unescorted Vindicators would have been easy pickings for our Zeros. Still, this won’t stop us at all. Invasion forces for Manus, Shortlands and Rabaul are either loading or en route. KB will shepherd them home as it swings to the DEI to solve the Palembang problem. 14th Army Mauban occupied. DA Clark Field takes the base from the one remaining defending unit with 5:1 odds, casualties 1272(92) vs 9(0). There are now 9 enemy LCUs trapped in Bataan with the balance in Manila. We will seize Subic Bay and Bataan first to allow for bombardments of Manila. China DA at an empty Kanshien takes the base. We SA over a river to clean up a straggling unit, odds 86:1, casualties 980(66) vs 13(0) At the all-important 83, 45 we BA while resting and gathering supplies. However, by e-mail Michael indicates that the last attack came close to breaking the defenders here and apparently he was serious as we notice a move arrow. The enemy is trying to retreat toward Ankang. So far recon shows nothing behind this first roadblock, so a breakthrough could be very good for us. We order a DA for tomorrow to take advantage of the fact that movement will eliminate the forts of any units trying to retreat. Meanwhile, reserve troops are ready to pour through the gap and supplies are unloading at Hankow.
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