Slitherine

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000003 Night Naval bombardment 1944-07-05 Tinian 108,94

Night Naval bombardment of Tinian at 108,94 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

Allied Ships
BB Mississippi
BB New Mexico
BB Oklahoma
BB Nevada

Japanese ground losses:
62 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 5 (2 destroyed, 3 disabled)

BB Mississippi firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at BB Mississippi
BB New Mexico firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
BB Oklahoma firing at 12th Division
BB Nevada firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion


000004 Night Naval bombardment 1944-07-05 Tinian 108,94

Night Naval bombardment of Tinian at 108,94

Allied Ships
BB West Virginia
BB Colorado
BB Maryland

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

BB West Virginia firing at 12th Division
BB Colorado firing at 12th Division
BB Maryland firing at 12th Division


000005 Night Naval bombardment 1944-07-05 Tinian 108,94

Night Naval bombardment of Tinian at 108,94 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

Allied Ships
BB Tennessee
BB Pennsylvania
BB Arizona

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

BB Tennessee firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at BB Tennessee
OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for BB Pennsylvania
BB Pennsylvania firing at 2nd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
BB Arizona firing at 12th Division

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000007 Sub attack 1944-07-05 77,63 Hong Kong

Sub attack near Hong Kong at 77,63

Japanese Ships
xAK Matumoto Maru
xAK Koto Maru
E Fuyo

Allied Ships
SS Sailfish

SS Sailfish launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Matumoto Maru
Sailfish bottoming out ....
E Fuyo fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Fuyo fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Fuyo fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Fuyo fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Fuyo fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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000001 Sub attack 1944-07-05 61,74 Saigon

Sub attack near Saigon at 61,74

Japanese Ships
E Hiyodori
E Hatsutaka

Allied Ships
SS Haddo

SS Haddo launches 2 torpedoes at E Hiyodori
E Hatsutaka fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Hatsutaka fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Hatsutaka fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Hatsutaka fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Hatsutaka fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000002 Night Naval bombardment 1944-07-05 Moulmein 55,55

Night Naval bombardment of Moulmein at 55,55

Allied Ships
CA Exeter
CA Cumberland
CA London

Japanese ground losses:
126 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Manpower hits 1
Fires 405
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 11
Port hits 5
Port supply hits 1

CA Exeter firing at 5th Division
CA Cumberland firing at Moulmein
CA London firing at 1st Division


000006 Night Naval bombardment 1944-07-05 Moulmein 55,55

Night Naval bombardment of Moulmein at 55,55

Allied Ships
CA Cornwall
CA Suffolk
CA Shropshire
CL Kenya

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

CA Cornwall firing at 1st Division
CA Suffolk firing at 5th Division
Seagull V acting as spotter for CA Shropshire
CA Shropshire firing at 2nd Tank Division
CL Kenya firing at 5th Division


000008 Sub attack 1944-07-05 65,71 Cam Ranh Bay

Sub attack near Cam Ranh Bay at 65,71

Japanese Ships
xAK Katuragi Maru, Torpedo hits 1
xAK Thames Maru
xAK Ohio Maru
xAK Sydney Maru
E Yomogi

Allied Ships
SS Grunion

SS Grunion launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Katuragi Maru
Grunion diving deep ....
E Yomogi fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Yomogi fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Yomogi attacking submerged sub ....
E Yomogi is out of ASW ammo
E Yomogi fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Yomogi fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub



000044 Submarine attack 1944-07-05 65,71 Cam Ranh Bay

Submarine attack near Cam Ranh Bay at 65,71

Japanese Ships
xAK Katuragi Maru, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Grayling

xAK Katuragi Maru is sighted by SS Grayling
SS Grayling attacking on the surface

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000009 ASW attack 1944-07-05 113,66 Aogashima

ASW attack near Aogashima at 113,66

Japanese Ships
SC Ch 46
SC Ch 20
SC Ch 50

Allied Ships
SS Pogy, hits 2

SS Pogy is located by SC Ch 46
Pogy diving deep ....
SC Ch 50 attacking submerged sub ....
SC Ch 50 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 50 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 50 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 50 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000010 Sub attack 1944-07-05 110,68 Torishima

Sub attack near Torishima at 110,68

Japanese Ships
E W-30
E W-34

Allied Ships
SS Pampanito

SS Pampanito launches 2 torpedoes at E W-30
Pampanito diving deep ....
E W-34 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E W-34 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E W-34 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E W-34 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E W-34 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000045 Sub attack 1944-07-05 100,68 Daito Shoto

Sub attack near Daito Shoto at 100,68

Japanese Ships
E No.15

Allied Ships
SS Devilfish

SS Devilfish launches 4 torpedoes at E No.15
Devilfish diving deep ....
E No.15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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000007 Night Naval bombardment 1944-07-06 Tinian 108,94

Night Naval bombardment of Tinian at 108,94 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

1 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
BB Mississippi
BB New Mexico
BB Oklahoma
BB Nevada

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

OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for BB Mississippi
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at BB Mississippi
BB Mississippi firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at BB New Mexico
BB New Mexico firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at BB Oklahoma
BB Oklahoma firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for BB Nevada
BB Nevada firing at 12th Division


000008 Night Naval bombardment 1944-07-06 Tinian 108,94

Night Naval bombardment of Tinian at 108,94 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

Allied Ships
BB West Virginia
BB Colorado
BB Maryland

Japanese ground losses:
39 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Vehicles lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2
Port fuel hits 1

BB West Virginia firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at BB West Virginia
OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for BB Colorado
BB Colorado firing at Tinian
BB Maryland firing at 12th Division


000009 Night Naval bombardment 1944-07-06 Tinian 108,94

Night Naval bombardment of Tinian at 108,94 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

Allied Ships
BB Tennessee
BB Pennsylvania
BB Arizona

Japanese ground losses:
95 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 7 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Vehicles lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 3

Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at BB Tennessee
BB Tennessee firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at BB Pennsylvania
BB Pennsylvania firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
BB Arizona firing at Tinian


000058 Ground combat 1944-07-06 Babeldaob 90,97

Ground combat at Babeldaob (90,97)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 12735 troops, 165 guns, 102 vehicles, Assault Value = 607

Defending force 1781 troops, 0 guns, 35 vehicles, Assault Value = 1

Allied adjusted assault: 342

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 342 to 1

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

Japanese ground losses:
2089 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 217 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 28 (28 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1

Assaulting units:
5th Marine Division
32nd Infantry/A Division
32nd Infantry/B Division
32nd Infantry/C Division
873rd Aviation Engineer Battalion
872nd Aviation Engineer Battalion
5th Pioneer Battalion

Defending units:
16th Army

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000010 Amphibious Assault 1944-07-06 Bara 74,107

Amphibious Assault at Bara (74,107)

TF 371 troops unloading over beach at Bara, 74,107

Allied ground losses:
47 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

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000012 Sub attack 1944-07-06 71,68 Samah

Sub attack near Samah at 71,68

Japanese Ships
xAK Sydney Maru

Allied Ships
SS Spadefish

SS Spadefish launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Sydney Maru
Sub escapes detection

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000002 Sub attack 1944-07-06 66,71 Quinhon

Sub attack near Quinhon at 66,71

Japanese Ships
xAK Pacific Maru

Allied Ships
SS Grunion

SS Grunion launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Pacific Maru
Grunion diving deep ....
Sub escapes detection


000003 Sub attack 1944-07-06 62,74 Saigon

Sub attack near Saigon at 62,74

Japanese Ships
PB Shonan Maru #17

Allied Ships
SS Besugo

SS Besugo launches 2 torpedoes at PB Shonan Maru #17
Besugo bottoming out ....
PB Shonan Maru #17 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #17 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #17 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #17 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #17 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000004 ASW attack 1944-07-06 61,74 Saigon

ASW attack near Saigon at 61,74

Japanese Ships
SC Ch 1
SC Ch 8

Allied Ships
SS Guitarro

SS Guitarro is located by SC Ch 1
Guitarro bottoming out ....
SC Ch 8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000005 ASW attack 1944-07-06 60,74 Soc Trang

ASW attack near Soc Trang at 60,74

Japanese Ships
E W-21
E Shirataka

Allied Ships
SS Hardhead

SS Hardhead is located by E W-21
E Shirataka fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Shirataka fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Shirataka fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Shirataka fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Shirataka fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000006 ASW attack 1944-07-06 60,74 Soc Trang

ASW attack near Soc Trang at 60,74

Japanese Ships
E Hasu
E Shirataka

Allied Ships
SS Guitarro

SS Guitarro is located by E Hasu
E Shirataka fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Shirataka fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Shirataka fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Shirataka fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Shirataka fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000059 Ground combat 1944-07-06 Moulmein 55,55

Ground combat at Moulmein (55,55)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 100270 troops, 1320 guns, 1518 vehicles, Assault Value = 3224

Defending force 45077 troops, 522 guns, 567 vehicles, Assault Value = 1187

Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 0

Allied adjusted assault: 1672

Japanese adjusted defense: 701

Allied assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE Moulmein !!!

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

Japanese ground losses:
12171 casualties reported
Squads: 493 destroyed, 61 disabled
Non Combat: 688 destroyed, 41 disabled
Engineers: 156 destroyed, 3 disabled
Guns lost 141 (141 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 334 (332 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Units retreated 7

Allied ground losses:
2343 casualties reported
Squads: 66 destroyed, 170 disabled
Non Combat: 8 destroyed, 28 disabled
Engineers: 6 destroyed, 17 disabled
Guns lost 26 (10 destroyed, 16 disabled)
Vehicles lost 62 (18 destroyed, 44 disabled)

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
3rd New Chinese Corps
8th KGV Light Cav Regiment
150th RAC Regiment
19th Indian Division
254th Armoured Brigade
Gardner's Horse Regiment
24th Australian Brigade
23rd Indian Division
17th Australian Brigade
20th Indian Division
255th Indian Tank Brigade
2nd British Division
3rd Carabiniers Regiment
16th Australian Brigade
96th Chinese Division

Defending units:
21st Ind.Mixed Brigade
5th Division
14th Tank Regiment
1st Division
116th Division
2nd Tank Division
11th Special Base Force

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000001 ASW attack 1944-07-06 100,63 Yakushima

ASW attack near Yakushima at 100,63

Japanese Ships
PB Suyozai Maru
PB Okuyo Maru #2

Allied Ships
SS Gabilan

SS Gabilan is sighted by escort
Gabilan diving deep ....
PB Suyozai Maru fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Okuyo Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Okuyo Maru #2 attacking submerged sub ....
PB Okuyo Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Okuyo Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Okuyo Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Okuyo Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub



000011 Sub attack 1944-07-06 99,68 Daito Shoto

Sub attack near Daito Shoto at 99,68

Japanese Ships
E No.15

Allied Ships
SS Devilfish, hits 3

SS Devilfish launches 2 torpedoes at E No.15
Devilfish diving deep ....
E No.15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.15 attacking submerged sub ....
E No.15 attacking submerged sub ....
E No.15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000013 Sub attack 1944-07-06 105,66 Kanoya

Sub attack near Kanoya at 105,66

Japanese Ships
E No.32

Allied Ships
SS Hammerhead

SS Hammerhead launches 2 torpedoes at E No.32
Hammerhead diving deep ....
E No.32 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.32 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.32 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.32 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.32 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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000002 encounters mine field 1944-07-07 Tinian 108,94

TF 446 encounters mine field at Tinian (108,94) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

17 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
AM Starling, Shell hits 4, on fire
AM Revenge, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Wadleigh

Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at AM Starling
AM Starling firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at AM Revenge
AM Revenge firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
5 mines cleared


000005 Night Naval bombardment 1944-07-07 Tinian 108,94

Night Naval bombardment of Tinian at 108,94 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

Allied Ships
BB New Jersey
BB Iowa
BB Indiana
BB South Dakota

Japanese ground losses:
Guns lost 4 (2 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Vehicles lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 2
Port hits 1
Port fuel hits 1

BB New Jersey firing at Tinian
BB Iowa firing at Tinian
BB Indiana firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for BB South Dakota
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at BB South Dakota
BB South Dakota firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion


000006 Night Naval bombardment 1944-07-07 Tinian 108,94

Night Naval bombardment of Tinian at 108,94 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

Allied Ships
BB Mississippi
BB New Mexico
BB Oklahoma
BB Nevada

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

OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for BB Mississippi
BB Mississippi firing at 12th Division
BB New Mexico firing at 12th Division
BB Oklahoma firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at BB Oklahoma
BB Nevada firing at 12th Division


000007 Night Naval bombardment 1944-07-07 Tinian 108,94

Night Naval bombardment of Tinian at 108,94 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

Allied Ships
BB West Virginia
BB Colorado
BB Maryland

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

Runway hits 1
Port hits 1

BB West Virginia firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at BB West Virginia
BB Colorado firing at 12th Division
OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for BB Maryland
BB Maryland firing at Tinian


000008 Night Naval bombardment 1944-07-07 Tinian 108,94

Night Naval bombardment of Tinian at 108,94

Allied Ships
BB Alabama
BB Massachusetts
BB Washington
BB North Carolina

Japanese ground losses:
130 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 5 (2 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Vehicles lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2
Port hits 3

BB Alabama firing at 12th Division
BB Massachusetts firing at 12th Division
BB Washington firing at Tinian
BB North Carolina firing at 12th Division


