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RE: Still life! - 5/8/2006 9:53:58 PM

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Aye, I'm definitely glad to see this AAR continue also as it was one of the first to really explore Japanese capabilities fully and even on the defensive the Japanese forces have done exceedingly well. Anyone can learn a lot from this AAR.

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RE: Still life! - 5/8/2006 11:05:57 PM

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WOO HOO!

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RE: Still life! - 5/9/2006 6:35:25 PM

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Let's get it on...

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RE: Still life! - 5/9/2006 8:31:38 PM

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Soon, soon....

Gotten used to manage my day without playing WitP and it's not easy to
break it back in! Rest assured that the time is well spent on not only work

Our yearly joint Army, Navy, Air Force Intelligence trip to England kicks of next
week and in 3 weeks Krakow is up for inspection!

Will try to get a turn out soon, maybe not before weekend as Summer replaced Winter
all in a sudden: went from 5 to 24 degrees

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RE: Still life! - 5/14/2006 9:01:52 PM

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the weekend is over and no update yet

(i'm not an addict, i'm not)

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Sarmi - 5/14/2006 9:10:02 PM

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Ok we are back with a turn before a vacation trip to London next week.
Took a while to pick up the thread and the viewing wasn't particularly nice!

As some of you may remember we experienced som turn anomalies and had to do
the last turn over again, resulting in several different results of the same move.

The plan was to hit enemy carriers with a massive air strike from several bases
and use some CVE's as decoy. The Allied carriers didn't react and only half of the
strike ac took off, resulting in heavy losses. Mostly to Zekes and Oscars.

An air bridge is trying to reinforce Sarmi as we DON'T want the enemy to establish
a base here. So we're going to sacrifice as many non essential resources as necesary
to obtain this objective.

Further surface combat groups, air strikes, sub attacks and massive CAP formations will
be deployed over the next week(s).

Large formations of troops are being shipped into the area and our crippled carriers have
either reached a safe repair port or are on their way. Strong air formations are available
but it's a major pain to rebuild them after a single engagement. The know how that the Allied
uber CAP isn't going to allow a single bomber through is also very disheartening.

Not sure how much time I will have for WitP in the time to come, but I will provide the
occasional update!

Will upload a sit map in the next post.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/26/44

Sarmi got hit heavily by heavy, medium and carrier ac!
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Day Air attack on 5th AF Construction Battalion, at 48,78

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 11
F6F Hellcat x 57
SB2C Helldiver x 45
TBM Avenger x 97

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
182 casualties reported
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Day Air attack on TF at 49,78

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 2
A6M5 Zeke x 3
B6N Jill x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
B6N Jill: 2 destroyed

Allied Ships
CL Tromp
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Carrier CAP again neutralized every single attack ac.

Day Air attack on TF at 48,77

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 17
A6M5 Zeke x 28
B6N Jill x 11

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 53
F6F Hellcat x 113

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 17 destroyed
A6M5 Zeke: 27 destroyed
B6N Jill: 11 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
F6F Hellcat: 7 destroyed, 3 damaged
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Day Air attack on TF at 48,77

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 42
G4M1 Betty x 3
G4M2 Betty x 8
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 57

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 52
F6F Hellcat x 74

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 42 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 3 destroyed
G4M2 Betty: 8 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 54 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 1 damaged
F6F Hellcat: 17 destroyed, 13 damaged
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Day Air attack on TF, near Sarmi at 48,78

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 3

Allied aircraft
Corsair IV x 18
Kittyhawk III x 6
P-40N Warhawk x 2
P-38J Lightning x 24
P-47D Thunderbolt x 13

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 3 destroyed
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Day Air attack on TF, near Sarmi at 48,78

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 6
G4M2 Betty x 3
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 5

Allied aircraft
Corsair IV x 18
Kittyhawk III x 6
P-40N Warhawk x 2
P-38J Lightning x 24
P-47D Thunderbolt x 13

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 4 destroyed
G4M2 Betty: 3 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 4 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Corsair IV: 1 destroyed
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Air Losses

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RE: Sarmi - 5/14/2006 9:13:14 PM

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Weekend's still not over Pauk

Situation Map: Sarmi

I've outlined the key formations in the area: the hope is that
the Allied carriers will launch disorganized air strikes against
a damaged destroyer and a supply train at Biak.

