AE AAR v the AI 1943 edition

This new stand alone release based on the legendary War in the Pacific from 2 by 3 Games adds significant improvements and changes to enhance game play, improve realism, and increase historical accuracy. With dozens of new features, new art, and engine improvements, War in the Pacific: Admiral's Edition brings you the most realistic and immersive WWII Pacific Theater wargame ever!

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Andy Mac
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AE AAR v the AI 1943 edition

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OK Guys you may like this or not I will try to post a few turns every chance I get

This is me v the AI its March 1943 on the enhanced Japan Scenario - I stepped into an AI v AI game about a month ago as the allies and am currently reorganising ready for a counteroffensive.

Situation General Allied AI whom I am replacing faced a difficult situation - the Japanese had invaded all of Western Australia and captured Darwin in the North, PM is in Japanese hands and the Japanese advance is all the way south to teh Marquesas

The allies have lost 4 Carriers and only have 2 operational carriers left.

SEAC is rebuilding but is not ready for offensive operations yet
SWPAC I am short of carrier assets - the allied AI recaptured Lunga and Munda

The Japanese attack on North Australia was stopped by the militia 2nd Australian Div at the battle of Katherine but at a huge cost with the loss of the port I cannot ship in more troops and sustain them so what I have on scene is pretty much all I will get unless I bring in ships and those a rew in short supply.

We pick up the action as the first of my plans begins to come into action

The rested and recovered 2nd Aus Div is on the attack only to discover I waited to long and the Japanese have skipped town

In parrallel an Armoured Car Regt advanced on the Western Rail Head at Kalgoorlie in a recon in force only to discover the Japanese have NOT abandoned Western Australia

The recon in force has a mix of Humbar US made M3A1's and AC1VP armoured cars and

Lastly I am staging a major naval invasion of PM - and well it didnt go to well covering B17's out of Australai were grounded by weather and wave after wave of Japanese bmbers just reduced the US pacific Fleet by another flat top - I knew I shoulda waited.....



AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Mar 09, 43

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Morning Air attack on Chittagong , at 55,41

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 12
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 21


Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIC Trop x 2


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed, 11 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIC Trop: 1 destroyed



Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 20

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
6 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
9 x Ki-43-Ic Oscar sweeping at 14000 feet

CAP engaged:
No.135 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIC Trop (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Christmas Island , at 174,141

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 5


Allied aircraft
no flights

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 1 destroyed on ground



Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Chittagong , at 55,41

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 2
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 12


Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIC Trop x 1


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 damaged




Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 13000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
8 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar sweeping at 13000 feet

CAP engaged:
No.17 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIC Trop (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Chittagong , at 55,41

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 35
Ki-48-IIa Lily x 29


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-IIa Lily: 6 damaged



Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 24

Aircraft Attacking:
29 x Ki-48-IIa Lily bombing from 17000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Chittagong , at 55,41

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 28
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 27


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 10 damaged



Runway hits 12

Aircraft Attacking:
28 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 18000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 46 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 2
LB-30 Liberator x 1
B-24D1 Liberator x 2


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 damaged
B5N2 Kate: 1 destroyed on ground


Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)



Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x LB-30 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
284 Ku S-1 Det A with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
A6M3a Zero x 1


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 1


No Japanese losses

No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
1 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Ominato Ku S-1 with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
284 Ku S-1 Det A with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead

Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
A6M3a Zero x 1
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 2


Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 2


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 damaged
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 damaged



CAP engaged:
47th I.F.Chutai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Raid is overhead
Ominato Ku S-1 with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
284 Ku S-1 Det A with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 10


Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 12000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 17000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 43 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 9


No Allied losses



Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 17000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 6


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 2
A6M3a Zero x 1
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 4
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 1


Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 4


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 damaged
A6M3a Zero: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 2 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
284 Ku S-1 Det B with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000
Raid is overhead
260th Sentai with Ki-43-Ib Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
Ominato Ku S-1 with A6M3a Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 7000
Raid is overhead
47th I.F.Chutai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Raid is overhead
284 Ku S-1 Det A with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes

Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 3


No Allied losses



Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Cooktown at 94,137

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 18


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 14


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 3 destroyed, 5 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
xAK Anglo Indian
PC Jackson
DD Gridley
CM Weehawken



Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 19000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VF-3 with F4F-4 Wildcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
VF-71 with F4F-4 Wildcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 25,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes
xAK Anglo Indian manuvering ...(Ev 77 / Sp 14)
Anglo Indian manuvering changes...(Ev 77 / Sp 9)
Anglo Indian manuvering changes...(Ev 77 / Sp 8)
Anglo Indian manuvering changes...(Ev 77 / Sp 13)
Anglo Indian manuvering changes...(Ev 77 / Sp 13)
PC Jackson manuvering ...(Ev 32 / Sp 13)
Jackson manuvering changes...(Ev 33 / Sp 12)
Jackson manuvering changes...(Ev 34 / Sp 17)
Jackson manuvering changes...(Ev 27 / Sp 12)
Jackson manuvering changes...(Ev 27 / Sp 16)
DD Gridley manuvering rapidly...(Ev 3 / Sp 35)
Gridley manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 32)
Gridley manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 36)
CM Weehawken manuvering ...(Ev 70 / Sp 16)
Weehawken manuvering changes...(Ev 70 / Sp 10)
Weehawken manuvering changes...(Ev 70 / Sp 19)
Weehawken manuvering changes...(Ev 70 / Sp 10)


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Morning Air attack on Chittagong , at 55,41

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 31


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 1 destroyed, 23 damaged



Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
31 x Ki-45 KAIc Nick diving from 8000'
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Munda , at 111,134

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 15
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 12


No Japanese losses



Port fuel hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 12000 feet
Port Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Munda , at 111,134

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 6


Allied aircraft
no flights

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning: 1 destroyed on ground


Allied ground losses:
Vehicles lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)


Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 12

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 41 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Cooktown at 94,137

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 3


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 8


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed




CAP engaged:
VF-3 with F4F-4 Wildcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes
VF-71 with F4F-4 Wildcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Derby , at 64,127

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 15


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged



Runway hits 13

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 18 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on 24th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment, at 55,41 (Chittagong)

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 28
Ki-48-Ib Lily x 12


Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIC Trop x 2


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 damaged
Ki-48-Ib Lily: 2 destroyed, 9 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIC Trop: 2 damaged


Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-48-Ib Lily bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb
5 x Ki-43-IIb Oscar sweeping at 12000 feet
10 x Ki-43-IIb Oscar sweeping at 6000 feet

CAP engaged:
No.17 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIC Trop (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
No.113 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIC Trop (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Chittagong , at 55,41

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 14
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 21


Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIC Trop x 1


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIC Trop: 1 damaged



Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 19000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
17 x Ki-43-Ic Oscar sweeping at 14000 feet

CAP engaged:
No.113 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIC Trop (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Chittagong , at 55,41

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 15
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 27


Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 1 destroyed, 12 damaged

Allied aircraft losses



Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 8

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 6
Ki-51 Sonia x 18


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia : 1 destroyed, 11 damaged



Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 18000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 10
Ki-51 Sonia x 5


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia : 3 damaged



Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 17000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Chittagong , at 55,41

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-Ic Sally x 14
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 16


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-Ic Sally : 1 destroyed, 8 damaged



Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Ki-21-Ic Sally bombing from 16000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Chittagong , at 55,41

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 14
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 22


Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 4 damaged
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 12 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIC Trop: 1 destroyed on ground



Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 25

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 14000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
22 x Ki-45 KAIc Nick diving from 11000'
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 46 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Chittagong , at 55,41

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-IIa Lily x 15


Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-IIa Lily: 4 damaged

Allied aircraft losses



Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 17

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Ki-48-IIa Lily bombing from 12000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Cooktown at 94,137

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 5
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 16
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 7


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 24


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 2 destroyed, 8 damaged
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 2 destroyed, 5 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed, 14 damaged

Allied Ships
CV Saratoga
CV Wasp



Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Ki-45 KAIc Nick bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 plane(s) with no ordnance
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
2 x Ki-45 KAIc Nick bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 plane(s) with no ordnance
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VF-3 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
VF-71 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
CV Saratoga manuvering well...(Ev 33 / Sp 33)
Saratoga manuvering changes...(Ev 34 / Sp 25)
CV Wasp manuvering ...(Ev 55 / Sp 29)
Wasp manuvering changes...(Ev 49 / Sp 32)
Wasp manuvering changes...(Ev 56 / Sp 29)


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Afternoon Air attack on 254th Armoured Brigade, at 55,41 (Chittagong)

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-IIb Lily x 37


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-IIb Lily: 3 destroyed, 27 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-48-IIb Lily diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
19 x Ki-48-IIb Lily diving from 6000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia : 1 destroyed, 2 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


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Ground combat at 83,51

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 409 troops, 25 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 20

Defending force 24264 troops, 84 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 685



Assaulting units:
58th Infantry Regiment
138th Infantry Regiment

Defending units:
20th Chinese Corps
37th Chinese Corps


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Ground combat at Attu Island (153,49)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1863 troops, 19 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 98

Defending force 1322 troops, 12 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 38



Assaulting units:
1st Engineer Co
4th Engineer Co
Maizuru 3rd SNLF
12th Air Defense AA Regiment

Defending units:
297th Infantry/ 1st Battalion


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Ground combat at Attu Island (153,49)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1322 troops, 12 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 38

Defending force 3540 troops, 47 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 98



Assaulting units:
297th Infantry/ 1st Battalion

Defending units:
4th Engineer Co
1st Engineer Co
Maizuru 3rd SNLF
12th Air Defense AA Regiment


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Ground combat at Kalgoorlie (56,147)

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 840 troops, 0 guns, 87 vehicles, Assault Value = 53

Defending force 4535 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 50

Allied adjusted assault: 84

Japanese adjusted defense: 104

Allied assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 3)

Combat modifiers
Defender: forts(+), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)

Japanese ground losses:
29 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled


Allied ground losses:
Vehicles lost 5 (0 destroyed, 5 disabled)


Assaulting units:
2/11th Armoured Car Battalion

Defending units:
5th Guards Engineer Regiment
21st Army


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Ground combat at Darwin (76,124)

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 8534 troops, 79 guns, 15 vehicles, Assault Value = 276

Defending force 1260 troops, 3 guns, 8 vehicles, Assault Value = 1

Allied adjusted assault: 228

Japanese adjusted defense: 5

Allied assault odds: 45 to 1 (fort level 3)

Allied forces CAPTURE Darwin !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: leaders(+), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)

Japanese ground losses:
440 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 22 disabled
Engineers: 31 destroyed, 11 disabled
Vehicles lost 5 (5 destroyed, 0 disabled)



Assaulting units:
2nd Australian Division

Defending units:
15th Ind. Engineer Regiment


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15th Ind. Engineer Regiment Wiped Out at Darwin by attrition!!!

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Mar 10, 43


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Sub attack near Rabaul at 105,124

Japanese Ships
TK Nisshin Maru
E Yugao

Allied Ships
SS Nautilus



SS Nautilus launches 2 torpedoes at TK Nisshin Maru
Nautilus diving deep ....
E Yugao fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Yugao fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Yugao fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Yugao fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Amphibious Assault at Penrhyn Island

TF 131 troops unloading over beach at Penrhyn Island, 168,159


Allied ground losses:
Guns lost 7 (0 destroyed, 7 disabled)
Vehicles lost 87 (0 destroyed, 87 disabled)




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Morning Air attack on Derby , at 64,127

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 11


No Japanese losses



Aircraft Attacking:
11 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg AP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Christmas Island , at 174,141

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 9


Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 4 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 1 destroyed on ground


Allied ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 7

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Chittagong , at 55,41

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 4
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 10
Ki-48-IIa Lily x 21


Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIC Trop x 2


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-Ic Oscar: 1 damaged
Ki-48-IIa Lily: 1 destroyed, 7 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIC Trop: 2 damaged



Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 18

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 11000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
20 x Ki-48-IIa Lily bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.17 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIC Trop (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
No.113 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIC Trop (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes


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Morning Air attack on 254th Armoured Brigade, at 55,41 (Chittagong)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-Ib Lily x 21
Ki-48-IIb Lily x 12
Ki-61-Ia Tony x 13


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-Ib Lily: 1 destroyed, 10 damaged
Ki-48-IIb Lily: 1 destroyed, 8 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-48-Ib Lily bombing from 16000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb
12 x Ki-48-IIb Lily diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 50 minutes
Also attacking 24th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment ...
Also attacking 254th Armoured Brigade ...
Also attacking 24th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment ...


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Morning Air attack on Chittagong , at 55,41

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 21
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 28


Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 4 damaged
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 1 destroyed, 16 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIC Trop: 1 destroyed on ground



Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
21 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 19000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
28 x Ki-45 KAIc Nick diving from 8000'
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 46 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Chittagong , at 55,41

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 19
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 25


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 11 damaged
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 1 destroyed, 11 damaged



Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 14

Aircraft Attacking:
19 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 18000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
25 x Ki-45 KAIc Nick diving from 11000'
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 46 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Chittagong , at 55,41

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 10
Ki-51 Sonia x 24


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia : 12 damaged



Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 17000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 55 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Chittagong , at 55,41

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 8
Ki-48-IIa Lily x 4


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-IIa Lily: 1 destroyed



Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-48-IIa Lily bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 47 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Chittagong , at 55,41

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-Ic Sally x 19
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 12


Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-Ic Sally : 9 damaged

Allied aircraft losses



Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
19 x Ki-21-Ic Sally bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 54 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Chittagong , at 55,41

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 18
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 16
Ki-51 Sonia x 8


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 9 damaged
Ki-51 Sonia : 1 damaged



Runway hits 9

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 14000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
8 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 14000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 46 minutes


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 97,132

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 4
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 1
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 30
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 3
Ki-61-Ia Tony x 15


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 42


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 damaged
Ki-45 KAIa Nick: 10 destroyed, 13 damaged
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-61-Ia Tony: 2 destroyed, 10 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed, 36 damaged

Allied Ships
CL Achilles
CV Saratoga
CV Wasp



Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
3 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 plane(s) with no ordnance
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
2 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 plane(s) with no ordnance

CAP engaged:
VF-3 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 12 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 52 minutes
VF-71 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 12 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 47 minutes
a Leander class CL manuvering rapidly...(Ev 27 / Sp 32)
Achilles manuvering changes...(Ev 27 / Sp 25)
Achilles manuvering changes...(Ev 27 / Sp 27)
Achilles manuvering changes...(Ev 27 / Sp 31)
CV Saratoga manuvering well...(Ev 33 / Sp 33)
Saratoga manuvering changes...(Ev 30 / Sp 27)
Saratoga manuvering changes...(Ev 38 / Sp 37)
Saratoga manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 35)
Saratoga manuvering changes...(Ev 29 / Sp 37)
CV Wasp manuvering ...(Ev 74 / Sp 29)
Wasp manuvering changes...(Ev 74 / Sp 23)
Wasp manuvering changes...(Ev 74 / Sp 21)
Wasp manuvering changes...(Ev 74 / Sp 23)
Wasp manuvering changes...(Ev 74 / Sp 30)
Wasp manuvering changes...(Ev 74 / Sp 30)
Wasp manuvering changes...(Ev 74 / Sp 26)
Wasp manuvering changes...(Ev 74 / Sp 30)
Wasp manuvering changes...(Ev 74 / Sp 23)


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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong , at 77,61

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
A-29A Hudson x 19


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia : 1 destroyed on ground




Runway hits 19

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 18000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
8 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 18000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
5 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 12000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 53 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong , at 77,61

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
A-29A Hudson x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

No Allied losses



Runway hits 7

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 12000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 2


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 5
LB-30 Liberator x 6
B-24D1 Liberator x 15


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed on ground
B5N2 Kate: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
LB-30 Liberator: 1 damaged
B-24D1 Liberator: 3 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 40

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x LB-30 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Ominato Ku S-1 with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes

Raid spotted at 43 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6
A6M3a Zero x 2
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 5


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 3
B-24D1 Liberator x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 damaged
A6M3a Zero: 2 damaged
Ki-43-Ib Oscar: 2 damaged




CAP engaged:
284 Ku S-1 Det A with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Raid is overhead
284 Ku S-1 Det B with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
260th Sentai with Ki-43-Ib Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
Ominato Ku S-1 with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 5


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 12000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 17000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 46 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 4


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9
A6M3a Zero x 1
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 8


Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 6


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 9 damaged
Ki-43-Ib Oscar: 8 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 6 damaged



Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
284 Ku S-1 Det A with A6M2 Zero (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
260th Sentai with Ki-43-Ib Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 7 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
Ominato Ku S-1 with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
284 Ku S-1 Det B with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes

Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 97,132

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 2
G4M1 Betty x 6
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 6


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 25


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 4 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
CV Saratoga



Aircraft Attacking:
1 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

CAP engaged:
VF-3 with F4F-4 Wildcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 11 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-71 with F4F-4 Wildcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 10 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes
CV Saratoga manuvering well...(Ev 33 / Sp 33)
Saratoga manuvering changes...(Ev 36 / Sp 32)


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 97,132

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 10
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 17
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 3
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 18
Ki-61-Ia Tony x 16


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 13


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-Ib Oscar: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 1 destroyed, 13 damaged
Ki-61-Ia Tony: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed, 12 damaged

Allied Ships
CV Wasp
BB North Carolina



Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 15000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
4 x Ki-61-Ia Tony sweeping at 14000 feet

CAP engaged:
VF-3 with F4F-4 Wildcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 49 minutes
VF-71 with F4F-4 Wildcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 50 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 50 minutes
CV Wasp manuvering ...(Ev 55 / Sp 29)
Wasp manuvering changes...(Ev 61 / Sp 25)
Wasp manuvering changes...(Ev 63 / Sp 31)
Wasp manuvering changes...(Ev 56 / Sp 27)
Wasp manuvering changes...(Ev 48 / Sp 26)
Wasp manuvering changes...(Ev 51 / Sp 31)
Wasp manuvering changes...(Ev 51 / Sp 29)
BB North Carolina manuvering ...(Ev 55 / Sp 28)
North Carolina manuvering changes...(Ev 48 / Sp 26)
North Carolina manuvering changes...(Ev 53 / Sp 23)
North Carolina manuvering changes...(Ev 64 / Sp 33)
North Carolina manuvering changes...(Ev 49 / Sp 32)
North Carolina manuvering changes...(Ev 63 / Sp 27)
North Carolina manuvering changes...(Ev 61 / Sp 25)
North Carolina manuvering changes...(Ev 53 / Sp 29)
North Carolina manuvering changes...(Ev 58 / Sp 21)
North Carolina manuvering changes...(Ev 57 / Sp 24)
North Carolina manuvering changes...(Ev 49 / Sp 30)


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 97,132

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 3
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 12


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 2


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-Ib Oscar: 1 damaged
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
CV Wasp



Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 14000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VF-71 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 47 minutes

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 50 minutes
CV Wasp manuvering ...(Ev 55 / Sp 29)
Wasp manuvering changes...(Ev 50 / Sp 30)
Wasp manuvering changes...(Ev 56 / Sp 35)
Wasp manuvering changes...(Ev 48 / Sp 25)
Wasp manuvering changes...(Ev 59 / Sp 27)
Wasp manuvering changes...(Ev 53 / Sp 32)
Wasp manuvering changes...(Ev 49 / Sp 36)
Wasp manuvering changes...(Ev 58 / Sp 31)
Wasp manuvering changes...(Ev 51 / Sp 30)
Wasp manuvering changes...(Ev 54 / Sp 25)
Wasp manuvering changes...(Ev 57 / Sp 22)
Wasp manuvering changes...(Ev 58 / Sp 29)
Wasp manuvering changes...(Ev 57 / Sp 28)


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 97,132

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 3
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 3
Ki-61-Ia Tony x 17


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 8


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged

Allied Ships
BB North Carolina



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 15000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VF-3 with F4F-4 Wildcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead
VF-71 with F4F-4 Wildcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 50 minutes
BB North Carolina manuvering ...(Ev 7 / Sp 28)
North Carolina manuvering changes...(Ev 7 / Sp 25)
North Carolina manuvering changes...(Ev 7 / Sp 26)


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 97,132

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 4
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 6


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 4


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 1 damaged
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 3 damaged

Allied Ships
CV Saratoga



Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 14000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VF-71 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 50 minutes
CV Saratoga manuvering well...(Ev 33 / Sp 33)
Saratoga manuvering changes...(Ev 31 / Sp 39)
Saratoga manuvering changes...(Ev 31 / Sp 34)
Saratoga manuvering changes...(Ev 39 / Sp 32)
Saratoga manuvering changes...(Ev 37 / Sp 34)
Saratoga manuvering changes...(Ev 31 / Sp 35)
Saratoga manuvering changes...(Ev 39 / Sp 38)


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 97,132

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 2
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 16
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 5


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 2


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-45 KAIa Nick: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
CV Wasp



Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
2 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 7000 feet
6 x Ki-43-IIb Oscar sweeping at 11000 feet

CAP engaged:
VF-71 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
CV Wasp manuvering ...(Ev 7 / Sp 29)
Wasp manuvering changes...(Ev 7 / Sp 30)
Wasp manuvering changes...(Ev 7 / Sp 33)
Wasp manuvering changes...(Ev 7 / Sp 28)
Wasp manuvering changes...(Ev 7 / Sp 30)


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Afternoon Air attack on 254th Armoured Brigade, at 55,41 (Chittagong)

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 12
Ki-48-IIb Lily x 10


Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIC Trop x 1


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 damaged
Ki-48-IIb Lily: 1 destroyed, 8 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIC Trop: 1 destroyed



Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-48-IIb Lily diving from 6000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
8 x Ki-43-IIa Oscar sweeping at 8000 feet

CAP engaged:
No.17 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIC Trop (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000
Raid is overhead

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Chittagong , at 55,41

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 6
Ki-51 Sonia x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia : 2 damaged



Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 16000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 41 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
A6M3a Zero x 1
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 3
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 1


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 11
SBD-3 Dauntless x 28
TBF-1 Avenger x 12


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 damaged
SBD-3 Dauntless: 5 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 destroyed



Aircraft Attacking:
13 x SBD-3 Dauntless diving from 10000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
5 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x SBD-3 Dauntless diving from 10000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
6 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 16000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Ominato Ku S-1 with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
47th I.F.Chutai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 7000
Raid is overhead
1 planes vectored on to bombers
284 Ku S-1 Det A with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
260th Sentai with Ki-43-Ib Oscar (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters to 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes


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Ground combat at 83,51

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 409 troops, 25 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 20

Defending force 24263 troops, 84 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 685



Assaulting units:
58th Infantry Regiment
138th Infantry Regiment

Defending units:
20th Chinese Corps
37th Chinese Corps


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Ground combat at Attu Island (153,49)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1863 troops, 19 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 98

Defending force 1322 troops, 12 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 38



Assaulting units:
1st Engineer Co
4th Engineer Co
Maizuru 3rd SNLF
12th Air Defense AA Regiment

Defending units:
297th Infantry/ 1st Battalion


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Ground combat at Penrhyn Island (168,159)

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 3072 troops, 9 guns, 330 vehicles, Assault Value = 133

Defending force 133 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9

Allied adjusted assault: 156

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 156 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE Penrhyn Island !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender:
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)

Japanese ground losses:
194 casualties reported
Squads: 11 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units destroyed 1


Allied ground losses:
Vehicles lost 5 (0 destroyed, 5 disabled)


Assaulting units:
763rd Tank Battalion
762nd Tank Battalion
766th Tank Battalion

Defending units:
III/84th Nav Gd /1


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Ground combat at Attu Island (153,49)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1322 troops, 12 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 38

Defending force 3552 troops, 47 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 98

Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled



Assaulting units:
297th Infantry/ 1st Battalion

Defending units:
1st Engineer Co
4th Engineer Co
Maizuru 3rd SNLF
12th Air Defense AA Regiment


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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Mar 11, 43


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Mussau Island at 104,119, Range 5,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
E Yugao, Shell hits 10, and is sunk
TK Nisshin Maru, Shell hits 34, heavy fires, heavy damage

Allied Ships
DD Inconstant



Reduced sighting due to 25% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 25% moonlight: 6,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 5,000 yards
Allies open fire on surprised Japanese ships at 5,000 yards
DD Inconstant launches Torpedoes at E Yugao at 5,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards
DD Inconstant engages E Yugao at 4,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
DD Inconstant engages E Yugao at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
DD Inconstant engages E Yugao at 3,000 yards
E Yugao sunk by DD Inconstant at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
DD Inconstant engages TK Nisshin Maru at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
DD Inconstant engages TK Nisshin Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Inconstant engages TK Nisshin Maru at 2,000 yards
Plowden, G.E. orders Allied TF to disengage
DD Inconstant engages TK Nisshin Maru at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 8,000 yards
DD Inconstant engages TK Nisshin Maru at 8,000 yards
Task forces break off...


