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03/14/44 - 9/5/2010 2:24:08 AM

StoneAge

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14 subs sunk in two days another 7 heading home 50% damage. One with a CVE under his belt.

Manila still holding out. I am happy with the return from these troops 200 AV doing very well.

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 03/14/44

Allied Ships Bombarding Iwo-jima
Allied Ships Bombarding Iwo-jima
SS RO-47 sinks....
SS I-2 sinks....
LCDR Hirashima, Z. has been KILLED
SS RO-112 sinks....
LCDR Shimizu, U. has been KILLED
SS I-42 sinks....
CDR Kotani N. has been KILLED
SS I-37 sinks....
Allied forces CAPTURE Vigan !!!
28th JAAF AF Bn RETREATING towards San Fernando
553 Ku K-2 arrives at Oita
7th Area Army arrives at Singapore
27th Army arrives at Sapporo
180th JAAF AF Bn arrives at Tokyo
SS I-170 sinks....
LCDR Mori, W. has been KILLED
SS I-44 sinks....
LCDR Itada, G. has been KILLED
SS I-45 sinks....
Search E14Y1 Glen destroyed by CAP
F1M2 Pete attacking an Allied SS at 112,64
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
Ki-51 Sonia attacking an Allied SS at 123,54
:::::::: a 'U' 1941 Long Hull class SS is reported HIT
SS I-45 sinks....
SS RO-40 sinks....
CDR Masuyama N. has been KILLED
SS I-184 sinks....
LCDR Yakabe, N. has been KILLED
SS RO-46 sinks....
SS RO-100 sinks....
LCDR Myoga, S. has been KILLED
SS RO-108 sinks....
381 Ku S-1/C arrives at Tokyo
22nd Sentai arrives at Nagasaki/Sasebo
32nd Army arrives at Naha
34th JAAF AF Bn arrives at Changchun

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Mar 14, 44

253 Ku S-1 at Naha takes A6M5 Zero replacements
221 Ku S-1 at Kanoya takes A6M2 Zero replacements
261 Ku S-2 at Chichi-jima takes A6M2 Zero replacements
109th Sentai at Kanoya takes MC-21 Sally replacements
Previous report of sinking of SS Tautog incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Mar 15, 44

Kushimoto Ku T-1 at Tsu takes E7K2 Alf replacements
71st I.F.Chutai at Tokyo takes Ki-43-IIa Oscar replacements
Pilot Sugiyama U. is reported as to have escaped capture
Previous report of sinking of DD Saufley incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
Previous report of sinking of SS S-28 incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Mar 14, 44

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ASW attack near Saishu To at 99,56
Japanese Ships
E Chidori

Allied Ships
SS Escolar, hits 1
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ASW attack near Moppo at 99,54
Japanese Ships
E Asagao

Allied Ships
SS KXIV
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Sub attack near Iwo-jima at 108,78
Japanese Ships
SS I-20, hits 9, heavy damage

Allied Ships
DD Charles Ausburne, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CA Astoria
DD Mustin
DD Stack
DD Maury
DD Morris

SS I-20 launches 6 torpedoes at DD Charles Ausburne
I-20 diving deep ....
DD Stack fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Maury fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Morris attacking submerged sub ....
DD Stack attacking submerged sub ....
DD Maury attacking submerged sub ....
DD Morris attacking submerged sub ....
DD Stack fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Maury attacking submerged sub ....
DD Morris fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Night Naval bombardment of Iwo-jima at 108,77 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
9 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
BB Indiana
BB Arizona
CA Boston
CA New Orleans
CA Louisville
CL Achilles

Japanese ground losses:
189 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 6 destroyed, 15 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 1 disabled
Vehicles lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 20
Port hits 2

BB Indiana firing at Iwo-jima
BB Arizona firing at Iwo-jima Naval Guard Unit
CA Boston firing at Iwo-jima Naval Guard Unit
SOC-1 Seagull acting as spotter for CA Boston
CA New Orleans firing at Iwo-jima Naval Guard Unit
CA Louisville firing at Iwo-jima
OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for CA Louisville
CL Achilles firing at Iwo-jima Naval Guard Unit
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Night Naval bombardment of Iwo-jima at 108,77 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
4 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
BB Tennessee
BB Nevada
CA Baltimore
CA Chester
CA Indianapolis
CL Caradoc

Japanese ground losses:
258 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 19 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 23 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

BB Tennessee firing at Iwo-jima Naval Guard Unit
BB Nevada firing at 34th Ind.Mixed Brigade
OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for BB Nevada
CA Baltimore firing at 34th Ind.Mixed Brigade
CA Chester firing at Iwo-jima Naval Guard Unit
CA Indianapolis firing at 34th Ind.Mixed Brigade
CL Caradoc firing at 34th Ind.Mixed Brigade
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Sub vs Sub: SS Snook attacking SS RO-47 at 90,68 - near Ishigaki
Japanese Ships
SS RO-47, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Snook

SS Snook launches 6 torpedoes at 2,000 yards
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Sub attack near Iwo-jima at 109,78
Japanese Ships
SS I-37, hits 7

Allied Ships
CA Chester, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CA Baltimore
CL Caradoc
DD Bradford
DD Beale
DD Converse
DD Bush
DD Braine

SS I-37 launches 6 torpedoes at CA Chester
DD Converse fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Bush attacking submerged sub ....
DD Braine fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Iwo-jima at 109,78
Japanese Ships
SS I-43

Allied Ships
BB Arizona
BB Indiana
CA Boston
CA New Orleans
CA Louisville
CL Achilles
DD Blue
DD Lang
DD Patterson

SS I-43 launches 6 torpedoes at BB Arizona
I-43 diving deep ....
DD Lang fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Patterson fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Lang fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Lang fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Lang attacking submerged sub ....
DD Lang fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Lang fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Iwo-jima at 108,78
Japanese Ships
SS RO-106, hits 14

Allied Ships
DD John Rodgers
BB Massachusetts
CA Canberra
CA Wichita
CA Vincennes
CA Quincy
DD Remey
DD Flusser
DD Ralph Talbot

SS RO-106 launches 4 torpedoes at DD John Rodgers
DD Flusser attacking submerged sub ....
DD Ralph Talbot attacking submerged sub ....
DD Flusser fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ralph Talbot fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Flusser fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Flusser fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Flusser fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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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 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 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 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 Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 50,67
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Morning Air attack on 5th Mortar Battalion, at 50,67
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Morning Air attack on 5th Mortar Battalion, at 50,67
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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 11th Special 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 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 Manila , at 79,77
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Morning Air attack on Nakhon Si Thammarat , at 51,70
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Afternoon Air attack on Kukong , at 79,57
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Afternoon Air attack on 28th JAAF AF Bn , at 80,73 (Vigan)
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Ground combat at Vigan (80,73)
Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 1290 troops, 3 guns, 173 vehicles, Assault Value = 108

Defending force 585 troops, 10 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 7

Allied adjusted assault: 73

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 73 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE Vigan !!!

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

Japanese ground losses:
222 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 22 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 9 destroyed, 1 disabled
Units retreated 1

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion
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 3253 troops, 208 guns, 248 vehicles, Assault Value = 2568

Defending force 24358 troops, 334 guns, 236 vehicles, Assault Value = 201

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

Assaulting units:
2/11th Armoured Car Battalion
2nd Australian Division
2/4 MG Battalion
1st Army Tank Regiment
2/1 AIF Pioneer Battalion
2/3 AIF Pioneer Battalion
I Aus Corps Engineer Battalion
8th Australian Division
1st Australian Division
5th Australian Division
2/2 AIF Pioneer Battalion
72nd British Brigade
7th Australian Division
34th Combat Engineer Regiment
26th Indian Brigade
29th British Brigade
2/16th Field Regiment
2/9th Field Regiment
I US Corps
2/11th Field Regiment
Sixth US Army
Southwest Pacific
2/13th Field Regiment
108th Tank Attack Regiment
1st Medium Regiment
2nd Medium Regiment

Defending units:
12th Division
56th Division
4th Ind. Engineer Regiment
8th Field AF Construction Battalion
93rd JAAF AF Bn
2nd Fleet
1st RF Gun Battalion
3rd Engineer Construction Battalion
39th Road Const Co
15th Const Co
12th Base Force
11th Special Base Force
43rd Const Co
3rd Air Army
9th Base Force
43rd JNAF AF Unit
30th Fld AA Gun Co
55th Const Co
36th JAAF AF Bn
26th Fld AA Gun Co
Southern Army
35th JAAF AF Bn
47th Const Co
40th Field AA Battalion
11th Air Fleet
7th Shipping Engineer Regiment
48th Field AA Battalion
43rd Const Co
14th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
46th JNAF AF Unit
59th Field AA Battalion
16th AA Regiment
56th Const Co
96th JAAF AF Bn
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Mar 15, 44

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Sub attack near Fukue-jima at 98,59
Japanese Ships
DD Hibiki
DD Makinami

Allied Ships
SS Halibut, hits 7
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ASW attack near Fukue-jima at 98,59
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Submarine attack near Iwo-jima at 108,78
Japanese Ships
SS RO-116, hits 22, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CL Biloxi
DD Colahan
DD Frazier
DD Laffey
DD Kimberly

SS RO-116 is sighted by escort
DD Frazier attacking submerged sub ....
DD Laffey attacking submerged sub ....
SS RO-116 forced to surface!
DD Laffey firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Kimberly firing on surfaced sub ....
Sub slips beneath the waves
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Sub attack near Iwo-jima at 108,78
Japanese Ships
SS RO-117, hits 5

Allied Ships
DD Cummings, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Mahan

SS RO-117 launches 4 torpedoes at DD Cummings
RO-117 diving deep ....
DD Mahan attacking submerged sub ....
DD Mahan fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Mahan fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Mahan fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Mahan fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Saishu To at 99,56
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Sub attack near Iwo-jima at 108,78
Japanese Ships
SS I-184

Allied Ships
CV Essex
CL Biloxi
DD Colahan
DD Frazier
DD Laffey
DD Kimberly
DD Dortch

SS I-184 launches 6 torpedoes at CV Essex
DD Frazier fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Laffey fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kimberly fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Dortch fails to find sub and abandons search
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Iwo-jima at 108,78
Japanese Ships
SS RO-45, hits 18

Allied Ships
CV Yorktown
CL Mobile
CL Denver
DD Nicholas
DD Porter
DD Aaron Ward
DD Strong
DD Philip

SS RO-45 launches 4 torpedoes at CV Yorktown
DD Porter fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Aaron Ward fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Strong fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Philip fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Aaron Ward fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Philip fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Aaron Ward attacking submerged sub ....
DD Aaron Ward attacking submerged sub ....
DD Aaron Ward fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Aaron Ward attacking submerged sub ....
DD Aaron Ward attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub vs Sub: SS Barbel attacking SS I-185 at 108,72 - near Chichi-jima
Japanese Ships
SS I-185, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Barbel

SS Barbel launches 6 torpedoes at 1,000 yards
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Sub attack near Amami Oshima at 99,66
Japanese Ships
DD Akigumo
CA Ashigara
CA Atago
CL Kiso
CL Tama
CL Yahagi
DD Kishinami
DD Umikaze
DD Yamagumo
DD Natsugumo
DD Hayanami

Allied Ships
SS Tang, hits 1
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Sub attack near Iwo-jima at 108,78
Japanese Ships
SS I-170, hits 2

Allied Ships
CVE Savo Island, Torpedo hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Johnston

SS I-170 launches 4 torpedoes at CVE Savo Island
DD Johnston fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Johnston attacking submerged sub ....
DD Johnston fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Johnston fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Johnston fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Tsushima at 102,56
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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 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 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 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 Iwo-jima , at 108,77
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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 Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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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 Nakhon Si Thammarat , at 51,70
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Morning Air attack on 10th JNAF AF Unit , at 50,67
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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 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 Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on 4th Ind. Engineer Regiment, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on Naga , at 81,81
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Afternoon Air attack on 28th JAAF AF Bn , at 80,74 (San Fernando)
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Ground combat at Manila (79,77)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 3284 troops, 208 guns, 249 vehicles, Assault Value = 2590

Defending force 24931 troops, 346 guns, 236 vehicles, Assault Value = 219

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

Allied ground losses:
Vehicles lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)

Assaulting units:
5th Australian Division
2/3 AIF Pioneer Battalion
7th Australian Division
1st Australian Division
34th Combat Engineer Regiment
2/11th Armoured Car Battalion
2/4 MG Battalion
2/2 AIF Pioneer Battalion
2/1 AIF Pioneer Battalion
I Aus Corps Engineer Battalion
1st Army Tank Regiment
72nd British Brigade
26th Indian Brigade
2nd Australian Division
8th Australian Division
29th British Brigade
2/16th Field Regiment
2/9th Field Regiment
2/13th Field Regiment
Southwest Pacific
1st Medium Regiment
108th Tank Attack Regiment
I US Corps
Sixth US Army
2/11th Field Regiment
2nd Medium Regiment

Defending units:
12th Division
56th Division
4th Ind. Engineer Regiment
43rd Const Co
26th Fld AA Gun Co
35th JAAF AF Bn
16th AA Regiment
43rd JNAF AF Unit
7th Shipping Engineer Regiment
93rd JAAF AF Bn
11th Special Base Force
2nd Fleet
40th Field AA Battalion
55th Const Co
3rd Engineer Construction Battalion
36th JAAF AF Bn
Southern Army
9th Base Force
47th Const Co
15th Const Co
39th Road Const Co
30th Fld AA Gun Co
3rd Air Army
43rd Const Co
14th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
48th Field AA Battalion
56th Const Co
59th Field AA Battalion
1st RF Gun Battalion
11th Air Fleet
8th Field AF Construction Battalion
46th JNAF AF Unit
12th Base Force
96th JAAF AF Bn

< Message edited by StoneAge -- 9/8/2010 4:56:04 AM >

(in reply to StoneAge)

Post #: 601

03/16/44 - 9/8/2010 4:03:21 AM

StoneAge

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

AdmSpruance is still preping Iwo-jima for a landing. So far his prep has not done a great deal of damage. My sub found his transports and was well and truely sunk with the loss of all hands.

