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RE: Akita Burns - 9/9/2007 7:09:09 PM

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Another turn passes gawd this is getting tense by tomoorw the invasion TF's will be 60 miles WEST of Wake every day that passes now is a bonus !!!!

Still no sign of KB but as far as I can tell I also am unspotted.

Began the build up today I now have over 150 Superforts resting on Wakes Airfields i need opinions on targets guys.

1. Marcus escorted by P38's it may sow some confusion if Pauk mis reads my intent.
2. Tinian to start the process of creating disruption
3. Split em up accros the Marianas

I am probably in favour of 2. as 200 (at peak) B29's cannot suppress 4 AF's with masses of engineers on them and I may as well concentrate on 1 target and finish it.

I am hoping that Pauks decision to 'upgrade' all his LBA to Jacks/Georges/Tonies and Tojos is now going to come back and cause problems

Oscars may be crappy fighters but they have range to escort and transfer same with Zeros I am hoping he cannot react overly quickly or easily !!!!

Bennington and Tico arrive in 4 days and will sail at Flank speed to the sound of the Guns from San Francisco no messing straight to the fight and devil take the hindmost !!!

Andy

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RE: Akita Burns - 9/9/2007 8:11:03 PM

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I agree with #2.

After what happened with PzB in the Bonins, bring the biggest damn hammer you can.

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RE: Akita Burns - 9/10/2007 12:51:01 AM

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OK its over Pauk spotted me the race is on I am about 20 hexes from Tinian most of the fleet can make 4 hexes per day the rest 3 so do I split the fleet or stay concentrated it really depends on where Pauks Carriers are....

Superforts on LR Recon will light em up tomorrow and we shall see what we shall see.

1 Carrier TF will move ahead of the fleet to provide escort fighters for Wake based B29's

On day 1 my B29's aree going to hit Marcus thereafter its all about Tinian which has 20 units on it.

My hammer is actually massive for this attack over 1,000 AV of armour alone not to mention lots and lots of infantry I must take the base quickly and get an AF if this is to work

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RE: Akita Burns - 9/10/2007 1:02:26 AM

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The attack that let the cat out of the bag....

Day Air attack on TF at 82,64

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 10

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 189
F6F Hellcat x 101

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 10 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 4 damaged
F6F Hellcat: 3 damaged

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Day Air attack on TF at 82,64

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 4

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 80
F6F Hellcat x 60
Kittyhawk III x 3
P-38J Lightning x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 4 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Kittyhawk III: 3 damaged
P-38J Lightning: 1 damaged

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RE: Akita Burns - 9/10/2007 3:39:48 PM

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OK for the next few weeks I will post the full combat text as we are entering a critical battle !!!

My TF is now 240 miles WSW of Wake and is heading for the Marianas intel reports 20 units on Tinian.

I am bringing 8,000 AV+ to this fight of which 1,100 is in Armour and over 300 Arty Tubes in the Arty Regts alone. In total 22 Divisions.

I figure Pauk will have 1,000 AV but may have up to 2,000 AV on Tinian so by my calculation thats a max adjusted AV of 4,000 - 8,000 if he has lvl 9 forts.

So at worst I should be able to get 1:1 reasonably quickly..

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/12/44

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TF 21 encounters mine field at Brunei (32,57)

Japanese Ships
MSW W.19
MSW W.16

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Day Air attack on Chungking , at 43,32

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 53
J2M Jack x 76
A6M3a Zero x 27
B5N Kate x 8
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 15

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 73

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Ki-44-IIb Tojo bombing at 2000 feet
27 x A6M3a Zero bombing at 2000 feet
27 x J2M Jack bombing at 2000 feet
24 x J2M Jack bombing at 2000 feet
25 x J2M Jack bombing at 2000 feet
8 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
26 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
24 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Chengtu , at 41,29

Japanese aircraft
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 23
Ki-21 Sally x 15
Ki-49 Helen x 63

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 1 damaged
Ki-49 Helen: 3 damaged

Allied ground losses:
51 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 32

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 5000 feet
5 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 5000 feet
10 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 5000 feet
20 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 5000 feet
4 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 5000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 5000 feet
4 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 5000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 5000 feet
6 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 5000 feet
2 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 5000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 5000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 5000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 5000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 5000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on Mandalay , at 33,30

Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt II x 6
Beaufighter VIF x 8
Liberator VI x 9
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 5

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 14

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
5 x Beaufighter VIF bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Beaufighter VIF bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Padang , at 17,53

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 16

No Allied losses

Port hits 1
Port supply hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Marcus Island , at 75,56

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 12
P-61A Black Widow x 6
PB4Y Liberator x 29
B-29 Superfortress x 126

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 2 destroyed
P1Y Frances: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y Liberator: 4 damaged
B-29 Superfortress: 8 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
113 casualties reported
Guns lost 5

Airbase hits 12
Airbase supply hits 9
Runway hits 41

Aircraft Attacking:
21 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
27 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
21 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
4 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
4 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
6 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
4 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 5000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
6 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
6 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
1 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 5000 feet
2 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
2 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Maloelap , at 82,81

Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 8
B-24J Liberator x 2

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kavieng , at 61,86

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 43
PB4Y Liberator x 19
B-24J Liberator x 24

Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
25 casualties reported

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 61

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
2 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
2 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on 38th Chinese Corps, at 43,37

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 24
N1K1-J George x 27
D4Y Judy x 27
A6M3a Zero x 24
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 23

