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SierraJuliet -> Irrawaddy Flotilla (3/2/2019 7:39:41 AM)
LST.... wondering if these interesting looking ships that Ed is using to rescue his soldiers belong to the Irrawaddy Flotilla? I've found some references to it and they appear to have the names of vessels which my hunters are locating. Below is a picture I found of PS Japan taken in 1904. I assume it would have been one of the many in the fleet that was destroyed after the British evacuated from Rangoon in the face of the Japanese advance. Well done on representing these vessels in the mod (I am right that they are part of your mod?). As a result I am certainly gaining a little insight into the real war in Burma. [image]local://upfiles/31385/0151C535FF764C31BA75B33849AA2726.jpg[/image]

Bif1961 -> RE: Irrawaddy Flotilla (3/2/2019 2:26:43 PM)
Is John Wayne at the Wheel?

SierraJuliet -> RE: Irrawaddy Flotilla (3/3/2019 5:32:27 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Bif1961 Is John Wayne at the Wheel? Checking on the house rules. I'm sure there is one that forbids any John Wayne charisma bonus!

SierraJuliet -> 27 December 1942 (3/3/2019 5:41:03 AM)
27 December 1942 HOME ISLANDS SS Wahoo launches 2 torpedoes and misses at 118,52 near Suttsu. Japanese Ships PB Santo Maru PB Kozan Maru xAKL Hoko Maru xAKL Toshin Maru xAKL Hokuan Maru xAKL Kanaiyama Maru xAKL Kaijo Maru #2 xAKL Yamayuri Maru xAKL Utide Maru CHINA Japanese morning Air attack on Chengchow – 15 airbase hits, 2 airbase supply hits and 33 runway hits. BURMA Japanese morning Air attack on 6th Australian Division at Moulmein. Japanese deliberate attack at Moulmein. Attacking force 54452 troops, 722 guns, 508 vehicles, Assault Value = 1496 Defending force 5756 troops, 24 guns, 224 vehicles, Assault Value = 1 Japanese adjusted assault: 667 Allied adjusted defense: 1 Japanese assault odds: 667 to 1 Combat modifiers Defender: terrain(+), leaders(-), disruption(-), fatigue(-) supply(-) Attacker: Japanese ground losses: 45 casualties reported Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled Allied ground losses: 2534 casualties reported Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled Non Combat: 259 destroyed, 0 disabled Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled Guns lost 33 (33 destroyed, 0 disabled) Vehicles lost 244 (244 destroyed, 0 disabled) Units destroyed 1 Assaulting units: 5th Division 4th Raiding Regiment 48th Division 65th Brigade 55th Division 2nd Division 14th Tank Regiment 2TD 7th Tank Regiment 12th Base Force 14th' Army 15th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion 20th Ind. Mtn Gun Battalion 34th Field AA Battalion 17th Medium Field Artillery Regiment 21st Medium Field Artillery Battalion 9th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion 1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment 1st RF Gun Battalion 8th Medium Field Artillery Regiment 1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment 102nd Ship Eng Coy 15th JAAF AF Bn Defending units: 6th Australian Division *So, it is complete. The last Allied resistance is crushed. The stinking, stench ridden battlefield embraces relative silence. Sake will flow freely this day.* Allied deliberate attack at 54,50. Attacking force 17176 troops, 131 guns, 218 vehicles, Assault Value = 272 Defending force 27003 troops, 424 guns, 264 vehicles, Assault Value = 972 Allied adjusted assault: 2 Japanese adjusted defense: 2470 Allied assault odds: 1 to 1235 (fort level 1) Combat modifiers Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), fatigue(-), experience(-) Attacker: Japanese ground losses: 162 casualties reported Squads: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled Allied ground losses: 1389 casualties reported Squads: 30 destroyed, 130 disabled Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 23 disabled Engineers: 0 destroyed, 55 disabled Guns lost 18 (7 destroyed, 11 disabled) Vehicles lost 13 (1 destroyed, 12 disabled) Assaulting units: 2/1 MG Battalion 2/3 MG Battalion Roodenburg Cdo Marinier Battalion I Aus Corps Engineer Battalion 1st Burma Auxiliary AA Regiment 308th Base Group Base Force 2nd ISF Base Force Civilians 100th RAF Base Force 35th Light~ AA Regiment 223 Group Base Force 106th RAF Base Force 3rd KNIL AA Battalion 103rd RAF Base Force 48th Light AA Regiment 221 Group RAF 7th Avn Sup Afd 103rd RN Base Force 4th Avn Sup Groep Civilians 108th RAF Base Force Civilians 95th Heavy~ AA Regiment 171 Wing 116th RAF Base Force 107th RAF Base Force 175 Wing 21st Light~ AA Regiment 221 Group Base Force 104th RAF Base Force Civilians 172 Wing 77th Heavy AA Regiment 6th Heavy~ AA Regiment 173 Wing 70th British~ Div /1 Defending units: 1TD 1st Tank Regiment 2ITB 2nd Tank Regiment 19th Ind Engineer Regiment 33rd Division 16th Division 15th Ind Engineer Regiment 21st Ind Engineer Regiment 3rd Ind Engineer Regiment 1st Ind Engineer Regiment 2nd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion 10th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment 2nd Mortar Battalion 23rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment 3rd Mortar Battalion 2nd Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion 5th Mortar Battalion The desperately feeble Allied attack is brushed aside. The Japanese continue to await needed supply before making their own attack. Lambi Kyun is occupied by the Japanese. DEI Japanese deliberate attack at 68,104 near Kolaka. Attacking force 552 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 22 Defending force 112 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1 Japanese adjusted assault: 11 Allied adjusted defense: 1 Japanese assault odds: 11 to 1 Combat modifiers Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), leaders(-), experience(-) supply(-) Attacker: leaders(-) Assaulting units: II/81st Naval Guard Unit Defending units: Kendari Cdo D3A1 Val-Kanbaku from Kaga-2 attacking an Allied SS at 107,94 D3A1 Val-Kanbaku from Kaga-2 attacking an Allied SS at 107,94 B5N2 Kate-Kankoh from Zuikaku-3 attacking SS Plunger at 101,56 SS Plunger is reported HIT B5N1 Kate-Kankoh from Shoho-2 attacking an Allied SS at 106,124 an Allied SS is reported HIT Bassein expands port to size 1 Tassafaronga expands airfield to size 1 81/60 expands fortifications to size 3 82/49 expands port to size 3 Previous report of sinking of SS Greenling incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Foochow (86, 60)! Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Tangshan (96, 41)! Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Taiyuan (91, 40)! Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Clark Field (79, 76)! Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Kuching (58, 88)! Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Pucheng (86, 57)! Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Padang (44, 85)! Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at 77/56 (77, 56)! Loss of SC Ch-16 on Sep 07, 1942 is admitted [image]local://upfiles/31385/AE33F986CB3A4779BB27E88B54097444.jpg[/image]

