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RE: Rising Sun, Falling Skies: BTSL Bigred vs John 3rd - 3/7/2021 1:52:11 PM   
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Status: offline 		Especially now, due to China, the Japanese IJA IDs are really getting their XP ramped up!

Sad about the 5th ID, who are wiped out on the 21st, but we have more. Really hoped that the Para Operation would have worked. Damned armor!



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RE: Rising Sun, Falling Skies: BTSL Bigred vs John 3rd - 3/7/2021 2:01:19 PM   
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West Coast off British Columbia

(the script plays off the same one eight weeks ago)

Japanese I-Boats continue to make their presence felt along the entire American-Canadian West Coast. This day finds THREE American Destroyed ASW TFS working the seas searching for game.

They FIND game but it is not what they expected. The presence of early morning Japanese float and conventional search planes lends an immediate air of impending doom for the seven American DDs.

Too late, a PBY radios the message of Japanese Carriers spotted due west. The message is cut off early and in mid-transmission. Not good.

Raids come in all day finding the three small TFs.

Morning: Raid ONE 67 Zero, 24 Val, 9 Kate, Raid TWO 10 Kate, Raid THREE 14 Zero 10 Kate

Afternoon: Raid ONE 59 Zero, 24 Val and Raid TWO 8 Zero and 24 Val

Distress calls fill the air! Confirmed Sunk are four DDs with two more seriously hit. These are good ships and good names: Duncan, Lardner, Cassin, O-Brien, Landsdowne, Shaw and Perkins.

Hundreds of men enter the cold, icy waters. The sea is merciless!

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RE: Rising Sun, Falling Skies: BTSL Bigred vs John 3rd - 3/7/2021 8:24:40 PM   
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1. West Coast Excursion
2. The 5th IJA div surrenders.




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RE: Rising Sun, Falling Skies: BTSL Bigred vs John 3rd - 3/7/2021 8:26:35 PM   
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In other news,
China Crumbles with supply issues.

Allies estimate a 30% troop loss for the 1st IJA Para Division.




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RE: Rising Sun, Falling Skies: BTSL Bigred vs John 3rd - 3/7/2021 10:16:36 PM   
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ORIGINAL: John 3rd

Especially now, due to China, the Japanese IJA IDs are really getting their XP ramped up!

Sad about the 5th ID, who are wiped out on the 21st, but we have more. Really hoped that the Para Operation would have worked. Damned armor!



probably too late to invade AUS. Looks like a grab and hold. If the jap armor divisions were in AUS maybe a different story. With the American Armor now two allied armored divisions worth of tanks operating in AUS.

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RE: Rising Sun, Falling Skies: BTSL Bigred vs John 3rd - 3/7/2021 11:19:19 PM   
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Status: offline 		Have you lost any of those valuable APs that convert to APAs in early '43? I tend to hide those very quickly in the war.

John has pushed back your potential start lines on the road to Tokyo with most of his expansions in Alaska and northern Australia.

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RE: Rising Sun, Falling Skies: BTSL Bigred vs John 3rd - 3/8/2021 4:56:58 AM   
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Status: offline 		Very entertaining AAR, gentlemen. Keep up the good work!

By the way, anything happening in SoPac or CenPac?

Cheers,
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RE: Rising Sun, Falling Skies: BTSL Bigred vs John 3rd - 3/8/2021 7:35:49 AM   
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ORIGINAL: CaptBeefheart

Very entertaining AAR, gentlemen. Keep up the good work!

By the way, anything happening in SoPac or CenPac?

Cheers,
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as pushed back your potential start lines on the road to Tokyo with most of his expansions in Alaska and northern Australia.

Nothing in Sopac or Cenpac.

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RE: Rising Sun, Falling Skies: BTSL Bigred vs John 3rd - 3/8/2021 12:52:46 PM   
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ORIGINAL: ny59giants

Have you lost any of those valuable APs that convert to APAs in early '43? I tend to hide those very quickly in the war.

