Slitherine

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Submarine attack near Rabaul at 106,124

Japanese Ships
CA Haguro, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Perch

CA Haguro is sighted by SS Perch
SS Perch launches 4 torpedoes at CA Haguro

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Sub attack near Manus at 102,118

Japanese Ships
CL Yura, Torpedo hits 1

Allied Ships
SS O23

SS O23 launches 4 torpedoes at CL Yura

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Night Naval bombardment of Diamond Harbour at 52,38

Japanese Ships
xAK China Maru, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
BB Valiant
BB Howe
CL Columbia
CLAA Euryalus
CLAA Argonaut
DD Reid
DD Blue
DD Mustin
DD Caldwell
DD Trathen
DD Sigsbee
DD Norman Scott
DD Halsey Powell
DD Haraden
DD Dyson
DD Conner
DD Burns
DD Beale
DD Fletcher
DD Ault

Japanese ground losses:
690 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 29 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 53 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 3 disabled
Vehicles lost 5 (1 destroyed, 4 disabled)

Airbase hits 6
Runway hits 28
Port hits 15
Port fuel hits 2
Port supply hits 1

Walrus II acting as spotter for BB Valiant
BB Valiant firing at 38th Division
BB Howe firing at 38th Division
SOC-1 Seagull acting as spotter for CL Columbia
CL Columbia firing at Diamond Harbour
CLAA Euryalus firing at 38th Division
CLAA Argonaut firing at 38th Division
DD Reid firing at 38th Division
DD Blue firing at 38th Division
DD Mustin firing at 38th Division
DD Caldwell firing at 3rd Mortar Battalion
DD Trathen firing at 38th Division
DD Sigsbee firing at 38th Division
DD Norman Scott firing at 38th Division
DD Halsey Powell firing at 38th Division
DD Haraden firing at 38th Division
DD Dyson firing at 38th Division
DD Conner firing at 38th Division
DD Burns firing at 38th Division
DD Beale firing at 38th Division
DD Fletcher firing at 38th Division
DD Ault firing at 38th Division

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Apparently the amphibious force HQ I had dedicated to there got withdrawn.

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Sub attack near Torishima at 109,66

Japanese Ships
xAK Kirikawa Maru, Torpedo hits 1
E No.49
E No.41
xAK Kimnon Maru
xAK Marei Maru
xAK Seian Maru
xAK Rakuto Maru
xAK Matsukawa Maru
xAK Mikage Maru
DD Matsu
E No.81

Allied Ships
SS Icefish

SS Icefish launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Kirikawa Maru
DD Matsu fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.81 fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Matsu fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Matsu fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Matsu fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Matsu fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Amami Oshima at 97,62

Japanese Ships
xAK Hokumai Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Tyoko Maru
xAK Keihuku Maru
PB Toko Maru #4

Allied Ships
SS Conger

SS Conger launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Hokumai Maru
Conger diving deep ....
PB Toko Maru #4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Toko Maru #4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Toko Maru #4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Toko Maru #4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Toko Maru #4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Aogashima at 109,65

Japanese Ships
xAK Eiko Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
E Kuga
AK Hirokawa Maru
xAP Kobayashi Maru
xAP Kachidoki Maru
xAP Ukishima Maru
xAP Palau Maru
xAP Ussuri Maru
xAP Hoten Maru
xAP Dairen Maru
xAK Maebasi Maru
xAK Magan Maru
xAK Kaikei Maru
E W-11
E W-8

Allied Ships
SS Icefish

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

SS Icefish launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Eiko Maru
Icefish diving deep ....
E W-11 fails to find sub and abandons search
E W-8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E W-8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E W-8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E W-8 attacking submerged sub ....
E W-8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Hollandia at 94,116

Japanese Ships
CA Haguro, Torpedo hits 2, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Kete

SS Kete launches 4 torpedoes at CA Haguro

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Sub attack near Saishu To at 100,56

Japanese Ships
xAK Wazan Maru, Torpedo hits 1
xAK Sana Maru
xAK Hirota Maru
xAKL Bunzan Maru
xAKL Tokuwa Maru
E No.76

Allied Ships
SS Carbonero, hits 2

SS Carbonero launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Wazan Maru
Carbonero diving deep ....
E No.76 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.76 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.76 attacking submerged sub ....
E No.76 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.76 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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KS is making another fast transport run to Calcutta, with his forces 6 hexes away from there.

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Amphibious Assault at Truk (112,108)

TF 265 troops unloading over beach at Truk, 112,108

Allied ground losses:
486 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 64 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 46 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 28 (1 destroyed, 27 disabled)
Vehicles lost 42 (1 destroyed, 41 disabled)

57mm M1A3 AT Gun accidentally lost during unload of 815th Towed TD Bn
12 troops of a US Cmbt Eng Sqd 44 lost overboard during unload of XIV Corps Engr Grp
13 troops of a USA 44 Rifle Squad lost from landing craft during unload of 111th(Sep) Infantry Rgt /3
LVT(A)1 Amphib Tank damaged beyond repair during unload of 2nd Arm Amphib Bn /3

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Pre-Invasion action off Truk (112,108) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

592 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
BB Texas, Shell hits 21, on fire
BB Tennessee, Shell hits 51, on fire
LCI(G)-455
LCI(G)-454
LCI(G)-453
LCI(G)-452
LCI(G)-451
LCI(G)-450
LCI(G)-449
LCI(G)-441
LCI(G)-440
LCI(G)-439
LCI(G)-438
LCI(G)-437
LCI(G)-408
LCI(G)-407
LCI(G)-406
LCI(G)-405
LCI(G)-404
LCI(G)-403
LCI(G)-401
LCI(G)-398
LCI(G)-397
LCI(G)-396
LCI(G)-372
LCI(G)-366
APA Oconto
APA Neshoba
DE Walton
AP Gen. G.M.Randall

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

Allied ground losses:
336 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 33 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Truk Naval Fortress firing at BB Texas
BB Texas firing at Truk Naval Fortress
Truk Naval Fortress firing at BB Tennessee
BB Tennessee firing at Truk Naval Fortress
LCI(G)-455 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-454 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-453 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-452 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-451 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-450 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-449 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-441 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-440 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-439 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-438 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-437 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-408 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-407 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-406 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-405 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-404 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-403 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-401 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-398 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-397 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-396 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-372 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-366 fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 5,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards

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Pre-Invasion action off Truk (112,108) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

1145 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
BB New York, Shell hits 31, on fire
BB Queen Elizabeth, Shell hits 76, on fire
BB California, Shell hits 16, on fire
BB Oklahoma, Shell hits 46, on fire
CL Honolulu, Shell hits 13, on fire
CL Raleigh, Shell hits 18
CL Newfoundland, Shell hits 26, on fire
AKA Jupiter
AKA Almaack, Shell hits 14, heavy fires, heavy damage
AKA Aquarius, Shell hits 1
LCI(G)-539
LCI(M)-1058
LCI(M)-1056
LCI(M)-1055
LCI(M)-952
LCI(M)-810
LCI(M)-809
LCI(M)-808
LCI(M)-807
LCI(M)-806
LCI(M)-805
LCI(M)-804
LCI(M)-803
LCI(M)-802
LCI(M)-754
LCI(M)-742
LCI(M)-674
LCI(M)-673
LCI(M)-670
LCI(M)-669
LCI(M)-664
LCI(M)-660
LCI(M)-659
LCI(M)-631
LCI(M)-630
LCI(M)-582
LCI(R)-72
LCI(R)-71
APA Crittenden
LSI(L) Brisbane Star
DE Whitman
DE Lough

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

Allied ground losses:
182 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 31 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Vehicles lost 17 (1 destroyed, 16 disabled)

