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Remington700 -> RE: Japan: October 10th 1943 (7/3/2021 10:13:22 PM)
South China Rain moves into the area and could continue for months. One last attempt is made to open the front around Kweiyang. Nells from Changsha fly two sorties against positions of the Chinese 7th Army south of our 6th Army in Kweiyang. This is followed by an assault with the 6th, 16th and 20th armies which has no effect. The weather is too much to overcome so offensive operations may be stalled until March. (The odds ended up being 1:1 so this is a no-win option.) [image]local://upfiles/80250/55ED3388EF7C493DB1D0CC929FEE7A30.png[/image]

Remington700 -> RE: Japan: October 10th 1943 (7/3/2021 10:15:56 PM)
Rabaul An engineering battalion arrives to build an airfield outside of Rabaul. (Simulated by using the engineering advancement and the purchased airfield.) The 8th Army Area receives a detachment of the 2nd Army in Rabaul to help reinforce the important base. Across the St. George Channel a battalion of the 8th SNLF on New Ireland continues to hold the shoreline. (They are stuck; can neither move nor leave the hex. But at one SP it is the only way I could find to lessen enemy visibility of Rabaul.) [image]local://upfiles/80250/1856983449FF4F91BCFE786FF7A06AA4.png[/image]

Remington700 -> RE: Japan: October 10th 1943 (7/3/2021 10:20:48 PM)
Reports Japan: No builds. Replacements stay the at 130. [image]local://upfiles/80250/F01F23CAD30443CC85D2CA174919DC6E.png[/image]

Remington700 -> RE: Allied: October 10th 1943 (7/3/2021 10:23:34 PM)
Allied: October 10th 1943 Burma Rain continues in Burma and moves into south China. Ground operations are yet to start however clear weather is expected as the summer monsoon season has come to an end. Airstrikes continue against the Myitkyina pocket as three sorties are flown in the area. The British Main Fleet leaves port and steams toward Darwin. They will be a part of an upcoming operation. [image]local://upfiles/80250/CFE485FCA0E2416EB6D4CC7E721A457A.png[/image]

Remington700 -> RE: Allied: October 10th 1943 (7/3/2021 10:29:17 PM)
South China Rain! With the arrival of wet weather and the recent arrival of assault gun attachments, the line in South China should hold for months. No adjustments are made. Movement will be restricted to preserve effectiveness as this will become an issue when the snow hits. [image]local://upfiles/80250/C01FB105DF9E4027936089446AC97C0B.png[/image]

Remington700 -> RE: Allied: October 10th 1943 (7/3/2021 10:31:49 PM)
Arafura Sea The US 5th Fleet leaves port in Fiji and steams through the Torres Strait into the Arafura Sea. Transports carrying the 3rd and 4th Marine divisions are present. Their destination has yet to be announced, but something is up. Indian Ocean/Timor The 1st Marine Division and the US 5th Corps rendezvous with the British Main Fleet in the Indian Ocean at a predetermined location just 200 miles south of Surabaya. There is risk the fleet will be spotted however orders were clear about the location. It may have something to do with distance and timing of the US Fleet. The Australian 3rd Division captures Dili and the island is secure. It will be used as an air staging base. Coral Sea Air strikes from the Australian north coast continue to pound enemy ground forces at Port Moresby. A total of seven missions were flown. At first they were contested however P-38s and P-47s shot down 6 Zero SPs and ran off the rest. Additional sorties continued without danger of enemy CAP. [image]local://upfiles/80250/99F58BA844F64369AA73A8990077CF6E.png[/image]

Remington700 -> RE: Allied: October 10th 1943 (7/3/2021 10:35:21 PM)
Builds UK: No builds India: No builds. US: No builds. Convoys UK: 19 PPs to India. US: 50 OPs to UK. [image]local://upfiles/80250/12BDDFC6C93D44B6A543E53D35617C37.png[/image]