SierraJuliet -> 27 December 1942 (3/3/2019 5:56:57 AM)
Below is how the more important of the victorious Japanese units stood at the end of the Battle of Moulmein. You can see just how many disabled squads they were nursing along. Once the attrition started in earnest the disabled squads weren't a factor to worry over. The battle was also a great experience boost too. This is their current levels before taking on reinforcements. 5th Division 96 2nd Division 95 55th Division 95 48th Division 96 65th Brigade 75 4th Raiding Regiment 72 14th Army 85 12th Base Force 61 15th JAAF AF Battalion 53.. not a brilliant figure but they have such little opportunity to improve that anything above 50 is mighty good to see. [image]local://upfiles/31385/DE9BF644AC734C24BD60BB573F2D2CE6.jpg[/image]

SierraJuliet -> 28 December 1942 (3/3/2019 10:10:55 PM)
28 December 1942 PACIFIC SS Sawfish launches 2 torpedoes and misses at 102,111 near Satawal. Japanese Ships DD Shirayuki AO Tsurumi AO Sata AO Ondo AO Notoro DD Akebono SS I-22 launches 2 torpedoes and misses at 196,107 near Lahaina. Allied Ships TK Esso Harrisburg DD Fletcher CHINA Japanese afternoon Air attacks on Chengchow – 12 airbase hits, 1 airbase supply hit and 51 runway hits. DEI Japanese deliberate attack at 68,104 near Kolaka. Attacking force 552 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 22 Defending force 112 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1 Japanese adjusted assault: 22 Allied adjusted defense: 1 Japanese assault odds: 22 to 1 Combat modifiers Defender: terrain(+), leaders(-), fatigue(-), supply(-) Attacker: Assaulting units: II/81st Naval Guard Unit Defending units: Kendari Cdo BURMA Magwe is occupied by the Japanese. Luangprabang expands fortifications to size 2 Thanbyuzayat expands airfield to size 1 Previous report of sinking of BB Valiant incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service – *I thought as much. 3 torpedoes reported to have hit but she was only 1 or 2 hexes outside of Pearl.* Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Foochow (86, 60)! Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Phnom Penh (58, 69)! Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Clark Field (79, 76)! Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Kuching (58, 88)! Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Pucheng (86, 57)! Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Padang (44, 85)! Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at 88/38 (88, 38)! Loss of xAK Awazisan Maru on Dec 07, 1941 is admitted TK Kanto Maru arrives at Takao xAKL Yobai Maru arrives at Takamatsu *2 days ago, my first Frank research factory finally hit 30. First factory up and running with research now at 2%! Hopefully get these planes up and running before the end of the ’43.* [image]local://upfiles/31385/0B492A7FB98747468369B2997B0BF01D.jpg[/image]

SierraJuliet -> 29 December 1942 (3/5/2019 1:10:06 AM)
29 December 1942 CHINA Japanese morning Air attacks on Chengchow - 5 casualties, 7 airbase hits, 1 airbase supply hit and 31 runway hits. DEI Japanese deliberate attack at 68,104 near Kolaka. Attacking force 552 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 22 Defending force 106 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1 Japanese adjusted assault: 21 Allied adjusted defense: 1 Japanese assault odds: 21 to 1 Combat modifiers Defender: terrain(+), leaders(-), supply(-) Attacker: Assaulting units: II/81st Naval Guard Unit Defending units: Kendari Cdo Hellfire Pass expands port to size 2 87/45 expands fortifications to size 2 Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Foochow (86, 60)! Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Taiyuan (91, 40)! Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Clark Field (79, 76)! Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Kuching (58, 88)! Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at 88/38 (88, 38)! DD Hatsuzuki arrives at Nagoya 61st JNAF AF Unit arrives at Tokyo= One strange piece of intelligence today. A day after HMS Valiant is report as active the sunk ships table reports Valiant as lost today at 220,75 just off shore from San Luis Obispo. Is it possible that the patched-up battleship may have succumbed just short of Pananma? I’m doubtful but an interesting report, nonetheless.

Bif1961 -> RE: 29 December 1942 (3/5/2019 2:03:17 PM)
Congrats on the final elimination of that pocket at Moulmein. The experience increase is awesome and you might have made yourself a killer stack of Ninja.

SierraJuliet -> RE: 29 December 1942 (3/5/2019 5:57:33 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Bif1961 Congrats on the final elimination of that pocket at Moulmein. The experience increase is awesome and you might have made yourself a killer stack of Ninja. Thank you. It was an amazing opportunity presented to me. I did wonder, when I cooked up the venture, how likely it would be that the Allies would continue to position themselves in such a way advantageous to my Ninjas. Turned out to be a close run thing with reinforcements to cover Moulmein located and decimated at sea just before they threw the proverbial spanner once ashore. I've read a fair bit about how the land warfare aspect of this game is about positioning and ability to outflank. I shall have to await games end to divine Ed's thinking at the time but I think I managed to pull off a reasonably sneaky naval outflanking. The whole operation ultimately cost me a handful of transports, 3 light cruisers and a minesweeper and in exchange removed thousands of Allied troops, sank plenty of Commonwealth shipping, unlocked the keys to Rangoon and opened up the, so far vacant, Irrawaddy valley. Plenty now for me to contemplate on how to best use those highly skilled Ninjas.