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 03/16/44

Allied Ships Bombarding Iwo-jima
Allied Ships Bombarding Iwo-jima
SC CHa-53 sinks....
SS RO-46 sinks....
LCDR Kawaji, F. has been KILLED
SS RO-114 sinks....
Ki-48-Ib Lily attacking a 'S' 1942 and 1943 class SS at 100,55
:::::::: a Triton class SS is reported HIT
48th Division RETREATING towards Naga
33rd Division RETREATING towards Naga
Allied forces CAPTURE Manila !!!
169th JAAF AF Bn arrives at Tokyo
SC CHa-77 arrives at Kagoshima
Sasebo Ku S-2 arrives at Nagasaki/Sasebo
165th JAAF AF Bn arrives at Tokyo

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Mar 16, 44

Aircraft J2M5 Jack advances R&D
Chinhae Ku T-1 at Chinhae takes E13A1 Jake replacements
K-706 Hikotai at Bihoro takes G3M3 Nell replacements
752 Ku K-1 at Yokohama/Yokosuka takes G3M3 Nell replacements
321 Ku S-2 at Maebashi takes J1N1-S Irving replacements
8th Sentai at Hengchun takes Ki-48-IIc Lily replacements
11th Sentai at Singapore takes Ki-43-IIb Oscar replacements
60th Sentai at Kanoya takes Ki-49-IIb Helen replacements
64th Sentai at Takao takes Ki-43-IIb Oscar replacements
78th Sentai at Hengchun takes Ki-43-IIb Oscar replacements
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Mar 17, 44

801 Ku S-1 at Chichi-jima takes A6M5 Zero replacements
S-316 Hikotai at Yokohama/Yokosuka takes A6M2 Zero replacements
S-603 Hikotai at Chichi-jima takes A6M2 Zero replacements
931 Ku T-1 Det A at Tokyo takes B5N1 Kate replacements
9th Sentai at Chichi-jima takes Ki-43-IIb Oscar replacements
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Mar 16, 44

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ASW attack near Kanoya at 103,61
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Night Naval bombardment of Iwo-jima at 108,77

Allied Ships
BB New Jersey
BB Iowa
CA Chicago
CA Northampton
CA Portland
CL Helena
CL Hobart

Japanese ground losses:
232 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 12 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 2 disabled

Runway hits 22
Port fuel hits 1

BB New Jersey firing at 34th Ind.Mixed Brigade
BB Iowa firing at Iwo-jima
CA Chicago firing at 1st Amphibious Brigade
SOC-1 Seagull acting as spotter for CA Chicago
CA Northampton firing at 13th Ind.Mixed Regiment
SOC-1 Seagull acting as spotter for CA Northampton
CA Portland firing at Iwo-jima
SOC-1 Seagull acting as spotter for CA Portland
CL Helena firing at 34th Ind.Mixed Brigade
CL Hobart firing at 1st Amphibious Brigade
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Night Naval bombardment of Iwo-jima at 108,77 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
4 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
BB Valiant
BC Renown
CA Dorsetshire
CA Shropshire
CA Minneapolis
CA Salt Lake City

Japanese ground losses:
109 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 13 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 24
Port hits 1

BB Valiant firing at Iwo-jima
BC Renown firing at Iwo-jima Naval Guard Unit
CA Dorsetshire firing at Iwo-jima
CA Shropshire firing at 1st Amphibious Brigade
CA Minneapolis firing at Iwo-jima Naval Guard Unit
SOC-1 Seagull acting as spotter for CA Minneapolis
CA Salt Lake City firing at Iwo-jima
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Sub attack near Moppo at 100,55
Japanese Ships
SC CHa-53, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
SC CHa-62

Allied Ships
SS Apogon
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Submarine attack near Iwo-jima at 107,79
Japanese Ships
SS RO-46, hits 18, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CL Concord
CL Richmond
DD Farragut
DD Shaw
DD Lansdowne
DMS Elliot
DMS Chandler
DMS Palmer
DMS Dorsey
DMS Boggs
AM Fierce
AM Direct
AM Daring
AM Whippoorwill
AM Lark
AM Rail
AM Penguin
APA Knox
APA Fayette
APA Du Page
APA Bolivar
APA Doyen
APA Crescent City
APA President Hayes
APA William P. Biddle
APD Dickerson
AKA Castor
AKA Procyon
AKA Aquarius
AKA Almaack
AKA Thuban
AKA Alcyon
AP Gen. W.A.Mann
AP Gen. A.E.Anderson
AP William Ward Burrows
AK Deimos
AK Ganymede
AK Libra
AK Indus
AK Venus
AK Naos
AK Lyra
AK Serpens
AK Cetus
AK Arided
DD Express
DD Scout
DD MacDonough
DD Hull

SS RO-46 is sighted by escort
DD Express fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Scout fails to find sub and abandons search
DD MacDonough attacking submerged sub ....
DD Hull attacking submerged sub ....
SS RO-46 forced to surface!
DD Hull firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Express firing on surfaced sub ....
Sub slips beneath the waves
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Sub attack near Moppo at 100,55
Japanese Ships
SC CHa-62

Allied Ships
SS Cod, hits 5
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Morning Air attack on Nakhon Si Thammarat , at 51,70
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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 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 Naval Guard Unit, at 108,77 (Iwo-jima)
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Morning Air attack on 1st Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 108,77 (Iwo-jima)
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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 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 Wotje , at 135,115
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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 18th JAAF Base Force, at 50,67
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Morning Air attack on 10th JNAF AF Unit , at 50,67
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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 3rd Air 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 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 Iwo-jima Naval Guard Unit, at 108,77 (Iwo-jima)
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Iwo-jima at 107,79
Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 30 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M3 Nell x 13

Allied aircraft
FM-1 Wildcat x 42
FM-2 Wildcat x 11
F6F-3 Hellcat x 164

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M3 Nell: 7 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 12 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 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
VF-2 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, 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 31 minutes
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 10 minutes
VF-42 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 5 minutes
VF-6 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, 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 36 minutes
VF-9 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, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VF-10 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, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters to 1000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VF-11 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 25000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VF-16 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 11 minutes
VF-18 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, 6 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 33 minutes
VF-22 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 10 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 between 9000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
VF-24 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 to 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VF-25 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 10000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
VF-29 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 28000 and 38800.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
VC(F)-20 with FM-2 Wildcat (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 20000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VC(F)-68 with FM-1 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 20000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
VC(F)-92 with FM-1 Wildcat (3 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters to 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
VC(F)-4 with FM-1 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 20000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
VC(F)-10 with FM-1 Wildcat (3 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on 28th JAAF AF Bn , at 80,74 (San Fernando)
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Ground combat at Atimonan (80,79)
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 54166 troops, 970 guns, 814 vehicles, Assault Value = 1971

Defending force 25134 troops, 257 guns, 74 vehicles, Assault Value = 908

Allied adjusted assault: 1712

Japanese adjusted defense: 409

Allied assault odds: 4 to 1

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

Japanese ground losses:
10798 casualties reported
Squads: 227 destroyed, 251 disabled
Non Combat: 278 destroyed, 198 disabled
Engineers: 20 destroyed, 28 disabled
Guns lost 37 (19 destroyed, 18 disabled)
Vehicles lost 21 (11 destroyed, 10 disabled)
Units retreated 2

Allied ground losses:
444 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 19 disabled
Non Combat: 8 destroyed, 103 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 14 disabled
Vehicles lost 36 (6 destroyed, 30 disabled)

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
2/4th Armoured Regiment
30th Australian Brigade
18th British Division
641st Towed Tank Destroyer Battalion
81st (West African) Division
6th Australian Division
36th Div Engineer Battalion
9th Australian Division
9 RAAF Aviation Rgt
1393rd Construction Regiment
98th Field Artillery Battalion
35th Aviation Base Force
33rd Medium Regiment
4th Field Artillery Battalion
6th USN Naval Construction Battalion
871th Engineer Aviation Battalion
14th USN Naval Construction Battalion
7th USMC Field Artillery Battalion
353rd Construction Regiment
226th Field Artillery Battalion
163rd USA Base Force
232nd USN Base Force
1 Group RNZAF
2nd Eng Amph Bde
97th Field Artillery Battalion
109th Tank Attack Regiment
1st USMC Field Artillery Battalion
32nd Indian Mountain Gun Regiment

Defending units:
48th Division
33rd Division
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Ground combat at Manila (79,77)
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 70864 troops, 1071 guns, 1231 vehicles, Assault Value = 2624

Defending force 24915 troops, 345 guns, 236 vehicles, Assault Value = 219

Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 2

Allied adjusted assault: 2961

Japanese adjusted defense: 583

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

Allied forces CAPTURE Manila !!!

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

Japanese ground losses:
5550 casualties reported
Squads: 45 destroyed, 16 disabled
Non Combat: 156 destroyed, 153 disabled
Engineers: 198 destroyed, 10 disabled
Guns lost 135 (133 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Vehicles lost 186 (184 destroyed, 2 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
1248 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 94 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 59 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 27 disabled

Assaulting units:
26th Indian Brigade
I Aus Corps Engineer Battalion
7th Australian Division
34th Combat Engineer Regiment
2/3 AIF Pioneer Battalion
2/11th Armoured Car Battalion
72nd British Brigade
5th Australian Division
2/4 MG Battalion
1st Army Tank Regiment
1st Australian Division
2nd Australian Division
8th Australian Division
2/1 AIF Pioneer Battalion
2/2 AIF Pioneer Battalion
29th British Brigade
Sixth US Army
Southwest Pacific
2/13th Field Regiment
2/9th Field Regiment
2/11th Field Regiment
2/16th Field Regiment
I US Corps
1st Medium Regiment
108th Tank Attack Regiment
2nd Medium Regiment

Defending units:
12th Division
56th Division
4th Ind. Engineer Regiment
3rd Engineer Construction Battalion
3rd Air Army
93rd JAAF AF Bn
16th AA Regiment
56th Const Co
35th JAAF AF Bn
2nd Fleet
8th Field AF Construction Battalion
40th Field AA Battalion
43rd Const Co
43rd JNAF AF Unit
12th Base Force
11th Air Fleet
26th Fld AA Gun Co
Southern Army
36th JAAF AF Bn
30th Fld AA Gun Co
46th JNAF AF Unit
11th Special Base Force
59th Field AA Battalion
7th Shipping Engineer Regiment
9th Base Force
55th Const Co
1st RF Gun Battalion
48th Field AA Battalion
47th Const Co
39th Road Const Co
43rd Const Co
15th Const Co
14th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
96th JAAF AF Bn
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Mar 17, 44

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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 Atimonan at 80,79
Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 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 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 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 1st Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 108,77 (Iwo-jima)
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Morning Air attack on 1st Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 108,77 (Iwo-jima)
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Morning Air attack on Iwo-jima Naval Guard Unit, at 108,77 (Iwo-jima)
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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 1st Amphibious Brigade, at 108,77 (Iwo-jima)
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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 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 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 50,67
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Morning Air attack on Burma Area Army, at 50,67
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on 4th INA Nehru Regiment, at 50,67
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Morning Air attack on 11th Air 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 78th Naval Guard Unit, at 108,77 (Iwo-jima)
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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 Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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Morning Air attack on 3rd Indpt SNLF Coy , at 108,77 (Iwo-jima)
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Morning Air attack on 84th JAAF AF Bn , at 50,67
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Ground combat at Manila (79,77)
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 70001 troops, 1071 guns, 1236 vehicles, Assault Value = 2552

Defending force 19133 troops, 246 guns, 94 vehicles, Assault Value = 146

Allied adjusted assault: 1515

Japanese adjusted defense: 233

Allied assault odds: 6 to 1

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

Japanese ground losses:
1374 casualties reported
Squads: 7 destroyed, 12 disabled
Non Combat: 47 destroyed, 173 disabled
Engineers: 11 destroyed, 24 disabled
Vehicles lost 14 (5 destroyed, 9 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
907 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 59 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 81 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 24 disabled
Vehicles lost 40 (1 destroyed, 39 disabled)

Assaulting units:
I Aus Corps Engineer Battalion
1st Australian Division
2nd Australian Division
2/11th Armoured Car Battalion
1st Army Tank Regiment
2/4 MG Battalion
72nd British Brigade
5th Australian Division
2/2 AIF Pioneer Battalion
8th Australian Division
7th Australian Division
26th Indian Brigade
2/3 AIF Pioneer Battalion
2/1 AIF Pioneer Battalion
34th Combat Engineer Regiment
29th British Brigade
2/9th Field Regiment
2/13th Field Regiment
1st Medium Regiment
Southwest Pacific
I US Corps
Sixth US Army
2/11th Field Regiment
108th Tank Attack Regiment
2/16th Field Regiment
2nd Medium Regiment

Defending units:
56th Division
12th Division
4th Ind. Engineer Regiment
35th JAAF AF Bn
93rd JAAF AF Bn
16th AA Regiment
59th Field AA Battalion
9th Base Force
43rd Const Co
12th Base Force
36th JAAF AF Bn
11th Special Base Force
46th JNAF AF Unit
8th Field AF Construction Battalion
40th Field AA Battalion
Southern Army
7th Shipping Engineer Regiment
2nd Fleet
14th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
3rd Air Army
3rd Engineer Construction Battalion
47th Const Co
26th Fld AA Gun Co
48th Field AA Battalion
43rd JNAF AF Unit
55th Const Co
11th Air Fleet
39th Road Const Co
56th Const Co
30th Fld AA Gun Co
15th Const Co
1st RF Gun Battalion
43rd Const Co
96th JAAF AF Bn

< Message edited by StoneAge -- 9/8/2010 4:04:16 AM >

(in reply to StoneAge)

Post #: 602

03/18/44 - 9/8/2010 4:15:00 AM

StoneAge

Posts: 1303
Joined: 2/16/2009
From: Melbourne, Australia
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Something happened here I did not think Iwo-jima was one of the must shock attack islands. But that is what happened, I don't think his loses here are going to make a real diffrence to the result. As he picked up 2000+ VP points last 2 days and only lost 500 VP point in this attack. Now that they are on the island he should have no problem suppying them. I have no Navy/Sub Force left that can give him a real punch. Looks like it may be time to sacrifice the last of my destroyers in a vain hope to do some damage.

This goes directly against my plan of where the death star is where I wont be.

I have two CA almost repaired in singapore looks like I may patrol them off the australian coast to try and pick up a few easy convoy kills. might rebase them to balikapan.

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 03/18/44

Allied Ships Bombarding Iwo-jima
Amphibious TF 456 offshore of Iwo-jima
Amphibious TF 456 unloading at Iwo-jima
xAKL Ganges Maru sinks....
Ki-48-Ib Lily attacking SS Tambor at 100,56
:::::::: SS Tambor is reported HIT
xAKL Nitian Maru sinks....
CPT Yokokura, W. has been KILLED
xAK Kyokuzan Maru sinks....
Allied forces CAPTURE San Fernando !!!
28th JAAF AF Bn RETREATING towards Lingayen
12th Division Wiped Out at Manila by attrition!!!
40th Field AA Battalion Wiped Out at Manila by attrition!!!
48th Field AA Battalion Wiped Out at Manila by attrition!!!
30th Fld AA Gun Co Wiped Out at Manila by attrition!!!
8th Field AF Construction Battalion Wiped Out at Manila by attrition!!!
39th Road Const Co Wiped Out at Manila by attrition!!!
43rd Const Co Wiped Out at Manila by attrition!!!
56th Const Co Wiped Out at Manila by attrition!!!
7th Shipping Engineer Regiment Wiped Out at Manila by attrition!!!
3rd Engineer Construction Battalion Wiped Out at Manila by attrition!!!
56th Division Wiped Out at Manila by attrition!!!
4th Ind. Engineer Regiment Wiped Out at Manila by attrition!!!
1st RF Gun Battalion Wiped Out at Manila by attrition!!!
14th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion Wiped Out at Manila by attrition!!!
26th Fld AA Gun Co Wiped Out at Manila by attrition!!!
43rd Const Co Wiped Out at Manila by attrition!!!
47th Const Co Wiped Out at Manila by attrition!!!
55th Const Co Wiped Out at Manila by attrition!!!
16th AA Regiment Wiped Out at Manila by attrition!!!
59th Field AA Battalion Wiped Out at Manila by attrition!!!
E No.6 arrives at Tokyo
S-311 Hikotai arrives at Kendari
Allied Ships Bombarding Iwo-jima
E13A1 Jake attacking an Allied SS at 124,55
:::::::: a Triton class SS is reported HIT
Ki-48-Ib Lily attacking a Triton class SS at 99,56
:::::::: a Gato class SS is reported HIT
46th JNAF AF Unit Wiped Out at Manila by attrition!!!
E No.12 arrives at Tokyo
SC CHa-79 arrives at Okayama

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Mar 18, 44

Kure Ku T-1/B at Bihoro takes E13A1 Jake replacements
Group Withdrawals:
1 overdue (6 Daily PP, 90 Accumulated PP)
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Mar 19, 44

S-305 Hikotai at Naha takes A6M5 Zero replacements
Ominato Ku T-1 at Ominato takes B5N2 Kate replacements
701 Ku K-1 at Nagoya takes G4M2 Betty replacements
Previous report of sinking of DD Isherwood incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
Previous report of sinking of SS O24 incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Mar 18, 44

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Sub attack near Saishu To at 99,56
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Night Naval bombardment of Iwo-jima at 108,77 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
Allied Ships
BB Tennessee
BB Nevada
CA Baltimore
CA Indianapolis
CL Caradoc

Japanese ground losses:
117 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 9 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 14 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

BB Tennessee firing at Iwo-jima Naval Guard Unit
OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for BB Tennessee
BB Nevada firing at 1st Amphibious Brigade
OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for BB Nevada
CA Baltimore firing at 34th Ind.Mixed Brigade
SOC-1 Seagull acting as spotter for CA Baltimore
CA Indianapolis firing at 34th Ind.Mixed Brigade
CL Caradoc firing at 34th Ind.Mixed Brigade
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Pre-Invasion action off Iwo-jima - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

373 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
BB Oklahoma
CL Concord
CL Richmond
DD Express
DD Scout
DD MacDonough
DD Hull
DD Wilkes
AK Albireo
LCI-61
APA Knox

Japanese ground losses:
103 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 9 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 13 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)

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

BB Oklahoma firing at 1st Amphibious Brigade
CL Concord firing at 58th JNAF AF Unit
CL Richmond firing at 58th JNAF AF Unit
DD Express firing at 34th Ind.Mixed Brigade
DD Scout firing at Iwo-jima Naval Guard Unit
DD MacDonough firing at Iwo-jima Naval Guard Unit
DD Hull firing at 1st Amphibious Brigade
DD Wilkes firing at 58th JNAF AF Unit
CL Concord firing to suppress enemy battery at 16,000 yards
BB Oklahoma firing to suppress enemy battery at 16,000 yards
LCI-61 fired at enemy troops
DD Hull 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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Amphibious Assault at Iwo-jima
TF 456 troops unloading over beach at Iwo-jima, 108,77

