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Kitakami -> RE: JFB in charge of the USN??? (12/8/2017 3:13:55 PM)
The Philippines: If I thought defending Manila was going to be easier than defending Bataan, I was sorely mistaken. In retrospective, I should not have vacated Clark Field when I did, as the base is a very strong defensive position. Had I waited, the Bataan fortress would have remained operational for a few more turns. Still, trying to hold on for as long as possible. Japanese Bombardment attack at Manila (79,77) DAY ONE Japanese ground losses: * 248 casualties reported * Squads: 3 destroyed, 17 disabled * Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled * Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled Allied ground losses:** * 8 casualties reported * Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled * Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled * Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled Night Naval bombardment of Manila at 79,77 DAT TWO Allied aircraft losses** * P-40B Warhawk: 8 damaged * P-40B Warhawk: 1 destroyed on ground * Stearman 75M: 2 damaged * SOC-1 Seagull: 2 damaged * O-47A: 1 damaged Japanese Ships * BB Hyuga * CL Yubari * CL Nagara Allied ground losses: * 57 casualties reported * Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled * Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 10 disabled * Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled * Guns lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled) Airbase hits 6 Airbase supply hits 1 Runway hits 32 Port hits 1 Port fuel hits 1 Ise did not bombard, and that was before she hit the third mine. Japanese Bombardment attack at Manila (79,77) DAY TWO Japanese ground losses: * 165 casualties reported * Squads: 0 destroyed, 21 disabled * Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled * Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled Allied ground losses:** * 46 casualties reported * Squads: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled * Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled * Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled * Vehicles lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled) (capture is before day 2's attack) [image]local://upfiles/6334/6B2B76CCAB564E029BAEC00214AB354F.jpg[/image]

Kitakami -> RE: JFB in charge of the USN??? (12/8/2017 3:26:09 PM)
Burma: This is where I feel Allied air power will be felt the most, at least for now. Locally based fighters are sweeping the combat hex, while heavy bombers based in India are getting some on the job training. Not great results on the bombing yet, but they will get there. Morning Air attack on 33rd Division, at 56,52 , near Pegu DAY ONE Allied aircraft * B-17D Fortress x 4 * B-17E Fortress x 12 Allied aircraft losses * B-17D Fortress: 1 damaged Japanese ground losses: * 86 casualties reported * Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled * Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 3 disabled Morning Air attack on 144th Infantry Regiment, at 56,52 , near Pegu DAY ONE Allied aircraft * LB-30 Liberator x 6 Japanese ground losses: * 29 casualties reported * Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled * Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled Japanese Bombardment attack at 56,52 (near Pegu) DAY ONE Japanese ground losses: * 43 casualties reported * Squads: 1 destroyed, 3 disabled Allied ground losses:** * 10 casualties reported * Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled Morning Air attack on 33rd Division, at 56,52 , near Pegu DAY TWO Allied aircraft** * B-17D Fortress x 4 * B-17E Fortress x 6 Allied aircraft losses * B-17D Fortress: 2 damaged Japanese ground losses: * 82 casualties reported * Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled * Engineers: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled Morning Air attack on 33rd Division, at 56,52 , near Pegu DAY TWO Allied aircraft * B-17E Fortress x 6 Japanese ground losses: * 25 casualties reported * Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled * Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled Japanese Bombardment attack at 56,52 (near Pegu) DAY TWO Japanese ground losses: * 20 casualties reported * Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled Allied ground losses:** * 18 casualties reported *** Squads: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled (capture is before day 2's attack) [image]local://upfiles/6334/942EB8131DDE407CAF1C66EF5AA0EAE7.jpg[/image]

Kitakami -> RE: JFB in charge of the USN??? (12/8/2017 3:36:03 PM)
China: The flurry of activity the game began with has quieted down into more focused Japanese attacks. Front has not stabilized yet, but my stationing troops in harm's way in specific points, I have thrown my esteemed opponent off his expected timeline. As someone wrote here, for some Chinese troops dying and being resurrected in Chungking is actually an upgrade! Japanese Deliberate attack at Chuhsien (88,56) DAY ONE Japanese ground losses: * 291 casualties reported * Squads: 0 destroyed, 49 disabled * Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled * Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled Allied ground losses:** * 551 casualties reported * Squads: 3 destroyed, 33 disabled * Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled *** Engineers: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled What does worry me is that I had an advantage in numbers. Chinese troops here have low experience, true, but they are well-entrenched, and in good terrain. We will see what develops.

