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RE: Japanese army lands in Derby... +400 000 enemy troo... - 2/15/2006 4:24:07 PM   
aztez

 

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ORIGINAL: Feinder

You're screwed...



(* just kidding *)

But you -DO- have to stop his roll.

Erstad has this nasty habit of attacking everywhere with overwhelming force (and quickly!).

Like I said, Erstad is a rabid dog. You gotta find one corner of the barn and wait there with everything you have. Pick a spot where you -know- he'll come to in, say a month. Pack everything you possibly can there. 3 or 4 Divisions. Your CVs. Everything. (It'll take you month to get what you -need- there).

Wait for him.

Then you shoot him in the face until either he's dead, or you are.

-F-



That sound like bloody poem to me

Erstad has been busy in past two days so hopefully we get this show on the road tomorrow.

Darwin is definately a potential target! I can't defend it properly at the moment though. Not enough infantry units available currently. (Those troops from Malaya are definately heading somewhere)

I have 1 US Divison, 1 RCT Unit and 1 Canadian Brigade at Christmas Island. Along with base units. There are also +50 fighters and +70 LBA bombers stationed there too.

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RE: Japanese army lands in Derby... +400 000 enemy troo... - 2/16/2006 6:36:28 PM   
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RE: Japanese army lands in Derby... +400 000 enemy troo... - 2/16/2006 9:51:59 PM   
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Status: offline 		Aztez , I know how you feel ..

good luck !!!!!

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RE: Japanese army lands in Derby... +400 000 enemy troo... - 2/17/2006 10:00:17 AM   
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Report from 2nd through 4th of March 1942


Central Pacific





North Pacific





China


Those troops retreated to Henchow! (I was afraid this would happen) Japanese juggernaught followed and now has captured that base too. The positive thing was that at least he suffered casualties by doing so...


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Ground combat at Hengchow

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 270995 troops, 2911 guns, 308 vehicles

Defending force 61290 troops, 96 guns, 0 vehicles

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 6

Japanese assault odds: 5 to 1 (fort level 6)

Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 2


Japanese ground losses:
5965 casualties reported
Guns lost 224
Vehicles lost 15

Allied ground losses:
824 casualties reported
Guns lost 15

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Ground combat at Hengchow

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 259516 troops, 2670 guns, 286 vehicles

Defending force 58500 troops, 70 guns, 0 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 24 to 1 (fort level 2)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Hengchow base !!!


Japanese ground losses:
4968 casualties reported
Guns lost 92
Vehicles lost 11

Allied ground losses:
1253 casualties reported
Guns lost 17


Defeated Allied Units Retreating!


I haven't "evacuated" the Northern China yet. I will wait couple turns before making any decision doing so.


Philippines


He launched offensive againts Manila finally. This assault was repulsed amazingly.

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Ground combat at Manila

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 126707 troops, 1177 guns, 155 vehicles

Defending force 69205 troops, 531 guns, 192 vehicles

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 3

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


Japanese ground losses:
4044 casualties reported
Guns lost 158
Vehicles lost 10

Allied ground losses:
825 casualties reported
Guns lost 54
Vehicles lost 2


Australia, NZ & South Pacific


He now captured the empty base at Makin atoll.

Some of the Japanese infantry units have left Derby. The most likely destination is Darwin.


DEI


It seems he pouring in more infantry troops.


India & Burma


It seems he will have some plans in this region. He invaded Andaman Island.



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RE: Japanese army lands in Derby... +400 000 enemy troo... - 2/17/2006 5:49:28 PM   
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stepping stone for Ceylon or Calcutta area ? are you thinking of evacuating burma so you dont get sliced in 2 ?

And China ! eek ! .. run for the hills .. actually its not a bad idea for a few small units .. guerillas threaten to cut his supply lines will force him to leave troops behind so the juggernaught will deplete slowly.

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RE: Japanese army lands in Derby... +400 000 enemy troo... - 2/18/2006 3:47:19 PM   
aztez

 

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Status: offline 		It seems that Andaman was just a start of things. He did land in Akyab last turn. I have taken measures after this happened... more about in general view of things.

China is a mess... I have ordered my troops out of Wuchow. This due to the fact that he is trying to circle my troops in Southern China.


