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1275psi -> RE: Frustration (6/29/2006 12:16:33 AM)
14/3/43 our task force continues to still move in a square in the ocean -waiting, and looking Our commander still apparently believes that the allied fleet must come back to the Indian front, we will wait for a while longer To increase pressure, our battle wagons are going to attack Tricomalee -good luck Brother -use your great guns well. We are told today that our planes continue to strike Akyab island, and an invasion fleet is soon to load -the british fleet certaintly cannot interfere now! We hear also of "brave herioc resistance at Tulgia" and "effective" air strikes at Lunga. But once again the war seems to be so far away. At least the weather is improving.

1275psi -> RE: Frustration (6/30/2006 3:37:19 AM)
yet another day of stooging around the ocean Life has become very routine. The ship goes to Dawn action stations at 0400, we pilots make our way to the ready room -and are given our assignments for the day. Some 6 kates are spotted, and 6 Vals are spotted as well. These are launched at around 4 30 -to be well out as the sun comes up. dawn arrives suddenly here near the equator, at around 5.30, and one can watch the 1st seaplanes take off on search The ship stands down for breakfast at 6, and we settle into the routine We are flying about half our fighters on CAP - funny how what once terrified me has quickly become the norm -a CV landing though is still nothing to laugh at. CAP duty has been delightful -for the 2 days I have scored it I have revelled in the pleasure of flying. Many big thunderclouds develop in the afternoon -these one has to avoid -yet also check carefully -they could easily hide 10000 planes . But the skys and sea remain frustratingly empty. But all the signs are that we may be out here a long, long time - today at the extreme range of my CAP I saw our tanker fleet - and the battle line. The war grinds on - in the solomons the allies are bombing away -no sign of there fleet -and bangkok was raided by long range bombers today. The admiral again addressed the fleet today - he still believes the British must return to Tricomalee at some stage, he is going to be very patient. I suspect he wants to force their hand -Tokyo rose has begun to taught the troops on Akyab - promising -"A storm of destruction is coming to you poor isolated abandoned troops". moral remains high -we have had little luck in coming to grips with the enemy, surely this must change soon.

1275psi -> Operation northern harvest (7/2/2006 9:26:32 AM)
16/3/43 Tulgia naval base has been taken Tokyo rose speaks of continued resistance High command obviously is now not going to fight for the solomons. Another long day of flying cAP over endless ocean, still no sign of the british -or any body else for that matter. I go to bed tired, yet happy. We can out wit the enemy yet.

1275psi -> RE: Operation northern harvest (7/2/2006 9:32:40 AM)
17/3/43 The morning is heralded with the blast of trumpets. We eagerly gather around the speakers, men pause at their meals, the ship await the announcement "Today units of the imperial fleet delivered a heavy naval bombardment to the key British base of trimcomalee -surprise was total, and the enemy retaliation only inflicted minor damage to a heavy cruiser. Our navy also bombarded Akyab yet again, that is all" An excited buzz flows through the ship. We still can fight back. Butterflies in my belly. Are we really on the edge of something very, very big? I do not fly today, glad for the rest. Spend much time on the bridge wing - everyone loves to watch the action from there despite the again bad weather -we have not lost anyone to ops this week -a good feeling. One can feel the crew -despite the heavy work -gaining in moral as well, as we get more and more efficient doing what we do - flying from the sea.

1275psi -> RE: Operation northern harvest (7/4/2006 12:06:29 AM)
18/3/43 very little news today Rumours of our battlewagons being bombed south of Trimcomalee. Actually the rumour mill is going over time, some say an actual invasion of Trimcomalee is in the wings -with the british fleet no longer in the picture ? But who knows? For us, its another day of low speed stooging, and waiting, and waiting. Where are the British?

1275psi -> RE: Operation northern harvest (7/5/2006 12:20:13 AM)
Editors note this is not the most frustrating game I have ever played ! Trying to get an engagement with wobbly is like trying to wrestle an eel! 19/3/43 Another long day, today the tankers hove into view. I am no sailor, but even I can tell when ships are being driven hard, the rust is in great streaks on their fat hulls. We will refuel tomorrow Our ships hit Adaman island again today. Still no sign of the enemy. Little news on the war today - the enemy continues to bomb in certain areas , and China seems to have gone quiet. Who has the greatest patience -We are sure the British are aware that we are operating in the Indian Ocean -radio intercepts from Allied SS today reporting our Vals on Patrol near Adaman. We remain undetected though. its hard not to grow restless out here in the endless wastes.