Kitakami -> RE: JFB in charge of the USN??? (12/8/2017 3:40:31 PM)
SW Pacific: Not much action here. The Hvy. CarDiv. is once again out of sight, probably sailing towards Truk for fuel and plane replacements. I wish I had had a clear opportunity against it, but I did not see one. Central/South Pacific: The Hvy. CarDiv is still hunting these waters. I had to re route some convoys, as two-day turns do tend to play havoc with mental images of how far a TF can sail. But no damage done, at least not last turn. [image]local://upfiles/6334/EF1515D480B748DC826174E3ADCFE828.jpg[/image]

Kitakami -> RE: JFB in charge of the USN??? (12/11/2017 12:37:23 AM)
Feb 7th, 1942 A somewhat uneventful turn, with no losses at sea from either side. Yet, as I tried to fly CAP over Manila, my pilots were mauled (one ace dead, four aces wounded). I think I will have to stop any pretense of air defense there. Tabar Island and Gorong were lost, but no other serious Japanese advances except in Celebes, at least for now. [image]local://upfiles/6334/402C021CA54B4BB9B85CC965F531267D.jpg[/image]

Kitakami -> RE: JFB in charge of the USN??? (12/11/2017 12:41:33 AM)
Air losses are in the Allies favor, even with the losses in Manila. [image]local://upfiles/6334/29D687D8E1F044BB8CB64253784B9679.jpg[/image]

Kitakami -> RE: JFB in charge of the USN??? (12/11/2017 1:13:19 AM)
Malaya: There was a respite as the Japanese did not attack Singapore on the ground. There are over 175 disrupted Allied squads in the base, so any respite helps bring those back into the battle lines. A losing battle, but one that has lasted almost to the historical point, and has caused heavier losses to the IJA than was done historically (or at least that is my perception). The DEI: Even though I had patrol and torpedo planes set to night missions, the torpedo planes did not fly, even at range zero. If anyone can shed some light on this, I'd appreciate it. Still, the Allied guns at the base did their best against the landings of the 21st Mixed Bde. Such a large reinforcement will strengthen the Japanese position enormously. Pre-Invasion action off Palembang (48,91) Japanese ground losses: * 311 casualties reported * Squads: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled * Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 16 disabled Allied ground losses: * 58 casualties reported * Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled * Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled Amphibious Assault at Palembang (48,91) Japanese ground losses: * 119 casualties reported * Squads: 6 destroyed, 0 disabled * Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled Invasion Support action off Palembang (48,91) Japanese ground losses: * 150 casualties reported * Non Combat: 11 destroyed, 3 disabled Allied ground losses:** * 11 casualties reported * Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled Allied Bombardment attack at Palembang (48,91) Japanese ground losses:** * 13 casualties reported * Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled Allied ground losses:** * 23 casualties reported *** Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled

Kitakami -> RE: JFB in charge of the USN??? (12/11/2017 1:42:02 AM)
The Philippines: Manila is still very much a thorn on the Japanese side. Losses last turn were unexpected. I am certain the battle wagons will return, though, and that will eventually spell the end of supply in Manila. Then the end will come. Japanese Deliberate attack at Manila (79,77) DAY ONE Japanese ground losses: * 6312 casualties reported * Squads: 81 destroyed, 203 disabled * Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 96 disabled * Engineers: 36 destroyed, 61 disabled * Guns lost 49 (6 destroyed, 43 disabled) * Vehicles lost 38 (3 destroyed, 35 disabled) Allied ground losses:** * 395 casualties reported * Squads: 1 destroyed, 60 disabled * Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 20 disabled * Engineers: 1 destroyed, 8 disabled * Guns lost 12 (1 destroyed, 11 disabled) Japanese Bombardment attack at Manila (79,77) DAY TWO Japanese ground losses: * 61 casualties reported * Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled * Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled * Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled) * Vehicles lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled) Allied ground losses: * 26 casualties reported * Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled Although not as solid a defense as Manila, Cebu is proving not to be a pushover either. The 1st IJA Para Assault Div is trying to conquer the base, but it will not be immediate: Japanese Deliberate attack at Cebu (80,86) DAY ONE Japanese ground losses:** * 333 casualties reported * Squads: 1 destroyed, 36 disabled * Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled Allied ground losses: * 293 casualties reported * Squads: 1 destroyed, 23 disabled * Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled * Engineers: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled Allied Bombardment attack at Cebu (80,86) DAY ONE Japanese ground losses:** * 20 casualties reported * Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled Allied Bombardment attack at Cebu (80,86) DAY TWO Japanese ground losses:** * 62 casualties reported *** Squads: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled

Kitakami -> RE: JFB in charge of the USN??? (12/11/2017 1:59:02 AM)
Burma: The line seems to be holding. There is one reinforcing Japanese unit crossing the river, but I am also sending reinforcements that way. If Singapore holds just a bit more, I just might have a chance to hold things well. Japanese Bombardment attack at 56,52 (near Pegu) DAY ONE Japanese ground losses: * 63 casualties reported * Squads: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled * Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled Morning Air attack on 33rd Division, at 56,52 , near Pegu DAY TWO Allied aircraft * B-17D Fortress x 4 Allied aircraft losses * B-17D Fortress: 1 damaged Japanese ground losses: * 21 casualties reported * Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled Morning Air attack on 112th Infantry Regiment, at 56,52 , near Pegu DAY TWO Allied aircraft** * LB-30 Liberator x 6 Japanese ground losses: * 37 casualties reported * Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled * Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled Morning Air attack on 112th Infantry Regiment, at 56,52 , near Pegu DAY TWO Allied aircraft * B-17E Fortress x 6 Japanese ground losses: * 35 casualties reported * Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled Japanese Bombardment attack at 56,52 (near Pegu) DAY TWO Japanese ground losses:** * 50 casualties reported * Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled * Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled * Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled Allied ground losses:** * 26 casualties reported * Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled * Vehicles lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Kitakami -> RE: JFB in charge of the USN??? (12/11/2017 2:06:11 AM)
China: Japanese attacks in China have slowed down, and last turn only one base was attacked by land. Japanese Deliberate attack at Chuhsien (88,56) DAY ONE Japanese ground losses: * 868 casualties reported * Squads: 2 destroyed, 141 disabled * Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled * Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled Allied ground losses:** * 113 casualties reported * Squads: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled * Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled

Kitakami -> RE: JFB in charge of the USN??? (12/11/2017 2:10:05 AM)
The Pacific The two heavy IJN CarDivs that have been prowling the area have disappeared from sight. I will be cautious, but I need to get large amounts of oil to Australia. The next few weeks will be very important in this regard.

Kitakami -> RE: JFB in charge of the USN??? (12/11/2017 8:21:46 PM)
Feb 9th, 1942 A somewhat uneventful turn, which is the calm that precedes the storm, as the Nagato and Mutsu are patiently waiting for mines to be cleared in Manila itself before continuing their bombardment. Japanese pressure is mounting up in Singapore, Palembang, and Manila, and all three dikes will eventually break. Burma is not as complicated, and also is the one theater where reinforcements are quite likely. Pilot losses are light, but MIA pilots make nervous, even if they were lost flying over a friendly hex. [image]local://upfiles/6334/C897E8BC6715492D9E9866157C930E3D.jpg[/image]

Kitakami -> RE: JFB in charge of the USN??? (12/11/2017 8:23:15 PM)
Air losses continue to favor the Allies. If pilots are being lost along the airframes, I am doing better than expected. [image]local://upfiles/6334/BBE89C7C99844B39A4B15590DC08C4B7.jpg[/image]

