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RE: January 1945 - 10/19/2017 1:12:20 AM

Insano

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ORIGINAL: John 3rd

January 1, 1945

At this point, ANY day that does not see some form of attack upon the Home Islands is considered a blessing. In this case, we are now three days into peace reigning throughout the Home Isles and I greatly appreciate it. Checked today and saw that my Fighter Production is nearly 50 Frank, Sam, Tony-100, and George a day. Three days of no attacks equates to 150 Fighters produced without any drain on the pools. GOOD!

My small Japanese CV Attack Force just reached Truk and will mosey down to Tulagi before deployment.

The three Heavy CV TFs of Kido Butai arrive at Soerabaja this day. They will wait a day and pick-up two CAs coming off of their upgrade. After that, they shall cover a HUGE Oil/Fuel TF that should depart in 2-3 days. Once escorted out the CVs will head for home. I plan to off-load the aircraft and retire the Carriers to somewhere way up North.

The fighters will augment Kyushu/Honshu while the DB/TB continue training for the Invasion of Japan. If I disband the CVs and leave a few DDs, I could use the CLs, CAs, and Capital Ships to attack the Allied Fleet. This is just a thought at the moment...

What is the repair status of your 2 Battlecruisers recently in action near Shanghai?

CAs upgrading at Soerabaja?! I can't believe your opponent is allowing this (but we'll take it

). Does he have Soerabaja and Singapore with 9/10 detection on most days?

I also remember he allowed Nagato to upgrade at Singapore while there was fighting around Miri.

I would say this means he has little respect for Japanese capabilities at this point with Iowa class et al but with him it seems to be a more singular focus on the objective he currently deems most important. At this point I would expect the allies to have sufficient assets to conduct multiple operations simultaneously. Perhaps that he is not doing this is a credit to where you have whacked him a couple of times.

Sink an xAKL or something - I've got a Tokyo Rose style Banzai locked and loaded for you!

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RE: January 1945 - 10/19/2017 3:28:40 AM

John 3rd

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I've been allowed to upgrade EVERYWHERE without much fear. Heck. I just had seven Fleet Carriers upgrade FOR A MONTH in Soerabaja. It was reconned each day. I had 300+ fighters for CAP but any decently large 4EB would have wreaked havoc with my Fleet.

One BC is fully repaired in about 20 days. The other needs over 100. They are both in Yokohoma.

My HOPE is for an attack from a differing axis but no such luck. EVERYTHING (apparently) goes into this assault. Makes sense. I won't fight it so why not...

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RE: January 1945 - 10/19/2017 4:39:54 AM

John 3rd

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January 2, 1945

Target: NAGASAKI
The Allied 1.0x10^6 Sweeps Nagasaki with 13 Fighter Sweeps. They are met by 200 Fighters.

Here are the Sweeps:

200F v 40 F6F
160F v 40 F6F
128F v 42 F6F
97F v 22 F6F
74F v 20 Corsair
45F v 17 Cor
26F v 18 Cor
10F v 18 Cor
6F v 18 F6F
6F v 35 F6F
6F v 14 Cor
6F v HOLY CRAP---684 Corsairs
6F v 18 Cor

684 Corsairs? WOW!!!

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RE: January 1945 - 10/19/2017 4:40:38 AM

John 3rd

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Here are the January 2nd aircraft losses:

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RE: January 1945 - 10/19/2017 4:42:57 AM

John 3rd

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The Japanese Army has a good day in China:

Shanghai ADA: 1-2 Forts 5
Jpn 763 Cas and 35 Guns to the Allies 1,035 Cas, 34 Guns, and 47 Vehicles

Soochow ADA: 1-2 Forts 2

Chuhsien ADA: 1-10 Forts 3

Wusih ADA: 1-2 Forts 3

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RE: January 1945 - 10/19/2017 4:44:08 AM

John 3rd

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Insano

quote:

ORIGINAL: John 3rd

January 1, 1945

At this point, ANY day that does not see some form of attack upon the Home Islands is considered a blessing. In this case, we are now three days into peace reigning throughout the Home Isles and I greatly appreciate it. Checked today and saw that my Fighter Production is nearly 50 Frank, Sam, Tony-100, and George a day. Three days of no attacks equates to 150 Fighters produced without any drain on the pools. GOOD!