SierraJuliet -> 30 December 1942 (3/6/2019 10:57:49 AM)
30 December 1942 PACIFIC SS KXIV launches 2 torpedoes and misses at 73,96 near Gorontalo. Japanese Ships DD Kazegumo AO Erimo TK Toen Maru TK Ogura Maru #2 HOME ISLANDS SS Pompano launches 2 torpedoes at 114,62 near Chiba. Japanese Ships xAK Manko Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage xAK Jinshu Maru xAK Tsukuba Maru xAK Shanghai Maru xAK Ryuko Maru xAK Taito Maru PB Urashio Maru CHINA Japanese morning Air attacks on Chengchow – 10 airbase hits, 1 airbase supply hit and 16 runway hits. DEI Japanese deliberate attack at Makassar. Attacking force 2231 troops, 26 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 106 Defending force 1573 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 67 Japanese adjusted assault: 33 Allied adjusted defense: 11 Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 1) Japanese forces CAPTURE Makassar!!! Combat modifiers Defender: leaders(-), fatigue(-), morale(-), experience(-) Attacker: fatigue(-) Japanese ground losses: 52 casualties reported Squads: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled Allied ground losses: 2312 casualties reported Squads: 93 destroyed, 0 disabled Non Combat: 117 destroyed, 0 disabled Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled Guns lost 5 (5 destroyed, 0 disabled) Units destroyed 2 Assaulting units: 31ID I./124th Inf Battalion Sasebo 8th SNLF Defending units: Makassar Cdo 2/12th Avn Sup Afd Japanese deliberate attack at 68,104 near Kolaka. Attacking force 552 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 22 Defending force 90 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1 Japanese adjusted assault: 6 Allied adjusted defense: 1 Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 Combat modifiers Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), leaders(-), fatigue(-) experience(-), supply(-) Attacker: leaders(-), fatigue(-) Allied ground losses: 5 casualties reported Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled Assaulting units: II/81st Naval Guard Unit Defending units: Kendari Cdo PHILIPPINES Japanese bombardment attack at Cebu – J 32 casualties (1 combat squad destroyed). Attacking force 1752 troops, 22 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 83 Defending force 5336 troops, 70 guns, 7 vehicles, Assault Value = 170 BURMA 58/49 is occupied by the Japanese. Repairs completed on DD Yayoi at Los Negros I., ship returned to service Repairs completed on DD Naganami at Hiroshima/Kure+, ship returned to service Repairs completed on CVL Zuiho at Manila, ship returned to service – *60 flotation damage picked up from a single torpedo hit some months ago south of Rabaul now fully repaired.* Temporary flotation repairs failing aboard SS I-10^ Temporary flotation repairs failing aboard xAKL P-61 Haichow expands fortifications to size 3 Diego Garcia expands airfield to size 4 Mombasa expands airfield to size 8 Tjilatjap expands fortifications to size 2 Dongxiang expands fortifications to size 2 Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Kukong (79, 57)! Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at 83/44 (83, 44)! Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at 77/56 (77, 56)!

LargeSlowTarget -> RE: Irrawaddy Flotilla (3/7/2019 10:31:51 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: SierraJuliet LST.... wondering if these interesting looking ships that Ed is using to rescue his soldiers belong to the Irrawaddy Flotilla? I've found some references to it and they appear to have the names of vessels which my hunters are locating. Below is a picture I found of PS Japan taken in 1904. I assume it would have been one of the many in the fleet that was destroyed after the British evacuated from Rangoon in the face of the Japanese advance. Well done on representing these vessels in the mod (I am right that they are part of your mod?). As a result I am certainly gaining a little insight into the real war in Burma. Yes, those ugly-looking ships [note to myself - must downsize the ship art] belong to the Irrawaddy Flotilla. Art file taken from RHS mod with kind permission of Sid after I found out he has had the same idea and already had art files. However I did my own research so the Irrawaddy Flotilla ships and stats are different in my mod and in RHS. Historically, the river craft of the Irrawaddy Flotilla retreated upriver when Rangoon fell and were scuttled when the Brits got pushed back into India. Your opponent has evacuated them - I wish the game would restrict coastal and river craft from venturing into the high seas, or only at a high risk of getting sunk, like the "Trireme" in early versions of Civilization.

LargeSlowTarget -> RE: Irrawaddy Flotilla (3/7/2019 10:32:21 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: SierraJuliet Plenty now for me to contemplate on how to best use those highly skilled Ninjas. Cleaning-up the DEI ? What is the situation concerning the oil centers ?

SierraJuliet -> RE: Irrawaddy Flotilla (3/7/2019 8:09:12 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: LargeSlowTarget quote: ORIGINAL: SierraJuliet LST.... wondering if these interesting looking ships that Ed is using to rescue his soldiers belong to the Irrawaddy Flotilla? I've found some references to it and they appear to have the names of vessels which my hunters are locating. Below is a picture I found of PS Japan taken in 1904. I assume it would have been one of the many in the fleet that was destroyed after the British evacuated from Rangoon in the face of the Japanese advance. Well done on representing these vessels in the mod (I am right that they are part of your mod?). As a result I am certainly gaining a little insight into the real war in Burma. Yes, those ugly-looking ships [note to myself - must downsize the ship art] belong to the Irrawaddy Flotilla. Art file taken from RHS mod with kind permission of Sid after I found out he has had the same idea and already had art files. However I did my own research so the Irrawaddy Flotilla ships and stats are different in my mod and in RHS. Historically, the river craft of the Irrawaddy Flotilla retreated upriver when Rangoon fell and were scuttled when the Brits got pushed back into India. Your opponent has evacuated them - I wish the game would restrict coastal and river craft from venturing into the high seas, or only at a high risk of getting sunk, like the "Trireme" in early versions of Civilization. Have to agree that those icons are wierd looking things. The photo I found of Japan suggest they are a far more elegant vessel than the icon suggests. They do indeed look they would not relish anything other than the river work they were designed for. It is a sobering exercise to reflect upon all that is lost in war. Not just the horrendous loss of life but so much that existed pre war and would never be seen again. It must have been heartbreaking to see so many fine vessels come to such a sad end after the retreat. Can't be critical of Ed evacuating the Irrawaddy Fleet. We have no house rule to forbide it. From a gaming perspective I have to say I was happy he used them. Whilst they are small fry in VP terms they are easy to sink as they don't react well at all to a torpedo or one or two shells. The bonus of course is to catch them with troops on board. Such a desperate position to be in.... Packed on board those vessels with IJN wolves and eagles intent on their destruction.

