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Aztez (Allies) vs Erstad (Japan) - 1/7/2006 8:42:17 PM   
aztez

 

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Status: offline 		Scenario 16 on vanilla map

Allied/Jap sub doctrines off
Allied damage control on
Weather on
Fog of war on
Player defined upgrades off
Variable setup off (probably doesn't affect 16 anyway)
Variable reinforcements (+/- 15 days)

Turn cycle will be 3 day turns.

This AAR thread is open to both sides.

House rules:

1) No advancing towards India before Singapore has fallen.

2) 4) If and when Singapore has fallen the assault on India can begin. The house rule with this is that enemy cannot occupy Karachi. Everything else is a fair game. (This to make game more realistic)

3) If IJN chooses to assault Russia than he must activate them 1 month prior to the attack.

4) ASW TF has nomore than 6 ships.

5) Submarines are limited to having max. 2 vessels in a single TF.

6) No moving troops out of China without paying PP for both sides.)
Yes, for restricted commands (so, for example, PP must be paid to move Kwangtung Army ground units to China). Same with Allied chinese forces and Japanese chinese forces moving out of Japan. (Air units in China/Manchuria can conduct ops across the border, though)

7) CV’s cannot have CAP higher than 40%. This will reduce the so called uber CAP and give opponent better chance of hitting anything with his bombers. You still can make a death star CV TF if chosen to do so.
Mostly OK. Let's make it 40% average within the TF (so if I have some CVs doing LRCAP I can beef up the others). Also, CVEs in a transport TF should be exempt. Finally, since I'm not familiar with the potential consequences of this rule, could we go 50%.

8) Allied side can not issue any orders to LCU's in PHI in 1st turn.


That is pretty much it. The first turn is underway and we will get results soon.

I think we will have an intresting game on our hands.
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RE: Aztez (Allies) vs Erstad (Japan) - 1/8/2006 1:31:06 AM   
Rob Brennan UK


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Status: offline 		Good luck my friend ! 3 days turns .. i'm addicted to 2 day ones once i got used to them so the differance will be fun to see.

Couple of points though .. will you adjust the ASW max when the next patch arrives as im using the beta one and ASW combat is far far better then usual. really good fun to watch too.

I cant undrestand the max CAP level though. if your able to LR cap at 100% but only normal cap at 40% this could be horrible.It does apear a little contived imo. but i'm prepared to be proved wrong :) .. actually NIK's mod allows for a lot more leakers in CV-CV combat .. might you want to try this ? and then you can use normal cap rules.

as ever i wish you luck !



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RE: Aztez (Allies) vs Erstad (Japan) - 1/8/2006 12:36:45 PM   
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RE: Aztez (Allies) vs Erstad (Japan) - 1/9/2006 10:17:08 AM   
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Central Pacific


The Battleship row is not a pretty sight. Most of US BB’s are at +90 sys damage.

KB did not launch any follow up offensives againts Pearl Harbour. Neither has there been any reported invasion at Wake Island nor Midway.

The good news is that 4 Japanese submarines are confirmed sunk near Pearl Harbour. According to our intelligence Japanese navy is withdrawing towards Home Islands.

MSW Penguin encountered the whole KB North of Wake Island. Needless to say that these brave men are now fish food.


North Pacific


This operational theatre has been peaceful.


China


Large Japanese bombing runs all over China. Targets so far include: Changsa, Ichang etc.

Chinese airforce is standing down at the moment.

No ground offensives have been made by neither side.


Philippines


Heavy air raids againts Manila & Clark Field.

Japanese landings have been made at Lingayen and Aparri. These bases are being build up by the enemy engineers.

Allied side have lost 3 submarines in this region.

The fleeing transport ships from Manila have been assaulted by the Mini KB. Few ships are being confirmed sunk.


Australia, NZ & South Pacific


There has been invasions at Tarawa, Guam and Kavieng. These bases are now occupied the Japanese infantry.


Malaya Peninsula



Heavy aircampaign againts Singapore has started. It seems that Japanese airforce is gaining upper hand.

Force Z was also spotted by the enemy LBA’s. Prince of Wales was hit by couple of bombs but only sustained minor damage. This TF is heading to undisclosed location.