1275psi -> RE: Operation northern harvest (7/7/2006 2:04:59 AM)
20/3/43 The allies report big air battles over Burma again Tokyo rose reports enemy battle ships approaching gassmatta And we continue to waste time and fuel here in the middle of no where. War is hell.

1275psi -> RE: Operation northern harvest (7/7/2006 2:11:05 AM)
21/3/43 The enemy Battle ships south of gassmatta are reported heavily attacked today -the Army is claiming several hits on a BB, but I severly doubt if anything a Sally can carry can hurt one. our betties missed. So much faith placed in these torpedoe bombers before the war, so dissapointing now. Other than the POW and repulse, its been a long time since we sunk a capital ship with one Today the fleet turned sharply east, and we sail that way at a good clip. Reports of many dakatos shot down by Junyos zeros in the last 2 days. More rumours -some one heard the Admiral exclaim "#$#@! it!, lets go home" a mere 5 minutes before we changed course. Appears that once again we have been out smarted by the cunning Kiwi Admiral. This war is rapidly going to hell.

BLurking -> RE: Operation northern harvest (7/7/2006 3:38:29 AM)
I'm playing wobbly also, and he's a sly one - that's for sure. I don't know how he does it - but I never can seem to detect his ships before they strike. Frustrating doesn't begin to describe it...

Raverdave -> RE: Operation northern harvest (7/7/2006 5:32:00 AM)
Ah but come '43 you will, have Wobbly screaming like a girl.

BLurking -> RE: Operation northern harvest (7/7/2006 6:12:34 AM)
Sadly, he's the Allies. By '43, the girly screams you hear will be mine [;)]..

Raverdave -> RE: Operation northern harvest (7/7/2006 8:59:28 AM)
HA !

1275psi -> RE: Operation northern harvest (7/11/2006 12:24:39 AM)
22/3/43 A deep feeling of depression falls over the fleet. The mighty operation has been cancelled. Once again the Kiwi Admiral has slipped the net. Our CV heads due east, back to singapore. Even the prospect of some shore time fails to rouse our spirits. Tokyo rose reports Sag,Sag naval bombarded today -the americans crawl slowly up the Solomon chain..

1275psi -> RE: Operation northern harvest (7/11/2006 12:29:25 AM)
23/3/43 2 days from Sabang. Evil news, which just seems to sum up the whole of this totally frustrating operation. Adaman -pounded, and pounded, re emerged today -vengence dive bombers sank 2 AOs south of there today -a disaster. how in the world do we bring this enemy to battle! Hori does have a point as we debate this in the ready room today "Every day we cannot bring him to battle means another day we probably get to live my friend" he has a point. The zeros sitting on the flight deck certaintly do not look as lethal now as they once were.

1275psi -> RE: Operation northern harvest (7/12/2006 12:11:26 AM)
24/3/43 We refuel again today, and the deep depression in the command filters down to all ranks We count the cost of this failed Indian ocean sweep/ thrust/ fishing exped Down south at least 20 AKs sunk, and 5 air groups savaged as we were out stepped by the Kiwi Here, 3 Aos lost, 2 Bbs now with heavy system damage, and vast quantities of fuel and supplies expended. damage to the enemy, lierally nil. No wonder our commander is depressed. Elseswhere the chinese front seems to remain quiet, and the allies are bombing various bases in the solomons. Our intelligence officer tells us that they suspect the american CVs are in a refit upgrade time, one of the reasons that started this failed adventure. Well, we have badly strained the fleet, it will be weeks before we are fighting fit again. Then what?

1275psi -> RE: Operation northern harvest (7/12/2006 12:13:38 AM)
Hey Blurking -maybe we should swap what targets he has been hitting -get a feel for his favourites. Ive about given up trying to trick him!, after 3 years of UV, and WITP he has me nailed totally!

