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1000 Pounders - 8/13/2010 7:28:56 AM

StoneAge

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quote:

USN/USMC ordnance deliveries were, for carrier-based and land-based aircraft, bomb type / number of bombs / tonnage / % of total tonnage (not including 1944 land-based results which are not available):

500 lb. GP / 91,776 / 22,944 / 29.7%
100 lb. GP / 294,380 / 14,719 / 19.1%
250 lb. GP / 100,776 / 12,597 / 16.3%
1000 lb. GP / 18,100 / 9,050 / 11.7%
2000 lb. GP / 4,907 / 4,907 / 6.4%
500 lb. SAP / 11,384 / 2,846 / 3.7%
250 lb. Napalm / 15,864 / 1,983 / 2.6%
1000 lb. SAP / 3,632 / 1816 / 2.4%
2000 lb. Torpedoes / 1,605 / 1,605 / 2.1%
260 lb. Fragmentation / 10,472 / 1,309 / 1.7%
250 lb. Depth Bombs / 8,296 / 1,037 / 1.3%
250 lb. Other Incendiary / 9,690 / 969 / 1.3%
200 lb. Mines / 5,260 / 526 / 0.7%
500 lb. AP / 1,772 / 443 / 0.6%
Unknown / n/a / 397 / 0.5%
TOTAL / 577,914 / 77,148 / 100.0%

USN/USMC rocket expenditures were 555,670 for 1944 and 1945.

Rich

R Leonard

http://www.ww2aircraft.net/forum/aviation/what-were-standard-bomb-weights-used-eto-pto-2688.html

I found this interesting as we limit the number of Torpedos a Carrier can carry. We should be limiting the number of 1000 pounders as well. When you look at the list above you can see they dropped 3 500lb SAP for every 1000lb SAP bomb dropped. In the game I tend to see only 1000lb.

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01/26/44 - 8/16/2010 4:41:45 AM

StoneAge

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Naga taking a beating today 2 days and no fighters left at Naga.

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 01/26/44

SC CHa-55 sinks....
xAK Sansho Maru sinks....
Ki-48-IIa Lily attacking a KXI Class class SS at 109,63
:::::::: a 'S' War Emergency class SS is reported HIT
Ki-48-IIa Lily attacking an Allied SS at 107,63
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
xAKL Taibu Maru sinks....
Ki-48-IIa Lily attacking a Gato class SS at 108,63
:::::::: a 'S' War Emergency class SS is reported HIT
Ki-48-IIa Lily attacking a KV Class class SS at 108,63
:::::::: a KXIV Class class SS is reported HIT
Ki-51 Sonia attacking a Grampus class SS at 124,54
:::::::: a Grampus class SS is reported HIT
xAK Nitiyo Maru sinks....
xAK Ayo Maru sinks....
LT Kaneko F. has been KILLED
xAKL Tatsutagawa Maru arrives at Maizuru
15th Sentai arrives at Okayama
17th Mortar Battalion arrives at Tsitsihar
36th Ind.Mixed Brigade arrives at Tokyo

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jan 26, 44

2nd CCF Det T-1 at Shanghai takes E13A1 Jake replacements
2nd Sentai at Nagoya takes Ki-46-III Dinah replacements
11th Sentai at Georgetown takes Ki-43-IIb Oscar replacements
73rd I.F.Chutai at Naga takes Ki-30 Ann replacements
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jan 27, 44

60th Sentai at Clark Field takes Ki-21-IIb Sally replacements
64th Sentai at Miri takes Ki-43-IIb Oscar replacements
246th Sentai at Batangas takes Ki-43-IIa Oscar replacements
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jan 26, 44

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ASW attack near Muntok at 49,89
Japanese Ships
AMc Kaiyo Maru #1

Allied Ships
SS S-46, hits 3
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Sub attack near Wakkanai at 121,48
Japanese Ships
SC CHa-55, Torpedo hits 2, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Perch
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Submarine attack near Moppo at 100,55
Japanese Ships
xAK Sansho Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Apogon
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Zamboanga at 75,89
Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 21 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 18

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 8
F6F-3 Hellcat x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 10 destroyed, 4 damaged

Allied Ships
xAK John H. Couch
AM Tern

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

CAP engaged:
VF-42 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 28000
Raid is overhead
8th FG/80th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (2 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on 4th Division, at 78,90 (Cotabato)
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on 16th Division, at 78,90 (Cotabato)
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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 Naga , at 81,81
Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
J2M2 Jack x 1
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 2

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 3
B-24J Liberator x 30
P-38J Lightning x 10
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 13
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 22

Japanese aircraft losses
J2M2 Jack: 1 damaged
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 1 destroyed
Ki-30 Ann: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

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

Airbase hits 17
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 102

Aircraft Attacking:
8 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
6 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J 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
6 x B-24J 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
3 x B-24D1 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
10 x P-38J Lightning sweeping at 37000 feet
9 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 38000 feet

CAP engaged:
251 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Raid is overhead
30th Sentai/C with Ki-44-IIb Tojo (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Raid is overhead
381 Ku S-1/B with J2M2 Jack (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 37450
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
J2M2 Jack x 1

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 16

Japanese aircraft losses
J2M2 Jack: 1 damaged
J2M2 Jack: 1 destroyed on ground

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 39

Aircraft Attacking:
8 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
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
381 Ku S-1/B with J2M2 Jack (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 37450
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
J2M2 Jack x 1

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 6
B-24J Liberator x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
J2M2 Jack: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 8

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J 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
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
381 Ku S-1/B with J2M2 Jack (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 37450
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
J2M2 Jack x 1

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-30 Ann: 1 destroyed on ground

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 9

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
381 Ku S-1/B with J2M2 Jack (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 37450
Raid is overhead
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Ground combat at Cotabato (78,90)
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 42113 troops, 805 guns, 1207 vehicles, Assault Value = 1703

Defending force 34881 troops, 376 guns, 108 vehicles, Assault Value = 763

Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 5

Allied adjusted assault: 803

Japanese adjusted defense: 536

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

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 5

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

Japanese ground losses:
1951 casualties reported
Squads: 21 destroyed, 107 disabled
Non Combat: 6 destroyed, 112 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 34 disabled

Allied ground losses:
644 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 30 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 140 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 16 disabled
Vehicles lost 108 (2 destroyed, 106 disabled)

Assaulting units:
3rd USMC Tank Battalion
110th Combat Engineer Battalion
43rd Infantry Division
27th Infantry Division
4th USMC Tank Battalion
1st Cavalry (Spec) Cavalry Division
32nd Infantry Division
3rd NZ Armoured Sqn
V US Amphib Corps
154th FA Bn
165th Field Artillery Battalion
198th Field Artillery Battalion

Defending units:
2nd Division
13th Garrison Unit
4th Division
14th Garrison Unit
Yokosuka 3rd SNLF /2
16th Division
22nd JNAF AF Unit
50th JNAF Coy
54th Construction Battalion
44th Field AA Battalion
2nd Army
58th Construction Battalion
17th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
94th JAAF AF Bn
51st Construction Battalion
34th Road Const Co
24th Special Base Force
18th JNAF AF Unit
Southern Fleet
108th JAAF AF Bn
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jan 27, 44

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Sub attack near Shanghai at 94,56
Japanese Ships
xAKL Taibu Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
xAKL Arisan Maru
xAKL Awaji Maru
xAKL Etashima Maru
xAKL Uga Maru
xAKL Tenpei Maru
SC CHa-42

Allied Ships
SS Devilfish
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Cagayan at 79,89
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 10

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 10

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-6 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VRF-1F with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 38000 , scrambling fighters to 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Puerto Princesa at 73,84
Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 21 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
SBD-5 Dauntless x 23

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAK Zenyo Maru
xAK Nako Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAK Johore Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires
xAK Kinugawa Maru

Japanese ground losses:
157 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
11 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
7 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Johore Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Nako Maru
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Iba at 78,75
Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 10
B-24J Liberator x 4
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 5

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAK Dainiti Maru
xAK Shirashika Maru
xAK Samarang Maru
xAK Gozan Maru
xAK Nitimei Maru
xAK Nitiyo Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 10 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
6 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 10 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 10 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
4 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 10 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on 2nd Division, at 78,90 (Cotabato)
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Miri at 64,87
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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 Iba at 78,75
Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 43 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 12

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAK Shirashika Maru
xAK Horai Maru
xAK Samarang Maru
xAK Nitimei Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 10 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 10 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 24th Special Base Force, at 78,90 (Cotabato)
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Balabac at 69,83
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 29 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 19

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 23
SB2C-1C Helldiver x 4
SBD-5 Dauntless x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 8 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C-1C Helldiver: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
CL Natori, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CA Myoko, Bomb hits 2, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
4 x SB2C-1C Helldiver bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
7 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
6 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
64th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(25 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 36750
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
77th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(18 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 36750
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Puerto Princesa at 73,84
Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 7
P-38H Lightning x 18
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 7

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAK Kinugawa Maru
xAK Zenyo Maru

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

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 10 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
7 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Cagayan at 79,89
Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 8

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 16

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-2 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
VF-6 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 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 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
VF-23 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 28000
Raid is overhead
VRF-1F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 38000 , scrambling fighters to 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Balabac at 69,83
Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 44 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 10

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 17
SBD-5 Dauntless x 23

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 4 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 10 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Haguro
CA Myoko, heavy damage
CL Nagara, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 12000 feet
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
7 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

CAP engaged:
64th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(21 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 6 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 36750
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
77th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 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 36750
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Iba at 78,75
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 46 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 15
B-24D1 Liberator x 7
B-24J Liberator x 4
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 11

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAK Nitimei Maru
xAK Nitiyo Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Shirashika Maru
xAK La Plata Maru
xAK Dainiti Maru
xAK Ayo Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 10 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
6 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 10 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 10 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
9 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 10 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
7 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 10 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Miri at 64,87
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Iba at 78,75
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 13

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAK Ayo Maru, heavy fires
xAK Nitiyo Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Shirashika Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
SC CHa-12

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 10 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
7 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Ayo Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Nitiyo Maru
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Balabac at 69,83
Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 29 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 28
SBD-5 Dauntless x 6

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 5 damaged

Japanese Ships
CL Nagara, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CA Haguro

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP 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 Naga , at 81,81
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
J2M2 Jack x 1
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 1

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 3
B-24J Liberator x 30
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 31

Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 62

Aircraft Attacking:
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
8 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
6 x B-24J 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
6 x B-24J 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
3 x B-24D1 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

CAP engaged:
251 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Raid is overhead
30th Sentai/C with Ki-44-IIb Tojo (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Raid is overhead
381 Ku S-1/B with J2M2 Jack (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 37450
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-30 Ann: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 1 destroyed

Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 16

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Weather in hex: Overcast

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

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
J2M2 Jack: 1 destroyed on ground

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 18

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-30 Ann: 1 destroyed on ground

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 18

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J 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
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Iba at 78,75
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 42 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAK Nitiyo Maru, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Samarang Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 10 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Nitiyo Maru
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Afternoon Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 6

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 13

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Ground combat at Cotabato (78,90)
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 41324 troops, 805 guns, 1208 vehicles, Assault Value = 1657

Defending force 33021 troops, 375 guns, 108 vehicles, Assault Value = 662

Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 4

Allied adjusted assault: 695

Japanese adjusted defense: 585

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

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 4

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

Japanese ground losses:
733 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 34 disabled
Non Combat: 10 destroyed, 62 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Guns lost 5 (2 destroyed, 3 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
261 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 32 disabled
Non Combat: 40 destroyed, 74 disabled
Engineers: 9 destroyed, 7 disabled
Vehicles lost 71 (30 destroyed, 41 disabled)

Assaulting units:
4th USMC Tank Battalion
110th Combat Engineer Battalion
43rd Infantry Division
27th Infantry Division
3rd USMC Tank Battalion
32nd Infantry Division
1st Cavalry (Spec) Cavalry Division
3rd NZ Armoured Sqn
165th Field Artillery Battalion
154th FA Bn
V US Amphib Corps
198th Field Artillery Battalion

Defending units:
13th Garrison Unit
4th Division
2nd Division
14th Garrison Unit
34th Road Const Co
51st Construction Battalion
94th JAAF AF Bn
2nd Army
Southern Fleet
17th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
22nd JNAF AF Unit
18th JNAF AF Unit
54th Construction Battalion
16th Division
58th Construction Battalion
44th Field AA Battalion
50th JNAF Coy
24th Special Base Force
108th JAAF AF Bn

(in reply to StoneAge)

Post #: 572

01/28/44 - 8/16/2010 4:43:28 AM

StoneAge

Posts: 1303
Joined: 2/16/2009
From: Melbourne, Australia
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Tone bites the dust finally the most unlucky ship I had almost every time she left port she came back a cripple.

I don't know but since the patch 3 I cant get bombard to work. I have no problem with the result when they get there, but since the patch I have had about 90% of all my Bombards stop 1 or 2 hexs short of their target.
It is almost like they are starting there run in from too far away.
I have tried every thing I can think of but it keeps happening:
I though it may have had to do with setting a path. So I stopped doing this.
Maybe TF captain, Had Tanaka best of best, he has done it 3 times now.
Maybe ship speed, made sure all ships could do the same speed.
Maybe fuel supply, had a open ocean refuel to make sure they had full tanks.
Maybe ship type, DD only groups seemed to have no problem. Anything with CL or bigger drops short.
Seems to happen at any base with enemy planes

Banzai! - Higashiyama G. in a Ki-43-IIb Oscar rams a B-25D1 Mitchell for the Emperor about the only way for the japanese to kill a bomber.

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 01/28/44

Task Force 152 encounters enemy Task Force at 73 , 83
SC Ch 21 sinks....
SC Ch 17 sinks....
xAK Johore Maru sinks....
TF 152 rescuing 446 men from 16th Naval Guard Unit
PC Kaki sinks....
SC Ch 20 sinks....
xAK Kinugawa Maru sinks....
TF 152 rescuing 623 men from 16th Naval Guard Unit
Amphibious TF 152 withdrawing to Jesselton after combat
xAK Nako Maru sinks....
CPT Iwatsubo, Z. has been KILLED
xAK Shirashika Maru sinks....
CDR Yanagibash, E. has been KILLED
Search E13A1 Jake destroyed by CAP
Kirishima-1 planes diverting to Naga
Tone-1 planes diverting to Naga
Tone-2 planes diverting to Naga
Tone-2 planes diverting to Naga
Search TBM-1C Avenger destroyed by CAP
xAK Zenyo Maru sinks....
CL Natori sinks....
Allied forces CAPTURE Prachuap Khiri Khan !!!
23rd Ind. Engineer Regiment RETREATING towards Chumphon
Yokosuka 4th SNLF RETREATING towards Chumphon
81st Naval Guard Unit RETREATING towards Chumphon
7th RTA Division RETREATING towards Chumphon
1st RTA/B Division RETREATING towards Chumphon
84th JAAF AF Bn RETREATING towards Chumphon
3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment RETREATING towards Chumphon
32nd Field AA Battalion RETREATING towards Chumphon
34th Field AA Battalion RETREATING towards Chumphon
92nd JAAF AF Bn RETREATING towards Chumphon
E W-30 arrives at Tokyo
62nd Air Flotilla arrives at Tokyo
BB Mutsu sinks....
DD Onami sinks....
E Kamome sinks....
E Natsushima sinks....
CA Tone sinks....
SS RO-47 arrives at Nagasaki/Sasebo
ML G-215 arrives at Hakodate
321 Ku S-2 arrives at Chiba

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jan 28, 44

204 Ku S-1 at Clark Field takes A6M5 Zero replacements
321 Ku S-1 at Chiba takes J1N1-S Irving replacements
1st Sentai at Manila takes Ki-43-IIb Oscar replacements
108th Sentai at Balikpapan takes Ki-57-II Topsy replacements
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jan 29, 44

30th Sentai/C at Naga takes Ki-44-IIb Tojo replacements
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jan 28, 44

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Puerto Princesa at 73,83, Range 3,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
PC Kaki, Shell hits 4, and is sunk
SC Ch 17, Shell hits 4, and is sunk
SC Ch 20, Shell hits 8, and is sunk
SC Ch 21, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAK Kinugawa Maru, Shell hits 9, and is sunk
xAK Zenyo Maru
xAK Nako Maru, Shell hits 10, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Johore Maru, Shell hits 6, and is sunk

Allied Ships
BB South Dakota
BB Massachusetts
BB Alabama
CA Portland
CA Northampton
CA Quincy
CA Vincennes
CA Wichita
CA Canberra
DD Barton
DD Frazier
DD Gansevoort
DD Meade
DD Ralph Talbot

Japanese ground losses:
119 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 13 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Reduced sighting due to 10% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 10% moonlight: 1,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 20,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 20,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 16,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 11,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 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...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 9,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 7,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 3,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 3,000 yards
Parker P. crosses the 'T'
SC Ch 21 sunk by BB Alabama at 3,000 yards
SC Ch 17 sunk by BB Alabama at 3,000 yards
xAK Johore Maru sunk by BB Alabama at 3,000 yards
DD Meade engages xAK Nako Maru at 3,000 yards
DD Gansevoort engages xAK Nako Maru at 3,000 yards
PC Kaki sunk by BB Alabama at 3,000 yards
BB Alabama engages SC Ch 20 at 3,000 yards
DD Gansevoort engages xAK Kinugawa Maru at 3,000 yards
DD Gansevoort engages xAK Zenyo Maru at 3,000 yards
DD Frazier engages xAK Kinugawa Maru at 3,000 yards
SC Ch 20 sunk by BB Massachusetts at 3,000 yards
DD Ralph Talbot engages xAK Kinugawa Maru at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
BB Alabama engages xAK Nako Maru at 2,000 yards
xAK Kinugawa Maru sunk by BB South Dakota at 2,000 yards
DD Gansevoort engages xAK Zenyo Maru at 2,000 yards
Japanese Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 9
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Guiuan at 84,84
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 43 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
J2M2 Jack x 1
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 1

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 5
FM-1 Wildcat x 10
F4U-1A Corsair x 6
F6F-3 Hellcat x 8

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x F4F-4 Wildcat sweeping at 22000 feet
5 x FM-1 Wildcat sweeping at 22000 feet
5 x FM-1 Wildcat sweeping at 22000 feet
8 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 22000 feet
6 x F4U-1A Corsair sweeping at 22000 feet

CAP engaged:
30th Sentai/A with Ki-44-IIb Tojo (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 17000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
381 Ku S-1/B with J2M2 Jack (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 37450
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Cagayan at 79,89
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 9

Allied aircraft
Spitfire Vc Trop x 5
Kittyhawk III x 2

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
No.15 Sqn RNZAF with Kittyhawk III (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 20000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
No.452 Sqn RAF with Spitfire Vc Trop (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 37000 , scrambling fighters to 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Guiuan at 84,84
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 29 minutes

Allied aircraft
SBD-5 Dauntless x 17

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Tone
BB Kirishima
CA Atago

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Guiuan at 84,84
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 36 minutes

Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 2
TBM-1C Avenger x 24

Allied aircraft losses
TBM-1C Avenger: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Kirishima, Torpedo hits 2, heavy damage
CA Tone, Torpedo hits 1
CL Tama
CL Kiso

Aircraft Attacking:
24 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 11
B-24D1 Liberator x 6
B-24J Liberator x 3
B-25C Mitchell x 14
B-25D1 Mitchell x 17
B-26B Marauder x 13
P-38H Lightning x 6
P-38J Lightning x 4
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 3
PBJ-1D Mitchell x 14
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 33

Allied aircraft
PV-1 Ventura x 13
P-38H Lightning x 18
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 9
PV-1 Ventura x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 2 destroyed
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed on ground
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
P-38H Lightning: 3 destroyed
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
6 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:
9 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 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

CAP engaged:
204 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (33 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(45 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
33 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 17000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 24

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 5
B-24D1 Liberator x 3
P-38H Lightning x 9
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 14
PV-1 Ventura x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 3 damaged
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 10 damaged
PV-1 Ventura: 1 destroyed

Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 16

Aircraft Attacking:
14 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
3 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

CAP engaged:
204 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
24 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters to 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 416 minutes
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Morning Air attack on 2nd Division, at 78,90 (Cotabato)
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 11

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 20
B-24J Liberator x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 8 damaged

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 40

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
204 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
11 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 360 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 3
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 42

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 18

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-47D2 Thunderbolt: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
1st Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(42 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 42 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
204 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 68 minutes
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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 23rd Ind. Engineer Regiment, 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 Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 3
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 25

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 10
P-38J Lightning x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged
P-38J Lightning: 1 destroyed

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

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
204 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 17000
Raid is overhead
1st Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
25 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 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 121 minutes

Banzai! - Higashiyama G. in a Ki-43-IIb Oscar rams a B-25D1 Mitchell for the Emperor
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 12

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 11

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

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 2 damaged

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 8

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

CAP engaged:
1st Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 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 145 minutes
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Morning Air attack on 108th JAAF AF Bn , at 78,90 (Cotabato)
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 42 NM, estimated altitude 41,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 1

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 7

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

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 37000 feet

CAP engaged:
1st Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 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 117 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 4
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Guiuan at 84,84
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 44 minutes

Allied aircraft
Albacore I x 6
F6F-3 Hellcat x 30
SB2C-1C Helldiver x 5
SBD-5 Dauntless x 7
TBF-1 Avenger x 6

Allied aircraft losses
Albacore I: 3 damaged
SB2C-1C Helldiver: 2 damaged
SBD-5 Dauntless: 5 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
CL Kiso
CA Atago

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
5 x SB2C-1C Helldiver bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
6 x Albacore I launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Mk XII Torpedo
6 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
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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 TF, near Guiuan at 84,84
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 41 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes

Allied aircraft
TBF-1 Avenger x 22

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

Japanese Ships
CA Tone, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Ariake
CL Kiso
DD Teruzuki, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Kasumi

Aircraft Attacking:
22 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 Balabac at 70,84
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 14
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Siargao at 84,89
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 42 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 22

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 2
FM-1 Wildcat x 2
F6F-3 Hellcat x 19

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 5 destroyed, 3 damaged

Allied Ships
BB Oklahoma

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

CAP engaged:
VF-2 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 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 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
VF-42 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 28000
Raid is overhead
VF-6 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 28000
Raid is overhead
VF-23 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
VF-25 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
VF-35 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, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
VF-60 with F4F-4 Wildcat (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 22000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
VC(F)-65 with FM-1 Wildcat (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 22000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Balabac at 70,84
Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 15
SBD-5 Dauntless x 30

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Zenyo Maru, Bomb hits 7, and is sunk

Japanese ground losses:
116 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 46 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
11 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 GP Bomb
12 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Zenyo Maru
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Cagayan at 79,89
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

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

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 22

Allied aircraft
Spitfire Vc Trop x 5
Spitfire VIII x 6
Kittyhawk III x 3
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 11

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 6 destroyed, 2 damaged

Allied Ships
CL Java
CA Dorsetshire
DD Haggard
CA Salt Lake City
CL Ceylon

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

CAP engaged:
No.15 Sqn RNZAF with Kittyhawk III (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
No.75 Sqn RAAF with Spitfire VIII (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 29000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
No.452 Sqn RAF with Spitfire Vc Trop (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 5 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 37000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
51st FG/26th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 38000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
347th FG/67th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 37000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
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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 Naga , at 81,81
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 9
B-24J Liberator x 45
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 22

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-30 Ann: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 5 damaged

Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 101

Aircraft Attacking:
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 PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J 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
6 x B-24J 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
6 x B-24J 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
6 x B-24D1 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-24D1 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

CAP engaged:
251 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 12
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 14
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Sub attack near Guiuan at 84,84
Japanese Ships
BB Kirishima, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
DD Ariake
DD Kasumi
DD Shirakumo

Allied Ships
SS Sturgeon

SS Sturgeon launches 4 torpedoes at BB Kirishima
Sturgeon diving deep ....
DD Shirakumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Shirakumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Shirakumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Shirakumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Shirakumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Ground combat at Cotabato (78,90)
Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 39183 troops, 803 guns, 834 vehicles, Assault Value = 1611

Defending force 33681 troops, 386 guns, 122 vehicles, Assault Value = 635

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

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

Assaulting units:
32nd Infantry Division
4th USMC Tank Battalion
27th Infantry Division
1st Cavalry (Spec) Cavalry Division
43rd Infantry Division
3rd USMC Tank Battalion
3rd NZ Armoured Sqn
V US Amphib Corps
110th Combat Engineer Battalion
154th FA Bn
165th Field Artillery Battalion
198th Field Artillery Battalion

Defending units:
2nd Division
4th Division
13th Garrison Unit
14th Garrison Unit
16th Division
44th Field AA Battalion
94th JAAF AF Bn
17th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
22nd JNAF AF Unit
2nd Army
Southern Fleet
58th Construction Battalion
51st Construction Battalion
52nd Construction Battalion
24th Special Base Force
3rd Air Division
18th JNAF AF Unit
50th JNAF Coy
34th Road Const Co
54th Construction Battalion
36th Field AA Battalion
108th JAAF AF Bn
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Ground combat at Prachuap Khiri Khan (54,64)
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 43548 troops, 878 guns, 1241 vehicles, Assault Value = 1693

Defending force 13117 troops, 181 guns, 34 vehicles, Assault Value = 486

Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 5

Allied adjusted assault: 4602

Japanese adjusted defense: 567

Allied assault odds: 8 to 1 (fort level 5)

Allied forces CAPTURE Prachuap Khiri Khan !!!

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

Japanese ground losses:
4363 casualties reported
Squads: 128 destroyed, 73 disabled
Non Combat: 205 destroyed, 81 disabled
Engineers: 87 destroyed, 26 disabled
Guns lost 42 (37 destroyed, 5 disabled)
Vehicles lost 33 (32 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Units retreated 10

Allied ground losses:
950 casualties reported
Squads: 6 destroyed, 96 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 161 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 16 disabled
Vehicles lost 73 (1 destroyed, 72 disabled)

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
Provisionl Tank Brigade
267th Armoured Brigade
46th Indian Brigade
26th Indian Division
SSVF Brigade
8th Indian Brigade
44th Indian Brigade
5th Indian Division
8th Medium Regiment
20th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
6th Mixed A/T Mtr Regiment
8th Belfast Heavy AA Regiment
24th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
13th Indian Light AA Regiment
27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
IV Indian Corps
85th British AT Gun Regiment
XV Indian Corps
21st Light AA Regiment
14th Army
56th Heavy AA Regiment
25th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
137/155th Field Regiment

Defending units:
23rd Ind. Engineer Regiment
Yokosuka 4th SNLF
81st Naval Guard Unit
7th RTA Division
1st RTA/B Division
84th JAAF AF Bn
3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
32nd Field AA Battalion
34th Field AA Battalion
92nd JAAF AF Bn
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jan 29, 44

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ASW attack near Tioman Island at 52,84
Japanese Ships
SC CHa-37

Allied Ships
SS Trusty, hits 4
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 9
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 9
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Guiuan at 83,83
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 48 NM, estimated altitude 31,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
J2M2 Jack x 1

Allied aircraft
FM-1 Wildcat x 15
F4U-1A Corsair x 6
F6F-3 Hellcat x 60

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
13 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
16 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet *
8 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet *
6 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
5 x FM-1 Wildcat sweeping at 22000 feet
5 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 22000 feet
5 x FM-1 Wildcat sweeping at 22000 feet
5 x FM-1 Wildcat sweeping at 22000 feet
6 x F4U-1A Corsair sweeping at 22000 feet

CAP engaged:
251 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(10 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
381 Ku S-1/B with J2M2 Jack (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 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 37450
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Guiuan at 83,83
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 16 NM, estimated altitude 32,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
FM-1 Wildcat x 10
F6F-3 Hellcat x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
5 x FM-1 Wildcat sweeping at 22000 feet
5 x FM-1 Wildcat sweeping at 22000 feet

CAP engaged:
251 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Guiuan at 83,83
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 15
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Guiuan at 83,86
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 6

Allied aircraft
Seafire IIC x 3
Wildcat V x 5
F4F-4 Wildcat x 8
FM-1 Wildcat x 44
F4U-1A Corsair x 9
F6F-3 Hellcat x 80

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-2 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VF-42 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 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 28000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
VF-6 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 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 28000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VF-23 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 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 28000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
VF-25 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 5 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 28000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
No.834 Sqn-FF-1 FAA with Seafire IIC (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
No.834 Sqn-FF-2 FAA with Wildcat V (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters to 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
VC(F)-33 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 35500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
VF-35 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
VC(F)-39 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 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 23 minutes
VC(F)-41 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 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 5000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
VF-60 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 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 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
VC(F)-65 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
VOC(F)-1 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 6 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 9000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
VC(F)-5 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 6 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 to 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
VC(F)-7 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 5 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 7000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
VRF-6F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 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 33 minutes
VMF-113 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 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 36 minutes
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Guiuan at 83,83
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 8
SBD-5 Dauntless x 15

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 5 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Kirishima, Bomb hits 2, heavy damage
CA Tone, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 13
B-24D1 Liberator x 13
B-24J Liberator x 12
B-25C Mitchell x 3
B-25D1 Mitchell x 18
B-26B Marauder x 15
P-38H Lightning x 25
P-38J Lightning x 9
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 5
PBJ-1D Mitchell x 14

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed on ground
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
PBJ-1D Mitchell: 1 damaged

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

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 43
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 16
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 10
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 28

Allied aircraft
PV-1 Ventura x 13
B-24D Liberator x 6
B-24D1 Liberator x 3
F6F-3 Hellcat x 13
PV-1 Ventura x 10

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
PV-1 Ventura: 2 destroyed, 4 damaged
B-24D Liberator: 3 damaged
B-24D1 Liberator: 3 damaged
F6F-3 Hellcat: 1 destroyed
PV-1 Ventura: 4 damaged

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

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 9

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x PV-1 Ventura bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x PV-1 Ventura 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
6 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
204 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (16 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(16 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 17000
Raid is overhead
1st Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (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 19000
Raid is overhead
248th Sentai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (28 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(28 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
28 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 36740
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Guiuan at 83,83
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 41 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 3
P-38G Lightning x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Kirishima, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 10 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 6
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 9
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 23

Allied aircraft
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 6

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

Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged

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

CAP engaged:
204 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 141 minutes
1st Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters to 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
248th Sentai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
23 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 36740 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 203 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on 2nd Division, at 78,90 (Cotabato)
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 20
B-17F Fortress x 6
B-24D1 Liberator x 26
B-24J Liberator x 28
P-38G Lightning x 20
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 13
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 3
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 22 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 2
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 4
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 11

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 7

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 destroyed

Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
204 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
1st Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
248th Sentai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 11 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 36740 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 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 Truk at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 53,64
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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 53,64
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Morning Air attack on 81st Naval Guard Unit, at 53,64
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 44 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 1
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 2
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 2

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 3 damaged

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 1

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

CAP engaged:
204 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
1st Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 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 38 minutes
248th Sentai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 36740 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 73 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 2 damaged

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 10

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
204 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
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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 Manila , at 79,77
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 8

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 4
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Morning Air attack on 51st Construction Battalion, at 78,90 (Cotabato)
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 3
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 3
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Miri at 64,87
Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 29 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 15

Allied aircraft
SBD-5 Dauntless x 30

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
E Kamome, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
E Natsushima, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
E Sarushima, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
E Kamo, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000' *
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
20 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000' *
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
64th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 15 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 36750
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring E Sarushima
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring E Kamome
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Guiuan at 83,83
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 29 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 12
SBD-5 Dauntless x 7

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Tone, on fire, heavy damage
DD Ariake

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Guiuan at 83,83
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 12 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 2
TBF-1 Avenger x 16

Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 destroyed, 8 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Teruzuki, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
DD Shirakumo
DD Ariake

Aircraft Attacking:
16 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 Guiuan at 83,83
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 48 NM, estimated altitude 42,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
J2M2 Jack x 1

Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 4

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x P-38G Lightning sweeping at 37000 feet *

CAP engaged:
251 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Raid is overhead
381 Ku S-1/B with J2M2 Jack (0 airborne, 0 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 37450
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Puerto Princesa at 73,83
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 11

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged

Allied Ships
BB Massachusetts
CA Vincennes
BB Alabama

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 11000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VRF-1F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Guiuan at 83,83
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 57 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 13
TBF-1 Avenger x 12
TBM-1C Avenger x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 destroyed, 7 damaged
TBM-1C Avenger: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Tone, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
DD Kasumi
DD Shirakumo
DD Ariake

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
4 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 38000 feet
14 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo

CAP engaged:
251 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Guiuan at 83,83
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 41 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 2
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
DD Shirakumo

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 10 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Guiuan at 83,83
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 40 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufort VIII x 9

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
DD Shirakumo
DD Ariake

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 Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 5
B-24J Liberator x 32

Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 45

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24J 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
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 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-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 44 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Runway hits 7

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Ground combat at Cotabato (78,90)
Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 39295 troops, 803 guns, 834 vehicles, Assault Value = 1622

Defending force 33374 troops, 385 guns, 122 vehicles, Assault Value = 633

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

Allied ground losses:
195 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 19 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Vehicles lost 7 (4 destroyed, 3 disabled)

Assaulting units:
3rd USMC Tank Battalion
4th USMC Tank Battalion
43rd Infantry Division
1st Cavalry (Spec) Cavalry Division
32nd Infantry Division
27th Infantry Division
3rd NZ Armoured Sqn
154th FA Bn
110th Combat Engineer Battalion
V US Amphib Corps
165th Field Artillery Battalion
198th Field Artillery Battalion

Defending units:
13th Garrison Unit
4th Division
2nd Division
14th Garrison Unit
36th Field AA Battalion
2nd Army
94th JAAF AF Bn
16th Division
22nd JNAF AF Unit
44th Field AA Battalion
58th Construction Battalion
34th Road Const Co
50th JNAF Coy
17th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
54th Construction Battalion
24th Special Base Force
18th JNAF AF Unit
Southern Fleet
51st Construction Battalion
3rd Air Division
52nd Construction Battalion
108th JAAF AF Bn

(in reply to StoneAge)

Post #: 573

01/30/44 - 8/16/2010 4:46:22 AM

StoneAge

Posts: 1303
Joined: 2/16/2009
From: Melbourne, Australia
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whoops forgot I sent most of my remaining destoyers to truk to use it as a start base for some backyard bombardments.

One thing to remember for my next game. With open ocean intercepts now possiable chasing his convoys with ships is no longer a waste of time and when you find them, pow right in the kisser.

AdmSpraunce asked me why I am not using Kamikazis so far I have only found 1 unit that can convert to Kami and he is restricted to the home islands. All units in and around PH have the option greyed out and a number (7) at the end of it. As I had not seen the Kami option come up on these units I thought that it was not active until I went looking for a unit.

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 01/30/44

Search E13A1 Jake destroyed by CAP
Search E13A1 Jake destroyed by CAP
Search E13A1 Jake destroyed by CAP
D3A2 Val attacking a KXIV Class class SS at 112,62
:::::::: a Porpoise class SS is reported HIT
Search SBD-5 Dauntless destroyed by CAP
xAK Toei Maru sinks....
xAK Tusima Maru sinks....
xAK Nichiryo Maru sinks....
E Sarushima sinks....
Tacloban is occupied by the Allies
Task Force 236 encounters enemy Task Force at 112 , 108
Task Force 174 encounters enemy Task Force at 119 , 102
Task Force 174 encounters enemy Task Force at 119 , 101
Task Force 174 encounters enemy Task Force at 120 , 100
Surface Combat TF 174 withdrawing to Yokohama/Yokosuka after combat
Task Force 174 encounters enemy Task Force at 120 , 99
Surface Combat TF 174 withdrawing to Yokohama/Yokosuka after combat
Search F1M2 Pete destroyed by CAP
E13A1 Jake attacking an Allied SS at 105,64
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
xAK Norfolk Maru sinks....
xAK Yomei Maru sinks....
xAK Yamahagi Maru sinks....
xAK Toko Maru sinks....
xAK Matumoto Maru sinks....
xAK Matsue Maru sinks....
PB Kiso Maru sinks....
PB Suyozai Maru sinks....
xAK Tazima Maru sinks....
xAK Nippo Maru sinks....
12 Ki-27b Nate replacements arrive at Tokyo
xAKL Genyo Maru arrives at Hiroshima/Kure
ML G-214 arrives at Yokohama/Yokosuka
SC CHa-75 arrives at Toyama
522 Ku K-1 arrives at Chiba
5th Air Army arrives at Changchun

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jan 30, 44

Yokosuka Ku S-2 at Yokohama/Yokosuka takes N1K1-J George replacements
752 Ku K-1 at Yokohama/Yokosuka takes G3M3 Nell replacements
Previous report of sinking of SS Grampus incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
Previous report of sinking of SS Guardfish incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Jan 31, 44

381 Ku S-1/B at Naga takes J2M2 Jack replacements
8th Sentai at Tarakan takes Ki-48-IIc Lily replacements
Group Withdrawals:
1 due today (12 Daily PP)
Groups for today:
87th I.F.Chutai
121 Ku T-1 converting to size 36 from 18
523 Ku K-2 converting to size 36 from 18
29th Sentai converting to size 42 from 12
12 Ki-27b Nate replacements arrive at Tokyo
31st Sentai converting to size 36 from 27
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jan 30, 44

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Tuguegarao at 83,75
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 5

Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 destroyed
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Legaspi at 83,82
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 56 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 2
G4M1 Betty x 7
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 1

Allied aircraft
Seafire IIC x 2
Wildcat V x 3
F4F-4 Wildcat x 9
FM-1 Wildcat x 68
F4U-1A Corsair x 11
F6F-3 Hellcat x 125

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 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 28000
Raid is overhead
VF-2 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 50 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-42 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 53 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-6 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
14 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 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 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
VF-18 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
VF-22 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 28000
Raid is overhead
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-23 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 7 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 28000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 47 minutes
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
VF-25 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
No.834 Sqn-FF-1 FAA with Seafire IIC (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 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
No.834 Sqn-FF-2 FAA with Wildcat V (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters to 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-33 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-35 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 51 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-39 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-41 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 48 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-60 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 53 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-65 with FM-1 Wildcat (2 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 3000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
VOC(F)-1 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 47 minutes
VC(F)-3 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 9 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
11 planes vectored on to bombers
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Morning Air attack on Jolo , at 74,90
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-IIc Lily x 13

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 22

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-IIc Lily: 2 destroyed

CAP engaged:
15th FG/47th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 15 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Miri at 64,87
Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 44 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 12

Allied aircraft
SBD-5 Dauntless x 29

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Hibiki
DD Uranami
DD Inazuma
DD Mochizuki

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000' *
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
3 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000' *
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000' *
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
64th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (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 36750
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 1

Allied aircraft
Wildcat V x 2
B-25C Mitchell x 3
B-25D1 Mitchell x 6
B-26B Marauder x 3
P-38J Lightning x 13
F4F-4 Wildcat x 6
FM-1 Wildcat x 11
F6F-3 Hellcat x 68
PBJ-1D Mitchell x 14

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
PBJ-1D Mitchell: 2 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 1
Runway hits 16

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x PBJ-1D 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
8 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
8 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
2 x Wildcat V sweeping at 28000 feet *
1 x FM-1 Wildcat sweeping at 28000 feet *
3 x B-26B Marauder bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x FM-1 Wildcat sweeping at 28000 feet *
3 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
8 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
4 x F4F-4 Wildcat sweeping at 28000 feet *
8 x P-38J Lightning sweeping at 12000 feet *

CAP engaged:
254 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead
13th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 8
B-24D1 Liberator x 6
B-24J Liberator x 3
P-38H Lightning x 27
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed on ground

Airbase hits 15
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 47
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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 24th Special Base Force, at 78,90 (Cotabato)
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 29

Allied aircraft
Wildcat V x 2
PV-1 Ventura x 9
P-38J Lightning x 13
F4F-4 Wildcat x 6
FM-1 Wildcat x 11
F6F-3 Hellcat x 68
PV-1 Ventura x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 5 destroyed
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 1 destroyed
FM-1 Wildcat: 1 destroyed
F6F-3 Hellcat: 1 destroyed

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

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
5 x PV-1 Ventura bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
9 x PV-1 Ventura bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
6 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
2 x Wildcat V sweeping at 28000 feet *
2 x FM-1 Wildcat sweeping at 28000 feet *
5 x P-38J Lightning sweeping at 12000 feet *
4 x FM-1 Wildcat sweeping at 28000 feet *
4 x F4F-4 Wildcat sweeping at 28000 feet *

CAP engaged:
204 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (29 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(29 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
29 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 17000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 7
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 6
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 16

Allied aircraft
Wildcat V x 2
P-38J Lightning x 6
F4F-4 Wildcat x 6
FM-1 Wildcat x 6
F6F-3 Hellcat x 61
PB4Y-1P Liberator x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 2 destroyed
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Wildcat V: 1 destroyed
FM-1 Wildcat: 1 destroyed
F6F-3 Hellcat: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
7 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
7 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
5 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
5 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
1 x Wildcat V sweeping at 28000 feet *
1 x FM-1 Wildcat sweeping at 28000 feet *
5 x F4F-4 Wildcat sweeping at 28000 feet *
2 x P-38J Lightning sweeping at 12000 feet *
1 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet

CAP engaged:
1st Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
248th Sentai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(16 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 16 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 36740
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
204 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters to 3000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 489 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Truk at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 53,64
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 53,64
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Morning Air attack on 84th JAAF AF Bn , at 53,64
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on 24th Special Base Force, at 78,90 (Cotabato)
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

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

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
Wildcat V x 1
B-25C Mitchell x 9
B-25D1 Mitchell x 11
B-26B Marauder x 12
P-38J Lightning x 4
F4F-4 Wildcat x 5
FM-1 Wildcat x 2
F6F-3 Hellcat x 54

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed on ground

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 20

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
12 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
10 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
12 x B-26B Marauder 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
7 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
1 x Wildcat V sweeping at 28000 feet *
1 x FM-1 Wildcat sweeping at 28000 feet *
5 x F4F-4 Wildcat sweeping at 28000 feet *
4 x P-38J Lightning sweeping at 12000 feet *
1 x FM-1 Wildcat sweeping at 28000 feet *
1 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet

CAP engaged:
204 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters to 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 179 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 9

Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 17
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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 Clark Field , at 79,76
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 7

Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 19
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 7

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 16
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 6

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

Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 13
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Allied aircraft
Wildcat V x 1
P-38J Lightning x 4
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 14
F4F-4 Wildcat x 5
FM-1 Wildcat x 2
F6F-3 Hellcat x 45
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Allied aircraft
Wildcat V x 1
P-38J Lightning x 4
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 12
F4F-4 Wildcat x 5
FM-1 Wildcat x 2
F6F-3 Hellcat x 45
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Iba at 78,75
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 8
SBD-5 Dauntless x 3

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK La Plata Maru
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Tuguegarao at 83,75
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 56
SBD-5 Dauntless x 25
TBM-1C Avenger x 10

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged
TBM-1C Avenger: 7 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Shirakumo
DD Ariake
DD Kasumi
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Truk at 112,108
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 44 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 21
SBD-5 Dauntless x 29

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 6 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Yakaze
DD Namikaze
DD Okikaze
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Afternoon Air attack on 1st VM Division, at 71,57
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Afternoon Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
A6M5 Zero x 2
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 2
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 5

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 52
SB2C-1C Helldiver x 52
SBD-5 Dauntless x 51
TBF-1 Avenger x 63
TBM-1C Avenger x 13

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 1 destroyed
SB2C-1C Helldiver: 14 damaged
SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 7 damaged
TBM-1C Avenger: 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Toei Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire
xAK Nichiryo Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Tazima Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAK Toko Maru, Bomb hits 1
xAK Tusima Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
PB Suyozai Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAK Yomei Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire

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

Port hits 3
Port fuel hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
10 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
5 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
14 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet *
5 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet *
8 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet *
12 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
7 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 4000'
City Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
8 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
5 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
3 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
City Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
18 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
7 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
5 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 4000'
City Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
7 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
5 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
3 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
1 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
1 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
11 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 3000'
City Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 2000'
City Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
204 Ku S-1 with A6M5 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 17000
Raid is overhead
1st Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (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
248th Sentai with Ki-44-IIa 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 36740
Raid is overhead
254 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead
13th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Tuguegarao at 83,75
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 17 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 4

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 13
SBD-5 Dauntless x 20
TBM-1C Avenger x 8

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

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 2 damaged
TBM-1C Avenger: 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Kasumi
DD Ariake, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
DD Shirakumo

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
11 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet *
8 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
6 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
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:
246th Sentai with Ki-43-IIa Oscar (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 38500
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 2

Allied aircraft
Albacore I x 9
Wildcat V x 2
F4F-4 Wildcat x 6
FM-1 Wildcat x 31
F4U-1A Corsair x 6
F6F-3 Hellcat x 50
SBD-5 Dauntless x 25
TBF-1 Avenger x 47
TBM-1C Avenger x 14

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Albacore I: 2 damaged
SBD-5 Dauntless: 8 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 destroyed, 12 damaged
TBM-1C Avenger: 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Matumoto Maru, Bomb hits 1
xAK Toei Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Norfolk Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x Albacore I bombing from 2000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
City Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
9 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
6 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
2 x Wildcat V sweeping at 28000 feet *
4 x FM-1 Wildcat sweeping at 28000 feet *
7 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
4 x FM-1 Wildcat sweeping at 28000 feet *
5 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
6 x F4F-4 Wildcat sweeping at 28000 feet *
6 x FM-1 Wildcat sweeping at 28000 feet *
6 x FM-1 Wildcat sweeping at 28000 feet *
6 x FM-1 Wildcat sweeping at 28000 feet *
5 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
11 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
1 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x Albacore I bombing from 3000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x FM-1 Wildcat sweeping at 28000 feet *
4 x F4U-1A Corsair sweeping at 28000 feet
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
254 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead
1st Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters to 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
13th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Truk at 112,108
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 44 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 21
SBD-5 Dauntless x 23

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Numakaze
DD Okikaze
DD Namikaze
DD Yakaze

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
10 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
11 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 1

Allied aircraft
TBF-1 Avenger x 23

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 5 damaged

Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
254 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
13th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters to 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 1

Allied aircraft
TBF-1 Avenger x 7

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 3 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
254 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead
13th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 1

Allied aircraft
TBF-1 Avenger x 29

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 5 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Matumoto Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire
xAK Yamahagi Maru, Bomb hits 1
xAK Matsue Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAK Yomei Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
254 Ku S-1 with A6M2 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 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
13th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 1

Allied aircraft
TBF-1 Avenger x 7

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
254 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead
13th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
J2M2 Jack x 1

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 6
B-24J Liberator x 51
P-38J Lightning x 10
F6F-3 Hellcat x 16
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 25

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
J2M2 Jack: 1 damaged
J2M2 Jack: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 79

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x P-38J Lightning sweeping at 12000 feet *
6 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 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
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24J 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
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24J 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
6 x B-24D1 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
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 13000 feet *
5 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet

CAP engaged:
251 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Raid is overhead
381 Ku S-1/B with J2M2 Jack (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 37450
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
J2M2 Jack x 1

Allied aircraft
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 6

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 8

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

CAP engaged:
381 Ku S-1/B with J2M2 Jack (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 37450 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Weather in hex: Clear sky

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

Japanese aircraft
J2M2 Jack x 1

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 6
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 13

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 damaged

Runway hits 8

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 38000 feet

CAP engaged:
381 Ku S-1/B with J2M2 Jack (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 37450
Raid is overhead
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Jan 31, 44

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Truk at 112,108, Range 11,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Okikaze
DD Hakaze
DD Yakaze
DD Yukaze
DD Namikaze
DD Numakaze

Allied Ships
AG Aries

Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 39% moonlight: 12,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 11,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 11,000 yards
DD Numakaze engages AG Aries at 11,000 yards
DD Yakaze engages AG Aries at 11,000 yards
Allied Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Truk at 119,102, Range 9,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Sazanami
DD Satsuki
DD Minazuki
DD Fumizuki
DD Kikuzuki
DD Matsukaze
DD Oite
DD Asanagi

Allied Ships
xAK Cape Trinity, Shell hits 5
xAK Floyd B. Olson, Shell hits 12, heavy fires
xAK George Davidson, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
xAK George H. Himes, Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
xAK George Ross, Shell hits 4
xAK George Sterling, Shell hits 1
xAK George Taylor, Shell hits 12, on fire
xAK George Vancouver, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
xAK Irving M. Scott, Shell hits 4
xAK John A. Rawlins, Shell hits 8, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
xAK John Adams, Shell hits 6, heavy fires
xAK John F. Myers, Shell hits 10, on fire
xAK William H. Dall, Shell hits 12, on fire
xAK Samphire, Shell hits 20, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
YMS-270, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
YMS-97, Shell hits 3, and is sunk

Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 39% moonlight: 12,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 9,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 9,000 yards
DD Oite fires at xAK Samphire at 9,000 yards
DD Matsukaze fires at xAK Samphire at 9,000 yards
DD Fumizuki launches Long Lance Torpedoes at xAK Samphire at 9,000 yards
DD Minazuki launches Long Lance Torpedoes at xAK Samphire at 9,000 yards
DD Matsukaze fires at xAK John A. Rawlins at 9,000 yards
DD Oite fires at xAK George Ross at 9,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
DD Fumizuki engages YMS-97 at 8,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages xAK Samphire at 8,000 yards
DD Kikuzuki engages xAK Samphire at 8,000 yards
DD Oite engages xAK John A. Rawlins at 8,000 yards
DD Asanagi engages xAK George H. Himes at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
DD Kikuzuki engages YMS-97 at 6,000 yards
YMS-270 sunk by DD Oite at 6,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages xAK Samphire at 6,000 yards
DD Fumizuki engages xAK John F. Myers at 6,000 yards
DD Kikuzuki engages xAK John A. Rawlins at 6,000 yards
DD Fumizuki engages xAK Irving M. Scott at 6,000 yards
DD Asanagi engages xAK George Taylor at 6,000 yards
DD Fumizuki engages xAK George Ross at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards
DD Asanagi engages YMS-97 at 4,000 yards
DD Oite engages xAK Samphire at 4,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages xAK Samphire at 4,000 yards
DD Minazuki engages xAK John F. Myers at 4,000 yards
DD Fumizuki engages xAK George Ross at 4,000 yards
DD Minazuki engages xAK John A. Rawlins at 4,000 yards
DD Satsuki engages xAK Samphire at 4,000 yards
xAK George Davidson sunk by DD Matsukaze at 4,000 yards
DD Fumizuki engages xAK Floyd B. Olson at 4,000 yards
DD Asanagi engages xAK Samphire at 4,000 yards
DD Oite engages xAK Samphire at 4,000 yards
DD Oite engages xAK William H. Dall at 4,000 yards
DD Kikuzuki engages xAK John F. Myers at 4,000 yards
DD Fumizuki engages xAK John Adams at 4,000 yards
DD Minazuki engages xAK Samphire at 4,000 yards
DD Satsuki engages xAK Samphire at 4,000 yards
xAK George Vancouver sunk by DD Sazanami at 4,000 yards
DD Oite engages xAK Samphire at 4,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages xAK Samphire at 4,000 yards
DD Kikuzuki engages xAK Samphire at 4,000 yards
DD Oite engages xAK John Adams at 4,000 yards
DD Minazuki engages xAK Samphire at 4,000 yards
xAK Samphire sunk by DD Sazanami at 4,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages xAK George Ross at 4,000 yards
DD Satsuki engages xAK George H. Himes at 4,000 yards
DD Minazuki engages xAK Floyd B. Olson at 4,000 yards
YMS-97 sunk by DD Minazuki at 4,000 yards
DD Minazuki engages xAK John F. Myers at 4,000 yards
DD Oite engages xAK John Adams at 4,000 yards
DD Fumizuki engages xAK John A. Rawlins at 4,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages xAK George Taylor at 4,000 yards
DD Sazanami engages xAK Floyd B. Olson at 4,000 yards
DD Oite engages xAK Cape Trinity at 4,000 yards
DD Minazuki engages xAK William H. Dall at 4,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages xAK John F. Myers at 4,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages xAK Floyd B. Olson at 4,000 yards
DD Fumizuki engages xAK Irving M. Scott at 4,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages xAK George Taylor at 4,000 yards
DD Satsuki engages xAK John A. Rawlins at 4,000 yards
DD Sazanami engages xAK Cape Trinity at 4,000 yards
DD Sazanami engages xAK Floyd B. Olson at 4,000 yards
DD Minazuki engages xAK Cape Trinity at 4,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
DD Satsuki engages xAK William H. Dall at 3,000 yards
DD Oite engages xAK Floyd B. Olson at 3,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages xAK Floyd B. Olson at 3,000 yards
DD Satsuki engages xAK Irving M. Scott at 3,000 yards
DD Minazuki engages xAK Cape Trinity at 3,000 yards
DD Sazanami engages xAK George Sterling at 3,000 yards
DD Sazanami engages xAK George Ross at 3,000 yards
DD Oite engages xAK George H. Himes at 3,000 yards
DD Satsuki engages xAK Floyd B. Olson at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
DD Satsuki engages xAK William H. Dall at 2,000 yards
DD Sazanami engages xAK John F. Myers at 2,000 yards
DD Sazanami engages xAK John Adams at 2,000 yards
DD Kikuzuki engages xAK Floyd B. Olson at 2,000 yards
DD Kikuzuki engages xAK Irving M. Scott at 2,000 yards
DD Kikuzuki engages xAK George Taylor at 2,000 yards
Allied Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Truk at 119,101, Range 12,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Sazanami
DD Satsuki
DD Minazuki
DD Fumizuki
DD Kikuzuki
DD Matsukaze
DD Oite
DD Asanagi

Allied Ships
DM Montgomery
xAK Andrea Luckenbach, Shell hits 11, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK K.I. Luckenbach, Shell hits 9, on fire
xAK Ferdinand A. Silcox, Shell hits 12, heavy fires
xAK Jose C. Barbosa, Shell hits 15, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Michael C. Kerr, Shell hits 2
xAK William W. Campbell, Shell hits 5
xAK Risaldar, Shell hits 3, on fire
xAK Stanmore, Shell hits 16, heavy fires, heavy damage

Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 39% moonlight: 12,000 yards
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 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
DD Asanagi engages DM Montgomery at 12,000 yards
DD Oite engages DM Montgomery at 12,000 yards
DD Kikuzuki engages DM Montgomery at 12,000 yards
DD Asanagi engages xAK K.I. Luckenbach at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
DD Minazuki engages DM Montgomery at 10,000 yards
DD Fumizuki engages xAK Stanmore at 10,000 yards
DD Oite engages xAK Andrea Luckenbach at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
DD Oite engages xAK Stanmore at 7,000 yards
DD Asanagi engages xAK Risaldar at 7,000 yards
DD Kikuzuki engages xAK Risaldar at 7,000 yards
DD Fumizuki engages xAK K.I. Luckenbach at 7,000 yards
DD Sazanami engages xAK Jose C. Barbosa at 7,000 yards
DD Minazuki engages xAK Andrea Luckenbach at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards
DD Sazanami engages xAK Stanmore at 4,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages xAK Stanmore at 4,000 yards
DD Kikuzuki engages xAK William W. Campbell at 4,000 yards
DD Fumizuki engages xAK Stanmore at 4,000 yards
DD Minazuki engages xAK Ferdinand A. Silcox at 4,000 yards
DD Satsuki engages xAK Stanmore at 4,000 yards
DD Sazanami engages xAK Stanmore at 4,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
DD Asanagi engages xAK Stanmore at 3,000 yards
DD Fumizuki engages xAK Stanmore at 3,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages xAK Ferdinand A. Silcox at 3,000 yards
DD Kikuzuki engages xAK William W. Campbell at 3,000 yards
DD Minazuki engages xAK Jose C. Barbosa at 3,000 yards
DD Sazanami engages xAK K.I. Luckenbach at 3,000 yards
DD Oite engages xAK Andrea Luckenbach at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
DD Asanagi engages xAK Jose C. Barbosa at 2,000 yards
DD Oite engages xAK William W. Campbell at 2,000 yards
DD Fumizuki engages xAK Risaldar at 2,000 yards
DD Kikuzuki engages xAK Stanmore at 2,000 yards
DD Minazuki engages xAK Michael C. Kerr at 2,000 yards
DD Minazuki engages xAK Jose C. Barbosa at 2,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages xAK Ferdinand A. Silcox at 2,000 yards
DD Sazanami engages xAK K.I. Luckenbach at 2,000 yards
DD Asanagi engages xAK Andrea Luckenbach at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
DD Asanagi engages xAK Jose C. Barbosa at 3,000 yards
DD Asanagi engages xAK Stanmore at 3,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages xAK Ferdinand A. Silcox at 3,000 yards
Allied Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Eniwetok at 120,100, Range 12,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Sazanami
DD Satsuki
DD Minazuki
DD Fumizuki
DD Kikuzuki
DD Matsukaze
DD Oite
DD Asanagi

Allied Ships
DM Montgomery
xAK K.I. Luckenbach, Shell hits 8, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Michael C. Kerr, Shell hits 1
xAK William W. Campbell, Shell hits 7, on fire
xAK Risaldar, Shell hits 1, heavy fires

Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 39% moonlight: 12,000 yards
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 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
DD Asanagi engages DM Montgomery at 12,000 yards
DD Oite engages DM Montgomery at 12,000 yards
DD Kikuzuki engages xAK K.I. Luckenbach at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
DD Asanagi engages xAK Michael C. Kerr at 9,000 yards
DD Oite engages xAK K.I. Luckenbach at 9,000 yards
DD Kikuzuki engages xAK K.I. Luckenbach at 9,000 yards
DD Minazuki engages xAK K.I. Luckenbach at 9,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
DD Minazuki engages DM Montgomery at 6,000 yards
DD Oite engages xAK Risaldar at 6,000 yards
DD Kikuzuki engages DM Montgomery at 6,000 yards
DD Oite engages xAK K.I. Luckenbach at 6,000 yards
DD Minazuki engages xAK K.I. Luckenbach at 6,000 yards
DD Sazanami engages xAK K.I. Luckenbach at 6,000 yards
Kotani K. orders Japanese TF to disengage
Range closes to 3,000 yards
DD Asanagi engages xAK K.I. Luckenbach at 3,000 yards
DD Oite engages xAK K.I. Luckenbach at 3,000 yards
Range increases to 8,000 yards
DD Asanagi engages xAK William W. Campbell at 8,000 yards
DD Oite engages xAK Michael C. Kerr at 8,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages xAK William W. Campbell at 8,000 yards
DD Oite engages xAK Michael C. Kerr at 8,000 yards
DD Fumizuki engages xAK William W. Campbell at 8,000 yards
DD Minazuki engages xAK Risaldar at 8,000 yards
DD Satsuki engages xAK William W. Campbell at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 13,000 yards
DD Asanagi engages xAK William W. Campbell at 13,000 yards
DD Fumizuki engages xAK Risaldar at 13,000 yards
DD Minazuki engages xAK William W. Campbell at 13,000 yards
DD Minazuki engages xAK K.I. Luckenbach at 13,000 yards
DD Minazuki engages xAK K.I. Luckenbach at 13,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Eniwetok at 120,99, Range 28,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Sazanami
DD Satsuki
DD Minazuki
DD Fumizuki
DD Kikuzuki
DD Matsukaze
DD Oite
DD Asanagi

Allied Ships
DM Montgomery
xAK Michael C. Kerr

Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 39% moonlight: 12,000 yards
Range closes to 27,000 yards...
Range increases to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 25,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 21,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range increases to 23,000 yards...
Range increases to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 23,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 21,000 yards...
Range increases to 24,000 yards...
Range increases to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 25,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range increases to 25,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range increases to 23,000 yards...
Range increases to 27,000 yards...
Range increases to 28,000 yards...
Range increases to 28,000 yards...
Range increases to 28,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Legaspi at 83,82
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 200 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 70 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
G4M1 Betty x 7
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 7
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 1

Allied aircraft
Seafire IIC x 2
Wildcat V x 2
F4F-4 Wildcat x 8
FM-1 Wildcat x 78
FM-2 Wildcat x 11
F4U-1A Corsair x 10
F6F-3 Hellcat x 197

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 3 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters to 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 47 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-2 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 13 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 48 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-42 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 63 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-6 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 13 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 54 minutes
11 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 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 28000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-16 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 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 28000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-18 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 65 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-22 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 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 28000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 54 minutes
VF-23 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters to 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-25 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-26 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-27 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-28 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters to 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
No.834 Sqn-FF-1 FAA with Seafire IIC (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 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
No.834 Sqn-FF-2 FAA with Wildcat V (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 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 55 minutes
VC(F)-33 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 52 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-35 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-39 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 61 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-41 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Legaspi at 83,82
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 8

Allied aircraft
Seafire IIC x 1
Wildcat V x 2
F4F-4 Wildcat x 7
FM-1 Wildcat x 72
FM-2 Wildcat x 11
F4U-1A Corsair x 10
F6F-3 Hellcat x 185

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 4 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied Ships
DD Lansdowne

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 11000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VF-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters to 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
VF-2 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
VF-42 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
VF-6 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters to 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters to 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VF-16 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
VF-18 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
VF-22 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 38000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
VF-23 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters to 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
VF-25 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
VF-26 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
VF-27 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
VF-28 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
No.834 Sqn-FF-1 FAA with Seafire IIC (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 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
No.834 Sqn-FF-2 FAA with Wildcat V (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 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
VC(F)-33 with FM-1 Wildcat (1 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
VF-35 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
VC(F)-39 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters to 3000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
VC(F)-41 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Miri at 64,87
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 44 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 12

Allied aircraft
SBD-5 Dauntless x 24

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 13 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Uranami
DD Mochizuki
DD Inazuma
DD Hibiki

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000' *
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
1 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000' *
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000' *
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
64th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (12 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 36750
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 1

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 3
B-25D1 Mitchell x 12
B-26B Marauder x 15
P-38J Lightning x 7
F6F-3 Hellcat x 104
PBJ-1D Mitchell x 13

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder: 1 damaged
PBJ-1D Mitchell: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 54

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x PBJ-1D Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
9 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-26B Marauder bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
7 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
3 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
4 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
8 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet

CAP engaged:
254 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead
13th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 8
B-24D1 Liberator x 9
B-24J Liberator x 6
P-38H Lightning x 31
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 damaged
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 2 damaged

Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 61

Aircraft Attacking:
6 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
5 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
6 x B-24J 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
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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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 2nd Division, at 78,90 (Cotabato)
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 8
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 16
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 1
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 9

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 7
F6F-3 Hellcat x 104
PV-1 Ventura x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 2 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 6 destroyed
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 2 destroyed

Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
6 x PV-1 Ventura bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
10 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
10 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
4 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
8 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
5 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
4 x P-38J Lightning sweeping at 12000 feet *
9 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
3 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet

CAP engaged:
204 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
1st Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (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
246th Sentai with Ki-43-IIa Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(16 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 16 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 38500
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
248th Sentai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(9 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 36740
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 42 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 2

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 7
F6F-3 Hellcat x 92
PB4Y-1P Liberator x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
10 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
13 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
11 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
11 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
5 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
8 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
6 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
4 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
7 x P-38J Lightning sweeping at 12000 feet *

CAP engaged:
248th Sentai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 36740 , scrambling fighters to 36740.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 92 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
PV-1 Ventura x 9
P-38J Lightning x 7
F6F-3 Hellcat x 92

Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 14

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
10 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
9 x PV-1 Ventura bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
11 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
11 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
5 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
8 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
6 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
4 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
7 x P-38J Lightning sweeping at 12000 feet *
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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 Truk at 112,108
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 12

Allied aircraft losses
Hudson III (LR): 1 destroyed

Japanese Ships
DD Yakaze
DD Hakaze
DD Yukaze

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 5000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 18th Division, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 53,64
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 53,64
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Morning Air attack on 1st RTA/B Division, at 53,64
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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 Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on 4th Division, at 78,90 (Cotabato)
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Morning Air attack on 92nd JAAF AF Bn , at 53,64
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 6

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 10
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 11
P-38J Lightning x 7
F6F-3 Hellcat x 92

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 3
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 11
P-38J Lightning x 7
F6F-3 Hellcat x 92

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 24
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 6

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 19
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 7
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 15
F6F-3 Hellcat x 92
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 7
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 12
F6F-3 Hellcat x 92
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Iba at 78,75
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 11
SBD-5 Dauntless x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAK Samarang Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Truk at 112,108
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 21
SBD-5 Dauntless x 22

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 3 destroyed, 6 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Shinonome
DD Shikinami
DD Isonami
DD Usugumo
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Afternoon Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 1

Allied aircraft
Albacore I x 9
F4F-4 Wildcat x 5
FM-1 Wildcat x 18
F4U-1A Corsair x 6
F6F-3 Hellcat x 8
SB2C-1C Helldiver x 29
SBD-5 Dauntless x 50
TBF-1 Avenger x 140
TBM-1C Avenger x 11

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Albacore I: 2 damaged
SB2C-1C Helldiver: 6 damaged
SBD-5 Dauntless: 9 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 23 damaged
TBM-1C Avenger: 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Yomei Maru, Bomb hits 4, and is sunk
xAK Yamahagi Maru, Bomb hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Nippo Maru, Bomb hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Matumoto Maru, Bomb hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage
PB Suyozai Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Toko Maru, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
PB Kiso Maru, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Matsue Maru, Bomb hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Tazima Maru, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Norfolk Maru, Bomb hits 3, and is sunk

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

Port hits 5
Port fuel hits 4
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
City Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 2000'
City Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
2 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
8 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
City Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
7 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
City Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x Albacore I bombing from 2000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x F4F-4 Wildcat sweeping at 28000 feet *
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x FM-1 Wildcat sweeping at 28000 feet *
6 x FM-1 Wildcat sweeping at 28000 feet *
6 x FM-1 Wildcat sweeping at 28000 feet *
8 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
6 x F4U-1A Corsair sweeping at 28000 feet
1 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
1 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
City Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
6 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
City Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
7 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
5 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
11 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
4 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 3000'
City Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
City Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x Albacore I bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
254 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead
13th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 1
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 2

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 13
SBD-5 Dauntless x 49
TBF-1 Avenger x 14
TBM-1C Avenger x 10

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 20 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 3 damaged
TBM-1C Avenger: 5 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Matsue Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Yamahagi Maru, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
xAK Matumoto Maru, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
PB Kiso Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Toko Maru, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk

Port fuel hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
1 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
City Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
2 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
21 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
5 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
City Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
10 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
City Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
248th Sentai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (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 36740
Raid is overhead
254 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead
13th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters to 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 1

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 11
SB2C-1C Helldiver x 37
TBF-1 Avenger x 7
TBM-1C Avenger x 13

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C-1C Helldiver: 2 destroyed, 17 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 3 damaged
TBM-1C Avenger: 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Matsue Maru, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
PB Suyozai Maru, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
PB Kiso Maru, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk

Port hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 2000'
City Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
3 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
1 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
8 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 4000'
City Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
254 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead
13th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters to 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Overcast

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

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 1

Allied aircraft
TBM-1C Avenger x 13

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
TBM-1C Avenger: 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Tazima Maru, and is sunk

Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
254 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead
13th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Truk at 112,108
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 44 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 20
SBD-5 Dauntless x 15

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 9 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Okikaze
DD Yakaze
DD Numakaze

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 1

Allied aircraft
FM-1 Wildcat x 5
TBF-1 Avenger x 5

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
254 Ku S-1 with A6M2 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 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
13th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000
Raid is overhead
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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 Naga , at 81,81
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 2
J2M2 Jack x 1

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 10
B-24J Liberator x 37
P-38J Lightning x 6
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 13
F6F-3 Hellcat x 10
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 29

Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

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

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

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 89

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 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
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 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-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
8 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 13000 feet *
6 x P-38J Lightning sweeping at 12000 feet *
13 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 38000 feet

CAP engaged:
251 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Raid is overhead
381 Ku S-1/B with J2M2 Jack (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 37450
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
J2M2 Jack x 1

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
381 Ku S-1/B with J2M2 Jack (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 37450 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes

(in reply to StoneAge)

Post #: 574

02/01/44 - 8/16/2010 4:49:46 AM

StoneAge

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After 4 Days from 8 Fighter Sentai in the PH I have only 36 fighters left in total ie both Damaged or flying.
As for Bombers of 2 Bettie sentai I have 10 planes left.

PH is lost the allies put more combat troops on the groud in two day than I have in all of Luzon.

I count 7 Divisions at Atimonan to my 4 and a half in all of Luzon. While at Cotabato my 3 Divisions are getting smashed by his 4 Divisions while his other division clears the other bases.

In total that is 12 Divisions in the PH islands I know about.

Here comes the major Cas time I have moved all 3 Divs that where defending Malasia. I don't know if their leaving made AdmSpraunce attack here or if he even knew they where gone, as they where moving for a while before he attacked. They would have been easy targets for his air as they moved to the rail.
Once in Singapore they are going to load up and run back to PH or the Home Islands.

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 02/01/44

Task Force 17 encounters enemy Task Force at 111 , 109
DD Fujinami sinks....
CPT Nagai, Mitsuru has been KILLED
Bombardment TF 17 withdrawing to Eniwetok after combat
Task Force 236 encounters enemy Task Force at 112 , 108
Surface Combat TF 236 withdrawing to Yokohama/Yokosuka after combat
Surface Combat TF 236 withdrawing to Yokohama/Yokosuka after combat
DD Hatsukaze sinks....
Bombardment TF 162 withdrawing to Truk after combat
Allied Ships Bombarding Miri
xAK Samarang Maru sinks....
Task Force 174 encounters enemy Task Force at 119 , 102
Surface Combat TF 174 withdrawing to Truk after combat
xAK Horai Maru sinks....
xAK La Plata Maru sinks....
SC CHa-48 sinks....
xAK Nitimei Maru sinks....
xAK Gozan Maru sinks....
xAK Dainiti Maru sinks....
SC CHa-12 sinks....
LT Fujise, I. has been KILLED
DD Ariake sinks....
Amphibious TF 139 offshore of Atimonan
Amphibious TF 254 offshore of Atimonan
30th Special Base Force arrives at Tokyo
Amphibious TF 139 unloading at Atimonan
Amphibious TF 254 unloading at Atimonan
Allied Ships Bombarding Atimonan
Japanese Ships Bombarding Ponape
SHIP CREWS PERFORM DAMAGE CONTROL
Amphibious TF 422 offshore of Atimonan
Amphibious TF 422 unloading at Atimonan
Task Force 236 encounters enemy Task Force at 119 , 101
Surface Combat TF 236 withdrawing to Yokohama/Yokosuka after combat
Search Ki-48-IIa Lily destroyed by CAP
G3M3 Nell attacking an Allied SS at 120,53
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
D3A2 Val attacking SS Pilotfish at 112,62
:::::::: SS Pilotfish is reported HIT
J1N1-C Irving has spotted CL Nashville at 80,79
:::::::: CL Nashville is reported HIT
Search J1N1-C Irving destroyed by CAP
Search J1N1-C Irving destroyed by CAP
Ki-48-IIa Lily has spotted LSI(L) Glenorchy at 80,79
:::::::: LSI(L) Glenorchy is reported HIT

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Feb 01, 44

Kure Ku T-1/A at Hirosaki/Aomori takes E13A1 Jake replacements
Yokosuka Ku T-1 at Yokohama/Yokosuka takes D4Y1-C Judy replacements
121 Ku T-1 at Chiba takes D4Y1-C Judy replacements
13th Sentai at Manila takes Ki-43-IIb Oscar replacements
77th Sentai at Jesselton takes Ki-43-IIb Oscar replacements
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Feb 02, 44

30th Sentai/A at Naga takes Ki-44-IIb Tojo replacements
153 Ku T-1 at Batangas takes J1N1-C Irving replacements
2nd Sentai at Nagoya takes Ki-46-III Dinah replacements
73rd I.F.Chutai at Naga takes Ki-30 Ann replacements
Previous report of sinking of SS Grampus incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
Previous report of sinking of SS Redfin incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 01, 44

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Truk at 111,109, Range 12,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Akigumo, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Okinami, Shell hits 8, and is sunk
DD Shinonome
DD Usugumo
DD Isonami
DD Shikinami, Shell hits 1, on fire

Allied Ships
BB Pennsylvania, Shell hits 3
BC Repulse, Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 2, on fire
CA Chicago, Shell hits 1
CA San Francisco
CA Boston
CA Australia, Shell hits 1
CL Perth
CL Hobart
CL Helena
DD Foote
DD Luce, Shell hits 1
DD McCord
DD McKee
DD Miller

Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 50% moonlight: 12,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 24,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 12,000 yards
Willis, A.N. crosses the 'T'
DD Shikinami engages DD Luce at 12,000 yards
DD Isonami engages DD Luce at 12,000 yards
DD Usugumo engages DD Luce at 12,000 yards
DD Okinami engages CA San Francisco at 12,000 yards
DD Okinami engages CL Hobart at 12,000 yards
DD McCord engages DD Shikinami at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
DD Okinami engages BC Repulse at 7,000 yards
DD Usugumo engages BC Repulse at 7,000 yards
DD Shinonome engages DD Luce at 7,000 yards
CA San Francisco engages DD Okinami at 7,000 yards
DD Akigumo engages DD Luce at 7,000 yards
DD Okinami engages CL Hobart at 7,000 yards
DD Shikinami engages DD McCord at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
BB Pennsylvania engages DD Okinami at 5,000 yards
BC Repulse engages DD Okinami at 5,000 yards
DD Usugumo engages DD McCord at 5,000 yards
CA Boston engages DD Okinami at 5,000 yards
CA San Francisco engages DD Okinami at 5,000 yards
CA Chicago engages DD Okinami at 5,000 yards
DD Isonami engages DD McKee at 5,000 yards
DD McCord engages DD Shikinami at 5,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
DD Shikinami engages BC Repulse at 3,000 yards
DD Luce engages DD Isonami at 3,000 yards
CA Australia engages DD Usugumo at 3,000 yards
DD Shinonome engages BC Repulse at 3,000 yards
CA San Francisco engages DD Okinami at 3,000 yards
CL Helena engages DD Okinami at 3,000 yards
DD Miller engages DD Shinonome at 3,000 yards
DD McCord engages DD Shikinami at 3,000 yards
Range increases to 4,000 yards
BB Pennsylvania engages DD Okinami at 4,000 yards
DD Isonami engages BC Repulse at 4,000 yards
DD Usugumo engages DD Luce at 4,000 yards
CA Boston engages DD Okinami at 4,000 yards
CA Chicago engages DD Akigumo at 4,000 yards
CL Perth engages DD Okinami at 4,000 yards
DD Okinami engages DD Miller at 4,000 yards
DD Isonami engages DD Luce at 4,000 yards
Nagai, Mitsuru orders Japanese TF to disengage
Range increases to 5,000 yards
DD Luce engages DD Shikinami at 5,000 yards
DD Miller engages DD Isonami at 5,000 yards
DD Okinami sunk by CA Australia at 5,000 yards
DD Miller engages DD Shinonome at 5,000 yards
DD Akigumo engages DD McKee at 5,000 yards
DD Isonami engages CL Helena at 5,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
DD Shikinami engages DD Miller at 9,000 yards
BC Repulse engages DD Akigumo at 9,000 yards
CA Australia engages DD Usugumo at 9,000 yards
CA Boston engages DD Akigumo at 9,000 yards
CA San Francisco engages DD Akigumo at 9,000 yards
CA Chicago engages DD Akigumo at 9,000 yards
CL Perth engages DD Akigumo at 9,000 yards
DD Miller engages DD Usugumo at 9,000 yards
DD Luce engages DD Isonami at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
DD Shikinami engages DD Luce at 11,000 yards
BC Repulse engages DD Akigumo at 11,000 yards
CA Australia engages DD Akigumo at 11,000 yards
DD Shinonome engages DD McCord at 11,000 yards
DD McKee engages DD Akigumo at 11,000 yards
CL Perth engages DD Akigumo at 11,000 yards
DD McKee engages DD Usugumo at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
DD McCord engages DD Shikinami at 9,000 yards
BC Repulse engages DD Akigumo at 9,000 yards
CA Australia engages DD Akigumo at 9,000 yards
CA Boston engages DD Akigumo at 9,000 yards
DD Akigumo engages DD Luce at 9,000 yards
CA Chicago engages DD Akigumo at 9,000 yards
CL Perth engages DD Akigumo at 9,000 yards
DD Akigumo engages DD McKee at 9,000 yards
DD Foote engages DD Shikinami at 9,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
DD Shikinami engages DD Luce at 8,000 yards
BC Repulse engages DD Akigumo at 8,000 yards
DD Luce engages DD Usugumo at 8,000 yards
DD Shinonome engages DD McKee at 8,000 yards
CA San Francisco engages DD Akigumo at 8,000 yards
DD Usugumo engages DD McKee at 8,000 yards
DD Luce engages DD Akigumo at 8,000 yards
DD Shinonome engages DD Foote at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
DD McKee engages DD Shikinami at 9,000 yards
DD Isonami engages DD McCord at 9,000 yards
CA Australia engages DD Akigumo at 9,000 yards
CA Boston engages DD Akigumo at 9,000 yards
CA San Francisco engages DD Akigumo at 9,000 yards
CL Helena engages DD Akigumo at 9,000 yards
DD Akigumo engages DD McKee at 9,000 yards
Nagai, Mitsuru orders Japanese TF to disengage
DD Foote engages DD Shikinami at 9,000 yards
BC Repulse engages DD Akigumo at 9,000 yards
DD McKee engages DD Usugumo at 9,000 yards
DD Shinonome engages DD Luce at 9,000 yards
CA San Francisco engages DD Akigumo at 9,000 yards
DD Akigumo engages DD McKee at 9,000 yards
DD Shikinami engages DD McCord at 9,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Truk at 112,108, Range 12,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Okikaze
DD Hakaze, Shell hits 1
DD Yakaze, Shell hits 1
DD Yukaze
DD Namikaze, Shell hits 3, heavy fires
DD Numakaze, Shell hits 3, heavy fires

Allied Ships
BB Pennsylvania
CA Chicago
CA San Francisco
CA Boston
CA Australia
CL Perth
CL Hobart
CL Helena
DD Foote
DD Luce, Shell hits 1
DD McCord
DD McKee

Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 50% moonlight: 12,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 12,000 yards
DD Numakaze engages DD McKee at 12,000 yards
DD McKee engages DD Namikaze at 12,000 yards
CA Boston engages DD Numakaze at 12,000 yards
DD Yakaze engages DD McKee at 12,000 yards
DD Hakaze engages DD McKee at 12,000 yards
CL Helena engages DD Okikaze at 12,000 yards
CL Hobart engages DD Numakaze at 12,000 yards
CL Perth engages DD Numakaze at 12,000 yards
DD McKee engages DD Hakaze at 12,000 yards
DD Okikaze engages DD McCord at 12,000 yards
DD Hakaze engages DD Luce at 12,000 yards
DD Namikaze engages DD Foote at 12,000 yards
Oku, A. orders Japanese TF to disengage
Range closes to 9,000 yards
DD McCord engages DD Numakaze at 9,000 yards
DD Namikaze engages DD Luce at 9,000 yards
CA Boston engages DD Numakaze at 9,000 yards
CA Chicago engages DD Numakaze at 9,000 yards
DD Okikaze engages DD Luce at 9,000 yards
CL Perth engages DD Numakaze at 9,000 yards
DD McKee engages DD Yakaze at 9,000 yards
DD McCord engages DD Numakaze at 9,000 yards
DD Luce engages DD Namikaze at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
BB Pennsylvania engages DD Numakaze at 10,000 yards
DD Namikaze engages DD McKee at 10,000 yards
DD Foote engages DD Yukaze at 10,000 yards
CA San Francisco engages DD Numakaze at 10,000 yards
CA Chicago engages DD Numakaze at 10,000 yards
CL Helena engages DD Numakaze at 10,000 yards
CL Perth engages DD Numakaze at 10,000 yards
DD Luce engages DD Yakaze at 10,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards
DD Luce engages DD Numakaze at 12,000 yards
CA Australia engages DD Namikaze at 12,000 yards
CA Boston engages DD Yukaze at 12,000 yards
DD Hakaze engages DD Luce at 12,000 yards
DD Okikaze engages DD McCord at 12,000 yards
CL Hobart engages DD Numakaze at 12,000 yards
DD McKee engages DD Okikaze at 12,000 yards
DD Hakaze engages DD McCord at 12,000 yards
DD Luce engages DD Yakaze at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards
DD Namikaze engages DD Foote at 11,000 yards
DD Yukaze engages DD McCord at 11,000 yards
DD Luce engages DD Yakaze at 11,000 yards
DD Hakaze engages DD McKee at 11,000 yards
CL Helena engages DD Numakaze at 11,000 yards
CL Hobart engages DD Numakaze at 11,000 yards
CL Perth engages DD Numakaze at 11,000 yards
DD McKee engages DD Yakaze at 11,000 yards
DD Luce engages DD Namikaze at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
DD Namikaze engages DD Foote at 10,000 yards
CA Boston engages DD Numakaze at 10,000 yards
CA San Francisco engages DD Numakaze at 10,000 yards
DD McCord engages DD Hakaze at 10,000 yards
DD Okikaze engages DD McCord at 10,000 yards
CL Hobart engages DD Okikaze at 10,000 yards
DD Hakaze engages DD McKee at 10,000 yards
DD Namikaze engages DD Luce at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
DD Numakaze engages BB Pennsylvania at 7,000 yards
DD Foote engages DD Namikaze at 7,000 yards
DD Luce engages DD Yukaze at 7,000 yards
DD Yakaze engages CA San Francisco at 7,000 yards
CA Chicago engages DD Numakaze at 7,000 yards
CL Helena engages DD Numakaze at 7,000 yards
CL Hobart engages DD Numakaze at 7,000 yards
CL Perth engages DD Numakaze at 7,000 yards
DD McKee engages DD Namikaze at 7,000 yards
DD Yukaze engages DD Foote at 7,000 yards
Oku, A. orders Japanese TF to disengage
Range increases to 8,000 yards
BB Pennsylvania engages DD Numakaze at 8,000 yards
DD Namikaze engages DD Luce at 8,000 yards
CA Boston engages DD Numakaze at 8,000 yards
DD Yakaze engages DD Foote at 8,000 yards
DD Hakaze engages DD McKee at 8,000 yards
DD Okikaze engages DD McKee at 8,000 yards
CL Hobart engages DD Numakaze at 8,000 yards
DD Okikaze engages DD McKee at 8,000 yards
DD Yakaze engages DD McCord at 8,000 yards
DD Yakaze engages DD Luce at 8,000 yards
DD Namikaze engages DD Foote at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 13,000 yards
DD Numakaze engages DD McKee at 13,000 yards
CA Australia engages DD Numakaze at 13,000 yards
DD Yukaze engages DD Foote at 13,000 yards
DD McKee engages DD Yakaze at 13,000 yards
CA Chicago engages DD Numakaze at 13,000 yards
CL Helena engages DD Numakaze at 13,000 yards
CL Hobart engages DD Numakaze at 13,000 yards
DD Yukaze engages DD McCord at 13,000 yards
DD Hakaze engages DD Luce at 13,000 yards
DD Hakaze engages DD Foote at 13,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Truk at 112,108, Range 12,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Yugumo, Shell hits 2
DD Onami, Shell hits 1
DD Hatsukaze, Shell hits 17, and is sunk
DD Hayashio, Shell hits 1
DD Maikaze
DD Isokaze
DD Yuzuki, Shell hits 1
DD Harukaze

Allied Ships
BB Pennsylvania, Shell hits 6
CA Chicago, Shell hits 1
CA San Francisco, Shell hits 2
CA Boston
CA Australia
CL Perth
CL Hobart
CL Helena
DD Foote
DD Luce, Shell hits 1
DD McCord
DD McKee

Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 60% moonlight: 12,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 24,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 24,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 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
BB Pennsylvania engages DD Yuzuki at 12,000 yards
BB Pennsylvania engages DD Yuzuki at 12,000 yards
CA Boston engages DD Yuzuki at 12,000 yards
BB Pennsylvania engages DD Maikaze at 12,000 yards
DD Hayashio engages CA Chicago at 12,000 yards
DD Hayashio engages CL Helena at 12,000 yards
DD Yugumo engages BB Pennsylvania at 12,000 yards
DD Hayashio engages DD McKee at 12,000 yards
DD Yuzuki engages DD Luce at 12,000 yards
DD Hayashio engages DD Foote at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
BB Pennsylvania engages DD Hayashio at 5,000 yards
DD Yuzuki engages DD Foote at 5,000 yards
CA Boston engages DD Hayashio at 5,000 yards
CA San Francisco engages DD Yuzuki at 5,000 yards
DD Hayashio engages CA Chicago at 5,000 yards
DD Foote engages DD Hatsukaze at 5,000 yards
CL Perth engages DD Hatsukaze at 5,000 yards
DD McKee engages DD Yuzuki at 5,000 yards
DD Luce engages DD Yuzuki at 5,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
DD Hatsukaze engages BB Pennsylvania at 2,000 yards
DD Foote engages DD Yuzuki at 2,000 yards
DD Hatsukaze sunk by CA Boston at 2,000 yards
DD Luce engages DD Maikaze at 2,000 yards
DD Yugumo engages DD Luce at 2,000 yards
DD McCord engages DD Yugumo at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 4,000 yards
DD Foote engages DD Harukaze at 4,000 yards
DD Yuzuki engages DD Foote at 4,000 yards
CA Boston engages DD Isokaze at 4,000 yards
CA San Francisco engages DD Maikaze at 4,000 yards
CA Chicago engages DD Onami at 4,000 yards
DD Foote engages DD Onami at 4,000 yards
DD Isokaze engages DD McKee at 4,000 yards
DD McCord engages DD Yugumo at 4,000 yards
DD Hayashio engages DD Foote at 4,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
BB Pennsylvania engages DD Onami at 7,000 yards
DD Foote engages DD Yuzuki at 7,000 yards
CA Boston engages DD Onami at 7,000 yards
DD Maikaze engages DD Foote at 7,000 yards
CA Chicago engages DD Hayashio at 7,000 yards
CL Helena engages DD Onami at 7,000 yards
CL Hobart engages DD Yugumo at 7,000 yards
DD McKee engages DD Hayashio at 7,000 yards
DD Yugumo engages DD Luce at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
BB Pennsylvania engages DD Onami at 11,000 yards
DD Yuzuki engages DD Luce at 11,000 yards
DD Luce engages DD Isokaze at 11,000 yards
DD Maikaze engages DD Luce at 11,000 yards
DD Hayashio engages DD Luce at 11,000 yards
CL Helena engages DD Onami at 11,000 yards
CL Hobart engages DD Onami at 11,000 yards
CL Perth engages DD Onami at 11,000 yards
DD Harukaze engages DD Luce at 11,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Night Naval bombardment of Miri at 64,87
Japanese aircraft
no flights

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

Allied Ships
BB Prince of Wales
CA Cornwall
CA Suffolk
CA Sussex
CL Newcastle
CL Danae

Japanese ground losses:
103 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled

Refinery hits 1
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 4
Port hits 4
Port supply hits 1

BB Prince of Wales firing at Miri
CA Cornwall firing at Miri
CA Suffolk firing at 21st JAAF AF Bn
CA Sussex firing at Miri
CL Newcastle firing at 41st JNAF AF Unit
CL Danae firing at Miri
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Sub attack near Hakodate at 120,53
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Truk at 119,102, Range 20,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Sazanami
DD Satsuki
DD Minazuki
DD Fumizuki
DD Kikuzuki
DD Matsukaze
DD Oite
DD Asanagi

Allied Ships
AG Aries

Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 20,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 20,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 35,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 1

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 9

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 32000 feet

CAP engaged:
254 Ku S-1 with A6M2 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 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
13th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (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 20000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Camiguin at 84,73
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 30
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Camiguin at 84,73
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 19
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Camiguin at 84,73
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 12
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 1

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 15
B-25D1 Mitchell x 18
B-26B Marauder x 3
P-38J Lightning x 8
F6F-3 Hellcat x 8
PBJ-1D Mitchell x 14

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

Allied aircraft losses
PBJ-1D Mitchell: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 23

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x PBJ-1D 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-26B Marauder 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-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x P-38J Lightning sweeping at 12000 feet *
4 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet *

CAP engaged:
254 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
13th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters to 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
A6M5 Zero x 3
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 4
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 3
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 4

Allied aircraft
PV-1 Ventura x 14
F6F-3 Hellcat x 13
PV-1 Ventura x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
PV-1 Ventura: 3 damaged
F6F-3 Hellcat: 5 destroyed

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 8

Aircraft Attacking:
6 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

CAP engaged:
204 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 17000
Raid is overhead
1st Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (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
246th Sentai with Ki-43-IIa Oscar (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 38500
Raid is overhead
248th Sentai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (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 36740
Raid is overhead
254 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead
13th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
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Morning Air attack on 41st Guard Battalion, at 80,79 (Atimonan)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 13
B-24J Liberator x 69
FM-2 Wildcat x 6
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 40

No Japanese losses

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

Japanese ground losses:
228 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 18 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 21 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Guns lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Vehicles lost 14 (1 destroyed, 13 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
251 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Raid is overhead

Also attacking 1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment ...
Also attacking 4th Tank Regiment ...
Also attacking 41st Guard Battalion ...
Also attacking 4th Tank Regiment ...
Also attacking 41st Guard Battalion ...
Also attacking 4th Tank Regiment ...
Also attacking 41st Guard Battalion ...
Also attacking 4th Tank Regiment ...
Also attacking 41st Guard Battalion ...
Also attacking 1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment ...
Also attacking 41st Guard Battalion ...
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Morning Air attack on 4th Tank Regiment, at 80,79 (Atimonan)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
FM-1 Wildcat x 2
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 6

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
251 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 52 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 8
B-24D1 Liberator x 10
B-24J Liberator x 4
P-38H Lightning x 29
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 damaged
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 42
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on 24th Special Base Force, at 78,90 (Cotabato)
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 20
B-17F Fortress x 7
B-24D1 Liberator x 34
B-24J Liberator x 26
P-38G Lightning x 21
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 6

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged
B-24D1 Liberator: 6 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 3 damaged
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
181 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 18 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled

Also attacking 2nd Division ...
Also attacking 4th Division ...
Also attacking 14th Garrison Unit ...
Also attacking Southern Fleet ...
Also attacking 58th Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 16th Division ...
Also attacking 24th Special Base Force ...
Also attacking 2nd Division ...
Also attacking 2nd Army ...
Also attacking 2nd Division ...
Also attacking 108th JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 2nd Division ...
Also attacking 24th Special Base Force ...
Also attacking 4th Division ...
Also attacking 16th Division ...
Also attacking 2nd Division ...
Also attacking 2nd Army ...
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
A6M5 Zero x 1
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 4
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 3
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 1

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 7

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
204 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
254 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
1st Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters to 26000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
13th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000
Raid is overhead
246th Sentai with Ki-43-IIa Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 38500 , scrambling fighters to 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
248th Sentai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 36740 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on 18th Division, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 53,64
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 53,64
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Morning Air attack on 1st RTA/B Division, at 53,64
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
Allied aircraft
LB-30 Liberator x 6
B-24D Liberator x 3
B-24D1 Liberator x 3
B-24J Liberator x 27

Port hits 2
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

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

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 2
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 3
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 1

Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 12

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder: 3 damaged

Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-26B Marauder bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
254 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead
1st Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Raid is overhead
13th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000
Raid is overhead
246th Sentai with Ki-43-IIa Oscar (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 38500
Raid is overhead
248th Sentai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 36740
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 6
B-24D1 Liberator x 7

Port hits 1
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 6

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 destroyed

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 9
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 1

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 12

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 37000 feet

CAP engaged:
254 Ku S-1 with A6M2 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 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
13th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (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 20000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 41,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 1

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 5

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 37000 feet

CAP engaged:
254 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
13th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

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

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 1

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 3

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 32000 feet

CAP engaged:
254 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
13th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (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 20000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Laoag at 80,72
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Allied aircraft
SBD-5 Dauntless x 24

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 7 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Dainiti Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
xAK Nitimei Maru, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Gozan Maru, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
SC CHa-48, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
xAK Horai Maru, Bomb hits 4, and is sunk
xAK La Plata Maru, Bomb hits 4, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
5 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Nitimei Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Gozan Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring SC CHa-48
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Horai Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK La Plata Maru
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Camiguin at 84,73
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 26
TBM-1C Avenger x 9

Allied aircraft losses
TBM-1C Avenger: 5 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Shirakumo
DD Kasumi

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Laoag at 80,72
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 49 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 5
SB2C-1C Helldiver x 27

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C-1C Helldiver: 6 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Gozan Maru, Bomb hits 4, and is sunk
xAK Nitimei Maru, Bomb hits 3, and is sunk
xAK Dainiti Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
6 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
7 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Gozan Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Nitimei Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Dainiti Maru
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Truk at 112,109
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 44 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 10
SBD-5 Dauntless x 13

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 3 destroyed, 8 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Isokaze
DD Yuzuki

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Ponape at 118,113
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 54 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 10
TBM-1C Avenger x 14

Allied aircraft losses
TBM-1C Avenger: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Fubuki, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
DD Nagatsuki
DD Asagumo

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
5 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Fubuki
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Laoag at 80,72
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 44 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 5
TBM-1C Avenger x 13

Allied aircraft losses
TBM-1C Avenger: 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Dainiti Maru, Torpedo hits 4, and is sunk
SC CHa-12, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x TBM-1C Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Camiguin at 84,73
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 25
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Afternoon Air attack on Jolo , at 74,90
Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-IIc Lily x 9

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-IIc Lily: 1 destroyed
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Camiguin at 84,73
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 73
SBD-5 Dauntless x 24
TBF-1 Avenger x 14

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Ariake, Torpedo hits 4, and is sunk
DD Kasumi, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
DD Shirakumo

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
14 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
6 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
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 DD Kasumi
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Truk at 116,106
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 42 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 20
TBM-1C Avenger x 14

Allied aircraft losses
TBM-1C Avenger: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Yakaze
DD Okikaze
DD Numakaze
DD Namikaze

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
2 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Pre-Invasion action off Atimonan
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

32 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
DE Jumna
AK Aludra

Allied ground losses:
Vehicles lost 9 (1 destroyed, 8 disabled)

DE Jumna fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Atimonan
TF 139 troops unloading over beach at Atimonan, 80,79

Allied ground losses:
Vehicles lost 36 (1 destroyed, 35 disabled)

Motorized Support lost in surf during unload of 9th Australian Div /10
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Pre-Invasion action off Atimonan
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

44 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
BB Oklahoma
CL Boise
CL Concord
DD Monaghan
DD Dale
DD Ellet
DD Helm
LCI-223
LCI-216
DD Crosby

Allied ground losses:
41 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

BB Oklahoma firing at 1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
CL Boise firing at 1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
CL Concord firing at 1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
DD Monaghan firing at 1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
DD Dale firing at 41st Guard Battalion
DD Ellet firing at 1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
DD Helm firing at 1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
DD Helm fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Atimonan
TF 254 troops unloading over beach at Atimonan, 80,79

Allied ground losses:
3580 casualties reported
Squads: 7 destroyed, 734 disabled
Non Combat: 7 destroyed, 472 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 154 (1 destroyed, 153 disabled)
Vehicles lost 219 (2 destroyed, 217 disabled)

12 troops of a Vickers Section lost from landing craft during unload of 8th Australian Div
11 troops of a AIF Inf Section 42 lost in surf during unload of 6th Australian Div /1
10 Support troops lost from landing craft during unload of 8th Australian Div /4
11 troops of a AIF Inf Section 43 lost overboard during unload of 1st Australian Div
10 troops of a Brit Inf Section 43 accidentally lost during unload of 18th British Div /3
10 Support troops accidentally lost during unload of 18th British Div /5
11 troops of a AIF Inf Section 42 lost from landing craft during unload of 7th Australian Div /3
Motorized Support accidentally lost during unload of I Aus Corps Engr Bn
10 troops of a Brit Inf Section 43 lost overboard during unload of 72nd British Bde
10 Support troops accidentally lost during unload of 72nd British Bde
10 Support troops lost in surf during unload of 7th Australian Div /4
10 Support troops lost overboard during unload of 7th Australian Div /5
11 troops of a AIF Inf Section 42 lost in surf during unload of 6th Australian Div /3
Motorized Support damaged beyond repair during unload of 6th Australian Div /4
10 Support troops accidentally lost during unload of 26th Indian Bde /3
10 Support troops accidentally lost during unload of 6th Australian Div /8
40mm Bofors AA Gun lost from landing craft during unload of 7th Australian Div /6
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Ground combat at Atimonan (80,79)
Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1188 troops, 33 guns, 24 vehicles, Assault Value = 58

Defending force 64637 troops, 1346 guns, 1132 vehicles, Assault Value = 2735

Japanese ground losses:
105 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled

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

Assaulting units:
4th Tank Regiment
41st Guard Battalion
1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment

Defending units:
6th Australian Div /10
26th Indian Bde /5
30th Australian Bde /2
8th Australian Div /1
72nd British Bde /2
18th British Div /1
1st Australian Div /2
7th Australian Div /12
29th British Bde /1
9th Australian Div /6
I Aus Corps Engr Bn /3
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Ground combat at 53,64
Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 9098 troops, 121 guns, 9 vehicles, Assault Value = 348