Elsewhere Japanese army advancing all over the northern part of the Peninsula. Allied troops are moving to defensive positions.


DEI


No invasions by the enemy. However 2 separate Japanese TF has been spotted. Allied intelligence expects couple of landings in following few days.


India & Burma


It has been reported that Japanese infantry units are moving inside Burma. Obvious targets include Rangoon and Mandalay.

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RE: Aztez (Allies) vs Erstad (Japan) - 1/11/2006 10:05:59 PM   
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Central Pacific


The bad news is that Wake Island has been invaded by the Japanese army.

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Ground combat at Wake Island

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 3255 troops, 34 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 1932 troops, 44 guns, 1 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 4 to 1 (fort level 1)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Wake Island base !!!


Japanese ground losses:
172 casualties reported
Guns lost 7

Allied ground losses:
1044 casualties reported
Guns lost 33


KB also sunk an allied convoy South west of Palmyra...

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Day Air attack on TF at 98,87

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
D3A Val x 53
B5N Kate x 64

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val: 2 damaged
B5N Kate: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

Allied Ships
CA Louisville, Bomb hits 4, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
AP Hugh L. Scott, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AP President Coolidge, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage


According to spokesperson for allied HQ there are defensive measures taken in entire region for any further Japanese invasions.


North Pacific





China


Japanese airforce continue their bombardment campaign.

No significant ground offensives to speak of.


Philippines


Heavy air raids againts Manila & Clark Field continue.

4 Allied DD's. are sunk by Betty's and Kate's.

Laong has been invaded by the IJN.

Radio messages also tell that Japanese are invading Davao...

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Coastal Guns at Davao, 41,61, firing at TF 155
TF 155 troops unloading over beach at Davao, 41,61


227 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
DD Yamakaze
AK Yoneyama Maru, Shell hits 3
DD Satsuki, Shell hits 3, on fire
AK Yamaura Maru, Shell hits 2
DD Umikaze, Shell hits 1
AK Syozin Maru, Shell hits 2
AP Seizan Maru, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Kawakaze
AP Miyadono Maru

Japanese ground losses:
1482 casualties reported
Guns lost 4

Allied ground losses:
42 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 1


Australia, NZ & South Pacific


Baker Island is now in enemy hands. This small island was unoccupied.


India & Burma

Japanese troops are nearing Tavoy.


Malaya Peninsula


Singapore has recieved daily visits from Japanese Airforce.

Alon Star has fallen to the enemy.

Allied infantry men are forming new defensive line in this region.

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RE: Aztez (Allies) vs Erstad (Japan) - 1/12/2006 2:38:08 PM   
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Status: offline 		This will get interesting...never seen AAR with 3-day turns before... Probably makes battles lot more interesting...esp sea battles.

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RE: Aztez (Allies) vs Erstad (Japan) - 1/12/2006 4:02:27 PM   
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Status: offline 		Erstad is a wiley one.

Good luck.



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RE: Aztez (Allies) vs Erstad (Japan) - 1/12/2006 4:47:14 PM   
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quote:

ORIGINAL: Feinder

Erstad is a wiley one.

Good luck.



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Yes, Erstad really seems quite capable opponent. At the moment I'am still suprised that he hasn't rushed his invasions but I have a bad feeling that "storm" will soon break out.

Philippines is the best bet and I don't know what he is up to in China either.

3 day turns are a bit strange at the moment but on the other hand this turn cycle has already resulted to some unexpected events which would not have happened in slower pace.

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RE: Aztez (Allies) vs Erstad (Japan) - 1/12/2006 4:50:37 PM   
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Status: offline 		I would imagine 3 days turns really make you think long and hard abour invading anywhere .. the potential for disater is 3x as bad. and as allies be very very careful with your carriers as this is a very real danger for you.

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RE: Aztez (Allies) vs Erstad (Japan) - 1/12/2006 5:48:44 PM   
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Status: offline 		Yes, I think both players will have to think *real* carefully what they are doing with their major surface forces. Having ships pounded from air by 3 days can be either *bad* or...*really bad*...