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Pre-Invasion action off Port Moresby

52 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
CA San Francisco
DD Gridley
DD Mugford
DD Meade
DD Kalk
PG Yarra
PG Charleston

Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



CA San Francisco firing at 48th Division
DD Gridley firing at 8th Division
DD Mugford firing at 38th Division
DD Meade firing at 48th Division
DD Kalk firing at 7th Naval Construction Battalion
PG Yarra firing at 48th Division
PG Charleston firing at 48th Division
DD Gridley firing at enemy troops
DD Mugford firing at enemy troops
PG Yarra firing at enemy troops
PG Charleston firing at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft


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Amphibious Assault at Port Moresby

TF 32 troops unloading over beach at Port Moresby, 98,130


Allied ground losses:
68 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 15 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)


13 troops of a USA Rifle Squad accidentally lost during unload of 41st Infantry Div /2
13 troops of a USA Rifle Squad accidentally lost during unload of 32nd Infantry Div /11
13 troops of a USA Rifle Squad lost from landing craft during unload of 41st Infantry Div /14
11 troops of a AIF Inf Section 42 lost from landing craft during unload of 6th Australian Div /14
13 troops of a USA Rifle Squad accidentally lost during unload of 41st Infantry Div /18


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Pre-Invasion action off Port Moresby

40 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
CA Salt Lake City
CL Leander
DD Jarvis
DD Chevalier

Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Allied ground losses:
27 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled


CA Salt Lake City firing at 8th Division
CL Leander firing at 7th Naval Construction Battalion
DD Jarvis firing at 7th Naval Construction Battalion
DD Chevalier firing at 7th Naval Construction Battalion
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft


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Amphibious Assault at Port Moresby

TF 126 troops unloading over beach at Port Moresby, 98,130


Allied ground losses:
152 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 66 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 88 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 33 (0 destroyed, 33 disabled)
Vehicles lost 16 (0 destroyed, 16 disabled)




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Invasion Support action off Port Moresby

34 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
CA San Francisco
DD Ellet
DD Mustin
DD Meade
DD Kalk
PG Yarra
PG Charleston


Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


CA San Francisco firing at 48th Division
DD Ellet firing at 8th Division
DD Mustin firing at 8th Division
DD Meade firing at 7th Naval Construction Battalion
DD Kalk firing at 48th Division
PG Yarra firing at enemy troops
PG Charleston firing at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft


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Invasion Support action off Port Moresby
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft

9 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
CA Salt Lake City
CL Leander
DD Voyager
DD Balch
DD Jarvis
DD DeHaven
DD Chevalier
DD Fletcher

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



CA Salt Lake City firing at 48th Division
CL Leander firing at 8th Division
DD Voyager firing at 48th Division
DD Balch firing at 8th Division
DD Jarvis firing at 8th Division
DD DeHaven firing at 48th Division
DD Chevalier firing at 8th Division
DD Fletcher firing at 48th Division
DD Jarvis firing at enemy troops
DD DeHaven firing at enemy troops
DD Chevalier firing at enemy troops
DD Fletcher firing at enemy troops


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Morning Air attack on Derby , at 64,127

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 24


Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses



Runway hits 18

Aircraft Attacking:
24 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 49 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 7
Ki-51 Sonia x 2


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia : 1 destroyed, 1 damaged



Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 22 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 5
Ki-51 Sonia x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia : 1 damaged



Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 14000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong , at 77,61

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
A-29A Hudson x 5


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia : 1 destroyed on ground




Runway hits 7

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 18000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 12000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 1


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 2
LB-30 Liberator x 1
B-24D1 Liberator x 2


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 damaged




Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x LB-30 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Ominato Ku S-1 with A6M3a Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Raid is overhead

Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 1
B-24D1 Liberator x 2


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 damaged




CAP engaged:
284 Ku S-1 Det B with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 9


Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 12000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 17000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 9


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
3 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Port hits 1
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 17000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1


Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 4


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 damaged



Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
284 Ku S-1 Det B with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes

Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 3


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,130

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 4
A6M3a Zero x 14
G4M1 Betty x 3
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 11
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 1
Ki-61-Ia Tony x 4


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 22


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed, 8 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 2 destroyed
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 damaged
Ki-61-Ia Tony: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed, 21 damaged

Allied Ships
CV Saratoga



CAP engaged:
VF-3 with F4F-4 Wildcat (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(11 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
VF-71 with F4F-4 Wildcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(11 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 8 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 42 minutes
CV Saratoga manuvering rapidly...(Ev 7 / Sp 33)
Saratoga manuvering changes...(Ev 7 / Sp 34)
Saratoga manuvering changes...(Ev 7 / Sp 34)


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,130

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 1
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 7
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 3
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 7
Ki-61-Ia Tony x 30


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 9


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 3 damaged
Ki-61-Ia Tony: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

Allied Ships
CV Wasp
CV Saratoga



Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 14000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
3 x Ki-44-IIa Tojo sweeping at 8000 feet
19 x Ki-61-Ia Tony sweeping at 8000 feet

CAP engaged:
VF-3 with F4F-4 Wildcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(9 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 51 minutes
VF-71 with F4F-4 Wildcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 50 minutes
CV Wasp manuvering ...(Ev 55 / Sp 29)
Wasp manuvering changes...(Ev 54 / Sp 30)
Wasp manuvering changes...(Ev 55 / Sp 38)
Wasp manuvering changes...(Ev 62 / Sp 29)
CV Saratoga manuvering well...(Ev 33 / Sp 33)
Saratoga manuvering changes...(Ev 32 / Sp 39)
Saratoga manuvering changes...(Ev 32 / Sp 32)
Saratoga manuvering changes...(Ev 34 / Sp 26)
Saratoga manuvering changes...(Ev 35 / Sp 28)


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,130

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 2
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 25
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 2
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 6


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 6


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 damaged
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged

Allied Ships
CV Wasp



Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 12000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
10 x Ki-43-IIb Oscar sweeping at 13000 feet

CAP engaged:
VF-3 with F4F-4 Wildcat (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead
VF-71 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes
CV Wasp manuvering ...(Ev 55 / Sp 29)
Wasp manuvering changes...(Ev 57 / Sp 36)
Wasp manuvering changes...(Ev 60 / Sp 27)
Wasp manuvering changes...(Ev 50 / Sp 33)
Wasp manuvering changes...(Ev 55 / Sp 31)
Wasp manuvering changes...(Ev 55 / Sp 25)


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,130

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 3
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 11
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 1
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 6


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIa Nick: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged

Allied Ships
CV Saratoga
CL Honolulu



Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
Carrier support unable to supply air cover..
CV Saratoga manuvering well...(Ev 33 / Sp 33)
Saratoga manuvering changes...(Ev 39 / Sp 32)
Saratoga manuvering changes...(Ev 27 / Sp 25)
CL Honolulu manuvering rapidly...(Ev 27 / Sp 32)
Honolulu manuvering changes...(Ev 27 / Sp 28)
Honolulu manuvering changes...(Ev 27 / Sp 35)
Honolulu manuvering changes...(Ev 27 / Sp 34)


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 13
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 17
Ki-61-Ia Tony x 25


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 3 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 3 damaged

Allied Ships
CV Saratoga
CA Shropshire
BB North Carolina



Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 14000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
13 x Ki-61-Ia Tony sweeping at 8000 feet

CAP engaged:
VF-3 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
VF-71 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 46 minutes
CV Saratoga manuvering well...(Ev 33 / Sp 33)
Saratoga manuvering changes...(Ev 32 / Sp 28)
Saratoga manuvering changes...(Ev 39 / Sp 37)
Saratoga manuvering changes...(Ev 36 / Sp 37)
Saratoga manuvering changes...(Ev 36 / Sp 30)
CA Shropshire manuvering rapidly...(Ev 6 / Sp 32)
Shropshire manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 28)
Shropshire manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 40)
BB North Carolina manuvering ...(Ev 55 / Sp 28)
North Carolina manuvering changes...(Ev 54 / Sp 31)
North Carolina manuvering changes...(Ev 46 / Sp 20)
North Carolina manuvering changes...(Ev 47 / Sp 24)
North Carolina manuvering changes...(Ev 50 / Sp 33)
North Carolina manuvering changes...(Ev 58 / Sp 35)


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 4
G4M1 Betty x 7
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 9
Ki-61-Ia Tony x 3


Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 4 damaged

Allied aircraft losses

Allied Ships
CV Wasp, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
CV Saratoga



Aircraft Attacking:
7 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 42 minutes
Carrier support unable to supply air cover..
CV Wasp manuvering ...(Ev 55 / Sp 29)
Wasp manuvering changes...(Ev 59 / Sp 26)
Wasp manuvering changes...(Ev 59 / Sp 30)
Wasp manuvering changes...(Ev 55 / Sp 32)
Wasp manuvering changes...(Ev 51 / Sp 26)
CV Saratoga manuvering well...(Ev 33 / Sp 33)
Saratoga manuvering changes...(Ev 35 / Sp 30)
Saratoga manuvering changes...(Ev 30 / Sp 36)
Saratoga manuvering changes...(Ev 34 / Sp 34)


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 1
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 30
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 3
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 6


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 3 damaged

Allied Ships
BB North Carolina
CL St. Louis



Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 12000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes
Carrier support unable to supply air cover..
BB North Carolina manuvering ...(Ev 55 / Sp 28)
North Carolina manuvering changes...(Ev 59 / Sp 27)
North Carolina manuvering changes...(Ev 46 / Sp 27)
North Carolina manuvering changes...(Ev 51 / Sp 21)
CL St. Louis manuvering rapidly...(Ev 27 / Sp 32)
St. Louis manuvering changes...(Ev 27 / Sp 28)
St. Louis manuvering changes...(Ev 27 / Sp 38)
St. Louis manuvering changes...(Ev 27 / Sp 30)


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 13
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 5
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 5
Ki-61-Ia Tony x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIa Nick: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

Allied Ships
CL Achilles
CV Saratoga



Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
Carrier support unable to supply air cover..
an Allied CL manuvering rapidly...(Ev 27 / Sp 32)
Achilles manuvering changes...(Ev 27 / Sp 37)
Achilles manuvering changes...(Ev 27 / Sp 36)
Achilles manuvering changes...(Ev 27 / Sp 23)
CV Saratoga manuvering well...(Ev 33 / Sp 33)
Saratoga manuvering changes...(Ev 27 / Sp 34)
Saratoga manuvering changes...(Ev 33 / Sp 25)


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Afternoon Air attack on Chittagong , at 55,41

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 27


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 2 destroyed, 13 damaged



Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 14

Aircraft Attacking:
27 x Ki-45 KAIc Nick diving from 8000'
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Chittagong , at 55,41

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 25


Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 2 destroyed, 13 damaged

Allied aircraft losses



Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
25 x Ki-45 KAIc Nick diving from 11000'
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on 14th Indian Division, at 55,41 (Chittagong)

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 9


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 3 damaged


Allied ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 17000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 46 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Umboi Island , at 100,125

Weather in hex: Overcast

Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 1
SBD-3 Dauntless x 54
TBF-1 Avenger x 24


Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 3 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
3 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Port hits 11
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
25 x SBD-3 Dauntless diving from 10000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
12 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
29 x SBD-3 Dauntless diving from 10000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
12 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 16000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes


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Invasion Support action off Port Moresby

32 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
PC Morris
CA San Francisco


Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


PC Morris firing at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft


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Ground combat at Liuchow (74,55)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 14274 troops, 104 guns, 42 vehicles, Assault Value = 410

Defending force 45118 troops, 296 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1085


Allied ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Assaulting units:
104th Division
23rd Army

Defending units:
64th Chinese Corps
52nd Chinese Corps
56th Chinese Corps
31st Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
7th Chinese Base Force
4th War Area
9th Group Army
35th Group Army
9th Chinese Base Force
22nd Artillery Regiment


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Ground combat at Port Moresby (98,130)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 39153 troops, 338 guns, 107 vehicles, Assault Value = 1038

Defending force 18497 troops, 351 guns, 84 vehicles, Assault Value = 1255

Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Allied ground losses:
233 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 17 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled


Assaulting units:
48th Division
8th Division
38th Div /3
7th Naval Construction Battalion
4th Base Force

Defending units:
41st Infantry Div /20
32nd Infantry Division
22nd Marine Regiment
6th Australian Div /20


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Ground combat at 83,51

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 409 troops, 25 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 20

Defending force 24285 troops, 83 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 685



Assaulting units:
58th Infantry Regiment
138th Infantry Regiment

Defending units:
20th Chinese Corps
37th Chinese Corps


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Ground combat at Attu Island (153,49)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1863 troops, 19 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 98

Defending force 1322 troops, 12 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 38



Assaulting units:
1st Engineer Co
4th Engineer Co
Maizuru 3rd SNLF
12th Air Defense AA Regiment

Defending units:
297th Infantry/ 1st Battalion


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Ground combat at Attu Island (153,49)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1322 troops, 12 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 38

Defending force 3552 troops, 47 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 98

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled


Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Assaulting units:
297th Infantry/ 1st Battalion

Defending units:
4th Engineer Co
1st Engineer Co
Maizuru 3rd SNLF
12th Air Defense AA Regiment


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RE: AE AAR

Post by Andy Mac »

The Militia men of the 2nd Australian Div got the job done and Darwin is recaptured - at least thats how I would be spinning it - the truth is that a home guard detachment could have done the job.

The failure of my recon in force to secure the railhead gives me a tricky problem in Western Australia - I control a small port which I could bring in more troops but the reality is unless I am willing to stage a major reinvasion of Western Australia Kalgoorlie rail junction is vital.

I have the II Aus Corps with 7th AIF Div, and 2 Armoured/Motorised Bdes sitting at Port Augusta but without that rail head I cannot sustain them easily nor deploy them quickly.

You may have noticed all the Japanese raids on India.

I am short of Fighters in India I need to cover various ports and AF's in my rear until I can force the Japanese AF back a bit out of range.

But utnil I can do that I cannot concentrate enough fighters to push them back - chicken and egg story I am setting up an ambush with 221 Gp Fighters and a few 10th USAAF Sqns but it will take a few days to get ready.

All three of the Assaulting Divisions are ashore at PM but Saratoga as the only flat top in the USN at present is out of AA ammo and has 1 operational fighter - no choice she has to pull back leaving those amphibs exposed.....

This next turn is going to hurt - a LOT...
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RE: AE AAR

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RE: AE AAR

Post by Andy Mac »

OK the good news and the bad news....

I landed three Divisions at PM all ready and 100% prepped and walked into 2+ Divs of dug in Japanese troops - I knew I shoulda spent more time on recon...

Only good news is it looks like the Japanese bomber AF's were partially closed and thsoe that did launch were feeling the effect of the day befores battle.

Looks like I have a significant Arty Advantage as well but the battle of PM will be tough.

They have been bombed for a while and my troops are 100% prepped so I will try an attack but I am not hopefull

Andy

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Mar 12, 43

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Invasion Support action off Port Moresby

46 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
PC Jackson
CA San Francisco


Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)


PC Jackson firing at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft


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Invasion Support action off Port Moresby

32 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
PC Jackson
CA San Francisco



PC Jackson firing at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft


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Invasion Support action off Port Moresby

46 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
PC Morris
CA San Francisco


Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)


PC Morris firing at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft


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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 25


Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 2 destroyed, 16 damaged

Allied aircraft losses


Allied ground losses:
Guns lost 2 (0 destroyed, 2 disabled)


Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 22

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 5000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
9 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 5000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
9 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 5000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Derby , at 64,127

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 24


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 2 damaged


Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Aircraft Attacking:
19 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg AP Bomb
5 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Christmas Island , at 174,141

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged



Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 22
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 8
Ki-48-IIa Lily x 18
Ki-51 Sonia x 7


Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 4 damaged
Ki-48-IIa Lily: 8 damaged
Ki-51 Sonia : 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hudson IIIA: 1 destroyed on ground



Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 13

Aircraft Attacking:
22 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 17000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
18 x Ki-48-IIa Lily bombing from 17000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb
7 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 17000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 28
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 10
Ki-48-Ib Lily x 17
Ki-48-IIb Lily x 22


Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 11 damaged
Ki-48-Ib Lily: 1 destroyed, 10 damaged
Ki-48-IIb Lily: 1 destroyed, 17 damaged

Allied aircraft losses


Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Runway hits 19

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Ki-48-Ib Lily bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb
28 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
22 x Ki-48-IIb Lily diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Also attacking 103rd RAF Base Force ...
Also attacking Imphal ...
Also attacking 103rd RAF Base Force ...
Also attacking Imphal ...
Also attacking IV Indian Corps ...
Also attacking 103rd RAF Base Force ...
Also attacking Imphal ...
Also attacking 103rd RAF Base Force ...
Also attacking 2nd Indian Heavy AA Regiment ...
Also attacking IV Indian Corps ...
Also attacking 103rd RAF Base Force ...


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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 17
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 21
Ki-48-IIa Lily x 19


Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 4 damaged
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 1 destroyed, 9 damaged
Ki-48-IIa Lily: 5 damaged

Allied aircraft losses



Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 18

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
19 x Ki-48-IIa Lily bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb
21 x Ki-45 KAIc Nick diving from 11000'
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 32


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 9 damaged



Runway hits 11

Aircraft Attacking:
32 x Ki-45 KAIc Nick diving from 8000'
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 33
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 11
Ki-51 Sonia x 3


Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 13 damaged
Ki-51 Sonia : 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses



Runway hits 17

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
17 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
3 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 19000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 11
Ki-51 Sonia x 24


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia : 2 destroyed, 12 damaged



Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
23 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 14000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-Ic Sally x 17
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 10


Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-Ic Sally : 5 damaged

Allied aircraft losses


Allied ground losses:
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)


Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Ki-21-Ic Sally bombing from 18000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 4
Ki-61-Ia Tony x 9


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
DD Mustin



Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 11000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
DD Mustin manuvering rapidly...(Ev 13 / Sp 35)
Mustin manuvering changes...(Ev 13 / Sp 34)
Mustin manuvering changes...(Ev 13 / Sp 33)
Mustin manuvering changes...(Ev 13 / Sp 34)
Mustin manuvering changes...(Ev 13 / Sp 27)


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 5
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 4


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIa Nick: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
APD Colhoun
xAK Cold Brook
xAK Chilka
xAK Taiping



Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-45 KAIc Nick bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
5 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
APD Colhoun manuvering well...(Ev 31 / Sp 27)
Colhoun manuvering changes...(Ev 33 / Sp 28)
Colhoun manuvering changes...(Ev 24 / Sp 22)
xAK Cold Brook manuvering ...(Ev 60 / Sp 12)
Cold Brook manuvering changes...(Ev 61 / Sp 7)
Cold Brook manuvering changes...(Ev 56 / Sp 7)
Cold Brook manuvering changes...(Ev 62 / Sp 12)
xAK Chilka manuvering ...(Ev 54 / Sp 12)
Chilka manuvering changes...(Ev 55 / Sp 15)
Chilka manuvering changes...(Ev 62 / Sp 15)
xAK Taiping manuvering ...(Ev 59 / Sp 12)
Taiping manuvering changes...(Ev 59 / Sp 18)
Taiping manuvering changes...(Ev 58 / Sp 4)


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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong , at 77,61

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
A-29A Hudson x 5


Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

No Allied losses



Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 18000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 12000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 1


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 10
LB-30 Liberator x 6


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 2 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 4 damaged
LB-30 Liberator: 1 damaged



Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 15

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x LB-30 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
47th I.F.Chutai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes

Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 1


Allied aircraft
B-17F Fortress x 31
B-25D1 Mitchell x 4


No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-17F Fortress: 3 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Airbase hits 17
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 68

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Ominato Ku S-1 with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes

Raid spotted at 42 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 1
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 5
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 3
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 3
Ki-61-Ia Tony x 3


Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 26


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-Ib Oscar: 2 damaged
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 3 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 7 damaged



Port hits 7
Port fuel hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
78th Sentai with Ki-61-Ia Tony (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
260th Sentai with Ki-43-Ib Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
265th Sentai with Ki-43-IIb Oscar (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Raid is overhead
Ominato Ku S-1 with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
47th I.F.Chutai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes

Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
A6M3a Zero x 2
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 3
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 3
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 4


No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAK Taiping



Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 14000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes
xAK Taiping manuvering ...(Ev 59 / Sp 12)
Taiping manuvering changes...(Ev 57 / Sp 16)
Taiping manuvering changes...(Ev 67 / Sp 13)
Taiping manuvering changes...(Ev 59 / Sp 11)
Taiping manuvering changes...(Ev 63 / Sp 12)


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Palm Island at 98,143

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 9
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 3


No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
CV Saratoga



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 14000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 50 minutes
Carrier support unable to supply air cover..
CV Saratoga manuvering well...(Ev 33 / Sp 33)
Saratoga manuvering changes...(Ev 34 / Sp 30)
Saratoga manuvering changes...(Ev 31 / Sp 37)
Saratoga manuvering changes...(Ev 39 / Sp 38)


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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 20


Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed, 13 damaged

Allied aircraft losses


Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 20

Aircraft Attacking:
19 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Gasmata , at 103,127

Weather in hex: Light rain

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 8
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 9
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 12


