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RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 5/14/2017 8:40:33 AM

Rio Bravo

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ORIGINAL: GetAssista

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ORIGINAL: Rio Bravo
4.) The Allies didn't lose a single Walrus or Seagull today.

Congratulation on the 4th! That's a rare feat and a milestone any AFB should be proud of! :)

More seriously, congratulations on the overwhelming success of a well executed invasion. It significantly turns the tide of war. Unfortunately, el lobo was unexpectedly thin on the ground given the importance of Marianas so we, the spectators, will be left without the excitement of prolonged fighting for the beaches. Oh, but there will be other fights to spectate, I guess

GetAssista-

Thank you.

I made a few mistakes, but overall things sure went much better than I had anticipated, well so far.

The transports still need to finish unloading supply before I can get the hell out of Dodge and back to the safety of Pearl to begin preparations to invade Formosa.

Best Regards,

-Terry

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RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 5/14/2017 8:58:37 AM

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ORIGINAL: Rio Bravo

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ORIGINAL: HansBolter

If you haven't paid close attention to conversions you have likely overlooked more than just AKVs. Lots of xAKs can convert to AKEs, AEs and AGs. On first turn I examine EVERY ship and assign upgrades. Lots of early reinforcements can also upgrade. It's important to examine each one as it arrives.

Hans-

Well damn, Hans.

I did upgrade aircraft.

*chuckling*

There are so many aspects to this war to get one's head around, to not forget, to have the time to do properly.

Thanks for the information and I will try to find some time during the next week or so to start snooping some xAKs to convert to xAKVs, AKEs, and AGs.

Best Regards,

-Terry

It's possible to go overboard on the AGs, but personally I convert every AKV & AKE & AE I can find. They can still haul supplies (at a not too severely reduced capacity) if you need them. I tend to protect the AEs though, because they can rearm your carriers at sea in 1945.

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RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 5/14/2017 9:13:11 AM

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Would you mind trying left clicking the "today" column heading?

I forget whether groups destroyed on ground show as ground or ops losses. Groups sunk on ship are counted as ops losses IIRC. Maybe over-ruining airbases is the same.

If so, looks like you over-ran a few zero groups on the ground yesterday, and/or a carrier went down.

At the risk of sounding overly aggressive, I think you just gave him a 6 joint BOHICA, and its worth having a crack at the KB before you retire.

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< Message edited by Ian R -- 5/14/2017 9:14:25 AM >

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RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 5/14/2017 10:07:23 AM

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Ian-

Believe me, I have been patient for 18 months chomping at the bit to kick El Lobo's ass somewhere, anywhere, considering he trashed me all over the map while I conserved assets for Operation Land Shark and Operation Sea Shark.

As much as I am tempted to go after his carriers, I can't right now for the following reasons:

1.) I left my bombers at Pearl to make room for more fighters to be able to provide more CAP and LRCAP for 972 ships. After loading 427 Wildcats and 271 Hellcats, I only had carrier space available to load 134 Dauntless Dive Bombers.

2.) I still have hundreds of Amphibious Transports unloading supply at all four bases. The Carriers need to stay sitting one hex due east of Rota to provide cover for the transports.

3.) Once again I need to conserve assets (yes, ships too) as I plan to invade Formosa hopefully sometime during the month of September, 1943 (it is going to depend on how much damage El Lobo does to the Invasion Fleet before we get out of Dodge).

Formosa is important to the Allied Grand Strategy for the following reasons:

1.) A Supply Hub to get supply to China to assist Operation Land Shark (i.e., the troops in Burma that will head into China as soon as Burma is under control).

2.) A Staging area for the Marines that will be invading the southern coast of China to assist the Operation Land Shark Forces in Burma to free the Chinese trapped at Chengtu and Chungking, and drive into Manchukuo in an effort to reduce the Japanese Garrison below 8,000 to hopefully trigger the activation of the Russians, and onwards to Fusan to bomb Tokyo.

3.) Formosa and the Marianas Islands are the Lynch Pins for the planned Allied Naval Blockade to deny Japanese Shipping from the west and south into the China and Philippines Seas thereby strangling Japan Proper of Resources, Oil, and troops (more on the Naval Blockade will be posted sometime during the next few weeks).

