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RE: Andy Mac v PZB ....The Allies Fight Back - 3/23/2006 1:46:00 AM

Andy Mac

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Yup its standing room only !!!! (but seriously its hard enough organising massive invasions in the game without having units spread all over the place. My overconcentration on Kwaj is purely to simplify my admin and loading issues)

I tried to be realistic in an earlier game versus string and only took the Field Kitchen (40 support squads) of 2nd Marines on an invasion on one memorable occasion ever since then I keep it simple

Anyway back to the war my subs do some damage but I lost another one as well.

XI th Corps is enroute to Sarmi XIVth Corps is loading at Rabaul for Noemfoor

I spotted what loos like barges and light surface ships at one of the NG ports accordingly some DD's are going in and some FB's ordered to Naval Attack

Kavieng is now a waste of space I am starting the pull out of Amercal no need to stick around and I have better uses for those troops add the 2 RCT's of Amercal to 1st Aus Armies uncommitted reserve and I can just about squeeze another 2 Divisions to give me a ready reserve to assist if any of the northern bases give me trouble

Recon indicates Noemfoor has 7 units on it so I may need to reinforce Hydra 4 !!!!

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/18/44

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Sub attack at 55,57

Japanese Ships
AP Jinzan Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
MSW W.4
MSW W.30

Allied Ships
SS Tang

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Sub attack at 56,56

Japanese Ships
AP Hanakawa Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
MSW W.4
MSW W.30

Allied Ships
SS Angler

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Sub attack at 56,56

Japanese Ships
AP Jinzan Maru, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
MSW W.4
MSW W.30

Allied Ships
SS Angler

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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 51
N1K1-J George x 47
D4Y Judy x 32
B6N Jill x 27
G4M2 Betty x 26
P1Y Frances x 42
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 34
Ki-21 Sally x 15
Ki-48 Lily x 31

No Japanese losses

Airbase hits 11
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 154

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
23 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 15000 feet
34 x Ki-61 KAIc Tony bombing at 2000 feet
9 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
26 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
20 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
25 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
23 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
47 x N1K1-J George bombing at 2000 feet
7 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
11 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
27 x B6N Jill bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
4 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 15000 feet
5 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
2 x Ki-48 Lily bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
A6M5 Zeke x 235
D4Y Judy x 42
G4M2 Betty x 52
P1Y Frances x 147
Ki-21 Sally x 25

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
50 casualties reported

Airbase hits 18
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 239

Aircraft Attacking:
19 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 11000 feet
24 x A6M2 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
14 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
24 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
31 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
27 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
41 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
20 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
6 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
15 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
15 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
43 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
41 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
43 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
8 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
13 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
9 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
5 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 11000 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
3 x A6M2 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 11000 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
4 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
6 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
6 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 11000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
6 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
5 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
9 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
6 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
6 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 11000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
6 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
2 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
2 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78

Allied aircraft
B-25J Mitchell x 37

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported

Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
25 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 Hollandia , at 49,79

Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 12
Spitfire VIII x 9

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Port hits 1
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
3 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet

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RE: Andy Mac v PZB ....The Allies Fight Back - 3/23/2006 6:57:45 PM

Andy Mac

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After Hydra finishes there will be a short window where my Carriers are not required before 'Thunderchild'. Now I should use it to knock sys points off my carriers this is the sensible thing to do but I am reconsidering a full allied deathstar attack on Palembang.

My Carriers will be nearbye anyway covering Menado and I could hit tarakan in passing. Without his carriers to back up LBA it is a very tempting opportunity. I could shoot up Singapore's repair yard, Borneo and Sumatran Oil Fields.

Now this is all just speculation at the moment but it is worth thinking about. If nothing else I will be able to kill a few of his super ASW pilots.

Hydra is only being supported by 4 BB's Colorado, 1 SODAK and 2 Iowa but lots of good quality DD's I am relying less and less on PT Boats they were a stopgap measure and my DD force is stronger every day and Fletchers are a handfull for IJN DD's.

Most of my Battle line is off for repair at west coast or Pearl.

I recieve Richelieu in 50 days but thats the last heavy for a while. I have been incredibly carefull since I took over to protect surfrace assets and I think I have only lost Quincy, Mauritius and one other CL.

In the next 6 months I only get 1 CA and 2 CL so like it or lump it I still need to be carefull.