Report from 5th through 7th of March 1942


Central Pacific


He has now 6 LCU units at Canton Island. Last time I checked there was 10 units stationed there. It seems that he is on the move again.

If I knew where KB and his naval fleet is at the moment than I would launch counter offensive here but....


North Pacific





China


This theatre is a complete mess. As said I ordered general withrawal from Wuchow towards inner China. This is due to the fact that he is trying circle my troops here.

I forgot to take screenshot from the area. I will include one in next post.


Philippines


He rested his army here this time around.


Australia, NZ & South Pacific


He has started landing his troops at Fiji Island.

Also, 1 Japanese division is heading towards Darwin.

There really isn't that much I can do here since I don't want to commit my Australian Divisions from Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.


DEI


Soerebaja was heavily bombed.


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Day Air attack on Soerabaja , at 22,65

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 7
Ki-27 Nate x 6
Ki-21 Sally x 22
Ki-15 Babs x 1

Allied aircraft
Wirraway x 6
CW-21B Demon x 3
Brewster 339D x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-27 Nate: 1 destroyed
Ki-21 Sally: 1 destroyed, 10 damaged
Ki-15 Babs: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Wirraway: 3 damaged
CW-21B Demon: 1 destroyed

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 24


India & Burma


The invasion at Akyab has begun.

I have ordered British troops at Mandalay to start moving towards India.

I don't want to commit Royal Navy here since I cannot provide proper LBA cover for my fleet.

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RE: Japanese army lands in Derby... +400 000 enemy troo... - 2/18/2006 6:39:33 PM   
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Status: offline 		AKyab .. fortunately has a god awful supply network .. so he's not heading inland very fast from there.

Get the heck out of burma ! now ! .. once your on the rail network you can move a lot faster and also its no longer malarial. If you have daks/old dutch transports can you air transport out of mandalay/myth .. wherever you are there.

Gather the RAF and even the chinese (sb2's are quite good ). and try and pound the transports now they are in range.

at least your having an eventful game

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RE: Japanese army lands in Derby... +400 000 enemy troo... - 2/19/2006 10:33:39 AM   
aztez

 

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Status: offline 		Yes, I think he will Akyab as an airbase from which to supress my LBA's in India.

As you suggested Rob I have ordered British Burma Army to move into India.

Damn, I forgot to take the screenshot from China. (Getting old... )



Report from 8th through 10th of March 1942



Central Pacific


2 US CV's are currently being upgraded at Pearl Harbour.


North Pacific





China


He has now blockaded the battered Chinese Army near Kweilin. I'am trying to force my way open here by launching couple of small offensives to clear the way.

Also, I have ordered my troops to start moving towards Ichang. It seems he has 3 units guarding the place so I might manage to recapture the city.


Philippines


Day Air attack on Manila , at 43,52

Japanese aircraft
G3M Nell x 61
Ki-21 Sally x 81
Ki-48 Lily x 27
Ki-49 Helen x 50

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
130 casualties reported

Airbase hits 9
Airbase supply hits 16
Runway hits 104

Still no ground offensives.


Australia, NZ & South Pacific


Some elements of the KB showed up near Noumea...


Day Air attack on TF, near Noumea at 68,113

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 17
B5N Kate x 25

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
ML Pro Patria, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
ML Rigel, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
ML Gouden Leeuw, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
ML Krakatau, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage


Erstad also managed to capture Nandi base at Fiji.


DEI


Tjilitjap did fall last turn.

There were also heavy air to air combats at Soerebaja...

Day Air attack on Soerabaja , at 22,65

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 7
Ki-27 Nate x 6
Ki-21 Sally x 27

Allied aircraft
Wirraway x 4
CW-21B Demon x 4
Brewster 339D x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-27 Nate: 1 destroyed
Ki-21 Sally: 9 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
CW-21B Demon: 1 damaged
Brewster 339D: 5 destroyed
T.IVa: 1 destroyed
CW-22 Falcon: 1 destroyed
Martin 139: 2 destroyed

Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 26


Burma & India


Ground combat at Akyab

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 9406 troops, 157 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 1070 troops, 6 guns, 2 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 112 to 1 (fort level 2)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Akyab base !!!