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
75 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
23 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
24 x A6M3a Zero bombing at 2000 feet
24 x A6M2 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
27 x N1K1-J George bombing at 2000 feet
27 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Fiji Brigade, at 81,84

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 61

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
25 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
32 x Ki-44-IIb Tojo bombing at 2000 feet
29 x Ki-44-IIb Tojo bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Mandalay , at 33,30

Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 1

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on TF at 79,64

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 3

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 77
F6F Hellcat x 69
F4U-1D Corsair x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1D Corsair: 1 damaged

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Day Air attack on TF at 79,64

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 4

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 77
F6F Hellcat x 69
F4U-1D Corsair x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 4 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1D Corsair: 3 damaged

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Ground combat at Mandalay

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 11855 troops, 212 guns, 6 vehicles, Assault Value =
3759

Defending force 88437 troops, 633 guns, 7 vehicles, Assault Value =
1831

Japanese ground losses:
366 casualties reported
Guns lost 5

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Ground combat at 26,40

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 51985 troops, 575 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value =
2663

Defending force 77075 troops, 763 guns, 612 vehicles, Assault Value =
1552

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SIG INT REPORT FOR 05/12/44

Radio transmissions detected at Osaka/Kobe.
Radio transmissions detected at Koepang.
Radio transmissions detected at Tokyo.
44th Division is located at Osaka/Kobe.
124th IJA Base Force is located at Muntok.
Radio transmissions detected at Tavoy.
51st Road Construction Battalion is located at Haiphong.
9th Engineer Regiment is located at Seoul.
15th Engineer Regiment is located at Singapore.
Radio transmissions detected at Kunming.
10th Aviation Rgt is located at Fushan.
5481 men are based at Inch'on.
57059 men are based at Bangkok.
3361 men are based at Etorofo Jima.
Chinhae Bay Fortress is located at Pusan.
Keelung Fortress is located at Taipei.
Radio transmissions detected at 42,30.
54th Division is located at Kyoto.
41st Heavy AA Battalion is located at Seoul.

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RE: Akita Burns - 9/10/2007 4:29:21 PM

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p.s. if he has more than 2,000 AV this could get interesting quickly !!!!

although with over 600 fighters with the fleet and another 150 more on the way (of which only 200 are Wildcats)

and B29's to support the attack I should be ok.....

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RE: Akita Burns - 9/10/2007 4:35:31 PM

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My only advantage is that Pauk cannot envisage the size of my sledgehammer I have always kept invasion forces to about a Corps so far (and always lost) this time there are four corps and every tank in the Pacific Tinian WILL fall.

I was so tempted to go for Toyohra or HI with this armada but it was the right call not to ruin the game by going so deep....

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RE: Akita Burns - 9/10/2007 4:56:36 PM

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I now have 20 subs on station or approaching the battle area I am going to send them in an arc covering the Paluas up north to Marcus.

In addition subs are ordered to the Borneo channels..

and the northern PI GAP.

Lastly but not least the Ticonderoga Battle Group will be setting sail at Flank in 2 days they will top off fuel at Wake and are sailing to the sound of the guns !!!

Another 80 Hellcats and 72 Corsairs on this group could end up being a very nast surprise when they arrive.

(A 6 CVE TG will also sail on that day but will take longer to get on station)

Andy

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RE: Akita Burns - 9/11/2007 2:02:40 PM

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OK I Lost the combat replay but not much happened.

I ordered a strike on Tinian by unescorted B29's but they did not fly due to weather.

The TF is now 180 miles closer to the Marianas all else is quiet.

I have ordered the fleet carriers to sprint into escort range of Tinian and the B29's are going in again.

The invasion TF's are moving slowly ever onwards.

Sub traps are set in the channels below Borneo and above PI whichever way Pauk goes he runs the risk of a USN sub sticking a torpedo into a flattop !!!

An inner corden on 12 Boats will soon be formed covering 120 degree from the Palaus northeast

Hornet on her way back to the west coast from India for repairs is passing the Gilberts (40 sys) I have ordered her group to move north (she has 36 Corsairs and 40 Hellcats on board) I don't intend to use her as a fighting platform but if I offload her fighters to Wake they can help with replacing other groups.

Andy
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RE: Akita Burns - 9/11/2007 2:03:58 PM

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p.s. raids on Palembang and Kwajalein ordered lets see if I can attrit his pilot pools. The heavy George and jack losses have hopefully caused issues with their pools over the last few weeks.

Andy

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RE: Akita Burns - 9/11/2007 6:53:10 PM

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tough, I want to post on both threads badly, but since I advised you on your invasion plans I don't want to subconsciously betray anything of the current operation to anyone of you two.

Suffice to say that I think going for the Marianas is the best thing you could do in terms of gameplay... May you both enjoy the battle to come.

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RE: Akita Burns - 9/11/2007 7:46:18 PM

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No issue Veiji post away I dont get paranoid that way I trust the discretion of everyone who reads both boards

I was more nervous a few days ago before he spotted me.

OK more news today.

The Sweep of Palembang looks like a success with more attrition of the George Pool I want to force him to fight so my planes will be on the move.

Also looks like my accelerated carriers didnt escort the B29's and they were massacred 40+ shot down - irritating but not end of the battle.

