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RE: Options - 2/19/2008 5:23:33 PM

Kereguelen

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ORIGINAL: Panzerjaeger Hortlund

Wouldnt an attack on Okinawa just tell him that you are coming for the HI, and make him withdraw everything he has got back to Japan? Surely there is an element of surprise at play here aswell. He is most likely not expecting an invasion directly into Japan..

Doesn't really matter what PzB expects or does not expect (but why should he not expect an invasion in Japan?). There will be enough Japanese 'militia' division in Japan by now to adequately cover every base in Japan. The key for any landing in Japan is the availability of enough (fighter) airfields in range of the Home Islands. Carrier aircraft alone will not be sufficient. Even Okinawa is probably one step too far in this game. Formosa should be doable if Andy manages to suppress the bases in the vicinity (China, Okinawa). Even if Andy has not much time left - this is not the time for any 'bold' moves.

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RE: Options - 2/19/2008 7:49:37 PM

Andy Mac

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The problem is K that Formosa doesnt get me AF's in range of the HI either.

Remember this is non PDU so I have 5 Sqns of P51's

Formosa does not actually get me anything that Luzon has not already provided.

Thats why its a red herring.

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RE: Options - 2/19/2008 8:02:30 PM

Andy Mac

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There is one other option that I am still considering and its the southern option onto the isolated island.

It gets me fighter bases in range of all HI bases on a flat open piece of terrain.

I am immune to attack from bases in the north in Manchuria and it is a good AF to base Thuds and it will be in range of Isheak based P51's.

It just means two major battles between now and March and I dont know if the training command will allow that level pilot regeneration even at 90% training.

Hmmmmmmm I am going to give this some more thought.

The problem is that dammed railway.

If I attack in the North at Kit - Nagasaki I am going to have almost no pre attack air bombardment because if I do he rails in troops and stops me cold.

At least in the south I would have a shot.

I could just attack one base with 15,000 AV take it have an AF and then follow up with assaults on the mainland. I could reorganise use 1 Army with a Corps of 3 Marine Divs, a second of 3 Inf Divs and a 3rd of 2 Armoured Divs plus all my Arnmoured Bns should be enough to take one base in the clear.

Say 1500 AV for him x 4 so to ensure success I would need to take 4 Corps it would allow my cripples to stay out of the fight and repair a little sys damage.

Hmmmmm it has possibilities.

To get my Prep up > 50 on landing I need to make a decision within 2 days.

I will re assess tonight.

Ngasaki, Sasebo and Kit without local air superiority is perhaps a little too insane.

I am going to sped some time thinking about it.

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RE: Options - 2/19/2008 8:46:47 PM

Kereguelen

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ORIGINAL: Andy Mac

The problem is K that Formosa doesnt get me AF's in range of the HI either.

Remember this is non PDU so I have 5 Sqns of P51's

Formosa does not actually get me anything that Luzon has not already provided.

Thats why its a red herring.

Seems that my proposal was not clear, I was arguing for the following route:

Formosa > Okinawa > Home Islands

Batan Island instead of Formosa would be an even better route - but it is an atoll and you would probably have taken it already instead of Ishieak if it were only lightly defended.

Taipei on Formosa is within six hexes of Okinawa.

Okinawa is within six hexes of some bases on Kyushu.

Six hexes is Thunderbolt range and the use of Thunderbolts will allow you to give your P-51's other tasks (escorting heavy hitters or sweeps).

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RE: Options - 2/19/2008 8:58:34 PM

Andy Mac

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Ah ok the issue with that route is time.

I only have 5 months until game end so ships lost cannot be repaired and troops cannot recover or build enough preparation points.

Isheak is already inside 6 hexses of Okinawa so no point in Batan or Formosa.

What this boils down to is wait 3 weeks for Isheak to finish building to lvl 2 then attack Okinawa.

Its a viable strategy and I will look at it again.

I am going to do a comprehensive review tonight but I think it comes down to three options.

1. PLAN A 4 Army Assault on North Japan - tactically risky, logistically fine as only invasion I will need to launch but it is likely to be a bloodbath and I am not 100% certain it will work because of the railway and the need to telegraph my target.

2. PLAN B 4 Army Assault on Okinawa followed by HI or Anananmi and HI. - The issue is it will wreck my entire Army and although I will win it will be along hard slog in mountain country but it is doable.

3. PLAN C 1 or 2 Army Assault on the clear island south of HI - Outside of friendly aircover BUT
a. Its clear terrain so no matter how much force PZB brings I can take it quickly.
b. It does not wreck my whole army group allowing me to preserve troops for future ops AND I can get away with JUST using Amphibs so really fast unloading.
c. Immediate AF's in range of whole HI.
d. Difficult to reinforce

4. PLAN D Go Deep and Hit Sackalin or far side.

For me now where I sit its Plan A all the way BUT I am going to sleep on Plan C - Plan B isnt a goer for me because the game ends in 5 months and a mountain slogging campaign on Okinawa will exhaust my ground troops - its taken 3 months to get the PI invasion force back up to scratch I dont have that kind of time.

If the end date was 12/46 and I was getting new construction maybe but not now.

Andy

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RE: Options - 2/19/2008 11:10:26 PM

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Don�t post too much on the forums, but, I have followed your AAR for a long time now.

I think that extra consideration you�re giving to Plan C is good. I think the invasion of the southern island, Shikoku, is the best bet.

By taking Shikoku, you are now positioned right �under the belly� of Japan. This forces PzB to spread out a little more in the home islands. Your troops are probably not as damaged as they would be from another operation and well rested for a follow on operation. I think in general, this operation opens up a lot of �doors� to invade other islands/bases in Japan. You also have the ability to probe in and out of bases from Shikoku � for example � you can invade in one night across the Inland Sea to a half dozen bases to test defenses, etc. If you get stuck, you can pull right back to Shikoku and land somewhere else very quickly.