Japanese ground losses:
50 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Allied ground losses:
175 casualties reported
Guns lost 3


..now he has an solid forward base for his LBA's.

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RE: Japanese army lands in Derby... +400 000 enemy troo... - 2/20/2006 12:46:43 PM   
aztez

 

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This update consist 2 turns (6days)


Report from 11th though 16th of March 1942


Central Pacific


Quiet. The 2nd USCM division is now loaded and it will head out to Pearl Harbour.

I have also started Sub minelaying campaign againts Japanese home islands. This operation will include all of my operational submarines. It intresting to see what kind of results this type of action will bring.


North Pacific





China


A lot of things happening. I managed to road to Kweilin. My depleted Chinese "army" managed to retreat there...


Ground combat at Kweilin

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 37189 troops, 298 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 7324 troops, 83 guns, 0 vehicles

Allied assault odds: 7 to 1


Japanese ground losses:
85 casualties reported
Guns lost 8

Allied ground losses:
268 casualties reported
Guns lost 8

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!


These troops are badly mauled. Most of them are 20/100 in combat strenght.

I also tried to launch an counter offensive at Kweilin later on...


Ground combat at Kweilin

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 60562 troops, 301 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 100125 troops, 944 guns, 265 vehicles

Allied assault odds: 0 to 1


Japanese ground losses:
271 casualties reported
Guns lost 31
Vehicles lost 1

Allied ground losses:
4311 casualties reported
Guns lost 104


Unfortunately he had time to move in more troops and results were not good.

There were also heavy air to air duels in skies above Sian...

Day Air attack on Sian , at 47,29

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 26
Ki-36 Ida x 1

Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 23

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 3 destroyed
Ki-36 Ida: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 5 destroyed, 2 damaged

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Day Air attack on Sian , at 47,29

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 25
Ki-36 Ida x 1

Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 23

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 5 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

He has now 26 units at Kweilin. I have ordered general regrouping of my Chinese army. Hopefully he will be short on supplies soon.


Philippines


Japanese airforce continued to bomb Manila.

Day Air attack on Manila , at 43,52

Japanese aircraft
G3M Nell x 59
Ki-21 Sally x 80
Ki-48 Lily x 26
Ki-49 Helen x 49

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
81 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 6
Runway hits 56


Australia, NZ & South Pacific


He is gathering troops at Luganville. This would indicate that assault on Noumea and maybe even NZ will begin soon. If my intelligence is correct there are 16 units at Luganville and part of the KB is also present.


DEI


He is moving more troops into this region. Erstad is soon able launch offensives againts Soerebaja and Batavia.

Some of the Japanese BB fleet is lurking in this region too.

I doubt I can hold on here for long.

A small victory here though. He did not garrison Teloekbetoeng properly.


Ground combat at Teloekbetoeng

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 943 troops, 33 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 184 troops, 7 guns, 0 vehicles

Allied assault odds: 7 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE Teloekbetoeng base !!!


Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported


Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!


Burma & India


Japanese transport TF are unloading at Rangoon. There are heavy LBA cover present so I'am unable to do anything about this.


Day Air attack on TF, near Rangoon at 29,34

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 45
Ki-27 Nate x 12

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 11

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 5 damaged
Ki-27 Nate: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 8 destroyed

Japanese Ships
CVE Taiyo


I did manage to repulse Japanese infantry unit that reached Mandalay.


Ground combat at Mandalay

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 29760 troops, 222 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 5572 troops, 31 guns, 0 vehicles

Allied assault odds: 7 to 1


Japanese ground losses:
63 casualties reported
Guns lost 4

Allied ground losses:
82 casualties reported
Guns lost 5


Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

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RE: Japanese army lands in Derby... +400 000 enemy troo... - 2/20/2006 6:14:44 PM   
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Japanese Juggernaught advances in China... - 2/23/2006 3:48:46 PM   
aztez

 

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Central Pacific





North Pacific





China


He massed his ground troops againts Kweilin and managed to captured the base.