000009 Night Naval bombardment 1944-07-07 Tinian 108,94

Night Naval bombardment of Tinian at 108,94 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

Allied Ships
BB Tennessee
BB Pennsylvania
BB Arizona

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

BB Tennessee firing at 12th Division
BB Pennsylvania firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
BB Arizona firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at BB Arizona


000010 Pre-Invasion action 1944-07-07 Tinian 108,94

Pre-Invasion action off Tinian (108,94)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

41 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
YMS-273
LCI-70
LCI(G)-77
LCI(G)-76
LCI-69
LCI-68
LCI-67
LCI-66
LST-21
LST-20
LST-28
LST-25
LST-24
AM Direct

12cm 3YT CD Gun Battery engaging YMS-273 at 5,000 yards
12cm 3YT CD Gun Battery engaging YMS-273 at 5,000 yards
15cm 41YT CD Gun Battery engaging YMS-273 at 5,000 yards
LCI(G)-77 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-76 fired at enemy troops
LCI-70 fired at enemy troops
LCI-69 fired at enemy troops
LCI-68 fired at enemy troops
LCI-67 fired at enemy troops
LCI-66 fired at enemy troops
15cm 41YT CD Gun battery firing at LST-20


000011 Pre-Invasion action 1944-07-07 Tinian 108,94

Pre-Invasion action off Tinian (108,94)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

42 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
YMS-274
DD Shaw
LCI(G)-441
LCI(G)-440
LCI(G)-438
LCI(G)-437
LCI(G)-82
LCI(G)-81
LCI(G)-80
LCI(G)-79
LST-202
LST-22
LST-179
LST-180

12cm 3YT CD Gun Battery engaging YMS-274 at 3,000 yards
LCI(G)-441 firing to suppress enemy battery at 3,000 yards
15cm 41YT CD Gun Battery engaging YMS-274 at 3,000 yards
LCI(G)-440 firing to suppress enemy battery at 3,000 yards
8cm/40 T88 DP Battery engaging YMS-274 at 3,000 yards
LCI(G)-441 firing to suppress enemy battery at 3,000 yards
LCI(G)-441 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-440 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-438 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-437 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-82 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
75mm T41 Rgt Gun battery firing at LST-202
15cm T96 Howitzer battery firing at LST-22
15cm T89 Gun battery firing at LST-179
15cm 41YT CD Gun battery firing at LST-179


000012 Pre-Invasion action 1944-07-07 Tinian 108,94

Pre-Invasion action off Tinian (108,94)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

186 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
AKA Electra
DD Wadleigh
DD Tingey
AM Revenge
APA Leon

Allied ground losses:
141 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 12 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled

15cm 41YT CD Gun Battery engaging AKA Electra at 17,000 yards
15cm 41YT CD Gun Battery engaging AKA Electra at 17,000 yards
AM Revenge 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


000013 Amphibious Assault 1944-07-07 Tinian 108,94

Amphibious Assault at Tinian (108,94)

TF 446 troops unloading over beach at Tinian, 108,94

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

Motorized Support accidentally lost during unload of 41st Infantry Div /4
15 Support troops lost from landing craft during unload of 41st Infantry Div /10


000014 Pre-Invasion action 1944-07-07 Tinian 108,94

Pre-Invasion action off Tinian (108,94) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

171 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
DD Walker
DD Porterfield
DD Morrison
AKA Fomalhaut
DD Charrette
AKA Libra
APA John Penn

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

DD Walker firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Walker
DD Porterfield firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Porterfield
DD Morrison firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Morrison
12cm 3YT CD Gun Battery engaging AKA Fomalhaut at 17,000 yards
15cm 41YT CD Gun Battery engaging AKA Fomalhaut at 17,000 yards
15cm 41YT CD Gun Battery engaging AKA Libra at 17,000 yards
DD Porterfield fired at enemy troops
DD Morrison 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 2,000 yards


000015 Amphibious Assault 1944-07-07 Tinian 108,94

Amphibious Assault at Tinian (108,94)

TF 450 troops unloading over beach at Tinian, 108,94

Allied ground losses:
Vehicles lost 7 (0 destroyed, 7 disabled)



000016 Pre-Invasion action 1944-07-07 Tinian 108,94

Pre-Invasion action off Tinian (108,94) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

214 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
DD Bradford
LSD Belle Grove
DD Laws
AM Chief
LSD Carter Hall
DD Albert Grant
LSV Ozark, Shell hits 2
APA Feland

Allied ground losses:
142 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 15 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

DD Bradford firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Bradford
DD Laws firing to suppress enemy battery at 10,000 yards
AM Chief firing to suppress enemy battery at 10,000 yards
8cm/40 T88 DP Battery engaging LSD Carter Hall at 10,000 yards
DD Albert Grant firing to suppress enemy battery at 10,000 yards
12cm 3YT CD Gun Battery engaging LSV Ozark at 10,000 yards
DD Albert Grant firing to suppress enemy battery at 10,000 yards
15cm 41YT CD Gun Battery engaging LSV Ozark at 10,000 yards
DD Albert Grant firing to suppress enemy battery at 10,000 yards
12cm 3YT CD Gun Battery engaging LSV Ozark at 10,000 yards
DD Albert Grant firing to suppress enemy battery at 10,000 yards
DD Bradford 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


000017 Amphibious Assault 1944-07-07 Tinian 108,94

Amphibious Assault at Tinian (108,94)

TF 530 troops unloading over beach at Tinian, 108,94

Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Motorized Support lost in surf during unload of 27th Infantry Div /6


000018 Pre-Invasion action 1944-07-07 Tinian 108,94

Pre-Invasion action off Tinian (108,94) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

208 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
DD Uhlmann
DD Haraden
APA Henry T. Allen, Shell hits 2, on fire
APA J. Franklin Bell
APA Cavalier

Allied ground losses:
117 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

DD Uhlmann firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Uhlmann
DD Haraden firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Haraden
DD Uhlmann firing to suppress enemy battery at 13,000 yards
DD Haraden firing to suppress enemy battery at 13,000 yards
15cm 41YT CD Gun Battery engaging APA Henry T. Allen at 13,000 yards
DD Haraden firing to suppress enemy battery at 13,000 yards
DD Uhlmann firing to suppress enemy battery at 13,000 yards
DD Haraden firing to suppress enemy battery at 13,000 yards
12cm 3YT CD Gun Battery engaging APA Henry T. Allen at 13,000 yards
DD Haraden firing to suppress enemy battery at 13,000 yards
DD Uhlmann fired at enemy troops
DD Haraden 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


000019 Amphibious Assault 1944-07-07 Tinian 108,94

Amphibious Assault at Tinian (108,94)

TF 531 troops unloading over beach at Tinian, 108,94

Allied ground losses:
Guns lost 2 (0 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Vehicles lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)

15 Support troops accidentally lost during unload of 6th Infantry Div /7


000020 Invasion Support action 1944-07-07 Tinian 108,94

Invasion Support action off Tinian (108,94) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

98 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
DD Melvin
DD Bache
AKA Electra
DD Tingey
APA Leon
DD Wadleigh

Allied ground losses:
204 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 7 destroyed, 17 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

DD Melvin firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Melvin
DD Bache firing at 12th Division
DD Tingey firing to suppress enemy battery at 16,000 yards
DD Melvin firing to suppress enemy battery at 16,000 yards
DD Tingey firing to suppress enemy battery at 16,000 yards
DD Melvin firing to suppress enemy battery at 16,000 yards
DD Melvin fired at enemy troops
DD Bache fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards


000021 Invasion Support action 1944-07-07 Tinian 108,94

Invasion Support action off Tinian (108,94) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

142 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
DD Walker
DD Porterfield
DD Morrison
DD Charrette
AKA Bellatrix
AKA Libra
APA John Penn

Allied ground losses:
170 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 7 destroyed, 13 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Porterfield
DD Charrette firing at 12th Division
DD Walker fired at enemy troops
DD Porterfield fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards


000022 Invasion Support action 1944-07-07 Tinian 108,94

Invasion Support action off Tinian (108,94)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

106 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
DD Laws
APA Feland

Allied ground losses:
168 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 9 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards


000023 Invasion Support action 1944-07-07 Tinian 108,94

Invasion Support action off Tinian (108,94) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

115 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
DD Uhlmann
DD Haraden
DD Callaghan
APA Henry T. Allen, Shell hits 1, on fire
APA Cavalier

Allied ground losses:
203 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 8 destroyed, 14 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at DD Haraden
DD Callaghan firing at 12th Division
15cm 41YT CD Gun Battery engaging APA Henry T. Allen at 17,000 yards
15cm 41YT CD Gun Battery engaging APA Henry T. Allen at 17,000 yards
DD Uhlmann fired at enemy troops
DD Haraden fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards


000024 Invasion Support action 1944-07-07 Tinian 108,94

Invasion Support action off Tinian (108,94)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

19 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
YMS-273, Shell hits 1
LCI-69
LCI(G)-77
LCI(G)-76
LCI-70
LCI-68
LCI-67
LCI-66
LST-26
LST-20
LST-21

8cm/40 T88 DP Battery engaging YMS-273 at 4,000 yards
LCI(G)-77 firing to suppress enemy battery at 4,000 yards
LCI(G)-77 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-76 fired at enemy troops
LCI-70 fired at enemy troops
LCI-69 fired at enemy troops
LCI-68 fired at enemy troops
LCI-67 fired at enemy troops
LCI-66 fired at enemy troops


000025 Amphibious Assault 1944-07-07 Tinian 108,94

Amphibious Assault at Tinian (108,94)

TF 383 troops unloading over beach at Tinian, 108,94



000026 Invasion Support action 1944-07-07 Tinian 108,94

Invasion Support action off Tinian (108,94)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

17 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
DD Shaw
YMS-274, Shell hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
LCI(G)-441
LCI(G)-440
LCI(G)-438
LCI(G)-437
LCI(G)-82
LCI(G)-81
LCI(G)-80
LCI(G)-79
LST-22
LST-179
LST-202

15cm 41YT CD Gun Battery engaging YMS-274 at 7,000 yards
YMS-274 firing to suppress enemy battery at 7,000 yards
8cm/40 T88 DP Battery engaging YMS-274 at 7,000 yards
15cm 41YT CD Gun Battery engaging YMS-274 at 7,000 yards
YMS-274 firing to suppress enemy battery at 7,000 yards
15cm 41YT CD Gun Battery engaging YMS-274 at 7,000 yards
12cm 3YT CD Gun Battery engaging YMS-274 at 7,000 yards
LCI(G)-441 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-440 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-438 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-437 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-82 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


000027 Amphibious Assault 1944-07-07 Tinian 108,94

Amphibious Assault at Tinian (108,94)

TF 396 troops unloading over beach at Tinian, 108,94


000079 Invasion Support action 1944-07-07 Tinian 108,94

Invasion Support action off Tinian (108,94)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

17 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
YMS-273, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
YMS-276
LCI(G)-77
LCI(G)-76
LCI-70
LCI-69
LCI-68
LCI-67
LCI-66
LST-38
LST-20
LST-21
LST-28

15cm 41YT CD Gun Battery engaging YMS-273 at 4,000 yards
LCI(G)-77 firing to suppress enemy battery at 4,000 yards
12cm 3YT CD Gun Battery engaging YMS-273 at 4,000 yards
LCI(G)-77 firing to suppress enemy battery at 4,000 yards
15cm 41YT CD Gun Battery engaging YMS-273 at 4,000 yards
LCI(G)-77 firing to suppress enemy battery at 4,000 yards
YMS-276 firing to suppress enemy battery at 4,000 yards
LCI(G)-76 firing to suppress enemy battery at 4,000 yards
8cm/40 T88 DP Battery engaging YMS-273 at 4,000 yards
LCI(G)-77 firing to suppress enemy battery at 4,000 yards
LCI(G)-76 fired at enemy troops
LCI-70 fired at enemy troops
LCI-69 fired at enemy troops
LCI-68 fired at enemy troops
LCI-67 fired at enemy troops
LCI-66 fired at enemy troops


000080 Invasion Support action 1944-07-07 Tinian 108,94

Invasion Support action off Tinian (108,94)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

18 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
DD Shaw
LCI(G)-440
LCI(G)-438
LCI(G)-437
LCI(G)-82
LCI(G)-81
LCI(G)-80
LCI(G)-79
LST-22
LST-202

LCI(G)-440 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-438 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-437 fired at enemy troops
LCI(G)-82 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
DD Shaw fired at enemy troops


000081 Invasion Support action 1944-07-07 Tinian 108,94

Invasion Support action off Tinian (108,94)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

34 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
APA Fuller
AKA Electra
DD Tingey
APA Leon
DD Wadleigh

12cm 3YT CD Gun Battery engaging AKA Electra at 16,000 yards
DD Tingey firing to suppress enemy battery at 16,000 yards
15cm 41YT CD Gun Battery engaging AKA Electra at 16,000 yards
DD Tingey firing to suppress enemy battery at 16,000 yards
75mm T90 Field Gun battery firing at APA Leon
15cm T89 Gun battery firing at APA Leon
15cm 41YT CD Gun battery firing at APA Leon


000082 Ground combat 1944-07-07 Tinian 108,94

Ground combat at Tinian (108,94)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 3960 troops, 70 guns, 45 vehicles, Assault Value = 597