John has pushed back your potential start lines on the road to Tokyo with most of his expansions in Alaska and northern Australia.






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RE: Rising Sun, Falling Skies: BTSL Bigred vs John 3rd - 3/8/2021 3:02:51 PM   
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Status: offline 		Looks like a bit of whipping in the APA area!

Glad to have some commentary on the AAR.

Running turn now and will comment more in a bit.


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RE: Rising Sun, Falling Skies: BTSL Bigred vs John 3rd - 3/8/2021 7:15:03 PM   
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Status: offline 		I am going to conduct an experiment. With 5th ID destroyed, I have already bought it back, will get it in less then a month, and then shall rebuild it in Tokyo. Once rebuilt, it will deploy to China to gain experience. We'll see how that progresses over time...



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RE: Rising Sun, Falling Skies: BTSL Bigred vs John 3rd - 3/8/2021 7:15:32 PM   
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quote:

ORIGINAL: CaptBeefheart

Very entertaining AAR, gentlemen. Keep up the good work!

By the way, anything happening in SoPac or CenPac?

Cheers,
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as pushed back your potential start lines on the road to Tokyo with most of his expansions in Alaska and northern Australia.

Nothing in Sopac or Cenpac.




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RE: Rising Sun, Falling Skies: BTSL Bigred vs John 3rd - 3/8/2021 7:18:46 PM   
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ORIGINAL: bigred

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ORIGINAL: John 3rd

Especially now, due to China, the Japanese IJA IDs are really getting their XP ramped up!

Sad about the 5th ID, who are wiped out on the 21st, but we have more. Really hoped that the Para Operation would have worked. Damned armor!



probably too late to invade AUS. Looks like a grab and hold. If the jap armor divisions were in AUS maybe a different story. With the American Armor now two allied armored divisions worth of tanks operating in AUS.


Who says Australia is the PRIMARY target?

With the total and complete lack of HR, China is where all the VP is at. Supply problems my Noble Opponent? GOOD! With the loss of your oil producing town and now the industrial center, the Chinese troops should be in a world of hurt.

This doesn't even factor eastern Burma. How are supplies there?

This will be fun to watch....


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RE: Rising Sun, Falling Skies: BTSL Bigred vs John 3rd - 3/8/2021 7:26:04 PM   
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ORIGINAL: bigred

quote:

ORIGINAL: John 3rd

Especially now, due to China, the Japanese IJA IDs are really getting their XP ramped up!

Sad about the 5th ID, who are wiped out on the 21st, but we have more. Really hoped that the Para Operation would have worked. Damned armor!



probably too late to invade AUS. Looks like a grab and hold. If the jap armor divisions were in AUS maybe a different story. With the American Armor now two allied armored divisions worth of tanks operating in AUS.


Who says Australia is the PRIMARY target?

With the total and complete lack of HR, China is where all the VP is at. Supply problems my Noble Opponent? GOOD! With the loss of your oil producing town and now the industrial center, the Chinese troops should be in a world of hurt.

This doesn't even factor eastern Burma. How are supplies there?

This will be fun to watch....


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oesn't even factor eastern Burma. How are supplies there?

no comment, except...there is a meta level game in the game.

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RE: Rising Sun, Falling Skies: BTSL Bigred vs John 3rd - 3/8/2021 7:29:51 PM   
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RE: Rising Sun, Falling Skies: BTSL Bigred vs John 3rd - 3/8/2021 7:35:18 PM   
John 3rd


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The Kaigun Sails

For nearly two months (mid-June, July, and August), the capital ships of the Kaigun have been undergoing upgrades, resting, relaxing (checking out the Geisha Houses), and--above all else for the air units--TRAINING. The less effective various forms of 5" AA guns have been upgraded to the new 3.9" AA gun. More 20MM (useless) light AA have been added, several ships have had radar installed, and EVERYTHING is repaired, cleaned and overhauled.

Over the last 2-3 weeks, the Fleet has sailed and has gotten itself positioned for the next phases of operations. A portion has already made its presence known off the coast of western Canada and soon much more shall be revealed...

