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08/13/43 - 6/3/2010 12:21:56 AM

StoneAge

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Yap: Day 1 7 to 1, Day 2 5 to 1 = Yap will fall in the next two days

Japanese ground losses:
111 casualties reported
Squads: 13 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 9 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Japanese ground losses:
338 casualties reported
Squads: 14 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 34 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 3 (0 destroyed, 3 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
63 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 3 (0 destroyed, 3 disabled)

Babe: Slowly coming back

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 08/13/43

Task Force 180 has merged with TF 80 at 67 , 91
Ki-48-Ib Lily attacking a Grampus class SS at 99,60
:::::::: a 'T' 1941 and 1942 class SS is reported HIT
xAK Seiryu Maru arrives at Fukuoka
G3M3 Nell attacking SS Mingo at 124,48
:::::::: SS Mingo is reported HIT
Ki-51 Sonia attacking SS S-47 at 122,55
:::::::: SS S-47 is reported HIT
Ki-51 Sonia attacking SS S-47 at 122,55
:::::::: SS S-47 is reported HIT
E13A1 Jake attacking an Allied SS at 120,50
:::::::: a Gato class SS is reported HIT

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Aug 13, 43

Yamato-1 at BB Yamato takes E13A1 Jake replacements
11th Sentai at Victoria Point takes Ki-43-IIb Oscar replacements
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Aug 14, 43

753 Ku K-1 at Guam takes G4M1 Betty replacements
Tone-2 at CA Tone takes E13A1 Jake replacements
24th Sentai at Canton takes Ki-43-Ic Oscar replacements
108th Sentai at Nagasaki/Sasebo takes Ki-57-II Topsy replacements
18th I.F.Chutai at Hong Kong takes Ki-46-III Dinah replacements
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 13, 43

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ASW attack near Torishima at 112,68
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Sub attack near Sapporo at 120,50
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Sub attack near Sapporo at 120,50
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Sub attack near Sansapor at 84,107
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on 89th Naval Guard Unit, at 96,97 (Yap)
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Morning Air attack on 89th Naval Guard Unit, at 96,97 (Yap)
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Morning Air attack on 85th JAAF AF Bn , at 96,97 (Yap)
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on 14th Naval Construction Battalion, at 96,97 (Yap)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on 18th Naval Guard Unit, at 96,97 (Yap)
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Morning Air attack on 89th Naval Guard Unit, at 96,97 (Yap)
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Afternoon Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Afternoon Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Ground combat at Yap (96,97)
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 10314 troops, 211 guns, 205 vehicles, Assault Value = 379

Defending force 3089 troops, 38 guns, 3 vehicles, Assault Value = 54

Allied adjusted assault: 320

Japanese adjusted defense: 99

Allied assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 3)

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 2

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(+)

Japanese ground losses:
111 casualties reported
Squads: 13 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 9 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
41st Infantry Division

Defending units:
18th Naval Guard Unit
89th Naval Guard Unit
14th Naval Construction Battalion
85th JAAF AF Bn
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Ground combat at Prachuap Khiri Khan (54,64)
Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 41210 troops, 672 guns, 852 vehicles, Assault Value = 1841

Defending force 52769 troops, 485 guns, 275 vehicles, Assault Value = 1880

Japanese ground losses:
35 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
24 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
48th Gurkha Brigade
SSVF Brigade
111th Chindit Brigade
46th Indian Brigade
16th British Brigade
267th Armoured Brigade
77th Chindit Brigade
44th Indian Brigade
8th Indian Brigade
28th Gurkha Brigade
5th Indian Division
8th Medium Regiment
20th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
85th British AT Gun Regiment
27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
XV Indian Corps
137/155th Field Regiment

Defending units:
5th Division
Yokosuka 4th SNLF
18th Division
56th Division
7th RTA Division
81st Naval Guard Unit
1st RTA/B Division
25th Army
84th JAAF AF Bn
34th Field AA Battalion
92nd JAAF AF Bn
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 14, 43

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ASW attack near Nago at 95,63
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ASW attack near Bintan at 51,86
Japanese Ships
PB Saiko Maru

Allied Ships
SS KXVI, hits 2
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Sub attack near Bintan at 51,86
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Sub attack near Sapporo at 120,50
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on 14th Naval Construction Battalion, at 96,97 (Yap)
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Morning Air attack on 14th Naval Construction Battalion, at 96,97 (Yap)
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Morning Air attack on 46th Indian Brigade, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on 46th Indian Brigade, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on 89th Naval Guard Unit, at 96,97 (Yap)
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on 85th JAAF AF Bn , at 96,97 (Yap)
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on 5th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on 56th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on 25th Army, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on 81st Naval Guard Unit, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Afternoon Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Afternoon Air attack on 89th Naval Guard Unit, at 96,97 (Yap)
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Afternoon Air attack on 61st Naval Guard Unit, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Afternoon Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Ground combat at Yap (96,97)
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 10337 troops, 211 guns, 205 vehicles, Assault Value = 380

Defending force 2940 troops, 38 guns, 3 vehicles, Assault Value = 55

Allied adjusted assault: 72

Japanese adjusted defense: 219

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

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
338 casualties reported
Squads: 14 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 34 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 3 (0 destroyed, 3 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
63 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 3 (0 destroyed, 3 disabled)

Assaulting units:
41st Infantry Division

Defending units:
18th Naval Guard Unit
89th Naval Guard Unit
14th Naval Construction Battalion
85th JAAF AF Bn
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Ground combat at Prachuap Khiri Khan (54,64)
Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 41191 troops, 672 guns, 852 vehicles, Assault Value = 1840

Defending force 52841 troops, 485 guns, 275 vehicles, Assault Value = 1884

Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Assaulting units:
46th Indian Brigade
SSVF Brigade
8th Indian Brigade
267th Armoured Brigade
44th Indian Brigade
28th Gurkha Brigade
48th Gurkha Brigade
16th British Brigade
111th Chindit Brigade
77th Chindit Brigade
5th Indian Division
20th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
85th British AT Gun Regiment
8th Medium Regiment
XV Indian Corps
27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
137/155th Field Regiment

Defending units:
7th RTA Division
56th Division
5th Division
18th Division
Yokosuka 4th SNLF
81st Naval Guard Unit
1st RTA/B Division
34th Field AA Battalion
84th JAAF AF Bn
25th Army
92nd JAAF AF Bn

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< Message edited by StoneAge -- 6/3/2010 12:39:51 AM >

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Post #: 451

08/13/43 - 6/3/2010 12:41:47 AM

StoneAge

Posts: 1303
Joined: 2/16/2009
From: Melbourne, Australia
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For all those asking why Oscar over Tojo at the moment.

1) I don't set my planes over 20000 so the oscars at 32 Maneuver is the better bet (my plane are out done in the Max. Altitude stakes, for me Maneuver is king)
2) Oscars have Armour of 1
3) Oscars can carry 2 250kg GP Bombs

The Oscar has a lower top speed and durability but not buy much.

Anybody asking about the 40mm Cannon look at the Acc. 2% chance may be OK against unescorted bombers where they can use all there ammo. But against escorts the other factors are more important.

Don't get me wrong I have 2 sentai of Tojo's just not in Thailand where he can out number me with hundreds of short ranged fighters.

Oscars v Fighters OK
Oscars v Fighters/Bombers less than OK
Oscars v Bombers poor

Tojo v Fighters less than OK
Tojo v Fighters/Bombers less than OK
Tojo V Bombers good

p.s. I don't think there is a Japanese bomber killer. Removing his fighter protection may help.

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Post #: 452

08/15/43 - 6/4/2010 12:25:12 AM

StoneAge

Posts: 1303
Joined: 2/16/2009
From: Melbourne, Australia
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Yap: AdmSpruance must be bouncing off the walls at this turn. I was very lucky to run into his CVE's first before the Bombard Group. Why he had his CVE's right at Yap I dont understand they could have covered any force from a few hex away without an issue.

Now that the CVE's have taken damage all my bombers from Gaum are back onto Naval attack I hope to get a few hits.

Morotai: I have my SCTF that is at Tarakan moving to bombard Morotai also all bombers and figters have been switched to naval attack.

Yap: Allied Shock attack: odds: 3 to 1: 24 casualties reported (I Hope this is FOW)

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 08/15/43

Search H6K5 Mavis destroyed by CAP
Search E13A1 Jake destroyed by CAP
Search E13A1 Jake destroyed by CAP
PB Takunan Maru #5 sinks....
PB Kensyo Maru sinks....
CPT Takaki, B. has been KILLED
Search G4M1 Betty destroyed by CAP
Ki-48-Ib Lily attacking a O16 Class class SS at 98,57
:::::::: a O16 Class class SS is reported HIT
CMc Ento sinks....
xAK Takasan Maru arrives at Osaka/Kyoto
AMc Wa 13 sinks....
LCDR Iwasa, T. has been KILLED
CMc Ninoshima sinks....
Amphibious TF 207 offshore of Morotai
Amphibious TF 207 unloading at Morotai
Task Force 10 encounters enemy Task Force at 96 , 97
Task Force 10 encounters enemy Task Force at 96 , 97
Bombardment TF 10 withdrawing to Naga after combat
Noshiro-1 planes diverting to Yap
CL Jintsu sinks....
DD Samidare sinks....
SS I-40 sinks....
CDR Matsuyama L. has been KILLED
Allied forces CAPTURE Yap !!!
Cotabato expands fortifications to size 5
xAKL Shosen Maru arrives at Yokohama/Yokosuka

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Aug 15, 43

I.11-1 at SS I-11 takes E14Y1 Glen replacements
14th Sentai at Takao takes Ki-48-IIa Lily replacements
109th Sentai at Kanoya takes MC-21 Sally replacements
204 Ku S-1/A converting to A6M5 Zero
552 Ku K-1 converting to D4Y1 Judy
Delayed planes for the aircraft pool:
3 (9) x A6M3a Zero, 4 (8) x D3A1 Val
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Aug 16, 43

Saeki Ku T-1 at Kanoya takes D3A1 Val replacements
Sasebo Ku T-1 at Nagasaki/Sasebo takes E13A1 Jake replacements
752 Ku K-1 at Yokohama/Yokosuka takes G3M3 Nell replacements
21st Sentai at Kota Bharu takes Ki-43-IIb Oscar replacements
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 15, 43

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ASW attack near Hachijo-jima at 114,64
Japanese Ships
CA Atago
DD Minegumo
DD Shigure
DD Shiratsuyu
DD Kasumi

Allied Ships
SS Scorpion, hits 2
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ASW attack near Sapporo at 120,50
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Sub attack near Sapporo at 120,50
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ASW attack near Aogashima at 113,67
Japanese Ships
DD Arare
CA Atago
DD Minegumo
DD Shigure
DD Shiratsuyu
DD Kasumi

Allied Ships
SS Scamp, hits 5
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Talaud Island at 80,96
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 7

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
PB Takunan Maru #5, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 22000 feet
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Talaud Island at 80,96
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 28,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 18

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 25000 feet
5 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 22000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 89th Naval Guard Unit, at 96,97 (Yap)
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Morning Air attack on 89th Naval Guard Unit, at 96,97 (Yap)
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Morning Air attack on 22nd (East African) Brigade, at 66,65 (Tourane)
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Morning Air attack on 14th Naval Construction Battalion, at 96,97 (Yap)
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on 85th JAAF AF Bn , at 96,97 (Yap)
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Morning Air attack on 85th JAAF AF Bn , at 96,97 (Yap)
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Morning Air attack on 56th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 7

Allied aircraft
Blenheim VD x 12
Ventura GR.V x 11
B-25C Mitchell x 23
P-38G Lightning x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Blenheim VD: 5 damaged
Ventura GR.V: 1 damaged
B-25C Mitchell: 16 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ventura GR.V bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x Blenheim VD bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
11th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 7000
Raid is overhead

Also attacking 18th Division ...
Also attacking Yokosuka 4th SNLF ...
Also attacking 81st Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 56th Division ...
Also attacking 34th Field AA Battalion ...
Also attacking 18th Division ...
Also attacking 56th Division ...
Also attacking 18th Division ...
Also attacking Yokosuka 4th SNLF ...
Also attacking 56th Division ...
Also attacking 81st Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 56th Division ...
Also attacking 18th Division ...
Also attacking Yokosuka 4th SNLF ...
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 1

Allied aircraft
Vengeance I x 16

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Vengeance I: 8 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Vengeance I releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
4 x Vengeance I releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
11th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 7000
Raid is overhead

Also attacking 7th RTA Division ...
Also attacking 18th Division ...
Also attacking 7th RTA Division ...
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on 5th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on 25th Army, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on 1st RTA/B Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Talaud Island at 80,96
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 49
SBD-5 Dauntless x 28

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
PB Kensyo Maru, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
26 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Quinhon at 67,69
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
Liberator II x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAK Tazima Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Liberator II bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 8 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Afternoon Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Afternoon Air attack on 85th JAAF AF Bn , at 96,97 (Yap)
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Afternoon Air attack on 53rd Naval Guard Unit, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on 53rd Naval Guard Unit, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on 61st Naval Guard Unit, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Afternoon Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Afternoon Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Naval bombardment of Yap at 96,97
Allied Ships
BB North Carolina
CA Australia
CA Vincennes
CA San Francisco
CA Astoria
CA Salt Lake City
CA Chicago
CA Louisville
CA Chester
CL Marblehead

Japanese ground losses:
176 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 8 destroyed, 37 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 6 disabled
Guns lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Vehicles lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 66
Port hits 24
Port fuel hits 5
Port supply hits 12

BB North Carolina firing at Yap
CA Australia firing at Yap
CA Vincennes firing at 85th JAAF AF Bn
CA San Francisco firing at 89th Naval Guard Unit
CA Astoria firing at 89th Naval Guard Unit
CA Salt Lake City firing at 89th Naval Guard Unit
CA Chicago firing at Yap
CA Louisville firing at Yap
CA Chester firing at Yap
CL Marblehead firing at Yap
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Ground combat at Yap (96,97)
Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 10259 troops, 211 guns, 205 vehicles, Assault Value = 377

Defending force 2420 troops, 37 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 54

Allied adjusted assault: 223

Japanese adjusted defense: 71

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

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 0

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), disruption(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), disruption(-), fatigue(-)

Japanese ground losses:
273 casualties reported
Squads: 7 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 14 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled

Allied ground losses:
24 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
41st Infantry Division

Defending units:
18th Naval Guard Unit
89th Naval Guard Unit
14th Naval Construction Battalion
85th JAAF AF Bn
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Ground combat at Prachuap Khiri Khan (54,64)
Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 41191 troops, 672 guns, 852 vehicles, Assault Value = 1840

Defending force 52817 troops, 484 guns, 275 vehicles, Assault Value = 1880

Japanese ground losses:
29 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
44th Indian Brigade
48th Gurkha Brigade
SSVF Brigade
28th Gurkha Brigade
8th Indian Brigade
77th Chindit Brigade
267th Armoured Brigade
46th Indian Brigade
111th Chindit Brigade
16th British Brigade
5th Indian Division
20th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
85th British AT Gun Regiment
27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
8th Medium Regiment
XV Indian Corps
137/155th Field Regiment

Defending units:
81st Naval Guard Unit
Yokosuka 4th SNLF
56th Division
18th Division
5th Division
7th RTA Division
1st RTA/B Division
84th JAAF AF Bn
25th Army
34th Field AA Battalion
92nd JAAF AF Bn
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 16, 43

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TF 207 encounters mine field at Morotai (80,101)
Allied Ships
DMS Long
DMS Lamberton
DMS Boggs
DMS Hamilton
DMS Trevor
DMS Zane
DMS Hopkins
DMS Hovey
AM Grebe
AM Tern
AM Turkey
AM Oriole
AM Bittern
AM Token
AM Champion
AM Motive
AM Heed
AM Swallow
AM Sage
DD Crosby
APD Colhoun
APD Manley
CL Raleigh, Mine hits 1

152 mines cleared
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Sub attack near Aogashima at 111,65
Japanese Ships
AMc Wa 13, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
AMc Wa 12

Allied Ships
SS Tautog
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ASW attack near Sorong at 83,106
Japanese Ships
SS I-124, hits 6

Allied Ships
DD Sterett
DD Smith
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Amphibious Assault at Morotai
TF 207 troops unloading over beach at Morotai, 80,101

Allied ground losses:
88 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (0 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Vehicles lost 3 (0 destroyed, 3 disabled)
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Yap at 96,97, Range 30,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Maya, Shell hits 4
CL Noshiro, Shell hits 2, on fire
CL Jintsu, Shell hits 4, on fire
DD Hayanami
DD Kiyonami, Shell hits 1
DD Hayashio
DD Amatsukaze, Shell hits 1
DD Tokitsukaze, Shell hits 2
DD Urakaze
DD Samidare, Shell hits 1
DD Yamakaze, Shell hits 1
DD Kawakaze, Shell hits 1
DD Umikaze

Allied Ships
CVE Sangamon, Shell hits 4, on fire
CVE Chenango, Shell hits 4, on fire
CVE Suwannee, Shell hits 2, on fire
CVE Copahee, Shell hits 8, on fire
CVE Breton, Shell hits 5, on fire
CVE Prince William, Shell hits 12, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
CVE Anzio, Shell hits 7, on fire
CVE Long Island, Shell hits 9, heavy fires, heavy damage
CL Helena, Shell hits 8, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
CL Phoenix, Shell hits 22, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Sampson, Shell hits 3, heavy fires
DD Hughes, Shell hits 4, on fire
DD Russell, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
DD O'Brien, Shell hits 2
DD Walke, Shell hits 4, on fire
DD Patterson

Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 30,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 30,000 yards
CA Maya engages CVE Long Island at 30,000 yards
CA Maya engages CVE Prince William at 30,000 yards
CA Maya engages CVE Copahee at 30,000 yards
Range closes to 27,000 yards
CA Maya engages CVE Copahee at 27,000 yards
CA Maya engages CVE Prince William at 27,000 yards
CA Maya engages DD Walke at 27,000 yards
CA Maya engages DD O'Brien at 27,000 yards
CA Maya engages DD Russell at 27,000 yards
Range closes to 23,000 yards
CA Maya engages CL Phoenix at 23,000 yards
CL Phoenix engages CL Noshiro at 23,000 yards
CL Noshiro engages CVE Copahee at 23,000 yards
CA Maya engages CVE Chenango at 23,000 yards
CA Maya engages DD O'Brien at 23,000 yards
CA Maya engages DD Russell at 23,000 yards
CL Noshiro engages DD Hughes at 23,000 yards
Range closes to 21,000 yards
CA Maya engages CL Phoenix at 21,000 yards
CL Jintsu engages CVE Prince William at 21,000 yards
DD Russell sunk by DD Kawakaze at 21,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages CVE Chenango at 21,000 yards
CL Noshiro engages CL Phoenix at 21,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards
CA Maya engages CL Phoenix at 18,000 yards
DD Hayashio engages CVE Anzio at 18,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages CVE Prince William at 18,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages DD Sampson at 18,000 yards
DD Amatsukaze engages CVE Suwannee at 18,000 yards
DD Urakaze engages CVE Chenango at 18,000 yards
DD Urakaze engages DD Patterson at 18,000 yards
CL Phoenix engages CL Noshiro at 18,000 yards
DD Amatsukaze engages DD Sampson at 18,000 yards
DD Patterson engages DD Kawakaze at 18,000 yards
DD Kiyonami engages DD O'Brien at 18,000 yards
DD O'Brien engages DD Hayashio at 18,000 yards
DD Hughes engages DD Hayashio at 18,000 yards
DD Amatsukaze engages DD Sampson at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards
CL Jintsu engages CL Phoenix at 16,000 yards
DD Kiyonami engages CVE Prince William at 16,000 yards
DD Urakaze engages CVE Breton at 16,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages DD O'Brien at 16,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD O'Brien at 16,000 yards
DD Hayashio engages CVE Chenango at 16,000 yards
DD Urakaze engages DD O'Brien at 16,000 yards
CL Phoenix engages CL Noshiro at 16,000 yards
DD Patterson engages DD Amatsukaze at 16,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages DD Patterson at 16,000 yards
DD Walke engages DD Kawakaze at 16,000 yards
DD Hayanami engages DD O'Brien at 16,000 yards
DD Hughes engages DD Urakaze at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages CVE Long Island at 14,000 yards
CL Phoenix engages CL Noshiro at 14,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages CVE Breton at 14,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages CVE Copahee at 14,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD Patterson at 14,000 yards
DD Urakaze engages CVE Chenango at 14,000 yards
CA Maya engages CL Phoenix at 14,000 yards
DD Amatsukaze engages DD O'Brien at 14,000 yards
DD Hughes engages DD Hayashio at 14,000 yards
DD Hayashio engages DD Walke at 14,000 yards
DD O'Brien engages DD Yamakaze at 14,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD Hughes at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards
DD Hayanami engages CVE Long Island at 12,000 yards
CL Jintsu engages CVE Anzio at 12,000 yards
CL Noshiro engages CL Phoenix at 12,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages CVE Breton at 12,000 yards
DD O'Brien engages DD Kawakaze at 12,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD O'Brien at 12,000 yards
DD Samidare engages CVE Chenango at 12,000 yards
CL Jintsu engages CL Phoenix at 12,000 yards
DD Amatsukaze engages DD Walke at 12,000 yards
DD Hayashio engages DD Sampson at 12,000 yards
DD Kiyonami engages DD Sampson at 12,000 yards
DD Hayanami engages DD O'Brien at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
CA Maya engages CVE Long Island at 10,000 yards
DD Hayashio engages CVE Anzio at 10,000 yards
DD Urakaze engages CVE Prince William at 10,000 yards
DD O'Brien engages DD Umikaze at 10,000 yards
DD Samidare engages CVE Copahee at 10,000 yards
DD Hughes engages DD Yamakaze at 10,000 yards
DD Samidare engages CVE Chenango at 10,000 yards
DD Urakaze engages DD Sampson at 10,000 yards
DD Tokitsukaze engages DD O'Brien at 10,000 yards
DD Hayashio engages DD Walke at 10,000 yards
DD Kiyonami engages DD Walke at 10,000 yards
DD O'Brien engages DD Hayanami at 10,000 yards
DD Samidare engages DD Hughes at 10,000 yards
DD Hayashio engages DD Sampson at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
DD Amatsukaze engages CVE Long Island at 9,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages CVE Prince William at 9,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages DD Sampson at 9,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages CVE Copahee at 9,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD Walke at 9,000 yards
DD Samidare engages DD Walke at 9,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages CVE Sangamon at 9,000 yards
DD Tokitsukaze engages DD O'Brien at 9,000 yards
CL Noshiro engages CL Helena at 9,000 yards
DD Patterson engages DD Kiyonami at 9,000 yards
DD Walke engages DD Kiyonami at 9,000 yards
DD Hughes engages DD Hayanami at 9,000 yards
DD Samidare engages DD Hughes at 9,000 yards
DD Sampson engages DD Urakaze at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
CA Maya engages CL Phoenix at 10,000 yards
CL Jintsu engages CVE Anzio at 10,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages CVE Prince William at 10,000 yards
DD Samidare engages CVE Breton at 10,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages DD Patterson at 10,000 yards
DD Tokitsukaze engages CVE Suwannee at 10,000 yards
DD Samidare engages DD Patterson at 10,000 yards
DD Amatsukaze engages CVE Sangamon at 10,000 yards
DD O'Brien engages DD Tokitsukaze at 10,000 yards
DD Amatsukaze engages DD Walke at 10,000 yards
DD Hayashio engages DD O'Brien at 10,000 yards
DD Kiyonami engages DD O'Brien at 10,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD O'Brien at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
CA Maya engages CL Helena at 8,000 yards
CL Jintsu engages CVE Anzio at 8,000 yards
DD Patterson engages DD Umikaze at 8,000 yards
DD Walke engages DD Kawakaze at 8,000 yards
DD Patterson engages DD Yamakaze at 8,000 yards
DD Samidare engages DD O'Brien at 8,000 yards
DD Urakaze engages CVE Sangamon at 8,000 yards
CL Noshiro engages CL Phoenix at 8,000 yards
CL Jintsu engages CL Helena at 8,000 yards
DD Walke engages DD Hayashio at 8,000 yards
DD Hayanami engages DD O'Brien at 8,000 yards
DD Hughes engages DD Urakaze at 8,000 yards
DD Urakaze engages DD Sampson at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
CA Maya engages CVE Long Island at 9,000 yards
DD Amatsukaze engages CVE Anzio at 9,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages CVE Prince William at 9,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages DD Patterson at 9,000 yards
DD Walke engages DD Kawakaze at 9,000 yards
DD Samidare engages DD Hughes at 9,000 yards
DD Tokitsukaze engages CVE Sangamon at 9,000 yards
CL Jintsu engages CL Phoenix at 9,000 yards
DD Amatsukaze engages DD O'Brien at 9,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages DD Patterson at 9,000 yards
DD Walke engages DD Yamakaze at 9,000 yards
DD Sampson engages DD Hayanami at 9,000 yards
DD Hayashio engages DD Hughes at 9,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD Sampson at 9,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
CA Maya engages CVE Long Island at 8,000 yards
CL Helena engages CL Jintsu at 8,000 yards
DD Tokitsukaze engages CVE Prince William at 8,000 yards
DD Hayanami engages CVE Breton at 8,000 yards
CL Noshiro engages CVE Copahee at 8,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD Walke at 8,000 yards
DD Sampson engages DD Urakaze at 8,000 yards
CL Jintsu engages CL Phoenix at 8,000 yards
CL Helena engages DD Amatsukaze at 8,000 yards
DD Walke engages DD Urakaze at 8,000 yards
DD O'Brien engages DD Samidare at 8,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD Hughes at 8,000 yards
DD Sampson engages DD Umikaze at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 14,000 yards
CVE Long Island , CVE Anzio , CVE Prince William ,
CVE Breton screened from combat
- escorted by DD Patterson , DD Walke , DD O'Brien ,
DD Hughes , DD Sampson
CL Jintsu engages CL Phoenix at 14,000 yards
CL Noshiro engages CVE Chenango at 14,000 yards
DD Urakaze engages CVE Sangamon at 14,000 yards
CL Phoenix engages DD Kawakaze at 14,000 yards
CA Maya engages CL Helena at 14,000 yards
DD Samidare engages CVE Chenango at 14,000 yards
CL Phoenix engages DD Kiyonami at 14,000 yards
DD Hayanami engages CVE Copahee at 14,000 yards
Range increases to 17,000 yards
CVE Long Island screened from combat
- escorted by DD Patterson , DD Walke , DD O'Brien ,
DD Hughes , DD Sampson
CA Maya engages CL Phoenix at 17,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages CVE Prince William at 17,000 yards
DD Samidare engages CVE Copahee at 17,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages CVE Prince William at 17,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages CVE Chenango at 17,000 yards
CL Helena engages DD Samidare at 17,000 yards
CL Phoenix engages DD Urakaze at 17,000 yards
CL Helena engages CA Maya at 17,000 yards
DD Amatsukaze engages CVE Prince William at 17,000 yards
DD Hayashio engages CVE Breton at 17,000 yards
DD Kiyonami engages CVE Breton at 17,000 yards
CL Phoenix engages DD Hayanami at 17,000 yards
Range increases to 23,000 yards
CVE Long Island , CVE Anzio , CVE Prince William ,
CVE Breton screened from combat
- escorted by DD Patterson , DD Walke , DD O'Brien ,
DD Hughes , DD Sampson
CA Maya engages CVE Suwannee at 23,000 yards
CA Maya engages CL Helena at 23,000 yards
CL Phoenix engages DD Tokitsukaze at 23,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Yap at 96,97, Range 30,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Maya
CL Noshiro, Shell hits 1, heavy fires
CL Jintsu, Shell hits 1, heavy fires
DD Hayanami
DD Kiyonami, on fire
DD Hayashio
DD Amatsukaze
DD Tokitsukaze
DD Urakaze
DD Samidare, Shell hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Yamakaze
DD Kawakaze
DD Umikaze, Shell hits 1, on fire

Allied Ships
BB North Carolina
CA Chester
CA Louisville
CA Chicago
CA Salt Lake City
CA Astoria
CA San Francisco
CA Vincennes
CA Australia
CL Marblehead
DD DeHaven
DD Meredith
DD Aaron Ward
DD Bulmer

Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 30,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 30,000 yards
BB North Carolina engages CL Jintsu at 30,000 yards
BB North Carolina engages CL Jintsu at 30,000 yards
CA Australia engages CL Noshiro at 30,000 yards
CA Australia engages DD Umikaze at 30,000 yards
CA Salt Lake City engages CL Noshiro at 30,000 yards
Range closes to 25,000 yards
CA Australia engages DD Kawakaze at 25,000 yards
BB North Carolina engages DD Samidare at 25,000 yards
CA Louisville engages DD Urakaze at 25,000 yards
CA Chester engages DD Tokitsukaze at 25,000 yards
Range closes to 22,000 yards
CA Maya engages CA Louisville at 22,000 yards
CL Noshiro engages CA Vincennes at 22,000 yards
CL Noshiro engages CL Marblehead at 22,000 yards
Range closes to 21,000 yards
CA Vincennes engages CL Noshiro at 21,000 yards
CL Jintsu engages CA San Francisco at 21,000 yards
CA Astoria engages CL Noshiro at 21,000 yards
CA Vincennes engages DD Urakaze at 21,000 yards
CA Astoria engages DD Hayanami at 21,000 yards
Range closes to 20,000 yards
CL Jintsu engages BB North Carolina at 20,000 yards
CA Maya engages CA Australia at 20,000 yards
CL Jintsu engages CA Vincennes at 20,000 yards
DD Kawakaze engages DD Aaron Ward at 20,000 yards
CA Louisville engages DD Urakaze at 20,000 yards
CL Noshiro engages CL Marblehead at 20,000 yards
CL Jintsu engages CA Australia at 20,000 yards
CA San Francisco engages DD Umikaze at 20,000 yards
CA Chicago engages CL Noshiro at 20,000 yards
DD Amatsukaze engages DD DeHaven at 20,000 yards
DD Samidare engages DD Meredith at 20,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages DD DeHaven at 20,000 yards
Range closes to 19,000 yards
CA Salt Lake City engages CL Noshiro at 19,000 yards
DD Meredith engages DD Umikaze at 19,000 yards
CA Chester engages DD Tokitsukaze at 19,000 yards
DD Amatsukaze engages DD Aaron Ward at 19,000 yards
DD DeHaven engages DD Hayashio at 19,000 yards
DD Hayanami engages DD DeHaven at 19,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on 89th Naval Guard Unit, at 96,97 (Yap)
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Morning Air attack on 89th Naval Guard Unit, at 96,97 (Yap)
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Morning Air attack on 22nd (East African) Brigade, at 66,65 (Tourane)
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Morning Air attack on 14th Naval Construction Battalion, at 96,97 (Yap)
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on 89th Naval Guard Unit, at 96,97 (Yap)
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Morning Air attack on 89th Naval Guard Unit, at 96,97 (Yap)
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on 5th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on 56th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on 25th Army, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on 89th Naval Guard Unit, at 96,97 (Yap)
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Morning Air attack on Yokosuka 4th SNLF, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Yokosuka 4th SNLF, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on 1st RTA/B Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Yap at 96,97
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 57 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 4
F6F-3 Hellcat x 4
TBF-1 Avenger x 18

Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 2 destroyed, 11 damaged

Japanese Ships
CL Noshiro, heavy fires
DD Hayashio
CL Jintsu, heavy fires

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
7 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Yap at 96,96
Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 4
TBF-1 Avenger x 9

Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 2 destroyed, 6 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Maya

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Yap at 96,97
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 57 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 4
F6F-3 Hellcat x 4
TBF-1 Avenger x 11

Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 11 damaged

Japanese Ships
CL Jintsu, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Umikaze
CL Noshiro, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
4 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Yap at 96,96
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 57 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 4
TBF-1 Avenger x 3

Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Maya

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje Base Force, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on 53rd Naval Guard Unit, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Afternoon Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Afternoon Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Ground combat at Yap (96,97)
Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 10240 troops, 211 guns, 205 vehicles, Assault Value = 375

Defending force 2174 troops, 37 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 41

Allied adjusted assault: 98

Japanese adjusted defense: 47

Allied assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE Yap !!!

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), disruption(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-), disruption(-)

Japanese ground losses:
252 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 32 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
34 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Assaulting units:
41st Infantry Division

Defending units:
18th Naval Guard Unit
89th Naval Guard Unit
14th Naval Construction Battalion
85th JAAF AF Bn
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Ground combat at Prachuap Khiri Khan (54,64)
Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 41585 troops, 710 guns, 852 vehicles, Assault Value = 1840

Defending force 52755 troops, 484 guns, 275 vehicles, Assault Value = 1878

Japanese ground losses:
90 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Assaulting units:
48th Gurkha Brigade
SSVF Brigade
77th Chindit Brigade
8th Indian Brigade
111th Chindit Brigade
267th Armoured Brigade
16th British Brigade
46th Indian Brigade
28th Gurkha Brigade
44th Indian Brigade
5th Indian Division
20th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
85th British AT Gun Regiment
25th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
XV Indian Corps
24th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
8th Medium Regiment
137/155th Field Regiment

Defending units:
81st Naval Guard Unit
5th Division
7th RTA Division
18th Division
56th Division
Yokosuka 4th SNLF
1st RTA/B Division
34th Field AA Battalion
84th JAAF AF Bn
25th Army
92nd JAAF AF Bn

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< Message edited by StoneAge -- 6/4/2010 12:29:22 AM >

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Post #: 453

08/17/43 - 6/4/2010 12:32:08 PM

StoneAge

Posts: 1303
Joined: 2/16/2009
From: Melbourne, Australia
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Babe is back to getting there ass kicked planes on the ground are getting hit again. (I think the japanese must line them up and paint big red arrows with drop bombs here on their airfields)

What happened with this leaky CAP I here so much about 169, 163, 156 at that rate i would have to send in 15 more attacks to get past them I don't have that many planes.