Remington700 -> Japan: October 24th 1943 (7/5/2021 3:45:24 PM)
Japan: October 24th 1943 Burma The rain has stopped and Allied ground attacks are expected soon. Fighters and bombers fly CAP and are ready to support an attack anywhere along the line. The 25th Army in the Myitkyina pocket is dug in and ready. To the south, the center of the line is dug in behind the Irrawaddy River and await an enemy crossing. Rangoon is heavily fortified and prepares for a sea invasion. General Yamashita requested naval guns that can be mounted in reinforced concrete pillboxes facing the ocean. This request is not granted but is something to consider in the future. South China Heavy rain covers China. There will be little movement and no offensive operations for some time now. [image]local://upfiles/80250/90C1A1696F934C798A5998E2F6876E90.png[/image]

Remington700 -> RE: Japan: October 24th 1943 (7/5/2021 3:47:32 PM)
Enemy Invasion Approaching Thirteen ships transporting marines are spotted in the Arafura Sea. Another task force is just to their south. Unidentified ships are spotted south of the Surabaya. The destination of these fleets is unknown. One probable location is Jayapura. It is a victory point city that is on the other side of New Guinea. Lea and Rabaul are less likely as they are well defended and are geographically able to support one another. [image]local://upfiles/80250/00B44C93364C49598B0047B9535B3F29.png[/image]

Remington700 -> RE: Enemy Invasion Approaching (7/5/2021 3:51:25 PM)
Indonesia There are three possible targets for invasion in this area. The goal would be to cutoff oil supply to the mainland. This does not address victory points in the near term but could cause a Japanese collapse in 1944. The Batavia area would be the most obvious place to hit as it could trigger the fall of the Dutch East Indies. However it is well defended. Another choice target would be Singapore. This is a Victory Point city with challenges to access. Kula Lumpur would need to be taken before Singapore can be supplied. However from this point, there is great access to the oil fields in the DEI and Borneo. Plus, it would provide a means to cutoff Rangoon and the Irrawaddy line. Borneo is an interesting target as its fall would hurt oil supply to the mainland. The west coast offers airbases to control the South China Sea and the east coast would provide dominance over the Celebes Sea. Which would open the backdoor to New Guinea and Micronesia. An invasion here would be to play the long game, and with the Allied powers behind in Victory Points this may not be an option. [image]local://upfiles/80250/0D4A4F0395B94EA0943B732CD20547D0.png[/image]

Remington700 -> RE: Enemy Invasion Approaching (7/5/2021 3:56:58 PM)
Philippines and Micronesia The Philippines is a prime target and not all that well defended. However the islands are isolated, and supply could be a problem for the Allied forces. Japanese occupation of Borneo and Palu islands would leave exposed flanks. There are multiple opportunities for counterattack to shut down the enemy invaders. The invasion of Palu and Yap would be the smart thing to do before a push on to the Philippines. They have been left undefended which may well prove to be a big mistake. Victory Point islands are another strong possibility for invasion. Truk is well defended and should be able to hold until reinforcements can arrive. Guam is less so, but still can hold out until help can arrive. Regardless of where the invasion hits, the Japanese carriers will respond in force. This is the chance to wipe out the US fleet while they are entangled with landing operations. [image]local://upfiles/80250/00ABBC6299954C9B8B7D2BB696712037.png[/image]

Remington700 -> Japan: October 24th 1943 (7/5/2021 3:59:24 PM)
Reports Japan: 1 Infantry Army. Replacements increased to 200. [image]local://upfiles/80250/6070C2A569CA4D16B4B7CF73DEB3BC3F.png[/image]