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RE: Aztez (Allies) vs Erstad (Japan) - 1/12/2006 5:50:26 PM   
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Status: offline 		But to add...with 3-day turns there is actually a chance to complete one PBEM during one's lifetime...

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RE: Aztez (Allies) vs Erstad (Japan) - 1/12/2006 7:10:59 PM   
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quote:

ORIGINAL: Sardaukar

But to add...with 3-day turns there is actually a chance to complete one PBEM during one's lifetime...


This actually is key fact I can't imagine of getting any PBEM's done if I would run 1 day turns. I guess it would take around 4-5 five years to get to the end

Yes, I think 3 day turns will make you pay for mistakes! As Sardaukar said it is a disaster if your fleet or invasion TF will pounded 3 days in a row.

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RE: Aztez (Allies) vs Erstad (Japan) - 1/13/2006 2:34:32 PM   
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Central Pacific


Nothing significant to report.


North Pacific





China


Intresting. There is still no ground offensives made by the Japanese.



Philippines


There is currently 22 enemy units at Lingayen. I have no idea what kind of force he has there but I think I’am in trouble.

Heavy bombing campaigns continue againts Manila.

Japanese forces also capture San Marcelino.



Australia, NZ & South Pacific


The first raid againts Rabaul was made. This means that the invasion is imminent.

Nanomea Atoll was captured by Japanese commando raid.

Otherwise it has been peaceful.



Malaya Peninsula


Khota Baru is now occupied by the Japanese army.

Erstad has also landed few troops to Johore Baru. This seems to be somekind of a “commando” force too.

Allied HQ has not commented news coming from this sector.


India & Burma


Japanese troops are slowly moving ahead in Burma.



DEI


Kuching recieved heavy naval bombing in past few days.

First wave of Japanese infantry has also landed there.

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RE: Aztez (Allies) vs Erstad (Japan) - 1/13/2006 3:13:24 PM   
Sardaukar


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RE: Aztez (Allies) vs Erstad (Japan) - 1/13/2006 11:44:56 PM   
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Status: offline 		Does look like a massed " lets kill the PI soon" strategy. Get them PT boats being as annoying as possible round there

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RE: Aztez (Allies) vs Erstad (Japan) - 1/14/2006 7:23:44 AM   
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Erstad has also landed few troops to Johore Baru. This seems to be somekind of a “commando” force too.


Paratroops. (You can tell because they shock attacked the first time they showed up. ). The way units were retreating down the Malay peninsula I thought maybe I'd catch Johore Bharu empty and trap those three or four units still coming from the east side. Wrong, you still had the BF there, and it held. Same thought process that led me to drop on Naga. Should have reconned first, but I got greedy. (One of the things about 3 day turns is that it's easy to get impatient and not wait the three days).

In case anyone's wondering - aztez gave me permission to peruse the AAR, at least for the time being.

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RE: Aztez (Allies) vs Erstad (Japan) - 1/14/2006 1:17:41 PM   
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Last turn was good for Erstad.


Report from 23rd through 25th of December 1941'


Allied HQ announced to the press that operation Sword has been accepted.
This operation includes detailed plans on how the enemy will handled in whole Pacific theatre.

British and Chinese governments have also signed up for these guidelines.




Central Pacific


Few IJN submarines still seem to be lurking around Pearl Harbour.


North Pacific





Philippines


Intelligence indicates that there are 43 enemy units at San Marcelino. Hell break loose soon enough here.

Japanese forces capture Tuguegarao and Cotabato.

Heavy airstrikes still reported on Manila.



Australia, NZ & South Pacific


KB showed up west of Canton Island. This resulted to 1 allied troop transport convoy being sunk.


Day Air attack on TF at 104,99

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 38
D3A Val x 52
B5N Kate x 81

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A Val: 2 destroyed, 2 damaged
B5N Kate: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Minnesotan, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AK Admiral Y. Williams, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Crane, Bomb hits 4, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Kilty, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AK Vincent, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AK Absaroka, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
AK Exmoor, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
AK Charles H Cramp, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AK Jacob Luckenbach, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AK Chickasaw City, Bomb hits 2, on fire
AK Honomu, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage


Allied ground losses:
678 casualties reported
Guns lost 12

I paid the price for not knowing where the KB was positioned.