It time for ACTION! In highest spirits, the Imperial Fleet of Japan sails towards a rendezvous with destiny.


BANZAI!

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RE: Rising Sun, Falling Skies: BTSL Bigred vs John 3rd - 3/8/2021 11:17:45 PM   
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RE: Rising Sun, Falling Skies: BTSL Bigred vs John 3rd - 3/9/2021 1:30:41 AM   
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RE: Rising Sun, Falling Skies: BTSL Bigred vs John 3rd - 3/9/2021 12:23:28 PM   
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RE: Rising Sun, Falling Skies: BTSL Bigred vs John 3rd - 3/9/2021 12:24:08 PM   
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RE: Rising Sun, Falling Skies: BTSL Bigred vs John 3rd - 3/9/2021 12:24:57 PM   
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RE: Rising Sun, Falling Skies: BTSL Bigred vs John 3rd - 3/9/2021 5:32:00 PM   
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Imperial Japan
The Kaigun Sails

For nearly two months (mid-June, July, and August), the capital ships of the Kaigun have been undergoing upgrades, resting, relaxing (checking out the Geisha Houses), and--above all else for the air units--TRAINING. The less effective various forms of 5" AA guns have been upgraded to the new 3.9" AA gun. More 20MM (useless) light AA have been added, several ships have had radar installed, and EVERYTHING is repaired, cleaned and overhauled.

Over the last 2-3 weeks, the Fleet has sailed and has gotten itself positioned for the next phases of operations. A portion has already made its presence known off the coast of western Canada and soon much more shall be revealed...

It time for ACTION! In highest spirits, the Imperial Fleet of Japan sails towards a rendezvous with destiny.


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RE: Rising Sun, Falling Skies: BTSL Bigred vs John 3rd - 3/9/2021 9:49:53 PM   
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RE: Rising Sun, Falling Skies: BTSL Bigred vs John 3rd - 3/10/2021 12:54:35 AM   
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Have to warn you that the Japanese Kampetai have been tasked with bugging your car, cell phone, office at the store, and office at home. If you spot any ‘suspicious’ activity, please ignore it!

So SORRY!

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RE: Rising Sun, Falling Skies: BTSL Bigred vs John 3rd - 3/10/2021 2:12:42 AM   
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Sent this to Paul earlier today:

Have to warn you that the Japanese Kampetai have been tasked with bugging your car, cell phone, office at the store, and office at home. If you spot any ‘suspicious’ activity, please ignore it!

So SORRY!


Since there were no cell phones at the time, then it is safe to use it.

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RE: Rising Sun, Falling Skies: BTSL Bigred vs John 3rd - 3/10/2021 3:17:13 AM   
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RE: Rising Sun, Falling Skies: BTSL Bigred vs John 3rd - 3/10/2021 3:44:05 PM   
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Very entertaining AAR, gentlemen. Keep up the good work!

By the way, anything happening in SoPac or CenPac?

Cheers,
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As I alluded to when this was Posted...there is ACTION in the South Pacific!




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RE: Rising Sun, Falling Skies: BTSL Bigred vs John 3rd - 3/10/2021 3:53:18 PM   
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South Pacific

As stated, we have come to DANCE BABY!

In a perfectly synchronized move, three Invasion Forces arrive the same day and begin amphibious assaults upon Luganville (vs a CD unit), Efate (no defenders), and Koumac (vs a CD unit). Each landing is covered by naval artillery and achieves surprise.

Beyond the CD fire at Luganville and Koumac, the only organized resistance is at Koumac where a squadron of Vindicator DB, some B-25s, and B-17s strike back during the morning and afternoon phases of the day. Japanese CVs are nearby because the bombers run into ZEROs before they make their attacks. The Vindicators (for the THIRD time this campaign) are wiped out. The -25s and -17s are more elusive but they do get hit and several are dealt with. In exchange, three AKs are sunk inflicting 500-600 casualties on the ID landing there.