Defending force 43664 troops, 633 guns, 1028 vehicles, Assault Value = 1504

Japanese ground losses:
107 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 9 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Assaulting units:
56th Recon Regiment
86th Naval Guard Unit
12th Division
51st Naval Guard Unit
12th JNAF AF Unit
2nd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
2nd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Wake Cst Gun Bn /2

Defending units:
131st Cmbt Engineer Regiment
632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion
1st USMC Tank Battalion
3rd USMC Tank Battalion
637th Tank Destroyer Battalion
193rd Tank Battalion
6th Infantry Division
27th Infantry Division
41st Infantry Division
627th Tank Destroyer Battalion
I US Corps

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000003 ASW attack 1944-07-07 72,63 Kiungshan

ASW attack near Kiungshan at 72,63

Japanese Ships
E Niizaki

Allied Ships
SS Segundo, hits 3

SS Segundo is sighted by escort
Segundo bottoming out ....
E Niizaki fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Niizaki fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Niizaki fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Niizaki fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Niizaki attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub

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000004 ASW attack 1944-07-07 60,75 Soc Trang

ASW attack near Soc Trang at 60,75

Japanese Ships
PB Choun Maru #18
PC Kaki

Allied Ships
SS Picuda, hits 3

SS Picuda is located by PB Choun Maru #18
Picuda bottoming out ....
PC Kaki fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC Kaki fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC Kaki fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC Kaki fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC Kaki attacking submerged sub ....
PC Kaki is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub



000028 ASW attack 1944-07-07 61,74 Saigon

ASW attack near Saigon at 61,74

Japanese Ships
E Yugao

Allied Ships
SS Golet, hits 7

SS Golet is sighted by escort
Golet bottoming out ....
E Yugao attacking submerged sub ....
E Yugao attacking submerged sub ....
E Yugao is out of ASW ammo
E Yugao is out of ASW ammo
E Yugao is out of ASW ammo
E Yugao is out of ASW ammo
E Yugao fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Yugao fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Yugao fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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000001 ASW attack 1944-07-07 97,69 Daito Shoto

ASW attack near Daito Shoto at 97,69

Japanese Ships
DD Ikazuchi

Allied Ships
SS Gabilan

SS Gabilan is sighted by escort
DD Ikazuchi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ikazuchi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ikazuchi attacking submerged sub ....
DD Ikazuchi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ikazuchi fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000029 ASW attack 1944-07-07 100,67 Daito Shoto

ASW attack near Daito Shoto at 100,67

Japanese Ships
E No.18

Allied Ships
SS Burrfish

SS Burrfish is located by E No.18
Burrfish diving deep ....
E No.18 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.18 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.18 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.18 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.18 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub



000078 ASW attack 1944-07-07 100,63 Yakushima

ASW attack near Yakushima at 100,63

Japanese Ships
DD Kikuzuki
DD Mochizuki

Allied Ships
SS Gabilan, hits 1

SS Gabilan is located by DD Kikuzuki
Gabilan diving deep ....
DD Mochizuki attacking submerged sub ....
DD Mochizuki attacking submerged sub ....
DD Mochizuki is out of ASW ammo
DD Mochizuki is out of ASW ammo
DD Mochizuki is out of ASW ammo
DD Mochizuki is out of ASW ammo
DD Mochizuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Mochizuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Mochizuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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000001 Invasion Support action 1944-07-08 Tinian 108,94

Invasion Support action off Tinian (108,94)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

13 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
AM Direct
LST-21
LST-20
LST-34
LST-25

AM Direct fired at enemy troops


000002 Invasion Support action 1944-07-08 Tinian 108,94

Invasion Support action off Tinian (108,94)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

19 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
LST-475
LST-478
LST-483
LST-22
LST-179
LST-202

LST-475 fired at enemy troops
LST-478 fired at enemy troops
LST-483 fired at enemy troops


000003 Invasion Support action 1944-07-08 Tinian 108,94

Invasion Support action off Tinian (108,94)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

14 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
LSV Ozark
DD Albert Grant
AM Chief
APA Feland

DD Albert Grant firing to suppress enemy battery at 12,000 yards
DD Albert Grant firing to suppress enemy battery at 12,000 yards
8cm/40 T88 DP Battery engaging LSV Ozark at 12,000 yards
AM Chief fired at enemy troops


000004 Invasion Support action 1944-07-08 Tinian 108,94

Invasion Support action off Tinian (108,94)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

16 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
APA J. Franklin Bell, Shell hits 1
AM Spear
APA Cavalier
APA Barnstable

15cm 41YT CD Gun Battery engaging APA J. Franklin Bell at 10,000 yards
AM Spear firing to suppress enemy battery at 10,000 yards
AM Spear firing to suppress enemy battery at 10,000 yards


000005 Night Naval bombardment 1944-07-08 Tinian 108,94

Night Naval bombardment of Tinian at 108,94 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

1 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
BB Mississippi
BB New Mexico
BB Oklahoma
BB Nevada

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

OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for BB Mississippi
BB Mississippi firing at 12th Division
BB New Mexico firing at 12th Division
BB Oklahoma firing at 12th Division
OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for BB Nevada
BB Nevada firing at Wake Coastal Gun Battalion
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion firing at BB Nevada


000006 Night Naval bombardment 1944-07-08 Tinian 108,94

Night Naval bombardment of Tinian at 108,94

Japanese Ships
ACM Yachiyo Maru, Shell hits 1, heavy damage

Allied Ships
BB West Virginia
BB Colorado
BB Maryland

Japanese ground losses:
52 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 6 (2 destroyed, 4 disabled)
Vehicles lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Runway hits 2
Port hits 2

BB West Virginia firing at 12th Division
BB Colorado firing at 12th Division
OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for BB Maryland
BB Maryland firing at Tinian


000007 Night Naval bombardment 1944-07-08 Tinian 108,94

Night Naval bombardment of Tinian at 108,94

Allied Ships
BB Tennessee
BB Pennsylvania
BB Arizona

Japanese ground losses:
53 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

BB Tennessee firing at 12th Division
BB Pennsylvania firing at 12th Division
BB Arizona firing at 12th Division


000008 Invasion Support action 1944-07-08 Tinian 108,94

Invasion Support action off Tinian (108,94)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

19 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
YMS-276
LCI(G)-77
LCI(G)-76
LCI-70
LCI-69
AM Direct
LST-24
LST-21
LST-20

LCI(G)-77 firing to suppress enemy battery at 3,000 yards
LCI(G)-76 firing to suppress enemy battery at 3,000 yards
LCI(G)-77 firing to suppress enemy battery at 3,000 yards
LCI(G)-76 firing to suppress enemy battery at 3,000 yards
LCI-70 firing to suppress enemy battery at 3,000 yards
LCI-69 firing to suppress enemy battery at 3,000 yards
8cm/40 T88 DP Battery engaging YMS-276 at 3,000 yards
AM Direct fired at enemy troops


000009 Invasion Support action 1944-07-08 Tinian 108,94

Invasion Support action off Tinian (108,94)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

14 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
LCI(G)-79
LCI(G)-441
LCI(G)-438
LCI(G)-440
LST-22
LST-179

LCI(G)-441 firing to suppress enemy battery at 4,000 yards
15cm 41YT CD Gun Battery engaging LCI(G)-79 at 4,000 yards


000010 encounters mine field 1944-07-08 Tinian 108,94

TF 446 encounters mine field at Tinian (108,94)

Allied Ships
AM Starling
AM Revenge

5 mines cleared


000011 Invasion Support action 1944-07-08 Tinian 108,94

Invasion Support action off Tinian (108,94)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

17 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
APA Fuller
DD Tingey
AKA Electra
APA Leon

15cm 41YT CD Gun Battery engaging APA Fuller at 18,000 yards
12cm 3YT CD Gun Battery engaging APA Fuller at 18,000 yards


000012 encounters mine field 1944-07-08 Tinian 108,94

TF 450 encounters mine field at Tinian (108,94)

Allied Ships
AM Effective
AM Dash
AM Constant
DD Walker
DD Morrison

36 mines cleared


000013 Invasion Support action 1944-07-08 Tinian 108,94

Invasion Support action off Tinian (108,94)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

14 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
AKA Bellatrix
APA John Penn

15cm 41YT CD Gun Battery engaging AKA Bellatrix at 14,000 yards
12cm 3YT CD Gun Battery engaging AKA Bellatrix at 14,000 yards


000014 Invasion Support action 1944-07-08 Tinian 108,94

Invasion Support action off Tinian (108,94)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

28 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
APA J. Franklin Bell
APA Bolivar
APA Joseph T. Dickman
AM Spear
APA Cavalier
DD Callaghan
DD Uhlmann

15cm 41YT CD Gun Battery engaging APA J. Franklin Bell at 16,000 yards
15cm 41YT CD Gun Battery engaging APA Bolivar at 16,000 yards
AM Spear fired at enemy troops
10cm T91 Howitzer battery firing at APA Cavalier
15cm T96 Howitzer battery firing at APA Cavalier
15cm 41YT CD Gun battery firing at APA Cavalier


000015 Invasion Support action 1944-07-08 Tinian 108,94

Invasion Support action off Tinian (108,94)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

18 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
AKA Electra
DD Tingey
APA Crescent City
APA Leon

15cm 41YT CD Gun Battery engaging AKA Electra at 18,000 yards
DD Tingey firing to suppress enemy battery at 18,000 yards
15cm 41YT CD Gun Battery engaging APA Crescent City at 18,000 yards
DD Tingey firing to suppress enemy battery at 18,000 yards


000016 Invasion Support action 1944-07-08 Tinian 108,94

Invasion Support action off Tinian (108,94)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

41 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
AKA Bellatrix
AKA Fomalhaut
APA John Penn, Shell hits 2
DD Morrison
DD Walker

15cm 41YT CD Gun Battery engaging AKA Bellatrix at 14,000 yards
12cm 3YT CD Gun Battery engaging AKA Bellatrix at 14,000 yards
12cm 3YT CD Gun Battery engaging AKA Fomalhaut at 14,000 yards
10cm T91 Howitzer battery firing at APA John Penn
15cm 41YT CD Gun battery firing at APA John Penn



000081 Invasion Support action 1944-07-08 Tinian 108,94

Invasion Support action off Tinian (108,94)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

20 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
APA J. Franklin Bell
AM Spear
APA Cavalier

15cm 41YT CD Gun Battery engaging APA J. Franklin Bell at 16,000 yards
AM Spear fired at enemy troops


000082 Ground combat 1944-07-08 Tinian 108,94

Ground combat at Tinian (108,94)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 3808 troops, 68 guns, 44 vehicles, Assault Value = 586

Defending force 43862 troops, 633 guns, 1032 vehicles, Assault Value = 1516

Japanese ground losses:
60 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Assaulting units:
86th Naval Guard Unit
12th Division
56th Recon Regiment
51st Naval Guard Unit
2nd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
2nd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
12th JNAF AF Unit
Wake Cst Gun Bn /2

Defending units:
3rd USMC Tank Battalion
131st Cmbt Engineer Regiment
1st USMC Tank Battalion
632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion
637th Tank Destroyer Battalion
27th Infantry Division
41st Infantry Division
193rd Tank Battalion
6th Infantry Division
627th Tank Destroyer Battalion
I US Corps


000083 Ground combat 1944-07-08 Tinian 108,94

Ground combat at Tinian (108,94)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 41285 troops, 633 guns, 1032 vehicles, Assault Value = 1516

Defending force 20366 troops, 206 guns, 130 vehicles, Assault Value = 581

Allied adjusted assault: 1427

Japanese adjusted defense: 855

Allied assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 6)

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 5

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

Japanese ground losses:
1280 casualties reported
Squads: 21 destroyed, 57 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 15 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 9 (2 destroyed, 7 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
1973 casualties reported
Squads: 30 destroyed, 118 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 40 disabled
Engineers: 9 destroyed, 18 disabled
Guns lost 36 (12 destroyed, 24 disabled)
Vehicles lost 111 (31 destroyed, 80 disabled)

Assaulting units:
27th Infantry Division
131st Cmbt Engineer Regiment
637th Tank Destroyer Battalion
41st Infantry Division
6th Infantry Division
1st USMC Tank Battalion
3rd USMC Tank Battalion
193rd Tank Battalion
632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion
627th Tank Destroyer Battalion
I US Corps

Defending units:
86th Naval Guard Unit
56th Recon Regiment
12th Division
51st Naval Guard Unit
2nd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
12th JNAF AF Unit
2nd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
Wake Cst Gun Bn /2

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000080 Amphibious Assault 1944-07-08 Morotai 80,101

Amphibious Assault at Morotai (80,101)

TF 384 troops unloading over beach at Morotai, 80,101

Allied ground losses:
36 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

quote:


000017 ASW attack 1944-07-08 75,63 Hong Kong

ASW attack near Hong Kong at 75,63

Japanese Ships
PB Toshi Maru #2
PB Fukuei Maru

Allied Ships
SS Icefish

SS Icefish is located by PB Toshi Maru #2
Icefish bottoming out ....
PB Fukuei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fukuei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fukuei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fukuei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fukuei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000019 ASW attack 1944-07-08 69,67 Samah

