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BBfanboy -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (11/11/2020 5:38:26 PM)


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ORIGINAL: Lowpe

Quick question, which Aussies use the 60#?

I couldn't find any...



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I think the 60#er may be used by the CD units. Don't have the game open at the moment. The two-month run with a production rate of 2 seems like a CD gun type.



Lowpe -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (11/11/2020 7:04:40 PM)

I looked in the CD units and couldn't find any. I think it must be something in the reinforcement arrivals.

I finished the turn, and was pretty meek this day only a few offensive moves, but I am set up for some good fireworks tomorrow I think.



RangerJoe -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (11/12/2020 12:23:58 AM)

Yes, it is a reinforcement artillery unit that gets it. At least one unit that I recall.



Lowpe -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (11/12/2020 1:55:52 PM)

15 Days the first device convoy arrives...by then lots of troops should have arrived to bolster Australia.

I need to discover what units use the 6 pounder AT gun...

There are enough Matilda's to upgrade two Australian Armored units and there will be enough Stuarts by then too I bet.



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BBfanboy -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (11/12/2020 4:01:40 PM)


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ORIGINAL: Lowpe

15 Days the first device convoy arrives...by then lots of troops should have arrived to bolster Australia.

I need to discover what units use the 6 pounder AT gun...

There are enough Matilda's to upgrade two Australian Armored units and there will be enough Stuarts by then too I bet.



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I'm pretty sure any unit that uses the 2 pounder A/T gun can upgrade to the 6 pounder, but it will be a while before any more 6 pounders are available. Wherever the Japanese have their best tanks is the place to put the 6 pounders - the 2 pounders can handle light tanks and armoured cars quite roughly.

You will come to look forward to getting more 25 pounder guns - they are much more effective than the 18 pounder. I think their range makes them more effective in counter-battery fire.



Lowpe -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (11/12/2020 4:54:27 PM)


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ORIGINAL: BBfanboy

You will come to look forward to getting more 25 pounder guns - they are much more effective than the 18 pounder. I think their range makes them more effective in counter-battery fire.


I will! I am a big artillery fan. The 105mm howitzers the Yanks have are just a little less range, but better effect.

I think Japan will be shocked when 70 of them open up on the IJA troopers.



jdsrae -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (11/12/2020 8:00:38 PM)

I didn’t realise until recently that the 25 pounder was 87.6mm with 12,250m maximum range.
I thought it was larger calibre for some reason.
70x 105mm will be like a Napoleonic grand battery.



Ambassador -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (11/12/2020 8:29:28 PM)


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ORIGINAL: Lowpe


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ORIGINAL: BBfanboy

You will come to look forward to getting more 25 pounder guns - they are much more effective than the 18 pounder. I think their range makes them more effective in counter-battery fire.


I will! I am a big artillery fan. The 105mm howitzers the Yanks have are just a little less range, but better effect.

I think Japan will be shocked when 70 of them open up on the IJA troopers.

And when you bring the 155mm...[:D]

In stock, I love those few regiments you can get early on, they’re well worth the PP’s, even the ones disbanding in 44. Do you get them in this mod ?



Q-Ball -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (11/12/2020 10:18:54 PM)


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ORIGINAL: RangerJoe

Yes, it is a reinforcement artillery unit that gets it. At least one unit that I recall.


In most scenarios, the 2/1 Med Regt, Australian, starts with 60#....it appears in Aden roughly March, IIRC



Lowpe -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (11/13/2020 12:49:38 PM)


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ORIGINAL: Ambassador


And when you bring the 155mm...[:D]

In stock, I love those few regiments you can get early on, they’re well worth the PP’s, even the ones disbanding in 44. Do you get them in this mod ?


Yes, there is one at Sydney now...just trying to figure out where to send it.



Lowpe -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (11/13/2020 12:52:07 PM)

Jan 5th, 1942

Rabaul invaded. A literal armada of task forces are there...lost 6 Cats attacking as there was some Zero and Petes on CAP. The minefield at Rabaul inflicted heavy damage on the destroyer Asagao.

But over here in the SRA, the Dorniers continue to rack up some impressive hit ratios.



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Lowpe -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (11/13/2020 1:14:53 PM)

Japanese ground troops move first and they catch the 260th FA btln on trains...I miscounted. Hard to see how they aren't totally destroyed.[:(]

I think all the recent American arrivals will head here too, more field artillery, a very heavy AA unit and in infantry regiment with a great TOE. There is an Indian Brigade and some good British AA heading down from India too, plus of course there will be lots of Americans arriving shortly at Cape Town...



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Lowpe -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (11/13/2020 1:35:37 PM)

Eastern Australia

IJA tanks will cut the rail line to Cloncurry...at Hughenden.

My inclination is to fight and challenge and continue to spread Japan thin...but the coastline is so dangerous, and will be for a long time. I can see large Australian forces cut off, isolated, or just out of the fight on back roads for a long time, especially true if he were to go below the Brisbane line.

Especially given my commitment to Perth...will pull back and be content and readying defenses here. CD guns and mines at Brisbane and south to Sydney.

I think the primary point will be to avoid losing troops, keeping a force in being, and await the heavy bombers.

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Lowpe -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (11/13/2020 1:43:56 PM)

Japan landed 144th Regiment at Rabaul...managed to destroy 6 squads landing, but Rabaul will fall to the first attack.