BLurking -> RE: Operation northern harvest (7/12/2006 3:12:54 AM)
Believe you me - I'm watching intently as to what he's up to in your game. Old dogs use the same tricks. Any invasion target in your game gets heavily reinforced in mine. Of course you're about 4 months ahead of me, so I don't think I'll be much help at the moment. I'll try to catch up...[:)]

1275psi -> RE: Operation northern harvest (7/14/2006 12:10:30 AM)
25/3/43 The fleet sails south back down the straight towards Singapore We are in radio range of many stations, and it has been interesting to catch up on the rest of the war. Tokyo rose tells of "heavy reinforcements" enroute to Burma, we debate what this means, probably the dispatch of several divisions. In China there is a report of very, very large fighter sweeps by the allies, involving P38s, the twin tail devils. The allies report that in Burma as well large numbers of them are in operation there. I can remember that only 4 months ago our Tonies seemed to be in the same position, what has happened to them?, have they gone into reserve, are they defending our vital areas. Or, disturbingly, have they simply been shattered? The solomons are fairly quiet, we do not seem to be fighting very hard at all there. For myself, one really should not get too depressed over the failure of this mission -its not our fualt, we did our duty. Maybe next time.

1275psi -> RE: Operation northern harvest (7/14/2006 12:12:41 AM)
26/3/43 Singapore tomorrow. Rumours of leave I have a great chance to catch up with my brother again Hori, Banno and I have some plans 1st, and it might just involve members of the opposite sex......... We have been at sea for a long time after all.

jolly_pillager -> RE: Operation northern harvest (7/14/2006 1:49:42 AM)
Damn it Oda...you need to be loyal to Hanamoto's sister. What would she think if she knew you were on shore leave in Singers looking for a fast girl and cheap Sake?[:'(]

1275psi -> duty (7/18/2006 12:14:30 AM)
27/3/43 I have had a terrible day, yet a wonderful day as well. It began with the news that I was to be Assistant Officer of the day today. This is no big deal really -except for one terrible fact -after outr travels all over the pacific, one is very, very short of the dress uniform one requires! I was in a terrible panic -yet a miricle arrived =LCDR Masuyama, our beloved squadron leader came and saw me. His years of experience shone through - he has a emergency uniform available for us inexperienced naval types. Spare -and in immaculate condition -how does he do it? We anchored in the singapore roads very early today, and I was far too busy to be envious of my friends as they took the boat ashore. There was the fuelling barge, the boats, colours, so many ceremonial things, and of course the rounds and inspections. The engineer conversed with me - he is in bitter competition with all the other ships here for the facilities.he needs " a turbine, a main stop valve" and other mysterious objects. he assures me though that the lights will stay on. The day was long, and got longer as the afternoon wore on. The captain has relaxed discipline slightly -un heard of - and allowed many of the sailors ashore. The drunks are returning by the boatload. The Captain has come done several times to observe "the fun and games" at the gangway, he observes the sailors with a wry eye. I think he thinks they are are his children. But secretly I think he is right -the men desperately need to forget the war for a day. So, here I am, very tired, and somewhat frustrated, I too would like to get ashore. But the wonderful news was the letter. " My Dear Lt Oda. You may think this strange to recieve a letter from someone you hardly know, but I feel compelled to thankyou for the kind words and thoughts you expressed to me over the sacrifice of my Brother for the Empire. I realise that one is committed to one's duty, and that sacrifice is part of that, but I want you to know that every day I pray for your safety and well being at the temple. I would very much like that you would write to me, and tell me more about yourself, as , well as you have struck me as one I would like to know better. I hope I have not overstepped my boundries. We pray daily for the success of our valiant armies and navies. In best regards Kisho (Lt Hanamatos sister -yes I know you types, a girl in every port. I hope you remember me!) remember her How can I forget Suddenly going ashore has lost its flavour.

1275psi -> RE: duty (7/18/2006 12:20:23 AM)
28/3/43 I did not make it ashore Again we are putting new planes together -back to the AM3 At least I do not have a hangover Hori in particular is a mess. The war already is intuding The enmy boasts today "1st stages of the war have been successfully concluded. The next phase is about to begin" Boasts. But we all feel it -the pressure is rising Tarwana is still being pounded, men are dying there of starvation now. hanoi is being bombed Finshasen falls under the shadow of the B17 We hit a AVD with army bombers at tulgia No chance to see my Brother today. Already elements of the fleet are sailing -the surface fleet is leaving. I snatch five quick minutes -and get a reply to Kisho.