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 08/17/43

xAK Chinkai Maru sinks....
Task Force 466 has merged with TF 80 at 74 , 96
J1N1-C Irving has spotted an Allied CA at 80,101
:::::::: an Allied DD is reported HIT
Search J1N1-C Irving destroyed by CAP
Search E13A1 Jake destroyed by CAP
Search E13A1 Jake destroyed by CAP
Search E13A1 Jake destroyed by CAP
Ki-30 Ann attacking SS S-47 at 119,58
:::::::: SS S-47 is reported HIT
Ki-30 Ann attacking SS S-47 at 119,58
:::::::: SS S-47 is reported HIT
E13A1 Jake attacking SS Snook at 99,60
:::::::: SS Snook is reported HIT
Search J1N1-C Irving destroyed by CAP
Search E13A1 Jake destroyed by CAP
Allied forces CAPTURE Morotai !!!
xAKL Nankou Maru arrives at Fukuoka
Galeia is occupied by the Allies
Search E13A1 Jake destroyed by CAP
Search E13A1 Jake destroyed by CAP
Ki-30 Ann attacking an Allied SS at 115,62
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
Search J1N1-C Irving destroyed by CAP
Search E13A1 Jake destroyed by CAP
Ki-48-Ib Lily attacking a KV Class class SS at 99,60
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
Kagoshima expands airfield to size 6
66th Construction Battalion arrives at Taihoku

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Aug 17, 43

204 Ku S-1/A at Malaybalay takes A6M5 Zero replacements
202 Ku T-1 at Davao takes J1N1-C Irving replacements
958 Ku T-4 at CS Mizuho takes F1M2 Pete replacements
5th Sentai at Saipan takes Ki-44-IIb Tojo replacements
12th Sentai at Malaybalay takes Ki-21-IIb Sally replacements
13th Sentai at Malaybalay takes Ki-43-IIb Oscar replacements
13th Sentai Det at Davao takes Ki-45 KAIc Nick replacements
77th Sentai at Singapore takes Ki-43-IIa Oscar replacements
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Aug 18, 43

253 Ku S-1 at Kota Bharu takes A6M2 Zero replacements
702 Ku-1 at Malaybalay takes G4M1 Betty replacements
851 Ku T-1 at Kendari takes H6K5 Mavis replacements
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 17, 43

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ASW attack near Tandjoengselor at 69,92
Japanese Ships
BB Yamato
CA Ashigara
CL Kinu
DD Hatsuzuki
DD Onami
DD Takanami
DD Akigumo
DD Yugumo

Allied Ships
SS Pogy, hits 1
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Sub attack near Hirosaki/Aomori at 116,52
Japanese Ships
xAK Chinkai Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
SC CHa-29
SC CHa-19
xAK Surakaruta Maru
xAK Taijima Maru
xAK Nitiren Maru
xAK Kuretake Maru
xAK Achou Maru
xAK Ehime Maru
E Shirataka
PB Shinko Maru #2
PB Hakkai Maru
SC CHa-53

Allied Ships
SS Muskallunge
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ASW attack near Donggala at 66,99
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on 22nd (East African) Brigade, at 66,65 (Tourane)
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on 5th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on 5th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on 56th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Nimur Naval Fortress, at 132,115 (Kwajalein Island)
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Morning Air attack on Nimur Naval Fortress, at 132,115 (Kwajalein Island)
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Morotai at 80,101
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 49 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 14

Allied aircraft
Sea Hurricane Ib x 12
F6F-3 Hellcat x 169

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 5 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-6 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 12 on standby, 19 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 27000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 20 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 27000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
VF-18 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 22 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
VF-23 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 13 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
No.882 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 1 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 27000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
No.896 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000 , scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
No.898 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000 , scrambling fighters to 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
VC(F)-41 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 13 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
VRF-6F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 20 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Morotai at 80,101
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 3
G4M1 Betty x 28

Allied aircraft
Sea Hurricane Ib x 10
F6F-3 Hellcat x 163

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 8 destroyed

Allied Ships
CV Victorious
CV Essex
CV Enterprise

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

CAP engaged:
VF-6 with F6F-3 Hellcat (14 airborne, 0 on standby, 15 scrambling)
14 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 6 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
13 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (10 airborne, 0 on standby, 12 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 11 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-18 with F6F-3 Hellcat (10 airborne, 6 on standby, 18 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 47 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-23 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 6 on standby, 13 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 47 minutes
No.896 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
No.898 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Raid is overhead
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-41 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 1 on standby, 13 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 52 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-6F with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 4 on standby, 12 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 6 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 50 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
No.882 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000 , scrambling fighters to 34200.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Morotai at 80,101
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 200 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 58 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 20
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 33
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 6

Allied aircraft
Sea Hurricane Ib x 10
F6F-3 Hellcat x 156

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 15 destroyed
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 3 destroyed
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Sea Hurricane Ib: 1 destroyed
F6F-3 Hellcat: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
CV Essex

CAP engaged:
VF-6 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 7 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 15 being recalled, 6 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 55 minutes
25 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 8 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 10 being recalled, 8 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 56 minutes
30 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-18 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 1 on standby, 18 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 5 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 53 minutes
28 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-23 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 3 on standby, 13 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
19 planes vectored on to bombers
No.896 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
No.898 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 53 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-41 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 13 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
16 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-6F with F6F-3 Hellcat (8 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 11 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 49 minutes
19 planes vectored on to bombers
No.882 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 27000 , scrambling fighters to 34000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
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Afternoon Air attack on 89th Naval Guard Unit, at 96,97 (Yap)
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Afternoon Air attack on 53rd Naval Guard Unit, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on 61st Naval Guard Unit, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Afternoon Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Afternoon Air attack on 1st RTA/B Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Ground combat at Morotai (80,101)
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 2714 troops, 42 guns, 43 vehicles, Assault Value = 107

Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0

Allied adjusted assault: 52

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 52 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE Morotai !!!

Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-)

Assaulting units:
58th (Sep) Infantry Regiment
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Ground combat at Yap (96,97)
Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 10228 troops, 211 guns, 205 vehicles, Assault Value = 375

Defending force 1971 troops, 35 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 39

Japanese ground losses:
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Assaulting units:
41st Infantry Division

Defending units:
18th Naval Guard Unit
89th Naval Guard Unit
14th Naval Construction Battalion
85th JAAF AF Bn
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Ground combat at Prachuap Khiri Khan (54,64)
Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 44585 troops, 746 guns, 852 vehicles, Assault Value = 1844

Defending force 52717 troops, 485 guns, 275 vehicles, Assault Value = 1876

Japanese ground losses:
77 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Assaulting units:
46th Indian Brigade
44th Indian Brigade
8th Indian Brigade
SSVF Brigade
48th Gurkha Brigade
267th Armoured Brigade
111th Chindit Brigade
16th British Brigade
28th Gurkha Brigade
77th Chindit Brigade
5th Indian Division
8th Medium Regiment
25th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
XV Indian Corps
27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
85th British AT Gun Regiment
24th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
20th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
137/155th Field Regiment

Defending units:
18th Division
81st Naval Guard Unit
5th Division
Yokosuka 4th SNLF
56th Division
7th RTA Division
1st RTA/B Division
84th JAAF AF Bn
34th Field AA Battalion
25th Army
92nd JAAF AF Bn
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 18, 43

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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on 22nd (East African) Brigade, at 66,65 (Tourane)
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Morning Air attack on Nimur Naval Fortress, at 132,115 (Kwajalein Island)
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Morning Air attack on Nimur Naval Fortress, at 132,115 (Kwajalein Island)
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on 56th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on 56th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on 25th Army, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on 6th Fleet, at 132,115 (Kwajalein Island)
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Afternoon Air attack on 89th Naval Guard Unit, at 96,97 (Yap)
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Afternoon Air attack on 14th Naval Construction Battalion, at 96,97 (Yap)
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Afternoon Air attack on 53rd Naval Guard Unit, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on 53rd Naval Guard Unit, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on Jaluit Base Force, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Afternoon Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Afternoon Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Ground combat at Yap (96,97)
Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 10270 troops, 211 guns, 205 vehicles, Assault Value = 376

Defending force 2002 troops, 35 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 42

Japanese ground losses:
Guns lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Assaulting units:
41st Infantry Division

Defending units:
18th Naval Guard Unit
89th Naval Guard Unit
14th Naval Construction Battalion
85th JAAF AF Bn
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Ground combat at Prachuap Khiri Khan (54,64)
Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 44588 troops, 746 guns, 852 vehicles, Assault Value = 1846

Defending force 52691 troops, 485 guns, 275 vehicles, Assault Value = 1872

Japanese ground losses:
31 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
77th Chindit Brigade
SSVF Brigade
48th Gurkha Brigade
16th British Brigade
111th Chindit Brigade
28th Gurkha Brigade
46th Indian Brigade
8th Indian Brigade
44th Indian Brigade
267th Armoured Brigade
5th Indian Division
85th British AT Gun Regiment
25th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
20th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
8th Medium Regiment
24th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
XV Indian Corps
137/155th Field Regiment

Defending units:
18th Division
81st Naval Guard Unit
7th RTA Division
5th Division
Yokosuka 4th SNLF
56th Division
1st RTA/B Division
84th JAAF AF Bn
34th Field AA Battalion
25th Army
92nd JAAF AF Bn

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08/19/43 - 6/9/2010 2:37:53 AM

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COMBAT EVENTS FOR 08/19/43

Task Force 80 encounters enemy Task Force at 80 , 101
Search H6K5 Mavis destroyed by CAP
xAK Toyohi Maru arrives at Fukuoka
xAKL Higane Maru arrives at Osaka/Kyoto
xAKL Kenzo Maru arrives at Yokohama/Yokosuka
61st Construction Battalion arrives at Hankow
AMc Wa 15 sinks....
D3A2 Val attacking a Barracuda class SS at 110,61
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
D3A2 Val attacking an Allied SS at 110,61
:::::::: a O16 Class class SS is reported HIT
E13A1 Jake attacking a Electric Boat S-18 class SS at 126,44
:::::::: a Electric Boat S-18 class SS is reported HIT

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Aug 19, 43

751 Ku K-1 at Malaybalay takes G4M1 Betty replacements
251 Ku S-1/A at Manado takes A6M2 Zero replacements
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Aug 20, 43

902 Ku T-1 at Babeldaob takes E13A1 Jake replacements
I.39-1 at SS I-39 takes E14Y1 Glen replacements
11th Sentai at Victoria Point takes Ki-43-IIb Oscar replacements
70th I.F.Chutai at Alor Star takes Ki-46-III Dinah replacements
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 19, 43

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Sub attack near Tandjoengselor at 70,94
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Morotai at 80,101, Range 12,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
BB Hiei
BB Kirishima
BB Yamato, Shell hits 2
CA Tone
CA Ashigara
CL Nagara
CL Natori
CL Kinu
DD Shimakaze
DD Akizuki
DD Teruzuki
DD Susuzuki
DD Hatsuzuki
DD Wakazuki
DD Yugumo
DD Akigumo
DD Takanami
DD Onami
DD Hatsuyuki

Allied Ships
SC-744, Shell hits 1
AO Neosho
AO Sabine, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
AO Kaskaskia, Shell hits 9, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
AO Cimarron, Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
AO Platte, Shell hits 14, heavy fires, heavy damage
AO Guadalupe, Shell hits 15, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
AO Millicoma, Shell hits 6, heavy fires
SC PC-580
SC PC-581, Shell hits 1

Improved night sighting under 85% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 85% moonlight: 12,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 12,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 12,000 yards
Tanaka, Raizo crosses the 'T'
DD Akizuki collides with DD Hatsuyuki at 80 , 101
BB Yamato engages SC PC-581 at 12,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages AO Guadalupe at 12,000 yards
BB Yamato engages SC-744 at 12,000 yards
BB Yamato engages AO Millicoma at 12,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages AO Guadalupe at 12,000 yards
CL Kinu engages AO Guadalupe at 12,000 yards
BB Yamato engages AO Cimarron at 12,000 yards
DD Hatsuyuki engages AO Guadalupe at 12,000 yards
DD Onami engages AO Millicoma at 12,000 yards
DD Takanami engages AO Cimarron at 12,000 yards
DD Akigumo engages AO Cimarron at 12,000 yards
DD Teruzuki engages AO Millicoma at 12,000 yards
DD Akizuki engages AO Cimarron at 12,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages AO Millicoma at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards
BB Yamato engages AO Guadalupe at 11,000 yards
BB Yamato engages SC PC-580 at 11,000 yards
BB Yamato engages SC-744 at 11,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages AO Guadalupe at 11,000 yards
BB Yamato engages AO Guadalupe at 11,000 yards
BB Yamato engages AO Platte at 11,000 yards
CL Natori engages AO Guadalupe at 11,000 yards
DD Onami engages AO Kaskaskia at 11,000 yards
DD Onami engages AO Cimarron at 11,000 yards
DD Takanami engages AO Kaskaskia at 11,000 yards
DD Yugumo engages AO Guadalupe at 11,000 yards
DD Hatsuzuki engages AO Guadalupe at 11,000 yards
DD Akizuki engages AO Cimarron at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
BB Yamato engages SC PC-581 at 10,000 yards
AO Guadalupe sunk by BB Kirishima at 10,000 yards
BB Yamato engages SC-744 at 10,000 yards
DD Hatsuyuki engages AO Millicoma at 10,000 yards
DD Hatsuyuki engages AO Sabine at 10,000 yards
DD Takanami engages AO Neosho at 10,000 yards
DD Akigumo engages AO Cimarron at 10,000 yards
DD Hatsuzuki engages AO Millicoma at 10,000 yards
AO Sabine sunk by DD Shimakaze at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
BB Yamato engages SC PC-581 at 9,000 yards
BB Yamato engages SC PC-580 at 9,000 yards
BB Yamato engages SC-744 at 9,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages AO Platte at 9,000 yards
CA Tone engages AO Platte at 9,000 yards
DD Teruzuki engages AO Kaskaskia at 9,000 yards
CL Nagara engages AO Platte at 9,000 yards
DD Onami engages AO Kaskaskia at 9,000 yards
AO Cimarron sunk by DD Takanami at 9,000 yards
DD Akigumo engages AO Platte at 9,000 yards
DD Yugumo engages AO Neosho at 9,000 yards
DD Teruzuki engages AO Kaskaskia at 9,000 yards
DD Akizuki engages AO Platte at 9,000 yards
DD Shimakaze engages AO Millicoma at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
BB Yamato engages AO Platte at 10,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages AO Kaskaskia at 10,000 yards
BB Hiei engages AO Platte at 10,000 yards
DD Onami engages AO Millicoma at 10,000 yards
CL Kinu engages AO Kaskaskia at 10,000 yards
DD Akizuki engages AO Neosho at 10,000 yards
DD Onami engages AO Platte at 10,000 yards
DD Takanami engages AO Platte at 10,000 yards
DD Akigumo engages SC PC-581 at 10,000 yards
DD Susuzuki engages AO Kaskaskia at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
BB Yamato engages SC PC-581 at 8,000 yards
Allied Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...
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ASW attack near Bintan at 53,86
Japanese Ships
xAK Tazima Maru
PB Suyozai Maru

Allied Ships
SS S-46, hits 1
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Naval bombardment of Morotai at 80,101
Japanese Ships
BB Yamato
BB Kirishima
BB Hiei
CA Ashigara
CA Tone
CL Kinu
CL Natori
CL Nagara
DD Hatsuyuki
DD Onami
DD Takanami
DD Akigumo
DD Yugumo
DD Wakazuki
DD Hatsuzuki
DD Susuzuki
DD Teruzuki
DD Akizuki
DD Shimakaze

Allied ground losses:
34 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Vehicles lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Port hits 15
Port supply hits 5

BB Yamato firing at Morotai
BB Kirishima firing at 58th (Sep) Infantry Regiment
BB Hiei firing at Morotai
CA Ashigara firing at 58th (Sep) Infantry Regiment
CA Tone firing at 58th (Sep) Infantry Regiment
CL Kinu firing at 58th (Sep) Infantry Regiment
CL Natori firing at 58th (Sep) Infantry Regiment
CL Nagara firing at 58th (Sep) Infantry Regiment
DD Hatsuyuki firing at 58th (Sep) Infantry Regiment
DD Onami firing at 58th (Sep) Infantry Regiment
DD Takanami firing at 58th (Sep) Infantry Regiment
DD Akigumo firing at 58th (Sep) Infantry Regiment
DD Yugumo firing at 58th (Sep) Infantry Regiment
DD Wakazuki firing at 58th (Sep) Infantry Regiment
DD Hatsuzuki firing at 58th (Sep) Infantry Regiment
DD Susuzuki firing at 58th (Sep) Infantry Regiment
DD Teruzuki firing at Morotai
DD Akizuki firing at 58th (Sep) Infantry Regiment
DD Shimakaze firing at 58th (Sep) Infantry Regiment
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ASW attack near Donggala at 69,96
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ASW attack near Peleliu at 91,102
Japanese Ships
SS I-38, hits 14

Allied Ships
BB Prince of Wales
BC Repulse
CA Cornwall
CA Dorsetshire
CA Quincy
CL Hobart
CL Achilles
DD Thanet
DD Grayson
DD La Triomphant
DD Norman
DD Express
DD Thracian

SS I-38 is sighted by escort
DD La Triomphant fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Norman attacking submerged sub ....
DD Express fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Thracian attacking submerged sub ....
DD Norman attacking submerged sub ....
DD Norman loses contact with SS I-38
DD Thracian fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Norman fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Thracian fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Norman fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Thracian fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Koshiki-jima Retto at 99,60
Japanese Ships
xAK Tatsumiya Maru
SC Ch 29

Allied Ships
SS Trigger, hits 1
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Phnom Penh , at 58,69
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Morning Air attack on 22nd (East African) Brigade, at 66,65 (Tourane)
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje Base Force, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on 53rd Naval Guard Unit, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Afternoon Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Ground combat at Yap (96,97)
Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 10294 troops, 211 guns, 205 vehicles, Assault Value = 377

Defending force 2115 troops, 33 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 52

Japanese ground losses:
Guns lost 3 (2 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Assaulting units:
41st Infantry Division

Defending units:
18th Naval Guard Unit
89th Naval Guard Unit
14th Naval Construction Battalion
85th JAAF AF Bn
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Ground combat at Prachuap Khiri Khan (54,64)
Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 44566 troops, 746 guns, 852 vehicles, Assault Value = 1845

Defending force 53930 troops, 488 guns, 283 vehicles, Assault Value = 1887

Japanese ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Assaulting units:
267th Armoured Brigade
8th Indian Brigade
77th Chindit Brigade
46th Indian Brigade
SSVF Brigade
48th Gurkha Brigade
111th Chindit Brigade
16th British Brigade
28th Gurkha Brigade
44th Indian Brigade
5th Indian Division
25th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
XV Indian Corps
8th Medium Regiment
24th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
85th British AT Gun Regiment
20th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
137/155th Field Regiment

Defending units:
7th RTA Division
5th Division
56th Division
Yokosuka 4th SNLF
23rd Ind. Engineer Regiment
81st Naval Guard Unit
18th Division
1st RTA/B Division
34th Field AA Battalion
84th JAAF AF Bn
25th Army
92nd JAAF AF Bn
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 20, 43

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Sub attack near Sapporo at 120,50
Japanese Ships
SC CHa-13
SC CHa-6
SC CHa-28

Allied Ships
SS Hoe, hits 5

SS Hoe launches 6 torpedoes at SC CHa-13
Hoe bottoming out ....
SC CHa-28 fails to find sub and abandons search
SC CHa-13 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-13 attacking submerged sub ....
SC CHa-13 is out of ASW ammo
SC CHa-13 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-13 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-13 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Miyake-jima at 111,63
Japanese Ships
AMc Wa 15, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
AMc Wa 16

Allied Ships
SS Nautilus
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Naval bombardment of Ponape at 119,113
Allied aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 destroyed on ground
Hudson III (LR): 1 destroyed on ground
PBY-5A Catalina: 1 destroyed on ground

Japanese Ships
CA Atago

Allied ground losses:
25 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 54

CA Atago firing at Ponape
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ASW attack near Miri at 65,86
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Phnom Penh , at 58,69
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Morning Air attack on 22nd (East African) Brigade, at 66,65 (Tourane)
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on 56th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Yokosuka 4th SNLF, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Afternoon Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Afternoon Air attack on 23rd Ind. Engineer Regiment, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje Naval Fortress, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on Jaluit Base Force, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Afternoon Air attack on 56th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Afternoon Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Afternoon Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Ground combat at Yap (96,97)
Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 10316 troops, 211 guns, 205 vehicles, Assault Value = 378

Defending force 2170 troops, 31 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 56

Japanese ground losses:
Guns lost 6 (6 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Assaulting units:
41st Infantry Division

Defending units:
18th Naval Guard Unit
89th Naval Guard Unit
14th Naval Construction Battalion
85th JAAF AF Bn
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Ground combat at Prachuap Khiri Khan (54,64)
Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 44582 troops, 746 guns, 852 vehicles, Assault Value = 1841

Defending force 53927 troops, 488 guns, 283 vehicles, Assault Value = 1888

Japanese ground losses:
53 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
SSVF Brigade
267th Armoured Brigade
77th Chindit Brigade
16th British Brigade
44th Indian Brigade
28th Gurkha Brigade
8th Indian Brigade
46th Indian Brigade
48th Gurkha Brigade
111th Chindit Brigade
5th Indian Division
24th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
XV Indian Corps
25th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
20th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
85th British AT Gun Regiment
27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
8th Medium Regiment
137/155th Field Regiment

Defending units:
Yokosuka 4th SNLF
23rd Ind. Engineer Regiment
18th Division
5th Division
7th RTA Division
56th Division
81st Naval Guard Unit
1st RTA/B Division
84th JAAF AF Bn
25th Army
34th Field AA Battalion
92nd JAAF AF Bn

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Post #: 455

08/21/43 - 6/9/2010 3:33:05 AM

StoneAge

Posts: 1303
Joined: 2/16/2009
From: Melbourne, Australia
Status: offline

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 08/21/43

Japanese Ships Bombarding enemy troops at Prachuap Khiri Khan
Search J1N1-C Irving destroyed by CAP
Escort of 3 x A6M5 Zero from 204 Ku S-1/A loses contact with raid, returning to base
Escort of 2 x A6M2 Zero from 251 Ku S-1/A loses contact with raid, returning to base
SS I-121 sinks....
H6K5 Mavis sighting report: 4 Allied ships at 80,101 near Morotai , Moving Northwest
E13A1 Jake attacking an Allied SS at 110,61
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
E13A1 Jake attacking an Allied SS at 114,64
:::::::: a Gato class SS is reported HIT
Search J1N1-C Irving destroyed by CAP
Escort of 3 x A6M5 Zero from 204 Ku S-1/A loses contact with raid, returning to base
Escort of 2 x A6M2 Zero from 251 Ku S-1/A loses contact with raid, returning to base
AMc Wa 9 sinks....
Ki-48-IIa Lily attacking an Allied SS at 110,61
:::::::: a Barracuda class SS is reported HIT
Mission cancelled for 17 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar from 64th Sentai !!!
xAK Akigawa Maru arrives at Maizuru
xAKL Tokoro Maru arrives at Osaka/Kyoto
SC CHa-64 arrives at Takamatsu

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Aug 21, 43

Maizura Ku T-1 at Maizuru takes E13A1 Jake replacements
753 Ku K-1 at Guam takes G4M1 Betty replacements
16th Sentai at Davao takes Ki-48-IIb Lily replacements
24th Sentai at Canton takes Ki-43-Ic Oscar replacements
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Aug 22, 43

705 Ku K-1 at Bihoro takes G3M3 Nell replacements
Ominato Ku T-2 at Ominato takes E13A1 Jake replacements
95th Sentai at Takamatsu takes Ki-48-IIa Lily replacements
108th Sentai at Nagasaki/Sasebo takes Ki-57-II Topsy replacements
109th Sentai at Kanoya takes MC-21 Sally replacements
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 21, 43

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ASW attack near Torishima at 110,67
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Naval bombardment of Prachuap Khiri Khan at 54,64
Japanese Ships
BB Yamashiro
BB Mutsu
CA Mikuma
CA Mogami
CA Nachi
CL Yura
CL Isuzu
DD Sawakaze
DD Oite
DD Yuzuki
DD Kikuzuki
DD Fumizuki
DD Minazuki
DD Sazanami
DD Oboro
DD Sagiri
DD Shikinami
DD Isonami
DD Usugumo
DD Shinonome
DD Fubuki
DD Ikazuchi

Allied ground losses:
45 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Vehicles lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)

BB Yamashiro firing at 5th Indian Division
BB Mutsu firing at 27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
CA Mikuma firing at 5th Indian Division
CA Mogami firing at 5th Indian Division
CA Nachi firing at 5th Indian Division
CL Yura firing at 5th Indian Division
CL Isuzu firing at 5th Indian Division
DD Sawakaze firing at 137/155th Field Regiment
DD Oite firing at 5th Indian Division
DD Yuzuki firing at 5th Indian Division
DD Kikuzuki firing at 5th Indian Division
DD Fumizuki firing at 5th Indian Division
DD Minazuki firing at 5th Indian Division
DD Sazanami firing at 5th Indian Division
DD Oboro firing at 5th Indian Division
DD Sagiri firing at 137/155th Field Regiment
DD Shikinami firing at 5th Indian Division
DD Isonami firing at 5th Indian Division
DD Usugumo firing at 5th Indian Division
DD Shinonome firing at 5th Indian Division
DD Fubuki firing at 5th Indian Division
DD Ikazuchi firing at 8th Medium Regiment
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on 14th British Brigade, at 57,70 (Kompong Trach)
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Morning Air attack on 22nd (East African) Brigade, at 66,65 (Tourane)
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Morning Air attack on Batavia , at 49,98
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on 56th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on 5th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on 81st Naval Guard Unit, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Morotai at 80,101
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 200 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 59 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 24
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 4
Ki-48-IIb Lily x 31

Allied aircraft
Sea Hurricane Ib x 7
F6F-3 Hellcat x 128

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 3 destroyed
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 1 destroyed
Ki-48-IIb Lily: 15 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-6 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 21 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 27000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 54 minutes
29 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 27000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 52 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-18 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 17 on standby, 5 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 54 minutes
22 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-23 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 3 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes
13 planes vectored on to bombers
No.882 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 58 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-41 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 9 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-6F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 15 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes
18 planes vectored on to bombers
No.896 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 27000 , scrambling fighters to 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
No.898 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 27000 , scrambling fighters to 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Morotai at 80,101
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 46 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 13
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 14

Allied aircraft
Sea Hurricane Ib x 6
F6F-3 Hellcat x 82

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 2 destroyed
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 4 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-6 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 27000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 27000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 27000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-18 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 17 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
17 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-23 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
No.882 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-41 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 8 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
15 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-6F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
No.896 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 27000 , scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
No.898 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 27000 , scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on Jaluit Base Force, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on Jaluit Base Force, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Afternoon Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Ground combat at Yap (96,97)
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 10385 troops, 211 guns, 205 vehicles, Assault Value = 382

Defending force 2230 troops, 25 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 58

Allied adjusted assault: 299

Japanese adjusted defense: 47

Allied assault odds: 6 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), fatigue(-), experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
210 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 27 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 27 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
27 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 2 (0 destroyed, 2 disabled)

Assaulting units:
41st Infantry Division

Defending units:
89th Naval Guard Unit
14th Naval Construction Battalion
85th JAAF AF Bn
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Ground combat at Prachuap Khiri Khan (54,64)
Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 44529 troops, 746 guns, 852 vehicles, Assault Value = 1840

Defending force 53896 troops, 488 guns, 283 vehicles, Assault Value = 1887

Japanese ground losses:
29 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
SSVF Brigade
111th Chindit Brigade
28th Gurkha Brigade
48th Gurkha Brigade
8th Indian Brigade
44th Indian Brigade
16th British Brigade
267th Armoured Brigade
46th Indian Brigade
77th Chindit Brigade
5th Indian Division
27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
25th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
20th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
8th Medium Regiment
XV Indian Corps
85th British AT Gun Regiment
24th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
137/155th Field Regiment

Defending units:
5th Division
81st Naval Guard Unit
7th RTA Division
56th Division
23rd Ind. Engineer Regiment
Yokosuka 4th SNLF
18th Division
1st RTA/B Division
25th Army
84th JAAF AF Bn
34th Field AA Battalion
92nd JAAF AF Bn
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 22, 43

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Sub attack near Nagoya at 110,61
Japanese Ships
AMc Wa 9, Torpedo hits 2, heavy damage
AMc Wa 6

Allied Ships
SS Nautilus
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ASW attack near Shikuka at 125,45
Japanese Ships
SC Ch 37
SC Ch 25
SC Ch 18
xAK Risshun Maru
xAK Hofuku Maru
xAK Yamaoka Maru
xAK London Maru
xAK Hauraki Maru
xAK Toyohasi Maru
xAK Toyama Maru
xAK Mito Maru
xAK Rokko Maru
xAK Amagi Maru
xAK Kasagi Maru
xAK Shanghai Maru
xAK Kokai Maru
xAK Ginyo Maru
xAK Panama Maru
PB Kosin Maru #3
PB Kyo Maru #10
SC Ch 48
SC Ch 43

Allied Ships
SS Wahoo, hits 1
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ASW attack near Amami Oshima at 97,60
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on 14th British Brigade, at 57,70 (Kompong Trach)
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Afternoon Air attack on 22nd (East African) Brigade, at 66,65 (Tourane)
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje Naval Fortress, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on 53rd Naval Guard Unit, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Ground combat at Yap (96,97)
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 10348 troops, 211 guns, 205 vehicles, Assault Value = 394

Defending force 1930 troops, 25 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 36

Allied adjusted assault: 308

Japanese adjusted defense: 11

Allied assault odds: 28 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), disruption(-), fatigue(-), experience(-)
supply(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
958 casualties reported
Squads: 62 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 60 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
72 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled

Assaulting units:
41st Infantry Division
34th USN Naval Construction Battalion
24th USN SeaBees /1
227th USN Base Force /1
27th USN Naval Construction Battalion
36th USN Naval Construction Battalion
37th USN SeaBees /1

Defending units:
89th Naval Guard Unit
14th Naval Construction Battalion
85th JAAF AF Bn
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Ground combat at Prachuap Khiri Khan (54,64)
Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 44556 troops, 746 guns, 852 vehicles, Assault Value = 1842

Defending force 53890 troops, 488 guns, 283 vehicles, Assault Value = 1888

Japanese ground losses:
3 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Assaulting units:
267th Armoured Brigade
28th Gurkha Brigade
16th British Brigade
44th Indian Brigade
111th Chindit Brigade
46th Indian Brigade
SSVF Brigade
48th Gurkha Brigade
77th Chindit Brigade
8th Indian Brigade
5th Indian Division
20th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
85th British AT Gun Regiment
25th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
XV Indian Corps
8th Medium Regiment
24th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
137/155th Field Regiment

Defending units:
56th Division
81st Naval Guard Unit
Yokosuka 4th SNLF
5th Division
23rd Ind. Engineer Regiment
18th Division
7th RTA Division
1st RTA/B Division
25th Army
84th JAAF AF Bn
34th Field AA Battalion
92nd JAAF AF Bn

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Post #: 456

08/23/43 - 6/9/2010 5:10:55 AM

StoneAge

Posts: 1303
Joined: 2/16/2009
From: Melbourne, Australia
Status: offline

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 08/23/43

Training mission from VF-18 caught up in attack
Training mission from VF-23 caught up in attack
E13A1 Jake attacking SS S-47 at 119,58
:::::::: SS S-47 is reported HIT
Ki-30 Ann attacking an Allied SS at 118,58
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
89th Naval Guard Unit Wiped Out at Yap by attrition!!!
14th Naval Construction Battalion Wiped Out at Yap by attrition!!!
521 Ku K-2 arrives at Chiba
Task Force 55 encounters enemy Task Force at 101 , 103
Task Force 55 encounters enemy Task Force at 101 , 103
xAK Okuyo Maru sinks....
E13A1 Jake attacking an Allied SS at 114,64
:::::::: a KVIII Class class SS is reported HIT
B5N2 Kate attacking an Allied SS at 116,53
:::::::: a Gato class SS is reported HIT
Search J1N1-C Irving destroyed by CAP
Ki-30 Ann attacking a Narwhal class SS at 118,58
:::::::: a KV Class class SS is reported HIT
xAKL Daibi Maru arrives at Maizuru
Temp.Fight.Chutai arrives at Tokyo

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Aug 23, 43

Saeki Ku T-1 at Kanoya takes D3A1 Val replacements
752 Ku K-1 at Yokohama/Yokosuka takes G3M3 Nell replacements
954 Ku T-1 at Manado takes D3A1 Val replacements
Bako NGD Det T-1 at Pescadores takes D3A1 Val replacements
21st Sentai at Kota Bharu takes Ki-43-IIb Oscar replacements
45th I.F.Chutai at Keijo takes Ki-48-IIa Lily replacements
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Aug 24, 43

204 Ku S-1/A at Malaybalay takes A6M5 Zero replacements
Sasebo Ku T-1 at Nagasaki/Sasebo takes E13A1 Jake replacements
202 Ku T-1 at Davao takes J1N1-C Irving replacements
5th Sentai at Saipan takes Ki-44-IIb Tojo replacements
12th Sentai at Malaybalay takes Ki-21-IIb Sally replacements
13th Sentai at Malaybalay takes Ki-43-IIb Oscar replacements
13th Sentai Det at Davao takes Ki-45 KAIc Nick replacements
74th I.F.Chutai at Iba takes Ki-48-IIa Lily replacements
83rd I.F.Chutai converting to Ki-46-III Dinah
Previous report of sinking of SS Gato incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
Previous report of sinking of SS S-35 incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 23, 43

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TF 273 encounters mine field at Yap (96,97)
Allied Ships
AM Bittern
AM Token
AM Champion
AM Motive

31 mines cleared
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Morotai at 80,101
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6
A6M5 Zero x 4
G4M1 Betty x 9

Allied aircraft
Sea Hurricane Ib x 6
F6F-3 Hellcat x 147

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 destroyed
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 3 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied Ships
CA Dorsetshire
BC Repulse

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

CAP engaged:
VF-6 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 10 on standby, 21 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 27000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 27000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
25 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 10 on standby, 23 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 27000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 50 minutes
21 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-18 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 17 on standby, 5 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
22 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-23 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 2 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
11 planes vectored on to bombers
No.882 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Raid is overhead
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-41 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 6 on standby, 8 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
14 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-6F with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 8 on standby, 14 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 2000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
20 planes vectored on to bombers
No.896 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 27000 , scrambling fighters to 27000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
No.898 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 27000 , scrambling fighters to 2000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Morotai at 80,101
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 13

Allied aircraft
Sea Hurricane Ib x 5
F6F-3 Hellcat x 147

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 5 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-6 with F6F-3 Hellcat (21 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
21 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (21 airborne, 4 on standby, 4 scrambling)
21 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 6 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000 , scrambling fighters to 2000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
VF-18 with F6F-3 Hellcat (22 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
22 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
VF-23 with F6F-3 Hellcat (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 6 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
No.882 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Raid is overhead
VC(F)-41 with F6F-3 Hellcat (15 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
15 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Raid is overhead
VRF-6F with F6F-3 Hellcat (20 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
20 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters to 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
No.896 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 27000 , scrambling fighters to 27000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
No.898 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Morotai at 80,101
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 30 minutes

Japanese aircraft
D3A1 Val x 8

Allied aircraft
Sea Hurricane Ib x 5
F6F-3 Hellcat x 147

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A1 Val: 5 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-6 with F6F-3 Hellcat (10 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 19 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (10 airborne, 4 on standby, 4 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 17 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
VF-18 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 28 being recalled, 8 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
VF-23 with F6F-3 Hellcat (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 11 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
No.882 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes
VC(F)-41 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 11 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
VRF-6F with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 16 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters to 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
No.896 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 27000 , scrambling fighters to 27000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
No.898 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes

Training flight from VF-18 has been caught up in attack
Training flight from VF-23 has been caught up in attack
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Morotai at 80,101
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 13
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 6
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 5
Ki-48-IIb Lily x 12

Allied aircraft
Sea Hurricane Ib x 5
F6F-3 Hellcat x 162

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 2 destroyed
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 2 destroyed
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 1 destroyed
Ki-48-IIb Lily: 2 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-6 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 24 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
21 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 4 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 20 being recalled, 6 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 27000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
25 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-18 with F6F-3 Hellcat (12 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 13 being recalled, 11 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
32 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-23 with F6F-3 Hellcat (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 6 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
15 planes vectored on to bombers
No.882 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
VC(F)-41 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 7 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-6F with F6F-3 Hellcat (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 6 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
18 planes vectored on to bombers
No.896 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 27000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
No.898 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Raid is overhead
1 planes vectored on to bombers
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Morning Air attack on 14th Army, at 54,63
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 48 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-Ic Sally x 18

Allied aircraft
Hurricane FR.IIb x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-Ic Sally: 6 destroyed, 3 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-21-Ic Sally bombing from 9000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.6 Sqn IAF with Hurricane FR.IIb (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 26000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on 14th British Brigade, at 57,70 (Kompong Trach)
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Morning Air attack on 22nd (East African) Brigade, at 66,65 (Tourane)
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Morning Air attack on Batavia , at 49,98
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on 56th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on 56th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on 25th Army, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on 5th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Yokosuka 4th SNLF, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on 81st Naval Guard Unit, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on 5th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje Base Force, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje Base Force, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Afternoon Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Ground combat at Yap (96,97)
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 10321 troops, 211 guns, 205 vehicles, Assault Value = 392

Defending force 1051 troops, 25 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 11

Allied adjusted assault: 283

Japanese adjusted defense: 13

Allied assault odds: 21 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(-), disruption(-), supply(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
197 casualties reported
Squads: 13 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 14 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 7 (0 destroyed, 7 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
41st Infantry Division
227th USN Base Force
36th USN Naval Construction Battalion
24th USN Naval Construction Battalion
27th USN Naval Construction Battalion
34th USN Naval Construction Battalion
37th USN Naval Construction Battalion

Defending units:
89th Naval Guard Unit
14th Naval Construction Battalion
85th JAAF AF Bn
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Ground combat at Prachuap Khiri Khan (54,64)
Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 44565 troops, 746 guns, 852 vehicles, Assault Value = 1844

Defending force 53897 troops, 488 guns, 283 vehicles, Assault Value = 1888

Japanese ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
SSVF Brigade
46th Indian Brigade
267th Armoured Brigade
28th Gurkha Brigade
48th Gurkha Brigade
111th Chindit Brigade
8th Indian Brigade
77th Chindit Brigade
44th Indian Brigade
16th British Brigade
5th Indian Division
85th British AT Gun Regiment
20th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
24th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
25th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
XV Indian Corps
8th Medium Regiment
27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
137/155th Field Regiment

Defending units:
18th Division
Yokosuka 4th SNLF
23rd Ind. Engineer Regiment
56th Division
5th Division
81st Naval Guard Unit
7th RTA Division
1st RTA/B Division
25th Army
34th Field AA Battalion
84th JAAF AF Bn
92nd JAAF AF Bn
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89th Naval Guard Unit Wiped Out at Yap by attrition!!!

