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RE: A new Plan - 7/20/2006 1:48:40 AM

Andy Mac

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OK I have had a fair amount of time while pZB is off on holiday and plans are now finalised

Phase 1 8th US Army will land in South and West Borneo with 2 Corps and a para regt will sieze Zamboanga (lvl 3 SPS Island)

Phase 2 1st Aus Army will hit Malaya with 2 strengthened Corps of ANZAC troops

When Malaya is secure General Alexander's Burma Corps HQ will activate and lead a drive back into Burma from the south (Burcorps is currently in China)

1st Aus Corps will then land directly onto South India with the goal of capturing one city to allow for CAS.

ABDA Corps will remain in Malaya and lead the mop up.

Phase 3 6th US Army (2 Corps) will land in Mindanao at the earliest opportunity - Luzon will be bypassed.

Phase 4 US 11th Corps, 14th Corps and the Theatre Reserve will be committed as and when required. It is likely if good progress is made by the Aus 1st Army that 1 of these three forces will be made available for the re invasion of India.

Phase 5 10th US Army (4 Corps MINIMUM) will perform a deep strike invasion on a base of sufficient size (6+) that will place B29's in range of HI -> exact target still to be determined.

Thats the plan for the remainder of 44 45 I am glad now that I have had time to think about it that I chickened out of the Marianas.

Andy

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RE: A new Plan - 7/20/2006 9:45:55 AM

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Sounds good to me

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RE: A new Plan - 7/20/2006 12:05:42 PM

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Question...

Why do you need Malaysia at all. Surely just taking Mindanao and using all of your force to do so quickly will give you what you really need in cutting Japan off from its major sources of HI and Resources +/- an invasion of India to gain access to greater infantry reserves. Invading Malaysia won't free up additional forces or inflict substantially greater damage on the enemy that I can see.

Honestly I think India is a diversion of resources nevermind Malaysia. Why spread yourself so thin? What are you gaining by doing so?

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RE: A new Plan - 7/20/2006 12:24:04 PM

Andy Mac

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Reasons

1. Points I am trying to win this game sinking the entire jap fleet and destroying industry may not be enough while PZB has all those points rich cities.

2. Air bases without massively overstacking I need lost of good lvl 4 and 5 AF's and Malaya is a good area for that.

3. Land units are not the problem dumping a few hundred thousand men in Malaya/Burma removes the need for amphib ops allowing me to keep more forces in action without the need for massive sealift.

4. Pressure I dont want PZB retreating to a safe inner perimeter now that he knows I have abandoned Marianas

5. Forward repair yard a 100 point advanced repair yard is worth its wait in gold to me at moment - keeps my carriers at front while reducing sys damage.

Basically I think there are sufficient good reasons for hitting Malaya and probably trying to retake Rangoon. India I will play by ear and is a tertiary operation.

(I have an Army of 4 Corps assembling pretty much without a target ground forces are not the issue !!!!)

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RE: A new Plan - 7/20/2006 1:10:46 PM

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Ok, I guess I just hate to see a diversion of effort from the schwerpunkt ;). So, it is an operation to shape the battlefield for the next operation and not intended to be decisive of itself. Gotcha.

BTW though are you guys playing for points or all the way to the invasion of Japan? I had been under the impression that this one was not going to be called on points.

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RE: A new Plan - 7/20/2006 1:14:39 PM

Andy Mac

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Pretty much India is a diversion Singapore/Malaya eases my logistics a lot. Basically I would take the base and stockpile it with losts of fuel and supplies and use it as my advanced logistics hub.

Re points well maybe not but I still intend to win I cannot help myself I need to play to win its a bad habit I have BUT whatever the points the game is going all the way !!!!!

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RE: A new Plan - 7/20/2006 1:40:50 PM

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BUT whatever the points the game is going all the way !!!!!

Ah good! That was my concern. I would hate to think such an interesting game would end because on " 13th December 1944 Player A achieved a 2:1 points ratio" or some other completely fake cr*p like that ;).

Thanks for the clarification.

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RE: A new Plan - 7/26/2006 2:42:18 AM

Andy Mac

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OK the man is back from holiday 1st turn tomorrow the war is back on time to make up for my poor performance in the Marianas (I am still gutted about pulling out of that one)

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RE: A new Plan - 7/26/2006 6:02:59 AM

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What is going on in the North Pacific??
Could you use that route to get to Japan??