Defending force 3989 troops, 18 guns, 543 vehicles, Assault Value = 339

Japanese adjusted assault: 52

Allied adjusted defense: 515

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 9

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

Japanese ground losses:
691 casualties reported
Squads: 6 destroyed, 55 disabled
Non Combat: 9 destroyed, 109 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled

Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 20 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 24 (4 destroyed, 20 disabled)

Assaulting units:
81st Naval Guard Unit
7th RTA Division
23rd Ind. Engineer Regiment
Yokosuka 4th SNLF
1st RTA/B Division
3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
34th Field AA Battalion
84th JAAF AF Bn
32nd Field AA Battalion
92nd JAAF AF Bn

Defending units:
Provisionl Tank Brigade
267th Armoured Brigade
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Ground combat at Cotabato (78,90)
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 40981 troops, 803 guns, 1181 vehicles, Assault Value = 1659

Defending force 33206 troops, 375 guns, 122 vehicles, Assault Value = 631

Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 3

Allied adjusted assault: 1046

Japanese adjusted defense: 393

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

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 3

Combat modifiers
Defender: forts(+), leaders(+), preparation(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
2424 casualties reported
Squads: 7 destroyed, 115 disabled
Non Combat: 9 destroyed, 229 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 44 disabled
Vehicles lost 20 (2 destroyed, 18 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
555 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 41 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 75 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Vehicles lost 28 (1 destroyed, 27 disabled)

Assaulting units:
110th Combat Engineer Battalion
27th Infantry Division
3rd USMC Tank Battalion
43rd Infantry Division
1st Cavalry (Spec) Cavalry Division
4th USMC Tank Battalion
32nd Infantry Division
3rd NZ Armoured Sqn
165th Field Artillery Battalion
V US Amphib Corps
154th FA Bn
198th Field Artillery Battalion

Defending units:
2nd Division
4th Division
14th Garrison Unit
54th Construction Battalion
22nd JNAF AF Unit
44th Field AA Battalion
36th Field AA Battalion
2nd Army
50th JNAF Coy
34th Road Const Co
51st Construction Battalion
24th Special Base Force
3rd Air Division
18th JNAF AF Unit
16th Division
94th JAAF AF Bn
52nd Construction Battalion
58th Construction Battalion
Southern Fleet
17th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
108th JAAF AF Bn
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 02, 44

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Invasion Support action off Atimonan
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

20 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
DE Jumna
AK Aludra

DE Jumna fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Invasion Support action off Atimonan
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

20 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
BB Oklahoma
CL Boise
CL Concord
DD Monaghan
DD Dale
DD Lamson
DD Helm
LCI-223
LCI-221
DD Crosby
LCI-216

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

BB Oklahoma firing at 1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
CL Boise firing at 1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
CL Concord firing at 1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
DD Monaghan firing at 41st Guard Battalion
DD Dale firing at 1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
DD Lamson firing at 1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
DD Helm firing at 1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
DD Dale fired at enemy troops
DD Helm fired at enemy guns
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Night Naval bombardment of Atimonan at 80,79
Allied Ships
BB Tennessee
BB Nevada
CA Baltimore
CA Chester
CA Indianapolis
CL Caradoc

Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 22 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 26 (5 destroyed, 21 disabled)

BB Tennessee firing at 1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for BB Tennessee
BB Nevada firing at 1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
CA Baltimore firing at 1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
CA Chester firing at 4th Tank Regiment
SOC-1 Seagull acting as spotter for CA Chester
CA Indianapolis firing at 41st Guard Battalion
SOC-1 Seagull acting as spotter for CA Indianapolis
CL Caradoc firing at 41st Guard Battalion
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Night Naval bombardment of Ponape at 119,113 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
38 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
DD Mikazuki
DD Nagatsuki
DD Fubuki
DD Ikazuchi
DD Yamakaze, Shell hits 1
DD Asagumo

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

DD Mikazuki firing at Ponape
DD Nagatsuki firing at Ponape
DD Fubuki firing at Ponape
DD Ikazuchi firing at 225th USN Base Force
DD Yamakaze firing at 225th USN Base Force
DD Asagumo firing at 225th USN Base Force
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Invasion Support action off Atimonan
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

15 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
DE Jumna
AK Aludra

DE Jumna fired at enemy troops
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Invasion Support action off Atimonan
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

6 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
LCI-221
LCI-216
DD Monaghan
DD Crosby

LCI-221 fired at enemy troops
LCI-216 fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Atimonan
TF 422 troops unloading over beach at Atimonan, 80,79

Allied ground losses:
32 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 6 (0 destroyed, 6 disabled)
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Invasion Support action off Atimonan
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

10 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
LCI-329
LCI-222
LCI-221
LCI-216
DD Monaghan
DD Crosby

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

LCI-329 fired at enemy troops
LCI-222 fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Invasion Support action off Atimonan
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

8 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
DE Jumna
AK Aludra

DE Jumna fired at enemy troops
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TF 55 encounters mine field at Singapore (50,84)

Japanese Ships
AMc Kaiyo Maru #1
AMc Hinode Maru #17

8 mines cleared
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Truk at 119,101, Range 17,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Okikaze
DD Hakaze
DD Yakaze
DD Yukaze
DD Namikaze
DD Numakaze

Allied Ships
xAK Dakotan

Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 17,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 17,000 yards
Both TF attempt to withdraw!
Range increases to 17,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Morning Air attack on Jolo , at 74,90
Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-IIc Lily x 17

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 23

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-IIc Lily: 3 destroyed
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 1

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 15
B-25D1 Mitchell x 18
B-26B Marauder x 3
P-38J Lightning x 12
F6F-3 Hellcat x 8
PBJ-1D Mitchell x 14

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 damaged
PBJ-1D Mitchell: 1 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 2
Runway hits 37

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x PBJ-1D 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-26B Marauder 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-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x P-38J Lightning sweeping at 12000 feet *
8 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 13000 feet *

CAP engaged:
254 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead
13th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 5
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 3
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 5

Allied aircraft
PV-1 Ventura x 3
PV-1 Ventura x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
PV-1 Ventura: 2 destroyed

CAP engaged:
1st Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (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
246th Sentai with Ki-43-IIa Oscar (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 38500
Raid is overhead
248th Sentai with Ki-44-IIa 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 36740
Raid is overhead
13th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on 4th Tank Regiment, at 80,79 (Atimonan)
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 13
B-24J Liberator x 68
F4F-4 Wildcat x 8
FM-1 Wildcat x 32
FM-2 Wildcat x 2
F4U-1A Corsair x 3
F6F-3 Hellcat x 35
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 42

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
143 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 40 (9 destroyed, 31 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
251 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (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 14000
Raid is overhead

Also attacking 41st Guard Battalion ...
Also attacking 4th Tank Regiment ...
Also attacking 41st Guard Battalion ...
Also attacking 4th Tank Regiment ...
Also attacking 41st Guard Battalion ...
Also attacking 4th Tank Regiment ...
Also attacking 41st Guard Battalion ...
Also attacking 4th Tank Regiment ...
Also attacking 41st Guard Battalion ...
Also attacking 4th Tank Regiment ...
Also attacking 41st Guard Battalion ...
Also attacking 4th Tank Regiment ...
Also attacking 41st Guard Battalion ...
Also attacking 4th Tank Regiment ...
Also attacking 41st Guard Battalion ...
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 7
B-24D1 Liberator x 10
B-24J Liberator x 3
P-38H Lightning x 15
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 7
Runway hits 47
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Allied aircraft
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 6

Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 16
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on 24th Special Base Force, at 78,90 (Cotabato)
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 22
B-17F Fortress x 8
B-24D1 Liberator x 32
B-24J Liberator x 25
P-38G Lightning x 18
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 7

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 3 damaged
B-17F Fortress: 2 damaged
B-24D1 Liberator: 4 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 4 damaged
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
291 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 38 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Also attacking 2nd Division ...
Also attacking Southern Fleet ...
Also attacking 16th Division ...
Also attacking 22nd JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 4th Division ...
Also attacking 2nd Army ...
Also attacking 14th Garrison Unit ...
Also attacking 24th Special Base Force ...
Also attacking 108th JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 2nd Division ...
Also attacking Southern Fleet ...
Also attacking 4th Division ...
Also attacking 2nd Army ...
Also attacking 24th Special Base Force ...
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 49 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 2
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 4

Allied aircraft
PV-1 Ventura x 8

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
PV-1 Ventura: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
1st Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
13th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000
Raid is overhead
248th Sentai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 36740 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Light rain

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

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 2
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 1

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 damaged

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

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 8

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
1st Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
13th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000
Raid is overhead
248th Sentai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 36740 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on 84th JAAF AF Bn , at 53,64
Allied aircraft
Hudson IIIa x 14
Liberator II x 21
Spitfire VIII x 10
Wellington Ic x 14
B-17E Fortress x 3
B-24J Liberator x 3
P-40N5 Warhawk x 9

Allied aircraft losses
Hudson IIIa: 1 damaged
Liberator II: 7 damaged
Wellington Ic: 2 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
39 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Also attacking 7th RTA Division ...
Also attacking 92nd JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 1st RTA/B Division ...
Also attacking 7th RTA Division ...
Also attacking 3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment ...
Also attacking 32nd Field AA Battalion ...
Also attacking 7th RTA Division ...
Also attacking 23rd Ind. Engineer Regiment ...
Also attacking 81st Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 84th JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 7th RTA Division ...
Also attacking 1st RTA/B Division ...
Also attacking 84th JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 92nd JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 1st RTA/B Division ...
Also attacking 84th JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 7th RTA Division ...
Also attacking 1st RTA/B Division ...
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 53,64
Allied aircraft
Beaufighter TF.X x 29
B-25D1 Mitchell x 6

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter TF.X: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 5 damaged

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

Also attacking Yokosuka 4th SNLF ...
Also attacking 7th RTA Division ...
Also attacking Yokosuka 4th SNLF ...
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 Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Yokosuka 4th SNLF, at 53,64
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6
P-40N5 Warhawk x 8

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 3 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 1

Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 9

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 8

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-26B Marauder bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
13th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on 34th Field AA Battalion, at 53,64
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 8

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 3 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
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Morning Air attack on 22nd JNAF AF Unit , at 78,90 (Cotabato)
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
29 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 6
P-38H Lightning x 13

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 14
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 1

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 14
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 1

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 5
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 1

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 3
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Truk at 115,109
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 20
TBM-1C Avenger x 12

Allied aircraft losses
TBM-1C Avenger: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Asagumo, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD Fubuki
DD Mikazuki
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 1

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 9
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Truk at 112,108
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 12

Japanese Ships
DD Asanagi
DD Kikuzuki
DD Fumizuki
DD Minazuki
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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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Invasion Support action off Atimonan
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

6 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
DE Jumna
AK Aludra

DE Jumna fired at enemy troops
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Invasion Support action off Atimonan
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

18 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
LCI-329
LCI-327
LCI-221
BB Oklahoma
LCI-216
DD Monaghan
DD Crosby

LCI-329 fired at enemy troops
LCI-327 fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Ground combat at Atimonan (80,79)
Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 863 troops, 34 guns, 23 vehicles, Assault Value = 18

Defending force 77671 troops, 1360 guns, 1231 vehicles, Assault Value = 2841

Japanese ground losses:
208 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 12 disabled
Non Combat: 14 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 3 (2 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Vehicles lost 7 (7 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
Vehicles lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Assaulting units:
4th Tank Regiment
41st Guard Battalion
1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment

Defending units:
9th Australian Division
26th Indian Brigade
I Aus Corps Engineer Battalion
7th Australian Division
29th British Brigade
72nd British Brigade
1st Australian Division
18th British Division
6th Australian Division
8th Australian Division
30th Australian Bde /2
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Ground combat at Cotabato (78,90)
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 40495 troops, 803 guns, 1183 vehicles, Assault Value = 1612

Defending force 30885 troops, 375 guns, 120 vehicles, Assault Value = 528

Allied adjusted assault: 371

Japanese adjusted defense: 136

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

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 2

Combat modifiers
Defender: preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
2199 casualties reported
Squads: 19 destroyed, 84 disabled
Non Combat: 45 destroyed, 181 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 29 disabled
Guns lost 3 (2 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
287 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 35 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 75 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 48 (4 destroyed, 44 disabled)

Assaulting units:
110th Combat Engineer Battalion
1st Cavalry (Spec) Cavalry Division
32nd Infantry Division
4th USMC Tank Battalion
3rd USMC Tank Battalion
43rd Infantry Division
27th Infantry Division
3rd NZ Armoured Sqn
165th Field Artillery Battalion
V US Amphib Corps
154th FA Bn
198th Field Artillery Battalion

Defending units:
4th Division
2nd Division
14th Garrison Unit
36th Field AA Battalion
44th Field AA Battalion
34th Road Const Co
18th JNAF AF Unit
52nd Construction Battalion
Southern Fleet
51st Construction Battalion
22nd JNAF AF Unit
58th Construction Battalion
16th Division
3rd Air Division
54th Construction Battalion
24th Special Base Force
94th JAAF AF Bn
2nd Army
17th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
50th JNAF Coy
108th JAAF AF Bn

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Post #: 575

02/01/44 - 8/17/2010 11:18:04 AM

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Intel:

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02/01/44 - 8/17/2010 11:20:19 AM

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Japanese Ship Losses:

197 more in two months

Note the high amount of 1000 lb kills

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02/01/44 - 8/17/2010 11:23:13 AM

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Production:

it has been like this for most of the game. China has produced almost no HI all game. Refinerys are only now shutting down the only real fuel left is in the ships.

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02/01/44 - 8/17/2010 11:25:31 AM

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Naval Summary:

Over half of all combat ships left are in dry dock with damage of some sort. about 20 DD are in the process of being destroyed at Truk. My quick punch and run has turned into a no fuel and not being able to refuel problem. When his first BB attack showed up the destroyers must have run around at high speed for 2 days as they used up all the fuel in there tanks before I could send them home.

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02/01/44 - 8/17/2010 11:32:21 AM

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Pilot Summary:

With over 100 fighters shot down in a week I am out of planes pilots coming out the wazo but no planes. I hav new units sitting in japan with 2 planes in each. Problem is the front line units are losing 100 a week and I can only replace about 50 a month.

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02/03/44 - 8/18/2010 11:21:26 AM

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COMBAT EVENTS FOR 02/03/44

Amphibious TF 254 unloading at Atimonan
Amphibious TF 139 unloading at Atimonan
Task Force 17 encounters enemy Task Force at 120 , 113
Bombardment TF 17 withdrawing to Truk after combat
Task Force 236 encounters enemy Task Force at 122 , 95
Surface Combat TF 236 withdrawing to Yokohama/Yokosuka after combat
Task Force 17 encounters enemy Task Force at 119 , 113
Bombardment TF 17 withdrawing to Truk after combat
xAKL Arisan Maru sinks....
xAKL Shohei Maru sinks....
81st Naval Guard Unit RETREATING towards Chumphon
Yokosuka 4th SNLF RETREATING towards Chumphon
23rd Ind. Engineer Regiment RETREATING towards Chumphon
7th RTA Division RETREATING towards Chumphon
1st RTA/B Division RETREATING towards Chumphon
32nd Field AA Battalion RETREATING towards Chumphon
84th JAAF AF Bn RETREATING towards Chumphon
34th Field AA Battalion RETREATING towards Chumphon
3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment RETREATING towards Chumphon
92nd JAAF AF Bn RETREATING towards Chumphon
Allied forces CAPTURE Atimonan !!!
1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment RETREATING towards Lucena
12 A6M5 Zero replacements arrive at Tokyo
SS RO-46 arrives at Takamatsu
47th I.F.Chutai arrives at Hailar
D3A2 Val attacking an Allied SS at 112,62
:::::::: a Balao class SS is reported HIT
Search J1N1-C Irving destroyed by CAP
Search J1N1-C Irving destroyed by CAP
Ki-48-Ib Lily attacking SS Flying Fish at 99,61
:::::::: SS Flying Fish is reported HIT
Search J1N1-C Irving destroyed by CAP
Search J1N1-C Irving destroyed by CAP
Ki-51 Sonia attacking an Allied SS at 124,54
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
Allied forces CAPTURE Cotabato !!!
4th Division RETREATING towards Davao
2nd Division RETREATING towards Davao
14th Garrison Unit RETREATING towards Davao
58th Construction Battalion RETREATING towards Davao
36th Field AA Battalion RETREATING towards Davao
3rd Air Division RETREATING towards Davao
24th Special Base Force RETREATING towards Davao
16th Division RETREATING towards Davao
50th JNAF Coy RETREATING towards Davao
54th Construction Battalion RETREATING towards Davao
2nd Army RETREATING towards Davao
22nd JNAF AF Unit RETREATING towards Davao
94th JAAF AF Bn RETREATING towards Davao
51st Construction Battalion RETREATING towards Davao
34th Road Const Co RETREATING towards Davao
18th JNAF AF Unit RETREATING towards Davao
17th Medium Field Artillery Regiment RETREATING towards Davao
Southern Fleet RETREATING towards Davao
52nd Construction Battalion RETREATING towards Davao
44th Field AA Battalion RETREATING towards Davao
108th JAAF AF Bn RETREATING towards Davao
110th Combat Engineer Battalion IN PURSUIT
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Manila (79, 77)!

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Feb 03, 44

Yokosuka Ku S-3 at Hamamatsu takes E13A1 Jake replacements
64th Sentai at Miri takes Ki-43-IIb Oscar replacements
246th Sentai at Batangas takes Ki-43-IIa Oscar replacements
1st Raiding Sentai at Balikpapan takes Ki-57-II Topsy replacements
12 A6M5 Zero replacements arrive at Tokyo
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Feb 04, 44

801 Ku U-1 at Tokyo takes H6K4-L Mavis replacements
Haguro-2 at CA Haguro takes F1M2 Pete replacements
1st Sentai at Manila takes Ki-43-IIb Oscar replacements
Previous report of sinking of SS Puffer incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 03, 44

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Invasion Support action off Atimonan
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

4 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
LCI-328
LCI-327
LCI-221
LCI-222
LCI-216
DD Monaghan
DD Crosby

LCI-328 fired at enemy troops
LCI-327 fired at enemy troops
LCI-221 fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Invasion Support action off Atimonan
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

3 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
DE Jumna
AK Aludra

DE Jumna fired at enemy troops
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TF 55 encounters mine field at Singapore (50,84)
Japanese Ships
AMc Kaiyo Maru #1
AMc Hinode Maru #17

6 mines cleared
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Invasion Support action off Atimonan
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

4 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
DE Jumna
AK Aludra

DE Jumna fired at enemy troop
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Invasion Support action off Atimonan
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

9 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
LCI-328
LCI-223
LCI-221
LCI-216
LCI-222

LCI-328 fired at enemy troops
LCI-223 fired at enemy troops
LCI-221 fired at enemy troops
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Invasion Support action off Atimonan
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

10 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
DE Jumna
AK Aludra

DE Jumna fired at enemy troops
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Invasion Support action off Atimonan
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

7 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
LCI-328
LCI-327
LCI-222
LCI-221
LCI-216

LCI-328 fired at enemy troops
LCI-327 fired at enemy troops
LCI-222 fired at enemy troops
LCI-221 fired at enemy guns
LCI-216 fired at enemy troops
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Ponape at 120,113, Range 18,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Akigumo
DD Shinonome
DD Usugumo
DD Isonami, Shell hits 1
DD Shikinami

Allied Ships
xAK William W. Campbell, Shell hits 33, heavy fires, heavy damage

Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 20,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 18,000 yards
Eitaro, A. crosses the 'T'
Range closes to 15,000 yards
DD Usugumo engages xAK William W. Campbell at 15,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards
DD Isonami engages xAK William W. Campbell at 11,000 yards
DD Akigumo engages xAK William W. Campbell at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
DD Isonami engages xAK William W. Campbell at 10,000 yards
DD Usugumo engages xAK William W. Campbell at 10,000 yards
DD Shinonome engages xAK William W. Campbell at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
DD Shinonome engages xAK William W. Campbell at 8,000 yards
DD Usugumo engages xAK William W. Campbell at 8,000 yards
DD Shikinami engages xAK William W. Campbell at 8,000 yards
DD Usugumo engages xAK William W. Campbell at 8,000 yards
DD Isonami engages xAK William W. Campbell at 8,000 yards
DD Shinonome engages xAK William W. Campbell at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
DD Shikinami engages xAK William W. Campbell at 10,000 yards
DD Shinonome engages xAK William W. Campbell at 10,000 yards
Eitaro, A. orders Japanese TF to disengage
Range closes to 8,000 yards
DD Shikinami engages xAK William W. Campbell at 8,000 yards
DD Isonami engages xAK William W. Campbell at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
DD Shikinami engages xAK William W. Campbell at 11,000 yards
DD Isonami engages xAK William W. Campbell at 11,000 yards
DD Shinonome engages xAK William W. Campbell at 11,000 yards
Range increases to 15,000 yards
DD Shikinami engages xAK William W. Campbell at 15,000 yards
DD Usugumo engages xAK William W. Campbell at 15,000 yards
Range increases to 19,000 yards
DD Usugumo engages xAK William W. Campbell at 19,000 yards
DD Isonami engages xAK William W. Campbell at 19,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Marcus Island at 122,95, Range 18,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Okikaze
DD Hakaze
DD Yakaze
DD Yukaze
DD Namikaze
DD Numakaze

Allied Ships
SC-636
TK David McKelvy
TK Mobilstation
TK Captain A.F. Lucas
TK H.M. Storey II
TK Mission Loreto

Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
Range increases to 18,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Ponape at 119,113, Range 20,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Akigumo
DD Shinonome
DD Usugumo
DD Isonami
DD Shikinami

Allied Ships
DE Manlove
TK Mission Purisima

Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 20,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 20,000 yards
Both TF attempt to withdraw!
Range increases to 20,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Sub attack near Saishu To at 97,56
Japanese Ships
xAKL Arisan Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
xAKL Uga Maru
xAKL Tenpei Maru
SC CHa-42

Allied Ships
SS Devilfish
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 1

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 5
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 18
F6F-3 Hellcat x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed
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Morning Air attack on Jolo , at 74,90
Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-IIc Lily x 14

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 24

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-IIc Lily: 2 destroyed
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Truk at 112,108
Allied aircraft
SBD-5 Dauntless x 14

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Fumizuki
DD Sazanami
DD Matsukaze
DD Kikuzuki
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Ponape at 118,113
Allied aircraft
P-40N5 Warhawk x 11
SBD-3 Dauntless x 19

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 12 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Akigumo
DD Shikinami
DD Usugumo
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 14
B-25D1 Mitchell x 18
B-26B Marauder x 3
P-38J Lightning x 18
F6F-3 Hellcat x 12
PBJ-1D Mitchell x 13

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

Allied aircraft losses
PBJ-1D Mitchell: 1 damaged

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

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 33
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 5
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 4
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 5

Allied aircraft
PV-1 Ventura x 11
P-38J Lightning x 5
F6F-3 Hellcat x 12
PV-1 Ventura x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
PV-1 Ventura: 2 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 4
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Morning Air attack on 41st Guard Battalion, at 80,79 (Atimonan)
Allied aircraft
Seafire IIC x 2
B-24D1 Liberator x 14
B-24J Liberator x 61
F4F-4 Wildcat x 6
FM-1 Wildcat x 38
FM-2 Wildcat x 2
F4U-1A Corsair x 4
F6F-3 Hellcat x 5
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 39

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
206 casualties reported
Squads: 16 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 29 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 7 (2 destroyed, 5 disabled)
Vehicles lost 7 (5 destroyed, 2 disabled)

Also attacking 1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment ...
Also attacking 4th Tank Regiment ...
Also attacking 1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment ...
Also attacking 41st Guard Battalion ...
Also attacking 4th Tank Regiment ...
Also attacking 41st Guard Battalion ...
Also attacking 1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment ...
Also attacking 41st Guard Battalion ...
Also attacking 1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment ...
Also attacking 41st Guard Battalion ...
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 9
B-24J Liberator x 3
P-38H Lightning x 16
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 6

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 15
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 15
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 6

Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 1 damaged

Runway hits 6
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Southern Fleet, at 78,90 (Cotabato)
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 25
B-17F Fortress x 6
B-24D1 Liberator x 41
B-24J Liberator x 21
P-38G Lightning x 15
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 7

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 3 damaged
B-24D1 Liberator: 3 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
259 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 54 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Vehicles lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Also attacking 24th Special Base Force ...
Also attacking 2nd Division ...
Also attacking 16th Division ...
Also attacking 4th Division ...
Also attacking 24th Special Base Force ...
Also attacking 14th Garrison Unit ...
Also attacking 108th JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 58th Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 24th Special Base Force ...
Also attacking 3rd Air Division ...
Also attacking 22nd JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 51st Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 2nd Army ...
Also attacking 94th JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 18th JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 24th Special Base Force ...
Also attacking 16th Division ...
Also attacking 24th Special Base Force ...
Also attacking 58th Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 24th Special Base Force ...
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 3

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 2
F6F-3 Hellcat x 3
PB4Y-1P Liberator x 1

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 3

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9
P-38J Lightning x 2

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 3 damaged

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

Runway hits 2
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Truk at 112,108
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 12

Allied aircraft losses
Hudson III (LR): 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Oite
DD Matsukaze
DD Satsuki
DD Minazuki
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Morning Air attack on 5th Mortar Battalion, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 53,64
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 53,64
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 10
P-38J Lightning x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 5
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 11

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 damaged

Runway hits 5
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 6

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 3
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 2
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 6
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 2
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 12
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Ponape at 118,113
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 21
SBD-5 Dauntless x 4
TBM-1C Avenger x 5

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Akigumo
DD Shinonome
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 2
PB4Y-1P Liberator x 1
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Ponape at 118,113
Allied aircraft
P-40N5 Warhawk x 11
SBD-3 Dauntless x 17
SBD-5 Dauntless x 16

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 14 damaged
SBD-5 Dauntless: 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Usugumo
DD Shikinami
DD Akigumo
DD Shinonome
DD Isonami
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Ponape at 118,113
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 19
SBD-5 Dauntless x 5
TBM-1C Avenger x 6

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
TBM-1C Avenger: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Isonami
DD Akigumo
DD Usugumo
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Sub attack near Saishu To at 97,56
Japanese Ships
xAKL Shohei Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
xAKL Awaji Maru
xAKL Etashima Maru
xAKL Tenpei Maru
SC CHa-42

Allied Ships
SS Devilfish
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Invasion Support action off Atimonan
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

8 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
DE Jumna
AK Aludra

DE Jumna fired at enemy guns
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Invasion Support action off Atimonan
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

9 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
LCI-329
LCI-222
LCI-223
LCI-221
LCI-216

LCI-329 fired at enemy troops
LCI-222 fired at enemy guns
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Ground combat at Cotabato (78,90)
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 40099 troops, 803 guns, 1182 vehicles, Assault Value = 1593

Defending force 28781 troops, 373 guns, 119 vehicles, Assault Value = 437

Allied adjusted assault: 320

Japanese adjusted defense: 290

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

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
2413 casualties reported
Squads: 23 destroyed, 60 disabled
Non Combat: 59 destroyed, 211 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 27 disabled

Allied ground losses:
238 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 20 disabled
Non Combat: 8 destroyed, 52 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Vehicles lost 32 (4 destroyed, 28 disabled)

Assaulting units:
43rd Infantry Division
110th Combat Engineer Battalion
1st Cavalry (Spec) Cavalry Division
27th Infantry Division
3rd USMC Tank Battalion
4th USMC Tank Battalion
32nd Infantry Division
3rd NZ Armoured Sqn
165th Field Artillery Battalion
V US Amphib Corps
154th FA Bn
198th Field Artillery Battalion

Defending units:
2nd Division
4th Division
14th Garrison Unit
44th Field AA Battalion
17th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
3rd Air Division
94th JAAF AF Bn
50th JNAF Coy
58th Construction Battalion
22nd JNAF AF Unit
54th Construction Battalion
51st Construction Battalion
24th Special Base Force
36th Field AA Battalion
18th JNAF AF Unit
Southern Fleet
16th Division
2nd Army
52nd Construction Battalion
34th Road Const Co
108th JAAF AF Bn
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Ground combat at 53,64
Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 24527 troops, 543 guns, 872 vehicles, Assault Value = 1634

Defending force 8700 troops, 157 guns, 9 vehicles, Assault Value = 290

Allied adjusted assault: 828

Japanese adjusted defense: 149

Allied assault odds: 5 to 1

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

Japanese ground losses:
3634 casualties reported
Squads: 143 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 221 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 16 destroyed, 9 disabled
Guns lost 12 (6 destroyed, 6 disabled)
Vehicles lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 10

Allied ground losses:
1304 casualties reported
Squads: 7 destroyed, 90 disabled
Non Combat: 10 destroyed, 191 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 20 disabled
Vehicles lost 84 (6 destroyed, 78 disabled)

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
44th Indian Brigade
26th Indian Division
267th Armoured Brigade
46th Indian Brigade
Provisionl Tank Brigade
8th Indian Brigade
SSVF Brigade
5th Indian Division
27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
6th Mixed A/T Mtr Regiment
14th Army
25th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
XV Indian Corps
24th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
IV Indian Corps
13th Indian Light AA Regiment
56th Heavy AA Regiment
8th Medium Regiment
85th British AT Gun Regiment
8th Belfast Heavy AA Regiment
20th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
21st Light AA Regiment
137/155th Field Regiment

Defending units:
81st Naval Guard Unit
Yokosuka 4th SNLF
23rd Ind. Engineer Regiment
7th RTA Division
1st RTA/B Division
32nd Field AA Battalion
84th JAAF AF Bn
34th Field AA Battalion
3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
92nd JAAF AF Bn
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Ground combat at Atimonan (80,79)
Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 56889 troops, 1009 guns, 1014 vehicles, Assault Value = 2895

Defending force 393 troops, 30 guns, 43 vehicles, Assault Value = 3

Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 1

Allied adjusted assault: 1909

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 1909 to 1 (fort level 1)

Allied forces CAPTURE Atimonan !!!

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

Japanese ground losses:
304 casualties reported
Squads: 30 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 41 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 32 (32 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 55 (55 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 1

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
1st Australian Division
29th British Brigade
18th British Division
I Aus Corps Engineer Battalion
6th Australian Division
8th Australian Division
30th Australian Brigade
26th Indian Brigade
72nd British Brigade
7th Australian Division
9th Australian Division

Defending units:
4th Tank Regiment
41st Guard Battalion
1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 04, 44

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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 1

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 5
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 18
F6F-3 Hellcat x 10
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Morning Air attack on Jolo , at 74,90
Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-IIc Lily x 8

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 24

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-IIc Lily: 1 destroyed
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 3

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 3
B-25D1 Mitchell x 18
B-26B Marauder x 3
P-38J Lightning x 18
F6F-3 Hellcat x 9
PBJ-1D Mitchell x 13

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

Allied aircraft losses
PBJ-1D Mitchell: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 39
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 4
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 2

Allied aircraft
PV-1 Ventura x 10
P-38J Lightning x 5
F6F-3 Hellcat x 7
PV-1 Ventura x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 2 destroyed
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
PV-1 Ventura: 2 damaged
P-38J Lightning: 1 destroyed

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 16
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Morning Air attack on 48th Division, at 81,81 (Naga)
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 1

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 13
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 40

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
183 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 11 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 14 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Also attacking 33rd Division ...
Also attacking 48th Division ...
Also attacking 33rd Division ...
Also attacking 48th Division ...
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 11
B-24D1 Liberator x 9
P-38H Lightning x 35
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 13

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed on ground

Runway hits 18
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 4
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 5
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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 22nd JNAF AF Unit , at 78,90 (Cotabato)
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 22
B-17F Fortress x 6
B-24D1 Liberator x 37
B-24J Liberator x 34
P-38G Lightning x 18
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 7

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged
B-24D1 Liberator: 2 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
342 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 27 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled

Also attacking 17th Medium Field Artillery Regiment ...
Also attacking 24th Special Base Force ...
Also attacking 2nd Division ...
Also attacking Southern Fleet ...
Also attacking 4th Division ...
Also attacking 14th Garrison Unit ...
Also attacking 16th Division ...
Also attacking 51st Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 4th Division ...
Also attacking 2nd Army ...
Also attacking 3rd Air Division ...
Also attacking 24th Special Base Force ...
Also attacking 108th JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 52nd Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 94th JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 58th Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 24th Special Base Force ...
Also attacking Southern Fleet ...
Also attacking 14th Garrison Unit ...
Also attacking 3rd Air Division ...
Also attacking 24th Special Base Force ...
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 12
B-24J Liberator x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 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 19
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 1

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 3
F6F-3 Hellcat x 6
PB4Y-1P Liberator x 1
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9
P-38J Lightning x 3
F6F-3 Hellcat x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 2 damaged

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

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Truk at 112,108
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 11

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
DD Satsuki
DD Matsukaze
DD Kikuzuki
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Morning Air attack on 5th Mortar Battalion, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Morning Air attack on 84th JAAF AF Bn , at 52,65
Allied aircraft
Hudson IIIa x 13
Liberator II x 18
Wellington Ic x 13
B-17E Fortress x 5
B-24J Liberator x 9
P-40N5 Warhawk x 9

Allied aircraft losses
Liberator II: 4 damaged
Wellington Ic: 1 damaged
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 4 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
105 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Also attacking 1st RTA/B Division ...
Also attacking 92nd JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 7th RTA Division ...
Also attacking 32nd Field AA Battalion ...
Also attacking 3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment ...
Also attacking 34th Field AA Battalion ...
Also attacking 1st RTA/B Division ...
Also attacking 7th RTA Division ...
Also attacking 92nd JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 84th JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 1st RTA/B Division ...
Also attacking 7th RTA Division ...
Also attacking 92nd JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 32nd Field AA Battalion ...
Also attacking 3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment ...
Also attacking 84th JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 1st RTA/B Division ...
Also attacking 7th RTA Division ...
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Morning Air attack on 84th JAAF AF Bn , at 52,65
Allied aircraft
Beaufighter TF.X x 28
B-25D1 Mitchell x 6

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter TF.X: 5 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 2 damaged

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

Also attacking 92nd JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 32nd Field AA Battalion ...
Also attacking 84th JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 92nd JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 32nd Field AA Battalion ...
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 52,65
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Morning Air attack on 1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment, at 79,79 (Lucena)
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
Guns lost 10 (8 destroyed, 2 disabled)
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 10
P-38J Lightning x 3
F6F-3 Hellcat x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder: 1 damaged

Runway hits 13
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Morning Air attack on 87th Naval Guard Unit, at 90,98 (Peleliu)
Allied aircraft
A-20G Havoc x 15
B-24D1 Liberator x 6
B-24J Liberator x 22
P-38G Lightning x 2
F4U-1A Corsair x 11

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
65 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 9

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 12
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 11
P-38J Lightning x 3
F6F-3 Hellcat x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 2 damaged

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 9
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Morning Air attack on 17th Medium Field Artillery Regiment, at 78,90 (Cotabato)
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
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Morning Air attack on Kure 7th SNLF, at 78,84 (San Jose)
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 4

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 2 damaged
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 3
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 6
F6F-3 Hellcat x 6
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 3
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 12
F6F-3 Hellcat x 6
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Ground combat at Cotabato (78,90)
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 39784 troops, 803 guns, 1179 vehicles, Assault Value = 1572

Defending force 26415 troops, 373 guns, 118 vehicles, Assault Value = 345

Allied adjusted assault: 348

Japanese adjusted defense: 102

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

Allied forces CAPTURE Cotabato !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
9266 casualties reported
Squads: 245 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 628 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 159 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 174 (174 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 122 (122 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 21

Allied ground losses:
292 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 26 disabled
Non Combat: 13 destroyed, 33 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Vehicles lost 27 (6 destroyed, 21 disabled)
Units pursuing 1

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
1st Cavalry (Spec) Cavalry Division
43rd Infantry Division
27th Infantry Division
4th USMC Tank Battalion
32nd Infantry Division
110th Combat Engineer Battalion
3rd USMC Tank Battalion
3rd NZ Armoured Sqn
165th Field Artillery Battalion
154th FA Bn
V US Amphib Corps
198th Field Artillery Battalion

Defending units:
4th Division
2nd Division
14th Garrison Unit
58th Construction Battalion
36th Field AA Battalion
3rd Air Division
24th Special Base Force
16th Division
50th JNAF Coy
54th Construction Battalion
2nd Army
22nd JNAF AF Unit
94th JAAF AF Bn
51st Construction Battalion
34th Road Const Co
18th JNAF AF Unit
17th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Southern Fleet
52nd Construction Battalion
44th Field AA Battalion
108th JAAF AF Bn

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02/05/44 - 8/24/2010 11:38:56 AM

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COMBAT EVENTS FOR 02/05/44

Lucena is occupied by the Allies
Task Force 427 encounters enemy Task Force at 112 , 108
DD Maikaze sinks....
Surface Combat TF 427 withdrawing to Truk after combat
Surface Combat TF 427 withdrawing to Truk after combat
Search J1N1-C Irving destroyed by CAP
Ki-51 Sonia attacking an Allied SS at 123,55
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
SS RO-117 arrives at Kobe
Boac is occupied by the Allies
Japanese Ships Bombarding Cam Ranh Bay
Search J1N1-C Irving destroyed by CAP
F1M2 Pete attacking SS Pilotfish at 112,62
:::::::: SS Pilotfish is reported HIT
Tuguegarao expands airfield to size 5
E Awaji arrives at Tokyo
14th Air Fleet arrives at Tokyo
11th Ind.Infantry Brigade arrives at Hankow

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Feb 05, 44

201 Ku S-1 at Tuguegarao takes A6M5 Zero replacements
253 Ku S-1 at Kota Bharu takes A6M5 Zero replacements
Kure Ku T-1/B at Bihoro takes E13A1 Jake replacements
705 Ku K-1 at Bihoro takes G3M3 Nell replacements
11th Sentai at Georgetown takes Ki-43-IIb Oscar replacements
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Feb 06, 44

Yokosuka Ku S-2 at Yokohama/Yokosuka takes N1K1-J George replacements
752 Ku K-1 at Yokohama/Yokosuka takes G3M3 Nell replacements
13th Sentai Det at Cabanatuan takes Ki-45 KAIc Nick replacements
21st Sentai at Kota Bharu takes Ki-43-IIb Oscar replacements
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 05, 44

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Truk at 112,108, Range 12,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Yamakaze
DD Ikazuchi, Shell hits 1
DD Fubuki, Shell hits 13, and is sunk
DD Nagatsuki

Allied Ships
BB Idaho, Shell hits 2
CL Sumatra
DD Stanly
DD Taylor
DD Thatcher
DD Grayson
DD Blue
DD Patterson
DD Gridley
DD Conyngham
DD Shaw
DD Cushing
DD Perkins
DD Preston
DD Reid

Improved night sighting under 85% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 85% moonlight: 12,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 28,000 yards
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 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
DD Fubuki engages BB Idaho at 12,000 yards
DD Fubuki engages CL Sumatra at 12,000 yards
DD Ikazuchi engages BB Idaho at 12,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages BB Idaho at 12,000 yards
DD Ikazuchi engages DD Cushing at 12,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD Shaw at 12,000 yards
DD Fubuki engages DD Gridley at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards
DD Shaw engages DD Nagatsuki at 11,000 yards
BB Idaho engages DD Fubuki at 11,000 yards
DD Ikazuchi engages DD Shaw at 11,000 yards
DD Gridley engages DD Yamakaze at 11,000 yards
DD Cushing engages DD Ikazuchi at 11,000 yards
DD Conyngham engages DD Ikazuchi at 11,000 yards
DD Fubuki engages DD Stanly at 11,000 yards
Yamashita, Shizuo orders Japanese TF to disengage
Range closes to 10,000 yards
DD Nagatsuki engages BB Idaho at 10,000 yards
DD Fubuki engages CL Sumatra at 10,000 yards
DD Reid engages DD Yamakaze at 10,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD Gridley at 10,000 yards
DD Nagatsuki engages DD Shaw at 10,000 yards
DD Stanly engages DD Fubuki at 10,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
DD Fubuki engages BB Idaho at 11,000 yards
DD Fubuki engages CL Sumatra at 11,000 yards
DD Conyngham engages DD Ikazuchi at 11,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD Conyngham at 11,000 yards
DD Perkins engages DD Nagatsuki at 11,000 yards
DD Ikazuchi engages DD Gridley at 11,000 yards
DD Ikazuchi engages DD Blue at 11,000 yards
DD Grayson engages DD Fubuki at 11,000 yards
Yamashita, Shizuo orders Japanese TF to disengage
BB Idaho engages DD Nagatsuki at 11,000 yards
DD Fubuki engages DD Blue at 11,000 yards
DD Fubuki engages DD Reid at 11,000 yards
DD Shaw engages DD Yamakaze at 11,000 yards
DD Fubuki engages DD Patterson at 11,000 yards
DD Fubuki engages DD Thatcher at 11,000 yards
DD Nagatsuki engages DD Stanly at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
DD Fubuki engages BB Idaho at 10,000 yards
DD Ikazuchi engages DD Conyngham at 10,000 yards
DD Fubuki engages DD Cushing at 10,000 yards
DD Nagatsuki engages DD Shaw at 10,000 yards
DD Conyngham engages DD Nagatsuki at 10,000 yards
DD Fubuki engages DD Patterson at 10,000 yards
DD Fubuki engages DD Blue at 10,000 yards
DD Fubuki engages DD Thatcher at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
BB Idaho engages DD Nagatsuki at 8,000 yards
CL Sumatra engages DD Ikazuchi at 8,000 yards
DD Nagatsuki engages DD Reid at 8,000 yards
DD Preston engages DD Ikazuchi at 8,000 yards
DD Perkins engages DD Nagatsuki at 8,000 yards
DD Cushing engages DD Nagatsuki at 8,000 yards
DD Blue engages DD Nagatsuki at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 13,000 yards
BB Idaho engages DD Ikazuchi at 13,000 yards
DD Reid engages DD Ikazuchi at 13,000 yards
DD Yamakaze engages DD Grayson at 13,000 yards
DD Perkins engages DD Ikazuchi at 13,000 yards
DD Shaw engages DD Nagatsuki at 13,000 yards
DD Nagatsuki engages DD Blue at 13,000 yards
DD Grayson engages DD Yamakaze at 13,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Morning Air attack on 23rd Ind. Engineer Regiment, at 52,65
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 41 NM, estimated altitude 37,600 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 36

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 14

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 8 destroyed

CAP engaged:
253 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(36 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 36 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 32810
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
A6M5 Zero x 22
J2M2 Jack x 3
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 1
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 8

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 17

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed
J2M2 Jack: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 1 destroyed
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Truk at 112,108
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 44 minutes

Allied aircraft
SBD-5 Dauntless x 26

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Minazuki, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires
DD Satsuki, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD Oite
DD Kikuzuki, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD Matsukaze, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Fumizuki

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000' *
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
7 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000' *
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
3 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000' *
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Satsuki
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Allied aircraft
PV-1 Ventura x 12
B-24D Liberator x 11
B-24D1 Liberator x 23
B-24J Liberator x 60
B-25C Mitchell x 12
B-25D1 Mitchell x 6
B-26B Marauder x 3
P-38H Lightning x 23
P-38J Lightning x 12
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 7
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 32
PBJ-1D Mitchell x 13
PV-1 Ventura x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 1 destroyed
Ki-30 Ann: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
PV-1 Ventura: 2 damaged
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 damaged
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 1 damaged
PBJ-1D Mitchell: 1 damaged

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

Airbase hits 12
Airbase supply hits 6
Runway hits 62
Port hits 9
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 1
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 1

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 3
P-38H Lightning x 21
P-38J Lightning x 3
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 18

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 10
Port hits 2
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 1

Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 21
P-38J Lightning x 3
F6F-3 Hellcat x 11
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 8

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 5
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on 24th Special Base Force, at 78,91
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 22
B-17F Fortress x 6
B-24D1 Liberator x 27
B-24J Liberator x 25
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 7

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 2 damaged
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 5 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
319 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 11 disabled
Non Combat: 10 destroyed, 29 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Also attacking 2nd Division ...
Also attacking 58th Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 51st Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 22nd JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking Southern Fleet ...
Also attacking 52nd Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 108th JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 18th JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 14th Garrison Unit ...
Also attacking 94th JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 3rd Air Division ...
Also attacking 4th Division ...
Also attacking 44th Field AA Battalion ...
Also attacking 58th Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 22nd JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 94th JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 58th Construction Battalion ...
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 1

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9
P-38H Lightning x 21
P-38J Lightning x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 2 damaged

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

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 3
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Truk at 112,108
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 11

Allied aircraft losses
Hudson III (LR): 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Isokaze
DD Hayashio
DD Onami
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Morning Air attack on 1st VM Division, at 71,57
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 52,65
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 15
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 42

Allied aircraft
Hudson IIIa x 3
Liberator II x 9
Spitfire VIII x 10
Wellington Ic x 13
B-17E Fortress x 3
B-24J Liberator x 10
P-40N5 Warhawk x 17

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

Allied aircraft losses
Hudson IIIa: 3 damaged
Liberator II: 9 damaged
Wellington Ic: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 5 damaged

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

Also attacking 1st RTA/B Division ...
Also attacking 92nd JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 32nd Field AA Battalion ...
Also attacking 7th RTA Division ...
Also attacking 1st RTA/B Division ...
Also attacking 92nd JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 7th RTA Division ...
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 52,65
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 15
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 13

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter TF.X x 26
Hudson IIIa x 11
Hurricane IIc Trop x 8
Spitfire VIII x 16
B-25D1 Mitchell x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 7 destroyed
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter TF.X: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
Hurricane IIc Trop: 1 destroyed
B-25D1 Mitchell: 4 damaged

Also attacking 34th Field AA Battalion ...
Also attacking 7th RTA Division ...
Also attacking 34th Field AA Battalion ...
Also attacking 7th RTA Division ...
Also attacking 34th Field AA Battalion ...
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Morning Air attack on 84th JAAF AF Bn , at 52,65
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 30

Allied aircraft
Liberator II x 9

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Liberator II: 9 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
31 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 1

Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 1
P-38H Lightning x 21
P-38J Lightning x 3

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 1

Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 9
P-38H Lightning x 21
P-38J Lightning x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 8
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Morning Air attack on 3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment, at 52,65
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 12

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 6

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

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 4 damaged
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 1

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 12
P-38H Lightning x 21
P-38J Lightning x 3

Runway hits 1
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Morning Air attack on 52nd Construction Battalion, at 78,91
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 1

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 3
P-38H Lightning x 21
P-38J Lightning x 3
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 1

Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 21
P-38J Lightning x 3
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 15
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 1

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 6
B-24J Liberator x 4
P-38H Lightning x 21
P-38J Lightning x 3

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 10
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 10
J2M2 Jack x 1
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 10
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 1
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 6

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 1

Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 21
P-38J Lightning x 3
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 4
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Truk at 112,109
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 21
SBD-5 Dauntless x 22

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Shikinami
DD Shinonome
DD Usugumo
DD Akigumo
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Truk at 112,108
Allied aircraft
TBM-1C Avenger x 11

Allied aircraft losses
TBM-1C Avenger: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Nagatsuki
DD Ikazuchi
DD Yamakaze
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Truk at 112,108
Allied aircraft
FM-1 Wildcat x 3
TBF-1 Avenger x 8

Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Sazanami
DD Fumizuki
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 1

Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 1
P-38H Lightning x 21
P-38J Lightning x 3
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Truk at 112,108
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 20
SBD-5 Dauntless x 20
TBM-1C Avenger x 11

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 9 damaged
TBM-1C Avenger: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Yugumo
DD Fumizuki
DD Hayashio, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Yuzuki
DD Minazuki, on fire
DD Harukaze
DD Oite
DD Maikaze
DD Asanagi
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Truk at 112,109
Allied aircraft
FM-1 Wildcat x 3
TBF-1 Avenger x 8

Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Shikinami
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 06, 44

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Night Naval bombardment of Cam Ranh Bay at 64,72
Allied aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft losses
No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
DD Kisaragi
DD Shirakumo
E Hato
E Karii
E Wakatake

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 27
Port hits 4

DD Kisaragi firing at Cam Ranh Bay
DD Shirakumo firing at Cam Ranh Bay
E Hato firing at Cam Ranh Bay
E Karii firing at Cam Ranh Bay
E Wakatake firing at Cam Ranh Bay
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Morning Air attack on 23rd Ind. Engineer Regiment, at 52,65
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 4

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 10

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
A6M5 Zero x 18
J2M2 Jack x 2
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 1
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 8

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
J2M2 Jack: 1 destroyed
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 3 destroyed
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Truk at 115,111
Allied aircraft
P-40N5 Warhawk x 12
SBD-3 Dauntless x 22
SBD-5 Dauntless x 24