I have over 600 fighter with the fleet of which about 250 are Wilcats. Unlike against PZB I also have 400 Hellcats in the pool (I am trying not to use Hellcats off of all the smaller CVE's as they would have struggled for space so some Wildcats remain) The bigger Sangammon�class ships have�Hellcats but most are operating either 18 Hellcats with no strike aircraft to accomodate the fact that Hellcats are bigger or�18 Wildcats and 12 TBM's.

My plan is to use all the FM2's on ground attack.

Several of the escort carriers have nothing but strike aircraft this allows me to turn the 3 fleet carriers in the fightr into pure fighter platforms this fleet must operate together if the carriers react and leave the CVE's behind it will do no good as I only have 50 TBM's between the 3 Fleet and 3 Light Carriers.

This mix will adjust after Bennington and Tico get on station as they are balanced carrierd with Helldivers and TBM's backing up the F6F's and F4U's

Andy

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RE: Akita Burns - 9/11/2007 7:56:08 PM

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So basically its 3 fleet carrier with 250 Fighters and 20 TBM;s and 3 Light Carriers with 60 Fighters and 30 TBM's all fighters either hellcats or corsairs

26 Escort Carriers with about 80 Hellcats I think and about 200 Wildcats plus 200 TBM's and I think about 60 Helldivers. (plus the replenishment groups)

Tico and Bennington have 100 Fighters and 80 strike aircraft and are en route.

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RE: Akita Burns - 9/11/2007 7:56:40 PM

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Oh and Hornet has another 70 ish but is only able to do 4 hexes per day

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RE: Akita Burns - 9/12/2007 12:25:22 AM

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OK the B29's did take a hit the carrier TF ended up 1 hex short unfortuantely.

This turn I have decided to hit Saipan as its appears to be where the bulk of Pauks aircraft are based.

Massed sweeps from two carrier TF's and B29's from Tinian (3 Gps can sortie 10+ each and 1 sqn 9 so I should be able to launch 40 ish superforts) I lost 50 last turn so I have downgraded and withdrawn 1 Gp to bring the others up to strength.

I need the 29's so we shall see. Also I ordered destroyers into Tinian and Saipan Harbours I want to find out how strong the MF's are and kill off any japanese transports.

More will follow as I have over 150 DD's alone in the fleet so I can afford to expend a few dealing with enemy ships.

Andy

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/14/44

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Sub attack at 35,62

Japanese Ships
AK Okitu Maru, Shell hits 5, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Pintado

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Sub attack at 35,62

Japanese Ships
AK Goyo Maru, Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Pintado

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Sub attack at 5,74

Japanese Ships
SS I-27, hits 2

Allied Ships
AK Henry L. Hoyt, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
PG Thyme
PG Fritillary
PG Hollyhock
AK Day Star
AK Carolinian
AK Alnitah
SC SC-704

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Day Air attack on Chungking , at 43,32

Japanese aircraft
J2M Jack x 4

No Japanese losses

Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x J2M Jack bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Chungking , at 43,32

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 33

No Japanese losses

Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
33 x Ki-44-IIb Tojo bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Chungking , at 43,32

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 34

No Japanese losses

Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
31 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Chungking , at 43,32

Japanese aircraft
P1Y Frances x 23

No Japanese losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 11

Aircraft Attacking:
20 x P1Y Frances bombing at 6000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Chengtu , at 41,29

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 19
Ki-49 Helen x 38

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49 Helen: 2 damaged

Allied ground losses:
34 casualties reported

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 26

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 5000 feet
8 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 5000 feet
20 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 5000 feet
8 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 5000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 5000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 5000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 5000 feet
2 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 5000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on Mandalay , at 33,30

Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt II x 8
Beaufighter VIF x 3
Liberator VI x 10
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 2

No Allied losses

Runway hits 7

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Beaufighter VIF bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Songkhia , at 24,43

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 2
Spitfire VIII x 10
B-24J Liberator x 31

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported

Airbase hits 11
Airbase supply hits 6
Runway hits 18

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Palembang , at 20,55

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 63

Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 20
P-38J Lightning x 104
B-25J Mitchell x 25

Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 52 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning: 11 destroyed
P-38J Lightning: 18 destroyed, 8 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
74 casualties reported

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 7

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
12 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Palembang , at 20,55

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 5

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 15
F-5A Lightning x 4
B-24J Liberator x 25

Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 10 destroyed
P1Y Frances: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 1 destroyed
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
80 casualties reported

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 18

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
1 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Palembang , at 20,55

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 6

Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
70 casualties reported

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 16

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Marcus Island , at 75,56

Allied aircraft
P-61A Black Widow x 7

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Tinian , at 62,65

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 20
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 35
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 27

Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 105

Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 2 destroyed, 4 damaged
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 1 destroyed, 24 damaged
Ki-61 KAIc Tony: 1 destroyed, 12 damaged
Ki-57-II Topsy: 4 destroyed
G4M2 Betty: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 39 destroyed, 27 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
67 casualties reported
Guns lost 4

Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 39

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
1 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
8 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
2 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
11 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
5 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
2 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
2 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
2 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Tinian , at 62,65

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 20
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 35
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 27

Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 105

Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 2 destroyed, 4 damaged
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 1 destroyed, 24 damaged
Ki-61 KAIc Tony: 1 destroyed, 12 damaged
Ki-57-II Topsy: 4 destroyed
G4M2 Betty: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 39 destroyed, 27 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
67 casualties reported
Guns lost 4

Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 39

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
1 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
8 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
2 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
11 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
5 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
2 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
2 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
2 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kwajalein , at 79,79

Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 9
B-25J Mitchell x 24
B-24J Liberator x 3

Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 2 damaged

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 20

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Nauru Island , at 79,91

Japanese aircraft
H8K Emily x 3
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 34

Allied aircraft
no flights

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
No Allied losses

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 11

Aircraft Attacking:
31 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kavieng , at 61,86

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 39
PB4Y Liberator x 20
B-24J Liberator x 28

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 70

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
2 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on 69th Division, at 33,30

Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt II x 2
Liberator VI x 7
Mosquito FB.VI x 2
B-25J Mitchell x 9

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
21 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
2 x Thunderbolt II bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
2 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on 69th Division, at 33,30

Allied aircraft
Liberator VI x 17
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 3
B-25J Mitchell x 27

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
22 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
5 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
4 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
5 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
21 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on 38th Chinese Corps, at 43,37

Japanese aircraft
J2M Jack x 48
D4Y Judy x 21
A6M3a Zero x 24
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 24

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
42 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Ki-61 KAIc Tony bombing at 2000 feet
24 x A6M3a Zero bombing at 2000 feet
48 x J2M Jack bombing at 2000 feet
21 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 38th Chinese Corps, at 43,37

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 19
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 32

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
32 x Ki-44-IIb Tojo bombing at 2000 feet
19 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 93rd Chinese Division, at 29,31

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 20
Ki-49 Helen x 22

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 6000 feet
12 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
8 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
12 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on 93rd Chinese Corps, at 43,37

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
N1K1-J George x 34
D4Y Judy x 27
A6M3a Zero x 24
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 36

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
31 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
36 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
24 x A6M3a Zero bombing at 2000 feet
27 x A6M2 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
34 x N1K1-J George bombing at 2000 feet
27 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 81st Chinese Corps, at 44,32

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 24
B6N Jill x 16
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 42

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
58 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-61 KAIc Tony bombing at 2000 feet
32 x Ki-61 KAIc Tony bombing at 2000 feet
24 x A6M2 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
16 x B6N Jill bombing at 3000 feet
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Day Air attack on 81st Chinese Corps, at 44,32

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 100
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 68

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
19 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
36 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
32 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
32 x Ki-61 KAIc Tony bombing at 2000 feet
32 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
36 x Ki-61 KAIc Tony bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 55th/B Division, at 33,30

Allied aircraft
SBD Dauntless x 6
TBM Avenger x 7
Thunderbolt II x 26
Liberator VI x 12
Mosquito FB.VI x 14
B-25J Mitchell x 21

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
63 casualties reported
Guns lost 4

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
7 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
10 x Thunderbolt II bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
14 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing at 2000 feet
16 x Thunderbolt II bombing at 2000 feet
9 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
8 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
7 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
6 x SBD Dauntless bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 55th/B Division, at 33,30

Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 26
Thunderbolt II x 11
Liberator VI x 40
Mosquito FB.VI x 45
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 8
P-40N Warhawk x 36
P-47C Thunderbolt x 45
B-25J Mitchell x 17

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
165 casualties reported
Guns lost 4

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
4 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
10 x Kittyhawk III bombing at 2000 feet
10 x Kittyhawk III bombing at 2000 feet
5 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
8 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing at 2000 feet
6 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
10 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing at 2000 feet
7 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
6 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
8 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing at 2000 feet
8 x Thunderbolt II bombing at 2000 feet
6 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
33 x P-47C Thunderbolt bombing at 2000 feet
15 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
6 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Kittyhawk III bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Kittyhawk III bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Thunderbolt II bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
12 x P-47C Thunderbolt bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 55th/B Division, at 33,30

Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt II x 3
Liberator VI x 12
B-25J Mitchell x 13

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
9 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 73,64

Japanese aircraft
P1Y Frances x 6

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 19
FM-2 Wildcat x 170
F6F Hellcat x 70

Japanese aircraft losses
P1Y Frances: 6 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 4 damaged

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Day Air attack on TF at 73,64

Japanese aircraft
P1Y Frances x 6

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 19
FM-2 Wildcat x 170
F6F Hellcat x 70

Japanese aircraft losses
P1Y Frances: 6 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 4 damaged

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Day Air attack on Mandalay , at 33,30

Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 1

No Allied losses

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Ground combat at Mandalay

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 11946 troops, 216 guns, 6 vehicles, Assault Value = 3876

Defending force 86762 troops, 618 guns, 7 vehicles, Assault Value = 1792

Japanese ground losses:
120 casualties reported
Guns lost 7

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Ground combat at 26,40

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 52014 troops, 574 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2663

Defending force 77003 troops, 763 guns, 611 vehicles, Assault Value = 1551

Japanese ground losses:
2 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

(in reply to Andy Mac)

Post #: 795

RE: Akita Burns - 9/13/2007 1:10:10 AM

Andy Mac

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Joined: 5/12/2004
From: Alexandria, Scotland
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Well today was a bit of a disaster I can see the writing on the wall as against PZB....

Unit count on Tinian is up to 23 so he is ferrying in troops

Today I lost 88 Hellcats when a sweep appeared to go wrong all in all a bad day.

Again my carriers cannot cope with LBA

My ground troops are now only 3 days from landing but KB is spotted is in the tarakan channel yup you guessed it 3 days sailing away.

Basically his AV is rising although I can probably land I doubt I could retain air superiority if his LBA is going to do what they did to me today.

Wildcats just are not up to the job I should not have been so sodding idiotic and just put Hellcats on every CVE.