Truk Naval Fortress firing at BB New York
BB New York firing at Truk Naval Fortress
Truk Naval Fortress firing at BB Queen Elizabeth
BB Queen Elizabeth firing at Truk Naval Fortress
Truk Naval Fortress firing at BB California
Truk Naval Fortress firing at BB Oklahoma
BB Oklahoma firing at Truk Naval Fortress
CL Honolulu firing at Truk Naval Fortress
Truk Naval Fortress firing at CL Honolulu
Truk Naval Fortress firing at CL Raleigh
CL Raleigh firing at Truk Naval Fortress
Truk Naval Fortress firing at CL Newfoundland
CL Newfoundland firing at Truk Naval Fortress
8cm/40 T88 DP Battery engaging AKA Jupiter at 10,000 yards
BB Queen Elizabeth firing to suppress enemy battery at 10,000 yards
15.5cm 3YT CD Gun Battery engaging AKA Almaack at 10,000 yards
BB New York firing to suppress enemy battery at 10,000 yards
15cm 41YT CD Gun Battery engaging AKA Almaack at 10,000 yards
BB Oklahoma firing to suppress enemy battery at 10,000 yards
12cm/45 T10 DP Battery engaging AKA Almaack at 10,000 yards
BB New York firing to suppress enemy battery at 10,000 yards
8cm/40 T41 DP Battery engaging AKA Aquarius at 10,000 yards
BB New York firing to suppress enemy battery at 10,000 yards
LCI(G)-539 fired at enemy troops
LCI(M)-1058 fired at enemy troops
LCI(M)-1056 fired at enemy troops
LCI(M)-1055 fired at enemy troops
LCI(M)-952 fired at enemy troops
LCI(M)-810 fired at enemy troops
LCI(M)-809 fired at enemy troops
LCI(M)-808 fired at enemy troops
LCI(M)-807 fired at enemy troops
LCI(M)-806 fired at enemy troops
LCI(M)-805 fired at enemy troops
LCI(M)-804 fired at enemy troops
LCI(M)-803 fired at enemy troops
LCI(M)-802 fired at enemy troops
LCI(M)-754 fired at enemy troops
LCI(M)-742 fired at enemy troops
LCI(M)-674 fired at enemy troops
LCI(M)-673 fired at enemy troops
LCI(M)-670 fired at enemy troops
LCI(M)-669 fired at enemy troops
LCI(M)-664 fired at enemy troops
LCI(M)-660 fired at enemy troops
LCI(M)-659 fired at enemy troops
LCI(M)-631 fired at enemy troops
LCI(M)-630 fired at enemy troops
LCI(M)-582 fired at enemy troops
LCI(R)-72 fired at enemy troops
LCI(R)-71 fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 5,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards


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Pre-Invasion action off Truk (112,108) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

337 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
BB Alabama, Shell hits 80, on fire
APD John Q. Roberts, Shell hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
APD Enright, Shell hits 3, on fire
APD Burke, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
APD Kline, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
APD Scribner, Shell hits 3, on fire
APD Greene, Shell hits 3, on fire
APD Diachenko, Shell hits 11, heavy fires, heavy damage
LSM-18, Shell hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
DE Woodson
LSM-50, Shell hits 1
DE John L. Williamson
LSM-19
LSM-361
LSM-356
LSM-354
LSM-352
LSM-318
LSM-315
LSM-314
LSM-310
LSM-309
LSM-305
LSM-302
LSM-130
LSM-51
LSM-20
LSM(R)-199
LSM(R)-198
LSM(R)-197
LSM(R)-196
LSM(R)-195
LSM(R)-194
LSM(R)-193
LSM(R)-192
LSM(R)-191
LSM(R)-190
LSM(R)-189
LSM(R)-188
LSM-53

Japanese ground losses:
280 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 14 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 7 (1 destroyed, 6 disabled)

Truk Naval Fortress firing at BB Alabama
BB Alabama firing at Truk Naval Fortress
Truk Naval Fortress firing at APD John Q. Roberts
APD John Q. Roberts firing at Truk Naval Fortress
APD Enright firing at Truk Naval Fortress
Truk Naval Fortress firing at APD Enright
Truk Naval Fortress firing at APD Burke
Truk Naval Fortress firing at APD Kline
APD Kline firing at Truk Naval Fortress
Truk Naval Fortress firing at APD Scribner
APD Scribner firing at Truk Naval Fortress
Truk Naval Fortress firing at APD Greene
Massive explosion on APD Greene
Truk Naval Fortress firing at APD Diachenko
20cm 41YT CD Gun Battery engaging LSM-18 at 18,000 yards
DE Woodson firing to suppress enemy battery at 18,000 yards
15cm 41YT CD Gun Battery engaging LSM-50 at 18,000 yards
DE Woodson firing to suppress enemy battery at 18,000 yards
DE Woodson firing to suppress enemy battery at 18,000 yards
DE John L. Williamson firing to suppress enemy battery at 18,000 yards
DE Woodson firing to suppress enemy battery at 18,000 yards
BB Alabama firing to suppress enemy battery at 18,000 yards
DE Woodson firing to suppress enemy battery at 18,000 yards
15cm 41YT CD Gun Battery engaging LSM-19 at 18,000 yards
DE Woodson firing to suppress enemy battery at 18,000 yards
14cm 3YT CD Gun Battery engaging LSM-18 at 18,000 yards
DE Woodson firing to suppress enemy battery at 18,000 yards
LSM-361 fired at enemy troops
LSM-356 fired at enemy troops
LSM-354 fired at enemy troops
LSM-352 fired at enemy troops
LSM-318 fired at enemy troops
LSM-315 fired at enemy troops
LSM-314 fired at enemy troops
LSM-310 fired at enemy troops
LSM-309 fired at enemy troops
LSM-305 fired at enemy troops
LSM-302 fired at enemy troops
LSM-130 fired at enemy troops
LSM-51 fired at enemy troops
LSM-20 fired at enemy troops
LSM(R)-199 fired at enemy troops
LSM(R)-198 fired at enemy troops
LSM(R)-197 fired at enemy troops
LSM(R)-196 fired at enemy troops
LSM(R)-195 fired at enemy troops
LSM(R)-194 fired at enemy troops
LSM(R)-193 fired at enemy troops
LSM(R)-192 fired at enemy troops
LSM(R)-191 fired at enemy troops
LSM(R)-190 fired at enemy troops
LSM(R)-189 fired at enemy troops
LSM(R)-188 fired at enemy troops
75mm T94 Mtn Gun battery firing at LSM-20
10cm T91 Howitzer battery firing at LSM-20
20cm 41YT CD Gun battery firing at LSM-50
8cm/40 T88 DP battery firing at LSM-19


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Pre-Invasion action off Truk (112,108) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

486 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
DD Twiggs
DD Terry, Shell hits 8, heavy fires
LSM-372
DD Van Valkenburgh
DD Uhlmann
LSM-370, Shell hits 6, heavy fires, heavy damage
LSM-369, Shell hits 11, heavy fires, heavy damage
LSM-371, Shell hits 2, on fire
LSM-373, Shell hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
LCI(G)-470
LCI(G)-469
LCI(G)-467
LCI(G)-466
LCI(G)-465
LCI(G)-464
LCI(G)-463
LCI(G)-462
LCI(G)-461
LCI(G)-460
LCI(G)-459
LCI(G)-458
LCI(G)-457
LCI(G)-456
LCI(G)-365
LCI(G)-220
LCI(G)-81
LCI(G)-80
LCI(G)-79
LCI(G)-78
LCI(R)-772
LCI(R)-770
LCI(R)-651
LCI(R)-650
LCI(R)-649
LCI(R)-647
LCI(R)-646
LCI(R)-645
LCI(R)-644
LCI(R)-643
LCI(R)-642
LCI(R)-342
LCI(R)-341
LCI(R)-340
LCI(R)-339
LCI(R)-338
LCI(R)-337
LCI(R)-231
LCI(R)-230
LCI(R)-226
LCI(R)-225
LCI(R)-224
LSM-374