Malaya Peninsula


As Erstad stated Japanese paratroopers have not been able to block the retreating allied
troops.

Kuala Lumpur fell to the enemy.

As usual Singapore recieved quite a lot of attention from Japanese airforce.


India & Burma


The spearhead of Japanese advance is at Tavoy. Needless to say that base is nomore in allied control.

DEI


Enemy seems to be strenghtening it forces at Davao.

Kuching also fell to a large scale Japanese assault.


Ground combat at Kuching

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 20215 troops, 170 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 1488 troops, 5 guns, 3 vehicles

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 1

Japanese assault odds: 19 to 1 (fort level 1)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Kuching base !!!


Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
1443 casualties reported

< Message edited by aztez -- 1/14/2006 2:48:37 PM >

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RE: Aztez (Allies) vs Erstad (Japan) - 1/14/2006 9:24:47 PM   
Rob Brennan UK


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Status: offline 		OUCH .. what was abord the convoy ? very nasty losses . can you get some ashore to at least rebuid ?

Hope plans work out better elsewhere.. yikes KB can really motor it in 3 day turns .. even on normal its what ? 5/2 x3 21 hexes at worst.. looks like recon in this game will be worthless . by the time you get the reports the action's over .. well at least thats historical

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RE: Aztez (Allies) vs Erstad (Japan) - 1/14/2006 9:48:44 PM   
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I did feel guilty about sinking the Minnesotan, though, since Minnesota is my home state (in the US).

I promise to also feel bad when I sink the Minneapolis

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RE: Aztez (Allies) vs Erstad (Japan) - 1/15/2006 12:07:38 PM   
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Status: offline 		Ouch indeed... The cargo was valuable and there is nothing to be put ashore since every single ship in that TF was sunk.

... KB can real pain in the ass but they will find their destiny soon enough

Eherm... CA Minneapolis wohn't be sunk... You can watch though in the victory parade in Tokyo once allied side has invaded it!


Report from 26th through 28th of December 1941


Central Pacific

Nothing to report.


North Pacific





Phillippines


Erstad is really getting ready to launch massive offensive here. The first enemy units have now moved to Clark Field.... and it seems that there +40 units on their way.

Manila is still being bombed.

Japanese troops also have now captured: Zamboanga and Vigan.

I also tried an gamble here with my "Dutch" navy and unfortunately I paid the price...


Day Air attack on TF at 34,62

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
G3M Nell x 18

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell: 8 damaged

Allied Ships
CA Houston, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage *scuttled*
CL Dragon, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Alden


Australia, NZ & South Pacific





Malaya Peninsula


Intensive bombings againts Singapore.

Day Air attack on Singapore , at 23,50

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 10
Ki-21 Sally x 48

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 1 destroyed, 10 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Buffalo I: 1 destroyed
Catalina I: 1 destroyed


Allied ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 21


Kuantan and Malacca are also captured by the enemy.


India & Burma





DEI


Nothing significant to report.


China


Air raids sirens sound is heard all over the country. No detailed reports are coming from this region.

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RE: Aztez (Allies) vs Erstad (Japan) - 1/15/2006 3:07:34 PM   
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Status: offline 		Poor old houston , but there are times you HAVE to do SOMETHING as allies .. I'll set up the Funeral for the PI .. it looks very bad !

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RE: Aztez (Allies) vs Erstad (Japan) - 1/15/2006 5:51:39 PM   
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ORIGINAL: Rob Brennan UK

Poor old houston , but there are times you HAVE to do SOMETHING as allies .. I'll set up the Funeral for the PI .. it looks very bad !



I think the graveyard will soon "populated" so you better start preparing your cerenomy for the Funeral Rob

I actually tried to intercept an enemy surface combat TF with CA Houston and co but....

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RE: Aztez (Allies) vs Erstad (Japan) - 1/16/2006 3:49:12 AM   
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I also tried an gamble here with my "Dutch" navy and unfortunately I paid the price...