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14th Naval Construction Battalion Wiped Out at Yap by attrition!!!

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 24, 43

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ASW attack near Torishima at 110,67
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ASW attack near Muntok at 52,90
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Woleai at 101,103, Range 6,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Atago, Torpedo hits 1
DD Minegumo
DD Asagumo
DD Arare
DD Kasumi
DD Shiratsuyu
DD Shigure

Allied Ships
PT-103
PT-104

Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 35% moonlight: 6,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 6,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 6,000 yards
CA Atago engages PT-104 at 6,000 yards
CA Atago engages PT-103 at 6,000 yards
Hazlett, W.D. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range closes to 5,000 yards
DD Shiratsuyu engages PT-104 at 5,000 yards
DD Arare engages PT-104 at 5,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
DD Shigure engages PT-104 at 10,000 yards
DD Shiratsuyu engages PT-104 at 10,000 yards
Range increases to 13,000 yards
CA Atago engages PT-104 at 13,000 yards
DD Asagumo engages PT-104 at 13,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Woleai at 101,103, Range 8,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Atago
DD Minegumo
DD Asagumo
DD Arare
DD Kasumi
DD Shiratsuyu
DD Shigure

Allied Ships
LCT-58, Shell hits 6, and is sunk
LCT-59, Shell hits 5, and is sunk
LCT-60, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
LCT-61, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
LCT-62, Shell hits 6, and is sunk
LCT-63, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
LCT-64, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
LCT-65, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
LCT-66, Shell hits 4, and is sunk
LCT-67, Shell hits 4, and is sunk
LCT-128, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
LCT-129, Shell hits 1, and is sunk

Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 35% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 27,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 24,000 yards
Range closes to 21,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 8,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 8,000 yards
Allied ships attempt to get underway
LCT-129 sunk by CA Atago at 8,000 yards
LCT-128 sunk by CA Atago at 8,000 yards
LCT-66 sunk by CA Atago at 8,000 yards
LCT-62 sunk by CA Atago at 8,000 yards
LCT-60 sunk by CA Atago at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
LCT-65 sunk by CA Atago at 6,000 yards
LCT-63 sunk by DD Kasumi at 6,000 yards
LCT-58 sunk by CA Atago at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards
LCT-67 sunk by DD Kasumi at 4,000 yards
CA Atago engages LCT-61 at 4,000 yards
LCT-61 sunk by DD Kasumi at 4,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
DD Kasumi engages LCT-64 at 3,000 yards
LCT-64 sunk by DD Shigure at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
LCT-59 sunk by CA Atago at 2,000 yards
LCT-59 sunk by CA Atago at 2,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...
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Sub attack near Amami Oshima at 97,63
Japanese Ships
xAK Okuyo Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Yomei Maru
xAK Toei Maru
PB Toko Maru #4

Allied Ships
SS Amberjack
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Naval bombardment of Woleai at 101,103
Allied aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft losses
P-38H Lightning: 1 destroyed on ground
F4U-1 Corsair: 1 destroyed on ground
P-38G Lightning: 1 destroyed on ground

Japanese Ships
CA Atago

Allied ground losses:
111 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 16 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 36
Port hits 2

CA Atago firing at Woleai
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Morning Air attack on Batavia , at 49,98
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on 14th Army, at 54,63
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 43 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-Ic Sally x 4

Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-Ic Sally: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Ki-21-Ic Sally bombing from 9000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
15th FG/46th FS with P-38H Lightning (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 35000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on 14th British Brigade, at 57,70 (Kompong Trach)
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Morning Air attack on Batavia , at 49,98
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on 5th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on 56th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Jaluit Base Force, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on Jaluit Base Force, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Ground combat at Yap (96,97)
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 10343 troops, 211 guns, 205 vehicles, Assault Value = 394

Defending force 406 troops, 7 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9

Allied adjusted assault: 157

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 157 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(-), disruption(-), supply(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
909 casualties reported
Squads: 14 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 56 destroyed, 34 disabled
Engineers: 5 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 16 (13 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Units destroyed 1

Allied ground losses:
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Assaulting units:
41st Infantry Division
27th USN Naval Construction Battalion
34th USN Naval Construction Battalion
24th USN Naval Construction Battalion
227th USN Base Force
36th USN Naval Construction Battalion
37th USN Naval Construction Battalion

Defending units:
85th JAAF AF Bn
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Ground combat at Prachuap Khiri Khan (54,64)
Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 44586 troops, 746 guns, 852 vehicles, Assault Value = 1847

Defending force 53853 troops, 488 guns, 283 vehicles, Assault Value = 1882

Japanese ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
22 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
44th Indian Brigade
48th Gurkha Brigade
267th Armoured Brigade
16th British Brigade
46th Indian Brigade
28th Gurkha Brigade
8th Indian Brigade
111th Chindit Brigade
77th Chindit Brigade
SSVF Brigade
5th Indian Division
20th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
XV Indian Corps
24th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
25th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
85th British AT Gun Regiment
8th Medium Regiment
27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
137/155th Field Regiment

Defending units:
56th Division
5th Division
7th RTA Division
81st Naval Guard Unit
18th Division
Yokosuka 4th SNLF
23rd Ind. Engineer Regiment
1st RTA/B Division
34th Field AA Battalion
25th Army
84th JAAF AF Bn
92nd JAAF AF Bn

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08/25/43 - 6/9/2010 6:32:33 AM

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Amphibious TF 271 offshore of Talaud Island did not expect this that fast but I guess with my BB's withdrawing he took the chance.

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 08/25/43

Ki-48-Ib Lily attacking SS Snook at 100,57
:::::::: SS Snook is reported HIT
SSX Ha-20 sinks....
LT Kanzaki U. has been KILLED
Ki-30 Ann attacking an Allied SS at 115,62
:::::::: a O16 Class class SS is reported HIT
Amphibious TF 271 offshore of Talaud Island
Amphibious TF 271 unloading at Talaud Island
SC Ch 23 sinks....
Task Force 55 has merged with TF 577 at 109 , 78
Search J1N1-C Irving destroyed by CAP
Search J1N1-C Irving destroyed by CAP
13th RF Gun (Pack) Battalion arrives at Tokyo
65th Field AA Battalion arrives at Tokyo

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Aug 25, 43

702 Ku-1 at Malaybalay takes G4M1 Betty replacements
851 Ku T-1 at Kendari takes H6K5 Mavis replacements
Yokosuka Ku T-2 at Hamamatsu takes E13A1 Jake replacements
2nd Sentai at Nagoya takes Ki-15-II Babs replacements
77th Sentai at Victoria Point takes Ki-43-IIa Oscar replacements
20th I.F.Chutai at Tokyo takes Ki-57-II Topsy replacements
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Aug 26, 43

Kure Ku T-1/A at Hirosaki/Aomori takes E13A1 Jake replacements
751 Ku K-1 at Malaybalay takes G4M1 Betty replacements
251 Ku S-1/A at Manado takes A6M2 Zero replacements
27th Sentai at Singkawang takes Ki-48-IIa Lily replacements
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 25, 43

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ASW attack near Agrihan at 109,85
Japanese Ships
SC Ch 23

Allied Ships
SS S-27, hits 1
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Morning Air attack on Nimur Naval Fortress, at 132,115 (Kwajalein Island)
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Morning Air attack on Nimur Naval Fortress, at 132,115 (Kwajalein Island)
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Morning Air attack on 1st Burma Brigade, at 58,73 (Soc Trang)
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Morning Air attack on 1st Burma Brigade, at 58,73 (Soc Trang)
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Morning Air attack on 22nd (East African) Brigade, at 66,65 (Tourane)
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on 5th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on 1st RTA/B Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on Nimur Naval Fortress, at 132,115 (Kwajalein Island)
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Morning Air attack on Nimur Naval Fortress, at 132,115 (Kwajalein Island)
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on 14th British Brigade, at 57,70 (Kompong Trach)
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Afternoon Air attack on 61st Naval Guard Unit, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on 61st Naval Guard Unit, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on 53rd Naval Guard Unit, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on 5th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Amphibious Assault at Talaud Island
TF 271 troops unloading over beach at Talaud Island, 79,97

Allied ground losses:
294 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 50 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 60 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 30 (0 destroyed, 30 disabled)
Vehicles lost 11 (0 destroyed, 11 disabled)
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Ground combat at Prachuap Khiri Khan (54,64)
Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 44559 troops, 746 guns, 852 vehicles, Assault Value = 1843

Defending force 53835 troops, 488 guns, 283 vehicles, Assault Value = 1879

Japanese ground losses:
66 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
24 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Assaulting units:
77th Chindit Brigade
267th Armoured Brigade
8th Indian Brigade
SSVF Brigade
16th British Brigade
46th Indian Brigade
28th Gurkha Brigade
44th Indian Brigade
48th Gurkha Brigade
111th Chindit Brigade
5th Indian Division
25th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
85th British AT Gun Regiment
27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
XV Indian Corps
8th Medium Regiment
24th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
20th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
137/155th Field Regiment

Defending units:
23rd Ind. Engineer Regiment
56th Division
5th Division
18th Division
Yokosuka 4th SNLF
7th RTA Division
81st Naval Guard Unit
1st RTA/B Division
84th JAAF AF Bn
34th Field AA Battalion
25th Army
92nd JAAF AF Bn
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 26, 43

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Sub attack near Iwo-jima at 109,78
Japanese Ships
SC Ch 23, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Capelin
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on 1st Burma Brigade, at 58,73 (Soc Trang)
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Morning Air attack on 1st Burma Brigade, at 58,73 (Soc Trang)
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Morning Air attack on 22nd (East African) Brigade, at 66,65 (Tourane)
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Morning Air attack on Batavia , at 49,98
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Nimur Naval Fortress, at 132,115 (Kwajalein Island)
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on 5th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Nimur Naval Fortress, at 132,115 (Kwajalein Island)
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Morning Air attack on Nimur Naval Fortress, at 132,115 (Kwajalein Island)
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on 14th British Brigade, at 57,70 (Kompong Trach)
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Afternoon Air attack on 56th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Afternoon Air attack on 5th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Afternoon Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Afternoon Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Afternoon Air attack on 53rd Naval Guard Unit, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on 61st Naval Guard Unit, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on 81st Naval Guard Unit, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Afternoon Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Ground combat at Prachuap Khiri Khan (54,64)
Allied Bombardment attack

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Post #: 458

08/27/43 - 6/9/2010 6:51:04 AM

StoneAge

Posts: 1303
Joined: 2/16/2009
From: Melbourne, Australia
Status: offline

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 08/27/43

Amphibious TF 271 unloading at Talaud Island
Escort of 6 x A6M2 Zero from 251 Ku S-1/A loses contact with raid, proceeding onto target Morotai
E13A1 Jake attacking an Allied SS at 100,58
:::::::: a O21 Class class SS is reported HIT
Ki-48-Ib Lily attacking a Triton class SS at 100,58
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
Allied forces CAPTURE Talaud Island !!!
Ki-48-IIa Lily attacking SS O24 at 55,84
:::::::: SS O24 is reported HIT
Ki-48-IIa Lily attacking SS O24 at 55,84
:::::::: SS O24 is reported HIT
xAKL Shirahama Maru arrives at Osaka/Kyoto
xAK Daishin Maru arrives at Truk
802 Ku S-1 arrives at Tokyo
934 Ku S-1 arrives at Tokyo
65th Construction Battalion arrives at Osaka/Kyoto

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Aug 27, 43

902 Ku T-1 at Babeldaob takes E13A1 Jake replacements
11th Sentai at Alor Star takes Ki-43-IIb Oscar replacements
60th Sentai at Naga takes Ki-21-IIb Sally replacements
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Aug 28, 43

Kure Ku T-1/B at Bihoro takes E13A1 Jake replacements
753 Ku K-1 at Guam takes G4M1 Betty replacements
16th Sentai at Davao takes Ki-48-IIb Lily replacements
24th Sentai at Canton takes Ki-43-Ic Oscar replacements
64th Sentai at Palembang takes Ki-43-IIa Oscar replacements
12th Tpt.Chutai at Tokyo takes Ki-57-II Topsy replacements
Previous report of sinking of SS Trout incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 27, 43

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Morning Air attack on Morotai , at 80,101
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Talaud Island at 79,97
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 2,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 7
G4M1 Betty x 12

Allied aircraft
Sea Hurricane Ib x 8
F6F-3 Hellcat x 124

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 3 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 3 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (13 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(13 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
13 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Raid is overhead
VF-2 with F6F-3 Hellcat (10 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(10 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Raid is overhead
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(10 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
VF-42 with F6F-3 Hellcat (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Raid is overhead
VF-6 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Raid is overhead
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Raid is overhead
VF-18 with F6F-3 Hellcat (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000
Raid is overhead
No.882 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Raid is overhead
No.896 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
No.898 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
VF-22 with F6F-3 Hellcat (12 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Raid is overhead
VF-23 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 14 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
VC(F)-41 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 6 on standby, 9 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
VRF-6F with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 10 on standby, 14 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Morotai , at 80,101
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
D3A1 Val x 7

Allied aircraft
Spitfire Vc Trop x 14

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A1 Val: 4 destroyed

CAP engaged:
No.54 Sqn RAF with Spitfire Vc Trop (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 35000
Raid is overhead
No.457 Sqn RAF with Spitfire Vc Trop (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 37000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Talaud Island at 79,97
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 12
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 11
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 7
Ki-48-IIb Lily x 9

Allied aircraft
Sea Hurricane Ib x 7
F6F-3 Hellcat x 123

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 3 destroyed
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 5 destroyed
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 2 destroyed
Ki-48-IIb Lily: 2 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-2 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 6 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-42 with F6F-3 Hellcat (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-6 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-18 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-22 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 12 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
VF-23 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 14 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
14 planes vectored on to bombers
No.882 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
No.896 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
No.898 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
VC(F)-41 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 9 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
11 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-6F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 14 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
27 planes vectored on to bombers
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Morning Air attack on 1st Burma Brigade, at 58,73 (Soc Trang)
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Morning Air attack on 1st Burma Brigade, at 58,73 (Soc Trang)
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Morning Air attack on 22nd (East African) Brigade, at 66,65 (Tourane)
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on 5th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on 5th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on 6th Fleet, at 132,115 (Kwajalein Island)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on 81st Naval Guard Unit, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on 25th Army, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on 25th Army, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Nimur Naval Fortress, at 132,115 (Kwajalein Island)
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Morning Air attack on 43rd Naval Guard Unit, at 132,115 (Kwajalein Island)
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Talaud Island at 79,97
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 7

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 55

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Raid is overhead
VF-2 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Raid is overhead
VF-42 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Raid is overhead
VF-22 with F6F-3 Hellcat (11 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Raid is overhead
VF-23 with F6F-3 Hellcat (14 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
14 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000
Raid is overhead
VC(F)-41 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
VRF-6F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on 53rd Naval Guard Unit, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on 53rd Naval Guard Unit, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on 56th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Afternoon Air attack on 5th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Afternoon Air attack on Babeldoap Naval Fortress, at 90,97 (Babeldaob)
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Sub attack near Bintan at 51,86
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Ground combat at Talaud Island (79,97)
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 2826 troops, 66 guns, 40 vehicles, Assault Value = 89

Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0

Allied adjusted assault: 74

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 74 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE Talaud Island !!!

Combat modifiers
Attacker:

Assaulting units:
14th Canadian Brigade
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Ground combat at Prachuap Khiri Khan (54,64)
Allied Bombardment attack
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 28, 43

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ASW attack near Donggala at 68,97
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Morning Air attack on 1st Burma Brigade, at 58,73 (Soc Trang)
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Morning Air attack on 1st Burma Brigade, at 58,73 (Soc Trang)
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Morning Air attack on 22nd (East African) Brigade, at 66,65 (Tourane)
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Morning Air attack on Batavia , at 49,98
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on 5th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on 6th Fleet, at 132,115 (Kwajalein Island)
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Morning Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on 25th Army, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on 23rd Ind. Engineer Regiment, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Nimur Naval Fortress, at 132,115 (Kwajalein Island)
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Base Force, at 132,115 (Kwajalein Island)
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Afternoon Air attack on 53rd Naval Guard Unit, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on 53rd Naval Guard Unit, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on 61st Naval Guard Unit, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on 56th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Afternoon Air attack on 5th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Ground combat at Prachuap Khiri Khan (54,64)
Allied Bombardment attack

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Post #: 459

08/29/43 - 6/9/2010 7:11:54 AM

StoneAge

Posts: 1303
Joined: 2/16/2009
From: Melbourne, Australia
Status: offline

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 08/29/43

Japanese Ships Bombarding enemy troops at Prachuap Khiri Khan
xAK Daishin Maru sinks....
xAKL Shoan Maru sinks....
CPT Fukuma, C. has been KILLED
Guam expands fortifications to size 8
SC Ch 47 arrives at Kumamoto
66th Field AA Battalion arrives at Tokyo
E13A1 Jake attacking SS Shad at 113,65
:::::::: SS Shad is reported HIT
Ki-48-Ib Lily attacking SS Snook at 100,57
:::::::: SS Snook is reported HIT
TK Kikusui Maru arrives at Osaka/Kyoto
1st Ind. Field Artillery Battalion arrives at Nagoya
59th Construction Battalion arrives at Canton

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Aug 29, 43

705 Ku K-1 at Bihoro takes G3M3 Nell replacements
109th Sentai at Kanoya takes MC-21 Sally replacements
802 Ku S-1 converting to A6M5 Zero
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Aug 30, 43

Ominato Ku T-2 at Ominato takes E13A1 Jake replacements
752 Ku K-1 at Yokohama/Yokosuka takes G3M3 Nell replacements
934 Ku S-1 at Tokyo takes A6M2-N Rufe replacements
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 29, 43

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ASW attack near Sepandjang at 59,107
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Naval bombardment of Prachuap Khiri Khan at 54,64
Japanese Ships
BB Yamashiro
BB Mutsu
CA Mikuma
CA Mogami
CA Nachi
CL Tama
CL Yura
CL Isuzu
DD Sawakaze
DD Oite
DD Yuzuki
DD Kikuzuki
DD Fumizuki
DD Minazuki
DD Sazanami
DD Oboro
DD Sagiri
DD Shikinami
DD Isonami
DD Usugumo
DD Shinonome
DD Fubuki
DD Ikazuchi

Allied ground losses:
Guns lost 2 (0 destroyed, 2 disabled)

BB Yamashiro firing at 5th Indian Division
BB Mutsu firing at 5th Indian Division
CA Mikuma firing at 5th Indian Division
CA Mogami firing at 5th Indian Division
CA Nachi firing at 5th Indian Division
CL Tama firing at 5th Indian Division
CL Yura firing at 5th Indian Division
CL Isuzu firing at 5th Indian Division
DD Sawakaze firing at 27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
DD Oite firing at 5th Indian Division
DD Yuzuki firing at 5th Indian Division
DD Kikuzuki firing at 5th Indian Division
DD Fumizuki firing at 44th Indian Brigade
DD Minazuki firing at 5th Indian Division
DD Sazanami firing at 137/155th Field Regiment
DD Oboro firing at 5th Indian Division
DD Sagiri firing at 77th Chindit Brigade
DD Shikinami firing at 5th Indian Division
DD Isonami firing at 5th Indian Division
DD Usugumo firing at 5th Indian Division
DD Shinonome firing at 5th Indian Division
DD Fubuki firing at 5th Indian Division
DD Ikazuchi firing at 5th Indian Division
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ASW attack near Terempa at 55,84
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Morning Air attack on 23rd Ind. Engineer Regiment, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on 1st Burma Brigade, at 58,73 (Soc Trang)
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Morning Air attack on 1st Burma Brigade, at 58,73 (Soc Trang)
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Morning Air attack on Batavia , at 49,98
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on 5th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on 92nd JAAF AF Bn , at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Yokosuka 4th SNLF, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on 10th Special Base Force, at 90,97 (Babeldaob)
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Morning Air attack on Babeldoap Naval Fortress, at 90,97 (Babeldaob)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Babeldoap Naval Fortress, at 90,97 (Babeldaob)
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on 14th British Brigade, at 57,70 (Kompong Trach)
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Afternoon Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Afternoon Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Afternoon Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Afternoon Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Afternoon Air attack on 61st Naval Guard Unit, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on 61st Naval Guard Unit, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje Base Force, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Afternoon Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Ground combat at Prachuap Khiri Khan (54,64)
Allied Bombardment attack
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 30, 43

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ASW attack near Sapporo at 120,50
Japanese Ships
SC CHa-6
SC CHa-28

Allied Ships
SS Hoe, hits 6, heavy damage

SS Hoe is sighted by escort
Hoe bottoming out ....
SC CHa-28 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-28 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-28 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-28 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-28 attacking submerged sub ....
SC CHa-28 is out of ASW ammo
SC CHa-28 is out of ASW ammo
SC CHa-28 is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Sapporo at 120,50
Japanese Ships
PB Takunan Maru #8

Allied Ships
SS Hoe, hits 3, heavy damage

SS Hoe is located by PB Takunan Maru #8
Hoe bottoming out ....
PB Takunan Maru #8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Takunan Maru #8 attacking submerged sub ....
PB Takunan Maru #8 is out of ASW ammo
PB Takunan Maru #8 is out of ASW ammo
PB Takunan Maru #8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Takunan Maru #8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Takunan Maru #8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Jesselton at 66,82
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Morning Air attack on 1st Burma Brigade, at 58,73 (Soc Trang)
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Morning Air attack on 1st Burma Brigade, at 58,73 (Soc Trang)
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Kendari at 70,106
Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 48 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 24
TBF-1 Avenger x 21

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 2 destroyed, 10 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Shirakumo, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD Akatsuki
DD Murakumo

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
24 x F4U-1 Corsair sweeping at 15000 feet *
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 3000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
5 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
251 Ku S-1/B with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters to 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Kendari at 70,106
Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 45 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
Beaufort VIII x 4
SBD-3 Dauntless x 17

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort VIII: 4 damaged
SBD-3 Dauntless: 14 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Akatsuki
DD Shirakumo, on fire
DD Murakumo
DD Hibiki

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000' *
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x Beaufort VIII launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
5 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000' *
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000' *
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
251 Ku S-1/B with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on 5th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on 56th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on 1st RTA/B Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on 56th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on 56th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Kure 3rd SNLF, at 90,97 (Babeldaob)
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Boeton at 68,107
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufort VIII x 4

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
DD Uranami

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Beaufort VIII bombing from 14000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Kendari at 70,106
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 23
TBF-1 Avenger x 17

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 destroyed, 11 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Akatsuki
DD Murakumo
DD Shirakumo
DD Hibiki

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 3000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
18 x F4U-1 Corsair sweeping at 15000 feet *

CAP engaged:
251 Ku S-1/B with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters to 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje Naval Fortress, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Kendari at 70,106
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufort VIII x 9

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort VIII: 6 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Hibiki

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Beaufort VIII launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Kendari at 70,106
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 45 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufort VIII x 9

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort VIII: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Hibiki
DD Akatsuki
DD Shirakumo, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Beaufort VIII launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
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Afternoon Air attack on 56th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Ground combat at Prachuap Khiri Khan (54,64)
Allied Bombardment attack

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08/31/43 - 6/10/2010 12:38:08 AM

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Sent a DD raid from Kendari to Sorong

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 08/31/43

Ki-48-IIb Lily attacking SS Greenling at 67,96
:::::::: SS Greenling is reported HIT
Clark Field expands fortifications to size 6
SST Yu-7 arrives at Kobe
North China Gsn Brigade arrives at Peiping
Task Force 235 encounters enemy Task Force at 82 , 107
DD Niizuki sinks....
LCDR Kaneko E. has been KILLED
Surface Combat TF 235 withdrawing to Kendari after combat
SC CHa-54 sinks....
SS I-31 sinks....
SS I-33 sinks....
D3A2 Val attacking SS Shad at 112,62
:::::::: SS Shad is reported HIT
Ki-51 Sonia attacking an Allied SS at 122,55
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
xAK Tachi Maru arrives at Osaka/Kyoto
8th Tpt.Chutai arrives at Mukden

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Aug 31, 43

204 Ku S-1/A at Malaybalay takes A6M5 Zero replacements
Saeki Ku T-1 at Kanoya takes D3A1 Val replacements
958 Ku T-4 at CS Mizuho takes F1M2 Pete replacements
5th Sentai at Saipan takes Ki-44-IIb Tojo replacements
12th Sentai at Malaybalay takes Ki-21-IIb Sally replacements
13th Sentai at Malaybalay takes Ki-43-IIb Oscar replacements
13th Sentai Det at Davao takes Ki-45 KAIc Nick replacements
30th Sentai converting to Ki-44-IIa Tojo
Delayed planes for the aircraft pool:
4 (16) x Ki-43-IIb Oscar
Sasebo Ku T-2 converting to size 12 from 4
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 01, 43

702 Ku-1 at Malaybalay takes G4M1 Betty replacements
851 Ku T-1 at Kendari takes H6K5 Mavis replacements
2nd Sentai at Nagoya takes Ki-15-II Babs replacements
77th Sentai at Victoria Point takes Ki-43-IIa Oscar replacements
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 31, 43

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Sub attack near Fukue-jima at 100,57
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Morning Air attack on 1st Burma Brigade, at 58,73 (Soc Trang)
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Morning Air attack on 1st Burma Brigade, at 58,73 (Soc Trang)
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Morning Air attack on 22nd (East African) Brigade, at 66,65 (Tourane)
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Morning Air attack on Batavia , at 49,98
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on 5th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on 5th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Gorontalo at 73,101
Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufort VIII x 6
Mitchell II x 4

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort VIII: 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Asagiri
DD Ayanami

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Mitchell II bombing from 12000 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
6 x Beaufort VIII launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Yokosuka 4th SNLF, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on Babeldoap Naval Fortress, at 90,97 (Babeldaob)
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Gorontalo at 73,101
Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 46 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 19
SBD-3 Dauntless x 10

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Yugiri
DD Ayanami

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000' *
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
2 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000' *
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000' *
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Gorontalo at 73,101
Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufort VIII x 6

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort VIII: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Asagiri
DD Yugiri

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Beaufort VIII launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Gorontalo at 73,101
Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufort VIII x 6

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort VIII: 5 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Asagiri

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Beaufort VIII launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Gorontalo at 73,101
Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 46 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 19

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
19 x F4U-1 Corsair sweeping at 15000 feet *
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Gorontalo at 73,101
Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 41 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufort VIII x 15
Mitchell II x 4

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort VIII: 1 destroyed, 7 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Yugiri
DD Asagiri
DD Ayanami

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Mitchell II bombing from 12000 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
8 x Beaufort VIII launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
6 x Beaufort VIII launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Afternoon Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on 53rd Naval Guard Unit, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on Jaluit Base Force, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on 5th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Ground combat at Prachuap Khiri Khan (54,64)
Allied Bombardment attack
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 01, 43

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ASW attack near Jolo at 73,91
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Sorong at 82,107, Range 1,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Akatsuki, Shell hits 1
DD Hibiki
DD Murakumo, Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk

Allied Ships
DD Bennett
DD Dyson
DD McCook, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
DD Sims, Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk

Low visibility due to Rain with 3% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 3% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 23,000 yards...
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 1,000 yards...
Kaneko E. crosses the 'T'
DD Murakumo engages DD Sims at 1,000 yards
DD McCook sunk by DD Murakumo at 1,000 yards
DD Murakumo sunk by DD Dyson at 1,000 yards
Smoot, Roland orders Allied TF to disengage
Range increases to 2,000 yards
DD Sims engages DD Akatsuki at 2,000 yards
DD Akatsuki engages DD Dyson at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 4,000 yards
DD Sims sunk by DD Akatsuki at 4,000 yards
DD Akatsuki engages DD Dyson at 4,000 yards
DD Akatsuki engages DD Dyson at 4,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
DD Dyson engages DD Akatsuki at 7,000 yards
DD Bennett engages DD Akatsuki at 7,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Sub attack near Talaud Island at 79,97
Japanese Ships
SS RO-38, hits 5

Allied Ships
BB Indiana, Torpedo hits 1
BB Prince of Wales
BC Repulse
CA Cornwall
CA Dorsetshire
CL Newcastle
CL Hobart
DD Thanet
DD Scout
DD La Triomphant
DD Norman
DD Express
DD Thracian

SS RO-38 launches 4 torpedoes at BB Indiana
RO-38 bottoming out ....
DD La Triomphant fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Norman fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Express fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Thracian attacking submerged sub ....
DD Express fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Thracian fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Thracian fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Thracian fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Thracian fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Thracian fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Thracian fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Toyohara at 124,48
Japanese Ships
SC CHa-54, Torpedo hits 2, heavy damage
SC CHa-15

Allied Ships
SS Mingo

SS Mingo launches 6 torpedoes at SC CHa-54
Mingo diving deep ....
SC CHa-15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Talaud Island at 79,97
Japanese Ships
SS I-33, hits 12, heavy damage

Allied Ships
DD Bailey
DD Kalk
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ASW attack near Talaud Island at 79,97
Japanese Ships
SS I-31, hits 8, heavy damage

Allied Ships
BB Royal Sovereign
CA Frobisher
CA Shropshire
CL Caradoc
CL Tromp
CL Java
DD Napier
DD Relentless

SS I-31 is sighted by escort
DD Relentless attacking submerged sub ....
Sounds of submarine breaking up detected!
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on 1st Burma Brigade, at 58,73 (Soc Trang)
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Morning Air attack on 22nd (East African) Brigade, at 66,65 (Tourane)
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Kendari at 72,106
Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 12

Allied aircraft
Beaufort VIII x 11
F4U-1 Corsair x 20

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort VIII: 5 damaged
F4U-1 Corsair: 1 destroyed

Japanese Ships
DD Akatsuki
DD Hibiki

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Beaufort VIII launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
6 x Beaufort VIII bombing from 12000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
251 Ku S-1/B with A6M2 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
251 Ku S-1/A with A6M2 Zero (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on 56th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on 56th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Loewoek at 70,103
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufort VIII x 3

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort VIII: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Yugiri

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Beaufort VIII bombing from 12000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Afternoon Air attack on 14th British Brigade, at 57,70 (Kompong Trach)
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Kendari at 72,106
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 42 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 10

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 15
TBF-1 Avenger x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1 Corsair: 1 destroyed
TBF-1 Avenger: 11 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Hibiki
DD Akatsuki

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo

CAP engaged:
251 Ku S-1/B with A6M2 Zero (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
251 Ku S-1/A with A6M2 Zero (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Kendari at 72,106
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 22 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3

Allied aircraft
Beaufort VIII x 4
SBD-3 Dauntless x 9

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort VIII: 4 damaged
SBD-3 Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 7 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Hibiki
DD Akatsuki

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x Beaufort VIII launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
251 Ku S-1/A with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Raid is overhead
251 Ku S-1/B with A6M2 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Loewoek at 70,103
Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 49 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufort VIII x 4

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
DD Ayanami

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Beaufort VIII bombing from 12000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Afternoon Air attack on 5th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Afternoon Air attack on Babeldoap Naval Fortress, at 90,97 (Babeldaob)
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Afternoon Air attack on Babeldoap Naval Fortress, at 90,97 (Babeldaob)
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Afternoon Air attack on 7th JNAF Coy , at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on 7th JNAF Coy , at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on 56th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Ground combat at Prachuap Khiri Khan (54,64)
Allied Bombardment attack

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Post #: 461

09/02/43 - 6/10/2010 1:11:40 PM

StoneAge

Posts: 1303
Joined: 2/16/2009
From: Melbourne, Australia
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I am seeing nothing but bombers going to Babe now, so I am sending Nicks to Peliu to do LRCAP over Babe and hopefully splash a few before he puts fighter cover back in.