Japanese ground losses:
164 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

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

DD Twiggs firing at 24th Ind.Mixed Brigade
DD Terry firing at Truk Naval Fortress
Truk Naval Fortress firing at DD Terry
DD Van Valkenburgh firing to suppress enemy battery at 14,000 yards
DD Uhlmann firing to suppress enemy battery at 14,000 yards
14cm 3YT CD Gun Battery engaging LSM-370 at 14,000 yards
DD Uhlmann firing to suppress enemy battery at 14,000 yards
DD Van Valkenburgh firing to suppress enemy battery at 14,000 yards
DD Uhlmann firing to suppress enemy battery at 14,000 yards
12cm/45 T10 DP Battery engaging LSM-369 at 14,000 yards
DD Uhlmann firing to suppress enemy battery at 14,000 yards
15.5cm 3YT CD Gun Battery engaging LSM-369 at 14,000 yards
DD Uhlmann firing to suppress enemy battery at 14,000 yards
15cm 41YT CD Gun Battery engaging LSM-370 at 14,000 yards
DD Uhlmann firing to suppress enemy battery at 14,000 yards
DD Van Valkenburgh firing to suppress enemy battery at 14,000 yards
DD Uhlmann firing to suppress enemy battery at 14,000 yards
15.5cm 3YT CD Gun Battery engaging LSM-371 at 14,000 yards
DD Uhlmann firing to suppress enemy battery at 14,000 yards
15cm 41YT CD Gun Battery engaging LSM-370 at 14,000 yards
DD Uhlmann firing to suppress enemy battery at 14,000 yards
14cm 3YT CD Gun Battery engaging LSM-373 at 14,000 yards
DD Uhlmann firing to suppress enemy battery at 14,000 yards
LCI(G)-470 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-469 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-467 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-466 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-465 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-464 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-463 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-462 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-461 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-460 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-459 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-458 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-457 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-456 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-365 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-220 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-81 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-80 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-79 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-78 fired at enemy troops
LCI(R)-772 fired at enemy troops
LCI(R)-770 fired at enemy troops
LCI(R)-651 fired at enemy troops
LCI(R)-650 fired at enemy troops
LCI(R)-649 fired at enemy troops
LCI(R)-647 fired at enemy troops
LCI(R)-646 fired at enemy troops
LCI(R)-645 fired at enemy troops
LCI(R)-644 fired at enemy troops
LCI(R)-643 fired at enemy troops
LCI(R)-642 fired at enemy troops
LCI(R)-342 fired at enemy troops
LCI(R)-341 fired at enemy troops
LCI(R)-340 fired at enemy troops
LCI(R)-339 fired at enemy troops
LCI(R)-338 fired at enemy troops
LCI(R)-337 fired at enemy troops
LCI(R)-231 fired at enemy troops
LCI(R)-230 fired at enemy troops
LCI(R)-226 fired at enemy troops
LCI(R)-225 fired at enemy troops
LCI(R)-224 fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards


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Pre-Invasion action off Truk (112,108) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

476 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
DD Ringgold, Shell hits 7, on fire
xAK Overseas Rose, Shell hits 11, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Rowe
DD John Rodgers

Allied ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 29 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Truk Naval Fortress firing at DD Ringgold
DD Ringgold firing at Truk Naval Fortress
15cm 41YT CD Gun Battery engaging xAK Overseas Rose at 17,000 yards
DD John Rodgers firing to suppress enemy battery at 17,000 yards
DD Rowe firing to suppress enemy battery at 17,000 yards
DD John Rodgers firing to suppress enemy battery at 17,000 yards
15.5cm 3YT CD Gun Battery engaging xAK Overseas Rose at 17,000 yards
DD John Rodgers firing to suppress enemy battery at 17,000 yards
12cm/45 T10 DP Battery engaging xAK Overseas Rose at 17,000 yards
DD John Rodgers firing to suppress enemy battery at 17,000 yards
15cm 41YT CD Gun Battery engaging xAK Overseas Rose at 17,000 yards
DD John Rodgers firing to suppress enemy battery at 17,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 4,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards

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nvasion Support action off Truk (112,108)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

409 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
xAK Mormacowl, Shell hits 2, heavy fires
xAK Hawaiian Rancher
LCI(G)-455
LCI(G)-454
LCI(G)-453
LCI(G)-452
LCI(G)-451
LCI(G)-450
LCI(G)-449
LCI(G)-441
LCI(G)-440
LCI(G)-439
LCI(G)-438
LCI(G)-437
LCI(G)-408
LCI(G)-407
LCI(G)-406
LCI(G)-405
LCI(G)-404
LCI(G)-403
LCI(G)-401
LCI(G)-398
LCI(G)-397
LCI(G)-396
LCI(G)-372
LCI(G)-366
APA Oconto
BB Tennessee, on fire
BB Texas, on fire
DE Walton

Allied ground losses:
268 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 25 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)

15.5cm 3YT CD Gun Battery engaging xAK Mormacowl at 20,000 yards
20cm 41YT CD Gun Battery engaging xAK Hawaiian Rancher at 20,000 yards
20cm 41YT CD Gun Battery engaging xAK Mormacowl at 20,000 yards
15.5cm 3YT CD Gun Battery engaging xAK Hawaiian Rancher at 20,000 yards
14cm 3YT CD Gun Battery engaging xAK Mormacowl at 20,000 yards
LCI(G)-455 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-454 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-453 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-452 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-451 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-450 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-449 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-441 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-440 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-439 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-438 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-437 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-408 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-407 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-406 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-405 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-404 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-403 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-401 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-398 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-397 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-396 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-372 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-366 fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 4,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards


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Invasion Support action off Truk (112,108)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

418 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
AK Lynx, Shell hits 10, heavy fires, heavy damage
BB Tennessee
DE Richard W. Suesens
xAK Hawaiian Rancher, Shell hits 1
BB Texas
AK Cetus, Shell hits 1
AK Sterope, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AK Celeno
LCI(G)-455
LCI(G)-454
LCI(G)-453
LCI(G)-452
LCI(G)-451
LCI(G)-450
LCI(G)-449
LCI(G)-441
LCI(G)-440
LCI(G)-439
LCI(G)-438
LCI(G)-437
LCI(G)-408
LCI(G)-407
LCI(G)-406
LCI(G)-405
LCI(G)-404
LCI(G)-403
LCI(G)-401
LCI(G)-398
LCI(G)-397
LCI(G)-396
LCI(G)-372
LCI(G)-366
APA Oconto
DE Walton

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

20cm 41YT CD Gun Battery engaging AK Lynx at 14,000 yards
15.5cm 3YT CD Gun Battery engaging xAK Hawaiian Rancher at 14,000 yards
15cm 41YT CD Gun Battery engaging AK Cetus at 14,000 yards
14cm 3YT CD Gun Battery engaging AK Sterope at 14,000 yards
12.7cm/50 T03 DP Battery engaging xAK Hawaiian Rancher at 14,000 yards
12cm/45 T10 DP Battery engaging xAK Hawaiian Rancher at 14,000 yards
15.5cm 3YT CD Gun Battery engaging xAK Hawaiian Rancher at 14,000 yards
15cm 41YT CD Gun Battery engaging AK Celeno at 14,000 yards
14cm 3YT CD Gun Battery engaging AK Cetus at 14,000 yards
12cm/45 T10 DP Battery engaging AK Lynx at 14,000 yards
20cm 41YT CD Gun Battery engaging AK Cetus at 14,000 yards
15cm 41YT CD Gun Battery engaging AK Celeno at 14,000 yards
14cm 3YT CD Gun Battery engaging AK Sterope at 14,000 yards
12.7cm/50 T03 DP Battery engaging xAK Hawaiian Rancher at 14,000 yards
LCI(G)-455 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-454 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-453 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-452 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-451 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-450 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-449 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-441 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-440 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-439 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-438 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-437 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-408 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-407 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-406 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-405 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-404 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-403 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-401 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-398 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-397 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-396 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-372 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-366 fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 5,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards


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Invasion Support action off Truk (112,108)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

287 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
xAK Hawaiian Rancher, Shell hits 25, heavy fires, heavy damage
DE Richard W. Suesens
BB Texas
AK Sterope, Shell hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage
AK Lynx, Shell hits 10, heavy fires, heavy damage
AK Celeno, Shell hits 4, on fire
DE O'Flaherty
AK Cetus, Shell hits 8, on fire, heavy damage
LCI(G)-373
APA Oconto
DE Walton

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

15.5cm 3YT CD Gun Battery engaging xAK Hawaiian Rancher at 10,000 yards
BB Texas firing to suppress enemy battery at 10,000 yards
12.7cm/50 T03 DP Battery engaging AK Sterope at 10,000 yards
BB Texas firing to suppress enemy battery at 10,000 yards
12cm/45 T10 DP Battery engaging AK Lynx at 10,000 yards
8cm/40 T88 DP Battery engaging AK Celeno at 10,000 yards
20cm 41YT CD Gun Battery engaging AK Sterope at 10,000 yards
BB Texas firing to suppress enemy battery at 10,000 yards
15.5cm 3YT CD Gun Battery engaging xAK Hawaiian Rancher at 10,000 yards
BB Texas firing to suppress enemy battery at 10,000 yards
15cm 41YT CD Gun Battery engaging AK Celeno at 10,000 yards
DE O'Flaherty firing to suppress enemy battery at 10,000 yards
14cm 3YT CD Gun Battery engaging xAK Hawaiian Rancher at 10,000 yards
DE O'Flaherty firing to suppress enemy battery at 10,000 yards
12.7cm/50 T03 DP Battery engaging xAK Hawaiian Rancher at 10,000 yards
BB Texas firing to suppress enemy battery at 10,000 yards
12cm/45 T10 DP Battery engaging AK Cetus at 10,000 yards
DE Richard W. Suesens firing to suppress enemy battery at 10,000 yards
8cm/40 T41 DP Battery engaging AK Cetus at 10,000 yards
8cm/40 T88 DP Battery engaging AK Sterope at 10,000 yards
LCI(G)-373 firing to suppress enemy battery at 10,000 yards
20cm 41YT CD Gun Battery engaging xAK Hawaiian Rancher at 10,000 yards
BB Texas firing to suppress enemy battery at 10,000 yards
15cm 41YT CD Gun Battery engaging xAK Hawaiian Rancher at 10,000 yards
14cm 3YT CD Gun Battery engaging xAK Hawaiian Rancher at 10,000 yards
LCI(G)-373 firing to suppress enemy battery at 10,000 yards
12cm/45 T10 DP Battery engaging xAK Hawaiian Rancher at 10,000 yards
LCI(G)-373 firing to suppress enemy battery at 10,000 yards
8cm/40 T88 DP Battery engaging AK Celeno at 10,000 yards
LCI(G)-373 firing to suppress enemy battery at 10,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards


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Invasion Support action off Truk (112,108)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

221 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
AK Sterope, Shell hits 1, heavy damage
AK Celeno, Shell hits 17, heavy fires, heavy damage
APA Oconto
DE Walton

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

14cm 3YT CD Gun Battery engaging AK Sterope at 16,000 yards
20cm 41YT CD Gun Battery engaging AK Celeno at 16,000 yards
15cm 41YT CD Gun Battery engaging AK Celeno at 16,000 yards
15.5cm 3YT CD Gun Battery engaging AK Celeno at 16,000 yards
15cm 41YT CD Gun Battery engaging AK Celeno at 16,000 yards
12cm/45 T10 DP Battery engaging AK Celeno at 16,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards

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Ground combat at Truk (112,108)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 17615 troops, 262 guns, 16 vehicles, Assault Value = 549

Defending force 82030 troops, 1377 guns, 1699 vehicles, Assault Value = 3046

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

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

Assaulting units:
1st Ind.Tank Co
24th Ind.Mixed Brigade
2nd Amphibious Brigade
11th Ind.Mixed Regiment
49th Ind.Mixed Bde /1
Southeast Area Fleet
36th JNAF AF Unit
7th Naval Construction Battalion
34th Field Const Co
4th Fleet
5th JAAF AF Bn
35th Fld AA Gun Co
4th Base Force
Truk Naval Fortress
2nd Provisional Base Force

Defending units:
XIV Corps Engr Grp
2nd Arm Amphib Battalion
1st (Spec) Cavalry Division
3rd Arm Amphib Battalion
776th Amphib Tank Battalion
96th Infantry Division
706th Tank Battalion
111th(Sep) Infantry Regiment
6th USMC Tank Battalion
815th Towed Tank Destroyer Battalion
6th Marine Division
4th Marine Div /2
147th(Sep) Infantry Regiment
4th USMC Tank Battalion
775th Tank Battalion
Provisionl Tank Brigade
6th Ranger Battalion
27th Infantry Division
38th Infantry Div /3
4th Field Artillery Battalion
5th Pioneer Battalion
517th Field Artillery Battalion
6th Pioneer Battalion
3rd USMC Field Artillery Battalion
249th Field Artillery Battalion
668th Field Artillery Battalion
669th Field Artillery Battalion
2nd AmphTrac Engineer Battalion
X US Corps
531st Field Artillery Battalion
XI Corps Engr Grp /9


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Ground combat at Truk (112,108)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 28329 troops, 642 guns, 344 vehicles, Assault Value = 3046

Defending force 28265 troops, 327 guns, 55 vehicles, Assault Value = 539

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

Assaulting units:
Provisionl Tank Brigade
6th USMC Tank Battalion
96th Infantry Division
4th Marine Div /2
XIV Corps Engr Grp
3rd Arm Amphib Battalion
4th USMC Tank Battalion
776th Amphib Tank Battalion
6th Ranger Battalion
27th Infantry Division
706th Tank Battalion
815th Towed Tank Destroyer Battalion
2nd Arm Amphib Battalion
111th(Sep) Infantry Regiment
147th(Sep) Infantry Regiment
1st (Spec) Cavalry Division
6th Marine Division
775th Tank Battalion
38th Infantry Div /3
6th Pioneer Battalion
517th Field Artillery Battalion
4th Field Artillery Battalion
249th Field Artillery Battalion
X US Corps
5th Pioneer Battalion
3rd USMC Field Artillery Battalion
531st Field Artillery Battalion
2nd AmphTrac Engineer Battalion
668th Field Artillery Battalion
669th Field Artillery Battalion
XI Corps Engr Grp /9

Defending units:
11th Ind.Mixed Regiment
1st Ind.Tank Co
24th Ind.Mixed Brigade
2nd Amphibious Brigade
49th Ind.Mixed Bde /1
5th JAAF AF Bn
Southeast Area Fleet
4th Base Force
4th Fleet
36th JNAF AF Unit
35th Fld AA Gun Co
34th Field Const Co
Truk Naval Fortress
7th Naval Construction Battalion
2nd Provisional Base Force

quote:

Ground combat at Truk (112,108)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 17507 troops, 263 guns, 16 vehicles, Assault Value = 537

Defending force 90305 troops, 1418 guns, 1715 vehicles, Assault Value = 3060

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

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

Assaulting units:
11th Ind.Mixed Regiment
24th Ind.Mixed Brigade
1st Ind.Tank Co
2nd Amphibious Brigade
49th Ind.Mixed Bde /1
34th Field Const Co
4th Fleet
35th Fld AA Gun Co
Truk Naval Fortress
Southeast Area Fleet
4th Base Force
36th JNAF AF Unit
5th JAAF AF Bn
7th Naval Construction Battalion
2nd Provisional Base Force