Immediate Tactical Reasons:
1) the terrain is good
2) it is difficult for PzB to reinforce
3) you can actually bring your invasion forces in from straight south and stay out of range of the Okinawa, Formosa, South Korea - air bases.
4) you have about 15,000 AV available, that should crush most resistance quickly which is important for preserving your troops
5) if you can capture one base quickly, you can bring in land based fighters to protect the mop up operations of the island

Other Strategic Reasons
1) you gain two good airbases to deploy P47s and medium bombers at, perhaps even some land based dive bombers and torpedo planes; this allows you to use your 5 squadrons of P51s to escort your heavy bombers on other strikes and to preserve your carrier air

2) you gain two good logistics support bases � they can be built up quickly and you can dump a lot of supplies and fuel there

Shikoku is about gaining real options quickly. Lots of real threats forces PzB to spread out � which has been something you that has been hard to do. Seize the base, you have the option of truly feigning at one location to draw his troops in, lock them in place, and then pulling out and invading somewhere else in mere days.

I figure if you can capture Shikoku in 45-60 days, you have 15-30 days to rest, regroup and then a further 45-60 days to go for another operation.

Shikoku op should be
1) Large landing force on one base, small one on the other to prevent reinforcement (the small invasion could even go in a day earlier).
2) LRCAP over the main target base from Navy CVs offshore or P51s.
3) I would think your CVs 3-4 hexes off base with Helldivers, Avengers on naval attack/airfield and some set to naval attack at 100 feet to bust barges.
4) BBs hitting the main target.
Just my two cents.

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RE: Options - 2/20/2008 12:49:20 AM

Andy Mac

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Yeah the more I look at it the more I think its a goer I am going to sleep on it tonight - the clear terrain is a big deal lvl 9 forts on clear terrain is doable withut killing my entire Army.

Also Isheak is only 37% to lvl 2 its only raising at 1 or 2 % per day so thats another reason to think it through

Madras is going better than I could ever have dreamed I am sending everything in if I can take it tomorrow PZB may get a nasty surprise....

Andy

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/24/45
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Naval bombardment of Madras, at 18,21

Allied Ships
DD Spence
DD Picking
DD Black
DD Charles Badger
DD Taussig
CL Santa Fe
CL Montpelier
CL Gambia
BB Colorado

Japanese ground losses:
83 casualties reported
Guns lost 3

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Day Air attack on Taichu , at 49,43

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 7
F-5C Lightning x 3
A-26B Invader x 37

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
37 casualties reported

Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 37

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
9 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
6 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
3 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
3 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
3 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
4 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
3 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Takao , at 48,45

Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 3

Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
D4Y Judy x 14
A6M5c Zeke x 27

No Japanese losses

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 13

Aircraft Attacking:
24 x A6M5c Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
12 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
2 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M5c Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
D4Y Judy x 16
B7A Grace x 8

No Japanese losses

Runway hits 17

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B7A Grace bombing at 9000 feet
14 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
2 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Madras , at 18,21

Japanese aircraft
A7M2 Reppu x 8

Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 6
B-29 Superfortress x 25

Japanese aircraft losses
A7M2 Reppu: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
B-29 Superfortress: 3 damaged

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 65

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
5 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
12 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
2 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Brunei , at 32,57

Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 2
PB4Y Liberator x 10
B-24J Liberator x 11

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
23 casualties reported

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 20

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
5 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
2 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Amboina , at 39,73

Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 7

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 9

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 17000 feet
4 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 17000 feet
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Day Air attack on Davao , at 41,61

Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 1
B-24J Liberator x 6

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 8

Aircraft Attacking:
4 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 Cagayan , at 42,59

Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 11
B-24J Liberator x 7

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 11

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Cagayan , at 42,59

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 17
F-5A Lightning x 2
B-24J Liberator x 11

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
28 casualties reported

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 24

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Legaspi , at 44,55

Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 2
A-26B Invader x 28

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported

Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 48

Aircraft Attacking:
22 x A-26B Invader bombing at 10000 feet
6 x A-26B Invader bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Naga , at 44,54

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 6
F4U-1D Corsair x 2
F6F-5N Hellcat x 15

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Naga , at 44,54

Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 2
B-24J Liberator x 17

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 3 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
25 casualties reported

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 16

Aircraft Attacking:
15 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 Jolo , at 38,59

Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 22
PB4Y Liberator x 9
B-24J Liberator x 13

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 41

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
4 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
2 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 14
F-5A Lightning x 2
B-24J Liberator x 12

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 20

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Wewak , at 52,81

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 12
F4U-1D Corsair x 21
F6F-5N Hellcat x 17
TBM Avenger x 6
Kittyhawk III x 7

No Allied losses

Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x TBM Avenger bombing at 20000 feet
17 x F6F-5N Hellcat bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 1st Aus Army Tank Battalion, at 18,20

Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 7

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 4th USMC Para Battalion, at 18,19

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 24

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
24 x G4M2 Betty bombing at 1000 feet
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Day Air attack on 188th USA Glider Regiment, at 17,19

Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 12

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Mannargudi at 16,23

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 5 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Logan Victory
AK Mt. Holyoke Victory, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
4 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
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Day Air attack on Madras , at 18,21

Japanese aircraft
A7M2 Reppu x 7

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
A7M2 Reppu: 1 destroyed

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Naval bombardment of Madras, at 18,21

Allied Ships
DD O'Bannon
DD Marshall
DD Evans
DD Heywood Edwards
DD Eaton
CA Shropshire

Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 16
Port hits 5
Port supply hits 1

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Ground combat at Madras

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 95185 troops, 824 guns, 590 vehicles, Assault Value = 2786

Defending force 15408 troops, 161 guns, 137 vehicles, Assault Value = 317

Allied max assault: 4728 - adjusted assault: 3024

Japanese max defense: 244 - adjusted defense: 1477

Allied assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 9)

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 7

Japanese ground losses:
1558 casualties reported
Guns lost 33
Vehicles lost 44

Allied ground losses:
1713 casualties reported
Guns lost 67
Vehicles lost 1

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Ground combat at Bangalore

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 7112 troops, 72 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 145

Defending force 1630 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 20

Japanese max assault: 154 - adjusted assault: 79

Allied max defense: 11 - adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 79 to 1

Allied ground losses:
112 casualties reported

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Ground combat at 18,19

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 5309 troops, 65 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 110

Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1

Japanese max assault: 106 - adjusted assault: 55

Allied max defense: 0 - adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 55 to 1

Allied ground losses:
50 casualties reported

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RE: Options - 2/20/2008 3:55:57 PM

Andy Mac

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Hmmmm still thinking...