Ground combat at Kweilin

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 230046 troops, 2265 guns, 286 vehicles

Defending force 59454 troops, 161 guns, 0 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 4 to 1 (fort level 6)

Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 2


Japanese ground losses:
3887 casualties reported
Guns lost 108
Vehicles lost 7

Allied ground losses:
1783 casualties reported
Guns lost 15

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Ground combat at Kweilin

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 224406 troops, 2161 guns, 277 vehicles

Defending force 56699 troops, 140 guns, 0 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 5 to 1 (fort level 2)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Kweilin base !!!

Allied aircraft
no flights


Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort V-IX: 2 destroyed

Japanese ground losses:
4023 casualties reported
Guns lost 80
Vehicles lost 8

Allied ground losses:
2259 casualties reported
Guns lost 8


I had withdrawn my troops Wuchow.


Ground combat at Wuchow

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 26264 troops, 178 guns, 10 vehicles

Defending force 2542 troops, 11 guns, 0 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 110 to 1 (fort level 8)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Wuchow base !!!


Japanese ground losses:
112 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Allied ground losses:
108 casualties reported
Guns lost 4

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

I will move my land units towards Kweiyang. Hopefully I can stop this juggernaught there or at least slow it down a bit.

He also uses his LBA bombers quite effectively againts my ground troops here.


Philippines


His continues to soften up my troops at Manila.


Day Air attack on Manila , at 43,52

Japanese aircraft
G3M Nell x 68
Ki-21 Sally x 121
Ki-48 Lily x 27
Ki-49 Helen x 49

No Japanese losses


Allied ground losses:
188 casualties reported

Port hits 15
Port fuel hits 2
Port supply hits 3


Australia, NZ & South Pacific


Wyndham is now occupied by Japanese troops. I do not enough troops to defend Northern Australia. If he continues to assault Darwin than I think I will withdraw my troops towards Southern Australia.

The good news is that I recieved 2 squadrons of Kittyhawks I.


DEI


I do not whether this is FOW but my Dutch pilots managed to hit CA Ashigara.


Day Air attack on TF, near Kragen at 22,63

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3

Allied aircraft
Brewster 339D x 4
T.IVa x 2
Martin 139 x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
T.IVa: 2 damaged
Martin 139: 1 destroyed

Japanese Ships
CA Ashigara, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
CA Haguro


India & Burma


Nothing significant to report. It seems that he will soon start moving towards Mandalay. At leas Imperial Guards division is planning for on assault here.

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RE: Japanese Juggernaught advances in China... - 2/23/2006 6:59:11 PM   
Rob Brennan UK


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Status: offline 		"I have also started Sub minelaying campaign againts Japanese home islands. This operation will include all of my operational submarines. It intresting to see what kind of results this type of action will bring."

sounds like fun . The only snag is that 2-3 Msw groups can clear up japan in no time. I tend to be as unpredicatable as possible with mines . even mining 'unoccupied' bases as the satellite intel can bu useful when an ak gets hit

also mine fields laid by single subs are very short lived due to atrittion .. cant remember the exact numbers but non dedicated minelayers need to be used in groups imo.

and can we pls have a piccie of china

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RE: Japanese Juggernaught advances in China... - 2/23/2006 7:23:41 PM   
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It's the best minelaying sub in game..even when bit ahistorical.

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RE: Japanese Juggernaught advances in China... - 2/24/2006 11:52:53 AM   
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RE: Japanese Juggernaught advances in China... - 2/24/2006 12:09:32 PM   
aztez

 

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Status: offline 		I remembered to take the screenshot from China Rob

It is too early to tell whether it is worth to continue minelaying campaign since my submarines are still enroute towards Japanese home islands.

I'am not sure whether I have upgraded the Argonaut but I will check when I get home from work.

The last turn was quite peaceful.


Report from 20th through 22nd of March 1942


Central Pacific


I have quite a lot of supplies at Christmas Island and Midway. These bases wohn't be easy targets for the japanese.


North Pacific





China


As you can see from the above screenshot the Southern China is a mess.

There are quite a lot of happening near Kweilin. The depleted Chinese army is just 1 hex West of the base. He is trying to cut off the escape route.

Due to this fact I'am trying to clear the road towards Kweiyang. There are 2 Japanese units blocking the road. Hopefully I'am able to overwhelm those units.


Phillippines


The Japanese airforce still continues to pound Manila. I'am somewhat suprised that he has not launched any ground offensives here since my troops defending the city are out of supplies.


