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RE: Empire strikes back- NJP vs Wargmr (no wargmr) - 7/25/2015 8:11:17 AM

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Main Allied Offensive

Here is where Wargmr is attempting to make some headway and relieve the cut off garrison of Ndeni.

He has had to commit his carriers due to my constant air attacks and the lack of developed allied air bases.

The other problem he has is I still hold Noumea and hence can see any allied naval movement from a long way off.

If he really gets serious here I can't stop him nor will I risk key naval assets. Air and subs only.

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RE: Empire strikes back- NJP vs Wargmr (no wargmr) - 7/25/2015 8:18:32 AM

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N/E Oz

And here is where I am probably having the most fun using small SAGs and larger bombardment groups to go after soft targets.

The area further north is heavily fortified and I have plenty of air and naval assets rotating out of the theatre.

It will take quite a deal of effort and treasure for the Allies to push further than Horn Island :-)

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RE: Empire strikes back- NJP vs Wargmr (no wargmr) - 7/25/2015 8:21:31 AM

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Exhibit one of the more successful bombardments

Of course the numbers are way out, but about 20 destroyed a/c on the ground and few ships as well.

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RE: Empire strikes back- NJP vs Wargmr (no wargmr) - 7/25/2015 8:25:41 AM

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And yet he very nearly got me on the way out. No more ammo!!!!!

As he quietly reminded me, he only has to get lucky once :-)

He was a bit unlucky (or was I lucky?) as he had a more potent surface group than this one which I just narrowly missed on the egress.

Over confidence and complacency is a killer in this game!

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RE: Empire strikes back- NJP vs Wargmr (no wargmr) - 7/25/2015 11:25:57 AM

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Since "Mr Fletcher" is beginning to come out in serious numbers, you have to be as they can reach out and get you from far away (37 knot = 11 hexes). I was able to base some at Cooktown and have them patrol 3 to 4 hexes east under LRCAP. Then, order a Full Speed run to Milne Bay to get whatever Japan had there or trying to get to Port Moresby. A 8 ship SC TF made up of just Fletchers is not something that you want to deal with too often.

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RE: Empire strikes back- NJP vs Wargmr (no wargmr) - 7/26/2015 10:48:28 AM

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So true and wise advice.

I have no intention of trying to mix it up with his surface forces now in 43- the Fletchers are just too deadly and trading ships is a road to ruin. :-)

If he wants to come after my surface assets I want to have plenty of warning and opportunity to decline.

The number one target this month is again allied fighters- if I can drain his pools I doubt he can go any where fast- I hope.

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Since "Mr Fletcher" is beginning to come out in serious numbers, you have to be as they can reach out and get you from far away (37 knot = 11 hexes). I was able to base some at Cooktown and have them patrol 3 to 4 hexes east under LRCAP. Then, order a Full Speed run to Milne Bay to get whatever Japan had there or trying to get to Port Moresby. A 8 ship SC TF made up of just Fletchers is not something that you want to deal with too often.

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RE: Empire strikes back- NJP vs Wargmr (no wargmr) - 7/27/2015 11:46:12 AM

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Allied offensive

Well it has taken a while but I sense Wargmr (Mike) has tired of my antics and massed a significant portion of his fleet to relieve Ndeni.

I had good search coverage of his fleet (and still do) but alas there is just too much combat power present and I'm not set up for a confrontation.

I will sit back and watch for a while to see which direction he may head next.

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RE: Empire strikes back- NJP vs Wargmr (no wargmr) - 7/27/2015 11:54:15 AM

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Continuing my policy of being a pain in the ass, I have decided to cause trouble in the central pacific.

The last week I have undertaken big fighter sweeps specifically targeting his P39s and what's left of his P40es.

After the 3rd big sweep his fighters have disappeared allowing me to push forward and reinforce certain atoll positions near his main bases.

Good air search coverage has been re-established and now nuisance mining is also underway.

When he heads back this way again it should be just a little bit tougher :-)

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RE: Empire strikes back- NJP vs Wargmr (no wargmr) - 7/27/2015 2:10:37 PM

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Once Tabiteuea is gone, so is Japan's chance holding here....I think. Make him bleed, but don't over do it.