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RE: A new Plan - 7/27/2006 6:28:09 PM

Andy Mac

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Na North Pacific is a backwater.

If I was going to attack Japan from that direction I would just load up 2 or 3 assault Corps and land direct onto North Japan

Andy

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RE: A new Plan - 7/27/2006 6:32:27 PM

Andy Mac

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p.s. apparently the weather is soo good in Norway that PZB is doing the sensible thing and not sitting in front of a PC doing turns normal service will resume soon......

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RE: A new Plan - 7/28/2006 12:14:20 AM

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OK Back in action it will take time for units to redeploy in the meantime I am planning on rushing 2 Carrier TF's an a raiding role to keep the pressure on.

I would also like to finish off Noemfoor soon he has to be low on supplies there by now and being able to forward deploy forces would be good

Andy

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/11/44

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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 152
D4Y Judy x 95
B6N Jill x 27

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
13 casualties reported

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 89

Aircraft Attacking:

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Day Air attack on Noemfoor , at 45,76

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 2
Kittyhawk I x 6
Beaufort V-IX x 15
P-38J Lightning x 4
A-20G Havoc x 12
B-25J Mitchell x 28
PB4Y Liberator x 7
B-24J Liberator x 135

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 3 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
53 casualties reported

Port hits 4
Port supply hits 8

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Wewak , at 52,81

Allied aircraft
Boomerang II x 4
Spitfire VIII x 3
A-20G Havoc x 9

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Wewak , at 52,81

Allied aircraft
B-25J Mitchell x 42

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 24

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Emirau Island , at 60,84

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 11
SB2C Helldiver x 67
P-38J Lightning x 3
B-25J Mitchell x 75

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 85
Port fuel hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Wake Island , at 82,63

Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 1
B-24J Liberator x 2

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on 19th Naval Guard Unit, at 60,84

Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 18
Kittyhawk III x 23
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 27
P-40N Warhawk x 46
P-38J Lightning x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
50 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on 32nd Ind.Mixed Brigade, at 45,76

Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 15
Kittyhawk I x 3
Kittyhawk III x 9
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 40
P-38J Lightning x 3

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1D Corsair: 1 damaged
Beaufighter Mk 21: 4 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
43 casualties reported
Guns lost 3

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on TF at 67,73

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 7

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 181
F6F Hellcat x 41

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 7 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 1 damaged

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Day Air attack on TF at 67,73

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 3

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 181
F6F Hellcat x 41

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 2 damaged

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Day Air attack on Wotje , at 82,79

Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 9
B-25J Mitchell x 17

No Allied losses

Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on TF at 42,72

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 21

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 4 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Empire Strength, Bomb hits 1
AK Walter Luckenbach
DE Manlove
DD John D. Edwards
AK Samuel W. Williston, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AK Leslie M. Shaw

Allied ground losses:
27 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
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Ground combat at Makale

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 4197 troops, 32 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 267

Defending force 7230 troops, 77 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 163

Japanese ground losses:
31 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

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Ground combat at Noemfoor

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1420 troops, 25 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 725

Defending force 29707 troops, 204 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 549

Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

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RE: A new Plan - 7/28/2006 7:13:59 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Andy Mac

OK Back in action it will take time for units to redeploy in the meantime I am planning on rushing 2 Carrier TF's an a raiding role to keep the pressure on.

I would also like to finish off Noemfoor soon he has to be low on supplies there by now and being able to forward deploy forces would be good

Andy

Finishing off Noemfoor sounds like a very good plan; but a raid just for the sake of having a raid might not be if your CVs get slammed. If you went someplace like that backwater of Northern Japan, then he might be forced to start thinking about you intervening there and have to place some home guard units back on the Home Islands. I expect he might be thinking you might take a more direct approach to the Home Islands given the problems you experienced in the Mariannas.

