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Ambassador -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (1/23/2021 8:37:02 AM)


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ORIGINAL: RangerJoe

Okay, I understand. You are from Belgium, no need to apologize for your English. Many people whose primary language should be English have trouble with it.

I also understand your movements so there is little on map movement, hence danger.

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My carefulness about on-map danger may be tied to the fact my PBEM opponent had conquered Ceylon and the neighboring islands... if NJP went the same route and took Socotra (nothing much to oppose to him that early), this could prevent most of the US supply from arriving to India (a trickle could be sent by the middle of the Indian Ocean, at the risk of interception). Which would render the defense of India more difficult. But for that, he probably should have kept the troops he sent to Australia.



Lowpe -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (1/23/2021 11:47:39 AM)

Jan 28, 1942

Iboats are a severe threat to larger ships this early.

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Lowpe -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (1/23/2021 12:04:05 PM)

Task Force Lousiville sorties, having patiently waited the entire War for this opportunity.



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Lowpe -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (1/23/2021 12:07:26 PM)

USN planners had predicted this attack...Pago Pago was deemed not defendable early on. The garrison was never reinforced, and only lightly supplied.

The invasion came today.



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Lowpe -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (1/23/2021 12:11:09 PM)

The USN command is disappointed with the sub fleets ability to actually do damage, other than mine drops, but is enthused about the intel provided into routes and tactics the IJN follows.

Pure gold.



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Lowpe -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (1/23/2021 12:15:01 PM)

I wonder how badly the planes suffer operating in these conditions. I also wonder how planes with accumulated fatigue/damage push their attacks or simply drop their fish too soon. The afternoon attack fails also.



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Lowpe -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (1/23/2021 12:17:14 PM)

Still plinking away here...I will take time today to get some better pilots into these squadrons.





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Lowpe -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (1/23/2021 12:19:01 PM)

Allied fighters are doing pretty good work...



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Lowpe -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (1/23/2021 12:21:16 PM)

Showing lots of little ships for Japan to think about. Partly an effort to help the Dewey escape, and also partly an effort to setup more ambushes by the remaining warships.

These Jakes were escorted by Zeroes.

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Lowpe -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (1/23/2021 12:23:50 PM)

Japan should never use AMCs in amphibious operations where there are coastal guns.[;)]

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Lowpe -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (1/23/2021 12:25:37 PM)

After a three day wait, the IJA finally attacks. Guessing the delay was awaiting supplies.



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Lowpe -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (1/23/2021 12:31:43 PM)

I was expecting a shock attack...Japan is changing tactics.

Can we hold? Terrain is woods. No Japanese aerial bombing. The 4th Division is dug in with forts 2, while the 34 Rgt, 11th Bde, 6th Cav has only 1. The rest 0.





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Ambassador -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (1/23/2021 12:32:28 PM)

Good ambush at Tulagi ![&o][&o]

The lack of hits on Louisville by the G4M might be a testament to the loss of pilots since the beginning.[&:]

High altitude air war above Calcutta ? I see the Buffaloes altitude at 30k ft...

And I agree with your assessment of the AMC. I believe the code tries to use them as combat ships, but they’re not solid enough.



Lowpe -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (1/23/2021 12:39:50 PM)

Just a few points shy of a 1-3 attack...the Allied force inflicts a devastating loss on the IJA.

As the 34th Regiment withdraws from the line the Australians cheer them! The Gallant 34th!



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Lowpe -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (1/23/2021 12:50:44 PM)

Hmm...



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Lowpe -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (1/23/2021 12:58:30 PM)

The South Pacific



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Lowpe -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (1/23/2021 1:06:42 PM)

Crisis at Lashio![X(]



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Lowpe -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (1/23/2021 1:09:28 PM)

More Japanese successes.



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Lowpe -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (1/23/2021 1:12:34 PM)

And, while the Deathstar steams toward Hokkaido, the IJN is gobbling territory in the South Pacifc.

USN Command is only willing to defend New Zealand and Australia...they can go to Tahiti, and in fact are encouraged to do so.



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PS: I built VavaVu into a size 2 runway...I had planned on using it for quick air strikes hoping that Japan wouldn't notice the runway increase...but Japan is moving too fast and too strong here.




Lowpe -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (1/23/2021 1:34:35 PM)

Ambassador,

Japan is going with very high sweeps, and I think that is not in their best interests...would be better off with at least two squadrons sweeping at their max manvr band.

Allies are countering, when we do (which isn't often) with high altitude patrols. The sweep over Brisbane yesterday we had enough radar for a 19 minute warning, here not so good as many Hurricanes were badly out of position.

Afternoon Air attack on Calcutta , at 52,37

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 32,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 14

Allied aircraft
Buffalo I x 9
Hurricane IIb Trop x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Buffalo I: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
No.21 Sqn RAAF with Buffalo I (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 30000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
No.67 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIb Trop (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 34000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
No.232 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIb Trop (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 34000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
No.232 (P) Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIb Trop (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 34000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
No.453 Sqn RAF with Buffalo I (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
No.488 Sqn RAF with Buffalo I (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 30000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes

The Brisbane fight from the previous day:

Morning Air attack on Brisbane , at 96,160

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 59 NM, estimated altitude 32,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 12

Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 14

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 2 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 31000 feet *

CAP engaged:
17th PS (P) with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 6 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 29000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
33rd PS (P) with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 29000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes



Lowpe -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (1/23/2021 1:47:57 PM)

All good things come to an end.