ASW attack near Samah at 69,67

Japanese Ships
E Tsuga

Allied Ships
SS Spadefish

SS Spadefish is located by E Tsuga
E Tsuga fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Tsuga fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Tsuga fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Tsuga fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Tsuga fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

quote:


000018 ASW attack 1944-07-08 59,74 Soc Trang

ASW attack near Soc Trang at 59,74

Japanese Ships
xAK Tuyama Maru
E Etoforu

Allied Ships
SS Guitarro

SS Guitarro is sighted by escort
E Etoforu fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Etoforu fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Etoforu fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Etoforu fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Etoforu fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub



000072 Morning Air attack 1944-07-08 53,56 Rangoon

Morning Air attack on TF, near Rangoon at 53,56

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 77 NM, estimated altitude 34,960 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5c Zero x 3

Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 42
Hellcat I x 11
Seafire IIC x 20
Sea Hurricane Ib x 8
Martlet II x 15
Martlet IV x 12
Wildcat V x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5c Zero: 2 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
No.800 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (0 airborne, 4 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 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
No.834 Sqn-FF-1 FAA with Seafire IIC (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
No.834 Sqn-FF-2 FAA with Wildcat V (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
No.880 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
No.881 Sqn FAA with Martlet II (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 29400.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
No.882 Sqn FAA with Martlet IV (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 30100.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
No.888 Sqn FAA with Martlet II (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 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 29400.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
No.889 Sqn FAA with Seafire IIC (0 airborne, 11 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
No.896 Sqn FAA with Martlet IV (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 30100.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
No.898 Sqn FAA with Martlet IV (3 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 30100.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
No.1830 Sqn FAA with Corsair II (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 10000 , scrambling fighters between 27000 and 31690.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
No.1833 Sqn FAA with Corsair II (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 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
No.1834 Sqn FAA with Corsair II (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 31690.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
No.1836 Sqn FAA with Corsair II (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 10000 , scrambling fighters between 28000 and 31690.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
No.1839 Sqn FAA with Hellcat I (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 30000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
No.1844 Sqn FAA with Hellcat I (1 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 32370.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes



000076 Afternoon Air attack 1944-07-08 53,55 Rangoon

Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Rangoon at 53,55

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 49 NM, estimated altitude 32,960 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5c Zero x 18

Allied aircraft
Sea Hurricane Ib x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5c Zero: 7 destroyed
A6M5c Zero: 1 destroyed by flak

No Allied losses

Allied Ships
xAK Empire Niger
xAK Samwash, Kamikaze hits 1, heavy fires
KV Arabis
xAK Samteviot

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x A6M5c Zero flying as kamikaze
Kamikaze: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.800 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Samwash



000079 Afternoon Air attack 1944-07-08 53,56 Rangoon

Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Rangoon at 53,56

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 59 NM, estimated altitude 34,960 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5c Zero x 2

Allied aircraft
Corsair II x 35
Hellcat I x 11
Seafire IIC x 18
Sea Hurricane Ib x 7
Martlet II x 15
Martlet IV x 9
Wildcat V x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5c Zero: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
No.834 Sqn-FF-1 FAA with Seafire IIC (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
No.834 Sqn-FF-2 FAA with Wildcat V (1 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 31450.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
No.880 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (1 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
No.881 Sqn FAA with Martlet II (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 29400.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
No.882 Sqn FAA with Martlet IV (1 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 30100.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
No.888 Sqn FAA with Martlet II (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 29400.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
No.889 Sqn FAA with Seafire IIC (5 airborne, 11 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 32300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
No.896 Sqn FAA with Martlet IV (1 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
No.898 Sqn FAA with Martlet IV (1 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 30100.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
No.1830 Sqn FAA with Corsair II (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 31690.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
No.1833 Sqn FAA with Corsair II (3 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 30000 and 31690.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
No.1834 Sqn FAA with Corsair II (2 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
No.1836 Sqn FAA with Corsair II (2 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 31000 and 31690.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
No.1839 Sqn FAA with Hellcat I (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
No.1844 Sqn FAA with Hellcat I (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 32000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
No.800 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes

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000001 ASW attack 1944-07-09 91,97 Babeldaob

ASW attack near Babeldaob at 91,97

Japanese Ships
SS I-37, hits 1

Allied Ships
DD Black
DD Cowell

SS I-37 is located by DD Black
DD Cowell attacking submerged sub ....
DD Cowell is out of ASW ammo
DD Cowell is out of ASW ammo
DD Cowell attacking submerged sub ....
DD Cowell is out of ASW ammo
DD Cowell is out of ASW ammo
DD Cowell is out of ASW ammo
DD Cowell is out of ASW ammo
DD Cowell is out of ASW ammo
DD Cowell fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Cowell fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Cowell fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000005 ASW attack 1944-07-09 91,97 Babeldaob

ASW attack near Babeldaob at 91,97

Japanese Ships
SS I-37

Allied Ships
YMS-221
YMS-246
YMS-278

SS I-37 is sighted by escort
I-37 diving deep ....
YMS-246 fails to find sub and abandons search
YMS-278 fails to find sub, continues to search...
YMS-278 fails to find sub, continues to search...
YMS-278 fails to find sub, continues to search...
YMS-278 fails to find sub, continues to search...
YMS-278 fails to find sub, continues to search...
YMS-278 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000009 Night Naval bombardment 1944-07-09 Tinian 108,94

Night Naval bombardment of Tinian at 108,94

Allied Ships
BB New Jersey
BB Iowa
BB Indiana
BB South Dakota

Japanese ground losses:
123 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 7 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 11 (4 destroyed, 7 disabled)
Vehicles lost 5 (5 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 3
Port hits 2
Port supply hits 1

BB New Jersey firing at 12th Division
BB Iowa firing at Tinian
BB Indiana firing at 12th Division
BB South Dakota firing at 12th Division


000012 Night Naval bombardment 1944-07-09 Tinian 108,94

Night Naval bombardment of Tinian at 108,94

Allied Ships
BB Alabama
BB Massachusetts
BB Washington
BB North Carolina

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

BB Alabama firing at 12th Division
BB Massachusetts firing at 12th Division
BB Washington firing at 12th Division
BB North Carolina firing at 12th Division

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000011 Night Naval bombardment 1944-07-09 Ternate 78,102

Night Naval bombardment of Ternate at 78,102

Allied Ships
CL Nashville
CL St. Louis

Japanese ground losses:
190 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled

Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 16
Port hits 13
Port supply hits 4

CL Nashville firing at Ternate
CL St. Louis firing at Ternate


000015 Pre-Invasion action 1944-07-09 Ternate 78,102

Pre-Invasion action off Ternate (78,102)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

3 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
APD Dickerson
APD Rathburne
APD Noa
APD Crosby
APD Dent
APD Waters
APD Talbot
APD Stringham
APD McKean
APD Little
APD Colhoun
APD Manley
APD Schley

APD Dickerson fired at enemy troops
APD Rathburne fired at enemy troops
APD Noa fired at enemy troops
APD Crosby fired at enemy troops
APD Dent fired at enemy troops
APD Waters fired at enemy troops
APD Talbot fired at enemy troops
APD Stringham fired at enemy troops
APD McKean fired at enemy troops
APD Little fired at enemy troops
APD Colhoun fired at enemy troops
APD Manley fired at enemy troops
APD Schley fired at enemy troops


000016 Amphibious Assault 1944-07-09 Ternate 78,102

Amphibious Assault at Ternate (78,102)

TF 362 troops unloading over beach at Ternate, 78,102

Allied ground losses:
77 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 16 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 23 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)



000017 Invasion Support action 1944-07-09 Ternate 78,102

Invasion Support action off Ternate (78,102)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

3 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
APD Dickerson
APD Rathburne
APD Noa
APD Crosby
APD Dent
APD Waters
APD Talbot
APD Stringham
APD McKean
APD Little
APD Colhoun
APD Manley
APD Schley

APD Dickerson fired at enemy troops
APD Rathburne fired at enemy troops
APD Noa fired at enemy troops
APD Crosby fired at enemy troops
APD Dent fired at enemy troops
APD Waters fired at enemy troops
APD Talbot fired at enemy troops
APD Stringham fired at enemy troops
APD McKean fired at enemy troops
APD Little fired at enemy troops
APD Colhoun fired at enemy troops
APD Manley fired at enemy troops
APD Schley fired at enemy troops

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000007 Sub attack 1944-07-09 78,73 Iba

Sub attack near Iba at 78,73

Japanese Ships
xAK Nanrei Maru

Allied Ships
SS Trepang

xAK Nanrei Maru is sighted by SS Trepang
SS Trepang launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Nanrei Maru

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000004 ASW attack 1944-07-09 70,65 Samah

ASW attack near Samah at 70,65

Japanese Ships
E Karukaya
E Tsuga

Allied Ships
SS Sealion II, hits 1

SS Sealion II is located by E Karukaya
E Tsuga fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Tsuga fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Tsuga attacking submerged sub ....
E Tsuga is out of ASW ammo
E Tsuga is out of ASW ammo
E Tsuga fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Tsuga fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000006 ASW attack 1944-07-09 71,63 Samah

ASW attack near Samah at 71,63

Japanese Ships
E Karukaya

Allied Ships
SS Segundo, hits 2

SS Segundo is located by E Karukaya
E Karukaya attacking submerged sub ....
E Karukaya fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Karukaya fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Karukaya fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Karukaya fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000014 ASW attack 1944-07-09 71,63 Samah

ASW attack near Samah at 71,63

Japanese Ships
E Karukaya

Allied Ships
SS Segundo

SS Segundo is sighted by escort
E Karukaya fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Karukaya fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Karukaya fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Karukaya fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Karukaya fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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000008 ASW attack 1944-07-09 62,76 Cam Ranh Bay

ASW attack near Cam Ranh Bay at 62,76

Japanese Ships
DD Hakaze

Allied Ships
SS Plaice

SS Plaice is located by DD Hakaze
DD Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000010 Night Naval bombardment 1944-07-09 Tavoy 54,60

Night Naval bombardment of Tavoy at 54,60

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-IIb Lily: 19 damaged

Allied Ships
CA Exeter
CA Cumberland
CA London

Japanese ground losses:
172 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 7 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 34

CA Exeter firing at Tavoy
CA Cumberland firing at Tavoy
CA London firing at Tavoy


000013 Night Naval bombardment 1944-07-09 Tavoy 54,60

Night Naval bombardment of Tavoy at 54,60

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-IIb Lily: 27 damaged
Ki-48-IIb Lily: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied Ships
CA Cornwall
CA Suffolk
CA Shropshire
CL Kenya

Japanese ground losses:
201 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 17 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Guns lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)

Airbase hits 19
Airbase supply hits 7
Runway hits 36

CA Cornwall firing at Tavoy
CA Suffolk firing at Tavoy
CA Shropshire firing at Tavoy
CL Kenya firing at Tavoy


000019 Sub attack 1944-07-09 66,71 Quinhon

Sub attack near Quinhon at 66,71

Japanese Ships
xAK Atago Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Mito Maru
E Etoforu

Allied Ships
SS Grayling

SS Grayling launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Atago Maru
Grayling diving deep ....
E Etoforu fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Etoforu fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Etoforu fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Etoforu fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Etoforu fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000021 ASW attack 1944-07-09 60,73 Saigon

ASW attack near Saigon at 60,73

Japanese Ships
SC Ch 8

Allied Ships
SS Golet

SS Golet is sighted by escort
SC Ch 8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000022 ASW attack 1944-07-09 61,75 Saigon

ASW attack near Saigon at 61,75

Japanese Ships
E Susuki

Allied Ships
SS Haddo

SS Haddo is located by E Susuki
E Susuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Susuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Susuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Susuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Susuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000024 ASW attack 1944-07-09 60,73 Saigon

ASW attack near Saigon at 60,73

Japanese Ships
SC Ch 1
SC Ch 8

Allied Ships
SS Haddo, hits 5

SS Haddo is located by SC Ch 1
Haddo bottoming out ....
SC Ch 8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 8 attacking submerged sub ....
SC Ch 8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000025 Sub attack 1944-07-09 62,74 Saigon

Sub attack near Saigon at 62,74

Japanese Ships
E Susuki

Allied Ships
SS Sand Lance

SS Sand Lance launches 2 torpedoes at E Susuki
E Susuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Susuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Susuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub



000060 Ground combat 1944-07-09 55,56 Moulmein

Ground combat at 55,56 (near Moulmein)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 6939 troops, 32 guns, 863 vehicles, Assault Value = 1540

Defending force 3561 troops, 64 guns, 184 vehicles, Assault Value = 124

Allied adjusted assault: 428

Japanese adjusted defense: 27

Allied assault odds: 15 to 1

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

Japanese ground losses:
1276 casualties reported
Squads: 21 destroyed, 20 disabled
Non Combat: 60 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 5 disabled
Guns lost 14 (12 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Vehicles lost 74 (61 destroyed, 13 disabled)
Units retreated 1
Units destroyed 1

Allied ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Vehicles lost 13 (2 destroyed, 11 disabled)

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
19th Indian Division
3rd Carabiniers Regiment
23rd Indian Division
Gardner's Horse Regiment
254th Armoured Brigade
255th Indian Tank Brigade
150th RAC Regiment
8th KGV Light Cav Regiment
2nd British Division

Defending units:
14th Tank Regiment
2nd Tank Division

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000002 Sub attack 1944-07-09 98,68 Daito Shoto