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 09/02/43

SS RO-38 sinks....
LCDR Yonemura, K. has been KILLED
AMc Wa 16 sinks....
LCDR Anno, U. has been KILLEDt
D3A2 Val attacking SS Shad at 112,62
:::::::: SS Shad is reported HIT
D3A2 Val attacking SS Shad at 112,62
:::::::: SS Shad is reported HIT
Ki-48-IIb Lily has spotted an Allied BB at 84,100
:::::::: an Allied BB is reported HIT
CMc Kurokami sinks....
SS I-34 sinks....
LCDR Nagatsu, O. has been KILLED
SS I-166 sinks....
CDR Handa K. has been KILLED
Search Ki-21-IIb Sally destroyed by CAP
Search Ki-21-IIb Sally destroyed by CAP
Saipan expands fortifications to size 7
14th RF Gun (Pack) Battalion arrives at Hiroshima/Kure
Japanese Ships Bombarding Soc Trang
Search G4M1 Betty destroyed by CAP
Ki-48-Ib Lily attacking SS Snook at 99,60
:::::::: SS Snook is reported HIT
Ki-48-IIa Lily attacking SS O24 at 55,84
:::::::: SS O24 is reported HIT
PC Take sinks....
LT Kotani E. has been KILLED
502 Ku K-1 arrives at Oita

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 02, 43

Ki-49-IIa Helen upgrading to Ki-49-IIb Helen at Yokohama/Yokosuka
751 Ku K-1 at Manila takes G4M1 Betty replacements
251 Ku S-1/A at Kendari takes A6M2 Zero replacements
Yokosuka Ku S-2 at Yokohama/Yokosuka takes E14Y1 Glen replacements
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 03, 43

Sasebo Ku T-1 at Nagasaki/Sasebo takes E13A1 Jake replacements
1001 Ku U-1 at Saipan takes H6K4-L Mavis replacements
11th Sentai at Alor Star takes Ki-43-IIb Oscar replacements
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 02, 43

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ASW attack near Talaud Island at 80,98
Japanese Ships
SS RO-38, hits 3

Allied Ships
CL Columbia
CLAA Reno
DD Duncan
DD Mustin
DD Caldwell
DD Lansdowne
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Submarine attack near Talaud Island at 80,98
Japanese Ships
SS RO-38, hits 14, heavy damage

Allied Ships
DE John D. Edwards
DD Stuart
DD Baldwin
DE Gilmore

SS RO-38 is sighted by escort
DD Stuart attacking submerged sub ....
DD Stuart cannot reach attack position over SS RO-38
SS RO-38 forced to surface!
DD Stuart firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Baldwin firing on surfaced sub ....
DE Gilmore firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Stuart firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Baldwin firing on surfaced sub ....
DE Gilmore firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Stuart firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Baldwin firing on surfaced sub ....
DE Gilmore firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Baldwin firing on surfaced sub ....
DE Gilmore firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Stuart firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Baldwin firing on surfaced sub ....
DE Gilmore firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Stuart firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Baldwin firing on surfaced sub ....
DE Gilmore firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Stuart firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Baldwin firing on surfaced sub ....
DE Gilmore firing on surfaced sub ....
Sub slips beneath the waves
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Sub attack near Izu Oshima at 113,63
Japanese Ships
AMc Wa 16, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Kingfish
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ASW attack near Talaud Island at 79,97
Japanese Ships
SS I-166, hits 7, on fire

Allied Ships
CL St. Louis
DD Beale
DD Tucker
DD Conway
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Morning Air attack on 1st Burma Brigade, at 58,73 (Soc Trang)
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Morning Air attack on 14th British Brigade, at 57,70 (Kompong Trach)
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Morning Air attack on Batavia , at 49,98
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Morning Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on 56th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on 1st RTA/B Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on 23rd Ind. Engineer Regiment, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Cotabato at 77,92
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 3
TBF-1 Avenger x 4

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
CMc Kurokami, Bomb hits 4, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CMc Kurokami
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Cotabato at 77,92
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 3
SBD-5 Dauntless x 29

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
CM Itsukushima
PC Take, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on 61st Naval Guard Unit, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on Kendari , at 70,106
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 2

Allied aircraft
Beaufort VIII x 28
P-38H Lightning x 22
F4U-1 Corsair x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort VIII: 10 damaged

Port hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Beaufort VIII bombing from 12000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x Beaufort VIII bombing from 12000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x Beaufort VIII bombing from 12000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x Beaufort VIII bombing from 12000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 10000 feet
2 x F4U-1 Corsair sweeping at 15000 feet *

CAP engaged:
251 Ku S-1/B with A6M2 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on Kendari , at 70,106
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
Mitchell II x 9

Allied aircraft losses
Mitchell II: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Mitchell II bombing from 12000 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Kendari , at 70,106
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufort VIII x 8

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort VIII: 4 damaged

Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Beaufort VIII bombing from 12000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on 56th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Ground combat at Prachuap Khiri Khan (54,64)
Allied Bombardment attack
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 03, 43

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Sub attack near Sorong at 83,106
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Naval bombardment of Soc Trang at 58,73
Japanese Ships
BB Yamashiro
BB Mutsu
CA Mikuma
CA Mogami
CA Nachi
CL Tama
CL Yura
CL Isuzu
DD Oite
DD Yuzuki
DD Kikuzuki
DD Fumizuki
DD Minazuki
DD Sazanami
DD Oboro
DD Sagiri
DD Shikinami
DD Isonami
DD Usugumo
DD Shinonome
DD Fubuki
DD Ikazuchi

Allied ground losses:
31 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 27
Airbase supply hits 18
Runway hits 94
Port hits 46
Port fuel hits 6
Port supply hits 12

BB Yamashiro firing at Soc Trang
BB Mutsu firing at Soc Trang
CA Mikuma firing at Soc Trang
CA Mogami firing at Soc Trang
CA Nachi firing at Soc Trang
CL Tama firing at Soc Trang
CL Yura firing at Soc Trang
CL Isuzu firing at Soc Trang
DD Oite firing at Soc Trang
DD Yuzuki firing at Soc Trang
DD Kikuzuki firing at Soc Trang
DD Fumizuki firing at Soc Trang
DD Minazuki firing at Soc Trang
DD Sazanami firing at Soc Trang
DD Oboro firing at 1st Burma Brigade
DD Sagiri firing at Soc Trang
DD Shikinami firing at Soc Trang
DD Isonami firing at Soc Trang
DD Usugumo firing at Soc Trang
DD Shinonome firing at Soc Trang
DD Fubuki firing at Soc Trang
DD Ikazuchi firing at Soc Trang
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Sub attack near Hakodate at 120,53
Japanese Ships
SC CHa-38

Allied Ships
SS Bluefish, hits 2, heavy damage
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Sub attack near Talaud Island at 79,97
Japanese Ships
SS I-162, hits 2

Allied Ships
SC-982
AM Skylark
APA Wayne
APA George Clymer
APA Arthur Middleton
APA President Polk
APA President Monroe
APD Dickerson
AP William Ward Burrows
AK Aludra
AK Etamin
AK Blount
AK Livingston
AK Eridanus
AK Arided
SC-983
SC-708
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Morning Air attack on 1st Burma Brigade, at 58,73 (Soc Trang)
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Morning Air attack on 14th British Brigade, at 57,70 (Kompong Trach)
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Morning Air attack on 22nd (East African) Brigade, at 66,65 (Tourane)
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
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Morning Air attack on 19th Naval Guard Unit, at 90,97 (Babeldaob)
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Morning Air attack on 1st Burma Brigade, at 58,73 (Soc Trang)
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Afternoon Air attack on 56th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Afternoon Air attack on 53rd Naval Guard Unit, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on 53rd Naval Guard Unit, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on 61st Naval Guard Unit, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on Kendari , at 70,106
Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6

Allied aircraft
Beaufort VIII x 32
P-38H Lightning x 21
F4U-1 Corsair x 10

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort VIII: 4 damaged

Port hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Beaufort VIII bombing from 12000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x Beaufort VIII bombing from 12000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x Beaufort VIII bombing from 12000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x Beaufort VIII bombing from 12000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 10000 feet
8 x F4U-1 Corsair sweeping at 15000 feet *

CAP engaged:
251 Ku S-1/A with A6M2 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Raid is overhead
251 Ku S-1/B with A6M2 Zero (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on Kendari , at 70,106
Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Allied aircraft
Mitchell II x 9

Allied aircraft losses
Mitchell II: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Mitchell II bombing from 12000 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Kendari , at 70,106
Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 46 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufort VIII x 9

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort VIII: 6 damaged

Japanese Ships
AG Noshima, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Beaufort VIII bombing from 12000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on 56th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Sub attack near Torishima at 112,68
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Ground combat at Prachuap Khiri Khan (54,64)
Allied Bombardment attack

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Post #: 462

09/04/43 - 6/11/2010 2:22:38 AM

StoneAge

Posts: 1303
Joined: 2/16/2009
From: Melbourne, Australia
Status: offline

Looks like my Nicks did the job very few bombs onto Babe this turn. Next turn I expect to see hundreds of LR fighters coming to the party. To bad no more nicks! if any are left at the end of this turn I will move them back to Davao to rebuild again. I am supprised though I would have thought AdmSpruance would have put the airfeild on Peliau out of commision by now. 1 days all out bombing there and no airfield for months.

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 09/04/43

AMC Nosiro Maru sinks....
Ki-51 Sonia attacking an Allied PT at 122,55
:::::::: a O19 Class class SS is reported HIT
D3A2 Val attacking a 'T' War Emergency class SS at 110,61
:::::::: a Barracuda class SS is reported HIT
E Sanae sinks....
CDR Kanzaki S. has been KILLED
Batangas expands fortifications to size 5
66th JNAF AF Unit arrives at Tokyo
SS I-155 sinks....
CDR Kanda D. has been KILLED
Search H6K5 Mavis destroyed by CAP
H6K5 Mavis has spotted AM Townsville at 101,103
:::::::: AM Townsville is reported HIT
Ki-48-Ib Lily attacking SS Flying Fish at 99,61
:::::::: SS Flying Fish is reported HIT
Ki-48-IIa Lily attacking an Allied SS at 110,61
:::::::: an Allied PT is reported HIT
SSX Ha-17 sinks....
SC CHa-66 arrives at Hakodate

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 04, 43

251 Ku S-1/B at Kendari takes A6M2 Zero replacements
753 Ku K-1 at Guam takes G4M1 Betty replacements
Yokosuka Ku T-2 at Hamamatsu takes E13A1 Jake replacements
27th Sentai at Singkawang takes Ki-48-IIa Lily replacements
64th Sentai at Palembang takes Ki-43-IIa Oscar replacements
18th I.F.Chutai at Hong Kong takes Ki-46-III Dinah replacements
20th I.F.Chutai at Tokyo takes Ki-57-II Topsy replacements
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 05, 43

705 Ku K-1 at Bihoro takes G3M3 Nell replacements
902 Ku T-1 at Davao takes E13A1 Jake replacements
95th Sentai at Takamatsu takes Ki-48-IIa Lily replacements
109th Sentai at Kanoya takes MC-21 Sally replacements
1st Raiding Sentai at Johore Bahru takes Ki-57-II Topsy replacements
73rd I.F.Chutai at Samah takes Ki-48-IIa Lily replacements
Previous report of sinking of CL Montpelier incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 04, 43

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Sub attack near Sapporo at 120,49
Japanese Ships
AMC Nosiro Maru, Torpedo hits 1
xAK Koho Maru
xAK Syohei Maru
xAK Yodogawa Maru
xAK Kumagawa Maru
E Uji

Allied Ships
SS Thresher
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Sub attack near Nago at 95,64
Japanese Ships
xAP Haruna Maru, Torpedo hits 1
SC CHa-46
SC CHa-22
xAP Kokuryu Maru
SC CHa-58

Allied Ships
SS Halibut
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Submarine attack near Sapporo at 120,49
Japanese Ships
AMC Nosiro Maru, Torpedo hits 2, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Thresher
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Morning Air attack on 1st Burma Brigade, at 58,73 (Soc Trang)
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Morning Air attack on Batavia , at 49,98
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 8

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 8
B-24D1 Liberator x 35
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 41

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 1 damaged
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 destroyed, 16 damaged
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 11 damaged

Port hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
13th Sentai Det with Ki-45 KAIc Nick (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15200
Raid is overhead

Also attacking Kure 5th SNLF ...
Also attacking Babeldoap Naval Fortress ...
Also attacking Babeldaob ...
Also attacking 86th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 26th Air Flotilla ...
Also attacking Babeldoap Naval Fortress ...
Also attacking Babeldaob ...
Also attacking 7th JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking Babeldaob ...
Also attacking Babeldoap Naval Fortress ...
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 1

Allied aircraft
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 2 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
13th Sentai Det with Ki-45 KAIc Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15200
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Babeldaob , at 90,97
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 1

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 3 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
13th Sentai Det with Ki-45 KAIc Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15200
Raid is overhead

Also attacking Babeldoap Naval Fortress ...
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Morning Air attack on 10th Special Base Force, at 90,97 (Babeldaob)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 3
B-25C Mitchell x 6

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 3 damaged
B-25C Mitchell: 2 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 85th Naval Guard Unit ...

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Afternoon Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Afternoon Air attack on 14th British Brigade, at 57,70 (Kompong Trach)
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Afternoon Air attack on 5th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Afternoon Air attack on 56th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Afternoon Air attack on 56th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Afternoon Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Sub attack near Torishima at 112,68
Japanese Ships
E Sanae, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
E W-23

Allied Ships
SS Corvina, hits 2
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Ground combat at Prachuap Khiri Khan (54,64)
Allied Bombardment attack
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 05, 43

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ASW attack near Toyohara at 124,48
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Sub attack near Muntok at 49,89
Japanese Ships
E Aotaka
AMC Asaka Maru
TK Tonan Maru #3
TK Tonan Maru #2
TK Nisshin Maru #2
TK Nisshin Maru
E Hatsutaka

Allied Ships
SS Drum, hits 3
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ASW attack near Toyohara at 124,48
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Sub attack near Toyohara at 124,48
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ASW attack near Hakodate at 120,53
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Sub attack near Waigeo Island at 82,105
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Sub attack near Toyohara at 124,48
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ASW attack near Sorong at 82,107
Japanese Ships
SS I-39, hits 18, heavy damage

Allied Ships
DD Dyson

SS I-39 is sighted by escort
DD Dyson fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Dyson fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Dyson attacking submerged sub ....
DD Dyson loses contact with SS I-39
DD Dyson fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Dyson attacking submerged sub ....
DD Dyson loses contact with SS I-39
DD Dyson cannot reach attack position over SS I-39
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on 1st Burma Brigade, at 58,73 (Soc Trang)
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Morning Air attack on 14th British Brigade, at 57,70 (Kompong Trach)
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Morning Air attack on 22nd (East African) Brigade, at 66,65 (Tourane)
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Morning Air attack on Batavia , at 49,98
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on 10th Special Base Force, at 90,97 (Babeldaob)
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 4

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 4
B-24D1 Liberator x 17
B-25C Mitchell x 7

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 3 damaged
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 destroyed, 16 damaged
B-25C Mitchell: 4 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
13th Sentai Det with Ki-45 KAIc Nick (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15200
Raid is overhead

Also attacking Babeldoap Naval Fortress ...
Also attacking 10th Special Base Force ...
Also attacking Babeldoap Naval Fortress ...
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Afternoon Air attack on 56th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Ground combat at Prachuap Khiri Khan (54,64)
Allied Bombardment attack

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Post #: 463

09/06/43 - 6/12/2010 7:38:12 AM

StoneAge

Posts: 1303
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Babe looks like the next target for invasion. Not much I can do about it at the moment as a large number of my surface ships are having upgrades and are stuck in port for the next 15 or so days. By then Babe will be in enemy hands.

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 09/06/43

SSX Ha-21 sinks....
SS I-162 sinks....
Allied Ships Bombarding Babeldaob
SS I-160 sinks....
LCDR Yoshimatsu, Tamori has been KILLED
Hong Kong expands fortifications to size 6
SS RO-42 arrives at Fukuoka
xAK Brisbane Maru sinks....
Task Force 104 has merged with TF 95 at 92 , 55
E13A1 Jake attacking SS Albacore at 119,50
:::::::: SS Albacore is reported HIT
SS I-41 arrives at Okayama
253 Ku S-2 arrives at Saipan

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 06, 43

Kushimoto Ku T-1 at Tsu takes E7K2 Alf replacements
938 Ku T-3 at AV Sanuki Maru takes F1M2 Pete replacements
24th Sentai at Canton takes Ki-43-Ic Oscar replacements
89th I.F.Chutai at Palembang takes Ki-48-IIa Lily replacements
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 07, 43

Ominato Ku T-2 at Ominato takes E13A1 Jake replacements
752 Ku K-1 at Yokohama/Yokosuka takes G3M3 Nell replacements
Noshiro-1 at CL Noshiro takes F1M2 Pete replacements
5th Sentai at Saipan takes Ki-44-IIb Tojo replacements
12th Sentai at Malaybalay takes Ki-21-IIb Sally replacements
13th Sentai at Malaybalay takes Ki-43-IIb Oscar replacements
13th Sentai Det at Peleliu takes Ki-45 KAIc Nick replacements
Previous report of sinking of SS Whale incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service

CVE Long Island is reported to have been sunk near Ulithi on Aug 17, 1943
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 06, 43

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ASW attack near Pamakasan at 58,106
Japanese Ships
DD Akatsuki
DD Yugiri
DD Ayanami

Allied Ships
SS S-39, hits 2
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ASW attack near Toyohara at 124,48
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ASW attack near Sepandjang at 59,107
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ASW attack near Babeldaob at 90,97
Japanese Ships
SSX Ha-21, hits 13, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
DD Nestor
DD Encounter
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Submarine attack near Morotai at 80,101
Japanese Ships
SS I-162, hits 26, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
DD Frazier
DD Meade
DD Woodworth

SS I-162 is located by DD Frazier
DD Meade fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Frazier fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Frazier attacking submerged sub ....
DD Frazier fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Frazier fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Frazier attacking submerged sub ....
DD Frazier cannot reach attack position over SS I-162
SS I-162 forced to surface!
DD Woodworth firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Meade firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Woodworth firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Meade firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Woodworth firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Meade firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Woodworth firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Meade firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Woodworth firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Meade firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Frazier firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Woodworth firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Meade firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Frazier firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Woodworth firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Meade firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Frazier firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Woodworth firing on surfaced sub ....
Sub slips beneath the waves
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Sub attack near Nagoya at 110,61
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Morning Air attack on 1st Burma Brigade, at 58,73 (Soc Trang)
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Morning Air attack on 14th British Brigade, at 57,70 (Kompong Trach)
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Morning Air attack on 22nd (East African) Brigade, at 66,65 (Tourane)
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Morning Air attack on Babeldoap Naval Fortress, at 90,97 (Babeldaob)
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 4

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 15
B-24D1 Liberator x 43
F6F-3 Hellcat x 19
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 47

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 3 damaged
B-24D1 Liberator: 12 damaged
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 15 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
13th Sentai Det with Ki-45 KAIc Nick (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15200
Raid is overhead

Also attacking 10th Special Base Force ...
Also attacking Babeldoap Naval Fortress ...
Also attacking 85th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking Babeldoap Naval Fortress ...
Also attacking Kure 3rd SNLF ...
Also attacking Babeldoap Naval Fortress ...
Also attacking 19th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking Babeldoap Naval Fortress ...
Also attacking 86th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking Babeldoap Naval Fortress ...
Also attacking 10th Special Base Force ...
Also attacking Babeldoap Naval Fortress ...
Also attacking 85th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking Kure 3rd SNLF ...
Also attacking 19th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking Babeldoap Naval Fortress ...
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on 5th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Babeldoap Naval Fortress, at 90,97 (Babeldaob)
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 46 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 1

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 8
F6F-3 Hellcat x 14

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
13th Sentai Det with Ki-45 KAIc Nick (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15200
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on 25th Army, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on 25th Army, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on 81st Naval Guard Unit, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Babeldoap Naval Fortress, at 90,97 (Babeldaob)
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Morning Air attack on 19th Naval Guard Unit, at 90,97 (Babeldaob)
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Babeldoap Naval Fortress, at 90,97 (Babeldaob)
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Afternoon Air attack on 61st Naval Guard Unit, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on 61st Naval Guard Unit, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on 53rd Naval Guard Unit, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on 5th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Naval bombardment of Babeldaob at 90,97 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
Japanese aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed on ground

3 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
BB Idaho
BB Tennessee
BB Pennsylvania
CA Vincennes
CA San Francisco
CA Astoria, Shell hits 1
CA Chicago
CA Louisville
CA Chester

Japanese ground losses:
909 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 23 destroyed, 33 disabled
Engineers: 10 destroyed, 19 disabled
Guns lost 15 (6 destroyed, 9 disabled)

Airbase hits 48
Airbase supply hits 7
Runway hits 574
Port hits 4
Port fuel hits 3
Port supply hits 2

BB Idaho firing at Babeldaob
BB Tennessee firing at Babeldaob
BB Pennsylvania firing at Babeldaob
CA Vincennes firing at Babeldaob
CA San Francisco firing at Babeldaob
CA Astoria firing at 10th Special Base Force
CA Chicago firing at Babeldaob
CA Louisville firing at Babeldaob
CA Chester firing at Babeldaob
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Sub attack near Morotai at 80,101
Japanese Ships
SS I-159, hits 26, and is sunk

Allied Ships
DD Barton
DD Meade
DD Frazier
DD Woodworth

SS I-159 launches 8 torpedoes at DD Barton
DD Meade fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Frazier attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-159 eludes ASW attack from DD Frazier
DD Frazier cannot reach attack position over SS I-159
SS I-159 eludes DD Frazier by hugging bottom
DD Meade attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-159 forced to surface!
DD Meade firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Frazier firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Woodworth firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Meade firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Frazier firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Woodworth firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Meade firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Frazier firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Woodworth firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Meade firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Woodworth firing on surfaced sub ....
Sub slips beneath the waves
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Ground combat at Prachuap Khiri Khan (54,64)
Allied Bombardment attack
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 07, 43

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Sub attack near Jesselton at 68,85
Japanese Ships
xAK Brisbane Maru, Torpedo hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Hakaze

Allied Ships
SS Ray
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ASW attack near Sorong at 83,106
Japanese Ships
SS I-36, hits 1

Allied Ships
DD Gansevoort
DD Strong
DD Morris
DD Gillespie
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Morning Air attack on 14th British Brigade, at 57,70 (Kompong Trach)
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Morning Air attack on 22nd (East African) Brigade, at 66,65 (Tourane)
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Morning Air attack on Batavia , at 49,98
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on 5th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on 56th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on 25th Army, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on 1st RTA/B Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Yokosuka 4th SNLF, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on 56th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Afternoon Air attack on 56th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Afternoon Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Afternoon Air attack on 5th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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ASW attack near Ominato at 117,51
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Ground combat at Prachuap Khiri Khan (54,64)
Allied Bombardment attack

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Post #: 464

09/08/43 - 6/13/2010 2:44:25 AM

StoneAge

Posts: 1303
Joined: 2/16/2009
From: Melbourne, Australia
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I have this sinking felling about the number of allied subs I have sunk. My commanders report a sunk sub with two hits where I can see that mine take about 6 hit before they sink an that is with bad damage control.

Landings have started at Babe AdmSpruance is having no trouble deviding my forces down the middle.

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 09/08/43

Japanese Ships Bombarding enemy troops at Prachuap Khiri Khan
Allied Ships Bombarding Babeldaob
Amphibious TF 86 offshore of Babeldaob
G3M3 Nell attacking SS Mingo at 122,47
:::::::: SS Mingo is reported HIT
101st Machine Canno AA Battalion arrives at Tokyo
B5N2 Kate attacking SS S-47 at 119,55
:::::::: SS S-47 is reported HIT
Shikuka expands port to size 6
SS RO-40 arrives at Maizuru

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 08, 43

251 Ku S-1 at Kendari takes A6M2 Zero replacements
702 Ku-1 at Malaybalay takes G4M1 Betty replacements
851 Ku T-1 at Kendari takes H6K5 Mavis replacements
253 Ku S-2 at Saipan takes A6M3a Zero replacements
77th Sentai at Victoria Point takes Ki-43-IIa Oscar replacements
261 Ku S-1 converting to A6M5 Zero
Delayed planes for the aircraft pool:
4 (17) x A6M2 Zero
Previous report of sinking of SS S-35 incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 09, 43

751 Ku K-1 at Manila takes G4M1 Betty replacements
934 Ku T-1 at Kanoya takes E13A1 Jake replacements
DD Hakaze beginning refit in shipyard at Manila
Delayed planes for the aircraft pool:
2 (15) x A6M2 Zero
Previous report of sinking of BB Indiana incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 08, 43

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ASW attack near Bintan at 51,86
Japanese Ships
CS Mizuho
DD Mutsuki
DD Makinami
E Nuwashima
E Kuretake
TK Ayayuki Maru
TK Gyoshin Maru
DD Uzuki
DD Yayoi
DD Kisaragi

Allied Ships
SS KXVI, hits 3
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ASW attack near Hachijo-jima at 114,64
Japanese Ships
CA Maya
CL Kiso
DD Kiyonami
DD Yamakaze
DD Hatsukaze
DD Oyashio

Allied Ships
SS Scorpion, hits 4
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ASW attack near Balikpapan at 66,97
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Naval bombardment of Prachuap Khiri Khan at 54,64
Japanese Ships
BB Yamashiro
BB Mutsu
CA Mikuma
CA Mogami
CA Nachi
CL Tama
CL Yura
CL Isuzu
DD Oite
DD Yuzuki
DD Kikuzuki
DD Fumizuki
DD Minazuki
DD Sazanami
DD Oboro
DD Sagiri
DD Shikinami
DD Isonami
DD Usugumo
DD Shinonome
DD Fubuki
DD Ikazuchi

Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 5 (1 destroyed, 4 disabled)
Vehicles lost 12 (0 destroyed, 12 disabled)

BB Yamashiro firing at 8th Medium Regiment
BB Mutsu firing at 137/155th Field Regiment
CA Mikuma firing at 137/155th Field Regiment
CA Mogami firing at 5th Indian Division
CA Nachi firing at 5th Indian Division
CL Tama firing at 5th Indian Division
CL Yura firing at 5th Indian Division
CL Isuzu firing at 8th Medium Regiment
DD Oite firing at 5th Indian Division
DD Yuzuki firing at 5th Indian Division
DD Kikuzuki firing at 5th Indian Division
DD Fumizuki firing at 137/155th Field Regiment
DD Minazuki firing at 137/155th Field Regiment
DD Sazanami firing at 44th Indian Brigade
DD Oboro firing at 5th Indian Division
DD Sagiri firing at 137/155th Field Regiment
DD Shikinami firing at 5th Indian Division
DD Isonami firing at 5th Indian Division
DD Usugumo firing at 77th Chindit Brigade
DD Shinonome firing at 5th Indian Division
DD Fubuki firing at 5th Indian Division
DD Ikazuchi firing at 5th Indian Division
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Naval bombardment of Babeldaob at 90,97 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
61 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
BB Ramillies
BB Royal Sovereign
CA Frobisher
CA Hawkins
CA Suffolk, Shell hits 1
CA Sussex
CA Shropshire
CL Caradoc
CL Danae
CL Perth
CL Tromp
CL Java

Japanese ground losses:
320 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 10 destroyed, 38 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 9 disabled
Guns lost 4 (0 destroyed, 4 disabled)
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Airbase hits 12
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 98
Port hits 9
Port fuel hits 10
Port supply hits 1

BB Ramillies firing at Babeldaob
BB Royal Sovereign firing at Babeldaob
CA Frobisher firing at Babeldaob
CA Hawkins firing at Babeldaob
CA Suffolk firing at Babeldoap Naval Fortress
CA Sussex firing at Babeldaob
CA Shropshire firing at Babeldaob
CL Caradoc firing at Babeldaob
CL Danae firing at Babeldaob
CL Perth firing at Babeldaob
CL Tromp firing at Babeldaob
CL Java firing at Babeldaob
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Pre-Invasion action off Babeldaob - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

243 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
CL Trenton, Shell hits 6
CL Richmond
CL Adelaide
CL Sumatra
LCI-21
AM Daring
LCI-62, Shell hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
LCI-22
AM Grebe
LCI-219, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AM Sage
LCI-217
LCI-75
LCI-84

Allied ground losses:
35 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 23 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (0 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Vehicles lost 16 (0 destroyed, 16 disabled)

CL Trenton firing at Babeldoap Naval Fortress
CL Richmond firing at Babeldoap Naval Fortress
CL Adelaide firing at 7th JNAF AF Unit
CL Sumatra firing at 7th JNAF AF Unit
AM Daring fires to suppress enemy guns at 11,000 yards
CL Trenton fires to suppress enemy guns at 11,000 yards
8cm T88 DP Gun Coastal Battery engaging LCI-21 at 11,000 yards
CL Richmond fires to suppress enemy troops at 11,000 yards
12.7cm 3YT DP Gun Coastal Battery engaging LCI-62 at 11,000 yards
CL Richmond fires to suppress enemy guns at 11,000 yards
8cm T88 DP Gun Coastal Battery engaging LCI-22 at 11,000 yards
CL Richmond fires to suppress enemy troops at 11,000 yards
12.7cm 3YT DP Gun Coastal Battery engaging LCI-219 at 11,000 yards
CL Sumatra fires to suppress enemy guns at 11,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 5,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Babeldao
TF 86 troops unloading over beach at Babeldaob, 90,97

Allied ground losses:
191 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 33 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 45 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 15 (0 destroyed, 15 disabled)
Vehicles lost 8 (2 destroyed, 6 disabled)

10 Support troops lost in surf during unload of 503rd Parachute Rgt
13 troops of a USA Rifle Squad 43 lost overboard during unload of Americal Infantry Div /360
10 troops of a US Cmbt Eng Sqd 43 lost in surf during unload of Americal Infantry Div /361
Motorized Support lost overboard during unload of Sixth US Army
Motorized Support lost overboard during unload of Sixth US Army /358
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Invasion Support action off Babeldaob - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
251 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
CL Trenton, Shell hits 11, on fire
CL Richmond
CL Adelaide
CL Sumatra
DD Sands, Shell hits 8, on fire
LCI-22
AM Sage
LCI-21
LCI-62, heavy fires, heavy damage

Allied ground losses:
Guns lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Vehicles lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)

CL Trenton firing at Babeldoap Naval Fortress
CL Richmond firing at 40th JNAF AF Unit
CL Adelaide firing at 40th JNAF AF Unit
CL Sumatra firing at 40th JNAF AF Unit
DD Sands firing at Babeldoap Naval Fortress
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Morning Air attack on 1st Burma Brigade, at 58,73 (Soc Trang)
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Morning Air attack on 14th British Brigade, at 57,70 (Kompong Trach)
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Morning Air attack on 22nd (East African) Brigade, at 66,65 (Tourane)
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on 85th Naval Guard Unit, at 90,97 (Babeldaob)
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Morning Air attack on 85th Naval Guard Unit, at 90,97 (Babeldaob)
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on 5th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Yokosuka 4th SNLF, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on 86th Naval Guard Unit, at 90,97 (Babeldaob)
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Morning Air attack on 85th Naval Guard Unit, at 90,97 (Babeldaob)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Kure 5th SNLF, at 90,97 (Babeldaob)
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Morning Air attack on Kure 5th SNLF, at 90,97 (Babeldaob)
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on 23rd Ind. Engineer Regiment, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Afternoon Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Afternoon Air attack on 61st Naval Guard Unit, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on 25th Army, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Invasion Support action off Babeldaob
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

94 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
LCI-22, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CL Richmond
CL Trenton
LCI-84, Shell hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
AM Daring
LCI-75, Shell hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
AM Grebe
LCI-21
AM Sage
LCI-217

Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 42949572 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

12.7cm 3YT DP Gun Coastal Battery engaging LCI-22 at 15,000 yards
CL Trenton fires to suppress enemy guns at 15,000 yards
12.7cm 3YT DP Gun Coastal Battery engaging LCI-84 at 15,000 yards
CL Richmond fires to suppress enemy guns at 15,000 yards
12.7cm 3YT DP Gun Coastal Battery engaging LCI-75 at 15,000 yards
CL Trenton fires to suppress enemy guns at 15,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Ground combat at Babeldaob (90,97)
Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 7699 troops, 88 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 363

Defending force 32303 troops, 657 guns, 771 vehicles, Assault Value = 1247

Japanese ground losses:
49 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
19th Naval Guard Unit
Kure 3rd SNLF
86th Naval Guard Unit
Kure 5th SNLF
4th Engineer Co
85th Naval Guard Unit
Babeldoap Naval Fortress
26th Air Flotilla
10th Special Base Force
7th JNAF AF Unit
42nd Road Const Co
40th JNAF AF Unit

Defending units:
637th Tank Destroyer Battalion
503rd Parachute Rgt /363
Americal Infantry Div /375
34th Combat Engr Rgt /363
2nd/102nd Infantry Battalion
632nd TD Bn /363
40th Infantry Div /366
8th Australian Div /363
148th Field Artillery Battalion
131st Field Artillery Battalion
134th Field Artillery Battalion
147th Field Artillery Regiment
Sixth US Army /363
I US Corps /363
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Ground combat at Prachuap Khiri Khan (54,64)
Allied Bombardment attack
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 09, 43

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Invasion Support action off Babeldaob
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

94 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
LCI-21
LCI-75, heavy fires, heavy damage
AM Sage
LCI-84, heavy fires, heavy damage
LCI-22, on fire, heavy damage

Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on 1st Burma Brigade, at 58,73 (Soc Trang)
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Morning Air attack on 14th British Brigade, at 57,70 (Kompong Trach)
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Morning Air attack on 22nd (East African) Brigade, at 66,65 (Tourane)
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Morning Air attack on Batavia , at 49,98
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Morning Air attack on Babeldoap Naval Fortress, at 90,97 (Babeldaob)
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Morning Air attack on Babeldoap Naval Fortress, at 90,97 (Babeldaob)
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Morning Air attack on 86th Naval Guard Unit, at 90,97 (Babeldaob)
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Morning Air attack on 5th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on 5th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Babeldoap Naval Fortress, at 90,97 (Babeldaob)
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Morning Air attack on 56th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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ASW attack near Muntok at 50,89
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Invasion Support action off Babeldaob
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

22 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
LCI-217, Shell hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
AM Daring
CL Sumatra
LCI-21, Shell hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
CL Trenton
CL Richmond
LST-27, Shell hits 2
AM Swallow
LCI-85
LCI-218

12.7cm 3YT DP Gun Coastal Battery engaging LCI-217 at 13,000 yards
CL Sumatra fires to suppress enemy guns at 13,000 yards
12.7cm 3YT DP Gun Coastal Battery engaging LCI-21 at 13,000 yards
CL Richmond fires to suppress enemy guns at 13,000 yards
12.7cm 3YT DP Gun Coastal Battery engaging LST-27 at 13,000 yards
AM Daring fires to suppress enemy guns at 13,000 yards
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Ground combat at Babeldaob (90,97)
Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 7720 troops, 88 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 367

Defending force 32813 troops, 659 guns, 771 vehicles, Assault Value = 1259

Japanese ground losses:
90 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
19th Naval Guard Unit
Kure 3rd SNLF
86th Naval Guard Unit
4th Engineer Co
Kure 5th SNLF
85th Naval Guard Unit
Babeldoap Naval Fortress
10th Special Base Force
7th JNAF AF Unit
42nd Road Const Co
26th Air Flotilla
40th JNAF AF Unit

Defending units:
8th Australian Division
503rd Parachute Regiment
632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion
Americal Infantry Division
34th Combat Engineer Regiment
40th Infantry Division
637th Tank Destroyer Battalion
2nd/102nd Infantry Battalion
134th Field Artillery Battalion
Sixth US Army
148th Field Artillery Battalion
131st Field Artillery Battalion
147th Field Artillery Regiment
I US Corps /363
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Ground combat at Prachuap Khiri Khan (54,64)
Allied Bombardment attack

< Message edited by StoneAge -- 6/13/2010 2:50:44 AM >

(in reply to StoneAge)

Post #: 465

RE: 09/08/43 - 6/13/2010 5:16:04 AM

PaxMondo

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quote:

ORIGINAL: StoneAge

I have this sinking felling about the number of allied subs I have sunk. My commanders report a sunk sub with two hits where I can see that mine take about 6 hit before they sink an that is with bad damage control.

If I don't here a gurgle, it doesn't count. Even then I take that number and divide by 3.