Andy

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RE: Andy Mac v PZB ....The Allies Fight Back - 3/24/2006 8:52:20 AM

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And therefore you should not play around Palembang with a deathstar!

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RE: - 3/24/2006 12:29:41 PM

Andy Mac

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I know you are right but it is so tempting.

I have gotten where I am by slow and steady play not doing anything spectacular covering every invasion making sure prep points are adequate, covering with surface and carrier TF's (well not since kavieng and the whole direct assaulting rabaul mess anyway)

Slow and steady the prep for Hydra took 3 months so I should just see it through then move on to my next planned op

Andy

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RE: RE: - 3/26/2006 4:56:50 PM

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I hit a small convoy and my transports inch further forward

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/19/44

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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 51
N1K1-J George x 49
D4Y Judy x 33
B6N Jill x 26
G4M2 Betty x 27
P1Y Frances x 46
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 34
Ki-21 Sally x 14
Ki-48 Lily x 29

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
34 casualties reported

Airbase hits 14
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 194

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 26
A6M5 Zeke x 202
D4Y Judy x 42
G4M1 Betty x 8
G4M2 Betty x 79
P1Y Frances x 149
Ki-21 Sally x 22

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
81 casualties reported

Airbase hits 23
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 292

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Lautem , at 33,78

Allied aircraft
Boomerang II x 12
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 35
P-40N Warhawk x 17
F-5A Lightning x 2

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter Mk 21: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 18

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 7

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 2
P-38J Lightning x 12
B-25J Mitchell x 26

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1 Corsair: 1 destroyed

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on TF, near Sarmi at 48,78

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 7

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 10
SB2C Helldiver x 12
Kittyhawk III x 29
P-40N Warhawk x 20

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Kittyhawk III: 1 damaged
P-40N Warhawk: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
MSW Shintohoku Maru
AK Kazuura Maru
AK Kitahuku Maru, Bomb hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
AK Kanto Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire
AK Katuragi Maru, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AK Kinai Maru, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AK Kasyu Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AK Kiyosumi Maru
MSW Tama Maru #2

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on TF, near Sarmi at 48,78

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 10

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 7
Kittyhawk III x 19
P-38J Lightning x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 4 destroyed

Japanese Ships
AK Kasyu Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AK Kiyosumi Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire
AK Kitahuku Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:

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RE: RE: - 3/26/2006 5:40:08 PM

Andy Mac

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My light SCTF's are hitting hard at Sarmi.

I am sending an Aus DD force in tonight PZB tried to hit Aitape todaybut most of my aircraft were ogff on LRCAP missions so only 12 destroyed on ground.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/20/44

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Sarmi at 48,78

Japanese Ships
AK Kitahuku Maru, Shell hits 31, and is sunk

Allied Ships
DD Hoel
DD Renshaw
DD Monssen
DD Bancroft

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Sarmi at 48,78

Japanese Ships
MSW Shintohoku Maru, Shell hits 9, and is sunk
AK Kazuura Maru, Shell hits 23, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk

Allied Ships
DD Hoel
DD Renshaw
DD Monssen
DD Bancroft

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Sarmi at 48,78

Japanese Ships
AK Kinai Maru, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk

Allied Ships
DD Hoel
DD Renshaw
DD Monssen
DD Bancroft

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Sarmi at 48,78

Japanese Ships
MSW Tama Maru #2, Shell hits 10, and is sunk
AK Kenyo Maru, Shell hits 2, on fire

Allied Ships
DD Hoel
DD Renshaw
DD Monssen
DD Bancroft

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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 48
N1K1-J George x 49
D4Y Judy x 30
B6N Jill x 27
G4M2 Betty x 24
P1Y Frances x 34
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 34
Ki-21 Sally x 13
Ki-48 Lily x 27

No Japanese losses

Airbase hits 11
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 209

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
A6M5 Zeke x 68
D4Y Judy x 45
G4M2 Betty x 50
P1Y Frances x 71
Ki-21 Sally x 26

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
47 casualties reported

Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 112

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Lautem , at 33,78

Allied aircraft
Boomerang II x 12
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 26
P-40N Warhawk x 12
F-5A Lightning x 2

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter Mk 21: 2 damaged
P-40N Warhawk: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
62 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 16

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 14
A6M5 Zeke x 34

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 12
P-38J Lightning x 9
B-25J Mitchell x 19