According to his divine majesty the emperor, the seas surrounding Mindanao, including but not limited to the Makassar strait, are hereby declared Japanese territorial waters. Trespassers will be made quite unwelcome...


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RE: Aztez (Allies) vs Erstad (Japan) - 1/16/2006 9:33:31 AM   
aztez

 

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Status: offline 		This is totally diffrent style of game than my other PBEM.

Erstad is "cautious" and seems to be slowly but with force.

I have now made my plans and I'll stick to them until the bitter end.

The strategy will be quite diffrent from other PBEM. From obvious reasons I wohn't go into greater detail


Report from 29th through 31st of December 1941


Central Pacific


Nothing to report.


Philippines


34 enemy units are at Clark Field.

Jolo has been captured by the Japanese army.

The Japanese has also been able damage couple of allied subs lurking around Manila.

The bad news is that 2 allied CL's have been sunk...


Day Air attack on TF at 35,64

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
G3M Nell x 10
G4M1 Betty x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell: 4 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 13 damaged

Allied Ships
DD Parrott
CL De Ruyter, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
CL Java, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage


The good news is that PT boats managed to sunk DD Hatsukari.


Australia, NZ & South Pacific





Malaya Peninsula


The Japanese advance continue towards Singapore.

Also Japanese airforce is now controlling sky above this peninsula.


India & Burma





China


It seems that Japanese infantry is moving at last in China.

Air raids have been launched againts several Chinese cities.


Day Air attack on Chungking , at 43,32

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
Ki-15 Babs x 1

Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 8
I-153c x 7
I-16c x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-15 Babs: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 3 destroyed
I-153c: 5 destroyed
I-16c: 5 destroyed


I think next few turns will reveal more of Erstads intension here.



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1942 begins... Japanese are unstoppable at the moment... - 1/18/2006 9:48:16 AM   
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Central Pacific





North Pacific





Philippines


Japanese troops capture Naga.


The ground offensive againts Clark Field begins...


Ground combat at Clark Field

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 144702 troops, 1587 guns, 405 vehicles

Defending force 44835 troops, 536 guns, 103 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 5)

Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 4


Japanese ground losses:
2938 casualties reported
Guns lost 57
Vehicles lost 33

Allied ground losses:
1531 casualties reported
Guns lost 92
Vehicles lost 3

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Ground combat at Clark Field

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 139470 troops, 1446 guns, 363 vehicles

Defending force 42105 troops, 413 guns, 99 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 4)

Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 3


Japanese ground losses:
4486 casualties reported
Guns lost 81
Vehicles lost 38

Allied ground losses:
813 casualties reported
Guns lost 27
Vehicles lost 2

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Ground combat at Clark Field

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 134366 troops, 1359 guns, 317 vehicles

Defending force 41050 troops, 386 guns, 96 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 3)


Japanese ground losses:
3203 casualties reported
Guns lost 64
Vehicles lost 39

Allied ground losses:
1898 casualties reported
Guns lost 21
Vehicles lost 2


China


No ground offensives to report. However there seems to be movement made by Japanese army.


Australia, NZ & South Pacific


Japanese capture Canton Island


Coastal Guns at Canton Island, 98,99, firing at TF 112
TF 112 troops unloading over beach at Canton Island, 98,99


427 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
PG Ikunta Maru, Shell hits 2
AP Aratama Maru, Shell hits 1
ML Tsugaru, Shell hits 5
AP Tatuharu Maru, Shell hits 3, on fire
PC Takuna Maru #7, Shell hits 3
AP Kashima Maru, Shell hits 1
CL Katori, Shell hits 4
AP Kaito Maru, Shell hits 1, on fire
AP Kowa Maru, Shell hits 5, on fire
AP Tateyama Maru, Shell hits 5
PG Daido Maru
AP Shikano Maru, Shell hits 1, on fire

Japanese ground losses:
567 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Allied ground losses:
25 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 1


Malaya Peninsula


Johore Baru is captured by the Japanese army.

There was also one brave Japanese MSW captain... He decieded to engage Singapore fortress!