I am reconcentrating the entire fleet and putting CAP up the fleet carriers will need to cover the Escort Carriers as the Wildcats on the escort carriers cannot look after themselves against Georges Jacks and Tonies.

Hellcat pool down to 208 today part of me is tempted to pull back under cover of my fleet carriers upgrade all wildcats to hellcats and come back.

But I think I am committed so I will go ahead and land but I forsee disaster already

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/15/44

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TF 1111 encounters mine field at Tinian (62,65)

Allied Ships
DD Hunt, Mine hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
DD Hale, Mine hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Tinian at 62,65

Japanese Ships
MSW Wa 17
MSW W.23
MSW W.24
MSW W.25
AP Tazan Maru
AP Tofuku Maru

Allied Ships
DD Hale, Shell hits 5, and is sunk

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TF 1110 encounters mine field at Saipan (63,64)

Japanese Ships
MSW Wa 12, and is sunk

Allied Ships
DD Laws, Mine hits 1, on fire

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Day Air attack on Chungking , at 43,32

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 68
J2M Jack x 96
A6M3a Zero x 27
B5N Kate x 9
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 23

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
43 casualties reported

Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 47

Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-44-IIb Tojo bombing at 2000 feet
27 x A6M3a Zero bombing at 2000 feet
18 x J2M Jack bombing at 2000 feet
45 x J2M Jack bombing at 2000 feet
31 x J2M Jack bombing at 2000 feet
9 x B5N Kate bombing at 5000 feet
44 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
24 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
2 x J2M Jack bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-44-IIb Tojo bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Chungking , at 43,32

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 33

No Japanese losses

Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 14

Aircraft Attacking:
33 x Ki-44-IIb Tojo bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Chungking , at 43,32

Japanese aircraft
J1N1-S Irving x 35

No Japanese losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 37

Aircraft Attacking:
31 x J1N1-S Irving bombing at 2000 feet
4 x J1N1-S Irving bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Chengtu , at 41,29

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 18
Ki-49 Helen x 63

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 1 damaged
Ki-49 Helen: 3 damaged

Allied ground losses:
21 casualties reported

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 46

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 5000 feet
15 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 5000 feet
6 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 5000 feet
15 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 5000 feet
5 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 5000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 5000 feet
4 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 5000 feet
6 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 5000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 5000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 5000 feet
6 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 5000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 5000 feet
3 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on Mandalay , at 33,30

Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt II x 8
Beaufighter VIF x 7
Liberator VI x 11
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 2

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 25

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
4 x Beaufighter VIF bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Beaufighter VIF bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
2 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Mandalay , at 33,30

Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 3
B-25J Mitchell x 28

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 11

Aircraft Attacking:
22 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
6 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Palembang , at 20,55

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 9
P-38J Lightning x 82
B-25J Mitchell x 38

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
143 casualties reported

Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 15

Aircraft Attacking:
29 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
8 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Palembang , at 20,55

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 2
F-5A Lightning x 3
B-24J Liberator x 28

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 4 damaged

Oil hits 23

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
1 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Marcus Island , at 75,56

Allied aircraft
P-61A Black Widow x 7

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Saipan , at 63,64

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 40
J2M Jack x 45
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 51

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 124

Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 32 destroyed
J2M Jack: 14 destroyed, 2 damaged
Ki-61 KAIc Tony: 45 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 71 destroyed

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Day Air attack on Saipan , at 63,64

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 40
J2M Jack x 45
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 51

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 124

Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 32 destroyed
J2M Jack: 14 destroyed, 2 damaged
Ki-61 KAIc Tony: 45 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 71 destroyed

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Day Air attack on Saipan , at 63,64

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 8
J2M Jack x 31

Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 57

Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 4 destroyed, 1 damaged
J2M Jack: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged
Ki-61 KAIc Tony: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 6 destroyed, 17 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported

Airbase hits 7
Runway hits 22

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
2 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
2 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
2 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Tinian , at 62,65

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 53
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 16

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 18

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 9 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1 Corsair: 5 destroyed

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Day Air attack on Tinian , at 62,65

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 53
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 16

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 18

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 9 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1 Corsair: 5 destroyed

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Day Air attack on Kavieng , at 61,86

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 36
PB4Y Liberator x 19
B-24J Liberator x 26

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 55

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
2 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
2 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on 69th Division, at 33,30

Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 26
Thunderbolt II x 11
Liberator VI x 31
Mosquito FB.VI x 43
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 8
P-40N Warhawk x 41
P-47C Thunderbolt x 43
B-25J Mitchell x 18

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
175 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
9 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
10 x Kittyhawk III bombing at 2000 feet
10 x Kittyhawk III bombing at 2000 feet
5 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
7 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
10 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing at 2000 feet
7 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
7 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing at 2000 feet
8 x Thunderbolt II bombing at 2000 feet
6 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
33 x P-47C Thunderbolt bombing at 2000 feet
15 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
6 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Kittyhawk III bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Kittyhawk III bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Thunderbolt II bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
10 x P-47C Thunderbolt bombing at 2000 feet
5 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 69th Division, at 33,30

Allied aircraft
Liberator VI x 19
B-24J Liberator x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
29 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
2 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
4 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on 69th Division, at 33,30

Allied aircraft
Liberator VI x 19
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 3
B-25J Mitchell x 24

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
75 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
4 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
6 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
6 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
20 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on 9th Chinese Corps, at 44,32