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RE: A new Plan - 7/30/2006 12:30:06 AM

Andy Mac

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My little attack on Noemfoor didnt work out this place is starting to annoy me

I have 2 carrier TF's leaving Sarmi heading north I want to stop PZB from redeploying to face my new thrust

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/13/44

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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
D4Y Judy x 24
B6N Jill x 34
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 36
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 156

No Japanese losses

Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 111

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

Japanese aircraft
D4Y Judy x 27

No Japanese losses

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 12

Aircraft Attacking:
27 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Noemfoor , at 45,76

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 9
F4U-1D Corsair x 10
Kittyhawk I x 10
Beaufort V-IX x 15
P-38J Lightning x 6
A-20G Havoc x 15
B-25J Mitchell x 29
PB4Y Liberator x 10
B-24J Liberator x 122

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
24 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Port hits 7
Port supply hits 9

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Noemfoor , at 45,76

Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 21
P-40N Warhawk x 14
B-25J Mitchell x 115
PB4Y Liberator x 8
B-24J Liberator x 98

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
67 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 13
Airbase supply hits 7
Runway hits 244

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Wewak , at 52,81

Allied aircraft
A-20G Havoc x 3

No Allied losses

Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Wewak , at 52,81

Allied aircraft
B-25J Mitchell x 42

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
44 casualties reported

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 66

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Hansa , at 53,83

Allied aircraft
F6F-5N Hellcat x 9

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Emirau Island , at 60,84

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 12
SB2C Helldiver x 70
P-38J Lightning x 3
F-5C Lightning x 3
B-25J Mitchell x 83

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 141
Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Wake Island , at 82,63

Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 1
B-24J Liberator x 3

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
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Day Air attack on 19th Naval Guard Unit, at 60,84

Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 18
Kittyhawk III x 22
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 27
P-40N Warhawk x 54
P-38J Lightning x 6
F-5C Lightning x 1

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
44 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on 32nd Ind.Mixed Brigade, at 45,76

Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 19
Kittyhawk I x 3
Kittyhawk III x 10
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 41
P-38J Lightning x 3

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1D Corsair: 1 destroyed

Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on 18th/B Division, at 52,81

Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 1

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on TF at 63,73

Japanese aircraft
P1Y Frances x 7

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 180
F6F Hellcat x 41

Japanese aircraft losses
P1Y Frances: 7 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 3 damaged

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Day Air attack on TF at 38,77

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
SC SC-743

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 63,73

Japanese aircraft
P1Y Frances x 3

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 180
F6F Hellcat x 41

Japanese aircraft losses
P1Y Frances: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 1 damaged

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Day Air attack on TF at 63,73

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 9
G4M2 Betty x 37
P1Y Frances x 48
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 61
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 21

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 180
F6F Hellcat x 41

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 9 destroyed
G4M2 Betty: 27 destroyed
P1Y Frances: 18 destroyed, 12 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 54 destroyed
Ki-45 KAIb Nick: 19 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 1 destroyed, 52 damaged
F6F Hellcat: 6 destroyed, 13 damaged

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Day Air attack on TF at 64,73

Japanese aircraft
P1Y Frances x 3

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 32
Corsair IV x 17

Japanese aircraft losses
P1Y Frances: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F Hellcat: 1 damaged

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Day Air attack on TF at 63,73

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 6

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 179
F6F Hellcat x 35

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 6 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 1 damaged
F6F Hellcat: 1 damaged

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Day Air attack on Lautem , at 33,78

Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 26

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on 18th/B Division, at 52,81

Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 1

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on TF at 41,76

Japanese aircraft
B6N Jill x 12
Ki-21 Sally x 17

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 10

Japanese aircraft losses
B6N Jill: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged
Ki-21 Sally: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
DE Reynolds
DE Manlove
AK Samuel F. Miller
AK Empire Strength, Bomb hits 2, on fire
DD John D. Edwards
AK Empire Hunter
DE Crouter, Bomb hits 4, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on TF at 65,73

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 2
P1Y Frances x 16

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 112
F6F Hellcat x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 1 destroyed
P1Y Frances: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 4 damaged

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Day Air attack on TF at 65,73

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 4
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 17
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 4

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 112
F6F Hellcat x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 12 destroyed
Ki-45 KAIb Nick: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
FM-2 Wildcat: 4 destroyed, 7 damaged

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ASW attack at 25,50

Japanese Ships
MSW W.14
PC Shonan Maru #17
PC Fumi Maru #3
PG Nikkai Maru
PG Nanpo Maru
PG Chosa Maru
MSW Toshi Maru #5

Allied Ships
SS Wahoo, hits 4

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Ground combat at Noemfoor

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 34407 troops, 258 guns, 78 vehicles, Assault Value = 729

Defending force 29492 troops, 190 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 546

Allied max assault: 1418 - adjusted assault: 845

Japanese max defense: 408 - adjusted defense: 1825

Allied assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 8)