Kitakami -> RE: JFB in charge of the USN??? (12/11/2017 9:12:34 PM)
Lost Bases: Guiuan, Iloilo, Little Andaman, Buna, Madjene, and Watampone. Malaya: My esteemed opponent decided to run the gauntlet at Singapore, if I understand correctly to supply units somewhere, probably in Burma. The result was not pretty, from the Japanese point of view: TF 54 encounters mine field at Singapore (50,84) - Coastal Guns Fire Back! Japanese Ships * DMS W-12, Shell hits 9, heavy fires, heavy damage * DMS W-6, Shell hits 8, heavy fires, heavy damage * DMS W-3, Shell hits 6, heavy fires, heavy damage Naval Gun Fire at Singapore - Coastal Guns Fire Back! Japanese Ships * DD Ayanami, Shell hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage * DD Shikinami, Shell hits 3, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage * AK Tosan Maru, Shell hits 4, Mine hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage * AK Kinka Maru, Shell hits 3, Mine hits 1, on fire * AK Sasako Maru, Shell hits 5, Mine hits 1, heavy fires Allied ground losses: * 11 casualties reported * Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled TF 123 encounters mine field at Singapore (50,84) Japanese Ships** * DD Ayanami, Mine hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage * DD Shikinami, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage * AK Tosan Maru, Mine hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage I think a few of those ships are now swimming with Davey Jones. There was also another Japanese attack in Singapore. Although fort level is now at 2.12, I am not certain that Falken has enough fresh forces to exploit the fact. Japanese Deliberate attack at Singapore (50,84) DAY ONE Japanese ground losses: * 4260 casualties reported * Squads: 41 destroyed, 279 disabled * Non Combat: 18 destroyed, 37 disabled * Engineers: 11 destroyed, 76 disabled * Guns lost 33 (4 destroyed, 29 disabled) * Vehicles lost 56 (32 destroyed, 24 disabled) Allied ground losses:** * 1743 casualties reported * Squads: 22 destroyed, 130 disabled * Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 52 disabled * Engineers: 4 destroyed, 15 disabled * Guns lost 54 (6 destroyed, 48 disabled) * Vehicles lost 21 (1 destroyed, 20 disabled) Japanese Bombardment attack at Singapore (50,84) DAY TWO Japanese ground losses:** * 6 casualties reported * Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled * Guns lost 13 (1 destroyed, 12 disabled) Allied ground losses: * 26 casualties reported * Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled * Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled * Vehicles lost 5 (2 destroyed, 3 disabled) The DEI: Combat at Palembang is beginning to tell. Although Japanese losses were higher, the Allies lost more combat squads, which is not good in the current situation. Still, the IJA is bleeding here. Japanese Deliberate attack at Palembang (48,91) DAY ONE Japanese ground losses:** * 2580 casualties reported * Squads: 19 destroyed, 58 disabled * Non Combat: 41 destroyed, 10 disabled * Engineers: 0 destroyed, 14 disabled * Guns lost 26 (14 destroyed, 12 disabled) *** Vehicles lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled) * Units destroyed 1 Allied ground losses: * 774 casualties reported * Squads: 42 destroyed, 31 disabled * Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 22 disabled * Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled * Guns lost 12 (8 destroyed, 4 disabled) Japanese Bombardment attack at Singapore (50,84) DAY TWO Japanese ground losses: * 6 casualties reported * Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled * Guns lost 13 (1 destroyed, 12 disabled) Allied ground losses: * 26 casualties reported * Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled * Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled * Vehicles lost 5 (2 destroyed, 3 disabled) Allied Bombardment attack at Palembang (48,91) DAY TWO Japanese ground losses:** * 16 casualties reported * Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled * Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled Allied ground losses: * 42 casualties reported * Squads: 2 destroyed, 1 disabled * Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled Fort level is at 2.20. We will see if it is enough to wear the 21st Ind Bde.