My small Japanese CV Attack Force just reached Truk and will mosey down to Tulagi before deployment.

The three Heavy CV TFs of Kido Butai arrive at Soerabaja this day. They will wait a day and pick-up two CAs coming off of their upgrade. After that, they shall cover a HUGE Oil/Fuel TF that should depart in 2-3 days. Once escorted out the CVs will head for home. I plan to off-load the aircraft and retire the Carriers to somewhere way up North.

The fighters will augment Kyushu/Honshu while the DB/TB continue training for the Invasion of Japan. If I disband the CVs and leave a few DDs, I could use the CLs, CAs, and Capital Ships to attack the Allied Fleet. This is just a thought at the moment...

What is the repair status of your 2 Battlecruisers recently in action near Shanghai?

CAs upgrading at Soerabaja?! I can't believe your opponent is allowing this (but we'll take it). Does he have Soerabaja and Singapore with 9/10 detection on most days?

I also remember he allowed Nagato to upgrade at Singapore while there was fighting around Miri.

I would say this means he has little respect for Japanese capabilities at this point with Iowa class et al but with him it seems to be a more singular focus on the objective he currently deems most important. At this point I would expect the allies to have sufficient assets to conduct multiple operations simultaneously. Perhaps that he is not doing this is a credit to where you have whacked him a couple of times.

Sink an xAKL or something - I've got a Tokyo Rose style Banzai locked and loaded for you!

January 2, 1945

We did better then a measly AKL.

I-27 near Eua SINKS TK Elsa with 3 Shells and 3 TT.

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RE: January 1945 - 10/19/2017 11:53:17 AM

Insano

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Unescorted tanker sunk - Banzai!

Good air losses exchange for this point in the war - Banzai!

And one more for good measure - Banzai!

Just doing my bit for the Emperor. Japan needs to squeeze all the fun out of minor victories at this point.

I feel better now.

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RE: January 1945 - 10/19/2017 11:54:52 AM

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What are your pools of trained IJA & IJN fighter pilots?

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RE: January 1945 - 10/19/2017 1:04:27 PM

John 3rd

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They are...

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RE: January 1945 - 10/19/2017 3:12:20 PM

MakeeLearn

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"You will make a fine pilot, here have another drink!"

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RE: January 1945 - 10/19/2017 10:02:28 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: MakeeLearn

"You will make a fine pilot, here have another drink!"

Makee...

in the foreground, a Donryu/Helen....

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RE: January 1945 - 10/19/2017 10:21:15 PM

John 3rd

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ORIGINAL: MakeeLearn

"You will make a fine pilot, here have another drink!"

As a PLAYER I have been doing that for years! Perhaps it explains the sheer excellence of my play skills...

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RE: January 1945 - 10/20/2017 12:25:50 AM

Chickenboy

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quote:

ORIGINAL: John 3rd
As a PLAYER I have been doing that for years!

What? Crashing and burning?

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RE: January 1945 - 10/20/2017 2:09:39 AM

John 3rd

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ORIGINAL: Chickenboy

quote:

ORIGINAL: John 3rd
As a PLAYER I have been doing that for years!

What? Crashing and burning?

DRINKING

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RE: January 1945 - 10/20/2017 1:51:43 PM

Lecivius

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quote:

ORIGINAL: John 3rd

quote:

ORIGINAL: Chickenboy

quote:

ORIGINAL: John 3rd
As a PLAYER I have been doing that for years!

What? Crashing and burning?

DRINKING

Drinking, THEN crashing and burning!!

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RE: January 1945 - 10/20/2017 3:03:08 PM

John 3rd

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Well...one does have to have priorities. RIGHT?

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RE: January 1945 - 10/20/2017 3:09:12 PM

John 3rd

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January 3, 1945

Target: NAGASAKI
Day Two

In a differing sort of day, the Allies begin their attack upon Nagasaki:

Morning
117F v 20 F6F
77F v 22 F6F
44F v 32 F6F
12F v 18 F6F
--- v 35 F6F
718 Corsair and 162 Avengers Damage: Armaments: 18, Resources 31, and Heavy Industry 2
--- 7 Privateers
--- 12 Privateers
--- 12 Privateers All three attacks set to Port Attack: Lose 8-10 small ships and with four more damaged.

