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Cap Mandrake -> RE: At dawn we slept.....in the cab on the way back from Olongapo (3/20/2016 1:31:12 AM)
We kill or disable 500 Jap engineers at Bathurst from the air but they pulverize our guys too. Morning Air attack on 4th Ind Engineer Regiment, at 89,166 (Bathurst) Weather in hex: Clear sky Raid spotted at 8 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet. Estimated time to target is 2 minutes Allied aircraft B-25C Mitchell x 9 A-20A Havoc x 5 B-26 Marauder x 10 No Allied losses Japanese ground losses: 386 casualties reported Squads: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 17 disabled Engineers: 0 destroyed, 18 disabled Our attack fails. Ground combat at Bathurst (89,166) Allied Shock attack Attacking force 704 troops, 17 guns, 36 vehicles, Assault Value = 124 Defending force 1697 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 52 Allied adjusted assault: 2 Japanese adjusted defense: 17 Allied assault odds: 1 to 8 (fort level 0) Combat modifiers Defender: terrain(+), disruption(-), preparation(-), experience(-) Attacker: shock(+), morale(-) Japanese ground losses: 19 casualties reported Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled Allied ground losses: 47 casualties reported Squads: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled Assaulting units: 14th Australian Brigade 104th LH Motor Regiment Defending units: 64th Nav Gd /1 4th Ind Engr Rgt /1

Cap Mandrake -> RE: At dawn we slept.....in the cab on the way back from Olongapo (3/20/2016 1:31:52 AM)
The B-17's at Melbourne don't get off the ground.

Cap Mandrake -> RE: At dawn we slept.....in the cab on the way back from Olongapo (3/20/2016 1:33:06 AM)
Usual stuff on N&IC. We attack both La Foa and Koumac AF to shut everything down. Then we can switch to ground attack.

Cap Mandrake -> RE: At dawn we slept.....in the cab on the way back from Olongapo (3/20/2016 1:36:29 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: witpqs Do youeven have 46 B-17s? 67 actually, though most are being repaired. Now, it seems they all are.

Cap Mandrake -> RE: At dawn we slept.....in the cab on the way back from Olongapo (3/20/2016 1:40:15 AM)
Our small rearguard at Tamworth is crushed. VC medals (posthumously) for someone. Ground combat at Tamworth (91,163) Japanese Deliberate attack Attacking force 14498 troops, 249 guns, 128 vehicles, Assault Value = 907 Defending force 216 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 7 Japanese adjusted assault: 387 Allied adjusted defense: 1 Japanese assault odds: 387 to 1 (fort level 0) Japanese forces CAPTURE Tamworth !!! Combat modifiers Defender: terrain(+) Attacker: Allied ground losses: 276 casualties reported Squads: 8 destroyed, 0 disabled Non Combat: 9 destroyed, 0 disabled Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled Units destroyed 1 Assaulting units: 1st Raiding Regiment 2nd Division 2nd Raiding Regiment 38th Division Yokosuka 3rd SNLF 1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment 3rd Mortar Battalion 1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment 5th Mortar Battalion 17th Medium Field Artillery Regiment Defending units: 2/4th Ind Coy

BBfanboy -> RE: At dawn we slept.....in the cab on the way back from Olongapo (3/20/2016 2:25:29 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Cap Mandrake More scary Hudson III's Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Sydney at 92,168 Weather in hex: Thunderstorms Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet. Estimated time to target is 5 minutes Allied aircraft Hudson III (LR) x 8 Allied aircraft losses Hudson III (LR): 1 damaged Japanese Ships xAP Husimi Maru, heavy fires xAP Hakozaki Maru, on fire Japanese ground losses: 144 casualties reported Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 10 disabled Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled Looks like they scared the transports into colliding with each other - in the previous combat report Hakozaki Maru had no signs of fire. [:D]

John B. -> RE: At dawn we slept.....in the cab on the way back from Olongapo (3/20/2016 12:26:04 PM)
Either that or the two xAP captains were laughing so hard at the very thought of being attacked by Hudson III's that they ran into each other. [:D]

Cap Mandrake -> RE: At dawn we slept.....in the cab on the way back from Olongapo (3/20/2016 12:43:19 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: BBfanboy quote: ORIGINAL: Cap Mandrake More scary Hudson III's Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Sydney at 92,168 Weather in hex: Thunderstorms Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet. Estimated time to target is 5 minutes Allied aircraft Hudson III (LR) x 8 Allied aircraft losses Hudson III (LR): 1 damaged Japanese Ships xAP Husimi Maru, heavy fires xAP Hakozaki Maru, on fire Japanese ground losses: 144 casualties reported Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 10 disabled Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled Looks like they scared the transports into colliding with each other - in the previous combat report Hakozaki Maru had no signs of fire. [:D] Yes, this is likely what happened. The whole convoy needed some practice in seamanship. It was the second collision of the day. Not sure of the idea of using one CVE to escort a convoy. A couple of crappy Claudes don't offer much protection. It's more like a homing beacon for SBD's. I predict Sydney AF is going to get plasterized tomorrow. Perhaps the SBD's can move to Newcastle.