Some 250 fighters have been deployed defensively here.
Defensive victories are pre-requisites for any future offensive successes.

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RE: Sarmi - 5/21/2006 10:20:29 PM

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So all we get is a one turn TEASE !!!!!

Your adoring public want more !!!!!

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RE: Sarmi - 5/22/2006 6:16:38 PM

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Just back from London and our annual 'Firepower' trip

Visited RAF Museum at Duxford, The Royal Artillery Museum in Woolwhich and
the Historical Dockyards in Portsmouth.

Great to walk along the decks of the HMS Nelson

Attaching a couple of teasers...This B-25 was one of my favorites at Duxford!

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RE: Sarmi - 5/22/2006 6:18:23 PM

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A prime example of the Avenger!

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RE: Sarmi - 5/22/2006 6:35:01 PM

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PzB .. you came over to the UK and took photos of american a/c

, and isn't it HMS victory

Glad you had a good time though , its a shame you didnt go to the tank museum at Bovington, maybe if you get another chance as its great .. there really is a lot of stuff stiing on our (british) collective doorstep we never go and see. shame really.

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RE: Sarmi - 5/22/2006 6:40:14 PM

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Went to Bovington last year

Here is a shot of me by a 110lb rifled gun on the HMS Warrior aka 'Black Snake'
from 1860!

Also visited the HMS Victory ++++

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RE: Sarmi - 5/22/2006 6:41:39 PM

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What about a late version of the Spit?

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RE: Sarmi - 5/22/2006 6:49:33 PM

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I have run the next turn and I can reveal that a US light carrier got hit by a aerial torpedo!
Unfortunately damage looks slight and 40 Betties missed 2 US fleet cv's

Will be a bit long between turns though, real life demands a lot of me right now...but the turns will
come nevertheless a bit slowly

Have to work out now, feel like a dump after eating English food for 5 days

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RE: Sarmi - 5/22/2006 10:10:00 PM

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where can i find the wobbly thread, just started reading this thread. im one page 7 and a couple of years behind lol

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RE: Sarmi - 5/22/2006 10:46:24 PM

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The Wobbly thread is the best part of this saga

Not sure the thread exists anymore...did a search on Wobbly threads and
couldn't find it. Would be a shame!

Found it - had to extend searches to 365 days:
Sand in the Vaseline Wobbly vs PzB

(http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=680156#)

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RE: Sarmi - 5/22/2006 10:49:44 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: cantona

where can i find the wobbly thread, just started reading this thread. im one page 7 and a couple of years behind lol

Strange...

Usually the way to find them was to order the AAR section by the number of it. The PzB AAR was the first one

, but the AAR of his three succeeding opponents (Wobbly, Nomad and Andy Mac if I am missing no one) were also in the top 15

But right now, I can only see the AAR by Andy, it seems both other disappeared ?

I can't find the Wobbly thread it seems to have disappeared ?

Maybe some moderator wanted to keep for himself the plan to invade India

Here is the Nomad one: http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=886652

And the Andy Mac one: http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=997347

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RE: Sarmi - 5/22/2006 10:53:23 PM

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Found it Laurent, it was hidden in the deepest darknes of the After Action history

Someone should add a post and bring it back up to the surface!

Wobbly thread - Sand in the Vaseline: http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=680156#

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Close call - the Betties got through! - 5/22/2006 11:09:57 PM

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Here is the combat report - not finished the turn yet.
Andy surged north with half his carriers and hurt one of my troop convoys.
Fortunately bad weather hid another one.

The remaining US carriers were too weak to fend of a strong Betty attack from
Palau. Unfortunately only 1/3 of the available Oscar IIs at Palau flew escort!
40 Betties got through and with a bit of luck a whole US carrier TF could have
been put out of action

Perhaps I must train my Betties to 80 instead of an average of 75 exp? Should be
a lot of crack 90+ exp pilots in the Daitais though.