Remington700 -> Allied: October 24th 1943 (7/5/2021 4:06:18 PM)
Allied: October 24th 1943 Burma Preliminary airstrikes pummel the Japanese 25th Army in the Myitkyina pocket. A6m3s respond but are overmatched by Allied P-38s and Hurricanes. Eleven Zero SPs are shot down with just the loss of a single Hurricane SP. Six sorties are flown by P47s, IAF Boston medium bombers, British Fairey and SBD dive-bombers. The enemy is well dug in however the continued pounding reduces their effectiveness. Four Indian Corps surround the pocket and after shelling by heavy artillery the assault begins. The first push is unsuccessful, so a second attempt is made. The Irrawaddy River is creating a major challenge to crossing. The Waziristan corps special engineering battalion sets up a pontoon bridge to aid with the assault and the enemy is weakened, but still holds. SBD and Fairey dive-bombers have been supporting the attacks, but time is running out. A third and fourth assault are launched and the Japanese 25th Army begins to give way. The fifth and final assault shatters the enemy. The fresh 2nd Indian Corps exploits the beachhead across the Irrawaddy as the enemy�s right flank is about to be turned. Losses were high for the 25th Army with eight SPs before they broke. The attacking Indian units lost seven SPs spread across four full strength Corps. (Looking closely, I noticed the �Jungle� malus still exists on the report with no offset. I saw this earlier with the Japanese, so I assume the malus is mitigated �under the hood� and just does not show on the report.) South China Heavy rain hits the area. No offensive action or movement is taken. The area is static as we prepare for snow. South China Sea The Devilfish engages targets but cannot get off a good shot. They dive and disappear to fight another day. Surfacing later they receive orders to support the invasion of Borneo. The Pike has too good of an opportunity to pass up and aggressively goes after an oil transport. However before engaging, she is set upon by escorting destroyers and damaged severally. The Pike escapes and returns to Sydney for major repairs. East China Sea The Wahoo spots an easy target and sinks a freighter without being spotted. Later they respond to orders to support the invasion of Borneo. The Finback has a run of bad luck and is spotted by escort destroyers. She dives deep but not fast enough. �Ashcans� do their damage and the sub heads back to port for repairs. [image]local://upfiles/80250/70095B16628440FDBB10D2837C1F3E2C.png[/image]

Remington700 -> RE: Allied: October 24th 1943 (7/5/2021 4:10:44 PM)
Greater Australian Area Local intelligence confirms 23 ships including a light carrier are docked at Rabaul. There is no need for aerial recon so the B-17s fly from Cairns to Dili on their way to land at the first secured airfield in Borneo. Five airstrikes target Port Moresby further softening up the defenders. P-47 Thunderbolts are jumped by land-based Zeros at low altitude. The �Jugs� tear up the enemy shooting down four SPs while losing two of their own. The rest of the strikes are uncontested [image]local://upfiles/80250/AFE47A6FDE714BF4B4D942761FA9F692.png[/image]

Remington700 -> RE: Allied: October 24th 1943 (7/5/2021 4:15:12 PM)
Operation Oboe Operation Oboe, the invasion of Borneo, is about to get underway. Coastwatchers verify the final dispositions of the Japanese defense. Two divisions defend the west side of the island, and no enemy ships are lurking in the area. The west side is virtually undefended other than small security patrols not represented on the map. Additionally, the Imperial CV Air Fleet is confirmed to be in port at Rabaul. The decision is made � operation Oboe is a go! The US Fifth Fleet take up positions off Kuala Belait and landing craft prepare to hit the beach. The 4th Marines will land west of the port with the 3rd Marines landing to the north. Opposition is expected to be incredibly stubborn. The British Main Fleet escorting the 1st Marines take stations just west of the Port of Sarawak. The British 11th Destroyer flotilla clears the way for the US 32nd Division to land east of the bay. Oboe One - On the east side of the island the US 5th Corps land meeting very light opposition south of Tarakan. The main force crosses the Kayan river and occupies the town. Heavy patrols are sent south and west to clear the area in support of a follow on invasion. Oboe Two - The US 7th Division lands unopposed south of the 5th Corps landing zone. They immediately push through the Oil tank farm into Balikpapan. Allied submarines set up picket lines around the ports to help defend supply lines. With both objectives met, the opening stages of the invasion are deemed a success. [image]local://upfiles/80250/5FE16A579AF7433EA309F0D2A839274E.png[/image]

Remington700 -> RE: Allied: October 24th 1943 (7/5/2021 4:22:36 PM)
Builds UK: 2 Landing Ships. 2 Oilers. India: No builds. Increased replacements to 261. US: 1 Large Corps. 8 Landing Ships. 3 Oilers. Convoys UK: 19 PPs to India. US: 119 PPs to India. [image]local://upfiles/80250/81D2DC58BB2546329DDB055E2B3C9E7E.png[/image]