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 4 damaged



Port hits 4
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 11000 feet
Port Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,130

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 3
Ki-61-Ia Tony x 9


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
xAK Aeon, Bomb hits 1, on fire


Allied ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 5 (0 destroyed, 5 disabled)
Vehicles lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)


Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 11000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes
xAK Aeon manuvering ...(Ev 57 / Sp 12)
Aeon manuvering changes...(Ev 61 / Sp 14)
Aeon manuvering changes...(Ev 57 / Sp 8)
Aeon manuvering changes...(Ev 59 / Sp 5)


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,130

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 3
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 4


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIa Nick: 1 damaged
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Crater
CA San Francisco
xAK West Planter



Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-45 KAIc Nick bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
3 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
AK Crater manuvering ...(Ev 52 / Sp 12)
Crater manuvering changes...(Ev 53 / Sp 16)
Crater manuvering changes...(Ev 60 / Sp 13)
CA San Francisco manuvering rapidly...(Ev 28 / Sp 32)
San Francisco manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 34)
San Francisco manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 26)
xAK West Planter manuvering ...(Ev 55 / Sp 12)
West Planter manuvering changes...(Ev 51 / Sp 9)
West Planter manuvering changes...(Ev 50 / Sp 13)
West Planter manuvering changes...(Ev 54 / Sp 9)


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,130

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 2
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 3


No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
CM Weehawken


Allied ground losses:
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)


Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
CM Weehawken manuvering ...(Ev 70 / Sp 16)
Weehawken manuvering changes...(Ev 70 / Sp 21)
Weehawken manuvering changes...(Ev 70 / Sp 9)
Weehawken manuvering changes...(Ev 70 / Sp 17)


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Afternoon Air attack on IV Indian Corps, at 60,40 (Imphal)

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 36
Ki-48-IIb Lily x 22


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-IIb Lily: 1 destroyed, 15 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
21 x Ki-48-IIb Lily diving from 6000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Gasmata , at 103,127

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 8


No Japanese losses



Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-45 KAIc Nick diving from 14000'
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 49 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,130

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 2
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 4


No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
CM Oglala


Allied ground losses:
Vehicles lost 2 (0 destroyed, 2 disabled)


Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 14000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes
CM Oglala manuvering ...(Ev 73 / Sp 14)
Oglala manuvering changes...(Ev 73 / Sp 23)
Oglala manuvering changes...(Ev 73 / Sp 13)
Oglala manuvering changes...(Ev 73 / Sp 6)


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Invasion Support action off Port Moresby

39 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
CA San Francisco


Allied ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft


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Ground combat at Port Moresby (98,130)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 39100 troops, 338 guns, 107 vehicles, Assault Value = 1036

Defending force 25420 troops, 610 guns, 282 vehicles, Assault Value = 1296

Japanese ground losses:
325 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 20 disabled
Non Combat: 7 destroyed, 26 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 9 (2 destroyed, 7 disabled)
Vehicles lost 4 (0 destroyed, 4 disabled)


Allied ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)


Assaulting units:
48th Division
8th Division
38th Div /3
7th Naval Construction Battalion
4th Base Force

Defending units:
41st Infantry Division
22nd Marine Regiment
32nd Infantry Division
6th Australian Division


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Ground combat at 83,51

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 409 troops, 25 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 20

Defending force 24284 troops, 83 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 685



Assaulting units:
58th Infantry Regiment
138th Infantry Regiment

Defending units:
20th Chinese Corps
37th Chinese Corps


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Ground combat at Attu Island (153,49)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1863 troops, 19 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 97

Defending force 1315 troops, 12 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 37



Assaulting units:
1st Engineer Co
4th Engineer Co
Maizuru 3rd SNLF
12th Air Defense AA Regiment

Defending units:
297th Infantry/ 1st Battalion


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Ground combat at Attu Island (153,49)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1315 troops, 12 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 37

Defending force 3543 troops, 47 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 97


Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Assaulting units:
297th Infantry/ 1st Battalion

Defending units:
1st Engineer Co
4th Engineer Co
Maizuru 3rd SNLF
12th Air Defense AA Regiment


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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Mar 13, 43


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Invasion Support action off Port Moresby

30 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
PC Jackson
CA San Francisco


Allied ground losses:
Vehicles lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)


PC Jackson firing at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft


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Invasion Support action off Port Moresby

55 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
CA San Francisco


Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft


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Invasion Support action off Port Moresby

31 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
PC Jackson
CA San Francisco


Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


PC Jackson firing at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft


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ASW attack near New Hanover Island at 104,122

Japanese Ships
PB Yoshida Maru

Allied Ships
SS Seadragon



Seadragon diving deep ....
PB Yoshida Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Yoshida Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Yoshida Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Yoshida Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Morning Air attack on Diamond Harbour , at 52,38

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 34
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 22


Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIC Trop x 6
P-40K Warhawk x 1


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 13 damaged
Ki-43-Ic Oscar: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIC Trop: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged
P-40K Warhawk: 1 damaged
Mohawk IV: 1 destroyed on ground



Airbase hits 11
Airbase supply hits 7
Runway hits 32

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
8 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
9 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.5 Sqn RAF Det with Hurricane IIC Trop (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
No.615 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIC Trop (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
23rd FG/76th FS with P-40K Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Diamond Harbour , at 52,38

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 18


Allied aircraft
P-40K Warhawk x 1


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 7 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hudson IIIA: 1 destroyed on ground



Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 37

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
12 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
23rd FG/76th FS with P-40K Warhawk (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Derby , at 64,127

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 24


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 2 damaged



Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
19 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
5 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg AP Bomb

Raid detected at 36 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Diamond Harbour , at 52,38

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 18
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 25


Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses



Runway hits 15

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 19000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Morning Air attack on 103rd RAF Base Force, at 60,40 (Imphal)

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 30
Ki-48-Ib Lily x 15


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-Ib Lily: 15 damaged


Allied ground losses:
Vehicles lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)


Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Ki-48-Ib Lily bombing from 11000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Also attacking IV Indian Corps ...
Also attacking 103rd RAF Base Force ...
Also attacking IV Indian Corps ...
Also attacking 103rd RAF Base Force ...


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Morning Air attack on Diamond Harbour , at 52,38

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 26
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 10


Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 14 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Mohawk IV: 1 destroyed on ground



Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 28

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 18000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
9 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 17000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Diamond Harbour , at 52,38

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 8
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 16
Ki-48-IIa Lily x 12


Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 2 damaged
Ki-48-IIa Lily: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Mohawk IV: 1 destroyed on ground



Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 25

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 17000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
12 x Ki-48-IIa Lily bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 33
Ki-51 Sonia x 27


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 21 damaged
Ki-51 Sonia : 1 destroyed, 11 damaged



Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 17

Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 13000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb
6 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 13000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb
33 x Ki-45 KAIc Nick diving from 8000'
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Diamond Harbour , at 52,38

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-Ic Sally x 10
Ki-48-IIa Lily x 11


Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-Ic Sally : 2 damaged
Ki-48-IIa Lily: 4 damaged

Allied aircraft losses



Airbase hits 6
Runway hits 14

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-48-IIa Lily bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
10 x Ki-21-Ic Sally bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 47 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Diamond Harbour , at 52,38

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-Ic Sally x 9
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 9


Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-Ic Sally : 3 damaged
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 3 damaged

Allied aircraft losses



Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 32

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-21-Ic Sally bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
9 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 27 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Diamond Harbour , at 52,38

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 9
Ki-48-IIa Lily x 21


Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-IIa Lily: 6 damaged

Allied aircraft losses



Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 32

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
21 x Ki-48-IIa Lily bombing from 13000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,130

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 13
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 9 damaged

Allied Ships
xAK Mount McKinley
xAK Rajput
xAK Hupeh



Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 15000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 46 minutes
xAK Mount McKinley manuvering ...(Ev 50 / Sp 16)
Mount McKinley manuvering changes...(Ev 47 / Sp 16)
Mount McKinley manuvering changes...(Ev 49 / Sp 14)
Mount McKinley manuvering changes...(Ev 54 / Sp 12)
Mount McKinley manuvering changes...(Ev 49 / Sp 15)
xAK Rajput manuvering ...(Ev 50 / Sp 13)
Rajput manuvering changes...(Ev 59 / Sp 12)
Rajput manuvering changes...(Ev 46 / Sp 15)
Rajput manuvering changes...(Ev 54 / Sp 14)
Rajput manuvering changes...(Ev 53 / Sp 18)
xAK Hupeh manuvering ...(Ev 79 / Sp 12)
Hupeh manuvering changes...(Ev 79 / Sp 14)
Hupeh manuvering changes...(Ev 79 / Sp 15)
Hupeh manuvering changes...(Ev 79 / Sp 17)
Hupeh manuvering changes...(Ev 79 / Sp 21)
Hupeh manuvering changes...(Ev 79 / Sp 9)


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Morning Air attack on Diamond Harbour , at 52,38

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 28


Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 15 damaged

Allied aircraft losses



Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 21

Aircraft Attacking:
28 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 14000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 46 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 18
Ki-51 Sonia x 6


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia : 1 damaged



Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 18000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong , at 77,61

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Allied aircraft
A-29A Hudson x 20


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
6 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 18000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
11 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 18000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 12000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong , at 77,61

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
A-29A Hudson x 5


Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

No Allied losses



Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 12000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 2


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 6
LB-30 Liberator x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 2 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 2 damaged



Runway hits 10

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x LB-30 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
47th I.F.Chutai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Raid is overhead

Raid spotted at 22 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
A6M3a Zero x 1
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 3
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 1


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 6
B-24D1 Liberator x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-Ib Oscar: 2 damaged
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 1 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 5 damaged



Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 3
Port hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Ominato Ku S-1 with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
284 Ku S-1 Det B with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
260th Sentai with Ki-43-Ib Oscar (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Raid is overhead
47th I.F.Chutai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Raid is overhead

Raid spotted at 45 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 2


Allied aircraft
B-17F Fortress x 24
B-25D1 Mitchell x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-Ib Oscar: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
B-17F Fortress: 2 damaged



Airbase hits 13
Runway hits 38

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
260th Sentai with Ki-43-Ib Oscar (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Raid is overhead

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 4


Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 27


No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 9 damaged



Port hits 10
Port fuel hits 2
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
260th Sentai with Ki-43-Ib Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes

Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,130

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 16
G4M1 Betty x 6


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged

Allied Ships
DD Voyager
DD Mugford



Aircraft Attacking:
5 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 42 minutes
DD Voyager manuvering rapidly...(Ev 2 / Sp 34)
Voyager manuvering changes...(Ev 2 / Sp 29)
Voyager manuvering changes...(Ev 2 / Sp 27)
DD Mugford manuvering rapidly...(Ev 13 / Sp 35)


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,130

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6
A6M3a Zero x 5
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 4
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 17


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 6 damaged

Allied Ships
xAK Lihue
CA San Francisco
DD Ellet



Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 18000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes
xAK Lihue manuvering ...(Ev 75 / Sp 12)
Lihue manuvering changes...(Ev 75 / Sp 14)
Lihue manuvering changes...(Ev 75 / Sp 15)
Lihue manuvering changes...(Ev 75 / Sp 13)
Lihue manuvering changes...(Ev 75 / Sp 11)
Lihue manuvering changes...(Ev 75 / Sp 19)
Lihue manuvering changes...(Ev 75 / Sp 8)
CA San Francisco manuvering rapidly...(Ev 28 / Sp 32)
San Francisco manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 39)
San Francisco manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 30)
San Francisco manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 31)
San Francisco manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 28)
DD Ellet manuvering rapidly...(Ev 13 / Sp 36)
Ellet manuvering changes...(Ev 13 / Sp 44)
Ellet manuvering changes...(Ev 13 / Sp 39)
Ellet manuvering changes...(Ev 13 / Sp 38)
Ellet manuvering changes...(Ev 13 / Sp 39)
Ellet manuvering changes...(Ev 13 / Sp 30)
Ellet manuvering changes...(Ev 13 / Sp 44)


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,130

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 4
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 7
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 12


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
CA San Francisco
xAK Lihue



Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 16000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 50 minutes
CA San Francisco manuvering rapidly...(Ev 28 / Sp 32)
San Francisco manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 29)
San Francisco manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 31)
San Francisco manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 30)
San Francisco manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 31)
San Francisco manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 34)
San Francisco manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 28)
xAK Lihue manuvering ...(Ev 75 / Sp 12)
Lihue manuvering changes...(Ev 75 / Sp 14)
Lihue manuvering changes...(Ev 75 / Sp 9)
Lihue manuvering changes...(Ev 75 / Sp 13)
Lihue manuvering changes...(Ev 75 / Sp 11)
Lihue manuvering changes...(Ev 75 / Sp 14)
Lihue manuvering changes...(Ev 75 / Sp 17)


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,130

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 4
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 8


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIa Nick: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
DD Blue
AMC Worcestershire, Bomb hits 2, on fire
xAK Hauraki



Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
an Allied CL manuvering rapidly...(Ev 13 / Sp 35)
Blue manuvering changes...(Ev 13 / Sp 29)
AMC Worcestershire manuvering ...(Ev 70 / Sp 16)
Worcestershire manuvering changes...(Ev 70 / Sp 7)
Worcestershire manuvering changes...(Ev 70 / Sp 22)
Worcestershire manuvering changes...(Ev 70 / Sp 10)
xAK Hauraki manuvering ...(Ev 67 / Sp 12)
Hauraki manuvering changes...(Ev 70 / Sp 13)
Hauraki manuvering changes...(Ev 67 / Sp 8)
Hauraki manuvering changes...(Ev 65 / Sp 8)
Hauraki manuvering changes...(Ev 68 / Sp 3)


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Morning Air attack on Diamond Harbour , at 52,38

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 6


Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hudson IIIA: 1 destroyed on ground



Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 8

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 7000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 20


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 19 damaged



Airbase hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-45 KAIc Nick diving from 11000'
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,130

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 4


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 3 damaged

Allied Ships
xAK Kauri



Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 15000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes
xAK Kauri manuvering ...(Ev 79 / Sp 12)
Kauri manuvering changes...(Ev 79 / Sp 7)
Kauri manuvering changes...(Ev 79 / Sp 10)
Kauri manuvering changes...(Ev 79 / Sp 8)
Kauri manuvering changes...(Ev 79 / Sp 15)


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,130

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
xAP Lurline



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes
xAP Lurline manuvering ...(Ev 63 / Sp 22)
Lurline manuvering changes...(Ev 62 / Sp 17)
Lurline manuvering changes...(Ev 68 / Sp 17)
Lurline manuvering changes...(Ev 66 / Sp 20)


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,130

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 10
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 22


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 6 damaged

Allied Ships
xAK Rajput
xAK Dagfred
CM Oglala
CA San Francisco



Aircraft Attacking:
22 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 18000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes
xAK Rajput manuvering ...(Ev 67 / Sp 13)
Rajput manuvering changes...(Ev 71 / Sp 17)
Rajput manuvering changes...(Ev 70 / Sp 10)
Rajput manuvering changes...(Ev 68 / Sp 7)
Rajput manuvering changes...(Ev 67 / Sp 16)
xAK Dagfred manuvering ...(Ev 52 / Sp 14)
Dagfred manuvering changes...(Ev 57 / Sp 7)
Dagfred manuvering changes...(Ev 56 / Sp 12)
Dagfred manuvering changes...(Ev 55 / Sp 5)
Dagfred manuvering changes...(Ev 47 / Sp 11)
Dagfred manuvering changes...(Ev 55 / Sp 14)
Dagfred manuvering changes...(Ev 58 / Sp 11)
CM Oglala manuvering ...(Ev 73 / Sp 14)
Oglala manuvering changes...(Ev 73 / Sp 18)
Oglala manuvering changes...(Ev 73 / Sp 20)
Oglala manuvering changes...(Ev 73 / Sp 17)
Oglala manuvering changes...(Ev 73 / Sp 19)
CA San Francisco manuvering rapidly...(Ev 28 / Sp 32)
San Francisco manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 36)
San Francisco manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 35)
San Francisco manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 37)
San Francisco manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 29)


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,130

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 8
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 15


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
xAK Kauri
xAK Barjora
xAK Hupeh



Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 16000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 50 minutes
xAK Kauri manuvering ...(Ev 79 / Sp 12)
Kauri manuvering changes...(Ev 79 / Sp 9)
Kauri manuvering changes...(Ev 79 / Sp 11)
Kauri manuvering changes...(Ev 79 / Sp 11)
Kauri manuvering changes...(Ev 79 / Sp 11)
xAK Barjora manuvering ...(Ev 79 / Sp 12)
Barjora manuvering changes...(Ev 79 / Sp 20)
Barjora manuvering changes...(Ev 79 / Sp 6)
Barjora manuvering changes...(Ev 79 / Sp 17)
Barjora manuvering changes...(Ev 79 / Sp 4)
Barjora manuvering changes...(Ev 79 / Sp 7)
xAK Hupeh manuvering ...(Ev 79 / Sp 12)
Hupeh manuvering changes...(Ev 79 / Sp 18)
Hupeh manuvering changes...(Ev 79 / Sp 8)
Hupeh manuvering changes...(Ev 79 / Sp 10)
Hupeh manuvering changes...(Ev 79 / Sp 15)
Hupeh manuvering changes...(Ev 79 / Sp 14)


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,130

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 8


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIa Nick: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied Ships
CA San Francisco



Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
CA San Francisco manuvering rapidly...(Ev 28 / Sp 32)
San Francisco manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 30)
San Francisco manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 38)
San Francisco manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 28)
San Francisco manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 24)
San Francisco manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 36)
San Francisco manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 35)
San Francisco manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 26)


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Afternoon Air attack on Comilla , at 56,39

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 18
Ki-48-IIb Lily x 20


Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIB Trop x 1
Hurricane IIC Trop x 11
Mohawk IV x 1
P-40K Warhawk x 12


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged
Ki-48-IIb Lily: 7 destroyed, 5 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIC Trop: 1 destroyed, 9 damaged
P-40K Warhawk: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged


Allied ground losses:
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)


Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-48-IIb Lily diving from 10000'
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.17 Sqn RAF with Mohawk IV (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 7000
Raid is overhead
1 planes vectored on to bombers
No.113 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIB Trop (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Raid is overhead
No.67 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIC Trop (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 53 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
No.136 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIC Trop (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 5 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 50 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
23rd FG/75th FS with P-40K Warhawk (1 airborne, 3 on standby, 8 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 53 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Comilla , at 56,39

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 25
Ki-48-IIb Lily x 18


Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIB Trop x 1
Hurricane IIC Trop x 8
Mohawk IV x 1
P-40K Warhawk x 9


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 4 destroyed, 6 damaged
Ki-48-IIb Lily: 1 destroyed, 17 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIC Trop: 5 damaged
Mohawk IV: 1 damaged
P-40K Warhawk: 1 destroyed, 8 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-48-IIb Lily diving from 6000'
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.17 Sqn RAF with Mohawk IV (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 7000
Raid is overhead
No.67 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIC Trop (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
No.113 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIB Trop (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Raid is overhead
No.136 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIC Trop (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Raid is overhead
23rd FG/75th FS with P-40K Warhawk (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Raid is overhead

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Gasmata , at 103,127

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 29


Allied aircraft
no flights

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 destroyed on ground



Runway hits 31

Aircraft Attacking:
29 x Ki-45 KAIc Nick diving from 14000'
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes


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Invasion Support action off Port Moresby

45 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
CA San Francisco


Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)


Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft


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Ground combat at Port Moresby (98,130)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 38677 troops, 338 guns, 107 vehicles, Assault Value = 1020

Defending force 34319 troops, 651 guns, 507 vehicles, Assault Value = 1351

Japanese ground losses:
69 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (0 destroyed, 2 disabled)


Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)


Assaulting units:
48th Division
8th Division
38th Div /3
7th Naval Construction Battalion
4th Base Force

Defending units:
32nd Infantry Division
22nd Marine Regiment
41st Infantry Division
6th Australian Division


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Ground combat at 83,51

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 409 troops, 25 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 20

Defending force 24314 troops, 82 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 685


Allied ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Assaulting units:
58th Infantry Regiment
138th Infantry Regiment

Defending units:
20th Chinese Corps
37th Chinese Corps


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Ground combat at Attu Island (153,49)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1863 troops, 19 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 98

Defending force 1322 troops, 12 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 38



Assaulting units:
1st Engineer Co
4th Engineer Co
Maizuru 3rd SNLF
12th Air Defense AA Regiment

Defending units:
297th Infantry/ 1st Battalion


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Ground combat at Attu Island (153,49)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1322 troops, 12 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 38

Defending force 3552 troops, 47 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 98



Assaulting units:
297th Infantry/ 1st Battalion

Defending units:
4th Engineer Co
1st Engineer Co
Maizuru 3rd SNLF
12th Air Defense AA Regiment


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Invasion Support action off Port Moresby

41 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
PC Morris
CA San Francisco


Allied ground losses:
Vehicles lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)


PC Morris firing at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft


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Invasion Support action off Port Moresby

45 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
PC Jackson
PC Morris
CA San Francisco


Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


PC Jackson firing at enemy troops
PC Morris firing at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft


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Invasion Support action off Port Moresby

57 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
PC Morris
CA San Francisco


Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


PC Morris firing at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Mili at 136,120

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 10


No Japanese losses



Aircraft Attacking:
10 x A6M3a Zero sweeping at 12000 feet

Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 18


Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed, 10 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIC: 1 destroyed on ground



Runway hits 9

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 5000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
5 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 9


Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed, 8 damaged

Allied aircraft losses



Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 5000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Derby , at 64,127

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 10


Allied aircraft
no flights

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort VIII: 1 destroyed on ground


Allied ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Runway hits 15

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Christmas Island , at 174,141

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 8


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged



Runway hits 8

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 8
Ki-51 Sonia x 6


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia : 3 damaged



Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 17000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,130

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 1
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 4
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 1


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 3 damaged

Allied Ships
CA San Francisco



Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 9000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
CA San Francisco manuvering rapidly...(Ev 6 / Sp 32)
San Francisco manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 37)
San Francisco manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 34)
San Francisco manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 25)
San Francisco manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 37)


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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 6
Ki-51 Sonia x 2


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia : 2 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 13000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Cox's Bazar , at 54,43

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Allied aircraft
Mohawk IV x 8
Wellington IC x 12


Allied aircraft losses
Wellington IC: 2 damaged



Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 20

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Wellington IC bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 1


Allied aircraft
B-17F Fortress x 30
B-25D1 Mitchell x 3


No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-17F Fortress: 3 damaged



Airbase hits 10
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 65

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
47th I.F.Chutai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes

Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,130

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
G4M1 Betty x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

Allied Ships
AKA Oberon



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 42 minutes
AKA Oberon manuvering ...(Ev 76 / Sp 16)
Oberon manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 9)
Oberon manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 14)
Oberon manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 19)


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,130

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 3
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 7
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 17


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 4 damaged

Allied Ships
xAK Admiral Halstead
CA San Francisco
DD Blue
xAK Fairland
CM Weehawken



Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 11000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes
xAK Admiral Halstead manuvering ...(Ev 75 / Sp 12)
Admiral Halstead manuvering changes...(Ev 75 / Sp 19)
Admiral Halstead manuvering changes...(Ev 75 / Sp 17)
CA San Francisco manuvering rapidly...(Ev 28 / Sp 32)
San Francisco manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 31)
an Allied DD manuvering rapidly...(Ev 3 / Sp 35)
Blue manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 36)
xAK Fairland manuvering ...(Ev 75 / Sp 12)
Fairland manuvering changes...(Ev 75 / Sp 13)
Fairland manuvering changes...(Ev 75 / Sp 11)
Fairland manuvering changes...(Ev 75 / Sp 13)
Fairland manuvering changes...(Ev 75 / Sp 10)
Blue manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 33)
Blue manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 33)
Blue manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 37)
CM Weehawken manuvering ...(Ev 70 / Sp 16)
Weehawken manuvering changes...(Ev 70 / Sp 11)
Weehawken manuvering changes...(Ev 70 / Sp 20)
Weehawken manuvering changes...(Ev 70 / Sp 12)
Weehawken manuvering changes...(Ev 70 / Sp 22)


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,130

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 10
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 1
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 12


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
DD Mugford
xAK Ho Kiang



Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 18000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 50 minutes
DD Mugford manuvering rapidly...(Ev 3 / Sp 35)
Mugford manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 31)
Mugford manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 37)
Mugford manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 37)
Mugford manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 30)
Mugford manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 33)
Mugford manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 30)
xAK Ho Kiang manuvering ...(Ev 79 / Sp 12)
Ho Kiang manuvering changes...(Ev 79 / Sp 13)
Ho Kiang manuvering changes...(Ev 79 / Sp 14)
Ho Kiang manuvering changes...(Ev 79 / Sp 8)
Ho Kiang manuvering changes...(Ev 79 / Sp 13)
Ho Kiang manuvering changes...(Ev 79 / Sp 6)


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,130

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 9


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIa Nick: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
xAK Hauraki
DD Mugford
xAK Hollywood



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
xAK Hauraki manuvering ...(Ev 57 / Sp 12)
Hauraki manuvering changes...(Ev 56 / Sp 12)
Hauraki manuvering changes...(Ev 53 / Sp 11)
DD Mugford manuvering rapidly...(Ev 3 / Sp 35)
Mugford manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 39)
Mugford manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 33)
Mugford manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 34)
xAK Hollywood manuvering ...(Ev 51 / Sp 12)
Hollywood manuvering changes...(Ev 52 / Sp 17)
Hollywood manuvering changes...(Ev 51 / Sp 5)
Hollywood manuvering changes...(Ev 57 / Sp 18)
Hollywood manuvering changes...(Ev 50 / Sp 8)


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Morning Air attack on Munda , at 111,134

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 12
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 9
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 7


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 5 damaged



Port hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 9000 feet
Port Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 45 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Gasmata , at 103,127

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 3
G4M1 Betty x 3
Ki-27b Nate x 15


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 7000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg AP Bomb

Raid spotted at 41 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Mili at 136,120

Weather in hex: Light rain

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 13
G4M1 Betty x 9


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 4 damaged

Allied Ships
DD Inconstant



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
DD Inconstant manuvering rapidly...(Ev 2 / Sp 35)
Inconstant manuvering changes...(Ev 2 / Sp 42)
Inconstant manuvering changes...(Ev 2 / Sp 32)
Inconstant manuvering changes...(Ev 2 / Sp 27)
Inconstant manuvering changes...(Ev 2 / Sp 39)
Inconstant manuvering changes...(Ev 2 / Sp 36)
Inconstant manuvering changes...(Ev 2 / Sp 33)
Inconstant manuvering changes...(Ev 2 / Sp 37)
Inconstant manuvering changes...(Ev 2 / Sp 34)
Inconstant manuvering changes...(Ev 2 / Sp 34)


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Afternoon Air attack on Hong Kong , at 77,61

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
A-29A Hudson x 5


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia : 1 destroyed on ground




Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 18000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
2 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 12000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 53 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143

Weather in hex: Light rain

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 10


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled



Port hits 2
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 12000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 17000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143

Weather in hex: Light rain

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 7


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 22 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 4


Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 3 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIC: 1 destroyed on ground



Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Comilla , at 56,39

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 13


Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIC Trop x 8
P-40K Warhawk x 6


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 3 destroyed, 8 damaged




Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 18000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.67 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIC Trop (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 48 minutes
No.136 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIC Trop (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters to 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
23rd FG/75th FS with P-40K Warhawk (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Comilla , at 56,39

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 18
Ki-48-IIb Lily x 18


Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIC Trop x 7
P-40K Warhawk x 6


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 2 destroyed, 2 damaged
Ki-48-IIb Lily: 7 destroyed, 9 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIC Trop: 6 damaged
P-40K Warhawk: 2 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-48-IIb Lily diving from 6000'
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.67 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIC Trop (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
23rd FG/75th FS with P-40K Warhawk (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 2000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
No.136 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIC Trop (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters to 1000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 18


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 1 destroyed, 17 damaged



Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-45 KAIc Nick diving from 11000'
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Dacca , at 56,38

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 11
Ki-48-Ib Lily x 9


Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIB Trop x 4
Hurricane IIC Trop x 7
Mohawk IV x 5


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 2 destroyed, 9 damaged
Ki-48-Ib Lily: 4 destroyed, 4 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIB Trop: 4 damaged
Hurricane IIC Trop: 5 damaged
Mohawk IV: 1 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-48-Ib Lily bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.17 Sqn RAF with Mohawk IV (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000 , scrambling fighters to 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 50 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
No.113 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIB Trop (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes
No.135 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIC Trop (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 5 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Comilla , at 56,39

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-Ic Sally x 11
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 11
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 10


Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIC Trop x 3
P-40K Warhawk x 2


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-Ic Sally : 2 damaged
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 2 damaged
Ki-43-Ic Oscar: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIC Trop: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
P-40K Warhawk: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Hurricane FR.IIB: 1 destroyed on ground



Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 14000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
11 x Ki-21-Ic Sally bombing from 14000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
23rd FG/75th FS with P-40K Warhawk (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Raid is overhead
No.67 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIC Trop (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
No.136 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIC Trop (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Raid is overhead

Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Comilla , at 56,39

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 11
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 11


Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIC Trop x 2


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 6 damaged
Ki-43-Ic Oscar: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIC Trop: 2 damaged
Hurricane FR.IIB: 1 destroyed on ground


Allied ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 16000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.67 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIC Trop (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
No.136 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIC Trop (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Raid is overhead

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 10
Ki-51 Sonia x 4


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia : 3 damaged



Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 18000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Dacca , at 56,38

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 25
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 11
Ki-48-IIa Lily x 12


Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIB Trop x 2
Hurricane IIC Trop x 3
Mohawk IV x 4


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 2 damaged
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 damaged
Ki-48-IIa Lily: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIC Trop: 2 damaged
Mohawk IV: 1 damaged
Wellington IC: 1 destroyed on ground



Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-48-IIa Lily bombing from 14000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.17 Sqn RAF with Mohawk IV (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 49 minutes
No.113 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIB Trop (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
No.135 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIC Trop (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 47 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Dacca , at 56,38

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 11
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 10


Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIB Trop x 2
Hurricane IIC Trop x 2
Mohawk IV x 2


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 1 destroyed, 10 damaged
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIB Trop: 2 damaged
Hurricane IIC Trop: 2 damaged
Mohawk IV: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Wellington IC: 1 destroyed on ground



Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.113 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIB Trop (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
No.135 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIC Trop (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
No.17 Sqn RAF with Mohawk IV (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on 14th Indian Division, at 55,41 (Chittagong)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 15


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 6 damaged


Allied ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 19000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 46 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Comilla , at 56,39

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 16
Ki-48-IIa Lily x 13


Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-IIa Lily: 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses



Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Ki-48-IIa Lily bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Invasion Support action off Port Moresby

41 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
CA San Francisco



Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft


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Ground combat at Liuchow (74,55)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 14409 troops, 104 guns, 42 vehicles, Assault Value = 425

Defending force 45084 troops, 296 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1079

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 5

Japanese adjusted assault: 701

Allied adjusted defense: 1060

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 5)

Combat modifiers
Defender: forts(+), leaders(+), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
918 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 42 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 38 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Vehicles lost 4 (0 destroyed, 4 disabled)


Allied ground losses:
506 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 35 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 26 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled


Assaulting units:
104th Division
23rd Army

Defending units:
64th Chinese Corps
52nd Chinese Corps
56th Chinese Corps
31st Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
7th Chinese Base Force
35th Group Army
4th War Area
9th Chinese Base Force
9th Group Army
22nd Artillery Regiment


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Ground combat at Port Moresby (98,130)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 38673 troops, 338 guns, 107 vehicles, Assault Value = 1018

Defending force 38276 troops, 653 guns, 574 vehicles, Assault Value = 1359

Japanese ground losses:
123 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 14 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Vehicles lost 2 (0 destroyed, 2 disabled)


Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Assaulting units:
48th Division
8th Division
38th Div /3
7th Naval Construction Battalion
4th Base Force

Defending units:
32nd Infantry Division
41st Infantry Division
22nd Marine Regiment
6th Australian Division


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Ground combat at 83,51

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 409 troops, 25 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 20

Defending force 24367 troops, 82 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 684



Assaulting units:
58th Infantry Regiment
138th Infantry Regiment

Defending units:
20th Chinese Corps
37th Chinese Corps


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Ground combat at Attu Island (153,49)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1863 troops, 19 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 98

Defending force 1322 troops, 12 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 38


Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Assaulting units:
4th Engineer Co
1st Engineer Co
Maizuru 3rd SNLF
12th Air Defense AA Regiment

Defending units:
297th Infantry/ 1st Battalion


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Ground combat at Attu Island (153,49)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1315 troops, 12 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 37

Defending force 3552 troops, 47 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 98



Assaulting units:
297th Infantry/ 1st Battalion

Defending units:
4th Engineer Co
1st Engineer Co
Maizuru 3rd SNLF
12th Air Defense AA Regiment
Andy Mac
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RE: AE AAR

Post by Andy Mac »

The biggest issue I have as the allies at present is shipping finding enough hulls to shift troops and supply forward is a real stuggle
 
9th Aus Div is still sitting at Aden waiting on transportation
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RE: AE AAR

Post by John Lansford »

How long does it take to resolve a day's orders now?  Also, will there be a way to set the various combat result screens to show the info on a delay, then move on to the next one?  It appears that the number of "clicks" to move from one screen to another is going to vastly increase, which is one of my biggest peeves with WitP.  I hope there's a setting that will allow me to just start the turn and walk away from it, and the program will execute all the usual sub/air/asw attacks without needing a 'click' to move to the next one.  I can always look at the AAR if there was something unusual that took place.
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RE: AE AAR

Post by Andy Mac »

OK decision made I am going to try and stage 3rd Motor Bde into that small port and use it to secure the rail head.
 
An attack has been ordered at PM
 
XV Corps of the Indian Army is ordered to begin operations against Cox Bazaar I need to kick the Japanese out of these forward bases to allow me to free up rear areas.
 
In other news The solomons campaign stalled the AI was doing quitre well but when I took over I cannot abide messy battlefieds with fragments all over the place (the AI is infinite and can manage them - I aint and cannot)
 
I like a tidy rear area with plenty of supplies to enable exploitation and properly prepared troops
 
So I stalled the shoestring offensive and am presently reorganising Lunga and Munda are both still shut and I have no fighters avaialbel to forward deploy given the lack of carriers.
 
I have 8 CVE's at PH at present buyt I am saving them for the re invasion of Canton Island I need to conserve my carrier assets until the Essex's start arriving
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RE: AE AAR

Post by Andy Mac »

I have all animations off and minimum delay and it takes about 4 minutes per day
 
As I am playing 3 day turns that takes me 10 - 12 minutes - its ruinning in the background as I type this
 
I am a phillistine I never really watch the replays so the new art is kinda wasted on me - its very pretty though
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RE: AE AAR

Post by Andy Mac »

OK PM is going to take longer than I want I will need to reinforce

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Mar 15, 43

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Invasion Support action off Port Moresby

58 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
CA San Francisco


Allied ground losses:
Vehicles lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)


Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft


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Sub attack near Pearl Harbor at 180,105

Japanese Ships
SS I-17

Allied Ships
xAK James B. McPherson, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage



SS I-17 launches 6 torpedoes


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Invasion Support action off Port Moresby
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft

13 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
PC Jackson



PC Jackson firing at enemy troops


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Invasion Support action off Port Moresby
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft

11 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
PC Jackson
PC Morris



PC Jackson firing at enemy troops
PC Morris firing at enemy troops


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Morning Air attack on Derby , at 64,127

Weather in hex: Light rain

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 21


Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort VIII: 1 destroyed on ground



Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 38

Aircraft Attacking:
21 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 43 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Christmas Island , at 174,141

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 5


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 2 damaged



Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 8


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 5 damaged

Allied Ships
xAK Aeon
xAK Admiral Cole



Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 18000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
xAK Aeon manuvering ...(Ev 80 / Sp 11)
Aeon manuvering changes...(Ev 80 / Sp 8)
Aeon manuvering changes...(Ev 80 / Sp 14)
Aeon manuvering changes...(Ev 80 / Sp 20)
xAK Admiral Cole manuvering ...(Ev 80 / Sp 12)
Admiral Cole manuvering changes...(Ev 80 / Sp 11)
Admiral Cole manuvering changes...(Ev 80 / Sp 7)
Admiral Cole manuvering changes...(Ev 80 / Sp 9)
Admiral Cole manuvering changes...(Ev 80 / Sp 14)
Admiral Cole manuvering changes...(Ev 80 / Sp 16)


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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong , at 77,61

Weather in hex: Light rain

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
A-29A Hudson x 21


Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

No Allied losses



Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 18000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
10 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 18000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
5 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 12000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong , at 77,61

Weather in hex: Light rain

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
A-29A Hudson x 6


Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

No Allied losses



Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 8

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 12000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Cox's Bazar , at 54,43

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Allied aircraft
Mohawk IV x 9
Wellington IC x 4


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Wellington IC bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid detected at 19 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 1


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 5
LB-30 Liberator x 5


Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged



Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 13

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x LB-30 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Ominato Ku S-1 with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes

Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 1
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 3


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 3
B-24D1 Liberator x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 damaged
Ki-43-Ib Oscar: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged



Runway hits 5
Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
260th Sentai with Ki-43-Ib Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
Ominato Ku S-1 with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes

Raid spotted at 42 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 1


Allied aircraft
B-17F Fortress x 27


No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-17F Fortress: 4 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Airbase hits 9
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 86

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
47th I.F.Chutai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes

Raid spotted at 42 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 2
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 1


Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 3


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




Airbase hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
260th Sentai with Ki-43-Ib Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
47th I.F.Chutai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes

Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 1


Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 24


No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 8 damaged



Port hits 6
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
47th I.F.Chutai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Raid is overhead

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 2
G4M1 Betty x 2


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
AP Arthur Middleton



Aircraft Attacking:
2 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 42 minutes
AP Arthur Middleton manuvering ...(Ev 73 / Sp 17)


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 8
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 2
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 15


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 5 damaged

Allied Ships
xAK Jaladurga
CA San Francisco
DD Blue
xAK Anglo Indian



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 16000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
6 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 16000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 50 minutes
xAK Jaladurga manuvering ...(Ev 79 / Sp 12)
Jaladurga manuvering changes...(Ev 79 / Sp 14)
Jaladurga manuvering changes...(Ev 79 / Sp 9)
CA San Francisco manuvering rapidly...(Ev 28 / Sp 32)
San Francisco manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 30)
San Francisco manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 28)
San Francisco manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 34)
a 'T' Class class DD manuvering rapidly...(Ev 13 / Sp 35)
Blue manuvering changes...(Ev 13 / Sp 32)
Blue manuvering changes...(Ev 13 / Sp 36)
Blue manuvering changes...(Ev 13 / Sp 36)
Blue manuvering changes...(Ev 13 / Sp 34)
Blue manuvering changes...(Ev 13 / Sp 38)
xAK Anglo Indian manuvering ...(Ev 77 / Sp 14)
Anglo Indian manuvering changes...(Ev 77 / Sp 12)
Anglo Indian manuvering changes...(Ev 77 / Sp 16)
Anglo Indian manuvering changes...(Ev 77 / Sp 10)


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 9
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 7


No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
LSI(L) Manoora, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD Blue



Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
LSI(L) Manoora manuvering ...(Ev 74 / Sp 13)
Manoora manuvering changes...(Ev 74 / Sp 8)
Manoora manuvering changes...(Ev 74 / Sp 19)
Manoora manuvering changes...(Ev 74 / Sp 14)
an Allied DD manuvering rapidly...(Ev 3 / Sp 35)
Blue manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 31)
Blue manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 31)
Blue manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 38)


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Afternoon Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 13
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 6
Ki-48-IIb Lily x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed, 9 damaged
Ki-48-IIb Lily: 3 damaged



Runway hits 15

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
4 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
3 x Ki-48-IIb Lily diving from 6000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Also attacking IV Indian Corps ...
Also attacking Imphal ...


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,130

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 6


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 4 damaged

Allied Ships
xAK Mount McKinley



Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 18000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
xAK Mount McKinley manuvering ...(Ev 76 / Sp 16)
Mount McKinley manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 24)
Mount McKinley manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 20)
Mount McKinley manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 8)
Mount McKinley manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 20)


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Afternoon Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143

Weather in hex: Overcast

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 10


No Allied losses



Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 12000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 17000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 43 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143

Weather in hex: Overcast

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 7


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,130

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied Ships
CL Leander



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes
CL Leander manuvering rapidly...(Ev 27 / Sp 32)


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Afternoon Air attack on Gasmata , at 103,127

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 21


Allied aircraft
no flights

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
No Allied losses



Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 18

Aircraft Attacking:
21 x Ki-45 KAIc Nick diving from 14000'
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 10
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 5


Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 4 damaged

Allied aircraft losses



Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-45 KAIc Nick diving from 11000'
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Submarine under attack near San Clemente Island at 225,79

Japanese Ships
SS I-1, hits 22, heavy fires, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SC-635
SC-630
TK Larry Doheny, Shell hits 1
xAK Nurmahal, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Barbara Olson, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Steel Exporter, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage



SC-635 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-630 attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-1 forced to surface!
TK Larry Doheny firing on surfaced sub ....
xAK Nurmahal firing on surfaced sub ....
xAK Barbara Olson firing on surfaced sub ....
xAK Steel Exporter firing on surfaced sub ....
TK Larry Doheny firing on surfaced sub ....
xAK Nurmahal firing on surfaced sub ....
xAK Barbara Olson firing on surfaced sub ....
xAK Steel Exporter firing on surfaced sub ....
TK Larry Doheny firing on surfaced sub ....
xAK Nurmahal firing on surfaced sub ....
xAK Barbara Olson firing on surfaced sub ....
xAK Steel Exporter firing on surfaced sub ....
TK Larry Doheny firing on surfaced sub ....
xAK Barbara Olson firing on surfaced sub ....
xAK Steel Exporter firing on surfaced sub ....
TK Larry Doheny firing on surfaced sub ....
xAK Barbara Olson firing on surfaced sub ....
xAK Steel Exporter firing on surfaced sub ....
TK Larry Doheny firing on surfaced sub ....
xAK Steel Exporter firing on surfaced sub ....
Sub slips beneath the waves


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Ground combat at Port Moresby (98,130)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 38556 troops, 338 guns, 107 vehicles, Assault Value = 1015

Defending force 39469 troops, 653 guns, 599 vehicles, Assault Value = 1370

Japanese ground losses:
112 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)


Allied ground losses:
93 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 2 (0 destroyed, 2 disabled)


Assaulting units:
48th Division
8th Division
38th Div /3
7th Naval Construction Battalion
4th Base Force

Defending units:
32nd Infantry Division
22nd Marine Regiment
41st Infantry Division
6th Australian Division


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Ground combat at 83,51

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 437 troops, 44 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 21

Defending force 24369 troops, 82 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 682


Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Assaulting units:
58th Infantry Regiment
138th Infantry Regiment

Defending units:
20th Chinese Corps
37th Chinese Corps


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Ground combat at Attu Island (153,49)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1863 troops, 19 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 98

Defending force 1322 troops, 12 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 38


Allied ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Assaulting units:
1st Engineer Co
4th Engineer Co
Maizuru 3rd SNLF
12th Air Defense AA Regiment

Defending units:
297th Infantry/ 1st Battalion


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Ground combat at Port Moresby (98,130)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 39370 troops, 653 guns, 599 vehicles, Assault Value = 1364

Defending force 41527 troops, 344 guns, 110 vehicles, Assault Value = 1011

Allied adjusted assault: 1892

Japanese adjusted defense: 3843

Allied assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 6)

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), disruption(-), experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
835 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 59 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 90 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 18 disabled
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Vehicles lost 6 (1 destroyed, 5 disabled)


Allied ground losses:
1110 casualties reported
Squads: 9 destroyed, 119 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 112 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Vehicles lost 43 (1 destroyed, 42 disabled)


Assaulting units:
41st Infantry Division
22nd Marine Regiment
32nd Infantry Division
6th Australian Division

Defending units:
48th Division
8th Division
38th Div /3
7th Naval Construction Battalion
4th Base Force


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Ground combat at Attu Island (153,49)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1315 troops, 12 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 37

Defending force 3552 troops, 47 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 98

Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled



Assaulting units:
297th Infantry/ 1st Battalion

Defending units:
4th Engineer Co
1st Engineer Co
Maizuru 3rd SNLF
12th Air Defense AA Regiment


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Diego Garcia at 11,62, Range 5,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
xAP Kitano Maru, Shell hits 20, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk

Allied Ships
DD Vendetta
DD Warramunga



Improved night sighting under 75% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 75% moonlight: 5,000 yards
Range closes to 25,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 5,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 5,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
DD Warramunga engages xAP Kitano Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Warramunga engages xAP Kitano Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Vendetta engages xAP Kitano Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Vendetta engages xAP Kitano Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Vendetta engages xAP Kitano Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Warramunga engages xAP Kitano Maru at 2,000 yards
xAP Kitano Maru sunk by DD Warramunga at 2,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...