I hate to admit this but if you asked what do I actually WANT to do I would want to send 3,000 AV to India to reconquer it just because thats what I want to do...not becuase its what I should do in game !!!

I am veering towards a mixture.

Plan C the more limited southernb strategy with 5 or 6,000 AV keep 5 or 6,000 in reserve and send the 1,000 ish to reinforce the Australian Army in India i.e. sending the Army reserve (i.e. NZ Cavalry and the Aus Indpdt Bdes about 2 reinforced Divs worth) to India to try and retake Karachi...

But I am still mulling

Andy

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RE: Options - 2/20/2008 7:09:04 PM

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Half-measures result in less than stellar results.... Obviously they also avoid complete catastrophe. I don't want to sway you too much one way or the other as I have posted in PzB's AAR but I do feel it necessary to point out that if you do go for a half-measure then we're not going to finish on a bang.

Historically that may be the best way to go though...

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RE: Options - 2/20/2008 8:26:14 PM

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ORIGINAL: Andy Mac

Hmmmm still thinking...

I hate to admit this but if you asked what do I actually WANT to do I would want to send 3,000 AV to India to reconquer it just because thats what I want to do...not becuase its what I should do in game !!!

I am veering towards a mixture.

Plan C the more limited southernb strategy with 5 or 6,000 AV keep 5 or 6,000 in reserve and send the 1,000 ish to reinforce the Australian Army in India i.e. sending the Army reserve (i.e. NZ Cavalry and the Aus Indpdt Bdes about 2 reinforced Divs worth) to India to try and retake Karachi...

But I am still mulling

Andy

Mulling is good.

Like many others I assume, I'm very interested to see an all-out HI invasion between two very good, prepared players. But it depends on your POV, whether this is a game, or a simulation of history.

In RL, India would have been in allied hands. In RL, there was no hard-coded end-of-war date. In RL, the Allies would have had a lot more pilots and troops in the hopper.

In the game, if you go to India you probably get vps and a better, more probable game score outcome. But which would be more fun?

I've read your AARs and you are an excellent player, far better than me. But you sometimes talk yourself out of the best move. Picture how you'll feel with a half-done HI invasion, Karachi in your hands, time running out, and no way to finish the job in Japan. I think you'd rather throw the dice. Listen to that inner voice, Grasshopper.

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RE: Options - 2/20/2008 9:05:44 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Snowman999

quote:

ORIGINAL: Andy Mac

Hmmmm still thinking...

I hate to admit this but if you asked what do I actually WANT to do I would want to send 3,000 AV to India to reconquer it just because thats what I want to do...not becuase its what I should do in game !!!

I am veering towards a mixture.

Plan C the more limited southernb strategy with 5 or 6,000 AV keep 5 or 6,000 in reserve and send the 1,000 ish to reinforce the Australian Army in India i.e. sending the Army reserve (i.e. NZ Cavalry and the Aus Indpdt Bdes about 2 reinforced Divs worth) to India to try and retake Karachi...

But I am still mulling

Andy

Mulling is good.

Like many others I assume, I'm very interested to see an all-out HI invasion between two very good, prepared players. But it depends on your POV, whether this is a game, or a simulation of history.

In RL, India would have been in allied hands. In RL, there was no hard-coded end-of-war date. In RL, the Allies would have had a lot more pilots and troops in the hopper.

In the game, if you go to India you probably get vps and a better, more probable game score outcome. But which would be more fun?

I've read your AARs and you are an excellent player, far better than me. But you sometimes talk yourself out of the best move. Picture how you'll feel with a half-done HI invasion, Karachi in your hands, time running out, and no way to finish the job in Japan. I think you'd rather throw the dice. Listen to that inner voice, Grasshopper.

The goal of the game is not to conquer the Home Islands but to defeat Japan. Any invasion of Japan will fail if the Allies don't have air superiority. Invading Japan now would only lead to a major deafeat. Otherwise you're correct, India is a sideshow. But reinforcing it with some Aussie brigades could work wonders here (and the occupation of Madras should give Andy some RAF Squadrons back that should massively strenthen his airpower here).

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RE: Options - 2/20/2008 11:48:54 PM

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I agree with K and Nemo. I would say however that taking any base in Japan is quite an accomplishment considering the point at which you took this game over. Victories measured in VP points of the game to me seem somewhat meaningless considering the history of this particular matchup. Sure, in real life the British and perhaps the Aussies would have tried to retake India, etc. Yet, in real life I doubt India could have been taken by Japan in the first place. The Americans, they would surely have not been diverted to India and would focused on defeating Japan - at Japan - either by strategic bombing, cutting it off by sea, and/or ultimately an Operation Downfall like invasion.

From what Nemo said - if your going to go somewhere, go all out. You have 15,000 AV - land it all in Shikoku, as much as possible in the first wave. If your going to commit to invade, your best chance to quickly take a base is probably Shikoku and your best method for taking it is to get as many troops as possible ashore quickly and seize the airfield. At that point, the ball game changes as to what is possible and not possible in Japan. Bring as many tons of supplies as you can in your first wave to get the assault troops at 2x supplies and attack and have your P47s ready to stage in.

As far as a reserve goes, in general a very sound concept, but, in this case, Shikoku island is difficult for PzB to reinforce and there is no going back once you land at this point in the game.

Just my two cents, enjoying this game a lot.

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RE: Options - 2/21/2008 1:20:41 AM

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Thanks guys well I think its fair to say I am enjoying it as well......All the advice is welcome...I want to go for it but I just dont think its doable that railroad is just to fast to recover forces even if I cut im off....

I hear the defeat in detail point.

OK I have thought on it some more the objective is to defeat Japan Isheak alone will help but is not enough.

I am going to divert a few more forces to India to see what is achievable because Madras fell today and my Armour pursued so I can wreck the Madras Army hopefully tomorrow (one pursuit is all I get because of Bangalore but it will help.)