SierraJuliet -> RE: Irrawaddy Flotilla (3/7/2019 8:13:30 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: LargeSlowTarget quote: ORIGINAL: SierraJuliet Plenty now for me to contemplate on how to best use those highly skilled Ninjas. Cleaning-up the DEI ? What is the situation concerning the oil centers ? Yes I am guilty of wandering through the DEI at a ridiculously leisurely pace. I'm currently doing a day or two confined to hospital (all good) and will give you a run down of the oil centres when I get back home.

SierraJuliet -> 31 December 1942 (3/9/2019 11:16:15 PM)
31 December 1942 HOME ISLANDS SS Plunger is located by DD Hibiki at 98,57 near Saishu To. SS Tambor launches 2 torpedoes and misses at 95,61 near Nago. Japanese Ships APD PB-2 (Nadakaze) DD Ayanami xAP Hokoku Maru xAP Kamakura Maru xAP Asama Maru DD Kuretake DD Sazanami DEI SS KXVI is sighted by escort at 65,98 near Balikpapan. Japanese Ships AO Erimo TK Toen Maru TK Ogura Maru #2 DD Yugumo Japanese deliberate attack at 68,104 near Kolaka. Attacking force 552 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 22 Defending force 85 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1 Japanese adjusted assault: 11 Allied adjusted defense: 1 Japanese assault odds: 11 to 1 Combat modifiers Defender: terrain(+), leaders(-), fatigue(-), experience(-) Attacker: leaders(-) Allied ground losses: 5 casualties reported Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled Assaulting units: II/81st Naval Guard Unit Defending units: Kendari Cdo CHINA Japanese morning Air attacks on Chengchow – 6 airbase hits and 22 runway hits. BURMA Japanese morning Air attack on 108th RAF Base Force at 54,50 – 1 Ki-49 Helen lost to flak. Japanese morning Air attack on 116th RAF Base Force at 54,50 – 8 casualties and 4 Ki-21-IIa lost to flak. Didn’t think this through and sent the bombers in at 8000’ and they were shredded by flak. As usually the reported figures are way below what was lost. The Ki-21-IIa were particularly hard hit with 8 pilots listed as lost. Japanese forces CAPTURE Meiktila!!! 57/46 is occupied by the Japanese. G4M1 Betty-Rikko from Yokosuka Ku K-1 attacking a Electric Boat S-42 class SS at 106,124 an Allied SS is reported HIT Magwe expands fortifications to size 1 Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Taiyuan (91, 40)! Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Kuching (58, 88)! Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Kukong (79, 57)! Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Padang (44, 85)! Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at 88/38 (88, 38)! xAK Jaladurga is reported to have been sunk near Ramree Island on Oct 27, 1942

SierraJuliet -> RE: Irrawaddy Flotilla (3/9/2019 11:33:56 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: LargeSlowTarget quote: ORIGINAL: SierraJuliet Plenty now for me to contemplate on how to best use those highly skilled Ninjas. Cleaning-up the DEI ? What is the situation concerning the oil centers ? Figures for the top oil producing centres in the Empire on 1 January 1943. Palembang was acquired in perfect condition. Magwe was another prize without damage (I am awaiting the inevitable bombing raid and have packed the place with fighters and AA). The Allied engineers did a reasonable job at Miri and Brunei and to date I have not spent any supply on repair. As it is I am having a hard enough time supplying the Home Islands. Your bottleneck mod is very good at putting on a pinch when it comes to keeping the home furnaces burning. [image]local://upfiles/31385/AAC328A6F5014F98AFEF418856A624F5.jpg[/image]

SierraJuliet -> 1 January 1943 (3/9/2019 11:42:12 PM)
The steady march of the red hexes continues in Burma. Supply to the forces entrenched and awaiting the command to attack the Allied stack is coming at a trickle. A convoy is approaching Rangoon with almost 20 000 supply and hopefully enough will get through to make an attack feasible. As for Allied forces in the Irrawaddy valley. Recon suggests that the Allies have next to nothing behind the main forces which were situated at Rangoon. I shall keep on gobbling empty bases and think about forcing the mountain route into China. Calcutta is enticing. [image]local://upfiles/31385/46BB447EBA77436482E29D2304658570.jpg[/image]

SierraJuliet -> 1 January 1943 (3/9/2019 11:51:58 PM)
Here is an overview of the shambles that is my home economy. I think I am just keeping it together with copious papering over of the cracks with rice paper. First mistake was letting supply in Tokyo dwindle away to nothing. That I have remedied by making sure sufficient resources are coming in.... not always sufficient however to keep heavy industry ticking along nicely. The issue I currently have is building up fuel and oil reserves in the Home Islands. It is tight and the now more efficient Allied submarine menace will soon start making inroads into my tanker fleet no doubt. The other thing that I did not pay enough attention to was over jealous acceleration of carrier building. They have all been brought back to normal production and Musashi and Shinano have been halted now for ages. There are bottlenecks for sure in this mod. Much as I am happy with my current position it is just a house of cards waiting for the Allied steam roller to do what is was built to achieve. [image]local://upfiles/31385/5140FA0F14514BE596331B171D43989F.jpg[/image]

SierraJuliet -> 1 January 1943 (3/10/2019 12:01:38 AM)
Overview of ships throughout the empire currently tied up somewhere undergoing repair of some sort. Hukuyo Maru, Ohio Maru and Sinko Maru are all survivors of submarine launched torpedo hits. Everyone saved is a small victory. Haruna is undergoing a lengthy repair after taking a single torpedo hit in the naval battles around Burma. Hiyo is the magnificent success story of surviving 3 torpedo hits on her maiden voyage. She still has some time in the yards and I hope that some day soon Ed will be surprised to see her name pop up during action reports. I expect his intel has already told him that the ship did not sink as the sub skipper who torpedoed her undoubtedly reported. [image]local://upfiles/31385/DDD9159793FF433CA3140BF1D00B6867.jpg[/image]