It is simply just more important to get as many ships back to Pearl as possible to prepare for the invasion of Formosa.

Hey, thank you for the "left-click" information on the Aircraft Loss Screen; see photo below:

Best Regards,

-Terry

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RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 5/14/2017 10:21:58 AM

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June 24, 1943

Opening Comments

1.) The KB sitting just north of Pagan, Marianas Islands, did not launch any airstrikes today.

2.) Allied engineers have been busy and have built the Fort Level to 1 at Saipan, Tinian, Rota, and Guam.

Synopsis of Combat Events for Today

1.) That sneaky rat bastard El Lobo mined Guam and one of Captain Haggard's Mine Sweepers (YMS 113) hit a mine and sunk.

2.) The following previously damaged Allied ships sunk at sea today: AM Finch, DMS Elliot, xAK Andrea Luckenbach, xAK Durenda, xAK Hawaiian, and xAK Hermion.

3.) Captain Haggard's submarines converged on El Lobo's Warships near Pagan with the following success: SS Bowfish put a torpedo into CV Kaga, SS Flying Fish put a torpedo into CVL Ryujo, and SS Cisco put 2 torpedoes into BB Kirishima.

4.) The Allies captured Ramree Island.

Attached as a link below is the entire January 24, 1943 Combat Report.

Best Regards,

-Terry

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RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 5/14/2017 10:35:29 AM

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Good work!...I wouldn't have thought there was a snowballs chance in hell that you could sneak that freight train into the middle of what is typically his main line of defense. He really didn't seem to have much there. As discussed, I would get LBA support into the newly captured islands and let him bang KB's head on some land based air for awhile while your subs perhaps whittle around the edges. Strategically what next? I would jump straight in bed with your unsuspecting foe....I bet if he had Marianas that poorly prepped that Home Islands even less prepped. Whatcha thinkin??

pontiouspilot-

Captain Haggard's submarines cleared a path from Pearl to Wake and all Allied aircraft except CAP stood down so as not to give El Lobo any hints the Invasion Fleet was launched toward the Marianas Islands.

The next Objective is Formosa. Hopefully during the month of September, 1943. I am gambling again that El Lobo will not suspect that the Allies would invade Formosa during the fall of 1943.

Best Regards,

-Terry

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RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 5/15/2017 2:26:42 AM

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June 25, 1943

Four Southern Marianas Islands

Status Report

1.) All Allied troops have unloaded.

2.) Tinian and Rota have been cleared of all Japanese troops.

3.) The Allies will attack Saipan and Guam today.

4.) 137 Allied Amphibious Assault transports continue to unload supply an fuel as follows:

-Saipan: 32 ships unloading 1,752 fuel.
-Tinian: 4 ships unloading 603 fuel.
-Rota: 18 ships unloading 15,603 supply and 1,494 fuel.
-Guam: 83 ships unloading 17,575 fuel.

5.) The remaining damaged and undamaged Amphibious Assault transports have joined the Operation Sea Shark Invasion Fleet one hex due east of Rota.

6.) The four captured Allied Bases statistics are as follows:

-Saipan: 1,884 AV, Port Level 3(3%); Airfield Level 5(2%); Fort Level 1(50%); 323,766 Supply; and 8,391 Fuel.
-Tinian: 777 AV; Port Level 2(7%); Airfield Level 3(23%); Fort Level 1(98%); 314,104 Supply; and 1,355 Fuel.
-Rota: 649 AV; Port Level 1(7%); Airfield Level 0(42%); Fort Level 1(68%); 290,033 Supply; and O Fuel.
Guam: 2,969 AV; Port Level 2(12%); Airfield Level 5(6%); Fort Level 1 (78%); 580,931 Supply; and 7,990 Fuel.

7.) Captain Haggard's PT Boats leave Wake Island today bound for Allied controlled Marianas Island bases.

8.) Captain Haggard's submarines are swarming Japanese Warships like a crazed hive of irritated Killer Bees (see map below).