John B. -> RE: Allied: October 24th 1943 (7/6/2021 7:29:56 PM)
Looks like the allies are right in the middle of the hornet's nest. If it works Japan is in trouble and, if not, well there's always next game. :)

Remington700 -> RE: Allied: October 24th 1943 (7/6/2021 10:59:34 PM)
Leaving two open ports on Borneo was either a rookie mistake or a lucky trap. We will know the answer in a few turns I think.

Remington700 -> Japan: November 7th 1943 (7/7/2021 3:29:26 AM)
Japan: November 7th 1943 Burma The Japanese 25th Army is destroyed! The total loss of a 30 SP army will be hard to replace. In order to hold the line in the north, the defenders will engage fighting withdrawal tactics. The line to the south must hold at all costs. With the Allied invasion of Borneo, Indochina is wide open to attack. This could isolate Japanese forces in Burma. South China With Manchukuo already stripped of equipment the South China line is next. Three armies and a detachment from a fourth will be pulled from the Kweiyang pocket. Offensive action is put on hold until campaigning weather returns in May. These units are needed for the defense of Indochina. General Tanaka�s command will grow to meet the new danger from allied occupation of Borneo. Supply lines must remain open to the SW Army Area in Burma. Additionally, a squadron of Nell bombers rebase from Changsha to Cam Ranh. [image]local://upfiles/80250/655DC4896F474C7188FEDB364188DDDA.png[/image]

Remington700 -> RE: Japan: November 7th 1943 (7/7/2021 3:36:19 AM)
Philippines Mindanao and the nearby islands are heavily reinforced by two divisions to protect the airfields at Davao and Cebu. G4M Betty naval bombers arrive to contest control of the Sula and Celebes Seas. The 66th Division reinforces the defense at Manando in the Celebes Islands. As further precaution the Palu and Yap islands are reinforced by a division each. The Japanese 1st and 2nd Air Fleets leave Rabaul and steam full speed ahead to the Sula Sea. Unable to trigger an interdiction they remain under a land-based air umbrella waiting for the approach of the enemy carriers. [image]local://upfiles/80250/C2D929A7464546B3A80663A3E9D22AFD.png[/image]

Remington700 -> RE: Japan: November 7th 1943 (7/7/2021 3:37:41 AM)
Reports Japan: No builds. Replacements remain at 200 PPs. With the loss of Borneo oil, supply has reduced to 40 OPs per turn. This is still more than upkeep so is yet to be a problem. As a benefit, Merchant Marine is freed up, now at a surplus of fifty-three. The key is not to lose any more oil production. [image]local://upfiles/80250/D267834F872446EDA3E9CF751070DDDF.png[/image]

Remington700 -> Allied: November 7th 1943 (7/7/2021 3:43:52 AM)
Allied: November 7th 1943 Burma Preliminary air strikes soften up the Imperial Guards Division south of Myitkyina. This is followed up by a three-pronged assault by the Indian 1st and 2nd Corps plus with surprising cooperation, a cross border raid by the Chinese 1st Cavalry. The attack is supported by SBD dive-bombers protected by IAF Hurricanes. An enemy sortie of Val bombers is soon shot up and driven off by the Hurricanes. The Japanese infantry are chewed up taking a 4 SP loss but somehow manage to hold. A second push does the job with the Imperial Guards routing after taking another 2 SP loss. 2nd Corps advances into the enemy position while the Chinese cavalry disappears into the jungle.(I prefer to think of them as a long range recon unit.) Elements of the Japanese 1st Army are now caught in a pocket and will be forced to retreat. We have the enemy on the run. Far south on the Irrawaddy line the P47 Jugs strike the positions of the Japanese 41st infantry division. Supported by SBD dive-bombers the US 4th Corp attacks. Losses are light and the enemy holds, but their effectiveness does take a hit. South China The snow continues. No movement or operations take place. Learning from the prior year effectiveness will be preserved and supply will be stocked up rather than used to cover pointless movement. [image]local://upfiles/80250/1D36D49644BE46AA9B98E6891AE4C7A2.png[/image]