But, hits are good. 3 - 4 hits and you prolly forced it back for repairs. Long way home, repairs, and a long way back.

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Post #: 466

09/10/43 - 6/14/2010 7:03:28 AM

StoneAge

Posts: 1303
Joined: 2/16/2009
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You are correct the best I can hope fore is to send them back for repair. lucky for him I did not capture wake i expect that he has an AS there. Not much closer than Midway but some time 1 hex makes a diffrence.

Japanese Bombardment attack dont know why this keeps happening I put them all to defend and then when the turn is worked out they throw away men for no reason.

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 09/10/43

Amphibious TF 86 unloading at Babeldaob
TK Azuma Maru #2 sinks....
Ki-48-IIa Lily attacking SS O24 at 55,84
:::::::: SS O24 is reported HIT
Escort of 10 x A6M5 Zero from 204 Ku S-1/A loses contact with raid, proceeding onto target 14th Canadian
Escort of 10 x A6M5 Zero from 204 Ku S-1/A loses contact with raid, proceeding onto target 14th Canadian
Escort of 17 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar from 64th Sentai loses contact with raid, proceeding onto target Batavia
E13A1 Jake attacking SS Wahoo at 125,45
:::::::: SS Wahoo is reported HIT
Prachuap Khiri Khan expands fortifications to size 5
102nd Machine Canno AA Battalion arrives at Tokyo

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 10, 43

958 Ku T-9 at AV Kiyokawa Maru takes E13A1 Jake replacements
11th Sentai at Alor Star takes Ki-43-IIb Oscar replacements
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 11, 43

753 Ku K-1 at Guam takes G4M1 Betty replacements
Kinu-1 at Kobe takes E13A1 Jake replacements
27th Sentai at Singkawang takes Ki-48-IIa Lily replacements
20th I.F.Chutai at Tokyo takes Ki-57-II Topsy replacements
Previous report of sinking of SS Sculpin incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 10, 43

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Sub attack near Miri at 64,85
Japanese Ships
TK Azuma Maru #2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
PB Shonan Maru #6

Allied Ships
SS Grayback
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Invasion Support action off Babeldaob
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

36 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
LST-26, Shell hits 2, on fire
CL Richmond
CL Adelaide
LCI-218, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AM Tern
LCI-333, Shell hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
CL Sumatra
LST-28
LCI-85, Shell hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage
AM Daring

12.7cm 3YT DP Gun Coastal Battery engaging LST-26 at 12,000 yards
CL Adelaide fires to suppress enemy guns at 12,000 yards
8cm T88 DP Gun Coastal Battery engaging LCI-218 at 12,000 yards
CL Richmond fires to suppress enemy troops at 12,000 yards
12.7cm 3YT DP Gun Coastal Battery engaging LCI-333 at 12,000 yards
CL Adelaide fires to suppress enemy guns at 12,000 yards
AM Tern fires to suppress enemy troops at 12,000 yards
CL Sumatra fires to suppress enemy troops at 12,000 yards
12.7cm 3YT DP Gun Coastal Battery engaging LCI-85 at 12,000 yards
CL Sumatra fires to suppress enemy guns at 12,000 yards
8cm T88 DP Gun Coastal Battery engaging LCI-85 at 12,000 yards
CL Adelaide fires to suppress enemy troops at 12,000 yards
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Invasion Support action off Babeldaob
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

19 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
LCI-85, Shell hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
AM Tern
CL Sumatra
LCI-218, on fire, heavy damage
LCI-333, heavy fires, heavy damage

12.7cm 3YT DP Gun Coastal Battery engaging LCI-85 at 17,000 yards
CL Sumatra fires to suppress enemy guns at 17,000 yards
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Morning Air attack on 14th Canadian Brigade, at 79,97 (Talaud Island)
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 10

Allied aircraft
Spitfire Vc Trop x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Spitfire Vc Trop: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
No.457 Sqn RAF with Spitfire Vc Trop (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 37000 , scrambling fighters to 37000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
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Morning Air attack on 14th Canadian Brigade, at 79,97 (Talaud Island)
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 20

Allied aircraft
Spitfire Vc Trop x 1

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Allied ground losses:
20 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.457 Sqn RAF with Spitfire Vc Trop (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 37000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on 1st Burma Brigade, at 58,73 (Soc Trang)
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Morning Air attack on 14th British Brigade, at 57,70 (Kompong Trach)
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Morning Air attack on Batavia , at 49,98
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Babeldoap Naval Fortress, at 90,97 (Babeldaob)
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Morning Air attack on Babeldoap Naval Fortress, at 90,97 (Babeldaob)
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Morning Air attack on Kure 5th SNLF, at 90,97 (Babeldaob)
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Morning Air attack on 86th Naval Guard Unit, at 90,97 (Babeldaob)
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on 5th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Kure 3rd SNLF, at 90,97 (Babeldaob)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Babeldoap Naval Fortress, at 90,97 (Babeldaob)
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Morning Air attack on 25th Army, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on 1st RTA/B Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Afternoon Air attack on 53rd Naval Guard Unit, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on 5th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Afternoon Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Invasion Support action off Babeldaob
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

24 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
LCI-218, Shell hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
CL Sumatra
CL Adelaide
LST-29, Shell hits 3
LCI-334
LST-26

12.7cm 3YT DP Gun Coastal Battery engaging LCI-218 at 16,000 yards
CL Adelaide fires to suppress enemy guns at 16,000 yards
12.7cm 3YT DP Gun Coastal Battery engaging LCI-218 at 16,000 yards
CL Adelaide fires to suppress enemy guns at 16,000 yards
12.7cm 3YT DP Gun Coastal Battery engaging LST-29 at 16,000 yards
CL Adelaide fires to suppress enemy guns at 16,000 yards
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Ground combat at Babeldaob (90,97)
Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 7672 troops, 88 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 362

Defending force 32954 troops, 659 guns, 773 vehicles, Assault Value = 1262

Japanese ground losses:
72 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
Kure 5th SNLF
4th Engineer Co
Kure 3rd SNLF
86th Naval Guard Unit
85th Naval Guard Unit
19th Naval Guard Unit
Babeldoap Naval Fortress
42nd Road Const Co
7th JNAF AF Unit
26th Air Flotilla
10th Special Base Force
40th JNAF AF Unit

Defending units:
40th Infantry Division
632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion
637th Tank Destroyer Battalion
Americal Infantry Division
503rd Parachute Regiment
8th Australian Division
34th Combat Engineer Regiment
2nd/102nd Infantry Battalion
148th Field Artillery Battalion
Sixth US Army
147th Field Artillery Regiment
131st Field Artillery Battalion
134th Field Artillery Battalion
I US Corps /363
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Ground combat at Babeldaob (90,97)
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 26744 troops, 659 guns, 534 vehicles, Assault Value = 1261

Defending force 12818 troops, 128 guns, 5 vehicles, Assault Value = 356

Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 3

Allied adjusted assault: 662

Japanese adjusted defense: 571

Allied assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 3)

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 3

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), disruption(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
2132 casualties reported
Squads: 34 destroyed, 87 disabled
Non Combat: 29 destroyed, 113 disabled
Engineers: 4 destroyed, 9 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
455 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 59 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 30 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 10 disabled
Vehicles lost 19 (0 destroyed, 19 disabled)

Assaulting units:
34th Combat Engineer Regiment
40th Infantry Division
632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion
503rd Parachute Regiment
8th Australian Division
637th Tank Destroyer Battalion
Americal Infantry Division
2nd/102nd Infantry Battalion
Sixth US Army
131st Field Artillery Battalion
134th Field Artillery Battalion
148th Field Artillery Battalion
147th Field Artillery Regiment
I US Corps /363

Defending units:
19th Naval Guard Unit
Kure 5th SNLF
Kure 3rd SNLF
86th Naval Guard Unit
85th Naval Guard Unit
4th Engineer Co
Babeldoap Naval Fortress
10th Special Base Force
7th JNAF AF Unit
26th Air Flotilla
42nd Road Const Co
40th JNAF AF Unit
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Ground combat at Prachuap Khiri Khan (54,64)
Allied Bombardment attack
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 11, 43

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Invasion Support action off Babeldaob
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

29 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
LST-28, Shell hits 1
CL Sumatra
CL Adelaide
LCI-334, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
AM Daring
CL Richmond
LCI-218, Shell hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
LST-29

8cm T88 DP Gun Coastal Battery engaging LST-28 at 10,000 yards
CL Adelaide fires to suppress enemy troops at 10,000 yards
12.7cm 3YT DP Gun Coastal Battery engaging LCI-334 at 10,000 yards
CL Richmond fires to suppress enemy guns at 10,000 yards
8cm T88 DP Gun Coastal Battery engaging LCI-334 at 10,000 yards
CL Sumatra fires to suppress enemy troops at 10,000 yards
12.7cm 3YT DP Gun Coastal Battery engaging LCI-218 at 10,000 yards
CL Richmond fires to suppress enemy guns at 10,000 yards
8cm T88 DP Gun Coastal Battery engaging LCI-218 at 10,000 yards
CL Richmond fires to suppress enemy troops at 10,000 yards
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Night Air attack on Ulithi , at 98,97
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 23

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
23 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
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Invasion Support action off Babeldaob
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

41 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
LST-28, Shell hits 3, on fire
AM Daring
CL Sumatra
LST-26, Shell hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage
CL Adelaide
AM Tern
LST-340, Shell hits 5
CL Richmond
LST-30
LST-335

12.7cm 3YT DP Gun Coastal Battery engaging LST-28 at 11,000 yards
CL Sumatra fires to suppress enemy guns at 11,000 yards
AM Daring fires to suppress enemy troops at 11,000 yards
CL Adelaide fires to suppress enemy troops at 11,000 yards
12.7cm 3YT DP Gun Coastal Battery engaging LST-26 at 11,000 yards
CL Sumatra fires to suppress enemy guns at 11,000 yards
12.7cm 3YT DP Gun Coastal Battery engaging LST-340 at 11,000 yards
CL Richmond fires to suppress enemy guns at 11,000 yards
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ASW attack near Tandjoengselor at 69,95
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Morning Air attack on 14th Canadian Brigade, at 79,97 (Talaud Island)
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Morning Air attack on Batavia , at 49,98
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Morning Air attack on 14th Canadian Brigade, at 79,97 (Talaud Island)
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Morning Air attack on 1st Burma Brigade, at 58,73 (Soc Trang)
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Morning Air attack on 14th British Brigade, at 57,70 (Kompong Trach)
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Morning Air attack on 22nd (East African) Brigade, at 66,65 (Tourane)
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Morning Air attack on Batavia , at 49,98
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on 85th Naval Guard Unit, at 90,97 (Babeldaob)
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Morning Air attack on 85th Naval Guard Unit, at 90,97 (Babeldaob)
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Morning Air attack on 86th Naval Guard Unit, at 90,97 (Babeldaob)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Kure 3rd SNLF, at 90,97 (Babeldaob)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Afternoon Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Afternoon Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Afternoon Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Afternoon Air attack on 53rd Naval Guard Unit, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Afternoon Air attack on 5th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Invasion Support action off Babeldaob
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

49 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
LST-26, Shell hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
AM Daring
CL Sumatra
LST-30
LST-28
LST-29
LST-338

12.7cm 3YT DP Gun Coastal Battery engaging LST-26 at 16,000 yards
CL Sumatra fires to suppress enemy guns at 16,000 yards
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Ground combat at Babeldaob (90,97)
Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 6156 troops, 89 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 259

Defending force 32406 troops, 659 guns, 773 vehicles, Assault Value = 1204

Japanese ground losses:
64 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
Vehicles lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Assaulting units:
4th Engineer Co
Kure 5th SNLF
Kure 3rd SNLF
19th Naval Guard Unit
85th Naval Guard Unit
86th Naval Guard Unit
Babeldoap Naval Fortress
7th JNAF AF Unit
26th Air Flotilla
10th Special Base Force
42nd Road Const Co
40th JNAF AF Unit

Defending units:
632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion
Americal Infantry Division
40th Infantry Division
637th Tank Destroyer Battalion
8th Australian Division
34th Combat Engineer Regiment
503rd Parachute Regiment
2nd/102nd Infantry Battalion
148th Field Artillery Battalion
147th Field Artillery Regiment
131st Field Artillery Battalion
Sixth US Army
134th Field Artillery Battalion
I US Corps /363
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Ground combat at Babeldaob (90,97)
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 26179 troops, 659 guns, 534 vehicles, Assault Value = 1204

Defending force 11297 troops, 133 guns, 6 vehicles, Assault Value = 255

Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 2

Allied adjusted assault: 378

Japanese adjusted defense: 147

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

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 2

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
3217 casualties reported
Squads: 30 destroyed, 93 disabled
Non Combat: 33 destroyed, 153 disabled
Engineers: 9 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 3 (2 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
275 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 23 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 28 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Vehicles lost 12 (1 destroyed, 11 disabled)

Assaulting units:
637th Tank Destroyer Battalion
8th Australian Division
503rd Parachute Regiment
Americal Infantry Division
40th Infantry Division
632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion
34th Combat Engineer Regiment
2nd/102nd Infantry Battalion
148th Field Artillery Battalion
Sixth US Army
131st Field Artillery Battalion
147th Field Artillery Regiment
134th Field Artillery Battalion
I US Corps /363

Defending units:
Kure 3rd SNLF
85th Naval Guard Unit
4th Engineer Co
Kure 5th SNLF
86th Naval Guard Unit
19th Naval Guard Unit
Babeldoap Naval Fortress
10th Special Base Force
26th Air Flotilla
42nd Road Const Co
7th JNAF AF Unit
40th JNAF AF Unit
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Ground combat at Prachuap Khiri Khan (54,64)
Allied Bombardment attack

< Message edited by StoneAge -- 6/14/2010 7:04:25 AM >

(in reply to PaxMondo)

Post #: 467

09/12/43 - 6/16/2010 12:21:28 AM

StoneAge

Posts: 1303
Joined: 2/16/2009
From: Melbourne, Australia
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Allied forces CAPTURE Babeldaob !!! Babe gives up and they are still doing the stupid bombard attack even after I set them all to defend.

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 09/12/43

Amphibious TF 86 unloading at Babeldaob
Task Force 373 has merged with TF 59 at 110 , 57
SC CHa-33 sinks....
Task Force 146 has merged with TF 59 at 110 , 58
D3A2 Val attacking an Allied SS at 110,61
:::::::: a O19 Class class SS is reported HIT
Ki-48-Ib Lily attacking a Electric Boat S-18 class SS at 99,59
:::::::: a Triton class SS is reported HIT
Escort of 11 x A6M5 Zero from 204 Ku S-1/A loses contact with raid, returning to base
Allied forces CAPTURE Babeldaob !!!
Task Force 76 has merged with TF 59 at 110 , 58
Task Force 170 has merged with TF 59 at 110 , 58
xAK Ayato Maru sinks....
xAK Kashiwara Maru sinks....
Search H6K5 Mavis destroyed by CAP
D3A2 Val attacking a 'T' War Emergency class SS at 110,61
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
D3A2 Val attacking an Allied SS at 110,61
:::::::: a Barracuda class SS is reported HIT
Escort of 11 x A6M5 Zero from 204 Ku S-1/A loses contact with raid, proceeding onto target 14th Canadian
Ki-48-IIa Lily attacking SS Truant at 53,91
:::::::: SS Truant is reported HIT
Ki-48-IIa Lily attacking a KXIV Class class SS at 110,61
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 12, 43

201 Ku S-1/A at Guam takes A6M3a Zero replacements
201 Ku S-1/B at Guam takes A6M3a Zero replacements
Yokosuka Ku S-2 at Yokohama/Yokosuka takes E14Y1 Glen replacements
Yokosuka Ku T-1 at Yokohama/Yokosuka takes D4Y1-C Judy replacements
902 Ku T-1 at Davao takes E13A1 Jake replacements
261 Ku S-1 at Guam takes A6M5 Zero replacements
95th Sentai at Takamatsu takes Ki-48-IIa Lily replacements
109th Sentai at Kanoya takes MC-21 Sally replacements
8th Sentai converting to Ki-48-IIc Lily
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 13, 43

801 Ku T-2 at Guam takes H6K5 Mavis replacements
Mikuma-2 at CA Mikuma takes E13A1 Jake replacements
16th Sentai at Davao takes Ki-48-IIb Lily replacements
24th Sentai at Canton takes Ki-43-Ic Oscar replacements
94th Sentai at Tokyo takes Ki-48-IIa Lily replacements
89th I.F.Chutai at Palembang takes Ki-48-IIa Lily replacements
Previous report of sinking of DD Bache incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 12, 43

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Invasion Support action off Babeldaob
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

33 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
LST-26, Shell hits 7, heavy fires, heavy damage
CL Adelaide
CL Richmond
AK Serpens, Shell hits 1
CL Sumatra
AM Grebe
APA Du Page

12.7cm 3YT DP Gun Coastal Battery engaging LST-26 at 10,000 yards
CL Richmond fires to suppress enemy guns at 10,000 yards
8cm T88 DP Gun Coastal Battery engaging AK Serpens at 10,000 yards
CL Adelaide fires to suppress enemy troops at 10,000 yards
12.7cm 3YT DP Gun Coastal Battery engaging LST-26 at 10,000 yards
CL Sumatra fires to suppress enemy guns at 10,000 yards
8cm T88 DP Gun Coastal Battery engaging LST-26 at 10,000 yards
CL Sumatra fires to suppress enemy troops at 10,000 yards
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Sub attack near Bintan at 51,86
Japanese Ships
E Kamome
E Sarushima
E Natsushima

Allied Ships
SS KXIV, hits 1
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Night Air attack on Ulithi , at 98,97
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Sub attack near Ominato at 117,51
Japanese Ships
SC CHa-33, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
SC CHa-57

Allied Ships
SS Steelhead
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Invasion Support action off Babeldaob
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

69 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
AK Murzim, Shell hits 5, on fire
AM Daring
CL Sumatra
AK Serpens, Shell hits 1
AK Sterope, Shell hits 2
AM Tern
APA Du Page
APA Hunter Liggett

12.7cm 3YT DP Gun Coastal Battery engaging AK Murzim at 17,000 yards
CL Sumatra fires to suppress enemy guns at 17,000 yards
12.7cm 3YT DP Gun Coastal Battery engaging AK Serpens at 17,000 yards
CL Sumatra fires to suppress enemy guns at 17,000 yards
12.7cm 3YT DP Gun Coastal Battery engaging AK Sterope at 17,000 yards
CL Sumatra fires to suppress enemy guns at 17,000 yards
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ASW attack near Tandjoengselor at 69,95
Japanese Ships
E Hatsukari

Allied Ships
SS Searaven, hits 2
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Sub attack near Tanegashima at 102,63
Japanese Ships
TK Kenwa Maru
TK Arita Maru
E Hachijo

Allied Ships
SS Escolar, hits 1
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on Woleai , at 101,103

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 42 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 14
A6M5 Zero x 13
G4M1 Betty x 17

Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 24

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 3 destroyed
A6M5 Zero: 4 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
AVD Whipple, Bomb hits 1

Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 9000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
318th FG/73rd FS with P-38G Lightning (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 14 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
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Morning Air attack on 6th USN Naval Construction Regiment, at 79,97 (Talaud Island)
Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 20

Allied aircraft
Spitfire Vc Trop x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 1 destroyed

Allied ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.457 Sqn RAF with Spitfire Vc Trop (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 37000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on 1st Burma Brigade, at 58,73 (Soc Trang)
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Morning Air attack on Batavia , at 49,98
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Babeldoap Naval Fortress, at 90,97 (Babeldaob)
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Morning Air attack on 86th Naval Guard Unit, at 90,97 (Babeldaob)
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Morning Air attack on 10th Special Base Force, at 90,97 (Babeldaob)
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Morning Air attack on 5th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on 5th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on 56th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on 10th Special Base Force, at 90,97 (Babeldaob)
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Afternoon Air attack on 61st Naval Guard Unit, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on 61st Naval Guard Unit, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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ASW attack near Ominato at 119,54
Japanese Ships
SC CHa-3

Allied Ships
SS Steelhead, hits 8
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Invasion Support action off Babeldaob
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

39 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
AK Murzim, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
CL Adelaide
CL Richmond
AM Daring
CL Sumatra
APA Du Page

12.7cm 3YT DP Gun Coastal Battery engaging AK Murzim at 16,000 yards
CL Richmond fires to suppress enemy guns at 16,000 yards
12.7cm 3YT DP Gun Coastal Battery engaging AK Murzim at 16,000 yards
CL Richmond fires to suppress enemy guns at 16,000 yards
AM Daring fires to suppress enemy guns at 16,000 yards
CL Sumatra fires to suppress enemy guns at 16,000 yards
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Ground combat at Babeldaob (90,97)
Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 4380 troops, 89 guns, 3 vehicles, Assault Value = 138

Defending force 32151 troops, 659 guns, 772 vehicles, Assault Value = 1190

Japanese ground losses:
153 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Assaulting units:
19th Naval Guard Unit
Kure 3rd SNLF
Kure 5th SNLF
85th Naval Guard Unit
86th Naval Guard Unit
Babeldoap Naval Fortress
42nd Road Const Co
10th Special Base Force
26th Air Flotilla
7th JNAF AF Unit
4th Engineer Co
40th JNAF AF Unit

Defending units:
Americal Infantry Division
632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion
34th Combat Engineer Regiment
40th Infantry Division
637th Tank Destroyer Battalion
8th Australian Division
503rd Parachute Regiment
2nd/102nd Infantry Battalion
131st Field Artillery Battalion
134th Field Artillery Battalion
148th Field Artillery Battalion
Sixth US Army
147th Field Artillery Regiment
I US Corps /363
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Ground combat at Babeldaob (90,97)
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 25907 troops, 659 guns, 533 vehicles, Assault Value = 1188

Defending force 9173 troops, 133 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 134

Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 1

Allied adjusted assault: 474

Japanese adjusted defense: 155

Allied assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 1)

Allied forces CAPTURE Babeldaob !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
2225 casualties reported
Squads: 52 destroyed, 44 disabled
Non Combat: 53 destroyed, 76 disabled
Engineers: 63 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 17 (15 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Vehicles lost 5 (5 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
170 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 18 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Vehicles lost 3 (0 destroyed, 3 disabled)

Assaulting units:
40th Infantry Division
503rd Parachute Regiment
8th Australian Division
632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion
637th Tank Destroyer Battalion
34th Combat Engineer Regiment
Americal Infantry Division
2nd/102nd Infantry Battalion
Sixth US Army
147th Field Artillery Regiment
148th Field Artillery Battalion
134th Field Artillery Battalion
131st Field Artillery Battalion
I US Corps /363

Defending units:
19th Naval Guard Unit
86th Naval Guard Unit
85th Naval Guard Unit
Kure 5th SNLF
Kure 3rd SNLF
Babeldoap Naval Fortress
4th Engineer Co
10th Special Base Force
42nd Road Const Co
7th JNAF AF Unit
26th Air Flotilla
40th JNAF AF Unit
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Ground combat at Prachuap Khiri Khan (54,64)
Allied Bombardment attack
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 13, 43

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Sub attack near Tokara Retto at 99,62
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Sub attack near Amami Oshima at 97,62
Japanese Ships
xAK Ayato Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Yuzan Maru
xAK Tone Maru
PB Konei Maru

Allied Ships
SS Sculpin
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ASW attack near Ominato at 119,54
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Night Air attack on Ulithi , at 98,97
Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 31

No Japanese losses

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
31 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 43 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
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Sub attack near Amami Oshima at 97,62
Japanese Ships
xAK Kashiwara Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
PB Konei Maru

Allied Ships
SS Sculpin
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Morning Air attack on 14th Canadian Brigade, at 79,97 (Talaud Island)
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on Woleai , at 101,103
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 42 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 10
A6M5 Zero x 8
G4M1 Betty x 20

Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 17

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed
A6M5 Zero: 3 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
20 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 9000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
318th FG/73rd FS with P-38G Lightning (2 airborne, 5 on standby, 10 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
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Morning Air attack on 14th Canadian Brigade, at 79,97 (Talaud Island)
Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 17

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 1st Burma Brigade, at 58,73 (Soc Trang)
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Morning Air attack on Batavia , at 49,98
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Babeldoap Naval Fortress, at 90,97 (Babeldaob)
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Morning Air attack on 26th Air Flotilla , at 90,97 (Babeldaob)
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on 56th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Babeldoap Naval Fortress, at 90,97 (Babeldaob)
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Morning Air attack on 1st RTA/B Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje Naval Fortress, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje Base Force, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on 56th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Ground combat at Babeldaob (90,97)
Japanese Bombardment attack
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Ground combat at Babeldaob (90,97)
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 25981 troops, 662 guns, 535 vehicles, Assault Value = 1205

Defending force 7470 troops, 116 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 81

Allied adjusted assault: 638

Japanese adjusted defense: 41

Allied assault odds: 15 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), disruption(-), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
926 casualties reported
Squads: 64 destroyed, 15 disabled
Non Combat: 51 destroyed, 50 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
97 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Vehicles lost 8 (0 destroyed, 8 disabled)

Assaulting units:
40th Infantry Division
Americal Infantry Division
503rd Parachute Regiment
632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion
637th Tank Destroyer Battalion
34th Combat Engineer Regiment
8th Australian Division
2nd/102nd Infantry Battalion
131st Field Artillery Battalion
148th Field Artillery Battalion
147th Field Artillery Regiment
Sixth US Army
134th Field Artillery Battalion
I US Corps /363

Defending units:
86th Naval Guard Unit
19th Naval Guard Unit
85th Naval Guard Unit
Kure 3rd SNLF
Kure 5th SNLF
Babeldoap Naval Fortress
7th JNAF AF Unit
42nd Road Const Co
4th Engineer Co
10th Special Base Force
26th Air Flotilla
40th JNAF AF Unit
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Ground combat at Prachuap Khiri Khan (54,64)
Allied Bombardment attack

< Message edited by StoneAge -- 6/16/2010 12:22:41 AM >

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Post #: 468

09/14/43 - 6/16/2010 12:36:05 AM

StoneAge

Posts: 1303
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COMBAT EVENTS FOR 09/14/43

Ki-48-IIa Lily attacking an Allied SS at 109,63
:::::::: a Triton class SS is reported HIT
Escort of 10 x A6M5 Zero from 204 Ku S-1/A loses contact with raid, returning to base
D3A2 Val attacking SS Shad at 112,62
:::::::: SS Shad is reported HIT
D3A2 Val attacking SS Shad at 112,62
:::::::: SS Shad is reported HIT
D3A2 Val attacking a Narwhal class SS at 110,61
:::::::: a Triton class SS is reported HIT
Ki-48-IIa Lily attacking an Allied SS at 105,63
:::::::: a Electric Boat S-18 class SS is reported HIT
Ki-30 Ann attacking SS Snapper at 118,58
:::::::: SS Snapper is reported HIT
TK Meisan Maru sinks....
xAK Kozan Maru sinks....
4th Engineer Co Wiped Out at Babeldaob by attrition!!!
42nd Road Const Co Wiped Out at Babeldaob by attrition!!!
Kure 3rd SNLF Wiped Out at Babeldaob by attrition!!!
19th Naval Guard Unit Wiped Out at Babeldaob by attrition!!!
85th Naval Guard Unit Wiped Out at Babeldaob by attrition!!!
Babeldoap Naval Fortress Wiped Out at Babeldaob by attrition!!!
40th JNAF AF Unit Wiped Out at Babeldaob by attrition!!!
Japanese Unit(s) surrounded at Babeldaob
SC CHa-65 arrives at Kagoshima
27th Air Flotilla arrives at Hakodate
SS RO-37 sinks....
LCDR Takenouchi, A. has been KILLED
Escort of 10 x A6M5 Zero from 204 Ku S-1/A loses contact with raid, returning to base
E13A1 Jake attacking SS Shad at 110,64
:::::::: SS Shad is reported HIT
E Hirado arrives at Tokyo
SS RO-44 arrives at Nagasaki/Sasebo

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 14, 43

Ominato Ku T-2 at Ominato takes E13A1 Jake replacements
752 Ku K-1 at Yokohama/Yokosuka takes G3M3 Nell replacements
5th Sentai at Saipan takes Ki-44-IIb Tojo replacements
12th Sentai at Malaybalay takes Ki-21-IIb Sally replacements
13th Sentai Det at Malaybalay takes Ki-45 KAIc Nick replacements
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 15, 43

702 Ku-1 at Malaybalay takes G4M1 Betty replacements
Yokosuka Ku T-2 at Hamamatsu takes E13A1 Jake replacements
13th Sentai at Malaybalay takes Ki-43-IIb Oscar replacements
77th Sentai at Singapore takes Ki-43-IIa Oscar replacements
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 14, 43

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TF 326 encounters mine field at Babeldaob (90,97)
Allied Ships
DMS Long
AM Heed
AM Swallow
AM Sage

62 mines cleared
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Night Air attack on Ulithi , at 98,97
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ASW attack near Nagoya at 109,63
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Morning Air attack on Ulithi , at 98,97
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 48 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 9
A6M5 Zero x 11
G4M1 Betty x 18

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged

Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Port hits 8

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 9000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x A6M3a Zero sweeping at 14000 feet *
4 x A6M3a Zero sweeping at 19000 feet *

CAP engaged:
VMF-441 with F4U-1 Corsair (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on 14th Canadian Brigade, at 79,97 (Talaud Island)
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 18

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 1 damaged

Allied ground losses:
29 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 1st Burma Brigade, at 58,73 (Soc Trang)
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Morning Air attack on Batavia , at 49,98
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on 5th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on 5th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on 56th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on 25th Army, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Afternoon Air attack on 61st Naval Guard Unit, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on 56th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Afternoon Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Afternoon Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Sub attack near Puerto Princesa at 71,77
Japanese Ships
TK Meisan Maru, Torpedo hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
TK Ryuei Maru
TK Teiyo Maru
E Karii

Allied Ships
SS Gudgeon
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Sub attack near Sapporo at 120,49
Japanese Ships
xAK Kozan Maru, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Thresher
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Ground combat at Babeldaob (90,97)
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 25995 troops, 662 guns, 535 vehicles, Assault Value = 1236

Defending force 5991 troops, 115 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 48

Allied adjusted assault: 485

Japanese adjusted defense: 15

Allied assault odds: 32 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), disruption(-), supply(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
1088 casualties reported
Squads: 53 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 74 destroyed, 50 disabled
Engineers: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 35 (24 destroyed, 11 disabled)
Units destroyed 1

Allied ground losses:
134 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 18 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 20 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Vehicles lost 9 (0 destroyed, 9 disabled)

Assaulting units:
40th Infantry Division
637th Tank Destroyer Battalion
632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion
503rd Parachute Regiment
8th Australian Division
34th Combat Engineer Regiment
Americal Infantry Division
2nd/102nd Infantry Battalion
148th Field Artillery Battalion
32nd Aviation Base Force /375
1st USN SeaBees /375
111th USN Base Force /375
11th USN SeaBees /375
131st Field Artillery Battalion
147th Field Artillery Regiment
134th Field Artillery Battalion
1st USMC Air Wing Base Force /375
Sixth US Army
13th USN SeaBees /375
1 Group RNZAF /375
113th USAAF Base Force /375
I US Corps /363

Defending units:
85th Naval Guard Unit
86th Naval Guard Unit
19th Naval Guard Unit
Kure 5th SNLF
Kure 3rd SNLF
Babeldoap Naval Fortress
26th Air Flotilla
7th JNAF AF Unit
42nd Road Const Co
4th Engineer Co
10th Special Base Force
40th JNAF AF Unit
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Ground combat at Prachuap Khiri Khan (54,64)
Allied Bombardment attack
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4th Engineer Co Wiped Out at Babeldaob by attrition!!!

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42nd Road Const Co Wiped Out at Babeldaob by attrition!!!

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Kure 3rd SNLF Wiped Out at Babeldaob by attrition!!!

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19th Naval Guard Unit Wiped Out at Babeldaob by attrition!!!

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85th Naval Guard Unit Wiped Out at Babeldaob by attrition!!!

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Babeldoap Naval Fortress Wiped Out at Babeldaob by attrition!!!

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40th JNAF AF Unit Wiped Out at Babeldaob by attrition!!!

Japanese Unit(s) surrounded at Babeldaob

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 15, 43

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ASW attack near Yap at 96,97
Japanese Ships
SS RO-37, hits 6, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
DMS Hopkins, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Libra
AK Ascella
DMS Hamilton

SS RO-37 launches 4 torpedoes at DMS Hopkins
DMS Hamilton fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Hamilton fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Hamilton fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Hamilton attacking submerged sub ....
SS RO-37 eludes DMS Hamilton by hugging bottom
DMS Hamilton cannot establish contact with SS RO-37
DMS Hamilton attacking submerged sub ....
SS RO-37 eludes ASW attack from DMS Hamilton
Debris floats to surface in area of attack!
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Yap at 96,97
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ASW attack near Ominato at 117,51
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ASW attack near Yap at 96,97
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Morning Air attack on Ulithi , at 98,97
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 9
A6M5 Zero x 11
G4M1 Betty x 16

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
CL Helena, Bomb hits 2

Allied ground losses:
Vehicles lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Port hits 8

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 9000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
3 x A6M3a Zero sweeping at 19000 feet *
4 x A6M3a Zero sweeping at 14000 feet *
8 x A6M5 Zero sweeping at 32810 feet

CAP engaged:
VMF-441 with F4U-1 Corsair (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on 14th Canadian Brigade, at 79,97 (Talaud Island)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 16
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 22

Allied aircraft
Spitfire Vc Trop x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 1 damaged

Allied ground losses:
20 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
20 x Ki-43-IIb Oscar sweeping at 20000 feet

CAP engaged:
No.457 Sqn RAF with Spitfire Vc Trop (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 37000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on 1st Burma Brigade, at 58,73 (Soc Trang)
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on 56th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Morning Air attack on 25th Army, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on 92nd JAAF AF Bn , at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Prachuap Khiri Khan , at 54,64
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Afternoon Air attack on 53rd Naval Guard Unit, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on 53rd Naval Guard Unit, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje Base Force, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Afternoon Air attack on 56th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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ASW attack near Singkep at 50,88
Japanese Ships
E Natsushima
E Kamome
E Sarushima

Allied Ships
SS Trusty, hits 2
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ASW attack near Yap at 96,97
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Ground combat at Babeldaob (90,97)
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 25930 troops, 662 guns, 535 vehicles, Assault Value = 1229

Defending force 3549 troops, 32 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 34

Allied adjusted assault: 241

Japanese adjusted defense: 11

Allied assault odds: 21 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), disruption(-), preparation(-), supply(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
1093 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Non Combat: 81 destroyed, 80 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled

Allied ground losses:
119 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 3 disabled
Vehicles lost 2 (0 destroyed, 2 disabled)

Assaulting units:
8th Australian Division
637th Tank Destroyer Battalion
503rd Parachute Regiment
40th Infantry Division
Americal Infantry Division
34th Combat Engineer Regiment
632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion
2nd/102nd Infantry Battalion
13th USN Naval Construction Battalion
134th Field Artillery Battalion
1 Group RNZAF
147th Field Artillery Regiment
111th USN Base Force
131st Field Artillery Battalion
32nd Aviation Base Force
148th Field Artillery Battalion
11th USN Naval Construction Battalion
1st USN Naval Construction Battalion
113th USAAF Base Force
1st USMC Air Wing Base Force
Sixth US Army
I US Corps /363

Defending units:
26th Air Flotilla
10th Special Base Force
7th JNAF AF Unit
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Ground combat at Prachuap Khiri Khan (54,64)
Allied Bombardment attack

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Post #: 469

09/16/43 - 6/16/2010 12:53:41 AM

StoneAge

Posts: 1303
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Ulithi at 99,97 don't know what I did wrong here, my Bombard group turns up 1 hex short of its target and gets hammered. I think Oi will sink before it gets to safety. My BB are almost repaired in Hong Kong their next target will be Babe. I hope to keep his three divisions bottled up as long as I can.