Australia, NZ & South Pacific


Nothing has changed but he is definately moving more troops into this area.


DEI


There are now 8 units at Kragen. This means that this is the beginning of an end in this region.


India & Burma


I tried to assault Japanese ships at Rangoon harbour (My intel indicated +30 ships docked there). This operation was not succesfull since my fighters did not escort so this operation will be abandoned for time being.

There are also 5 Japanese units moving towards Mandalay.The Chinese garrison will soon have their hands full.

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RE: Japanese Juggernaught advances in China... - 2/24/2006 3:44:30 PM   
Sardaukar


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Well, if Argonaut happens to be in PH and you didn't turn the upgrade off..it's too late !! It uprades in 2/42, I think...

And situation in China is not too bad, actually. Your main areas are still untouched.

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RE: Japanese Juggernaught advances in China... - 2/24/2006 6:21:38 PM   
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RE: Japanese Juggernaught advances in China... - 2/25/2006 11:19:41 AM   
aztez

 

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Status: offline 		I did found Argonaut and thankfully it hasn't received 2/42 upgrade!

I think the main problem with China is to know when should I start moving my troops towards inner China.


Report from 23rd through 25th of March 1942



Central Pacific





North Pacific





China


My troops were unable to clear the hex near Kweilin.


Ground combat at 42,37

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 49440 troops, 422 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 16030 troops, 176 guns, 10 vehicles

Allied assault odds: 0 to 1


Japanese ground losses:
146 casualties reported
Guns lost 13

Allied ground losses:
706 casualties reported
Guns lost 23


Those cut off Chinese troops are trying to move to Kweiyang. Next turn will reveal whether they will make it.


Philippines


Manila was heavily bombed as usual.


Australia, NZ & South Pacific


He is moving ahead in this region.

Koumac was captured by small enemy force. This means that the assault againts Noumea will begin soon enough.

Also he has moved 5 units to Suva. I have 2 base units and 1 brigade defending the place. However, there is not much supply left.


DEI


A lot of naval activity here. I think he really would like to get those oilfields up and running.

It seems that the final offensive is about to begin.


Burma & India


A sneaky move here since he did land Paratroopers to Myithkina. The worse thing is that he did manage to capture the base too.

Erstad still has +40 ships anchored at Rangoon harbour.

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RE: Japanese Juggernaught advances in China... - 2/25/2006 11:21:59 AM   
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RE: Japanese Juggernaught advances in China... - 2/25/2006 7:30:05 PM   
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Central Pacific





North Pacific





China


I managed to get my beaten up Chinese troops to move towards Kweiyang.

Ground combat at 43,37

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 158192 troops, 1509 guns, 294 vehicles

Defending force 500 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 6464 to 1



Allied ground losses:
340 casualties reported


Defeated Allied Units Retreating!



Situation is far from safe but at least those troops were not totally destroyed yet.

Erstad did not garrison Kungchang and I paid a visit there.


Ground combat at Kungchang

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 8658 troops, 73 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles

Allied assault odds: 248 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE Kungchang base !!!


It seems he has just 2 units at Lanchow. I will try to force him out there and hopefully I can destroy some of those precious resources!

He has kept up the pressure in whole China though by bombing my ground troops heavily!


Philippines


Still no offensives here. Just the LBA bombings.

I have decieded to send 5 separate single AK's with supplies to Manila. These ships will sail from Australia so it will take sometime before anyone of these can reach the city.

If I'am succesfull with this one than he might have some troubles in this region too!


Australia, NZ & South Pacific


Bad news at Fiji. Japanese forces overwhelmed my garrison there easily.


Ground combat at Suva

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 29061 troops, 246 guns, 2 vehicles

Defending force 6788 troops, 53 guns, 3 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 4)

Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 2


Japanese ground losses:
812 casualties reported
Guns lost 29
Vehicles lost 1

Allied ground losses:
231 casualties reported

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Ground combat at Suva

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 28030 troops, 216 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 6481 troops, 41 guns, 3 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 7 to 1 (fort level 2)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Suva base !!!