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Invasion Support action off Port Moresby
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft

7 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
PC Jackson



PC Jackson firing at enemy troops


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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 18
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 20


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 14 damaged



Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 7000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
4 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 5000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Derby , at 64,127

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 16


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
16 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg AP Bomb

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 10


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 10 damaged



Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 5000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
4 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Christmas Island , at 174,141

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 6


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 2 damaged



Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 22
Ki-51 Sonia x 21


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia : 7 damaged



Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
21 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 16000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 16
Ki-51 Sonia x 7


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia : 1 destroyed, 4 damaged



Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 13000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 33


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 1 destroyed, 21 damaged



Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
32 x Ki-45 KAIc Nick diving from 8000'
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,130

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 3
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
APD Manley



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 16000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 46 minutes
APD Manley manuvering well...(Ev 31 / Sp 27)
Manley manuvering changes...(Ev 39 / Sp 22)
Manley manuvering changes...(Ev 26 / Sp 30)
Manley manuvering changes...(Ev 39 / Sp 29)


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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong , at 77,61

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
A-29A Hudson x 10


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia : 1 destroyed on ground




Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 18000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
4 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 18000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 12000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 40 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong , at 77,61

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Allied aircraft
A-29A Hudson x 2


No Allied losses



Airbase hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 12000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 1


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 6
LB-30 Liberator x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
B5N2 Kate: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 2 (0 destroyed, 2 disabled)



Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 14

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x LB-30 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Ominato Ku S-1 with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes

Raid spotted at 42 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5
A6M3a Zero x 1
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 5


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 3
B-24D1 Liberator x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 4 damaged
Ki-43-Ib Oscar: 5 damaged




Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
284 Ku S-1 Det B with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000
Raid is overhead
260th Sentai with Ki-43-Ib Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000
Raid is overhead
284 Ku S-1 Det A with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000
Raid is overhead
Ominato Ku S-1 with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 13


Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 damaged



Port hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 12000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 17000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 9


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 17000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 1


Allied aircraft
B-17F Fortress x 30
B-25D1 Mitchell x 4


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
B-17F Fortress: 6 damaged



Airbase hits 9
Runway hits 72

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
47th I.F.Chutai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead

Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 7


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 4
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 2


Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 30


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-Ib Oscar: 2 damaged
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 9 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Port hits 4
Port fuel hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
284 Ku S-1 Det A with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
47th I.F.Chutai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
260th Sentai with Ki-43-Ib Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes

Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 3


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 96,133

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 1
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 5
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 6


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
DD Gridley
xAK Harmonides
CA San Francisco
xAK Barjora, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires



Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
5 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes
DD Gridley manuvering rapidly...(Ev 13 / Sp 35)
Gridley manuvering changes...(Ev 13 / Sp 37)
Gridley manuvering changes...(Ev 13 / Sp 29)
Gridley manuvering changes...(Ev 13 / Sp 33)
xAK Harmonides manuvering ...(Ev 80 / Sp 12)
Harmonides manuvering changes...(Ev 80 / Sp 16)
Harmonides manuvering changes...(Ev 80 / Sp 13)
Harmonides manuvering changes...(Ev 80 / Sp 13)
CA San Francisco manuvering rapidly...(Ev 6 / Sp 32)
San Francisco manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 36)
San Francisco manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 38)
San Francisco manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 25)
xAK Barjora manuvering ...(Ev 79 / Sp 12)
Barjora manuvering changes...(Ev 79 / Sp 13)


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 96,133

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 1
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 2
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 6


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
CA San Francisco, Bomb hits 1
xAK Lavington Court



Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 15000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes
CA San Francisco manuvering rapidly...(Ev 28 / Sp 32)
San Francisco manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 29)
San Francisco manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 37)
San Francisco manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 28)
xAK Lavington Court manuvering ...(Ev 77 / Sp 14)
Lavington Court manuvering changes...(Ev 77 / Sp 10)
Lavington Court manuvering changes...(Ev 77 / Sp 12)
Lavington Court manuvering changes...(Ev 77 / Sp 12)


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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 7


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged



Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Munda , at 111,134

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 5
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 24


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 2 damaged



Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 16000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,130

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 4


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 3 damaged

Allied Ships
CA Salt Lake City



Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 16000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
CA Salt Lake City manuvering rapidly...(Ev 28 / Sp 32)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 29)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 39)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 38)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 34)


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Afternoon Air attack on Cox's Bazar , at 54,43

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Allied aircraft
Mohawk IV x 13
Wellington IC x 10


Allied aircraft losses
Wellington IC: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 11

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Wellington IC bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 96,133

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 6


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
xAK Hauraki
CA San Francisco



Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes
xAK Hauraki manuvering ...(Ev 8 / Sp 12)
Hauraki manuvering changes...(Ev 8 / Sp 13)
Hauraki manuvering changes...(Ev 8 / Sp 21)
Hauraki manuvering changes...(Ev 8 / Sp 18)
CA San Francisco manuvering well...(Ev 36 / Sp 30)
San Francisco manuvering changes...(Ev 38 / Sp 32)
San Francisco manuvering changes...(Ev 35 / Sp 32)
San Francisco manuvering changes...(Ev 35 / Sp 26)


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 96,133

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 1
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 2
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 6


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
xAK Pasha
xAK Harmonides



Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 15000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes
xAK Pasha manuvering ...(Ev 80 / Sp 12)
Pasha manuvering changes...(Ev 80 / Sp 3)
Pasha manuvering changes...(Ev 80 / Sp 13)
Pasha manuvering changes...(Ev 80 / Sp 4)
xAK Harmonides manuvering ...(Ev 8 / Sp 12)
Harmonides manuvering changes...(Ev 8 / Sp 4)
Harmonides manuvering changes...(Ev 8 / Sp 18)
Harmonides manuvering changes...(Ev 8 / Sp 14)


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Afternoon Air attack on Comilla , at 56,39

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 3
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 2
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 4
Ki-48-Ib Lily x 3
Ki-48-IIb Lily x 2


Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIB Trop x 4
Hurricane IIC Trop x 9
Hurricane FR.IIB x 2
Mohawk IV x 2
P-40K Warhawk x 6


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 2 destroyed
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 4 damaged
Ki-48-Ib Lily: 2 destroyed
Ki-48-IIb Lily: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIB Trop: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
Hurricane IIC Trop: 4 damaged
Hurricane FR.IIB: 1 destroyed



Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-48-IIb Lily diving from 10000'
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.17 Sqn RAF with Mohawk IV (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 7000
Raid is overhead
No.113 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIB Trop (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Raid is overhead
No.135 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIC Trop (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead
No.67 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIC Trop (1 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
No.136 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIC Trop (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
23rd FG/75th FS with P-40K Warhawk (1 airborne, 2 on standby, 3 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
No.1 Sqn IAF with Hurricane FR.IIB (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Comilla , at 56,39

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 5
Ki-48-IIb Lily x 2


Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIB Trop x 1
Hurricane IIC Trop x 8
Mohawk IV x 1
P-40K Warhawk x 5


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-48-IIb Lily: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-40K Warhawk: 1 damaged



CAP engaged:
No.17 Sqn RAF with Mohawk IV (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 7000
Raid is overhead
No.113 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIB Trop (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Raid is overhead
No.135 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIC Trop (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead
No.136 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIC Trop (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
23rd FG/75th FS with P-40K Warhawk (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 48 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
No.67 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIC Trop (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
1 planes vectored on to bombers

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Gasmata , at 103,127

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 14


No Japanese losses



Runway hits 13

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Ki-45 KAIc Nick diving from 14000'
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 3
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-45 KAIc Nick diving from 11000'
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Comilla , at 56,39

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 3
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 8


Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIB Trop x 1
Hurricane IIC Trop x 6
Mohawk IV x 1
P-40K Warhawk x 4


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIC Trop: 4 damaged
P-40K Warhawk: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 17000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.17 Sqn RAF with Mohawk IV (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 7000
Raid is overhead
1 planes vectored on to bombers
No.113 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIB Trop (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Raid is overhead
No.136 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIC Trop (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 54 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
23rd FG/75th FS with P-40K Warhawk (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
1 planes vectored on to bombers
No.67 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIC Trop (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
1 planes vectored on to bombers

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Comilla , at 56,39

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 6
Ki-48-IIa Lily x 3


Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIB Trop x 1
Hurricane IIC Trop x 4
P-40K Warhawk x 1


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-IIa Lily: 3 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIB Trop: 1 damaged
Hurricane IIC Trop: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
P-40K Warhawk: 1 damaged



Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-48-IIa Lily bombing from 12000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.113 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIB Trop (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Raid is overhead
23rd FG/75th FS with P-40K Warhawk (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
No.67 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIC Trop (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
No.136 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIC Trop (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
2 planes vectored on to bombers

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Comilla , at 56,39

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-Ic Sally x 3
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 6


Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIC Trop x 1


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-Ic Sally : 1 destroyed




Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-21-Ic Sally bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.67 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIC Trop (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Comilla , at 56,39

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 3
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 11


Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIC Trop x 1


No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIC Trop: 1 destroyed



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 19000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
3 x Ki-43-IIb Oscar sweeping at 10000 feet

CAP engaged:
No.67 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIC Trop (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead

Raid spotted at 49 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on 109th RAF Base Force, at 59,39 (Silchar)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 15


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 7 damaged


Allied ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 14000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Comilla , at 56,39

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 7
Ki-48-IIa Lily x 3


Allied aircraft
no flights

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
No Allied losses



Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-48-IIa Lily bombing from 18000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 5
Ki-51 Sonia x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia : 1 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 19000 feet *
Port Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


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Ground combat at Port Moresby (98,130)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 37327 troops, 338 guns, 107 vehicles, Assault Value = 949

Defending force 38122 troops, 653 guns, 623 vehicles, Assault Value = 1302

Japanese ground losses:
30 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Vehicles lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)


Assaulting units:
8th Division
48th Division
38th Div /3
7th Naval Construction Battalion
4th Base Force

Defending units:
22nd Marine Regiment
41st Infantry Division
32nd Infantry Division
6th Australian Division


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Ground combat at 83,51

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 437 troops, 44 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 21

Defending force 24357 troops, 82 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 679



Assaulting units:
58th Infantry Regiment
138th Infantry Regiment

Defending units:
20th Chinese Corps
37th Chinese Corps


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Ground combat at Attu Island (153,49)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1863 troops, 19 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 98

Defending force 1315 troops, 12 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 37



Assaulting units:
4th Engineer Co
1st Engineer Co
Maizuru 3rd SNLF
12th Air Defense AA Regiment

Defending units:
297th Infantry/ 1st Battalion


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Ground combat at Attu Island (153,49)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1315 troops, 12 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 37

Defending force 3552 troops, 47 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 98



Assaulting units:
297th Infantry/ 1st Battalion

Defending units:
1st Engineer Co
4th Engineer Co
Maizuru 3rd SNLF
12th Air Defense AA Regiment


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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Mar 17, 43


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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 11


Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed, 10 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIC: 1 destroyed on ground



Runway hits 13

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 5000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 7000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Derby , at 64,127

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 21


Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
PBY-5 Catalina: 1 destroyed on ground



Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 19

Aircraft Attacking:
21 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 6
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 9
Ki-48-IIa Lily x 6


Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 3 damaged
Ki-48-IIa Lily: 3 damaged

Allied aircraft losses



Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 18

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 7000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
6 x Ki-48-IIa Lily bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 15
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 13
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 8


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 8 damaged
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 7 damaged



Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
8 x Ki-45 KAIc Nick diving from 8000'
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Morning Air attack on 103rd RAF Base Force, at 60,40 (Imphal)

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 6
Ki-48-Ib Lily x 6
Ki-48-IIb Lily x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-Ib Lily: 1 damaged
Ki-48-IIb Lily: 2 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-48-Ib Lily bombing from 16000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb
2 x Ki-48-IIb Lily diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
1 x Ki-48-IIb Lily diving from 6000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 6
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 6


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 1 damaged



Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 18000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-Ic Sally x 6
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 6
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 6


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-Ic Sally : 2 damaged
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 5 damaged



Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 19000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
6 x Ki-21-Ic Sally bombing from 19000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 3
Ki-51 Sonia x 6
Ki-61-Ia Tony x 6


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia : 4 damaged



Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 17000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 4
Ki-51 Sonia x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia : 2 damaged



Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 9000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 5
Ki-48-IIa Lily x 6


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-IIa Lily: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged



Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-48-IIa Lily bombing from 14000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 36
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 2


Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 19 damaged

Allied aircraft losses



Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
30 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,130

Weather in hex: Light rain

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 6
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 3
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 2


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 3 damaged

Allied Ships
AP Arthur Middleton, Bomb hits 1, on fire



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 9000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
AP Arthur Middleton manuvering ...(Ev 73 / Sp 17)
Arthur Middleton manuvering changes...(Ev 73 / Sp 22)
Arthur Middleton manuvering changes...(Ev 73 / Sp 15)
Arthur Middleton manuvering changes...(Ev 73 / Sp 18)


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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia : 1 destroyed, 2 damaged



Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 11000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong , at 77,61

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
A-29A Hudson x 17


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia : 1 destroyed on ground




Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 18000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
5 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 18000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
6 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 12000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 53 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong , at 77,61

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
A-29A Hudson x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia : 1 destroyed on ground




Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 12000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Cox's Bazar , at 54,43

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Allied aircraft
Mohawk IV x 4
Wellington IC x 3


No Allied losses



Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Wellington IC bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid detected at 45 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 1


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 6
LB-30 Liberator x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 3 damaged



Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 7

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x LB-30 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
47th I.F.Chutai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 6000
Raid is overhead

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5
A6M3a Zero x 1
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 1


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 3
B-24D1 Liberator x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 3 damaged
A6M3a Zero: 1 damaged
Ki-43-Ib Oscar: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 damaged



Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Ominato Ku S-1 with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
284 Ku S-1 Det A with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
284 Ku S-1 Det B with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
260th Sentai with Ki-43-Ib Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes

Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143

Weather in hex: Overcast

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 5


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 12000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 17000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130

Weather in hex: Light rain

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 4


Allied aircraft
B-17F Fortress x 33


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-Ib Oscar: 3 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
B-17F Fortress: 5 damaged



Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 92

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
260th Sentai with Ki-43-Ib Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead

Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130

Weather in hex: Light rain

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 6


No Allied losses



Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143

Weather in hex: Overcast

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 4


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 46 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130

Weather in hex: Light rain

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 30


Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 7 damaged



Port hits 11
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Munda , at 111,134

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 6
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 18
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 3


Allied aircraft
no flights

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
No Allied losses



Runway hits 8
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
3 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 14000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 7000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg AP Bomb

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Munda , at 111,134

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 3
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 9


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 2 damaged



Runway hits 11

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 14000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
3 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 18000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Munda , at 111,134

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 6


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 1 damaged



Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 18000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Cooktown at 95,135

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 6


No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
DD Mugford
CM Weehawken



Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
DD Mugford manuvering rapidly...(Ev 3 / Sp 35)
Mugford manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 43)
Mugford manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 36)
Mugford manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 33)
CM Weehawken manuvering ...(Ev 70 / Sp 16)
Weehawken manuvering changes...(Ev 70 / Sp 21)
Weehawken manuvering changes...(Ev 70 / Sp 18)


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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 7


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 2 destroyed, 3 damaged



Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-45 KAIc Nick diving from 11000'
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Munda , at 111,134

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 8
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 6


Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning: 1 destroyed on ground



Runway hits 9

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 43 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,130

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 8
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
xAP Lurline



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 9000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
xAP Lurline manuvering ...(Ev 50 / Sp 22)
Lurline manuvering changes...(Ev 48 / Sp 23)
Lurline manuvering changes...(Ev 49 / Sp 22)
Lurline manuvering changes...(Ev 52 / Sp 21)


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Cooktown at 95,135

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
xAK Waipo



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes
xAK Waipo manuvering ...(Ev 75 / Sp 12)


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Cooktown at 95,135

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 8


No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAK West Ivis
xAK Mount McKinley
PG Charleston



Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
xAK West Ivis manuvering ...(Ev 75 / Sp 12)
West Ivis manuvering changes...(Ev 75 / Sp 18)
xAK Mount McKinley manuvering ...(Ev 76 / Sp 16)
Mount McKinley manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 12)
Mount McKinley manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 20)
Mount McKinley manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 15)
PG Charleston manuvering ...(Ev 5 / Sp 20)
Charleston manuvering changes...(Ev 5 / Sp 25)
Charleston manuvering changes...(Ev 5 / Sp 21)
Charleston manuvering changes...(Ev 5 / Sp 15)
Charleston manuvering changes...(Ev 5 / Sp 13)


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Ground combat at Port Moresby (98,130)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 37374 troops, 338 guns, 107 vehicles, Assault Value = 953

Defending force 38227 troops, 653 guns, 623 vehicles, Assault Value = 1315

Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Allied ground losses:
22 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Vehicles lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)


Assaulting units:
8th Division
48th Division
38th Div /3
7th Naval Construction Battalion
4th Base Force

Defending units:
32nd Infantry Division
22nd Marine Regiment
41st Infantry Division
6th Australian Division


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Ground combat at 83,51

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 437 troops, 44 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 21

Defending force 24369 troops, 82 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 677



Assaulting units:
58th Infantry Regiment
138th Infantry Regiment

Defending units:
20th Chinese Corps
37th Chinese Corps


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Ground combat at Attu Island (153,49)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1863 troops, 19 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 98

Defending force 1310 troops, 12 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 38


Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Assaulting units:
1st Engineer Co
4th Engineer Co
Maizuru 3rd SNLF
12th Air Defense AA Regiment

Defending units:
297th Infantry/ 1st Battalion


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Ground combat at Attu Island (153,49)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1302 troops, 12 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 38

Defending force 3552 troops, 47 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 98


Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Assaulting units:
297th Infantry/ 1st Battalion

Defending units:
4th Engineer Co
1st Engineer Co
Maizuru 3rd SNLF
12th Air Defense AA Regiment

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RE: AE AAR

Post by greg_slith »

Thanks for the AAR, Andy. I've got a couple of questions:
1) At PM the Japanese have been doing the bombarding and have taken more (sometimes MANY more) casualties than the Allies every day but one. Does the game assume counterbattery fire or what?

2) Can you explain what the differences are in the CAP report? I know what the words mean[:D] but not the context.

3) Describe what is happening with ship manouvering, please. Is EV = evasion? Is a higher number better? Why does or how does a ship "manouver well"? Sorry if these have been asked before but I've gotten so far behind on the AE threads I don't know where to start.

Thanks, again[&o]
Greg
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RE: AE AAR

Post by Andy Mac »

Well the Arty allotment to the US Divs and eventhe CW ones are substantial and they are at more or less full strength
 
so 200+ tubes plus 200+ Morters of 3" or 81mm calibre
 
The Japanese have c 100 guns mostly small moutain guns and no large morters (they are in sepetare regts)
 
So the Allied Arty advantage is substantial
 
The CAP report says that my cap is taking time to engage
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RE: AE AAR

Post by Andy Mac »

I think 3) is a tester only data I cannot work out how to turn it off fgor the AAR
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RE: AE AAR

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More of the same I am inthe process of redeploying various shipping assets
 
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Mar 18, 43
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Morning Air attack on Cox's Bazar , at 54,43
 
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
 
Allied aircraft
      P-40K Warhawk x 17
 
 
No Allied losses
 
 
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      17 x P-40K Warhawk sweeping at 10000 feet
 
Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40
 
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
 
Japanese aircraft
      G4M1 Betty x 24
 
 
Allied aircraft
      no flights
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G4M1 Betty: 14 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
 
 
 
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 16
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       7 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet *
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
       3 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 5000 feet *
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
      14 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 250 kg GP Bomb,  4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
 
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Derby , at 64,127
 
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
 
Japanese aircraft
      G4M1 Betty x 16
 
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged
 
 
 
Port hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      16 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet
               Port Attack:  2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb,  4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
 
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40
 
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
 
Japanese aircraft
      G4M1 Betty x 6
 
 
Allied aircraft
      no flights
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G4M1 Betty: 6 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
 
 
 
Runway hits 2
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       6 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 5000 feet *
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
 
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40
 
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 15
      Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 11
 
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 12 damaged
 
 
 
Runway hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      15 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 12000 feet *
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
 
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
 
 
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M3a Zero x 1
      Ki-21-IIb Sally x 4
 
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIb Sally: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged
 
Allied Ships
      CA Salt Lake City
 
 
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       3 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 6000 feet
               Naval Attack:  4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
 
Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes
CA Salt Lake City manuvering rapidly...(Ev 6 / Sp 32)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 31)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 37)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 35)
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Cox's Bazar , at 54,43
 
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
 
Allied aircraft
      Hurricane IIB Trop x 7
      Mohawk IV x 7
      Wellington IC x 9
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
      Wellington IC: 2 damaged
 
 
 
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 9
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       9 x Wellington IC bombing from 11000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
 
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126
 
Weather in hex: Overcast
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M3a Zero x 1
 
 
Allied aircraft
      B-17E Fortress x 6
      LB-30 Liberator x 3
 
 
Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses
 
Allied aircraft losses
      B-17E Fortress: 4 damaged
 
Japanese ground losses:
      4 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
 
 
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 3
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 13000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       3 x LB-30 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
 
CAP engaged:
Ominato Ku S-1 with A6M3a Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      (1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
      1 plane(s) intercepting now.
      Group patrol altitude is 12000
      Raid is overhead
 
Raid spotted at 42 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126
 
Weather in hex: Overcast
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero x 6
 
 
Allied aircraft
      B-17E Fortress x 3
 
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      A6M2 Zero: 6 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
      B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged
 
 
 
Runway hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 11000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
 
CAP engaged:
284 Ku S-1 Det B with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      (6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
      0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 13000
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
 
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126
 
Weather in hex: Overcast
 
Allied aircraft
      B-24D1 Liberator x 3
 
 
No Allied losses
 
 
 
Port fuel hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
               Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
 
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143
 
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
 
Allied aircraft
      B-24D1 Liberator x 12
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
      B-24D1 Liberator: 1 damaged
 
 
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 12000 feet
               Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 17000 feet
               Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
 
Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143
 
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
 
Allied aircraft
      B-24D1 Liberator x 9
 
 
No Allied losses
 
 
 
Port supply hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 17000 feet
               Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
               Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
 
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130
 
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
 
Allied aircraft
      B-17F Fortress x 27
      B-25D1 Mitchell  x 3
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
      B-17F Fortress: 5 damaged
 
 
 
Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 59
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       6 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       3 x B-25D1 Mitchell  bombing from 10000 feet *
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       6 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       9 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       6 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
 
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143
 
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
 
Allied aircraft
      B-24D1 Liberator x 7
 
 
No Allied losses
 
 
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
               Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       4 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
               Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
 
Raid spotted at 49 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130
 
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
 
Allied aircraft
      B-24D1 Liberator x 30
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
      B-24D1 Liberator: 10 damaged
 
 
 
Port hits 6
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
               Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
               Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
               Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
               Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
 
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143
 
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
 
Allied aircraft
      B-24D1 Liberator x 3
 
 
No Allied losses
 
 
 
Port supply hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
               Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
 
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
 
 
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Cairns at 96,141
 
Weather in hex: Light cloud
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-49-IIa Helen x 9
 
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-49-IIa Helen: 4 damaged
 
Allied Ships
      KV Jasmine
      KV Fritillary
 
 
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       9 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 17000 feet
               Naval Attack:  4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
 
Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes
KV Jasmine manuvering ...(Ev 47 / Sp 16)
Jasmine manuvering changes...(Ev 45 / Sp 15)
Jasmine manuvering changes...(Ev 54 / Sp 7)
Jasmine manuvering changes...(Ev 52 / Sp 15)
Jasmine manuvering changes...(Ev 48 / Sp 17)
KV Fritillary manuvering ...(Ev 47 / Sp 16)
Fritillary manuvering changes...(Ev 56 / Sp 12)
Fritillary manuvering changes...(Ev 50 / Sp 17)
Fritillary manuvering changes...(Ev 42 / Sp 13)
Fritillary manuvering changes...(Ev 50 / Sp 19)
Fritillary manuvering changes...(Ev 45 / Sp 14)
 
 
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Cairns at 96,141
 
Weather in hex: Light cloud
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-49-IIa Helen x 4
 
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied Ships
      xAK Adelong
 
 
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       4 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 14000 feet
               Naval Attack:  4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
 
Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes
xAK Adelong manuvering ...(Ev 80 / Sp 12)
Adelong manuvering changes...(Ev 80 / Sp 15)
Adelong manuvering changes...(Ev 80 / Sp 14)
Adelong manuvering changes...(Ev 80 / Sp 18)
Adelong manuvering changes...(Ev 80 / Sp 14)
 
 
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 12
 
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-45 KAIa Nick: 2 damaged
 
Allied Ships
      AKA Algorab
      APD Manley
      AP U.S. Grant
      CA Salt Lake City
 
 
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      12 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick bombing from 2000 feet
               Naval Attack:  2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
 
Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
AKA Algorab manuvering ...(Ev 78 / Sp 14)
APD Manley manuvering well...(Ev 31 / Sp 27)
Manley manuvering changes...(Ev 38 / Sp 29)
Manley manuvering changes...(Ev 36 / Sp 27)
Manley manuvering changes...(Ev 35 / Sp 25)
AP U.S. Grant manuvering ...(Ev 76 / Sp 16)
U.S. Grant manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 12)
U.S. Grant manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 25)
U.S. Grant manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 18)
U.S. Grant manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 22)
CA Salt Lake City manuvering rapidly...(Ev 28 / Sp 32)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 34)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 35)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 31)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 29)
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Munda , at 111,134
 
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M3a Zero x 12
      Ki-21-IIb Sally x 9
 
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIb Sally: 6 damaged
 
 
 
Port hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       9 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 6000 feet
               Port Attack:  4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
 
Raid spotted at 48 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Gasmata , at 103,127
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Japanese aircraft
      G4M1 Betty x 3
      Ki-27b Nate x 11
 
 
No Japanese losses
 
 
 
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 3
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       3 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 7000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 250 kg GP Bomb,  4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
 
Raid spotted at 22 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Terapo , at 96,127
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Japanese aircraft
      G4M1 Betty x 3
      Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 6
 
 
No Japanese losses
 
 
 
Runway hits 2
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       3 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 250 kg GP Bomb,  4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
 
Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 42 minutes
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127
 
Weather in hex: Clear sky
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIb Sally x 6
 
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIb Sally: 5 damaged
 
Allied Ships
      APD Little
      DD Jarvis
 
 
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       6 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 6000 feet
               Naval Attack:  4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
 
Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes
APD Little manuvering well...(Ev 31 / Sp 27)
Little manuvering changes...(Ev 23 / Sp 31)
Little manuvering changes...(Ev 31 / Sp 28)
a Bagley class DD manuvering rapidly...(Ev 3 / Sp 35)
Jarvis manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 30)
Jarvis manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 33)
Jarvis manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 39)
Jarvis manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 30)
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Cairns at 96,141
 
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
 
Japanese aircraft
      G4M1 Betty x 5
 
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G4M1 Betty: 5 damaged
 
Allied Ships
      xAK Diamond head
      CA San Francisco
 
 
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       5 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
               Naval Attack:  1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
 
Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes
xAK Diamond head manuvering ...(Ev 75 / Sp 12)
CA San Francisco manuvering well...(Ev 34 / Sp 30)
San Francisco manuvering changes...(Ev 33 / Sp 28)
San Francisco manuvering changes...(Ev 31 / Sp 31)
San Francisco manuvering changes...(Ev 32 / Sp 28)
San Francisco manuvering changes...(Ev 36 / Sp 25)
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Cairns at 96,141
 
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
 
Japanese aircraft
      G4M1 Betty x 3
 
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G4M1 Betty: 2 damaged
 
Allied Ships
      xAK Ho Kiang
 
 
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       3 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
               Naval Attack:  1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
 
Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes
xAK Ho Kiang manuvering ...(Ev 79 / Sp 12)
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Cairns at 96,141
 
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-49-IIa Helen x 18
 
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-49-IIa Helen: 4 damaged
 
Allied Ships
      DD Mustin
      CA San Francisco
      CM Weehawken
 
 
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      18 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 17000 feet
               Naval Attack:  4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
 
Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes
DD Mustin manuvering rapidly...(Ev 13 / Sp 35)
Mustin manuvering changes...(Ev 13 / Sp 37)
Mustin manuvering changes...(Ev 13 / Sp 37)
Mustin manuvering changes...(Ev 13 / Sp 36)
Mustin manuvering changes...(Ev 13 / Sp 43)
Mustin manuvering changes...(Ev 13 / Sp 36)
Mustin manuvering changes...(Ev 13 / Sp 33)
CA San Francisco manuvering well...(Ev 34 / Sp 30)
San Francisco manuvering changes...(Ev 37 / Sp 24)
San Francisco manuvering changes...(Ev 27 / Sp 28)
San Francisco manuvering changes...(Ev 34 / Sp 27)
San Francisco manuvering changes...(Ev 30 / Sp 30)
San Francisco manuvering changes...(Ev 27 / Sp 32)
CM Weehawken manuvering ...(Ev 70 / Sp 16)
Weehawken manuvering changes...(Ev 70 / Sp 20)
Weehawken manuvering changes...(Ev 70 / Sp 22)
Weehawken manuvering changes...(Ev 70 / Sp 11)
Weehawken manuvering changes...(Ev 70 / Sp 8)
Weehawken manuvering changes...(Ev 70 / Sp 10)
Weehawken manuvering changes...(Ev 70 / Sp 12)
Weehawken manuvering changes...(Ev 70 / Sp 15)
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127
 
Weather in hex: Clear sky
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 14
 
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-45 KAIa Nick: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged
 
Allied Ships
      CL Leander, Bomb hits 1
      DD Chevalier
      CA Salt Lake City
 
 
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      14 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick bombing from 2000 feet
               Naval Attack:  2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
 
Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
CL Leander manuvering rapidly...(Ev 27 / Sp 32)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 27 / Sp 29)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 27 / Sp 31)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 27 / Sp 35)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 27 / Sp 33)
a Admiralty 'V' class DD manuvering rapidly...(Ev 14 / Sp 38)
Chevalier manuvering changes...(Ev 14 / Sp 41)
Chevalier manuvering changes...(Ev 14 / Sp 34)
CA Salt Lake City manuvering rapidly...(Ev 28 / Sp 32)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 36)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 36)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 31)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 35)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 37)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 35)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 35)
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Gasmata , at 103,127
 
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 28
 
 
Allied aircraft
      no flights
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied aircraft losses
No Allied losses
 
 
 
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 10
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      28 x Ki-45 KAIc Nick diving from 14000'
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
 
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Cox's Bazar , at 54,43
 
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
 
Allied aircraft
      Hurricane IIB Trop x 7
      Vengeance I x 32
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
      Vengeance I: 12 damaged
 
Japanese ground losses:
      8 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
 
 
Port hits 5
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      16 x Vengeance I diving from 10000'
               Port Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
      16 x Vengeance I diving from 10000'
               Port Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
 
Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
 
 
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Ground combat at Liuchow (74,55)
 
Japanese Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 13924 troops, 104 guns, 42 vehicles, Assault Value = 393
 
Defending force 44673 troops, 296 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1048
 
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 4
 
Japanese adjusted assault: 582
 
Allied adjusted defense: 1485
 
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 4)
 
Combat modifiers
Defender: forts(+), leaders(+), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
 
Japanese ground losses:
      1335 casualties reported
         Squads: 2 destroyed, 66 disabled
         Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 35 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
      Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)
      Vehicles lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)
 
 
Allied ground losses:
      245 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 13 disabled
         Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 17 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
 
 
Assaulting units:
    104th Division
    23rd Army
 
Defending units:
    64th Chinese Corps
    52nd Chinese Corps
    56th Chinese Corps
    31st Chinese Corps
    3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
    9th Group Army
    4th War Area
    35th Group Army
    7th Chinese Base Force
    9th Chinese Base Force
    22nd Artillery Regiment
 
 
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Ground combat at Port Moresby (98,130)
 
Japanese Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 37501 troops, 338 guns, 107 vehicles, Assault Value = 962
 
Defending force 38377 troops, 653 guns, 623 vehicles, Assault Value = 1330
 
Japanese adjusted assault: 1274
 
Allied adjusted defense: 2511
 
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2
 
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
 
Japanese ground losses:
      4264 casualties reported
         Squads: 14 destroyed, 201 disabled
         Non Combat: 9 destroyed, 109 disabled
         Engineers: 1 destroyed, 28 disabled
      Guns lost 5 (0 destroyed, 5 disabled)
      Vehicles lost 29 (2 destroyed, 27 disabled)
 
 
Allied ground losses:
      357 casualties reported
         Squads: 1 destroyed, 26 disabled
         Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 31 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
      Vehicles lost 13 (2 destroyed, 11 disabled)
 
 
Assaulting units:
    48th Division
    8th Division
    38th Div /3
    7th Naval Construction Battalion
    4th Base Force
 
Defending units:
    41st Infantry Division
    32nd Infantry Division
    22nd Marine Regiment
    6th Australian Division
 
 
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Ground combat at 83,51
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 437 troops, 44 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 21
 
Defending force 24362 troops, 82 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 676
 
 
 
Assaulting units:
    58th Infantry Regiment
    138th Infantry Regiment
 
Defending units:
    20th Chinese Corps
    37th Chinese Corps
 
 
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Ground combat at Attu Island (153,49)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 1863 troops, 19 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 98
 
Defending force 1302 troops, 12 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 38
 
 
 
Assaulting units:
    1st Engineer Co
    4th Engineer Co
    Maizuru 3rd SNLF
    12th Air Defense AA Regiment
 
Defending units:
    297th Infantry/ 1st Battalion
 
 
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Ground combat at Attu Island (153,49)
 
Allied Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 1302 troops, 12 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 38
 
Defending force 3552 troops, 47 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 98
 
 
 
Assaulting units:
    297th Infantry/ 1st Battalion
 
Defending units:
    1st Engineer Co
    4th Engineer Co
    Maizuru 3rd SNLF
    12th Air Defense AA Regiment
 
 
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Mar 19, 43

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Sub attack near Rabaul  at 105,124
 
Japanese Ships
      E Sanae
      E Sokuten
      PB Kaikei Maru
      PB Hakkaisan Maru
 
Allied Ships
      SS Nautilus, hits 1
 
 
 
SS Nautilus launches 2 torpedoes at E Sanae
E Sokuten attacking submerged sub ....
E Sanae fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Kaikei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Hakkaisan Maru fails to find sub and abandons search
E Sokuten fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Kaikei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kaikei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kaikei Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Derby , at 64,127
 
Weather in hex: Severe storms
 
Japanese aircraft
      G4M1 Betty x 11
 
 
No Japanese losses
 
 
 
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 23
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      11 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 5000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 250 kg GP Bomb,  4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
 
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
 
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127
 
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIb Sally x 9
      Ki-49-IIa Helen x 13
 
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIb Sally: 5 damaged
      Ki-49-IIa Helen: 3 damaged
 
Allied Ships
      CA Salt Lake City
      AKA Almaack
      AP President Adams
      DD Chevalier
      DD Jarvis
      AKA Oberon
 
 
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       9 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 12000 feet
               Naval Attack:  4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
      13 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 12000 feet
               Naval Attack:  4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
 
Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
CA Salt Lake City manuvering rapidly...(Ev 28 / Sp 32)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 36)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 29)
AKA Almaack manuvering ...(Ev 7 / Sp 16)
Almaack manuvering changes...(Ev 7 / Sp 11)
Almaack manuvering changes...(Ev 7 / Sp 18)
Almaack manuvering changes...(Ev 7 / Sp 21)
Almaack manuvering changes...(Ev 7 / Sp 15)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 39)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 34)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 35)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 29)
AP President Adams manuvering ...(Ev 73 / Sp 17)
President Adams manuvering changes...(Ev 73 / Sp 14)
an Allied APD manuvering rapidly...(Ev 14 / Sp 38)
Chevalier manuvering changes...(Ev 14 / Sp 46)
an Allied CA manuvering rapidly...(Ev 13 / Sp 35)
Jarvis manuvering changes...(Ev 13 / Sp 29)
Jarvis manuvering changes...(Ev 13 / Sp 33)
Jarvis manuvering changes...(Ev 13 / Sp 28)
Jarvis manuvering changes...(Ev 13 / Sp 37)
AKA Oberon manuvering ...(Ev 76 / Sp 16)
Oberon manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 15)
Oberon manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 13)
Oberon manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 18)
Oberon manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 22)
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong , at 77,61
 
Weather in hex: Clear sky
 
Japanese aircraft
      no flights
 
Allied aircraft
      A-29A Hudson x 5
 
 
Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses
 
No Allied losses
 
 
 
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 6
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       2 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 18000 feet *
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
       3 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 18000 feet *
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
 
Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong , at 77,61
 
Weather in hex: Clear sky
 
Japanese aircraft
      no flights
 
Allied aircraft
      A-29A Hudson x 2
 
 
Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses
 
No Allied losses
 
 
 
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 3
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       2 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 12000 feet *
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
 
Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Cox's Bazar , at 54,43
 
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
 
Allied aircraft
      Mohawk IV x 12
      Wellington IC x 8
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
      Wellington IC: 2 damaged
 
 
 
Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 14
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       8 x Wellington IC bombing from 11000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
 
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126
 
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M3a Zero x 1
 
 
Allied aircraft
      B-17E Fortress x 6
      LB-30 Liberator x 3
 
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      A6M3a Zero: 1 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
      B-17E Fortress: 3 damaged
 
 
 
Runway hits 5
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 13000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       3 x LB-30 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
 
CAP engaged:
Ominato Ku S-1 with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      (1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
      0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 11000
      Raid is overhead
 
Raid spotted at 43 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126
 
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 5
      Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 4
 
 
Allied aircraft
      B-17E Fortress x 3
      B-24D1 Liberator x 3
 
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      B5N2 Kate: 1 destroyed on ground
 
Allied aircraft losses
      B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged
 
 
 
Runway hits 5
Port hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 11000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
               Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
 
CAP engaged:
47th I.F.Chutai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      (4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
      0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 14000
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
260th Sentai with Ki-43-Ib Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      (5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
      0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 6000
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
Ominato Ku S-1 with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      Group patrol altitude is 11000
      Raid is overhead
 
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143
 
Weather in hex: Clear sky
 
Allied aircraft
      B-24D1 Liberator x 12
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
      B-24D1 Liberator: 1 damaged
 
 
 
Port hits 2
Port supply hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 12000 feet
               Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 17000 feet
               Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
 
Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143
 
Weather in hex: Clear sky
 
Allied aircraft
      B-24D1 Liberator x 9
 
 
No Allied losses
 
 
 
Port hits 1
Port supply hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 17000 feet
               Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
               Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
 
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130
 
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 4
 
 
Allied aircraft
      B-17F Fortress x 31
      B-25D1 Mitchell  x 3
 
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied aircraft losses
      B-17F Fortress: 5 damaged
 
 
 
Airbase hits 6
Runway hits 68
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       7 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       3 x B-25D1 Mitchell  bombing from 10000 feet *
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       6 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       9 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       9 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
 
CAP engaged:
260th Sentai with Ki-43-Ib Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      (4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
      0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 6000
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
 
Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143
 
Weather in hex: Clear sky
 
Allied aircraft
      B-24D1 Liberator x 7
 
 
No Allied losses
 
 
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
               Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       4 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
               Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
 
Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130
 
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 4
 
 
Allied aircraft
      B-24D1 Liberator x 30
 
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied aircraft losses
      B-24D1 Liberator: 10 damaged
 
 
 
Port hits 4
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
               Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
               Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
               Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
               Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
 
CAP engaged:
260th Sentai with Ki-43-Ib Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 6000
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
 
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143
 
Weather in hex: Clear sky
 
Allied aircraft
      B-24D1 Liberator x 3
 
 
No Allied losses
 
 
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
               Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
 
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
 
 
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Bowen at 97,146
 
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
 
Japanese aircraft
      G4M1 Betty x 3
 
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G4M1 Betty: 2 damaged
 
Allied Ships
      CA San Francisco, Torpedo hits 2,  heavy damage
 
 
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       3 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
               Naval Attack:  1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
 
Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes
CA San Francisco manuvering well...(Ev 34 / Sp 30)
San Francisco manuvering changes...(Ev 40 / Sp 33)
San Francisco manuvering changes...(Ev 31 / Sp 35)
San Francisco manuvering changes...(Ev 29 / Sp 29)
 
 
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127
 
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 11
      Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 2
      Ki-49-IIa Helen x 10
 
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-49-IIa Helen: 2 damaged
 
Allied Ships
      AP President Polk
      CL Leander
 
 
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      10 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 14000 feet
               Naval Attack:  4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
 
Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes
AP President Polk manuvering ...(Ev 73 / Sp 17)
President Polk manuvering changes...(Ev 73 / Sp 13)
President Polk manuvering changes...(Ev 73 / Sp 21)
CL Leander manuvering rapidly...(Ev 27 / Sp 32)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 27 / Sp 37)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 27 / Sp 26)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 27 / Sp 36)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 27 / Sp 29)
 
 
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127
 
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 11
 
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-45 KAIa Nick: 7 damaged
 
Allied Ships
      CA Salt Lake City
      DD Fletcher
      CL Leander
 
 
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      11 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick bombing from 2000 feet
               Naval Attack:  2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
 
Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
CA Salt Lake City manuvering rapidly...(Ev 28 / Sp 32)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 36)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 33)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 29)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 25)
an Allied APD manuvering rapidly...(Ev 3 / Sp 38)
Fletcher manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 33)
Fletcher manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 41)
Fletcher manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 40)
CL Leander manuvering rapidly...(Ev 27 / Sp 32)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 27 / Sp 31)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 27 / Sp 29)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 27 / Sp 31)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 27 / Sp 26)
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Munda , at 111,134
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M3a Zero x 16
      Ki-21-IIb Sally x 12
      Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 24
 
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIb Sally: 2 damaged
 
 
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      12 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 12000 feet
               Port Attack:  4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
 
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M3a Zero x 4
      Ki-21-IIb Sally x 4
      Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 6
      Ki-49-IIa Helen x 6
 
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIb Sally: 2 damaged
      Ki-49-IIa Helen: 1 damaged
 
Allied Ships
      CL Leander
      CA Salt Lake City
      AKA Mercury
 
 
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       4 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 12000 feet
               Naval Attack:  4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
       6 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 12000 feet
               Naval Attack:  4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
 
Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 46 minutes
CL Leander manuvering rapidly...(Ev 27 / Sp 32)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 27 / Sp 29)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 27 / Sp 30)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 27 / Sp 25)
CA Salt Lake City manuvering rapidly...(Ev 28 / Sp 32)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 29)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 35)
AKA Mercury manuvering ...(Ev 7 / Sp 16)
Mercury manuvering changes...(Ev 7 / Sp 13)
Mercury manuvering changes...(Ev 7 / Sp 13)
Mercury manuvering changes...(Ev 7 / Sp 15)
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Bowen at 97,146
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Japanese aircraft
      G4M1 Betty x 2
 
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged
 
Allied Ships
      DD Mugford
 
 
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       2 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
               Naval Attack:  1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
 
Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes
DD Mugford manuvering rapidly...(Ev 13 / Sp 35)
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M3a Zero x 3
      Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 1
      Ki-49-IIa Helen x 6
 
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-49-IIa Helen: 1 damaged
 
Allied Ships
      CA Salt Lake City
 
 
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       6 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 14000 feet
               Naval Attack:  4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
 
Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 50 minutes
CA Salt Lake City manuvering rapidly...(Ev 28 / Sp 32)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 37)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 37)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 34)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 31)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 31)
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero x 2
      Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 5
 
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-45 KAIa Nick: 1 damaged
 
Allied Ships
      CL Leander
 
 
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       5 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick bombing from 2000 feet
               Naval Attack:  2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
 
Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
CL Leander manuvering rapidly...(Ev 6 / Sp 32)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 35)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 29)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 34)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 38)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 26)
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Gasmata , at 103,127
 
Weather in hex: Clear sky
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 14
 
 
No Japanese losses
 
 
 
Runway hits 8
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      14 x Ki-45 KAIc Nick diving from 14000'
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
 
Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Cox's Bazar , at 54,43
 
Weather in hex: Severe storms
 
Allied aircraft
      Hurricane IIC Trop x 5
      Hurricane IID Trop x 3
      Hurricane FR.IIB x 3
      Mohawk IV x 7
      Vengeance I x 16
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
      Vengeance I: 2 damaged
 
 
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      16 x Vengeance I diving from 10000'
               Port Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
 
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Cox's Bazar , at 54,43
 
Weather in hex: Severe storms
 
Allied aircraft
      Vengeance I x 16
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
      Vengeance I: 8 damaged
 
 
 
Port hits 1
Port supply hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      16 x Vengeance I diving from 10000'
               Port Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
 
Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
 
 
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Ground combat at Port Moresby (98,130)
 
Japanese Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 34425 troops, 338 guns, 107 vehicles, Assault Value = 772
 
Defending force 37972 troops, 653 guns, 621 vehicles, Assault Value = 1308
 
Japanese adjusted assault: 774
 
Allied adjusted defense: 2121
 
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2
 
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), supply(-)
Attacker:
 
Japanese ground losses:
      2620 casualties reported
         Squads: 18 destroyed, 270 disabled
         Non Combat: 17 destroyed, 295 disabled
         Engineers: 3 destroyed, 39 disabled
      Guns lost 2 (0 destroyed, 2 disabled)
      Vehicles lost 45 (4 destroyed, 41 disabled)
 
 
Allied ground losses:
      104 casualties reported
         Squads: 2 destroyed, 16 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
      Vehicles lost 2 (0 destroyed, 2 disabled)
 
 
Assaulting units:
    48th Division
    8th Division
    38th Div /3
    7th Naval Construction Battalion
    4th Base Force
 
Defending units:
    41st Infantry Division
    32nd Infantry Division
    22nd Marine Regiment
    6th Australian Division
 
 
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Ground combat at 83,51
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 437 troops, 44 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 21
 
Defending force 24385 troops, 84 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 674
 
 
Allied ground losses:
      10 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
 
Assaulting units:
    58th Infantry Regiment
    138th Infantry Regiment
 
Defending units:
    20th Chinese Corps
    37th Chinese Corps
 
 
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Ground combat at Attu Island (153,49)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 1863 troops, 19 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 98
 
Defending force 1302 troops, 12 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 38
 
 
 