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 09/16/43

Ki-30 Ann attacking a Triton class SS at 118,58
:::::::: a 'T' 1940 Programme class SS is reported HIT
Escort of 11 x A6M5 Zero from 204 Ku S-1/A loses contact with raid, proceeding onto target 14th Canadian
Search E13A1 Jake destroyed by CAP
SS I-40 sinks....
LCDR Unoike, S. has been KILLED
SS I-41 sinks....
CDR Ikeda J. has been KILLED
xAK Myoko Maru sinks....
CPT Umetani, Z. has been KILLED
Escort of 12 x A6M5 Zero from 204 Ku S-1/A loses contact with raid, proceeding onto target 14th Canadian
E13A1 Jake attacking an Allied SS at 114,64
:::::::: a O19 Class class SS is reported HIT
Ki-48-IIa Lily attacking an Allied SS at 108,63
:::::::: a Electric Boat S-18 class SS is reported HIT
Ki-48-IIa Lily attacking a 'T' 1940 Programme class SS at 108,63
:::::::: a KVIII Class class SS is reported HIT
Ki-48-IIa Lily attacking a Gato class SS at 108,63
:::::::: a KXIV Class class SS is reported HIT
121 Ku T-1 arrives at Chiba
263 Ku S-1 arrives at Genzan
321 Ku S-1 arrives at Chiba

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 16, 43

751 Ku K-1 at Manila takes G4M1 Betty replacements
64th Sentai at Palembang takes Ki-43-IIa Oscar replacements
1st Raiding Sentai at Johore Bahru takes Ki-57-II Topsy replacements
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 17, 43

705 Ku K-1 at Bihoro takes G3M3 Nell replacements
934 Ku T-1 at Kanoya takes E13A1 Jake replacements
958 Ku T-4 at CS Mizuho takes F1M2 Pete replacements
11th Sentai at Victoria Point takes Ki-43-IIb Oscar replacements
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 16, 43

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Sub attack near Sapporo at 120,49
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Sub attack near Truk at 112,107
Japanese Ships
DD Kiyonami
CA Maya
CL Kiso
DD Hayanami
DD Yamakaze
DD Oyashio

Allied Ships
SS O20, hits 3
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ASW attack near San Luis Obispo at 219,80
Japanese Ships
SS I-2, hits 1

Allied Ships
xAK Suva
xAK Iron Crown
xAK Ellaroo
xAK Corinda
xAK Erinpura
PC Kimball
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ASW attack near Kangean at 59,106
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ASW attack near Sapporo at 119,49
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Sub attack near Hakodate at 120,53
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ASW attack near Ominato at 117,51
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ASW attack near Yap at 96,97
Japanese Ships
SS I-40, hits 8

Allied Ships
DD Abbot
CL Mobile
CL Columbia
CLAA Reno
DD Aulick
DD Porter
DD Mustin
DD Caldwell
DD Lansdowne
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Morning Air attack on 14th Canadian Brigade, at 79,97 (Talaud Island)
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Morning Air attack on 14th Canadian Brigade, at 79,97 (Talaud Island)
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Morning Air attack on Saigon , at 60,71
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-Ib Lily x 19

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-Ib Lily: 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-40N5 Warhawk: 1 destroyed on ground
Vengeance I: 1 destroyed on ground

Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 17

Aircraft Attacking:
19 x Ki-48-Ib Lily bombing from 6000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Batavia , at 49,98
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on 53rd Naval Guard Unit, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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Ground combat at Babeldaob (90,97)
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 25969 troops, 664 guns, 537 vehicles, Assault Value = 1231

Defending force 2628 troops, 32 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 23

Allied adjusted assault: 369

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 369 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), disruption(-), preparation(-), experience(-)
supply(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
3625 casualties reported
Squads: 55 destroyed, 32 disabled
Non Combat: 260 destroyed, 190 disabled
Engineers: 23 destroyed, 10 disabled
Guns lost 67 (64 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Units destroyed 1

Allied ground losses:
117 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 9 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Vehicles lost 3 (0 destroyed, 3 disabled)

Assaulting units:
632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion
637th Tank Destroyer Battalion
8th Australian Division
503rd Parachute Regiment
Americal Infantry Division
40th Infantry Division
34th Combat Engineer Regiment
2nd/102nd Infantry Battalion
1 Group RNZAF
11th USN Naval Construction Battalion
113th USAAF Base Force
134th Field Artillery Battalion
1st USMC Air Wing Base Force
148th Field Artillery Battalion
1st USN Naval Construction Battalion
131st Field Artillery Battalion
Sixth US Army
32nd Aviation Base Force
111th USN Base Force
147th Field Artillery Regiment
13th USN Naval Construction Battalion
I US Corps /363

Defending units:
26th Air Flotilla
10th Special Base Force
7th JNAF AF Unit
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Ground combat at Prachuap Khiri Khan (54,64)
Allied Bombardment attack
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 17, 43

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ASW attack near Yap at 96,97
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Night Air attack on Ulithi , at 98,97
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ASW attack near Bintan at 51,85
Japanese Ships
E Kamome
E Sarushima
E Natsushima

Allied Ships
SS Stingray, hits 2
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Sub attack near Yap at 96,97
Japanese Ships
SS I-16, hits 33, and is sunk

Allied Ships
DD Beale
DD Conway
DD Charles Ausburne

SS I-16 launches 6 torpedoes at DD Beale
DD Conway fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Beale attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-16 forced to surface!
DD Beale firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Charles Ausburne firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Conway firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Beale firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Charles Ausburne firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Conway firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Charles Ausburne firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Conway firing on surfaced sub ....
Sub slips beneath the waves
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Sub attack near Pagan at 109,87
Japanese Ships
xAK Myoko Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Goyo Maru
xAK Anyo Maru
DD Akikaze

Allied Ships
SS Barb

Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled

SS Barb launches 6 torpedoes at xAK Myoko Maru
Barb diving deep ....
DD Akikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Yap at 96,97
Japanese Ships
SS I-24, hits 3

Allied Ships
DD Thanet
BB Prince of Wales
BC Repulse
CA Cornwall
CL Boise
CL Newcastle
DD Tenedos
DD La Triomphant
DD Norman
DD Express
DD Thracian

SS I-24 launches 6 torpedoes at DD Thanet
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ASW attack near Truk at 112,107
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Morning Air attack on 14th Canadian Brigade, at 79,97 (Talaud Island)
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Morning Air attack on 14th Canadian Brigade, at 79,97 (Talaud Island)
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Morning Air attack on 1st Burma Brigade, at 58,73 (Soc Trang)
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Morning Air attack on Batavia , at 49,98
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Ulithi at 99,97
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 3
F6F-3 Hellcat x 19
SB2C-1C Helldiver x 12
SBD-3 Dauntless x 30
SBD-5 Dauntless x 30
TBF-1 Avenger x 15

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C-1C Helldiver: 9 damaged
SBD-3 Dauntless: 2 destroyed, 12 damaged
SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 21 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 2 destroyed, 6 damaged

Japanese Ships
CL Oi, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Hamakaze
DD Yukikaze
DD Tanikaze
DD Asashio
DD Hagikaze
DD Oshio

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
10 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
6 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
5 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
4 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
7 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
7 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CL Oi
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Afternoon Air attack on 53rd Naval Guard Unit, at 135,115 (Wotje)
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ASW attack near Ominato at 119,54
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Ground combat at Prachuap Khiri Khan (54,64)
Allied Bombardment attack

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Post #: 470

09/18/43 - 6/17/2010 2:54:46 AM

StoneAge

Posts: 1303
Joined: 2/16/2009
From: Melbourne, Australia
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My Bombard attacks where spotted as I knew they would. problem was it took my covering fighters 2 days to get there act togeather. On the first day only 14 out of 30 planes set to LRCAP showed up to protect them on the way in while they where 2 hex's from Kendari. on the way out when they where further away from kendari 54 out of 30 showed up to help protect the task force's.

My DD captain near Ulithi had a rush of blood and took on 3 BB's. meaning that he did not get out of Carrier bomber range before day light. Another 2 DD's go to the bottom knowing my luck they will be my long range DD's with Radar.

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 09/18/43

Task Force 254 encounters enemy Task Force at 99 , 97
Bombardment TF 254 withdrawing to Pagan after combat
Bombardment TF 254 withdrawing to Pagan after combat
CL Noshiro sinks....
E Tomozuru sinks....
xAK Sugiyama Maru sinks....
Ki-30 Ann attacking a 'T' War Emergency class SS at 115,62
:::::::: a Porpoise class SS is reported HIT
Escort of 17 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar from 64th Sentai loses contact with raid, returning to base
Tone-1 planes diverting to Kendari
Ki-48-Ib Lily attacking a KXIV Class class SS at 100,57
:::::::: a Barracuda class SS is reported HIT
Search PBY-5A Catalina destroyed by CAP
Escort of 12 x A6M5 Zero from 204 Ku S-1/A loses contact with raid, proceeding onto target
CA Ashigara sinks....
CDR Kuga, T. has been KILLED
DD Teruzuki sinks....
Kumano-2 planes diverting to Kendari
SS I-176 sinks....
LCDR Yajima, Yasuo has been KILLED
DD Tanikaze sinks....
CDR Katsumi, Motoi has been KILLED
Task Force 40 encounters enemy Task Force at 53 , 60
Task Force 252 encounters enemy Task Force at 82 , 107
Bombardment TF 252 withdrawing to Soerabaja after combat
Task Force 150 encounters enemy Task Force at 82 , 107
Japanese Ships Bombarding Tavoy
Japanese Ships Bombarding Sorong
xAK Kyokko Maru sinks....
Ki-30 Ann attacking a O16 Class class SS at 114,62
:::::::: a KVIII Class class SS is reported HIT
SS RO-105 sinks....
LCDR Shinohara, T. has been KILLED
Ki-48-Ib Lily attacking an Allied SS at 100,60
:::::::: a Barracuda class SS is reported HIT
Ki-48-IIa Lily attacking a KXIV Class class SS at 105,63
:::::::: a KXI Class class SS is reported HIT
xAK Ryuyo Maru sinks....
SS I-124 sinks....
LCDR Hasegawa, Shun has been KILLED

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 18, 43

204 Ku S-1/A at Malaybalay takes A6M5 Zero replacements
753 Ku K-1 at Guam takes G4M1 Betty replacements
954 Ku T-1 at Davao takes D4Y1 Judy replacements
121 Ku T-1 at Chiba takes D4Y1-C Judy replacements
263 Ku S-1 at Genzan takes A6M2 Zero replacements
321 Ku S-1 at Chiba takes J1N1-S Irving replacements
521 Ku K-2 at Chiba takes D4Y1 Judy replacements
958 Ku T-5 at CS Mizuho takes E13A1 Jake replacements
20th I.F.Chutai at Tokyo takes Ki-57-II Topsy replacements
Previous report of sinking of CVE Santee incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 19, 43

902 Ku T-1 at Davao takes E13A1 Jake replacements
261 Ku S-1 at Guam takes A6M5 Zero replacements
109th Sentai at Kanoya takes MC-21 Sally replacements
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 18, 43

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Ulithi at 99,97, Range 8,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Yukikaze
DD Tokitsukaze, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Hamakaze
DD Hagikaze
DD Tanikaze, Shell hits 5, heavy fires
DD Asashio
DD Oshio

Allied Ships
BB Alabama, Shell hits 1
BB Prince of Wales
BC Repulse
CA Houston
CA Quincy
CA Dorsetshire
CA Cornwall
CL Achilles
CL Hobart
CL Kenya, Shell hits 1
CL Newcastle
CL Boise
DD Grayson, Shell hits 1
DD Scout
DD Tenedos
DD Thanet
DD Thracian, Shell hits 1
DD Express
DD Norman
DD La Triomphant

Improved night sighting under 82% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 82% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 27,000 yards...
Range closes to 25,000 yards...
Range closes to 23,000 yards...
Range closes to 21,000 yards...
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 19,000 yards
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Range closes to 13,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 8,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 8,000 yards
DD Grayson collides with CL Kenya at 99 , 97
DD Oshio engages DD Grayson at 8,000 yards
DD Tanikaze engages BB Alabama at 8,000 yards
DD Grayson engages DD Tanikaze at 8,000 yards
BB Alabama engages DD Hagikaze at 8,000 yards
CA Dorsetshire engages DD Tanikaze at 8,000 yards
DD Tokitsukaze engages DD Grayson at 8,000 yards
DD Tanikaze engages CA Houston at 8,000 yards
CL Kenya engages DD Tanikaze at 8,000 yards
CL Achilles engages DD Tanikaze at 8,000 yards
DD Thracian engages DD Tokitsukaze at 8,000 yards
DD Tanikaze engages DD Scout at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
DD Oshio engages DD Norman at 7,000 yards
BB Alabama engages DD Tanikaze at 7,000 yards
BC Repulse engages DD Tanikaze at 7,000 yards
CA Cornwall engages DD Tanikaze at 7,000 yards
DD Thracian engages DD Hamakaze at 7,000 yards
CA Quincy engages DD Tanikaze at 7,000 yards
DD Yukikaze engages DD Grayson at 7,000 yards
DD Tanikaze engages CL Boise at 7,000 yards
CL Newcastle engages DD Oshio at 7,000 yards
CL Kenya engages DD Tanikaze at 7,000 yards
CL Hobart engages DD Tanikaze at 7,000 yards
DD Tokitsukaze engages DD La Triomphant at 7,000 yards
DD Tanikaze engages DD Express at 7,000 yards
DD Tanikaze engages DD Scout at 7,000 yards
BB Prince of Wales engages DD Tanikaze at 7,000 yards
DD Thracian engages DD Asashio at 7,000 yards
BC Repulse engages DD Tanikaze at 7,000 yards
DD Hagikaze engages CA Cornwall at 7,000 yards
DD Hamakaze engages CA Dorsetshire at 7,000 yards
CA Quincy engages DD Tanikaze at 7,000 yards
CA Houston engages DD Tanikaze at 7,000 yards
CL Kenya engages DD Tanikaze at 7,000 yards
CL Achilles engages DD Tanikaze at 7,000 yards
DD La Triomphant engages DD Tanikaze at 7,000 yards
DD Tanikaze engages DD Thracian at 7,000 yards
DD Tenedos engages DD Hagikaze at 7,000 yards
DD Hamakaze engages DD Grayson at 7,000 yards
DD Thracian engages DD Oshio at 7,000 yards
BB Alabama engages DD Asashio at 7,000 yards
BC Repulse engages DD Tanikaze at 7,000 yards
DD Hagikaze engages DD La Triomphant at 7,000 yards
CA Dorsetshire engages DD Tanikaze at 7,000 yards
CL Kenya engages DD Tanikaze at 7,000 yards
DD Asashio engages DD Thanet at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
BB Prince of Wales engages DD Hagikaze at 10,000 yards
BB Alabama engages DD Tanikaze at 10,000 yards
BC Repulse engages DD Tanikaze at 10,000 yards
DD Thracian engages DD Hagikaze at 10,000 yards
CA Dorsetshire engages DD Tanikaze at 10,000 yards
DD Tokitsukaze engages DD Express at 10,000 yards
CA Houston engages DD Tanikaze at 10,000 yards
CL Boise engages DD Tanikaze at 10,000 yards
CL Hobart engages DD Tanikaze at 10,000 yards
DD Tokitsukaze engages CL Achilles at 10,000 yards
DD Tenedos engages DD Tokitsukaze at 10,000 yards
DD Tokitsukaze engages DD Grayson at 10,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Night Air attack on Ulithi , at 98,97
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ASW attack near Tanegashima at 102,63
Japanese Ships
E Tomozuru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
SC Ch 8
SC Ch 7
TK Tatekawa Maru
TK Rikko Maru
TK Gen'yo Maru
E Hoko
E W-5

Allied Ships
SS Billfish
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Sub attack near Muntok at 49,89
Japanese Ships
xAK Sugiyama Maru, Torpedo hits 2, heavy damage
PB Kaika Maru

Allied Ships
SS Trusty, hits 4
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Morning Air attack on 16th Indian Brigade, at 65,69 (Quinhon)
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Morning Air attack on Batavia , at 49,98
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Bara at 74,106
Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8

Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 25
SBD-3 Dauntless x 9
TBF-1 Avenger x 24

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 8 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 4 destroyed, 20 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Kumano
CA Tone, Bomb hits 1
DD Makigumo

Aircraft Attacking:
22 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 10000 feet
1 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
251 Ku S-1/A with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 8 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Bara at 74,106
Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
Beaufort VIII x 42
Mitchell II x 7

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort VIII: 2 destroyed, 38 damaged
Mitchell II: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Kumano
CA Tone, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Naganami

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Mitchell II bombing from 12000 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
10 x Beaufort VIII launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
10 x Beaufort VIII launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
7 x Beaufort VIII launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
7 x Beaufort VIII launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
5 x Beaufort VIII launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo

CAP engaged:
251 Ku S-1/A with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Mergui at 52,61
Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 33 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIc x 14
Beaufighter TF.X x 2

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIc: 4 damaged
Beaufighter TF.X: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Mutsu
DD Yuzuki
BB Yamashiro

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Beaufighter VIc bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
2 x Beaufighter TF.X launching torpedoes at 100 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Mk XII Torpedo
2 x Beaufighter VIc bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
4 x Beaufighter VIc bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Mergui at 52,61
Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 41 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufort I x 4
Hudson IIIa x 4
Hurricane IIc Trop x 20
Liberator II x 6
Wellington Ic x 6
Kittyhawk III x 7
B-17E Fortress x 6
B-17F Fortress x 10
P-38H Lightning x 7

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort I: 4 damaged
Liberator II: 2 damaged
Wellington Ic: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged
B-17E Fortress: 2 damaged
B-17F Fortress: 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Mutsu
BB Yamashiro
CL Isuzu
DD Minazuki
CL Tama
CA Nachi

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 8 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
10 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 8 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
4 x Beaufort I launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Mk XII Torpedo
6 x Wellington Ic bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 8 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
3 x Liberator II bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 8 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
3 x Liberator II bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 8 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
4 x Hudson IIIa bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Ulithi at 102,98
Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 49 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 6

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 25
SBD-3 Dauntless x 24
SBD-5 Dauntless x 28

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 24 damaged
SBD-5 Dauntless: 3 destroyed, 20 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Hamakaze
DD Asashio
DD Hagikaze
DD Oshio
DD Tanikaze
DD Yukikaze

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
1 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
5 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 27000 feet
8 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 25000 feet
5 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 25000 feet
3 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
15 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
12 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
261 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 32810
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Ulithi at 102,98
Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Allied aircraft
TBF-1 Avenger x 9

Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 5 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Oshio
DD Hagikaze
DD Tanikaze

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Talaud Island at 79,97
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Mergui at 52,61
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Talaud Island at 79,97
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
D4Y1 Judy x 9

Allied aircraft
Spitfire Vc Trop x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
D4Y1 Judy: 5 destroyed

Allied Ships
DD Monssen

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.452 Sqn RAF with Spitfire Vc Trop (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 37000
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Bara at 74,106
Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 29 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5

Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 17
TBF-1 Avenger x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38H Lightning: 1 destroyed
TBF-1 Avenger: 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Kumano

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo

CAP engaged:
251 Ku S-1/A with A6M2 Zero (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Bara at 74,106
Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 47 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufort VIII x 27
Mitchell II x 7
SBD-3 Dauntless x 5

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort VIII: 1 destroyed, 26 damaged
Mitchell II: 1 damaged
SBD-3 Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Tone, Bomb hits 3, on fire
DD Takanami
CA Kumano, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Yugumo

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
7 x Mitchell II bombing from 12000 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
5 x Beaufort VIII launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
6 x Beaufort VIII launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
8 x Beaufort VIII launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
7 x Beaufort VIII launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Mergui at 52,61
Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIc x 9

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIc: 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Yamashiro
BB Mutsu

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Beaufighter VIc bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
4 x Beaufighter VIc bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Mergui at 52,61
Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 41 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufort I x 3
Hudson IIIa x 7
Hurricane IIb Trop x 10
Hurricane IIc Trop x 47
Liberator II x 10
Wellington Ic x 5
Kittyhawk III x 7
B-17E Fortress x 6
B-17F Fortress x 10

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort I: 2 damaged
Hudson IIIa: 3 damaged
Liberator II: 2 damaged
Wellington Ic: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
B-17E Fortress: 3 damaged
B-17F Fortress: 5 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Nachi
DD Sagiri
CL Tama
BB Mutsu, Torpedo hits 2
BB Yamashiro

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Liberator II bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 8 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
3 x Hudson IIIa bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 8 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
10 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 8 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
3 x Beaufort I launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Mk XII Torpedo
5 x Wellington Ic bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x Liberator II bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 8 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
4 x Hudson IIIa bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Bara at 74,106
Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 40 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
Beaufort VIII x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort VIII: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Kumano, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Beaufort VIII launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Ulithi at 102,98
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 5

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 26
SBD-3 Dauntless x 41
SBD-5 Dauntless x 26
TBF-1 Avenger x 17

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 25 damaged
SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 19 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 2 destroyed, 8 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Yukikaze
DD Hamakaze
DD Hagikaze
DD Tanikaze, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
DD Oshio, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
DD Tokitsukaze
DD Asashio

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 27000 feet
5 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
6 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
10 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
7 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
2 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
3 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 27000 feet
10 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
7 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
3 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 27000 feet
7 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
11 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 25000 feet
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
7 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
261 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 32810
Raid is overhead

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Tanikaze
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Ulithi at 102,98
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 5
SBD-5 Dauntless x 17

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 9 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Oshio, Bomb hits 4, and is sunk
DD Tanikaze, heavy fires, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
1 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Oshio
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Tanikaze
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Ulithi at 102,98
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Allied aircraft
TBF-1 Avenger x 9

Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 8 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Asashio
DD Tokitsukaze
DD Yukikaze

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Ground combat at Prachuap Khiri Khan (54,64)
Allied Bombardment attack
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 19, 43

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ASW attack near Hachijo-jima at 114,64
Japanese Ships
xAK Tenyo Maru
xAK Yokohama Maru
E Oki

Allied Ships
SS Corvina, hits 4
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Tavoy at 53,60, Range 8,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
BB Mutsu
BB Yamashiro
CA Nachi
CL Isuzu
CL Yura
CL Tama
DD Shikinami
DD Sagiri
DD Oboro
DD Minazuki
DD Fumizuki
DD Kikuzuki
DD Yuzuki
DD Oite

Allied Ships
xAKL Bordvik, Shell hits 9, and is sunk
xAKL Proteus, Shell hits 4, and is sunk

Improved night sighting under 71% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 71% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 8,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 8,000 yards
BB Mutsu engages xAKL Proteus at 8,000 yards
DD Fumizuki engages xAKL Proteus at 8,000 yards
xAKL Proteus sunk by BB Mutsu at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
BB Yamashiro engages xAKL Bordvik at 5,000 yards
DD Fumizuki engages xAKL Bordvik at 5,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
DD Fumizuki engages xAKL Bordvik at 7,000 yards
CL Isuzu engages xAKL Bordvik at 7,000 yards
DD Oite engages xAKL Bordvik at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
CL Isuzu engages xAKL Bordvik at 11,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards
xAKL Bordvik sunk by BB Yamashiro at 12,000 yards
xAKL Bordvik sunk by BB Yamashiro at 12,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Sorong at 82,107, Range 8,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Mogami
CA Mikuma
DD Ikazuchi
DD Fubuki
DD Shinonome
DD Usugumo
DD Isonami
DD Sazanami

Allied Ships
PT-36
PT-37
PT-38
PT-39
PT-40, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
PT-43
PT-44
PT-45
PT-46
PT-47
PT-48
PT-59, Shell hits 2, and is sunk

Improved night sighting under 71% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 71% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 8,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 8,000 yards
Berg I. gains tactical advantage
CA Mikuma engages PT-59 at 8,000 yards
CA Mikuma engages PT-48 at 8,000 yards
CA Mikuma engages PT-44 at 8,000 yards
DD Ikazuchi engages PT-59 at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
DD Isonami engages PT-48 at 6,000 yards
DD Isonami engages PT-48 at 6,000 yards
DD Usugumo engages PT-39 at 6,000 yards
DD Shinonome engages PT-59 at 6,000 yards
DD Fubuki engages PT-37 at 6,000 yards
PT-46 engages DD Ikazuchi at 6,000 yards
PT-45 engages CA Mikuma at 6,000 yards
DD Shinonome engages PT-44 at 6,000 yards
CA Mikuma engages PT-39 at 6,000 yards
PT-36 engages CA Mikuma at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
PT-59 sunk by DD Usugumo at 7,000 yards
DD Ikazuchi engages PT-46 at 7,000 yards
DD Usugumo engages PT-45 at 7,000 yards
DD Usugumo engages PT-44 at 7,000 yards
PT-40 sunk by CA Mikuma at 7,000 yards
CA Mikuma engages PT-38 at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
DD Fubuki engages PT-48 at 11,000 yards
CA Mikuma engages PT-46 at 11,000 yards
CA Mikuma engages PT-45 at 11,000 yards
DD Usugumo engages PT-47 at 11,000 yards
DD Shinonome engages PT-48 at 11,000 yards
DD Isonami engages PT-38 at 11,000 yards
CA Mikuma engages PT-36 at 11,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Night Air attack on Ulithi , at 98,97
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Naval bombardment of Tavoy at 54,60
Allied aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft losses
Wellington B.X: 1 destroyed on ground
A-20A Havoc: 1 destroyed on ground

Japanese Ships
BB Yamashiro
BB Mutsu
CA Nachi
CL Tama
CL Yura
CL Isuzu
DD Oite
DD Yuzuki
DD Kikuzuki
DD Fumizuki
DD Minazuki
DD Oboro
DD Sagiri
DD Shikinami

Allied ground losses:
297 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 16 destroyed, 15 disabled
Engineers: 7 destroyed, 7 disabled
Vehicles lost 5 (5 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Airbase hits 33
Airbase supply hits 13
Runway hits 128
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 1

BB Yamashiro firing at Tavoy
BB Mutsu firing at Tavoy
CA Nachi firing at Tavoy
CL Tama firing at Tavoy
CL Yura firing at Tavoy
CL Isuzu firing at Tavoy
DD Oite firing at Tavoy
DD Yuzuki firing at Tavoy
DD Kikuzuki firing at Tavoy
DD Fumizuki firing at Tavoy
DD Minazuki firing at Tavoy
DD Oboro firing at Tavoy
DD Sagiri firing at Tavoy
DD Shikinami firing at Tavoy
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Naval bombardment of Sorong at 82,107
Allied aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft losses
No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
CA Mikuma
CA Mogami

Allied ground losses:
39 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 16 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 13 disabled
Vehicles lost 15 (1 destroyed, 14 disabled)

Airbase hits 11
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 66

CA Mikuma firing at Sorong
CA Mogami firing at Sorong
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Sub attack near Sapporo at 119,50
Japanese Ships
xAK Ryuyo Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
SC CHa-11
SC CHa-5
xAK Surakaruta Maru
xAK Hachijin Maru
xAK Akigawa Maru
xAK Unyo Maru #2
xAK Tofuku Maru
xAK Otake Maru
xAK Nichiran Maru
xAK Madras Maru
xAK Kotobuki Maru #5
xAK Kashu Maru
xAK Kisaragi Maru
xAK Hokuriku Maru
xAK Hikosan Maru
xAK Aki Maru
xAK Ehime Maru
xAK Sikisan Maru
xAK Nittai Maru
xAK Wakatu Maru
xAK Toho Maru
xAK Eihuku Maru
xAK Holland Maru
xAK Borneo Maru
xAKL Gyoku Maru
xAKL Kanaiyama Maru
xAKL Higari Maru
xAKL Nichiryo Maru
xAKL Nanko Maru
xAKL Kofuku Maru
SC CHa-29
SC CHa-20
SC CHa-19

Allied Ships
SS Albacore
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Sub attack near Donggala at 67,98
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Sub attack near Sapporo at 120,49
Japanese Ships
xAK Kyokko Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
SC CHa-11
SC CHa-5
xAK Surakaruta Maru
xAK Unyo Maru #2
xAK Tatuha Maru
xAK Otake Maru
xAK Nichiran Maru
xAK Kotobuki Maru #5
xAK Kuretake Maru
xAK Kisaragi Maru
xAK Hokuriku Maru
xAK Aki Maru
xAK Sikisan Maru
xAK Nittai Maru
xAK Wakatu Maru
xAK Toho Maru
xAK Midori Maru
xAK San Francisco Maru
xAK Calcutta Maru
xAKL Gyoku Maru
xAKL Kanaiyama Maru
xAKL Higari Maru
xAKL Nanko Maru
xAKL Kofuku Maru
SC CHa-29
SC CHa-20
SC CHa-19

Allied Ships
SS Saury
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Sub attack near San Fernando at 77,68
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Morning Air attack on 1st Burma Brigade, at 58,73 (Soc Trang)
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-Ic Sally x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
24 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-21-Ic Sally bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Saigon , at 60,71
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-Ib Lily x 18

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-Ib Lily: 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-40N5 Warhawk: 1 destroyed on ground

Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 13

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-48-Ib Lily bombing from 6000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 16th Indian Brigade, at 65,69 (Quinhon)
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Morning Air attack on Batavia , at 49,98
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Bara at 74,106
Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 16

Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 12
TBF-1 Avenger x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
P-38H Lightning: 3 destroyed
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Mikuma

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo

CAP engaged:
251 Ku S-1/B with A6M2 Zero (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Raid is overhead
251 Ku S-1/C with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Namlea at 76,107
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 2

Allied aircraft
Beaufort VIII x 3
Mitchell II x 4

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort VIII: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Takanami
DD Akigumo

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Mitchell II bombing from 12000 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
2 x Beaufort VIII launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo

CAP engaged:
251 Ku S-1/A with A6M2 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Bara at 74,106
Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 40 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 10

Allied aircraft
Beaufort VIII x 17

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort VIII: 4 destroyed, 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Mikuma
CA Mogami
DD Usugumo

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Beaufort VIII launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
2 x Beaufort VIII launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
2 x Beaufort VIII launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo

CAP engaged:
251 Ku S-1/B with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
251 Ku S-1/C with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Bara at 74,106
Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 47 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8

Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 4

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 2 destroyed

CAP engaged:
251 Ku S-1/B with A6M2 Zero (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Raid is overhead
251 Ku S-1/C with A6M2 Zero (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Bara at 74,106
Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3

Allied aircraft
Mitchell II x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Mitchell II: 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Mikuma
DD Ikazuchi

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Mitchell II bombing from 12000 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
251 Ku S-1/B with A6M2 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Raid is overhead
251 Ku S-1/C with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Bara at 74,106
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 14

Allied aircraft
Mitchell II x 4

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Mitchell II: 1 destroyed

Japanese Ships
DD Shinonome

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Mitchell II bombing from 12000 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
251 Ku S-1/B with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
251 Ku S-1/C with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Namlea at 76,107
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
Mitchell II x 5

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Mitchell II: 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Makigumo

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Mitchell II bombing from 12000 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
251 Ku S-1/A with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Raid is overhead
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Ground combat at Prachuap Khiri Khan (54,64)
Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 44519 troops, 745 guns, 852 vehicles, Assault Value = 1840

Defending force 54080 troops, 541 guns, 307 vehicles, Assault Value = 1883

Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
SSVF Brigade
46th Indian Brigade
8th Indian Brigade
111th Chindit Brigade
28th Gurkha Brigade
48th Gurkha Brigade
267th Armoured Brigade
16th British Brigade
44th Indian Brigade
77th Chindit Brigade
5th Indian Division
14th Army
XV Indian Corps
27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
IV Indian Corps
25th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
24th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
85th British AT Gun Regiment
20th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
8th Medium Regiment
137/155th Field Regiment

Defending units:
23rd Ind. Engineer Regiment
5th Division
81st Naval Guard Unit
18th Division
7th RTA Division
Yokosuka 4th SNLF
56th Division
1st RTA/B Division
34th Field AA Battalion
3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
84th JAAF AF Bn
32nd Field AA Battalion
25th Army
92nd JAAF AF Bn

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Post #: 471

09/20/43 - 6/18/2010 2:26:13 AM

StoneAge

Posts: 1303
Joined: 2/16/2009
From: Melbourne, Australia
Status: offline

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 09/20/43

TK Komaki Maru sinks....
CPT Shimoto, E. has been KILLED
Task Force 143 has merged with TF 374 at 110 , 89
Ki-48-IIa Lily attacking SS Truant at 53,91
:::::::: SS Truant is reported HIT
SS I-35 sinks....
LCDR Yoshitomo, N. has been KILLED
E13A1 Jake attacking SS Shad at 112,62
:::::::: SS Shad is reported HIT
LB-108 sinks....
PB Nanei Maru sinks....
SST Yu-8 arrives at Kobe
SC Ch 46 arrives at Fukuyama
Task Force 254 encounters enemy Task Force at 101 , 103
Bombardment TF 254 withdrawing to Pagan after combat
Japanese Ships Bombarding Talaud Island
Japanese Ships Bombarding Talaud Island
H6K5 Mavis has spotted DD Kalk at 82,107
:::::::: DD Kalk is reported HIT
SS I-24 sinks....
LB-104 sinks....

