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RE: Operation Dumbo - 4/17/2012 12:12:24 AM   
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RE: Operation Dumbo - 4/17/2012 12:13:41 AM   
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RE: Operation Dumbo - 4/18/2012 9:20:27 PM   
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Banda Sea
Dutch sub gets a shot off at the Akagi.  Big Miss

Ceylon
Brit CL gets TT'ed, might not make it.

China
My troops above Kukong are starting to break.

Ndeni
Nells come in at night but hit nothing.  This is the first airstrike from the Solomons.  Almost everything is unloaded.  I am starting to pull ships out of the area.  I have another op getting ready to start and need the ships.

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RE: Operation Dumbo - 4/20/2012 2:24:07 AM   
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Ndeni
Missed oppurtunity here.  24 unescorted Nells came in they missed all ships, but I had let the carriers go.  Dang

Rangoon
B17Es hit the airfiels for 45 points and destroy 6 Bettys.

Lautem
APDs drop off some troops.

Ambon
Bombed by both of us.  Koniu attacks the port and AFs.  We go after troops.  Neither of us do much damage.

I am having a hard time engaging Koniu's fighters except on his terms.  I will start a bombing compaign that will make him bring his fighters up on CAP.  He doesn't have CAP over his bases or troops.  Time to make him pay.

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RE: Operation Dumbo - 4/20/2012 9:11:10 PM   
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Ndeni
I-172 puts a TT into the New Orleans but gets hammered for it.  6 hits on fire with heavy damage.  New Orleans min damage.  I-122 sinks an xAK.

Noumea
I-1 sinks to PGs

Lautem
B17E's bomb 2 IRs but face 28 Zeros.  5 B17s are lost vs 10 Zeros.

Rangoon
B17E's hit the AF again 51 more hits with 9 Bettys and several recon planes destroyed ont he ground.

North Burma
Our sweep dosen't fly, so our bombers get hammered by 65 Oscars.  9 Blenheim IV are shot down.

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RE: Operation Dumbo - 4/21/2012 10:22:00 PM   
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Lashio
Allied fighter sweeps.  Hurris IIb's, IIc's, and P38s sweep. Over 60 Oscars are there. 14 Oscars are shot down to 5 Hurri IIc's, 4 IIb's, and 4 P38s.  Not a good show on our part.  I was hopeing for more out of the IIc's.  Ops screen says Boyington shot down 2 for his 7th kill but pilot screen still has him listed at 5 kills.  Night bombing doesn't do much to the AF.

Ambon
Small TF either lands troops or supplys.  3 LBs and a PB are seen in this TF.  the 3 LBs are tore up by CD guns.

Not much more seen or done.  I was hopeing for more kills from the sweeps.  My 4 Es need a few more days of rest before they can take on 60+ Oscars.

3 Ops are being planned.  2 of which are kinda off the wall.  I am holding off on talking about them just yet want to get forces into place and watch my intel.

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RE: Operation Dumbo - 4/22/2012 10:10:56 PM   
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Darwin
xAP gets hit with a TT from a Betty north of Darwin.  Only 2 Marletts fly to defend this TF.  2 Bettys shot down 2 ops losses. Minor damage to the xAP.

NorPac
Gar dudes on an AKL 13 hexs south of Attu.  AKL must have high systems it was smoking in the replay.

Tokyo
Halibut misses a nice size TF.  2 other TFs are seen but not engaged they are heading east hmm.  Is this his routing or are these TFs heading towards NorPac?

Bombings and the usual.

Question
I remember reading that it takes 8 xAPs and xAKs to load a Div.  Is this correct?  I know APs and AKs unload faster.  I am setting up my invasion forces and want to unload as much as I can in one day.  I do plan on putting some APs and AKs in the invasion TF.


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RE: Operation Dumbo - 4/22/2012 11:01:42 PM   
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I remember reading that it takes 8 xAPs and xAKs to load a Div. Is this correct? I know APs and AKs unload faster. I am setting up my invasion forces and want to unload as much as I can in one day. I do plan on putting some APs and AKs in the invasion TF.