Cap Mandrake -> RE: At dawn we slept.....in the cab on the way back from Olongapo (3/20/2016 1:19:50 PM)
Supply is going up every day in Sydney and Newcastle. This is probably still coming overland via rail through Wagga Wagga. Not sure if the Jap tank regiment at Wagga Wagga interrupts that. We have a total of 5 reserve brigades in the "Sydney pocket" counting the ones at Port Kembla and Newcastle and out camping in the woods and 3 full strength arty regiments. Sydney has 3 AAA units. [image]local://upfiles/7983/8EDEBD8652564ED9AE524D613CA82230.jpg[/image]

Cap Mandrake -> RE: At dawn we slept.....in the cab on the way back from Olongapo (3/20/2016 1:25:38 PM)
Most likely the main effort is still at Melbourne in which case most of the stuff coming down from Brisbane will be needed there. The goals near Sydney will be to fall back in good order on Sydney, take the supply with us from Newcastle and find some good stewed dog meat recipes to hold out until Admiral Lord SPrior comes overland from Adelaide.

Cap Mandrake -> RE: At dawn we slept.....in the cab on the way back from Olongapo (3/20/2016 1:36:54 PM)
Partisan groups are being organized near Sydney. Curiously, all the attractive women in the country seem to have congregated there. Apparently it is sort of like Hollywood. This has had a salubrious effect on male volunteerism. Unfortunately, the shipment of black jeans from M&M Enterprises is delayed. Something about union rabble-rousers in Lahore. [image]local://upfiles/7983/1BB84ABE7FD54490AF15FA5ACBD94189.jpg[/image]

zuluhour -> RE: At dawn we slept.....in the cab on the way back from Olongapo (3/20/2016 1:40:25 PM)
Hope LADM Sprior doesn't get distracted..... [image]local://upfiles/37319/56AD9ABF72D847148B08D990849270AC.jpg[/image]

Cap Mandrake -> RE: At dawn we slept.....in the cab on the way back from Olongapo (3/20/2016 1:54:42 PM)
********Queensland Home Defence Force Training Center, Sydney******* Col. Throckmorton, an old guy with a moustache, a former junior officer in the Boer war: Now,lads, I want you all to notice the formation shown above. This is what we like to call the "Flying Wedge". If the leader falls, the remainder close ranks. It's and adaptation of the Macedonian phalanx. Quite effective! RIGHT! Any questions then? Teen male volunteer:** <raises hand and is recognized> Colonel, will there be any girls joining the unit. We were led to believe that would be the case, sir.

Cap Mandrake -> RE: At dawn we slept.....in the cab on the way back from Olongapo (3/20/2016 2:11:12 PM)
What am I doing awake at 5:30 AM on a Sunday. Can someone explain that to me?

Cap Mandrake -> RE: At dawn we slept.....in the cab on the way back from Olongapo (3/20/2016 2:20:48 PM)
*********Farmer's Almanac, March 20, 2016(a)********* Rain followed by warm weather = nice azalea bloom Daffodils are curiously late = Global Cooling has already started. We are doomed, of course, but don't worry. Saul, the Mexican gardener with the Jewish name has apparently quit. Just as well. Trying to hit on the bosses wife is a frowned upon where I come from. Here is what it would look like if you were in the "Sydney Pocket" [image]local://upfiles/7983/18A27ADE8D834560AD405EEEFACC2AD4.jpg[/image]

desicat -> RE: At dawn we slept.....in the cab on the way back from Olongapo (3/20/2016 3:27:34 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Cap Mandrake What am I doing awake at 5:30 AM on a Sunday. Can someone explain that to me? Global Warming

Cap Mandrake -> RE: At dawn we slept.....in the cab on the way back from Olongapo (3/21/2016 5:36:46 PM)
Sometimes, I feel like we don't give enought thanks for what we have in life. I'll start. Mr. Sans-a-belt, I would like to thank your for your wonderful invention.