Well, it's a beginning! I will have to disperse 2 large convoys, some 60 ships,
don't think I'll get it done tonight.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/27/44

Sub/ASW Attacks

Sub attack at 31,48

Japanese Ships
PC Shonan Maru #2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage *sinks*
PC Ch 19
PC Kyo Maru #7
PC Kanju
PC Etoforu

Allied Ships
SS Albacore
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Surface Combat

2 British destroyers wrecks havoc with my 'decoys' at Biak!

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Biak at 46,77

Japanese Ships
AK Kenyo Maru, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage *sinks*

Allied Ships
DD Quiberon
DD Quickmatch
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Biak at 46,77

Japanese Ships
AK Hiyori Maru, Shell hits 18, on fire, heavy damage *sinks*

Allied Ships
DD Quiberon
DD Quickmatch
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Biak at 46,77

Japanese Ships
AK Kasyu Maru, Shell hits 3

Allied Ships
DD Quiberon
DD Quickmatch, Shell hits 1
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Biak at 46,77

Japanese Ships
DD Akigumo, Shell hits 8, on fire, heavy damage *sinks*

Allied Ships
DD Quiberon
DD Quickmatch
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Biak at 46,77

Japanese Ships
AP Takuei Maru, Shell hits 28, and is sunk
AG AG-102
AG AG-109, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
AG AG-110
AG AG-111
AG AG-121, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
AG AG-355
AG AG-358
AG AG-364
AG AG-370
AG AG-5033, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
AG AG-2049
AG AG-2055
AG AG-2063
AG AG-2066
AG AG-2088, Shell hits 2, on fire
AG AG-2092, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AG AG-2527, Shell hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AG AG-2529, Shell hits 1, on fire
AG AG-2530, Shell hits 9, and is sunk

Allied Ships
DD Quiberon
DD Quickmatch
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Bombardments

Naval bombardment of Sarmi, at 48,78

Allied Ships
CA Chicago
CL Birmingham
CL Santa Fe
CL Montpelier
CA Chester
CA Astoria
CA Louisville
CL Boise
BB New Jersey
BB Iowa

Japanese ground losses:
653 casualties reported
Guns lost 19

Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 8
Runway hits 38
Port hits 12
Port supply hits 16
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Invasions

Some 30k Allied troops unloaded in a single day, not good!

TF 1007 encounters mine field at Sarmi (48,78)

Allied Ships
DE William C. Miller
DE Doneff
AK Bellatrix, Mine hits 1
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TF 1007 encounters mine field at Sarmi (48,78)
TF 1007 troops unloading over beach at Sarmi, 48,78

Allied Ships
DE William C. Miller
DE Greiner
AK Elisha P. Ferry, Mine hits 1
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Coastal Guns at Sarmi, 48,78, firing at TF 1062

TF 1062 encounters mine field at Sarmi (48,78)
TF 1062 troops unloading over beach at Sarmi, 48,78

200 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
LCM 593E
LCI LCI-328, Shell hits 13
LCM 592E
DD Gillespie, Shell hits 1
DD Barton, Shell hits 2
LCT LCT-148
CA Canberra
DD Caldwell

Allied ground losses:
1498 casualties reported
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TF 1067 encounters mine field at Sarmi (48,78)
TF 1067 troops unloading over beach at Sarmi, 48,78

Allied Ships
MSW Bunbury
MSW Bendigo
MSW Bobolink
MSW Robin
MSW Zeal
MSW Velocity
MSW Tumult
MSW Token
PC Tiger
DD Boyd
DD Black
LCT LCT-462, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Coastal Guns at Sarmi, 48,78, firing at TF 1067
49 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
DD Black

Allied ground losses:
1034 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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TF 1077 encounters mine field at Sarmi (48,78)
TF 1077 troops unloading over beach at Sarmi, 48,78