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 15 damaged
SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Shinonome
DD Usugumo
DD Isonami
DD Akigumo
DD Shikinami
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 2

Allied aircraft
PV-1 Ventura x 3
B-24D Liberator x 3
B-24D1 Liberator x 15
B-24J Liberator x 44
B-25C Mitchell x 13
B-25D1 Mitchell x 18
B-26B Marauder x 3
P-38H Lightning x 21
P-38J Lightning x 15
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 27
PBJ-1D Mitchell x 13
PV-1 Ventura x 13

Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
PV-1 Ventura: 1 damaged
PBJ-1D Mitchell: 2 damaged

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

Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 55
Port hits 10
Port fuel hits 3
Port supply hits 2
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 1

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 7
B-24D1 Liberator x 4
B-24J Liberator x 4
P-38H Lightning x 17
P-38J Lightning x 3
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 24

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-30 Ann: 1 destroyed on ground

Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 30
Port hits 8
Port fuel hits 2
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 1

Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 17
P-38J Lightning x 3
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 6
F6F-3 Hellcat x 11
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 8

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 1 damaged

Runway hits 12
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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 24th Special Base Force, at 78,91
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 24
B-17F Fortress x 7
B-24D1 Liberator x 33
B-24J Liberator x 23
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 7

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
337 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 8 destroyed, 41 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled

Also attacking 2nd Division ...
Also attacking Southern Fleet ...
Also attacking 2nd Army ...
Also attacking 24th Special Base Force ...
Also attacking 108th JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 58th Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 51st Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 3rd Air Division ...
Also attacking 24th Special Base Force ...
Also attacking 22nd JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 2nd Division ...
Also attacking 16th Division ...
Also attacking 24th Special Base Force ...
Also attacking 2nd Division ...
Also attacking 18th JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking Southern Fleet ...
Also attacking 2nd Division ...
Also attacking 24th Special Base Force ...
Also attacking Southern Fleet ...
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 1

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 7
P-38H Lightning x 17
P-38J Lightning x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 7
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 1

Allied aircraft
PV-1 Ventura x 9
P-38H Lightning x 17
P-38J Lightning x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
PV-1 Ventura: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 2
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 1

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 8
B-24J Liberator x 5
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9
P-38H Lightning x 19
P-38J Lightning x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 2 damaged

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

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 22
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Truk at 112,108
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 12

Allied aircraft losses
Hudson III (LR): 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Yuzuki
DD Maikaze
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Morning Air attack on 3rd INA Azad Regiment, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 20

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 6
Liberator GR.III x 13

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIc Trop: 1 destroyed
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 52,65
Allied aircraft
Hudson IIIa x 3
Liberator II x 6
Spitfire VIII x 17
Wellington Ic x 11
B-17E Fortress x 3
B-24J Liberator x 3
P-40N5 Warhawk x 16

Allied aircraft losses
Hudson IIIa: 3 damaged
Liberator II: 5 damaged
Wellington Ic: 2 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged

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

Also attacking 34th Field AA Battalion ...
Also attacking 84th JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 92nd JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 32nd Field AA Battalion ...
Also attacking 3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment ...
Also attacking 7th RTA Division ...
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 52,65
Allied aircraft
Beaufighter TF.X x 10
Hurricane IIc Trop x 6

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter TF.X: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
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Morning Air attack on 23rd Ind. Engineer Regiment, at 52,65
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 2
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Morning Air attack on 1st RTA/B Division, at 52,65
Allied aircraft
Hudson IIIa x 11
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged

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

Also attacking 7th RTA Division ...
Also attacking 1st RTA/B Division ...
Also attacking 7th RTA Division ...
Also attacking 1st RTA/B Division ...
Also attacking 7th RTA Division ...
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Morning Air attack on 1st RTA/B Division, at 52,65
Allied aircraft
Beaufighter TF.X x 9

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter TF.X: 1 damaged
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 1

Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 1
P-38H Lightning x 17
P-38J Lightning x 3
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 1

Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 12
P-38H Lightning x 17
P-38J Lightning x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder: 1 damaged

Runway hits 7
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 1

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 7
P-38H Lightning x 17
P-38J Lightning x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 damaged

Runway hits 5
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Morning Air attack on 58th Construction Battalion, at 78,91
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 6

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
94 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 1

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 6
P-38H Lightning x 17
P-38J Lightning x 3

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Runway hits 9
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 16
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 10
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 2

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 destroyed
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 1

Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 17
P-38J Lightning x 3
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 4
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Truk at 112,108
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 20
SBD-5 Dauntless x 17
TBM-1C Avenger x 13

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 8 damaged
TBM-1C Avenger: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Yamakaze
DD Sazanami
DD Nagatsuki
DD Ikazuchi
DD Kikuzuki

Yamakaze dead in the water ...
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Truk at 115,111
Allied aircraft
FM-1 Wildcat x 3
TBF-1 Avenger x 8

Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Isonami
DD Shikinami
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Truk at 112,108
Allied aircraft
SBD-5 Dauntless x 3

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Onami
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 1

Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 1
P-38H Lightning x 17
P-38J Lightning x 3
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 1

Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 17
P-38J Lightning x 3
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 9
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Truk at 115,111
Allied aircraft
P-40N5 Warhawk x 12
SBD-5 Dauntless x 26

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Isonami, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD Shinonome, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
DD Shikinami
DD Usugumo
DD Akigumo

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Shinonome
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Truk at 115,111
Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 17

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 11 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Akigumo
DD Usugumo
DD Shikinami
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Truk at 112,108
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 19
SBD-5 Dauntless x 15
TBM-1C Avenger x 14

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 2 destroyed, 12 damaged
TBM-1C Avenger: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Maikaze
DD Yamakaze
DD Isokaze
DD Nagatsuki
DD Ikazuchi
DD Yugumo

Yamakaze dead in the water ...
Nagatsuki dead in the water ...
Ikazuchi dead in the water ...
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Truk at 112,108
Allied aircraft
FM-1 Wildcat x 3
TBF-1 Avenger x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
DD Kikuzuki
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115

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Post #: 582

02/07/44 - 8/24/2010 11:40:06 AM

StoneAge

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COMBAT EVENTS FOR 02/07/44

Task Force 162 encounters enemy Task Force at 112 , 109
DD Tokitsukaze sinks....
E Hoko sinks....
Search Ki-30 Ann destroyed by CAP
Search Ki-30 Ann destroyed by CAP
DD Umikaze sinks....
DD Kikuzuki sinks....
DD Yamakaze sinks....
TK Kaizyo Maru sinks....
Search J1N1-C Irving destroyed by CAP
DD Ikazuchi sinks....
DD Minazuki sinks....
DD Yamagumo sinks....
DD Shinonome sinks....
Landing Craft TF 372 offshore of Dadjangas
Allied forces CAPTURE Davao !!!
Allied forces CAPTURE Dadjangas !!!
12 Ki-27b Nate replacements arrive at Tokyo
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Manila (79, 77)!
SC Ch 49 arrives at Hakodate
21st Sentai arrives at Singapore
10th Ind. Field Artillery Battalion arrives at Canton
35th Ind.Mixed Brigade arrives at Tokyo
37th Ind. Engineer Regiment arrives at Kumamoto
DD Wakaba sinks....
Japanese Ships Bombarding Cam Ranh Bay
Task Force 145 encounters enemy Task Force at 116 , 99
Task Force 145 encounters enemy Task Force at 117 , 98
E13A1 Jake attacking SS Redfin at 101,64
:::::::: SS Redfin is reported HIT
Ki-48-IIa Lily attacking SS Grayling at 81,64
:::::::: SS Grayling is reported HIT
Ki-48-Ib Lily attacking an Allied SS at 100,59
:::::::: a 'T' 1940 Programme class SS is reported HIT
DD Minegumo sinks....
E No.8 arrives at Tokyo
xAKL Nikkin Maru arrives at Maizuru
8th Ind. Field Artillery Battalion arrives at Shanghai
56th Naval Guard Unit arrives at Tokyo

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Feb 07, 44

Chichijima Ku T-1 at Shikuka takes E13A1 Jake replacements
8th Sentai at Iba takes Ki-48-IIc Lily replacements
108th Sentai at Balikpapan takes Ki-57-II Topsy replacements
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Feb 08, 44

13th Sentai at Manila takes Ki-43-IIb Oscar replacements
20th I.F.Chutai at Tokyo takes Ki-57-II Topsy replacements
Previous report of sinking of BB Nevada incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 07, 44

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Truk at 112,109, Range 11,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Yugumo
DD Onami
DD Maikaze
DD Isokaze
DD Sazanami
DD Fumizuki
DD Mikazuki
DD Yuzuki
DD Harukaze
DD Oite
DD Asanagi

Allied Ships
CVE Tulagi
CVE Kasaan Bay, Shell hits 1
CVE Ranee, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Swanson
DD Satterlee
DE Foreman
DE Fair

Improved night sighting under 96% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 96% moonlight: 11,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 20,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 11,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 11,000 yards
DD Oite engages CVE Kasaan Bay at 11,000 yards
DD Yuzuki engages CVE Kasaan Bay at 11,000 yards
DD Mikazuki engages DD Swanson at 11,000 yards
DD Yuzuki engages DE Fair at 11,000 yards
DD Isokaze engages CVE Ranee at 11,000 yards
DD Swanson engages DD Maikaze at 11,000 yards
DD Onami engages CVE Ranee at 11,000 yards
Toyoshima, Shunichi orders Japanese TF to disengage
Range closes to 9,000 yards
DD Yuzuki engages CVE Ranee at 9,000 yards
DD Oite engages DD Swanson at 9,000 yards
DD Harukaze engages DD Swanson at 9,000 yards
DD Yuzuki engages CVE Kasaan Bay at 9,000 yards
DD Yuzuki engages DD Swanson at 9,000 yards
DD Asanagi engages DE Fair at 9,000 yards
DD Yuzuki engages DE Foreman at 9,000 yards
DD Isokaze engages DD Swanson at 9,000 yards
DD Maikaze engages DD Swanson at 9,000 yards
DD Onami engages DD Swanson at 9,000 yards
DD Swanson engages DD Yugumo at 9,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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ASW attack near Aogashima at 108,65
Japanese Ships
E Hoko, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
E Aotaka

Allied Ships
SS Bashaw
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Sub attack near Torishima at 111,69
Japanese Ships
TK Kaizyo Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
E Aotaka

Allied Ships
SS Puffer
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Morning Air attack on 23rd Ind. Engineer Regiment, at 52,65
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 11
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 2

Allied aircraft
PV-1 Ventura x 3
B-24D1 Liberator x 11
B-24J Liberator x 35
B-25C Mitchell x 13
B-25D1 Mitchell x 28
B-26B Marauder x 3
P-38J Lightning x 21
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 15
PBJ-1D Mitchell x 13
PV-1 Ventura x 14

Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
PV-1 Ventura: 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 2 damaged
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 1 damaged
PBJ-1D Mitchell: 2 damaged

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

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 54
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 2

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 8
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 2

Allied aircraft
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 9

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 1 damaged

Runway hits 7
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 2

Allied aircraft
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 3

Runway hits 1
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 20

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 18
B-24D1 Liberator x 9
P-38H Lightning x 36
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 19

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 1 damaged
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 2 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 28
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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 2nd Division, at 78,91
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 23
B-17F Fortress x 8
B-24D1 Liberator x 31
B-24J Liberator x 27
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 7

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
360 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 44 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Vehicles lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Also attacking 24th Special Base Force ...
Also attacking Southern Fleet ...
Also attacking 16th Division ...
Also attacking 24th Special Base Force ...
Also attacking 22nd JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 2nd Army ...
Also attacking 108th JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 24th Special Base Force ...
Also attacking 51st Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 52nd Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 24th Special Base Force ...
Also attacking 4th Division ...
Also attacking Southern Fleet ...
Also attacking 24th Special Base Force ...
Also attacking 22nd JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 2nd Army ...
Also attacking 52nd Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking Southern Fleet ...
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
Allied aircraft
PV-1 Ventura x 11
PV-1 Ventura x 42

Allied aircraft losses
PV-1 Ventura: 7 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Yamakaze, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Nagatsuki, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
DD Ikazuchi, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Kikuzuki, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Minazuki, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Satsuki, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

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

Port hits 1
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 9

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 9
P-38H Lightning x 29

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 2 damaged

Runway hits 6
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 2

Allied aircraft
PV-1 Ventura x 9
F6F-3 Hellcat x 13

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
PV-1 Ventura: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Runway hits 4
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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 3rd INA Azad Regiment, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 52,65
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 52,65
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
Allied aircraft
LB-30 Liberator x 11
B-24D Liberator x 3
B-24D1 Liberator x 9
B-24J Liberator x 32

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
6 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 93
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 2

Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 11

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder: 1 damaged

Runway hits 2
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 2

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Runway hits 2
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 22
Hudson III (LR) x 10
B-25D1 Mitchell x 42

Allied aircraft losses
Hudson III (LR): 2 damaged
Hudson III (LR): 1 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Satsuki, Shell hits 8, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Matsukaze, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Kikuzuki, Shell hits 9, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Minazuki, Shell hits 6, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Yamakaze, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 3
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 9
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 4
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 2

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 9
P-38H Lightning x 27

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 2 destroyed
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed on ground

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 5
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 8

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
DD Kikuzuki, and is sunk

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 15
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 2

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Runway hits 3
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 1
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 6
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 3
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 2

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 9
P-38H Lightning x 25

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 1 destroyed

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 6
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 2

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged

Runway hits 1
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6
P-38H Lightning x 21

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 5
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 21
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 22

No Allied losses
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Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 21
PB4Y-1P Liberator x 1

No Allied losses
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Afternoon Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Truk at 115,111
Allied aircraft
P-40N5 Warhawk x 11
SBD-3 Dauntless x 2
SBD-5 Dauntless x 23

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Shinonome
DD Isonami, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Akigumo
DD Usugumo, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Usugumo
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Afternoon Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 10
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Truk at 115,111
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 19
SBD-5 Dauntless x 13

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 7 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Shikinami
DD Shinonome
DD Akigumo
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
Allied aircraft
TBM-1C Avenger x 14

Allied aircraft losses
TBM-1C Avenger: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Ikazuchi, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage

Port hits 1
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
Allied aircraft
Avenger II x 24
SB2C-1C Helldiver x 15
TBF-1 Avenger x 8

Allied aircraft losses
Avenger II: 2 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Satsuki, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Minazuki, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
DD Matsukaze, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
DD Ikazuchi, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Truk at 115,111
Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 17

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 7 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Shikinami
DD Akigumo
DD Shinonome, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
DD Usugumo, heavy fires

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Usugumo
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Shinonome
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Amphibious Assault at Dadjangas
TF 372 troops unloading over beach at Dadjangas, 78,93

Allied ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 5 (0 destroyed, 5 disabled)
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Ground combat at 52,65
Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 6161 troops, 123 guns, 9 vehicles, Assault Value = 226

Defending force 3759 troops, 18 guns, 543 vehicles, Assault Value = 335

Japanese adjusted assault: 27

Allied adjusted defense: 415

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 15

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), op mode(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
326 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 29 disabled
Non Combat: 35 destroyed, 17 disabled
Engineers: 32 destroyed, 0 disabled

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

Assaulting units:
23rd Ind. Engineer Regiment
7th RTA Division
81st Naval Guard Unit
Yokosuka 4th SNLF
1st RTA/B Division
84th JAAF AF Bn
32nd Field AA Battalion
34th Field AA Battalion
3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
92nd JAAF AF Bn

Defending units:
Provisionl Tank Brigade
267th Armoured Brigade
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Ground combat at Davao (79,91)
Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 10636 troops, 211 guns, 205 vehicles, Assault Value = 390

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

Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 4

Allied adjusted assault: 178

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 178 to 1 (fort level 4)

Allied forces CAPTURE Davao !!!

Combat modifiers
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)

Assaulting units:
41st Infantry Division
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Ground combat at Dadjangas (78,93)
Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 338 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 88

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

Allied adjusted assault: 16

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 16 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE Dadjangas !!!

Combat modifiers
Attacker: shock(+)

Assaulting units:
1st Fiji Commando Bn /1
14th Canadian Bde /7
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 08, 44

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Night Naval bombardment of Cam Ranh Bay at 64,72
Allied aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft losses
No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
DD Nenohi

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

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 8

DD Nenohi firing at Cam Ranh Bay
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Truk at 116,99, Range 26,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Asagumo

Allied Ships
DD Doyle
SC-703
xAK Utahan
xAK West Cawthon
xAK Sea Fox
xAK Sea Hound
xAK B. F. Irvine
xAK Benjamin H. Brewster
xAK Daniel Drake
xAK John Hart
xAK John M. Bozeman
xAK John M. Clayton
xAK John Page
xAK John S. Bassett

Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions: 20,000 yards
Range closes to 29,000 yards...
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range increases to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 25,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 21,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 20,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 20,000 yards
Both TF attempt to withdraw!
Range increases to 26,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Truk at 117,98, Range 30,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Asagumo

Allied Ships
TK Porcupine
xAP Republic
LCI-527
SC PC-1082
SC PC-1086
TK S.C.T. Todd
xAK Howell Lykes
xAK Adabelle Lykes
xAK Steel Surveyor
xAK Alexander Mitchell
xAK Archbishop Lamy
xAK Edward Paine
xAK Elihu Thomson
xAK Francisco Coronado
xAK Frederick Billings
xAK Gabriel Franchere
xAK George H. Powell
xAK George Kenny

Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions: 20,000 yards
Range closes to 29,000 yards...
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 2

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 10
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Morning Air attack on 2nd INA Gandhi Regiment, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 16
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 2

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 3
B-25D1 Mitchell x 6
B-26B Marauder x 3
P-38J Lightning x 21
PBJ-1D Mitchell x 13
PV-1 Ventura x 14

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
PBJ-1D Mitchell: 2 damaged

Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 43
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 41

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 8
B-24D1 Liberator x 24
B-24J Liberator x 3
P-38H Lightning x 20
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 21

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 12 destroyed
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed on ground
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 2 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 1 damaged
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 46

CAP engaged:
201 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (41 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(41 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
41 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 38500
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on 24th Special Base Force, at 78,91
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 23
B-17F Fortress x 7
B-24D1 Liberator x 27
B-24J Liberator x 27
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 7

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
560 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 16 disabled
Non Combat: 10 destroyed, 85 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 17 (1 destroyed, 16 disabled)

Also attacking 2nd Division ...
Also attacking 22nd JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking Southern Fleet ...
Also attacking 4th Division ...
Also attacking 18th JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 16th Division ...
Also attacking 14th Garrison Unit ...
Also attacking 94th JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 3rd Air Division ...
Also attacking 108th JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 51st Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 24th Special Base Force ...
Also attacking 58th Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 22nd JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 2nd Division ...
Also attacking 4th Division ...
Also attacking 22nd JNAF AF Unit ...
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
Allied aircraft
PV-1 Ventura x 36

Allied aircraft losses
PV-1 Ventura: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Port hits 4
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
Allied aircraft
PV-1 Ventura x 11
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 2

Allied aircraft
PV-1 Ventura x 12

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
PV-1 Ventura: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 11
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 2

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 11

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 2 damaged

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

Runway hits 16
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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
Allied aircraft
LB-30 Liberator x 12
B-24D Liberator x 3
B-24D1 Liberator x 5
B-24J Liberator x 34

No Allied losses

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

Airbase hits 9
Runway hits 167
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 7

No Allied losses

Runway hits 24
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 2

Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 10

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 9
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 10
B-25D1 Mitchell x 18

Allied aircraft losses
Hudson III (LR): 2 damaged
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

Port hits 4
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 2

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 11

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Runway hits 1
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
A6M5 Zero x 6
J2M2 Jack x 3
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 4

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 9
P-38H Lightning x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 5
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 21
B-25D1 Mitchell x 20

Allied aircraft losses
Hudson III (LR): 5 damaged
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

Port hits 2
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 2

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 10

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Runway hits 21
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 6

Runway hits 19
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 1
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 7
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 2
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 1
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 1

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 6
P-38H Lightning x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 1 damaged

Runway hits 5
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 1
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 1

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6
P-38H Lightning x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 1 destroyed

Runway hits 14
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 16
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 3
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 2
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 23
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 9
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Afternoon Air attack on 23rd Ind. Engineer Regiment, at 52,65
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 13
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Truk at 113,110
Allied aircraft
SBD-5 Dauntless x 24

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
DD Shikinami
DD Isonami, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
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Afternoon Air attack on 92nd JAAF AF Bn , at 52,65
Allied aircraft
Liberator II x 7
Spitfire VIII x 10
Wellington Ic x 11
B-17E Fortress x 3
B-24J Liberator x 3
P-40N5 Warhawk x 16

Allied aircraft losses
Liberator II: 2 damaged
Wellington Ic: 2 damaged
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

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

Also attacking 84th JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 1st RTA/B Division ...
Also attacking 32nd Field AA Battalion ...
Also attacking 3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment ...
Also attacking 92nd JAAF AF Bn ...
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Afternoon Air attack on 92nd JAAF AF Bn , at 52,65
Allied aircraft
Beaufighter TF.X x 23
Hudson IIIa x 11
Spitfire VIII x 15
B-25D1 Mitchell x 4

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter TF.X: 3 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 4 damaged

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

Also attacking 7th RTA Division ...
Also attacking 34th Field AA Battalion ...
Also attacking 92nd JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 7th RTA Division ...
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115

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Post #: 583

02/09/44 - 8/24/2010 11:41:09 AM

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COMBAT EVENTS FOR 02/09/44

xAP Hakusan Maru sinks....
TF 112 rescuing 1238 men from 5th Division
Task Force 122 encounters enemy Task Force at 113 , 105
Surface Combat TF 122 withdrawing to Yokohama/Yokosuka after combat
Surface Combat TF 122 withdrawing to Yokohama/Yokosuka after combat
Task Force 122 encounters enemy Task Force at 116 , 101
DD Shikinami sinks....
CDR Kawahashi, Akifumi has been KILLED
Search Ki-30 Ann destroyed by CAP
Search Ki-30 Ann destroyed by CAP
TK Akatuki Maru sinks....
TK Yamazuru Maru sinks....
Ki-48-Ib Lily attacking SS Rock at 100,56
:::::::: SS Rock is reported HIT
PB Tama Maru sinks....
CPT Muranaka U. has been KILLED
Balikpapan expands fortifications to size 5
5th Sentai arrives at Tokyo
Mauban is occupied by the Allies
xAKL Uga Maru sinks....
Search J1N1-C Irving destroyed by CAP
Ki-51 Sonia attacking SS Cisco at 122,55
:::::::: SS Cisco is reported HIT
Ki-48-IIa Lily attacking a Balao class SS at 109,63
:::::::: a Triton class SS is reported HIT
Search F1M2 Pete destroyed by CAP
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Manila (79, 77)!

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Feb 09, 44

902 Ku T-2 at Batangas takes F1M2 Pete replacements
153 Ku T-1 at Batangas takes J1N1-C Irving replacements
453 Ku S-1 at Matsuyama takes F1M2 Pete replacements
2nd Sentai at Nagoya takes Ki-46-III Dinah replacements
Previous report of sinking of DD Braine incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Feb 10, 44

321 Ku S-1 at Chiba takes J1N1-S Irving replacements
246th Sentai at Batangas takes Ki-43-IIa Oscar replacements
1st Raiding Sentai at Balikpapan takes Ki-57-II Topsy replacements
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 09, 44

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ASW attack near Bintan at 50,85
Japanese Ships
DD Uzuki
DD Wakaba
xAP Huzi Maru
xAP Buenos Aires Maru
xAP Hakusan Maru
xAP Hakozaki Maru
DD Yayoi

Allied Ships
SS O21, hits 14, heavy damage
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Sub attack near Bintan at 52,85
Japanese Ships
xAP Hakusan Maru, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
DD Wakaba
xAP Huzi Maru
xAP Buenos Aires Maru
xAP Hakozaki Maru
DD Uzuki
DD Yayoi

Allied Ships
SS KXIII

Japanese ground losses:
45 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
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Sub attack near Hong Kong at 77,62
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Truk at 113,105, Range 30,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Shikinami

Allied Ships
BB New Jersey
CA Australia
CL Perth
CL Hobart
CL Helena
DD Foote
DD Luce
DD Marshall
DD McCord
DD McKee
DD Renshaw

Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 28,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 28,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 29,000 yards...
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Japanese Surface Combat TF evades combat
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Truk at 115,104, Range 30,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Shikinami

Allied Ships
BB New Jersey
CA Australia
CL Perth
CL Hobart
CL Helena
DD Foote
DD Luce
DD Marshall
DD McCord
DD McKee
DD Renshaw

Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 28,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 28,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 29,000 yards...
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Japanese Surface Combat TF evades combat
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Truk at 116,102, Range 28,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Shikinami, Shell hits 4, heavy fires

Allied Ships
BB New Jersey
CA Australia
CL Perth
CL Hobart
CL Helena
DD Foote
DD Luce
DD Marshall
DD McCord
DD McKee
DD Renshaw

Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 28,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 28,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 28,000 yards
CA Australia engages DD Shikinami at 28,000 yards
Range closes to 26,000 yards
CA Australia engages DD Shikinami at 26,000 yards
CL Helena engages DD Shikinami at 26,000 yards
Range closes to 22,000 yards
BB New Jersey engages DD Shikinami at 22,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards
BB New Jersey engages DD Shikinami at 18,000 yards
DD Renshaw engages DD Shikinami at 18,000 yards
DD Shikinami engages DD Marshall at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards
BB New Jersey engages DD Shikinami at 16,000 yards
CA Australia engages DD Shikinami at 16,000 yards
DD Renshaw engages DD Shikinami at 16,000 yards
DD McKee engages DD Shikinami at 16,000 yards
DD Foote engages DD Shikinami at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards
DD Foote engages DD Shikinami at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards
BB New Jersey engages DD Shikinami at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
BB New Jersey engages DD Shikinami at 9,000 yards
DD McKee engages DD Shikinami at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 13,000 yards
DD Shikinami engages DD Renshaw at 13,000 yards
CL Perth engages DD Shikinami at 13,000 yards
Range increases to 16,000 yards
DD Foote engages DD Shikinami at 16,000 yards
CL Helena engages DD Shikinami at 16,000 yards
DD McCord engages DD Shikinami at 16,000 yards
Range increases to 20,000 yards
BB New Jersey engages DD Shikinami at 20,000 yards
Range increases to 28,000 yards
CA Australia engages DD Shikinami at 28,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Truk at 116,101, Range 28,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Shikinami, Shell hits 18, and is sunk

Allied Ships
BB New Jersey
CA Australia
CL Perth
CL Hobart
CL Helena
DD Foote
DD Luce
DD Marshall
DD McCord
DD McKee
DD Renshaw

Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 28,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 28,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 28,000 yards
CA Australia engages DD Shikinami at 28,000 yards
Range closes to 27,000 yards
BB New Jersey engages DD Shikinami at 27,000 yards
Range closes to 26,000 yards
BB New Jersey engages DD Shikinami at 26,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards
BB New Jersey engages DD Shikinami at 24,000 yards
CA Australia engages DD Shikinami at 24,000 yards
Range closes to 23,000 yards
BB New Jersey engages DD Shikinami at 23,000 yards
Range closes to 19,000 yards
BB New Jersey engages DD Shikinami at 19,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards
BB New Jersey engages DD Shikinami at 16,000 yards
DD Shikinami engages DD Foote at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards
CL Helena engages DD Shikinami at 14,000 yards
CL Hobart engages DD Shikinami at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
BB New Jersey engages DD Shikinami at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
DD Luce engages DD Shikinami at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
BB New Jersey engages DD Shikinami at 6,000 yards
CA Australia engages DD Shikinami at 6,000 yards
CL Hobart engages DD Shikinami at 6,000 yards
DD Marshall engages DD Shikinami at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
BB New Jersey engages DD Shikinami at 5,000 yards
CL Hobart engages DD Shikinami at 5,000 yards
Range increases to 6,000 yards
DD Shikinami engages DD Luce at 6,000 yards
BB New Jersey engages DD Shikinami at 6,000 yards
DD Shikinami engages DD Marshall at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
DD Shikinami sunk by BB New Jersey at 11,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
A6M5 Zero x 8
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 2
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 5

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 2 destroyed
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
201 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 38500
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
254 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead
13th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (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 20000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
13th Sentai Det with Ki-45 KAIc Nick (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 5 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 34,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
A6M5 Zero x 3
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 6
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 2

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 9

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

CAP engaged:
1st Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (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 3 minutes
246th Sentai with Ki-43-IIa Oscar (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 38500
Raid is overhead
201 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 38500 , scrambling fighters to 38500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 202 minutes
254 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Miri at 63,84
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 8

Allied aircraft
SBD-5 Dauntless x 23

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 4 destroyed, 11 damaged

Japanese Ships
PB Tama Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
TK Matsumoto Maru
PB Kaisho Maru
TK Yamazuru Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
TK Akatuki Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring TK Yamazuru Maru
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Morning Air attack on 2nd Division, at 78,91
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 23
B-17F Fortress x 7
B-24D1 Liberator x 28
B-24J Liberator x 26
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 6

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
440 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 31 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled

Also attacking Southern Fleet ...
Also attacking 24th Special Base Force ...
Also attacking 108th JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 2nd Army ...
Also attacking 22nd JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 18th JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 16th Division ...
Also attacking 2nd Division ...
Also attacking 24th Special Base Force ...
Also attacking 4th Division ...
Also attacking 2nd Division ...
Also attacking 58th Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 24th Special Base Force ...
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
Allied aircraft
LB-30 Liberator x 11
B-24D Liberator x 3
B-24J Liberator x 25

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 100
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6

No Allied losses

Runway hits 15
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 7

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 16
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 6

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 9
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
A6M5 Zero x 3
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 4

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 3

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 2

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 destroyed
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Afternoon Air attack on 23rd Ind. Engineer Regiment, at 52,65
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 14
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Afternoon Air attack on 92nd JAAF AF Bn , at 52,65
Allied aircraft
Hudson IIIa x 11
Liberator II x 10
Spitfire VIII x 10
Wellington Ic x 10
B-17E Fortress x 3
B-24J Liberator x 3
P-40N5 Warhawk x 16

Allied aircraft losses
Liberator II: 3 damaged
Wellington Ic: 2 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged

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

Also attacking 1st RTA/B Division ...
Also attacking 7th RTA Division ...
Also attacking 34th Field AA Battalion ...
Also attacking 32nd Field AA Battalion ...
Also attacking 84th JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 92nd JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 34th Field AA Battalion ...
Also attacking 7th RTA Division ...
Also attacking 34th Field AA Battalion ...
Also attacking 92nd JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 34th Field AA Battalion ...
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Afternoon Air attack on 92nd JAAF AF Bn , at 52,65
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Sub attack near Miri at 63,84
Japanese Ships
PB Tama Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS O20
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 10, 44

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Sub attack near Saishu To at 99,56
Japanese Ships
xAKL Uga Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
xAKL Awaji Maru
xAKL Etashima Maru
xAKL Tenpei Maru
SC CHa-42

Allied Ships
SS Gabilan
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ASW attack near Miri at 65,83
Japanese Ships
E W-10
AMC Gokoku Maru
AMC Aikoku Maru
AMC Asaka Maru
TK Asashio Maru
TK Hioki Maru
TK Mirii Maru
TK Ryuei Maru
TK Toa Maru
xAK Mikasa Maru
xAKL Hidaka Maru
E Hatsutaka
E Saishu
E Ukishima

Allied Ships
SS O20, hits 4
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Morning Air attack on 23rd Ind. Engineer Regiment, at 52,65
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 1

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 18

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Miri at 65,83
Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIc x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AMC Gokoku Maru
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Miri at 66,84
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 6
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 6

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 12
SBD-5 Dauntless x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 2 destroyed
SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 destroyed
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on 24th Special Base Force, at 78,91
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 13
B-17F Fortress x 6
B-24D1 Liberator x 28
B-24J Liberator x 26
P-38H Lightning x 15
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 7

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
436 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 12 disabled
Non Combat: 9 destroyed, 50 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 6 disabled

Also attacking 2nd Division ...
Also attacking 22nd JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking Southern Fleet ...
Also attacking 14th Garrison Unit ...
Also attacking 2nd Army ...
Also attacking 24th Special Base Force ...
Also attacking 16th Division ...
Also attacking 51st Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 4th Division ...
Also attacking 108th JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 52nd Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 2nd Division ...
Also attacking 58th Construction Battalion ...
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Morning Air attack on 2nd INA Gandhi Regiment, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 52,65
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 52,65
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Morning Air attack on 92nd JAAF AF Bn , at 52,65
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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 22nd JNAF AF Unit , at 78,91
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 3

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 destroyed
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Miri at 65,83
Allied aircraft
SBD-5 Dauntless x 2

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAP Argentina Maru
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Afternoon Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 9

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 12
B-24D1 Liberator x 6
B-24J Liberator x 8
P-38H Lightning x 6
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed on ground
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 2 damaged

Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 33
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Afternoon Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
J2M2 Jack x 1
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 1
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 2
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 2

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 8
P-38H Lightning x 6
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
P-38H Lightning: 1 destroyed
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 2 damaged

Runway hits 7
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Afternoon Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Japanese aircraft
J2M2 Jack x 1
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 2
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 2

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 9
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 7

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Runway hits 6

(in reply to StoneAge)

Post #: 584

02/11/44 - 8/24/2010 11:42:12 AM

StoneAge

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My run may have done well if AdmSpruance had not sent out his SCTF's to cut me off.

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 02/11/44

Task Force 56 has merged with TF 145 at 122 , 89
Task Force 206 encounters enemy Task Force at 68 , 79
xAP Teison Maru sinks....
TF 206 rescuing 140 men from 7th Field AF Construction Battalion
Transport TF 206 withdrawing to Nagasaki/Sasebo after combat
xAP Kobe Maru sinks....
xAP Teibi Maru sinks....
TF 56 rescuing 128 men from 7th JAAF Base Force
Task Force 206 encounters enemy Task Force at 69 , 78
xAP Teiritsu Maru sinks....
TF 206 rescuing 80 men from 7th JAAF Base Force
AV Kimikawa Maru sinks....
Task Force 87 encounters enemy Task Force at 69 , 78
TK Toen Maru sinks....
Tanker TF 87 withdrawing to Shimonoseki after combat
Task Force 56 encounters enemy Task Force at 68 , 79
xAP Manzyu Maru sinks....
Task Force 39 encounters enemy Task Force at 67 , 81
Cargo TF 39 withdrawing to Shimonoseki after combat
Task Force 35 encounters enemy Task Force at 68 , 81
Transport TF 35 withdrawing to Aparri after combat
Task Force 206 encounters enemy Task Force at 69 , 78
AV Sanyo Maru sinks....
CPT Ichikizaki, J. has been KILLED
Task Force 422 encounters enemy Task Force at 69 , 78
TK Matsumoto Maru sinks....
CDR Kakuta, F. has been KILLED
Task Force 87 encounters enemy Task Force at 70 , 78
PB Kaisho Maru sinks....
Task Force 39 encounters enemy Task Force at 69 , 80
Cargo TF 39 withdrawing to Shimonoseki after combat
Task Force 39 encounters enemy Task Force at 70 , 80
E Ukishima sinks....
E W-10 sinks....
AMC Gokoku Maru sinks....
E Saishu sinks....
PB Kaika Maru sinks....
Cargo TF 39 withdrawing to Shimonoseki after combat
Task Force 112 encounters enemy Task Force at 70 , 80
xAP Miike Maru sinks....
TF 112 rescuing 1308 men from 5th Division
DD Wakaba sinks....
LCDR Nishimura, Masao has been KILLED
Transport TF 112 withdrawing to Singapore after combat
Task Force 112 encounters enemy Task Force at 70 , 80
Transport TF 112 withdrawing to Singapore after combat
TK Gosyu Maru sinks....
CPT Hamano L. has been KILLED
E13A1 Jake attacking SS Thresher at 123,48
:::::::: SS Thresher is reported HIT
D3A2 Val attacking SS Pilotfish at 112,62
:::::::: SS Pilotfish is reported HIT
Search J1N1-C Irving destroyed by CAP
Search J1N1-C Irving destroyed by CAP
search Ki-30 Ann destroyed by CAP
TK Kyokuyo Maru sinks....
xAK Mikasa Maru sinks....
xAKL Assam Maru sinks....
TK Ryuei Maru sinks....
TK Kyokuyo Maru sinks....
TK Asashio Maru sinks....
xAP Teiko Maru sinks....
TF 87 rescuing 1157 men from 5th Division
AMC Aikoku Maru sinks....
xAP Hakozaki Maru sinks....
B5N2 Kate attacking an Allied SS at 120,53
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
Search J1N1-C Irving destroyed by CAP
E7K2 Alf attacking an Allied SS at 111,63
:::::::: a Thames class SS is reported HIT
E Sokuten sinks....
TK Nisshin Maru sinks....
AMC Asaka Maru sinks....
TK Mirii Maru sinks....
2nd Division RETREATING towards Oroquieta
4th Division RETREATING towards Oroquieta
14th Garrison Unit RETREATING towards Oroquieta
52nd Construction Battalion RETREATING towards Oroquieta
94th JAAF AF Bn RETREATING towards Oroquieta
16th Division RETREATING towards Oroquieta
2nd Army RETREATING towards Oroquieta
50th JNAF Coy RETREATING towards Oroquieta
17th Medium Field Artillery Regiment RETREATING towards Oroquieta
34th Road Const Co RETREATING towards Oroquieta
18th JNAF AF Unit RETREATING towards Oroquieta
54th Construction Battalion RETREATING towards Oroquieta
24th Special Base Force RETREATING towards Oroquieta
3rd Air Division RETREATING towards Oroquieta
58th Construction Battalion RETREATING towards Oroquieta
36th Field AA Battalion RETREATING towards Oroquieta
Southern Fleet RETREATING towards Oroquieta
51st Construction Battalion RETREATING towards Oroquieta
44th Field AA Battalion RETREATING towards Oroquieta
22nd JNAF AF Unit RETREATING towards Oroquieta
108th JAAF AF Bn RETREATING towards Oroquieta
12 A6M5 Zero replacements arrive at Tokyo
256 Ku S-1 arrives at Shanghai
46th Ind.Mixed Brigade arrives at Taihoku
Task Force 107 encounters enemy Task Force at 69 , 82
Transport TF 107 withdrawing to Singapore after combat
Task Force 56 encounters enemy Task Force at 71 , 78
Tanker TF 56 withdrawing to Shimonoseki after combat
Task Force 56 encounters enemy Task Force at 71 , 77
Tanker TF 56 withdrawing to Shimonoseki after combat
Task Force 87 encounters enemy Task Force at 71 , 77
Search J1N1-C Irving destroyed by CAP
E Hatsutaka detects Allied Carrier Aircraft at 71,78 near Puerto Princesa
xAP Teia Maru sinks....
TF 35 rescuing 1440 men from 56th Division
E Hatsutaka sinks....
E Kamo sinks....
xAP Asama Maru sinks....
TF 35 rescuing 1529 men from 56th Division
xAP Buenos Aires Maru sinks....
E13A1 Jake attacking a Triton class SS at 103,61
:::::::: a Grampus class SS is reported HIT
Search J1N1-C Irving destroyed by CAP
Ki-51 Sonia attacking SS Cisco at 122,55
:::::::: SS Cisco is reported HIT
xAP Argentina Maru sinks....
TF 35 rescuing 394 men from 56th Division
DD Natsugumo sinks....
CDR Kashima, M. has been KILLED
xAP Hie Maru sinks....
TF 122 rescuing 407 men from 56th Division
xAP Hikawa Maru sinks....
E Kuretake sinks....
DD Hayashimo arrives at Kobe

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Feb 11, 44

Chinhae Ku T-1 at Chinhae takes E13A1 Jake replacements
31st Sentai at Hong Kong takes Ki-49-Ia Helen replacements
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Feb 12, 44

705 Ku K-1 at Bihoro takes G3M3 Nell replacements
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 11, 44

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Balabac at 68,79, Range 12,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
AV Kimikawa Maru
AV Sanyo Maru, Shell hits 4, on fire
xAP Manzyu Maru, Shell hits 6, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAP Kobe Maru, Shell hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAP Teison Maru, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
xAP Teibi Maru, Shell hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAP Teiritsu Maru, Shell hits 1

Allied Ships
BB South Dakota
CA Portland
CA Northampton
DD Barton
DD Frazier

Japanese ground losses:
66 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 13 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Vehicles lost 9 (2 destroyed, 7 disabled)

Improved night sighting under 92% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 92% moonlight: 12,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 24,000 yards
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 20,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 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
CA Northampton engages AV Sanyo Maru at 12,000 yards
CA Portland engages AV Sanyo Maru at 12,000 yards
CA Northampton engages xAP Kobe Maru at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
CA Northampton engages xAP Kobe Maru at 10,000 yards
CA Northampton engages xAP Manzyu Maru at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
CA Northampton engages AV Sanyo Maru at 7,000 yards
CA Northampton engages xAP Manzyu Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Frazier engages xAP Teibi Maru at 7,000 yards
BB South Dakota engages xAP Teison Maru at 7,000 yards
CA Northampton engages xAP Manzyu Maru at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
BB South Dakota engages xAP Kobe Maru at 5,000 yards
CA Portland engages xAP Kobe Maru at 5,000 yards
BB South Dakota engages xAP Teibi Maru at 5,000 yards
BB South Dakota engages xAP Teison Maru at 5,000 yards
CA Northampton engages xAP Kobe Maru at 5,000 yards
BB South Dakota engages xAP Manzyu Maru at 5,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards
BB South Dakota engages xAP Manzyu Maru at 4,000 yards
CA Northampton engages xAP Teiritsu Maru at 4,000 yards
DD Frazier engages xAP Teibi Maru at 4,000 yards
xAP Teison Maru sunk by DD Frazier at 4,000 yards
BB South Dakota engages xAP Kobe Maru at 4,000 yards
CA Northampton engages xAP Manzyu Maru at 4,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards
xAP Kobe Maru sunk by BB South Dakota at 5,000 yards
DD Frazier engages AV Kimikawa Maru at 5,000 yards
DD Frazier engages xAP Teiritsu Maru at 5,000 yards
xAP Teibi Maru sunk by BB South Dakota at 5,000 yards
Japanese Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...
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Sub attack near Kwangchowan at 74,63
Japanese Ships
E Wakatake
E Hato
E Karii
DD Kisaragi
DD Shirakumo
DD Kasumi

Allied Ships
SS Triton, hits 1
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Balabac at 69,78, Range 30,000 Yards
Japanese aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

Japanese Ships
AV Kimikawa Maru, Shell hits 19, and is sunk
AV Sanyo Maru, Shell hits 13, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAP Teiritsu Maru, Shell hits 4, and is sunk

Allied Ships
BB South Dakota, Shell hits 3
CA Portland
CA Northampton
DD Barton
DD Frazier

Japanese ground losses:
140 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 14 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 11 destroyed, 1 disabled

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 Northampton engages AV Kimikawa Maru at 30,000 yards
Range closes to 29,000 yards
Range closes to 26,000 yards
BB South Dakota engages AV Kimikawa Maru at 26,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards
BB South Dakota engages AV Kimikawa Maru at 24,000 yards
CA Portland engages xAP Teiritsu Maru at 24,000 yards
Range closes to 22,000 yards
BB South Dakota engages AV Kimikawa Maru at 22,000 yards
CA Northampton engages AV Kimikawa Maru at 22,000 yards
CA Portland engages xAP Teiritsu Maru at 22,000 yards
Range closes to 21,000 yards
BB South Dakota engages AV Kimikawa Maru at 21,000 yards
BB South Dakota engages AV Kimikawa Maru at 21,000 yards
BB South Dakota engages xAP Teiritsu Maru at 21,000 yards
DD Barton engages AV Sanyo Maru at 21,000 yards
Range closes to 19,000 yards
BB South Dakota engages AV Sanyo Maru at 19,000 yards
CA Northampton engages AV Kimikawa Maru at 19,000 yards
CA Portland engages xAP Teiritsu Maru at 19,000 yards
Range closes to 17,000 yards
BB South Dakota engages AV Kimikawa Maru at 17,000 yards
BB South Dakota engages AV Kimikawa Maru at 17,000 yards
CA Portland engages AV Kimikawa Maru at 17,000 yards
DD Frazier engages AV Sanyo Maru at 17,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards
BB South Dakota engages AV Kimikawa Maru at 14,000 yards
CA Northampton engages AV Kimikawa Maru at 14,000 yards
DD Barton engages xAP Teiritsu Maru at 14,000 yards
DD Frazier engages xAP Teiritsu Maru at 14,000 yards
DD Barton engages AV Kimikawa Maru at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
BB South Dakota engages AV Kimikawa Maru at 10,000 yards
BB South Dakota engages AV Kimikawa Maru at 10,000 yards
xAP Teiritsu Maru sunk by BB South Dakota at 10,000 yards
DD Frazier engages AV Sanyo Maru at 10,000 yards
DD Barton engages AV Sanyo Maru at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
CA Northampton engages AV Kimikawa Maru at 7,000 yards
CA Portland engages AV Kimikawa Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Frazier engages AV Kimikawa Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Barton engages AV Sanyo Maru at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
DD Frazier engages AV Sanyo Maru at 6,000 yards
AV Kimikawa Maru sunk by CA Portland at 6,000 yards
DD Frazier engages AV Sanyo Maru at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
DD Barton engages AV Sanyo Maru at 10,000 yards
Range increases to 14,000 yards
DD Barton engages AV Sanyo Maru at 14,000 yards
DD Frazier engages AV Sanyo Maru at 14,000 yards
Range increases to 19,000 yards
BB South Dakota engages AV Sanyo Maru at 19,000 yards
CA Northampton engages AV Sanyo Maru at 19,000 yards
CA Portland engages AV Sanyo Maru at 19,000 yards
Range increases to 24,000 yards
BB South Dakota engages AV Sanyo Maru at 24,000 yards
CA Portland engages AV Sanyo Maru at 24,000 yards
Range increases to 28,000 yards
CA Northampton engages AV Sanyo Maru at 28,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Balabac at 69,78, Range 30,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
TK Matsumoto Maru, Shell hits 4, heavy fires
TK Toen Maru, Shell hits 9, and is sunk
PB Kaisho Maru, Shell hits 1, heavy fires

Allied Ships
BB South Dakota, on fire
CA Portland
CA Northampton
DD Barton
DD Frazier

Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 30,000 yards
Allies open fire on surprised Japanese ships at 30,000 yards
CA Northampton fires at PB Kaisho Maru at 30,000 yards
Range closes to 25,000 yards
CA Portland engages TK Toen Maru at 25,000 yards
Range closes to 23,000 yards
CA Northampton engages TK Toen Maru at 23,000 yards
CA Portland engages TK Toen Maru at 23,000 yards
Range closes to 20,000 yards
Range closes to 19,000 yards
BB South Dakota engages TK Toen Maru at 19,000 yards
CA Northampton engages TK Toen Maru at 19,000 yards
CA Portland engages TK Toen Maru at 19,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards
DD Frazier engages TK Toen Maru at 16,000 yards
DD Barton engages TK Toen Maru at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards
DD Frazier engages TK Matsumoto Maru at 15,000 yards
DD Barton engages TK Matsumoto Maru at 15,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards
DD Frazier engages TK Toen Maru at 14,000 yards
DD Frazier engages PB Kaisho Maru at 14,000 yards
DD Barton engages TK Toen Maru at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards
BB South Dakota engages PB Kaisho Maru at 11,000 yards
CA Northampton engages TK Toen Maru at 11,000 yards
DD Frazier engages TK Matsumoto Maru at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
TK Toen Maru sunk by BB South Dakota at 8,000 yards
DD Barton engages TK Matsumoto Maru at 8,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Balabac at 68,79, Range 28,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
xAP Manzyu Maru, Shell hits 2, and is sunk

Allied Ships
BB South Dakota, on fire
CA Portland
CA Northampton
DD Barton
DD Frazier

Japanese ground losses:
162 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 21 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Vehicles lost 6 (1 destroyed, 5 disabled)

Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 28,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 28,000 yards
Range closes to 25,000 yards
Range closes to 23,000 yards
Range closes to 21,000 yards
CA Northampton engages xAP Manzyu Maru at 21,000 yards
Raymond R. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range closes to 17,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Balabac at 67,81, Range 30,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
E W-10
E Sokuten
E Ukishima
E Saishu
E Hatsutaka
TK Kyokuyo Maru
TK Nisshin Maru
TK Nisshin Maru #2
TK Toa Maru
AMC Asaka Maru
xAK Mikasa Maru
PB Kaika Maru
xAKL Assam Maru
xAKL Hidaka Maru
TK Ryuei Maru
TK Seishin Maru
TK Kyokuyo Maru
TK Mirii Maru
TK Hioki Maru
TK Asashio Maru
AMC Aikoku Maru
AMC Gokoku Maru