I plan for 400 per day 200 per phase for xAP/xAK's and ..

"Regular Transport Ships. (Commissioned Naval AP/AK) in Amphibious TFs, unload at a Rate of 600 points per ship per turn." So load 1200 points per ship and its unloaded by midnight the next night :)

At Pearl I find 8 AP's of the 2200 troop size and 4 AK's fit on the dock to get everything loaded into one TF .. then the whole division gets off all one one swoops .. worked for me at least :)

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RE: Operation Dumbo - 4/25/2012 6:29:39 AM   
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Hankow
P40Es sweep 11 are shot down for 5 Oscars.  Wellingtons attack the AF without its escorts and 9 are shot down.

Ambon
Japs reinforceing TF comes under fire from the CD guns.  2 CLs take a few hits nothing major.

lautem
SAG bombards.  2 Jap IRs delib attack.  They lose around 600 to our 150. 

Timor
Operations are on hold till the KB leaves.  Can't do much. Might try to resupply a few bases when the coast is clear.

Luganville
Koniu bombs at night and puts a bomb into a DM in port.  Most ships are being pulled out of port here. 

Not a good turn for us.  Planning and organizing future ops.

Thanks Crackaces.

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RE: Operation Dumbo - 4/25/2012 11:06:00 PM   
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Canton
Nells show up and sink an xAP.  It's been along time since I've seen any Jap AC in this area.

Hankow
Forgot to change my B25s mission.  They took off and bombed Hankow's AF.  2 B25s are lost 6 Jap 2E bombers are destroyed on the ground.

Not much else going on.

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RE: Operation Dumbo - 4/27/2012 3:54:02 AM   
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San Fran
Jap sub sinks a good xAK.  Been awhile since one has operated in these waters.  ASW efforts have been increased.

Banda Sea
Pompano dents the Soryu.  That sucks but atleast we see and hit it.  Maybe this will scare Koniu.  It looks like he is moving his fleet out of the shark infested waters.

Lautem
46 4Es strike the ground troops.  64 KIA recored.  I am dissappointed in these results, Jap bombers do better with less.

Got 36 P38s today.  I am working on getting them into the pools.  I have 12 in now and tomorrow I should have 12 more.  I think I will send these guys to Darwin.  I can use some range and offensive punch.

Looking around I spotted one of my RAF HQ LCUs. They have been running thru the jungle for a long time now. They still have there TTs. I bet those guys are happy

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RE: Operation Dumbo - 4/27/2012 2:48:37 PM   
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46 4Es strike the ground troops. 64 KIA recored. I am dissappointed in these results, Jap bombers do better with less.


What is the target hex, weather, skill/ accuracy etc of the groups?

I have had ~46 4E's strike @8000 in clear terrain, clear weather, 50% accuracy, 70 skill, unopposed by flak or CAP and take out 500~ .. I have struck @ 10,000, rain, rough/jungle, 40% accuracy, 50 skill ... and took out 40 ..lots of variables ..

IMHO) The solution for the IFFB's is not to bork ground bombing with house rules.. but to avoid defending/attacking clear terrain without air superiority. I have had excellent results attacking IJA units moving in the open, no flak, no air cover with 4E's ...

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RE: Operation Dumbo - 4/28/2012 12:28:51 AM   
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Nor Burma
Japs sweep with 74 Oscars, 7 of them are lost but we lose 15 P40Es and 4 Hurri IIbs.

Saumlaki
We engage a PB with 2 DDs.  We won't see that PB again.

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RE: Operation Dumbo - 4/29/2012 5:14:57 AM   
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Ambon
I don't know if Koniu was landing supplies, or troops.  But a TF consisting of 2 CLs and 12 DDs got mauled by CD guns.  1 DD is reported sunk. and 5 more on fire.  A CL is also reported to be on fire.  I might have to post this for everyone to see. 