1275psi -> RE: duty (7/20/2006 10:21:57 AM)
29/3/43 Such is luck I did not get ashore. Already we cut a wide wake through the blue flat sea. Already the fleet is at sea again. Nobody knows what is happening. Hori conciles me about not getting ashore "at least you wil have saved some money!" it appears that hori spared nothing in his run ashore. lucky man Amazingly the moral has soared on board Again we are eager to bring the enemy to battle!

1275psi -> RE: duty (7/24/2006 12:22:52 AM)
30/3/43 Another day steaming steadily south, destination soerabaya it appears. The enemy are reporting heavy bombing of targets in the solomons, and further boasts of immenant action are all over the radio waves. A huge air action in central china, the allies have made a challenge -70 plus P38s sweeping changsa. We shoot down 20, but the news is bad, some 50 to 60 of our army planes have been destroyed. Only the Navy jacks stood up well. Why can we not adopt them for carrier operations? I some times curse the blindness of our leaders We still cannot see our strategy clearly. Eleswhere the war seems to be quiet

1275psi -> RE: duty (7/24/2006 12:25:16 AM)
31/3/43 A large battle fleet north of Goodenough island! The main allied line of attack is revealed We dock at soerabaya tomorrow, we will refuel, and I hope go further on to battle. Allies claim many army fighters and bombers shot down over the battle fleet sighted. Where are they headed?

1275psi -> RE: duty (7/24/2006 12:32:10 AM)
Editors note It was always my intention to fight for every step of the way in the solomons -until wobbly totally wrong footed me by thrusting into the central pacific. An attack on Siapan at that stage -or any of the central islands would have won him the war there and then. So I re orientated, and have decided on a inner circle defence. The solomons still have a lot of troops though, ones I failed to get out in time. Now in every single game of WITP, or UV I have played against the kiwi menace he has at some stage wildly over extended himself. So, I have to be patient, as he crawls up the chain he must finally realise that I have gone for an inner defence (a few hints might be needed), and then I can hope for an opening. Poor KB has been all over the map trying to catch him , It will remain a fleet in being This being a May 42 start game, new CVs are a long, long way away, so I have to be careful. In all likely hood LT Oda will still be frustrated until the middle of 43, late 43 at least. Sorry guys. Or should I rotate his unit ashore again?, and send it to the front?

jolly_pillager -> RE: duty (7/24/2006 2:31:28 AM)
He should make good use of this time and get some flight training in [;)]

1275psi -> RE: duty (7/25/2006 12:22:29 AM)
1/4/43 Soerabaya and what a dump it is No leave - conditions ashore considered too dangerous for us Japanese, the natives are restless!. Too busy today to write much, the war seems to have settled down to the allies bombing relentlessly on every front. Allies claim "air superiority in china" This has terrible implications for our training programs -it does seem that the last air battles there destroyed our latest batch of pilots before they could graduate! Evil days I feel lie ahead of us. tankers entering the roads - we are going to refuel, and sail again.....

1275psi -> RE: duty (7/25/2006 12:24:19 AM)
2/4/43 Still in soerabaya - hot, humid, smelly hate the place The bulk of the fleet has gathered here again, still refuelling. The allies are on the move still in the solomon sea. Tokyo rose is confident -the Allies will meet a wall of steel and fire at Buna!

1275psi -> Hurry up and wait! (7/25/2006 12:31:30 AM)
3/4/43 We sailed finally today, again headed south. Hori jokes today at the daily briefing -our date with destiny gets closer with every mile we sail south. Tokyo rose gives encouraging news An invasion of Buna is underway - the shore guns have done well. Allies claim that 5 ships will be lost -"acceptable and planned losses" My point of view, as I think of this fleet about us -the bulk of our navy -how would we call the sinking of 2 Dds, and the crippling of 5 CAs? Acceptable? At least 10 Aks are reported off the beaches burning. The Aussie 7th division is fighting the 8th base force. despite Tokyo Roses boasts, I do fear that 5 , or even 15 ships sunk would be "acceptable" losses to the allies -such is the power gathering against us.. We must get a victory soon. how can we win this war?

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