Defending units:
1st (Spec) Cavalry Division
XIV Corps Engr Grp
6th USMC Tank Battalion
6th Ranger Battalion
111th(Sep) Infantry Regiment
3rd Arm Amphib Battalion
706th Tank Battalion
147th(Sep) Infantry Regiment
96th Infantry Division
776th Amphib Tank Battalion
4th USMC Tank Battalion
815th Towed Tank Destroyer Battalion
27th Infantry Division
4th Marine Division
6th Marine Division
2nd Arm Amphib Battalion
775th Tank Battalion
38th Infantry Division
Provisionl Tank Brigade
X US Corps
517th Field Artillery Battalion
2nd AmphTrac Engineer Battalion
6th Pioneer Battalion
5th Pioneer Battalion
3rd USMC Field Artillery Battalion
668th Field Artillery Battalion
4th Field Artillery Battalion
531st Field Artillery Battalion
249th Field Artillery Battalion
669th Field Artillery Battalion
XI Corps Engr Grp /9


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Ground combat at Truk (112,108)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 87989 troops, 1415 guns, 1714 vehicles, Assault Value = 3058

Defending force 28150 troops, 328 guns, 56 vehicles, Assault Value = 531

Allied adjusted assault: 1189

Japanese adjusted defense: 1513

Allied assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 8)

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

Japanese ground losses:
3235 casualties reported
Squads: 18 destroyed, 176 disabled
Non Combat: 16 destroyed, 50 disabled
Engineers: 8 destroyed, 28 disabled
Guns lost 70 (10 destroyed, 60 disabled)
Vehicles lost 23 (4 destroyed, 19 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
5267 casualties reported
Squads: 299 destroyed, 106 disabled
Non Combat: 101 destroyed, 35 disabled
Engineers: 31 destroyed, 4 disabled
Guns lost 57 (40 destroyed, 17 disabled)
Vehicles lost 184 (146 destroyed, 38 disabled)

Assaulting units:
38th Infantry Division
6th Marine Division
2nd Arm Amphib Battalion
27th Infantry Division
776th Amphib Tank Battalion
111th(Sep) Infantry Regiment
XIV Corps Engr Grp
147th(Sep) Infantry Regiment
96th Infantry Division
4th Marine Division
4th USMC Tank Battalion
6th Ranger Battalion
6th USMC Tank Battalion
775th Tank Battalion
3rd Arm Amphib Battalion
706th Tank Battalion
1st (Spec) Cavalry Division
815th Towed Tank Destroyer Battalion
Provisional Tank Brigade
4th Field Artillery Battalion
249th Field Artillery Battalion
517th Field Artillery Battalion
531st Field Artillery Battalion
669th Field Artillery Battalion
3rd USMC Field Artillery Battalion
6th Pioneer Battalion
2nd AmphTrac Engineer Battalion
X US Corps
668th Field Artillery Battalion
5th Pioneer Battalion
XI Corps Engr Grp /9

Defending units:
2nd Amphibious Brigade
24th Ind. Mixed Brigade
11th Ind. Mixed Regiment
1st Ind.Tank Co
49th Ind. Mixed Bde /1
Southeast Area Fleet
35th Fld AA Gun Co
36th JNAF AF Unit
4th Base Force
Truk Naval Fortress
5th JAAF AF Bn
34th Field Const Co
7th Naval Construction Battalion
4th Fleet
2nd Provisional Base Force

quote:

Attacking force 82766 troops, 1356 guns, 1603 vehicles, Assault Value = 2717

Defending force 26230 troops, 324 guns, 55 vehicles, Assault Value = 380

Allied adjusted assault: 816

Japanese adjusted defense: 1846

Allied assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 8)

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

Japanese ground losses:
3058 casualties reported
Squads: 34 destroyed, 119 disabled
Non Combat: 26 destroyed, 78 disabled
Engineers: 8 destroyed, 12 disabled
Guns lost 47 (12 destroyed, 35 disabled)
Vehicles lost 20 (13 destroyed, 7 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
2610 casualties reported
Squads: 120 destroyed, 58 disabled
Non Combat: 57 destroyed, 26 disabled
Engineers: 18 destroyed, 10 disabled
Guns lost 57 (42 destroyed, 15 disabled)
Vehicles lost 114 (93 destroyed, 21 disabled)

Assaulting units:
XI Corps Engr Grp
38th Infantry Division
1st (Spec) Cavalry Division
27th Infantry Division
4th Marine Division
96th Infantry Division
2nd Arm Amphib Battalion
815th Towed Tank Destroyer Battalion
111th(Sep) Infantry Regiment
6th USMC Tank Battalion
6th Marine Division
706th Tank Battalion
775th Tank Battalion
4th USMC Tank Battalion
147th(Sep) Infantry Regiment
776th Amphib Tank Battalion
XIV Corps Engr Grp
3rd Arm Amphib Battalion
Provisionl Tank Brigade
5th Pioneer Battalion
X US Corps
249th Field Artillery Battalion
4th Field Artillery Battalion
669th Field Artillery Battalion
3rd USMC Field Artillery Battalion
2nd AmphTrac Engineer Battalion
668th Field Artillery Battalion
6th Ranger Battalion
531st Field Artillery Battalion
517th Field Artillery Battalion
6th Pioneer Battalion

Defending units:
2nd Amphibious Brigade
11th Ind.Mixed Regiment
24th Ind.Mixed Brigade
1st Ind.Tank Co
49th Ind.Mixed Bde /1
4th Base Force
35th Fld AA Gun Co
Truk Naval Fortress
4th Fleet
34th Field Const Co
Southeast Area Fleet
36th JNAF AF Unit
5th JAAF AF Bn
7th Naval Construction Battalion
2nd Provisional Base Force

quote:

ORIGINAL: BBfanboy

The low IJA losses from your BBs and other landing support suggest forts at least 6, probably 7+.
I have been working over Truk Naval Fortress with BBs and found that their guns are not firing when I am at 28K yards standoff. I intend to bombard and bomb until it is apparent that Truk has few guns or no supply left. Going in the way you did may get the job done but you will be missing your BBs for many moons to come.

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Ground combat at Truk (112,108)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 81534 troops, 1332 guns, 1551 vehicles, Assault Value = 2463

Defending force 24352 troops, 321 guns, 49 vehicles, Assault Value = 249

Allied adjusted assault: 341

Japanese adjusted defense: 892

Allied assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 8)

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

Japanese ground losses:
2256 casualties reported
Squads: 59 destroyed, 65 disabled
Non Combat: 9 destroyed, 69 disabled
Engineers: 11 destroyed, 15 disabled
Guns lost 32 (11 destroyed, 21 disabled)
Vehicles lost 17 (3 destroyed, 14 disabled)
Units destroyed 1

Allied ground losses:
3755 casualties reported
Squads: 187 destroyed, 79 disabled
Non Combat: 60 destroyed, 35 disabled
Engineers: 29 destroyed, 4 disabled
Guns lost 78 (68 destroyed, 10 disabled)
Vehicles lost 130 (97 destroyed, 33 disabled)

Assaulting units:
27th Infantry Division
6th USMC Tank Battalion
4th Marine Division
3rd Arm Amphib Battalion
96th Infantry Division
706th Tank Battalion
4th USMC Tank Battalion
XI Corps Engr Grp
1st (Spec) Cavalry Division
815th Towed Tank Destroyer Battalion
776th Amphib Tank Battalion
38th Infantry Division
2nd Arm Amphib Battalion
775th Tank Battalion
111th(Sep) Infantry Regiment
XIV Corps Engr Grp
147th(Sep) Infantry Regiment
6th Marine Division
Provisionl Tank Brigade
669th Field Artillery Battalion
517th Field Artillery Battalion
668th Field Artillery Battalion
3rd USMC Field Artillery Battalion
6th Ranger Battalion
5th Pioneer Battalion
4th Field Artillery Battalion
531st Field Artillery Battalion
249th Field Artillery Battalion
2nd AmphTrac Engineer Battalion
X US Corps
6th Pioneer Battalion