Pre-Invasion action off Ambon (76,109) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

172 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
     CL Natori, Shell hits 2
     CL Naka, Shell hits 1
     DD Kiku
     DD Namikaze
     DD Hokaze, Shell hits 2
     DD Shiokaze, Shell hits 3
     DD Yuzuki
     DD Mikazuki
     DD Isonami
     DD Hatsushima
     DD Michishio
     DD Makigumo, Shell hits 10,  heavy fires,  heavy damage



CL Natori firing at Tarakan Coastal Gun Battalion
Tarakan Coastal Gun Battalion firing at CL Natori
CL Naka firing at 4th Coastal Gun Battalion
4th Coastal Gun Battalion firing at CL Naka
DD Kiku firing at 4th Coastal Gun Battalion
4th Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Kiku
4th Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Namikaze
DD Namikaze firing at 4th Coastal Gun Battalion
Tarakan Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Hokaze
DD Hokaze firing at Tarakan Coastal Gun Battalion
DD Shiokaze firing at Tarakan Coastal Gun Battalion
Tarakan Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Shiokaze
DD Yuzuki firing at 4th Coastal Gun Battalion
4th Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Yuzuki
DD Mikazuki firing at 4th Coastal Gun Battalion
DD Isonami firing at 8th Australian/B Division
DD Hatsushima firing at 4th Coastal Gun Battalion
4th Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Hatsushima
DD Michishio firing at 4th Coastal Gun Battalion
4th Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Michishio
Tarakan Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Makigumo
DD Makigumo firing at Tarakan Coastal Gun Battalion
75mm CD Gun Battery engaging DD Michishio at 12,000 yards
CL Naka firing to suppress enemy battery at 12,000 yards
150mm CD Gun Battery engaging DD Makigumo at 12,000 yards
CL Naka firing to suppress enemy battery at 12,000 yards
120mm CD Gun Battery engaging DD Makigumo at 12,000 yards
CL Naka firing to suppress enemy battery at 12,000 yards
150mm CD Gun Battery engaging DD Makigumo at 12,000 yards
DD Kiku fired at enemy troops
DD Namikaze fired at enemy troops
DD Shiokaze fired at enemy troops
DD Yuzuki fired at enemy troops
DD Isonami fired at enemy troops
DD Hatsushima fired at enemy troops


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Amphibious Assault at Ambon (76,109)

TF 212 troops unloading over beach at Ambon, 76,109





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Invasion Support action off Ambon (76,109) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

199 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
     CL Natori, Shell hits 17
     CL Naka, Shell hits 5,  on fire
     DD Kiku, Shell hits 1
     DD Numakaze
     DD Namikaze, Shell hits 1,  on fire
     DD Nokaze, Shell hits 1
     DD Yukaze
     DD Yakaze, Shell hits 2,  on fire
     DD Shiokaze, Shell hits 1,  on fire
     DD Yuzuki, Shell hits 1,  on fire
     DD Mikazuki, Shell hits 2
     DD Isonami
     DD Hatsushima
     DD Michishio, Shell hits 3,  on fire

Carines
Jap sub attacks an AKL on the surface does light damage.

Other than that not much else went on this turn it was kinda quick.


Koniu sent me an email saying that he accidently left that TF on cruise speed. Ouch

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RE: Operation Dumbo - 4/29/2012 3:18:58 PM   
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Status: offline 		I am no Alfred ... but note your shore batteries are 6" guns ... and the CL's were mauled ..

Note this ..

172 Coastal gun shots fired in defense

then

199 Coastal gun shots fired in defense

So not only did the CL/DD's act as a sponge, but did not have the fire power to supress the shore batteries as more shots fired on the second phase than the first ..even with the CL firing at the guns ..

I have a CL hit by a 5" gun and it is 7 sys .. those 6" shells [150mm CD Gun Battery engaging DD Makigumo at 12,000 yards ] I would say did something like 10 maybe 15 sys to Makigumo . having not seen the animation and observing any critical hits ..the fires I understand continnue to do damage to IJ ships at a faster rate than the USN?

Just a couple of thoughts ..

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RE: Operation Dumbo - 4/29/2012 5:05:49 PM   
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Status: offline 		Thanks Crackaces.  Yes, I know those 6 in guns ripped him apart.  I did see some fire and critical damage on a few ships.  I now have 2 DDs reported sunk.  I don't know about the fires doing more damage to IJN than USN.  I can only hope.