What does your plane production and research look like?

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RE: Empire strikes back- NJP vs Wargmr (no wargmr) - 7/30/2015 9:00:20 AM

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Hi Lowpe

Not so sure about that ref Tabiteuea. I have him sealed off pretty good at the moment thanks to airpower.

I will post the plane production and research stats over the weekend :-)

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Once Tabiteuea is gone, so is Japan's chance holding here....I think. Make him bleed, but don't over do it.

What does your plane production and research look like?

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RE: Empire strikes back- NJP vs Wargmr (no wargmr) - 7/30/2015 9:06:47 AM

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Lucky ambush at Addu

Despite all of the activity around Noumea with the majority of his fleet parked there, Wargmr has been slipping in fleets and amphib taskforces into Diego Garcia.

I just missed him the last time with my Sags and a CVE fleet but I based them at Ceylon because I had a hunch he would return and sure enough he did.

Not only did he return, but in true aggressive Wargmr style :-) he tried an amphib assault on Addu right on top of a SAG and the CVEs parked nearby!

By God he is aggressive.

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RE: Empire strikes back- NJP vs Wargmr (no wargmr) - 7/30/2015 9:12:03 AM

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The results were not pretty for him after the SAGs and airpower were finished I think I can scratch one allied division at the bottom of the ocean and about 10-12 ships.

I have finally gotten use to his style (perhaps)- last time a bold move like this would have met with little resistance and Ceylon would have been endangered,

Against Wargmr I believe I need to defend in forward positions to prevent his rapid and aggressive moves.

His morale will no doubt take a small hit but in his true form he will be back going for my throat in about a week.

Attached is just one of the combat reports from the day.

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RE: Empire strikes back- NJP vs Wargmr (no wargmr) - 7/30/2015 1:43:48 PM

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Hi Lowpe

Not so sure about that ref Tabiteuea. I have him sealed off pretty good at the moment thanks to airpower.

I will post the plane production and research stats over the weekend :-)

Great work out there west of Ceylon! I don't know if Wargamer will quiet down for a whole week though, he was incredibly aggressive last game.

PS: I am looking forward to reading your plane stats....all those lessons learned from your first 1945 game....

I mention Tabit, merely because once heavy bombers are based there it is very difficult to keep the Japanese air force flying.

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RE: Empire strikes back- NJP vs Wargmr (no wargmr) - 8/1/2015 7:43:44 AM

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You are quite correct- the setback he has suffered has caused no delay on his other fronts.

Wargmr is a very resilient and dangerous player.

His heavy bombers have been very quiet. Not sure why but I am sure that will change. :-(

Will start posting some economic stats shortly.

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Great work out there west of Ceylon! I don't know if Wargamer will quiet down for a whole week though, he was incredibly aggressive last game.

PS: I am looking forward to reading your plane stats....all those lessons learned from your first 1945 game....

I mention Tabit, merely because once heavy bombers are based there it is very difficult to keep the Japanese air force flying.
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RE: Empire strikes back- NJP vs Wargmr (no wargmr) - 8/1/2015 7:48:25 AM

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Eco update 1

It is a war of logistics and here oil, fuel and supply are critical.

Here is a brief snapshot. I have never used tracker so the presentation of the info is not ideal.

I continue to make plenty of mistakes economically but after a fair few games I have a reasonable sense now of what is critical- and that is supply.

My HI is low but I will get that going in the next 6 months. The priority is engines and single seat fighters.

I have plenty of Arm and Veh points which will come in handy for 44 and 45.

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RE: Empire strikes back- NJP vs Wargmr (no wargmr) - 8/1/2015 7:57:16 AM

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Eco update 2

I keep a close eye on supply and for once I am doing a good job of getting oil and fuel back to the HI in a timely manner.

The priority is mass production of single engine types with the priority the following:

1. Zero line
2. Oscar line
3. All other fighter types
4. DBs
5. TBs
6. 2 engine types

I still feel the Achilles heel of the Allied war effort is their lack of quality fighter aircraft in 42 and 43.