Best Regards,

-Terry

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RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 5/15/2017 4:27:15 PM

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June 25, 1943

Opening Comments

1.) The Fort Level is now 2 on Saipan, Tinian, Rota, and Guam.

2.) Although the June 24, 1943 Combat Report indicated that the Allied deliberate Attack was successful and that the Allies had captured Ramree Island, the Red Sun still flies high over the island.

Synopsis of Combat Events for Today

1.) Combat is winding down at the Marianas Islands, although El Lobo's ASW ships did put some hits on four of Captain Haggard's submarines.

2.) Of course, El Lobo bombed Chengtu and Chungking once again. The Chungking airport has now passed Death Valley, California as being the lowest land point in the world with Chengtu moving up to third place, a tenth of an inch behind Death Valley.

3.) The Allies Deliberately attacked just south of Meiktila in an effort to shove the Japanese out of the plains to block Japan troops from retreating south to Rangoon.

4.) Allied artillery bombarded Meiktila.

Attached below as a link is the entire June 25, 1943 Combat Report.

Best Regards,

-Terry

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RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 5/16/2017 7:17:40 PM

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Burma

June 26, 1943

In the North, The Allies continue to apply pressure forcing the Japanese to retreat South toward Pegu and Rangoon.

In the West, though substantially outnumbered and fatigued, the Japanese remain stubborn at Ramree Island.

In the East, 16 Japanese units are moving toward Paoshan, China. The Allies have blocked the Japanese advance immediately due West of Paoshan and two U. S. Army Infantry Divisions are in route to join the Allied blocking-force of 502 AV.

In the South, the Allies are moving into position to block the Japanese from reaching Pegu and Rangoon in an effort to destroy as many Japanese units in Burma as possible.

Please see may of Burma below.

Best Regards,

-Terry

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RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 5/16/2017 8:09:24 PM

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June 26, 1943

Highlights of the Day

1.) Due East of Rota, SS I-AO takes three hits as it puts 2 torpedoes into CVE Prince William, setting it ablaze with heavy fires and heavy damage.

2.) Near Pagan (hex 110,90), SS Tullibee puts two torpedoes into BB Hiei causing heavy damage.

Synopsis of Other Combat Action for Today

1.) Near Pagan, DD Kosugiri hits SS Greyback twice.

2.) Near Almagan, DDs Hayashimo and Isokaze hit SS Scorpion twice and DD Amattsukazie hits SS Gudgeon once.

3.) Of course, El Lobo ordered his Bombers to bomb Chengtu and Chungking with increasing success as to number of Chinese casualties.

4.) The Allies bombard Meiktila.

5.) The Allies deliberately attack Guam, Taung Gyi, and Ramree Island.

Attached as a link below is the entire June 26, 1943 Combat Report.

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RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 5/17/2017 7:08:35 AM

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June 27, 1943

Highlight of the Day

Captain Haggard puts a torpedo into a third Japanese Battleship.

Synopsis of Combat Action for Today

1.) El Lobo's ASW ships hit three of Captain Haggard's submarines:

-Near Iwo Jima: DD Tadeshiwa hits SS 0-23 4 times.
-Near Anatahan: DD Amatsukaze hits Flying Fish once.
-Near Saipan: DD Tokitsukaze hits SS Truant once.

2.) A powerful El Lobo SCTF sinks five of Captain Haggard's PT Boats near Saipan:

-PT Boats 63,65, 104,105, and 106.

3.) Captain Haggard's Submarine SS 024 puts a torpedo into El Lobo's SC CHa-23 causing heavy damage near Agrihan.

4.) Captain Haggard's Submarine SS 023 puts a torpedo into El Lobo's BB Yamashiro near Iwo Jima.

5.) El Lobo bombs Chungking, Chihkiang, and near Magwe.

6.) El Lobo deliberately attacks near Kienko and near Tsyung.

7.) The Allies bombard Meiktila for the second straight day.

Attached as a link below is the entire Combat Report for June 27, 1943.

Best Regards,

-Terry

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RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 5/18/2017 12:12:46 AM

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Gentlemen�

Search shows four enemy CV in the gap between the Northern Marianas island group and the Southern island group. I can't imagine he'll stay there, but then again, I didn't imagine he be at that position in the first place.