Sub attack near Daito Shoto at 98,68

Japanese Ships
E No.7
E No.15

Allied Ships
SS Scamp

SS Scamp launches 2 torpedoes at E No.7
E No.15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000003 ASW attack 1944-07-09 82,63 Pescadores

ASW attack near Pescadores at 82,63

Japanese Ships
E W-5
E Niizaki

Allied Ships
SS Guardfish

SS Guardfish is located by E W-5
Guardfish bottoming out ....
E Niizaki fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Niizaki fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Niizaki fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Niizaki fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Niizaki fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000018 Sub attack 1944-07-09 110,67 Torishima

Sub attack near Torishima at 110,67

Japanese Ships
E Kamo

Allied Ships
SS Pampanito

SS Pampanito launches 2 torpedoes at E Kamo
E Kamo fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Kamo fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Kamo fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Kamo fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Kamo fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000020 ASW attack 1944-07-09 99,65 Amami Oshima

ASW attack near Amami Oshima at 99,65

Japanese Ships
E No.19

Allied Ships
SS Gabilan, hits 1

SS Gabilan is located by E No.19
Gabilan diving deep ....
E No.19 attacking submerged sub ....
E No.19 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.19 attacking submerged sub ....
E No.19 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.19 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000023 ASW attack 1944-07-09 94,58 Shanghai

ASW attack near Shanghai at 94,58

Japanese Ships
DD Ikazuchi

Allied Ships
SS Rock

SS Rock is sighted by escort
DD Ikazuchi fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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000002 Night Naval bombardment 1944-07-10 Tinian 108,94

Night Naval bombardment of Tinian at 108,94

Allied Ships
BB Mississippi
BB New Mexico
BB Oklahoma
BB Nevada

Japanese ground losses:
129 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 5 (4 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Vehicles lost 3 (2 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 5
Port hits 1

OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for BB Mississippi
BB Mississippi firing at 12th Division
BB New Mexico firing at 12th Division
OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for BB Oklahoma
BB Oklahoma firing at Tinian
BB Nevada firing at 12th Division


000003 Night Naval bombardment 1944-07-10 Tinian 108,94

Night Naval bombardment of Tinian at 108,94

Allied Ships
BB West Virginia
BB Colorado
BB Maryland

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

BB West Virginia firing at 12th Division
BB Colorado firing at 12th Division
BB Maryland firing at 12th Division


000004 Night Naval bombardment 1944-07-10 Tinian 108,94

Night Naval bombardment of Tinian at 108,94

Allied Ships
BB Tennessee
BB Pennsylvania
BB Arizona

Japanese ground losses:
72 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

BB Tennessee firing at 12th Division
BB Pennsylvania firing at 12th Division
BB Arizona firing at 12th Division

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000026 Amphibious Assault 1944-07-10 Galeia 79,101

Amphibious Assault at Galeia (79,101)

TF 371 troops unloading over beach at Galeia, 79,101

Allied ground losses:
55 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

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000005 ASW attack 1944-07-10 77,66 Hong Kong

ASW attack near Hong Kong at 77,66

Japanese Ships
xAK Hokumai Maru

Allied Ships
SS Segundo

SS Segundo is sighted by escort
Segundo diving deep ....
Sub escapes detection

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000006 Submarine attack 1944-07-10 70,74 Cam Ranh Bay

Submarine attack near Cam Ranh Bay at 70,74

Japanese Ships
xAK Kunitu Maru

Allied Ships
SS Grayling

xAK Kunitu Maru is sighted by SS Grayling
SS Grayling launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Kunitu Maru



000025 Afternoon Air attack 1944-07-10 56,62 Bangkok

Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Bangkok at 56,62

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 75 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 44 minutes

Japanese aircraft
N1K5-J George x 2
Ki-84a Frank x 64

Allied aircraft
Albacore I x 17

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Albacore I: 12 destroyed

CAP engaged:
S-901 Hikotai with N1K5-J George (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 19000.
Raid is overhead
50th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 22 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 31514.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
59th Sentai with Ki-84a Frank (0 airborne, 22 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 19000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 31514.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes

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000001 ASW attack 1944-07-10 99,66 Amami Oshima

ASW attack near Amami Oshima at 99,66

Japanese Ships
SC CHa-9
SC CHa-8
SC CHa-11

Allied Ships
SS Corvina

SS Corvina is located by SC CHa-9
Corvina diving deep ....
SC CHa-11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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000006 Night Naval bombardment 1944-07-11 Tinian 108,94

Night Naval bombardment of Tinian at 108,94

Allied Ships
BB New Jersey
BB Iowa
BB Indiana
BB South Dakota

Japanese ground losses:
114 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 6 (3 destroyed, 3 disabled)

Airbase supply hits 1
Port hits 2

BB New Jersey firing at 12th Division
BB Iowa firing at 12th Division
BB Indiana firing at 12th Division
OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for BB South Dakota
BB South Dakota firing at Tinian


000008 Night Naval bombardment 1944-07-11 Tinian 108,94

Night Naval bombardment of Tinian at 108,94

Allied Ships
BB Mississippi
BB New Mexico
BB Oklahoma
BB Nevada

Japanese ground losses:
205 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 15 destroyed, 13 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 15 (11 destroyed, 4 disabled)
Vehicles lost 21 (14 destroyed, 7 disabled)

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 9
Port hits 5

BB Mississippi firing at Tinian
OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for BB New Mexico
BB New Mexico firing at 2nd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
BB Oklahoma firing at Tinian
BB Nevada firing at Tinian


000009 Night Naval bombardment 1944-07-11 Tinian 108,94

Night Naval bombardment of Tinian at 108,94

Allied Ships
BB West Virginia
BB Colorado
BB Maryland

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

OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for BB West Virginia
BB West Virginia firing at 12th Division
BB Colorado firing at 12th Division
BB Maryland firing at 12th Division


000010 Night Naval bombardment 1944-07-11 Tinian 108,94

Night Naval bombardment of Tinian at 108,94

Allied Ships
BB Alabama
BB Massachusetts
BB Washington
BB North Carolina

Japanese ground losses:
74 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 6 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 7 (2 destroyed, 5 disabled)
Vehicles lost 5 (4 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 4
Port supply hits 1

BB Alabama firing at Tinian
BB Massachusetts firing at 12th Division
BB Washington firing at 12th Division
BB North Carolina firing at Tinian


000011 Night Naval bombardment 1944-07-11 Tinian 108,94

Night Naval bombardment of Tinian at 108,94

Allied Ships
BB Tennessee
BB Pennsylvania
BB Arizona

Japanese ground losses:
204 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 5 (3 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Vehicles lost 4 (2 destroyed, 2 disabled)

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 9
Port hits 6

BB Tennessee firing at 12th Division
BB Pennsylvania firing at Tinian
BB Arizona firing at Tinian



000073 Ground combat 1944-07-11 Tinian 108,94

Ground combat at Tinian (108,94)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 40373 troops, 636 guns, 1017 vehicles, Assault Value = 1366

Defending force 18418 troops, 170 guns, 103 vehicles, Assault Value = 491

Allied adjusted assault: 1058

Japanese adjusted defense: 563

Allied assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 5)

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 4

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

Japanese ground losses:
1286 casualties reported
Squads: 30 destroyed, 47 disabled
Non Combat: 6 destroyed, 57 disabled
Engineers: 4 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 20 (8 destroyed, 12 disabled)
Vehicles lost 7 (2 destroyed, 5 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
1219 casualties reported
Squads: 41 destroyed, 153 disabled
Non Combat: 13 destroyed, 36 disabled
Engineers: 8 destroyed, 31 disabled
Guns lost 25 (7 destroyed, 18 disabled)
Vehicles lost 122 (32 destroyed, 90 disabled)

Assaulting units:
6th Infantry Division
193rd Tank Battalion
27th Infantry Division
637th Tank Destroyer Battalion
3rd USMC Tank Battalion
1st USMC Tank Battalion
41st Infantry Division
632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion
131st Cmbt Engineer Regiment
627th Tank Destroyer Battalion
I US Corps

Defending units:
86th Naval Guard Unit
56th Recon Regiment
12th Division
51st Naval Guard Unit
2nd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
12th JNAF AF Unit

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000007 Night Naval bombardment 1944-07-11 Ternate 78,102

Night Naval bombardment of Ternate at 78,102

Allied Ships
CL Nashville
CL St. Louis
DD Terry
DD William Porter
DD McNair
DD Hudson

Japanese ground losses:
139 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 29
Port hits 22
Port supply hits 3

SOC-1 Seagull acting as spotter for CL Nashville
CL Nashville firing at Ternate
CL St. Louis firing at Ternate
DD Terry firing at Ternate
DD William Porter firing at Ternate
DD McNair firing at Ternate
DD Hudson firing at Ternate


000074 Ground combat 1944-07-11 Ternate 78,102

Ground combat at Ternate (78,102)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 852 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 36

Defending force 260 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1

Allied adjusted assault: 18

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 18 to 1 (fort level 3)

Allied forces CAPTURE Ternate !!!

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

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

Assaulting units:
NG Vol Rifles Battalion

Defending units:
9th JNAF Coy

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000001 Sub attack 1944-07-11 88,60 Foochow

Sub attack near Foochow at 88,60

Japanese Ships
DD Mochizuki

Allied Ships
SS Ling, hits 7

SS Ling launches 2 torpedoes at DD Mochizuki
Ling bottoming out ....
DD Mochizuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Mochizuki attacking submerged sub ....
DD Mochizuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Mochizuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Mochizuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000002 ASW attack 1944-07-11 79,64 Hong Kong

ASW attack near Hong Kong at 79,64

Japanese Ships
DD Akigumo
DD Makigumo

Allied Ships
SS Drum, hits 2

SS Drum launches 4 torpedoes at DD Akigumo
DD Makigumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Makigumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Makigumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Makigumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Makigumo attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub


000012 Sub attack 1944-07-11 81,63 Swatow

Sub attack near Swatow at 81,63

Japanese Ships
xAK Hukuzyu Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Clyde Maru

Allied Ships
SS Guardfish

SS Guardfish launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Hukuzyu Maru
Guardfish bottoming out ....
Sub escapes detection

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000013 Submarine attack 1944-07-11 63,74 Cam Ranh Bay

Submarine attack near Cam Ranh Bay at 63,74

Japanese Ships
xAK Nishimi Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Besugo

xAK Nishimi Maru is sighted by SS Besugo
SS Besugo launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Nishimi Maru


000014 ASW attack 1944-07-11 56,82 Terempa

ASW attack near Terempa at 56,82

Japanese Ships
E Sagi

Allied Ships
SS Hardhead

SS Hardhead is sighted by escort
Hardhead bottoming out ....
E Sagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Sagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Sagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Sagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Sagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000016 Submarine attack 1944-07-11 61,74 Saigon

Submarine attack near Saigon at 61,74

Japanese Ships
xAK Kensin Maru

Allied Ships
SS Golet

xAK Kensin Maru is sighted by SS Golet
SS Golet launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Kensin Maru

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000003 ASW attack 1944-07-11 103,66 Tanegashima

ASW attack near Tanegashima at 103,66

Japanese Ships
SC Ch 28

Allied Ships
SS Corvina

SS Corvina is sighted by escort
Corvina diving deep ....
SC Ch 28 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 28 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 28 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 28 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 28 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000004 Sub attack 1944-07-11 111,66 Aogashima

Sub attack near Aogashima at 111,66

Japanese Ships
E No.20

Allied Ships
SS Pampanito, hits 1

SS Pampanito launches 2 torpedoes at E No.20
E No.20 attacking submerged sub ....
E No.20 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.20 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.20 attacking submerged sub ....
E No.20 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000005 ASW attack 1944-07-11 111,66 Aogashima

ASW attack near Aogashima at 111,66

Japanese Ships
E No.2
E No.20

Allied Ships
SS Pampanito

SS Pampanito is located by E No.2
E No.20 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.20 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.20 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.20 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E No.20 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000015 ASW attack 1944-07-11 110,68 Torishima

ASW attack near Torishima at 110,68

Japanese Ships
E W-26

Allied Ships
SS Pampanito

SS Pampanito is located by E W-26
Pampanito diving deep ....
E W-26 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E W-26 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E W-26 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E W-26 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E W-26 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000017 ASW attack 1944-07-11 100,66 Amami Oshima

ASW attack near Amami Oshima at 100,66

Japanese Ships
DD Tachikaze

Allied Ships
SS Corvina

SS Corvina is sighted by escort
DD Tachikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tachikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tachikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tachikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tachikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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000007 Night Naval bombardment 1944-07-12 Tinian 108,94

Night Naval bombardment of Tinian at 108,94

Allied Ships
BB Mississippi
BB New Mexico
BB Oklahoma
BB Nevada

Japanese ground losses:
200 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 12 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Vehicles lost 6 (4 destroyed, 2 disabled)

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 6
Port hits 1

OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for BB Mississippi
BB Mississippi firing at 12th Division
OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for BB New Mexico
BB New Mexico firing at Tinian
BB Oklahoma firing at Tinian
BB Nevada firing at 12th Division


000008 Night Naval bombardment 1944-07-12 Tinian 108,94

Night Naval bombardment of Tinian at 108,94

Allied Ships
BB West Virginia
BB Colorado
BB Maryland

Japanese ground losses:
79 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 8 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 5 (2 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Vehicles lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Airbase supply hits 1
Port hits 2

BB West Virginia firing at 12th Division
BB Colorado firing at Tinian
BB Maryland firing at 12th Division


000009 Night Naval bombardment 1944-07-12 Tinian 108,94

Night Naval bombardment of Tinian at 108,94

Allied Ships
BB Tennessee
BB Pennsylvania
BB Arizona

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

BB Tennessee firing at 12th Division
BB Pennsylvania firing at 12th Division
BB Arizona firing at 12th Division


000013 Submarine attack 1944-07-12 109,83 Agrihan

Submarine attack near Agrihan at 109,83

Japanese Ships
SS RO-64, hits 23, and is sunk

Allied Ships
DE Levy
DE McConnell

SS RO-64 launches 2 torpedoes at DE Levy
DE McConnell attacking submerged sub ....
DE McConnell attacking submerged sub ....
DE McConnell is out of ASW ammo
SS RO-64 forced to surface!
DE McConnell firing on surfaced sub ....
DE Levy firing on surfaced sub ....
DE McConnell firing on surfaced sub ....
Sub slips beneath the waves

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000063 Ground combat 1944-07-12 Ternate 78,102

Ground combat at Ternate (78,102)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 840 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 34

Defending force 187 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2

Allied adjusted assault: 16

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 16 to 1

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

Japanese ground losses:
54 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
NG Vol Rifles Battalion

Defending units:
9th JNAF Coy


000065 Wiped Out 1944-07-12 Ternate 78,102

9th JNAF Coy Wiped Out at Ternate by attrition!!!