Defending units:
11th Ind.Mixed Regiment
2nd Amphibious Brigade
24th Ind.Mixed Brigade
1st Ind.Tank Co
49th Ind.Mixed Bde /1
7th Naval Construction Battalion
34th Field Const Co
Southeast Area Fleet
36th JNAF AF Unit
5th JAAF AF Bn
35th Fld AA Gun Co
4th Base Force
4th Fleet
Truk Naval Fortress
2nd Provisional Base Force

quote:

Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Truk at 111,101

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 116 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes

Japanese aircraft
D4Y3 Judy x 29
N1K2-J George x 69

Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 90
F6F-5 Hellcat x 104

Japanese aircraft losses
D4Y3 Judy: 12 destroyed
N1K2-J George: 5 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1D Corsair: 1 destroyed
F6F-5 Hellcat: 4 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-1 with F6F-5 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 13000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-1 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
VF-7 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-8 with F4U-1D Corsair (2 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters to 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
VBF-8 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-11 with F6F-5 Hellcat (2 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-11 with F4U-1D Corsair (4 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-12 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-80 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
VF-82 with F6F-5 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 13000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
VBF-82 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-85 with F6F-5 Hellcat (2 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VBF-85 with F4U-1D Corsair (1 airborne, 11 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-22 with F6F-5 Hellcat (3 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-23 with F6F-5 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 13000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-30 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-31 with F4U-1D Corsair (3 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Truk at 111,101

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 100 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 30 minutes

Japanese aircraft
P1Y2 Frances x 13

Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 66
F6F-5 Hellcat x 78

Japanese aircraft losses
P1Y2 Frances: 6 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
VF-1 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
VBF-1 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
VF-7 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VF-8 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
VBF-8 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
VBF-11 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
VF-12 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
VF-80 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
VF-82 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
VBF-82 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 1 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
VF-22 with F6F-5 Hellcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
VF-23 with F6F-5 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters to 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
VF-30 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters to 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
VF-31 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
VF-11 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
VF-85 with F6F-5 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 14225.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
VBF-85 with F4U-1D Corsair (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes

quote:

ORIGINAL: Mundy

quote:

ORIGINAL: BBfanboy

The low IJA losses from your BBs and other landing support suggest forts at least 6, probably 7+.
I have been working over Truk Naval Fortress with BBs and found that their guns are not firing when I am at 28K yards standoff. I intend to bombard and bomb until it is apparent that Truk has few guns or no supply left. Going in the way you did may get the job done but you will be missing your BBs for many moons to come.

BB, how are your results at that range? I've never really dinked with the range settings. I've always wondered if that's like bombing at 30,000 ft. Embedded with the transports I can't really set the ranges, though.

It may come in handy for prepping the Marianas.

quote:

ORIGINAL: Bif1961

You might want to get your disruption down before going for a shock attack. Your adjusted AV is down too 341 from 1189 the attack before. His adjusted AV is down from 1846 to 891. Looks like you are digging them out one cave at a time.

quote:

ORIGINAL: Bif1961

You might want to get your disruption down before going for a shock attack. Your adjusted AV is down too 341 from 1189 the attack before. His adjusted AV is down from 1846 to 891. Looks like you are digging them out one cave at a time.

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Truk at 112,108

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 7
PBJ-1D Mitchell x 5

Allied aircraft losses
PBJ-1D Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Yanagi
DD Sugi

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x PBJ-1D Mitchell bombing from 1000 feet
Naval Attack: 3 x 500 lb SAP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Truk at 112,108

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 33 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 9
B-25H Mitchell x 9
F4U-1D Corsair x 17

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
DD Yanagi, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Momo
DD Sugi, Shell hits 8, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25H Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
9 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Truk at 112,108

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 26 NM, estimated altitude 2,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25J11 Mitchell x 9

Allied aircraft losses
B-25J11 Mitchell: 1 damaged
B-25J11 Mitchell: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese Ships
DD Momo
DD Sugi, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Yanagi, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-25J11 Mitchell bombing and strafing from low level *
Naval Attack: 3 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

quote:

Morning Air attack on TF, near Yap at 95,97

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 59 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 17
F6F-5 Hellcat x 8
SB2C-3 Helldiver x 20

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C-3 Helldiver: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
CL Katori, Bomb hits 9, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
1 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
5 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring a Kitakami class CL

quote:

Morning Air attack on Truk , at 112,108

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 34 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 55
F6F-5 Hellcat x 60
SB2C-1C Helldiver x 2
SB2C-3 Helldiver x 39
SB2C-4 Helldiver x 46
TBF-1 Avenger x 15
TBM-1C Avenger x 31
TBM-3 Avenger x 59

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C-1C Helldiver: 1 damaged
SB2C-3 Helldiver: 4 damaged
SB2C-3 Helldiver: 1 destroyed by flak
SB2C-4 Helldiver: 11 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 3 damaged
TBM-1C Avenger: 5 damaged
TBM-3 Avenger: 12 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAKL Tsuneshima Maru, Bomb hits 4, and is sunk
DD Nara, Bomb hits 7, and is sunk
DD Momo, Bomb hits 5, and is sunk
ARD Dublon ARD, Bomb hits 4, and is sunk
ACM Tama Maru, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
DD Sugi, Bomb hits 5, and is sunk
AMc Mogami Maru #7, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
ACM Tama Maru #2, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
ACM Takunan Maru #10, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
AMc Genchi Maru, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
AMc Kamoi Maru #7, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk

Port hits 21
Port fuel hits 4
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
10 x TBM-3 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
12 x TBM-3 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x SB2C-4 Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
13 x TBM-3 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
20 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
15 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x SB2C-4 Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
12 x TBM-3 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x SB2C-4 Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
12 x TBM-3 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
10 x SB2C-4 Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
9 x SB2C-4 Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x SB2C-4 Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
8 x SB2C-4 Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
4 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
4 x SB2C-4 Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
4 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Massive explosion on xAKL Tsuneshima Maru
Massive explosion on DD Nara
Magazine explodes on DD Momo

quote:

Ground combat at Truk (112,108)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 72487 troops, 1220 guns, 1335 vehicles, Assault Value = 1937

Defending force 27283 troops, 337 guns, 49 vehicles, Assault Value = 360

Allied adjusted assault: 220

Japanese adjusted defense: 2542

Allied assault odds: 1 to 11 (fort level 8)

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

Japanese ground losses:
2183 casualties reported
Squads: 30 destroyed, 52 disabled
Non Combat: 19 destroyed, 44 disabled
Engineers: 11 destroyed, 10 disabled
Guns lost 45 (10 destroyed, 35 disabled)
Vehicles lost 9 (8 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
4125 casualties reported
Squads: 100 destroyed, 82 disabled
Non Combat: 82 destroyed, 28 disabled
Engineers: 63 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 70 (55 destroyed, 15 disabled)
Vehicles lost 139 (117 destroyed, 22 disabled)
Units destroyed 1

Assaulting units:
815th Towed Tank Destroyer Battalion
96th Infantry Division
775th Tank Battalion
XIV Corps Engr Grp
4th USMC Tank Battalion
6th Marine Division
776th Amphib Tank Battalion
147th(Sep) Infantry Regiment
27th Infantry Division
1st (Spec) Cavalry Division
4th Marine Division
706th Tank Battalion
3rd Arm Amphib Battalion
111th(Sep) Infantry Regiment
38th Infantry Division
6th USMC Tank Battalion
Provisionl Tank Brigade
3rd USMC Field Artillery Battalion
669th Field Artillery Battalion
X US Corps
517th Field Artillery Battalion
2nd Arm Amphib Battalion
2nd AmphTrac Engineer Battalion
XI Corps Engr Grp
668th Field Artillery Battalion
531st Field Artillery Battalion
5th Pioneer Battalion
249th Field Artillery Battalion
4th Field Artillery Battalion
6th Ranger Battalion
6th Pioneer Battalion