13th July

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MKB unknown

Changsha
Massive sweep by the Japs 136 Oscar Ic and 12 Ib (haven't seen that one in the war before).  We lose 15 to his 12.  Not bad.

Lautem
Bombarded by 2 Jap CA's, bombed, delib attacked.  We aren't doing very well here. Tom we are bombarding, bombing but not attacking.  Lets hope we can kill some of Koniu's troops here.

Rangoon
I have been able to sneak a DD TF close enough to attack a 4 ship ASW TF.  This will be an open water intercept so let hope the hit it and run.  I do have some LRCAP if they can get back to it.

more later

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RE: Operation Dumbo - 4/29/2012 11:54:47 PM   
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Lautem
We bombard at night.  Koniu bombards during the day. We both bomb ground troops.  His Zeros take a beathing.  We lose 3 Beauforts, 9 Zeros are reported as Op loses.  We lose Lautem.

Rangoon
Our 2 DDs sink 3 SC's and they are still close to Rangoon.  I see another ASW TF 1 hex away.  I will divert them to attack them and then get the heck out of dodge.

Changsha
Oscars sweep again but this time they come in smaller groups and pay for it. 

Akyab
Oscars sweep and meet Hurri IIb's.

Air war total today. 37 total Oscar Ic's, 9 Zero's, several recon planes to 7 P40Es, P40Bs, Hurri IIbs, 3 Beauforts and what was left of the Dutch AF stationed at lautem.

Tomorrow we will smack Koniu in the face with a wet fish.    This TF has been waiting here for about a week for a TF to come by.  Its time to attack.  This should make him mad.

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RE: Operation Dumbo - 4/29/2012 11:56:45 PM   
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RE: Operation Dumbo - 4/30/2012 3:55:22 AM   
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Status: offline 		Technically fires on ships do the same damage to both sides. What is different is the Allies have better damage control parties (if it was toggled on at start) who can fight the fires better. The longer it takes to put out a fire the greater the odds that it will spread and cause more serious damage.

Regarding the land combat situation on Timor. Try using only one unit to bombard instead of the entire stack. That way you conserve supply for your own forces, allows for the other units a better opportunity to recover morale/disruption etc and is just as efficient in dishing out disuption etc to all the enemy units which are in defend mode. The potential disadvantage is if it results in the enemy having a distinct advantage in artillery tubes engaging in counter battery fire, you could suffer more casualties to the unit.

Alfred

Edit: forgot to mention. Nice move on Shikkuka. Although in future you might be better off sending only DDs rather than a mixture of cruisers and destroyers.

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RE: Operation Dumbo - 4/30/2012 4:40:39 AM   
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Status: offline 		Thanks Alfred.  Long Time No See.  Hope all is well with you Alfred.

Folks, I have been thinking.  Yes, it is scary.  I think its time to pull out of Darwin.  He now has 3 AFs within fighter range of Darwin.  I won't be able to get supplys in or keep ships safe anymore.  I think it will cost more than I have in the area to resecure those bases.  But I may be wrong.  If I am tell me now, so I can get moving on it. 

I should of kept with my plan to fortify that area from the begining.  If I would of then things would of been different.  Another newb mistake.  I can supply Ambon by sub like I have been.  She should be able to hold out for awhile unless he brings in more LCUs.  I am just now building up Bathurst Is.

Just to let you know what I have in Darwin and around.  2 CA TFs, 1 CV (Brit) TF.  Alot of subs.  7 Fighter squadrons 12 bomber squadrons.  I have 3 brigades 28% prepped for Saumlaki 2 tank units 30% prepped for it also.  I have enough transports to drop them off.  But not enought fighter support to protect them.   I have an ID prepping for Koepang.   

So tell me your thoughts guys.  I think I can come back to this area in the future but right now, it seems like a loseing fight.