In total about 500 AV is going to India mostly NZ and Aus Militia cavalry .

An early invasion of Shikoku is I think the way I am going to go its the clear terrain and lack of a rail link that convinces me.

I will however take most of the Army and try to hit it early. That way I have time for forces to recover and go on.

So everything I can assault load will go in.

I will prioritise US Forces my logic is if I take it with the first wave THEN and only then I may divert 1st Aus Corps to India (4 Crack Aus and 1 NZ Divs).

Until I have the base on Shikoku no forces beyond the militia cavy go to India IF and only if I get the air base will I divert the main force of ANZAC troops.

My number 1 objective is to get the airbase on Japan.

OK today Madras fell which is a great news.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/25/45
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Night Air attack on Ishieak , at 52,46

Japanese aircraft
C6N1-S Myrt x 15

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x C6N1-S Myrt bombing at 2000 feet
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ASW attack at 65,45

Japanese Ships
MSW Choyo Maru #2
MSW Hakata Maru #7
MSW Kyo Maru #1
MSW Aoi Maru
MSW Choun Maru #8
MSW Wa 103
MSW Fuji Maru
MSW Wa 16
MSW Wa 11
MSW Shintohoku Maru
PC PC-116

Allied Ships
SS Carbonero

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Naval bombardment of Madras, at 18,21

Allied Ships
DD Spence
DD Picking
DD O'Bannon
DD Marshall
DD Evans
DD Heywood Edwards
DD Eaton
DD Black
DD Charles Badger
DD Taussig
CL Santa Fe
CL Montpelier
CL Gambia
CA Shropshire
BB Colorado

Japanese ground losses:
18 casualties reported

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 16
Port hits 21
Port fuel hits 2

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Day Air attack on Takao , at 48,45

Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 3

Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y Liberator: 3 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
D4Y Judy x 14
A6M5c Zeke x 27

No Japanese losses

Runway hits 10

Aircraft Attacking:
24 x A6M5c Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
12 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
2 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M5c Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
D4Y Judy x 2
B7A Grace x 24

No Japanese losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 16

Aircraft Attacking:
21 x B7A Grace bombing at 9000 feet
2 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x B7A Grace bombing at 9000 feet
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Day Air attack on Madras , at 18,21

Japanese aircraft
Ki-100 Tony x 9

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIF x 15
P-38J Lightning x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-100 Tony: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIF: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 11

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Beaufighter VIF bombing at 2000 feet
6 x Beaufighter VIF bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Madras , at 18,21

Japanese aircraft
Ki-100 Tony x 1

Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 18

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
SB2C Helldiver: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 7

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Pisanuloke , at 32,38

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 7

No Allied losses

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Brunei , at 32,57

Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 3
PB4Y Liberator x 12
B-24J Liberator x 12

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 19

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
6 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
4 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
2 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Amboina , at 39,73

Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 1
PB4Y Liberator x 10

Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 8

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 17000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 17000 feet
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Day Air attack on Hollandia , at 49,79

Allied aircraft
F6F-5N Hellcat x 17
TBM Avenger x 6
Kittyhawk III x 7

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x TBM Avenger bombing at 20000 feet
17 x F6F-5N Hellcat bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Davao , at 41,61

Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 1
B-24J Liberator x 10

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 18

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Cagayan , at 42,59

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 13
F-5A Lightning x 2
B-24J Liberator x 12

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 25

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Legaspi , at 44,55

Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 1
A-26B Invader x 31

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 29

Aircraft Attacking:
31 x A-26B Invader bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Naga , at 44,54

Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 2
B-24J Liberator x 10

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
22 casualties reported

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 9

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 12
F-5A Lightning x 1
B-24J Liberator x 18

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 32

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on 133rd IJNAF Base Force, at 18,21

Japanese aircraft
Ki-100 Tony x 2

Allied aircraft
TBM Avenger x 13

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
TBM Avenger: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on 133rd IJNAF Base Force, at 18,21

Japanese aircraft
Ki-100 Tony x 2

Allied aircraft
Thunderbolt II x 8
Liberator VI x 21
Mosquito FB.VI x 30
A-26B Invader x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-100 Tony: 1 destroyed

Japanese ground losses:
33 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Liberator VI bombing at 16000 feet
10 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing at 2000 feet
14 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 16000 feet
4 x Liberator VI bombing at 16000 feet
6 x A-26B Invader bombing at 16000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 16000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 16000 feet
2 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 16000 feet
3 x A-26B Invader bombing at 16000 feet
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Day Air attack on 133rd IJNAF Base Force, at 18,21

Allied aircraft
Liberator VI x 16
Beaufighter VIC x 16
Mosquito FB.VI x 11
B-29 Superfortress x 22

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
36 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Beaufighter VIC bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
7 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
6 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
2 x Beaufighter VIC bombing at 2000 feet
11 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing at 2000 feet
6 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on 1st Aus Army Tank Battalion, at 18,20

Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 7

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 34th Ind.Mixed/B Brigade, at 18,21

Allied aircraft
FM-2 Wildcat x 18

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x FM-2 Wildcat bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 38th/C Division, at 18,21

Allied aircraft
TBM Avenger x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
3 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x TBM Avenger bombing at 5000 feet
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Day Air attack on 38th/C Division, at 18,21

Allied aircraft
Liberator VI x 13
B-29 Superfortress x 8

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
6 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
8 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on 188th USA Glider Regiment, at 17,19

Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 12

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Madras at 18,21

Japanese aircraft
A7M2 Reppu x 4

Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
A7M2 Reppu: 4 destroyed

Allied Ships
BB Colorado

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Day Air attack on Naga , at 44,54

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 6
F4U-1D Corsair x 1
F6F-5N Hellcat x 12

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on TF at 66,56

Japanese aircraft
A7M2 Reppu x 8

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 59
F4U-1D Corsair x 19

Japanese aircraft losses
A7M2 Reppu: 8 destroyed

Allied Ships
AK Admiral Gove

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Day Air attack on TF, near Mannargudi at 16,23