All three bases will be taken tomorrow. The follow-on Floating reserve will not be needed YET!





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RE: Rising Sun, Falling Skies: BTSL Bigred vs John 3rd - 3/10/2021 4:42:59 PM   
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I COUNT 14 IJN SHIP HITS.NOT BAD CONSIDERING ONE DB AND 2LEVEL BOMBER SQN COMMITED INTO AREA.
Day Time Surface Combat, near Efate at 120,154, Range 19,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
DD Natsugumo
DD Yamagumo
DD Yamakaze
PC PB-52
PC PB-63
PB Kamitsu Maru
PB Kiso Maru
PB Myoken Maru
PB Nanpo Maru
PB Saiko Maru
xAK Unyo Maru
xAK Kosin Maru #2
xAK Tempei Maru
xAK Kiyo Maru
xAK Achou Maru
xAK Anzan Maru #2
xAK Bandoeng Maru
xAK Boston Maru
xAK Chowa Maru
xAK Chihaya Maru
xAK Daihachikyo Maru
xAK Daijukyo Maru
xAK Eli Maru
xAK Enju Maru
xAK Gotake Maru
xAK Hikosan Maru
xAK Hokko Maru
xAK Hokuriku Maru
xAK Hokusho Maru
xAK Hokutatsu Maru
xAK Hokuzyu Maru
xAK Igasa Maru
xAK Iwaki Maru
xAK Izumo Maru
xAK Jinshu Maru
xAK Josho Maru
xAK Kashiwara Maru
xAK Kinjosan Maru
xAK Kisaragi Maru
xAK Kiso Maru
xAK Kiyama Maru
xAK Kurohime Maru
xAK Meiten Maru
xAK Meisho Maru
xAK Meigen Maru
xAK Nihonka Maru

Allied Ships
PT-117
PT-124

Allied Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Japanese TF suspends unloading operations and begins to get underway
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 19,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 19,000 yards
Both TF attempt to withdraw!
Range increases to 19,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat


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Sub attack near Daito Shoto at 103,68

Japanese Ships
TK Okigawa Maru
TB Tomozuru

Allied Ships
SS Tautog

SS Tautog launches 2 torpedoes at TK Okigawa Maru
Tautog diving deep ....
TB Tomozuru fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Tomozuru fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Tomozuru fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Tomozuru fails to find sub, continues to search...--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Morning Air attack on Townsville , at 92,144

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 49 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 18

Allied aircraft
P-400 Airacobra x 7
F4F-4 Wildcat x 20

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-400 Airacobra: 1 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat: 3 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-44-IIa Tojo sweeping at 20000 feet *

CAP engaged:
VF-2 with F4F-4 Wildcat (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(20 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 14 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes
58th FG/67th FS with P-400 Airacobra (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 5 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Townsville at 92,144

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 108 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 37 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 14
G4M1 Betty x 12

Allied aircraft
P-400 Airacobra x 13
F4F-4 Wildcat x 23

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-400 Airacobra: 1 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
CA Australia
DD Selfridge

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 9000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VF-2 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 9 scrambling)
(12 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
22 planes vectored on to bombers
58th FG/67th FS with P-400 Airacobra (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
(12 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Palm Island at 92,142

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M2 Nell x 8

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AM Dubbo

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x G3M2 Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp



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Morning Air attack on Cairns , at 92,140

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 25,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 5

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x A6M3 Zero sweeping at 21000 feet



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Morning Air attack on Townsville , at 92,144

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 97 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 5

Allied aircraft
P-400 Airacobra x 5
F4F-4 Wildcat x 22

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-2 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
20 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
58th FG/67th FS with P-400 Airacobra (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes



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Morning Air attack on 8th Cav Recce Regiment, at 85,139 , near Normanton

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-Ib Lily x 21

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-Ib Lily: 2 damaged

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

Aircraft Attacking:
21 x Ki-48-Ib Lily bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Koumac at 113,156