Allied aircraft
no flights


Allied aircraft losses
Singapore: 2 destroyed

Japanese ground losses:
500 casualties reported
Guns lost 9

Allied ground losses:
7161 casualties reported
Guns lost 45

Guns lost 5

The first air raids were launched againts Noumea too. I do not have sufficient troops to defend the island. That's just an unfortunate fact.

The good thing is that I have plenty of supplies at Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.


DEI


Dutch forces surrendered at Teloekbetoeng.


Ground combat at Teloekbetoeng

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 4128 troops, 28 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 4116 troops, 55 guns, 4 vehicles

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

Japanese forces CAPTURE Teloekbetoeng base !!!


Japanese ground losses:
166 casualties reported
Guns lost 5

Allied ground losses:
6756 casualties reported
Guns lost 60

I have just 300 assault points in both Batavia (level 5 fortifications) and Soerebaja (level 6 fortifications).


India & Burma

Erstad is trying to encircle my Chinese troops at Mandalay. Since he also holds Myithkina at the moment I have ordered general withdrawl towards Myithkina.

There are now 3 units at Myithkina base so that would indicate that he is using his airforce to move more troops in there. Hopefully my Chinese (SEAC) troops can recapture the base.

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Questions... ideas... comments appreciated... - 2/25/2006 11:00:51 PM   
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I have been thinking about this but since I'am not an IJN "expert" I would really appreciate comments and views.

It seems Erstad is both aggressive (wants to conquere the map), careful and experienced opponent.

Taking these things to consideration I would like to make a big suprise for him. Something he doesn't expect is needed.

So my question is what kind of troop strenghts does Japanese have garrisoning Home Islands in mid/late 1943???

I ask this because operation Olympic (invasion of Japan from via Northern Route) is something that has crossed my mind.

I would guess he would be building up his defenses in Southern Pacific, DEI, Malaya peninsula and Philippines. (That is what I would assume he would be doing)... I would bet my money that the invasion of Japan would come as a shock to him.

There are a lot of things that need happen to even consider this kind of operation...

1) I need to keep China intact.

2) He can't move into Southern Australia or at least it would need to be an stalemate.

3) My troops deployments for this kind of operation would have to be kept secret.


If those terms are met than this operation might go ahead.

Questions...

1) What kind troop strenghts you would estimate he has garrisoning Japan?

2) Does this kind of invasion trigger anykind of early arrival of enemy troops? (ie. West Coast invasion)

3) Tokyo and Osaka are the reinforcements bases?

4) Has anybody ever tried this in 1943's?


This is just an idea and I haven't decieded whether to through with it but it is a serious option.


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RE: Questions... ideas... comments appreciated... - 2/27/2006 12:30:28 AM   
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Sorry just my initial reaction !

As for accurate jap strength .. fire up a game vs the AI and see whats in home island defence units .. iirc several divs and some AAA but not much else. He's certainly moved the a/c out .

He wont have moved out home island land troops as the PP cost is too high.

Have you though about

1) getting there undetected
2) supply once ashore
3) hope to keep SLOC open ?
4) how many men/points you could lose by doing this?
5) shipping losses would be crippling even if you got ashore
6) KB with LBA will spell doom to any 2nd wave or CV support.

ok end

retaking chinkkang <sp> .. hasnt that just cut off a big amount of jap troops ? hoorah if so .. any chance of keeping the place ? maybe run one unit east so even if he comes back here hes out of supply still.

good luck and i seriously hope for the sake of auto victory you don't do a 42 olympic !

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RE: Questions... ideas... comments appreciated... - 2/28/2006 5:43:00 PM   
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I wasn't planning anykind of invasion of Japan until mid 1943 at earliest!

This will depend on a lot of things. It's yet too early to tell how the map will look in 1 years time. I wohn't abandon this idea just yet.

If I have plenty of AK's/TK's at my disposal and the bulk of my navy intact than who knows I might go ahead this operation.

It actually might be worth it if I can damage his industry in Japan. That would mean that his production will be horrific shape.

Yes, I did capture Kungchang but It is hopeless to try on and hold the base. The situation at Southern China isn't great. (more about in next post... 2 turns has elapsed since last update).