Allied Ships
DD Guest
DD Converse
DD Ammen
LCT LCT-130, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied ground losses:
48 casualties reported

Coastal Guns at Sarmi, 48,78, firing at TF 1077
140 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
AK B. F. Irvine, Shell hits 6
LCVP 543J, Shell hits 6
LCVP 532P, Shell hits 8, on fire, heavy damage
LCT LCT-137, Shell hits 6, on fire

Allied ground losses:
1770 casualties reported
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Air Combat

Sarmi got hit by the heavies - big time!
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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 20
B-24J Liberator x 118

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Port hits 3
Port supply hits 7
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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 1
PB4Y Liberator x 5
B-24J Liberator x 64

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported

Port hits 4
Port supply hits 4
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Day Air attack on 28th Ind.Mixed Brigade, at 48,78

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 23
F6F Hellcat x 22
Corsair IV x 2
SB2C Helldiver x 45
TBM Avenger x 82

Allied aircraft losses
TBM Avenger: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
68 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
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Day Air attack on 28th Ind.Mixed Brigade, at 48,78

Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 9
Kittyhawk III x 13
B-25J Mitchell x 24

Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
24 casualties reported
Guns lost 1
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This convoy got plastered - good thing the troops were loaded on a lot of transports!

Day Air attack on TF, near Sorong at 42,74

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 21
SB2C Helldiver x 52
TBM Avenger x 48

Allied aircraft losses
TBM Avenger: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
AP Komeyama Maru, Bomb hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
AP Otori Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AP Mitsu Maru #3
AP Minto Maru
AP Kyosei Maru, Bomb hits 4, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AP Koshu Maru #2, Bomb hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
AP Kiri Maru, Bomb hits 3, on fire
AP Nihonkai Maru
AP Minowa Maru
AP Meisho Maru
AP Montoiru Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AP Kotobuki Maru #3, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AP Kyuden Maru, Torpedo hits 1

Japanese ground losses:
795 casualties reported
Guns lost 8
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Day Air attack on TF, near Noemfoor at 45,76

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AK Koki Maru, Shell hits 4
AK Malta Maru, Shell hits 4
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A small success...

Day Air attack on TF at 49,78

Japanese aircraft
B6N Jill x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
B6N Jill: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Elisha P. Ferry, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage *sinks*
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Day Air attack on TF at 85,67 - Near Wake Island

Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-30 Ann: 3 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Edward Livingston, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Allied ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Guns lost 2
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Here comes the opportunity I've been waiting for!

Day Air attack on TF at 48,77

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 26
G4M2 Betty x 31
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 31

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 48

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 11 destroyed, 4 damaged
G4M2 Betty: 13 destroyed, 5 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 31 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged

Allied Ships

CV Intrepid
CVL Princeton
CVL Belleau Wood, Torpedo hits 1
CV Yorktown

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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I CAP'ed Biak heavily - unfortunately no major US air strike as the decoys were
sunk by destroyers. Bugger!

Day Air attack on TF, near Biak at 46,77

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 46
J2M Jack x 18
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 17
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 17

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 5

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 5 destroyed
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Ground Combat

Sarmi is in BIG trouble - can't get troops in quickly enough.

Ground combat at Sarmi

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 15230 troops, 97 guns, 0 vehicles

Defending force 30378 troops, 248 guns, 151 vehicles

Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
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RE: Close call - the Betties got through! - 5/22/2006 11:17:16 PM

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HMS Victory

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RE: Close call - the Betties got through! - 5/23/2006 2:08:01 AM

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One torpedeo hit?

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RE: Close call - the Betties got through! - 5/23/2006 10:07:12 AM

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The AAA on the ships got better. It throws of the aim of the Bettys.

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RE: Close call - the Betties got through! - 5/23/2006 4:37:46 PM

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Love the victory, she's an amazing ship, more like a work of art than a machine of war.

one hit is better than nowt. although i'd have expected better results. Good to see you carrying on there PzB.. and continued good luck

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RE: Close call - the Betties got through! - 5/24/2006 10:40:26 PM

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Spent a long time fine combing the Empire today.
Put things in order, scattered endangered convoys and prepared
defensive/offensive air/sea measures between Davao on Mindanao to Sarmi in New Guinea.