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Lowpe -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (1/23/2021 2:03:43 PM)

I wonder how this will play out. The 2/6th is going to counter attack...The 8th Tank was lightly bombed to no visible result by Hudsons.



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Lowpe -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (1/23/2021 2:07:56 PM)

How badly penalized will they be with an experience of 35 and weak morale? Drake is kind of timid...so

Should we shock? I feel we have to![X(][sm=00000036.gif]

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Lowpe -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (1/23/2021 2:18:22 PM)

The IJA is too strong for us to counter attack here...but we have held the line. The 34th will withdraw back to Maryborough and then to Brisbane or Sydney to recover.

The 3rd Australian Division will arrive shortly and bolster the flank or replace the 2nd Division on the line so it can recover a bit.

Incredibly proud of our pixel troops here.[:)]

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Encircled -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (1/23/2021 2:22:28 PM)


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ORIGINAL: Lowpe

How badly penalized will they be with an experience of 35 and weak morale? Drake is kind of timid...so

Should we shock? I feel we have to![X(][sm=00000036.gif]

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Do you have to though?

If he shocks you, you've got decent tanks

Might be worth just defending



Lowpe -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (1/23/2021 2:35:24 PM)

Third Division will most likely be broken down into thirds to bolster Toowooba, Maryborough and Brisbane defenses.

Will pull out the 193rd Tank and 2/4th Armored to flank around and hit that SNLF unit to the west of our line...our main defensive position will rely up on our 25#ers, 155mm, and inherent AT guns...I don't think the IJA is in any position to attack.

I think it is the 8th Sasebo, and they probably have four antitank guns.



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Lowpe -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (1/23/2021 2:59:41 PM)

Sent to the Japanese:

LTC Leach sat in his cupola, binoculars glued to his eyes watching the IJA troopers advance thru the woods....and paying a terrible price from massed Allied artillery. The bark of 18 pounders mixed with the deep body trembling blasts of the 25 pounders , 4.5 inchers, 155mm and 105mm howitzers. Exploding trees only added to the carnage, but the IJA troopers were relentless, pushing hard against the 34th Regiment...when the IJA tanks started to appear on the advance. There was quite a few 2 pounder and 37mm anti tank guns responding, but they were being disabled, one by one…time to commit.

"Advance, flank right" Leach yelled into his microphone...and the idling M3 Stuarts leapt forward with the Australian Stuarts guarding his flank. The ground shook even more…

The IJA tanks quickly withdrew, but the 193rd devastated the IJA infantry...it was a long day before they regrouped and saw the proud but basically shattered 34th Regiment still holding the line. Their 155's and 105's still fired into the retreating Japanese but half of their 37mm guns had been knocked out of action.

Badly outnumbered, the combined Allied forces had held the line inflicting a heavy defeat on the IJA…cheering could be heard when Leach cut his engine.


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Ambassador -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (1/23/2021 3:35:35 PM)

Thanks for the information on altitudes. Weird indeed, and he’s lucky more Hurricanes could not engage. Another great day for the RAF !

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ORIGINAL: Lowpe

I wonder how this will play out. The 2/6th is going to counter attack...The 8th Tank was lightly bombed to no visible result by Hudsons.



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It’s a Mad Max level of coolness ! Time to show to the Desert Rats that the Aussies can also do that ![&o]

Or, Northern African campaign all over again ! If it only could be slight further W or NW...[:D]

But I wouldn’t shock attack. Only 5 Matildas in the unit, all the rest risk being shot up by the IJA fire.



RangerJoe -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (1/23/2021 5:36:07 PM)

Very nice smashing the IJA on the East Coast of Australia. Methinks that he is going to Australia in its entirety.

The 34th Infantry has a good, inspiring commander.

I do believe that the Mounted Rifles upgrade to CMF militia but I don't have my game open now. I don't know if the squads go right to the Aus 42 infantry or not. I will have to do more research on exactly how the upgrades work. But it might be worth it to upgrade units with those mounted rifles.

I like the Buffalo when it can die on the Zero, it is fast enough with enough firepower but it can't dogfight better than a brick.



Lowpe -> RE: Spanking Lowpe (NJP72 vs Lowpe (A)) (1/23/2021 6:14:28 PM)


quote:

ORIGINAL: Ambassador

Thanks for the information on altitudes. Weird indeed, and he’s lucky more Hurricanes could not engage. Another great day for the RAF !

quote:

ORIGINAL: Lowpe

I wonder how this will play out. The 2/6th is going to counter attack...The 8th Tank was lightly bombed to no visible result by Hudsons.



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It’s a Mad Max level of coolness ! Time to show to the Desert Rats that the Aussies can also do that ![&o]

Or, Northern African campaign all over again ! If it only could be slight further W or NW...[:D]

But I wouldn’t shock attack. Only 5 Matildas in the unit, all the rest risk being shot up by the IJA fire.


We are shocking. I am curious.

My post wasn't too clear...in that hex is either the 8th Armor (with medium tanks I think) or 22nd Recon and I am betting it is the 22nd Recon.

We shall see.



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