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 45

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-61 KAIc Tony bombing at 2000 feet
35 x Ki-61 KAIc Tony bombing at 2000 feet
27 x A6M2 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 38th Chinese Corps, at 43,37

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 22
J2M Jack x 47
D4Y Judy x 24
A6M3a Zero x 27
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 31

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
26 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
31 x Ki-61 KAIc Tony bombing at 2000 feet
27 x A6M3a Zero bombing at 2000 feet
22 x N1K1-J George bombing at 2000 feet
47 x J2M Jack bombing at 2000 feet
24 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 38th Chinese Corps, at 43,37

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 23
A6M5 Zeke x 9
N1K1-J George x 35
D4Y Judy x 27
A6M3a Zero x 27
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 36
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 36
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 51

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
133 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
32 x Ki-61 KAIc Tony bombing at 2000 feet
19 x Ki-61 KAIc Tony bombing at 2000 feet
36 x Ki-44-IIb Tojo bombing at 2000 feet
9 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
36 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
27 x A6M3a Zero bombing at 2000 feet
23 x A6M2 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
35 x N1K1-J George bombing at 2000 feet
27 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 93rd Chinese Division, at 29,31

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 19
Ki-49 Helen x 14

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
40 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Ki-49 Helen bombing at 6000 feet
10 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
9 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 93rd Chinese Corps, at 43,37

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 36

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
36 x Ki-44-IIb Tojo bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 3rd/A Division, at 33,30

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 10
P-40N Warhawk x 21

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Aircraft Attacking:
21 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 9th/B Division, at 33,30

Allied aircraft
Liberator VI x 45
Mosquito FB.VI x 10
B-24J Liberator x 36

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
237 casualties reported
Guns lost 5

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
10 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
10 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
4 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
6 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
10 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing at 2000 feet
36 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on 9th/B Division, at 33,30

Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt II x 3
Liberator VI x 13
B-25J Mitchell x 7

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
42 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
4 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on 31st/B Division, at 33,30

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 10
Thunderbolt II x 8
B-25J Mitchell x 38

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
213 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Thunderbolt II bombing at 2000 feet
38 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 6000 feet
10 x F6F Hellcat bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 61,65

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 11
F4U-1D Corsair x 15
TBM Avenger x 22

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
MSW W.25
AP Tazan Maru
MSW W.23, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
MSW W.24
AP Tofuku Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Saipan at 63,64

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 10
J2M Jack x 21
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 5
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 20

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 13
F6F Hellcat x 24
TBM Avenger x 34

Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 1 damaged
J2M Jack: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 2 destroyed
Ki-61 KAIc Tony: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 12 destroyed
F6F Hellcat: 16 destroyed
TBM Avenger: 14 destroyed, 6 damaged

Japanese Ships
AP Tenpei Maru
AP Uga Maru
AP Teiko Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Saipan at 63,64

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 10
J2M Jack x 21
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 5
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 20

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 13
F6F Hellcat x 24
TBM Avenger x 34

Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 1 damaged
J2M Jack: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 2 destroyed
Ki-61 KAIc Tony: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 12 destroyed
F6F Hellcat: 16 destroyed
TBM Avenger: 14 destroyed, 6 damaged

Japanese Ships
AP Tenpei Maru
AP Uga Maru
AP Teiko Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Saipan at 63,64

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 2
P1Y Frances x 8
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
P1Y Frances: 3 damaged

Allied Ships
DD Laws, on fire
DD Longshaw

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Sub attack at 5,80

Japanese Ships
SS I-52

Allied Ships
AK Gideon Welles, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
PG Thyme
PG Fritillary
PG Hollyhock
AK James Oliver
AK Don Isidro
SC SC-704

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Saipan at 63,64

Japanese Ships
MSW Wa 101, Shell hits 8, and is sunk
MSW Wa 103, Shell hits 3, on fire
MSW Wa 104, Shell hits 8, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk

Allied Ships
DD Laws, on fire
DD Longshaw

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Saipan at 63,64

Japanese Ships
MSW W.22, Shell hits 9, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk

Allied Ships
DD Laws, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Longshaw

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Sub attack at 36,63

Japanese Ships
DD Akatsuki
DD Kamo
DD Hatsuyuki

Allied Ships
SS Lionfish, hits 1

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Ground combat at Mandalay

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 224339 troops, 1324 guns, 1080 vehicles, Assault Value = 3907

Defending force 93301 troops, 683 guns, 7 vehicles, Assault Value = 1933

Allied max assault: 3875 - adjusted assault: 3868

Japanese max defense: 1714 - adjusted defense: 4625

Allied assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 6)

Japanese ground losses:
3242 casualties reported
Guns lost 87

Allied ground losses:
6566 casualties reported
Guns lost 85
Vehicles lost 5

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Ground combat at 26,40

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 52035 troops, 578 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2660

Defending force 76891 troops, 754 guns, 611 vehicles, Assault Value = 1548

Japanese ground losses:
95 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

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RE: Akita Burns - 9/13/2007 1:18:51 AM

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A mistake on my part a single marine F4U Sqn (at 10% CAP) is on an escort carrier I suspect it was an error from a few days ago when I rushed a turn out before work I am not redoing the whole turn and will remove it tomorrow - I have told Pauk

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RE: Akita Burns - 9/13/2007 1:22:05 AM

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ps something needs to be looked at on land combat. Mountains are just to powerfull defensively as Japan you need a fraction of the forces to hold Saipan etc because 4x defensive multiplier compared to Tinian with current mechanis attacking anywhere else than Tinian is a no brainer but with AF control being all or nothing its a nasty problem.