SierraJuliet -> 1 January 1943 (3/10/2019 12:07:14 AM)
Overview of ships not being repaired at present. Only putting this one up as it shows CA Nachi. She is slowing making her way towards Manila and is about to make a run from Dadjangas to Dumanquilas. The 50 flotation damage is all major damage and I am hoping she does finally make it to Manila. [image]local://upfiles/31385/3335C9D78F7E4C29A78EC607897D6A37.jpg[/image]

SierraJuliet -> 1 January 1943 (3/10/2019 5:01:10 AM)
1 January 1943 HOME ISLANDS SS Sunfish launches 2 torpedoes and misses at 108,75 near Haha-jima. Japanese Ships xAK Nitiren Maru PB Hakkaisan Maru xAK Yosida Maru #3 xAK Unyo Maru #2 xAK Toei Maru xAK Kureha Maru #3 xAK Taikei Maru PB Ginyo Maru PB Kinsyo Maru #2 SS Porpoise is sighted by escort at 107,65 near Ise. Japanese Ships xAKL Minami Maru xAKL Nissen Maru xAKL Iwashiro Maru xAKL Awajisan Maru PB Hirotama Maru SS Porpoise launches 2 torpedoes and misses at 107,65 near Ise. Japanese Ships xAKL Nisshun Maru (1 dud torpedo fails to activate) xAKL Nissen Maru xAKL Iwashiro Maru xAKL Awajisan Maru PB Hirotama Maru DEI SS Scorpion launches 2 torpedoes and misses at 56,103 near Soerabaja. Japanese Ships DD Mutsuki xAK Unkai Maru #3 xAK Josho Maru xAKL Yulin Maru Allied Ships SS Scorpion, hits 1 Japanese deliberate attack at 68,104 near Kolaka. Attacking force 552 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 22 Defending force 80 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1 Japanese adjusted assault: 11 Allied adjusted defense: 1 Japanese assault odds: 11 to 1 Combat modifiers Defender: terrain(+), leaders(-), experience(-) Attacker: leaders(-) Assaulting units: II/81st Naval Guard Unit Defending units: Kendari Cdo NORTH BORNEO Japanese bombardment at Weston/Beaufort. Attacking force 868 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 47 Defending force 1922 troops, 26 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 39 BURMA 55/47 is occupied by the Japanese. Repairs completed on E Shirataka at Yokohama=+, ship returned to service Repairs completed on PB-32 (Aoi) at Kobe=, ship returned to service Repairs completed on PB-33 (Hagi) at Kobe=, ship returned to service G4M1 Betty-Rikko from Kanoya Ku K-1'/C has spotted a CG 75' class ML at 91,132 a CG 75' class ML is reported HIT Temporary flotation repairs failing aboard CA Nachi – Bad news. Flotation damage has increased from 50 to 61 over the course of 1 day of sailing. Nachi, which has made it to Dumanquilas, is ordered to immediately disband. If the flooding is controlled 57 days will pass before flotation damage is back down to 50. A port unit en route to Makassar is diverted to render assistance. Task Force 71 lays defensive minefield at Saipan Victoria Point expands fortifications to size 1 83/59 expands fortifications to size 3 CL Katori beginning refit in shipyard at Hiroshima/Kure+ CL Kashima beginning refit in shipyard at Hiroshima/Kure+ CL Jintsu beginning refit in shipyard at Hiroshima/Kure+ DD Hatsuzuki beginning refit in shipyard at Nagoya DD Usugumo beginning refit in shipyard at Yokohama=+ DD Uranami beginning refit in shipyard at Singapore DD Sagiri beginning refit in shipyard at Singapore PB-32 (Aoi) beginning refit in shipyard at Kobe= PB-33 (Hagi) beginning refit in shipyard at Kobe= All the above DDs and PBs upgrade from the Type 95DC to Type 95 Mod-2DC. Improved depth from 200 to 300, better effect 300 to 324 and marginal improvement on accuracy 6 to 7. Small improvements which may lead to better results against the Allied submarines. And for good measure DD Hatsuzuki also receives the Type 21 Air Search Radar – our first destroyer so equipped. Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Suchow (91, 47)! Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Kuching (58, 88)! Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at 85/56 (85, 56)! Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at 77/56 (77, 56)! 108th Sentai arrives at Nagasaki/Sasebo=+