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000002 ASW attack 1944-07-12 71,64 Samah

ASW attack near Samah at 71,64

Japanese Ships
DD Hakaze

Allied Ships
SS Trigger

SS Trigger is located by DD Hakaze
Trigger bottoming out ....
DD Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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000001 ASW attack 1944-07-12 61,74 Saigon

ASW attack near Saigon at 61,74

Japanese Ships
PB Shonan Maru #2
PB Shonan Maru #17

Allied Ships
SS Golet

SS Golet is located by PB Shonan Maru #2
Golet bottoming out ....
PB Shonan Maru #17 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #17 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #17 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #17 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #17 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000004 ASW attack 1944-07-12 61,74 Saigon

ASW attack near Saigon at 61,74

Japanese Ships
E Hasu
E Shirataka

Allied Ships
SS Golet

SS Golet is located by E Hasu
Golet bottoming out ....
E Shirataka fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Shirataka fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Shirataka fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Shirataka fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Shirataka fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000005 Submarine attack 1944-07-12 57,74 Soc Trang

Submarine attack near Soc Trang at 57,74

Japanese Ships
xAK Shinkyo Maru

Allied Ships
SS Tarpon

xAK Shinkyo Maru is sighted by SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Shinkyo Maru


000006 Submarine attack 1944-07-12 57,74 Soc Trang

Submarine attack near Soc Trang at 57,74

Japanese Ships
xAK Toyotu Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Tarpon

xAK Toyotu Maru is sighted by SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Toyotu Maru


000011 Sub attack 1944-07-12 62,73 Cam Ranh Bay

Sub attack near Cam Ranh Bay at 62,73

Japanese Ships
E Tsubame, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
E Kamome

Allied Ships
SS Queenfish

SS Queenfish launches 2 torpedoes at E Tsubame
E Kamome fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Kamome fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Kamome fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Kamome fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Kamome fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000064 Ground combat 1944-07-12 56,56 Moulmein

Ground combat at 56,56 (near Moulmein)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 50688 troops, 535 guns, 219 vehicles, Assault Value = 1594

Defending force 29554 troops, 276 guns, 55 vehicles, Assault Value = 699

Allied adjusted assault: 672

Japanese adjusted defense: 743

Allied assault odds: 1 to 2

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

Japanese ground losses:
1317 casualties reported
Squads: 7 destroyed, 103 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 20 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 13 disabled
Guns lost 44 (1 destroyed, 43 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
964 casualties reported
Squads: 16 destroyed, 90 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Guns lost 34 (2 destroyed, 32 disabled)

Assaulting units:
16th Australian Brigade
20th Indian Division
96th Chinese Division
3rd New Chinese Corps
17th Australian Brigade
2nd Reserve Division

Defending units:
1st Division
21st Ind.Mixed Brigade
116th Division
5th Division
11th Special Base Force

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000003 ASW attack 1944-07-12 82,63 Pescadores

ASW attack near Pescadores at 82,63

Japanese Ships
PB Fukuei Maru

Allied Ships
SS Guardfish

SS Guardfish is sighted by escort
Guardfish bottoming out ....
PB Fukuei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fukuei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fukuei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fukuei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fukuei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000010 Sub attack 1944-07-12 111,66 Aogashima

Sub attack near Aogashima at 111,66

Japanese Ships
DD Naganami
DD Kiyoshimo

Allied Ships
SS Pampanito, hits 1

SS Pampanito launches 2 torpedoes at DD Naganami
Pampanito diving deep ....
DD Kiyoshimo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kiyoshimo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kiyoshimo attacking submerged sub ....
DD Kiyoshimo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kiyoshimo attacking submerged sub ....
DD Kiyoshimo is out of ASW ammo
DD Kiyoshimo is out of ASW ammo
DD Kiyoshimo is out of ASW ammo
DD Kiyoshimo is out of ASW ammo
DD Kiyoshimo is out of ASW ammo
DD Kiyoshimo is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub


000012 ASW attack 1944-07-12 101,66 Amami Oshima

ASW attack near Amami Oshima at 101,66

Japanese Ships
E W-30
E W-34

Allied Ships
SS Corvina, hits 4

SS Corvina is located by E W-30
E W-34 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E W-34 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E W-34 attacking submerged sub ....
E W-34 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E W-34 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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000009 Night Naval bombardment 1944-07-13 Tinian 108,94

Night Naval bombardment of Tinian at 108,94

Allied Ships
BB Mississippi
BB New Mexico
BB Oklahoma
BB Nevada

Japanese ground losses:
128 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 14 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 6 (4 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Vehicles lost 3 (3 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 9
Port hits 1

OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for BB Mississippi
BB Mississippi firing at Tinian
OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for BB New Mexico
BB New Mexico firing at 12th Division
BB Oklahoma firing at Tinian
BB Nevada firing at Tinian


000010 Night Naval bombardment 1944-07-13 Tinian 108,94

Night Naval bombardment of Tinian at 108,94

Allied Ships
BB West Virginia
BB Colorado
BB Maryland

Japanese ground losses:
85 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 6 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled

Runway hits 2

BB West Virginia firing at 12th Division
BB Colorado firing at Tinian
BB Maryland firing at 12th Division


000011 Night Naval bombardment 1944-07-13 Tinian 108,94

Night Naval bombardment of Tinian at 108,94

Allied Ships
BB Tennessee
BB Pennsylvania
BB Arizona

Japanese ground losses:
98 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 15 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 5 (5 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 4 (4 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 3
Port hits 2
Port supply hits 2

BB Tennessee firing at Tinian
BB Pennsylvania firing at 12th Division
BB Arizona firing at 12th Division


000012 Night Naval bombardment 1944-07-13 Rota 107,95

Night Naval bombardment of Rota at 107,95

Allied Ships
CL Mobile
CL Birmingham
CL Biloxi
CL Miami
CL Columbia
CL Santa Fe
CL Montpelier
CL Denver
CL Cleveland

Japanese ground losses:
361 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 20 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Guns lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)

Port hits 62
Port fuel hits 9
Port supply hits 9

CL Mobile firing at 8th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
CL Birmingham firing at Rota
CL Biloxi firing at 8th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
CL Miami firing at Rota
CL Columbia firing at Rota
CL Santa Fe firing at Rota
CL Montpelier firing at 46th JNAF AF Unit
CL Denver firing at Rota
CL Cleveland firing at Rota


000013 Pre-Invasion action 1944-07-13 Rota 107,95

Pre-Invasion action off Rota (107,95)

63 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
DD Halsey Powell
APA President Polk

Allied ground losses:
59 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

DD Halsey Powell firing at 8th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
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


000014 Amphibious Assault 1944-07-13 Rota 107,95

Amphibious Assault at Rota (107,95)

TF 170 troops unloading over beach at Rota, 107,95

Allied ground losses:
57 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 13 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 7 (0 destroyed, 7 disabled)
Vehicles lost 9 (0 destroyed, 9 disabled)



000015 Pre-Invasion action 1944-07-13 Rota 107,95

Pre-Invasion action off Rota (107,95)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

13 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
DE Seid
DE Sederstrom
AM Buoyant
LST-120
LST-27
LST-122

DE Seid fired at enemy troops
DE Sederstrom fired at enemy troops
AM Buoyant fired at enemy troops


000016 Amphibious Assault 1944-07-13 Rota 107,95

Amphibious Assault at Rota (107,95)

TF 464 troops unloading over beach at Rota, 107,95



000017 Invasion Support action 1944-07-13 Rota 107,95

Invasion Support action off Rota (107,95)

25 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
DE Emery
DE Doneff
AM Sage
AM Vigilance
APA President Polk
DD Halsey Powell

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

DE Emery fired at enemy troops
DE Doneff fired at enemy troops
AM Sage fired at enemy troops
AM Vigilance fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards


000018 Invasion Support action 1944-07-13 Rota 107,95

Invasion Support action off Rota (107,95)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

5 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
DE Seid
DE Sederstrom
AM Buoyant
LST-121
LST-27

DE Seid fired at enemy troops
DE Sederstrom fired at enemy troops
AM Buoyant fired at enemy troops


000080 Invasion Support action 1944-07-13 Rota 107,95

Invasion Support action off Rota (107,95)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

8 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
DE Seid
DE Sederstrom
AM Buoyant
LST-120
LST-27

DE Seid fired at enemy troops
DE Sederstrom fired at enemy troops
AM Buoyant fired at enemy troops


000081 Ground combat 1944-07-13 Rota 107,95

Ground combat at Rota (107,95)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2028 troops, 33 guns, 17 vehicles, Assault Value = 66

Defending force 5127 troops, 78 guns, 59 vehicles, Assault Value = 143

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

Assaulting units:
63rd Naval Guard Unit
8th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
46th JNAF AF Unit

Defending units:
12th Australian Brigade
6th Pioneer Battalion

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000079 ASW attack 1944-07-13 55,86 Singkawang

ASW attack near Singkawang at 55,86

Japanese Ships
PB Kamitu Maru

Allied Ships
SS Dorado

SS Dorado is sighted by escort
PB Kamitu Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kamitu Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kamitu Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kamitu Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kamitu Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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000001 ASW attack 1944-07-13 91,61 Wenchow

ASW attack near Wenchow at 91,61

Japanese Ships
xAK Yamahuku Maru
E Yomogi

Allied Ships
SS Pilotfish

SS Pilotfish is sighted by escort
E Yomogi fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Yomogi fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Yomogi fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Yomogi fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Yomogi fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

quote:


000002 ASW attack 1944-07-13 60,74 Soc Trang

ASW attack near Soc Trang at 60,74

Japanese Ships
E Kiji

Allied Ships
SS Guitarro

SS Guitarro is located by E Kiji
Guitarro bottoming out ....
E Kiji fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Kiji fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Kiji fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Kiji fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Kiji fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000003 Submarine attack 1944-07-13 65,71 Cam Ranh Bay

Submarine attack near Cam Ranh Bay at 65,71

Japanese Ships
xAKL Kaishi Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Cavalla

xAKL Kaishi Maru is sighted by SS Cavalla
SS Cavalla launches 2 torpedoes at xAKL Kaishi Maru


000004 Submarine attack 1944-07-13 56,70 Kompong Trach

Submarine attack near Kompong Trach at 56,70

Japanese Ships
xAKL Akita Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Blackfish

xAKL Akita Maru is sighted by SS Blackfish
SS Blackfish launches 4 torpedoes at xAKL Akita Maru


000005 ASW attack 1944-07-13 59,75 Soc Trang

ASW attack near Soc Trang at 59,75

Japanese Ships
E Kiji

Allied Ships
SS Besugo

SS Besugo is sighted by escort
Besugo bottoming out ....
E Kiji fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Kiji fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Kiji fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Kiji fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Kiji fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000006 Sub attack 1944-07-13 56,70 Kompong Trach

Sub attack near Kompong Trach at 56,70

Japanese Ships
xAKL Tonegawa Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Queenfish

xAKL Tonegawa Maru is sighted by SS Queenfish
SS Queenfish launches 2 torpedoes at xAKL Tonegawa Maru


000007 ASW attack 1944-07-13 66,70 Quinhon

ASW attack near Quinhon at 66,70

Japanese Ships
E Nomi

Allied Ships
SS Cobia

SS Cobia is located by E Nomi
Cobia diving deep ....
E Nomi fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Nomi fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Nomi fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Nomi fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Nomi fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000019 Sub attack 1944-07-13 57,74 Soc Trang

Sub attack near Soc Trang at 57,74

Japanese Ships
E Otori
E Sagi

Allied Ships
SS Guitarro

SS Guitarro launches 2 torpedoes at E Otori
E Sagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Sagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Sagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Sagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Sagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000020 ASW attack 1944-07-13 66,70 Quinhon