Might be an interesting turn. In addition to the two SS currently in the same hex, 15-20 SS are crossing through that hex from east and west.

Hag

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RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 5/18/2017 5:22:03 PM

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June 28, 1943

Highlights of the Day

1.) Operation Sea Shark has concluded. The Invasion Fleet Task Forces, in one group, has left the Marianas Islands and are proceeding slowly at 12 knots to Pearl Harbor. A Task Force of two xAKs with Float Damage have been left behind at Guam. A Task Force consisting of a mixture of one Destroyer and 24 Transports is trailing the Invasion Fleet at a pace of 6 knots and is heading to Wake Island. Two other Task Forces consisting of only BB Arizona and BB Colorado; bot seriously damaged, are also trailing behind the Invasion Fleet at an even slower pace of 2 knots and are also heading to Wake Island.

2.) Allied engineers have been busy and are building the following basis at the Marianas Islands at a fast pace:

-Saipan: Port Level 3; Air Level 5; Fort Level 3; 313,401 Supply; 13,209 Fuel; and 1,914 AV.
-Tinian: Port Level 2; Air Level 4; Fort Level 3; 292,062 Supply; 1,862 Fuel; 783 AV.
-Rota: Port Level 1; Air Level 1; Fort Level 2; 277,917 Supply; 1,388 Fuel; and 652 AV.
-Guam: Port Level 2; Air Level 5; Fort Level 3; 542,643 Supply; 25,157 Fuel; and 3,047 AV.

3.) In Burma, the British Flag is flying over Ramree Island; the British have captured Ramree Island.

Synopsis of Combat Action for Today

1.) Captain Haggard's DE Arrow and Electra hit El Lobo's SS I-19 Submarine three times near Port Kembla (hex 90,171).

2.) El Lobo bombs Chengtu, Chungking, Chihkiang (hex 77,50), and near Magwe (hex 58,48).

3.) Allied Liberators bomb Paoshan and experience zero losses and inflict zero casualties. That sucked.

4.) El Lobo deliberately attacks near Chihkiang (hex 77,50).

5.) Allies bombard Meiktila for the third day in a row in an effort to slow down El Lobo's retreat south toward Pegu and Rangoon.

Attached below as a link is the entire June 28, 1943 Combat Report.

Best Regards,

-Terry

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RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 5/19/2017 3:14:08 AM

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June 29, 1943

Highlight of the Day

The Allies capture Meiktila, Burma.

Synopsis of Combat Action Today

1.) On the high seas:

-El Lobo's CH 24 and CH 44 hits Captain Haggard's Submarine SS Baloa twice near Pagan (hex 108,87).
-Captain Haggard's AM Dash and AM Direct hits El Lobo's S I-25 three times near Truk (hex 117,100).
-Captain Haggard's DMS Long and DMS Perry hits El Lobo's Submarine S I-25 once near Truk (hex 117,100).

2.) El Lobo bombs Chengtu, Chungking, and Near Marcus Island (hex 120,95).

3.) The Allies deliberately attack Meiktila inflicting 7,906 Japanese casualties and destroying 57 Japanese aircraft.

Attached below as a link is the entire Combat Report for June 29, 1943.

Best Regards,

-Terry

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RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 5/20/2017 3:41:39 AM

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June 30, 1943

Highlight of the Day

El Lobo's submarine zeros in on the heavily damaged BB Arizona traveling at 2 knots per day and puts three torpedoes into her causing several explosions and sending the Arizona to the bottom of the Pacific Ocean.

Synopsis of Combat Action for Today

1.) Captain Haggard's DE Electra and DE Arrow gang-up on El Lobo's SS I-18 submarine hitting it 30 times and causing it to sink off the coast of Newcastle.

2.) El Lobo's SS I-172 submarine buries BB Arizona near the Marianas Islands.

3.) El Lobo's bombers hammer Chengtu and Chungking.

4.) El Lobo deliberately attacks near Tsuyung (hex 68,45) and near Kienko (hex 79,39). Both attacks fail.