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RE: Operation Dumbo - 4/30/2012 6:02:43 PM   
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Not much to report beside the raid into Shikuka.
Night Time Surface Combat, near Shikuka at 126,43, Range 2,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
     xAK Ryoka Maru, Shell hits 5,  on fire
     xAK Syunko Maru
     xAK Tamahoko Maru
     xAK Yuri Maru
     xAK Mitimei Maru
     xAK Kiyo Maru
     xAK Yamabuki Maru, Shell hits 1
     xAK Mansei Maru
     xAK Zuisyo Maru
     xAK Syoryu Maru
     xAK Sikisan Maru, Shell hits 15, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
     xAK Kyosei Maru, Shell hits 5, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
     PB Teibo Maru #2, Shell hits 8, and is sunk

Allied Ships
     CA Pensacola
     DD Meredith
     DD Monssen



Reduced visibility due to Thunderstorms  with 0% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms and 0% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 23,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 20,000 yards
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
PB Teibo Maru #2 sunk by CA Pensacola at 2,000 yards
CA Pensacola engages xAK Ryoka Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Meredith engages xAK Kyosei Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Meredith engages xAK Kyosei Maru at 2,000 yards
xAK Kyosei Maru sunk by DD Monssen at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
CA Pensacola engages xAK Sikisan Maru at 3,000 yards
DD Meredith engages xAK Sikisan Maru at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
xAK Kiyo Maru collides with xAK Yamabuki Maru at 126 , 43
DD Meredith engages xAK Sikisan Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Monssen engages xAK Sikisan Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Monssen engages xAK Zuisyo Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Monssen engages xAK Sikisan Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Monssen engages xAK Sikisan Maru at 2,000 yards
xAK Sikisan Maru sunk by DD Meredith at 2,000 yards
DD Monssen engages xAK Yamabuki Maru at 2,000 yards
CA Pensacola engages xAK Ryoka Maru at 2,000 yards
CA Pensacola engages xAK Syoryu Maru at 2,000 yards
Japanese Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Shikuka at 126,43, Range 2,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
     xAK Hohuku Maru
     xAK Madras Maru, Shell hits 4,  heavy fires,  heavy damage
     xAK Misaku Maru, Shell hits 15, and is sunk
     xAK Nagisan Maru
     xAK Nichiran Maru, Shell hits 11,  heavy fires,  heavy damage
     xAK Nissen Maru #3, Shell hits 14, and is sunk
     xAK Otake Maru, Shell hits 26, and is sunk
     PB Okuyo Maru #2, Shell hits 24, and is sunk

Allied Ships
     CA Pensacola
     DD Meredith
     DD Monssen



Allied Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Japanese TF suspends loading operations and begins to get underway
Low visibility due to Thunderstorms  with 0% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms and 0% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 23,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 17,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 9,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 4,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
PB Okuyo Maru #2 sunk by CA Pensacola at 2,000 yards
CA Pensacola engages xAK Misaku Maru at 2,000 yards
CA Pensacola engages xAK Otake Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Monssen engages xAK Otake Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Meredith engages xAK Otake Maru at 2,000 yards
CA Pensacola engages xAK Misaku Maru at 2,000 yards
CA Pensacola engages xAK Madras Maru at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
xAK Otake Maru sunk by CA Pensacola at 3,000 yards
Massive explosion on xAK Nissen Maru #3
xAK Nissen Maru #3 sunk by CA Pensacola at 3,000 yards
Ferguson R. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range closes to 2,000 yards
CA Pensacola engages xAK Nichiran Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Monssen engages xAK Nichiran Maru at 2,000 yards
Massive explosion on xAK Misaku Maru
xAK Misaku Maru sunk by CA Pensacola at 2,000 yards
xAK Misaku Maru sunk by CA Pensacola at 2,000 yards
Task forces break off...


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Submarine attack near Shikuka  at 126,43

Japanese Ships
     xAK Ryoka Maru,  on fire

Allied Ships
     SS Grampus



xAK Ryoka Maru is sighted by SS Grampus
SS Grampus launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Ryoka Maru

Submarine attack near Shikuka  at 126,43

Japanese Ships
     xAK Mitimei Maru, Torpedo hits 1,  heavy damage

Allied Ships
     SS Grampus



xAK Mitimei Maru is sighted by SS Grampus
SS Grampus attacking xAK Mitimei Maru on the surface
Hutchinson, E.S. decides to submerge SS Grampus due to damage

Koniu is not very happy with me right now.  We still got to get them out of harms way another day on full speed.