SierraJuliet -> 1 January 1943 (3/10/2019 5:33:56 AM)
With 1942 coming to an end let us have a look at the major Allied vessels I am certain to call as sunk. All on the following list have been reported as sunk. The number preceeding the name is the victory value and where there is no victory value the ships name is yet to appear on the list of sunk ships. A little room yet, then, for uncertainty. For the transports, tankers and oilers I have only listed ships with a victory value of 10 and above. There are far too many 1 and 2 point VP ships to make for worthwhile reading. If I am on my game come January ’44 I will add the reported Allied ships sunk during ’43. It will be a far shorter list for sure. Carriers 68 CVE Long Island Battleships and Battlecruisers 157 Oklahoma 202 Repulse 180 Arizona West Virginia Cruisers 35 Louisville 38 Australia 38 Canberra 40 Dorsetshire 39 Devonshire 40 Indianapolis Portland 40 Hawkins 34 Exeter Light Cruisers 23 Danae 40 Boise Achilles 28 Leander 23 Dragon 15 Tromp 20 Caledon 24 Adelaide 34 Gambia 24 Java 34 Mauritius 36 Newcastle 28 Detroit 40 Helena 27 De Ruyter 23 Durban 28 Perth 22 Ceres 28 Hobart 22 Capetown Destroyers 8 Arunta 6 Decoy 5 Voyager 7 Meredith Thanet 7 Jupiter 6 Electra Express 6 Sims 5 John D Edwards 7 Norman 7 Tjerk Hiddes Flusser Nepal 6 Inconstant 5 Active 6 Cassin Barker Encounter 5 John D Ford Arrow 8 Lightning Laforey Submarines S- 41 Grouper 6 S-27 9 Dolphin Transports 17 President Madison 16 Rochambeau 15 Kota Gede 15 Kota Inten 20 Rangitata 12 Tairea 12 Takliwa 18 Tabinta 12 Lycaon 12 Donmer 12 Amra 12 Chilka 12 +Op ten Noort 20 Tjinegura 12 Ormiston 12 Mildura 12 Sarpendonia 20 Rangitiki 12 Katoomba 12 Indora 18 Heywood 12 Mungama 14 Glenarthney 20 W A Holbrook 20 Tasker H Bliss 12 Macdhui 12 12 Zealandia 14 Kota Tjandi 12 Koolinda 12 Montoro 12 Koolama 18 Boschfontein 16 Australia Star 17 President Grant 12 Malda 12 Raranga 12 Muranda 20 Tjitjalengka 18 Tanimbar 18 Poelau Bras 12 Marella Tankers 20 Pat Doherty 15 Gulfdawn 15 Manatawny 12 Havfru 20 Gulf Breeze 20 Victoria G G Henry 15 Gulfland 18 British Sailor 20 Montebello 15 Hagood 20 Egero 20 Norfold 18 Solor 23 Saidja 28 Athelduke 28 Juge Maersk 20 British Architect 20 British Commodore 23 British Destiny 20 British Energy 15 Thorshaven 15 Vivi 20 Clydefield 20 British Aviator 20 British Colonel 20 British Merchant 23 British Unity 18 British Sergeant 18 Goldmouth 18 Spondilus 18 Saroena 29 Beau 23 Ambo Oilers 19 Neches 19 Pecos 19 Brazos

SierraJuliet -> 2 January 1943 (3/10/2019 10:46:37 AM)
2 January 1943 CHINA Japanese morning Air attacks on Chengchow – 7 airbase hits and 47 runway hits. AUSTRALIA Allied afternoon Air attack on TF near Buin at 109,131 Japanese aircraft A6M2 Zero-Reisen x 19 A6M3a Zero-Reisen x 2 Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 40 Allied aircraft SBD-3 Dauntless x 16 No Japanese losses Allied aircraft losses SBD-3 Dauntless: 11 destroyed BURMA Allied afternoon Air attack on Magwe – 8 Oil hits. Japanese aircraft A6M3 Zero-Reisen x 31 Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 42 Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 30 Allied aircraft Liberator II x 9 Wellington Ic x 17 B-24D Liberator x 33 Japanese aircraft losses A6M3 Zero-Reisen: 1 destroyed Ki-45 KAIa Nick: 1 destroyed Allied aircraft losses Liberator II: 9 damaged Liberator II: 1 destroyed by flak Wellington Ic: 2 destroyed, 11 damaged Wellington Ic: 1 destroyed by flak B-24D Liberator: 25 damaged Allied afternoon Air attack on Magwe – 4 Oil hits. Japanese aircraft A6M3 Zero-Reisen x 9 Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 21 Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 17 Allied aircraft B-25C Mitchell x 2 B-25C Mitchell x 16 P-38F Lightning x 13 Japanese aircraft losses Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 destroyed Ki-45 KAIa Nick: 1 destroyed Allied aircraft losses B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged B-25C Mitchell: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged B-25C Mitchell: 1 destroyed by flak Allied afternoon Air attack on Magwe – 11 Oil hits. Japanese aircraft A6M3 Zero-Reisen x 4 Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 7 Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 9 Allied aircraft Wellington Ic x 16 B-17F Fortress x 12 B-24D Liberator x 12 No Japanese losses Allied aircraft losses Wellington Ic: 3 damaged Wellington Ic: 1 destroyed by flak B-17F Fortress: 7 damaged B-17F Fortress: 1 destroyed by flak B-24D Liberator: 5 damaged Allied afternoon Air attack on Magwe – 1 Oil hit. Japanese aircraft A6M3 Zero-Reisen x 2 Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 6 Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 2 Allied aircraft Blenheim IV x 16 No Japanese losses Allied aircraft losses Blenheim IV: 1 destroyed Blenheim IV: 1 destroyed by flak Allied afternoon Air attack on Magwe – 2 Oil hits. Japanese aircraft Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 5 Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 2 Allied aircraft Wellington Ic x 14 No Japanese losses Allied aircraft losses Wellington Ic: 7 damaged Wellington Ic: 1 destroyed by flak Allied afternoon Air attack on Magwe – 9 Oil hits. Japanese aircraft Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 1 Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 1 Allied aircraft B-17F Fortress x 10 No Japanese losses Allied aircraft losses B-17F Fortress: 5 damaged Allied afternoon Air attack on Magwe – 5 Oil hits. Japanese aircraft Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 1 Allied aircraft B-17F Fortress x 8 No Japanese losses Allied aircraft losses B-17F Fortress: 2 damaged I did say I was expecting them. They are hard beasts to knock around in this mod. I’ve copied a shot from the aircraft losses screen. The number for the SBD 3 Dauntless look a tad high but if the figures are near correct I’m happy with todays return. Pilot losses very acceptable too. 1 pilot killed and 3 WIA. As for the oil wells….not so good. Damage from just one day of Allied air power flexing some muscle is (98) x 202. Taung Gyi is occupied by the Japanese. NORTH BORNEO Japanese bombardment attack at Weston/Beaufort. Attacking force 868 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 47 Defending force 1922 troops, 26 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 39 DEI Japanese deliberate attack at 68,104 near Kolaka. Attacking force 552 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 22 Defending force 85 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1 Japanese adjusted assault: 11 Allied adjusted defense: 1 Japanese assault odds: 11 to 1 Combat modifiers Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), leaders(-) Attacker: fatigue(-) Allied ground losses: 7 casualties reported Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled Assaulting units: II/81st Naval Guard Unit Defending units: Kendari Cdo G4M1 Betty-Rikko from Yokosuka Ku K-1 attacking a Narwhal class SS at 106,124 an Allied SS is reported HIT Repairs completed on DD Tokitsukaze at Singapore, ship returned to service Fusan expands airfield to size 5 Luganville expands airfield to size 3 57/53 expands fortifications to size 2 Device Mitsubishi Ha-43 advances R&D APD PB-1 (Shimakaze) beginning refit in shipyard at Hiroshima/Kure+ SC Ch-4 beginning refit in shipyard at Hiroshima/Kure+ SC Ch-5 beginning refit in shipyard at Hiroshima/Kure+ *More ships picking up the Type 95-Mod2 DC improvement.* Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Clark Field (79, 76)! Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Kuching (58, 88)! Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Kukong (79, 57)! xAP Maori is reported to have been sunk near Rossel Island on Jan 15, 1942 *The flotation damage on CA Nachi has stabilized. Let’s hope for some slow but steady progress to bring that damage back down to 50.* [image]local://upfiles/31385/4A970A4D54674F0FBCDFC53AD3456136.jpg[/image]