Allied ground losses:
343 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 108 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 65 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 50 (1 destroyed, 49 disabled)
Vehicles lost 95 (6 destroyed, 89 disabled)

13 troops of a USA Rifle Squad 43 lost from landing craft during unload of 37th Infantry Div
Motorized Support accidentally lost during unload of 37th Infantry Div /4
8 Naval Support troops lost from landing craft during unload of South Pacific /2
Motorized Support dropped into water during unload of 2nd Marine Div /3
0.5in M2HB AAMG x4 damaged beyond repair during unload of 2nd Marine Div /4
Halftrack dropped into water during unload of 37th Infantry Div /1
10 Support troops lost from landing craft during unload of 22nd Marine Rgt
Motorized Support lost from landing craft during unload of 37th Infantry Div /8
Motorized Support dropped into water during unload of 2nd Marine Div
Motorized Support lost in surf during unload of 4th Marine Div
13 troops of a USMC Rifle Squad 43 lost from landing craft during unload of 4th Marine Div /3
13 troops of a USMC Rifle Squad 43 accidentally lost during unload of 2nd Marine Div /5
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Invasion Support action off Iwo-jima - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

228 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
BB Oklahoma
CL Concord
CL Richmond, Shell hits 2
DD MacDonough
DD Tucker
DD Shaw
DD Lansdowne
AK Eridanus
LCI-61
APA Knox
DD Express

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

BB Oklahoma firing at 58th JNAF AF Unit
CL Concord firing at 58th JNAF AF Unit
CL Richmond firing at Iwo-jima Naval Guard Unit
DD MacDonough firing at 58th JNAF AF Unit
DD Tucker firing at 34th Ind.Mixed Brigade
DD Shaw firing at 58th JNAF AF Unit
DD Lansdowne firing at 58th JNAF AF Unit
12cm 10YT DP Gun Battery engaging AK Eridanus at 16,000 yards
BB Oklahoma firing to suppress enemy battery at 16,000 yards
LCI-61 fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Sub attack near Saishu To at 100,56
Japanese Ships
xAKL Ganges Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
SC CHa-4
xAKL Nichirei Maru
xAKL Shuntai Maru
xAKL Tihuku Maru
xAKL Sasago Maru
xAKL Kuwayama Maru
SC CHa-44
SC CHa-16

Allied Ships
SS Tambor
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ASW attack near Saishu To at 100,56
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Sub attack near Nakadori-jima at 101,56
Japanese Ships
xAKL Nitian Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
SC CHa-4
xAK Jusan Maru
xAK Hukuyo Maru
xAKL Kizugawa Maru
xAKL Yamamizu Maru
xAKL Nichirei Maru
xAKL Toshin Maru
xAKL Zuiho Maru
xAKL Taganoura Maru
xAKL Sasago Maru
xAKL Penang Maru
xAKL Kinkasan Maru
xAKL Biyo Maru
SC CHa-44
SC CHa-16

Allied Ships
SS Pompon
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ASW attack near Tsushima at 102,56
Japanese Ships
SC CHa-4
xAKL Nichirei Maru
xAKL Nichirin Maru
xAKL Yamayuri Maru
xAKL Nitiyu Maru
xAKL Sasago Maru
xAKL Natsukawa Maru
xAKL Kokuyo Maru
xAKL Batavia Maru
SC CHa-44
SC CHa-16

Allied Ships
SS KXIV
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Morning Air attack on Nakhon Si Thammarat , at 51,70
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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 Kukong , at 79,57
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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 Peleliu , at 90,98
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Morning Air attack on 13th Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 108,77 (Iwo-jima)
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Morning Air attack on Southern Army, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on 34th Ind.Mixed Brigade, at 108,77 (Iwo-jima)
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Morning Air attack on 2nd Fleet, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 50,67
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Morning Air attack on 10th JNAF AF Unit , at 50,67
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Morning Air attack on 10th JNAF AF Unit , at 50,67
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on 1st Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 108,77 (Iwo-jima)
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Morning Air attack on 11th Special Base Force, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on 36th JAAF AF Bn , at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on 18th Field AF Construction Battalion, at 108,77 (Iwo-jima)
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Morning Air attack on 11th Air Fleet, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on 96th JAAF AF Bn , at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on 34th Ind.Mixed Brigade, at 108,77 (Iwo-jima)
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Submarine attack near Moppo at 100,55
Japanese Ships
xAK Kyokuzan Maru, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Taurus
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Invasion Support action off Iwo-jima
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

168 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
LCI-61
APA Knox
DD Express

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

LCI-61 fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Ground combat at Iwo-jima (108,77)
Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 18952 troops, 294 guns, 39 vehicles, Assault Value = 671

Defending force 53154 troops, 1045 guns, 1241 vehicles, Assault Value = 1881

Japanese ground losses:
88 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
43 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 26 destroyed, 12 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 25 (19 destroyed, 6 disabled)

Assaulting units:
78th Naval Guard Unit
1st Ind.Mixed Regiment
3rd Indpt SNLF Coy
34th Ind.Mixed Brigade
13th Ind.Mixed Regiment
88th Naval Guard Unit
1st Amphibious Brigade
Iwo-jima Naval Guard Unit
69th Field AA Battalion
18th Field AF Construction Battalion
3rd Medium Mortar Battalion
28th Army
58th JNAF AF Unit

Defending units:
1st USMC Tank Bn /1
24th (Sep) Infantry Rgt /1
193rd Tank Bn /1
2nd Marine Div /8
147th(Sep) Infantry Rgt /2
2nd USMC Tank Bn /3
102nd Combat Engr Rgt /2
37th Infantry Div /5
22nd Marine Rgt /3
640th TD Bn /1
4th Marine Div /9
148th FA Bn /1
South Pacific /1
223rd FA Bn /1
I US Amphib Corps /1
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Ground combat at 81,74
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 33651 troops, 747 guns, 918 vehicles, Assault Value = 1149

Defending force 7968 troops, 174 guns, 12 vehicles, Assault Value = 171

Allied adjusted assault: 771

Japanese adjusted defense: 280

Allied assault odds: 2 to 1

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

Japanese ground losses:
996 casualties reported
Squads: 12 destroyed, 56 disabled
Non Combat: 6 destroyed, 44 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 6 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
119 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 51 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled

Assaulting units:
Americal Infantry Division
6th Infantry Division
40th Infantry Division
637th Tank Destroyer Battalion
2nd/102nd Infantry Battalion
134th Field Artillery Battalion
2nd USMC Field Artillery Battalion
147th Field Artillery Regiment
131st Field Artillery Battalion

Defending units:
16th Division
55th Division
30th JNAF AF Unit
24th JAAF AF Bn
35th Fld AA Gun Co
40th JAAF AF Bn
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Ground combat at San Fernando (80,74)
Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 1282 troops, 3 guns, 176 vehicles, Assault Value = 112

Defending force 173 troops, 10 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1

Allied adjusted assault: 160

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 160 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE San Fernando !!!

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

Japanese ground losses:
109 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 12 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units retreated 1

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion
2nd USMC Amphb Tank Battalion

Defending units:
28th JAAF AF Bn
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Ground combat at Manila (79,77)
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 69628 troops, 1074 guns, 1240 vehicles, Assault Value = 2530

Defending force 17849 troops, 246 guns, 89 vehicles, Assault Value = 138

Allied adjusted assault: 1208

Japanese adjusted defense: 105

Allied assault odds: 11 to 1

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

Japanese ground losses:
1385 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 12 disabled
Non Combat: 72 destroyed, 93 disabled
Engineers: 14 destroyed, 12 disabled
Guns lost 16 (11 destroyed, 5 disabled)
Vehicles lost 14 (1 destroyed, 13 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
683 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 34 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 45 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 13 disabled

Assaulting units:
34th Combat Engineer Regiment
26th Indian Brigade
2/3 AIF Pioneer Battalion
1st Army Tank Regiment
8th Australian Division
2/1 AIF Pioneer Battalion
7th Australian Division
2/4 MG Battalion
2/11th Armoured Car Battalion
72nd British Brigade
I Aus Corps Engineer Battalion
2nd Australian Division
2/2 AIF Pioneer Battalion
1st Australian Division
5th Australian Division
29th British Brigade
I US Corps
108th Tank Attack Regiment
2/13th Field Regiment
2/9th Field Regiment
Southwest Pacific
2/11th Field Regiment
2/16th Field Regiment
1st Medium Regiment
Sixth US Army
2nd Medium Regiment

Defending units:
12th Division
56th Division
15th Const Co
Southern Army
36th JAAF AF Bn
43rd Const Co
43rd Const Co
3rd Air Army
46th JNAF AF Unit
16th AA Regiment
1st RF Gun Battalion
2nd Fleet
56th Const Co
40th Field AA Battalion
11th Air Fleet
43rd JNAF AF Unit
48th Field AA Battalion
14th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
55th Const Co
11th Special Base Force
59th Field AA Battalion
3rd Engineer Construction Battalion
12th Base Force
26th Fld AA Gun Co
93rd JAAF AF Bn
9th Base Force
39th Road Const Co
8th Field AF Construction Battalion
30th Fld AA Gun Co
35th JAAF AF Bn
7th Shipping Engineer Regiment
47th Const Co
4th Ind. Engineer Regiment
96th JAAF AF Bn
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Ground combat at Iwo-jima (108,77)
Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 46288 troops, 1041 guns, 1195 vehicles, Assault Value = 1876

Defending force 21081 troops, 328 guns, 70 vehicles, Assault Value = 663

Allied adjusted assault: 70

Japanese adjusted defense: 1423

Allied assault odds: 1 to 20 (fort level 4)

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

Japanese ground losses:
1856 casualties reported
Squads: 6 destroyed, 88 disabled
Non Combat: 97 destroyed, 154 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 16 disabled
Vehicles lost 118 (97 destroyed, 21 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
17443 casualties reported
Squads: 496 destroyed, 388 disabled
Non Combat: 473 destroyed, 378 disabled
Engineers: 59 destroyed, 71 disabled
Vehicles lost 876 (626 destroyed, 250 disabled)

Assaulting units:
2nd USMC Tank Bn /3
2nd Marine Div /8
37th Infantry Div /5
102nd Combat Engr Rgt /2
22nd Marine Rgt /3
147th(Sep) Infantry Rgt /2
1st USMC Tank Bn /1
193rd Tank Bn /1
640th TD Bn /1
24th (Sep) Infantry Rgt /1
4th Marine Div /9
148th FA Bn /1
223rd FA Bn /1
South Pacific /1
I US Amphib Corps /1

Defending units:
1st Ind.Mixed Regiment
78th Naval Guard Unit
88th Naval Guard Unit
13th Ind.Mixed Regiment
1st Amphibious Brigade
3rd Indpt SNLF Coy
34th Ind.Mixed Brigade
Iwo-jima Naval Guard Unit
28th Army
69th Field AA Battalion
3rd Medium Mortar Battalion
18th Field AF Construction Battalion
58th JNAF AF Unit
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12th Division Wiped Out at Manila by attrition!!!

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40th Field AA Battalion Wiped Out at Manila by attrition!!!

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48th Field AA Battalion Wiped Out at Manila by attrition!!!

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30th Fld AA Gun Co Wiped Out at Manila by attrition!!!

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8th Field AF Construction Battalion Wiped Out at Manila by attrition!!!

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39th Road Const Co Wiped Out at Manila by attrition!!!

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43rd Const Co Wiped Out at Manila by attrition!!!

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56th Const Co Wiped Out at Manila by attrition!!!

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7th Shipping Engineer Regiment Wiped Out at Manila by attrition!!!

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3rd Engineer Construction Battalion Wiped Out at Manila by attrition!!!

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56th Division Wiped Out at Manila by attrition!!!

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4th Ind. Engineer Regiment Wiped Out at Manila by attrition!!!

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1st RF Gun Battalion Wiped Out at Manila by attrition!!!

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14th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion Wiped Out at Manila by attrition!!!

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26th Fld AA Gun Co Wiped Out at Manila by attrition!!!

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43rd Const Co Wiped Out at Manila by attrition!!!

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47th Const Co Wiped Out at Manila by attrition!!!

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55th Const Co Wiped Out at Manila by attrition!!!

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16th AA Regiment Wiped Out at Manila by attrition!!!

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59th Field AA Battalion Wiped Out at Manila by attrition!!!

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Mar 19, 44

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Invasion Support action off Iwo-jima
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

205 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
APA Knox
DD Express

Allied ground losses:
58 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 15 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Night Naval bombardment of Iwo-jima at 108,77 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
Allied Ships
BB Alabama
BB Massachusetts
CA Canberra II
CA Canberra
CA Wichita
CA Vincennes
CA Quincy

Japanese ground losses:
184 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 6 destroyed, 21 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 5 disabled
Guns lost 7 (5 destroyed, 2 disabled)

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 37
Port hits 7
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 1

BB Alabama firing at Iwo-jima
OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for BB Alabama
BB Massachusetts firing at Iwo-jima
CA Canberra II firing at Iwo-jima Naval Guard Unit
CA Canberra firing at 1st Amphibious Brigade
Seagull V acting as spotter for CA Canberra
CA Wichita firing at 34th Ind.Mixed Brigade
OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for CA Wichita
CA Vincennes firing at Iwo-jima
CA Quincy firing at 34th Ind.Mixed Brigade
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Invasion Support action off Iwo-jima
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

168 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
APA Knox
DD Express

Allied ground losses:
69 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 18 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Invasion Support action off Iwo-jima
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

317 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
APA Knox
BB Oklahoma
DD Express
APA Cambria

Allied ground losses:
96 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 14 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 4,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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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 Naga , at 81,81
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Iwo-jima at 108,77
Weather in hex: Light rain

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

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 5

Allied aircraft
Seafire IIC x 2
Wildcat V x 2
F4F-4 Wildcat x 10
FM-1 Wildcat x 98
FM-2 Wildcat x 30
F4U-1A Corsair x 11
F6F-3 Hellcat x 31

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 3 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-1 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 18 minutes
VF-2 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 7 minutes
VF-3 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-42 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Raid is overhead
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 20 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 17 minutes
VC(F)-20 with FM-2 Wildcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
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 7000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 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 13000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 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 28000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
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 8000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
VF-60 with F4F-4 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 to 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 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 5000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
VC(F)-68 with FM-1 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 20000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
VC(F)-92 with FM-1 Wildcat (3 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
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 10000 and 28000.
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, 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 45 minutes
VC(F)-4 with FM-1 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 20000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
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 to 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 48 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 10000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
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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 Peleliu , at 90,98
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Morning Air attack on 13th Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 108,77 (Iwo-jima)
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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 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 Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 50,67
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Morning Air attack on 23rd AA Regiment, at 50,67
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Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108
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Morning Air attack on 84th JAAF AF Bn , at 50,67
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Morning Air attack on 88th Naval Guard Unit, at 108,77 (Iwo-jima)
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Morning Air attack on 11th Air Fleet, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Morning Air attack on Iwo-jima Naval Guard Unit, at 108,77 (Iwo-jima)
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Morning Air attack on Southern Army, at 79,77 (Manila)
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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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Afternoon Air attack on Kukong , at 79,57
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Afternoon Air attack on 28th JAAF AF Bn , at 79,75 (Lingayen)
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Invasion Support action off Iwo-jima
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

167 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
APA Knox
DD Express

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

Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Ground combat at Iwo-jima (108,77)
Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 17277 troops, 293 guns, 37 vehicles, Assault Value = 563

Defending force 32116 troops, 1044 guns, 598 vehicles, Assault Value = 752

Japanese ground losses:
185 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 18 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

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

Assaulting units:
34th Ind.Mixed Brigade
78th Naval Guard Unit
13th Ind.Mixed Regiment
3rd Indpt SNLF Coy
1st Amphibious Brigade
1st Ind.Mixed Regiment
88th Naval Guard Unit
Iwo-jima Naval Guard Unit
3rd Medium Mortar Battalion
18th Field AF Construction Battalion
69th Field AA Battalion
28th Army
58th JNAF AF Unit

Defending units:
640th Tank Destroyer Battalion
37th Infantry Division
193rd Tank Battalion
24th (Sep) Infantry Regiment
4th Marine Division
2nd Marine Division
22nd Marine Regiment
147th(Sep) Infantry Regiment
102nd Combat Engineer Regiment
1st USMC Tank Battalion
I US Amphib Corps
223rd Field Artillery Battalion
South Pacific
148th Field Artillery Battalion
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Ground combat at 81,74
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 33385 troops, 747 guns, 918 vehicles, Assault Value = 1139