Allied Ships
BB South Dakota, on fire
CA Portland
CA Northampton
DD Barton
DD Frazier

Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 30,000 yards
Allied TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Balabac at 68,81, Range 30,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Hayate
DD Yunagi
E Kuretake
E Kamo
xAP Asama Maru
xAP Teia Maru
xAP Argentina Maru
xAP Hie Maru
xAP Hikawa Maru

Allied Ships
BB South Dakota, on fire
CA Portland
CA Northampton
DD Barton
DD Frazier

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
Both TF attempt to withdraw!
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Time Surface Combat, near Balabac at 69,78, Range 28,000 Yards
Japanese aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

Japanese Ships
AV Sanyo Maru, Shell hits 4, and is sunk

Allied Ships
BB Massachusetts
CA Quincy
CA Vincennes
DD Gansevoort
DD Meade

Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 28,000 yards
Allies open fire on surprised Japanese ships at 28,000 yards
BB Massachusetts fires at AV Sanyo Maru at 28,000 yards
CA Quincy fires at AV Sanyo Maru at 28,000 yards
Range closes to 25,000 yards
BB Massachusetts engages AV Sanyo Maru at 25,000 yards
CA Quincy engages AV Sanyo Maru at 25,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Time Surface Combat, near Balabac at 69,78, Range 30,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
TK Matsumoto Maru, Shell hits 4, and is sunk

Allied Ships
BB Massachusetts
CA Quincy
CA Vincennes
DD Gansevoort
DD Meade

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
Range closes to 29,000 yards
Range closes to 26,000 yards
CA Quincy engages TK Matsumoto Maru at 26,000 yards
Range closes to 23,000 yards
BB Massachusetts engages TK Matsumoto Maru at 23,000 yards
TK Matsumoto Maru sunk by CA Vincennes at 23,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Puerto Princesa at 70,78, Range 30,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
PB Kaisho Maru, Shell hits 2, and is sunk

Allied Ships
BB Massachusetts
CA Quincy
CA Vincennes
DD Gansevoort
DD Meade
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 Vincennes engages PB Kaisho Maru at 30,000 yards
Range closes to 27,000 yards
Range closes to 25,000 yards
PB Kaisho Maru sunk by BB Massachusetts at 25,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Balabac at 69,80, Range 30,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
E W-10
E Sokuten
E Ukishima
E Saishu
E Hatsutaka
TK Kyokuyo Maru
TK Nisshin Maru
TK Nisshin Maru #2
TK Toa Maru
AMC Asaka Maru
xAK Mikasa Maru
PB Kaika Maru
xAKL Assam Maru
xAKL Hidaka Maru
TK Ryuei Maru
TK Seishin Maru
TK Kyokuyo Maru
TK Mirii Maru
TK Hioki Maru
TK Asashio Maru
AMC Aikoku Maru
AMC Gokoku Maru

Allied Ships
BB South Dakota, on fire
CA Portland
CA Northampton
DD Barton
DD Frazier

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
Both TF attempt to withdraw!
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Balabac at 70,80, Range 30,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
E W-10, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
E Sokuten, Shell hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
E Ukishima, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
E Saishu, Shell hits 6, and is sunk
E Hatsutaka, Shell hits 1
TK Kyokuyo Maru, Shell hits 1, heavy fires
TK Nisshin Maru
TK Nisshin Maru #2
TK Toa Maru
AMC Asaka Maru, Shell hits 1
xAK Mikasa Maru, Shell hits 1, heavy fires
PB Kaika Maru, Shell hits 5, and is sunk
xAKL Assam Maru, Shell hits 1, heavy fires
xAKL Hidaka Maru
TK Ryuei Maru, Shell hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
TK Seishin Maru
TK Kyokuyo Maru, Shell hits 2, heavy fires
TK Mirii Maru
TK Hioki Maru
TK Asashio Maru, Shell hits 1, heavy fires
AMC Aikoku Maru, Shell hits 29, heavy fires, heavy damage
AMC Gokoku Maru, Shell hits 15, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk

Allied Ships
BB Massachusetts, Shell hits 2
CA Quincy, Shell hits 1
CA Vincennes
DD Gansevoort
DD Meade

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 Vincennes engages E Hatsutaka at 30,000 yards
CA Vincennes engages E Saishu at 30,000 yards
CA Quincy engages xAKL Assam Maru at 30,000 yards
Range closes to 29,000 yards
BB Massachusetts engages AMC Gokoku Maru at 29,000 yards
CA Vincennes engages E Saishu at 29,000 yards
BB Massachusetts engages TK Hioki Maru at 29,000 yards
BB Massachusetts engages xAKL Assam Maru at 29,000 yards
Range closes to 27,000 yards
BB Massachusetts engages E Hatsutaka at 27,000 yards
CA Vincennes engages E Saishu at 27,000 yards
CA Quincy engages AMC Gokoku Maru at 27,000 yards
CA Vincennes engages AMC Aikoku Maru at 27,000 yards
Range closes to 25,000 yards
TK Nisshin Maru collides with TK Hioki Maru at 70 , 80
CA Quincy engages E Saishu at 25,000 yards
Range closes to 23,000 yards
CA Vincennes engages E Hatsutaka at 23,000 yards
CA Vincennes engages E Saishu at 23,000 yards
CA Quincy engages AMC Gokoku Maru at 23,000 yards
BB Massachusetts engages AMC Aikoku Maru at 23,000 yards
Range closes to 19,000 yards
CA Quincy engages E Saishu at 19,000 yards
CA Vincennes engages TK Nisshin Maru at 19,000 yards
BB Massachusetts engages xAKL Assam Maru at 19,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards
BB Massachusetts engages AMC Gokoku Maru at 15,000 yards
BB Massachusetts engages E Saishu at 15,000 yards
BB Massachusetts engages E Ukishima at 15,000 yards
AMC Gokoku Maru engages DD Meade at 15,000 yards
AMC Gokoku Maru engages DD Gansevoort at 15,000 yards
CA Quincy engages TK Ryuei Maru at 15,000 yards
BB Massachusetts engages TK Nisshin Maru #2 at 15,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards
BB Massachusetts engages AMC Gokoku Maru at 11,000 yards
CA Vincennes engages AMC Gokoku Maru at 11,000 yards
CA Quincy engages E Ukishima at 11,000 yards
CA Vincennes engages E Sokuten at 11,000 yards
DD Gansevoort engages AMC Gokoku Maru at 11,000 yards
CA Vincennes engages PB Kaika Maru at 11,000 yards
BB Massachusetts engages TK Asashio Maru at 11,000 yards
DD Gansevoort engages TK Kyokuyo Maru at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
BB Massachusetts engages TK Hioki Maru at 9,000 yards
BB Massachusetts engages E Saishu at 9,000 yards
E Ukishima sunk by CA Quincy at 9,000 yards
DD Meade engages AMC Gokoku Maru at 9,000 yards
DD Gansevoort engages AMC Gokoku Maru at 9,000 yards
DD Gansevoort engages TK Nisshin Maru #2 at 9,000 yards
CA Quincy engages xAKL Assam Maru at 9,000 yards
BB Massachusetts engages AMC Gokoku Maru at 9,000 yards
BB Massachusetts engages E Saishu at 9,000 yards
E W-10 sunk by CA Vincennes at 9,000 yards
AMC Aikoku Maru engages DD Meade at 9,000 yards
BB Massachusetts engages TK Nisshin Maru at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
CA Quincy engages AMC Gokoku Maru at 10,000 yards
AMC Gokoku Maru sunk by DD Meade at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
AMC Aikoku Maru engages BB Massachusetts at 6,000 yards
CA Vincennes engages E Saishu at 6,000 yards
BB Massachusetts engages E Sokuten at 6,000 yards
AMC Aikoku Maru engages DD Meade at 6,000 yards
AMC Aikoku Maru engages DD Meade at 6,000 yards
CA Quincy engages TK Kyokuyo Maru at 6,000 yards
DD Gansevoort engages TK Toa Maru at 6,000 yards
BB Massachusetts engages TK Kyokuyo Maru at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards
CA Vincennes engages AMC Aikoku Maru at 4,000 yards
CA Quincy engages AMC Aikoku Maru at 4,000 yards
AMC Aikoku Maru engages DD Meade at 4,000 yards
AMC Aikoku Maru engages DD Meade at 4,000 yards
BB Massachusetts engages TK Hioki Maru at 4,000 yards
DD Meade engages TK Kyokuyo Maru at 4,000 yards
Scott, Norman orders Allied TF to disengage
Range closes to 3,000 yards
E Saishu sunk by CA Quincy at 3,000 yards
AMC Aikoku Maru engages CA Quincy at 3,000 yards
AMC Aikoku Maru engages DD Meade at 3,000 yards
AMC Aikoku Maru engages DD Gansevoort at 3,000 yards
AMC Asaka Maru engages DD Gansevoort at 3,000 yards
DD Gansevoort engages TK Nisshin Maru at 3,000 yards
BB Massachusetts engages xAK Mikasa Maru at 3,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
CA Vincennes engages E Sokuten at 9,000 yards
PB Kaika Maru sunk by CA Vincennes at 9,000 yards
AMC Aikoku Maru engages DD Meade at 9,000 yards
AMC Aikoku Maru engages DD Gansevoort at 9,000 yards
DD Gansevoort engages TK Ryuei Maru at 9,000 yards
DD Meade engages TK Kyokuyo Maru at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 13,000 yards
CA Vincennes engages E Sokuten at 13,000 yards
CA Quincy engages AMC Aikoku Maru at 13,000 yards
DD Meade engages AMC Aikoku Maru at 13,000 yards
DD Gansevoort engages TK Asashio Maru at 13,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Balabac at 70,80, Range 30,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Wakaba, Shell hits 10, and is sunk
DD Mutsuki
DD Yayoi, Shell hits 2, heavy fires
DD Uzuki, Shell hits 1
xAP Teiko Maru, Shell hits 4, on fire
xAP Hakozaki Maru, Shell hits 1, on fire
xAP Miike Maru, Shell hits 8, and is sunk
xAP Buenos Aires Maru, Shell hits 2
xAP Huzi Maru

Allied Ships
BB Alabama, Shell hits 1
CA Wichita
CA Canberra
DD Ralph Talbot

Japanese ground losses:
677 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 20 disabled
Non Combat: 9 destroyed, 34 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Guns lost 7 (1 destroyed, 6 disabled)

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 Alabama engages xAP Hakozaki Maru at 30,000 yards
Range closes to 29,000 yards
BB Alabama engages DD Mutsuki at 29,000 yards
BB Alabama engages DD Mutsuki at 29,000 yards
BB Alabama engages xAP Miike Maru at 29,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards
CA Wichita engages DD Mutsuki at 28,000 yards
BB Alabama engages xAP Miike Maru at 28,000 yards
BB Alabama engages xAP Teiko Maru at 28,000 yards
Range closes to 27,000 yards
CA Wichita engages DD Mutsuki at 27,000 yards
Range closes to 23,000 yards
BB Alabama engages DD Yayoi at 23,000 yards
Range closes to 21,000 yards
xAP Huzi Maru , xAP Buenos Aires Maru , xAP Miike Maru ,
xAP Hakozaki Maru screened from combat
- escorted by DD Uzuki , DD Yayoi
DD Mutsuki engages BB Alabama at 21,000 yards
CA Canberra engages DD Wakaba at 21,000 yards
Range closes to 20,000 yards
xAP Huzi Maru , xAP Buenos Aires Maru screened from combat
- escorted by DD Mutsuki
DD Yayoi engages CA Wichita at 20,000 yards
DD Wakaba engages CA Wichita at 20,000 yards
CA Canberra engages xAP Teiko Maru at 20,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards
xAP Huzi Maru , xAP Buenos Aires Maru screened from combat
- escorted by DD Uzuki
DD Yayoi engages BB Alabama at 18,000 yards
DD Wakaba engages CA Canberra at 18,000 yards
DD Wakaba engages DD Ralph Talbot at 18,000 yards
DD Wakaba engages DD Ralph Talbot at 18,000 yards
CA Wichita engages xAP Teiko Maru at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 17,000 yards
xAP Huzi Maru , xAP Buenos Aires Maru , xAP Miike Maru ,
xAP Hakozaki Maru screened from combat
- escorted by DD Uzuki , DD Yayoi
BB Alabama engages DD Mutsuki at 17,000 yards
DD Wakaba engages DD Ralph Talbot at 17,000 yards
CA Wichita engages DD Mutsuki at 17,000 yards
DD Ralph Talbot engages DD Mutsuki at 17,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards
BB Alabama engages DD Uzuki at 14,000 yards
DD Yayoi engages DD Ralph Talbot at 14,000 yards
CA Wichita engages DD Wakaba at 14,000 yards
DD Ralph Talbot engages DD Uzuki at 14,000 yards
BB Alabama engages xAP Miike Maru at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards
DD Uzuki engages DD Ralph Talbot at 12,000 yards
BB Alabama engages DD Yayoi at 12,000 yards
DD Ralph Talbot engages DD Wakaba at 12,000 yards
BB Alabama engages xAP Huzi Maru at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards
DD Ralph Talbot engages DD Uzuki at 11,000 yards
CA Canberra engages DD Wakaba at 11,000 yards
DD Ralph Talbot engages DD Mutsuki at 11,000 yards
DD Wakaba engages DD Ralph Talbot at 11,000 yards
BB Alabama engages xAP Miike Maru at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
xAP Huzi Maru , xAP Buenos Aires Maru , xAP Miike Maru ,
xAP Hakozaki Maru screened from combat
- escorted by DD Uzuki , DD Mutsuki
DD Yayoi engages DD Ralph Talbot at 8,000 yards
DD Wakaba engages DD Ralph Talbot at 8,000 yards
DD Ralph Talbot engages DD Yayoi at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
DD Uzuki engages DD Ralph Talbot at 9,000 yards
DD Ralph Talbot engages DD Yayoi at 9,000 yards
CA Wichita engages DD Wakaba at 9,000 yards
DD Ralph Talbot engages DD Wakaba at 9,000 yards
BB Alabama engages xAP Huzi Maru at 9,000 yards
BB Alabama engages xAP Buenos Aires Maru at 9,000 yards
BB Alabama engages xAP Miike Maru at 9,000 yards
BB Alabama engages xAP Hakozaki Maru at 9,000 yards
BB Alabama engages xAP Teiko Maru at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
CA Wichita engages DD Mutsuki at 10,000 yards
BB Alabama engages xAP Buenos Aires Maru at 10,000 yards
BB Alabama engages xAP Hakozaki Maru at 10,000 yards
BB Alabama engages xAP Teiko Maru at 10,000 yards
Range increases to 15,000 yards
xAP Huzi Maru screened from combat
DD Uzuki engages DD Ralph Talbot at 15,000 yards
CA Canberra engages DD Wakaba at 15,000 yards
DD Mutsuki engages DD Ralph Talbot at 15,000 yards
DD Ralph Talbot engages DD Yayoi at 15,000 yards
BB Alabama engages xAP Buenos Aires Maru at 15,000 yards
BB Alabama engages xAP Hakozaki Maru at 15,000 yards
Range increases to 18,000 yards
BB Alabama engages DD Uzuki at 18,000 yards
DD Ralph Talbot engages DD Yayoi at 18,000 yards
CA Wichita engages DD Wakaba at 18,000 yards
DD Ralph Talbot engages DD Wakaba at 18,000 yards
BB Alabama engages xAP Hakozaki Maru at 18,000 yards
Range increases to 22,000 yards
CA Canberra engages DD Yayoi at 22,000 yards
CA Wichita engages DD Mutsuki at 22,000 yards
CA Wichita engages xAP Hakozaki Maru at 22,000 yards
Range increases to 28,000 yards
xAP Huzi Maru screened from combat
CA Wichita engages xAP Hakozaki Maru at 28,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Balabac at 70,80, Range 26,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Mutsuki
DD Yayoi, heavy fires
DD Uzuki
xAP Teiko Maru, Shell hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAP Hakozaki Maru, Shell hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAP Buenos Aires Maru, Shell hits 3, heavy fires
xAP Huzi Maru

Allied Ships
BB Alabama
CA Wichita
CA Canberra
DD Ralph Talbot

Japanese ground losses:
383 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 14 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 12 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 28,000 yards
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Allies open fire on surprised Japanese ships at 26,000 yards
CA Wichita fires at DD Yayoi at 26,000 yards
CA Wichita fires at DD Mutsuki at 26,000 yards
CA Wichita fires at xAP Hakozaki Maru at 26,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards
CA Wichita engages DD Yayoi at 24,000 yards
CA Wichita engages DD Mutsuki at 24,000 yards
CA Wichita engages xAP Buenos Aires Maru at 24,000 yards
CA Wichita engages xAP Hakozaki Maru at 24,000 yards
CA Canberra engages xAP Teiko Maru at 24,000 yards
Range closes to 23,000 yards
CA Wichita engages DD Yayoi at 23,000 yards
CA Wichita engages DD Mutsuki at 23,000 yards
CA Wichita engages xAP Buenos Aires Maru at 23,000 yards
CA Canberra engages xAP Hakozaki Maru at 23,000 yards
CA Wichita engages xAP Teiko Maru at 23,000 yards
Oldendorf, Jesse B. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range closes to 20,000 yards
CA Canberra engages DD Mutsuki at 20,000 yards
CA Wichita engages xAP Buenos Aires Maru at 20,000 yards
CA Canberra engages xAP Hakozaki Maru at 20,000 yards
CA Canberra engages xAP Teiko Maru at 20,000 yards
Range increases to 24,000 yards
CA Canberra engages DD Mutsuki at 24,000 yards
CA Canberra engages xAP Buenos Aires Maru at 24,000 yards
CA Canberra engages xAP Hakozaki Maru at 24,000 yards
CA Canberra engages xAP Teiko Maru at 24,000 yards
Range increases to 27,000 yards
CA Canberra engages DD Uzuki at 27,000 yards
CA Canberra engages DD Mutsuki at 27,000 yards
CA Canberra engages xAP Buenos Aires Maru at 27,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Sub attack near Hirosaki/Aomori at 117,53
Japanese Ships
TK Gosyu Maru, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Guavina
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Puerto Princesa at 70,79
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Morning Air attack on 23rd Ind. Engineer Regiment, at 52,65
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
A6M5 Zero x 5
J2M2 Jack x 1
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 5

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 16

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 2 destroyed
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Morning Air attack on Atimonan , at 80,79
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 2

Allied aircraft
Seafire IIC x 2
Wildcat V x 1
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 11
F4F-4 Wildcat x 8
FM-1 Wildcat x 55
FM-2 Wildcat x 7
F4U-1A Corsair x 9
F6F-3 Hellcat x 27
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Puerto Princesa at 70,79
Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 23
SBD-5 Dauntless x 12

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAP Hie Maru
xAP Asama Maru
xAP Argentina Maru
xAP Hikawa Maru
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Japanese aircraft
J2M2 Jack x 1
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 1
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 3

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 14
B-25D1 Mitchell x 18
B-26B Marauder x 15
P-38J Lightning x 16
PBJ-1D Mitchell x 13

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
B-26B Marauder: 2 damaged
PBJ-1D Mitchell: 2 damaged

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

Airbase hits 15
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 68
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 2

Allied aircraft
PV-1 Ventura x 13
P-38J Lightning x 4
PV-1 Ventura x 14

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
PV-1 Ventura: 1 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 6
Runway hits 25
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 15
B-24J Liberator x 70
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 47

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 1 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 16
Airbase supply hits 7
Runway hits 171
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 9
B-24D1 Liberator x 9
B-24J Liberator x 11
P-38H Lightning x 18
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 15

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

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 1 damaged
PB4Y-1 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 9
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 67
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 18
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 7

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

Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 3 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 5
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Allied aircraft
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 7

Allied aircraft losses
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

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 15
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 11
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Morning Air attack on 24th Special Base Force, at 78,91
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 20
B-17F Fortress x 7
B-24D1 Liberator x 31
B-24J Liberator x 25
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 6

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
456 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 17 disabled
Non Combat: 8 destroyed, 58 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 8 (1 destroyed, 7 disabled)

Also attacking 2nd Division ...
Also attacking Southern Fleet ...
Also attacking 16th Division ...
Also attacking 94th JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 14th Garrison Unit ...
Also attacking 24th Special Base Force ...
Also attacking 22nd JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 24th Special Base Force ...
Also attacking 2nd Division ...
Also attacking 51st Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 4th Division ...
Also attacking 54th Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking Southern Fleet ...
Also attacking 94th JAAF AF Bn ...
Also attacking 24th Special Base Force ...
Also attacking 22nd JNAF AF Unit ...
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 9
P-38H Lightning x 18

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

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 damaged

Runway hits 18
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 11

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 2 damaged

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

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2
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Morning Air attack on 92nd JAAF AF Bn , at 52,65
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Morning Air attack on 23rd Ind. Engineer Regiment, at 52,65
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 52,65
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 9
P-38H Lightning x 18

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 2 damaged

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 11
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 6
P-38H Lightning x 18

Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 1 damaged

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 13
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 6
P-38H Lightning x 18

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

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

Runway hits 13
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 6
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 11
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 18
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 22
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Taytay at 72,77
Allied aircraft
SBD-5 Dauntless x 5

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
AK Sakura Maru, Bomb hits 1
AK Kaga Maru

Japanese ground losses:
28 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
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Morning Air attack on 34th Field AA Battalion, at 52,65
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Taytay at 72,77
Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIc x 3

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIc: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Asosan Maru
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Puerto Princesa at 70,79
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 18
SBD-5 Dauntless x 19

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
AMC Asaka Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires
E Hatsutaka, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
TK Mirii Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires
TK Nisshin Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring AMC Asaka Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring TK Nisshin Maru
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Taytay at 72,7
Allied aircraft
SBD-5 Dauntless x 5

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAP Naminoue Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires

Japanese ground losses:
75 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAP Naminoue Maru
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Afternoon Air attack on 84th JAAF AF Bn , at 52,65
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Ground combat at 78,91
Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 40224 troops, 805 guns, 1196 vehicles, Assault Value = 1562

Defending force 16629 troops, 248 guns, 35 vehicles, Assault Value = 253

Allied adjusted assault: 786

Japanese adjusted defense: 5

Allied assault odds: 157 to 1

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

Japanese ground losses:
9668 casualties reported
Squads: 177 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 763 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 25 destroyed, 18 disabled
Guns lost 11 (7 destroyed, 4 disabled)
Vehicles lost 23 (16 destroyed, 7 disabled)
Units retreated 21

Allied ground losses:
116 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 14 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 36 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Vehicles lost 33 (2 destroyed, 31 disabled)

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
3rd USMC Tank Battalion
4th USMC Tank Battalion
43rd Infantry Division
27th Infantry Division
110th Combat Engineer Battalion
1st Cavalry (Spec) Cavalry Division
32nd Infantry Division
3rd NZ Armoured Sqn
154th FA Bn
V US Amphib Corps
165th Field Artillery Battalion
198th Field Artillery Battalion

Defending units:
2nd Division
4th Division
14th Garrison Unit
52nd Construction Battalion
94th JAAF AF Bn
16th Division
2nd Army
50th JNAF Coy
17th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
34th Road Const Co
18th JNAF AF Unit
54th Construction Battalion
24th Special Base Force
3rd Air Division
58th Construction Battalion
36th Field AA Battalion
Southern Fleet
51st Construction Battalion
44th Field AA Battalion
22nd JNAF AF Unit
108th JAAF AF Bn
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 12, 44

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Balabac at 69,82, Range 19,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Makinami
DD Takanami
DD Tamanami
xAK Kenyo Maru
xAK Tatutaki Maru
xAK Teiyo Maru
xAK Tatumiya Maru
xAK Naruto Maru
xAK Fushimi Maru
xAK Toho Maru

Allied Ships
BB Alabama
CA Wichita
CA Canberra
DD Ralph Talbot

Improved night sighting under 85% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 85% moonlight: 12,000 yards
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 26,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 26,000 yards
Range closes to 25,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range increases to 28,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 28,000 yards
Range closes to 27,000 yards...
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 26,000 yards
Range increases to 27,000 yards...
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 21,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 21,000 yards
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Range increases to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 15,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 13,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 13,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 13,000 yards
Both TF attempt to withdraw!
Range increases to 19,000 yards...
DD Tamanami engages CA Canberra at 19,000 yards
CA Wichita engages DD Makinami at 19,000 yards
CA Canberra engages xAK Tatutaki Maru at 19,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Puerto Princesa at 71,78, Range 30,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
TK Nisshin Maru #2

Allied Ships
BB South Dakota
CA Portland
CA Northampton
DD Barton
DD Frazier

Improved night sighting under 85% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 85% moonlight: 12,000 yards
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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ASW attack near Miri at 66,84
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Puerto Princesa at 71,77, Range 30,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
TK Nisshin Maru #2

Allied Ships
BB South Dakota
CA Portland
CA Northampton
DD Barton
DD Frazier

Improved night sighting under 85% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 85% moonlight: 12,000 yards
Range closes to 29,000 yards...
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 27,000 yards...
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range increases to 28,000 yards...
Range increases to 29,000 yards...
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Sub attack near Miri at 66,84
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Puerto Princesa at 71,77, Range 30,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Mutsuki
DD Yayoi
xAP Buenos Aires Maru, heavy fires, heavy damage

Allied Ships
BB South Dakota
CA Portland
CA Northampton
DD Barton
DD Frazier

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
Both TF attempt to withdraw!
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Iba at 76,74
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 10
SBD-5 Dauntless x 11

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAP Asama Maru
xAP Teia Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAP Hie Maru, Bomb hits 1

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

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAP Teia Maru
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Taytay at 72,76
Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 11
F6F-3 Hellcat x 10
SBD-5 Dauntless x 18

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
DD Mutsuki
xAP Buenos Aires Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
163 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAP Buenos Aires Maru
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 18
B-24J Liberator x 73
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 41

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 14
Airbase supply hits 6
Runway hits 186
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Allied aircraft
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 9

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 17
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Allied aircraft
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 6

Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 1 damaged

Runway hits 15
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6

Runway hits 14
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Morning Air attack on 24th Special Base Force, at 79,90
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 13
B-17F Fortress x 6
B-24D1 Liberator x 26
B-24J Liberator x 27
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 6

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

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

Also attacking 17th Medium Field Artillery Regiment ...
Also attacking Southern Fleet ...
Also attacking 24th Special Base Force ...
Also attacking 36th Field AA Battalion ...
Also attacking 24th Special Base Force ...
Also attacking 2nd Army ...
Also attacking 24th Special Base Force ...
Also attacking 50th JNAF Coy ...
Also attacking 24th Special Base Force ...
Also attacking 2nd Division ...
Also attacking 3rd Air Division ...
Also attacking Southern Fleet ...
Also attacking 24th Special Base Force ...
Also attacking 2nd Army ...
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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 3rd INA Azad Regiment, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 52,65
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 52,65
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Morning Air attack on 23rd Ind. Engineer Regiment, at 52,65
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 8
F6F-3 Hellcat x 5

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 19
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Morning Air attack on 17th Medium Field Artillery Regiment, at 79,90
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 7
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Morning Air attack on 24th Special Base Force, at 79,90
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Iba at 76,74
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 8
TBF-1 Avenger x 4

Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAP Teia Maru, heavy fires

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

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAP Teia Maru
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Iba at 76,74
Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 4
SBD-5 Dauntless x 26

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 7 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAP Hikawa Maru
xAP Teia Maru, heavy fires
xAP Asama Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires
xAP Hie Maru, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
E Kamo, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
E Kuretake
DD Yunagi

Japanese ground losses:
346 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 19 disabled
Non Combat: 10 destroyed, 14 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Vehicles lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAP Teia Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAP Hie Maru
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Iba at 76,74
Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 4
TBM-1C Avenger x 7

Allied aircraft losses
TBM-1C Avenger: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAP Teia Maru, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
xAP Asama Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
63 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Puerto Princesa at 71,78
Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 11
SBD-5 Dauntless x 2

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
E Hatsutaka, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Puerto Princesa at 71,78
Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 11
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Iba at 76,74
Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 10
F6F-3 Hellcat x 10
SBD-5 Dauntless x 9

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 5 damaged

Japanese Ships
E Kuretake
xAP Hikawa Maru
xAP Argentina Maru
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Iba at 76,74
Allied aircraft
Albacore I x 4
FM-2 Wildcat x 4
F4U-1A Corsair x 4
F6F-3 Hellcat x 13
TBF-1 Avenger x 28

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

Japanese Ships
xAP Hie Maru, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAP Argentina Maru, Bomb hits 5, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAP Hikawa Maru, Bomb hits 9, heavy fires, heavy damage
E Kuretake
DD Yunagi

Japanese ground losses:
577 casualties reported
Squads: 7 destroyed, 21 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 37 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Vehicles lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAP Hie Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAP Argentina Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAP Hikawa Maru
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Iba at 76,74
Allied aircraft
SB2C-1C Helldiver x 32
SBD-5 Dauntless x 51
TBF-1 Avenger x 13

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C-1C Helldiver: 3 damaged
SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 11 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAP Hie Maru, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
xAP Hikawa Maru, Bomb hits 4, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
xAP Argentina Maru, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
DD Yunagi, Bomb hits 4, and is sunk
DD Hayate
E Kuretake, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
3871 casualties reported
Squads: 57 destroyed, 157 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 243 disabled
Engineers: 5 destroyed, 6 disabled

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAP Hikawa Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAP Argentina Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring E Kuretake
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Yunagi
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Iba at 76,74
Allied aircraft
TBF-1 Avenger x 11

Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
E Kuretake, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk

Japanese ground losses:
78 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Iba at 76,74
Allied aircraft
TBF-1 Avenger x 19

Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 5 damaged
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Puerto Princesa at 71,78
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 10
SBD-5 Dauntless x 2

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Fushimi Maru
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108

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Post #: 585

02/13/44 - 8/28/2010 8:04:21 AM

StoneAge

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His air sweeps over manila are still taking there toll on my airforce.

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 02/13/44

Task Force 107 encounters enemy Task Force at 72 , 78
Transport TF 107 withdrawing to Nagasaki/Sasebo after combat
Japanese Ships Bombarding Cam Ranh Bay
xAP Naminoue Maru sinks....
TF 84 rescuing 332 men from 18th Division
Search Ki-48-IIa Lily destroyed by CAP
Search Ki-48-IIa Lily destroyed by CAP
Search Ki-48-IIa Lily destroyed by CAP
xAK Tatumiya Maru sinks....
TF 107 rescuing 90 men from 25th Army
xAK Toho Maru sinks....
TF 107 rescuing 190 men from 25th Army
xAK Kenyo Maru sinks....
xAK Naruto Maru sinks....
TF 107 rescuing 40 men from 25th Army
xAK Tatutaki Maru sinks....
TF 107 rescuing 70 men from 25th Army
xAK Teiyo Maru sinks....
TF 107 rescuing 50 men from 25th Army
xAK Fushimi Maru sinks....
TF 107 rescuing 380 men from 25th Army
Search Ki-48-IIa Lily destroyed by CAP
7th RTA Division RETREATING towards Chumphon
Yokosuka 4th SNLF RETREATING towards Chumphon
81st Naval Guard Unit RETREATING towards Chumphon
1st RTA/B Division RETREATING towards Chumphon
32nd Field AA Battalion RETREATING towards Chumphon
3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment RETREATING towards Chumphon
34th Field AA Battalion RETREATING towards Chumphon
84th JAAF AF Bn RETREATING towards Chumphon
23rd Ind. Engineer Regiment RETREATING towards Chumphon
92nd JAAF AF Bn RETREATING towards Chumphon
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Manila (79, 77)!
xAKL Etashima Maru sinks....
D3A2 Val attacking a Porpoise class SS at 112,62
:::::::: an Allied PT is reported HIT
Search Ki-48-IIa Lily destroyed by CAP
E13A1 Jake attacking an Allied DD at 120,53
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
Search Ki-48-IIa Lily destroyed by CAP
E Aguni arrives at Tokyo
48th I.F.Chutai arrives at Hailar

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Feb 13, 44

Aircraft Ki-67-Ia Peggy advances R&D
Kure Ku T-1/B at Bihoro takes E13A1 Jake replacements
752 Ku K-1 at Yokohama/Yokosuka takes G3M3 Nell replacements
11th Sentai at Singapore takes Ki-43-IIb Oscar replacements
13th Sentai Det at Cabanatuan takes Ki-45 KAIc Nick replacements
21st Sentai at Batangas takes Ki-43-IIb Oscar replacements
12th Tpt.Chutai at Tokyo takes Ki-57-II Topsy replacements
Previous report of sinking of SS Snapper incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
Low garrison leads to damage and 1 VP loss from partisan attack at Manila (79, 77)!
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Feb 14, 44

521 Ku K-1 at Chiba takes P1Y1 Frances replacements
8th Sentai at Iba takes Ki-48-IIc Lily replacements
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 13, 44

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Puerto Princesa at 72,78, Range 30,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
DD Makinami
DD Takanami
DD Tamanami
xAK Kenyo Maru
xAK Tatutaki Maru
xAK Teiyo Maru
xAK Tatumiya Maru
xAK Naruto Maru
xAK Fushimi Maru
xAK Toho Maru

Allied Ships
BB South Dakota
CA Portland
CA Northampton
DD Barton
DD Frazier

Improved night sighting under 78% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 78% moonlight: 12,000 yards
Range closes to 29,000 yards...
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 30,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 28,000 yards
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Night Naval bombardment of Cam Ranh Bay at 64,72
Allied aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft losses
Vengeance I: 1 destroyed on ground

Japanese Ships
DD Kisaragi
DD Shirakumo
DD Kasumi
E Hato
E Karii
E Wakatake

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 3

DD Kisaragi firing at Cam Ranh Bay
DD Shirakumo firing at Cam Ranh Bay
DD Kasumi firing at Cam Ranh Bay
E Hato firing at Cam Ranh Bay
E Karii firing at Cam Ranh Bay
E Wakatake firing at Cam Ranh Bay
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Morning Air attack on 23rd Ind. Engineer Regiment, at 52,65
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 14
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
A6M5 Zero x 5
J2M2 Jack x 2
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 3

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 17

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
A6M5 Zero: 2 destroyed
J2M2 Jack: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 37000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 11

Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 10

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 2 destroyed
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Iba at 76,75
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 2
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 9

Allied aircraft
FM-1 Wildcat x 16
F6F-3 Hellcat x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-1 Wildcat: 1 destroyed
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Iba at 76,75
Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 4
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Iba at 76,75
Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 10
F6F-3 Hellcat x 10
SBD-5 Dauntless x 9

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Toho Maru
xAK Naruto Maru
xAK Fushimi Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
64 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 19 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 5 (1 destroyed, 4 disabled)
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Japanese aircraft
J2M2 Jack x 1

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 12
B-24D1 Liberator x 13
B-25C Mitchell x 3
B-25D1 Mitchell x 6
B-26B Marauder x 3
P-38H Lightning x 18
P-38J Lightning x 18
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 14
PBJ-1D Mitchell x 13

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 2 damaged
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 1 damaged
PBJ-1D Mitchell: 2 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 16
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 80
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Allied aircraft
PV-1 Ventura x 13
B-24D1 Liberator x 9
B-24J Liberator x 3
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 7
PV-1 Ventura x 14

Allied aircraft losses
PV-1 Ventura: 1 damaged
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 damaged
PV-1 Ventura: 2 damaged

Airbase hits 9
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 26
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 18
B-24J Liberator x 55
F6F-3 Hellcat x 5
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 51

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 2 damaged
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 2 damaged

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

Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 6
Runway hits 113
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 15
B-26 Marauder x 12
PV-1 Ventura x 14

Allied aircraft losses
B-26 Marauder: 1 damaged
PV-1 Ventura: 1 damaged

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

Port fuel hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x PV-1 Ventura bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-26 Marauder bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 18

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 15
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 11

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 2 damaged

Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 9
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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 6th RTA/C Division, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 52,65
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 52,65
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Morning Air attack on 92nd JAAF AF Bn , at 52,65
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Morning Air attack on 6th RTA/C Division, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 12

Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder: 2 damaged

Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 8
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 7

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 3
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 12

No Allied losses

Runway hits 4
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 6

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 6
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 12

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 8
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 11
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 7

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 13
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 6

No Allied losses
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 12

No Allied losses
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 4

No Allied losses
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 3

No Allied losses
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Iba at 76,75
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 81
SBD-5 Dauntless x 23
TBF-1 Avenger x 14
TBM-1C Avenger x 11

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 3 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 2 damaged
TBM-1C Avenger: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Tatumiya Maru, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
xAK Kenyo Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Teiyo Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
xAK Tatutaki Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires
xAK Toho Maru, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Fushimi Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Naruto Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires
DD Takanami
DD Makinami

Japanese ground losses:
417 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 46 destroyed, 104 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 55 (22 destroyed, 33 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
14 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
2 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
1 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Kenyo Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Toho Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Fushimi Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Tatutaki Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Naruto Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Tatumiya Maru
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Iba at 76,75
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 20
SB2C-1C Helldiver x 20

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C-1C Helldiver: 7 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Kenyo Maru, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Toho Maru, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
xAK Fushimi Maru, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Tatutaki Maru, heavy fires
xAK Naruto Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Takanami

Japanese ground losses:
291 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 22 destroyed, 23 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 16 (9 destroyed, 7 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
5 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
10 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Kenyo Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Fushimi Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Tatutaki Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Naruto Maru
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Iba at 76,75
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 19
SBD-5 Dauntless x 24

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 9 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Fushimi Maru, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Naruto Maru, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
xAK Kenyo Maru, Bomb hits 5, and is sunk
xAK Teiyo Maru, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Tatutaki Maru, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Tamanami

Japanese ground losses:
192 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 30 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 11 (9 destroyed, 2 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
13 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Fushimi Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Naruto Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Kenyo Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Teiyo Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Tatutaki Maru
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 18

No Allied losses
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Iba at 76,75
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 29 NM, estimated altitude 30,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 8

Allied aircraft
FM-1 Wildcat x 4
F6F-3 Hellcat x 43

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

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet *
6 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet *
6 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet *
5 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet *
6 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet *
6 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet *
4 x FM-1 Wildcat sweeping at 28000 feet *

CAP engaged:
21st Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (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 36750
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Iba at 76,75
Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 11
F4U-1A Corsair x 4
F6F-3 Hellcat x 16

No Allied losses
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Iba at 76,75
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 24

No Allied losses
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Iba at 76,75
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 28 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 38
SBD-5 Dauntless x 20

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Makinami
DD Tamanami
DD Takanami

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Ground combat at 52,65
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 41866 troops, 885 guns, 1241 vehicles, Assault Value = 1592

Defending force 5929 troops, 154 guns, 7 vehicles, Assault Value = 209

Allied adjusted assault: 958

Japanese adjusted defense: 29

Allied assault odds: 33 to 1

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

Japanese ground losses:
4241 casualties reported
Squads: 74 destroyed, 64 disabled
Non Combat: 167 destroyed, 99 disabled
Engineers: 4 destroyed, 7 disabled
Guns lost 18 (9 destroyed, 9 disabled)
Vehicles lost 8 (8 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 10

Allied ground losses:
316 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 36 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 28 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Vehicles lost 31 (2 destroyed, 29 disabled)

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
44th Indian Brigade
26th Indian Division
267th Armoured Brigade
SSVF Brigade
8th Indian Brigade
Provisionl Tank Brigade
46th Indian Brigade
5th Indian Division
56th Heavy AA Regiment
85th British AT Gun Regiment
8th Belfast Heavy AA Regiment
20th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
IV Indian Corps
14th Army
XV Indian Corps
21st Light AA Regiment
24th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
13th Indian Light AA Regiment
6th Mixed A/T Mtr Regiment
27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
8th Medium Regiment
25th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
137/155th Field Regiment

Defending units:
7th RTA Division
Yokosuka 4th SNLF
81st Naval Guard Unit
1st RTA/B Division
32nd Field AA Battalion
3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
34th Field AA Battalion
84th JAAF AF Bn
23rd Ind. Engineer Regiment
92nd JAAF AF Bn
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 14, 44

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Sub attack near Saishu To at 97,56
Japanese Ships
xAKL Etashima Maru, Torpedo hits 2, heavy damage
xAKL Awaji Maru
xAKL Tenpei Maru
xAKL Nichiwa Maru
SC CHa-42

Allied Ships
SS Devilfish
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Morning Air attack on 23rd Ind. Engineer Regiment, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on 24th Special Base Force, at 79,90
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Morning Air attack on 3rd INA Azad Regiment, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Morning Air attack on 23rd Ind. Engineer Regiment, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Morning Air attack on 17th JAAF AF Bn , at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on 2nd Army, at 79,90
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on 24th Special Base Force, at 79,90
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
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Morning Air attack on 24th Special Base Force, at 79,90
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Morning Air attack on 24th Special Base Force, at 79,90
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
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Afternoon Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Afternoon Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Samah at 73,70
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Afternoon Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Afternoon Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Afternoon Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Afternoon Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Afternoon Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Afternoon Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108

< Message edited by StoneAge -- 9/3/2010 12:59:13 AM >

(in reply to StoneAge)

Post #: 586

02/15/44 - 8/28/2010 8:05:27 AM

StoneAge

Posts: 1303
Joined: 2/16/2009
From: Melbourne, Australia
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Some DD still trying to make it home for repairs get jumpped by an allied surface force while, my surface force sent down to hunt his CVE group find a nice target near Eniwetok.

I think in my next game I will do this kind of raid more often, when you find a convoy the damage can be great and if I still had some CV's I could trap any single carriers sent along as protection.

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 02/15/44

Task Force 32 encounters enemy Task Force at 110 , 89
DD Mikazuki sinks....
Surface Combat TF 32 withdrawing to Yokohama/Yokosuka after combat
Search Ki-48-IIa Lily destroyed by CAP
Search Ki-48-IIa Lily destroyed by CAP
AO Hayamoto sinks....
AO Nippon Maru sinks....
Ki-48-IIa Lily attacking an Allied SS at 109,63
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
Ki-48-IIa Lily attacking an Allied SS at 109,63
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
Search Ki-48-IIa Lily destroyed by CAP
Search Ki-48-IIa Lily destroyed by CAP
DD Maikaze sinks....
AO Erimo sinks....
AO Naruto sinks....
TK Rikko Maru sinks....
CPT Tamoto, F. has been KILLED
AO Shinkoku Maru sinks....
48th I.F.Chutai arrives at Port Arthur
7th Ind. Field Artillery Battalion arrives at Shanghai
14th Ind.Infantry Brigade arrives at Peiping
TK Nisshin Maru #2 sinks....
Task Force 35 encounters enemy Task Force at 128 , 102
Task Force 35 encounters enemy Task Force at 129 , 102
Task Force 35 encounters enemy Task Force at 129 , 102
Ki-48-Ib Lily attacking an Allied SS at 100,55
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
Search Ki-48-IIa Lily destroyed by CAP
762 Ku K-1 arrives at Kanoya
47th I.F.Chutai arrives at Port Arthur
15th Mortar Battalion arrives at Changchun
176th JAAF AF Bn arrives at Tokyo

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Feb 15, 44

253 Ku S-1 at Naha takes A6M5 Zero replacements
Maizura Ku T-1 at Maizuru takes E13A1 Jake replacements
381 Ku S-1/A at Tuguegarao takes J2M2 Jack replacements
78th Sentai at Iba takes Ki-43-IIb Oscar replacements
761 Ku K-1 converting to G4M2 Betty
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Feb 16, 44

751 Ku K-1 at Kagoshima takes G4M1 Betty replacements
251 Ku S-1 at Tuguegarao takes A6M2 Zero replacements
153 Ku T-1 at Naha takes J1N1-C Irving replacements
453 Ku S-1 at Matsuyama takes F1M2 Pete replacements
2nd Sentai at Nagoya takes Ki-46-III Dinah replacements
5th Sentai at Tokyo takes Ki-44-IIb Tojo replacements
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 13, 44

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Puerto Princesa at 72,78, Range 30,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
DD Makinami
DD Takanami
DD Tamanami
xAK Kenyo Maru
xAK Tatutaki Maru
xAK Teiyo Maru
xAK Tatumiya Maru
xAK Naruto Maru
xAK Fushimi Maru
xAK Toho Maru

Allied Ships
BB South Dakota
CA Portland
CA Northampton
DD Barton
DD Frazier

Improved night sighting under 78% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 78% moonlight: 12,000 yards
Range closes to 29,000 yards...
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 30,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 28,000 yards
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Night Naval bombardment of Cam Ranh Bay at 64,72
Allied aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft losses
Vengeance I: 1 destroyed on ground

Japanese Ships
DD Kisaragi
DD Shirakumo
DD Kasumi
E Hato
E Karii
E Wakatake

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 3

DD Kisaragi firing at Cam Ranh Bay
DD Shirakumo firing at Cam Ranh Bay
DD Kasumi firing at Cam Ranh Bay
E Hato firing at Cam Ranh Bay
E Karii firing at Cam Ranh Bay
E Wakatake firing at Cam Ranh Bay
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Morning Air attack on 23rd Ind. Engineer Regiment, at 52,65
Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 14
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
A6M5 Zero x 5
J2M2 Jack x 2
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 3

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 17

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
A6M5 Zero: 2 destroyed
J2M2 Jack: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 37000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 11

Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 10

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 2 destroyed
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Iba at 76,75
Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 2
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 9

Allied aircraft
FM-1 Wildcat x 16
F6F-3 Hellcat x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-1 Wildcat: 1 destroyed
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Iba at 76,75
Allied aircraft
F4U-1A Corsair x 4
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Iba at 76,75
Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 10
F6F-3 Hellcat x 10
SBD-5 Dauntless x 9

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Toho Maru
xAK Naruto Maru
xAK Fushimi Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
64 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 19 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 5 (1 destroyed, 4 disabled)
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Japanese aircraft
J2M2 Jack x 1

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 12
B-24D1 Liberator x 13
B-25C Mitchell x 3
B-25D1 Mitchell x 6
B-26B Marauder x 3
P-38H Lightning x 18
P-38J Lightning x 18
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 14
PBJ-1D Mitchell x 13

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 2 damaged
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 1 damaged
PBJ-1D Mitchell: 2 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 16
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 80
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Allied aircraft
PV-1 Ventura x 13
B-24D1 Liberator x 9
B-24J Liberator x 3
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 7
PV-1 Ventura x 14

Allied aircraft losses
PV-1 Ventura: 1 damaged
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 damaged
PV-1 Ventura: 2 damaged

Airbase hits 9
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 26
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 18
B-24J Liberator x 55
F6F-3 Hellcat x 5
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 51

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 2 damaged
PB4Y-1 Liberator: 2 damaged

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

Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 6
Runway hits 113
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 15
B-26 Marauder x 12
PV-1 Ventura x 14

Allied aircraft losses
B-26 Marauder: 1 damaged
PV-1 Ventura: 1 damaged

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

Port fuel hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x PV-1 Ventura bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-26 Marauder bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 18

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 15
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 11

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 2 damaged

Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 9
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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 6th RTA/C Division, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 52,65
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 52,65
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Morning Air attack on 92nd JAAF AF Bn , at 52,65
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Morning Air attack on 6th RTA/C Division, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Allied aircraft
B-26B Marauder x 12

Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder: 2 damaged

Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 8
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 7

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 3
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 12

No Allied losses

Runway hits 4
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 6

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 6
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 12

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 8
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 11
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 7

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 13
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 6

No Allied losses
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 12

No Allied losses
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 4

No Allied losses
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 3

No Allied losses
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Iba at 76,75
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 81
SBD-5 Dauntless x 23
TBF-1 Avenger x 14
TBM-1C Avenger x 11

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 3 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 2 damaged
TBM-1C Avenger: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Tatumiya Maru, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
xAK Kenyo Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Teiyo Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
xAK Tatutaki Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires
xAK Toho Maru, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Fushimi Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Naruto Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires
DD Takanami
DD Makinami

Japanese ground losses:
417 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 46 destroyed, 104 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 55 (22 destroyed, 33 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
14 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
2 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 3000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
1 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Kenyo Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Toho Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Fushimi Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Tatutaki Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Naruto Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Tatumiya Maru
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Iba at 76,75
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 20
SB2C-1C Helldiver x 20

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C-1C Helldiver: 7 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Kenyo Maru, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Toho Maru, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
xAK Fushimi Maru, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Tatutaki Maru, heavy fires
xAK Naruto Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Takanami

Japanese ground losses:
291 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 22 destroyed, 23 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 16 (9 destroyed, 7 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
5 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
10 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Kenyo Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Fushimi Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Tatutaki Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Naruto Maru
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Iba at 76,75
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 19
SBD-5 Dauntless x 24

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 9 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Fushimi Maru, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Naruto Maru, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
xAK Kenyo Maru, Bomb hits 5, and is sunk
xAK Teiyo Maru, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Tatutaki Maru, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Tamanami

Japanese ground losses:
192 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 30 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 11 (9 destroyed, 2 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
13 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Fushimi Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Naruto Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Kenyo Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Teiyo Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Tatutaki Maru
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 18

No Allied losses
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Iba at 76,75
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 29 NM, estimated altitude 30,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 8

Allied aircraft
FM-1 Wildcat x 4
F6F-3 Hellcat x 43

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

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet *
6 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet *
6 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet *
5 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet *
6 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet *
6 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet *
4 x FM-1 Wildcat sweeping at 28000 feet *

CAP engaged:
21st Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (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 36750
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Iba at 76,75
Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 11
F4U-1A Corsair x 4
F6F-3 Hellcat x 16

No Allied losses
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Iba at 76,75
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 24

No Allied losses
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Iba at 76,75
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 28 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 38
SBD-5 Dauntless x 20

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Makinami
DD Tamanami
DD Takanami

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Ground combat at 52,65
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 41866 troops, 885 guns, 1241 vehicles, Assault Value = 1592

Defending force 5929 troops, 154 guns, 7 vehicles, Assault Value = 209

Allied adjusted assault: 958

Japanese adjusted defense: 29

Allied assault odds: 33 to 1

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

Japanese ground losses:
4241 casualties reported
Squads: 74 destroyed, 64 disabled
Non Combat: 167 destroyed, 99 disabled
Engineers: 4 destroyed, 7 disabled
Guns lost 18 (9 destroyed, 9 disabled)
Vehicles lost 8 (8 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 10

Allied ground losses:
316 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 36 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 28 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Vehicles lost 31 (2 destroyed, 29 disabled)

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
44th Indian Brigade
26th Indian Division
267th Armoured Brigade
SSVF Brigade
8th Indian Brigade
Provisionl Tank Brigade
46th Indian Brigade
5th Indian Division
56th Heavy AA Regiment
85th British AT Gun Regiment
8th Belfast Heavy AA Regiment
20th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
IV Indian Corps
14th Army
XV Indian Corps
21st Light AA Regiment
24th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
13th Indian Light AA Regiment
6th Mixed A/T Mtr Regiment
27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
8th Medium Regiment
25th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
137/155th Field Regiment

Defending units:
7th RTA Division
Yokosuka 4th SNLF
81st Naval Guard Unit
1st RTA/B Division
32nd Field AA Battalion
3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
34th Field AA Battalion
84th JAAF AF Bn
23rd Ind. Engineer Regiment
92nd JAAF AF Bn
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 14, 44

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Sub attack near Saishu To at 97,56
Japanese Ships
xAKL Etashima Maru, Torpedo hits 2, heavy damage
xAKL Awaji Maru
xAKL Tenpei Maru
xAKL Nichiwa Maru
SC CHa-42

Allied Ships
SS Devilfish
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Morning Air attack on 23rd Ind. Engineer Regiment, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on 24th Special Base Force, at 79,90
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Morning Air attack on 3rd INA Azad Regiment, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Morning Air attack on 23rd Ind. Engineer Regiment, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Morning Air attack on 17th JAAF AF Bn , at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on 2nd Army, at 79,90
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on 24th Special Base Force, at 79,90
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
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Morning Air attack on 24th Special Base Force, at 79,90
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Morning Air attack on 24th Special Base Force, at 79,90
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
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Afternoon Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Afternoon Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Samah at 73,70
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Afternoon Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Afternoon Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Afternoon Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Afternoon Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Afternoon Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Afternoon Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108

< Message edited by StoneAge -- 9/3/2010 1:14:11 AM >

(in reply to StoneAge)

Post #: 587

02/17/44 - 8/28/2010 8:06:41 AM

StoneAge

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More shipping found during the first day and then on the return to base due to low ammo one of the DD's stops an allied Torpedo and go's to the bottom. Shame really the japanese SCTF had a great victory little damage and many ships sunk or damaged. will be interesting to see the final tally on this one.