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 3 destroyed, 2 damaged
A6M5 Zeke: 12 destroyed, 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 3 destroyed, 2 damaged
B-25J Mitchell: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 9

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Aitape , at 51,80

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 79
Ki-21 Sally x 49

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 9
Spitfire VIII x 11

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 30 destroyed
Ki-21 Sally: 2 destroyed, 20 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1 Corsair: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged
Spitfire VIII: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged
Kittyhawk III: 2 destroyed
P-40N Warhawk: 1 destroyed
B-25J Mitchell: 3 destroyed

Allied ground losses:
200 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 2

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 7

Aircraft Attacking:

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RE: RE: - 3/26/2006 6:55:50 PM

Andy Mac

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PZB set a small Surface TF to try and get in the way of my DD's.

Note for all allied PT BOat fans...

DD when you have them are far far better at the little commerce raids and in protecting bases.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/21/44

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Sarmi at 48,78

Japanese Ships
AK Katuragi Maru, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk

Allied Ships
DD Stack
DD Perkins
DD Hatfield

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Sarmi at 48,78

Japanese Ships
AK Kanto Maru, Shell hits 5, Torpedo hits 4, and is sunk

Allied Ships
DD Stack
DD Perkins
DD Hatfield

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Sub attack at 51,56

Japanese Ships
AP Miyazaki Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
PC Kyo Maru #12
PG Takunan Maru #8
PC Aguni

Allied Ships
SS Crevalle

Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported

Airbase hits 12
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 228

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
A6M5 Zeke x 208
D4Y Judy x 44
G4M1 Betty x 9
G4M2 Betty x 103
P1Y Frances x 149
Ki-21 Sally x 27

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
56 casualties reported

Airbase hits 11
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 341

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Day Air attack on Lautem , at 33,78

Allied aircraft
Boomerang II x 12
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 32
P-40N Warhawk x 12
F-5A Lightning x 2

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter Mk 21: 2 damaged
P-40N Warhawk: 2 damaged

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 6
Runway hits 8

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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 18
A6M5 Zeke x 35
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 16

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 12
P-38J Lightning x 9
B-25J Mitchell x 17

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 8 destroyed
A6M5 Zeke: 10 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 7 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1 Corsair: 1 destroyed
P-38J Lightning: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
B-25J Mitchell: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged

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Day Air attack on TF at 49,78

Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 6

Allied aircraft losses
Kittyhawk III: 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Fujinami
DD Kazegumo

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on TF at 49,78

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 9
SB2C Helldiver x 13
Kittyhawk III x 20
P-40N Warhawk x 16
P-38J Lightning x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
CL Kiso, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD Fujinami
DD Kazegumo

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Gydra - 3/26/2006 8:46:41 PM

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Gydra - 3/26/2006 8:46:42 PM

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Gydra - 3/26/2006 8:46:43 PM

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Hydra - 3/26/2006 8:58:33 PM

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And this is only the diversion operation for 8th Armies 'Thunderbird' offensive.

The more I look at it the more I think this operation could go a long way to being a war winner.

Accordingly General Van Der Poorten will seek to release forces that I was saving for a future Timor operation as back up for the later jumps as the troops involved in later Hydra operations will have conducted at least one prior operation and wont be as rested as in the initial Hydra landings.

I dont have many potentially available forces if I hit problems if I really scrape the bottom of the barrerl/ don't change any existing Hydra forces I can probably release a few forces these forces will be un prepared/ poorly equipped or just gun shy (i.e. 9th Aus Div has speaheaded damn near every assault launched by 1st Army I dont want to commit them again but they are a crack division on there way to Brisbane to refit)

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RE: Hydra - 3/26/2006 9:05:17 PM

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Hmm some mis posting above.

OK I have examoned whats available if I really scrape the bottom of ther barrel.

9th Aus Div is exhausted as is Kavieng Force (3 months combat in malarial kavieng and I am proposing throwing them straight into the cauldron of Hydra)

Both of these formations have been in pretty much continual combat for 3 - 6 months spearheading mutlipe amphib landings with some bitter fighting in New Britain/ New Ireland. Any real general woud pull them out of the line to refit for 2 - 4 months but in WITP I just send them back out again reward for a job well done ....another job !!! - I really dont want to use 9th Aus its suppposed to be prepping to reinforce 11th Corps for operations in Centpac so I need to be carefull and not draw away forces from Thunderbird !!!)