Defending force 7064 troops, 173 guns, 12 vehicles, Assault Value = 105

Allied adjusted assault: 636

Japanese adjusted defense: 91

Allied assault odds: 6 to 1

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

Japanese ground losses:
1095 casualties reported
Squads: 51 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 8 destroyed, 81 disabled
Engineers: 12 destroyed, 9 disabled

Allied ground losses:
317 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 21 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Assaulting units:
6th Infantry Division
40th Infantry Division
Americal Infantry Division
637th Tank Destroyer Battalion
2nd/102nd Infantry Battalion
134th Field Artillery Battalion
2nd USMC Field Artillery Battalion
147th Field Artillery Regiment
131st Field Artillery Battalion

Defending units:
16th Division
55th Division
30th JNAF AF Unit
24th JAAF AF Bn
35th Fld AA Gun Co
40th JAAF AF Bn
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Ground combat at Iwo-jima (108,77)
Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 16844 troops, 741 guns, 245 vehicles, Assault Value = 750

Defending force 18896 troops, 323 guns, 67 vehicles, Assault Value = 549

Allied adjusted assault: 27

Japanese adjusted defense: 971

Allied assault odds: 1 to 35 (fort level 4)

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

Japanese ground losses:
1019 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 56 disabled
Non Combat: 11 destroyed, 59 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled

Allied ground losses:
5407 casualties reported
Squads: 68 destroyed, 212 disabled
Non Combat: 125 destroyed, 403 disabled
Engineers: 7 destroyed, 39 disabled
Vehicles lost 89 (23 destroyed, 66 disabled)

Assaulting units:
4th Marine Division
102nd Combat Engineer Regiment
37th Infantry Division
24th (Sep) Infantry Regiment
22nd Marine Regiment
147th(Sep) Infantry Regiment
640th Tank Destroyer Battalion
193rd Tank Battalion
2nd Marine Division
1st USMC Tank Battalion
223rd Field Artillery Battalion
I US Amphib Corps
South Pacific
148th Field Artillery Battalion

Defending units:
1st Amphibious Brigade
1st Ind.Mixed Regiment
88th Naval Guard Unit
3rd Indpt SNLF Coy
13th Ind.Mixed Regiment
78th Naval Guard Unit
34th Ind.Mixed Brigade
Iwo-jima Naval Guard Unit
28th Army
18th Field AF Construction Battalion
3rd Medium Mortar Battalion
69th Field AA Battalion
58th JNAF AF Unit
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Ground combat at Manila (79,77)
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 69310 troops, 1074 guns, 1242 vehicles, Assault Value = 2520

Defending force 14717 troops, 113 guns, 80 vehicles, Assault Value = 103

Allied adjusted assault: 985

Japanese adjusted defense: 59

Allied assault odds: 16 to 1

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

Japanese ground losses:
2803 casualties reported
Squads: 10 destroyed, 16 disabled
Non Combat: 111 destroyed, 178 disabled
Engineers: 5 destroyed, 6 disabled
Guns lost 6 (1 destroyed, 5 disabled)
Vehicles lost 19 (1 destroyed, 18 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
290 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 31 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 42 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 17 disabled
Vehicles lost 11 (2 destroyed, 9 disabled)

Assaulting units:
34th Combat Engineer Regiment
1st Australian Division
1st Army Tank Regiment
2/1 AIF Pioneer Battalion
2/11th Armoured Car Battalion
2/4 MG Battalion
5th Australian Division
2/3 AIF Pioneer Battalion
I Aus Corps Engineer Battalion
26th Indian Brigade
2/2 AIF Pioneer Battalion
2nd Australian Division
72nd British Brigade
7th Australian Division
8th Australian Division
29th British Brigade
2/16th Field Regiment
2/9th Field Regiment
2/11th Field Regiment
108th Tank Attack Regiment
Southwest Pacific
I US Corps
1st Medium Regiment
Sixth US Army
2/13th Field Regiment
2nd Medium Regiment

Defending units:
46th JNAF AF Unit
3rd Air Army
11th Air Fleet
36th JAAF AF Bn
43rd JNAF AF Unit
2nd Fleet
9th Base Force
11th Special Base Force
35th JAAF AF Bn
12th Base Force
Southern Army
93rd JAAF AF Bn
96th JAAF AF Bn
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46th JNAF AF Unit Wiped Out at Manila by attrition!!!

(in reply to StoneAge)

Post #: 603

03/20/44 - 9/8/2010 4:26:47 AM

StoneAge

Posts: 1303
Joined: 2/16/2009
From: Melbourne, Australia
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I sent a large attack towards Iwo-Jima 45 nates doing Kamikaze with 4 sentai escorting. Good result from the georges, problem was the Kamikaze did not fly.

What is the normal range of a Kamikaze. I want them to fly fully loaded.

I have also moved a sentai of Zeros and Ki-46-III Dinah (Kamikaze) to Pagan. I hope to catch some unescorted ships moving between Saipan and Iwo-Jima before he turns his airforce back onto pounding Pagan.

Allied Ships Bombarding Iwo-jima
Amphibious TF 456 unloading at Iwo-jima
D3A1 Val attacking SS Redfin at 104,63
:::::::: SS Redfin is reported HIT
:::::::: SS Flying Fish is reported HIT
Search H6K5 Mavis destroyed by CAP
Ki-48-Ib Lily attacking SS Taurus at 98,58
:::::::: SS Taurus is reported HIT
Ki-48-Ib Lily attacking a KXI Class class SS at 101,56
:::::::: a Balao class SS is reported HIT
Ki-51 Sonia attacking an Allied SS at 124,55
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
91st JAAF AF Bn RETREATING towards Nakhon Si Thammarat
35th JAAF AF Bn Wiped Out at Manila by attrition!!!
Japanese Unit(s) surrounded at Manila
1081 Ku U-2 arrives at Yokohama/Yokosuka
44th Division arrives at Osaka/Kyoto
Ki-48-IIa Lily attacking SS Pipefish at 108,63
:::::::: SS Pipefish is reported HIT
B5N2 Kate attacking an Allied SS at 120,53
:::::::: a 'T' 1941 and 1942 class SS is reported HIT
xAKL Dori Maru sinks....
xAKL Fuyukawa Maru sinks....
CDR Ryuzaki, K. has been KILLED
11th Special Base Force Wiped Out at Manila by attrition!!!
43rd JNAF AF Unit Wiped Out at Manila by attrition!!!
E No.4 arrives at Tokyo
E No.13 arrives at Tokyo
K-406 Hikotai arrives at Nagoya

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Mar 20, 44

Chichijima Ku T-1 at Shikuka takes E13A1 Jake replacements
S-601 Hikotai at Chichi-jima takes N1K1-J George replacements
2nd Sentai at Nagoya takes Ki-46-III Dinah replacements
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Mar 21, 44

253 Ku S-1 at Naha takes A6M5 Zero replacements
221 Ku S-1 at Kanoya takes A6M2 Zero replacements
261 Ku S-2 at Pagan takes A6M2 Zero replacements
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Mar 20, 44

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Invasion Support action off Iwo-jima
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

25 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
AK Eridanus
CL Concord
BB Oklahoma
AK Arided
APA Knox

12cm 10YT DP Gun Battery engaging AK Eridanus at 17,000 yards
BB Oklahoma firing to suppress enemy battery at 17,000 yards
12cm 10YT DP Gun Battery engaging AK Arided at 17,000 yards
12cm 10YT DP Gun Battery engaging AK Arided at 17,000 yards
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Night Naval bombardment of Iwo-jima at 108,77
Allied Ships
BB New Jersey
BB Iowa
CA Salt Lake City
CA Chicago
CA Northampton
CL Helena

Japanese ground losses:
63 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 8 destroyed, 13 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 8 (5 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Vehicles lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 42
Port hits 1
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 2

BB New Jersey firing at Iwo-jima
BB Iowa firing at Iwo-jima
CA Salt Lake City firing at Iwo-jima
OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for CA Salt Lake City
CA Chicago firing at Iwo-jima
CA Northampton firing at 1st Amphibious Brigade
SOC-1 Seagull acting as spotter for CA Northampton
CL Helena firing at 1st Amphibious Brigade
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Invasion Support action off Iwo-jima
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

25 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
AK Albireo
CL Richmond
BB Oklahoma
APA Knox
APD Noa

12cm 10YT DP Gun Battery engaging AK Albireo at 13,000 yards
BB Oklahoma firing to suppress enemy battery at 13,000 yards
CL Richmond firing to suppress enemy battery at 13,000 yards
BB Oklahoma firing to suppress enemy battery at 13,000 yards
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Morning Air attack on Nakhon Si Thammarat , at 51,70
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Iwo-jima at 108,77
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 28 NM, estimated altitude 40,500 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 4
N1K1-J George x 26
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 15

Allied aircraft
Seafire IIC x 2
Wildcat V x 2
F4F-4 Wildcat x 10
FM-1 Wildcat x 99
FM-2 Wildcat x 49
F4U-1A Corsair x 10
F6F-3 Hellcat x 109

Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-1 Wildcat: 6 destroyed
FM-2 Wildcat: 1 destroyed
F6F-3 Hellcat: 2 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x N1K1-J George sweeping at 41010 feet
1 x A6M5 Zero sweeping at 38500 feet

CAP engaged:
VF-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
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 2 minutes
VF-2 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 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
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
VF-42 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
VF-6 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
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 2 minutes
VF-10 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, 2 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
VF-11 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 25000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
VF-16 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 3 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, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
VF-22 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
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 3 minutes
VF-23 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
VF-25 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
VF-26 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Raid is overhead
VF-27 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 1 minutes
VF-28 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 1 minutes
VF-29 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 2 minutes
VF-30 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 25000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
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 1 minutes
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Iwo-jima at 108,77
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 31 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 20

Allied aircraft
Seafire IIC x 1
F4F-4 Wildcat x 10
FM-1 Wildcat x 74
FM-2 Wildcat x 44
F4U-1A Corsair x 10
F6F-3 Hellcat x 89

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
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 1 minutes
VF-2 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 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 28000 and 29000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
VF-3 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 37 minutes
VF-42 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 3 minutes
VF-6 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 1 minutes
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 28000 , scrambling fighters between 28000 and 33000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
VF-10 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 2 minutes
VF-11 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters to 27000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
VF-16 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 28000 , scrambling fighters between 35000 and 45010.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
VF-18 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 3 minutes
VF-22 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 24000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
VF-23 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
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 41 minutes
VF-25 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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
Raid is overhead
VF-26 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
VF-27 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 1 minutes
VF-28 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 28000 , scrambling fighters to 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
VF-29 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 28000 , scrambling fighters to 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
VF-30 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 25000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 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 1 minutes
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Iwo-jima at 108,77
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 30 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M3 Nell x 17

Allied aircraft
Seafire IIC x 1
F4F-4 Wildcat x 5
FM-1 Wildcat x 64
FM-2 Wildcat x 41
F4U-1A Corsair x 10
F6F-3 Hellcat x 67

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M3 Nell: 4 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes
VF-2 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 28000 and 29000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
VF-42 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
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 45 minutes
VF-6 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 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 to 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 33000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
VF-10 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 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 to 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
VF-11 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
VF-16 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 11 minutes
VF-18 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 19000 and 34000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
VF-22 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
VF-23 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Raid is overhead
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
VF-25 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 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
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
VF-26 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 6 minutes
VF-28 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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
Raid is overhead
VF-29 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Raid is overhead
VF-30 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 25000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 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 3 minutes
VC(F)-20 with FM-2 Wildcat (4 airborne, 4 on standby, 3 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 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 13th Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 108,77 (Iwo-jima)
Allied aircraft
Seafire IIC x 1
B-17D Fortress x 3
B-24D1 Liberator x 8
B-24J Liberator x 35
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1
FM-1 Wildcat x 36
FM-2 Wildcat x 21
F4U-1A Corsair x 6
F6F-3 Hellcat x 26
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 50

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

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

Also attacking 1st Ind.Mixed Regiment ...
Also attacking Iwo-jima Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 88th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 1st Amphibious Brigade ...
Also attacking 34th Ind.Mixed Brigade ...
Also attacking 13th Ind.Mixed Regiment ...
Also attacking Iwo-jima Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 13th Ind.Mixed Regiment ...
Also attacking Iwo-jima Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 13th Ind.Mixed Regiment ...
Also attacking 78th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking Iwo-jima Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 13th Ind.Mixed Regiment ...
Also attacking 1st Ind.Mixed Regiment ...
Also attacking 88th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 34th Ind.Mixed Brigade ...
Also attacking 13th Ind.Mixed Regiment ...
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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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 Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on 1st Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 108,77 (Iwo-jima)
Allied aircraft
Seafire IIC x 1
B-24J Liberator x 4
F4F-4 Wildcat x 3
FM-1 Wildcat x 33
FM-2 Wildcat x 23
F6F-3 Hellcat x 32

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
3 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 1st Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 108,77 (Iwo-jima)
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 6
B-24J Liberator x 12
F4F-4 Wildcat x 5
FM-1 Wildcat x 27
FM-2 Wildcat x 11
F4U-1A Corsair x 10
F6F-3 Hellcat x 40

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

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

Also attacking Iwo-jima Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 1st Ind.Mixed Regiment ...
Also attacking Iwo-jima Naval Guard Unit ...
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Morning Air attack on 34th Ind.Mixed Brigade, at 108,77 (Iwo-jima)
Allied aircraft
Seafire IIC x 1
B-24J Liberator x 6
F4F-4 Wildcat x 5
FM-1 Wildcat x 37
FM-2 Wildcat x 12
F4U-1A Corsair x 4
F6F-3 Hellcat x 46

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
3 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 Iwo-jima Naval Guard Unit, at 108,77 (Iwo-jima)
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6
F4F-4 Wildcat x 2
FM-1 Wildcat x 25
FM-2 Wildcat x 21
F4U-1A Corsair x 3
F6F-3 Hellcat x 41
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Morning Air attack on Iwo-jima Naval Guard Unit, at 108,77 (Iwo-jima)
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 8
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1
FM-1 Wildcat x 31
FM-2 Wildcat x 17
F4U-1A Corsair x 10
F6F-3 Hellcat x 35

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
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Afternoon Air attack on Southern Army, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Afternoon Air attack on Southern Army, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Afternoon Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 50,67
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Afternoon Air attack on Burma Area Army, at 50,67
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Afternoon Air attack on Burma Area Army, at 50,67
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Afternoon Air attack on 10th JNAF AF Unit , at 50,67
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Afternoon Air attack on 9th Base Force, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Afternoon Air attack on 2nd Fleet, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Afternoon Air attack on 28th JAAF AF Bn , at 79,75 (Lingayen)
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Ground combat at Iwo-jima (108,77)
Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 16448 troops, 293 guns, 36 vehicles, Assault Value = 510

Defending force 4960 troops, 3 guns, 204 vehicles, Assault Value = 10

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

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

Assaulting units:
78th Naval Guard Unit
1st Amphibious Brigade
3rd Indpt SNLF Coy
1st Ind.Mixed Regiment
34th Ind.Mixed Brigade
13th Ind.Mixed Regiment
88th Naval Guard Unit
Iwo-jima Naval Guard Unit
18th Field AF Construction Battalion
3rd Medium Mortar Battalion
69th Field AA Battalion
28th Army
58th JNAF AF Unit

Defending units:
193rd Tank Battalion
4th Marine Division
24th (Sep) Infantry Regiment
37th Infantry Division
2nd Marine Division
South Pacific
I US Amphib Corps
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Ground combat at 81,74
Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 33272 troops, 747 guns, 918 vehicles, Assault Value = 1135

Defending force 5945 troops, 173 guns, 12 vehicles, Assault Value = 70

Allied adjusted assault: 1366

Japanese adjusted defense: 25

Allied assault odds: 54 to 1

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

Japanese ground losses:
1979 casualties reported
Squads: 114 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 170 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 28 destroyed, 11 disabled
Guns lost 79 (73 destroyed, 6 disabled)
Units destroyed 2

Allied ground losses:
157 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 20 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 1 disabled

Assaulting units:
Americal Infantry Division
6th Infantry Division
637th Tank Destroyer Battalion
40th Infantry Division
2nd/102nd Infantry Battalion
134th Field Artillery Battalion
147th Field Artillery Regiment
2nd USMC Field Artillery Battalion
131st Field Artillery Battalion

Defending units:
16th Division
55th Division
30th JNAF AF Unit
24th JAAF AF Bn
35th Fld AA Gun Co
40th JAAF AF Bn
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Ground combat at Manila (79,77)
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 69254 troops, 1074 guns, 1241 vehicles, Assault Value = 2522

Defending force 12614 troops, 103 guns, 79 vehicles, Assault Value = 85

Allied adjusted assault: 1262

Japanese adjusted defense: 35

Allied assault odds: 36 to 1

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

Japanese ground losses:
1900 casualties reported
Squads: 14 destroyed, 23 disabled
Non Combat: 90 destroyed, 173 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 3 disabled
Vehicles lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
370 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 15 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 24 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled

Assaulting units:
2/2 AIF Pioneer Battalion
2nd Australian Division
I Aus Corps Engineer Battalion
7th Australian Division
2/11th Armoured Car Battalion
72nd British Brigade
2/3 AIF Pioneer Battalion
34th Combat Engineer Regiment
26th Indian Brigade
1st Army Tank Regiment
1st Australian Division
8th Australian Division
5th Australian Division
2/4 MG Battalion
2/1 AIF Pioneer Battalion
29th British Brigade
Sixth US Army
I US Corps
2/11th Field Regiment
Southwest Pacific
2/9th Field Regiment
108th Tank Attack Regiment
1st Medium Regiment
2/16th Field Regiment
2/13th Field Regiment
2nd Medium Regiment

Defending units:
12th Base Force
35th JAAF AF Bn
2nd Fleet
93rd JAAF AF Bn
9th Base Force
36th JAAF AF Bn
11th Special Base Force
Southern Army
3rd Air Army
11th Air Fleet
43rd JNAF AF Unit
96th JAAF AF Bn
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Ground combat at 50,69
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 35962 troops, 645 guns, 550 vehicles, Assault Value = 1289

Defending force 741 troops, 10 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 10

Allied adjusted assault: 1048

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 1048 to 1

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

Japanese ground losses:
1074 casualties reported
Squads: 13 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 58 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 16 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 12 (4 destroyed, 8 disabled)
Units retreated 1

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

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
26th Indian Division
SSVF Brigade
44th Indian Brigade
46th Indian Brigade
8th Indian Brigade
5th Indian Division
IV Indian Corps
14th Army
XV Indian Corps

Defending units:
91st JAAF AF Bn
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35th JAAF AF Bn Wiped Out at Manila by attrition!!!