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 20, 43

251 Ku S-1 at Kendari takes A6M2 Zero replacements
16th Sentai at Davao takes Ki-48-IIb Lily replacements
24th Sentai at Canton takes Ki-43-Ic Oscar replacements
70th I.F.Chutai at Alor Star takes Ki-46-III Dinah replacements
64th Sentai converting to Ki-43-IIb Oscar
Delayed planes for the aircraft pool:
5 (33) x Ki-43-IIa Oscar
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 21, 43

Ominato Ku T-2 at Ominato takes E13A1 Jake replacements
752 Ku K-1 at Yokohama/Yokosuka takes G3M3 Nell replacements
5th Sentai at Saipan takes Ki-44-IIb Tojo replacements
12th Sentai at Malaybalay takes Ki-21-IIb Sally replacements
98th Sentai at Tinian takes Ki-49-IIa Helen replacements
Delayed planes for the aircraft pool:
11 (22) x Ki-43-IIa Oscar
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 20, 43

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Submarine attack near Taihoku at 88,62
Japanese Ships
TK Komaki Maru, Torpedo hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Capelin

TK Komaki Maru is sighted by SS Capelin
SS Capelin launches 6 torpedoes
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Morning Air attack on 16th Indian Brigade, at 65,69 (Quinhon)
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Saigon , at 60,71
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Bara at 75,106
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes

Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 3
TBF-1 Avenger x 6

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 2 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Mikuma
CA Mogami

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
3 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Morotai at 81,103
Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufort VIII x 3
Mitchell II x 6

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort VIII: 3 damaged
Mitchell II: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Takanami
DD Makigumo

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Mitchell II bombing from 12000 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
3 x Beaufort VIII launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Bara at 75,106
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 40 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufort VIII x 10
Mitchell II x 3
P-38H Lightning x 3

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort VIII: 6 damaged
Mitchell II: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Mikuma
CA Mogami

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Beaufort VIII launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
2 x Beaufort VIII launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
3 x Beaufort VIII launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
2 x Beaufort VIII launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
3 x Mitchell II bombing from 12000 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Guam at 105,98
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 2
A6M5 Zero x 9

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 26
SBD-5 Dauntless x 46
TBF-1 Avenger x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 2 destroyed, 39 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Hagikaze, Bomb hits 1
DD Hamakaze
DD Yukikaze
DD Asashio, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
3 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 27000 feet
4 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
4 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 27000 feet
15 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
6 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 25000 feet
4 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 25000 feet
2 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
13 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
5 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
201 Ku S-1/A with A6M3a Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
261 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 32810
Raid is overhead

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Asashio
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Guam at 105,98
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 7

Allied aircraft
TBF-1 Avenger x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 2 destroyed

CAP engaged:
201 Ku S-1/B with A6M3a Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Raid is overhead
201 Ku S-1/C with A6M3a Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
201 Ku S-1/A with A6M3a Zero (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
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Sub attack near Amami Oshima at 97,63
Japanese Ships
PB Nanei Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
TK Ryuei Maru
TK Teiyo Maru
E Karii

Allied Ships
SS Apogon
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Ground combat at Prachuap Khiri Khan (54,64)
Allied Bombardment attack
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 21, 43

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Woleai at 101,103, Range 12,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Yukikaze
DD Hamakaze
DD Hagikaze
DD Asashio

Allied Ships
PT-103
PT-104

Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 53% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 8,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 8,000 yards
Both TF attempt to withdraw!
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Night Air attack on Ulithi , at 98,97
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Naval bombardment of Talaud Island at 79,97
Allied aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft losses
No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
CA Mikuma
CA Mogami

Allied ground losses:
59 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 14 disabled
Vehicles lost 8 (0 destroyed, 8 disabled)

Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 13

CA Mikuma firing at 14th Canadian Brigade
CA Mogami firing at Talaud Island
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Naval bombardment of Talaud Island at 79,97
Japanese Ships
DD Takanami
DD Makigumo
DD Akigumo
DD Yugumo

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 1

DD Takanami firing at Talaud Island
DD Makigumo firing at Talaud Island
DD Akigumo firing at Talaud Island
DD Yugumo firing at Talaud Island
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Morning Air attack on 1st Burma Brigade, at 58,73 (Soc Trang)
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Morning Air attack on Saigon , at 60,71
Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-Ib Lily x 17

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-Ib Lily: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-40N5 Warhawk: 1 destroyed on ground

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 8

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Ki-48-Ib Lily bombing from 6000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 16th Indian Brigade, at 65,69 (Quinhon)
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Woleai at 103,99
Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 8

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 12
SBD-3 Dauntless x 18
SBD-5 Dauntless x 16

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 1 destroyed
SBD-3 Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged
SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 14 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Hamakaze
DD Hagikaze
DD Asashio
DD Yukikaze

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
6 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
2 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 27000 feet
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
10 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
1 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
261 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 32810
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Woleai at 103,99
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 44 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 6

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 27
SBD-3 Dauntless x 14
SBD-5 Dauntless x 31
TBF-1 Avenger x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 4 damaged
SBD-5 Dauntless: 17 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Hamakaze
DD Hagikaze
DD Yukikaze

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
3 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
3 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
2 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 27000 feet
6 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
5 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 25000 feet
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
1 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 25000 feet
2 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 25000 feet
9 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
261 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 32810
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Woleai at 103,99
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Allied aircraft
SBD-5 Dauntless x 24

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 6 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Hagikaze, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
DD Hamakaze
DD Asashio
DD Yukikaze

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
6 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
11 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
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Sub attack near Shikuka at 125,45
Japanese Ships
xAK Nichibi Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
SC CHa-11
SC CHa-8
SC CHa-5
xAK Surakaruta Maru
xAK Yoneyama Maru
xAK Unyo Maru #2
xAK Nitiren Maru
xAK Otake Maru
xAK Misaku Maru
xAK Kotobuki Maru #5
xAK Kiyozumi Maru
xAK Kisaragi Maru
xAK Hohuku Maru
xAK Aki Maru
xAK Achou Maru
xAK Ehime Maru
xAK Sikisan Maru
xAK Nittai Maru
xAK Wakatu Maru
xAK Toho Maru
xAK Eihuku Maru
xAK Holland Maru
xAK Borneo Maru
xAKL Gyoku Maru
xAKL Kanaiyama Maru
xAKL Higari Maru
xAKL Nichiryo Maru
xAKL Nanko Maru
xAKL Kofuku Maru
SC CHa-29
SC CHa-20
SC CHa-19

Allied Ships
SS Wahoo, hits 4

SS Wahoo launches 6 torpedoes at xAK Nichibi Maru
SC CHa-29 attacking submerged sub ....
SC CHa-29 is out of ASW ammo
SC CHa-20 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-19 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-29 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-20 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-19 fails to find sub and abandons search
SC CHa-29 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-20 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-29 fails to find sub and abandons search
SC CHa-20 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-20 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-20 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Ground combat at Prachuap Khiri Khan (54,64)
Allied Bombardment attack

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Post #: 472

09/22/43 - 6/19/2010 3:54:24 AM

StoneAge

Posts: 1303
Joined: 2/16/2009
From: Melbourne, Australia
Status: offline

Will lose at least half my troops in my landing force.

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 09/22/43

Amphibious TF 87 offshore of Soc Trang
Amphibious TF 95 offshore of Cam Ranh Bay
Search E13A1 Jake destroyed by CAP
E W-29 arrives at Tokyo
xAK Nichibi Maru sinks....
Amphibious TF 72 unloading at Cam Ranh Bay
Ki-48-IIa Lily attacking an Allied SS at 109,63
:::::::: a Barracuda class SS is reported HIT
LB-105 sinks....
Search E13A1 Jake destroyed by CAP
xAP Kokuryu Maru sinks....
TF 95 rescuing 30 men from 12th Division

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 22, 43

Sasebo Ku T-1 at Nagasaki/Sasebo takes E13A1 Jake replacements
702 Ku-1 at Malaybalay takes G4M1 Betty replacements
77th Sentai at Singapore takes Ki-43-IIa Oscar replacements
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 23, 43

751 Ku K-1 at Manila takes G4M1 Betty replacements
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 22, 43

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ASW attack near Lingga at 51,87
Japanese Ships
E Kamome
E Sarushima
E Natsushima

Allied Ships
SS KXIV, hits 3
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Sub attack near Muntok at 50,89
Japanese Ships
E Wakatake
TK Arita Maru
TK Kenwa Maru
E Hachijo

Allied Ships
SS Truant, hits 4
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ASW attack near Nakadori-jima at 101,56
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Night Air attack on Ulithi , at 98,97
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Sub attack near Hakodate at 120,53
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Pre-Invasion action off Soc Trang
3 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
E W-33
E W-27
E Wakamiya
E Mutsure
xAP Kongo Maru

Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

E W-33 firing at enemy troops
E W-27 firing at enemy troops
E Wakamiya firing at enemy troops
E Mutsure firing at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 4,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Soc Trang
TF 87 troops unloading over beach at Soc Trang, 58,73

Japanese ground losses:
287 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 36 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

17 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost in surf during unload of 14th Div
17 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad accidentally lost during unload of 14th Div /4
18 troops of a IJA Engineer Squad accidentally lost during unload of 14th Div /6
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Pre-Invasion action off Cam Ranh Bay
29 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
PC Sumire
PC Nire
xAP Teikyo Maru

Japanese ground losses:
34 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

PC Sumire firing at enemy troops
PC Nire firing at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 4,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Cam Ranh Bay
TF 95 troops unloading over beach at Cam Ranh Bay, 64,72

Japanese ground losses:
425 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 47 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost from landing craft during unload of 12th Div
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost from landing craft during unload of 12th Div
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost overboard during unload of 12th Div /2
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost in surf during unload of 12th Div /3
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost in surf during unload of 12th Div /4
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost overboard during unload of 12th Div /7
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Invasion Support action off Soc Trang
4 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
E W-33
E W-27
E Wakamiya
E Mutsure
xAP Kongo Maru

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

E W-33 firing at enemy troops
E W-27 firing at enemy troops
E Wakamiya firing at enemy troops
E Mutsure firing at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 4,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Invasion Support action off Cam Ranh Bay
15 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
PC Sumire
PC Nire
xAP Teikyo Maru

Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

PC Sumire firing at enemy troops
PC Nire firing at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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ASW attack near Ominato at 117,51
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Yap at 96,97
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 19

Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 27
F6F-3 Hellcat x 16

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 9 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Raid is overhead
VF-2 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(20 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 12 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 27000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
18th FG/12th FS with P-38H Lightning (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 40000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
51st FG/16th FS with P-38H Lightning (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Saigon , at 60,71
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-Ib Lily x 16

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-Ib Lily: 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses

Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 10

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Ki-48-Ib Lily bombing from 6000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 16th Indian Brigade, at 65,69 (Quinhon)
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Cam Ranh Bay at 64,72
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIc x 7
Hudson IIIa x 6
Liberator II x 14
Wellington Ic x 4
B-17F Fortress x 4

Allied aircraft losses
Liberator II: 1 damaged
B-17F Fortress: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAP Teikyo Maru
xAP Oryoku Maru
xAP Yoshino Maru
xAP Kokuryu Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Wellington Ic bombing from 10000 feet *
Naval Attack: 4 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
7 x Beaufighter VIc sweeping at 5000 feet *
7 x Liberator II bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 8 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
7 x Liberator II bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 8 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
6 x Hudson IIIa bombing from 10000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
4 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 8 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Cam Ranh Bay at 64,72
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIc x 13

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Beaufighter VIc sweeping at 5000 feet *
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Morning Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Cam Ranh Bay at 64,72
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 43 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Allied aircraft
Hudson IIIa x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAP Oryoku Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Hudson IIIa bombing from 10000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Cam Ranh Bay at 64,72
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 4

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAP Yoshino Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 8 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Cam Ranh Bay at 64,72
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-17F Fortress x 4

Allied aircraft losses
B-17F Fortress: 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAP Oryoku Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Japanese ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 8 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on 1st Burma Brigade, at 58,73 (Soc Trang)
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 46 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-Ic Sally x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-21-Ic Sally bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Cam Ranh Bay at 64,72
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Allied aircraft
Vengeance I x 6
P-40N5 Warhawk x 10

Allied aircraft losses
Vengeance I: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAP Suwa Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires
xAP Kokuryu Maru, Bomb hits 4, on fire

Japanese ground losses:
200 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 15 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 5 (0 destroyed, 5 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
4 x Vengeance I releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Sub attack near Ambon at 76,111
Japanese Ships
SS I-121, hits 3

Allied Ships
xAK Aldinga, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AM Wallaroo
xAK Aroona
xAK Johanne Justesen
xAK Gorgon
AM Bombay
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ASW attack near Hakodate at 120,53
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ASW attack near Aogashima at 111,65
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Invasion Support action off Soc Trang
1 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
E W-33
E W-27
E Wakamiya
E Mutsure
xAP Kongo Maru

E W-33 firing at enemy troops
E W-27 firing at enemy troops
E Wakamiya firing at enemy troops
E Mutsure firing at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Invasion Support action off Cam Ranh Bay
16 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
PC Sumire
PC Nire
xAP Teikyo Maru

Japanese ground losses:
22 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

PC Sumire firing at enemy troops
PC Nire firing at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Ground combat at Prachuap Khiri Khan (54,64)
Allied Bombardment attack
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Ground combat at Cam Ranh Bay (64,72)
Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2883 troops, 20 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 130

Defending force 3020 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 115

Assaulting units:
15th Indian Brigade

Defending units:
12th Div /382
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 23, 43

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Invasion Support action off Soc Trang
3 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
E W-33
E W-27
E Wakamiya
E Mutsure
xAP Kongo Maru

E W-33 firing at enemy troops
E W-27 firing at enemy troops
E Wakamiya firing at enemy troops
E Mutsure firing at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Invasion Support action off Cam Ranh Bay
16 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
PC Sumire
PC Nire
xAP Teikyo Maru

PC Sumire firing at enemy troops
PC Nire firing at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Sub attack near Wakkanai at 122,47
Japanese Ships
xAK Nichibi Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Mingo
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ASW attack near Yap at 96,97
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Pre-Invasion action off Cam Ranh Bay
32 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
PB Sureboko Maru
SC CHa-30
xAK Sumanoura Maru

Japanese ground losses:
24 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

PB Sureboko Maru firing at enemy troops
SC CHa-30 firing at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 5,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Cam Ranh Bay
TF 72 troops unloading over beach at Cam Ranh Bay, 64,72

Japanese ground losses:
24 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 17 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (0 destroyed, 2 disabled)

10 Support troops lost in surf during unload of 93rd JAAF AF Bn /3
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Invasion Support action off Soc Trang
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Invasion Support action off Cam Ranh Bay
18 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
PC Sumire
PC Nire
xAP Teikyo Maru

Japanese ground losses:
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)

PC Sumire firing at enemy troops
PC Nire firing at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Invasion Support action off Cam Ranh Bay
12 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
PB Sureboko Maru
SC CHa-30
xAK Sumanoura Maru

PB Sureboko Maru firing at enemy troops
SC CHa-30 firing at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Invasion Support action off Soc Trang
1 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
E W-33
E W-27
E Wakamiya
E Mutsure
xAP Kongo Maru

E W-33 firing at enemy troops
E W-27 firing at enemy troops
E Wakamiya firing at enemy troops
E Mutsure firing at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Invasion Support action off Cam Ranh Bay
17 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
PC Sumire
PC Nire
xAP Teikyo Maru

PC Sumire firing at enemy troops
PC Nire firing at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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ASW attack near Ominato at 117,51
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Morning Air attack on 1st Burma Brigade, at 58,73 (Soc Trang)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

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

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-Ic Sally x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-21-Ic Sally bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 16th Indian Brigade, at 65,69 (Quinhon)
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Morning Air attack on 56th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Cam Ranh Bay at 64,72
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 16 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-40N5 Warhawk x 11

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
45 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x P-40N5 Warhawk sweeping at 12000 feet
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Afternoon Air attack on Batavia , at 49,98
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Afternoon Air attack on Batavia , at 49,98
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Cam Ranh Bay at 64,72
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIc x 7
Hudson IIIa x 4
Liberator II x 14
Wellington Ic x 6
B-17F Fortress x 5

Allied aircraft losses
Liberator II: 1 damaged
Wellington Ic: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Akasisan Maru
xAP Oryoku Maru
xAP Atsuta Maru
xAP Yoshino Maru
xAP Husimi Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Wellington Ic bombing from 10000 feet *
Naval Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x Beaufighter VIc sweeping at 5000 feet *
9 x Liberator II bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 8 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
5 x Liberator II bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 8 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
4 x Hudson IIIa bombing from 10000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
5 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 8 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Cam Ranh Bay at 64,72
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
Vengeance I x 3

Allied aircraft losses
Vengeance I: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAP Teikyo Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire

Japanese ground losses:
58 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 4 (0 destroyed, 4 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vengeance I bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Cam Ranh Bay at 64,72
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 14 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 9

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAP Kamo Maru
xAP Suwa Maru, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAP Husimi Maru

Japanese ground losses:
151 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 13 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 8 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Cam Ranh Bay at 64,72
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 42 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Allied aircraft
Liberator II x 4

Allied aircraft losses
Liberator II: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAP Oryoku Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Japanese ground losses:
63 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 2 (0 destroyed, 2 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Liberator II bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 8 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Cam Ranh Bay at 64,72
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 43 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIc x 12

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
98 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 13 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (0 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Vehicles lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Beaufighter VIc sweeping at 5000 feet *
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Invasion Support action off Cam Ranh Bay
15 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
PB Sureboko Maru
SC CHa-30
xAK Sumanoura Maru

Japanese ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

PB Sureboko Maru firing at enemy troops
SC CHa-30 firing at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Invasion Support action off Soc Trang
1 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
E W-33
E W-27
E Wakamiya
E Mutsure
xAP Kongo Maru

E W-33 firing at enemy troops
E W-27 firing at enemy troops
E Wakamiya firing at enemy troops
E Mutsure firing at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Invasion Support action off Cam Ranh Bay
28 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
PC Sumire
PC Nire
xAP Teikyo Maru, heavy fires, heavy damage
E Sagi

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

PC Sumire firing at enemy troops
PC Nire firing at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 5,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Ground combat at Prachuap Khiri Khan (54,64)
Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 44559 troops, 744 guns, 852 vehicles, Assault Value = 1844

Defending force 54147 troops, 541 guns, 307 vehicles, Assault Value = 1887

Japanese ground losses:
59 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
8th Indian Brigade
48th Gurkha Brigade
267th Armoured Brigade
77th Chindit Brigade
28th Gurkha Brigade
SSVF Brigade
16th British Brigade
46th Indian Brigade
44th Indian Brigade
111th Chindit Brigade
5th Indian Division
25th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
85th British AT Gun Regiment
XV Indian Corps
27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
IV Indian Corps
20th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
14th Army
24th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
8th Medium Regiment
137/155th Field Regiment

Defending units:
18th Division
Yokosuka 4th SNLF
5th Division
56th Division
7th RTA Division
23rd Ind. Engineer Regiment
81st Naval Guard Unit
1st RTA/B Division
34th Field AA Battalion
84th JAAF AF Bn
3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
32nd Field AA Battalion
25th Army
92nd JAAF AF Bn
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Ground combat at Cam Ranh Bay (64,72)
Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2883 troops, 20 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 130

Defending force 6521 troops, 10 guns, 10 vehicles, Assault Value = 188

Assaulting units:
15th Indian Brigade

Defending units:
12th Div /382
93rd JAAF AF Bn /1

< Message edited by StoneAge -- 6/19/2010 3:55:34 AM >

(in reply to StoneAge)

Post #: 473

09/24/43 - 6/19/2010 11:31:01 AM

StoneAge

Posts: 1303
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Here come the Hammer, I am in real trouble if he can close down 2 out of 4 large airfields in 2 days.

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 09/24/43

Amphibious TF 87 unloading at Soc Trang
Amphibious TF 95 unloading at Cam Ranh Bay
Amphibious TF 72 unloading at Cam Ranh Bay
xAP Suwa Maru sinks....
xAP Teikyo Maru sinks....
TF 95 rescuing 396 men from 12th Division
Search H6K5 Mavis destroyed by CAP
Search E13A1 Jake destroyed by CAP
Search B6N1 Jill destroyed by CAP
xAK Hiyoshi Maru sinks....
xAP Oryoku Maru sinks....
TF 95 rescuing 40 men from 12th Division
xAP Kongo Maru sinks....
Search E13A1 Jake destroyed by CAP
SS I-179 sinks....
CDR Kojima R. has been KILLED
xAP Tatsuta Maru sinks....
TF 87 rescuing 150 men from 14th Division
xAP Kamakura Maru sinks....
TF 87 rescuing 620 men from 14th Division
xAP Haruna Maru sinks....
TF 87 rescuing 440 men from 14th Division
Japanese forces CAPTURE Soc Trang !!!
1st Burma Brigade RETREATING towards Rachgia
xAKL Taishi Maru arrives at Nagoya
xAK Sumanoura Maru sinks....
xAP Husimi Maru sinks....
SS RO-63 sinks....
xAK Akasisan Maru sinks....
Search H6K5 Mavis destroyed by CAP
D3A2 Val attacking an Allied SS at 112,62
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
Search E13A1 Jake destroyed by CAP
Maya-2 planes diverting to Truk
SS RO-107 sinks....
LCDR Isumi, S. has been KILLED
xAP Yoshino Maru sinks....
xAP Atsuta Maru sinks....
TF 95 rescuing 340 men from 12th Division
Search H6K5 Mavis destroyed by CAP
xAP Brazil Maru sinks....
TF 87 rescuing 450 men from 14th Division
xAP Kamo Maru sinks....
TF 95 rescuing 370 men from 12th Division
DD Yugumo sinks....
xAK Toyoura Maru arrives at Tokyo

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 24, 43

Japanese forces CAPTURE Soc Trang !!!
801 Ku T-2 at Guam takes H6K5 Mavis replacements
582 Ku K-1 at Saipan takes D4Y1 Judy replacements
551 Ku K-1 at Guam takes B6N1 Jill replacements
958 Ku T-4 at CS Mizuho takes F1M2 Pete replacements
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 25, 43

Chichijima Ku T-1 at Shikuka takes E13A1 Jake replacements
705 Ku K-1 at Bihoro takes G3M3 Nell replacements
753 Ku K-1 at Guam takes G4M1 Betty replacements
801 Ku T-1 at Rota takes H6K5 Mavis replacements
263 Ku S-1 at Genzan takes A6M2 Zero replacements
20th I.F.Chutai at Tokyo takes Ki-57-II Topsy replacements
Yokosuka Ku S-2 converting to N1K1-J George
Previous report of sinking of SS Puffer incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 24, 43

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Invasion Support action off Soc Trang
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Invasion Support action off Cam Ranh Bay
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Invasion Support action off Cam Ranh Bay
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ASW attack near Ulithi at 98,97
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Night Air attack on Ulithi , at 98,97
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Invasion Support action off Cam Ranh Bay
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Invasion Support action off Soc Trang
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Invasion Support action off Cam Ranh Bay
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Invasion Support action off Soc Trang
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Invasion Support action off Cam Ranh Bay
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Invasion Support action off Cam Ranh Bay
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Morning Air attack on 14th Division, at 58,73 (Soc Trang)
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Morning Air attack on Guam , at 106,95
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 41 NM, estimated altitude 41,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 27
A6M5 Zero x 4
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 11

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 36

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 3 destroyed
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 3 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 35000 feet

CAP engaged:
201 Ku S-1/C with A6M3a Zero (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes
261 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(13 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 32810
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
5th Sentai with Ki-44-IIb Tojo (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(11 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
201 Ku S-1/A with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 5 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 19000 and 36750.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
201 Ku S-1/B with A6M3a Zero (1 airborne, 4 on standby, 5 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 36000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
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Morning Air attack on 14th Canadian Brigade, at 79,97 (Talaud Island)
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Morning Air attack on 1st Burma Brigade, at 58,73 (Soc Trang)
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Morning Air attack on Batavia , at 49,98
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Guam , at 106,95
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 15
A6M5 Zero x 1
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 13

Allied aircraft
PV-1 Ventura x 18
B-24D Liberator x 8
B-24D1 Liberator x 6
B-25C Mitchell x 20
B-25D1 Mitchell x 31
B-25G Mitchell x 9
P-38H Lightning x 46
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 7
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 9
PV-1 Ventura x 10

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed
B6N1 Jill: 2 destroyed on ground
H6K5 Mavis: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
PV-1 Ventura: 1 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 damaged
P-38H Lightning: 5 destroyed
P-47D2 Thunderbolt: 1 destroyed

Japanese ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled

Airbase hits 17
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 57

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x PV-1 Ventura bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x PV-1 Ventura bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x PV-1 Ventura bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-25G Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
5th Sentai with Ki-44-IIb Tojo (13 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
13 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
201 Ku S-1/B with A6M3a Zero (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Raid is overhead
201 Ku S-1/C with A6M3a Zero (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
261 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 32810
Raid is overhead
201 Ku S-1/A with A6M3a Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Soc Trang at 58,73
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Cam Ranh Bay at 64,72
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 22 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 3
Vengeance I x 16

Allied aircraft losses
Vengeance I: 8 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAP Atsuta Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire
xAK Hiyoshi Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
xAP Yoshino Maru, Bomb hits 1
xAP Kamo Maru

Japanese ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Vengeance I releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
2 x Vengeance I releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 93rd JAAF AF Bn , at 64,72 (Cam Ranh Bay)
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Morning Air attack on 93rd JAAF AF Bn , at 64,72 (Cam Ranh Bay)
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Morning Air attack on 14th Division, at 58,73 (Soc Trang)
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Morning Air attack on 14th Division, at 58,73 (Soc Trang)
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Cam Ranh Bay at 64,72
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Allied aircraft
Vengeance I x 10

Allied aircraft losses
Vengeance I: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Hiyoshi Maru, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Sumanoura Maru, Bomb hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Vengeance I releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
2 x Vengeance I releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Hiyoshi Maru
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Soc Trang at 58,73
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Allied aircraft
Vengeance I x 6

Allied aircraft losses
Vengeance I: 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAP Kamakura Maru, Bomb hits 5, on fire
xAP Haruna Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAP Kongo Maru, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires

Japanese ground losses:
163 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 10 destroyed, 24 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Vengeance I releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
2 x Vengeance I releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
2 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAP Kongo Maru
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Soc Trang at 58,73
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
Vengeance I x 13

Allied aircraft losses
Vengeance I: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAP Kongo Maru, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAP Tatsuta Maru, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires
xAP Haruna Maru, on fire

Japanese ground losses:
299 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 28 destroyed, 39 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 9 (5 destroyed, 4 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Vengeance I releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
3 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAP Kongo Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAP Tatsuta Maru
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Morning Air attack on 14th Division, at 58,73 (Soc Trang)
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Morning Air attack on 14th Division, at 58,73 (Soc Trang)
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Morning Air attack on 14th Division, at 58,73 (Soc Trang)
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Morning Air attack on 14th Division, at 58,73 (Soc Trang)
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Soc Trang at 58,73
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Morning Air attack on Guam , at 106,95
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 5
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 8

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 17

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
201 Ku S-1/C with A6M3a Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
5th Sentai with Ki-44-IIb Tojo (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
201 Ku S-1/A with A6M3a Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
201 Ku S-1/B with A6M3a Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Guam , at 106,95
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 3
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 1

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
201 Ku S-1/C with A6M3a Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
201 Ku S-1/A with A6M3a Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
5th Sentai with Ki-44-IIb Tojo (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on 12th Division, at 64,72 (Cam Ranh Bay)
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Morning Air attack on Guam , at 106,95
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 1

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 6
B-25C Mitchell x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
B6N1 Jill: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 3 damaged
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 17

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
5th Sentai with Ki-44-IIb Tojo (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on 12th Division, at 64,72 (Cam Ranh Bay)
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Cam Ranh Bay at 64,72
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 3
Vengeance I x 12

Allied aircraft losses
Vengeance I: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAP Kamo Maru
xAP Yoshino Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire
xAP Husimi Maru

Japanese ground losses:
147 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 19 destroyed, 17 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Vengeance I releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
7 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 14th Division, at 58,73 (Soc Trang)
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Afternoon Air attack on Saipan , at 108,93
Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 43 NM, estimated altitude 35,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 4
A6M5 Zero x 8
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 34

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 15

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
201 Ku S-1/C with A6M3a Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
261 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 32810
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
5th Sentai with Ki-44-IIb Tojo (0 airborne, 12 on standby, 17 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters to 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on Saipan , at 108,93
Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 49 NM, estimated altitude 32,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 4
A6M5 Zero x 8
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 34

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 33

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 4 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 3 destroyed

CAP engaged:
201 Ku S-1/C with A6M3a Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
261 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 8 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 32810
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
5th Sentai with Ki-44-IIb Tojo (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 16 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 6 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 30000 and 36740.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on Guam , at 106,95
Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 11 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 9

Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 16

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38H Lightning: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 10000 feet

CAP engaged:
201 Ku S-1/A with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes
201 Ku S-1/B with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 2 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Cam Ranh Bay at 64,72
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Afternoon Air attack on Saigon , at 60,71

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-Ib Lily x 12

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 33

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-Ib Lily: 5 destroyed, 2 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-48-Ib Lily bombing from 6000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.34 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIc Trop (3 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 35000 , scrambling fighters to 35000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
No.113 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIc Trop (4 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 35000 , scrambling fighters to 35000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
No.155 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIc Trop (3 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 35000 , scrambling fighters to 35000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on Saipan , at 108,93
Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 32,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 2
A6M5 Zero x 8
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 15

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 3
SBD-5 Dauntless x 86
TBF-1 Avenger x 47

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 2 damaged
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed on ground
A6M5 Zero: 2 destroyed
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 2 damaged
D4Y1 Judy: 2 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 3 destroyed, 26 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 destroyed, 17 damaged

Airbase hits 18
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 36

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 3000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
7 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
10 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
5 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 2000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
13 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
9 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 3000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
5 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 3000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
13 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 2000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 2000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
5 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
201 Ku S-1/C with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
261 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 32810
Raid is overhead
5th Sentai with Ki-44-IIb Tojo (12 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Soc Trang at 58,73
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
Hurricane FR.IIb x 12
P-40N5 Warhawk x 11

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane FR.IIb: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAP Haruna Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
xAP Koan Maru
xAP Kamakura Maru, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAP Tatsuta Maru, heavy fires, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
368 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 14 destroyed, 56 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Hurricane FR.IIb bombing from 100 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Cam Ranh Bay at 64,72
Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 6
Vengeance I x 12

Allied aircraft losses
Vengeance I: 7 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAP Husimi Maru, Bomb hits 5, heavy fires
xAP Kamo Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Vengeance I releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
3 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
4 x Vengeance I releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Cam Ranh Bay at 64,72
Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 3
Vengeance I x 8

Allied aircraft losses
Vengeance I: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Sumanoura Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires
xAK Akasisan Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Vengeance I releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Akasisan Maru
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Soc Trang at 58,73
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
Vengeance I x 9
P-40N5 Warhawk x 21

Allied aircraft losses
Vengeance I: 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAP Kamakura Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAP Koan Maru, Bomb hits 1
xAP Tatsuta Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
572 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 44 destroyed, 71 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Vehicles lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Vengeance I releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
4 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAP Kamakura Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAP Tatsuta Maru
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Soc Trang at 58,73
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Afternoon Air attack on Saipan , at 108,93
Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 2
A6M5 Zero x 1
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 10

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 52
SBD-3 Dauntless x 28
SBD-5 Dauntless x 23
TBF-1 Avenger x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 11 damaged
SBD-5 Dauntless: 5 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Hagikaze, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Asashio, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Yukikaze
DD Hamakaze

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
10 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
14 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
13 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
5 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 3000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
7 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 2000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
7 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
201 Ku S-1/C with A6M3a Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
261 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 32810
Raid is overhead
5th Sentai with Ki-44-IIb Tojo (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes

Also attacking Saipan ...
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring a Japanese DD
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring a Japanese DD
Also attacking Saipan ...
Also attacking Saipan ...
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Afternoon Air attack on Saipan , at 108,93
Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 37,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 1
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 1

Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 20

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 damaged
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 2 destroyed, 12 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 3000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
4 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
4 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
6 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 2000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
201 Ku S-1/C with A6M3a Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
5th Sentai with Ki-44-IIb Tojo (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on Saipan , at 108,93
Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
TBF-1 Avenger x 17

Japanese aircraft losses
D4Y1 Judy: 1 destroyed on ground
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 7 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 14

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 3000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Saipan , at 108,93
Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 32

Japanese aircraft losses
H6K4-L Mavis: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 13 damaged

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 11

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 2000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
13 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 3000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
12 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Guam , at 106,95
Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 4

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 10
TBF-1 Avenger x 27

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed
F1M2 Pete: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 5 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 20

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
201 Ku S-1/B with A6M3a Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
201 Ku S-1/A with A6M3a Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Afternoon Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Invasion Support action off Soc Trang
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Invasion Support action off Cam Ranh Bay
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Ground combat at Cam Ranh Bay (64,72)
Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 7591 troops, 31 guns, 17 vehicles, Assault Value = 220

Defending force 2883 troops, 20 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 130

Japanese adjusted assault: 13

Allied adjusted defense: 130

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 10 (fort level 0)

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(-), experience(-)
Attacker: disruption(-), morale(-)

Japanese ground losses:
319 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 15 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 14 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled

Allied ground losses:
45 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
12th Div /382
93rd JAAF AF Bn

Defending units:
15th Indian Brigade
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Ground combat at Prachuap Khiri Khan (54,64)
Allied Bombardment attack
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Ground combat at Cam Ranh Bay (64,72)
Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2850 troops, 20 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 127

Defending force 7313 troops, 31 guns, 17 vehicles, Assault Value = 199

Assaulting units:
15th Indian Brigade

Defending units:
12th Div /382
93rd JAAF AF Bn
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Ground combat at Soc Trang (58,73)
Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 6456 troops, 81 guns, 52 vehicles, Assault Value = 244

Defending force 979 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 17

Japanese adjusted assault: 30

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 30 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Soc Trang !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: leaders(+), leaders(-), experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(-), disruption(-)

Allied ground losses:
373 casualties reported
Squads: 21 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 15 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units retreated 1

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
14th Div /382

Defending units:
1st Burma Brigade
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 25, 43

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Invasion Support action off Cam Ranh Bay
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Night Air attack on Ulithi , at 98,97
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Invasion Support action off Cam Ranh Bay
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Invasion Support action off Cam Ranh Bay
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Sub attack near Ominato at 120,54
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Morning Air attack on Saipan , at 108,93
Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 36 NM, estimated altitude 36,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 2
A6M5 Zero x 6

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 13

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
201 Ku S-1/C with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes
261 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 32810
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Saigon , at 60,71
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Morning Air attack on 16th Indian Brigade, at 65,69 (Quinhon)
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Morning Air attack on Saipan , at 108,93
Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 36,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 1
A6M5 Zero x 2

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 14
SBD-3 Dauntless x 54
SBD-5 Dauntless x 30
TBF-1 Avenger x 42

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 damaged
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 1 destroyed on ground
H6K4-L Mavis: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 21 damaged
SBD-5 Dauntless: 7 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 15 damaged

Runway hits 23

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 32000 feet
7 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 2000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
7 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
9 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 2000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
5 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 3000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
5 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 3000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
13 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
8 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 3000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
5 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
201 Ku S-1/C with A6M3a Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
261 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 32810
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Tinian , at 108,94
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 34,000 feet.