I think back to base to refuel and rearm and sweep Hawaii side of wake down to Eniwetok as I expect to find a few carriers in these waters.

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 02/17/44

Task Force 35 encounters enemy Task Force at 130 , 103
Task Force 35 encounters enemy Task Force at 129 , 102
Task Force 35 encounters enemy Task Force at 128 , 102
Task Force 35 encounters enemy Task Force at 127 , 102
Surface Combat TF 35 withdrawing to Yokohama/Yokosuka after combat
Ki-48-Ib Lily attacking an Allied SS at 101,59
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
Search Ki-48-IIa Lily destroyed by CAP
203 Ku S-1 arrives at Yokohama/Yokosuka
4th Amphibious Brigade arrives at Asahikawa
42nd Ind. Engineer Regiment arrives at Tokyo
DD Niizuki sinks....
Search Ki-48-IIa Lily destroyed by CAP
Search Ki-48-IIa Lily destroyed by CAP
Search Ki-48-IIa Lily destroyed by CAP
Ki-48-IIa Lily has spotted xAK Empire Raja at 80,79
:::::::: xAK Empire Raja is reported HIT
Search Ki-48-IIa Lily destroyed by CAP
Search Ki-48-IIa Lily destroyed by CAP
Search Ki-48-IIa Lily destroyed by CAP
4th Division RETREATING towards Oroquieta
2nd Division RETREATING towards Oroquieta
14th Garrison Unit RETREATING towards Oroquieta
50th JNAF Coy RETREATING towards Oroquieta
18th JNAF AF Unit RETREATING towards Oroquieta
94th JAAF AF Bn RETREATING towards Oroquieta
Southern Fleet RETREATING towards Oroquieta
36th Field AA Battalion RETREATING towards Oroquieta
3rd Air Division RETREATING towards Oroquieta
16th Division RETREATING towards Oroquieta
52nd Construction Battalion RETREATING towards Oroquieta
22nd JNAF AF Unit RETREATING towards Oroquieta
51st Construction Battalion RETREATING towards Oroquieta
24th Special Base Force RETREATING towards Oroquieta
2nd Army RETREATING towards Oroquieta
44th Field AA Battalion RETREATING towards Oroquieta
34th Road Const Co RETREATING towards Oroquieta
58th Construction Battalion RETREATING towards Oroquieta
108th JAAF AF Bn RETREATING towards Oroquieta
E No.11 arrives at Tokyo
901 Ku T-3 arrives at Chiba
164th JAAF AF Bn arrives at Tokyo

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Feb 17, 44

Yokosuka Ku S-1 at Yokohama/Yokosuka takes A6M2 Zero replacements
246th Sentai at Tuguegarao takes Ki-43-IIa Oscar replacements
Previous report of sinking of SS Sand Lance incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Feb 18, 44

753 Ku K-1 at Kanoya takes G4M1 Betty replacements
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 17, 44

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Eniwetok at 130,103, Range 9,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CA Atago
CA Ashigara
CL Tama
CL Kiso
DD Akizuki
DD Niizuki
DD Fujinami
DD Kishinami
DD Hayanami
DD Umikaze

Allied Ships
SC PC-1078
SC PC-1080
xAK Mormacstar
xAK Admiral Halstead
TK Paul M Gregg
TK Victor H Kelly
TK H.D. Collier, Shell hits 6, heavy fires
TK W.H. Berg, Shell hits 24, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Dashing Wave
xAK Titan
xAK Fusto Arosemena
xAK Rodman Coleman, Shell hits 1, heavy fires
xAK T. A. Johnson
TK Charles S. Jones, Shell hits 2, heavy fires
xAK Antonin Dvorak
xAK Edward G. Acheson, Shell hits 2, heavy fires
xAK Frank H. Evers
xAK George L. Curry, Shell hits 1
xAK George S. Boutwell, Shell hits 1
xAK Ralph Barnes, Shell hits 1
xAK Richard B. Moore
xAK Rufus King
xAK Russell A. Alger
xAK S. Hall Young
xAK Doryssa
xAK Hosang
xAK Peshawur, Shell hits 1
xAK Tanda, Shell hits 5, heavy fires
xAP Boschfontein, Shell hits 3

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

Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 35% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 28,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 28,000 yards
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 26,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 24,000 yards
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 22,000 yards
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 20,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 14,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 12,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 9,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages SC PC-1078 at 9,000 yards
CL Kiso engages TK H.D. Collier at 9,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages TK W.H. Berg at 9,000 yards
CL Kiso engages xAP Boschfontein at 9,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages xAK Tanda at 9,000 yards
DD Akizuki engages TK W.H. Berg at 9,000 yards
DD Akizuki engages xAK Hosang at 9,000 yards
DD Akizuki engages xAK George S. Boutwell at 9,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages xAK Edward G. Acheson at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
CL Kiso engages SC PC-1078 at 11,000 yards
CL Kiso engages TK W.H. Berg at 11,000 yards
CL Tama engages TK W.H. Berg at 11,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages TK H.D. Collier at 11,000 yards
DD Akizuki engages TK Paul M Gregg at 11,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages xAP Boschfontein at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
CA Atago engages TK W.H. Berg at 10,000 yards
DD Niizuki engages TK Charles S. Jones at 10,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages TK W.H. Berg at 10,000 yards
DD Niizuki engages TK H.D. Collier at 10,000 yards
DD Akizuki engages TK Paul M Gregg at 10,000 yards
DD Niizuki engages TK W.H. Berg at 10,000 yards
DD Akizuki engages xAK Peshawur at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages TK W.H. Berg at 9,000 yards
CA Atago engages TK W.H. Berg at 9,000 yards
CL Kiso engages TK Charles S. Jones at 9,000 yards
CL Tama engages TK W.H. Berg at 9,000 yards
DD Niizuki engages TK H.D. Collier at 9,000 yards
DD Hayanami engages TK W.H. Berg at 9,000 yards
DD Kishinami engages TK W.H. Berg at 9,000 yards
DD Fujinami engages xAP Boschfontein at 9,000 yards
DD Hayanami engages xAK Peshawur at 9,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages xAK George L. Curry at 9,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages xAK Edward G. Acheson at 9,000 yards
DD Akizuki engages xAK Rodman Coleman at 9,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages TK W.H. Berg at 9,000 yards
CA Atago engages TK W.H. Berg at 9,000 yards
CL Kiso engages TK W.H. Berg at 9,000 yards
DD Akizuki engages TK W.H. Berg at 9,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages TK H.D. Collier at 9,000 yards
DD Hayanami engages TK W.H. Berg at 9,000 yards
DD Akizuki engages xAP Boschfontein at 9,000 yards
DD Niizuki engages xAK Tanda at 9,000 yards
DD Hayanami engages xAK Ralph Barnes at 9,000 yards
Allied Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Eniwetok at 129,102, Range 10,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CA Atago
CA Ashigara
CL Tama
CL Kiso
DD Akizuki
DD Niizuki
DD Fujinami
DD Kishinami
DD Hayanami
DD Umikaze

Allied Ships
SC PC-1078, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
SC PC-1080
xAK Mormacstar
xAK Admiral Halstead
TK Paul M Gregg, Shell hits 1
TK Victor H Kelly, Shell hits 1, heavy fires
TK H.D. Collier, Shell hits 23, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Dashing Wave, Shell hits 1, heavy fires
xAK Titan, Shell hits 3, heavy fires
xAK Fusto Arosemena
xAK T. A. Johnson, Shell hits 1
TK Charles S. Jones, Shell hits 1, heavy fires
xAK Antonin Dvorak
xAK Frank H. Evers
xAK George L. Curry
xAK George S. Boutwell
xAK Ralph Barnes
xAK Richard B. Moore, Shell hits 1, heavy fires
xAK Rufus King
xAK Russell A. Alger
xAK S. Hall Young
xAK Doryssa
xAK Hosang
xAK Peshawur, Shell hits 2, heavy fires
xAP Boschfontein

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

Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 35% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 28,000 yards
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 26,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 26,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 24,000 yards
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 22,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 22,000 yards
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 20,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 10,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages SC PC-1080 at 10,000 yards
CA Atago engages SC PC-1078 at 10,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages TK Charles S. Jones at 10,000 yards
CL Tama engages TK H.D. Collier at 10,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages TK H.D. Collier at 10,000 yards
DD Hayanami engages xAK Richard B. Moore at 10,000 yards
DD Hayanami engages xAK Ralph Barnes at 10,000 yards
DD Hayanami engages xAK George S. Boutwell at 10,000 yards
CL Tama engages xAK T. A. Johnson at 10,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards
xAK George L. Curry collides with xAK Russell A. Alger at 129 , 102
CL Tama engages SC PC-1078 at 12,000 yards
CL Kiso engages TK H.D. Collier at 12,000 yards
DD Hayanami engages TK Victor H Kelly at 12,000 yards
DD Hayanami engages xAK Peshawur at 12,000 yards
DD Niizuki engages TK H.D. Collier at 12,000 yards
DD Akizuki engages TK H.D. Collier at 12,000 yards
CL Kiso engages xAK George S. Boutwell at 12,000 yards
DD Hayanami engages xAK Titan at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
CL Tama engages SC PC-1080 at 8,000 yards
CA Atago engages TK H.D. Collier at 8,000 yards
DD Hayanami engages TK Charles S. Jones at 8,000 yards
DD Niizuki engages TK H.D. Collier at 8,000 yards
DD Niizuki engages TK Victor H Kelly at 8,000 yards
DD Niizuki engages TK Paul M Gregg at 8,000 yards
DD Akizuki engages xAP Boschfontein at 8,000 yards
DD Niizuki engages TK H.D. Collier at 8,000 yards
CL Kiso engages xAK S. Hall Young at 8,000 yards
DD Niizuki engages xAK T. A. Johnson at 8,000 yards
DD Niizuki engages xAK Titan at 8,000 yards
DD Akizuki engages xAK Dashing Wave at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages TK H.D. Collier at 4,000 yards
SC PC-1078 sunk by CA Atago at 4,000 yards
CL Kiso engages TK H.D. Collier at 4,000 yards
CL Tama engages TK H.D. Collier at 4,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages TK Paul M Gregg at 4,000 yards
DD Kishinami engages TK H.D. Collier at 4,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages xAK Peshawur at 4,000 yards
DD Akizuki engages TK H.D. Collier at 4,000 yards
DD Hayanami engages xAK Titan at 4,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages TK H.D. Collier at 5,000 yards
CA Atago engages TK H.D. Collier at 5,000 yards
Allied Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Eniwetok at 128,102, Range 10,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Atago
CA Ashigara
CL Tama
CL Kiso
DD Akizuki
DD Niizuki
DD Fujinami
DD Kishinami
DD Hayanami
DD Umikaze

Allied Ships
SC PC-1080
xAK Mormacstar
xAK Admiral Halstead, Shell hits 1, on fire
TK Paul M Gregg, Shell hits 4, heavy fires
TK Victor H Kelly, Shell hits 27, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Dashing Wave, Shell hits 2, heavy fires
xAK Fusto Arosemena, Shell hits 2
xAK T. A. Johnson, Shell hits 1, heavy fires
xAK Antonin Dvorak, Shell hits 2
xAK Frank H. Evers
xAK George S. Boutwell
xAK Ralph Barnes
xAK Rufus King
xAK S. Hall Young
xAK Doryssa
xAK Hosang
xAK Peshawur, Shell hits 4, heavy fires
xAP Boschfontein, Shell hits 2, on fire

Allied ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 35% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 28,000 yards
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 24,000 yards
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 22,000 yards
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 20,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 10,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages TK Victor H Kelly at 10,000 yards
CA Atago engages TK Victor H Kelly at 10,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages TK Paul M Gregg at 10,000 yards
CL Tama engages TK Victor H Kelly at 10,000 yards
CA Atago engages xAK Peshawur at 10,000 yards
DD Kishinami engages TK Paul M Gregg at 10,000 yards
DD Fujinami engages TK Victor H Kelly at 10,000 yards
DD Niizuki engages TK Victor H Kelly at 10,000 yards
DD Niizuki engages xAK Ralph Barnes at 10,000 yards
DD Kishinami engages xAK Antonin Dvorak at 10,000 yards
DD Kishinami engages xAK T. A. Johnson at 10,000 yards
CA Atago engages xAK Dashing Wave at 10,000 yards
DD Fujinami engages xAK Admiral Halstead at 10,000 yards
DD Fujinami engages xAK Mormacstar at 10,000 yards
DD Fujinami engages TK Victor H Kelly at 10,000 yards
CL Kiso engages TK Victor H Kelly at 10,000 yards
CL Tama engages TK Victor H Kelly at 10,000 yards
DD Hayanami engages TK Victor H Kelly at 10,000 yards
DD Kishinami engages TK Victor H Kelly at 10,000 yards
DD Fujinami engages xAK S. Hall Young at 10,000 yards
DD Akizuki engages xAK Dashing Wave at 10,000 yards
DD Kishinami engages xAK Fusto Arosemena at 10,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages xAK Dashing Wave at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages TK Victor H Kelly at 8,000 yards
DD Kishinami engages TK Victor H Kelly at 8,000 yards
CL Kiso engages TK Victor H Kelly at 8,000 yards
CL Tama engages TK Victor H Kelly at 8,000 yards
DD Hayanami engages xAK Peshawur at 8,000 yards
DD Kishinami engages TK Victor H Kelly at 8,000 yards
DD Fujinami engages TK Victor H Kelly at 8,000 yards
DD Niizuki engages TK Victor H Kelly at 8,000 yards
DD Akizuki engages TK Victor H Kelly at 8,000 yards
DD Fujinami engages xAK T. A. Johnson at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages TK Victor H Kelly at 5,000 yards
CA Atago engages TK Victor H Kelly at 5,000 yards
CL Kiso engages TK Paul M Gregg at 5,000 yards
DD Akizuki engages xAP Boschfontein at 5,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages TK Victor H Kelly at 5,000 yards
CL Tama engages xAK Hosang at 5,000 yards
DD Kishinami engages TK Victor H Kelly at 5,000 yards
DD Akizuki engages TK Victor H Kelly at 5,000 yards
DD Kishinami engages xAK Antonin Dvorak at 5,000 yards
DD Kishinami engages xAK Admiral Halstead at 5,000 yards
Range increases to 6,000 yards
CA Atago engages TK Victor H Kelly at 6,000 yards
DD Kishinami engages TK Paul M Gregg at 6,000 yards
DD Akizuki engages xAP Boschfontein at 6,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages TK Victor H Kelly at 6,000 yards
DD Hayanami engages TK Victor H Kelly at 6,000 yards
DD Fujinami engages TK Victor H Kelly at 6,000 yards
DD Akizuki engages xAK Rufus King at 6,000 yards
Allied Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Eniwetok at 127,102, Range 8,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Atago
CA Ashigara
CL Tama
CL Kiso, Shell hits 1
DD Akizuki
DD Niizuki
DD Fujinami
DD Kishinami
DD Hayanami
DD Umikaze

Allied Ships
SC PC-1080
xAK Mormacstar, Shell hits 1
xAK Admiral Halstead, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
xAK Dashing Wave, heavy fires
xAK Fusto Arosemena, Shell hits 3, heavy fires
xAK T. A. Johnson, Shell hits 11, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Antonin Dvorak, Shell hits 1, heavy fires
xAK Frank H. Evers
xAK George S. Boutwell, Shell hits 1
xAK Ralph Barnes, Shell hits 6, heavy fires
xAK Rufus King
xAK S. Hall Young
xAK Doryssa, Shell hits 2, heavy fires
xAK Hosang, Shell hits 7, heavy fires
xAP Boschfontein, on fire

Allied ground losses:
34 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)

Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 35% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 28,000 yards
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 24,000 yards
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 22,000 yards
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 20,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 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
Tanaka, Raizo crosses the 'T'
CA Ashigara engages xAK T. A. Johnson at 8,000 yards
CA Atago engages xAK T. A. Johnson at 8,000 yards
CL Tama engages xAK T. A. Johnson at 8,000 yards
DD Akizuki engages xAK Hosang at 8,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages xAK T. A. Johnson at 8,000 yards
DD Niizuki engages xAK Fusto Arosemena at 8,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages xAK Admiral Halstead at 8,000 yards
CL Tama engages SC PC-1080 at 8,000 yards
xAK Admiral Halstead sunk by CA Atago at 8,000 yards
CL Kiso engages xAK Ralph Barnes at 8,000 yards
CL Tama engages xAK Fusto Arosemena at 8,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages xAK Ralph Barnes at 8,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages xAK Ralph Barnes at 8,000 yards
DD Niizuki engages xAK Hosang at 8,000 yards
DD Akizuki engages xAK T. A. Johnson at 8,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages xAK Mormacstar at 8,000 yards
Tanaka, Raizo orders Japanese TF to disengage
Range closes to 5,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages xAK T. A. Johnson at 5,000 yards
CL Kiso engages xAK Hosang at 5,000 yards
CL Tama engages xAK Doryssa at 5,000 yards
DD Hayanami engages xAK Fusto Arosemena at 5,000 yards
DD Akizuki engages xAK Ralph Barnes at 5,000 yards
DD Fujinami engages xAK Hosang at 5,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages xAK Mormacstar at 5,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
CA Atago engages xAK Fusto Arosemena at 10,000 yards
CL Kiso engages xAK T. A. Johnson at 10,000 yards
DD Niizuki engages xAK Doryssa at 10,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages xAK Fusto Arosemena at 10,000 yards
CL Tama engages xAK Rufus King at 10,000 yards
DD Kishinami engages xAK Ralph Barnes at 10,000 yards
DD Hayanami engages xAK George S. Boutwell at 10,000 yards
DD Niizuki engages xAK Fusto Arosemena at 10,000 yards
Range increases to 14,000 yards
CA Atago engages xAK Antonin Dvorak at 14,000 yards
CL Kiso engages xAK Doryssa at 14,000 yards
CL Tama engages xAK T. A. Johnson at 14,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages xAK Rufus King at 14,000 yards
DD Kishinami engages xAK Antonin Dvorak at 14,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages xAK George S. Boutwell at 14,000 yards
DD Umikaze engages xAK George S. Boutwell at 14,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Sub attack near Iriomote at 88,66
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Morning Air attack on 23rd Ind. Engineer Regiment, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Morning Air attack on 6th RTA/C Division, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Morning Air attack on 23rd Ind. Engineer Regiment, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Morning Air attack on 84th JAAF AF Bn , at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Afternoon Air attack on 24th Special Base Force, at 79,90
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Sub attack near Nago at 95,61
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 18, 44

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ASW attack near Marcus Island at 127,91
Japanese Ships
DD Niizuki, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
CA Ashigara
CA Atago
CL Kiso
CL Tama
DD Kishinami
DD Akizuki
DD Umikaze
DD Hayanami

Allied Ships
SS Dorado, hits 1

SS Dorado launches 6 torpedoes at DD Niizuki
Dorado diving deep ....
DD Umikaze attacking submerged sub ....
DD Hayanami fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Umikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Umikaze attacking submerged sub ....
DD Umikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Umikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Umikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on 23rd Ind. Engineer Regiment, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Southern Fleet, at 79,90
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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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 6th RTA/C Division, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Morning Air attack on 23rd Ind. Engineer Regiment, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Morning Air attack on 2nd Army, at 79,90
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Morning Air attack on 2nd Division, at 79,90
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Morning Air attack on Southern Fleet, at 79,90
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
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Morning Air attack on Southern Fleet, at 79,90
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Ground combat at 79,90
Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 31455 troops, 634 guns, 974 vehicles, Assault Value = 1250

Defending force 7239 troops, 207 guns, 18 vehicles, Assault Value = 50

Allied adjusted assault: 1035

Japanese adjusted defense: 4

Allied assault odds: 258 to 1

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

Japanese ground losses:
3651 casualties reported
Squads: 124 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 216 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 16 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 25 (17 destroyed, 8 disabled)
Vehicles lost 3 (3 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 19

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

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
32nd Infantry Division
43rd Infantry Division
4th USMC Tank Battalion
27th Infantry Division
3rd USMC Tank Battalion
3rd NZ Armoured Sqn
V US Amphib Corps

Defending units:
4th Division
2nd Division
14th Garrison Unit
50th JNAF Coy
18th JNAF AF Unit
94th JAAF AF Bn
Southern Fleet
36th Field AA Battalion
3rd Air Division
16th Division
52nd Construction Battalion
22nd JNAF AF Unit
51st Construction Battalion
24th Special Base Force
54th Construction Battalion
2nd Army
44th Field AA Battalion
34th Road Const Co
58th Construction Battalion
108th JAAF AF Bn

< Message edited by StoneAge -- 9/3/2010 1:34:29 AM >

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Post #: 588

02/19/44 - 8/28/2010 8:08:09 AM

StoneAge

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

Day of the sub Allied subs becoming a pain in the ass.

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 02/19/44

TK Hioki Maru sinks....
xAKL Hidaka Maru sinks....
CPT Nagaishi H. has been KILLED
TK Seishin Maru sinks....
CPT Kawasaki M. has been KILLED
Japanese Ships Bombarding Cam Ranh Bay
Search Ki-30 Ann destroyed by CAP
Search Ki-48-IIa Lily destroyed by CAP
G3M3 Nell attacking SS Angler at 120,53
:::::::: SS Angler is reported HIT
701 Ku K-1 arrives at Nagoya
10th Air Division arrives at Tokyo
11th Ind. Field Artillery Battalion arrives at Canton
E Kurahashi arrives at Tokyo
341 Ku S-2 arrives at Matsuyama
19th Sentai arrives at Osaka/Kyoto

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Feb 19, 44

Kure Ku T-1/A at Hirosaki/Aomori takes E13A1 Jake replacements
201 Ku S-1 at Tuguegarao takes A6M5 Zero replacements
Previous report of sinking of SS Grampus incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Feb 20, 44

705 Ku K-1 at Bihoro takes G3M3 Nell replacements
321 Ku S-1 at Chiba takes J1N1-S Irving replacements
701 Ku K-1 at Nagoya takes G4M2 Betty replacements
11th Sentai at Singapore takes Ki-43-IIb Oscar replacements
13th Sentai Det at Cabanatuan takes Ki-45 KAIc Nick replacements
21st Sentai at Cabanatuan takes Ki-43-IIb Oscar replacements
Previous report of sinking of SS S-35 incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 19, 44

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Submarine attack near Saishu To at 96,57
Japanese Ships
xAKL Hidaka Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Rock
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Submarine attack near Saishu To at 97,56
Japanese Ships
TK Seishin Maru, Torpedo hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Devilfish
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Submarine attack near Saishu To at 97,56
Japanese Ships
TK Hioki Maru, Torpedo hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Tuna
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Sub attack near Saishu To at 96,57
Japanese Ships
xAKL Hidaka Maru, Torpedo hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Rock
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Night Naval bombardment of Cam Ranh Bay at 64,72
Allied aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft losses
No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
DD Kisaragi
DD Shirakumo
DD Nenohi
DD Kasumi
E Hato
E Saga
E Karii
E Hishu
E Wakatake

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

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 17

DD Kisaragi firing at Cam Ranh Bay
DD Shirakumo firing at Cam Ranh Bay
DD Nenohi firing at Cam Ranh Bay
DD Kasumi firing at Cam Ranh Bay
E Hato firing at Cam Ranh Bay
E Saga firing at Cam Ranh Bay
E Karii firing at Cam Ranh Bay
E Hishu firing at Cam Ranh Bay
E Wakatake firing at Cam Ranh Bay
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Morning Air attack on 23rd Ind. Engineer Regiment, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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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 2nd Army, at 78,89
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on 3rd INA Azad Regiment, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Morning Air attack on 3rd INA Azad Regiment, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Morning Air attack on 2nd INA Gandhi Regiment, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Morning Air attack on 2nd Division, at 78,89
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Morning Air attack on Southern Fleet, at 78,89
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on 2nd Army, at 78,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Cam Ranh Bay at 69,72
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIc x 3
Vengeance I x 12
Beaufort VIII x 3
A-20G Havoc x 9
B-25D1 Mitchell x 6

Allied aircraft losses
Vengeance I: 1 destroyed
A-20G Havoc: 1 destroyed
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Kisaragi
DD Shirakumo, Shell hits 7
DD Kasumi
DD Nenohi
E Wakatake
E Hishu

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Beaufighter VIc bombing from 3000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
6 x Vengeance I bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
5 x Vengeance I bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
3 x Beaufort VIII launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
9 x A-20G Havoc bombing from 100 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
6 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 100 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Afternoon Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Afternoon Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Afternoon Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Afternoon Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Afternoon Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Afternoon Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Afternoon Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Afternoon Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Cam Ranh Bay at 69,72
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Afternoon Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
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Afternoon Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 20, 44

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Sub attack near Saishu To at 100,56
Japanese Ships
E W-5

Allied Ships
SS Rock, hits 1
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ASW attack near Shanghai at 96,56
Japanese Ships
xAKL Jogu Maru
xAKL Awaji Maru
xAKL Tenpei Maru
SC CHa-42

Allied Ships
SS Pickerel, hits 6
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Southern Fleet, at 78,89
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on 6th RTA/C Division, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Morning Air attack on 6th RTA/C Division, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Morning Air attack on 3rd INA Azad Regiment, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Morning Air attack on 84th JAAF AF Bn , at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Morning Air attack on 23rd AA Regiment, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
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Afternoon Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115

< Message edited by StoneAge -- 9/3/2010 1:40:52 AM >

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Post #: 589

02/21/44 - 8/28/2010 1:27:29 PM

StoneAge

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

Woooaaaa, what the, a unit that has been sitting there for weeks now finally dicide to fly an attack on Puerto Princesa. I have seen ships in that harbour for weeks and they have not launched a single attack on them and then BAM away they go without escorts. If you trust the report out of 46 bombs they got 30 hits over 50% hits thats the best any of my bombers have ever done.

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 02/21/44

Polillo is occupied by the Allies
Task Force 17 has merged with TF 8 at 111 , 84
Task Force 32 has merged with TF 8 at 111 , 84
Search Ki-48-IIa Lily destroyed by CAP
Nago expands fortifications to size 1
6th JAAF AF Bn arrives at Tokyo
149th JAAF AF Bn arrives at Tokyo
Ki-48-IIa Lily damaged by flak
33rd Army arrives at Tokyo
Iwo-jima Naval Guard Unit arrives at Iwo-jima

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Feb 21, 44

Chinhae Ku T-1 at Chinhae takes E13A1 Jake replacements
8th Sentai at Iba takes Ki-48-IIc Lily replacements
108th Sentai at Balikpapan takes Ki-57-II Topsy replacements
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Feb 22, 44

253 Ku S-1 at Naha takes A6M5 Zero replacements
381 Ku S-1/A at Tuguegarao takes J2M2 Jack replacements
78th Sentai at Iba takes Ki-43-IIb Oscar replacements
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 21, 44

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ASW attack near Shanghai at 95,56
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on 1st VM Division, at 71,57
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Morning Air attack on 6th RTA/C Division, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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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 Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on 1st VM Division, at 71,57
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Afternoon Air attack on 2nd Division, at 78,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 22, 44

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ASW attack near Fukue-jima at 99,59
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Sub attack near Tsushima at 102,56
Japanese Ships
E W-5

Allied Ships
SS KXIV, hits 2
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Sub attack near Nagasaki/Sasebo at 101,59
Japanese Ships
PB Saiko Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
PB Kantori Maru
SC CHa-37
AG Noshima
TK Takane Maru
TK Ceram Maru
xAK Ueizuru Maru
xAK Soyo Maru
xAK Kurohime Maru
xAK Teisen Maru
xAK Thames Maru
xAK Sozan Maru
xAKL Fukuyo Maru
xAKL Korei Maru
xAKL Yagi Maru
xAKL Tonegawa Maru
xAKL Raizan Maru
xAKL Keizan Maru
xAKL Kashi Maru
xAKL Hinode Maru #18
E Nuwashima
PB Tatebu Maru
PB Shonan Maru #6

Allied Ships
SS Pargo
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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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 2nd Division, at 78,89
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on 1st VM Division, at 71,57
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Morning Air attack on 3rd INA Azad Regiment, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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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 17th JAAF AF Bn , at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on 1st VM Division, at 71,57
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Morning Air attack on 2nd Army, at 78,89
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Puerto Princesa at 73,83
Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 18 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-IIc Lily x 23

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

Allied Ships
LST-73, Bomb hits 1
LST-72, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
LST-38, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
LST-23, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
LST-70, Bomb hits 12, and is sunk
LST-82, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
LST-71, Bomb hits 7, heavy fires, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Ki-48-IIc Lily releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 2 x 100 kg SAP Bomb
4 x Ki-48-IIc Lily releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 2 x 100 kg SAP Bomb
6 x Ki-48-IIc Lily releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 2 x 100 kg SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring LST-82
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring LST-71
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Sub attack near Tsushima at 102,56

< Message edited by StoneAge -- 9/3/2010 1:51:51 AM >

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Post #: 590

02/23/44 - 8/28/2010 1:28:42 PM

StoneAge

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

Landings at Aparri, this was where the 3 Divisions form Singapore where going to be landed but we all know what happened to them. My Super Sentai from last turn have turned back into the chickens they have been for the last few weeks.

kamikaze flying from Rota decide to attack the best defended target they could find Tinian. Surrounded by TF's at sea at the same range and most likely with little aircover. We decide to attack the port. smart very smart. To show just how bad this attack was I had to tell AdmSpraunce where the attack was as he had no information on Kamikaze attacks in his report.

Moving all my Kamikaze close to the landing at Aparri maybe they will have better luck.

so far Kamikaze suck big time Cost in VP way too high.

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 02/23/44

Amphibious TF 456 offshore of Aparri
Amphibious TF 456 unloading at Aparri
E W-5 sinks....
D4Y1 Judy has spotted a Royal Sovereign class BB at 106,95
:::::::: a Pennsylvania class BB is reported HIT
Ki-48-IIa Lily attacking an Allied SS at 81,63
:::::::: a 'U' 1941 Long Hull class SS is reported HIT
Ki-48-Ib Lily attacking an Allied SS at 100,59
:::::::: a 'S' War Emergency class SS is reported HIT
Ki-51 Sonia sighting report: Allied SS at 123,55 near Kushiro , Speed 9 , Moving East
G3M3 Nell attacking a KXIV Class class SS at 118,53
:::::::: a Gato class SS is reported HIT
D4Y1 Judy has spotted DD Hazelwood at 108,94
:::::::: DD Hazelwood is reported HIT
8 Ki-43-IIa Oscar replacements arrive at Tokyo
302 Ku S-2 arrives at Chiba
51st Air Flotilla arrives at Ominato
6th Ind. Field Artillery Battalion arrives at Tokyo
Dumanquilas is occupied by the Allies
Ki-48-Ib Lily attacking an Allied SS at 103,61
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
Ki-51 Sonia attacking SS Angler at 123,55
:::::::: SS Angler is reported HIT
Iwo-jima expands fortifications to size 4
DD Akishimo arrives at Maizuru
E Nomi arrives at Tokyo
41st Ind. Engineer Regiment arrives at Shanghai

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Feb 23, 44

Sasebo Ku T-1 at Nagasaki/Sasebo takes E13A1 Jake replacements
954 Ku T-2 at Miyake-jima takes F1M2 Pete replacements
2nd Sentai at Nagoya takes Ki-46-III Dinah replacements
5th Sentai at Maebashi takes Ki-44-IIb Tojo replacements
1st Raiding Sentai at Balikpapan takes Ki-57-II Topsy replacements
8 Ki-43-IIa Oscar replacements arrive at Tokyo
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Feb 24, 44

752 Ku K-1 at Yokohama/Yokosuka takes G3M3 Nell replacements
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 23, 44

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Sub attack near Fukue-jima at 100,59
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Pre-Invasion action off Aparri
166 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
CL Concord
DD MacDonough
LCI-216
DD Express

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

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

CL Concord firing at 2nd Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
DD MacDonough firing at 55th Division
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Amphibious Assault at Aparri
TF 456 troops unloading over beach at Aparri, 82,73

Allied ground losses:
1396 casualties reported
Squads: 8 destroyed, 233 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 196 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 159 (1 destroyed, 158 disabled)
Vehicles lost 277 (5 destroyed, 272 disabled)

5 troops of a US HMG Section accidentally lost during unload of Americal Infantry Div
11 troops of a AIF Inf Section 43 lost overboard during unload of 5th Australian Div /3
11 troops of a AIF Inf Section 43 lost from landing craft during unload of 2nd Australian Div /1
10 Support troops lost in surf during unload of 2nd Australian Div /4
13 troops of a USA Rifle Squad 43 accidentally lost during unload of 40th Infantry Div /9
10 Support troops lost in surf during unload of I US Corps
11 troops of a NZ Inf Section 43 lost in surf during unload of 14th NZ Bde
25 Pounder Gun lost in surf during unload of 14th NZ Bde
13 troops of a USA Rifle Squad 44 lost in surf during unload of 364th(Sep) Infantry Rgt
Motorized Support dropped into water during unload of 6th Infantry Div
Motorized Support lost from landing craft during unload of 6th Infantry Div /8
5 troops of a US MMG Section lost in surf during unload of 34th Combat Engr Rgt /1
5 troops of a US MMG Section accidentally lost during unload of 34th Combat Engr Rgt /1
Motorized Support lost overboard during unload of Sixth US Army /3
Motorized Support lost from landing craft during unload of Americal Infantry Div /12
10 Support troops lost in surf during unload of 5th Australian Div /8
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Invasion Support action off Aparri
99 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
CL Concord
LCI-216
DD Express
LCI-221

Allied ground losses:
92 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 15 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

CL Concord firing at 55th Division
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Sub attack near Moppo at 100,55
Japanese Ships
E W-5, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
E Chidori

Allied Ships
SS Apogon, hits 6

SS Apogon launches 6 torpedoes at E W-5
E Chidori attacking submerged sub ....
E Chidori fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Chidori fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Chidori fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Chidori fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on 2nd Division, at 78,89
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on 1st VM Division, at 71,57
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Morning Air attack on 6th RTA/C Division, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Morning Air attack on 6th RTA/C Division, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on 5th Mortar Battalion, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Morning Air attack on Southern Fleet, at 78,89
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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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 Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on Southern Fleet, at 78,89
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Morning Air attack on 1st VM Division, at 71,57
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Tinian at 108,94
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 31 minutes

Japanese aircraft
D4Y1 Judy x 22

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 18
F4U-1 Corsair x 4
F4U-1A Corsair x 4
F6F-3 Hellcat x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
D4Y1 Judy: 11 destroyed

Allied Ships
xAK Cleveland Abbe

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x D4Y1 Judy flying as kamikaze
Kamikaze: 1 x 500 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VF-33 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 38000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
VMF-121 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 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 25000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
VMF-122 with F4U-1 Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 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 30000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
49th FG/8th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 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 37000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
35th FG/39th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
348th FG/340th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Invasion Support action off Aparri
108 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
LCI-216
DD Express

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

Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Ground combat at Aparri (82,73)
Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 3284 troops, 137 guns, 16 vehicles, Assault Value = 149

Defending force 63166 troops, 1036 guns, 1607 vehicles, Assault Value = 2243

Japanese ground losses:
299 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 18 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 8 disabled
Guns lost 32 (2 destroyed, 30 disabled)
Vehicles lost 8 (2 destroyed, 6 disabled)

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

Assaulting units:
55th Division
2nd Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion

Defending units:
2nd USMC Amphb Tank Bn /1
6th Infantry Div /7
632nd TD Bn /1
364th(Sep) Infantry Rgt /2
637th TD Bn /1
2nd Australian Div /2
708th Amphib Tank Bn /2
34th Combat Engr Rgt /2
Americal Infantry Div /1
40th Infantry Div /1
2nd/102nd Infantry Bn /1
5th Australian Div /1
14th NZ Bde /3
134th FA Bn /1
131st FA Bn /1
I US Corps /1
2nd USMC FA Bn /1
147th FA Rgt /1
Sixth US Army /1
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Ground combat at Chumphon (52,66)
Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 35676 troops, 635 guns, 550 vehicles, Assault Value = 1264

Defending force 8855 troops, 253 guns, 32 vehicles, Assault Value = 260

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

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

Assaulting units:
26th Indian Division
8th Indian Brigade
46th Indian Brigade
SSVF Brigade
44th Indian Brigade
5th Indian Division
IV Indian Corps
14th Army
XV Indian Corps

Defending units:
6th RTA/C Division
Yokosuka 4th SNLF
3rd INA Azad Regiment
81st Naval Guard Unit
7th RTA Division
1st INA Subhas Regiment
2nd INA Gandhi Regiment
1st RTA/B Division
5th Mortar Battalion
17th JAAF AF Bn
3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
34th Field AA Battalion
84th JAAF AF Bn
23rd AA Regiment
Burma Area Army
32nd Field AA Battalion
92nd JAAF AF Bn
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 24, 44

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Invasion Support action off Aparri
65 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
LCI-216
DD Express
APA Knox

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

LCI-216 fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Invasion Support action off Aparri
77 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
LCI-221
LCI-216
CL Concord
DD Express

Allied ground losses:
60 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

LCI-221 fired at enemy troops
LCI-216 fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Invasion Support action off Aparri
89 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
LCI-216
CL Concord
DD Express
LCI-221

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

Allied ground losses:
47 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 7 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on 2nd Division, at 78,89
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on 1st VM Division, at 71,57
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Morning Air attack on 6th RTA/C Division, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Morning Air attack on 6th RTA/C Division, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Morning Air attack on Southern Fleet, at 78,89
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Morning Air attack on 23rd AA Regiment, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on 2nd Division, at 78,89
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Guam at 106,95
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 31 minutes

Japanese aircraft
D4Y1 Judy x 3

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 13
F4U-1 Corsair x 7
F4U-1A Corsair x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
D4Y1 Judy: 2 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VMF-121 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 6 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 25000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
VMF-122 with F4U-1 Corsair (2 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 30000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 30000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
49th FG/8th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (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 37000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on Lucena , at 79,79
Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 41 NM, estimated altitude 42,500 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 14

Allied aircraft
Wildcat V x 1

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Wildcat V: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar sweeping at 38500 feet

CAP engaged:
No.834 Sqn-FF-2 FAA with Wildcat V (0 airborne, 0 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 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Invasion Support action off Aparri
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

14 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
LCI-221, Shell hits 1
LCI-216
CL Concord

LCI-221 fired at enemy troops
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Ground combat at Aparri (82,73)
Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2892 troops, 136 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 122

Defending force 65138 troops, 1036 guns, 1607 vehicles, Assault Value = 2265

Japanese ground losses:
518 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 37 disabled
Non Combat: 17 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 11 disabled
Guns lost 44 (28 destroyed, 16 disabled)
Vehicles lost 8 (8 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Assaulting units:
55th Division
2nd Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion

Defending units:
637th Tank Destroyer Battalion
364th(Sep) Infantry Regiment
Americal Infantry Division
14th NZ Brigade
40th Infantry Division
2nd USMC Amphb Tank Battalion
708th Amphib Tank Battalion
632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion
6th Infantry Division
34th Combat Engineer Regiment
5th Australian Division
2nd Australian Division
2nd/102nd Infantry Battalion
I US Corps
2nd USMC Field Artillery Battalion
134th Field Artillery Battalion
147th Field Artillery Regiment
Sixth US Army
131st Field Artillery Battalion
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Ground combat at Chumphon (52,66)
Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 36142 troops, 675 guns, 580 vehicles, Assault Value = 1266

Defending force 8656 troops, 252 guns, 32 vehicles, Assault Value = 246

Japanese ground losses:
74 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 7 (4 destroyed, 3 disabled)

Assaulting units:
26th Indian Division
8th Indian Brigade
SSVF Brigade
44th Indian Brigade
46th Indian Brigade
5th Indian Division
14th Army
IV Indian Corps
85th British AT Gun Regiment
XV Indian Corps
21st Light AA Regiment

Defending units:
81st Naval Guard Unit
3rd INA Azad Regiment
1st INA Subhas Regiment
Yokosuka 4th SNLF
7th RTA Division
2nd INA Gandhi Regiment
6th RTA/C Division
1st RTA/B Division
23rd AA Regiment
34th Field AA Battalion
84th JAAF AF Bn
Burma Area Army
17th JAAF AF Bn
3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
5th Mortar Battalion
32nd Field AA Battalion
92nd JAAF AF Bn

< Message edited by StoneAge -- 9/3/2010 2:04:03 AM >

(in reply to StoneAge)

Post #: 591

02/25/44 - 9/2/2010 11:50:11 PM

StoneAge

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

Kamikaze out in force today. I still don't see the value.

3 Sentai (30VP) + 90 VP (1 per plane shot down) + 90 (70+ pilots killed) for 1 AO hit (30VP that most likely won't sink)

120VP wasted for 0 unless they get more effective. I dont like Kamikaze.