OK Accepting that I am going to be a Bastard and use them again where should the prep for.

Another Hydra step beyond Menado or should I prep them for different existing Hydra locations to give back up for the forces about to land and to ensure I have at least some prepped forces to commit.

I am open to suggestions.

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RE: Hydra - 3/26/2006 9:14:11 PM

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Because turns have slowed down from all my opponenets recently i am getting itno planning paralysis ..... you would never guess eh ?

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RE: Hydra - 3/27/2006 3:15:06 AM

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General Andy,
Get out from behind the desk and go out to the field and see the troops.

Keep hitting him where you can be covered by LBA and he has to reinforce by sea. When it comes to any PI operations, I would focus on taking islands only until you get to the south China Sea and thus can reach out to hit his transports. But, I would go for the Marianas ASAP.

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RE: Hydra - 3/28/2006 1:26:47 AM

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A quiet couple of turns I raid Sarmi where PZB is actually trying to stop me both sides lose some aircraft.

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RE: Hydra - 3/28/2006 1:48:08 AM

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Who needs PT BOats !!

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/25/44

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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 3
N1K1-J George x 4
G4M2 Betty x 28
P1Y Frances x 32

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported

Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 55

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
7 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
4 x N1K1-J George bombing at 2000 feet
4 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
10 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
4 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
2 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
A6M5 Zeke x 155
D4Y Judy x 41
B6N Jill x 8
G4M2 Betty x 51
P1Y Frances x 76
Ki-21 Sally x 19

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
16 casualties reported

Airbase hits 11
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 149

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 11000 feet
20 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
24 x A6M2 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
14 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
23 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
35 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
23 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
43 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
20 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
20 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
8 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
8 x B6N Jill bombing at 10000 feet
47 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
18 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x A6M2 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
4 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
9 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
4 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 11000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
4 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 11000 feet
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Day Air attack on Lautem , at 33,78

Allied aircraft
Boomerang II x 12
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 16
P-40N Warhawk x 12
F-5A Lightning x 2

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter Mk 21: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 13

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
6 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
10 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
2 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78

Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 1

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 28th Ind.Mixed Brigade, at 48,78

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 20
SB2C Helldiver x 48
TBM Avenger x 94

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
101 casualties reported
Guns lost 7

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
24 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
14 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
24 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
7 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
7 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
7 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
7 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
7 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
7 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
7 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on 28th Ind.Mixed Brigade, at 48,78

Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 7
B-24J Liberator x 21

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
40 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 13000 feet
4 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 13000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 13000 feet
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 13000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Sarmi at 48,78

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 19
SB2C Helldiver x 57
TBM Avenger x 16

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 7 damaged
TBM Avenger: 7 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Fujinami
CL Yubari, Bomb hits 9, on fire, heavy damage
DD Akigumo, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Kazegumo

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
1 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 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 Biak at 46,77

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 11
A6M5 Zeke x 22

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 8
F6F Hellcat x 9
Corsair IV x 4
TBM Avenger x 14

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 3 destroyed
A6M5 Zeke: 3 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged
F6F Hellcat: 2 destroyed
TBM Avenger: 2 destroyed, 10 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Aoba
DD Suzukaze

Aircraft Attacking:
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 at 50,78

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 3
G4M2 Betty x 20
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 22
Ki-21 Sally x 18

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 56
F6F Hellcat x 68
Corsair IV x 13

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 3 destroyed
G4M2 Betty: 20 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 16 destroyed
Ki-21 Sally: 12 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 3 damaged

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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3

Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 1

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on TF, near Sarmi at 48,78

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 8
F6F Hellcat x 23
TBM Avenger x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 destroyed

Japanese Ships
CL Yubari, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Sarmi at 48,78

Japanese Ships
AG AG-108, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
AG AG-117, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
AG AG-351, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
AG AG-353, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
AG AG-356, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
AG AG-357, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
AG AG-359, Shell hits 4, and is sunk
AG AG-360, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
AG AG-363, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
AG AG-365, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
AG AG-366, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
AG AG-367, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
AG AG-373, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
AG AG-5031, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
AG AG-5050, Shell hits 8, and is sunk

Allied Ships
DD Stack
DD Perkins
DD Hatfield

Japanese ground losses:
460 casualties reported

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RE: Hydra - 3/28/2006 5:06:58 PM

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Minor issue we seem to have a replay of 25th with different results.

investigating now

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RE: Hydra - 4/15/2006 11:23:54 PM

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Corrected idiot here had done the same turn twice.

doh !!!