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AK Sculptor, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
AK Cape Faro, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied ground losses:
19 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Mannargudi at 16,23

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 9 destroyed

Allied Ships
AK Clyde Austin Dunning

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Sub attack at 65,45

Japanese Ships
MSW Wa 103
MSW Choyo Maru #2
MSW Hakata Maru #7
MSW Kyo Maru #1
MSW Aoi Maru
MSW Choun Maru #8
MSW Fuji Maru
MSW Wa 16
MSW Wa 11
MSW Shintohoku Maru
PC PC-116

Allied Ships
SS Carbonero

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Ground combat at 18,20

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 2427 troops, 0 guns, 161 vehicles, Assault Value = 98

Defending force 2248 troops, 0 guns, 108 vehicles, Assault Value = 57

Japanese max assault: 105 - adjusted assault: 448

Allied max defense: 54 - adjusted defense: 23

Japanese assault odds: 19 to 1

Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 2

Allied ground losses:
33 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 3

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

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Ground combat at Madras

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 103341 troops, 873 guns, 590 vehicles, Assault Value = 2593

Defending force 13458 troops, 116 guns, 88 vehicles, Assault Value = 243

Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 6

Allied max assault: 4736 - adjusted assault: 3101

Japanese max defense: 158 - adjusted defense: 265

Allied assault odds: 11 to 1 (fort level 6)

Allied forces CAPTURE Madras base !!!

Japanese ground losses:
975 casualties reported
Guns lost 40
Vehicles lost 18

Allied ground losses:
1015 casualties reported
Guns lost 30
Vehicles lost 7

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

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Ground combat at Bangalore

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 7163 troops, 72 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 148

Defending force 1360 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 13

Japanese max assault: 318 - adjusted assault: 352

Allied max defense: 7 - adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 352 to 1

Japanese ground losses:
2 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Allied ground losses:
1102 casualties reported

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RE: Options - 2/21/2008 1:26:55 AM

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ps I recieved another 4 Sqns at Madras 1 of Sunderlands 2 of Liberators and 1 of Dakotas the RAF is actually getting quite strong again.....

Next stop Bangalore !!!!

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Madras Falls - 2/21/2008 1:29:00 AM

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After Bangalore I want to drive North as fast as I can see if I can upset the Japanese !!!!

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RE: Madras Falls - 2/21/2008 1:48:20 PM

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Yup slept on it decision made.

3 stage plan.

1. A small reinforcement advance guard will be spent to India consisting of NZ and Aus Militia Cavalry.
2. A major invasion by 3 Armies with as many assault loaded troops as I can bring in the south (probably about 10,000 AV including about 1,500 Armour AV) - A landing by a Corps on the other base to keep my target base isolated - this operation to be mounted quickly as possible.
3. Assuming this operation is successfull a reinforced 1st Aus Corps will either be used to follow up on 2. or more likely to ensure the re conquest of India.

Thats it set in stone now just need to work out the logistics and strength estimates.

As its clear terrain I am going to be more picky and leave my cripples out of the fight.

Andy

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RE: Madras Falls - 2/21/2008 4:17:55 PM

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I changed all my prep last night the lead reinforced Corps is above 10% now the rest at 0% I will need to wait at least some time for prep levels to rise.

I have so many HQ's that prep levels rise quickly typically 2% per day so it wont take too long allowing 10 days for transit I can begin loading inside of two weeks.

Andy

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RE: Madras Falls - 2/21/2008 8:45:30 PM

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All of the heavily damaged ships at the PI are being sent to Singapore as I am not going to use them at the front.

I wouldnt have time to sedn them to the West Coast anyway but a lvl 9 port with a small repair yard will do a fair amount even if they knock 5 - 10 sys off before I need to commit again that works.

Andy

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RE: Options - 2/21/2008 11:53:02 PM

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[/quote]

The goal of the game is not to conquer the Home Islands but to defeat Japan. Any invasion of Japan will fail if the Allies don't have air superiority. Invading Japan now would only lead to a major deafeat. Otherwise you're correct, India is a sideshow. But reinforcing it with some Aussie brigades could work wonders here (and the occupation of Madras should give Andy some RAF Squadrons back that should massively strenthen his airpower here).
[/quote]

I think the goal of the game is to have fun. I guess opinions differ here.

The end-of-game pyrotechnics resemble my bank statement; VPs are over-rated. Go for the fun!

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RE: Options - 2/22/2008 12:25:48 AM

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I am going to reopen Karachi and reconquer India without diverting too much strength to do it because for me that would be fun...

But I will also invade the HI because I am a masochist !!!!

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RE: Options - 2/22/2008 7:42:34 PM

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PZB is away for the weekend so no turns until Monday.....

I will therefore spend some time constructing more cunning plans with which to take back both India and conquer the HI.

I am now more convinced of the need to form some real solid groups of Armies and plan operations accordingly...

Accordingly I have 5 on map Armies and 1 off map at present.

1st Aus Army attacking India
14th British Army (off map awaiting redeployment)

1st US Army (prepping for Plan C)
10th US Army (prepping for Plan C)

6th US Army (Prepping for HI exploitation attacks)
8th US Army (Prepping for HI exploitation attacks)

How I allocate my currently available fighting Corps between the 5 active armies is important.

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RE: Options - 2/25/2008 11:29:33 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Andy Mac

I am going to reopen Karachi and reconquer India without diverting too much strength to do it because for me that would be fun...

But I will also invade the HI because I am a masochist !!!!

While invading the Home Islands has a nice feel to it, keep in mind that in eral-life the Allies won without invading the Home Islands. If you can get a Japanese surrender (which is what I assume a "victory" for the Allies can be interpreted as), then pile onto India and China. He boldly took India and I think that if you had more than 5 months of time on the clock, you'd clear out India and tighten the noose on the HI. There's no real reason to adjust that strategy unless something else will get you more VPs in a safer way. As I see it, India gets you VPs, is easier, and is what you'd do if you had more time. So why make such an effort on the HI? If PzB thinks you're coming for the HI, then you really should go for India/Burma and China. You've wasted enough precious material going after places he knew you were coming for. Let him build up air forces and station troops in the HI. Those are guys you don't have to fight in India, China and Burma. And if he tries to ship them to the mainland, your subs and LBA can sink his puny transports.