Kitakami -> RE: JFB in charge of the USN??? (12/11/2017 9:42:57 PM)
The Philippines: The Bataan minefield is gone. Only the Manila minefield remains. Sadly, I do not think it will last more than two turns. Then the bombardments will resume. Meanwhile... Japanese Deliberate attack at Iloilo (79,84) DAY ONE Japanese forces CAPTURE Iloilo !!! Japanese ground losses: * 31 casualties reported * Squads: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled * Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled Allied ground losses: * 1050 casualties reported * Squads: 92 destroyed, 0 disabled * Non Combat: 23 destroyed, 0 disabled Units destroyed 3 Japanese Bombardment attack at Manila (79,77) DAY ONE Japanese ground losses: * Guns lost 9 (1 destroyed, 8 disabled) * Vehicles lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled) Allied ground losses: * 40 casualties reported * Squads: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled * Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled * Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled) Japanese Bombardment attack at Manila (79,77) DAY TWO Japanese ground losses: * Guns lost 8 (1 destroyed, 7 disabled) Allied ground losses: * 46 casualties reported * Squads: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled Burma: Besides the air war, which will escalate, I am sure, combat is restricted to artillery exchanges. I don't complain at all, as it might allow me to reinforce with more Western troops. We will see if there is time. Meanwhile, the Chinese garrison of Lashio is in place, and the Chinese forces assigned to Myitkina are well on their way to get there. Those are probably the only Chinese forces I changed the future target of. Lashio's forces are in their high seventies at this point. Japanese Bombardment attack at 56,52 (near Pegu) DAY ONE Japanese ground losses:** * 29 casualties reported * Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled * Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled Allied ground losses: * 5 casualties reported * Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled * Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled) Morning Air attack on 33rd Division, at 56,52 , near Pegu DAY TWO Allied aircraft * B-17E Fortress x 12 * LB-30 Liberator x 6 Japanese ground losses: * 74 casualties reported * Squads: 1 destroyed, 6 disabled * Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled Japanese Bombardment attack at 56,52 (near Pegu) DAY TWO Japanese ground losses: * 48 casualties reported * Squads: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled * Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled Allied ground losses: * 12 casualties reported *** Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled

Kitakami -> RE: JFB in charge of the USN??? (12/11/2017 9:56:22 PM)
China: The supply situation in China is tight, but at least it is not terrible while the Burma road is open. Over 700 Chinese squads plus 25 MMG sections have been absorbed by Chinese infantry units, and only one Chinese corps has been destroyed so far. Japanese Deliberate attack at Chuhsien (88,56) DAY ONE Japanese ground losses: * 420 casualties reported * Squads: 2 destroyed, 63 disabled * Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 6 disabled * Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled * Guns lost 15 (1 destroyed, 14 disabled) Allied ground losses: * 391 casualties reported * Squads: 1 destroyed, 36 disabled * Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 4 disabled * Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled The Pacific:** The sitzkrieg has moved to the Pacific. With the exception of a sub sighted one hex SW of Attu (which in itself is quite telling), there are no sightings of interest.

Dirtnap86 -> RE: JFB in charge of the USN??? (12/11/2017 10:51:50 PM)
I'm amazed he risked his true AKs to try and ram supply into Singapore. All he'd really have to do is drop it off at Mersing and wait a couple days. He only gets a handful of those puppies and he just...threw em away.

Kitakami -> RE: JFB in charge of the USN??? (12/12/2017 12:22:49 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Dirtnap86 I'm amazed he risked his true AKs to try and ram supply into Singapore. All he'd really have to do is drop it off at Mersing and wait a couple days. He only gets a handful of those puppies and he just...threw em away. I do not think the TF was bound for Singapore. Also, I believe he did not know that merely passing through would engage the onshore batteries. Do remember that this is his first game as Japan. What he did in Singapore I did twice, once in Singapore and once in Bataan, until I learned my lesson. There are things that take a bit to sink in.