Hydra progresses but PZB is setting up in new job so temporary delay before resuming

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RE: Hydra - 5/3/2006 1:42:48 AM

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The War is back on as of the weekend (PZB has a new connection)

The Shermans are turning over their engines, the CAS boys are practising and the Levels are perfecting their skip bombing !!!!

The Aussies are getting the beer ready
The Kiwis are taking the piss out of the Aussies
They are both laughing at the Brits
and

Hydra is back on track....

1st Australian Armies 14th Corps and 11th Corps are en route this will be 11th Corps last operation as part of 1st Aus Army as it will revert to 8th Army for Thunderchild after this next operation

1st US Corps/ 1st Australian Corps/ 'Ter' Force/ 1st Army Reserve of Aus 1st Army are getting ready and 1 Amphib Corps of 6th US Army is prepping as well I just hope Hydra goes all the way to the end.

I have basically got the equivalent of 2 Army Group's getting ready to perform so lets see what happens

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RE: Hydra - 5/6/2006 11:58:35 PM

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Glad to see this one continuing.

Lets hope that fortunes will keep smiling to allied side

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RE: RE: - 5/7/2006 1:08:17 PM

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Been waiting a long time for Hydra...

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RE: RE: - 5/13/2006 12:42:01 PM

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I would be the 1st to admit I have been lucky in this game.

I expected surface combatants not carriers at the Battle off NG I now need to exploit the mistake

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RE: RE: - 5/13/2006 3:20:02 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Andy Mac

I would be the 1st to admit I have been lucky in this game.

Hardly...

John's been slipping his knife through the joints of the Allied armour ever since he went on the defensive. Twice you've anticipated his move but not least also had the force to penalize him. It's got nothing to do with luck.

John's fully responsible for his own predicament. He's comitted the operational sin of being preditable, and, more seriously, the strategic error of risking a strategic weapon (KB) to hunt tactical targets (APs).

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Where's the Any key?

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WE ARE BACK - 5/14/2006 10:01:22 PM

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Yeah he was a little predictable but the main thing is I have been lucky in areas like spotting him coming in last time so my LBA was on naval.

This time i had enough ops points to fight a major engagement

Previously when my cap was set to zero by mistake his bombers all missed.

I have had a share of luck in this game !!!!

Anyway Hydra goes forward troops will hit the beaches at Sarmi tomorrow. I am hoping that my constant deep strike offensive with troops landing in two bases everty 14 days will keep him off balance.

11th US Corps lands and 14th US Corps is following up for Hydra 4 lets see what happens

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/26/44

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TF 1187 encounters mine field at Sarmi (48,78)

Allied Ships
DD Bancroft, Mine hits 1

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Sarmi at 48,78

Japanese Ships
CA Aoba
DD Hatsukaze
DD Suzukaze, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Hibiki, Shell hits 5, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Hayate

Allied Ships
DD Hoel
DD Renshaw
DD Monssen, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
DD Bancroft

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Sarmi at 48,78

Japanese Ships
CA Aoba, Shell hits 2
DD Hatsukaze
DD Suzukaze, on fire
DD Hibiki, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Hayate

Allied Ships
DD Stack
DD Perkins, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Hatfield, Shell hits 13, on fire, heavy damage

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Sarmi at 48,78

Japanese Ships
DD Kazegumo, Shell hits 8, on fire, heavy damage
DD Fujinami, Shell hits 2
DD Nenohi, Shell hits 7, on fire

Allied Ships
DD Hoel, Shell hits 3, on fire
DD Renshaw, Shell hits 4, on fire
DD Bancroft, Shell hits 1

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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 51
N1K1-J George x 48
D4Y Judy x 31
A6M5c Zeke x 48
B6N Jill x 27
G4M2 Betty x 71
P1Y Frances x 34
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 35

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
25 casualties reported

Airbase hits 13
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 147

Aircraft Attacking:
35 x Ki-61 KAIc Tony bombing at 2000 feet
15 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
19 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
13 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
8 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
24 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
27 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
23 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
48 x A6M5c Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
43 x N1K1-J George bombing at 2000 feet
20 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
27 x B6N Jill bombing at 10000 feet
6 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
5 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
5 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
5 x N1K1-J George bombing at 2000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
5 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
4 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
2 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 54
A6M5 Zeke x 283
D4Y Judy x 40
B6N Jill x 8
G4M1 Betty x 9
G4M2 Betty x 114
P1Y Frances x 145
Ki-21 Sally x 21