Japanese Unit(s) surrounded at Manila

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Mar 21, 44

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Invasion Support action off Iwo-jima
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

47 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
APA Knox
BB Oklahoma

No activity noticed on shore.
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Submarine attack near Nakadori-jima at 101,56
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Submarine attack near Nakadori-jima at 101,56
Japanese Ships
xAKL Fuyukawa Maru, Shell hits 7, heavy fires

Allied Ships
SS Tilefish

xAKL Fuyukawa Maru is sighted by SS Tilefish
SS Tilefish attacking xAKL Fuyukawa Maru on the surface
SS Tilefish low on gun ammo, Keithly, R.M. breaks off surface engagement and submerges
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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 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 Naval Guard Unit, at 108,77 (Iwo-jima)
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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 Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 50,67
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Morning Air attack on 10th JNAF AF Unit , at 50,67
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Morning Air attack on 10th JNAF AF Unit , at 50,67
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Morning Air attack on 5th Mortar Battalion, 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 Truk , at 112,108
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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 13th Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 108,77 (Iwo-jima)
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Morning Air attack on 1st Amphibious Brigade, at 108,77 (Iwo-jima)
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Afternoon Air attack on 9th Base Force, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Afternoon Air attack on Kukong , at 79,57
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Afternoon Air attack on 9th Base Force, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Afternoon Air attack on Iwo-jima Naval Guard Unit, at 108,77 (Iwo-jima)
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Afternoon Air attack on 2nd Tank Division, at 81,81 (Naga)
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Afternoon Air attack on 1st Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 108,77 (Iwo-jima)
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Afternoon Air attack on 13th Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 108,77 (Iwo-jima)
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Afternoon Air attack on 93rd JAAF AF Bn , at 79,77 (Manila)
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Afternoon Air attack on 1st Tank Division, at 81,81 (Naga)
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Submarine attack near Fukue-jima at 100,59
Japanese Ships
xAKL Dori Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Gabilan
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Ground combat at 81,74
Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 33160 troops, 747 guns, 918 vehicles, Assault Value = 1131

Defending force 3519 troops, 111 guns, 12 vehicles, Assault Value = 31

Allied adjusted assault: 761

Japanese adjusted defense: 7

Allied assault odds: 108 to 1

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

Japanese ground losses:
3278 casualties reported
Squads: 131 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 228 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 37 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 44 (18 destroyed, 26 disabled)
Vehicles lost 9 (8 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Units destroyed 3

Allied ground losses:
153 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Assaulting units:
40th Infantry Division
Americal 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
24th JAAF AF Bn
30th JNAF AF Unit
40th JAAF AF Bn
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Ground combat at Manila (79,77)
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 69361 troops, 1077 guns, 1244 vehicles, Assault Value = 2532

Defending force 9731 troops, 68 guns, 78 vehicles, Assault Value = 61

Allied adjusted assault: 869

Japanese adjusted defense: 11

Allied assault odds: 79 to 1

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

Japanese ground losses:
7885 casualties reported
Squads: 75 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 954 destroyed, 153 disabled
Engineers: 18 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 36 (36 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 3

Allied ground losses:
206 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 19 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 13 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled

Assaulting units:
2/2 AIF Pioneer Battalion
8th Australian Division
2nd Australian Division
2/11th Armoured Car Battalion
2/1 AIF Pioneer Battalion
72nd British Brigade
1st Australian Division
2/4 MG Battalion
1st Army Tank Regiment
5th Australian Division
I Aus Corps Engineer Battalion
34th Combat Engineer Regiment
7th Australian Division
26th Indian Brigade
2/3 AIF Pioneer Battalion
29th British Brigade
2/9th Field Regiment
Southwest Pacific
I US Corps
108th Tank Attack Regiment
2/11th Field Regiment
Sixth US Army
1st Medium Regiment
2/13th Field Regiment
2/16th Field Regiment
2nd Medium Regiment

Defending units:
Southern Army
43rd JNAF AF Unit
9th Base Force
11th Special Base Force
3rd Air Army
11th Air Fleet
93rd JAAF AF Bn
2nd Fleet
96th JAAF AF Bn
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11th Special Base Force Wiped Out at Manila by attrition!!!

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43rd JNAF AF Unit Wiped Out at Manila by attrition!!!

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 03/20/44

Allied Ships Bombarding Iwo-jima
Amphibious TF 456 unloading at Iwo-jima
D3A1 Val attacking SS Redfin at 104,63
:::::::: SS Redfin is reported HIT
:::::::: SS Flying Fish is reported HIT
Search H6K5 Mavis destroyed by CAP
Ki-48-Ib Lily attacking SS Taurus at 98,58
:::::::: SS Taurus is reported HIT
Ki-48-Ib Lily attacking a KXI Class class SS at 101,56
:::::::: a Balao class SS is reported HIT
Ki-51 Sonia attacking an Allied SS at 124,55
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
91st JAAF AF Bn RETREATING towards Nakhon Si Thammarat
35th JAAF AF Bn Wiped Out at Manila by attrition!!!
Japanese Unit(s) surrounded at Manila
1081 Ku U-2 arrives at Yokohama/Yokosuka
44th Division arrives at Osaka/Kyoto
Ki-48-IIa Lily attacking SS Pipefish at 108,63
:::::::: SS Pipefish is reported HIT
B5N2 Kate attacking an Allied SS at 120,53
:::::::: a 'T' 1941 and 1942 class SS is reported HIT
xAKL Dori Maru sinks....
xAKL Fuyukawa Maru sinks....
CDR Ryuzaki, K. has been KILLED
11th Special Base Force Wiped Out at Manila by attrition!!!
43rd JNAF AF Unit Wiped Out at Manila by attrition!!!
E No.4 arrives at Tokyo
E No.13 arrives at Tokyo
K-406 Hikotai arrives at Nagoya

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Mar 20, 44

Chichijima Ku T-1 at Shikuka takes E13A1 Jake replacements
S-601 Hikotai at Chichi-jima takes N1K1-J George replacements
2nd Sentai at Nagoya takes Ki-46-III Dinah replacements
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Mar 21, 44

253 Ku S-1 at Naha takes A6M5 Zero replacements
221 Ku S-1 at Kanoya takes A6M2 Zero replacements
261 Ku S-2 at Pagan takes A6M2 Zero replacements
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Mar 20, 44

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Invasion Support action off Iwo-jima
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

25 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
AK Eridanus
CL Concord
BB Oklahoma
AK Arided
APA Knox

12cm 10YT DP Gun Battery engaging AK Eridanus at 17,000 yards
BB Oklahoma firing to suppress enemy battery at 17,000 yards
12cm 10YT DP Gun Battery engaging AK Arided at 17,000 yards
12cm 10YT DP Gun Battery engaging AK Arided at 17,000 yards
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Night Naval bombardment of Iwo-jima at 108,77
Allied Ships
BB New Jersey
BB Iowa
CA Salt Lake City
CA Chicago
CA Northampton
CL Helena

Japanese ground losses:
63 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 8 destroyed, 13 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 8 (5 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Vehicles lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 42
Port hits 1
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 2

BB New Jersey firing at Iwo-jima
BB Iowa firing at Iwo-jima
CA Salt Lake City firing at Iwo-jima
OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for CA Salt Lake City
CA Chicago firing at Iwo-jima
CA Northampton firing at 1st Amphibious Brigade
SOC-1 Seagull acting as spotter for CA Northampton
CL Helena firing at 1st Amphibious Brigade
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Invasion Support action off Iwo-jima
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

25 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
AK Albireo
CL Richmond
BB Oklahoma
APA Knox
APD Noa

12cm 10YT DP Gun Battery engaging AK Albireo at 13,000 yards
BB Oklahoma firing to suppress enemy battery at 13,000 yards
CL Richmond firing to suppress enemy battery at 13,000 yards
BB Oklahoma firing to suppress enemy battery at 13,000 yards
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Morning Air attack on Nakhon Si Thammarat , at 51,70
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Iwo-jima at 108,77
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 28 NM, estimated altitude 40,500 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 4
N1K1-J George x 26
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 15

Allied aircraft
Seafire IIC x 2
Wildcat V x 2
F4F-4 Wildcat x 10
FM-1 Wildcat x 99
FM-2 Wildcat x 49
F4U-1A Corsair x 10
F6F-3 Hellcat x 109

Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-1 Wildcat: 6 destroyed
FM-2 Wildcat: 1 destroyed
F6F-3 Hellcat: 2 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x N1K1-J George sweeping at 41010 feet
1 x A6M5 Zero sweeping at 38500 feet

CAP engaged:
VF-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
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 2 minutes
VF-2 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 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
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
VF-42 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
VF-6 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
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 2 minutes
VF-10 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, 2 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
VF-11 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 25000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
VF-16 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 3 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, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
VF-22 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
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 3 minutes
VF-23 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
VF-25 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
VF-26 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Raid is overhead
VF-27 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 1 minutes
VF-28 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 1 minutes
VF-29 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 2 minutes
VF-30 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 25000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
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 1 minutes
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Iwo-jima at 108,77
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 31 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 20

Allied aircraft
Seafire IIC x 1
F4F-4 Wildcat x 10
FM-1 Wildcat x 74
FM-2 Wildcat x 44
F4U-1A Corsair x 10
F6F-3 Hellcat x 89

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
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 1 minutes
VF-2 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 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 28000 and 29000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
VF-3 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 37 minutes
VF-42 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 3 minutes
VF-6 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 1 minutes
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 28000 , scrambling fighters between 28000 and 33000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
VF-10 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 2 minutes
VF-11 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters to 27000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
VF-16 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 28000 , scrambling fighters between 35000 and 45010.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
VF-18 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 3 minutes
VF-22 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 24000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
VF-23 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
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 41 minutes
VF-25 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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
Raid is overhead
VF-26 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
VF-27 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 1 minutes
VF-28 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 28000 , scrambling fighters to 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
VF-29 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 28000 , scrambling fighters to 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
VF-30 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 25000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 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 1 minutes
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Iwo-jima at 108,77
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 30 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M3 Nell x 17

Allied aircraft
Seafire IIC x 1
F4F-4 Wildcat x 5
FM-1 Wildcat x 64
FM-2 Wildcat x 41
F4U-1A Corsair x 10
F6F-3 Hellcat x 67

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M3 Nell: 4 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes
VF-2 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 28000 and 29000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
VF-42 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
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 45 minutes
VF-6 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 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 to 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 33000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
VF-10 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 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 to 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
VF-11 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
VF-16 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 11 minutes
VF-18 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000 , scrambling fighters between 19000 and 34000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
VF-22 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
VF-23 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Raid is overhead
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
VF-25 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 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
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
VF-26 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 6 minutes
VF-28 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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
Raid is overhead
VF-29 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 28000
Raid is overhead
VF-30 with F6F-3 Hellcat (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 25000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 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 3 minutes
VC(F)-20 with FM-2 Wildcat (4 airborne, 4 on standby, 3 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 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 13th Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 108,77 (Iwo-jima)
Allied aircraft
Seafire IIC x 1
B-17D Fortress x 3
B-24D1 Liberator x 8
B-24J Liberator x 35
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1
FM-1 Wildcat x 36
FM-2 Wildcat x 21
F4U-1A Corsair x 6
F6F-3 Hellcat x 26
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 50

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

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

Also attacking 1st Ind.Mixed Regiment ...
Also attacking Iwo-jima Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 88th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 1st Amphibious Brigade ...
Also attacking 34th Ind.Mixed Brigade ...
Also attacking 13th Ind.Mixed Regiment ...
Also attacking Iwo-jima Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 13th Ind.Mixed Regiment ...
Also attacking Iwo-jima Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 13th Ind.Mixed Regiment ...
Also attacking 78th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking Iwo-jima Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 13th Ind.Mixed Regiment ...
Also attacking 1st Ind.Mixed Regiment ...
Also attacking 88th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 34th Ind.Mixed Brigade ...
Also attacking 13th Ind.Mixed Regiment ...
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Morning Air attack on Kwajalein Island , at 132,115
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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 Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on 1st Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 108,77 (Iwo-jima)
Allied aircraft
Seafire IIC x 1
B-24J Liberator x 4
F4F-4 Wildcat x 3
FM-1 Wildcat x 33
FM-2 Wildcat x 23
F6F-3 Hellcat x 32

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
3 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 1st Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 108,77 (Iwo-jima)
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 6
B-24J Liberator x 12
F4F-4 Wildcat x 5
FM-1 Wildcat x 27
FM-2 Wildcat x 11
F4U-1A Corsair x 10
F6F-3 Hellcat x 40

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

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

Also attacking Iwo-jima Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 1st Ind.Mixed Regiment ...
Also attacking Iwo-jima Naval Guard Unit ...
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Morning Air attack on 34th Ind.Mixed Brigade, at 108,77 (Iwo-jima)
Allied aircraft
Seafire IIC x 1
B-24J Liberator x 6
F4F-4 Wildcat x 5
FM-1 Wildcat x 37
FM-2 Wildcat x 12
F4U-1A Corsair x 4
F6F-3 Hellcat x 46

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
3 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 Iwo-jima Naval Guard Unit, at 108,77 (Iwo-jima)
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 6
F4F-4 Wildcat x 2
FM-1 Wildcat x 25
FM-2 Wildcat x 21
F4U-1A Corsair x 3
F6F-3 Hellcat x 41
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Morning Air attack on Iwo-jima Naval Guard Unit, at 108,77 (Iwo-jima)
Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 8
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1
FM-1 Wildcat x 31
FM-2 Wildcat x 17
F4U-1A Corsair x 10
F6F-3 Hellcat x 35

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
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Afternoon Air attack on Southern Army, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Afternoon Air attack on Southern Army, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Afternoon Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 50,67
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Afternoon Air attack on Burma Area Army, at 50,67
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Afternoon Air attack on Burma Area Army, at 50,67
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Afternoon Air attack on 10th JNAF AF Unit , at 50,67
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Afternoon Air attack on 9th Base Force, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Afternoon Air attack on 2nd Fleet, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Afternoon Air attack on 28th JAAF AF Bn , at 79,75 (Lingayen)
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Ground combat at Iwo-jima (108,77)
Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 16448 troops, 293 guns, 36 vehicles, Assault Value = 510