Assaulting units:
    4th Engineer Co
    1st Engineer Co
    Maizuru 3rd SNLF
    12th Air Defense AA Regiment
 
Defending units:
    297th Infantry/ 1st Battalion
 
 
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Ground combat at Attu Island (153,49)
 
Allied Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 1302 troops, 12 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 38
 
Defending force 3552 troops, 47 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 98
 
 
 
Assaulting units:
    297th Infantry/ 1st Battalion
 
Defending units:
    4th Engineer Co
    1st Engineer Co
    Maizuru 3rd SNLF
    12th Air Defense AA Regiment
 
 
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Mar 20, 43

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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Japanese aircraft
      G4M1 Betty x 30
 
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G4M1 Betty: 2 destroyed, 15 damaged
 
 
 
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 17
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      16 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet *
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
      12 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet *
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
 
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Derby , at 64,127
 
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
 
Japanese aircraft
      G4M1 Betty x 21
 
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G4M1 Betty: 2 damaged
 
 
 
Port fuel hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      21 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 5000 feet
               Port Attack:  1 x 800 kg AP Bomb
 
Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIa Sally x 5
      Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 9
 
 
Allied aircraft
      no flights
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIa Sally: 3 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
 
 
 
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 7
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       5 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 11000 feet *
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
 
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIb Sally x 17
      Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 1
      Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 16
      Ki-48-Ib Lily x 17
      Ki-48-IIa Lily x 38
      Ki-48-IIb Lily x 10
 
 
Allied aircraft
      no flights
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIb Sally: 9 damaged
      Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 6 damaged
      Ki-48-Ib Lily: 1 destroyed, 10 damaged
      Ki-48-IIa Lily: 15 damaged
      Ki-48-IIb Lily: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
      Beaufighter VIC: 1 destroyed on ground
 
 
Allied ground losses:
      Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)
 
 
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 48
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      17 x Ki-48-Ib Lily bombing from 13000 feet
               Ground Attack:  4 x 100 kg GP Bomb
      17 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 13000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
      19 x Ki-48-IIa Lily bombing from 13000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  4 x 100 kg GP Bomb
      19 x Ki-48-IIa Lily bombing from 13000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  4 x 100 kg GP Bomb
      16 x Ki-45 KAIc Nick diving from 11000'
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
      10 x Ki-48-IIb Lily diving from 10000'
               Ground Attack:  2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Also attacking 103rd RAF Base Force ...
Also attacking Imphal  ...
Also attacking IV Indian Corps ...
Also attacking 103rd RAF Base Force ...
Also attacking Imphal  ...
Also attacking 103rd RAF Base Force ...
Also attacking Imphal  ...
Also attacking IV Indian Corps ...
Also attacking 2nd Indian Heavy AA Regiment ...
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIb Sally x 15
      Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 2
      Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 4
 
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIb Sally: 7 damaged
 
 
 
Runway hits 5
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      15 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 19000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
 
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 27
      Ki-51 Sonia  x 30
 
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 14 damaged
      Ki-51 Sonia : 7 damaged
 
 
 
Runway hits 7
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      23 x Ki-51 Sonia  bombing from 18000 feet *
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 50 kg GP Bomb
      27 x Ki-45 KAIc Nick diving from 8000'
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
       7 x Ki-51 Sonia  bombing from 18000 feet *
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 50 kg GP Bomb
 
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-Ic Sally  x 17
      Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 10
      Ki-51 Sonia  x 7
 
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-Ic Sally : 13 damaged
      Ki-51 Sonia : 1 destroyed, 3 damaged
 
 
 
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 10
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      17 x Ki-21-Ic Sally  bombing from 14000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
       7 x Ki-51 Sonia  bombing from 14000 feet *
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 50 kg GP Bomb
 
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIb Sally x 17
      Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 1
 
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIb Sally: 15 damaged
 
 
Allied ground losses:
      4 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
 
 
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 10
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      17 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 15000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
 
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
 
 
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero x 3
      A6M3a Zero x 2
      Ki-21-IIb Sally x 4
      Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 1
 
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIb Sally: 1 damaged
 
Allied Ships
      CL Leander
 
 
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       4 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 19000 feet
               Naval Attack:  4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
 
Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
CL Leander manuvering rapidly...(Ev 27 / Sp 32)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 27 / Sp 29)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 27 / Sp 33)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 27 / Sp 31)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 27 / Sp 30)
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIb Sally x 15
 
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIb Sally: 1 destroyed, 9 damaged
 
 
 
Runway hits 9
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      14 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 17000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
 
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong , at 77,61
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Japanese aircraft
      no flights
 
Allied aircraft
      A-29A Hudson x 5
 
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-51 Sonia : 1 destroyed on ground
 
 
 
 
Runway hits 3
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       3 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 18000 feet *
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
       2 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 12000 feet *
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
 
Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Cox's Bazar , at 54,43
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Allied aircraft
      Hurricane IIB Trop x 13
      Mohawk IV x 14
      Wellington IC x 11
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
      Wellington IC: 2 damaged
 
Japanese ground losses:
      12 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
 
 
 
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 13
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      11 x Wellington IC bombing from 11000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
 
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 1
 
 
Allied aircraft
      B-17E Fortress x 6
      LB-30 Liberator x 3
 
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 1 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
      B-17E Fortress: 3 damaged
 
 
 
Runway hits 7
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 13000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       3 x LB-30 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
 
CAP engaged:
47th I.F.Chutai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      (1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
      0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 12000
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
 
Raid spotted at 45 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126
 
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero x 3
      Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 7
 
 
Allied aircraft
      B-17E Fortress x 3
      B-24D1 Liberator x 3
 
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      A6M2 Zero: 1 damaged
      Ki-43-Ib Oscar: 6 damaged
      B5N2 Kate: 1 destroyed on ground
 
Allied aircraft losses
      B-17E Fortress: 2 damaged
 
 
 
Runway hits 7
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 11000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
               Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
 
CAP engaged:
284 Ku S-1 Det B with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      (3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
      0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 11000
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
260th Sentai with Ki-43-Ib Oscar (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      (7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
      4 plane(s) intercepting now.
      0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 13000
      Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
 
Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143
 
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
 
Allied aircraft
      B-24D1 Liberator x 12
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
      B-24D1 Liberator: 1 damaged
 
 
 
Port hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 12000 feet
               Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 17000 feet
               Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
 
Raid spotted at 49 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143
 
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
 
Allied aircraft
      B-24D1 Liberator x 9
 
 
No Allied losses
 
 
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 17000 feet
               Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
               Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
 
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130
 
Weather in hex: Overcast
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M3a Zero x 1
 
 
Allied aircraft
      B-17F Fortress x 30
      B-25D1 Mitchell  x 4
 
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      A6M3a Zero: 1 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
      B-17F Fortress: 4 damaged
 
 
 
Airbase hits 9
Runway hits 81
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       6 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       4 x B-25D1 Mitchell  bombing from 10000 feet *
               Airfield Attack:  3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       6 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       9 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       9 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
 
CAP engaged:
Ominato Ku S-1 with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      (1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
      0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 13000
      Raid is overhead
 
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143
 
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
 
Allied aircraft
      B-24D1 Liberator x 7
 
 
No Allied losses
 
 
 
Port hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
               Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       4 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
               Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
 
Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130
 
Weather in hex: Overcast
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 2
 
 
Allied aircraft
      B-24D1 Liberator x 24
 
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-43-Ib Oscar: 2 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
      B-24D1 Liberator: 7 damaged
 
 
 
Port hits 3
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
               Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       7 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
               Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       7 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
               Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
       7 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
               Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
 
CAP engaged:
260th Sentai with Ki-43-Ib Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
      (2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
      0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
      Group patrol altitude is 13000
      Raid is overhead
 
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143
 
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
 
Allied aircraft
      B-24D1 Liberator x 3
 
 
No Allied losses
 
 
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
               Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
 
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
 
 
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero x 9
      A6M3a Zero x 5
      Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 3
      Ki-49-IIa Helen x 13
 
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-49-IIa Helen: 6 damaged
 
Allied Ships
      CL Leander, Bomb hits 1,  on fire
      CA Salt Lake City
 
 
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      13 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 8000 feet
               Naval Attack:  4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
 
Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes
CL Leander manuvering rapidly...(Ev 27 / Sp 32)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 27 / Sp 33)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 27 / Sp 28)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 27 / Sp 31)
CA Salt Lake City manuvering rapidly...(Ev 28 / Sp 32)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 38)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 28)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 28)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 24)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 27 / Sp 34)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 38)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 35)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 26)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 34)
 
 
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 11
      Ki-49-IIa Helen x 10
 
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-49-IIa Helen: 1 damaged
 
Allied Ships
      AK Prince Georges
      CA Salt Lake City
 
 
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      10 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 16000 feet
               Naval Attack:  4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
 
Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 50 minutes
AK Prince Georges manuvering ...(Ev 60 / Sp 12)
Prince Georges manuvering changes...(Ev 62 / Sp 10)
Prince Georges manuvering changes...(Ev 57 / Sp 10)
Prince Georges manuvering changes...(Ev 62 / Sp 11)
Prince Georges manuvering changes...(Ev 55 / Sp 17)
CA Salt Lake City manuvering rapidly...(Ev 6 / Sp 32)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 28)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 28)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 30)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 34)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 29)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 35)
 
 
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 11
 
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-45 KAIa Nick: 6 damaged
 
Allied Ships
      CA Salt Lake City
      APD Stringham
 
 
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      11 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick bombing from 2000 feet
               Naval Attack:  2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
 
Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
CA Salt Lake City manuvering rapidly...(Ev 28 / Sp 32)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 26)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 33)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 28)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 25)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 33)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 41)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 36)
APD Stringham manuvering ...(Ev 4 / Sp 27)
Stringham manuvering changes...(Ev 4 / Sp 25)
Stringham manuvering changes...(Ev 4 / Sp 29)
Stringham manuvering changes...(Ev 4 / Sp 21)
Stringham manuvering changes...(Ev 4 / Sp 23)
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Japanese aircraft
      G4M1 Betty x 19
 
 
Allied aircraft
      no flights
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed, 12 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
 
 
 
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 27
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      19 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 5000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 250 kg GP Bomb,  4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
 
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Munda , at 111,134
 
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-21-IIb Sally x 8
      Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 12
 
 
Allied aircraft
      no flights
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIb Sally: 5 damaged
 
Allied aircraft losses
      P-38G Lightning: 1 destroyed on ground
 
 
 
Runway hits 10
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       8 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 19000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
 
Raid spotted at 43 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
 
 
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Morning Air attack on Gasmata , at 103,127
 
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M3a Zero x 4
      G4M1 Betty x 3
 
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged
 
 
 
Runway hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       3 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 7000 feet
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 250 kg GP Bomb,  4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
 
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
 
 
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Japanese aircraft
      G4M1 Betty x 3
 
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      G4M1 Betty: 2 damaged
 
Allied Ships
      CA Salt Lake City
 
 
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       3 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
               Naval Attack:  1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
 
Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes
CA Salt Lake City manuvering rapidly...(Ev 6 / Sp 32)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 37)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 35)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 30)
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127
 
Weather in hex: Light cloud
 
Japanese aircraft
      A6M2 Zero x 2
      Ki-21-IIb Sally x 4
 
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-21-IIb Sally: 1 damaged
 
Allied Ships
      CL Leander
 
 
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       4 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 19000 feet
               Naval Attack:  4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
 
Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes
CL Leander manuvering well...(Ev 33 / Sp 29)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 36 / Sp 22)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 35 / Sp 23)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 38 / Sp 26)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 29 / Sp 25)
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Hong Kong , at 77,61
 
Weather in hex: Severe storms
 
Japanese aircraft
      no flights
 
Allied aircraft
      A-29A Hudson x 2
 
 
Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses
 
No Allied losses
 
 
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       2 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 18000 feet *
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
 
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127
 
Weather in hex: Light cloud
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 9
      Ki-49-IIa Helen x 17
 
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-49-IIa Helen: 7 damaged
 
Allied Ships
      CL Leander
      AP American Legion
      AK Carina, Bomb hits 1,  on fire
      APD Colhoun
 
 
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      17 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 8000 feet
               Naval Attack:  4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
 
Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes
CL Leander manuvering well...(Ev 34 / Sp 29)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 38 / Sp 37)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 29 / Sp 23)
AP American Legion manuvering ...(Ev 76 / Sp 16)
American Legion manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 11)
AK Carina manuvering ...(Ev 64 / Sp 12)
Carina manuvering changes...(Ev 56 / Sp 9)
Carina manuvering changes...(Ev 68 / Sp 5)
APD Colhoun manuvering well...(Ev 31 / Sp 27)
Colhoun manuvering changes...(Ev 31 / Sp 24)
Colhoun manuvering changes...(Ev 37 / Sp 27)
Colhoun manuvering changes...(Ev 32 / Sp 30)
Colhoun manuvering changes...(Ev 22 / Sp 28)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 38 / Sp 26)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 34 / Sp 28)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 38 / Sp 34)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 39 / Sp 28)
Colhoun manuvering changes...(Ev 32 / Sp 20)
Colhoun manuvering changes...(Ev 32 / Sp 32)
Colhoun manuvering changes...(Ev 35 / Sp 23)
Colhoun manuvering changes...(Ev 31 / Sp 20)
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127
 
Weather in hex: Light cloud
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 7
      Ki-49-IIa Helen x 14
 
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-49-IIa Helen: 1 damaged
 
Allied Ships
      CL Leander
      AP American Legion, Bomb hits 1
 
 
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      14 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 16000 feet
               Naval Attack:  4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
 
Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 50 minutes
CL Leander manuvering well...(Ev 34 / Sp 29)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 33 / Sp 31)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 32 / Sp 26)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 27 / Sp 38)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 40 / Sp 25)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 31 / Sp 29)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 34 / Sp 27)
AP American Legion manuvering ...(Ev 76 / Sp 16)
American Legion manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 9)
American Legion manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 24)
American Legion manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 9)
American Legion manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 20)
American Legion manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 22)
American Legion manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 19)
American Legion manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 20)
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127
 
Weather in hex: Light cloud
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 13
 
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-45 KAIa Nick: 6 damaged
 
Allied Ships
      CA Salt Lake City
      DD Voyager
      AKA Algorab
 
 
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      13 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick bombing from 2000 feet
               Naval Attack:  2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
 
Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
CA Salt Lake City manuvering rapidly...(Ev 6 / Sp 32)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 33)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 30)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 34)
DD Voyager manuvering rapidly...(Ev 2 / Sp 34)
Voyager manuvering changes...(Ev 2 / Sp 36)
Voyager manuvering changes...(Ev 2 / Sp 32)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 34)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 31)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 28)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 36)
AKA Algorab manuvering ...(Ev 76 / Sp 14)
Algorab manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 8)
Algorab manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 12)
Algorab manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 16)
Algorab manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 9)
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on 103rd RAF Base Force, at 60,40 (Imphal)
 
Weather in hex: Severe storms
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 8
      Ki-48-IIb Lily x 4
 
 
Japanese aircraft losses
      Ki-48-IIb Lily: 3 damaged
 
 
 
Aircraft Attacking:
       4 x Ki-48-IIb Lily diving from 6000'
               Ground Attack:  2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
 
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Gasmata , at 103,127
 
Weather in hex: Clear sky
 
Japanese aircraft
      Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 14
 
 
Allied aircraft
      no flights
 
No Japanese losses
 
Allied aircraft losses
      TBF-1 Avenger: 1 destroyed on ground
 
 
 
Runway hits 8
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      14 x Ki-45 KAIc Nick diving from 14000'
               Airfield Attack:  2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
 
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
 
 
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Afternoon Air attack on Cox's Bazar , at 54,43
 
Weather in hex: Light rain
 
Allied aircraft
      Hurricane IIB Trop x 13
      Hurricane IID Trop x 8
      Vengeance I x 16
 
 
Allied aircraft losses
      Vengeance I: 9 damaged
 
 
 
Port hits 1
Port fuel hits 1
 
Aircraft Attacking:
      16 x Vengeance I diving from 10000'
               Port Attack:  1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
 
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
 
 
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Ground combat at Port Moresby (98,130)
 
Japanese Deliberate attack
 
Attacking force 29475 troops, 338 guns, 104 vehicles, Assault Value = 490
 
Defending force 37849 troops, 653 guns, 621 vehicles, Assault Value = 1300
 
Japanese adjusted assault: 407
 
Allied adjusted defense: 1991
 
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 4
 
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), supply(-)
Attacker:
 
Japanese ground losses:
      3738 casualties reported
         Squads: 22 destroyed, 176 disabled
         Non Combat: 10 destroyed, 179 disabled
         Engineers: 5 destroyed, 27 disabled
      Vehicles lost 14 (5 destroyed, 9 disabled)
 
 
Allied ground losses:
      278 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 30 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 17 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
      Vehicles lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)
 
 
Assaulting units:
    8th Division
    48th Division
    38th Div /3
    7th Naval Construction Battalion
    4th Base Force
 
Defending units:
    22nd Marine Regiment
    41st Infantry Division
    32nd Infantry Division
    6th Australian Division
 
 
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Ground combat at 83,51
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 437 troops, 44 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 21
 
Defending force 24371 troops, 84 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 673
 
 
Allied ground losses:
      18 casualties reported
         Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
 
 
Assaulting units:
    58th Infantry Regiment
    138th Infantry Regiment
 
Defending units:
    20th Chinese Corps
    37th Chinese Corps
 
 
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Ground combat at Attu Island (153,49)
 
Japanese Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 1855 troops, 19 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 98
 
Defending force 1314 troops, 12 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 38
 
 
 
Assaulting units:
    1st Engineer Co
    4th Engineer Co
    Maizuru 3rd SNLF
    12th Air Defense AA Regiment
 
Defending units:
    297th Infantry/ 1st Battalion
 
 
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Ground combat at Attu Island (153,49)
 
Allied Bombardment attack
 
Attacking force 1314 troops, 12 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 38
 
Defending force 3544 troops, 47 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 98
 
Japanese ground losses:
      23 casualties reported
         Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
         Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
 
 
 
Assaulting units:
    297th Infantry/ 1st Battalion
 
Defending units:
    1st Engineer Co
    4th Engineer Co
    Maizuru 3rd SNLF
    12th Air Defense AA Regiment
 
 
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RE: AE AAR

Post by Andy Mac »

The continual Japanese attacks at PM have had one very valuable impact - my assault units are almost out of supply - the AI is sometimes smarter than a player - no player would continue with 1:4 attacks they are pointless - right ?

Well not for the AI using up all my supply means I need to think long and hard about whether I can afford to bring in a follow on wave

Andy

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Mar 21, 43

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Morning Air attack on Derby , at 64,127

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 16


Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort VIII: 1 destroyed on ground



Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 13

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
A6M3a Zero x 1
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 4


No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
APD Little



Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 11000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes
APD Little manuvering well...(Ev 31 / Sp 27)
Little manuvering changes...(Ev 32 / Sp 22)
Little manuvering changes...(Ev 35 / Sp 21)
Little manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 34)
Little manuvering changes...(Ev 31 / Sp 28)


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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong , at 77,61

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Allied aircraft
A-29A Hudson x 2


No Allied losses



Airbase hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 18000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
1 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 12000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 53 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Cox's Bazar , at 54,43

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Allied aircraft
Mohawk IV x 14
Wellington IC x 12


Allied aircraft losses
Wellington IC: 2 damaged



Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 8

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Wellington IC bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 1


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 5
LB-30 Liberator x 5


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 3 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 2 (0 destroyed, 2 disabled)



Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 14

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x LB-30 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Ominato Ku S-1 with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes

Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 5
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 1


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 3
B-24D1 Liberator x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 3 damaged
Ki-43-Ib Oscar: 4 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged
B-24D1 Liberator: 2 damaged



Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
47th I.F.Chutai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
284 Ku S-1 Det B with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes
260th Sentai with Ki-43-Ib Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes

Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 6


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 12000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 17000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 9


No Allied losses



Port hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 17000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 45 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 4


Allied aircraft
B-17F Fortress x 27
B-25D1 Mitchell x 3


No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-17F Fortress: 5 damaged



Airbase hits 6
Runway hits 72

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
260th Sentai with Ki-43-Ib Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes

Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 4


Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 24


No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 8 damaged



Port hits 5
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
260th Sentai with Ki-43-Ib Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes

Raid spotted at 44 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 3


No Allied losses



Port hits 1
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 5
G4M1 Betty x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 3 damaged

Allied Ships
DD Voyager



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes
DD Voyager manuvering rapidly...(Ev 2 / Sp 34)
Voyager manuvering changes...(Ev 2 / Sp 33)
Voyager manuvering changes...(Ev 2 / Sp 32)
Voyager manuvering changes...(Ev 2 / Sp 37)


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 6
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 13


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 7 damaged

Allied Ships
CL Leander
CA Salt Lake City



Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 13000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes
CL Leander manuvering well...(Ev 34 / Sp 29)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 34 / Sp 30)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 29 / Sp 27)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 32 / Sp 25)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 40 / Sp 34)
CA Salt Lake City manuvering rapidly...(Ev 28 / Sp 32)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 25)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 33)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 28)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 31)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 29)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 28)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 29)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 29)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 33)


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 10
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 10


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
CA Salt Lake City
DD DeHaven



Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 19000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes
CA Salt Lake City manuvering rapidly...(Ev 28 / Sp 32)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 30)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 37)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 33)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 35)
an Allied DD manuvering rapidly...(Ev 3 / Sp 38)
DeHaven manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 37)
DeHaven manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 36)
DeHaven manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 29)
DeHaven manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 36)
DeHaven manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 39)
DeHaven manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 35)


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 10


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIa Nick: 4 damaged

Allied Ships
APD Manley
CA Salt Lake City
DD Fletcher



Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
APD Manley manuvering well...(Ev 31 / Sp 27)
Manley manuvering changes...(Ev 35 / Sp 30)
Manley manuvering changes...(Ev 32 / Sp 21)
Manley manuvering changes...(Ev 38 / Sp 30)
CA Salt Lake City manuvering rapidly...(Ev 28 / Sp 32)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 27)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 26)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 25)
a Admiralty 'V' class DD manuvering rapidly...(Ev 3 / Sp 38)
Fletcher manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 45)
Fletcher manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 39)


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Morning Air attack on Munda , at 111,134

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 12
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 9


Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 7 damaged

Allied aircraft losses



Runway hits 17

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Munda , at 111,134

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 3
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 25


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 13


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed, 11 damaged



Runway hits 12

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 7000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 3


No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
CA Salt Lake City



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 11000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
CA Salt Lake City manuvering rapidly...(Ev 28 / Sp 32)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 33)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 29)


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Afternoon Air attack on Hong Kong , at 77,61

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
A-29A Hudson x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia : 1 destroyed on ground




Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 18000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 48 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 5
G4M1 Betty x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 3 damaged

Allied Ships
AP William Ward Burrows



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes
AP William Ward Burrows manuvering ...(Ev 73 / Sp 12)
William Ward Burrows manuvering changes...(Ev 73 / Sp 14)
William Ward Burrows manuvering changes...(Ev 73 / Sp 17)
William Ward Burrows manuvering changes...(Ev 73 / Sp 10)