There are still 150 Oscars and 80 Betties at Palau as well as strong fighter formations
in Davao, Morotai and Biak. Light surface units have been ordered to protect the troop
convoy in Northern New Guinea.

If Andy decides to press on - which I don't think he will - he will face a strong defense.
The possible rewards includes valuable surface TFs and troop ships though....

Got tomorrow of, so the battle will be continued shortly

Situation Map: Northern New Guinea

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RE: Close call - the Betties got through! - 5/24/2006 10:42:37 PM

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Yes Ken, onlye one torpedo hit

Lady Luck hasn't been around lately...

Andy says he's more willing to disperse his carriers now as the KB has been
blunted. Perhaps this is an advantage - at least it's possible to break through
the bl0ody uber CAP!

Now, if we only could score a few hits!

The Bellau Wood is hit!

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RE: Close call - the Betties got through! - 5/24/2006 10:45:51 PM

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Quite a few transport ac were shot down over Sarmi - the bulk of the 2 Para regiments
were airlifted in. Got 4 forts (+99 annoying %;) up and an assault value of 360. Will
be interesting to see how long the place can hold.

Barge, fast transport and small convoys will continue to bring troops and supplies into
Norther New Guinea.

Todays air losses

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Assault on Sarmi! - 5/25/2006 3:24:46 AM

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Andy moved his carriers back south - good! Got some crippled carriers and surface
groups out of harms way. Need to play defensive ball for a while now: moving air
groups out of china, need room for new trainees and all the 1200 slots are taken

Tomorrow the Myrt goes into production, good recon and later on an excellent fighter
bomber.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/28/44

Invasions

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Coastal Guns at Sarmi, 48,78, firing at TF 1067

TF 1067 encounters mine field at Sarmi (48,78)
TF 1067 troops unloading over beach at Sarmi, 48,78

Allied ground losses:
11 casualties reported
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TF 1077 encounters mine field at Sarmi (48,78)
TF 1077 troops unloading over beach at Sarmi, 48,78

Allied Ships
DD Hall
DD Guest
DD Clarence Bronson
DD Ammen

Coastal Guns at Sarmi, 48,78, firing at TF 1077
66 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied ground losses:
275 casualties reported
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TF 1077 encounters mine field at Sarmi (48,78)
TF 1077 troops unloading over beach at Sarmi, 48,78

Allied Ships
DD Hall
DD Guest
DD Converse
LCT LCT-178, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Coastal Guns at Sarmi, 48,78, firing at TF 1077
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Sub/ASW Attacks

The USS Albacore continues her crusade against asw vessels!

Sub attack at 31,48

Japanese Ships
PC Kyo Maru #7, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage *sinks*
PC Ch 19
PC Kanju
PC Etoforu

Allied Ships
SS Albacore
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After sinking her 3rd asw vessel the SS Albacore is finally caught and justice served!

Sub attack at 31,48

Japanese Ships
PC Ch 19, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage *sinks*
PC Kanju
PC Etoforu

Allied Ships
SS Albacore, hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
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Bombardments

Naval bombardment of Sarmi, at 48,78

Allied Ships
CA Chicago
CL Birmingham
CL Santa Fe
CL Montpelier
CA Chester
CA Astoria
CA Louisville
CL Boise
BB New Jersey
BB Iowa

Japanese ground losses:
95 casualties reported
Guns lost 4

Runway hits 7
Port supply hits 2
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Air Combat

This is the kind of attacks I wish to direct against enemy carrier TF's in
the future

Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 52
A6M5 Zeke x 323
D4Y Judy x 43
B6N Jill x 8
G4M1 Betty x 9
G4M2 Betty x 88
P1Y Frances x 145
Ki-21 Sally x 27

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
55 casualties reported

Airbase hits 43
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 384
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Bad weather over Sarmi reduces effect of enemy air strikes.

Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 4
P-38J Lightning x 23
B-24J Liberator x 101

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported

Port supply hits 4
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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 11

Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 2
B-24J Liberator x 22

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y Liberator: 1 damaged
B-24J Liberator: 5 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported

Port hits 1
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A supply convoy trying to hide close to the coast is caught and shattered! May
have taken the heat of the troop transports that I divided into single ship TFs.

Day Air attack on TF at 44,77

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 48
SB2C Helldiver x 50
TBM Avenger x 46

Allied aircraft losses
TBM Avenger: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
AK Kirisima Maru, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AK Kyokko Maru, Bomb hits 4, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Malta Maru, Bomb hits 4, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Kuwayama Maru, Bomb hits 4, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AK Kohuku Maru, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
AK Koki Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AK Momoyama Maru
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Again only a few Oscars follows the Betties to the carriers....

Day Air attack on TF at 47,75

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 15
G4M2 Betty x 13
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 3

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 94

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 14 destroyed
G4M2 Betty: 11 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 5 damaged
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Biak is dangerous ground for the Allies - the Jacks brought down several Corsair IVs from
the British carrier at Sarmi.

Day Air attack on TF, near Biak at 46,77

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 44
J2M Jack x 20
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 11
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 17

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 11
Corsair IV x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 11 destroyed
Corsair IV: 3 destroyed
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Day Air attack on TF, near Sansapor at 44,74

Allied aircraft
TBM Avenger x 12

Allied aircraft losses
TBM Avenger: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
AP Kaika Maru
MSW Tamozono Maru #1, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
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The troop transports of Sansaport took relatively few hits!
Day Air attack on TF, near Sansapor at 44,74

Japanese aircraft
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 6

Allied aircraft
TBM Avenger x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
TBM Avenger: 4 destroyed

Japanese Ships
AP Kakyu Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Ground Combat

Had hoped Sarmi would hold - not looking good, but forts are up to 1 + 193%.
Can we hold for a while longer?

Ground combat at Sarmi

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 30725 troops, 260 guns, 151 vehicles

Defending force 15589 troops, 101 guns, 0 vehicles

Allied assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 4)

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 1

Japanese ground losses:
510 casualties reported
Guns lost 16

Allied ground losses:
1438 casualties reported
Guns lost 34
Vehicles lost 1
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Situation Map: Assault on Sarmi

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RE: Assault on Sarmi! - 5/25/2006 3:27:06 AM

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My post # 2000 - should be celebrated with a victorious Samurai picture

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RE: Assault on Sarmi! - 5/25/2006 9:02:49 AM

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Nice thanks for the update :)

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RE: Assault on Sarmi! - 5/25/2006 3:22:15 PM

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I'm unsure about how strongly I should resist the enemy occupation of Sarmi!

1. The Allies have by stepped the strongest and biggest bases along the Eastern coast of New Guinea.
2. Supply lines are getting longer and more difficult to protect.
3. Several big Japanese air and fleet bases now flanks the enemy spearhead.

I am tempted to make a stand and see how it goes - even if not a great success it should be possible
to force the enemy to take a long rest before pushing on.

My biggest problems:
*) Lack of A6M5s in the pool despite of building 500 pr month

*) Need more highly trained long range naval bombers and escorts.
*) Serious lack of available destroyers and cruisers.

It's REALLY hurting me that my new Frances bombers are equipped with bombs only.
Got 120 of them ready and I can't use them. One of the most serious bugs for Japan thus far.

I've sent a powerful group of Jack's to Biak to test them out - think they will perform well when
backed up by a host of other figther types.

The KB will be out of action until the late summer of 44, will make sure it returns like a bird
phoenix! In the manwhile the Combined Fleet will have to operate without proper air support.

I told Andy that we could upgrade to V1.801 but that we risked serious problems. Last time me and
Dave tried it we had to replay turns for a month. Nothing worked and I'm afraid of upgrading such
an old game as this with the latest patches.

Comments?

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