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 2

Allied aircraft
SB2U-3 Vindicator x 17

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
SB2U-3 Vindicator: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Kokuryu Maru
xAK Tatsuho Maru
xAK Fukuyo Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAK Kikuryu Maru
xAK Saiho Maru

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

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x SB2U-3 Vindicator releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
3 x SB2U-3 Vindicator releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SB2U-3 Vindicator releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Ryujo Kansen with A6M2 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Koumac at 113,156

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 2

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 6
B-25C Mitchell x 12

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 4 damaged
B-25C Mitchell: 2 damaged
B-25C Mitchell: 1 destroyed by flak

Japanese Ships
xAK Kikuryu Maru
xAK Konsan Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
xAK Midori Maru
xAK Sugiyama Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
CL Kako

Japanese ground losses:
120 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 9 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 1000 feet
Naval Attack: 3 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 1000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Shoho Kansen with A6M2 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Townsville at 92,144

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 10
G4M1 Betty x 12

Allied aircraft
P-400 Airacobra x 4
F4F-4 Wildcat x 16

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 3 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

No Allied losses

Allied Ships
CA Australia

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp

CAP engaged:
VF-2 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(16 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 12 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
58th FG/67th FS with P-400 Airacobra (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 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 5 minutes



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Palm Island at 92,142

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M2 Nell x 7

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AM Dubbo

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x G3M2 Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm Type 91 Torp



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Koumac at 113,156

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 8 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8

Allied aircraft
SB2U-3 Vindicator x 12

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
SB2U-3 Vindicator: 6 destroyed

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

CAP engaged:
Ryujo Kansen with A6M2 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
Shoho Kansen with A6M2 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
Ryuho Kansen with A6M2 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
Ryukaku Kansen with A6M2 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Koumac at 113,156

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 1,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 6

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAK Midori Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAK Saiho Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
391 casualties reported
Squads: 14 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 13 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 1000 feet
Naval Attack: 3 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Shoho Kansen with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Koumac at 113,156

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 5 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Kikuryu Maru
xAK Junpo Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
130 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 8 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 6 (2 destroyed, 4 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 1000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Shoho Kansen with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 6035.
Raid is overhead

Pre-Invasion action off Koumac (113,156) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

29 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
CA Atago
CL Kako, Shell hits 1
DD Asagiri
DD Murakumo
PG Yakumo, Shell hits 7
xAK Kaisyo Maru, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
DD Uranami
DD Satsuki
PB Tonon Maru
PB Kinsyo Maru #4
PB Choko Maru #5
LSD Akitsu Maru

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

Allied ground losses:
Guns lost 6 (1 destroyed, 5 disabled)

CA Atago firing at 56th Coastal Artillery Regiment
56th Coastal Artillery Regiment firing at CA Atago
CL Kako firing at 56th Coastal Artillery Regiment
56th Coastal Artillery Regiment firing at CL Kako
DD Asagiri firing at 56th Coastal Artillery Regiment
56th Coastal Artillery Regiment firing at DD Murakumo
DD Murakumo firing at 56th Coastal Artillery Regiment
PG Yakumo firing at 56th Coastal Artillery Regiment
56th Coastal Artillery Regiment firing at PG Yakumo
155mm M1918 GPF Battery engaging xAK Kaisyo Maru at 7,000 yards
CL Kako firing to suppress enemy battery at 7,000 yards
155mm M1918 GPF Battery engaging xAK Kaisyo Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Satsuki firing to suppress enemy battery at 7,000 yards
PB Tonon Maru fired at enemy guns
PB Kinsyo Maru #4 fired at enemy guns
PB Choko Maru #5 fired at enemy guns
DD Asagiri fired at enemy guns
DD Murakumo fired at enemy guns
PG Yakumo fired at enemy guns
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 4,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards


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Status: offline 		It was a pretty exciting turn.

We roughed up each sides bombers some. His losses came over Koumac while mine were over Townsville. My Betty-Nell were attracted by HMAS Australia arriving in that fair city. She is probably on a Good Will Tour!





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