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
114 casualties reported

Airbase hits 16
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 318

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 11000 feet
11 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
24 x A6M2 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
13 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
23 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
31 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
22 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
46 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
18 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
15 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
16 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
8 x B6N Jill bombing at 10000 feet
42 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
16 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
18 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 11000 feet
45 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
38 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
43 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
15 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
6 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
6 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
27 x A6M2 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 11000 feet
5 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 6000 feet
7 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 11000 feet
3 x A6M2 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
4 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
5 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
6 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
4 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
4 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
2 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 11000 feet
4 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
8 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
12 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
4 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 11000 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 6000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 11000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 11000 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 6000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 11000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
2 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 11000 feet
4 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 11000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Lautem , at 33,78

Allied aircraft
Boomerang II x 2
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 36
P-40N Warhawk x 9
F-5A Lightning x 2

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter Mk 21: 3 damaged
F-5A Lightning: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 16

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
6 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
7 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
8 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
9 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 25

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 8
B-24J Liberator x 70

No Allied losses

Port hits 2
Port supply hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
10 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
8 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
6 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 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 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 B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78

Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 11
B-24J Liberator x 86

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
38 casualties reported

Port hits 3
Port supply hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
18 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
6 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
11 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
2 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78

Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 1

No Allied losses

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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

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
24 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
14 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
21 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
3 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
7 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
7 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
7 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
7 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
7 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
7 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
7 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on 5th AF Construction Battalion, at 48,78

Allied aircraft
B-25J Mitchell x 27

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
27 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 13000 feet
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Day Air attack on 5th AF Construction Battalion, at 48,78

Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 3
B-24J Liberator x 3

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 13000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 13000 feet
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Day Air attack on 28th Ind.Mixed Brigade, at 48,78

Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 9
Kittyhawk III x 19
P-40N Warhawk x 11

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Kittyhawk III bombing at 2000 feet
5 x Kittyhawk III bombing at 2000 feet
6 x Kittyhawk III bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
11 x P-40N Warhawk bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 28th Ind.Mixed Brigade, at 48,78

Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 6
B-24J Liberator x 21

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
74 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 13000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 13000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 13000 feet
12 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 13000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 45,75

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 4

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
DD Nenohi, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x FM-2 Wildcat attacking at 100 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 48,77

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 3

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

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 3 damaged

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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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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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ASW attack at 37,50

Japanese Ships
PG Zuiko Maru
MSW Yoshino Maru
MSW Toshi Maru #5
MSW Toshi Maru #2
MSW Takashima Maru
MSW Wa 13
MSW Wa 9

Allied Ships
SS Sturgeon

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RE: WE ARE BACK - 5/15/2006 12:25:06 PM

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Given the lessening in the IJN air threat and heavy losses among IJAAF air groups I am splitting up my carriers.

1. CVE TF is staying with the amphibs and BB TF at Sarmi
2. CVTF 1 is staying close to provide cover
3. CVTF 2 is moving north to raid bases in northern NG and try to pick off crippled surface combatants
4. CVTF 3 is providing close escort for 14th Corps Amphibs

Splitting my carriers is more realistic and provides me with greater flexibility but does weaken my CAP.

I dont like deathstar tactics so I am trying a more diffuse approach

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RE: WE ARE BACK - 5/15/2006 12:44:00 PM

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PS Shot down over 20 Tinas today so he is trying to air ferry in troops to Sarmi

The real beauty of this plan is I DONT CARE

If he over commits to stop one of Hydras heads well I will just reinfoces elsewhere all I need is one base to base F4U's and Thunderbolts at and its bye bye Northern New Guinea

It would be nice if I could suck in his reaction force against Sarmi it would make life easier in later Hydra steps when the troops are less prepared.

Andy

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RE: Andy Mac v PZB ....The Allies Fight Back - 5/15/2006 2:01:19 PM

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You did shot down quite a few enemy pilots! Congratulations

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RE: Andy Mac v PZB ....The Allies Fight Back - 5/15/2006 2:06:52 PM

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What I really like is just how tough Fletcher class DD's are turning out to be.