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RE: Options - 2/26/2008 1:37:23 AM

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Yeah but having come this far I need to attack the HI my only rule is no base with mountains or cities the defensive bonus is to tough

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RE: Options - 2/27/2008 12:10:12 AM

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Signs that PZB is evaccing Bangalore so the Light Horse are going in the Shermans of Cav have been in spearhead for the last few days and they are continuing the tradition.

The LH Regts will hopefully take another base.

(If not they recover quickly)

The rest of the forces are following on as quickly....

I want to keep up the pressure and try and drive him back as fast as I can....

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/27/45
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Night Air attack on Ishieak , at 52,46

Japanese aircraft
J1N1-S Irving x 7
C6N1-S Myrt x 41

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x J1N1-S Irving bombing at 2000 feet
9 x C6N1-S Myrt bombing at 2000 feet
10 x C6N1-S Myrt bombing at 2000 feet
14 x C6N1-S Myrt bombing at 2000 feet
4 x C6N1-S Myrt bombing at 2000 feet
4 x C6N1-S Myrt bombing at 2000 feet
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ASW attack at 65,45

Japanese Ships
MSW Choyo Maru #2
MSW Hakata Maru #7
MSW Kyo Maru #1
MSW Aoi Maru
MSW Choun Maru #8
MSW Wa 103
MSW Fuji Maru
MSW Wa 16
MSW Wa 11
MSW Shintohoku Maru
PC PC-116

Allied Ships
SS Carbonero

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Day Air attack on Bangalore , at 17,19

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 43

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia: 1 destroyed

Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported

Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 78

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
17 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
9 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Taichu , at 49,43

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 11
F-5C Lightning x 3
A-26B Invader x 37

Allied aircraft losses
A-26B Invader: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
39 casualties reported
Guns lost 1

Airbase hits 10
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 28

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
7 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
4 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
4 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
3 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
3 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
3 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
3 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
4 x A-26B Invader bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Takao , at 48,45

Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 3

Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y Liberator: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
D4Y Judy x 14
A6M5c Zeke x 23

No Japanese losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 14

Aircraft Attacking:
23 x A6M5c Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
12 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
2 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
D4Y Judy x 52
B7A Grace x 29
Ki-84-Ic Frank x 35

No Japanese losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 63

Aircraft Attacking:
32 x Ki-84-Ic Frank bombing at 2000 feet
8 x B7A Grace bombing at 9000 feet
14 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
21 x B7A Grace bombing at 9000 feet
22 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
14 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
2 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-84-Ic Frank bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Chungking , at 43,32

Japanese aircraft
B7A Grace x 16
Ki-84-Ic Frank x 12

No Japanese losses

Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 8

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-84-Ic Frank bombing at 2000 feet
14 x B7A Grace bombing at 9000 feet
2 x B7A Grace bombing at 9000 feet
2 x Ki-84-Ic Frank bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Krung Thep , at 29,39

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 7

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter Mk 21: 1 damaged

Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Krung Thep , at 29,39

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 12
PB4Y Liberator x 9

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter Mk 21: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 16

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
5 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
6 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Brunei , at 32,57

Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 2
PB4Y Liberator x 10
B-24J Liberator x 11

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 27

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
4 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Amboina , at 39,73

Allied aircraft
F-5C Lightning x 1
PB4Y Liberator x 7

Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y Liberator: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 17000 feet
4 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 17000 feet
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Day Air attack on Davao , at 41,61

Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 1
B-24J Liberator x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 13

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Cagayan , at 42,59

Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 9
B-24J Liberator x 8

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 12

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Cagayan , at 42,59

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 12
F-5A Lightning x 2
B-24J Liberator x 8

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported

Runway hits 15

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Legaspi , at 44,55

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 11
F-5A Lightning x 2
A-26B Invader x 25

Allied aircraft losses
A-26B Invader: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported

Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 28

Aircraft Attacking:
22 x A-26B Invader bombing at 10000 feet
3 x A-26B Invader bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Naga , at 44,54

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 6
F4U-1D Corsair x 2
F6F-5N Hellcat x 7

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Naga , at 44,54

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 2
F-5A Lightning x 2
B-24J Liberator x 15

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
80 casualties reported

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 25

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Allied aircraft
P-40N Warhawk x 24
PB4Y Liberator x 8
B-24J Liberator x 9

No Allied losses

Runway hits 27

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
2 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 2
F-5A Lightning x 1
B-24J Liberator x 18

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 27

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Wewak , at 52,81

Allied aircraft
F4U-1 Corsair x 13
F4U-1D Corsair x 21
F6F-5N Hellcat x 16
TBM Avenger x 6
Kittyhawk III x 7

No Allied losses

Runway hits 7

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x TBM Avenger bombing at 20000 feet
16 x F6F-5N Hellcat bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 34th Ind.Mixed/B Brigade, at 17,19

Allied aircraft
Liberator VI x 8

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 16000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 16000 feet
2 x Liberator VI bombing at 16000 feet
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Day Air attack on 38th/B Division, at 17,19

Allied aircraft
Liberator VI x 15
Mosquito FB.VI x 33
A-26B Invader x 12

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
94 casualties reported
Guns lost 3

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Liberator VI bombing at 16000 feet
9 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing at 2000 feet
14 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 16000 feet
10 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 16000 feet
12 x A-26B Invader bombing at 16000 feet
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Day Air attack on 94th/A Division, at 17,19

Allied aircraft
Liberator VI x 19
Beaufighter VIC x 13
Mosquito FB.VI x 14

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
84 casualties reported
Guns lost 3

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
13 x Beaufighter VIC bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
9 x Liberator VI bombing at 6000 feet
14 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 48th/C Division, at 23,20

Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 10
P-38J Lightning x 5

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
24 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x F4U-1D Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Madras at 18,21

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 24

Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 6
P-38J Lightning x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 10 destroyed, 4 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4U-1D Corsair: 2 damaged
P-38J Lightning: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
CVE Hoggatt Bay
CV Yorktown
CLAA Atlanta

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
3 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Madras at 18,21

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 3

Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 6
P-38J Lightning x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 1 damaged

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ASW attack at 65,45

Japanese Ships
MSW Choyo Maru #2
MSW Hakata Maru #7
MSW Kyo Maru #1
MSW Aoi Maru
MSW Choun Maru #8
MSW Wa 103
MSW Fuji Maru
MSW Wa 16
MSW Wa 11
MSW Shintohoku Maru
PC PC-116

Allied Ships
SS Carbonero

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RE: Options - 2/27/2008 2:11:46 AM

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can you shift a few hundred 4E bombers to India now and reduce his defences to rubble -- or do you not have the ability to move enough supplies to sustain that sort of operation?

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RE: Options - 2/29/2008 9:15:22 AM

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Not really I neeed to be carefull....

OK it has begun....

TF's have commenced loading for the invasion accordingly I am moving to a more offensive stance in the PI - I have been defensive a little to long.

As the TF's are loaded they will assemble off Bataan ready for onward movement. A lot of aircraft have been turned back ON in the PI so A26's and PB4Y's - over the course of the next few days the B29's will arrive back from the West Cost to get ready....

Its on guys and its time to pay the piper !!!

On another note in the West I am picking up a gener\l retreat to the North and I have a little speculative opporunity.

I have 4 Parachute Bdes in theatre.

503rd
511th
187th
188th

The 503rd is down about the equivalent of a Bn as is the 187th.

I have therefore tasked the 511th with a risky but bold parachute assault on Lucknow. I think PZB has the square root ofknack all in the base if so then that would cut the expressway to the north.

I strongly considered hitting Benares as well with another Bde but decided not to get greedy.

Lets see what happens !!!!

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RE: Options - 2/29/2008 9:47:34 PM

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I think it has worked PZB said I am uber lucky

I suspect that means the paras suceeded.

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RE: Options - 3/1/2008 12:56:01 AM

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Good oh Lucknow falls and 4 more RAF Sqns appear 1 Dakota 1 FB and 2 Bomber !!!

Keepon rolling karachi or bust !!!!

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 10/30/45
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Night Air attack on Ishieak , at 52,46

Japanese aircraft
C6N1-S Myrt x 27

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x C6N1-S Myrt bombing at 2000 feet
10 x C6N1-S Myrt bombing at 2000 feet
3 x C6N1-S Myrt bombing at 2000 feet
8 x C6N1-S Myrt bombing at 2000 feet
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Night Air attack on Ishieak , at 52,46

Japanese aircraft
C6N1-S Myrt x 13

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x C6N1-S Myrt bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Taichu , at 49,43

Japanese aircraft
A7M2 Reppu x 8
N1K1-J George x 6
J7W Shinden x 18
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 4
Ki-84-Ic Frank x 16

Allied aircraft
P-51D Mustang x 51

Japanese aircraft losses
A7M2 Reppu: 3 destroyed
N1K1-J George: 9 destroyed
J7W Shinden: 23 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 4 destroyed
Ki-84-Ic Frank: 8 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-51D Mustang: 16 destroyed, 3 damaged

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Day Air attack on Taichu , at 49,43

Japanese aircraft
A7M2 Reppu x 3
N1K1-J George x 1
J7W Shinden x 4
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 1
Ki-84-Ic Frank x 5

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 48

Japanese aircraft losses
A7M2 Reppu: 2 destroyed
J7W Shinden: 10 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 2 destroyed
Ki-84-Ic Frank: 7 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 11 destroyed, 4 damaged

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Day Air attack on Takao , at 48,45

Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 3

Allied aircraft losses
PB4Y Liberator: 2 damaged

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
D4Y Judy x 14
A6M5c Zeke x 23

No Japanese losses

Runway hits 15

Aircraft Attacking:
20 x A6M5c Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
12 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
2 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x A6M5c Zeke bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Kweiyang , at 41,35

Japanese aircraft
D4Y Judy x 58
B7A Grace x 29
Ki-84-Ic Frank x 35

No Japanese losses

Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 77

Aircraft Attacking:
32 x Ki-84-Ic Frank bombing at 2000 feet
8 x B7A Grace bombing at 9000 feet
15 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
18 x B7A Grace bombing at 9000 feet
22 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
14 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x B7A Grace bombing at 9000 feet
2 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
2 x D4Y Judy bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Ki-84-Ic Frank bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Krung Thep , at 29,39

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 7

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter Mk 21: 2 damaged

Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on Krung Thep , at 29,39

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter Mk 21 x 9
PB4Y Liberator x 6

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 9

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
4 x Beaufighter Mk 21 bombing at 2000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Brunei , at 32,57

Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 3
PB4Y Liberator x 7
B-24J Liberator x 10

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
24 casualties reported

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 23

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
4 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Davao , at 41,61

Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 1
B-24J Liberator x 6

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
30 casualties reported

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
4 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 Cagayan , at 42,59

Allied aircraft
B-24J Liberator x 8

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported

Runway hits 19

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Cagayan , at 42,59

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 15
F-5A Lightning x 2
B-24J Liberator x 10

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 14

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Legaspi , at 44,55

Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 1
A-26B Invader x 23

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 32

Aircraft Attacking:
23 x A-26B Invader bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Naga , at 44,54

Allied aircraft
F6F Hellcat x 6
F4U-1D Corsair x 2

No Allied losses

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Day Air attack on Naga , at 44,54

Allied aircraft
F-5A Lightning x 2
B-24J Liberator x 15

Allied aircraft losses
B-24J Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
60 casualties reported

Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 17

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
6 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Allied aircraft
PB4Y Liberator x 3
B-24J Liberator x 7

No Allied losses

Runway hits 15

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x PB4Y Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on Jolo , at 38,59

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 12
F-5A Lightning x 2
B-24J Liberator x 11

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 9

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 10000 feet
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Day Air attack on 2nd Tank Regiment, at 17,17

Allied aircraft
SB2C Helldiver x 5

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
2 x SB2C Helldiver bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 2nd Tank Regiment, at 17,17