I have tried to wage a war of attrition in the air. If he has no fighter aircraft in his pools it makes it very hard to establish any form of even air parity over the battle space.

PDU-off, Realistic R&D on.

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RE: Empire strikes back- NJP vs Wargmr (no wargmr) - 8/1/2015 8:03:00 AM

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Plane and engine production last turn

Aligned with my previous post you can see the mass production of single engine fighter a/c.

In terms of R&D most types are arriving a 2 to 3 months before scheduled but I expect this to improve significantly for the zero and Oscar lines in the next 6 months.

The mass production of the HA-45 is also just about to commence.

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RE: Empire strikes back- NJP vs Wargmr (no wargmr) - 8/1/2015 8:11:51 AM

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And here is the result :-)

You will note the 3 Allied fighter types I have been going after with some gusto.

I am fairly certain his pools for allied army fighters are very dry aside from the P-40K.

Just this month we have been clashing heavily with this type and I am confident I can inflict unsustainable losses on it (P40K) within the next two months.

He has been very conservative with his navy fighters but when they do appear the wildcat is no match for the A6M5 or the Oscar IIb.

The Spitfires cause me the most problems on point defence.

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RE: Empire strikes back- NJP vs Wargmr (no wargmr) - 8/1/2015 8:29:32 AM

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Allied replacement rates vs Japanese production

Below is a quick snap shot of US Army fighters replacement rates I expect to face over the next few months.

- P-39D 25 per month
- P-40K 65 per month
- P-38G 20 per month
- P-40N5 55 per month
- P47D2 56 per month

Now this is my current production with the Oscar and Zero line with neither currently being obsolete or outclassed- yet!

- A6M5 384 per month
- Ki-43IIB 324 per month

Of course this does not include his naval fighters especially the Hellcat but neither have I included the Tojos, Tonys and soon to be arriving Georges.

Apologies if I have my numbers wrong but on these rough figures I should come out on top in the air for the remainder of 43 :-)

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RE: Empire strikes back- NJP vs Wargmr (no wargmr) - 8/1/2015 9:05:26 AM

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My last rambling for the night :-)

I have found it curious in my previous games or reviewing other AARs the sudden surge by the Allies around March/April 44.

The reversal of fortunes for the Empire during these months is often swift and dramatic.

Now there are potentially many causes behind this but without doubt, the biggest issue I faced during this time period was the emergence of this monster.

Completely changed the air war in combination with increased production of USN fighters (corsair and hellcat). Being aware of the problem is one thing, to be able to solve it is another :-0

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RE: Empire strikes back- NJP vs Wargmr (no wargmr) - 8/1/2015 12:30:24 PM

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Great info, and I agree with your tactics...I forgot the game was pdu off.

How many Sonias are you making?

I think he will be limited in the number of Jugs squadrons he can hit you with, thanks to pdu off. Your best counter is Frank. I hope you can upgrade enough squadrons to make a difference.

Doesn't the Ki94 play a big role -- lots of end game squadrons go there.

I think Wargamer had it really easy in the air against you last game...things will be so different this time.

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RE: Empire strikes back- NJP vs Wargmr (no wargmr) - 8/2/2015 9:34:29 AM

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Thanks Lowpe, I can understand Allied players pain with PDU on. It becomes a very hard task against those production numbers and superior air types.

If memory serves me correctly, he still lost over 20 thousand planes last game but you are correct- I wasn't aggressive enough in the air in 43 and that really cost me!

Good idea reference the jugs and franks.

Despite some recent setbacks Wargmr will still have my measure sometime in 45. He is just too good with his key assets and planning.

I suspect a deep invasion somewhere once he gets his Hellcats set up.

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Great info, and I agree with your tactics...I forgot the game was pdu off.

How many Sonias are you making?

I think he will be limited in the number of Jugs squadrons he can hit you with, thanks to pdu off. Your best counter is Frank. I hope you can upgrade enough squadrons to make a difference.

Doesn't the Ki94 play a big role -- lots of end game squadrons go there.

I think Wargamer had it really easy in the air against you last game...things will be so different this time.