TF 7 encounters mine field at Singapore (23,50) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

51 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
MSW W.15, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Ranzan Maru, Shell hits 14, on fire, heavy damage
MSW W.2
PC Ch 9
PC Ch 17
PG Saga
PG Tatsumiya Maru
PC Ch 7
DD Kamo

A lot of capital ships from Japanese imperial navy are spotted near Singapore.


DEI


Batavia is bombed by heavy Japanese naval TF...

Naval bombardment of Batavia, at 19,59


Allied aircraft
no flights


Allied aircraft losses
Hawk 75A: 2 destroyed
Brewster 339D: 4 destroyed
Martin 139: 4 destroyed
Wirraway: 2 destroyed
Catalina I: 1 destroyed
Do 24K-2: 1 destroyed

Japanese Ships
BB Kongo
CA Kumano
CA Atago
BB Haruna


Allied ground losses:
1030 casualties reported
Guns lost 25

Airbase hits 12
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 29
Port hits 1

Invasion of Menado begins.


India & Burma



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RE: 1942 begins... Japanese are unstoppable at the mome... - 1/18/2006 11:51:45 AM   
Sardaukar


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Status: offline 		That was already close call with Clark Field ! Happily Japanese got disrupted by their shock attacks. But if he rests next 3-day turn and attacks again after that, better watch out! 1-1 and Fort Level 3...he's getting there.

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RE: 1942 begins... Japanese are unstoppable at the mome... - 1/18/2006 11:52:48 AM   
Sardaukar


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Status: offline 		BTW, what did you do with PoW and Repulse ?

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RE: 1942 begins... Japanese are unstoppable at the mome... - 1/19/2006 9:32:49 AM   
aztez

 

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Status: offline 		Clark Field seems a lost cause and I have taken steps to prevent this disaster.

I would be happy to reveal the location of POW & Repulse but I have a feeling that Erstad would bomb them to dust. Let's just say that both of these Battleships are undamaged and ready for action.


Report from 4th from 6th of January 1942



Central Pacific


Everything is coming along smoothly.


North Pacific





Philippines


Legaspi falls to the Japanese.

Just an bombardment assault at Clark Field to report...


Ground combat at Clark Field

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 153770 troops, 1841 guns, 26 vehicles

Defending force 40206 troops, 370 guns, 101 vehicles


Allied ground losses:
258 casualties reported
Guns lost 8


China


He keeps bombing Homan, Changsa, Ichang and Wuchow with his airforce.


Australia, NZ & South Pacific


Wallis Island is now occupied by the enemy.

The invasion of Rabaul begins...


Coastal Guns at Rabaul, 61,88, firing at TF 123
TF 123 troops unloading over beach at Rabaul, 61,88


93 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
PG Takunan Maru #10, Shell hits 3

Japanese ground losses:
900 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Guns lost 1


Malaya Peninsula


Erstad has now landed more troops near Singapore. That would indicate that the battle of Singapore is about to begin.


DEI


Japanese airforce hits Soerebaja first time...


Day Air attack on Soerabaja , at 22,65

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 7
G3M Nell x 38

Allied aircraft
CW-21B Demon x 8
Brewster 339D x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
CW-21B Demon: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
AS Colombia, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage


Allied ground losses:
55 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 1

Port hits 8
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 2


India & Burma


Allied Tanker TF was hit hard by enemy LBA's...


Day Air attack on TF at 26,32

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 18
G3M Nell x 17

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M Nell: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
TK British Motorist, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
PG Thyme, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
TK Empire Flint, Torpedo hits 2
MSW Cromarty, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage

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RE: 1942 begins... Japanese are unstoppable at the mome... - 1/19/2006 2:32:35 PM   
aztez

 

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Status: offline 		Report from 7th through 9th of January 1943


Central Pacific






North Pacific





China


Japanese continue their bombing campaign all over China.


Philippines


Japanese continue their assault at Clark Field.


Ground combat at Clark Field

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 177625 troops, 1875 guns, 368 vehicles

Defending force 43815 troops, 423 guns, 105 vehicles

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 2

Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 2)

Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0


Japanese ground losses:
2995 casualties reported
Guns lost 82
Vehicles lost 22

Allied ground losses:
2636 casualties reported
Guns lost 58
Vehicles lost 7

...than came the second assault...