John 3rd -> RE: JFB in charge of the USN??? (12/12/2017 3:44:54 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Kitakami quote: ORIGINAL: Dirtnap86 I'm amazed he risked his true AKs to try and ram supply into Singapore. All he'd really have to do is drop it off at Mersing and wait a couple days. He only gets a handful of those puppies and he just...threw em away. I do not think the TF was bound for Singapore. Also, I believe he did not know that merely passing through would engage the onshore batteries. Do remember that this is his first game as Japan. What he did in Singapore I did twice, once in Singapore and once in Bataan, until I learned my lesson. There are things that take a bit to sink in. I once tried to force the issue by BOMBARDING Singers with BBs. Did that ONCE! Never, ever again. AKs?!! Not good whatsoever...

Kitakami -> RE: JFB in charge of the USN??? (12/12/2017 4:30:31 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: John 3rd I once tried to force the issue by BOMBARDING Singers with BBs. Did that ONCE! Never, ever again. AKs?!! Not good whatsoever... Those five 15-inchers are nothing to laugh at, and they are ably seconded by six 9.2-inchers... and EIGHTEEN 6-inchers. I have learned NOT to try to get anything through that hex until Singapore is conquered. In this game, though, my esteemed opponent is getting desperate. He did good time in Hong Kong, but is running late in Singapore, Manila and, perhaps, Palembang.

Kitakami -> RE: JFB in charge of the USN??? (12/14/2017 2:07:08 AM)
Feb. 11th, 1942: Japanese land attacks were not as bad as I feared, but one of these turns I will be evicted from (or surrender at) most important bases that are being contested right now. I lost Pontianak, Kaimana, Galeia and Namlea, and the last remaining xAKL trying to flee Manila was finally sunk. There is one severely damaged SS in Manila port, but at 96 sys damage, it will sink as soon as it leaves her berth. Zero pilot losses (no MIA, no WIA, no KIA) was the highlight of the turn. That, and that airframe losses were 26 to 2 in my favour. [image]local://upfiles/6334/11B81A3B7CFD4E11A6DE364BA608195C.jpg[/image]

Kitakami -> RE: JFB in charge of the USN??? (12/14/2017 2:23:49 AM)
Malaya: Japanese Deliberate attack at Singapore (50,84) DAY ONE Japanese ground losses: * 3486 casualties reported * Squads: 85 destroyed, 127 disabled * Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 27 disabled * Engineers: 2 destroyed, 12 disabled * Guns lost 26 (2 destroyed, 24 disabled) Allied ground losses: * 954 casualties reported * Squads: 5 destroyed, 31 disabled * Non Combat: 35 destroyed, 38 disabled * Engineers: 2 destroyed, 6 disabled * Guns lost 11 (2 destroyed, 9 disabled) * Vehicles lost 23 (9 destroyed, 14 disabled) Japanese Bombardment attack at Singapore (50,84) DAY TWO Japanese ground losses:** * 34 casualties reported * Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled * Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled Allied ground losses: * 66 casualties reported * Squads: 2 destroyed, 12 disabled * Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled * Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled Allied losses are beginning to mount up. Looking at the result of the artillery bombardment, I believe that Fortress Singapore will not last the month, sadly. The DEI: Japanese Deliberate attack at Palembang (48,91) DAY ONE Japanese ground losses:** * 1681 casualties reported * Squads: 60 destroyed, 103 disabled * Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 12 disabled * Engineers: 8 destroyed, 6 disabled * Guns lost 25 (5 destroyed, 20 disabled) * Vehicles lost 9 (1 destroyed, 8 disabled) Allied ground losses:** * 301 casualties reported * Squads: 5 destroyed, 20 disabled * Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 8 disabled * Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled * Guns lost 8 (1 destroyed, 7 disabled) Interesting that the Japanese did NOT bombard on day two. Are they that exhausted? Japanese Shock attack at 67,93 (near Tandjoengselor) DAY TWO Japanese ground losses: * 72 casualties reported * Squads: 0 destroyed, 18 disabled * Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled Allied ground losses: * 134 casualties reported * Squads: 1 destroyed, 18 disabled * Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled A lost battle, from which I am trying to retreat in order... and failing miserably. I need the troops to move within range of patrol boat transport.