John B. -> RE: At dawn we slept.....in the cab on the way back from Olongapo (3/21/2016 5:55:25 PM)
A hearty "well done" to the nameless drone at Silver Manufacturing who first thought of taking the belt out of slacks. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sansabelt His name may be lost to the ages, but his beltless pants live on.

Cap Mandrake -> RE: At dawn we slept.....in the cab on the way back from Olongapo (3/21/2016 6:09:57 PM)
Wait, do you mean to tell me there is no Mr. Sans-a-belt? That is very demoralizing. I idolized the man. Right up there with Thomas Edison and Mr. Post-it.

Cap Mandrake -> RE: At dawn we slept.....in the cab on the way back from Olongapo (3/21/2016 6:13:01 PM)
*****************Lawn Bowling Club, Suva*************** FAM: What the Hell is the problem with coms today? All the frequencies are jammed. Is it the Japs? Sparks:** No sir, it's the basketball tournament.

John B. -> RE: At dawn we slept.....in the cab on the way back from Olongapo (3/21/2016 7:54:37 PM)
With apologies to Francis Church Yes Captain Mandrake, there is a Mr. Sans-a-belt. He exists as surely as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give your life their highest joy. Alas, how dreary would be the world if there were no Mr. Sans-a-belt. It would be almost as dreary as if there were no Captain Mandrakes. No Mr. Sans-a-belt! Thank God! He lives, and he lives forever. A thousand years from now, Captain Mandrake, nay, ten times ten thousand years from now, he will continue to make glad the expanding waistlines of middle aged men.

sprior -> RE: At dawn we slept.....in the cab on the way back from Olongapo (3/21/2016 8:16:47 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: zuluhour Hope LADM Sprior doesn't get distracted..... [image]local://upfiles/37319/56AD9ABF72D847148B08D990849270AC.jpg[/image] That's the Top Secret HQ!

sprior -> RE: At dawn we slept.....in the cab on the way back from Olongapo (3/21/2016 8:19:22 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: John B. A hearty "well done" to the nameless drone at Silver Manufacturing who first thought of taking the belt out of slacks. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sansabelt His name may be lost to the ages, but his beltless pants live on. Sansa belt - I thought you meant this: [image]local://upfiles/6847/DC103556B6744733B8308DCD08BF5C3E.jpg[/image]

John B. -> RE: At dawn we slept.....in the cab on the way back from Olongapo (3/21/2016 8:37:30 PM)
If only! :-)

sprior -> RE: At dawn we slept.....in the cab on the way back from Olongapo (3/22/2016 8:27:38 AM)
In the rude names for warships competition at the Admiralty the following came out the winner: HMS Cockchafer. I was wondering if anyone had anything more risqu�?

sprior -> RE: At dawn we slept.....in the cab on the way back from Olongapo (3/22/2016 8:28:36 AM)
A close runner up was HMS Spanker

John B. -> RE: At dawn we slept.....in the cab on the way back from Olongapo (3/22/2016 12:50:04 PM)
Don't sell us Yanks short. USS Swallow which, of course, is preceded by the USS Blower and followed by the USS Plunger.

Disco Duck -> RE: At dawn we slept.....in the cab on the way back from Olongapo (3/22/2016 1:22:31 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: John B. With apologies to Francis Church Yes Captain Mandrake, there is a Mr. Sans-a-belt. He exists as surely as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give your life their highest joy. Alas, how dreary would be the world if there were no Mr. Sans-a-belt. It would be almost as dreary as if there were no Captain Mandrakes. No Mr. Sans-a-belt! Thank God! He lives, and he lives forever. A thousand years from now, Captain Mandrake, nay, ten times ten thousand years from now, he will continue to make glad the expanding waistlines of middle aged men. At least Kilroy was real. http://www.kilroywashere.org/001-Pages/01-0KilroyLegends.html

Cap Mandrake -> RE: At dawn we slept.....in the cab on the way back from Olongapo (3/22/2016 2:33:59 PM)
*************Aboard HMS Cockchafer****** Cpt Hornblower:** <on the PA system> Lads, I'm afraid we're in a tight spot.

Cap Mandrake -> RE: At dawn we slept.....in the cab on the way back from Olongapo (3/22/2016 2:41:24 PM)
quote: *****5TH FLEET ORDER******** TO: USS MANLOVE TIME: 12:25:02:03:1944 ZULU PROCEED TO RENDEZVOUS WITH HMS COCKCHAFER AT POINT CUBBY HOLE AFTER TAKING ON OIL AT TARANTO STOP USE PRECAUTIONS YOU DEEM NECESSARY STOP GOD SPEED END

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