5.) The Allies attack the remnants of Japanese troops on Ramree Island, but fail to destroy all of them.

6.) Allied artillery pounds Japanese troops at Meiktila inflicting 1,506 casualties, destroying 40 squads and guns, and disabling 105 squads and guns.

Attached below as a link is the entire Combat Report for June 30, 1943.

Best Regards,

-Terry

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RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 5/20/2017 3:57:39 AM

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By the Numbers

June 30, 1943

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RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 5/20/2017 3:58:50 AM

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Strategic Map

June 30, 1943

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RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 5/20/2017 9:44:10 PM

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In Central Pac you are a year ahead of schedule another fine example of history can be changed dramatically.

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RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 5/21/2017 1:03:28 AM

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In Central Pac you are a year ahead of schedule another fine example of history can be changed dramatically.

Bifi-

Looks sort of lonesome way out there by themselves.

Best Regards,

-Terry

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RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 5/21/2017 1:12:58 AM

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July 1, 1943

Highlight of the Day

The Allies moved into the jungle just southwest of Toungoo in an attempt to block the Japanese retreat to Pegu and Rangoon. Artillery units are lagging behind but should arrive either tomorrow or the next day.

Synopsis of Combat Action for Today

1.) El Lobo bombs Chengtu, Chungking, and near Chihkiang. My brave Chinese are now 50% shrapnel.

2.) El Lobo deliberately attacks near Kienko. The attack fails once again.

3.) Allied artillery at Meiktila pummels Japanese troops. Three Japanese Infantry Divisions have been reduced to the strength of less than one Infantry Division.

Attached below as a link is the entire Combat Report for July 1, 1943.

Best Regards,

-Terry

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RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 5/21/2017 1:20:41 AM

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I didn't realize you had so much of New Guinea. Makes me wonder why the Marianas were so lightly garrisoned.

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RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 5/21/2017 3:34:10 AM

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I didn't realize you had so much of New Guinea. Makes me wonder why the Marianas were so lightly garrisoned.

Lowpe-

El Lobo invested heavily in Burma and China and chose not to be aggressive with his expansion of the Red Sun Empire in favor of preparing a tighter, stronger perimeter while also conserving his assets, fuel, and supply.

I have not ventured into the Philippines, Malaysia, Sumatra, nor Java, etc., nor do I intend to visit those places as El Lobo has no doubt set-up a buzz-saw there of interconnected and supportive bases in strength.

The Allies have so many places they can invade when the Allies think they have sufficient assets to invade. The Japanese simply don't have the assets to defend everywhere.

I believe that El Lobo thought he had time to build-up the Marianas Islands. A reasonable belief.

Best Regards,

-Terry

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RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 5/22/2017 5:40:07 AM

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July 2, 1943

Today was a very slow day.

Naturally, my brave Chinese ducked at Chengtu, Chungking, and Chihkiang.

Captain Haggard put a couple hits on an El Lobo submarine.

Other than that, not much news except today the Allies spent 1,354 Political Points changing the commands of restricted aircraft squadrons.

Attached below as a link is the entire boring Combat Report for July 2, 1943.

Best Regards,

-Terry

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RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 5/23/2017 11:30:33 PM

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July 3, 1943

Highlights for Today

1.) The Operation Sea Shark Invasion Fleet moving at 12 knots is 1,800 miles from Pearl Harbor.

2.) El Lobo has abandoned Taung Gyi. The Allies attack tonight and should capture the city.

Synopsis of Combat Action for Today

1.) El Lobo bombs Chengtu and Chungking.

2.) El Lobo's 101st NCPC Route Brigade deliberately attacked the Red Chinese Army near Kienko (hex 79,39). My brave Chinese, tattered and bruised, fought off the attack and held their turf.

3.) The Allies bombarded Japanese troops for the second day in a row near Toungoo (hex 56,51).

Attached below as a link is the entire Combat Report for July 3, 1943.

Best Regards,

-Terry

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RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 5/24/2017 9:45:44 AM

Rio Bravo

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July 4, 1943

Highlights for Today

1.) Unbelievable! The Japanese did not bomb Chengtu nor Chungking.