Kitakami -> RE: JFB in charge of the USN??? (12/14/2017 2:38:50 AM)
The Philippines: Japanese Bombardment attack at Manila (79,77) DAY ONE Japanese ground losses: * Vehicles lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled) Allied ground losses: * 11 casualties reported * Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled * Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled Japanese Bombardment attack at Manila (79,77) DAY TWO Allied ground losses: * 7 casualties reported * Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled The Manila port minefield is gone. Next turn the real hurt will begin. It is now only a question of time. I believe this base won't last the month either. Japanese Deliberate attack at Cebu (80,86) DAY ONE Japanese ground losses:** * 194 casualties reported * Squads: 0 destroyed, 24 disabled * Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled * Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled Allied ground losses:** * 80 casualties reported * Squads: 1 destroyed, 9 disabled * Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled * Engineers: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled Another base where there is no Japanese bombardment on the second day. The 1st Para Assault Div is not getting killed, but at least it IS getting disabled. China: Japanese Deliberate attack at Chuhsien (88,56) DAY ONE Japanese ground losses:** * 1465 casualties reported * Squads: 1 destroyed, 143 disabled * Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled * Engineers: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled Allied ground losses:** * 253 casualties reported * Squads: 3 destroyed, 40 disabled * Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 18 disabled * Engineers: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled Japanese Deliberate attack at Wuchow (76,57) DAY ONE Japanese ground losses:** * 1585 casualties reported * Squads: 6 destroyed, 115 disabled * Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled * Engineers: 0 destroyed, 26 disabled Allied ground losses:** * 897 casualties reported * Squads: 1 destroyed, 55 disabled * Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 12 disabled * Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled Japanese Bombardment attack at Wuchow (76,57) DAY TWO Allied ground losses:** * 64 casualties reported * Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled * Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled A question for the Peanut Gallery (TM): although I have been able to blunt the Japanese attacks in China so far, I disable lots of squads, but destroy many. Is that normal?

Kitakami -> RE: JFB in charge of the USN??? (12/14/2017 2:42:58 AM)
The Pacific: The TF that I believe is KB Hvy CarDiv 3 has reappeared. I need to be careful, and/or I need to confront it. I have a CV Ftr group with about half of the airframes damaged. Otherwise, I would have already sailed to meet it. [image]local://upfiles/6334/7120ECFBBF2946FFBC90993056BB03C6.jpg[/image]

John 3rd -> RE: JFB in charge of the USN??? (12/14/2017 4:24:28 AM)
Get 'em!

ny59giants -> RE: JFB in charge of the USN??? (12/14/2017 7:42:02 AM)
To speed up damaged air groups on CV repairing, i often have to transfer them to an AF with extra Aviation Support. The CV air group may have lots of planes that need 5 days to repair. That's a lie!! I get it done in a few days once ashore.

BBfanboy -> RE: JFB in charge of the USN??? (12/14/2017 1:27:57 PM)
+1. Even getting the CV into port suddenly gets the air groups repairing much faster. At sea I can never get the aircraft below 10 points damage from wear and tear of normal ops.

Kitakami -> RE: JFB in charge of the USN??? (12/14/2017 3:43:33 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: ny59giants To speed up damaged air groups on CV repairing, i often have to transfer them to an AF with extra Aviation Support. The CV air group may have lots of planes that need 5 days to repair. That's a lie!! I get it done in a few days once ashore. I guess the problem was having 450+ planes in a base with only 150 or so AV support. I have now rectified the situation, and have that air group at a base (AF 8) with more support than planes. Hopefully I will have use of that group in a turn or two.

ny59giants -> RE: JFB in charge of the USN??? (12/14/2017 4:33:58 PM)
It would really help your viewers to have the raw AV with adjusted in your ground combat reports. Just seeing the casualties doesn't help me. Show the info above the casualties, please!

Kitakami -> RE: JFB in charge of the USN??? (12/15/2017 12:50:49 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: ny59giants It would really help your viewers to have the raw AV with adjusted in your ground combat reports. Just seeing the casualties doesn't help me. Show the info above the casualties, please! I tried to avoid the text wall of death (TM). But if you consider that info would be useful, I will gladly include it.

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