Japanese ground losses:
215 casualties reported
Guns lost 11

Allied ground losses:
2559 casualties reported
Guns lost 60

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Ground combat at Makale

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 4140 troops, 34 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 268

Defending force 7335 troops, 74 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 168

Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

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RE: A new Plan - 7/30/2006 12:31:56 AM

Andy Mac

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Quiet turn

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/14/44

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ASW attack at 25,50

Japanese Ships
MSW W.14
PC Shonan Maru #17
PC Fumi Maru #3
PG Nikkai Maru
PG Nanpo Maru
PG Chosa Maru
MSW Toshi Maru #5

Allied Ships
SS Wahoo, hits 6, on fire

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Day Air attack on Kunming , at 39,33

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 23
Ki-46-III Dinah x 1

No Japanese losses

Runway hits 8

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

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 123
D4Y Judy x 76
B6N Jill x 51

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
24 casualties reported

Airbase hits 10
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 161

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Noemfoor , at 45,76

Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk I x 6
Beaufort V-IX x 12
P-38J Lightning x 6
A-20G Havoc x 11
B-25J Mitchell x 21
PB4Y Liberator x 8
B-24J Liberator x 86

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
32 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Port hits 1
Port supply hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Noemfoor , at 45,76

Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 19
P-40N Warhawk x 16
B-25J Mitchell x 101
PB4Y Liberator x 5
B-24J Liberator x 72

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
39 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 17
Airbase supply hits 6
Runway hits 154

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Wewak , at 52,81

Allied aircraft
Boomerang II x 3
Spitfire VIII x 3
A-20G Havoc x 11

No Allied losses

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 8

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Wewak , at 52,81

Allied aircraft
B-25J Mitchell x 42

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 47

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Hansa , at 53,83

Allied aircraft
F6F-5N Hellcat x 9

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Emirau Island , at 60,84

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 8
SB2C Helldiver x 73
P-38J Lightning x 3
F-5C Lightning x 3
B-25J Mitchell x 81

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported

Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 120
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Wake Island , at 82,63

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 1
PB4Y Liberator x 2
B-24J Liberator x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
H8K Emily: 1 destroyed

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on 19th Naval Guard Unit, at 60,84

Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 15
Kittyhawk III x 23
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 23
P-40N Warhawk x 54
P-38J Lightning x 6
F-5C Lightning x 1

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
44 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on TF at 39,77

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 3

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Samuel W. Williston

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet

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Ground combat at Noemfoor

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 27345 troops, 157 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 499

Defending force 29207 troops, 179 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 538

Japanese ground losses:
42 casualties reported

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Ground combat at Makale

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 4128 troops, 31 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 268

Defending force 7337 troops, 74 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 167

Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

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RE: A new Plan - 7/30/2006 8:38:21 PM

Andy Mac

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Going to try and hit Manila tomorrow seems like he has a lot of ships in harbour.

Intel reports Zamboanga is low on troops I reconned the place a few days ago and I got some intel today.

If true PZB has made a massive mistake a lvl 3 SPS AF lightly guarded in range of my Paras <evil laugh>

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/15/44
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 121
D4Y Judy x 68
B6N Jill x 36

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
13 casualties reported

Airbase hits 7
Runway hits 127

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Noemfoor , at 45,76

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 2
Beaufort V-IX x 14
P-38J Lightning x 6
A-20G Havoc x 15
B-25J Mitchell x 27
PB4Y Liberator x 10
B-24J Liberator x 112

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Port hits 1
Port supply hits 9

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Noemfoor , at 45,76

Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk III x 18
P-40N Warhawk x 15
B-25J Mitchell x 101
PB4Y Liberator x 6
B-24J Liberator x 85

Allied aircraft losses
B-25J Mitchell: 3 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
20 casualties reported

Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 233

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Woleai , at 57,72

Allied aircraft
TBM Avenger x 97

Allied aircraft losses
TBM Avenger: 8 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
64 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 40

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Wewak , at 52,81

Allied aircraft
Boomerang II x 2
Spitfire VIII x 3
A-20G Havoc x 9

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Wewak , at 52,81

Allied aircraft
B-25J Mitchell x 43

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 53

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Hansa , at 53,83

Allied aircraft
F6F-5N Hellcat x 11

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Emirau Island , at 60,84

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 8
SB2C Helldiver x 71
P-38J Lightning x 13
F-5C Lightning x 3
B-25J Mitchell x 66

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 60
Port fuel hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Wake Island , at 82,63

Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 2
PB4Y Liberator x 2
B-24J Liberator x 3

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on 32nd Ind.Mixed Brigade, at 45,76

Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 15
Kittyhawk I x 3
Kittyhawk III x 10
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 42
P-38J Lightning x 3

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1D Corsair: 1 damaged
Beaufighter Mk 21: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
56 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on 18th/B Division, at 52,81

Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 1

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on TF at 38,79

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 3

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 10

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
DE Manlove, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on TF at 37,81

Japanese aircraft
P1Y Frances x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
P1Y Frances: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Francisco Coronado

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x P1Y Frances bombing at 7000 feet
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Day Air attack on Wotje , at 82,79

Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 18
B-25J Mitchell x 27

No Allied losses

Runway hits 9

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 15000 feet
9 x B-25J Mitchell bombing at 15000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 38,79

Japanese aircraft
P1Y Frances x 3

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
P1Y Frances: 1 damaged

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Ground combat at Noemfoor

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 27537 troops, 161 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 518

Defending force 29225 troops, 178 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 538

Japanese ground losses:
142 casualties reported
Guns lost 4

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Ground combat at Makale

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 4170 troops, 31 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 270

Defending force 7413 troops, 75 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 171

Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

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Post #: 976

B29's bomb Manila - 7/30/2006 8:40:45 PM

Andy Mac

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My B29's went in in full strength and bombed the crap out of Manila unfortunately no flat tops were present and only 60 fighters on CAP.

I have also loaded up a TF to attack Emirau and clean out the last of the bases screening Rabaul.

Overall a good turn

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/16/44

Day Air attack on Manila , at 43,52

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 30
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 32

Allied aircraft
Mosquito PR.IX x 8
B-29 Superfortress x 163

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 12 destroyed, 6 damaged
Ki-43-Ib Oscar: 9 destroyed, 14 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 1 destroyed, 69 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Ise, Bomb hits 49, on fire
AP Kogyo Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire
AP Eihuku Maru, Bomb hits 1
AP Rakuto Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AK Delagoa Maru, Bomb hits 1
AP Tatuwa Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AP Midori Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire
AV Kamikawa Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AP Kyokusei Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire
AP Hikade Maru, Bomb hits 1
AP Fusemi Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AK Kinugawa Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AP Nanrei Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
MLE Venice Maru, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AP Tatuho Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AP Shoan Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
ML Kyosai, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AP Koyo Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AP Marsue Maru, Bomb hits 1
AP Kiyoshima Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AP Tasmania Maru, Bomb hits 1
AP Tatsuho Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AP Nichiran Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AP Yosyu Maru, Bomb hits 1
AP Heito Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AP Kasuga Maru, Bomb hits 1
AP La Plata Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AE Kashino, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AP Nichiren Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Japanese ground losses:
80 casualties reported
Guns lost 3

Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 6
Runway hits 18
Port hits 26
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
27 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress laying mines 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
15 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
11 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress laying mines at 10000 feet
6 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
3 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 laying mines 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 laying mines at 10000 feet
10 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
1 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 B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress laying mines 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 B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet

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RE: B29's bomb Manila - 7/30/2006 8:44:06 PM

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Resting up my bombers and transports I am being very carefull to stay withing agreed stacking limits so only 150 C47's are massed at the lvl 6 AF (Wasile) as well as 170 B29's most of the fighters have been pulled back to allow recon and 1 P38 Group to remain.

Tomorrow I will try to hit Clark Field Hard, Land at Emirau and lastly sieze Zamboanga

I am moving my carriers back towards the PI and have detached 4 Fletcher class DD's in 2 TF's of 2 towards Zamboanga to hopefully protect the base after I take it.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/17/44
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Sub attack at 54,47

Japanese Ships
AP Buenos Aires Maru
MSW W.4
PC Sonan Maru #6
PG Shinko Maru #1
DD Hato
DD Hayabusa
PC Yashiro
CVE Otakisan Maru

Allied Ships
SS Parche

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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 121
D4Y Judy x 95
B6N Jill x 78
B7A Grace x 18

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
72 casualties reported

Airbase hits 14
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 135

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B6N Jill bombing at 12000 feet
26 x B6N Jill bombing at 10000 feet
24 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
43 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
43 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
23 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
16 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
23 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
5 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
4 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M5 Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
2 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
27 x B6N Jill bombing at 10000 feet
24 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
16 x B7A Grace bombing at 10000 feet
17 x B6N Jill bombing at 10000 feet
3 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
2 x B7A Grace bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Biak , at 46,77

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 6

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Woleai , at 57,72

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 2
TBM Avenger x 105

Allied aircraft losses
TBM Avenger: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
66 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Airbase hits 14
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 27

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 20000 feet
9 x TBM Avenger bombing at 20000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 20000 feet
7 x TBM Avenger bombing at 20000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 20000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 20000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 20000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 20000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 20000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 20000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 20000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 20000 feet
8 x TBM Avenger bombing at 20000 feet
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Day Air attack on Wewak , at 52,81

Allied aircraft
Boomerang II x 3
Spitfire VIII x 3
A-20G Havoc x 14

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
28 casualties reported

Runway hits 19

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 10000 feet
3 x A-20G Havoc bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Wake Island , at 82,63

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 20

Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 2
PB4Y Liberator x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F-5C Lightning: 1 damaged
PB4Y Liberator: 1 damaged

Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 8000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 36,83

Japanese aircraft
P1Y Frances x 4

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
P1Y Frances: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
DE Manlove, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x P1Y Frances bombing at 7000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Kai Island at 39,78

Japanese aircraft
P1Y Frances x 3

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
P1Y Frances: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter Mk 21: 1 damaged

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Ground combat at Noemfoor

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 27869 troops, 167 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 547

Defending force 28929 troops, 172 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 523

Japanese ground losses:
54 casualties reported

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Ground combat at Makale

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 4182 troops, 33 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 275

Defending force 7394 troops, 77 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 169

Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

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RE: B29's bomb Manila - 7/30/2006 8:46:18 PM

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15 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
11 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress laying mines at 10000 feet

Noticed in the AAR that some of the B-29s laid mines apparently. I know there's been at least one thread where the complaint was made that minelaying a/c can't be intercepted. Were mines really laid (an icon in the hex perhaps?)?

It'd be interesting to know just what the fire level on the ISE is. Seems that many hits would have to have a pretty serious effect on any ship.

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Zamboanga Siezed !!!!! - 7/30/2006 8:54:32 PM

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OK mixed turn B29's are not invincible I lost a total of 19 Superforts today 20% attrition rate and the morale of the remainder is in the toilet even B29's cannot go in by daylight unescorted.

1 Sqn of B29's supported the Zamboanga landins by laying mines in the base on the turn I capture it. It is captured but I severely underestimated the effectiveness of my Paras it was a bloody close call. I should have withdrawn the bombers and used all my transports for a mass airlift.

However it was a success the base is captured an intact lvl 3 SPS base in the heart of the PI.

It activates Kamis I think but even so I think its worth it a lvl 3 pre built base capable of going to lvl 6 in the heart of his defences - what a mistake by PZB - I have ordered in 72 F4U1D's and a sqn of Helldivers and will be using my C47's (60 on troops rest on supply) to fly in reinforcements.

At the same time all bombers are ordered to fly in and para drop supplies. I am only using 60 C47's for troop movement following my agreement with PZB only to use 50xrecieving AF less available aircraft at destination base to calcualte C47 sorties on TROOP carrying missions obviously the balance will be air dropping supplies to the base.

My DD's will be in situ tomorrow and both carrier TF's are moving to support after savaging a convoy today with a regt of the 106th Infantry on board.

So far so good if I can hold the base its a good trade for kamis being activated.

My main TF's inch ever closer.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/18/44
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Day Air attack on Clark Field , at 43,51

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 11
J1N1-S Irving x 25
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 54
Ki-61 KAIc Tony x 23

Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 96

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 2 destroyed, 6 damaged
J1N1-S Irving: 19 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 14 destroyed, 21 damaged
Ki-61 KAIc Tony: 4 destroyed, 13 damaged
P1Y Frances: 2 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 3 destroyed
G4M2 Betty: 9 destroyed
B6N Jill: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-29 Superfortress: 13 destroyed, 66 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 16

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 10000 feet
8 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
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Day Air attack on Zamboanga , at 39,59

Allied aircraft
Mosquito PR.IX x 4
P-38J Lightning x 22
PB4Y Liberator x 11
B-29 Superfortress x 15

No Allied losses

Port hits 2
Port supply hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-29 Superfortress laying mines at 10000 feet
4 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
4 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress laying mines at 10000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress laying mines at 10000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet

Day Air attack on TF, near Tacloban at 44,58

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 21
F4U-1D Corsair x 6
SB2C Helldiver x 50
TBM Avenger x 60

Allied aircraft losses
TBM Avenger: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
AP Kaimyo Maru, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AP Keizan Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
MSW Kyo Maru #5
AP Kinjosan Maru, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AP Katsura Maru, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AP Shinko Maru, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AP Kashi Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
MSW Hakata Maru #7, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
425 casualties reported
Guns lost 9

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
1 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
2 x TBM Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 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
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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Ground combat at Zamboanga

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 1264 troops, 16 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 73

Defending force 805 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 6

Allied max assault: 68 - adjusted assault: 11

Japanese max defense: 4 - adjusted defense: 3

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

Allied forces CAPTURE Zamboanga base !!!

Japanese ground losses:
41 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
9 casualties reported

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

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RE: B29's bomb Manila - 7/30/2006 8:57:08 PM

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Not sure if mines were laid but I presume so my agreement with PZB is not more than 1 48 plane bomb group on air mining per 24 hours.

But I rarely use my allocation as its to tough to clear them.

I only used 1 sqn on minelaying in this phase so 16 total.

Ise will be fine I am sure 500lbers just bonce off of Battleships. Had she not been in port I am sure those transports would be dead by now.

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RE: B29's bomb Manila - 7/30/2006 9:42:21 PM

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A sucess.....if I can hold it

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RE: B29's bomb Manila - 7/30/2006 10:32:35 PM

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Emirau fell today and PZB sent in some lightly escoprted AP's right into my little DD Sqn

I sank a few and turned the rest back.

My Corsairs held the line and I am sending the Superforts against Jolo tomorrow escorted by P38J's

No sign of Kamikazes yet.

My TF's inch further forward

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 06/19/44
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Zamboanga at 39,59

Japanese Ships
MSW Aoi Maru, Shell hits 6, and is sunk
MSW Choun Maru #8, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
PG Magan Maru
AP Kisaragi Maru
AP Shirashika Maru
AP Tarushima Maru
AP Tsunushima Maru, Shell hits 2
AP Haisho Maru, Shell hits 1, on fire
AP Konsan Maru, Shell hits 7, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk

Allied Ships
DD Burns, Shell hits 1
DD Swanson, Shell hits 3

Japanese ground losses:
441 casualties reported
Guns lost 8

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Zamboanga at 39,59

Japanese Ships
MSW Choyo Maru #2
MSW Kyo Maru #1
AP Giyu Maru
AP Gosei Maru
AP Hakutetsu Maru #13, Shell hits 18, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
AP Heiku Maru
AP Hokumyo Maru

Allied Ships
DD Caperton
DD Capps

Japanese ground losses:
610 casualties reported
Guns lost 5

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Day Air attack on Zamboanga , at 39,59

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 17
D4Y Judy x 26
Ki-21 Sally x 20

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 14
F4U-1D Corsair x 46

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 17 destroyed
D4Y Judy: 8 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-21 Sally: 6 destroyed, 4 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1 Corsair: 1 damaged
F4U-1D Corsair: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged
PBY Catalina: 1 destroyed

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 15

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Zamboanga , at 39,59

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Sally x 15

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 14
F4U-1D Corsair x 46

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21 Sally: 7 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1 Corsair: 1 damaged
F4U-1D Corsair: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:

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Day Air attack on Woleai , at 57,72

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 3
TBM Avenger x 40

Allied aircraft losses
TBM Avenger: 6 damaged

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 11

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Woleai , at 57,72

Allied aircraft
TBM Avenger x 63

Allied aircraft losses
TBM Avenger: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
57 casualties reported

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 27

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Wewak , at 52,81

Allied aircraft
Spitfire VIII x 6
A-20G Havoc x 11

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 11

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on Wake Island , at 82,63

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zeke x 24

Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 1
B-24J Liberator x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zeke: 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on 19th Naval Guard Unit, at 60,84

Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 21
SB2C Helldiver x 84
Kittyhawk III x 28
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 33
P-40N Warhawk x 66
P-38J Lightning x 9
F-5C Lightning x 2
B-25J Mitchell x 64
PB4Y Liberator x 8

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
47 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
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Day Air attack on 18th/B Division, at 52,81

Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 1

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on TF at 40,60

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 6
SB2C Helldiver x 26
TBM Avenger x 16

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
AP Haisho Maru
AP Kisaragi Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
PG Magan Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AP Tsunushima Maru
AP Tarushima Maru
AP Shirashika Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
30 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
2 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 SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
4 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 Hansa , at 53,83

Allied aircraft
F6F-5N Hellcat x 9

No Allied losses

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Ground combat at Emirau Island

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 952 troops, 32 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 59

Defending force 160 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 4

Allied max assault: 68 - adjusted assault: 70

Japanese max defense: 0 - adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 70 to 1 (fort level 9)

Allied forces CAPTURE Emirau Island base !!!

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-46-III Dinah: 1 destroyed

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RE: B29's bomb Manila - 7/31/2006 6:09:43 PM

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OK I still await the turn but apparently Japanese have lost 300+ this next turn.

As I sent B29'sescorted by P38J's against Jolo I am guessing I caught PZB's AF.

I will be interested in the comparative A2A losses Jacks, Georges and Tonies (plus Franks ??) v P38's, Corsairs and Hellcats as my pilots were all top XP ones (F4U1D's were 80+ xp pilots)

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RE: B29's bomb Manila - 7/31/2006 6:44:23 PM

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OK I still await the turn but apparently Japanese have lost 300+ this next turn.

As I sent B29'sescorted by P38J's against Jolo I am guessing I caught PZB's AF.

I will be interested in the comparative A2A losses Jacks, Georges and Tonies (plus Franks ??) v P38's, Corsairs and Hellcats as my pilots were all top XP ones (F4U1D's were 80+ xp pilots)

If that is true than excellent job! Those B29's can cause Havoc. In my againts FDR I'am unable to deploy them properly just yet since he has moved his airforce quite far away.

Anyway 300 destroyed enemy planes is going to hurt him. Another good thing is that you have now demonstarated that Philippines is not safe for him navy neither it is safe for his airforce. That is a big mental victory!

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RE: B29's bomb Manila - 7/31/2006 6:59:01 PM

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Yup although the cost when I hit Clark was sobering I will still be restricted to 660 miles to allow my P38J's to escort.

Wasile is really proving its worth as a forward base.

If I can hold onto Zamboanga and get it to lvl 6.............

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RE: B29's bomb Manila - 7/31/2006 7:09:21 PM

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p.s. PZB admitted he was only 1 Day !!!!! away form reinforcing Zamboanga with a full Regt. Now that is nice timing

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I do question why he left only a road construction bn at such an important base

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RE: B29's bomb Manila - 7/31/2006 7:10:44 PM

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He taught me the lesson at Kai Island and Kavieng when he couter invaded when I take a base I need to have forcesa on hand to secure it !!!!!

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RE: B29's bomb Manila - 8/2/2006 2:06:47 PM

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Still waiting for the turn the more I think on it the more weird I think it is. A level 3 SPS AF with no aircover (not even a sqn of oscars) in the heart of the PI with my fleet on its way.

Is this a trap ?

To me its an obvious target for a naval landing that I just pre empted with Paratroopers why didnt he defend it better - it has good SPS, no land connection and a small garrison.

Was I Just tempted into activating Kamis in order to allow him to use them on my fleet as it attacks ? Have I in fact just been suckered by PZB ?

I wanted to avoid this part of the map as there are to many bases for me to shut them all down. Following the Marianas debacle I had to change targets but I am not happy about it. (My original intention was to bypass the morass that is the PI and I am very nervous about changing that poistion),

Andy

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RE: B29's bomb Manila - 8/2/2006 9:50:23 PM

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ORIGINAL: Andy Mac

Still waiting for the turn the more I think on it the more weird I think it is. A level 3 SPS AF with no aircover (not even a sqn of oscars) in the heart of the PI with my fleet on its way.

Is this a trap ?

To me its an obvious target for a naval landing that I just pre empted with Paratroopers why didnt he defend it better - it has good SPS, no land connection and a small garrison.

Was I Just tempted into activating Kamis in order to allow him to use them on my fleet as it attacks ? Have I in fact just been suckered by PZB ?

I wanted to avoid this part of the map as there are to many bases for me to shut them all down. Following the Marianas debacle I had to change targets but I am not happy about it. (My original intention was to bypass the morass that is the PI and I am very nervous about changing that poistion),

Andy

Kamis are as useless as any other plane when they are shot down by CAP

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