Defending force 4960 troops, 3 guns, 204 vehicles, Assault Value = 10

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

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

Assaulting units:
78th Naval Guard Unit
1st Amphibious Brigade
3rd Indpt SNLF Coy
1st Ind.Mixed Regiment
34th Ind.Mixed Brigade
13th Ind.Mixed Regiment
88th Naval Guard Unit
Iwo-jima Naval Guard Unit
18th Field AF Construction Battalion
3rd Medium Mortar Battalion
69th Field AA Battalion
28th Army
58th JNAF AF Unit

Defending units:
193rd Tank Battalion
4th Marine Division
24th (Sep) Infantry Regiment
37th Infantry Division
2nd Marine Division
South Pacific
I US Amphib Corps
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Ground combat at 81,74
Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 33272 troops, 747 guns, 918 vehicles, Assault Value = 1135

Defending force 5945 troops, 173 guns, 12 vehicles, Assault Value = 70

Allied adjusted assault: 1366

Japanese adjusted defense: 25

Allied assault odds: 54 to 1

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

Japanese ground losses:
1979 casualties reported
Squads: 114 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 170 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 28 destroyed, 11 disabled
Guns lost 79 (73 destroyed, 6 disabled)
Units destroyed 2

Allied ground losses:
157 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 20 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 1 disabled

Assaulting units:
Americal Infantry Division
6th Infantry Division
637th Tank Destroyer Battalion
40th Infantry Division
2nd/102nd Infantry Battalion
134th Field Artillery Battalion
147th Field Artillery Regiment
2nd USMC Field Artillery Battalion
131st Field Artillery Battalion

Defending units:
16th Division
55th Division
30th JNAF AF Unit
24th JAAF AF Bn
35th Fld AA Gun Co
40th JAAF AF Bn
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Ground combat at Manila (79,77)
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 69254 troops, 1074 guns, 1241 vehicles, Assault Value = 2522

Defending force 12614 troops, 103 guns, 79 vehicles, Assault Value = 85

Allied adjusted assault: 1262

Japanese adjusted defense: 35

Allied assault odds: 36 to 1

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

Japanese ground losses:
1900 casualties reported
Squads: 14 destroyed, 23 disabled
Non Combat: 90 destroyed, 173 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 3 disabled
Vehicles lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
370 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 15 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 24 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled

Assaulting units:
2/2 AIF Pioneer Battalion
2nd Australian Division
I Aus Corps Engineer Battalion
7th Australian Division
2/11th Armoured Car Battalion
72nd British Brigade
2/3 AIF Pioneer Battalion
34th Combat Engineer Regiment
26th Indian Brigade
1st Army Tank Regiment
1st Australian Division
8th Australian Division
5th Australian Division
2/4 MG Battalion
2/1 AIF Pioneer Battalion
29th British Brigade
Sixth US Army
I US Corps
2/11th Field Regiment
Southwest Pacific
2/9th Field Regiment
108th Tank Attack Regiment
1st Medium Regiment
2/16th Field Regiment
2/13th Field Regiment
2nd Medium Regiment

Defending units:
12th Base Force
35th JAAF AF Bn
2nd Fleet
93rd JAAF AF Bn
9th Base Force
36th JAAF AF Bn
11th Special Base Force
Southern Army
3rd Air Army
11th Air Fleet
43rd JNAF AF Unit
96th JAAF AF Bn
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Ground combat at 50,69
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 35962 troops, 645 guns, 550 vehicles, Assault Value = 1289

Defending force 741 troops, 10 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 10

Allied adjusted assault: 1048

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 1048 to 1

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

Japanese ground losses:
1074 casualties reported
Squads: 13 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 58 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 16 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 12 (4 destroyed, 8 disabled)
Units retreated 1

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

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
26th Indian Division
SSVF Brigade
44th Indian Brigade
46th Indian Brigade
8th Indian Brigade
5th Indian Division
IV Indian Corps
14th Army
XV Indian Corps

Defending units:
91st JAAF AF Bn
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35th JAAF AF Bn Wiped Out at Manila by attrition!!!

Japanese Unit(s) surrounded at Manila

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Mar 21, 44

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Invasion Support action off Iwo-jima
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

47 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
APA Knox
BB Oklahoma

No activity noticed on shore.
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Submarine attack near Nakadori-jima at 101,56
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Submarine attack near Nakadori-jima at 101,56
Japanese Ships
xAKL Fuyukawa Maru, Shell hits 7, heavy fires

Allied Ships
SS Tilefish

xAKL Fuyukawa Maru is sighted by SS Tilefish
SS Tilefish attacking xAKL Fuyukawa Maru on the surface
SS Tilefish low on gun ammo, Keithly, R.M. breaks off surface engagement and submerges
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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 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 Naval Guard Unit, at 108,77 (Iwo-jima)
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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 Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on Wotje , at 135,115
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Morning Air attack on 7th RTA Division, at 50,67
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Morning Air attack on 10th JNAF AF Unit , at 50,67
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Morning Air attack on 10th JNAF AF Unit , at 50,67
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Morning Air attack on 5th Mortar Battalion, 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 Truk , at 112,108
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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 13th Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 108,77 (Iwo-jima)
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Morning Air attack on 1st Amphibious Brigade, at 108,77 (Iwo-jima)
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Afternoon Air attack on 9th Base Force, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Afternoon Air attack on Kukong , at 79,57
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Afternoon Air attack on 9th Base Force, at 79,77 (Manila)
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Afternoon Air attack on Iwo-jima Naval Guard Unit, at 108,77 (Iwo-jima)
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Afternoon Air attack on 2nd Tank Division, at 81,81 (Naga)
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Afternoon Air attack on 1st Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 108,77 (Iwo-jima)
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Afternoon Air attack on 13th Ind.Mixed Regiment, at 108,77 (Iwo-jima)
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Afternoon Air attack on 93rd JAAF AF Bn , at 79,77 (Manila)
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Afternoon Air attack on 1st Tank Division, at 81,81 (Naga)
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Submarine attack near Fukue-jima at 100,59
Japanese Ships
xAKL Dori Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Gabilan
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Ground combat at 81,74
Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 33160 troops, 747 guns, 918 vehicles, Assault Value = 1131

Defending force 3519 troops, 111 guns, 12 vehicles, Assault Value = 31

Allied adjusted assault: 761

Japanese adjusted defense: 7

Allied assault odds: 108 to 1

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

Japanese ground losses:
3278 casualties reported
Squads: 131 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 228 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 37 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 44 (18 destroyed, 26 disabled)
Vehicles lost 9 (8 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Units destroyed 3

Allied ground losses:
153 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Assaulting units:
40th Infantry Division
Americal 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
24th JAAF AF Bn
30th JNAF AF Unit
40th JAAF AF Bn
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Ground combat at Manila (79,77)
Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 69361 troops, 1077 guns, 1244 vehicles, Assault Value = 2532

Defending force 9731 troops, 68 guns, 78 vehicles, Assault Value = 61

Allied adjusted assault: 869

Japanese adjusted defense: 11

Allied assault odds: 79 to 1

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

Japanese ground losses:
7885 casualties reported
Squads: 75 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 954 destroyed, 153 disabled
Engineers: 18 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 36 (36 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 3

Allied ground losses:
206 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 19 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 13 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled

Assaulting units:
2/2 AIF Pioneer Battalion
8th Australian Division
2nd Australian Division
2/11th Armoured Car Battalion
2/1 AIF Pioneer Battalion
72nd British Brigade
1st Australian Division
2/4 MG Battalion
1st Army Tank Regiment
5th Australian Division
I Aus Corps Engineer Battalion
34th Combat Engineer Regiment
7th Australian Division
26th Indian Brigade
2/3 AIF Pioneer Battalion
29th British Brigade
2/9th Field Regiment
Southwest Pacific
I US Corps
108th Tank Attack Regiment
2/11th Field Regiment
Sixth US Army
1st Medium Regiment
2/13th Field Regiment
2/16th Field Regiment
2nd Medium Regiment

Defending units:
Southern Army
43rd JNAF AF Unit
9th Base Force
11th Special Base Force
3rd Air Army
11th Air Fleet
93rd JAAF AF Bn
2nd Fleet
96th JAAF AF Bn
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11th Special Base Force Wiped Out at Manila by attrition!!!

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43rd JNAF AF Unit Wiped Out at Manila by attrition!!!

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Post #: 604

RE: 03/20/44 - 9/8/2010 7:58:19 AM

SqzMyLemon

Posts: 4239
Joined: 10/30/2009
From: Alberta, Canada
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Hi StoneAge,

I just started reading your AAR the other day and am getting completely caught up. I have to say for taking it on the chin so early in the game and still hanging in there, I commend you. The similarities in our two games in terms of anemic Japanese ASW capabilites offset by incredibly potent Allied submarines in early/mid 1942 is downright scary. I'm only wrapping up June/42 in my game, but the frustration level with certain aspects of playing as Japan have become extremely high at times. I am encountering some of the same issues you have post-patches and also just in terms of playing as Japan in general. I'd be interested once your game is finished, what your thoughts are on the experience of playing as Japan and if you would play them again? Were a lot of your difficulties from a lack of experience with the game mechanics, or is there a bigger issue for you?

Good luck the rest of the way, and by that I mean have fun and get what you can out of the situation and improve/learn what you can for the next round

. I'm an inexperienced player and a failure at world domination so far, but I hope to get a little better everyday

. Thanks for the effort on your AAR and it's been an interesting game to follow considering the early setback.

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Post #: 605

03/22/44 - 9/8/2010 11:57:36 AM

StoneAge

Posts: 1303
Joined: 2/16/2009
From: Melbourne, Australia
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Thanks SqzMyLemon, a lot of my bad luck came from some silly moves on my part and some very bold play early on from AdmSpruance. At this late stage of the game it is all about learning. When I lost my carriers early I though he would steam on home and finish me in 42, But one of the best changes to come out of the AE version is mid ocean intercepts. These are great now the Japanese navy can go out and hunt down his convoys. In my next game you will see this tactic more from the start of the game. When the game finishes I will try to list all the things I did wrong and the one or two things I got right.

One tip now: 4 DD Surface groups with 60+ captains on all ships can slip in and destroy a convoy very quickly, add a CA with aircraft and they make a good hunting party. Just don't stick around in the one area too long.

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 03/22/44

Task Force 216 has merged with TF 193 at 103 , 57
xAKL Jouban Maru sinks....
Task Force 155 has merged with TF 180 at 104 , 62
Task Force 223 has merged with TF 193 at 106 , 55
Task Force 308 has merged with TF 180 at 101 , 60
Search J1N1-C Irving destroyed by CAP
Ki-48-IIa Lily attacking an Allied SS at 108,63
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
Ki-48-IIa Lily attacking an Allied SS at 108,63
:::::::: a 'U' 1941 Long Hull class SS is reported HIT
E Kanju sinks....
E Iki sinks....
AMc Seki Maru #3 sinks....
AMc Toshi Maru #1 sinks....
LCDR Shirono, Y. has been KILLED
G3M3 Nell attacking a Grampus class SS at 122,47
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
Search J1N1-C Irving destroyed by CAP
SC CHa-60 sinks....
AMc Wa 21 sinks....
xAK Chojun Maru sinks....
52nd JAAF AF Bn arrives at Takao
Task Force 98 encounters enemy Task Force at 83 , 73
Surface Combat TF 98 withdrawing to Hong Kong after combat
Task Force 66 encounters enemy Task Force at 83 , 75
E13A1 Jake attacking an Allied SS at 121,48
:::::::: a 'T' 1940 Programme class SS is reported HIT
Search J1N1-C Irving destroyed by CAP
Search J1N1-C Irving destroyed by CAP
Search J1N1-C Irving destroyed by CAP
Search E13A1 Jake destroyed by CAP
Search E13A1 Jake destroyed by CAP
Search Ki-46-III Dinah destroyed by CAP
Search Ki-46-III Dinah destroyed by CAP
Search Ki-46-III Dinah destroyed by CAP
Search Ki-46-III Dinah destroyed by CAP
Search Ki-46-III Dinah destroyed by CAP
Search Ki-46-III Dinah destroyed by CAP
Search Ki-46-III Dinah destroyed by CAP
Search E13A1 Jake destroyed by CAP
Search E13A1 Jake destroyed by CAP
Search E13A1 Jake destroyed by CAP
Search J1N1-C Irving destroyed by CAP
Search E13A1 Jake destroyed by CAP
Search Ki-46-III Dinah destroyed by CAP
Search Ki-46-III Dinah destroyed by CAP
Search Ki-46-III Dinah destroyed by CAP
Search Ki-46-III Dinah destroyed by CAP
AMc Banshu Maru #51 sinks....
LCDR Matsuda, K. has been KILLED
TK Anjo Maru sinks....
E No.22 arrives at Tokyo
xAK Hibi Maru arrives at Tokyo

OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Mar 22, 44

Maizura Ku T-1 at Maizuru takes E13A1 Jake replacements
381 Ku S-1/C at Tokyo takes J2M2 Jack replacements
Kushimoto Ku T-1 at Tsu takes E7K2 Alf replacements
I.42-1 at SS I-42 takes E14Y1 Glen replacements
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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Mar 23, 44

K-706 Hikotai at Bihoro takes G3M3 Nell replacements
752 Ku K-1 at Yokohama/Yokosuka takes G3M3 Nell replacements
8th Sentai at Hengchun takes Ki-48-IIc Lily replacements
64th Sentai at Takao takes Ki-43-IIb Oscar replacements
78th Sentai at Hengchun takes Ki-43-IIb Oscar replacements
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Post #: 606

03/24/44 - 9/11/2010 6:37:56 AM

StoneAge

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COMBAT EVENTS FOR 03/24/44

Task Force 66 encounters enemy Task Force at 82 , 79
Surface Combat TF 66 withdrawing to Nagasaki/Sasebo after combat
CL Kiso sinks....
xAK Juko Maru sinks....
CPT Tachibana, A. has been KILLED
xAK Kinjosan Maru sinks....
xAK Yuri Maru sinks....
E Fukue sinks....
xAK Nissho Maru sinks....
CL Tama sinks....
RADM Hirata, Noboru has been KILLED
xAK Naniwa Maru sinks....
xAKL Yuki Maru sinks....
SC Ch 51 sinks....
LT Masuyama G. has been KILLED
E Hachijo sinks....
TK Seiyo Maru arrives at Nagoya
xAK Janbi Maru arrives at Hiroshima/Kure
Ki-48-IIa Lily attacking a Tambor class SS at 109,63
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
Ki-48-IIa Lily attacking a KXIV Class class SS at 109,63
:::::::: a Grampus class SS is reported HIT
Ki-48-IIa Lily attacking an Allied SS at 109,63
:::::::: a O21 Class class SS is reported HIT
CA Ashigara sinks....
E No.24 arrives at Tokyo
xAK Kainan Maru arrives at Osaka/Kyoto
Sasebo Ku T-4 arrives at Nagasaki/Sasebo
7th JAAF AF Bn arrives at Tokyo

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Post #: 607

03/26/44 - 9/11/2010 6:43:05 AM

StoneAge

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I knew I should have run away and hid in the china/korea sea at least 10 hexs away from the 10 hex black hole that is the Death Star. I was banking on it heading back towards Saipan. "I was wrong so shot me" just 1 more time.