Allied aircraft
Liberator VI x 9
Mosquito FB.VI x 36
A-26B Invader x 6

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Vehicles lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 16000 feet
9 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing at 2000 feet
14 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 16000 feet
13 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 16000 feet
6 x A-26B Invader bombing at 16000 feet
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Day Air attack on 38th/C Division, at 17,17

Allied aircraft
Mosquito FB.VI x 14

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on 38th/C Division, at 17,17

Allied aircraft
Liberator VI x 9
Mosquito FB.VI x 4
A-26B Invader x 3

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 16000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 16000 feet
2 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing at 2000 feet
2 x Mosquito FB.VI bombing at 2000 feet
3 x Liberator VI bombing at 16000 feet
3 x A-26B Invader bombing at 16000 feet
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Day Air attack on 102nd IJNAF Base Force, at 28,16

Allied aircraft
B-29 Superfortress x 35

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
60 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
19 x B-29 Superfortress bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on 48th/C Division, at 23,20

Allied aircraft
F4U-1D Corsair x 10
P-38J Lightning x 5

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x F4U-1D Corsair bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Taichu at 49,43

Japanese aircraft
A7M2 Reppu x 5
N1K1-J George x 2
J7W Shinden x 10
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 1
Ki-84-Ic Frank x 6

Allied aircraft
Mosquito B.XXVI x 6
P-40N Warhawk x 26
A-26B Invader x 113

Japanese aircraft losses
A7M2 Reppu: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
J7W Shinden: 2 destroyed, 3 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 destroyed
Ki-84-Ic Frank: 4 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Mosquito B.XXVI: 2 destroyed
P-40N Warhawk: 14 destroyed
A-26B Invader: 5 destroyed

Japanese Ships
AP Kiko Maru, Bomb hits 12, on fire, heavy damage
AP Eihuku Maru, Bomb hits 11, on fire, heavy damage
AP Kizan Maru, Bomb hits 12, on fire, heavy damage
AP Ryuosan Maru, Bomb hits 14, on fire, heavy damage
AP Hayo Maru, Bomb hits 6, on fire, heavy damage
AP Maya Maru, Bomb hits 18, on fire, heavy damage
AP Juko Maru, Bomb hits 8, on fire, heavy damage
AP Yoshinogawa Maru, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
1721 casualties reported
Guns lost 19
Vehicles lost 1

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Mosquito B.XXVI bombing at 7000 feet
3 x A-26B Invader bombing at 7000 feet
3 x A-26B Invader bombing at 7000 feet
3 x A-26B Invader bombing at 7000 feet
3 x A-26B Invader bombing at 7000 feet
4 x A-26B Invader bombing at 7000 feet
4 x A-26B Invader bombing at 7000 feet
4 x A-26B Invader bombing at 7000 feet
4 x A-26B Invader bombing at 7000 feet
4 x A-26B Invader bombing at 7000 feet
4 x A-26B Invader bombing at 7000 feet
4 x A-26B Invader bombing at 7000 feet
4 x A-26B Invader bombing at 7000 feet
4 x A-26B Invader bombing at 7000 feet
4 x A-26B Invader bombing at 7000 feet
4 x A-26B Invader bombing at 7000 feet
4 x A-26B Invader bombing at 7000 feet
4 x A-26B Invader bombing at 7000 feet
4 x A-26B Invader bombing at 7000 feet
4 x A-26B Invader bombing at 7000 feet
4 x A-26B Invader bombing at 7000 feet
4 x A-26B Invader bombing at 7000 feet
4 x A-26B Invader bombing at 7000 feet
4 x A-26B Invader bombing at 7000 feet
4 x A-26B Invader bombing at 7000 feet
4 x A-26B Invader bombing at 7000 feet
4 x A-26B Invader bombing at 7000 feet
4 x A-26B Invader bombing at 7000 feet
4 x A-26B Invader bombing at 7000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Taichu at 49,43

Japanese aircraft
A7M2 Reppu x 2
N1K1-J George x 1
J7W Shinden x 4
Ki-84-Ic Frank x 1

Allied aircraft
P-38J Lightning x 25
B-24J Liberator x 21

Japanese aircraft losses
J7W Shinden: 10 destroyed
Ki-84-Ic Frank: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-38J Lightning: 4 destroyed, 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
AP Juko Maru, Bomb hits 5, on fire, heavy damage
AP Yoshinogawa Maru, Bomb hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
AP Kizan Maru, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AP Eihuku Maru, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
387 casualties reported
Guns lost 4

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
4 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
2 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing at 6000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Colombo at 14,24

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 10

Allied aircraft
Spitfire XIV x 13

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 2 destroyed, 6 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Spitfire XIV: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Sea Quail, Torpedo hits 1
AK Cape Constantine, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
4 x G4M2 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
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Day Air attack on TF, near Colombo at 14,24

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 6

Allied aircraft
Spitfire XIV x 13

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 1 destroyed

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Day Air attack on TF, near Madras at 18,21

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 3

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIC x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 1 destroyed

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Day Air attack on TF, near Madras at 18,21

Japanese aircraft
G4M2 Betty x 3

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIC x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M2 Betty: 3 damaged

Allied Ships
AP Laurens

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

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Ground combat at 18,19

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 4576 troops, 0 guns, 212 vehicles, Assault Value = 114

Defending force 40 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1

Allied max assault: 214 - adjusted assault: 72

Japanese max defense: 0 - adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 72 to 1

Japanese ground losses:
24 casualties reported

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

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Ground combat at Lucknow

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 3287 troops, 41 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 78

Defending force 80 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1

Allied max assault: 56 - adjusted assault: 28

Japanese max defense: 0 - adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 28 to 1 (fort level 9)

Allied forces CAPTURE Lucknow base !!!

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

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RE: Options - 3/1/2008 3:51:17 PM

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I want to try and take the UK entry port unfortuantely urban plus lvl 9 forts = bastard to take.

Probably not going to be possible

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RE: Options - 3/2/2008 2:44:00 PM

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< Message edited by Andy Mac -- 3/4/2008 6:12:55 PM >

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