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RE: Questions... ideas... comments appreciated... - 2/28/2006 5:48:50 PM   
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Status: offline 		43 .. ah i mis read it .. still its a huge gamble .. but as you say lets see what it looks like in 6-12 months time. his advance has to stop somewhere hopefully

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RE: Questions... ideas... comments appreciated... - 2/28/2006 8:25:54 PM   
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43 .. ah i mis read it .. still its a huge gamble .. but as you say lets see what it looks like in 6-12 months time. his advance has to stop somewhere hopefully



It's impossible to know what kind of situation is in mid 1943... and yes it would be an gamble but the reward would justify it

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RE: Questions... ideas... comments appreciated... - 3/2/2006 6:48:46 PM   
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Status: offline 		If he goes to south with force, you might want to hit him where he isn't !! But remember that Northern area has higher ops losses too..if planning to go via Aleutians..and horrible weather.

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RE: Questions... ideas... comments appreciated... - 3/3/2006 7:53:07 PM   
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Status: offline 		Thanks Sardaukar. I doubt I'am able make those kind of moves you suggested since I have my hands full in Burma, China, South Pacific and Australia!

We have played 3 more turns since last update and there is not much good news to the allies. I will post an update this weekend when I get some more spare time. Sorry for delay guys

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RE: Questions... ideas... comments appreciated... - 3/4/2006 3:31:30 AM   
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Manila & Soerebaja are lost... Noumea under assault... - 3/5/2006 10:06:12 AM   
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Game date is now 13th of April 1942



Philippines


The last bastion of Manila finally surrendered.


Ground combat at Manila

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 141248 troops, 1488 guns, 302 vehicles

Defending force 51153 troops, 261 guns, 140 vehicles

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 2

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

Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 2


Japanese ground losses:
6208 casualties reported
Guns lost 198
Vehicles lost 10

Allied ground losses:
1171 casualties reported
Guns lost 31
Vehicles lost 8

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Ground combat at Manila

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 126859 troops, 1161 guns, 270 vehicles

Defending force 47983 troops, 187 guns, 128 vehicles

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

Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0


Japanese ground losses:
1858 casualties reported
Guns lost 23
Vehicles lost 4

Allied ground losses:
865 casualties reported
Guns lost 9
Vehicles lost 2

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Ground combat at Manila

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 116874 troops, 1098 guns, 266 vehicles

Defending force 46813 troops, 170 guns, 123 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 4 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Manila base !!!


Japanese ground losses:
4805 casualties reported
Guns lost 56
Vehicles lost 5

Allied ground losses:
90616 casualties reported
Guns lost 278
Vehicles lost 96


There few allied controlled islands in the region but nothing noteworthy to mention.


Central Pacific


It has been quiet. I have build up defenses at Pearl Harbour, Palmyra, Christmas Island and Midway.


North Pacific





China


Heavy ground combats in Southern China are reported...

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Ground combat at 42,37

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 58089 troops, 624 guns, 10 vehicles

Defending force 58850 troops, 323 guns, 0 vehicles

Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1


Japanese ground losses:
3471 casualties reported
Guns lost 55
Vehicles lost 3

Allied ground losses:
803 casualties reported
Guns lost 3


I have + 100 000 troops behind level 8 fortifications at Kweiyang. These troops above retreated in to the country side. (They are slowly making their journey towards Kweiyang too).

Otherwise he has kept bombing my cities and troops with his airforce.

I have an feeling also that we need to abandon our defenses in Northern China soon.


Australia, NZ & South Pacific


He is moving ahead with his operations at Southern Pacific.

Noumea is under blockade and last turn 10 enemy units entered the base hex.

Also he has landed at Norfolk Islands too.

I have not dispatched any additional troops to Northern Australia. I want to garrison Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney properly!


DEI


I only control Batavia at the moment. The Japanese were able to capture Soerebaja couple of turns ago.



India & Burma


He is most definately building up pressure.

I have ordered my Chinese SEAC forces to make their way towards Ledo!

This means that he now controls both Myithkina and Mandalay.

He has a lot of ships anchored at Rangoon (+70 and +150 in Singapore).

Total amount of the Japanese troops taking part in ground campaign in Burma is propably around 150 000 men.

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RE: Japanese army lands in Derby... +400 000 enemy troo... - 3/5/2006 11:50:39 AM   
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