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RE: Akita Burns - 9/13/2007 10:18:54 AM

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For sure, the main problem is that the land combat gets resolved so fast : Either the attacker gets stuck (and on an island this is death spell), or he gets 1-1 quickly and it is finished within 3-4 turns...

Therer should be a slower way of resolving the fight..

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RE: Akita Burns - 9/13/2007 12:02:59 PM

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quote:

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ps something needs to be looked at on land combat. Mountains are just to powerfull defensively as Japan you need a fraction of the forces to hold Saipan etc because 4x defensive multiplier compared to Tinian with current mechanis attacking anywhere else than Tinian is a no brainer but with AF control being all or nothing its a nasty problem.

Andy

it�s "only" a 3 multiplier for mountaineous terrain, but still it is a lot. What the game needs is a stacking limit for troops, aircraft and ships!

IMO even if you bring this HUGE number of divisions it could be a problem if you don�t take the base within a couple of turns. All will depend on the number of troops Pauk will be able to bring in. If he gets up to 2500 - 3000 assault points (which is mad anyway - just like the dozens divisions you bring in

) then it could get nasty.

It seems the only real chance for the Allied is doing island hopping at a range of max. 7 or 8 hexes. Carrier supported only invasions are most times a nogo against such island chains like the Marianas. Only advances under LBA seems to bring "reasonable" results. Even if you kill 1000 Japanese planes, if you lose 250 Hellcats it will hurt you more...

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RE: Akita Burns - 9/13/2007 3:00:08 PM

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I am tempted not to land forces until I force a carrier battle.

Pauk cannot have the production or reserves that PZB has it was easy for PZB to outproduce me I suspect Pauk will have more difficulty.

I am seriously tempted to do the unexpected keep my armada together and pass BY the Marianas move out towards the PI and meet KB head on sink it then turn back to fight over the Marianas....

De facto if Pauk makes it impossible in my opinion to take the Marianas I will just sail on and land the entire armada on the PI or Palaus - wherever I commit to I AM going to take an AF quickly this game depends on getting an early AF a little to much IMO.

Folks need to accept a few things about this game.

1. Land combat is all or nothing for control of the AF
2. The fact that an island is mountanous is fine but the AF is not in the mountains.
3. If it impossible to take a reasonable target then the allies will go deep and take an unreasonable one...

I guess what I am saying is making somewhere like the Marianas impregnable leads to one action by the allies and only one action - go deep to somewhere the Japanese are not that strong.

The game drives you to crazy responses. I am 100% certain that this force I have embarked could take Toyohara and end the game instead I am choosing to attack a reasonable target (with an unreasonable concentration of force) probably defended by an unreasonable force behind level 9 forts and guarded by 20,000 mines

Its just crazy !!!

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RE: Akita Burns - 9/13/2007 3:04:56 PM

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quote:

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I am tempted not to land forces until I force a carrier battle.

Pauk cannot have the production or reserves that PZB has it was easy for PZB to outproduce me I suspect Pauk will have more difficulty.

I am seriously tempted to do the unexpected keep my armada together and pass BY the Marianas move out towards the PI and meet KB head on sink it then turn back to fight over the Marianas....

De facto if Pauk makes it impossible in my opinion to take the Marianas I will just sail on and land the entire armada on the PI or Palaus - wherever I commit to I AM going to take an AF quickly this game depends on getting an early AF a little to much IMO.

Folks need to accept a few things about this game.

1. Land combat is all or nothing for control of the AF
2. The fact that an island is mountanous is fine but the AF is not in the mountains.
3. If it impossible to take a reasonable target then the allies will go deep and take an unreasonable one...

I guess what I am saying is making somewhere like the Marianas impregnable leads to one action by the allies and only one action - go deep to somewhere the Japanese are not that strong.

The game drives you to crazy responses. I am 100% certain that this force I have embarked could take Toyohara and end the game instead I am choosing to attack a reasonable target (with an unreasonable concentration of force) probably defended by an unreasonable force behind level 9 forts and guarded by 20,000 mines

Its just crazy !!!

Don't lose heart, you have assembled a huge sledgehammer. Bypassing Marianas with your carriers will leave your aramda unprotected from a surprise carrier raid tho.

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RE: Akita Burns - 9/13/2007 4:00:07 PM

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Hmmm you may be right I suspect I should have waited another 10 days before launching this attack because now I really dont want to go in at least until Bennington and Tico have joined the fleet.

They are now 720 miles west of Pearl on a least time course for Wake...I estimate 72 hours until the TF arrives at Wake

Hornet (41 sys) has another 70 fighters on board and is in the Marshalls

With Hornet to act as a bridge between Wake and the fleet and 2 more fleet carriers on station I would feel a lot better about my ability to fight KB and LBA.

Hmmm I wonder am I better to make this appear like a feint i.e. I can send a large TF covered by Saratoga Task Group etc into the Malacca straight.

At the same time reverse course with my invasion fleet for a couple of days back into my Wake based LBA envelope...(or perhaps even better feint towards Iwo Marcus area)

What does Pauk do until I commit he won't ?

I am going to have to take on KB and LBA at some stage no choice now but if I wait 3 days before committing I will be a lot stronger and maybe able to do so.

The choices.