2.) The Japanese abandoned Taung Gyi and retreated south. The Allies will capture Taung Gyi tonight freeing the good Burmese citizens from El Lobo's vile oppression.

3.) Bubba's Barbecued Ribs were a big hit at the USO show in Mandalay.

Synopsis of Combat Action Today

1.) El Lobo bombed near Toungoo (hex 56,51).

2.) El Lobo deliberately attacked the Chinese near Tsuyung (hex 68,45). The Chinese did not budge.

3.) The Allies deliberately attacked the stubborn Japanese remnants hiding in the jungle on Ramree Island.

4.) Allied artillery bombarded the Japanese near Toungoo (hex 56,51).

Attached below as a link is the entire Combat Report for July 4, 1943.

Best Regards,

-Terry

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RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 5/25/2017 11:04:03 PM

Rio Bravo

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Burma

July 5, 1943

The Allied forces in Burma are attempting to block Japanese ground forces from retreating south into Rangoon and Pegu in an effort to trap and destroy as many Japanese as possible.

The British and Australians with supporting Tank Battalions along with all the U.S. Army Artillery are presently due east of Taung Gyi. The Brits and Aussies will travel along the railway to Toungoo.

The 21st, 40th, and Americal U.S. Army Infantry Divisions with supporting Tank and Anti-tank Battalions are presently at Taung Gyi. The Americans will race down the grey road and attempt to slip in behind the Japanese retreat just below and southwest of Toungoo. A blocking force consisting o mixed Indian and Burma Corps units with supporting Artillery are already one hex southwest of Toungoo.

In western China, the Allies have blocked Japanese troops in China due west of Paoshan. El Lobo has recently moved 18 more Japanese units toward Paoshan (those troops are presently one hex northeast of Paoshan). The Allies have 1,100 AV west of Paoshan. Two U.S. Army Infantry Divisions and four Infantry Regiments (Two U.S. Army and two Chindit Brigades) will arrive within a week. One U.S. Infantray Division is at Lashiop and being held in reserve.

El Lobo remains strong in Burma and I anticipate that massive battles will soon occur within close proximity to Toungoo.

Attached below as a link is a map of Burma as of July 5, 1943.

Best Regards,

-Terry

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RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 5/28/2017 12:35:14 PM

Rio Bravo

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July 5, 1943

Highlight for Today

The Operation Sea Shark Invasion Fleet is less than one week away from Pearl Harbor. Bars throughout the Hawaiian Islands are expecting heavy patronage when the Fleet arrives and are busy stocking-up on booze.

Synopsis of Combat Action for Today

1.) El Lobo's Destroyers attack Captain Haggard's PT Boats hitting two once each and sinking one.

2.) El Lobo bombers hammer Chengtu and Chungking.

3.) El Lobo bombs near Toungoo (hex 56,51). Numerous Allied AA Guns damage 13 Helens and destroy 2. The Allies suffered minimal casualties.

4.) El Lobo bombs Guam. Numerous Marine Corps Defense Battalions chew-up the Bettys; damaging 5 and destroying 3. The Marines didn't suffer a single casualty.

5.) My brave Red Chinese Army throws-up a wall of rocks beating off El Lobo's 1st NCPC Route Brigade near Kienko (hex 79,39) and hold their turf.

6.) The Allies attack due West of Taung Gyi (hex 58,48) inflicting over 4,000 Japanese casualties and destroy over 250 squads.

7.) Allied Artillery bombards near Toungoo (hex 56,51) with minimal results.

Attached below as a link is the entire Combat Report for July 5, 1943.

Best Regards,

-Terry

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RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 5/28/2017 2:36:40 PM

Rio Bravo

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July 6, 1943

Highlights for Today

1.) El Lobo captures Chungking! Rat bastard! *laughing*

2.) Operation Sea Shark Invasion traveling at 12 knots per day is 1,320 miles from Pearl harbor.

3.) The heavily damaged BB Colorado traveling at 2 knots per day is 400 miles from Wake Island.