ASW attack near Quinhon at 66,70

Japanese Ships
DD Sawakaze
DD Hakaze

Allied Ships
SS Baya

SS Baya launches 2 torpedoes at DD Sawakaze
Baya diving deep ....
DD Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hakaze attacking submerged sub ....
DD Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hakaze attacking submerged sub ....
DD Hakaze is out of ASW ammo
DD Hakaze is out of ASW ammo
DD Hakaze is out of ASW ammo
DD Hakaze is out of ASW ammo
DD Hakaze is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub


000022 Sub attack 1944-07-13 62,74 Saigon

Sub attack near Saigon at 62,74

Japanese Ships
PC Kaki

Allied Ships
SS Shark II, hits 1

SS Shark II launches 2 torpedoes at PC Kaki
PC Kaki fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC Kaki fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC Kaki fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC Kaki fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC Kaki attacking submerged sub ....
PC Kaki is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub


000023 Submarine attack 1944-07-13 56,72 Kompong Trach

Submarine attack near Kompong Trach at 56,72

Japanese Ships
xAK Sanko Maru

Allied Ships
SS Runner

xAK Sanko Maru is sighted by SS Runner
SS Runner launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Sanko Maru


000024 ASW attack 1944-07-13 56,73 Soc Trang

ASW attack near Soc Trang at 56,73

Japanese Ships
E Otori
E Sagi

Allied Ships
SS Pomfret

SS Pomfret is located by E Otori
E Sagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Sagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Sagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Sagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Sagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000025 Submarine attack 1944-07-13 56,73 Soc Trang

Submarine attack near Soc Trang at 56,73

Japanese Ships
xAKL Nissen Maru #2, Shell hits 6, heavy fires

Allied Ships
SS Pomfret, hits 2

xAKL Nissen Maru #2 is sighted by SS Pomfret
SS Pomfret attacking xAKL Nissen Maru #2 on the surface
Acker, F.C. decides to submerge SS Pomfret due to damage

quote:


000008 Sub attack 1944-07-13 98,69 Daito Shoto

Sub attack near Daito Shoto at 98,69

Japanese Ships
AK Kinka Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Asanagi

Allied Ships
SS Scamp, hits 8

SS Scamp launches 4 torpedoes at AK Kinka Maru
Scamp bottoming out ....
DD Asanagi attacking submerged sub ....
DD Asanagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Asanagi attacking submerged sub ....
DD Asanagi is out of ASW ammo
DD Asanagi is out of ASW ammo
DD Asanagi attacking submerged sub ....
DD Asanagi is out of ASW ammo
DD Asanagi is out of ASW ammo
DD Asanagi is out of ASW ammo
DD Asanagi is out of ASW ammo
DD Asanagi is out of ASW ammo
DD Asanagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000021 ASW attack 1944-07-13 94,56 Shanghai

ASW attack near Shanghai at 94,56

Japanese Ships
E W-20

Allied Ships
SS Pilotfish, hits 7

SS Pilotfish is located by E W-20
Pilotfish bottoming out ....
E W-20 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E W-20 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E W-20 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E W-20 attacking submerged sub ....
E W-20 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

quote:


000001 Invasion Support action 1944-07-14 Rota 107,95

Invasion Support action off Rota (107,95)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

8 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
DE Seid
DE Sederstrom
AM Buoyant
LST-120
LST-27

DE Seid fired at enemy troops
DE Sederstrom fired at enemy troops
AM Buoyant fired at enemy troops


000008 Night Naval bombardment 1944-07-14 Tinian 108,94

Night Naval bombardment of Tinian at 108,94

Allied Ships
BB New Jersey
BB Iowa
BB Indiana
BB South Dakota

Japanese ground losses:
128 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

BB New Jersey firing at 12th Division
BB Iowa firing at 12th Division
BB Indiana firing at 12th Division
OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for BB South Dakota
BB South Dakota firing at 12th Division


000009 Night Naval bombardment 1944-07-14 Tinian 108,94

Night Naval bombardment of Tinian at 108,94

Allied Ships
BB Mississippi
BB New Mexico
BB Oklahoma
BB Nevada

Japanese ground losses:
110 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 10 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 5 (4 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Runway hits 2

BB Mississippi firing at 12th Division
BB New Mexico firing at 12th Division
OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for BB Oklahoma
BB Oklahoma firing at Tinian
BB Nevada firing at 12th Division


000010 Night Naval bombardment 1944-07-14 Tinian 108,94

Night Naval bombardment of Tinian at 108,94

Allied Ships
BB West Virginia
BB Colorado
BB Maryland

Japanese ground losses:
97 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase supply hits 1
Port supply hits 1

BB West Virginia firing at Tinian
BB Colorado firing at 12th Division
BB Maryland firing at 12th Division


000011 Night Naval bombardment 1944-07-14 Tinian 108,94

Night Naval bombardment of Tinian at 108,94

Allied Ships
BB Alabama
BB Massachusetts
BB Washington
BB North Carolina

Japanese ground losses:
111 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 7 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 9 (7 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Vehicles lost 4 (4 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2
Port hits 3

BB Alabama firing at Tinian
BB Massachusetts firing at 12th Division
BB Washington firing at 12th Division
BB North Carolina firing at 12th Division


000012 Night Naval bombardment 1944-07-14 Tinian 108,94

Night Naval bombardment of Tinian at 108,94

Allied Ships
BB Tennessee
BB Pennsylvania
BB Arizona

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

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 7
Port hits 4

BB Tennessee firing at Tinian
BB Pennsylvania firing at 12th Division
BB Arizona firing at Tinian


000015 Invasion Support action 1944-07-14 Rota 107,95

Invasion Support action off Rota (107,95)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

9 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
DE Emery
DE Doneff
AM Sage
AM Vigilance
APA President Polk

DE Emery fired at enemy troops
DE Doneff fired at enemy troops
AM Sage fired at enemy troops
AM Vigilance fired at enemy troops


000022 Day Time Surface Combat 1944-07-14 103,85 Pagan

Day Time Surface Combat, near Pagan at 103,85, Range 22,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
xAKL Hidaka Maru, Shell hits 16, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CL Richmond
CL Marblehead
DD Burns
DD Hazelwood
DD Strong

Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 28,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 28,000 yards
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Allies open fire on surprised Japanese ships at 22,000 yards
CL Marblehead fires at xAKL Hidaka Maru at 22,000 yards
CL Richmond fires at xAKL Hidaka Maru at 22,000 yards
Range closes to 21,000 yards
CL Marblehead engages xAKL Hidaka Maru at 21,000 yards
CL Richmond engages xAKL Hidaka Maru at 21,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards
CL Richmond engages xAKL Hidaka Maru at 18,000 yards
CL Richmond engages xAKL Hidaka Maru at 18,000 yards
DD Strong engages xAKL Hidaka Maru at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards
DD Strong engages xAKL Hidaka Maru at 15,000 yards
DD Strong engages xAKL Hidaka Maru at 15,000 yards
xAKL Hidaka Maru sunk by DD Burns at 15,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...



000075 Ground combat 1944-07-14 Tinian 108,94

Ground combat at Tinian (108,94)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 39853 troops, 640 guns, 1011 vehicles, Assault Value = 1266

Defending force 16013 troops, 139 guns, 85 vehicles, Assault Value = 404

Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 3

Allied adjusted assault: 953

Japanese adjusted defense: 29

Allied assault odds: 32 to 1 (fort level 3)

Allied forces CAPTURE Tinian !!!

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

Japanese ground losses:
1351 casualties reported
Squads: 31 destroyed, 45 disabled
Non Combat: 79 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 22 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 53 (53 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 84 (84 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
805 casualties reported
Squads: 20 destroyed, 36 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 20 disabled
Engineers: 12 destroyed, 12 disabled
Guns lost 10 (3 destroyed, 7 disabled)
Vehicles lost 87 (22 destroyed, 65 disabled)

Assaulting units:
1st USMC Tank Battalion
41st Infantry Division
193rd Tank Battalion
27th Infantry Division
632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion
131st Cmbt Engineer Regiment
6th Infantry Division
3rd USMC Tank Battalion
637th Tank Destroyer Battalion
627th Tank Destroyer Battalion
I US Corps

Defending units:
56th Recon Regiment
12th Division
51st Naval Guard Unit
86th Naval Guard Unit

quote:


000002 Submarine attack 1944-07-14 57,74 Soc Trang

Submarine attack near Soc Trang at 57,74

Japanese Ships
xAKL Yagi Maru

Allied Ships
SS Redfin

xAKL Yagi Maru is sighted by SS Redfin
Captain of SS Redfin elects not to launch torpedoes at this target


000003 Sub attack 1944-07-14 63,73 Cam Ranh Bay

Sub attack near Cam Ranh Bay at 63,73

Japanese Ships
E Nomi

Allied Ships
SS Rasher, hits 14, heavy damage

SS Rasher launches 2 torpedoes
E Nomi fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Nomi fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Nomi attacking submerged sub ....
Debris floats to surface in area of attack!
Escort abandons search for sub


000004 ASW attack 1944-07-14 62,74 Saigon

ASW attack near Saigon at 62,74

Japanese Ships
PB Choun Maru #18

Allied Ships
SS Shark II

SS Shark II is sighted by escort
Shark II bottoming out ....
PB Choun Maru #18 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Choun Maru #18 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Choun Maru #18 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Choun Maru #18 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Choun Maru #18 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000006 Submarine attack 1944-07-14 64,73 Cam Ranh Bay

Submarine attack near Cam Ranh Bay at 64,73

Japanese Ships
xAKL Assam Maru

Allied Ships
SS Cobia

xAKL Assam Maru is sighted by SS Cobia
SS Cobia launches 2 torpedoes at xAKL Assam Maru


000007 Submarine attack 1944-07-14 64,73 Cam Ranh Bay

Submarine attack near Cam Ranh Bay at 64,73

Japanese Ships
xAKL Miyako Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Shark II

xAKL Miyako Maru is sighted by SS Shark II
SS Shark II launches 2 torpedoes at xAKL Miyako Maru


000013 Sub attack 1944-07-14 64,74 Cam Ranh Bay

Sub attack near Cam Ranh Bay at 64,74

Japanese Ships
xAK Sangetsu Maru
xAK Shofuku Maru
xAK Rasin Maru
PB Misago Maru #8

Allied Ships
SS Cobia, hits 1

SS Cobia launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Sangetsu Maru
Cobia diving deep ....
PB Misago Maru #8 attacking submerged sub ....
PB Misago Maru #8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Misago Maru #8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Misago Maru #8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Misago Maru #8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000014 Submarine attack 1944-07-14 64,73 Cam Ranh Bay

Submarine attack near Cam Ranh Bay at 64,73

Japanese Ships
xAKL Kasui Maru, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Shark II

xAKL Kasui Maru is sighted by SS Shark II
SS Shark II attacking xAKL Kasui Maru on the surface


000016 Sub attack 1944-07-14 59,74 Soc Trang

Sub attack near Soc Trang at 59,74

Japanese Ships
DD Hakaze

Allied Ships
SS Sand Lance, hits 5

SS Sand Lance launches 4 torpedoes at DD Hakaze
Sand Lance bottoming out ....
DD Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hakaze attacking submerged sub ....
DD Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000017 Submarine attack 1944-07-14 65,72 Cam Ranh Bay

Submarine attack near Cam Ranh Bay at 65,72

Japanese Ships
xAKL Tatibana Maru

Allied Ships
SS Croaker

xAKL Tatibana Maru is sighted by SS Croaker
Captain of SS Croaker elects not to launch torpedoes at this target


000018 Sub attack 1944-07-14 59,76 Soc Trang

Sub attack near Soc Trang at 59,76

Japanese Ships
PC Kaki, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
PB Choun Maru #18

Allied Ships
SS Hardhead

SS Hardhead launches 2 torpedoes at PC Kaki
Hardhead bottoming out ....
PB Choun Maru #18 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Choun Maru #18 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Choun Maru #18 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Choun Maru #18 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Choun Maru #18 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000019 ASW attack 1944-07-14 59,74 Soc Trang

ASW attack near Soc Trang at 59,74

Japanese Ships
E Nomi

Allied Ships
SS Hawkbill, hits 7

SS Hawkbill is sighted by escort
E Nomi fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Nomi fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Nomi fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Nomi fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Nomi attacking submerged sub ....
E Nomi is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub


000020 ASW attack 1944-07-14 57,74 Soc Trang

ASW attack near Soc Trang at 57,74

Japanese Ships
DD Hakaze

Allied Ships
SS Queenfish, hits 1

SS Queenfish is located by DD Hakaze
Queenfish bottoming out ....
DD Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hakaze attacking submerged sub ....
DD Hakaze is out of ASW ammo
DD Hakaze is out of ASW ammo
DD Hakaze is out of ASW ammo
DD Hakaze is out of ASW ammo
DD Hakaze is out of ASW ammo
DD Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000076 Ground combat 1944-07-14 56,56 Moulmein

Ground combat at 56,56 (near Moulmein)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 57195 troops, 550 guns, 220 vehicles, Assault Value = 1885

Defending force 2500 troops, 32 guns, 5 vehicles, Assault Value = 24

Allied adjusted assault: 711

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 711 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), disruption(-), fatigue(-), experience(-)
supply(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
2000 casualties reported
Squads: 65 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 222 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 7 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 34 (34 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 5 (5 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 2