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RE: Operation Dumbo - 5/1/2012 12:13:31 AM   
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RE: Operation Dumbo - 5/2/2012 6:52:06 AM   
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Derby
Night air attack puts bomb in our AS not much damage.

Chang Mai
Night air attack destroys 5 Helens and 2 recon planes.


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RE: Operation Dumbo - 5/3/2012 8:37:17 PM   
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KB ?
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Not for sure which is operating in the Timor AO.  Intel say 130 fighters with 199 bombers. 

Nor Burma
Mohawks meet and greet a bunch of Jap bombers 5 of them are shot down for no loses of our own. 

nothing else going on.

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RE: Operation Dumbo - 5/3/2012 9:35:27 PM   
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KB Timor AO
MKB unknown

Chang Mai
B17Es attack the AF.  Oscars try to defend it.  In total 17 Oscars are lost to 8 B17Es.  Fighters didn't sweep this AF.  Things might of been different here.

Koepan
Japs are reinforceing here.

I am getting alot of reports of my ASW AC attacking and hitting subs. I got 2 reports of it this turn. I-19 has been reportedly hit over 20 times by 500 pounders.

more later

< Message edited by DOCUP -- 5/3/2012 9:40:40 PM >

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RE: Operation Dumbo - 5/3/2012 10:01:33 PM   
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Status: offline 		What I have found is that the tide ebbs and flows .. one turn the IJ rule like you losing some B-17's then another turn he loses a bunch of stuff. In my game .. back to back turns .. the IJ get a good lick in and I totally fail to execute my plan next turn .. his Betty's get compeltely stomped eliminating a whole squadron .. ... stay with it ..

But I do try and get some successful sweeps in first before bombing . if only to reduce the numbers if the bombers show up unescorted ...

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RE: Operation Dumbo - 5/4/2012 10:14:12 PM   
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Status: offline 		Crackaces,  Your right, I wasn't ranting.  I expect it to happen. 

20th July

KB unknown
MKB off Derby.

Derby
Koniu sends in a SAG made up of 2 CAs and 2 DDs.  He meets 2 of our TFs consisting of a CL and 2 DDs each.  Koniu lost a DD (Probably) we lose 2 CLs and 2 DDs.  He says he will be back.  I see another TF coming towards Derby.  I have scrapped together a hodge podge group of ships to help defend Derby.  3 AMCs only one has 6 in guns.  2 DDs are patroling but low on ammo and fuel.  I am rushing a CA led TF to Derby they will prob meet this Jap TF after it attacks my cannonfodder.

Ambon
Japs try to sweep my minefields.  They pay for it.  2 DMS's take hits from our CD guns and an SC hits a mine.

more later

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RE: Operation Dumbo - 5/5/2012 11:55:15 PM   
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21st and 22nd July

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MKB north of Derby

Derby
Our 2 CA SAG meets a 3 BB SAG off Derby.  Not good.  We lose both CAs and maybe 2 DDs.  I don't think we sunk anything.  We damaged his ships but not that bad.

Nanyang
Small air engagement.  We lose 2 Lancers for 1 Oscar.

Port Morsby
We sink an ACM in a port strike.

Will have to rethink my plans now.

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RE: Operation Dumbo - 5/7/2012 12:56:31 PM   
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Lautem
P38s sweep at 27k they meet a bunch of Zeros.  14 Zeros are shot down and 1 ops loss.  4 P38s are shot down with 1 ops loss.

nothing else to report.

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RE: Operation Dumbo - 5/7/2012 11:04:31 PM   
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Rangoon
We bomb the AF. We destroy 11 Nells and 2 recon planes.

Samulaki
We bomb the AF and destroy 5 Kates.

Darwin
We catch a sub and hit it 5 times.

Soerabaja
Dutch sub misses a DD 3 different times. 

PH
AKE takes a TT.  I am seeing more subs patroling around PH now.

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