Defending units:
24th Ind.Mixed Brigade
11th Ind.Mixed Regiment
1st Ind.Tank Co
2nd Amphibious Brigade
49th Ind.Mixed Bde /1
Truk Naval Fortress
36th JNAF AF Unit
35th Fld AA Gun Co
Southeast Area Fleet
4th Fleet
4th Base Force
5th JAAF AF Bn
7th Naval Construction Battalion
2nd Provisional Base Force

quote:

Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Manus at 101,119

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 70 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 30 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A7M2 Sam x 36
Ki-84r Frank x 1

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 24
P-51D Mustang x 48
F4U-1D Corsair x 10
SB2C-4 Helldiver x 18

Japanese aircraft losses
A7M2 Sam: 2 destroyed
Ki-84r Frank: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-51D Mustang: 4 destroyed
F4U-1D Corsair: 2 destroyed

Japanese Ships
xAK Kaiun Maru, Bomb hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Nanpo Maru, Bomb hits 6, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Suyozai Maru
xAK Taiko Maru, Bomb hits 6, heavy fires, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x SB2C-4 Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SB2C-4 Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb
6 x SB2C-4 Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
20th Sentai with Ki-84r Frank (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 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
Zuikaku-1 with A7M2 Sam (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(14 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
Amagi-1 with A7M2 Sam (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(22 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 18 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Kaiun Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Nanpo Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Taiko Maru


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Manus at 101,119

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 55 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A7M2 Sam x 24

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter 21 x 24
Beaufort VIII x 18
P-38L Lightning x 11
P-51D Mustang x 24

Japanese aircraft losses
A7M2 Sam: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter 21: 1 destroyed
Beaufort VIII: 1 damaged
P-51D Mustang: 3 destroyed

Japanese Ships
xAK Nanpo Maru, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
xAK Suyozai Maru, Shell hits 1, Bomb hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
xAK Chiyo Maru #4, Torpedo hits 4, and is sunk
xAK Taiko Maru, Shell hits 25, Bomb hits 12, and is sunk
xAK Kaiun Maru, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Beaufort VIII launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22.4in Mk 13 Torp.
23 x Beaufighter 21 bombing from 100 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Zuikaku-1 with A7M2 Sam (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(11 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
Amagi-1 with A7M2 Sam (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(11 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes

quote:

Night Naval bombardment of Truk at 112,108 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
N1K2-J George: 66 damaged
N1K2-J George: 15 destroyed on ground
Ki-84r Frank: 93 damaged
Ki-84r Frank: 11 destroyed on ground
G4M1 Betty: 37 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 3 destroyed on ground

48 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
BB Missouri
BB Pennsylvania
CB Guam
CB Alaska
CA Shropshire
CA Pittsburgh
CA Tuscaloosa
CA Portland

Japanese ground losses:
787 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 22 destroyed, 24 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Guns lost 16 (4 destroyed, 12 disabled)
Vehicles lost 7 (2 destroyed, 5 disabled)

Airbase hits 15
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 42
Port hits 12
Port fuel hits 4
Port supply hits 1

OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for BB Missouri
BB Missouri firing at Truk
BB Pennsylvania firing at Truk
CB Guam firing at Truk
CB Alaska firing at Truk
Seagull V acting as spotter for CA Shropshire
Truk Naval Fortress firing at CA Shropshire
CA Shropshire firing at Truk Naval Fortress
CA Pittsburgh firing at Truk
CA Tuscaloosa firing at Truk
Truk Naval Fortress firing at CA Portland
CA Portland firing at Truk Naval Fortress

quote:

Ground combat at Truk (112,108)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 10375 troops, 287 guns, 205 vehicles, Assault Value = 1519

Defending force 28154 troops, 348 guns, 46 vehicles, Assault Value = 309

Allied adjusted assault: 12

Japanese adjusted defense: 1624

Allied assault odds: 1 to 135 (fort level 8)

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

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

Allied ground losses:
1360 casualties reported
Squads: 63 destroyed, 15 disabled
Non Combat: 21 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 36 (32 destroyed, 4 disabled)
Vehicles lost 15 (14 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Assaulting units:
XIV Corps Engr Grp
111th(Sep) Infantry Regiment
27th Infantry Division
XI Corps Engr Grp
96th Infantry Division
706th Tank Battalion
4th Marine Division
1st (Spec) Cavalry Division
6th USMC Tank Battalion
38th Infantry Division
6th Marine Division
775th Tank Battalion
4th USMC Tank Battalion
776th Amphib Tank Battalion
3rd Arm Amphib Battalion
Provisionl Tank Brigade
X US Corps
531st Field Artillery Battalion
2nd Arm Amphib Battalion
5th Pioneer Battalion
517th Field Artillery Battalion
504th Base Group
4060th Port Construction Battalion
4th Field Artillery Battalion
2nd AmphTrac Engineer Battalion
XXI US Bomber Cmnd
668th Field Artillery Battalion
3rd USMC Field Artillery Battalion
502nd Base Group
197th Coast AA Regiment
506th Base Group
55th Base Maint Engineer Battalion
6th Ranger Battalion
147th(Sep) Infantry Regiment
249th Field Artillery Battalion
6th Pioneer Battalion
71st Coast AA Regiment
72nd Base Maint Engineer Battalion
669th Field Artillery Battalion
29th USN Naval Construction Regiment

Defending units:
24th Ind. Mixed Brigade
49th Ind. Mixed Brigade
1st Ind.Tank Co
2nd Amphibious Brigade
11th Ind. Mixed Regiment
50th Ind. Mixed Bde /9
7th Naval Construction Battalion
Southeast Area Fleet
36th JNAF AF Unit
4th Base Force
35th Fld AA Gun Co
Truk Naval Fortress
4th Fleet
5th JAAF AF Bn
2nd Provisional Base Force

quote:

Night Time Surface Combat, near Truk at 111,107, Range 4,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
BB Kirishima, Shell hits 3
CA Takao
CA Maya
CA Chokai
CA Nachi, Shell hits 4
DD Shimakaze
DD Akizuki
DD Hatsuzuki
DD Wakazuki
DD Fuyuzuki, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Hanazuki, Shell hits 1
DD Yoizuki
DD Haruzuki
DD Yukikaze
DD Amatsukaze

Allied Ships
CV Essex
CV Bunker Hill, Shell hits 1, on fire
CV Intrepid, Shell hits 4, on fire
CV Franklin, Shell hits 1
CV Hancock, Shell hits 2
CVL Langley
CVL Bataan
CVL San Jacinto
CV Wasp
CV Lexington, Shell hits 1, on fire
BB Wisconsin
CA London
CA Suffolk
CLAA Oakland, Shell hits 1
CLAA Reno, Shell hits 2
DD Haynsworth, Shell hits 1
DD Ingraham
DD Wallace Lind
DD Lowry
DD Lyman K. Swenson
DD John W. Weeks, Shell hits 1
DD Anthony
DD Aulick, Shell hits 1