Synopsis of Combat Action for Today

1.) El Lobo orders two CAs to bombard Saipan at night. Allied coastal guns hit CA Chokai once. El Lobo sinks Captain Haggard's PT-110.

2.) El Lobo bombers pounds Chungking.

3.) El Lobo Helens bomb near Toungoo (hex 56,51). Numerous Allied AA Guns damage 7 Helens. The Allies don't suffer a single casualty.

4.) El Lobo Helens bomb near Magwe (hex; 58,48). Numerous Allied AA Guns damage 12 Helens and destroy 2. The Allies suffer 64 casualties with one squad destroyed and 11 squads disabled.

5.) El Lobo deliberately attack and captures Chengtu. Japanese troops suffer 25,283 casualties with 259 squads destroyed and 3,359 squads disabled. My brave Chinese suffer 53,399 casualties, 7,368 squads destroyed, and 34 Chinese units surrender.

6.) The Red Chinese Army hold their turf against El Lobo's 101st NCPC Route Brigade near Kienko (hex 79,39).

7.) Allied Artillery bombard due west of Taung Gyi (hex 58,48) inflicting 533 Japanese casualties with 14 squads destroyed and 33 squads disabled. The Allies don't suffer any casualties.

8.) Allied Artillery bombard southwest of Toungoo (hex 56,51) with minimal results.

9.) El Lobo's stubborn Japanese ditch diggers survive yet another British Infantry Division attack at Ramree Island. Japanese troops suffer 587 casualties with 32 squads destroyed, 5 squads disabled, and 2 units destroyed. The Allies suffer 53 casualties with 1 squad destroyed and 6 squads disabled.

Attached below as a link is the entire Combat Report for July 6, 1943.

Best Regards,

-Terry

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"No one throws me my own guns and tells me to run. No one."

-Bret (James Coburn); The Magnificent Seven

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RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 5/30/2017 8:07:10 AM

Rio Bravo

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July 7, 1943

Highlight for Today

Operation Sea Shark Invasion Fleet is 1,080 miles from Pearl Harbor.

Synopsis of Combat for Today

1.) El Lobo bombers pound Chungking and Helens get trashed near Magwe (hex 58,48).

2.) Allied Artillery hammers Japanese troops near Magwe (hex 58,48) but does little damage to Japanese troops near Toungoo (hex 56,51).

Attached as a link below is the entire Combat Report for July 7, 1943.

Best Regards,

-Terry

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"No one throws me my own guns and tells me to run. No one."

-Bret (James Coburn); The Magnificent Seven

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Post #: 1589

RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J) - 5/30/2017 8:51:58 AM

Rio Bravo

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July 8, 1943

Highlights for Today

1.) The Australians and the British supported by U. S. Army Artillery shreds Japanese forces near Magwe.

2.) The Operation Sea Shark Invasion Fleet is 840 miles from Pearl Harbor.

Synopsis of Combat Action for Today

1.) Near Guam (hex 186,95), El Lobo E Boats meet Captain Haggard's PT Boats. Captain Haggard's PT Boats sink E Hachijo and hit E Kunashirir four times. El Lobo's E Boats sink PT-167.

2.) Near Marcus Island (hex 127,88), five El Lobo Destroyers rat-pack Captain Haggard's AM Swallow and sink it.

3.) El Lobo bombers pound Chungking, but his Helens are shattered near Magwe (hex 58,48).

4.) The Allies deliberately attacked Japanese ground forces near Magwe (hex 58,48).

-The Japanese suffered 14,245 casualties, 941 destroyed squads, 200 disabled squads, and the Japanese are forced to retreat south.

-The Allies suffered 1,016 casualties, 23 destroyed squads, and 352 disabled squads.

5.) The Allies deliberately attacked Ramree Island. The Allies were unsuccessful once again in their attempt to completely destroy the few remaining Japanese ditch-diggers left on the Island.

6.) Allied Artillery hammered Japanese troops near Magwe (hex 58,48), but had minimal results near Toungoo (hex 56,51).

Attached below as a link is the entire Combat Report for July 8, 1943.

Best Regards,

-Terry

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-Bret (James Coburn); The Magnificent Seven

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