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 02/25/44

Amphibious TF 456 unloading at Aparri
E13A1 Jake attacking a Grampus class SS at 100,55
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
Ki-48-Ib Lily attacking SS Rock at 100,56
:::::::: SS Rock is reported HIT
E13A1 Jake attacking SS Rock at 100,56
:::::::: SS Rock is reported HIT
Allied forces CAPTURE Aparri !!!
55th Division RETREATING towards Tuguegarao
Allied forces CAPTURE Batangas !!!
59th Field AA Battalion RETREATING towards Manila
16th AA Regiment RETREATING towards Manila
30th Fld AA Gun Co RETREATING towards Manila
12th Base Force RETREATING towards Manila
11th Air Fleet RETREATING towards Manila
11th Special Base Force RETREATING towards Manila
Nago expands fortifications to size 2
302 Ku S-1 arrives at Yokohama/Yokosuka
188th JAAF AF Bn arrives at Tokyo
E13A1 Jake attacking SS Angler at 120,54
:::::::: SS Angler is reported HIT
xAK Uga Maru sinks....
6 Ki-45 KAIc Nick replacements arrive at Tokyo
E Kasado arrives at Tokyo
170th JAAF AF Bn arrives at Tokyo

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Feb 25, 44

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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Feb 26, 44

6 Ki-45 KAIc Nick replacements arrive at Tokyo
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 25, 44

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Invasion Support action off Aparri
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

3 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
LCI-216
LCI-221

LCI-216 fired at enemy troops
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Tuguegarao at 84,74
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 31 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 16
D4Y1-C Judy x 26

Allied aircraft
Seafire IIC x 3
Wildcat V x 2
F4F-4 Wildcat x 10
FM-1 Wildcat x 58
FM-2 Wildcat x 17
F4U-1A Corsair x 10
F6F-3 Hellcat x 10

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 5 destroyed
D4Y1-C Judy: 10 destroyed

CAP engaged:
No.834 Sqn-FF-1 FAA with Seafire IIC (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Raid is overhead
No.834 Sqn-FF-2 FAA with Wildcat V (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 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-33 with FM-1 Wildcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(9 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
VF-35 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(10 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 7 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-39 with FM-1 Wildcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-41 with FM-2 Wildcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-60 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(10 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 10 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-65 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(9 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VOC(F)-1 with FM-1 Wildcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(9 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-3 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-5 with FM-1 Wildcat (2 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters to 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-7 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 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 28000 , scrambling fighters to 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-6F with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters to 27000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VMF-113 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters to 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Tuguegarao at 84,74
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 200 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 66 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 21
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 1

Allied aircraft
Seafire IIC x 2
Wildcat V x 1
F4F-4 Wildcat x 8
FM-1 Wildcat x 44
FM-2 Wildcat x 15
F4U-1A Corsair x 10
F6F-3 Hellcat x 10

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 7 destroyed

CAP engaged:
No.834 Sqn-FF-1 FAA with Seafire IIC (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 24000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
No.834 Sqn-FF-2 FAA with Wildcat V (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Raid is overhead
VC(F)-33 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 20000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 55 minutes
VF-35 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 20000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 60 minutes
VC(F)-39 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 26000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 58 minutes
VC(F)-41 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 6 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 23000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 65 minutes
VF-60 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters to 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
VC(F)-65 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters to 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 52 minutes
VOC(F)-1 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 5 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 20000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 63 minutes
VC(F)-3 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 49 minutes
VC(F)-5 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters to 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 52 minutes
VC(F)-7 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 62 minutes
VRF-6F with FM-2 Wildcat (2 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters to 27000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 60 minutes
VMF-113 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 59 minutes
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Tuguegarao at 84,74
Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 11
Ki-48-IIc Lily x 21

Allied aircraft
Seafire IIC x 2
Wildcat V x 1
F4F-4 Wildcat x 6
FM-1 Wildcat x 37
FM-2 Wildcat x 12
F4U-1A Corsair x 6
F6F-3 Hellcat x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 2 destroyed
Ki-48-IIc Lily: 11 destroyed

Allied Ships
BC Renown

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Ki-48-IIc Lily releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 2 x 100 kg SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.834 Sqn-FF-1 FAA with Seafire IIC (1 airborne, 1 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
No.834 Sqn-FF-2 FAA with Wildcat V (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 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
VC(F)-33 with FM-1 Wildcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-35 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-39 with FM-1 Wildcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-41 with FM-2 Wildcat (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 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-60 with F4F-4 Wildcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 55 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-65 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VOC(F)-1 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-3 with FM-1 Wildcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-5 with FM-1 Wildcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters to 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-7 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-6F with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
VMF-113 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
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Morning Air attack on 11th Special Base Force, at 79,78 (Batangas)
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Morning Air attack on 11th Special Base Force, at 79,78 (Batangas)
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on Southern Fleet, at 78,89
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on 11th Special Base Force, at 79,78 (Batangas)
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on 1st VM Division, at 71,57
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Morning Air attack on 2nd Division, at 78,89
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Morning Air attack on 2nd Division, at 78,89
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on Victoria Point , at 51,66
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Afternoon Air attack on 3rd INA Azad Regiment, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Afternoon Air attack on 1st INA Subhas Regiment, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Tuguegarao at 84,74
Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 40 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 12

Allied aircraft
Seafire IIC x 3
Wildcat V x 2
F4F-4 Wildcat x 10
FM-1 Wildcat x 55
FM-2 Wildcat x 17
F4U-1A Corsair x 10
F6F-3 Hellcat x 10

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 4 destroyed

CAP engaged:
No.834 Sqn-FF-1 FAA with Seafire IIC (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 28000 , scrambling fighters to 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
No.834 Sqn-FF-2 FAA with Wildcat V (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 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
VC(F)-33 with FM-1 Wildcat (2 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
VF-35 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 7 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 28000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
VC(F)-39 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 5 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 28000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
VC(F)-41 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 5 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 28000 , scrambling fighters to 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
VF-60 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 50 minutes
VC(F)-65 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
VOC(F)-1 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
VC(F)-3 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
VC(F)-5 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
VC(F)-7 with FM-1 Wildcat (2 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
VRF-6F with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 16000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
VMF-113 with F4U-1A Corsair (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Tuguegarao at 83,76
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 40 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 12

Allied aircraft
Seafire IIC x 1
Wildcat V x 1
F4F-4 Wildcat x 2
FM-1 Wildcat x 2
FM-2 Wildcat x 2
F6F-3 Hellcat x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 5 destroyed

Allied Ships
AO Cossatot
AO Niobrara
SC-984
AO Saranac, Kamikaze hits 1, heavy fires
AO Neshanic
AO Enoree

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x A6M2 Zero flying as kamikaze
Kamikaze: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.834 Sqn-FF-1 FAA with Seafire IIC (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
No.834 Sqn-FF-2 FAA with Wildcat V (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 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 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
VF-35 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, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
VC(F)-39 with FM-1 Wildcat (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 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
VC(F)-41 with FM-2 Wildcat (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 28000
Raid is overhead
VF-60 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 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 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on 1st INA Subhas Regiment, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Afternoon Air attack on 1st INA Subhas Regiment, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Afternoon Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Invasion Support action off Aparri
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

1 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
LCI-221

LCI-221 fired at enemy troops
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Ground combat at Aparri (82,73)
Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2535 troops, 114 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 96

Defending force 65525 troops, 1039 guns, 1614 vehicles, Assault Value = 2299

Japanese ground losses:
314 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 23 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 17 disabled
Guns lost 26 (7 destroyed, 19 disabled)

Assaulting units:
55th Division

Defending units:
6th Infantry Division
708th Amphib Tank Battalion
364th(Sep) Infantry Regiment
Americal Infantry Division
14th NZ Brigade
2nd USMC Amphb Tank Battalion
637th Tank Destroyer Battalion
2nd Australian Division
34th Combat Engineer Regiment
40th Infantry Division
632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion
5th Australian Division
2nd/102nd Infantry Battalion
147th Field Artillery Regiment
2nd USMC Field Artillery Battalion
Sixth US Army
134th Field Artillery Battalion
I US Corps
131st Field Artillery Battalion
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Ground combat at Aparri (82,73)
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 59865 troops, 1039 guns, 1374 vehicles, Assault Value = 2299

Defending force 2123 troops, 108 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 60

Allied adjusted assault: 1512

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 1512 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE Aparri !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: disruption(-), fatigue(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
2823 casualties reported
Squads: 151 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 25 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 68 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 93 (93 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 1

Allied ground losses:
40 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
5th Australian Division
34th Combat Engineer Regiment
2nd USMC Amphb Tank Battalion
Americal Infantry Division
708th Amphib Tank Battalion
2nd Australian Division
364th(Sep) Infantry Regiment
40th Infantry Division
632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion
637th Tank Destroyer Battalion
14th NZ Brigade
6th Infantry Division
2nd/102nd Infantry Battalion
Sixth US Army
147th Field Artillery Regiment
I US Corps
2nd USMC Field Artillery Battalion
134th Field Artillery Battalion
131st Field Artillery Battalion

Defending units:
55th Division
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Ground combat at Batangas (79,78)
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 51525 troops, 847 guns, 938 vehicles, Assault Value = 2008

Defending force 7396 troops, 97 guns, 58 vehicles, Assault Value = 59

Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 4

Allied adjusted assault: 881

Japanese adjusted defense: 85

Allied assault odds: 10 to 1 (fort level 4)

Allied forces CAPTURE Batangas !!!

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

Japanese ground losses:
2801 casualties reported
Squads: 13 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 208 destroyed, 91 disabled
Engineers: 41 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 35 (33 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Vehicles lost 57 (50 destroyed, 7 disabled)
Units retreated 6

Allied ground losses:
120 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 19 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 12 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
2/4 MG Battalion
I Aus Corps Engineer Battalion
2/1 AIF Pioneer Battalion
72nd British Brigade
8th Australian Division
7th Australian Division
2/11th Armoured Car Battalion
1st Army Tank Regiment
2/2 AIF Pioneer Battalion
26th Indian Brigade
2/3 AIF Pioneer Battalion
1st Australian Division
29th British Brigade
2/9th Field Regiment
2/16th Field Regiment
2/11th Field Regiment
2/13th Field Regiment
Southwest Pacific
108th Tank Attack Regiment
1st Medium Regiment
2nd Medium Regiment

Defending units:
59th Field AA Battalion
16th AA Regiment
30th Fld AA Gun Co
12th Base Force
11th Air Fleet
11th Special Base Force
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 26, 44

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Sub attack near Koshiki-jima Retto at 100,60
Japanese Ships
xAK Uga Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Hukuzyu Maru
xAK Thames Maru
DD Hibiki
DD Tamanami

Allied Ships
SS Steelhead, hits 1
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ASW attack near Saishu To at 100,56
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Sub attack near Saishu To at 100,56
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Morning Air attack on Victoria Point , at 51,66
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Morning Air attack on 40th Infantry Division, at 82,73 (Aparri)
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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 2nd Division, at 78,89
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on 1st VM Division, at 71,57
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Morning Air attack on 1st VM Division, at 71,57
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Morning Air attack on 2nd Army, at 78,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Aparri , at 82,73
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 40,450 feet.
Estimated time to target is 39 minutes

Japanese aircraft
J2M2 Jack x 1

Allied aircraft
Seafire IIC x 2
Wildcat V x 1
F4F-4 Wildcat x 8
FM-1 Wildcat x 47
FM-2 Wildcat x 15
F4U-1A Corsair x 8
F6F-3 Hellcat x 128

Japanese aircraft losses
J2M2 Jack: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-2 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 28000 and 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 28000 and 36000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
VF-42 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 28000 , scrambling fighters between 28000 and 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
VF-6 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 28000 and 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
VF-10 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 28000 and 38000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
VF-18 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 13 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 28000 and 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes
VF-23 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters to 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters to 36000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
VF-26 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 28000 and 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 50 minutes
VF-28 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 28000 and 33000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
No.834 Sqn-FF-2 FAA with Wildcat V (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 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 52 minutes
VC(F)-33 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 28000 and 35500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
VF-35 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 37000 and 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
VC(F)-39 with FM-1 Wildcat (1 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters to 35500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
VC(F)-41 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 28000 and 34700.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
VF-60 with F4F-4 Wildcat (1 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters to 28300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 49 minutes
VC(F)-65 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters to 35500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 52 minutes
VOC(F)-1 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 30000 and 35500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 47 minutes
VC(F)-3 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters to 35500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
VC(F)-5 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters to 35500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 49 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89

< Message edited by StoneAge -- 9/3/2010 2:30:19 AM >

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Post #: 592

02/27/44 - 9/2/2010 11:52:46 PM

StoneAge

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Damn that was a mistake Tuguegarao falls and I did not remove all my airgroups from the airfield. Just another mistake from the high command. I just did not expect them to travel that far in one day. The river causing a shock attack did me in.

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 02/27/44

Calapan is occupied by the Allies
Task Force 9 has merged with TF 84 at 94 , 62
xAK Thames Maru sinks....
E13A1 Jake attacking an Allied SS at 99,57
:::::::: a 'U' 1941 Long Hull class SS is reported HIT
Ki-48-Ib Lily attacking an Allied SS at 103,62
:::::::: a KXIV Class class SS is reported HIT
xAK Hukuzyu Maru sinks....
4th Division RETREATING towards Oroquieta
2nd Division RETREATING towards Oroquieta
14th Garrison Unit RETREATING towards Oroquieta
22nd JNAF AF Unit RETREATING towards Oroquieta
16th Division RETREATING towards Oroquieta
50th JNAF Coy RETREATING towards Oroquieta
Southern Fleet RETREATING towards Oroquieta
94th JAAF AF Bn RETREATING towards Oroquieta
18th JNAF AF Unit RETREATING towards Oroquieta
36th Field AA Battalion RETREATING towards Oroquieta
51st Construction Battalion RETREATING towards Oroquieta
24th Special Base Force RETREATING towards Oroquieta
2nd Army RETREATING towards Oroquieta
108th JAAF AF Bn RETREATING towards Oroquieta
Allied forces CAPTURE Chumphon !!!
1st INA Subhas Regiment RETREATING towards Victoria Point
6th RTA/C Division RETREATING towards Victoria Point
Yokosuka 4th SNLF RETREATING towards Victoria Point
3rd INA Azad Regiment RETREATING towards Victoria Point
2nd INA Gandhi Regiment RETREATING towards Victoria Point
7th RTA Division RETREATING towards Victoria Point
1st RTA/B Division RETREATING towards Victoria Point
Burma Area Army RETREATING towards Victoria Point
84th JAAF AF Bn RETREATING towards Victoria Point
5th Mortar Battalion RETREATING towards Victoria Point
17th JAAF AF Bn RETREATING towards Victoria Point
3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment RETREATING towards Victoria Point
34th Field AA Battalion RETREATING towards Victoria Point
23rd AA Regiment RETREATING towards Victoria Point
32nd Field AA Battalion RETREATING towards Victoria Point
92nd JAAF AF Bn RETREATING towards Victoria Point
Iwo-jima expands airfield to size 3
DD Shimozuki arrives at Maizuru
E No.2 arrives at Tokyo
331 Ku S-1 arrives at Hiroshima/Kure
40th Ind. Engineer Regiment arrives at Peiping
xAK Mutsuyo Maru sinks....
CPT Saso, J. has been KILLED
E13A1 Jake attacking an Allied SS at 101,59
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
Ki-48-Ib Lily attacking an Allied SS at 99,58
:::::::: a Gato class SS is reported HIT
Ki-30 Ann attacking a Grampus class SS at 119,57
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
DD Shirakumo sinks....
CDR Hamao, S. has been KILLED
Allied forces CAPTURE Tuguegarao !!!
16th Division RETREATING towards Vigan
55th Division RETREATING towards Vigan
24th JAAF AF Bn RETREATING towards Vigan
30th JNAF AF Unit RETREATING towards Vigan
35th Fld AA Gun Co RETREATING towards Vigan
40th JAAF AF Bn RETREATING towards Vigan
E No.5 arrives at Tokyo
E No.10 arrives at Tokyo
E No.20 arrives at Tokyo
ML G-213 arrives at Shimonoseki
901 Ku T-4 arrives at Chiba

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Feb 27, 44

201 Ku S-1 at Naha takes A6M5 Zero replacements
321 Ku S-1 at Chiba takes J1N1-S Irving replacements
701 Ku K-1 at Nagoya takes G4M2 Betty replacements
958 Ku T-9 at AV Kiyokawa Maru takes E13A1 Jake replacements
Previous report of sinking of SS Tactician incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Feb 28, 44

Previous report of sinking of CL Java incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 27, 44

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Sub attack near Kume-jima at 93,62
Japanese Ships
xAK Thames Maru, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Hukuzyu Maru
xAK Keihuku Maru
DD Hibiki
DD Tamanami

Allied Ships
SS Tactician, hits 7
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Morning Air attack on 6th Infantry Division, at 82,73 (Aparri)
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Morning Air attack on Victoria Point , at 51,66
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Calayan at 83,71
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 33 NM, estimated altitude 30,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
J2M2 Jack x 4
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 8
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 5

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 4
FM-1 Wildcat x 4
F4U-1A Corsair x 4
F6F-3 Hellcat x 28

Japanese aircraft losses
J2M2 Jack: 2 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed
F6F-3 Hellcat: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
7 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
2 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
4 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
2 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
2 x F4F-4 Wildcat sweeping at 28000 feet
4 x FM-1 Wildcat sweeping at 28000 feet
3 x F4U-1A Corsair sweeping at 28000 feet

CAP engaged:
381 Ku S-1/A with J2M2 Jack (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 37450
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
64th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(18 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 5 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 36750
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
246th Sentai with Ki-43-IIa Oscar (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 38500
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Calayan at 83,71
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 3

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 16

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed
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Morning Air attack on Kukong , at 79,57
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Morning Air attack on Aparri , at 82,73
Japanese aircraft
J2M2 Jack x 1
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 14

Allied aircraft
Seafire IIC x 2
Wildcat V x 1
F4F-4 Wildcat x 8
FM-1 Wildcat x 49
FM-2 Wildcat x 21
F4U-1A Corsair x 8
F6F-3 Hellcat x 174

Japanese aircraft losses
J2M2 Jack: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 6 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-2 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 28000 and 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 63 minutes
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 28000 and 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 78 minutes
VF-42 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 30000 and 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 72 minutes
VF-6 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 30000 and 37200.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 59 minutes
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 28000 and 37000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 52 minutes
VF-10 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 7 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 36000 and 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 79 minutes
VF-16 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 7 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 28000 and 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 71 minutes
VF-18 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 7 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 28000 and 38000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 82 minutes
VF-22 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters to 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 68 minutes
VF-23 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 36000 and 36200.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 65 minutes
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 66 minutes
VF-26 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters to 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 70 minutes
VF-27 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 28000 and 32000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
VF-28 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters to 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 68 minutes
No.834 Sqn-FF-2 FAA with Wildcat V (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 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 77 minutes
VC(F)-33 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 35000 and 35500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 72 minutes
VF-35 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 34000 and 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 75 minutes
VC(F)-39 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 33000 and 35500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 65 minutes
VC(F)-41 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 1 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 6 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 28000 and 34000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 83 minutes
VF-60 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters to 28300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 74 minutes
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Morning Air attack on 6th Infantry Division, at 82,73 (Aparri)
Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 3

Allied aircraft
Seafire IIC x 2
Wildcat V x 1
F4F-4 Wildcat x 8
FM-1 Wildcat x 49
FM-2 Wildcat x 20
F4U-1A Corsair x 8
F6F-3 Hellcat x 165

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 1 destroyed
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on 2nd Division, at 78,89
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Morning Air attack on 1st INA Subhas Regiment, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Morning Air attack on 1st INA Subhas Regiment, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Morning Air attack on 23rd AA Regiment, at 52,66 (Chumphon)
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Calayan at 83,71
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 29
SBD-5 Dauntless x 14

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
E Hato
E Karii

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
3 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 TF, near Calayan at 83,71
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 4

Allied aircraft
FM-1 Wildcat x 4
F6F-3 Hellcat x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Calayan at 83,71
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 16

No Allied losses
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Calayan at 83,71
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 8

No Allied losses
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Calayan at 83,71
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 8

No Allied losses
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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 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 Calayan at 83,71
Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 28
SBD-5 Dauntless x 13

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
E Wakatake
E Hato
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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ASW attack near Saishu To at 99,56
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Sub attack near Iriomote at 91,62
Japanese Ships
xAK Hukuzyu Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Hokumai Maru
DD Hibiki

Allied Ships
SS Sailfish
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Ground combat at 78,89
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 10566 troops, 169 guns, 424 vehicles, Assault Value = 530

Defending force 3184 troops, 134 guns, 9 vehicles, Assault Value = 29

Allied adjusted assault: 421

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 421 to 1

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

Japanese ground losses:
1372 casualties reported
Squads: 41 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 162 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 21 (19 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Vehicles lost 3 (3 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 14
Units destroyed 1

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
4th USMC Tank Battalion
110th Combat Engineer Battalion
1st Cavalry (Spec) Cavalry Division
3rd NZ Armoured Sqn
154th FA Bn
165th Field Artillery Battalion
198th Field Artillery Battalion

Defending units:
4th Division
2nd Division
14th Garrison Unit
22nd JNAF AF Unit
44th Field AA Battalion
58th Construction Battalion
16th Division
3rd Air Division
50th JNAF Coy
Southern Fleet
94th JAAF AF Bn
18th JNAF AF Unit
36th Field AA Battalion
51st Construction Battalion
24th Special Base Force
2nd Army
34th Road Const Co
108th JAAF AF Bn
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Ground combat at Chumphon (52,66)
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 42607 troops, 889 guns, 1241 vehicles, Assault Value = 1626

Defending force 8412 troops, 243 guns, 32 vehicles, Assault Value = 235

Allied adjusted assault: 1791

Japanese adjusted defense: 49

Allied assault odds: 36 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE Chumphon !!!

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

Japanese ground losses:
2719 casualties reported
Squads: 220 destroyed, 78 disabled
Non Combat: 213 destroyed, 58 disabled
Engineers: 24 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 45 (40 destroyed, 5 disabled)
Vehicles lost 24 (24 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 16

Allied ground losses:
303 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 44 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 44 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Vehicles lost 38 (3 destroyed, 35 disabled)

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
267th Armoured Brigade
44th Indian Brigade
46th Indian Brigade
Provisionl Tank Brigade
8th Indian Brigade
26th Indian Division
SSVF Brigade
5th Indian Division
IV Indian Corps
56th Heavy AA Regiment
13th Indian Light AA Regiment
24th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
21st Light AA Regiment
XV Indian Corps
14th Army
8th Medium Regiment
27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
25th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
8th Belfast Heavy AA Regiment
85th British AT Gun Regiment
6th Mixed A/T Mtr Regiment
20th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
137/155th Field Regiment

Defending units:
1st INA Subhas Regiment
6th RTA/C Division
Yokosuka 4th SNLF
3rd INA Azad Regiment
2nd INA Gandhi Regiment
7th RTA Division
1st RTA/B Division
Burma Area Army
84th JAAF AF Bn
5th Mortar Battalion
17th JAAF AF Bn
3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
34th Field AA Battalion
23rd AA Regiment
32nd Field AA Battalion
92nd JAAF AF Bn
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 28, 44

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Sub attack near Fukue-jima at 99,59
Japanese Ships
xAK Mutsuyo Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
SC CHa-24

Allied Ships
SS Gudgeon
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Submarine attack near Fukue-jima at 99,59
Japanese Ships
xAK Mutsuyo Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Gudgeon
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Sub attack near Koshiki-jima Retto at 99,60
Japanese Ships
xAK Batopaha Maru
SC CHa-24

Allied Ships
SS Tambor, hits 2
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on Kukong , at 79,57
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Taytay at 75,83
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 44 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 14
SBD-5 Dauntless x 47

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 12 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Kasumi
DD Kisaragi, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD Shirakumo, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires
DD Nenohi

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
7 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
3 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
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-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
5 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Kisaragi
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Shirakumo
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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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 4th INA Nehru Regiment, at 51,66 (Victoria Point)
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 51,66 (Victoria Point)
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Taytay at 75,83
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 29 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-38H Lightning x 2
F6F-3 Hellcat x 14
SBD-5 Dauntless x 11

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Nenohi

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
2 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 TF, near Taytay at 75,83
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Allied aircraft
SBD-5 Dauntless x 15

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 5 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Nenohi, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD Shirakumo, Bomb hits 2, 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 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Nenohi
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Shirakumo
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Afternoon Air attack on 94th JAAF AF Bn , at 78,88 (Oroquieta)
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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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Ground combat at Tuguegarao (82,74)
Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 53083 troops, 953 guns, 1072 vehicles, Assault Value = 1874

Defending force 16014 troops, 221 guns, 52 vehicles, Assault Value = 501

Allied adjusted assault: 1616

Japanese adjusted defense: 120

Allied assault odds: 13 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE Tuguegarao !!!

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

Combat modifiers
Defender: fatigue(-)
Attacker: shock(+)

Japanese ground losses:
6286 casualties reported
Squads: 132 destroyed, 132 disabled
Non Combat: 175 destroyed, 226 disabled
Engineers: 58 destroyed, 11 disabled
Guns lost 81 (73 destroyed, 8 disabled)
Vehicles lost 54 (48 destroyed, 6 disabled)
Units retreated 6

Allied ground losses:
1318 casualties reported
Squads: 7 destroyed, 78 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 140 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Vehicles lost 38 (1 destroyed, 37 disabled)

Assaulting units:
2nd Australian Division
34th Combat Engineer Regiment
6th Infantry Division
5th Australian Division
Americal Infantry Division
40th Infantry Division
2nd/102nd Infantry Battalion
I US Corps
2nd USMC Field Artillery Battalion
Sixth US Army
147th Field Artillery Regiment
134th Field Artillery Battalion
131st Field Artillery Battalion

Defending units:
16th Division
55th Division
24th JAAF AF Bn
30th JNAF AF Unit
35th Fld AA Gun Co
40th JAAF AF Bn

< Message edited by StoneAge -- 9/3/2010 2:48:33 AM >

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Post #: 593

02/29/44 - 9/4/2010 1:10:34 AM

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COMBAT EVENTS FOR 02/29/44

xAKL Nichiwa Maru sinks....
Ki-30 Ann attacking an Allied SS at 119,57
:::::::: a KXIV Class class SS is reported HIT
Ki-30 Ann has spotted xAP St. Mihel at 83,80
:::::::: xAP St. Mihel is reported HIT
Ki-30 Ann attacking a Grampus class SS at 119,57
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
DD Kasumi sinks....
Allied forces CAPTURE Laoag !!!
ML G-218 arrives at Shimizu
17th Sentai arrives at Nagasaki/Sasebo
E13A1 Jake attacking a 'T' 1940 Programme class SS at 115,53
:::::::: an Allied CL is reported HIT
S-804 Hikotai arrives at Chiba
23rd I.F.Chutai arrives at Tokyo

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Feb 29, 44

253 Ku S-1 at Naha takes A6M5 Zero replacements
Kiso-1 at Miyake-jima takes E13A1 Jake replacements
Group Withdrawals:
1 due today (6 Daily PP)
Groups for today:
934 Ku T-2
Saeki Ku T-1 converting to size 36 from 27
934 Ku T-1 converting to size 6 from 12
153 Ku T-1 converting to size 18 from 9
221 Ku S-1 converting to size 36 from 27
301 Ku S-1 converting to size 36 from 27
301 Ku S-2 converting to size 36 from 27
331 Ku S-1 converting to size 36 from 27
501 Ku K-1 converting to size 36 from 27
503 Ku K-1 converting to size 36 from 27
521 Ku K-1 converting to size 36 from 27
521 Ku K-2 converting to size 36 from 27
2nd Sentai converting to size 18 from 20
4th Sentai converting to size 49 from 36
9th Sentai converting to size 49 from 42
10th Sentai converting to size 27 from 29
18th Sentai converting to size 49 from 42
19th Sentai converting to size 49 from 42
20th Sentai converting to size 33 from 30
26th Sentai converting to size 49 from 36
29th Sentai converting to size 49 from 42
33rd Sentai converting to size 49 from 36
47th Sentai converting to size 49 from 42
48th Sentai converting to size 49 from 36
50th Sentai converting to size 49 from 36
24th I.F.Chutai converting to size 16 from 12
65th Sentai converting to size 37 from 36
66th Sentai converting to size 37 from 36
68th Sentai converting to size 49 from 42
70th Sentai converting to size 49 from 42
73rd Sentai converting to size 49 from 36
85th Sentai converting to size 49 from 42
87th Sentai converting to size 49 from 36
90th Sentai converting to size 27 from 31
98th Sentai converting to size 27 from 31
244th Sentai converting to size 49 from 42
203rd Sentai converting to size 49 from 27
204th Sentai converting to size 49 from 42
208th Sentai converting to size 27 from 31
Temp.Fight.Chutai converting to size 16 from 12
1st Hikotai IMAF converting to size 49 from 12
2nd Hikotai IMAF converting to size 49 from 12
3rd Hikotai IMAF converting to size 49 from 12
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Mar 01, 44

Ki-44-IIb Tojo upgrading to Ki-44-IIc Tojo at Hamamatsu
Ki-44-IIb Tojo upgrading to Ki-44-IIc Tojo at Maebashi
Ki-44-IIb Tojo upgrading to Ki-44-IIc Tojo at Nagasaki/Sasebo
705 Ku K-1 at Bihoro takes G3M3 Nell replacements
301 Ku S-2 at Yokohama/Yokosuka takes N1K1-J George replacements
954 Ku T-2 at Miyake-jima takes F1M2 Pete replacements
5th Sentai at Maebashi takes Ki-44-IIb Tojo replacements
9th Sentai at Chichi-jima takes Ki-43-IIb Oscar replacements
18th Sentai at Tokyo takes Ki-27b Nate replacements
20th Sentai at Tokyo takes Ki-43-IIa Oscar replacements
24th I.F.Chutai at Tokyo takes Ki-27b Nate replacements
Group Withdrawals:
1 overdue (6 Daily PP, 6 Accumulated PP)
17th Sentai converting to size 49 from 42
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Feb 29, 44

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ASW attack near Saishu To at 99,56
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Sub attack near Saishu To at 98,56
Japanese Ships
xAKL Nichiwa Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
xAKL Jogu Maru
xAKL Awaji Maru
xAKL Tenpei Maru
SC CHa-42

Allied Ships
SS Rock, hits 6
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Submarine attack near Taytay at 73,78
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Atimonan at 80,79
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 34 minutes

Japanese aircraft
B5N2 Kate x 4

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 11

Japanese aircraft losses
B5N2 Kate: 3 destroyed

CAP engaged:
347th FG/67th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 37000 , scrambling fighters to 3000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Taytay at 73,78
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 22 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 14
SBD-5 Dauntless x 11

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Nenohi, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
7 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Nenohi
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Morning Air attack on 11th Special Base Force, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on 11th Special Base Force, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on 2nd Division, at 78,88 (Oroquieta)
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Morning Air attack on 9th Base Force, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 51,66 (Victoria Point)
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 51,66 (Victoria Point)
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Morning Air attack on 10th JNAF AF Unit , at 51,66 (Victoria Point)
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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 23rd AA Regiment, at 51,66 (Victoria Point)
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Morning Air attack on Southern Army, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Southern Fleet, at 78,88 (Oroquieta)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on 3rd Air Army, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Taytay at 73,78
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 48 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 13
SBD-5 Dauntless x 10

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Nenohi, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
6 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Nenohi
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Afternoon Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Afternoon Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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ASW attack near Tsushima at 102,56
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Ground combat at Laoag (81,72)
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 1886 troops, 3 guns, 266 vehicles, Assault Value = 162

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

Allied adjusted assault: 162

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 162 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE Laoag !!!

Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(+)

Assaulting units:
632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion
708th Amphib Tank Battalion
2nd USMC Amphb Tank Battalion
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Mar 01, 44

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Morning Air attack on 2nd USMC Amphb Tank Battalion, at 81,72 (Laoag)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 39,500 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 4

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 2

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x A6M5 Zero sweeping at 38500 feet

CAP engaged:
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Wake Island at 138,100
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 44 minutes

Allied aircraft
SBD-5 Dauntless x 19

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 15 damaged

Japanese Ships
CL Kiso
CA Ashigara

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
2 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Wake Island at 138,100
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 44 minutes

Allied aircraft
SBD-5 Dauntless x 10

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-5 Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Atago
CL Kiso

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
2 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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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 Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on 5th Mortar Battalion, at 51,66 (Victoria Point)
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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 Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on Victoria Point , at 51,66
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Afternoon Air attack on 2nd Division, at 78,88 (Oroquieta)
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Afternoon Air attack on Kukong , at 79,57
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Afternoon Air attack on Rota , at 107,95
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Rota , at 107,95
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Rota , at 107,95
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Rota , at 107,95
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89

< Message edited by StoneAge -- 9/8/2010 6:03:00 AM >

(in reply to StoneAge)

Post #: 594

03/02/44 - 9/4/2010 1:13:14 AM

StoneAge

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

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 03/02/44

xAK Kinmo Maru sinks....
CPT Kawarada, Z. has been KILLED
xAK Shichiyo Maru sinks....
CPT Igeta, J. has been KILLED
74th JAAF AF Bn arrives at Tokyo
141st JAAF AF Bn arrives at Tokyo
xAK Batopaha Maru sinks....
xAKL Tenpei Maru sinks....
E13A1 Jake attacking an Allied SS at 123,54
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
E13A1 Jake attacking SS Gudgeon at 99,59
:::::::: SS Gudgeon is reported HIT
ML G-217 arrives at Yokohama/Yokosuka
SC CHa-78 arrives at Hakodate
T-3 Hikotai arrives at Nagasaki/Sasebo
140th JAAF AF Bn arrives at Tokyo
175th JAAF AF Bn arrives at Tokyo

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Mar 02, 44

Ki-44-IIb Tojo upgrading to Ki-44-IIc Tojo at Hamamatsu
204 Ku S-1 at Naha takes A6M5 Zero replacements
Group Withdrawals:
1 overdue (6 Daily PP, 12 Accumulated PP)
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Mar 03, 44

752 Ku K-1 at Yokohama/Yokosuka takes G3M3 Nell replacements
Group Withdrawals:
3 due today (78 Daily PP) , 1 overdue (6 Daily PP, 18 Accumulated PP)
Groups for today:
204 Ku S-1
503 Ku T-1
552 Ku K-1
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Mar 02, 44

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ASW attack near Saishu To at 100,56
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ASW attack near Moppo at 100,55
Japanese Ships
SC CHa-62
SC CHa-43
SC CHa-53

Allied Ships
SS Gato, hits 7
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ASW attack near Moppo at 100,55
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Submarine attack near Keijo at 99,50
Japanese Ships
xAK Kinmo Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Pargo
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Sub attack near Pescadores at 85,62
Japanese Ships
xAK Shichiyo Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
SC CHa-24

Allied Ships
SS Cabrilla
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Submarine attack near Keijo at 99,50
Japanese Ships
xAK Kinmo Maru, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Pargo
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on Kukong , at 79,57
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Morning Air attack on 632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion, at 81,72 (Laoag)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 39,200 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 4

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 2 destroyed

CAP engaged:
49th FG/9th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (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 37000
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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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 2nd Division, at 78,88 (Oroquieta)
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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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 VM Division, at 71,57
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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 Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on 3rd JNAF Coy , at 75,99 (Manado)
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on 51st JNAF AF Unit , at 70,106 (Kendari)
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Afternoon Air attack on Rota , at 107,95
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Afternoon Air attack on Rota , at 107,95
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Afternoon Air attack on Rota , at 107,95
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Afternoon Air attack on Rota , at 107,95
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Afternoon Air attack on Rota , at 107,95
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Afternoon Air attack on Rota , at 107,95
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ASW attack near Moppo at 100,55
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Submarine attack near Pescadores at 85,62
Japanese Ships
xAK Shichiyo Maru, Torpedo hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Cabrilla
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Ground combat at Manila (79,77)
Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 48532 troops, 849 guns, 768 vehicles, Assault Value = 2027

Defending force 29296 troops, 300 guns, 242 vehicles, Assault Value = 305

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

Allied ground losses:
95 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 6 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
2/4 MG Battalion
26th Indian Brigade
2/1 AIF Pioneer Battalion
72nd British Brigade
2/2 AIF Pioneer Battalion
8th Australian Division
2/11th Armoured Car Battalion
1st Army Tank Regiment
7th Australian Division
2/3 AIF Pioneer Battalion
I Aus Corps Engineer Battalion
1st Australian Division
29th British Brigade
108th Tank Attack Regiment
1st Medium Regiment
2/16th Field Regiment
2/13th Field Regiment
Southwest Pacific
2/11th Field Regiment
2/9th Field Regiment
2nd Medium Regiment

Defending units:
56th Division
12th Division
4th Ind. Engineer Regiment
7th Shipping Engineer Regiment
16th AA Regiment
43rd Const Co
43rd JNAF AF Unit
26th Fld AA Gun Co
35th JAAF AF Bn
2nd Fleet
8th Field AF Construction Battalion
59th Field AA Battalion
40th Field AA Battalion
11th Air Fleet
46th JNAF AF Unit
9th Base Force
48th Field AA Battalion
3rd Air Army
43rd Const Co
15th Const Co
39th Road Const Co
12th Base Force
1st RF Gun Battalion
47th Const Co
11th Special Base Force
55th Const Co
14th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
30th Fld AA Gun Co
93rd JAAF AF Bn
3rd Engineer Construction Battalion
Southern Army
56th Const Co
36th JAAF AF Bn
96th JAAF AF Bn
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Mar 03, 44

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Sub attack near Takao at 84,64
Japanese Ships
xAK Batopaha Maru, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
SC CHa-24

Allied Ships
SS Cabrilla
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ASW attack near Fukue-jima at 99,59
Japanese Ships
DD Hibiki
DD Makinami
DD Tamanami

Allied Ships
SS Gudgeon, hits 5
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Sub attack near Saishu To at 99,56
Japanese Ships
xAKL Tenpei Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
xAKL Jogu Maru
xAKL Awaji Maru
SC CHa-42

Allied Ships
SS Apogon
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Morning Air attack on 11th Air Fleet, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on 11th Special Base Force, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on 11th Special Base Force, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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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 2nd Division, at 78,88 (Oroquieta)
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Morning Air attack on 9th Base Force, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on 9th Base Force, at 79,77 (Manila)
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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 VM Division, at 71,57
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Morning Air attack on 12th Division, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on 82nd Naval Guard Unit, at 70,106 (Kendari)
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on 3rd JNAF Coy , at 75,99 (Manado)
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Afternoon Air attack on Kukong , at 79,57
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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 Truk , at 112,108
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Afternoon Air attack on Rota , at 107,95
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Afternoon Air attack on Rota , at 107,95
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Rota , at 107,95
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Ground combat at Manila (79,77)
Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 48647 troops, 852 guns, 769 vehicles, Assault Value = 2029

Defending force 29288 troops, 300 guns, 242 vehicles, Assault Value = 302

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

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

Assaulting units:
1st Australian Division
I Aus Corps Engineer Battalion
1st Army Tank Regiment
8th Australian Division
2/3 AIF Pioneer Battalion
2/1 AIF Pioneer Battalion
7th Australian Division
2/11th Armoured Car Battalion
26th Indian Brigade
72nd British Brigade
2/2 AIF Pioneer Battalion
2/4 MG Battalion
29th British Brigade
108th Tank Attack Regiment
2/13th Field Regiment
2/16th Field Regiment
2/9th Field Regiment
1st Medium Regiment
2/11th Field Regiment
Southwest Pacific
2nd Medium Regiment

Defending units:
12th Division
56th Division
4th Ind. Engineer Regiment
1st RF Gun Battalion
30th Fld AA Gun Co
9th Base Force
2nd Fleet
40th Field AA Battalion
46th JNAF AF Unit
43rd Const Co
14th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
3rd Engineer Construction Battalion
48th Field AA Battalion
15th Const Co
7th Shipping Engineer Regiment
3rd Air Army
59th Field AA Battalion
56th Const Co
26th Fld AA Gun Co
47th Const Co
39th Road Const Co
35th JAAF AF Bn
12th Base Force
43rd JNAF AF Unit
55th Const Co
11th Air Fleet
8th Field AF Construction Battalion
93rd JAAF AF Bn
36th JAAF AF Bn
11th Special Base Force
16th AA Regiment
Southern Army
43rd Const Co
96th JAAF AF Bn

< Message edited by StoneAge -- 9/8/2010 6:11:15 AM >

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Post #: 595

03/04/44 - 9/4/2010 1:14:45 AM

StoneAge

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

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 03/04/44

B5N2 Kate attacking SS Guavina at 117,53
:::::::: SS Guavina is reported HIT
E13A1 Jake attacking SS Guavina at 117,53
:::::::: SS Guavina is reported HIT
S-306 Hikotai arrives at Chiba
10th Exped.Force arrives at Kiamusze
134th JAAF AF Bn arrives at Tokyo
xAK Keihuku Maru sinks....
E No.3 arrives at Tokyo
ML G-216 arrives at Sapporo
553 Ku K-1 arrives at Bihoro
166th JAAF AF Bn arrives at Tokyo

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Mar 04, 44

K-107 Hikotai at Kagoshima takes D4Y1 Judy replacements
108th Sentai at Balikpapan takes Ki-57-II Topsy replacements
18th I F Chutai Det converting to Ki-46-III Dinah
Group Withdrawals:
2 overdue (51 Daily PP, 51 Accumulated PP)
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Mar 05, 44

S-305 Hikotai at Naha takes A6M5 Zero replacements
701 Ku K-1 at Nagoya takes G4M2 Betty replacements
Group Withdrawals:
2 overdue (51 Daily PP, 102 Accumulated PP)
Groups for today:
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Mar 04, 44

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ASW attack near Saishu To at 99,56
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on 11th Special Base Force, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on 11th Special Base Force, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on 12th Division, at 79,77 (Manila)
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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 Southern Army, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on Southern Army, at 79,77 (Manila)
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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 7th RTA Division, at 51,66 (Victoria Point)
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Morning Air attack on 4th INA Nehru Regiment, at 51,66 (Victoria Point)
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Morning Air attack on 10th JNAF AF Unit , at 51,66 (Victoria Point)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on 9th Base Force, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on 12th Base Force, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on 12th Base Force, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on 82nd Naval Guard Unit, at 70,106 (Kendari)
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Morning Air attack on 3rd Air Army, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on Kure 7th SNLF, at 78,84 (San Jose)
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Morning Air attack on 46th JNAF AF Unit , at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on 46th JNAF AF Unit , at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on 2nd Fleet, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on 3rd JNAF Coy , at 75,99 (Manado)
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Afternoon Air attack on Rota , at 107,95
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Afternoon Air attack on Rota , at 107,95
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Afternoon Air attack on Rota , at 107,95
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Afternoon Air attack on Rota , at 107,95
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Afternoon Air attack on Rota , at 107,95
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Afternoon Air attack on Rota , at 107,95
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Rota , at 107,95
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Rota , at 107,95
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ASW attack near Saishu To at 99,56
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Ground combat at 81,73
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 32716 troops, 744 guns, 791 vehicles, Assault Value = 1173

Defending force 10711 troops, 158 guns, 16 vehicles, Assault Value = 274

Allied adjusted assault: 482

Japanese adjusted defense: 382

Allied assault odds: 1 to 1

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

Japanese ground losses:
1016 casualties reported
Squads: 8 destroyed, 44 disabled
Non Combat: 17 destroyed, 70 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 2 disabled
Vehicles lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
477 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 27 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 58 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled

Assaulting units:
Americal Infantry Division
637th Tank Destroyer Battalion
40th Infantry Division
6th Infantry Division
2nd/102nd Infantry Battalion
2nd USMC Field Artillery Battalion
147th Field Artillery Regiment
134th Field Artillery Battalion
131st Field Artillery Battalion

Defending units:
16th Division
55th Division
35th Fld AA Gun Co
30th JNAF AF Unit
24th JAAF AF Bn
40th JAAF AF Bn
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Ground combat at Oroquieta (78,88)
Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 20222 troops, 380 guns, 424 vehicles, Assault Value = 930

Defending force 1631 troops, 86 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 14

Japanese ground losses:
20 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 6 (1 destroyed, 5 disabled)

Assaulting units:
110th Combat Engineer Battalion
1st Cavalry (Spec) Cavalry Division
32nd Infantry Division
4th USMC Tank Battalion
3rd NZ Armoured Sqn
154th FA Bn
165th Field Artillery Battalion
198th Field Artillery Battalion

Defending units:
4th Division
2nd Division
14th Garrison Unit
22nd JNAF AF Unit
24th Special Base Force
16th Division
51st Construction Battalion
Southern Fleet
94th JAAF AF Bn
2nd Army
108th JAAF AF Bn
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Mar 05, 44

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Sub attack near Amami Oshima at 97,62
Japanese Ships
xAK Keihuku Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
DD Makinami
DD Hibiki
DD Tamanami

Allied Ships
SS Greenling, hits 1
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Morning Air attack on 3rd Air Army, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on Kukong , at 79,57
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Morning Air attack on 11th Special Base Force, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on 11th Special Base Force, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on 9th Base Force, at 79,77 (Manila)
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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 2nd Division, at 78,88 (Oroquieta)
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Morning Air attack on 2nd Fleet, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on 2nd Fleet, at 79,77 (Manila)
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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 7th RTA Division, at 51,66 (Victoria Point)
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 51,66 (Victoria Point)
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Morning Air attack on 10th JNAF AF Unit , at 51,66 (Victoria Point)
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Morning Air attack on 4th INA Nehru Regiment, at 51,66 (Victoria Point)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on 14th Garrison Unit , at 78,88 (Oroquieta)
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Morning Air attack on Southern Army, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on 3rd JNAF Coy , at 75,99 (Manado)
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Morning Air attack on Sasebo 3rd SNLF, at 70,106 (Kendari)
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Morning Air attack on 12th Division, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on 3rd Air Army, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on 11th Special Base Force, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Afternoon Air attack on Rota , at 107,95
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Rota , at 107,95
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Rota , at 107,95
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Rota , at 107,95
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Afternoon Air attack on Rota , at 107,95
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Sub attack near Naha at 95,66
Japanese Ships
xAK Seia Maru
xAK Yamakaze Maru
E Maeshima

Allied Ships
SS Tantalus, hits 4
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Ground combat at 81,73
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 32253 troops, 744 guns, 791 vehicles, Assault Value = 1140

Defending force 9884 troops, 155 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 231

Allied adjusted assault: 303

Japanese adjusted defense: 334

Allied assault odds: 1 to 2

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

Japanese ground losses:
582 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 27 disabled
Non Combat: 6 destroyed, 36 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
176 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 34 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 30 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 3 disabled
Vehicles lost 16 (1 destroyed, 15 disabled)

Assaulting units:
40th Infantry Division
637th Tank Destroyer Battalion
6th Infantry Division
Americal Infantry Division
2nd/102nd Infantry Battalion
2nd USMC Field Artillery Battalion
134th Field Artillery Battalion
147th Field Artillery Regiment
131st Field Artillery Battalion

Defending units:
16th Division
55th Division
24th JAAF AF Bn
30th JNAF AF Unit
35th Fld AA Gun Co
40th JAAF AF Bn
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Ground combat at Oroquieta (78,88)
Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 20286 troops, 380 guns, 424 vehicles, Assault Value = 934

Defending force 1497 troops, 77 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 13

Japanese ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 10 (10 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Assaulting units:
1st Cavalry (Spec) Cavalry Division
4th USMC Tank Battalion
110th Combat Engineer Battalion
32nd Infantry Division
3rd NZ Armoured Sqn
165th Field Artillery Battalion
154th FA Bn
198th Field Artillery Battalion

Defending units:
4th Division
2nd Division
14th Garrison Unit
94th JAAF AF Bn
2nd Army
24th Special Base Force
Southern Fleet
51st Construction Battalion
16th Division
108th JAAF AF Bn

< Message edited by StoneAge -- 9/8/2010 6:18:29 AM >

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Post #: 596

03/06/44 - 9/4/2010 1:16:28 AM

StoneAge

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

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 03/06/44

Allied forces CAPTURE Oroquieta !!!
Allied forces CAPTURE Bayombong !!!
77th Division arrives at Asahikawa
244th JAAF AF Bn arrives at Tokyo
148th JAAF AF Bn arrives at Tokyo
xAKL Jogu Maru sinks....
CDR Asaba, H. has been KILLED
SC CHa-24 sinks....
LT Okano R. has been KILLED
Ki-30 Ann attacking an Allied SS at 119,57
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
32nd Ku T-1 arrives at Singapore
203 Ku S-2 arrives at Yokohama/Yokosuka
49th I.F.Chutai arrives at Shanghai
27th Tank Regiment arrives at Chiba
187th JAAF AF Bn arrives at Tokyo

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Mar 06, 44

Chinhae Ku T-1 at Chinhae takes E13A1 Jake replacements
Group Withdrawals:
2 overdue (51 Daily PP, 153 Accumulated PP)
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Mar 07, 44

253 Ku S-1 at Naha takes A6M5 Zero replacements
Group Withdrawals:
2 overdue (51 Daily PP, 204 Accumulated PP)
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Mar 06, 44

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ASW attack near Tsushima at 102,56
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Sub attack near Taihoku at 90,62
Japanese Ships
DD Takanami
DD Hibiki

Allied Ships
SS Ling, hits 2
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Morning Air attack on Victoria Point , at 51,66
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Morning Air attack on 36th JAAF AF Bn , at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on Kukong , at 79,57
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Morning Air attack on 11th Special Base Force, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on 11th Special Base Force, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on Southern Army, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on 2nd Division, at 78,88 (Oroquieta)
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Morning Air attack on 9th Base Force, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on 9th Base Force, at 79,77 (Manila)
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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 5th Mortar Battalion, at 51,66 (Victoria Point)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on 14th Garrison Unit , at 78,88 (Oroquieta)
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Morning Air attack on 2nd Fleet, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on Yokosuka 1st SNLF, at 70,106 (Kendari)
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Morning Air attack on 3rd JNAF Coy , at 75,99 (Manado)
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Morning Air attack on Kure 7th SNLF, at 78,84 (San Jose)
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Morning Air attack on 11th Special Base Force, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Rota , at 107,95
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Afternoon Air attack on Rota , at 107,95
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Afternoon Air attack on 18th JAAF Base Force, at 51,66 (Victoria Point)
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Afternoon Air attack on 18th JAAF Base Force, at 51,66 (Victoria Point)
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Afternoon Air attack on 4th INA Nehru Regiment, at 51,66 (Victoria Point)
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Afternoon Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 51,66 (Victoria Point)
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Afternoon Air attack on Rota , at 107,95
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Afternoon Air attack on Rota , at 107,95
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Rota , at 107,95
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Afternoon Air attack on Rota , at 107,95
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Ground combat at 81,73
Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 32458 troops, 747 guns, 868 vehicles, Assault Value = 1118

Defending force 9450 troops, 154 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 205

Japanese ground losses:
50 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
Americal Infantry Division
637th Tank Destroyer Battalion
40th Infantry Division
6th Infantry Division
2nd/102nd Infantry Battalion
2nd USMC Field Artillery Battalion
134th Field Artillery Battalion
147th Field Artillery Regiment
131st Field Artillery Battalion

Defending units:
16th Division
55th Division
30th JNAF AF Unit
35th Fld AA Gun Co
24th JAAF AF Bn
40th JAAF AF Bn
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Ground combat at Oroquieta (78,88)
Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 22351 troops, 382 guns, 645 vehicles, Assault Value = 943

Defending force 1393 troops, 64 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9

Allied adjusted assault: 1117

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 1117 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE Oroquieta !!!