Compared to using PT Boats for base defence these little suckers are the best in the business. PT Boats are rapidly being relegated to rear area defence as there is no comparison

They are tough, lightly armoured with great radar and can go toe to toe with any CL/DD in the IJN and come off at leat even.

Even CA's need to think twice before coming against them unless supported and I have so many of them !!!!

I would like to use an older CA/CL as leader for my DD sqns but I dont have that many available. (1 Clevelend or Brooklyn leading 4 or 5 Fletchers is a real handfull)

Andy

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RE: Andy Mac v PZB ....The Allies Fight Back - 5/22/2006 11:27:16 PM

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From: Alexandria, Scotland
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Well what a turn looks like my troops got ashore in one piece.

I sent one of my TF's north and if you dont concentrate CAP you do run a risk. Some betties got through but not before I savaged a troop convoy ;)

2 RAN DD's got in amongst the transports and caused major mayhem.

Hydra goes forward I will check out level of disruption tomorrow and see whether an attack is warranted

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/27/44

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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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Night Time Surface Combat, near Biak at 46,77

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

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

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

Allied Ships
DD Quiberon
DD Quickmatch

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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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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
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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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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 30
N1K1-J George x 4
D4Y Judy x 33
A6M5c Zeke x 48
B6N Jill x 27
G4M2 Betty x 78
P1Y Frances x 51
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 33

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
36 casualties reported

Airbase hits 11
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 141

Aircraft Attacking:
33 x Ki-61 KAIc Tony bombing at 2000 feet 10 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
18 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
22 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
9 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
27 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
24 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
48 x A6M5c Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
14 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
19 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
27 x B6N Jill bombing at 10000 feet
10 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
4 x N1K1-J George bombing at 2000 feet
8 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
5 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
2 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 54
A6M5 Zeke x 276
D4Y Judy x 40
B6N Jill x 9
G4M1 Betty x 9
G4M2 Betty x 97
P1Y Frances x 141
Ki-21 Sally x 26

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
24 casualties reported

Airbase hits 28
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 326

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 11000 feet
5 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
24 x A6M2 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
6 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
27 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
32 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
25 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
36 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
9 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
16 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
13 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
9 x B6N Jill bombing at 10000 feet
42 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
15 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
11 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 11000 feet
42 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
39 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
40 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
13 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
9 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
9 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
27 x A6M2 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
5 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 11000 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 6000 feet
8 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 11000 feet
3 x A6M2 Zero bombing at 2000 feet
5 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
4 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
5 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
9 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 11000 feet
5 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
4 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
5 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
5 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 11000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 6000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 11000 feet
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
5 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
2 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 12000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 6000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 11000 feet
4 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
6 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
4 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 11000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x Ki-21 Sally bombing at 11000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
2 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
2 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
2 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
2 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 10000 feet
2 x P1Y Frances bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on Hollandia , at 49,79

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 10

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 13

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78

Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 16

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 3 damaged

Port supply hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
2 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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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

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet 20 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
15 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
13 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
8 x B-24J 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
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
6 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 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 B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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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

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet 10 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
2 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78

Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 1

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 18th Naval Guard Unit, at 48,78

Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 8

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Kittyhawk III bombing at 2000 feet
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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

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
3 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
3 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
3 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
3 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
3 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
3 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
3 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
24 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
14 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
21 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
11 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
2 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
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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

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Kittyhawk III bombing at 2000 feet
7 x Kittyhawk III bombing at 2000 feet
24 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 13000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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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

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
5 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 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
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
9 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 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
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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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

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x FM-2 Wildcat attacking at 100 feet
4 x FM-2 Wildcat attacking at 100 feet
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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

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B6N Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x B6N Jill launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 85,67

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

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Ki-30 Ann bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Ki-30 Ann bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Ki-30 Ann bombing at 2000 feet
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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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Day Air attack on Sarmi , at 48,78

Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 1

No Allied losses

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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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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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Sub attack at 31,48

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

Allied Ships
SS Albacore

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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

(in reply to Andy Mac)

Post #: 569

Mrs Betty came to call - 5/23/2006 5:05:32 PM

Andy Mac

Posts: 15222
Joined: 5/12/2004
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I wonder how much AA that TF fired off to break up the attack Ill bet they will need to withdraw to re arm.

My Hellcats didnt stop them cold it feels much more historic if CAP is sub 100

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