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 03/26/44

Task Force 39 encounters enemy Task Force at 84 , 73
Surface Combat TF 39 withdrawing to Hiroshima/Kure after combat
Surface Combat TF 39 withdrawing to Hiroshima/Kure after combat
Task Force 25 encounters enemy Task Force at 85 , 71
Surface Combat TF 25 withdrawing to Shanghai after combat
Task Force 39 encounters enemy Task Force at 86 , 72
Surface Combat TF 39 withdrawing to Hiroshima/Kure after combat
Task Force 39 encounters enemy Task Force at 86 , 71
Surface Combat TF 39 withdrawing to Hiroshima/Kure after combat
Surface Combat TF 39 withdrawing to Hiroshima/Kure after combat
Task Force 25 encounters enemy Task Force at 86 , 70
Surface Combat TF 25 withdrawing to Shanghai after combat
Surface Combat TF 25 withdrawing to Shanghai after combat
Task Force 121 encounters enemy Task Force at 91 , 73
Surface Combat TF 121 withdrawing to Nagasaki/Sasebo after combat
Surface Combat TF 121 withdrawing to Nagasaki/Sasebo after combat
DD Hayashimo sinks....
CDR Makino, Hiroshi has been KILLED
DD Akizuki sinks....
E13A1 Jake attacking SS KXIII at 99,57
:::::::: SS KXIII is reported HIT
CL Yahagi sinks....
DD Hayate sinks....
LCDR Miyazaki, Isamu has been KILLED
DD Akishimo sinks....
DD Inazuma sinks....
CDR Hatakeyama, G. has been KILLED
Allied forces CAPTURE Lingayen !!!
28th JAAF AF Bn RETREATING towards Iba
Allied forces CAPTURE Clark Field !!!
3rd Ind. Engineer Regiment RETREATING towards Iba
21st Ind. Engineer Regiment RETREATING towards Iba
62nd JAAF AF Bn RETREATING towards Iba
1st JAAF Base Force RETREATING towards Iba
47th Field AA Battalion RETREATING towards Iba
31st Fld AA Gun Co RETREATING towards Iba
15th JAAF Base Force RETREATING towards Iba
45th Field AA Battalion RETREATING towards Iba
10th JAAF AF Coy RETREATING towards Iba
E No.15 arrives at Tokyo
xAKL Shiroganesan Maru arrives at Osaka/Kyoto
3rd Air Division arrives at Tokyo
26th Tank Regiment arrives at Mutankiang
Bataan is occupied by the Allies
Task Force 25 encounters enemy Task Force at 84 , 67
DD Asagumo sinks....
Surface Combat TF 25 withdrawing to Shanghai after combat
E13A1 Jake attacking SS Wahoo at 117,53
:::::::: SS Wahoo is reported HIT
E13A1 Jake attacking a Triton class SS at 120,53
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
Ki-51 Sonia attacking a KXI Class class SS at 123,46
:::::::: a KXIV Class class SS is reported HIT
Search Ki-30 Ann destroyed by CAP
S-407 Hikotai arrives at Kagoshima

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03/28/44 - 9/11/2010 6:47:37 AM

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This has me scratching my head. VP I gained 1214 in 2 days with no real indication in the combat report.

The 584 was the failed shock attack at Iwo-Jima, a lot of allied troops must have died for me to get that much VP

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 03/28/44

Ki-51 Sonia attacking SS Barb at 123,46
:::::::: SS Barb is reported HIT
DD Hibiki sinks....
CDR Hagi, A. has been KILLED
Allied forces CAPTURE Nakhon Si Thammarat !!!
91st JAAF AF Bn RETREATING towards Singora
4th INA Nehru Regiment RETREATING towards Singora
7th RTA Division RETREATING towards Singora
6th RTA/C Division RETREATING towards Singora
5th Mortar Battalion RETREATING towards Singora
17th JAAF AF Bn RETREATING towards Singora
18th JAAF Base Force RETREATING towards Singora
10th JNAF AF Unit RETREATING towards Singora
84th JAAF AF Bn RETREATING towards Singora
APD T-1 arrives at Hiroshima/Kure
APD T-2 arrives at Kobe
4th Ind. AA Battalion arrives at Tokyo
G3M3 Nell attacking a 'S' War Emergency class SS at 124,48
:::::::: a Narwhal class SS is reported HIT
E13A1 Jake attacking an Allied SS at 101,59
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
Ki-46-III Dinah attacking a Grampus class SS at 100,59
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
Ki-48-IIa Lily attacking a O21 Class class SS at 106,62
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
732 Ku K-1 arrives at Georgetown

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03/30/44 - 9/16/2010 10:54:08 AM

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COMBAT EVENTS FOR 03/30/44

F1M2 Pete attacking an Allied SS at 111,63
:::::::: a O21 Class class SS is reported HIT
Ki-51 Sonia attacking a KXIV Class class SS at 122,47
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
Ki-48-Ib Lily attacking SS Tunny at 99,60
:::::::: SS Tunny is reported HIT
Ki-51 Sonia attacking SS Scorpion at 121,49
:::::::: SS Scorpion is reported HIT
Ki-51 Sonia attacking an Allied SS at 121,48
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
10 Ki-45 KAIc Nick replacements arrive at Nagoya
E No.9 arrives at Tokyo
E No.18 arrives at Tokyo
1st Tpt.Chutai arrives at Kagi
K-701 Hikotai arrives at Kagi
31st Sentai arrives at Taichu
81st Field AA Battalion arrives at Naha
Ki-48-Ib Lily attacking an Allied SS at 99,61
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
Ki-48-Ib Lily attacking a KXIV Class class SS at 99,56
:::::::: a KXIV Class class SS is reported HIT
G4M1 Betty has spotted xAP President Buchanan at 79,77
:::::::: xAP President Buchanan is reported HIT
G3M3 Nell attacking SS Mingo at 123,48
:::::::: SS Mingo is reported HIT
Ki-51 Sonia attacking SS Thresher at 121,48
:::::::: SS Thresher is reported HIT
Ki-48-IIa Lily attacking SS Pipefish at 108,63
:::::::: SS Pipefish is reported HIT
SC Ch 53 arrives at Osaka/Kyoto
Sasebo Ku S-1 arrives at Nagasaki/Sasebo
Sasebo Ku T-2 arrives at Nagasaki/Sasebo
Komatsushima Ku T-1 arrives at Takamatsu
74th Field AA Battalion arrives at Tientsin
91st Division arrives at Asahikawa
3rd Ind. AA Battalion arrives at Tokyo

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04/01/44 - 9/16/2010 10:57:18 AM

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COMBAT EVENTS FOR 04/01/44

Ki-51 Sonia attacking SS Scorpion at 120,47
:::::::: SS Scorpion is reported HIT
PB Tatebu Maru sinks....
PB Muroran Maru sinks....
B5N2 Kate attacking an Allied SS at 120,53
:::::::: a 'T' 1940 Programme class SS is reported HIT
E13A1 Jake attacking SS Taurus at 98,58
:::::::: SS Taurus is reported HIT
Ki-48-Ib Lily attacking a 'T' 1941 and 1942 class SS at 99,58
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
Ki-51 Sonia attacking SS Barb at 122,47
:::::::: SS Barb is reported HIT
SC Ch 60 arrives at Niigata
453 Ku S-1 arrives at Takamatsu
341 Ku S-1 arrives at Takamatsu
341 Ku S-2 arrives at Takamatsu
S-902 Hikotai arrives at Kendari
53rd Sentai arrives at Nagasaki/Sasebo
Task Force 236 encounters enemy Task Force at 95 , 65
Fast Transport TF 236 withdrawing to Nagasaki/Sasebo after combat
PB Kiko Maru sinks....
Search J1N1-C Irving destroyed by CAP
Search J1N1-C Irving destroyed by CAP
Search J1N1-C Irving destroyed by CAP
xAK Yamazuki Maru sinks....
AM Wa 106 sinks....
AM Wa 107 sinks....
xAK Kamogawa Maru sinks....
ML G-201 sinks....
ML G-212 sinks....
SC Ch 4 sinks....
SC Ch 27 sinks....
xAK Seia Maru sinks....
xAK Yamakaze Maru sinks....
CPT Sakano, O. has been KILLED
G4M1 Betty has spotted AM Pursuit at 79,77
:::::::: AM Pursuit is reported HIT
E13A1 Jake attacking an Allied PT at 99,59
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
Search J1N1-C Irving destroyed by CAP
DD Akikaze sinks....
AMC Bankok Maru sinks....
Kagoshima expands airfield to size 7
75th Field AA Battalion arrives at Canton
Minamitorishima Naval Guard Unit arrives at Marcus Island

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04/01/44 - 9/16/2010 11:21:37 AM

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Some of What's not Building

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04/03/44 - 9/16/2010 11:26:05 AM

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3 full divisions arrive in tokyo as I send another one to the bottom. With the killer Subs around Japan now these divisions are months too late all they will do now is eat me out of house and home.

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 04/03/44

Allied Ships Bombarding Naha
Task Force 23 encounters enemy Task Force at 95 , 66
AMC Hokoku Maru sinks....
TF 23 rescuing 1240 men from 49th Division
xAP Konron Maru sinks....
TF 23 rescuing 1764 men from 49th Division
DD Akishimo sinks....
TF 23 rescuing 17 men from 49th Division
E Yomogi sinks....
E Hashidate sinks....
TF 23 rescuing 10 men from 49th Division
xAK China Maru sinks....
TF 23 rescuing 462 men from 49th Division
Amphibious TF 23 withdrawing to Keijo after combat
Task Force 39 encounters enemy Task Force at 97 , 77
Surface Combat TF 39 withdrawing to Yokohama/Yokosuka after combat
PB Santo Maru sinks....
TF 66 rescuing 20 men from 64th JNAF AF Unit
Task Force 39 encounters enemy Task Force at 98 , 76
Surface Combat TF 39 withdrawing to Yokohama/Yokosuka after combat
Task Force 38 encounters enemy Task Force at 97 , 77
Surface Combat TF 38 withdrawing to Yokohama/Yokosuka after combat
PB Heimei Maru sinks....
TF 66 rescuing 24 men from 64th JNAF AF Unit
Task Force 38 encounters enemy Task Force at 98 , 77
Surface Combat TF 38 withdrawing to Yokohama/Yokosuka after combat
Surface Combat TF 38 withdrawing to Yokohama/Yokosuka after combat
Ki-51 Sonia attacking an Allied SS at 123,46
:::::::: a Thames class SS is reported HIT
xAP Tenzan Maru sinks....
E Uji sinks....
E Yaeyama sinks....
CDR Hirabe, C. has been KILLED
DD Oite sinks....
E Awaji sinks....
E Kurahashi sinks....
Ki-48-IIa Lily attacking SS S-46 at 110,61
:::::::: SS S-46 is reported HIT
PB Gamitsu Maru #1 sinks....
PB Nichiro Maru sinks....
CPT Chiyoshima B. has been KILLED
DD Harukaze sinks....
Allied forces CAPTURE Iba !!!
Southern Fleet arrives at Tokyo
2nd Army arrives at Tokyo
16th Division arrives at Tokyo
86th Division arrives at Nagaoka
93rd Division arrives at Kanazawa
PB Yasushima Maru sinks....
G4M1 Betty has spotted a Auk class AM at 79,77
:::::::: an Allied PT is reported HIT
4th JNAF Coy Wiped Out at Iba by attrition!!!
E Chiburi arrives at Tokyo
xAK Nisshu Maru arrives at Hiroshima/Kure

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04/05/44 - 9/16/2010 11:28:50 AM

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Still having some success with small SCTF's raiding ports. ships sitting dead in the water make great targets.

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 04/05/44

Allied Ships Bombarding Naha
Task Force 103 encounters enemy Task Force at 95 , 66
MGB G-1 sinks....
MGB G-2 sinks....
LTJG Nomizo, H. has been KILLEDt
Ki-51 Sonia attacking a Triton class SS at 122,46
:::::::: a 'T' 1940 Programme class SS is reported HIT
SS RO-48 arrives at Nagasaki/Sasebo
Task Force 98 encounters enemy Task Force at 79 , 77
Japanese Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Allied TF begins to get underway
Task Force 98 encounters enemy Task Force at 79 , 77
Task Force 98 encounters enemy Task Force at 79 , 77
Surface Combat TF 98 withdrawing to Hong Kong after combat
Ki-48-Ib Lily attacking a KXIV Class class SS at 101,59
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
Ki-51 Sonia attacking SS Thresher at 121,48
:::::::: SS Thresher is reported HIT
PB Seikai Maru sinks....
E No.7 arrives at Tokyo
121 Ku T-1 Det arrives at Chiba

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04/07/44 - 9/16/2010 11:31:16 AM

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Okinawa Naval Base Force arrives at Naha. Good timing some CD guns and 100% prepped.

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 04/07/44

G3M3 Nell attacking SS Barb at 122,47
:::::::: SS Barb is reported HIT
Ki-48-Ib Lily attacking an Allied SS at 100,55
:::::::: a Porpoise class SS is reported HIT
SS I-54 arrives at Maizuru
Okinawa Naval Base Force arrives at Naha
Ki-51 Sonia attacking an Allied SS at 124,48
:::::::: an Allied DD is reported HIT
Ki-51 Sonia attacking SS Barb at 122,47
:::::::: SS Barb is reported HIT
E13A1 Jake attacking a 'U' 1941 Long Hull class SS at 115,53
:::::::: a 'T' 1941 and 1942 class SS is reported HIT
Ki-51 Sonia attacking an Allied SS at 123,46
:::::::: a Triton class SS is reported HIT
Ki-51 Sonia attacking SS Herring at 122,47
:::::::: SS Herring is reported HIT
Amami Oshima expands airfield to size 1
xAK Shima Maru arrives at Fukuoka
30th Sentai/A arrives at Tokyo
K-3 Hikotai arrives at Matsuyama

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04/09/44 - 9/16/2010 11:34:45 AM

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That was one mean sub taking out a PB and putting a fish into a DD, Then handing out a pasting with it's deck gun. No wonder I can't get suppies anywhere.

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 04/09/44

Allied Ships Bombarding Naha
Allied Ships Bombarding Naha
PB Kohuku Maru sinks....
Ki-30 Ann attacking SS Sterlet at 120,60
:::::::: SS Sterlet is reported HIT
G3M3 Nell attacking a KXIV Class class SS at 123,48
:::::::: a Thames class SS is reported HIT
E No.14 arrives at Tokyo
Ki-51 Sonia attacking a Thames class SS at 123,46
:::::::: a Thames class SS is reported HIT
Ki-51 Sonia attacking SS Thresher at 120,49
:::::::: SS Thresher is reported HIT
E No.17 arrives at Tokyo
SC CHa-80 arrives at Kumamoto
1st Sentai arrives at Tokyo

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Apr 09, 44
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Sub attack near Fukue-jima at 99,58

Japanese Ships
PB Kohuku Maru, Torpedo hits 2, heavy damage
DD Shimozuki, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Shimakaze

Allied Ships
SS Truant, hits 24, and is sunk

SS Truant launches 6 torpedoes at PB Kohuku Maru
DD Shimozuki attacking submerged sub ....
DD Shimakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Shimozuki attacking submerged sub ....
SS Truant forced to surface!
DD Shimozuki firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Shimakaze firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Shimozuki firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Shimakaze firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Shimakaze firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Shimozuki firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Shimakaze firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Shimozuki firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Shimakaze firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Shimozuki firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Shimakaze firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Shimozuki firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Shimakaze firing on surfaced sub ....
Sub slips beneath the waves
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04/11/44 - 9/18/2010 7:32:50 AM

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COMBAT EVENTS FOR 04/11/44

Task Force 21 encounters enemy Task Force at 68 , 116
CA Haguro hits Mk 16 Mine at Koepang
DD Makigumo hits Mk 16 Mine at Koepang
Allied Ships Bombarding Naha
Allied Ships Bombarding Naha
Allied Ships Bombarding Naha
Amphibious TF 254 offshore of Naha
Amphibious TF 456 offshore of Naha
Amphibious TF 466 offshore of Naha
Amphibious TF 254 unloading at Naha
Amphibious TF 456 unloading at Naha
Amphibious TF 466 unloading at Naha
Task Force 21 encounters enemy Task Force at 68 , 116
Task Force 21 encounters enemy Task Force at 67 , 116
Ki-48-IIa Lily attacking an Allied SS at 108,63
:::::::: a 'T' 1940 Programme class SS is reported HIT
E13A1 Jake attacking a 'S' 1942 and 1943 class SS at 100,57
:::::::: a Grampus class SS is reported HIT
PB Lushan Maru sinks....
Allied forces CAPTURE Singora !!!
xAKL Fengyang Maru arrives at Maizuru
Ki-48-IIa Lily attacking an Allied SS at 110,61
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
E7K2 Alf attacking an Allied SS at 110,61
:::::::: a Tambor class SS is reported HIT
Ki-51 Sonia attacking a KXIV Class class SS at 121,47
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
Ki-51 Sonia attacking a Triton class SS at 121,48
:::::::: an Allied DD is reported HIT
80th Field AA Battalion arrives at Naha

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04/13/44 - 9/18/2010 7:34:48 AM

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COMBAT EVENTS FOR 04/13/44

Patani is occupied by the Allies
Amphibious TF 254 unloading at Naha
Amphibious TF 456 unloading at Naha
Allied Ships Bombarding Naha
Allied Ships Bombarding Naha
Ki-48-Ib Lily attacking an Allied SS at 99,60
:::::::: a 'T' 1940 Programme class SS is reported HIT
Ki-48-IIa Lily attacking a 'T' War Emergency class SS at 106,61
:::::::: a 'T' War Emergency class SS is reported HIT
DD Fumizuki sinks....
52nd Sentai arrives at Osaka/Kyoto
Task Force 26 encounters enemy Task Force at 95 , 79
Ki-51 Sonia attacking an Allied SS at 121,48
:::::::: a 'T' 1940 Programme class SS is reported HIT
Search SB2C-1C Helldiver destroyed by CAP
AMc Hinode Maru #17 sinks....
AMc Kaiyo Maru #1 sinks....
E13A1 Jake attacking a 'T' 1940 Programme class SS at 117,53
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
SC CHa-41 sinks....
SC CHa-62 sinks....
ACM Shawa Maru #10 sinks....
xAKL Keizan Maru sinks....
SS I-55 arrives at Nagasaki/Sasebo
13th Sentai arrives at Tokyo
75th Sentai arrives at Tokyo

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04/13/44 - 9/18/2010 7:54:26 AM

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If you are wondering why the japanese are not defending Japane very well here are my air groups. Red is second line aircraft and blue is not in the home island. Notice the total lack of planes. No production and the fact I can lose 200+ planes in each two turn phase when the allies come calling. I have about one more two day phase and then there will be no airforce. My avarage skill is still in the 60's just no planes to fly.