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

Japanese ground losses:
1097 casualties reported
Squads: 30 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 180 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 52 (52 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 7

Assaulting units:
110th Combat Engineer Battalion
4th USMC Tank Battalion
32nd Infantry Division
1st Cavalry (Spec) Cavalry Division
3rd NZ Armoured Sqn
154th FA Bn
165th Field Artillery Battalion
198th Field Artillery Battalion

Defending units:
2nd Division
14th Garrison Unit
Southern Fleet
24th Special Base Force
51st Construction Battalion
2nd Army
108th JAAF AF Bn
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Ground combat at Manila (79,77)
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 52591 troops, 854 guns, 947 vehicles, Assault Value = 2065

Defending force 29458 troops, 311 guns, 242 vehicles, Assault Value = 319

Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 5

Allied adjusted assault: 1680

Japanese adjusted defense: 1043

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

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 5

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), leaders(+)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
1281 casualties reported
Squads: 7 destroyed, 93 disabled
Non Combat: 7 destroyed, 135 disabled
Engineers: 11 destroyed, 81 disabled
Vehicles lost 28 (1 destroyed, 27 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
1312 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 118 disabled
Non Combat: 6 destroyed, 129 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 13 disabled
Vehicles lost 27 (2 destroyed, 25 disabled)

Assaulting units:
1st Army Tank Regiment
2/1 AIF Pioneer Battalion
72nd British Brigade
1st Australian Division
2/4 MG Battalion
I Aus Corps Engineer Battalion
2/11th Armoured Car Battalion
8th Australian Division
26th Indian Brigade
7th Australian Division
2/3 AIF Pioneer Battalion
2/2 AIF Pioneer Battalion
29th British Brigade
Southwest Pacific
2/9th Field Regiment
2/11th Field Regiment
1st Medium Regiment
2/16th Field Regiment
108th Tank Attack Regiment
2/13th Field Regiment
2nd Medium Regiment

Defending units:
12th Division
56th Division
4th Ind. Engineer Regiment
11th Air Fleet
30th Fld AA Gun Co
7th Shipping Engineer Regiment
47th Const Co
1st RF Gun Battalion
Southern Army
9th Base Force
56th Const Co
48th Field AA Battalion
39th Road Const Co
36th JAAF AF Bn
3rd Engineer Construction Battalion
40th Field AA Battalion
8th Field AF Construction Battalion
93rd JAAF AF Bn
43rd JNAF AF Unit
43rd Const Co
59th Field AA Battalion
12th Base Force
46th JNAF AF Unit
35th JAAF AF Bn
14th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
16th AA Regiment
26th Fld AA Gun Co
3rd Air Army
11th Special Base Force
55th Const Co
2nd Fleet
15th Const Co
43rd Const Co
96th JAAF AF Bn
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Ground combat at Bayombong (80,75)
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 9423 troops, 102 guns, 110 vehicles, Assault Value = 799

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

Allied adjusted assault: 359

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 359 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE Bayombong !!!

Combat modifiers
Attacker:

Assaulting units:
364th(Sep) Infantry Regiment
2nd Australian Division
34th Combat Engineer Regiment
5th Australian Division
Sixth US Army
I US Corps
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Mar 07, 44

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Sub attack near Shanghai at 96,58
Japanese Ships
SC CHa-24

Allied Ships
SS Billfish, hits 4
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ASW attack near Nakadori-jima at 101,56
Japanese Ships
E Asagao

Allied Ships
SS Steelhead, hits 1
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Sub attack near Moppo at 99,53
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Submarine attack near Saishu To at 97,56
Japanese Ships
xAKL Jogu Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Tuna
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Sub attack near Saishu To at 97,57
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ASW attack near Saishu To at 97,57
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Sub attack near Saishu To at 100,56
Japanese Ships
SC CHa-24, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Rock
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Morning Air attack on 11th Air Fleet, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on 11th Special Base Force, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on 11th Special Base Force, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on Southern Army, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on 3rd JNAF Coy , at 75,99 (Manado)
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Morning Air attack on 12th Base Force, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on 12th Base Force, at 79,77 (Manila)
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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 7th RTA Division, at 51,66 (Victoria Point)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on 1st Engineer Co , at 70,106 (Kendari)
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Morning Air attack on 3rd Air Army, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on 9th Base Force, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on 9th Base Force, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on 87th Naval Guard Unit, at 90,98 (Peleliu)
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Kure 6th SNLF, at 79,84 (Iloilo)
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Afternoon Air attack on Rota , at 107,95
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Afternoon Air attack on Rota , at 107,95
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Afternoon Air attack on Rota , at 107,95
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Afternoon Air attack on 18th JAAF Base Force, at 51,66 (Victoria Point)
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Afternoon Air attack on 18th JAAF Base Force, at 51,66 (Victoria Point)
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Afternoon Air attack on Laoag , at 81,72
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 4
G3M2 Nell x 13

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 4

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Port hits 8
Port supply hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x G3M2 Nell bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
49th FG/9th FS with P-47D2 Thunderbolt (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 37000
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on Rota , at 107,95
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Burma Area Army, at 51,66 (Victoria Point)
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Afternoon Air attack on Pagan , at 110,89
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Afternoon Air attack on Rota , at 107,95
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Afternoon Air attack on Rota , at 107,95
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Afternoon Air attack on Rota , at 107,95
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Afternoon Air attack on Rota , at 107,95
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Afternoon Air attack on Rota , at 107,95
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Ground combat at 81,73
Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 32614 troops, 747 guns, 869 vehicles, Assault Value = 1128

Defending force 9903 troops, 164 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 226

Japanese ground losses:
48 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
Americal Infantry Division
40th Infantry Division
6th Infantry Division
637th Tank Destroyer Battalion
2nd/102nd Infantry Battalion
147th Field Artillery Regiment
2nd USMC Field Artillery Battalion
134th Field Artillery Battalion
131st Field Artillery Battalion

Defending units:
16th Division
55th Division
24th JAAF AF Bn
35th Fld AA Gun Co
30th JNAF AF Unit
40th JAAF AF Bn
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Ground combat at Manila (79,77)
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 51554 troops, 856 guns, 948 vehicles, Assault Value = 1971

Defending force 27629 troops, 323 guns, 241 vehicles, Assault Value = 239

Allied adjusted assault: 1258

Japanese adjusted defense: 843

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

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 4

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

Japanese ground losses:
985 casualties reported
Squads: 39 destroyed, 38 disabled
Non Combat: 13 destroyed, 183 disabled
Engineers: 17 destroyed, 50 disabled
Vehicles lost 30 (1 destroyed, 29 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
1098 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 40 disabled
Non Combat: 11 destroyed, 113 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 25 disabled
Vehicles lost 66 (4 destroyed, 62 disabled)

Assaulting units:
2/11th Armoured Car Battalion
2/1 AIF Pioneer Battalion
1st Army Tank Regiment
2/4 MG Battalion
I Aus Corps Engineer Battalion
72nd British Brigade
2/2 AIF Pioneer Battalion
26th Indian Brigade
8th Australian Division
7th Australian Division
2/3 AIF Pioneer Battalion
1st Australian Division
29th British Brigade
2/9th Field Regiment
2/16th Field Regiment
108th Tank Attack Regiment
1st Medium Regiment
2/13th Field Regiment
Southwest Pacific
2/11th Field Regiment
2nd Medium Regiment

Defending units:
12th Division
56th Division
4th Ind. Engineer Regiment
59th Field AA Battalion
93rd JAAF AF Bn
3rd Air Army
8th Field AF Construction Battalion
26th Fld AA Gun Co
43rd Const Co
11th Special Base Force
35th JAAF AF Bn
56th Const Co
14th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
43rd JNAF AF Unit
1st RF Gun Battalion
36th JAAF AF Bn
30th Fld AA Gun Co
11th Air Fleet
39th Road Const Co
47th Const Co
9th Base Force
3rd Engineer Construction Battalion
48th Field AA Battalion
Southern Army
55th Const Co
12th Base Force
40th Field AA Battalion
43rd Const Co
2nd Fleet
7th Shipping Engineer Regiment
15th Const Co
16th AA Regiment
46th JNAF AF Unit
96th JAAF AF Bn

< Message edited by StoneAge -- 9/8/2010 5:52:16 AM >

(in reply to StoneAge)

Post #: 597

03/08/44 - 9/4/2010 1:18:59 AM

StoneAge

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

I can see his forces getting ready to come at iwo-jima my airforce is set at chichi-jima ready to attack when they get to iwo-jima.

I have over 700 AV at iwo-jima they should be able to hold out for two days. at the most.

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 03/08/44

B5N2 Kate attacking SS Angler at 120,53
:::::::: SS Angler is reported HIT
E13A1 Jake attacking an Allied SS at 103,62
:::::::: a KXIV Class class SS is reported HIT
SC CHa-68 sinks....
Nago expands fortifications to size 3
9th Ind. Field Artillery Battalion arrives at Canton
E13A1 Jake attacking a KXIV Class class SS at 101,59
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
Ki-36 Ida attacking a Porpoise class SS at 123,54
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
Search H6K5 Mavis destroyed by CAP
K-256 Hikotai arrives at Chiba
16th Sentai arrives at Tokyo

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Mar 08, 44

K-706 Hikotai at Bihoro takes G3M3 Nell replacements
Sasebo Ku T-1 at Nagasaki/Sasebo takes E13A1 Jake replacements
1st Raiding Sentai at Balikpapan takes Ki-57-II Topsy replacements
Previous report of sinking of CL Achilles incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Mar 09, 44
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Mar 08, 44

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ASW attack near Nagasaki/Sasebo at 101,59
Japanese Ships
E Asagao
E Chidori

Allied Ships
SS Pickerel, hits 5, heavy damage

SS Pickerel is located by E Asagao
E Chidori fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Chidori fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Chidori fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Chidori attacking submerged sub ....
Large oil slick appears over area of attack!
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morning Air attack on 12th Base Force, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on Kukong , at 79,57
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Morning Air attack on 9th Base Force, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on 9th Base Force, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on Iwo-jima , at 108,77
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Morning Air attack on Iwo-jima , at 108,77
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Morning Air attack on Southern Army, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on 11th Special Base Force, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on 11th Special Base Force, at 79,77 (Manila)
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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 5th Mortar Battalion, at 51,66 (Victoria Point)
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Morning Air attack on 4th INA Nehru Regiment, at 51,66 (Victoria Point)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on 10th JNAF AF Unit , at 51,66 (Victoria Point)
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Morning Air attack on Iwo-jima , at 108,77
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 51,66 (Victoria Point)
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Morning Air attack on 2nd Fleet, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on 2nd Fleet, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on 3rd Engineer Construction Battalion, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Sub attack near Fukue-jima at 100,59
Japanese Ships
SC CHa-68, Torpedo hits 2, heavy damage
SC Ch 51

Allied Ships
SS Gabilan, hits 1
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ASW attack near Moppo at 100,55
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Ground combat at Manila (79,77)
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 50360 troops, 856 guns, 941 vehicles, Assault Value = 1896

Defending force 25851 troops, 323 guns, 240 vehicles, Assault Value = 202

Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 3

Allied adjusted assault: 876

Japanese adjusted defense: 765

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

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 3

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

Japanese ground losses:
1774 casualties reported
Squads: 83 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 24 destroyed, 83 disabled
Engineers: 12 destroyed, 49 disabled
Vehicles lost 12 (2 destroyed, 10 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
1474 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 54 disabled
Non Combat: 11 destroyed, 108 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 31 disabled
Vehicles lost 22 (5 destroyed, 17 disabled)

Assaulting units:
7th Australian Division
1st Australian Division
I Aus Corps Engineer Battalion
72nd British Brigade
2/4 MG Battalion
2/2 AIF Pioneer Battalion
2/3 AIF Pioneer Battalion
26th Indian Brigade
8th Australian Division
2/11th Armoured Car Battalion
2/1 AIF Pioneer Battalion
1st Army Tank Regiment
29th British Brigade
2/13th Field Regiment
Southwest Pacific
108th Tank Attack Regiment
2/11th Field Regiment
2/16th Field Regiment
2/9th Field Regiment
1st Medium Regiment
2nd Medium Regiment

Defending units:
56th Division
12th Division
4th Ind. Engineer Regiment
15th Const Co
43rd Const Co
12th Base Force
1st RF Gun Battalion
Southern Army
46th JNAF AF Unit
47th Const Co
43rd JNAF AF Unit
7th Shipping Engineer Regiment
48th Field AA Battalion
55th Const Co
56th Const Co
39th Road Const Co
11th Special Base Force
8th Field AF Construction Battalion
59th Field AA Battalion
3rd Air Army
43rd Const Co
16th AA Regiment
30th Fld AA Gun Co
9th Base Force
11th Air Fleet
14th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
40th Field AA Battalion
93rd JAAF AF Bn
26th Fld AA Gun Co
35th JAAF AF Bn
3rd Engineer Construction Battalion
36th JAAF AF Bn
2nd Fleet
96th JAAF AF Bn
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Mar 09, 44

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Morning Air attack on Victoria Point , at 51,66
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on Kukong , at 79,57
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Morning Air attack on Iwo-jima , at 108,77
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Morning Air attack on Iwo-jima , at 108,77
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Morning Air attack on Iwo-jima , at 108,77
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 51,66 (Victoria Point)
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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 Wotje , at 135,115
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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 4th INA Nehru Regiment, at 51,66 (Victoria Point)
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Afternoon Air attack on 4th INA Nehru Regiment, at 51,66 (Victoria Point)
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Afternoon Air attack on 3rd INA Azad Regiment, at 51,66 (Victoria Point)
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Afternoon Air attack on 18th JAAF Base Force, at 51,66 (Victoria Point)
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Afternoon Air attack on 23rd AA Regiment, at 51,66 (Victoria Point)
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Ground combat at Manila (79,77)
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 49520 troops, 856 guns, 941 vehicles, Assault Value = 1835

Defending force 24365 troops, 323 guns, 238 vehicles, Assault Value = 167

Allied adjusted assault: 349

Japanese adjusted defense: 561

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

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

Japanese ground losses:
1397 casualties reported
Squads: 26 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 15 destroyed, 52 disabled
Engineers: 12 destroyed, 41 disabled
Vehicles lost 7 (1 destroyed, 6 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
1345 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 104 disabled
Non Combat: 9 destroyed, 53 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 21 disabled
Vehicles lost 32 (5 destroyed, 27 disabled)

Assaulting units:
1st Australian Division
26th Indian Brigade
I Aus Corps Engineer Battalion
7th Australian Division
2/11th Armoured Car Battalion
72nd British Brigade
2/1 AIF Pioneer Battalion
1st Army Tank Regiment
8th Australian Division
2/3 AIF Pioneer Battalion
2/2 AIF Pioneer Battalion
2/4 MG Battalion
29th British Brigade
Southwest Pacific
2/11th Field Regiment
2/16th Field Regiment
108th Tank Attack Regiment
2/13th Field Regiment
2/9th Field Regiment
1st Medium Regiment
2nd Medium Regiment

Defending units:
56th Division
12th Division
4th Ind. Engineer Regiment
3rd Air Army
14th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
93rd JAAF AF Bn
39th Road Const Co
15th Const Co
59th Field AA Battalion
3rd Engineer Construction Battalion
43rd Const Co
12th Base Force
47th Const Co
9th Base Force
11th Air Fleet
35th JAAF AF Bn
2nd Fleet
16th AA Regiment
Southern Army
43rd Const Co
1st RF Gun Battalion
11th Special Base Force
48th Field AA Battalion
43rd JNAF AF Unit
55th Const Co
36th JAAF AF Bn
7th Shipping Engineer Regiment
8th Field AF Construction Battalion
56th Const Co
30th Fld AA Gun Co
26th Fld AA Gun Co
40th Field AA Battalion
46th JNAF AF Unit
96th JAAF AF Bn

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03/10/44 - 9/4/2010 1:27:07 AM

StoneAge

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Death star strikes again. 100+ more planes gone. no more coming from the factories I keep getting Sentai that I can;t use for lack of plane and the units are staking up in japan with nowhere to go. 99% will never see combat.

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 03/10/44

Allied Ships Bombarding Iwo-jima
E13A1 Jake attacking a Porpoise class SS at 120,53
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
Search H6K5 Mavis destroyed by CAP
xAK Tenyo Maru sinks....
TF 17 rescuing 56 men from 1st Raiding Force
E No.11 sinks....
E W-20 sinks....
xAK Akiura Maru sinks....
xAK Yokohama Maru sinks....
AIRCRAFT LANDING
Search E13A1 Jake destroyed by CAP
16th Division RETREATING towards San Fernando
55th Division RETREATING towards San Fernando
24th JAAF AF Bn RETREATING towards San Fernando
35th Fld AA Gun Co RETREATING towards San Fernando
30th JNAF AF Unit RETREATING towards San Fernando
40th JAAF AF Bn RETREATING towards San Fernando
Allied forces CAPTURE Cabanatuan !!!
E No.1 arrives at Tokyo
43rd JAAF AF Bn arrives at Tokyo
Search H6K5 Mavis destroyed by CAP
E No.16 arrives at Tokyo
K-404 Hikotai arrives at Chiba
524 Ku K-1 arrives at Nagoya
1081 Ku U-1 arrives at Yokohama/Yokosuka
12th Sentai arrives at Tokyo
1st Mobile Brigade arrives at Yenki

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Mar 10, 44

Chichijima Ku T-1 at Shikuka takes E13A1 Jake replacements
801 Ku S-1 at Chichi-jima takes A6M5 Zero replacements
254 Ku T-1 at Chichi-jima takes B5M1 Mabel replacements
9th Sentai at Chichi-jima takes Ki-43-IIb Oscar replacements
20th I.F.Chutai at Tokyo takes Ki-57-II Topsy replacements
Previous report of sinking of SS Corvina incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Mar 11, 44

Previous report of sinking of SS Swordfish incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Mar 10, 44

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ASW attack near Fukue-jima at 96,59
Japanese Ships
E Chidori

Allied Ships
SS Parche, hits 2
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Night Naval bombardment of Iwo-jima at 108,77 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
7 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
BB Alabama
BB Massachusetts
CA Canberra
CA Wichita
CA Vincennes
CA Quincy

Japanese ground losses:
391 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 19 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 4 destroyed, 5 disabled
Guns lost 10 (3 destroyed, 7 disabled)
Vehicles lost 3 (3 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Runway hits 22
Port hits 3
Port fuel hits 1

BB Alabama firing at Iwo-jima
OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for BB Alabama
BB Massachusetts firing at 1st Amphibious Brigade
OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for BB Massachusetts
CA Canberra firing at Iwo-jima Naval Guard Unit
Seagull V acting as spotter for CA Canberra
CA Wichita firing at 13th Ind.Mixed Regiment
OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for CA Wichita
CA Vincennes firing at 1st Amphibious Brigade
CA Quincy firing at Iwo-jima Naval Guard Unit
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Sub attack near Hakodate at 120,53
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Haha-jima at 110,75
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 22 NM, estimated altitude 30,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 15
A6M5 Zero x 4
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 13

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 2 destroyed

CAP engaged:
801 Ku S-1 with A6M5 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 30500
Raid is overhead
253 Ku S-2 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(13 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 7 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
261 Ku S-2 with A6M2 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 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
9th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(13 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Kukong , at 79,57
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Iwo-jima at 108,78
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 60 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 20
A6M5 Zero x 5
D3A2 Val x 12
D4Y1 Judy x 3
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 27

Allied aircraft
Seafire IIC x 3
Wildcat V x 2
F4F-4 Wildcat x 10
FM-1 Wildcat x 57
FM-2 Wildcat x 23
F4U-1A Corsair x 10
F6F-3 Hellcat x 163

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 9 destroyed
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed
D3A2 Val: 5 destroyed
D4Y1 Judy: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 13 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 12 on standby, 12 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 6 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 57 minutes
14 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-42 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 12 on standby, 12 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 53 minutes
14 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 14 on standby, 12 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 56 minutes
15 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-16 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 7 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 53 minutes
11 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-22 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-26 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-27 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
VF-28 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 49 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
No.834 Sqn-FF-1 FAA with Seafire IIC (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters to 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 51 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
No.834 Sqn-FF-2 FAA with Wildcat V (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 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-33 with FM-1 Wildcat (3 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-35 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-39 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 50 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-41 with FM-2 Wildcat (3 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-60 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-65 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters to 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 50 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
VOC(F)-1 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-3 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 55 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-5 with FM-1 Wildcat (2 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-7 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 56 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Iwo-jima at 108,78
Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8
B5M1 Mabel x 3

Allied aircraft
Seafire IIC x 3
Wildcat V x 1
F4F-4 Wildcat x 6
FM-1 Wildcat x 50
FM-2 Wildcat x 23
F4U-1A Corsair x 10
F6F-3 Hellcat x 153

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 destroyed
B5M1 Mabel: 2 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (10 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 49 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-42 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 2 on standby, 4 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
12 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
13 plane(s) not yet engaged, 12 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-16 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-22 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-26 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
VF-27 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
VF-28 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
No.834 Sqn-FF-1 FAA with Seafire IIC (2 airborne, 0 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 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes
No.834 Sqn-FF-2 FAA with Wildcat V (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 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-33 with FM-1 Wildcat (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 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes
VF-35 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters to 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-39 with FM-1 Wildcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
VC(F)-41 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
VF-60 with F4F-4 Wildcat (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 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-65 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters to 3000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VOC(F)-1 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-3 with FM-1 Wildcat (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 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-5 with FM-1 Wildcat (2 airborne, 4 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 28000 , scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
VC(F)-7 with FM-1 Wildcat (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 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
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Morning Air attack on Peleliu , at 90,98
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Morning Air attack on Iwo-jima , at 108,77
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Morning Air attack on Iwo-jima , at 108,77
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Morning Air attack on 4th INA Nehru Regiment, at 51,66 (Victoria Point)
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 51,66 (Victoria Point)
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Morning Air attack on 3rd INA Azad Regiment, at 51,66 (Victoria Point)
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Morning Air attack on Iwo-jima , at 108,75
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Haha-jima at 110,75
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 52 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 12
A6M5 Zero x 3
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 13

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 6
FM-1 Wildcat x 17
FM-2 Wildcat x 6
F6F-3 Hellcat x 43
SB2C-1C Helldiver x 48
SBD-5 Dauntless x 26
TBF-1 Avenger x 30

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 destroyed
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-1 Wildcat: 1 destroyed
SB2C-1C Helldiver: 7 damaged
SBD-5 Dauntless: 4 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Akiura Maru, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
xAK Tenyo Maru, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
xAK Yokohama Maru, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
E W-29
E No.11, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
E Yurijima
E Amakusa, Bomb hits 1, on fire
E Aguni
E W-20, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
E W-24
E W-25
E W-30
E No.8, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires

Japanese ground losses:
336 casualties reported
Squads: 11 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 21 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 4 (2 destroyed, 2 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
5 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
3 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
15 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
8 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
8 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
15 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
3 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
4 x F4F-4 Wildcat sweeping at 28000 feet
17 x SBD-5 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
17 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
6 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
10 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 28000 feet
4 x FM-2 Wildcat sweeping at 28000 feet
4 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
253 Ku S-2 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 27000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
9th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 18000 and 27000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 48 minutes
801 Ku S-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30500 , scrambling fighters to 26000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Yokohama Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Tenyo Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring E W-20
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring E No.8
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Afternoon Air attack on 11th Special Base Force, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Afternoon Air attack on 11th Special Base Force, at 79,77 (Manila)
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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 3rd Air Army, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Ground combat at 81,73
Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 33603 troops, 747 guns, 919 vehicles, Assault Value = 1153

Defending force 10106 troops, 164 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 246

Allied adjusted assault: 1176

Japanese adjusted defense: 367

Allied assault odds: 3 to 1

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

Japanese ground losses:
4335 casualties reported
Squads: 120 destroyed, 39 disabled
Non Combat: 181 destroyed, 37 disabled
Engineers: 8 destroyed, 19 disabled
Guns lost 19 (9 destroyed, 10 disabled)
Vehicles lost 7 (2 destroyed, 5 disabled)
Units retreated 6

Allied ground losses:
484 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 56 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 77 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Vehicles lost 16 (2 destroyed, 14 disabled)

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
6th Infantry Division
637th Tank Destroyer Battalion
40th Infantry Division
Americal Infantry Division
2nd/102nd Infantry Battalion
147th Field Artillery Regiment
2nd USMC Field Artillery Battalion
134th Field Artillery Battalion
131st Field Artillery Battalion

Defending units:
16th Division
55th Division
24th JAAF AF Bn
35th Fld AA Gun Co
30th JNAF AF Unit
40th JAAF AF Bn
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Ground combat at Cabanatuan (80,76)
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 2816 troops, 42 guns, 46 vehicles, Assault Value = 804

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

Allied adjusted assault: 56

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 56 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE Cabanatuan !!!

Combat modifiers
Attacker:

Assaulting units:
34th Combat Engineer Regiment
2nd Australian Division
364th(Sep) Infantry Regiment
5th Australian Division
Sixth US Army
I US Corps
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Ground combat at Vigan (80,73)
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 742 troops, 0 guns, 94 vehicles, Assault Value = 59

Defending force 741 troops, 10 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 10

Allied adjusted assault: 27

Japanese adjusted defense: 15

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

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 0

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

Japanese ground losses:
84 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
2nd USMC Amphb Tank Battalion

Defending units:
28th JAAF AF Bn
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Ground combat at Manila (79,77)
Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 3314 troops, 208 guns, 254 vehicles, Assault Value = 1760

Defending force 23474 troops, 323 guns, 237 vehicles, Assault Value = 153

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

Assaulting units:
2/2 AIF Pioneer Battalion
26th Indian Brigade
2/4 MG Battalion
I Aus Corps Engineer Battalion
72nd British Brigade
2/1 AIF Pioneer Battalion
1st Australian Division
8th Australian Division
1st Army Tank Regiment
7th Australian Division
2/3 AIF Pioneer Battalion
2/11th Armoured Car Battalion
29th British Brigade
Southwest Pacific
2/9th Field Regiment
108th Tank Attack Regiment
2/16th Field Regiment
2/11th Field Regiment
2/13th Field Regiment
1st Medium Regiment
2nd Medium Regiment

Defending units:
56th Division
12th Division
4th Ind. Engineer Regiment
56th Const Co
15th Const Co
39th Road Const Co
9th Base Force
43rd Const Co
11th Air Fleet
36th JAAF AF Bn
35th JAAF AF Bn
40th Field AA Battalion
Southern Army
8th Field AF Construction Battalion
3rd Engineer Construction Battalion
11th Special Base Force
43rd Const Co
43rd JNAF AF Unit
7th Shipping Engineer Regiment
26th Fld AA Gun Co
30th Fld AA Gun Co
2nd Fleet
55th Const Co
12th Base Force
16th AA Regiment
59th Field AA Battalion
46th JNAF AF Unit
1st RF Gun Battalion
47th Const Co
14th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
93rd JAAF AF Bn
3rd Air Army
48th Field AA Battalion
96th JAAF AF Bn
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Ground combat at Victoria Point (51,66)
Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 59315 troops, 1087 guns, 657 vehicles, Assault Value = 2309

Defending force 6299 troops, 214 guns, 61 vehicles, Assault Value = 110

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

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

Assaulting units:
16th Chindit Brigade
2nd British Division
11th (East African) Division
77th Chindit Brigade
6th Indian Division
28th Gurkha Brigade
25th Indian Division
111th Chindit Brigade
23rd Chindit Brigade
48th Gurkha Brigade
Southeast Asia
XXXIII Indian Corps
30th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment

Defending units:
6th RTA/C Division
4th INA Nehru Regiment
1st INA Subhas Regiment
3rd INA Azad Regiment
7th RTA Division
2nd INA Gandhi Regiment
Yokosuka 4th SNLF
1st RTA/B Division
3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
17th JAAF AF Bn
32nd Field AA Battalion
Burma Area Army
84th JAAF AF Bn
5th Mortar Battalion
23rd AA Regiment
18th JAAF Base Force
34th Field AA Battalion
10th JNAF AF Unit
92nd JAAF AF Bn
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Mar 11, 44

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Sub attack near Aogashima at 113,66
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Sub attack near Aogashima at 113,66
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ASW attack near Saishu To at 100,56
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Morning Air attack on 36th JAAF AF Bn , at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on Kukong , at 79,57
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Iwo-jima at 108,78
Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 60 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 20
A6M5 Zero x 2
D3A2 Val x 5
D4Y1 Judy x 11
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 11

Allied aircraft
Seafire IIC x 3
Wildcat V x 2
F4F-4 Wildcat x 9
FM-1 Wildcat x 54
FM-2 Wildcat x 19
F4U-1A Corsair x 10
F6F-3 Hellcat x 123

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 8 destroyed
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed
D3A2 Val: 3 destroyed
D4Y1 Judy: 6 destroyed
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 6 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
16 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-42 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 49 minutes
13 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 56 minutes
13 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-16 with F6F-3 Hellcat (6 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes
16 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-22 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-26 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 54 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-27 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters to 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 48 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-28 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 48 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
No.834 Sqn-FF-1 FAA with Seafire IIC (1 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
No.834 Sqn-FF-2 FAA with Wildcat V (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 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-33 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 55 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-35 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-39 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-41 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 54 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-60 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-65 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 47 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VOC(F)-1 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-3 with FM-1 Wildcat (2 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-5 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 50 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-7 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 51 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
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Morning Air attack on Southern Army, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on Southern Army, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on Peleliu , at 90,98
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Morning Air attack on Iwo-jima , at 108,77
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Morning Air attack on Iwo-jima , at 108,77
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Morning Air attack on Iwo-jima , at 108,77
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Morning Air attack on 11th Special Base Force, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on 9th Base Force, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on 9th Base Force, at 79,77 (Manila)
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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 4th INA Nehru Regiment, at 51,66 (Victoria Point)
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Morning Air attack on 4th INA Nehru Regiment, at 51,66 (Victoria Point)
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Morning Air attack on 10th JNAF AF Unit , at 51,66 (Victoria Point)
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Morning Air attack on Iwo-jima , at 108,77
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Morning Air attack on Burma Area Army, at 51,66 (Victoria Point)
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Morning Air attack on 11th Special Base Force, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on 11th Special Base Force, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on 12th Base Force, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on 12th Base Force, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on 2nd Fleet, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Ground combat at Vigan (80,73)
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 750 troops, 0 guns, 94 vehicles, Assault Value = 62

Defending force 684 troops, 10 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 8

Allied adjusted assault: 26

Japanese adjusted defense: 23

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

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 0

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

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

Assaulting units:
2nd USMC Amphb Tank Battalion

Defending units:
28th JAAF AF Bn
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Ground combat at Manila (79,77)
Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 3314 troops, 208 guns, 254 vehicles, Assault Value = 1807

Defending force 24081 troops, 334 guns, 236 vehicles, Assault Value = 177

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

Allied ground losses:
Vehicles lost 12 (6 destroyed, 6 disabled)

Assaulting units:
2/1 AIF Pioneer Battalion
26th Indian Brigade
1st Army Tank Regiment
2/2 AIF Pioneer Battalion
2/11th Armoured Car Battalion
72nd British Brigade
8th Australian Division
1st Australian Division
I Aus Corps Engineer Battalion
7th Australian Division
2/4 MG Battalion
2/3 AIF Pioneer Battalion
29th British Brigade
1st Medium Regiment
2/13th Field Regiment
2/9th Field Regiment
108th Tank Attack Regiment
2/16th Field Regiment
Southwest Pacific
2/11th Field Regiment
2nd Medium Regiment

Defending units:
56th Division
12th Division
4th Ind. Engineer Regiment
14th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
2nd Fleet
30th Fld AA Gun Co
48th Field AA Battalion
40th Field AA Battalion
Southern Army
43rd Const Co
47th Const Co
93rd JAAF AF Bn
11th Air Fleet
3rd Air Army
35th JAAF AF Bn
43rd JNAF AF Unit
7th Shipping Engineer Regiment
15th Const Co
1st RF Gun Battalion
3rd Engineer Construction Battalion
46th JNAF AF Unit
39th Road Const Co
8th Field AF Construction Battalion
12th Base Force
43rd Const Co
16th AA Regiment
11th Special Base Force
56th Const Co
36th JAAF AF Bn
55th Const Co
26th Fld AA Gun Co
59th Field AA Battalion
9th Base Force
96th JAAF AF Bn
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Ground combat at Victoria Point (51,66)
Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 59279 troops, 1087 guns, 657 vehicles, Assault Value = 2305

Defending force 6096 troops, 207 guns, 61 vehicles, Assault Value = 106

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 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Assaulting units:
111th Chindit Brigade
2nd British Division
25th Indian Division
16th Chindit Brigade
28th Gurkha Brigade
77th Chindit Brigade
6th Indian Division
23rd Chindit Brigade
11th (East African) Division
48th Gurkha Brigade
Southeast Asia
XXXIII Indian Corps
30th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment

Defending units:
3rd INA Azad Regiment
Yokosuka 4th SNLF
6th RTA/C Division
4th INA Nehru Regiment
2nd INA Gandhi Regiment
1st INA Subhas Regiment
7th RTA Division
1st RTA/B Division
34th Field AA Battalion
32nd Field AA Battalion
17th JAAF AF Bn
18th JAAF Base Force
84th JAAF AF Bn
5th Mortar Battalion
3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
10th JNAF AF Unit
23rd AA Regiment
Burma Area Army
92nd JAAF AF Bn

< Message edited by StoneAge -- 9/8/2010 5:40:26 AM >

(in reply to StoneAge)

Post #: 599

03/12/44 - 9/4/2010 1:30:21 AM

StoneAge

Posts: 1303
Joined: 2/16/2009
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Here is the sign of the times the allied death star has taken out 500+ planes since turn 780. first destroying all aircraft near appari and then moving over to Iwo-jima and giving it a death punch.

Out of that 500 planes only about 5 aircraft have even seen an enemy ship.

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 03/12/44

E Amakusa sinks....
Ki-30 Ann attacking a 'T' 1940 Programme class SS at 119,57
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
2 x D4Y1 Judy unable to locate target due to range or weather
B5N2 Kate attacking an Allied SS at 117,53
:::::::: a Grampus class SS is reported HIT
Search E13A1 Jake destroyed by CAP
Ki-48-Ib Lily attacking a O19 Class class SS at 99,57
:::::::: a Triton class SS is reported HIT
Ki-51 Sonia attacking SS Angler at 123,55
:::::::: SS Angler is reported HIT
2 x D4Y1 Judy unable to locate target due to range or weather
1st Tank Division RETREATING towards Naga
2nd Tank Division RETREATING towards Naga
Allied forces CAPTURE Victoria Point !!!
1st INA Subhas Regiment RETREATING towards Nakhon Si Thammarat
4th INA Nehru Regiment RETREATING towards Nakhon Si Thammarat
7th RTA Division RETREATING towards Nakhon Si Thammarat
3rd INA Azad Regiment RETREATING towards Nakhon Si Thammarat
Yokosuka 4th SNLF RETREATING towards Nakhon Si Thammarat
6th RTA/C Division RETREATING towards Nakhon Si Thammarat
2nd INA Gandhi Regiment RETREATING towards Nakhon Si Thammarat
1st RTA/B Division RETREATING towards Nakhon Si Thammarat
17th JAAF AF Bn RETREATING towards Nakhon Si Thammarat
3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment RETREATING towards Nakhon Si Thammarat
10th JNAF AF Unit RETREATING towards Nakhon Si Thammarat
5th Mortar Battalion RETREATING towards Nakhon Si Thammarat
18th JAAF Base Force RETREATING towards Nakhon Si Thammarat
Burma Area Army RETREATING towards Nakhon Si Thammarat
84th JAAF AF Bn RETREATING towards Nakhon Si Thammarat
32nd Field AA Battalion RETREATING towards Nakhon Si Thammarat
23rd AA Regiment RETREATING towards Nakhon Si Thammarat
92nd JAAF AF Bn RETREATING towards Nakhon Si Thammarat
Allied forces CAPTURE Surat Thani !!!
xAKL Iyang Maru arrives at Hiroshima/Kure
27th Special Base Force arrives at Tokyo
66th JAAF AF Bn arrives at Tokyo
Search E14Y1 Glen destroyed by CAP
Ki-48-IIa Lily attacking an Allied PT at 108,63
:::::::: a 'U' 1941 Long Hull class SS is reported HIT
E13A1 Jake attacking an Allied SS at 119,57
:::::::: a Grampus class SS is reported HIT
Search E13A1 Jake destroyed by CAP
Search E14Y1 Glen destroyed by CAP
DD Shimozuki sinks....
71st I.F.Chutai arrives at Tokyo

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Mar 12, 44

S-305 Hikotai at Naha takes A6M5 Zero replacements
701 Ku K-1 at Nagoya takes G4M2 Betty replacements
108th Sentai at Balikpapan takes Ki-57-II Topsy replacements
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Mar 13, 44

2nd Sentai at Nagoya takes Ki-46-III Dinah replacements
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Mar 12, 44

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ASW attack near Saishu To at 99,56
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ASW attack near Masan at 101,55
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ASW attack near Masan at 101,55
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ASW attack near Masan at 101,55
Japanese Ships
E Chidori

Allied Ships
SS Gato, hits 8, heavy damage
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Morning Air attack on 3rd Air Army, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Iwo-jima at 108,78
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 4
A6M5 Zero x 4
B5M1 Mabel x 3

Allied aircraft
Seafire IIC x 3
Wildcat V x 2
F4F-4 Wildcat x 10
FM-1 Wildcat x 56
FM-2 Wildcat x 19
F4U-1A Corsair x 10
F6F-3 Hellcat x 124

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 destroyed
A6M5 Zero: 2 destroyed
B5M1 Mabel: 2 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-42 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
VF-16 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VF-22 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
VF-26 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-27 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
VF-28 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
No.834 Sqn-FF-1 FAA with Seafire IIC (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
No.834 Sqn-FF-2 FAA with Wildcat V (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Raid is overhead
VC(F)-33 with FM-1 Wildcat (3 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
VF-35 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-39 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters to 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VC(F)-41 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
VF-60 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 28300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
VC(F)-65 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VOC(F)-1 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 35500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-3 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
VC(F)-5 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
VC(F)-7 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
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Morning Air attack on 11th Special Base Force, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on 11th Special Base Force, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on Peleliu , at 90,98
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Morning Air attack on Iwo-jima , at 108,77
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Morning Air attack on Iwo-jima , at 108,77
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Morning Air attack on Southern Army, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on Southern Army, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on 2nd Fleet, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on 2nd Fleet, at 79,77 (Manila)
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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 VM Division, at 71,57
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Morning Air attack on 3rd INA Azad Regiment, at 51,66 (Victoria Point)
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Morning Air attack on 3rd INA Azad Regiment, at 51,66 (Victoria Point)
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Morning Air attack on 10th JNAF AF Unit , at 51,66 (Victoria Point)
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Morning Air attack on 5th Mortar Battalion, at 51,66 (Victoria Point)
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Morning Air attack on 1st INA Subhas Regiment, at 51,66 (Victoria Point)
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Morning Air attack on 11th Special Base Force, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on 12th Base Force, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on Iwo-jima , at 108,77
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Morning Air attack on 18th JAAF Base Force, at 51,66 (Victoria Point)
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Ground combat at Atimonan (80,79)
Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 15285 troops, 262 guns, 1249 vehicles, Assault Value = 861

Defending force 64354 troops, 974 guns, 1103 vehicles, Assault Value = 1969

Japanese ground losses:
179 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 28 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Guns lost 15 (1 destroyed, 14 disabled)
Vehicles lost 86 (24 destroyed, 62 disabled)

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

Assaulting units:
1st Tank Division
2nd Tank Division

Defending units:
36th Div Engineer Battalion
2/4th Armoured Regiment
30th Australian Brigade
6th Australian Division
641st Towed Tank Destroyer Battalion
81st (West African) Division
18th British Division
9th Australian Division
4th Field Artillery Battalion
871th Engineer Aviation Battalion
109th Tank Attack Regiment
98th Field Artillery Battalion
1393rd Construction Regiment
7th USMC Field Artillery Battalion
35th Aviation Base Force
353rd Construction Regiment
163rd USA Base Force
2nd Eng Amph Bde
226th Field Artillery Battalion
232nd USN Base Force
14th USN Naval Construction Battalion
33rd Medium Regiment
1 Group RNZAF
9 RAAF Aviation Rgt
1st USMC Field Artillery Battalion
6th USN Naval Construction Battalion
97th Field Artillery Battalion
32nd Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
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Ground combat at Atimonan (80,79)
Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 53963 troops, 964 guns, 803 vehicles, Assault Value = 1969

Defending force 14912 troops, 261 guns, 1230 vehicles, Assault Value = 815

Allied adjusted assault: 2769

Japanese adjusted defense: 310

Allied assault odds: 8 to 1

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

Japanese ground losses:
3236 casualties reported
Squads: 78 destroyed, 101 disabled
Non Combat: 181 destroyed, 257 disabled
Engineers: 19 destroyed, 35 disabled
Guns lost 39 (18 destroyed, 21 disabled)
Vehicles lost 759 (330 destroyed, 429 disabled)
Units retreated 2

Allied ground losses:
129 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
18th British Division
2/4th Armoured Regiment
81st (West African) Division
36th Div Engineer Battalion
6th Australian Division
30th Australian Brigade
641st Towed Tank Destroyer Battalion
9th Australian Division
6th USN Naval Construction Battalion
9 RAAF Aviation Rgt
7th USMC Field Artillery Battalion
1st USMC Field Artillery Battalion
353rd Construction Regiment
33rd Medium Regiment
4th Field Artillery Battalion
163rd USA Base Force
109th Tank Attack Regiment
97th Field Artillery Battalion
232nd USN Base Force
14th USN Naval Construction Battalion
1393rd Construction Regiment
98th Field Artillery Battalion
1 Group RNZAF
2nd Eng Amph Bde
871th Engineer Aviation Battalion
35th Aviation Base Force
226th Field Artillery Battalion
32nd Indian Mountain Gun Regiment

Defending units:
1st Tank Division
2nd Tank Division
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Ground combat at Manila (79,77)
Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 3245 troops, 208 guns, 248 vehicles, Assault Value = 1829

Defending force 24218 troops, 334 guns, 236 vehicles, Assault Value = 189

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

Allied ground losses:
Vehicles lost 4 (2 destroyed, 2 disabled)

Assaulting units:
1st Army Tank Regiment
8th Australian Division
1st Australian Division
I Aus Corps Engineer Battalion
2/3 AIF Pioneer Battalion
26th Indian Brigade
2/11th Armoured Car Battalion
7th Australian Division
2/4 MG Battalion
72nd British Brigade
2/2 AIF Pioneer Battalion
2/1 AIF Pioneer Battalion
29th British Brigade
2/16th Field Regiment
1st Medium Regiment
Southwest Pacific
2/9th Field Regiment
108th Tank Attack Regiment
2/11th Field Regiment
2/13th Field Regiment
2nd Medium Regiment

Defending units:
12th Division
56th Division
4th Ind. Engineer Regiment
55th Const Co
3rd Air Army
7th Shipping Engineer Regiment
35th JAAF AF Bn
39th Road Const Co
30th Fld AA Gun Co
14th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
47th Const Co
11th Special Base Force
43rd Const Co
8th Field AF Construction Battalion
56th Const Co
43rd Const Co
59th Field AA Battalion
9th Base Force
43rd JNAF AF Unit
12th Base Force
11th Air Fleet
48th Field AA Battalion
Southern Army
46th JNAF AF Unit
2nd Fleet
3rd Engineer Construction Battalion
36th JAAF AF Bn
40th Field AA Battalion
15th Const Co
93rd JAAF AF Bn
16th AA Regiment
1st RF Gun Battalion
26th Fld AA Gun Co
96th JAAF AF Bn
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Ground combat at Victoria Point (51,66)
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 59290 troops, 1087 guns, 657 vehicles, Assault Value = 2306

Defending force 5945 troops, 198 guns, 61 vehicles, Assault Value = 97

Allied adjusted assault: 1084

Japanese adjusted defense: 19

Allied assault odds: 57 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE Victoria Point !!!

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

Japanese ground losses:
3676 casualties reported
Squads: 128 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 318 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 26 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 28 (21 destroyed, 7 disabled)
Vehicles lost 46 (46 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 18

Allied ground losses:
204 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 18 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 32 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
6th Indian Division
28th Gurkha Brigade
23rd Chindit Brigade
11th (East African) Division
77th Chindit Brigade
25th Indian Division
111th Chindit Brigade
2nd British Division
16th Chindit Brigade
48th Gurkha Brigade
XXXIII Indian Corps
Southeast Asia
30th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment

Defending units:
1st INA Subhas Regiment
4th INA Nehru Regiment
7th RTA Division
3rd INA Azad Regiment
Yokosuka 4th SNLF
6th RTA/C Division
2nd INA Gandhi Regiment
1st RTA/B Division
34th Field AA Battalion
17th JAAF AF Bn
3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
10th JNAF AF Unit
5th Mortar Battalion
18th JAAF Base Force
Burma Area Army
84th JAAF AF Bn
32nd Field AA Battalion
23rd AA Regiment
92nd JAAF AF Bn
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Ground combat at Surat Thani (51,68)
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 11742 troops, 255 guns, 136 vehicles, Assault Value = 1278

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

Allied adjusted assault: 104

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 104 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE Surat Thani !!!

Combat modifiers
Attacker:

Assaulting units:
44th Indian Brigade
SSVF Brigade
26th Indian Division
46th Indian Brigade
8th Indian Brigade
5th Indian Division
IV Indian Corps
14th Army
XV Indian Corps
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Mar 13, 44

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Morning Air attack on Nakhon Si Thammarat , at 51,70
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Morning Air attack on 43rd JNAF AF Unit , at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Iwo-jima at 108,78
Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 41 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 10
A6M5 Zero x 2
D4Y1 Judy x 2
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 20

Allied aircraft
Seafire IIC x 3
Wildcat V x 1
F4F-4 Wildcat x 10
FM-1 Wildcat x 57
FM-2 Wildcat x 19
F4U-1A Corsair x 10
F6F-3 Hellcat x 123

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
D4Y1 Judy: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 5 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (5 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
17 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-42 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
17 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-16 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
18 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-22 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-26 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-27 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-28 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
No.834 Sqn-FF-1 FAA with Seafire IIC (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
No.834 Sqn-FF-2 FAA with Wildcat V (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Raid is overhead
VC(F)-33 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-35 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-39 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-41 with FM-2 Wildcat (2 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-60 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-65 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 47 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
VOC(F)-1 with FM-1 Wildcat (3 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-3 with FM-1 Wildcat (2 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-5 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-7 with FM-1 Wildcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
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Morning Air attack on 11th Special Base Force, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on 11th Special Base Force, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on Peleliu , at 90,98
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Morning Air attack on Iwo-jima , at 108,77
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Morning Air attack on Iwo-jima , at 108,77
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Morning Air attack on 2nd Fleet, at 79,77 (Manila)
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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 12th Base Force, at 79,77 (Manila)
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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 5th Mortar Battalion, at 50,67
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 50,67
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Morning Air attack on 18th JAAF Base Force, at 50,67
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Morning Air attack on Burma Area Army, at 50,67
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Morning Air attack on Southern Army, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on 3rd Air Army, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on 9th Base Force, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on 4th INA Nehru Regiment, at 50,67
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Catanduanes at 87,80
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Afternoon Air attack on Kukong , at 79,57
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Catanduanes at 87,80
Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 52 minutes

Allied aircraft
SB2C-1C Helldiver x 23

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C-1C Helldiver: 4 destroyed, 15 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Atago
CL Kiso
CL Tama

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
15 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
3 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
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Sub attack near Taihoku at 90,62
Japanese Ships
DD Takanami, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Hibiki

Allied Ships
SS Ling, hits 2
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Ground combat at Manila (79,77)
Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 3245 troops, 208 guns, 248 vehicles, Assault Value = 2145

Defending force 24330 troops, 334 guns, 236 vehicles, Assault Value = 193

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

Assaulting units:
2/4 MG Battalion
2/1 AIF Pioneer Battalion
2/11th Armoured Car Battalion
7th Australian Division
72nd British Brigade
2nd Australian Division
I Aus Corps Engineer Battalion
8th Australian Division
1st Australian Division
26th Indian Brigade
1st Army Tank Regiment
2/2 AIF Pioneer Battalion
2/3 AIF Pioneer Battalion
29th British Brigade
1st Medium Regiment
2/13th Field Regiment
2/9th Field Regiment
2/16th Field Regiment
I US Corps
2/11th Field Regiment
108th Tank Attack Regiment
Southwest Pacific
2nd Medium Regiment

Defending units:
12th Division
56th Division
4th Ind. Engineer Regiment
12th Base Force
2nd Fleet
14th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
9th Base Force
43rd JNAF AF Unit
43rd Const Co
11th Air Fleet
46th JNAF AF Unit
43rd Const Co
7th Shipping Engineer Regiment
3rd Engineer Construction Battalion
16th AA Regiment
39th Road Const Co
59th Field AA Battalion
47th Const Co
1st RF Gun Battalion
Southern Army
30th Fld AA Gun Co
48th Field AA Battalion
11th Special Base Force
3rd Air Army
40th Field AA Battalion
56th Const Co
55th Const Co
15th Const Co
36th JAAF AF Bn
26th Fld AA Gun Co
93rd JAAF AF Bn
35th JAAF AF Bn
8th Field AF Construction Battalion
96th JAAF AF Bn

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