Remington700 -> RE: Allied: November 7th 1943 (7/7/2021 3:49:32 AM)
Battle of Sulu Sea Before the landings commence on Kula Belait, the Japanese Air Fleet is spotted approaching south of Palawan. Task Force 55, the left wing of the US 5th Fleet breaks away from the invasion force to meet the enemy head on. In the process they are intercepted leading to a carrier shoot out. The new Nakajima B6N �Jill� torpedo planes break through the fighter net and target the Enterprise hitting her with two fish. The carrier is heavily damaged but still in the fight. A mix of Aichi D3A and Yokosuka D4Y �Judy� dive-bombers pounce on the CVs Hornet and Enterprise doing heavy damage and sinking the nearby BB Indiana. Rushing in to assist the burning battleship the CA Houston takes two torpedo hits from late arriving Jills from the CV Hiyo. Two hundred miles away SBD dive-bombers and TBF torpedo planes target the fleet carrier Hiyo hitting her multiple times, setting her ablaze. The CVL Ryuho takes evasive action and dodges multiple torpedoes but is hit in the aft hanger by a bomb. The BB Haruna takes damage but continues to throw up a ton of flack trying to protect the remaining fleet carriers Junyo and Soryu. Task Force 56, the right wing of the US 5th Fleet moves to the left of the battle line and launches bombers. Unable to find targes they head back to their carriers. The CV group returns to protect the invasion force with the task forces crossing to put TF 56 closer to the enemy. Approaching shore, the Cruiser Takao moves in close and drops �long lance� torpedoes before being jumped on by SBDs returning from their unsuccessful sortie. The cruiser is quickly sunk but her torpedoes do their job with two striking the CV Yorktown. The carrier goes up in flames but does not sink. The opening round is a draw with the US sinking an enemy fleet carrier and a cruiser while three US carriers are heavily damaged, and the battleship Indiana is sunk. The Enterprise breaks away from the group and heads back to Sydney for repairs while the Hornet and Yorktown stay on station. Operation Oboe Oboe Three � the invasion of Kuala Belait. The 4th Marine Division hits the beach south of Kuala Belait and pushes inland. They are resupplied from small vessels offshore, guarded by SS-238 Wahoo. The 3rd Marine Division lands to the north and drives inland cutting the rail line to the tank farm. They were pre-supplied before loading in LCVPs. The Japanese 63rd Division has a perimeter set up around the port area. Sarawak Oboe Four � the invasion of Sarawak. The 32nd Infantry division lands on the east beach and pushes south to the coast road. The 1st Marine Division lands on the point to the west of the port and pushes inland capturing the oil tanks. The Japanese 121st Division is now surrounded in Sarawak. [image]local://upfiles/80250/B238FA2B60954FC283077C6F0F938EAD.png[/image]

Remington700 -> RE: Allied: November 7th 1943 (7/7/2021 3:51:50 AM)
Maluku Islands Oboe Five � the Australian landings in the Maluku Islands. Australian forces land unopposed and secure the port in Ambon. The assault group heading for Manando is redirected. Coastwatchers report Japanese reinforcements have arrived in strength and are digging in. Following their contingency plan the landing force heads east and hits the beach capturing the port at Kao Bay. Oboe Six � the US capture of Sorong on the Vogelkop (Bird Head) Peninsula is underway. The 27th Division arrives late to Sorong so landings will be delayed. There does not appear to be an organized defense in the area, so the invasion is expected to be a success. [image]local://upfiles/80250/39BCA62A34B44151BCA21AF3EBB12CB7.png[/image]

Remington700 -> RE: Allied: November 7th 1943 (7/7/2021 3:53:17 AM)
Other Flight operations in the Coral Sea are suspended due to heavy rain on the Australian north coast. A group of B-24 bombers equipped for naval air attack heads to Australia. UK: No Builds. India: No builds. Increased replacements to 291. US: 1 A-20 Havoc (Medium Naval Air) Convoys UK: 19 PPs to India. US: 119 PPs to India. [image]local://upfiles/80250/989AEA1F1A2B4F9DB4CC744988895C4B.png[/image]

John B. -> RE: Allied: November 7th 1943 (7/7/2021 7:26:42 PM)
The Empire of Japan does still hold a large lead in VP but it can't be good for them for the Allies to be taking the oil and pushing towards Rangoon and it's still 1943. Plus, more US ships will keep showing up and Japan can't afford constant attrition.