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 35

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
35 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 30000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Tinian , at 108,94
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 24
B-24D1 Liberator x 97
B-24J Liberator x 6
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 48

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 5 destroyed on ground
E13A1 Jake: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 5 damaged
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Airbase hits 41
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 163

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Tinian , at 108,94
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Allied aircraft
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 15

Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 8 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 16

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Tinian , at 108,94
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Allied aircraft
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 6

Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 1 damaged

Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Tinian , at 108,94
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

Runway hits 15

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Cam Ranh Bay at 64,72
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Allied aircraft
Vengeance I x 22

Allied aircraft losses
Vengeance I: 17 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAP Atsuta Maru, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAP Kamo Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire
PC Sumire, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
xAP Yoshino Maru, Bomb hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
176 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 25 destroyed, 16 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
7 x Vengeance I releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
2 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
1 x Vengeance I releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
4 x Vengeance I releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
4 x Vengeance I releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAP Atsuta Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAP Kamo Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAP Yoshino Maru
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Morning Air attack on 12th Division, at 64,72 (Cam Ranh Bay)
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Cam Ranh Bay at 64,72
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Morning Air attack on 93rd JAAF AF Bn , at 64,72 (Cam Ranh Bay)
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Cam Ranh Bay at 64,72
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Morning Air attack on 12th Division, at 64,72 (Cam Ranh Bay)
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Morning Air attack on 14th Division, at 58,73 (Soc Trang)
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Morning Air attack on 93rd JAAF AF Bn , at 64,72 (Cam Ranh Bay)
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Morning Air attack on 12th Division, at 64,72 (Cam Ranh Bay)
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Truk at 112,104
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 44 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 14
SBD-3 Dauntless x 14
SBD-5 Dauntless x 67
TBF-1 Avenger x 15

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 10 damaged
SBD-5 Dauntless: 20 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Maya, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
CL Kiso, Bomb hits 2, on fire
DD Hatsukaze, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires
DD Kuroshio
DD Oyashio
DD Yamakaze
DD Kiyonami
DD Hayanami

Japanese ground losses:
211 casualties reported
Squads: 9 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
12 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
6 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
13 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
5 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
5 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
6 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 3000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
6 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
10 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 3000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
7 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 3000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
5 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 3000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 3000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring a Takao class CA
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CL Kiso
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Saipan at 108,93
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Cam Ranh Bay at 64,72
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Truk at 112,104
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Truk at 112,104
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Afternoon Air attack on 14th Division, at 58,73 (Soc Trang)
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Afternoon Air attack on 14th Division, at 58,73 (Soc Trang)
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Soc Trang at 58,73
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Afternoon Air attack on 14th Canadian Brigade, at 79,97 (Talaud Island)
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Soc Trang at 58,73
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Cam Ranh Bay at 64,72
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 3
Vengeance I x 7

Allied aircraft losses
Vengeance I: 7 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAP Kamo Maru, Bomb hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
136 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 21 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Vehicles lost 2 (0 destroyed, 2 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Vengeance I releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAP Kamo Maru
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Afternoon Air attack on 14th Division, at 58,73 (Soc Trang)
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Afternoon Air attack on 14th Division, at 58,73 (Soc Trang)
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Soc Trang at 58,73
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 3
Vengeance I x 12

Allied aircraft losses
Vengeance I: 1 destroyed, 7 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAP Brazil Maru, Bomb hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
94 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Vengeance I releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
7 x Vengeance I releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAP Brazil Maru
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Soc Trang at 58,73
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
Vengeance I x 6
P-40N5 Warhawk x 11

Allied aircraft losses
Vengeance I: 5 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAP Brazil Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAP Koan Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
90 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 18 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAP Brazil Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAP Koan Maru
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Afternoon Air attack on 14th Division, at 58,73 (Soc Trang)
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Soc Trang at 58,73
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Invasion Support action off Cam Ranh Bay
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Ground combat at Prachuap Khiri Khan (54,64)
Allied Bombardment attack
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Ground combat at Cam Ranh Bay (64,72)
Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2845 troops, 20 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 126

Defending force 8044 troops, 59 guns, 22 vehicles, Assault Value = 210

Assaulting units:
15th Indian Brigade

Defending units:
12th Div /382
93rd JAAF AF Bn

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Post #: 474

09/26/43 - 6/19/2010 12:37:26 PM

StoneAge

Posts: 1303
Joined: 2/16/2009
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Saipan, Tinian are out of the fight Gaum can no longer repair its aircraft so it will be out of the fight in the next day. That leaves just Rota and seeing as all its fighter are off defending other island one attack will put him out of action.

If I was to pass judgement on where he will land in this chain it will be Rota with the speed he can build he could have the field there up to size six before any of mine can even be repaired.

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 09/26/43

TK Tonan Maru #3 sinks....
xAP Koan Maru sinks....
CA Maya sinks....
TF 36 rescuing 142 men from 7th Indpt SNLF Coy
E Matsuwa sinks....
LT Kagesa, W. has been KILLED
Search H6K5 Mavis destroyed by CAP
Search E13A1 Jake destroyed by CAP
E W-27 sinks....
Search H6K5 Mavis destroyed by CAP
D3A2 Val attacking SS Shad at 112,62
:::::::: SS Shad is reported HIT
D3A2 Val attacking an Allied SS at 112,62
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
E13A1 Jake attacking SS O24 at 52,82
:::::::: SS O24 is reported HIT
DD Susuzuki sinks....
RADM Hirata, Noboru has been KILLED
PB Sureboko Maru sinks....
Search H6K5 Mavis destroyed by CAP
Search H6K5 Mavis destroyed by CAP
H6K5 Mavis has spotted an Allied DD at 108,98
:::::::: an Allied DD is reported HIT
Search H6K5 Mavis destroyed by CAP
LB-107 sinks....
WO Akashiba P. has been KILLED
Search H6K5 Mavis destroyed by CAP
LB-110 sinks....
PC Sumire sinks....
CDR Kuroiwa, M. has been KILLED
DD Hamanami arrives at Nagasaki/Sasebo
801 Ku S-1 arrives at Tokyo
254 Ku S-1 arrives at Samah

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 26, 43

204 Ku S-1/A at Malaybalay takes A6M5 Zero replacements
954 Ku T-1 at Davao takes D4Y1 Judy replacements
261 Ku S-1 at Guam takes A6M5 Zero replacements
8th Sentai at Balikpapan takes Ki-48-IIc Lily replacements
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 27, 43

Kure Ku T-1/B at Bihoro takes E13A1 Jake replacements
Yokosuka Ku S-2 at Yokohama/Yokosuka takes N1K1-J George replacements
13th Sentai at Malaybalay takes Ki-43-IIb Oscar replacements
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 26, 43

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Sub attack near Donggala at 69,96
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Sub attack near Nago at 94,61
Japanese Ships
TK Tonan Maru #3, Torpedo hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
TK Tonan Maru #2
TK Kyokuyo Maru
E Aotaka
E Hatsutaka

Allied Ships
SS Amberjack
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Sub attack near Aogashima at 112,67
Japanese Ships
E Matsuwa, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
E Sado

Allied Ships
SS Kingfish, hits 4
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Morning Air attack on 16th Indian Brigade, at 65,69 (Quinhon)
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Morning Air attack on Guam , at 106,95
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 15
A6M5 Zero x 6
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 27

Allied aircraft
PV-1 Ventura x 15
B-24D Liberator x 8
B-24D1 Liberator x 9
B-25C Mitchell x 21
B-25D1 Mitchell x 63
B-25G Mitchell x 6
P-38H Lightning x 18
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 11
PV-1 Ventura x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 2 damaged
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed on ground
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 1 destroyed
H6K5 Mavis: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
PV-1 Ventura: 1 damaged
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 13 damaged
P-38H Lightning: 5 destroyed
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 1 damaged
PV-1 Ventura: 1 destroyed

Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 27

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x PV-1 Ventura bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x PV-1 Ventura bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x PV-1 Ventura bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25G Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
5th Sentai with Ki-44-IIb Tojo (27 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(27 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
27 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
201 Ku S-1/A with A6M3a Zero (1 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 16000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
201 Ku S-1/B with A6M3a Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Raid is overhead
201 Ku S-1/C with A6M3a Zero (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
261 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (2 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 32810 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Guam , at 106,95
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 13
A6M5 Zero x 6
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 18

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 3
P-38H Lightning x 3
PV-1 Ventura x 8

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 1 damaged
P-38H Lightning: 1 destroyed
PV-1 Ventura: 2 destroyed, 5 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x PV-1 Ventura bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
201 Ku S-1/B with A6M3a Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Raid is overhead
201 Ku S-1/C with A6M3a Zero (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
261 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (2 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 32810 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
5th Sentai with Ki-44-IIb Tojo (16 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
201 Ku S-1/A with A6M3a Zero (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Soc Trang at 58,73
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Morning Air attack on 12th Division, at 64,72 (Cam Ranh Bay)
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Morning Air attack on Guam , at 106,95
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 5
A6M5 Zero x 2
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 12

Allied aircraft
PV-1 Ventura x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
PV-1 Ventura: 2 destroyed, 3 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x PV-1 Ventura bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
201 Ku S-1/B with A6M3a Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Raid is overhead
201 Ku S-1/C with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
5th Sentai with Ki-44-IIb Tojo (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
201 Ku S-1/A with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
261 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 32810
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
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Morning Air attack on 93rd JAAF AF Bn , at 64,72 (Cam Ranh Bay)
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Morning Air attack on Guam , at 106,95
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 3
A6M5 Zero x 1
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 2

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 7

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
201 Ku S-1/C with A6M3a Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
201 Ku S-1/A with A6M3a Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
261 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 32810
Raid is overhead
5th Sentai with Ki-44-IIb Tojo (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on 14th Division, at 58,73 (Soc Trang)
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Morning Air attack on Guam , at 106,95
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 3
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 2

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 9
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 1 destroyed
B6N1 Jill: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 4 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
201 Ku S-1/C with A6M3a Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
201 Ku S-1/A with A6M3a Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
1 planes vectored on to bombers
5th Sentai with Ki-44-IIb Tojo (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Guam , at 106,95
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
B-25G Mitchell x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-25G Mitchell: 2 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25G Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
201 Ku S-1/A with A6M3a Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Guam , at 106,95
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 4 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Guam , at 106,95
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 2 damaged

Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 12th Division, at 64,72 (Cam Ranh Bay)
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Afternoon Air attack on 14th Canadian Brigade, at 79,97 (Talaud Island)
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Afternoon Air attack on Saipan , at 108,93
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 49 NM, estimated altitude 34,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 2
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 9

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 13

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 32000 feet

CAP engaged:
201 Ku S-1/C with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes
5th Sentai with Ki-44-IIb Tojo (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(9 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on 14th Division, at 58,73 (Soc Trang)
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Afternoon Air attack on 14th Canadian Brigade, at 79,97 (Talaud Island)
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Afternoon Air attack on Saipan , at 108,93
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 37,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 1
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 5

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 19
SBD-3 Dauntless x 64
SBD-5 Dauntless x 74
TBF-1 Avenger x 56

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 damaged
A6M3a Zero: 2 destroyed on ground
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 1 destroyed
D4Y1 Judy: 3 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 22 damaged
SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 26 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 22 damaged

Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 40

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 32000 feet
10 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
6 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
12 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 3000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
11 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
13 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 2000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
13 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 2000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
5 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 2000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
7 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 3000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
15 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 2000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
6 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
7 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 3000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
8 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 2000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
7 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 3000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
201 Ku S-1/C with A6M3a Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
5th Sentai with Ki-44-IIb Tojo (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on Tinian , at 108,94
Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 33,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 35

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
35 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 30000 feet
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Afternoon Air attack on Tinian , at 108,94
Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 12
B-24D1 Liberator x 38
B-24J Liberator x 6
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 36

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 1 destroyed on ground
E13A1 Jake: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 5 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 7 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 38

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Soc Trang at 58,73
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Afternoon Air attack on 14th Division, at 58,73 (Soc Trang)
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Afternoon Air attack on 14th Division, at 58,73 (Soc Trang)
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Afternoon Air attack on 14th Division, at 58,73 (Soc Trang)
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Afternoon Air attack on Tinian , at 108,94
Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 6

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Tinian , at 108,94
Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 6

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 2 damaged

Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Saipan at 108,93
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 1

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 46
SBD-5 Dauntless x 22

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 5 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Hamakaze, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
3 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 27000 feet
11 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 22000 feet
7 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
5th Sentai with Ki-44-IIb Tojo (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Hamakaze
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Ground combat at Cam Ranh Bay (64,72)
Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 7372 troops, 49 guns, 22 vehicles, Assault Value = 208

Defending force 2851 troops, 20 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 127

Japanese adjusted assault: 88

Allied adjusted defense: 124

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 0)

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(-), fatigue(-)
Attacker: disruption(-)

Japanese ground losses:
120 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
41 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
12th Division
93rd JAAF AF Bn

Defending units:
15th Indian Brigade
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Ground combat at Prachuap Khiri Khan (54,64)
Allied Bombardment attack
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Ground combat at Cam Ranh Bay (64,72)
Allied Bombardment attack
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 27, 43

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Sub attack near Culion at 73,77
Japanese Ships
PB Sureboko Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Gudgeon
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Morning Air attack on Saipan , at 108,93
Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 19 NM, estimated altitude 34,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 2
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 13

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
201 Ku S-1/C with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
5th Sentai with Ki-44-IIb Tojo (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(13 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
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Morning Air attack on 14th Canadian Brigade, at 79,97 (Talaud Island)
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Morning Air attack on Saigon , at 60,71
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Morning Air attack on 3rd Carbiniers Regiment, at 65,69 (Quinhon)
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Morning Air attack on Saipan , at 108,93
Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 34,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 1
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 11

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 47
SBD-3 Dauntless x 43
SBD-5 Dauntless x 91
TBF-1 Avenger x 35

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed on ground
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 1 destroyed
D4Y1 Judy: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 25 damaged
SBD-5 Dauntless: 33 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 12 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 57

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 32000 feet
5 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
5 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
6 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 2000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
5 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 2000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
7 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 3000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
5 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 3000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
13 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
21 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 2000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
5 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 22000 feet
8 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 25000 feet
18 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 2000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
5 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
8 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
13 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
6 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
13 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
7 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 3000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
201 Ku S-1/C with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
5th Sentai with Ki-44-IIb Tojo (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Guam , at 106,95
Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 39,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 4
A6M5 Zero x 4

Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 16
F6F-3 Hellcat x 17

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 35000 feet

CAP engaged:
201 Ku S-1/A with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 28000 and 33000.
Raid is overhead
201 Ku S-1/B with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
261 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 32810 , scrambling fighters between 32000 and 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Tinian , at 108,94
Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 36,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 36
TBF-1 Avenger x 8

Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 8 damaged

Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
36 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 30000 feet
8 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Guam , at 106,95
Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 2
A6M5 Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
PV-1 Ventura x 15
B-24D Liberator x 16
B-24D1 Liberator x 6
B-25C Mitchell x 27
B-25D1 Mitchell x 59
B-25G Mitchell x 6
P-38H Lightning x 15
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 10
PV-1 Ventura x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 1 damaged
B6N1 Jill: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 6 damaged
B-25C Mitchell: 2 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 11 damaged
P-38H Lightning: 1 destroyed
PV-1 Ventura: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 41

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x PV-1 Ventura bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x PV-1 Ventura bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x PV-1 Ventura bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25G Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
201 Ku S-1/A with A6M3a Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
261 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 32810
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on 12th Division, at 64,72 (Cam Ranh Bay)
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Morning Air attack on 93rd JAAF AF Bn , at 64,72 (Cam Ranh Bay)
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Morning Air attack on 12th Division, at 64,72 (Cam Ranh Bay)
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Morning Air attack on 12th Division, at 64,72 (Cam Ranh Bay)
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Morning Air attack on 12th Division, at 64,72 (Cam Ranh Bay)
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Morning Air attack on 12th Division, at 64,72 (Cam Ranh Bay)
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Morning Air attack on 12th Division, at 64,72 (Cam Ranh Bay)
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Morning Air attack on 12th Division, at 64,72 (Cam Ranh Bay)
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Morning Air attack on Guam , at 106,95
Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 1
A6M5 Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9
P-38H Lightning x 14

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 5 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 10000 feet
2 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 10000 feet

CAP engaged:
261 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 32810
Raid is overhead
201 Ku S-1/A with A6M3a Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Guam , at 106,95
Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 9
P-38H Lightning x 14

Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 5 damaged

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 10000 feet
2 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 10000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Guam , at 106,95
Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25G Mitchell x 6
P-38H Lightning x 14

Allied aircraft losses
B-25G Mitchell: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25G Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 10000 feet
2 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 10000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Guam , at 106,95
Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 9
P-38H Lightning x 14
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 2 damaged

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 10000 feet
2 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 10000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Guam , at 106,95
Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 8
P-38H Lightning x 14

Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 10000 feet
2 x P-38H Lightning sweeping at 10000 feet
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Morning Air attack on 12th Division, at 64,72 (Cam Ranh Bay)
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Afternoon Air attack on 1st VM Division, at 71,57
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Afternoon Air attack on 5th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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ASW attack near Bintan at 51,85
Japanese Ships
E Tsubame
E Kamome
E Sarushima
E Natsushima

Allied Ships
SS Drum, hits 5
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Ground combat at Prachuap Khiri Khan (54,64)
Allied Bombardment attack
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Ground combat at Cam Ranh Bay (64,72)
Allied Bombardment attack

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< Message edited by StoneAge -- 6/19/2010 12:45:41 PM >

(in reply to StoneAge)

Post #: 475

09/28/43 - 6/20/2010 4:53:28 AM

StoneAge

Posts: 1303
Joined: 2/16/2009
From: Melbourne, Australia
Status: offline

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 09/28/43

xAK Eiji Maru arrives at Yokohama/Yokosuka
E13A1 Jake attacking SS Mingo at 126,45
:::::::: SS Mingo is reported HIT
DD Hagikaze sinks....
CDR Araki, E. has been KILLED
9th Tpt.Chutai arrives at Mukden
13th Air Fleet arrives at Tokyo

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 28, 43

521 Ku K-2 at Chiba takes D4Y1 Judy replacements
5th Sentai at Rota takes Ki-44-IIb Tojo replacements
12th Sentai at Malaybalay takes Ki-21-IIb Sally replacements
98th Sentai at Tinian takes Ki-49-IIa Helen replacements
Previous report of sinking of CVE Suwannee incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 29, 43

702 Ku-1 at Malaybalay takes G4M1 Betty replacements
Yokosuka Ku T-2 at Hamamatsu takes E13A1 Jake replacements
77th Sentai at Singapore takes Ki-43-IIa Oscar replacements
801 Ku S-1 converting to A6M5 Zero
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 28, 43

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Morning Air attack on Tinian , at 108,94
Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 5
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 11

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 23
B-24D1 Liberator x 76
B-24J Liberator x 11
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 52

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 2 damaged
B-24D1 Liberator: 11 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 7 damaged

Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 66

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
201 Ku S-1/A with A6M3a Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
201 Ku S-1/B with A6M3a Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Raid is overhead
201 Ku S-1/C with A6M3a Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
5th Sentai with Ki-44-IIb Tojo (11 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(11 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Tinian , at 108,94
Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 4
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 4

Allied aircraft
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 4 damaged

Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
201 Ku S-1/A with A6M3a Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
201 Ku S-1/B with A6M3a Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Raid is overhead
201 Ku S-1/C with A6M3a Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
5th Sentai with Ki-44-IIb Tojo (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Guam , at 106,95
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 6

Allied aircraft
PV-1 Ventura x 15
B-24D1 Liberator x 6
B-25C Mitchell x 16
B-25D1 Mitchell x 50
B-25G Mitchell x 6
P-38H Lightning x 8
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 9
PV-1 Ventura x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed on ground
B6N1 Jill: 2 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 9 damaged
P-38H Lightning: 1 destroyed
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 1 damaged
PV-1 Ventura: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 23

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x PV-1 Ventura bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x PV-1 Ventura bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x PV-1 Ventura bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25G Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
261 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (2 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 32810 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Tinian , at 108,94
Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 1
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 2

Allied aircraft
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 4 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
201 Ku S-1/B with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
5th Sentai with Ki-44-IIb Tojo (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Tinian , at 108,94
Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 1
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 1

Allied aircraft
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 7

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 2 damaged

Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
201 Ku S-1/B with A6M3a Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Raid is overhead
5th Sentai with Ki-44-IIb Tojo (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on 12th Division, at 64,72 (Cam Ranh Bay)
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Morning Air attack on 93rd JAAF AF Bn , at 64,72 (Cam Ranh Bay)
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Morning Air attack on 1st VM Division, at 71,57
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Morning Air attack on 12th Division, at 64,72 (Cam Ranh Bay)
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Morning Air attack on Guam , at 106,95
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 2

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 3 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
261 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 32810
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on 12th Division, at 64,72 (Cam Ranh Bay)
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Morning Air attack on Guam , at 106,95
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 3 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Guam , at 106,95
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-25G Mitchell x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-25G Mitchell: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25G Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Guam , at 106,95
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 9
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 3 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Runway hits 8

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Saipan , at 108,93
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
D4Y1 Judy: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 3 damaged

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 19

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Guam , at 106,95
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 46 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
B6N1 Jill: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged

Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 12th Division, at 64,72 (Cam Ranh Bay)
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Morning Air attack on 93rd JAAF AF Bn , at 64,72 (Cam Ranh Bay)
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Morning Air attack on Guam , at 106,95
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 5 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on 18th Division, at 54,64 (Prachuap Khiri Khan)
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Ground combat at Prachuap Khiri Khan (54,64)
Allied Bombardment attack
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Ground combat at Cam Ranh Bay (64,72)
Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2823 troops, 20 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 176

Defending force 7877 troops, 58 guns, 22 vehicles, Assault Value = 198

Assaulting units:
3rd Carbiniers Regiment
15th Indian Brigade

Defending units:
12th Division
93rd JAAF AF Bn
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 29, 43

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ASW attack near Mussau Island at 106,116
Japanese Ships
SS I-37, hits 5

Allied Ships
CL Mobile
CL Columbia
CLAA Reno
DD Porter
DD Mustin
DD Caldwell
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Morning Air attack on 12th Division, at 64,72 (Cam Ranh Bay)
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Morning Air attack on Batavia , at 49,98
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Morning Air attack on Tinian , at 108,94
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 3
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 5

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 24
B-24D1 Liberator x 72
B-24J Liberator x 9
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 53

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 2 destroyed on ground
E13A1 Jake: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 3 damaged
B-24D1 Liberator: 11 damaged
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 13 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 192

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
201 Ku S-1/B with A6M3a Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Raid is overhead
201 Ku S-1/C with A6M3a Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
5th Sentai with Ki-44-IIb Tojo (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Guam , at 106,95
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 8

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 3
B-25C Mitchell x 17
B-25D1 Mitchell x 51
B-25G Mitchell x 13
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 9
PV-1 Ventura x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 3 damaged
B6N1 Jill: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 damaged
B-25C Mitchell: 3 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 13 damaged
B-25G Mitchell: 2 damaged
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 2 damaged
PV-1 Ventura: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 21

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x PV-1 Ventura bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 x B-25G Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
261 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (2 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 32810 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Tinian , at 108,94
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 1

Allied aircraft
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 7

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 3 damaged

Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
5th Sentai with Ki-44-IIb Tojo (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Tinian , at 108,94
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 3 damaged

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 93rd JAAF AF Bn , at 64,72 (Cam Ranh Bay)
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Morning Air attack on 93rd JAAF AF Bn , at 64,72 (Cam Ranh Bay)
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Morning Air attack on 12th Division, at 64,72 (Cam Ranh Bay)
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Morning Air attack on 1st VM Division, at 71,57
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Morning Air attack on 12th Division, at 64,72 (Cam Ranh Bay)
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Morning Air attack on 12th Division, at 64,72 (Cam Ranh Bay)
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Morning Air attack on 12th Division, at 64,72 (Cam Ranh Bay)
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Morning Air attack on Guam , at 106,95
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
PV-1 Ventura x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
PV-1 Ventura: 2 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x PV-1 Ventura bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
261 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 32810
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on 93rd JAAF AF Bn , at 64,72 (Cam Ranh Bay)
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Morning Air attack on Guam , at 106,95
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 7
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Guam , at 106,95
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Allied aircraft
PV-1 Ventura x 5

No Allied losses

Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x PV-1 Ventura bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 12th Division, at 64,72 (Cam Ranh Bay)
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Morning Air attack on Guam , at 106,95
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 7
B-25C Mitchell x 8

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 2 damaged
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged

Runway hits 8

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Ground combat at Prachuap Khiri Khan (54,64)
Allied Bombardment attack
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Ground combat at Cam Ranh Bay (64,72)
Allied Bombardment attack

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< Message edited by StoneAge -- 6/20/2010 4:55:21 AM >

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Post #: 476

RE: 09/28/43 - 6/20/2010 11:54:09 AM

bklooste

Posts: 1104
Joined: 4/10/2006
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Is building all those forts keeping your engineers occupied so they dont repair the runways ??? Anyway just in case there is a bug i would be halting building forts esp when they pop a level like Saipan. What sort of con / engineering units are present ?

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Post #: 477

RE: 09/28/43 - 6/21/2010 5:42:06 AM

StoneAge

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I will try that bklooste.
I was under the impression that airfield damage was fixed before any fort building could take place.

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Post #: 478

09/30/43 - 6/21/2010 12:00:48 PM

StoneAge

Posts: 1303
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I have this funny feeling I have stuffed my production up I have about 30 J2M2 Jack but can't find any groups who will upgrade to it and I have N1K1- J George aircraft but so far the only one I can find that use this aircraft are restricted to the home island premently. I really want a group of them down in the marianas to give his bombers heaps.

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 09/30/43

Japanese Ships Bombarding Cam Ranh Bay
Amphibious TF 170 offshore of Rachgia
Ki-48-Ib Lily attacking an Allied DD at 100,57
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
N1K1-J George attacking SS Shad at 112,63
:::::::: SS Shad is reported HIT
SC Ch 45 arrives at Hakodate
28th Air Flotilla arrives at Tokyo
Amphibious TF 127 offshore of Cam Ranh Bay
Amphibious TF 186 offshore of Cam Ranh Bay
Amphibious TF 127 unloading at Cam Ranh Bay
Amphibious TF 186 unloading at Cam Ranh Bay
G3M3 Nell attacking SS Herring at 125,49
:::::::: SS Herring is reported HIT
D3A2 Val attacking SS Shad at 112,62
:::::::: SS Shad is reported HIT
Ki-48-Ib Lily attacking an Allied SS at 100,57
:::::::: a O19 Class class SS is reported HIT
Ki-48-Ib Lily attacking an Allied SS at 100,58
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
Ki-51 Sonia attacking SS Runner at 122,55
:::::::: SS Runner is reported HIT
xAKL Togo Maru sinks....
xAK Sinsei Maru sinks....
CDR Iizuka, T. has been KILLED
Ki-48-IIa Lily attacking a 'T' 1940 Programme class SS at 108,63
:::::::: a Electric Boat S-18 class SS is reported HIT
SC CHa-67 arrives at Okayama

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 30, 43

751 Ku K-1 at Manila takes G4M1 Betty replacements
902 Ku T-3 at Guam takes E13A1 Jake replacements
254 Ku S-1 at Samah takes A6M2 Zero replacements
109th Sentai at Kanoya takes MC-21 Sally replacements
47th Sentai converting to size 30 from 12
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Oct 01, 43

B6N1 Jill upgrading to B6N2 Jill at Maebashi
Aircraft Q1W1 Lorna advances R&D
801 Ku T-2 at Guam takes H6K5 Mavis replacements
752 Ku K-1 at Yokohama/Yokosuka takes G3M3 Nell replacements
582 Ku K-1 at Saipan takes D4Y1 Judy replacements
952 Ku T-1 at Tinian takes E13A1 Jake replacements
551 Ku K-1 at Guam takes B6N1 Jill replacements
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 30, 43

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ASW attack near Koshiki-jima Retto at 99,60
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ASW attack near Woleai at 101,103
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Sub attack near Sapporo at 120,50
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Naval bombardment of Cam Ranh Bay at 64,72
Japanese Ships
BB Yamashiro
BB Mutsu
CA Nachi
CL Tama
CL Yura
CL Isuzu
DD Oite
DD Yuzuki
DD Kikuzuki
DD Fumizuki
DD Minazuki
DD Oboro
DD Sagiri
DD Shikinami

Airbase hits 22
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 83
Port hits 33
Port fuel hits 7
Port supply hits 4

BB Yamashiro firing at Cam Ranh Bay
BB Mutsu firing at Cam Ranh Bay
CA Nachi firing at Cam Ranh Bay
CL Tama firing at 15th Indian Brigade
CL Yura firing at Cam Ranh Bay
CL Isuzu firing at Cam Ranh Bay
DD Oite firing at 15th Indian Brigade
DD Yuzuki firing at 15th Indian Brigade
DD Kikuzuki firing at Cam Ranh Bay
DD Fumizuki firing at Cam Ranh Bay
DD Minazuki firing at Cam Ranh Bay
DD Oboro firing at 15th Indian Brigade
DD Sagiri firing at 15th Indian Brigade
DD Shikinami firing at 15th Indian Brigade
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ASW attack near Ominato at 119,55
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Amphibious Assault at Rachgia
TF 170 troops unloading over beach at Rachgia, 57,71

Japanese ground losses:
103 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 14 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 7 (0 destroyed, 7 disabled)
Vehicles lost 2 (0 destroyed, 2 disabled)
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Morning Air attack on 12th Division, at 64,72 (Cam Ranh Bay)
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Morning Air attack on 12th Division, at 64,72 (Cam Ranh Bay)
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Morning Air attack on 12th Division, at 64,72 (Cam Ranh Bay)
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Morning Air attack on 1st VM Division, at 71,57
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Morning Air attack on 14th Division, at 59,72
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Morning Air attack on 12th Division, at 64,72 (Cam Ranh Bay)
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Morning Air attack on 12th Division, at 64,72 (Cam Ranh Bay)
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Morning Air attack on 12th Division, at 64,72 (Cam Ranh Bay)
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Morning Air attack on Saipan , at 108,93
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 2
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 8

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 9
B-24D1 Liberator x 65

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 2 damaged
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged
D4Y1 Judy: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 1 damaged
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 destroyed, 15 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 64

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
201 Ku S-1/A with A6M3a Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
201 Ku S-1/B with A6M3a Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Raid is overhead
5th Sentai with Ki-44-IIb Tojo (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on 12th Division, at 64,72 (Cam Ranh Bay)
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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ASW attack near Ominato at 119,55
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Ground combat at Prachuap Khiri Khan (54,64)
Allied Bombardment attack
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Ground combat at Cam Ranh Bay (64,72)
Allied Bombardment attack
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Oct 01, 43

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ASW attack near Balikpapan at 66,97
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Sub attack near Taytay at 76,82
Japanese Ships
DD Makigumo
CA Mikuma
CA Mogami
DD Fubuki
DD Ikazuchi
DD Yugumo
DD Sazanami
DD Isonami
DD Usugumo
DD Shinonome

Allied Ships
SS Skipjack, hits 6
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Night Air attack on Talaud Island , at 79,97
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Pre-Invasion action off Cam Ranh Bay
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

7 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
CM Itsukushima

CM Itsukushima firing at 15th Indian Brigade
CM Itsukushima firing at enemy troops
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Amphibious Assault at Cam Ranh Bay
TF 127 troops unloading over beach at Cam Ranh Bay, 64,72
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Pre-Invasion action off Cam Ranh Bay
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

9 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
xAKL Tamo Maru #7
xAKL Togo Maru

3rd Carbiniers Regiment firing at xAKL Tamo Maru #7
xAKL Tamo Maru #7 firing at enemy troops
xAKL Togo Maru firing at enemy troops
xAKL Tamo Maru #7 firing at enemy troops
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Amphibious Assault at Cam Ranh Bay

TF 186 troops unloading over beach at Cam Ranh Bay, 64,72
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Invasion Support action off Cam Ranh Bay
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

5 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
CM Itsukushima

CM Itsukushima firing at 15th Indian Brigade
CM Itsukushima firing at enemy troops
CM Itsukushima firing at enemy troops
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Invasion Support action off Cam Ranh Bay
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
8 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
xAKL Tamo Maru #7
xAKL Togo Maru

15th Indian Brigade firing at xAKL Tamo Maru #7
xAKL Tamo Maru #7 firing at enemy troops
xAKL Togo Maru firing at enemy troops
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Morning Air attack on 12th Division, at 64,72 (Cam Ranh Bay)
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Guam , at 106,95
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 6
A6M5 Zero x 12
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 19

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 19
B-24D1 Liberator x 7
B-24J Liberator x 10
B-25C Mitchell x 6
B-25G Mitchell x 6
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 44

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 damaged
F1M2 Pete: 1 destroyed on ground
B6N1 Jill: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged
B-25C Mitchell: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
B-25G Mitchell: 5 damaged
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 21 damaged

Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 43

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25G Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
201 Ku S-1/B with A6M3a Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Raid is overhead
5th Sentai with Ki-44-IIb Tojo (19 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(19 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
19 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
201 Ku S-1/B with A6M3a Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Raid is overhead
201 Ku S-1/C with A6M3a Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
261 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (4 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 32810 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 32000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Guam , at 106,95
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 1
A6M5 Zero x 1
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 5

Allied aircraft
PV-1 Ventura x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
PV-1 Ventura: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x PV-1 Ventura bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
201 Ku S-1/B with A6M3a Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Raid is overhead
5th Sentai with Ki-44-IIb Tojo (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
261 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 32810
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Cam Ranh Bay at 64,72
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Allied aircraft
Vengeance I x 9
P-40N5 Warhawk x 18

Allied aircraft losses
Vengeance I: 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Sinsei Maru, Bomb hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAKL Togo Maru, Bomb hits 3, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Vengeance I releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
3 x Vengeance I releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
4 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Sinsei Maru
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Cam Ranh Bay at 64,72
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
Hurricane FR.IIb x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
CM Itsukushima, Shell hits 8, Bomb hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Hurricane FR.IIb bombing from 100 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 12th Division, at 64,72 (Cam Ranh Bay)
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on 93rd JAAF AF Bn , at 64,72 (Cam Ranh Bay)
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Morning Air attack on 1st VM Division, at 71,57
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Morning Air attack on 14th Division, at 59,72
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Morning Air attack on 12th Division, at 64,72 (Cam Ranh Bay)
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Morning Air attack on 12th Division, at 64,72 (Cam Ranh Bay)
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Morning Air attack on 12th Division, at 64,72 (Cam Ranh Bay)
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Morning Air attack on Guam , at 106,95
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 1
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 3

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 41
B-25G Mitchell x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed
H6K5 Mavis: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 8 damaged
B-25G Mitchell: 1 damaged

Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-25G Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
201 Ku S-1/B with A6M3a Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Raid is overhead
5th Sentai with Ki-44-IIb Tojo (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Guam , at 106,95
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 1

Allied aircraft
PV-1 Ventura x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
PV-1 Ventura: 4 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x PV-1 Ventura bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
5th Sentai with Ki-44-IIb Tojo (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Guam , at 106,95
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Allied aircraft
PV-1 Ventura x 4

Allied aircraft losses
PV-1 Ventura: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x PV-1 Ventura bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Saipan , at 108,93
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 6
B-24D1 Liberator x 54

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed on ground
D4Y1 Judy: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 1 damaged
B-24D1 Liberator: 3 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 35

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 12th Division, at 64,72 (Cam Ranh Bay)
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Morning Air attack on Guam , at 106,95
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 6
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 7

Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 5 damaged

Runway hits 7

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 12th Division, at 64,72 (Cam Ranh Bay)
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Morning Air attack on Guam , at 106,95
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 6

Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged

Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 12th Division, at 64,72 (Cam Ranh Bay)
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Invasion Support action off Cam Ranh Bay
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

5 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
CM Itsukushima

CM Itsukushima firing at enemy troops
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Invasion Support action off Cam Ranh Bay
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

4 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
xAKL Tamo Maru #7

xAKL Tamo Maru #7 firing at enemy troops
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Ground combat at Prachuap Khiri Khan (54,64)
Allied Bombardment attack
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Ground combat at Cam Ranh Bay (64,72)
Allied Bombardment attack

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< Message edited by StoneAge -- 6/21/2010 12:04:39 PM >

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Post #: 479

RE: 09/28/43 - 6/21/2010 3:43:49 PM

bklooste

Posts: 1104
Joined: 4/10/2006
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quote:

ORIGINAL: StoneAge

I will try that bklooste.
I was under the impression that airfield damage was fixed before any fort building could take place.

It should be ..and the forts that did build were on undamged fields . That said there maybe some compilcated routine ( eg it may split the load and it just idles a percentage on forts) or even a bug so when not repairing quick i would go for simple as possible and halt those forts ( since you will never build them anway esp the 8% one) as a test.

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