SierraJuliet -> 2 January 1943 (3/10/2019 10:55:38 AM)
Search plane find of the day. The TF to the left is reported as 9 ships heading west with 4 xAP sighted. The TF to the right is reported as 10 ships heading west with 6 xAP sighted. The sighting was made in heavy rain so who knows exactly what is out there. Quite likely the best part of all of the USN Pacific Fleet. The 5 remaining carriers of KB just happen to be stationed just to the north east of Marcus Island (2 days easy steaming from Wake Island). KB will be ordered to move into a position to the west of Wake Island and we shall see what eventuates during the next day of searches. [image]local://upfiles/31385/FFC914FDC15442668147335BE746D596.jpg[/image]

RangerJoe -> RE: 2 January 1943 (3/10/2019 1:08:45 PM)
The easiest way to knock out the heavy bombers is to drive Japanese tanks through them . . . [sm=Tank-fahr09.gif] For the Nachi, as well as any crippled ship, put a bunch of vessels with it in an escort group and proceed at cruise speed. If you want to be extra careful, have the escort task force disband every day.

SierraJuliet -> RE: 2 January 1943 (3/11/2019 1:49:28 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: RangerJoe The easiest way to knock out the heavy bombers is to drive Japanese tanks through them . . . [sm=Tank-fahr09.gif] For the Nachi, as well as any crippled ship, put a bunch of vessels with it in an escort group and proceed at cruise speed. If you want to be extra careful, have the escort task force disband every day. I would love to have my tanks and friends surrounding Calcutta to encourage those bombers to move further away but for now that will not be happening. Shall have to be content with seeing the odd 4 engine beastie drop out of the sky over Magwe. Nachi has a gaggle of ships making the run with her - apart from any assistance they might actually be throwing her way the threat from submarines is simply way too high.

SierraJuliet -> 3 January 1943 (3/11/2019 1:50:58 AM)
Calling on sage advice to assist with formulating a response to the developing situation east of Wake Island. At the cost of 1 Mavis scout plane (no prizes for guessing that American carriers are afoot) the size of the American presence becomes more apparent. Their fleets have moved westward 6 hexes since the previous day. If they stay on this course their transports should be 1 hex off Wake in 2 days time. KB (Akagi, Shokaku, Zuikaku, Hiryu and Soryu + Kirishima, Hiei, Chiyoda, Chitose and 6 destroyers) is currently at Marcus Island. Had to make an unexpected stop over to fetch an Admiral to run things. Some one neglected to have the Admiral go on board at Yokohama before the fleet sailed. If KB does a 12-hex run it will be to the west of Wake and in position. Must do some checking on how far KB gets to Eniwetok – don’t want search planes from there getting a whiff. KB is stocked with 22 A6M5, 57 A6M3a, 81 A6M2, 133 Val and 80 Kate. Missing Kaga now without a doubt. Slightly overstocked with fighters but that will hopefully help with my game plan. Way too many A6M2 still on hand but it is what I have a present. Zuikaku and Shokaku have air radar although my plan is not to face the might of the Amierican air power. If I do it will be curtains. As for Wake Island – it won’t last long once Americans hit the beaches. We have a paltry 33 supply left but all forces (134 AV behind level 4 forts are fully supplied – at present). The Americans will not be impeded by mines. I have search planes here but will only keep them here for one day more before pulling them out. All available subs have been vectored here to help with spotting Allied vessels and maybe get lucky. The weather may play a role. At present the conditions do look perfect but there is some foul weather to the south. Will keep an eye out and see if it changes in the next day or two. Moonlight is down to 3% so if Ed has timed his run for a moonless night, he has got it right. My thinking (I’d call it a plan, but it is more contemplation of possibilities) then, if I can keep KB under wraps, is to keep KB in the wings and awaiting the Americans. Strongly thinking of detaching Kirishima, Hiei and a couple of destroyers to intercept the bombardment force and chance their luck. Then if KB is still unsighted look at a massed strike to hit the transports as they are dropping troops on the shore. Given the high number of Allied fleets about the danger of dispersal will high if I go after the carriers so hitting the landing ships might work best. Then again, I could just call it a day and leave Wake to flounder and keep KB for another day. So, in a nutshell is it worth attempting a surprise or is the danger of losing KB without really achieving anything too high. Early ’43 and my chances of being competitive with KB will dwindle quickly as the year rolls on. Any comments most appreciated. Can someone through me some stats on how far the American/British ship board search planes can fly before they hit the limit of their search? [image]local://upfiles/31385/A8A2C96B621943A7AFB78CF995F0F3D1.jpg[/image]

SierraJuliet -> 3 January 1943 (3/11/2019 7:02:50 AM)
3 January 1943 HOME ISLANDS SS O21 launches 2 torpedoes and misses at 104,56 nea Fukuoka. Japanese Ships DD Hibiki DD Hatsuyuki SS Sunfish is sighted by escort at 108,76 near Iwo-jima. Japanese Ships SC Ch-6 AK Sakura Maru SC Ch-9 SS Sunfish is sighted by escort at 109,76 near Iwo-jima. Japanese Ships SC Ch-6 AK Ayatosan Maru AK Sasako Maru AK Sakura Maru SC Ch-9 SS Pompano launches 2 torpedoes and misses at 115,62 near Chiba. Japanese Ships PB Tonon Maru xAK Tyuwa Maru xAK Toyotu Maru xAK Tokati Maru xAK Nagato Maru xAK Marei Maru CHINA Japanese morning Air attacks on Chengchow – 7 airbase hits, 2 airbase supply hits and 38 runway hits. BURMA Allied afternoon Air attack on Magwe – 39 Oil hits. Japanese aircraft A6M3 Zero-Reisen x 10 Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 31 Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 10 Allied aircraft Wellington Ic x 13 B-25C Mitchell x 2 B-17F Fortress x 17 B-24D Liberator x 24 Japanese aircraft losses A6M3 Zero-Reisen: 1 destroyed Allied aircraft losses Wellington Ic: 8 damaged B-25C Mitchell: 2 damaged B-17F Fortress: 1 destroyed, 7 damaged B-24D Liberator: 1 destroyed, 12 damaged Allied afternoon Air attack on Magwe. Japanese aircraft A6M3 Zero-Reisen x 5 Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 16 Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 5 Allied aircraft Blenheim IV x 13 No Japanese losses Allied aircraft losses Blenheim IV: 3 destroyed Allied afternoon Air attack on Magwe - 4 Oil hits. Japanese aircraft A6M3 Zero-Reisen x 4 Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 7 Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 4 Allied aircraft Wellington Ic x 8 B-17F Fortress x 10 B-24D Liberator x 6 No Japanese losses Allied aircraft losses B-17F Fortress: 6 damaged B-24D Liberator: 5 damaged Allied afternoon Air attack on Magwe. Japanese aircraft A6M3 Zero-Reisen x 4 Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 4 Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 2 Allied aircraft Wellington Ic x 3 No Japanese losses Allied aircraft losses Wellington Ic: 1 destroyed Allied afternoon Air attack on Magwe - 1 Oil hit. Japanese aircraft A6M3 Zero-Reisen x 2 Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 2 Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 1 Allied aircraft B-25C Mitchell x 3 No Japanese losses Allied aircraft losses B-25C Mitchell: 2 damaged B-25C Mitchell: 1 destroyed by flak 59 oil points lost today to bring the well damage to (157) x 143. On the bright side no pilots killed or injured today in the skies over Magwe and a goodly number of bombers cut down. The planes are feeling the effects of damage but lucky, apart from the Ki-45 NAIa Nick, they have a service rating of 1 so most of them will be ready to jump back into the air tomorrow. I was wondering how well the Allied bombers would back up after the first day of bombing. It seems they back up very well. Best be ready for the bombers to return tomorrow. Copy of reported aircraft losses follows. Japanese forces CAPTURE Mandalay!!! Japanese forces CAPTURE Ramree Island!!! 56/48 is occupied by the Japanese. DEI Japanese deliberate attack at 68,104 near Kolaka. Attacking force 547 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 22 Defending force 90 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1 Japanese adjusted assault: 6 Allied adjusted defense: 1 Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 Combat modifiers Defender: terrain(+), leaders(-), fatigue(-), experience(-) Attacker: leaders(-) Assaulting units: II/81st Naval Guard Unit Defending units: Kendari Cdo xAK Izan Maru collides with xAK Yamayuri Maru at 104, 57 D3A1 Val-Kanbaku from Kaga-2 attacking an Allied SS at 109,93 an Allied SS is reported HIT D3A1 Val-Kanbaku from Kaga-2 attacking a Grampus class SS at 109,92 D3A1 Val-Kanbaku from Kaga-2 attacking an Allied SS at 109,93 a O19 Class class SS is reported HIT Search H6K4 Mavis-Taitei destroyed by CAP at (149,98) 88/43 expands port to size 3 DD Akatsuki beginning refit in shipyard at Yokohama=+ DD Yugiri beginning refit in shipyard at Yokohama=+ E Shimushu beginning refit in shipyard at Yokohama=+ Previous report of sinking of DD Barton incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Clark Field (79, 76)! Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Kuching (58, 88)! Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at 88/38 (88, 38)! 23rd Ind.Mixed Brigade arrives at Canton [image]local://upfiles/31385/7005AECA7D384EA3AF7833543227B7C0.jpg[/image]

RangerJoe -> RE: 3 January 1943 (3/11/2019 9:15:24 AM)
Two Destroyer task forces with aggression sent to low might help. They go in, spot the enemy, launch torpedoes and skedaddle. Hopefully before any major damage occurs. Light cruisers could also be used but the are not as maneuverable. MTBs moving with other ships in an Escort TF could also work. The other ships would refuel the MTBs, then the MTBs would be released in 2 ship task forces for their ride to glory . . . I actually did have a PT boat torpedo the Kaga in one game. It is probably too late but the next time, have some subs loaded with mines. Even a floating minefield at sea laid that turn or before could mess some ships up. Sub transports from 1 hex away sending minisubs could also help. Anything to delay and increase damage. Depending upon how good your Kate pilots are, you might want to sandbox this, but if they have very high experience and torpedo skills, a night torpedo attack on the invasion site might work. The transports should not be moving and AAA is halved. You might get lucky against the carriers but loaded transports are easier to sink. That might also help the defenders a lot more. You could also arrange it so you can be too far away from his carriers for them to strike you.

Bif1961 -> RE: 3 January 1943 (3/11/2019 9:21:02 AM)
It depends what he has on his carriers, if he is using standard SBDs then 8 would be maximum. If he is using Vindicators with drop tanks on then they have a range of 10. If he is using F4F7Ps then you will run the risk of being spotted very far away as they have a range of 2,650 miles, with an operational range of 21. The good news is they made only 21 of them but did have one on some carriers, so they are carrier capable. If I were him I would have some if not all of them split up among my carriers to provide long range recon and naval search. What you didn't say was if any recon has been noticed over Guam. If the answer is yes how far away was the nearest American TF at the time. If no then you might have a way of answering the question as he would use some of them to recon Wake from long distance as he approached.

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