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RE: Empire strikes back- NJP vs Wargmr (no wargmr) - 8/2/2015 9:40:38 AM

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Action around Horn Island is really starting to hot up as the Allies aggressively probe.

I sent 4 decent sized surface groups targeting some large supply convoys but only one group ended up tangling with a large escort group.

The action took place in daylight and my lighter forces took a fair battering from his 8 inch guns until finally some 46cm shell action corrected the imbalance.

Butchers bill for the day Japan 1 x CL, 1 x DD

Allies: 2 x CA and 2 x DD- the stragglers were finished off by Jap air.

Good fun but an opportunity missed/wasted. I don't want to fight his warships, I'm after the AKs and APs who can't fight back!

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RE: Empire strikes back- NJP vs Wargmr (no wargmr) - 8/2/2015 3:06:11 PM

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Good to see the big girl shooting...but I shudder at the fuel cost of getting her there!

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RE: Empire strikes back- NJP vs Wargmr (no wargmr) - 8/2/2015 9:41:11 PM

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I am not a huge fan of the super battleships.

I use them quite a bit for bombardments but am very wary of deploying into surface combat, especially at night.

They just seem to be torpedo magnets especially against fletcher destroyers.

In the combat above, conditions were idea for Musashi to have a devastating impact on his CAs.

Despite landing several telling blows which led to the destruction of 2 of the CAs it largely sat out of the combat.

If this occurred at night in close combat it probably would have been hit by a torpedo or two.

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RE: Empire strikes back- NJP vs Wargmr (no wargmr) - 8/3/2015 1:00:01 AM

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I am not a huge fan of the super battleships.

I use them quite a bit for bombardments but am very wary of deploying into surface combat, especially at night.

They just seem to be torpedo magnets especially against fletcher destroyers.

Been there! Done that!

Back on fighters, do whatever you can to get the Frank A in play in mid to early 4th qtr 43 (in big numbers). Not two months early, that is way too late.

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RE: Empire strikes back- NJP vs Wargmr (no wargmr) - 8/3/2015 1:08:11 AM

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SC TF composition - you get better and more reliable results if you DON'T mix CA/CL with BB. It has to do with max range of guns regardless of actual combat ranges. Often if you do mix, the BBs tend to sit out the battle.

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RE: Empire strikes back- NJP vs Wargmr (no wargmr) - 8/3/2015 2:10:38 AM

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SC TF composition - you get better and more reliable results if you DON'T mix CA/CL with BB. It has to do with max range of guns regardless of actual combat ranges. Often if you do mix, the BBs tend to sit out the battle.

Been there, done that too! Don't forget the great tip about low TF number squadrons usually moving first.

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RE: Empire strikes back- NJP vs Wargmr (no wargmr) - 8/3/2015 3:46:25 AM

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You are quite correct and I was lucky to get away with my laziness on this occasion.

I had two other smaller CL/DD taskforces in front and screening this one and at the last moment decided to add in Musashi in case of a bombardment opportunity.

As this game frequently does, the unexpected occurred (somehow he missed tangling with the other groups) and I got quite lucky that the engagement was during the day and not at night.

Truly complacency is death in this game :-)

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SC TF composition - you get better and more reliable results if you DON'T mix CA/CL with BB. It has to do with max range of guns regardless of actual combat ranges. Often if you do mix, the BBs tend to sit out the battle.

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RE: Empire strikes back- NJP vs Wargmr (no wargmr) - 8/9/2015 11:40:24 AM

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Update April 43

The game continues at a cracking pace.

The Allies have committed limited offensives around PNG and the central pacific to attrite local Japanese forces and develop infrastructure.

I also believe it is a smart move by Wargmr to ensure the allied scoreboard continues to tick over as China gets smashed.

The war is mostly being fought in the air and to my surprise, the P-40K has proven to be a very worthy adversary to my A6M5s and Oscar IIbs. The F4F is now completely outclassed but he is still using them prior to completely swapping over to Hellcats.

Have to say (outside of China), the Allies have outplayed the Empire this month and been very clever in their scheme of manoeuvre.

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