Allied ground losses:
38 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
20th Indian Division
3rd New Chinese Corps
16th Australian Brigade
96th Chinese Division
17th Australian Brigade
50th Tank Brigade
88th Chinese Division
2nd Reserve Division

Defending units:
21st Ind.Mixed Brigade
11th Special Base Force

quote:


000005 ASW attack 1944-07-14 98,68 Daito Shoto

ASW attack near Daito Shoto at 98,68

Japanese Ships
E Hayabusa
E Kari

Allied Ships
SS Devilfish

SS Devilfish is located by E Hayabusa
Devilfish diving deep ....
E Kari fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Kari fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Kari fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Kari fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Kari fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000021 ASW attack 1944-07-14 100,67 Daito Shoto

ASW attack near Daito Shoto at 100,67

Japanese Ships
E Asagao
E Tomozuru

Allied Ships
SS Burrfish, hits 1, heavy damage

SS Burrfish is located by E Asagao
Burrfish diving deep ....
E Tomozuru fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Tomozuru fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Tomozuru fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Tomozuru fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Tomozuru attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub

quote:

witpqs: Very unexpected that Tinian fell already.

quote:


000001 Invasion Support action 1944-07-15 Rota 107,95

Invasion Support action off Rota (107,95)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

7 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
DE Emery
DE Doneff
AM Sage
AM Vigilance
APA President Polk

DE Emery fired at enemy troops
DE Doneff fired at enemy troops
AM Sage fired at enemy troops
AM Vigilance fired at enemy troops


000004 encounters mine field 1944-07-15 Tinian 108,94

TF 433 encounters mine field at Tinian (108,94)

Allied Ships
AM Conflict

36 mines cleared


000009 Night Naval bombardment 1944-07-15 Tinian 108,94

Night Naval bombardment of Tinian at 108,94

Allied Ships
BB Mississippi
BB New Mexico
BB Oklahoma
BB Nevada

Japanese ground losses:
67 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)

OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for BB Mississippi
BB Mississippi firing at 12th Division
BB New Mexico firing at 12th Division
BB Oklahoma firing at 12th Division
BB Nevada firing at 12th Division


000010 Night Naval bombardment 1944-07-15 Tinian 108,94

Night Naval bombardment of Tinian at 108,94

Allied Ships
BB West Virginia
BB Colorado
BB Maryland

Japanese ground losses:
82 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

BB West Virginia firing at 12th Division
BB Colorado firing at 12th Division
BB Maryland firing at 12th Division


000011 Night Naval bombardment 1944-07-15 Tinian 108,94

Night Naval bombardment of Tinian at 108,94

Allied Ships
BB Tennessee
BB Pennsylvania
BB Arizona

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

BB Tennessee firing at 12th Division
BB Pennsylvania firing at 12th Division
BB Arizona firing at 12th Division


000012 Night Naval bombardment 1944-07-15 Rota 107,95

Night Naval bombardment of Rota at 107,95

Allied Ships
CL Mobile
CL Birmingham
CL Biloxi
CL Miami
CL Columbia
CL Santa Fe
CL Montpelier
CL Denver
CL Cleveland

Japanese ground losses:
170 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Guns lost 4 (2 destroyed, 2 disabled)

Port hits 29
Port fuel hits 3
Port supply hits 11

CL Mobile firing at 8th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
CL Birmingham firing at Rota
CL Biloxi firing at Rota
CL Miami firing at 8th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
CL Columbia firing at 8th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
CL Santa Fe firing at 8th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
CL Montpelier firing at 8th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
CL Denver firing at 8th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
CL Cleveland firing at Rota


000014 encounters mine field 1944-07-15 Tinian 108,94

TF 433 encounters mine field at Tinian (108,94)

Allied Ships
AM Conflict

11 mines cleared



000074 Ground combat 1944-07-15 Tinian 108,94

Ground combat at Tinian (108,94)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 27469 troops, 434 guns, 872 vehicles, Assault Value = 1165

Defending force 14137 troops, 88 guns, 17 vehicles, Assault Value = 320

Allied adjusted assault: 944

Japanese adjusted defense: 39

Allied assault odds: 24 to 1

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

Japanese ground losses:
906 casualties reported
Squads: 14 destroyed, 51 disabled
Non Combat: 8 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 10 (1 destroyed, 9 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
126 casualties reported
Squads: 6 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 12 (5 destroyed, 7 disabled)
Vehicles lost 64 (25 destroyed, 39 disabled)

Assaulting units:
627th Tank Destroyer Battalion
193rd Tank Battalion
1st USMC Tank Battalion
3rd USMC Tank Battalion
637th Tank Destroyer Battalion
27th Infantry/B Division
632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion
41st Infantry Division
6th Infantry Division
27th Infantry/A Division
27th Infantry/C Division
I US Corps
131st Cmbt Engineer Regiment

Defending units:
12th Division
51st Naval Guard Unit
86th Naval Guard Unit


000075 Ground combat 1944-07-15 Rota 107,95

Ground combat at Rota (107,95)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 5198 troops, 78 guns, 59 vehicles, Assault Value = 145

Defending force 3016 troops, 41 guns, 17 vehicles, Assault Value = 67

Allied adjusted assault: 30

Japanese adjusted defense: 137

Allied assault odds: 1 to 4 (fort level 4)

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

Japanese ground losses:
60 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Allied ground losses:
227 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 23 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled

Assaulting units:
12th Australian Brigade
6th Pioneer Battalion

Defending units:
63rd Naval Guard Unit
8th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
46th JNAF AF Unit

quote:


000008 Submarine attack 1944-07-15 76,108 Namlea

Submarine attack near Namlea at 76,108

Japanese Ships
SS I-165

Allied Ships
xAK Meigs, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

xAK Meigs is sighted by SS I-165
SS I-165 launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Meigs


000072 Amphibious Assault 1944-07-15 Sangi 77,97

Amphibious Assault at Sangi (77,97)

TF 371 troops unloading over beach at Sangi, 77,97

Allied ground losses:
40 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



000073 Amphibious Assault 1944-07-15 Talaud-eilanden 79,97

Amphibious Assault at Talaud-eilanden (79,97)

TF 384 troops unloading over beach at Talaud-eilanden, 79,97

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

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000003 ASW attack 1944-07-15 72,63 Kiungshan

ASW attack near Kiungshan at 72,63

Japanese Ships
DD Makigumo

Allied Ships
SS Segundo

SS Segundo launches 2 torpedoes at DD Makigumo
DD Makigumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Makigumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Makigumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Makigumo attacking submerged sub ....
DD Makigumo is out of ASW ammo
DD Makigumo is out of ASW ammo
DD Makigumo is out of ASW ammo
DD Makigumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub



000071 ASW attack 1944-07-15 75,63 Hong Kong

ASW attack near Hong Kong at 75,63

Japanese Ships
E Niizaki

Allied Ships
SS Icefish

SS Icefish is located by E Niizaki
Icefish bottoming out ....
E Niizaki fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Niizaki fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Niizaki fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Niizaki fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Niizaki fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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000002 ASW attack 1944-07-15 56,72 Kompong Trach

ASW attack near Kompong Trach at 56,72

Japanese Ships
DD Sawakaze

Allied Ships
SS Runner, hits 3

SS Runner is sighted by escort
Runner bottoming out ....
DD Sawakaze attacking submerged sub ....
DD Sawakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sawakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sawakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sawakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000005 Submarine attack 1944-07-15 61,76 Soc Trang

Submarine attack near Soc Trang at 61,76

Japanese Ships
xAKL Yagi Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Pomfret

xAKL Yagi Maru is sighted by SS Pomfret
SS Pomfret launches 2 torpedoes at xAKL Yagi Maru


000006 ASW attack 1944-07-15 61,74 Saigon

ASW attack near Saigon at 61,74

Allied Ships
SS Croaker

SS Croaker is sighted by escort
Croaker bottoming out ....
Sub escapes detection


000007 ASW attack 1944-07-15 61,74 Saigon

ASW attack near Saigon at 61,74

Japanese Ships
E Nomi

Allied Ships
SS Sand Lance

SS Sand Lance is located by E Nomi
Sand Lance bottoming out ....
Escort abandons search for sub


000013 ASW attack 1944-07-15 61,74 Saigon

ASW attack near Saigon at 61,74

Japanese Ships
E Hachijo, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
TK Takane Maru
E Tsushima

Allied Ships
SS Sand Lance, hits 7

SS Sand Lance launches 2 torpedoes at E Hachijo
Sand Lance bottoming out ....
E Tsushima fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Tsushima attacking submerged sub ....
E Tsushima fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Tsushima fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Tsushima fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


000015 ASW attack 1944-07-15 65,78 Cam Ranh Bay

ASW attack near Cam Ranh Bay at 65,78

Japanese Ships
DD Asashio
TK Asashio Maru
TK Toa Maru
TK San Ramon Maru
TK Nissyo Maru
DD Minegumo
DD Yamagumo

Allied Ships
SS Plaice, hits 2

SS Plaice launches 2 torpedoes at DD Asashio
Plaice diving deep ....
DD Minegumo fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Yamagumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yamagumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yamagumo attacking submerged sub ....
DD Yamagumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yamagumo attacking submerged sub ....
DD Yamagumo is out of ASW ammo
DD Yamagumo is out of ASW ammo
DD Yamagumo attacking submerged sub ....
DD Yamagumo is out of ASW ammo
DD Yamagumo is out of ASW ammo
DD Yamagumo is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub


000016 Sub attack 1944-07-15 64,73 Cam Ranh Bay

Sub attack near Cam Ranh Bay at 64,73

Japanese Ships
E Nomi, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Redfin

SS Redfin launches 2 torpedoes
Sub escapes detection

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ORIGINAL: BBfanboy

Looks like you need some artillery on Rota to counter that Japanese arty unit.

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Nice to see that two of the three victims of your subs were Es. Less experienced crews and captains maybe?

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000004 Night Time Surface Combat 1944-07-16 102,86 Guam

Night Time Surface Combat, near Guam at 102,86, Range 9,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
xAKL Ujigawa Maru, Shell hits 13, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CL Cleveland
CL Denver
CL Montpelier
CL Santa Fe
CL Columbia
CL Miami
CL Biloxi
CL Birmingham
CL Mobile
DD Hale
DD Paul Hamilton
DD Sigourney
DD Stockham
DD Cushing II
DD Preston II

Reduced sighting due to 14% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 14% moonlight: 9,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 9,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 9,000 yards
CL Mobile engages xAKL Ujigawa Maru at 9,000 yards
DD Sigourney engages xAKL Ujigawa Maru at 9,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
DD Sigourney engages xAKL Ujigawa Maru at 8,000 yards
Massive explosion on xAKL Ujigawa Maru
CL Montpelier engages xAKL Ujigawa Maru at 8,000 yards
DD Paul Hamilton engages xAKL Ujigawa Maru at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
xAKL Ujigawa Maru sunk by CL Mobile at 5,000 yards
xAKL Ujigawa Maru sunk by CL Mobile at 5,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...


000007 Night Naval bombardment 1944-07-16 Tinian 108,94

Night Naval bombardment of Tinian at 108,94

Allied Ships
BB Mississippi
BB New Mexico
BB Oklahoma
BB Nevada

Japanese ground losses:
136 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for BB Mississippi
BB Mississippi firing at 12th Division
BB New Mexico firing at 12th Division
BB Oklahoma firing at 12th Division
BB Nevada firing at 12th Division


000008 Night Naval bombardment 1944-07-16 Rota 107,95

Night Naval bombardment of Rota at 107,95

Allied Ships
BB West Virginia
BB Colorado
BB Maryland

Japanese ground losses:
165 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled

Port hits 11
Port supply hits 2

OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for BB West Virginia
BB West Virginia firing at Rota
BB Colorado firing at Rota
OS2U-3 Kingfisher acting as spotter for BB Maryland
BB Maryland firing at 63rd Naval Guard Unit


000009 Night Naval bombardment 1944-07-16 Tinian 108,94

Night Naval bombardment of Tinian at 108,94

Allied Ships
BB Tennessee
BB Pennsylvania
BB Arizona

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

BB Tennessee firing at 12th Division
BB Pennsylvania firing at 12th Division
BB Arizona firing at 12th Division


000042 Ground combat 1944-07-16 Tinian 108,94

Ground combat at Tinian (108,94)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 38805 troops, 637 guns, 902 vehicles, Assault Value = 1148

Defending force 13238 troops, 86 guns, 17 vehicles, Assault Value = 261

Allied adjusted assault: 1666

Japanese adjusted defense: 17

Allied assault odds: 98 to 1

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

Japanese ground losses:
1593 casualties reported
Squads: 44 destroyed, 82 disabled
Non Combat: 16 destroyed, 16 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Guns lost 17 (4 destroyed, 13 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
219 casualties reported
Squads: 6 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 3 (3 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 37 (9 destroyed, 28 disabled)

Assaulting units:
632nd Tank Destroyer Battalion
637th Tank Destroyer Battalion
41st Infantry Division
131st Cmbt Engineer Regiment
6th Infantry Division
27th Infantry Division
3rd USMC Tank Battalion
193rd Tank Battalion
1st USMC Tank Battalion
627th Tank Destroyer Battalion
I US Corps

Defending units:
12th Division
51st Naval Guard Unit
86th Naval Guard Unit