Afternoon
59F v 21 Corsairs and 33 Avengers This raid get CHEWED UP!
22F v 20 -24 Damage: Armament 1 and Manpower 7
8F v 16 -24

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RE: January 1945 - 10/20/2017 3:09:56 PM

John 3rd

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Here are the fighting results with Japan coming out ahead this day:

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RE: January 1945 - 10/20/2017 3:11:51 PM

John 3rd

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No real ground excitement.

Am growing concerned that I have not seen a B-29 in nearly a week of turns. Never a good sign. Check all my CAPs at Osaka, Hiroshima, Yokohoma, Tokyo, and Maebishi. Just to be safe...

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RE: January 1945 - 10/20/2017 3:30:05 PM

John 3rd

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HUZZAH.

Post Number 15,000!

Idle question for the readers to answer and discuss (will make Dan nervous to see a bunch of Postings!

): If you have a BIG, important turn coming where you KNOW something will occur, what sort of prep do you as a player make? Do you get a favorite beverige? If so, what? Do you put on Battle Music? If so, what? Do you close and lock the door and declare the Man Cave is a no-fly zone?

What do you do?

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RE: January 1945 - 10/20/2017 3:51:08 PM

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When taking a break after doing several turns in a row I feel like Hiroo Onoda

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RE: January 1945 - 10/20/2017 5:25:03 PM

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Essential list: comfy chair, good beverage, phone off, tv off, door closed, music optional.

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RE: January 1945 - 10/20/2017 5:45:46 PM

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Always a good beverage!

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RE: January 1945 - 10/20/2017 5:51:34 PM

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My preference is a single-malt from the Isle of Skye, neat, although substitutes are accepted. Sloe Gin with 7 UP, Quetzalteca con Tamarindo ("rum" with tamarind concentrate), Honey Jack Daniels and others make for a more enjoyable (or less painful) turn.

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RE: January 1945 - 10/20/2017 6:22:16 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: John 3rd
If you have a BIG, important turn coming where you KNOW something will occur, what sort of prep do you as a player make? Do you get a favorite beverige? If so, what? Do you put on Battle Music? If so, what? Do you close and lock the door and declare the Man Cave is a no-fly zone?

I'll usually alert Mrs. Chickenboy. She's familiar with the 'code' by now. "I might have a major carrier battle this turn" is code for her having a luxuriant bath and selecting whatever she wants to watch on TV or listen to. If I'm so equipped, a nice bourbon or Irish whiskey (rocks or neat) will be accompanying me through my turn.

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RE: January 1945 - 10/20/2017 6:55:49 PM

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I usually get a few soft things I can throw without breaking anything. Usually luck turns against me despite my planning, so I'm used to 'BAD' things happening.

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RE: January 1945 - 10/20/2017 7:25:25 PM

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Do you get a favorite beverage? Rum & Coke.

Do you put on Battle Music? Carmen

Do you close and lock the door and declare the Man Cave is a no-fly zone? I live in my man cave, surfacing for food that the wife makes and allows me access to

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RE: January 1945 - 10/20/2017 7:42:47 PM

John 3rd

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ORIGINAL: Lecivius

Do you get a favorite beverage? Rum & Coke.

Do you put on Battle Music? Carmen

Do you close and lock the door and declare the Man Cave is a no-fly zone? I live in my man cave, surfacing for food that the wife makes and allows me access to

Damn. This made me laugh!

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RE: January 1945 - 10/21/2017 11:19:51 AM

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As breaking the computer is never a good option, i.e., killing the messenger, I do what i always do with just a fast beating heart.

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RE: January 1945 - 10/21/2017 9:16:23 PM

John 3rd

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For me, it really depends on what is about to happen.

I ALWAYS have a cup of Hot Tea. This is a must.

If I know that it SHOULD be a good Japanese turn, I just might have a good glass of wine to sip as I watch and hope to celebrate.

If I know that it SHOULD be an Allied turn, I shift over to a microbrewery beer.

Don't know the why as to the above but I have noticed the pattern.

There is ALWAYS 'battle music.' Have compiled a play list that features large amounts of rockin' movie/TV music: Conan the Barbarian, Crimson Tide, Aliens, Avatar, Star Wars, Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica, Titanic, Bridge Too Far, Midway, Tora-Tora-Tora, etc...

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