Remington700 -> Japan: November 21st 1943 (7/7/2021 10:43:49 PM)
Japan: November 21st 1943 Burma Elements of the 1st Army pull back from prepared positions along the Irrawaddy River to straighten the line. The 2nd Bde of the of the 21st Army move northeast to secure the far right of the line. The Japanese flank is being rolled and it is proving difficult to block the enemy advance. Help is on the way from South China but will be months before they can get into position. (Without the defensive bonus of river crossings and the jungle malus these small armies cannot stand up to multiple full-strength corps.) South China The 13th, 16th and 11th armies plus elements of the 20th Army head to Indochina and Burma to aid with the defense. It is unlikely Japanese troops will be able to resume offensive actions in May. [image]local://upfiles/80250/2E76E1250E5943BA928CA9EF2D8BF09C.png[/image]

Remington700 -> RE: Japan: November 21st 1943 (7/7/2021 10:49:22 PM)
Battle of Sulu Sea The Japanese Air Fleets stay on station for one last attempt to sink the US carriers. G4M Bettys fly three sorties targeting US Task Force 55 in attempt to sink fleet carriers. No ships are hit but seven carrier air SPs are destroyed. At first light the 1st Air Fleet begins to launch planes for another air strike. Out of the blue SBD dive-bombers swam the carriers. CAP is insufficient and bombers are caught on the flight decks. The mighty Soryu is immediately sunk with the loss of all her experienced pilots (87% experience). The Yamato takes two hits while trying to put up a wall of flak to protect the carrier. The Ryuho is the next victim, �suffering hits by three 500 lb bombs and two 5.5-inch rockets. The damage was severe: the flight deck bulged upward between the two elevators, the No. 1 boiler was punctured by a bomb fragment, the stern settled two meters into the water, and a raging fire broke out.� Tully, Anthony P. "IJN Ryuho: Tabular Record of Movement" During the fight the Juyno and Hosho are able to launch bombers. They locate the damaged CV Yorktown and immediately sink her. The CV Wasp is hit hard and but remains under power. The battleship Nevada is damaged during the fight but continues to provide anti-air defense. The Japanese Air Fleets leave the area, landing planes along the way. Their destination is the naval repair facilities in Manila Bay. The Naval battle was a win for the Allies sinking two Japanese fleet carriers and a CVL while losing one fleet carrier and a battleship. Tactically this was a big setback to the Imperial Navy. Strategically things are not as bad since the IJN will be reinforced by two light carriers in late December bringing their total to eight ships. Which is enough to make it risky for the Allies to split their carriers to run simultaneous operations. However, the lack of fleet carriers does put the IJN at a disadvantage in head-to-head combat. The performance of LBA with Naval Air specialization was weak. In my experience they seem to do better when intercepting. [image]local://upfiles/80250/A4CBE8CCC9DC4EA69227C70ADC456834.png[/image]

Remington700 -> RE: Japan: November 21st 1943 (7/7/2021 10:50:55 PM)
Carriers The status and strength of opposing carriers. ***Edited to fix a screenshot fail*** [image]local://upfiles/80250/11D3A58BCBAE46B3A015CF637F83FBB6.png[/image]

Remington700 -> RE: Japan: November 21st 1943 (7/7/2021 10:57:33 PM)
Reports Japan: No builds. Replacements remain at 200 PPs. [image]local://upfiles/80250/3F318BB2AE3C4A94B5B75C4AAFDDE01E.png[/image]

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