Reduced visibility due to Thunderstorms with 50% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms and 50% moonlight: 1,000 yards
Range closes to 25,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 25,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 25,000 yards
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 20,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 20,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 15,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 15,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 10,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 6,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 4,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese radar detects Allied task force at 4,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CV Hancock at 4,000 yards
CA Nachi engages CV Hancock at 4,000 yards
CA Chokai engages CV Hancock at 4,000 yards
CA Chokai engages CV Franklin at 4,000 yards
CA Nachi engages CV Intrepid at 4,000 yards
DD Amatsukaze engages CV Bunker Hill at 4,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CV Essex at 4,000 yards
DD Yoizuki engages CV Hancock at 4,000 yards
DD Hanazuki engages CV Hancock at 4,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CA Suffolk at 4,000 yards
DD Hatsuzuki engages CV Hancock at 4,000 yards
CLAA Reno engages BB Kirishima at 4,000 yards
DD Yoizuki engages DD Aulick at 4,000 yards
DD Anthony engages DD Fuyuzuki at 4,000 yards
DD John W. Weeks engages DD Amatsukaze at 4,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CV Hancock at 4,000 yards
CA Nachi engages CV Hancock at 4,000 yards
CA Chokai engages CV Hancock at 4,000 yards
CA Maya engages CV Franklin at 4,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CV Intrepid at 4,000 yards
DD Amatsukaze engages DD John W. Weeks at 4,000 yards
DD Yukikaze engages CV Essex at 4,000 yards
DD Aulick engages DD Yoizuki at 4,000 yards
DD Hanazuki engages DD Aulick at 4,000 yards
BB Wisconsin engages DD Fuyuzuki at 4,000 yards
DD Wakazuki engages DD Aulick at 4,000 yards
DD Anthony engages DD Hatsuzuki at 4,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CLAA Oakland at 4,000 yards
DD Wakazuki engages DD Haynsworth at 4,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards
DD Fuyuzuki engages CV Lexington at 5,000 yards
CLAA Reno engages CA Nachi at 5,000 yards
CA Chokai engages CV Hancock at 5,000 yards
CA Maya engages CV Hancock at 5,000 yards
DD Hanazuki engages CV Intrepid at 5,000 yards
DD Akizuki engages CV Bunker Hill at 5,000 yards
DD Yukikaze engages DD John W. Weeks at 5,000 yards
DD Hanazuki engages CVL San Jacinto at 5,000 yards
DD Fuyuzuki engages DD Aulick at 5,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CA Suffolk at 5,000 yards
DD Hatsuzuki engages CA London at 5,000 yards
CLAA Reno engages BB Kirishima at 5,000 yards
CA Chokai engages CLAA Oakland at 5,000 yards
DD Aulick engages DD Yoizuki at 5,000 yards
DD John W. Weeks engages DD Amatsukaze at 5,000 yards
DD Hanazuki engages DD Lowry at 5,000 yards
DD Akizuki engages DD Ingraham at 5,000 yards
Ammo storage explosion on CV Lexington
BB Kirishima engages CV Lexington at 5,000 yards
DD Wakazuki engages CV Wasp at 5,000 yards
CA Chokai engages CV Hancock at 5,000 yards
DD Hanazuki engages CV Franklin at 5,000 yards
DD Wakazuki engages CV Intrepid at 5,000 yards
Fuel storage explosion on CV Bunker Hill
BB Kirishima engages CV Bunker Hill at 5,000 yards
DD Fuyuzuki engages CV Essex at 5,000 yards
DD Haruzuki engages DD Haynsworth at 5,000 yards
DD Akizuki engages CVL Langley at 5,000 yards
DD John W. Weeks engages DD Fuyuzuki at 5,000 yards
DD Aulick engages DD Wakazuki at 5,000 yards
DD Hatsuzuki engages CA London at 5,000 yards
BB Kirishima engages CLAA Reno at 5,000 yards
CLAA Oakland engages BB Kirishima at 5,000 yards
Allied Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...

quote:

orning Air attack on Truk Naval Fortress, at 112,108 (Truk)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 36 minutes

Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 63
F6F-5 Hellcat x 67
SB2C-3 Helldiver x 37
SB2C-4 Helldiver x 41
TBF-1 Avenger x 13
TBM-1C Avenger x 31
TBM-3 Avenger x 49

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C-3 Helldiver: 4 damaged
SB2C-3 Helldiver: 2 destroyed by flak
SB2C-4 Helldiver: 16 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 2 damaged
TBM-1C Avenger: 6 damaged
TBM-3 Avenger: 10 damaged

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

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x TBM-3 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 10000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
9 x TBM-3 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x SB2C-4 Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
12 x TBM-3 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
16 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x SB2C-4 Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
11 x TBM-3 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x SB2C-4 Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
9 x TBM-3 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x TBM-1C Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
13 x SB2C-4 Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
1 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
10 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
2 x SB2C-4 Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
4 x SB2C-3 Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
4 x SB2C-4 Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
4 x SB2C-4 Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 2nd Provisional Base Force ...
Also attacking Truk Naval Fortress ...
Also attacking 50th Ind.Mixed Bde /9 ...
Also attacking 49th Ind.Mixed Brigade ...
Also attacking Truk Naval Fortress ...
Also attacking 2nd Amphibious Brigade ...
Also attacking 24th Ind.Mixed Brigade ...
Also attacking Truk Naval Fortress ...
Also attacking 2nd Provisional Base Force ...
Also attacking 4th Fleet ...
Also attacking Truk Naval Fortress ...
Also attacking 2nd Provisional Base Force ...
Also attacking Truk Naval Fortress ...
Also attacking 50th Ind.Mixed Bde /9 ...
Also attacking 49th Ind.Mixed Brigade ...
Also attacking Truk Naval Fortress ...
Also attacking 2nd Amphibious Brigade ...
Also attacking Truk Naval Fortress ...
Also attacking 2nd Provisional Base Force ...
Also attacking 50th Ind.Mixed Bde /9 ...
Also attacking Truk Naval Fortress ...
Also attacking 2nd Amphibious Brigade ...
Also attacking Truk Naval Fortress ...
Also attacking 2nd Provisional Base Force ...
Also attacking 50th Ind.Mixed Bde /9 ...
Also attacking 49th Ind.Mixed Brigade ...
Also attacking Truk Naval Fortress ...
Also attacking 2nd Amphibious Brigade ...
Also attacking 24th Ind.Mixed Brigade ...
Also attacking Truk Naval Fortress ...
Also attacking 4th Fleet ...
Also attacking Truk Naval Fortress ...
Also attacking 2nd Provisional Base Force ...
Also attacking Truk Naval Fortress ...
Also attacking 50th Ind.Mixed Bde /9 ...
Also attacking 49th Ind.Mixed Brigade ...
Also attacking Truk Naval Fortress ...
Also attacking 2nd Provisional Base Force ...
Also attacking 50th Ind.Mixed Bde /9 ...
Also attacking Truk Naval Fortress ...
Also attacking 2nd Amphibious Brigade ...


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Morning Air attack on Truk Naval Fortress, at 112,108 (Truk)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 70 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-29-25 Superfort x 26
B-29B Superfort x 9

Allied aircraft losses
B-29-25 Superfort: 5 damaged
B-29B Superfort: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-29-25 Superfort bombing from 15000 feet *
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-29-25 Superfort bombing from 15000 feet *
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-29-25 Superfort bombing from 15000 feet *
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-29B Superfort bombing from 15000 feet *
Ground Attack: 18 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-29B Superfort bombing from 15000 feet *
Ground Attack: 18 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-29-25 Superfort bombing from 15000 feet *
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-29-25 Superfort bombing from 15000 feet *
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 36th JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 11th Ind.Mixed Regiment ...
Also attacking Truk Naval Fortress ...


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Afternoon Air attack on Truk Naval Fortress, at 112,108 (Truk)

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 60 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25H Mitchell x 16
PBJ-1D Mitchell x 11

Allied aircraft losses
B-25H Mitchell: 3 damaged
PBJ-1D Mitchell: 2 damaged

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

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x PBJ-1D Mitchell bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x B-25H Mitchell bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on 2nd Provisional Base Force, at 112,108 (Truk)

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 47 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 16

Allied aircraft losses
B-25D1 Mitchell: 2 damaged

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

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on 2nd Provisional Base Force, at 112,108 (Truk)

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 51 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25J11 Mitchell x 15

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B-25J11 Mitchell bombing from 7000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb