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Lowpe -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (4/29/2020 5:44:58 PM)
Malaya... Moving the KB to cover the Miri Invasion probably was a mistake...should have hit the British shipping concentration at Kuantan. There is around 100 fighters split between Tavoy and Victoria Point, another 100+ at Singers, dozens in other bases.[:(] [image]local://upfiles/44178/F397FDDF0DD84EDE9FD56B017F9EC1B7.jpg[/image]

Lowpe -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (4/30/2020 12:05:03 PM)
December 11, 1941 Two more carrier strikes from the unexpectedly aggressive American task force...steaming due west! [image]local://upfiles/44178/18DB10DC017844CCB9DE0302809876C8.jpg[/image]

Lowpe -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (4/30/2020 12:16:26 PM)
Hong Kong and Luzon: First attack at Hong Kong reveals big forts and what will likely be a longish struggle. IJAAF bombers inflict minor damage on the runway whose planes have mysteriously disappeared. Ground combat at Hong Kong (77,61) Japanese Deliberate attack Attacking force 23324 troops, 321 guns, 218 vehicles, Assault Value = 633 Defending force 8832 troops, 117 guns, 73 vehicles, Assault Value = 289 Japanese adjusted assault: 465 Allied adjusted defense: 445 Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 5) Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 4 Combat modifiers Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), experience(-) Attacker: Japanese ground losses: 1682 casualties reported Squads: 4 destroyed, 117 disabled Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 28 disabled Engineers: 0 destroyed, 23 disabled Allied ground losses: 495 casualties reported Squads: 2 destroyed, 43 disabled Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled Engineers: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled [image]local://upfiles/44178/2511500453EC4513B2ED21415D3E9484.jpg[/image]

Lowpe -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (4/30/2020 12:20:12 PM)
The Hong Kong air forces must have relocated to the French controlled base of Kwangchowan, as they they hit Samah, Pakhoi is too small... Afternoon Air attack on Samah , at 69,63 Weather in hex: Heavy rain Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet. Estimated time to target is 9 minutes Allied aircraft Hurricane IIb Trop x 14 Vengeance I x 21 Allied aircraft losses Vengeance I: 1 damaged Vengeance I: 1 destroyed by flak Airbase hits 1 Runway hits 4 Aircraft Attacking: 20 x Vengeance I bombing from 7000 feet Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb --------------------------------------------- Afternoon Air attack on Samah , at 69,63 Weather in hex: Heavy rain Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet. Estimated time to target is 12 minutes Allied aircraft Vildebeest III x 21 Allied aircraft losses Vildebeest III: 4 damaged Vildebeest III: 1 destroyed by flak

Lowpe -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (4/30/2020 12:29:13 PM)
Dorniers' attack!!! There were mad rumors that the Dutch might attempt something like this...and the Manado garrison is much stronger than anticipated. All but 96 troopers landed, and a heavy cruiser bombarded soften the defenses so our troops landed in good order. But there is no idea of the fortifications present yet. Our attempt to organize the 3rd Carrier Division failed, as the CSs' are loaded with supplies to support the invasion. [image]local://upfiles/44178/CCEB20789FBF49608C8BCCFA7737054C.jpg[/image]

Lowpe -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (4/30/2020 12:38:09 PM)
The aggressive British attacked aerially six times at Patani and twice at Singora, but all raids were fought off by Nates, Claudes, and a small squadron of Zeroes. [image]local://upfiles/44178/DD65124690FB41F3A9C0E188E84E4739.jpg[/image]

Lowpe -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (4/30/2020 12:47:24 PM)
The Miri invasion may be in trouble, as now there are 7,000 enemy spotted here... With the concentration of bombers at Singapore, I doubt a Mersing invasion could be pulled off without large losses. Rushing reinforcements to this critical area... [image]local://upfiles/44178/081372B32C97447BB02770153D258300.jpg[/image]

Lowpe -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (4/30/2020 12:54:49 PM)
The air war is extremely heavy, Japanese production is now cranking out 1 Oscar Ic and 2 Zeroes a day, but it won't be enough to replace losses. 21 Zeroes lost thru the first few days...ugh. [image]local://upfiles/44178/BAF1D63525C14DB390A6D792A508D450.jpg[/image]

Lowpe -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (4/30/2020 12:59:31 PM)
In China, the Chinese Air Forces have been bombing Hankow, and there are 50,000 Chinese heading for Kaifeng, and the 35th Division diverted to the South East is hastily recalled. Ichang seems secure though. [image]local://upfiles/44178/0B0AFC77BF1E43169F4E8322073EC7B3.jpg[/image]

Lowpe -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (4/30/2020 3:57:10 PM)
Dec 12, 1941 The 2nd, 3rd, and now 4th invasion waves are off towards Malaya. Miri is awaiting reinforcements too. The KB has been tasked with killing Task Force Z, which has eluded us so far. Could they be at the large concentration at Kuantan? A morning strike has been ordered...and a iboat concentration is coordinated. [image]local://upfiles/44178/5D28402C53DF45F0BEDF758C86BD3E1E.jpg[/image]

Lowpe -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (4/30/2020 3:58:47 PM)
The morning strike hits... 15 Hudsons and 4 Swordfish attack the KB but are repulsed before they can make bombing runs. Morning Air attack on TF, near Kuantan at 51,79 Weather in hex: Partial cloud Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet. Estimated time to target is 15 minutes Japanese aircraft A6M2 Zero x 39 B5N2 Kate x 54 D3A1 Val x 49 Allied aircraft Buffalo I x 7 Japanese aircraft losses A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed B5N2 Kate: 1 damaged D3A1 Val: 3 damaged No Allied losses Allied Ships DD Vendetta xAP Kelantan, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk DD Stronghold, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage xAP Kepong, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk AMC Kanimbla, Bomb hits 5, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage AMC Manoora xAP Matang, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage ML No. 310 xAP Sin Kheng Seng, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage Allied ground losses: 778 casualties reported Squads: 18 destroyed, 34 disabled Non Combat: 7 destroyed, 11 disabled Engineers: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled Guns lost 11 (11 destroyed, 0 disabled) Vehicles lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled) Aircraft Attacking: 4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000' Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb 11 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 10000 feet 7 x B5N2 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo 7 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 10000 feet 10 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000' Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb 13 x B5N2 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo 12 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 10000 feet 8 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000' Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb 17 x B5N2 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo 5 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000' Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb 4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000' Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb 17 x B5N2 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo 5 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000' Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb 3 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000' Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb 1 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000' Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb 1 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000' Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb 4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000' Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb 4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000' Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb CAP engaged: No.7 Sqn RAAF with Buffalo I (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling) (7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.) 2 plane(s) intercepting now. 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 5 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 13000. Time for all group planes to reach interception is 59 minutes Heavy smoke from fires obscuring AMC Kanimbla Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAP Sin Kheng Seng Heavy smoke from fires obscuring a Basset class DD

Lowpe -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (4/30/2020 4:00:52 PM)
Then, a follow up afternoon strike really hits hard...I suspect those might be drowning Australian troops. The KB will retire to Cam Ranh Bay for fueling, minor repairs, and replacement air frames if available. Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Kuantan at 51,79 Weather in hex: Light cloud Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet. Estimated time to target is 5 minutes Japanese aircraft A6M2 Zero x 36 B5N2 Kate x 71 D3A1 Val x 73 Allied aircraft Buffalo I x 4 Japanese aircraft losses D3A1 Val: 2 damaged Allied aircraft losses Buffalo I: 2 destroyed Allied Ships AMC Kanimbla, Bomb hits 4, and is sunk AMC Manoora, Bomb hits 8, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk DD Vendetta xAP Poelau Telo, Bomb hits 7, heavy fires, heavy damage DD Pahalwan, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires xAP Sin Kheng Seng, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk xAK Demodocus, Bomb hits 7, and is sunk xAP Hong Siang, Bomb hits 4, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk Allied ground losses: 3127 casualties reported Squads: 66 destroyed, 234 disabled Non Combat: 68 destroyed, 110 disabled Engineers: 13 destroyed, 15 disabled Guns lost 106 (52 destroyed, 54 disabled) Vehicles lost 37 (23 destroyed, 14 disabled) Aircraft Attacking: 4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000' Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb 13 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 10000 feet 13 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 10000 feet Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb 10 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 10000 feet 10 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000' Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb 9 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 10000 feet 25 x B5N2 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo 12 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000' Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb 16 x B5N2 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo 16 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000' Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb 17 x B5N2 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo 2 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000' Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb 14 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000' Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb 3 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000' Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb 4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000' Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb 2 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000' Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb 2 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000' Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb 4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000' Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb CAP engaged: No.7 Sqn RAAF with Buffalo I (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling) (1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.) 0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact. Group patrol altitude is 13000 Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes Heavy smoke from fires obscuring AMC Kanimbla Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Demodocus Heavy smoke from fires obscuring AMC Manoora Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAP Hong Siang Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Pahalwan Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAP Poelau Telo

Lowpe -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (4/30/2020 4:09:29 PM)
An old trick is to send the Boise to the east...could this be her? Or more likely the Penguin? [image]local://upfiles/44178/1923EFC540AB4F62803BBCF18221802F.jpg[/image]

Lowpe -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (4/30/2020 4:24:57 PM)
Northern Luzon and Hong Kong Hong Kong: No attack, but the airfields are still being damaged even though Hong Kong flak is very strong. Will stand down the bombers, they need a break. Luzon is looking good. [image]local://upfiles/44178/C15D28C37C9742D3956249934D8A5208.jpg[/image]

Lowpe -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (4/30/2020 4:28:04 PM)
Some surface warships are headed to Truk to support New Guinea/Rabaul push. I am hoping this will be a very active region. [image]local://upfiles/44178/56557887525B45ACB5A81F30374C6D64.jpg[/image]

Lowpe -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (4/30/2020 4:33:43 PM)
I probably am going to pull back all Iboats and use them pretty much for scouting and perimeter defense. Especially if the Allies are sending out shipping without ASW protection. [image]local://upfiles/44178/73A6389334134F20B79B38F3688E1F77.jpg[/image]

PaxMondo -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (5/1/2020 12:10:26 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Lowpe Malaya... Moving the KB to cover the Miri Invasion probably was a mistake...should have hit the British shipping concentration at Kuantan. There is around 100 fighters split between Tavoy and Victoria Point, another 100+ at Singers, dozens in other bases.[:(] Suffice to say that in this scenario, the Allies are NOT surprised. They have been quietly building up significant forces in the area, and they have been training them to a high level in many cases � [:'(][:'(][:'(]

PaxMondo -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (5/1/2020 12:12:39 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Lowpe Dorniers' attack!!! There were mad rumors that the Dutch might attempt something like this...and the Manado garrison is much stronger than anticipated. All but 96 troopers landed, and a heavy cruiser bombarded soften the defenses so our troops landed in good order. But there is no idea of the fortifications present yet. Our attempt to organize the 3rd Carrier Division failed, as the CSs' are loaded with supplies to support the invasion. You are SO lucky. Dorniers generally get 50% hit rate on their attacks against me!!! [X(] [X(][X(]

PaxMondo -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (5/1/2020 12:14:02 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Lowpe The air war is extremely heavy, Japanese production is now cranking out 1 Oscar Ic and 2 Zeroes a day, but it won't be enough to replace losses. 21 Zeroes lost thru the first few days...ugh. Not quite as bad as your last AAR, but it ain't pretty either! [;)]

Lowpe -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (5/1/2020 12:15:52 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: PaxMondo quote: ORIGINAL: Lowpe Dorniers' attack!!! There were mad rumors that the Dutch might attempt something like this...and the Manado garrison is much stronger than anticipated. All but 96 troopers landed, and a heavy cruiser bombarded soften the defenses so our troops landed in good order. But there is no idea of the fortifications present yet. Our attempt to organize the 3rd Carrier Division failed, as the CSs' are loaded with supplies to support the invasion. You are SO lucky. Dorniers generally get 50% hit rate on their attacks against me!!! [X(] [X(][X(] I know their training and experience levels are sky high!

PaxMondo -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (5/1/2020 12:21:05 AM)
You're in pretty good shape all things considered. You got onto Luzon at a cost of only a couple of beat up CA's. Committing the KB here looks to have been very helpful. You're into Malaya also at a relatively low cost � nice �. Again, KB locally is a big help. Fighter production is a huge problem at the start � aircraft production overall actually is an issue. watch your supply, easy to over spend early on ...

RangerJoe -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (5/1/2020 1:00:03 AM)
That was a nice ground combat victory by your navy . . . [8\|]

Lowpe -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (5/1/2020 12:41:28 PM)
Dec 13, 1941 Four battleships and 4 fleet carriers are now at Cam Ranh Bay. Some are getting minor repairs, resting air planes and pilots, and re-arming. The 2nd Fleet HQ offloaded overnight, and now there is enough manpower present to get those big 36cm reloaded. An AKE is past Takao, and that ship will give even more support services. The 2nd Wave ships are holding off Soc Trang, as an invasion of Mersing is being debated, but with Force Z potentially in the area? Speaking of Force Z, Kuantan was visited by two cruiser squadrons overnight, but despite night naval search, they found no shipping....but lo and behold a cruiser and pocket battleships show up during daytime recon. Is it Force Z? Unfortunately, we don't know as 2 BB, 1 BC, 1 CA are spotted in Singapore port with 20+ other ships... The Army is finally moving west across Malaya... Miri gets some engineers fast transported in by a small cruiser squadron, and our defensive position there is not tested by an Allied attack. Not in a hurry to take Miri, as Japan lacks fighters to protect the oil right now. [image]local://upfiles/44178/9569E3132CFA4469A433962EBAA0B59E.jpg[/image]

Lowpe -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (5/1/2020 12:54:52 PM)
Carrier Division 3's Claudes are unable to provide air coverage over two trawlers...and they go down to the Dorniers. Tomorrow, Carrier Division 3 is returning to Manado, can they withstand the Dorniers? [image]local://upfiles/44178/9AF9779690294A82ACFDF59BB6BDB87B.jpg[/image]

Lowpe -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (5/1/2020 1:04:43 PM)
I-26 failed to get their return to base orders yesterday, and hopefully this is the reportedly Santa Maria from yesterday and not another big transport. The Iboat has expended all torpedo stocks anyhow, and will be re-assigned perimeter scouting duties. [image]local://upfiles/44178/36503B81DDB84AD4A8057F4EB8461D92.jpg[/image]

Lowpe -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (5/1/2020 1:06:38 PM)
Hong Kong's planes found at the French base, and they raid Canton, downing 5 Tojo fighters there... [image]local://upfiles/44178/CF3C75C95F204EEFAC9EE38874AD2CBD.jpg[/image]

Lowpe -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (5/1/2020 1:22:24 PM)
Another 12 Japanese fighters lost yesterday... 3 Zeroes and 1 Oscar made. With only 63 points of production into the Zero, odds of having another 3 plane day are quite low for a while. Replacement pools for CV planes are between 16-20 for all three frames. A nice xak burned up..a victim of American divebombers. [image]local://upfiles/44178/CA8D033D46604C82BF69BB44CFE6B192.jpg[/image]

Lowpe -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (5/1/2020 1:26:00 PM)
Guam is captured today, and Orhpan Annie or whatever her name is makes her first radio broadcast. What a miserable little base. Anyhow, Japan is slowly accomplishing her perimeter, but the future, if there is to be one is around Singapore and the SRA right now. [image]local://upfiles/44178/DD79BC64C01844BAB9CF52B830A38591.jpg[/image]

witpqs -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (5/1/2020 1:55:40 PM)
Tokyo Rose! [image]local://upfiles/14248/38204B6202A04C4C9B58503BFE2CE544.jpg[/image]

RangerJoe -> RE: Beware the Dorniers! Scen 17 Tier 3 (Lowpe vs AI (Spoilers)) (5/1/2020 3:56:11 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: witpqs Tokyo Rose! [image]local://upfiles/14248/38204B6202A04C4C9B58503BFE2CE544.jpg[/image] Who actually helped Allied POWs besides improving the moral of Allied servicemen in the Pacific.

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