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Lowpe -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (11/13/2020 1:57:13 PM)

Japanese tanks in China....soon he will bring in the super heavy artillery too.



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Lowpe -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (11/13/2020 2:10:05 PM)

Rangoon

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Lowpe -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (11/13/2020 2:12:12 PM)


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ORIGINAL: Q-Ball


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ORIGINAL: RangerJoe

Yes, it is a reinforcement artillery unit that gets it. At least one unit that I recall.


In most scenarios, the 2/1 Med Regt, Australian, starts with 60#....it appears in Aden roughly March, IIRC


Many thanks.[&o]

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Lowpe -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (11/13/2020 2:23:28 PM)


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ORIGINAL: BBfanboy

I'm pretty sure any unit that uses the 2 pounder A/T gun can upgrade to the 6 pounder, but it will be a while before any more 6 pounders are available. Wherever the Japanese have their best tanks is the place to put the 6 pounders - the 2 pounders can handle light tanks and armoured cars quite roughly.

You will come to look forward to getting more 25 pounder guns - they are much more effective than the 18 pounder. I think their range makes them more effective in counter-battery fire.


Yes, I see the 2 pdr upgrades to the 6pdr. [:)] The 2pdr continues with production into mid 43.

It is always difficult finding out what tanks/artillery you are fight against. I am informing Japan thru email when we have clashes to provide him with that flavor...and I hope he will let me know in return. Adds to the enjoyment of the game I think.

An Aussie Division takes a lot of 25 pounders! Up to 34 in the pools, building about 1 a day, plus whatever the convoys bring in.



RangerJoe -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (11/13/2020 7:21:51 PM)

I don't know if he will let you do this, but if you can try to cause a Japanese unit to retreat below the Brisbane Line Of Death. Some fast armour units moving behind his units could do the trick. [:D]

That won't be as bad as sending Stalin some rotten shushi, however. [X(]



BBfanboy -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (11/13/2020 8:03:33 PM)


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ORIGINAL: RangerJoe

I don't know if he will let you do this, but if you can try to cause a Japanese unit to retreat below the Brisbane Line Of Death. Some fast armour units moving behind his units could do the trick. [:D]

That won't be as bad as sending Stalin some rotten shushi, however. [X(]

I don't think that would work because the Japanese need to already have a source of supply below the LOD before the unit would retreat there.



anarchyintheuk -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (11/13/2020 8:30:58 PM)

The 25lbers in regular to&e Aussie divisions decrease from 72 to 48 when they reformat to jungle to&e. The reductions also apply to the 2lbers. The changes affect most of the Indian divisions as well. Some to&e changes are more extreme. They lose all their 25lbers and use the mountain/jungle guns for organic arty. It happens in late '42, early '43.



RangerJoe -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (11/13/2020 8:55:38 PM)


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ORIGINAL: BBfanboy


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ORIGINAL: RangerJoe

I don't know if he will let you do this, but if you can try to cause a Japanese unit to retreat below the Brisbane Line Of Death. Some fast armour units moving behind his units could do the trick. [:D]

That won't be as bad as sending Stalin some rotten shushi, however. [X(]

I don't think that would work because the Japanese need to already have a source of supply below the LOD before the unit would retreat there.


If the Japanese unit can trace a supply path to a base north of the line but is unable to retreat directly towards it, it might retreat along the supply path which could be south of the line.



GetAssista -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (11/13/2020 9:29:03 PM)

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ORIGINAL: RangerJoe
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ORIGINAL: BBfanboy
I don't think that would work because the Japanese need to already have a source of supply below the LOD before the unit would retreat there.

If the Japanese unit can trace a supply path to a base north of the line but is unable to retreat directly towards it, it might retreat along the supply path which could be south of the line.

Not "might", but "absolutely will" retreat using whatever route available. And Oz excellent road network makes many routes available to a lot of bases. Orchestrating a necessary setup would still be very hard against an experienced player on the offensive. You would have to advance from multiple directions to cut off E/W/NE/NW sides



Lowpe -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (11/13/2020 11:03:31 PM)

Jan 5th, 1942

Mines go off again...Rabaul?

Dutch Navy does really well punishing the retreating IJA troops from Perth.

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Lowpe -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (11/13/2020 11:05:21 PM)

Another round of mines...and invasion Rangoon. Starting to be able to predict Japan, I started the rest of the evacuation of Rangoon yesterday...so hopefully everybody will escape to the north in half decent order.



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Lowpe -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (11/13/2020 11:09:21 PM)

And the harvesting of VP by strategic bombing runs into a hiccup.[:'(]

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Lowpe -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (11/13/2020 11:14:49 PM)

We are whittling down his spearhead...



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Lowpe -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (11/13/2020 11:28:05 PM)

The Perth counterattack might very well happen this day!



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Lowpe -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (11/13/2020 11:35:45 PM)

So, they did get 40 vp from bombing, but I nailed 10 bombers.

TF 85 encounters mine field at Rangoon (54,53)

Japanese Ships
DD Ayanami, Mine hits 1, heavy damage
xAK Asakasan Maru, Mine hits 1, on fire

Japanese ground losses:
35 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



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TF 85 encounters mine field at Rangoon (54,53)

Japanese Ships
AV Sanuki Maru, Mine hits 1, on fire


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Lowpe -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (11/13/2020 11:51:59 PM)

Looking to stop the tanks in the forest rough terrain (river crossing) or in the mountains above Sian.

Otherwise, it is looking very positive for now...

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