Ground combat at Clark Field


Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 174085 troops, 1770 guns, 351 vehicles

Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 0

Japanese assault odds: 2293 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Clark Field base !!!


...but my troops had already withdrawn to Manila. This city hex will be the last stand at Philippines.


Australia, NZ & South Pacific


Rabaul has fallen....


Ground combat at Rabaul

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 11832 troops, 86 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 3531 troops, 28 guns, 3 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Rabaul base !!!


Japanese ground losses:
711 casualties reported
Guns lost 10

Allied ground losses:
176 casualties reported
Guns lost 4


Defeated Allied Units Retreating!



Malaya Peninsula


The first offensive againts Singapore was made...


Ground combat at Singapore

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 172456 troops, 1857 guns, 48 vehicles

Defending force 74112 troops, 694 guns, 18 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 6)


Japanese ground losses:
5404 casualties reported
Guns lost 101
Vehicles lost 7

Allied ground losses:
2893 casualties reported
Guns lost 63


...I don’t know how long I can stand againts such force.


DEI


Dutch airforce hit a TF near Singkawang...


Day Air attack on TF, near Singkawang at 25,57


Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 4
Ki-27 Nate x 5

Allied aircraft
Brewster 339D x 2
Martin 139 x 22

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Martin 139: 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
AP Hikade Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy damage
AK Seitai Maru
AK Busan Maru
AP Koshu Maru #3, heavy damage
AP Mexico Maru
AP Teiun Maru
AP Kaishi Maru, Bomb hits 1
PG Uji

Japanese BB TF hit Palembang...


Naval bombardment of Palembang, at 20,55

Japanese Ships
CA Mogami
CA Takao
BB Yamashiro
BB Fuso
BB Mutsu
BB Nagato


Allied ground losses:
147 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
Vehicles lost 2

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 7
Port hits 4
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 5


India & Burma


Moulmein was captured....


Ground combat at Moulmein

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 7780 troops, 96 guns, 7 vehicles

Defending force 1245 troops, 11 guns, 3 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 36 to 1 (fort level 2)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Moulmein base !!!


Japanese ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Allied ground losses:
91 casualties reported
Guns lost 5


Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

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RE: 1942 begins... Japanese are unstoppable at the mome... - 1/21/2006 1:06:02 PM   
aztez

 

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Status: offline 		Report from 10th through 12th of January 1942


Central Pacific





North Pacific





China


IJN bombers hit Homan, Wuchow and Ichang.

A major ground offensive is launched against Homan…


Ground combat at Homan

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 234559 troops, 2959 guns, 323 vehicles

Defending force 100843 troops, 710 guns, 0 vehicles

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 4

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 4)

Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 4


Japanese ground losses:
5227 casualties reported
Guns lost 184
Vehicles lost 5

Allied ground losses:
5517 casualties reported
Guns lost 93

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Ground combat at Homan

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 226610 troops, 2744 guns, 315 vehicles

Defending force 94333 troops, 578 guns, 0 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 5)


Japanese ground losses:
3872 casualties reported
Guns lost 90
Vehicles lost 18

Allied ground losses:
2742 casualties reported
Guns lost 48


Philippines


Japanese capture Cagayan.


Malaya Peninsula


Erstad keep bombing Singapore with his field artillery.

Mersing falls.


Australia, NZ & South Pacific


Japanese fleet arrived at Pago Pago…


Coastal Guns at Pago Pago, 98,110, firing at TF 112
TF 112 troops unloading over beach at Pago Pago, 98,110


192 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CL Katori, Shell hits 3
PG Fukui Maru
PC Takuna Maru #6, Shell hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
AP Tateyama Maru, Shell hits 1, on fire
AP Ryoyu Maru #21, Shell hits 3
AP Otake Maru, Shell hits 2, on fire
PC Shonon Maru #11, Shell hits 1
AP Aratama Maru, Shell hits 1, on fire
ML Tsugaru, Shell hits 1

Japanese ground losses:
460 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

…and as the result Pago Pago was captured.


DEI






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