1. Call the whole thing off - NOT ACCEPTABLE
2. Attack as soon as possible taking whatever losses I need to from KB and LBA combined.
3. Feint lets say NE towards Marcus for 2 days until Tico Bennington and Hornet join the fleet (doubling my CV strength)

I may be being a tad silly but right now 3. is looking good because it does not totally commit me - only you and I know my troops are all prepped for Tinian Pauk may believe that I would go for Iwo or Marcus direct......

Andy

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RE: Akita Burns - 9/13/2007 4:05:20 PM

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IMHO waiting would just allow pauk to pull in even more reinforcements.

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RE: Akita Burns - 9/13/2007 4:50:26 PM

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quote:

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IMHO waiting would just allow pauk to pull in even more reinforcements.

Yes, agree with String here. And the unmodified AV is not everything - your tanks should make the difference in the upcoming battle. But you should start to fly ground attack missions asap, anything to disrupt the Japanese LCU's on Tinian. And no more diversions, even if Pauk does not know by know by now that your Target is Tinian, he'll certainly suspect. Hit Tinian hard with everything you have! And don't forget port attacks on D-Day -1!

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RE: Akita Burns - 9/13/2007 7:57:45 PM

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OK well the invasion fleet will be 4 hexes from Tinian tomorrow with the whole fleet reunited.

I have ordered the 29's to rest for a single day to get as many repaired as possible as I want to hit the port tomorrow at Tinian (D-1) my intention is to launch mass sweeps and ground attacks and B29 Port attacks tomorrow and then send in 2 small surface TF's a bombardment TF and all the invasion TF's in a single wave on the following day.

I am scared of mines as I only have 40 ish MSW's and half a dozen DMS but it cannot be helped.

Does anyone know how likely carriers are to hit mines ?

I would be seriously tempted as my fleet carriers are relatively weak to send in the whole fleet to the Tinian Hex but I dont want to hit to many mines.

(ps re AV also dont forget I have 300+ heavy arty tubes and a LOT of AA so un modified AV is not everything)

I think all I can do is take it day by day and assess the situation to see where I stand - losing 88 hellcats was a worry but perhaps when I recombine the fleet I will end up less worried.

Andy

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RE: Akita Burns - 9/14/2007 12:17:26 AM

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OK the turn has happened and its fair to say its all quiet ....

My Palembang raid was attacked by Franks and Georges - honours were even...

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/16/44

Day Air attack on Palembang , at 20,55

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 132
Ki-84-Ia Frank x 20

Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 11
P-38J Lightning x 81

Japanese aircraft losses
N1K1-J George: 32 destroyed, 8 damaged
Ki-84-Ia Frank: 14 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning: 10 destroyed
P-38J Lightning: 35 destroyed, 11 damaged

My Destroyers were caught in daylight over Sapain

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Day Air attack on TF, near Saipan at 63,64

Japanese aircraft
N1K1-J George x 25
J2M Jack x 51
G4M1 Betty x 22
G4M2 Betty x 14
P1Y Frances x 47
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 20
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 21

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 3 damaged
G4M2 Betty: 3 damaged
P1Y Frances: 2 destroyed, 7 damaged

Allied Ships
DD Laws, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Longshaw, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x P1Y Frances launching torpedoes at 200 feet

UBER CAP - but neccessary 450 fighters on defence not enough not enough by a long shot Pauk will tear them apart.

I have ordered a massive sweep of Tinian and 100 B29's from Wake will go in after the port the decision as to whether I go in or not will depend on my fighter losses tomorrow.

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RE: Akita Burns - 9/14/2007 6:25:03 PM

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I will post the full text tonight when I get home but broadly it looks like the sweep shot down 100+ enemy fighters for the loss of 35 of mine.

Mutsu and 2 of KB's DD's ate sub launched torps which is nice

My forces are now 120 miles from the Marianas and KB is around the Paluas I assume they will refuel today so I have 1 'free' day. I could send in the ships to land tomorrow relatively risk free and then reconcentrate the day after for the carrier battle.

I need to think about this a little more.

Andy

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RE: Akita Burns - 9/14/2007 7:02:24 PM

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quote:

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I will post the full text tonight when I get home but broadly it looks like the sweep shot down 100+ enemy fighters for the loss of 35 of mine.

Mutsu and 2 of KB's DD's ate sub launched torps which is nice

My forces are now 120 miles from the Marianas and KB is around the Paluas I assume they will refuel today so I have 1 'free' day. I could send in the ships to land tomorrow relatively risk free and then reconcentrate the day after for the carrier battle.

I need to think about this a little more.

Andy

Good to see that your subs finally do their job! Is your sub screen already in position? Should be fairly easy to cover the (potential) approaches of KB by now, anyway.

But what about putting one or two highly experienced carrier-based TBM squadrons on night attack? You should have enough of them with their fleet, and your subs may spot some targets during the night phase... But don't forget to put at least one experienced fighter squadron - Wildcat or Hellcat doesn't make a real difference in this regard - on nightfighter mission (they could at least disrupt any Japanese night bomber attacks). Just in case that Pauk tries a similar thing...

K

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RE: Akita Burns - 9/14/2007 7:24:13 PM

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I have a Marine Hellcat NF Sqn en route its at Wake now.

I have 1 Wildcat Sqn on Night CAP now.

How much fuel will KB have a speed run from Singapore to Palua they must be on fumes by now ? I am assuming they will refuel tomorrow and then come in the day after.

So one day to land everything I can and then re - concentrate for the carrier battle.

Andy

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