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04/15/44 - 9/19/2010 1:46:12 AM

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Naha, Finally attacked two normal attacks each destroying 6000+ men. In two days I loss a full Division and he takes 1000 Cas. Looking at past results I think it is the amount of armour he brings along. I would like to see what happens if he send's 1 Division and the 1000+ tanks. I think you will find the results will be the same as bringing ten Divisions.

Japan Hammered Today

BB Yamato sinks.... I said it when he went to the dry dock almost a years worth of game time ago that he would most likly never get to sea again.

COMBAT EVENTS FOR 04/15/44

Amphibious TF 254 unloading at Naha
Amphibious TF 456 unloading at Naha
Task Force 26 encounters enemy Task Force at 96 , 78
Task Force 26 encounters enemy Task Force at 96 , 78
Surface Combat TF 26 withdrawing to Yokohama/Yokosuka after combat
Task Force 26 encounters enemy Task Force at 96 , 78
Task Force 26 encounters enemy Task Force at 96 , 78
Surface Combat TF 26 withdrawing to Yokohama/Yokosuka after combat
Surface Combat TF 26 withdrawing to Yokohama/Yokosuka after combat
Allied Ships Bombarding Naha
Task Force 26 encounters enemy Task Force at 95 , 79
Surface Combat TF 26 withdrawing to Yokohama/Yokosuka after combat
Task Force 26 encounters enemy Task Force at 96 , 78
Surface Combat TF 26 withdrawing to Yokohama/Yokosuka after combat
Search E13A1 Jake destroyed by CAP
Search J1N1-C Irving destroyed by CAP
Ki-48-IIa Lily attacking SS Sterlet at 105,55
:::::::: SS Sterlet is reported HIT
Ki-48-IIa Lily attacking SS Sterlet at 105,55
:::::::: SS Sterlet is reported HIT
ACM Seisho Maru sinks....
xAK Kimishima Maru sinks....
xAKL Shozui Maru sinks....
xAKL Fukuju Maru sinks....
xAKL Koko Maru sinks....
xAK Havana Maru sinks....
xAK Nitian Maru sinks....
CPT Tateishi, S. has been KILLED
xAK Koyu Maru sinks....
xAK Kanzaki Maru sinks....
CDR Chichiwa, A. has been KILLED
xAK England Maru sinks....
xAK Morioka Maru sinks....
xAKL Sasago Maru sinks....
xAK Somedono Maru sinks....
xAKL Atuta Maru sinks....
xAKL Bizen Maru sinks....
xAKL Hoko Maru sinks....
xAKL Shinki Maru sinks....
Search E13A1 Jake destroyed by CAP
E13A1 Jake attacking an Allied CL at 103,61
:::::::: an Allied SS is reported HIT
Search SBD-5 Dauntless destroyed by CAP
xAK Kikukawa Maru sinks....
CPT Tayama, F. has been KILLED
xAKL Unyo Maru sinks....
xAKL Tihuku Maru sinks....
xAK Sanju Maru sinks....
xAKL Hukko Maru sinks....
xAK Tonan Maru sinks....
xAK Cuba Maru sinks....
xAK Genoa Maru sinks....
xAK Banshu Maru sinks....
xAKL Biyo Maru sinks....
xAKL Daigen Maru sinks....
xAK Hukuyo Maru sinks....
xAKL Kuwayama Maru sinks....
xAKL Mitsu Maru #3 sinks....
xAKL Penang Maru sinks....
xAKL Shinnan Maru sinks....
xAKL Yamayuri Maru sinks....
xAKL Nichirin Maru sinks....
xAKL Toshin Maru sinks....
xAKL Yamamizu Maru sinks....
DD Usugumo sinks....
LCDR Ikeda, Shunsaku has been KILLED
xAKL Shintohoku Maru sinks....
LCDR Haji, N. has been KILLED
xAKL Toshi Maru #7 sinks....
PB Odatsuki Maru sinks....
SC CHa-43 sinks....
LT Kaneko N. has been KILLED
xAKL Rozan Maru sinks....
xAKL Shino Maru sinks....
CDR Miyake, G. has been KILLED
xAK Kirikawa Maru sinks....
xAK Taifuku Maru sinks....
xAK Shirogane Maru sinks....
xAK Denmark Maru sinks....
xAK Norway Maru sinks....
xAK Jusan Maru sinks....
xAKL Kokuyo Maru sinks....
xAKL Kinkasan Maru sinks....
xAKL Nitiyu Maru sinks....
xAKL Shinsoku Maru sinks....
xAK Noshiro Maru sinks....
xAK Shiranesan Maru sinks....
CPT Matsumura R. has been KILLED
xAK Koto Maru sinks....
xAKL Hotsukawa Maru sinks....
xAK Taigen Maru sinks....
CPT Kashima, Y. has been KILLED
xAK Tempei Maru sinks....
SHIP CREWS PERFORM DAMAGE CONTROL
xAK Sydney Maru #2 sinks....
xAKL Aiyo Maru sinks....
LT Matsuba R. has been KILLED
xAK Nitiai Maru sinks....
Amphibious TF 254 unloading at Naha
Amphibious TF 456 unloading at Naha
81st Division arrives at Utsonomiya
xAK Ikushima Maru sinks....
Task Force 26 encounters enemy Task Force at 97 , 80
Surface Combat TF 26 withdrawing to Yokohama/Yokosuka after combat
Search E13A1 Jake destroyed by CAP
Search E13A1 Jake destroyed by CAP
Search E13A1 Jake destroyed by CAP
Search E13A1 Jake destroyed by CAP
Search E13A1 Jake destroyed by CAP
D4Y1-C Judy attacking SS Pipefish at 111,62
:::::::: SS Pipefish is reported HIT
Search E13A1 Jake destroyed by CAP
Ki-30 Ann attacking an Allied SS at 118,58
:::::::: a Porpoise class SS is reported HIT
xAK Italy Maru sinks....
DD Mutsuki sinks....
CDR Nakahara, Giichiro has been KILLED
xAK Malta Maru sinks....
CPT Morikawa, I. has been KILLED
SC CHa-16 sinks....
CDR Uchiyama, U. has been KILLED
xAKL Taganoura Maru sinks....
DD Fujinami sinks....
CA Ashigara sinks....
xAK Kyuma Maru sinks....
xAK Miho Maru sinks....
xAK Taikei Maru sinks....
xAK Hiteru Maru sinks....
SC CHa-42 sinks....
SC CHa-46 sinks....
SC CHa-58 sinks....
SC CHa-70 sinks....
LT Doikawa J. has been KILLED
BB Yamato sinks....
xAK Hokuan Maru sinks....
xAK Montreal Maru sinks....
xAK Erie Maru sinks....
xAKL Nagano Maru sinks....
xAK Sumiyoshi Maru sinks....
xAKL Uragami Maru sinks....
CPT Inano B. has been KILLED
xAKL Kizugawa Maru sinks....
xAK Kinmon Maru sinks....
xAK Tsushima Maru sinks....
xAK Kinsyo Maru #4 sinks....
xAK Ginyo Maru sinks....
xAK Tokusima Maru sinks....
CPT Arai, H. has been KILLED
xAK Kinshu Maru sinks....
SHIP CREWS PERFORM DAMAGE CONTROL
xAK Tatuno Maru sinks....
Allied forces CAPTURE Naha !!!
21st Division RETREATING towards Nago
26th Ind.Mixed Brigade RETREATING towards Nago
44th Naval Guard Unit RETREATING towards Nago
4th Air Army RETREATING towards Nago
25th Special Base Force RETREATING towards Nago
19th JAAF Base Force RETREATING towards Nago
58th Field AA Battalion RETREATING towards Nago
Okinawa Naval Base Force RETREATING towards Nago
80th Field AA Battalion RETREATING towards Nago
15th Army RETREATING towards Nago
81st Field AA Battalion RETREATING towards Nago
11th Mortar Battalion RETREATING towards Nago
32nd Army RETREATING towards Nago
9th RF Gun Battalion RETREATING towards Nago
90th JAAF AF Bn RETREATING towards Nago
11th JAAF AF Bn RETREATING towards Nago
TK Tenshin Maru arrives at Nagoya
2nd Air Defense AA Battalion arrives at Chiba

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04/15/44 - 9/19/2010 1:50:45 AM

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The full state of all my fighter groups:

To the left of Yokohama/Yokosuka,

Front Line Fighters F: 16 Planes across 12 Sentai
FB: 21 planes
Second Line Fighters F: 47

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04/15/44 - 9/19/2010 1:54:01 AM

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Here is the Butchers Bill of the last two days:

Remember this is only the ships that have sunk already (94 so far), there are a lot more with 50+ % damage that will go down as yet.

Look at all those 1000 pound bombs. I think 100 pound bombs should have a limit on them the same as torpedos. If we limit the number of torpedos a carrier can carry why not the number of 1000 pounders. You may be able to carry twice as many 1000 as torps but both types take up a lot of room.

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04/15/44 - 9/19/2010 2:04:57 AM

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And finally the naval summary

The BB (80+ Days) is in dry dock at Yokohama (he moves the death star closer and it will be on the bottom)

2 CA and 1 CL are down near Australia ( I am going to run the right through the middle back to Japan)

1 CL in Japan right under his guns (wont last out the day)

Thats the last of my heavy's (Bad when you have to call a CL a Heavy just to make yourself fell better)

If Spruance goes after my AK's at the rate he is killing them not, He could sink the lot in 10 days, 15 at the most.

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RE: 04/15/44 - 9/19/2010 10:07:08 AM

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Stonage, my respects for keeping up the fight at this stage!� You have hurt your opponent many times on even ground, but I imagine that the game at this stage must be very frustrating.� If I were you, I probably would have asked my opponent to quit after the conquest of Philippines.� But I hope you have the motivation to continue this through to an invasion of the HI -- I would really like to see whether Operation Olympic could have be a disaster on the beaches of Japan...

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04/15/44 - 9/26/2010 6:52:15 AM

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This game will go to the end. (It may not be far off, I think he only needs double points to cause a Auto victory in 44).

I want this game to keep going as I am wondering how powerful his LR Bombers will be once he goes to Strat bombing of the home island. I think with two day turns whole factories/cities will cease to exist.

Next a HI invasion would be interesting have been getting lots of divisions finally arriving. We where playing +/- 60 days mine all seem to be - 60 days.

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04/17/44 - 10/11/2010 2:24:25 AM

StoneAge

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COMBAT EVENTS FOR 04/17/44

Lubang is occupied by the Allies
Task Force 26 encounters enemy Task Force at 96 , 81
Task Force 28 encounters enemy Task Force at 103 , 62
xAK Argun Maru sinks....
xAK Natisan Maru sinks....
Task Force 7 encounters enemy Task Force at 103 , 62
Search E13A1 Jake destroyed by CAP
xAK Manyo Maru sinks....
SC CHa-4 sinks....
xAKL Tohuku Maru sinks....
xAK Teishun Maru sinks....
SC CHa-59 sinks....
xAK Tsuruha Maru sinks....
xAK Hiburi Maru sinks....
xAKL Hagoromo Maru sinks....
xAKL Noshiro Maru #2 sinks....
xAKL Tama Maru #2 sinks....
E Susuki sinks....
xAK Zuiko Maru sinks....
xAK Sanko Maru sinks....
xAK Mexico Maru sinks....
xAK Giyu Maru sinks....
xAK Ryuzin Maru sinks....
xAK Unkai Maru #3 sinks....
xAK Kinrei Maru sinks....
xAK Kurogane Maru sinks....
D3A2 Val attacking SS S-46 at 110,61
:::::::: SS S-46 is reported HIT
xAK Ryotaku Maru sinks....
xAK Chicago Maru sinks....
E Kiku sinks....
DD Yayoi sinks....
xAK Matsukawa Maru sinks....
xAK Sinkoku Maru sinks....
xAK Otoriyama Maru sinks....
xAK Oita Maru sinks....
xAK Nako Maru #2 sinks....
xAK Momokawa Maru sinks....
Kume-jima is occupied by the Allies
xAK Teikin Maru sinks....
APD T-2 sinks....
Search E13A1 Jake destroyed by CAP
Ki-51 Sonia attacking SS Thresher at 121,48
:::::::: SS Thresher is reported HIT
Amami Oshima expands airfield to size 2
2nd Fleet arrives at Tokyo
11th Air Fleet arrives at Tokyo

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04/19/44 - 10/11/2010 2:24:55 AM

StoneAge

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COMBAT EVENTS FOR 04/19/44

Task Force 59 encounters enemy Task Force at 95 , 79
Task Force 59 encounters enemy Task Force at 95 , 79
Task Force 59 encounters enemy Task Force at 96 , 81
Task Force 59 encounters enemy Task Force at 97 , 82
Task Force 59 encounters enemy Task Force at 96 , 78
Southern Army arrives at Tokyo
3rd Air Army arrives at Tokyo
Search E13A1 Jake destroyed by CAP
Search J1N1-C Irving destroyed by CAP
xAK Fusemi Maru sinks....
CL Katori sinks....
xAK Syoryu Maru sinks....
xAK Yahiko Maru sinks....
Search E13A1 Jake destroyed by CAP
TK Eiho Maru arrives at Maizuru
25th Tank Regiment arrives at Takao
102nd AA Regiment arrives at Tokyo

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04/21/44 - 10/11/2010 2:25:38 AM

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COMBAT EVENTS FOR 04/21/44

Ki-48-Ib Lily attacking an Allied SS at 106,61
:::::::: a Triton class SS is reported HIT
Ki-51 Sonia attacking SS Thresher at 120,49
:::::::: SS Thresher is reported HIT
E13A1 Jake attacking SS KXVIII at 121,48
:::::::: SS KXVIII is reported HIT
Ki-51 Sonia attacking SS Bang at 123,48
:::::::: SS Bang is reported HIT
Nago expands fortifications to size 4
43rd Ind.Mixed Brigade arrives at Sendai
141st AA Regiment arrives at Sapporo
Task Force 29 encounters enemy Task Force at 79 , 106
Task Force 29 encounters enemy Task Force at 83 , 104
E W-14 sinks....
LCDR Doikawa U. has been KILLED
E W-18 sinks....
Hamamatsu expands airfield to size 2
77th Sentai arrives at Tokyo

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04/23/44 - 10/11/2010 2:26:48 AM

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COMBAT EVENTS FOR 04/23/44

Task Force 4 encounters enemy Task Force at 93 , 81
61st Air Defense AA Regiment arrives at Changchun
101st AA Regiment arrives at Tokyo
Ki-51 Sonia attacking SS Mingo at 124,48
:::::::: SS Mingo is reported HIT
E No.19 arrives at Tokyo
118th AA Regiment arrives at Tokyo
107th Field Artillery Regiment arrives at Changchun
107th Engineer Regiment arrives at Changchun
77th Field AA Battalion arrives at Tokyo

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04/25/44 - 10/11/2010 2:51:34 AM

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COMBAT EVENTS FOR 04/25/44

G3M3 Nell attacking SS Dragonet at 124,48
:::::::: SS Dragonet is reported HIT
Burma Area Army arrives at Tokyo
xAKL Miyati Maru sinks....
CPT Kawakami I. has been KILLED
xAKL Tamaki Maru sinks....
Ki-51 Sonia attacking SS Thresher at 120,49
:::::::: SS Thresher is reported HIT
Ki-51 Sonia attacking SS Barb at 122,47
:::::::: SS Barb is reported HIT
Ki-51 Sonia attacking a 'T' 1940 Programme class SS at 122,47
:::::::: a Porpoise class SS is reported HIT
12th Ind.Mixed Regiment arrives at Tokyo

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