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 8
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 17


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 8 damaged

Allied Ships
APD Stringham
DD Fletcher
AKA Almaack



Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 13000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes
APD Stringham manuvering well...(Ev 31 / Sp 27)
Stringham manuvering changes...(Ev 33 / Sp 25)
Stringham manuvering changes...(Ev 33 / Sp 23)
Stringham manuvering changes...(Ev 26 / Sp 29)
Stringham manuvering changes...(Ev 37 / Sp 26)
Stringham manuvering changes...(Ev 34 / Sp 31)
Stringham manuvering changes...(Ev 26 / Sp 24)
an Allied DD manuvering rapidly...(Ev 14 / Sp 38)
Fletcher manuvering changes...(Ev 14 / Sp 40)
Fletcher manuvering changes...(Ev 14 / Sp 35)
Fletcher manuvering changes...(Ev 14 / Sp 40)
Fletcher manuvering changes...(Ev 14 / Sp 42)
Fletcher manuvering changes...(Ev 14 / Sp 41)
AKA Almaack manuvering ...(Ev 76 / Sp 16)
Almaack manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 19)
Almaack manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 22)
Almaack manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 15)
Almaack manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 18)


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 14


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
AKA Mercury
CL Leander



Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 19000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes
AKA Mercury manuvering ...(Ev 76 / Sp 16)
Mercury manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 19)
Mercury manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 22)
Mercury manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 19)
Mercury manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 23)
Mercury manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 13)
Mercury manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 15)
CL Leander manuvering well...(Ev 33 / Sp 29)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 35 / Sp 33)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 31 / Sp 38)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 35 / Sp 35)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 40 / Sp 26)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 29)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 33 / Sp 23)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 27 / Sp 33)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 35 / Sp 35)


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 9


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIa Nick: 9 damaged

Allied Ships
APD Colhoun
CA Salt Lake City



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes
APD Colhoun manuvering ...(Ev 4 / Sp 27)
Colhoun manuvering changes...(Ev 4 / Sp 33)
CA Salt Lake City manuvering rapidly...(Ev 28 / Sp 32)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 27)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 29)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 35)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 40)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 35)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 37)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 27)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 37)


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Afternoon Air attack on IV Indian Corps, at 60,40 (Imphal)

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 8
Ki-48-IIb Lily x 4


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-IIb Lily: 4 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-48-IIb Lily diving from 6000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Gasmata , at 103,127

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 8


No Japanese losses



Runway hits 7

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-45 KAIc Nick diving from 14000'
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 6
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 5


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged



Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-45 KAIc Nick diving from 11000'
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 4
Ki-51 Sonia x 2


No Japanese losses



Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 11000 feet *
Port Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Cox's Bazar , at 54,43

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIB Trop x 14
Vengeance I x 16


Allied aircraft losses
Vengeance I: 10 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Vengeance I diving from 10000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on 4th Assam Rifles Battalion, at 61,39 (Kohima)

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 6


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged


Allied ground losses:
27 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Aircraft Attacking:
6 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 5000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes


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Ground combat at Port Moresby (98,130)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 26426 troops, 338 guns, 101 vehicles, Assault Value = 306

Defending force 37702 troops, 653 guns, 621 vehicles, Assault Value = 1286

Japanese ground losses:
137 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Allied ground losses:
36 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 2 (0 destroyed, 2 disabled)


Assaulting units:
8th Division
48th Division
38th Div /3
7th Naval Construction Battalion
4th Base Force

Defending units:
32nd Infantry Division
41st Infantry Division
22nd Marine Regiment
6th Australian Division


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Ground combat at 83,51

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 437 troops, 44 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 21

Defending force 24361 troops, 83 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 672


Allied ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Assaulting units:
58th Infantry Regiment
138th Infantry Regiment

Defending units:
20th Chinese Corps
37th Chinese Corps


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Ground combat at Attu Island (153,49)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1863 troops, 19 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 98

Defending force 1322 troops, 12 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 38



Assaulting units:
4th Engineer Co
1st Engineer Co
Maizuru 3rd SNLF
12th Air Defense AA Regiment

Defending units:
297th Infantry/ 1st Battalion


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Ground combat at Attu Island (153,49)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1322 troops, 12 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 38

Defending force 3552 troops, 47 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 98



Assaulting units:
297th Infantry/ 1st Battalion

Defending units:
4th Engineer Co
1st Engineer Co
Maizuru 3rd SNLF
12th Air Defense AA Regiment


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Morning Air attack on Derby , at 64,127

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 16


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
10 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg AP Bomb
6 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 2
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 4
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 10


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
CL Leander



Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 11000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes
CL Leander manuvering well...(Ev 33 / Sp 29)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 31 / Sp 22)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 26 / Sp 25)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 30 / Sp 29)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 37 / Sp 34)


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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong , at 77,61

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
A-29A Hudson x 10


Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
A-29A Hudson: 1 damaged



Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 18000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
2 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 18000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
5 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 12000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 53 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong , at 77,61

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
A-29A Hudson x 5


Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

No Allied losses



Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 18000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong , at 77,61

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
A-29A Hudson x 2


Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

No Allied losses



Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 12000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 40 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 1


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 7
LB-30 Liberator x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 2 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 3 damaged



Runway hits 8

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x LB-30 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Ominato Ku S-1 with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes

Raid spotted at 43 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 5
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 1


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 2 damaged



Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
47th I.F.Chutai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 6000
Raid is overhead
284 Ku S-1 Det B with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
260th Sentai with Ki-43-Ib Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 5 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes

Raid spotted at 43 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 9


Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 damaged
Ki-43-Ib Oscar: 5 damaged




Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
284 Ku S-1 Det B with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
260th Sentai with Ki-43-Ib Oscar (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes

Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 13


Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 damaged



Port hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 12000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 17000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 10


No Allied losses



Port hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 17000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 45 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Allied aircraft
B-17F Fortress x 31
B-25D1 Mitchell x 6


Allied aircraft losses
B-17F Fortress: 5 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 40

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 7


No Allied losses



Port hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 30


Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 11 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Port hits 8
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 3


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6
A6M3a Zero x 5
G4M1 Betty x 2
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 13


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 5 damaged

Allied Ships
CL Leander
AP John Penn
APD Colhoun



Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 16000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
2 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 50 minutes
CL Leander manuvering ...(Ev 6 / Sp 29)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 26)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 30)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 33)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 35)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 22)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 24)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 28)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 32)
AP John Penn manuvering ...(Ev 76 / Sp 16)
John Penn manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 12)
John Penn manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 17)
APD Colhoun manuvering well...(Ev 31 / Sp 27)
Colhoun manuvering changes...(Ev 30 / Sp 31)
Colhoun manuvering changes...(Ev 35 / Sp 25)
Colhoun manuvering changes...(Ev 30 / Sp 33)
Colhoun manuvering changes...(Ev 29 / Sp 32)
Colhoun manuvering changes...(Ev 31 / Sp 25)


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 6
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 10


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Crater, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CL Leander



Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 15000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes
AK Crater manuvering ...(Ev 59 / Sp 12)
Crater manuvering changes...(Ev 55 / Sp 16)
Crater manuvering changes...(Ev 56 / Sp 20)
Crater manuvering changes...(Ev 56 / Sp 3)
Crater manuvering changes...(Ev 59 / Sp 4)
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring AK Crater
CL Leander manuvering well...(Ev 33 / Sp 29)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 37 / Sp 23)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 37 / Sp 25)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 32 / Sp 36)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 24 / Sp 32)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 35 / Sp 22)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 31 / Sp 27)


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 8


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIa Nick: 7 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Arided
AK Prince Georges
DD DeHaven



Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
AK Arided manuvering ...(Ev 64 / Sp 12)
Arided manuvering changes...(Ev 62 / Sp 10)
AK Prince Georges manuvering ...(Ev 59 / Sp 12)
Prince Georges manuvering changes...(Ev 57 / Sp 8)
Prince Georges manuvering changes...(Ev 55 / Sp 17)
Prince Georges manuvering changes...(Ev 61 / Sp 12)
an Allied CL manuvering rapidly...(Ev 14 / Sp 38)
DeHaven manuvering changes...(Ev 14 / Sp 41)
DeHaven manuvering changes...(Ev 14 / Sp 39)
DeHaven manuvering changes...(Ev 14 / Sp 41)
DeHaven manuvering changes...(Ev 14 / Sp 39)


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Morning Air attack on Comilla , at 56,39

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 23
Ki-48-IIb Lily x 12


Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIC Trop x 9
P-40K Warhawk x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged
Ki-48-IIb Lily: 5 destroyed, 4 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIC Trop: 1 destroyed, 8 damaged
P-40K Warhawk: 1 damaged



Runway hits 1

CAP engaged:
No.67 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIC Trop (1 airborne, 3 on standby, 3 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
No.136 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIC Trop (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
23rd FG/75th FS with P-40K Warhawk (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 52 minutes

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Comilla , at 56,39

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 8
Ki-48-IIb Lily x 15


Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIC Trop x 4
P-40K Warhawk x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-48-IIb Lily: 2 destroyed, 8 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIC Trop: 4 damaged
Hurricane IIC Trop: 1 destroyed on ground



Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Ki-48-IIb Lily diving from 6000'
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
23rd FG/75th FS with P-40K Warhawk (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 47 minutes
No.67 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIC Trop (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
No.136 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIC Trop (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Comilla , at 56,39

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-Ib Lily x 10


Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIC Trop x 1
P-40K Warhawk x 1


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-Ib Lily: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses



Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-48-Ib Lily bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
23rd FG/75th FS with P-40K Warhawk (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
No.67 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIC Trop (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Dacca , at 56,38

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 11
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 13


Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIB Trop x 17
Mohawk IV x 16


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 3 destroyed, 3 damaged
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed, 11 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIB Trop: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged
Mohawk IV: 9 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 17000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.17 Sqn RAF with Mohawk IV (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 14 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 49 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
No.113 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIB Trop (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 7 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 57 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
No.135 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIB Trop (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Comilla , at 56,39

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 11
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 15


Allied aircraft
P-40K Warhawk x 1


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-40K Warhawk: 1 damaged
Hurricane IIC Trop: 1 destroyed on ground



Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 16000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
8 x Ki-43-Ic Oscar sweeping at 9000 feet *

CAP engaged:
23rd FG/75th FS with P-40K Warhawk (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead

Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Comilla , at 56,39

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 11
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 8
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 11
Ki-48-IIa Lily x 12


Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged
Ki-48-IIa Lily: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IID Trop: 1 destroyed on ground
Hurricane FR.IIB: 1 destroyed on ground



Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 8

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-48-IIa Lily bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb
10 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Comilla , at 56,39

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-Ic Sally x 11
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 11


Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-Ic Sally : 4 damaged

Allied aircraft losses



Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-21-Ic Sally bombing from 19000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 36 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Gasmata , at 103,127

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 9
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 7


Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 7 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 destroyed on ground



Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Dacca , at 56,38

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 10
Ki-48-IIb Lily x 27


Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIB Trop x 14
Mohawk IV x 13


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
Ki-48-IIb Lily: 9 destroyed, 13 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIB Trop: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged
Mohawk IV: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged



Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-48-IIb Lily diving from 10000'
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.17 Sqn RAF with Mohawk IV (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
No.113 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIB Trop (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 10 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
No.135 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIB Trop (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Munda , at 111,134

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 8
G4M1 Betty x 3


Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning: 1 destroyed on ground



Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 2
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 3


No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AKA Oberon



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 11000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
AKA Oberon manuvering ...(Ev 76 / Sp 16)
Oberon manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 10)
Oberon manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 23)
Oberon manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 18)


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 10
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 18


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 8 damaged

Allied Ships
AP President Adams
DD Fletcher
CA Salt Lake City



Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 16000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 50 minutes
AP President Adams manuvering ...(Ev 73 / Sp 17)
President Adams manuvering changes...(Ev 73 / Sp 20)
President Adams manuvering changes...(Ev 73 / Sp 20)
President Adams manuvering changes...(Ev 73 / Sp 11)
President Adams manuvering changes...(Ev 73 / Sp 11)
an Allied CA manuvering rapidly...(Ev 14 / Sp 38)
Fletcher manuvering changes...(Ev 14 / Sp 36)
Fletcher manuvering changes...(Ev 14 / Sp 41)
Fletcher manuvering changes...(Ev 14 / Sp 43)
Fletcher manuvering changes...(Ev 14 / Sp 35)
Fletcher manuvering changes...(Ev 14 / Sp 41)
CA Salt Lake City manuvering rapidly...(Ev 28 / Sp 32)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 39)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 36)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 30)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 39)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 25)


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 7
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 14


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
CA Salt Lake City
AKA Bellatrix



Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 15000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes
CA Salt Lake City manuvering rapidly...(Ev 6 / Sp 32)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 34)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 31)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 33)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 30)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 28)
AKA Bellatrix manuvering ...(Ev 76 / Sp 16)
Bellatrix manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 24)
Bellatrix manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 8)
Bellatrix manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 24)
Bellatrix manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 25)
Bellatrix manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 10)
Bellatrix manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 19)
Bellatrix manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 17)
Bellatrix manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 19)


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 8


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIa Nick: 7 damaged

Allied Ships
CL Leander
CA Salt Lake City



Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes
CL Leander manuvering well...(Ev 33 / Sp 29)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 34 / Sp 34)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 22)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 34 / Sp 30)
CA Salt Lake City manuvering rapidly...(Ev 28 / Sp 32)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 28)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 26)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 26)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 36)


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Afternoon Air attack on Gasmata , at 103,127

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 15


Allied aircraft
no flights

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
No Allied losses



Runway hits 17

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Ki-45 KAIc Nick diving from 14000'
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on 103rd RAF Base Force, at 60,40 (Imphal)

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 13


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 13 damaged


Allied ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Aircraft Attacking:
13 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes


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Ground combat at Port Moresby (98,130)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 26907 troops, 338 guns, 103 vehicles, Assault Value = 338

Defending force 37777 troops, 653 guns, 621 vehicles, Assault Value = 1295

Japanese ground losses:
64 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)


Allied ground losses:
29 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)


Assaulting units:
48th Division
8th Division
38th Div /3
7th Naval Construction Battalion
4th Base Force

Defending units:
22nd Marine Regiment
32nd Infantry Division
41st Infantry Division
6th Australian Division


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Ground combat at 83,51

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 437 troops, 44 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 21

Defending force 24393 troops, 83 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 672


Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Assaulting units:
58th Infantry Regiment
138th Infantry Regiment

Defending units:
20th Chinese Corps
37th Chinese Corps


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Ground combat at Attu Island (153,49)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1855 troops, 19 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 98

Defending force 1322 troops, 12 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 38



Assaulting units:
4th Engineer Co
1st Engineer Co
Maizuru 3rd SNLF
12th Air Defense AA Regiment

Defending units:
297th Infantry/ 1st Battalion


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Ground combat at Attu Island (153,49)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1322 troops, 12 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 38

Defending force 3544 troops, 47 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 98



Assaulting units:
297th Infantry/ 1st Battalion

Defending units:
1st Engineer Co
4th Engineer Co
Maizuru 3rd SNLF
12th Air Defense AA Regiment


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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Mar 23, 43


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Morning Air attack on Munda , at 111,134

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 8


No Japanese losses



Aircraft Attacking:
8 x A6M3a Zero sweeping at 9000 feet *

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 8
Ki-51 Sonia x 9


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia : 6 damaged



Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 17000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 5
Ki-51 Sonia x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia : 3 damaged



Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 6000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Light rain

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 2
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 4


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
CA Salt Lake City



Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 18000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes
CA Salt Lake City manuvering rapidly...(Ev 28 / Sp 32)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 31)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 28)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 33)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 34)


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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 6
Ki-51 Sonia x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia : 1 destroyed, 2 damaged



Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 12000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong , at 77,61

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
A-29A Hudson x 14


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia : 2 destroyed on ground




Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 14

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 18000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
7 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 18000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 12000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong , at 77,61

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
A-29A Hudson x 6


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia : 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
A-29A Hudson: 1 damaged



Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 12000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 40 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 1


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 9
LB-30 Liberator x 6


Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 3 damaged



Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 23

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x LB-30 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
47th I.F.Chutai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 8000
Raid is overhead

Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 5


No Allied losses



Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 12000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 17000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Allied aircraft
B-17F Fortress x 24
B-25D1 Mitchell x 3


Allied aircraft losses
B-17F Fortress: 2 damaged



Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 46

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 43 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 4


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 30


Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 8 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Port hits 11
Port fuel hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Light rain

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 5
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 2
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 9


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 3 damaged

Allied Ships
AKA Mercury
CA Salt Lake City



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 16000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes
AKA Mercury manuvering ...(Ev 76 / Sp 16)
Mercury manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 10)
Mercury manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 21)
CA Salt Lake City manuvering rapidly...(Ev 28 / Sp 32)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 36)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 28)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 26)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 30)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 28)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 34)


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Light rain

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 2
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 7


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
CL Leander
AP William Ward Burrows



Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 14000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 50 minutes
CL Leander manuvering ...(Ev 7 / Sp 29)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 7 / Sp 21)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 7 / Sp 34)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 7 / Sp 21)
AP William Ward Burrows manuvering ...(Ev 73 / Sp 12)
William Ward Burrows manuvering changes...(Ev 73 / Sp 14)
William Ward Burrows manuvering changes...(Ev 73 / Sp 3)
William Ward Burrows manuvering changes...(Ev 73 / Sp 8)
William Ward Burrows manuvering changes...(Ev 73 / Sp 8)


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Light rain

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 8


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIa Nick: 4 damaged

Allied Ships
AKA Oberon, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD Balch
AP President Monroe, Bomb hits 1



Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
AKA Oberon manuvering ...(Ev 76 / Sp 16)
Oberon manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 21)
DD Balch manuvering rapidly...(Ev 16 / Sp 34)
Balch manuvering changes...(Ev 16 / Sp 29)
Balch manuvering changes...(Ev 16 / Sp 31)
Balch manuvering changes...(Ev 16 / Sp 40)
AP President Monroe manuvering ...(Ev 73 / Sp 17)
President Monroe manuvering changes...(Ev 73 / Sp 16)
President Monroe manuvering changes...(Ev 73 / Sp 22)
President Monroe manuvering changes...(Ev 73 / Sp 13)
President Monroe manuvering changes...(Ev 73 / Sp 15)


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Morning Air attack on Gasmata , at 103,127

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 9
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 18


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 6 damaged



Port hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 18000 feet
Port Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Munda , at 111,134

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 4


No Japanese losses



Aircraft Attacking:
4 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg AP Bomb

Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 2
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 4


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
CA Salt Lake City



Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 18000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
CA Salt Lake City manuvering rapidly...(Ev 28 / Sp 32)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 30)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 25)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 28)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 39)


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Afternoon Air attack on Cox's Bazar , at 54,43

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Allied aircraft
Mohawk IV x 3
Wellington IC x 6


No Allied losses



Runway hits 7

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Wellington IC bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 3
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 2
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 9


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 4 damaged

Allied Ships
CL Leander



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 16000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 50 minutes
CL Leander manuvering well...(Ev 34 / Sp 29)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 40 / Sp 23)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 35 / Sp 33)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 36 / Sp 32)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 34 / Sp 34)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 35 / Sp 29)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 31 / Sp 31)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 26 / Sp 28)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 31 / Sp 26)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 31 / Sp 30)


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 2
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 2
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 7


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
AP U.S. Grant
CA Salt Lake City



Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 14000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 50 minutes
AP U.S. Grant manuvering ...(Ev 76 / Sp 16)
U.S. Grant manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 9)
U.S. Grant manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 12)
U.S. Grant manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 18)
CA Salt Lake City manuvering rapidly...(Ev 28 / Sp 32)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 29)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 37)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 33)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 36)


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 4
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 7


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIa Nick: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
CL Leander
CA Salt Lake City



Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
CL Leander manuvering well...(Ev 34 / Sp 29)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 29 / Sp 34)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 37 / Sp 31)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 32 / Sp 35)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 32)
CA Salt Lake City manuvering rapidly...(Ev 28 / Sp 32)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 29)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 28)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 39)


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Afternoon Air attack on 103rd RN Base Force, at 55,41 (Chittagong)

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 18


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed, 14 damaged


Allied ground losses:
45 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 2 (0 destroyed, 2 disabled)


Aircraft Attacking:
12 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
6 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 48 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Also attacking 29th British Brigade ...
Also attacking 103rd RN Base Force ...
Also attacking 29th British Brigade ...
Also attacking 103rd RN Base Force ...


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Afternoon Air attack on Comilla , at 56,39

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 8
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 19
Ki-48-Ib Lily x 6
Ki-48-IIb Lily x 3


Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIC Trop x 5
P-40K Warhawk x 10


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 4 destroyed, 2 damaged
Ki-48-Ib Lily: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-48-IIb Lily: 3 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIC Trop: 4 damaged
P-40K Warhawk: 7 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-48-IIb Lily diving from 10000'
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
5 x Ki-48-Ib Lily bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.67 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIC Trop (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
No.136 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIC Trop (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
23rd FG/75th FS with P-40K Warhawk (1 airborne, 4 on standby, 5 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 50 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Comilla , at 56,39

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 3
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 8
Ki-48-IIb Lily x 5


Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIC Trop x 3
P-40K Warhawk x 5


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 2 damaged
Ki-48-IIb Lily: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIC Trop: 2 damaged
P-40K Warhawk: 2 damaged



Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Ki-48-IIb Lily diving from 6000'
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.136 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIC Trop (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
23rd FG/75th FS with P-40K Warhawk (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
2 planes vectored on to bombers

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Gasmata , at 103,127

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 30


Allied aircraft
no flights

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
No Allied losses



Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 24

Aircraft Attacking:
30 x Ki-45 KAIc Nick diving from 14000'
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 9


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 8 damaged



Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-45 KAIc Nick diving from 11000'
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Dacca , at 56,38

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 6
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 12


Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIB Trop x 9
Mohawk IV x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 3 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIB Trop: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Mohawk IV: 3 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 16000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.17 Sqn RAF with Mohawk IV (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000 , scrambling fighters to 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
No.113 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIB Trop (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 3 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
No.135 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIB Trop (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000 , scrambling fighters to 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Dacca , at 56,38

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 7


Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIB Trop x 6
Mohawk IV x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 1 destroyed




CAP engaged:
No.17 Sqn RAF with Mohawk IV (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
No.113 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIB Trop (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
No.135 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIB Trop (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Comilla , at 56,39

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 6
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 17


Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIC Trop x 1
P-40K Warhawk x 5


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-40K Warhawk: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
3 x Ki-43-IIb Oscar sweeping at 14000 feet

CAP engaged:
23rd FG/75th FS with P-40K Warhawk (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
No.136 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIC Trop (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Comilla , at 56,39

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 12
Ki-48-IIa Lily x 7


Allied aircraft
P-40K Warhawk x 1


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-IIa Lily: 4 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-40K Warhawk: 1 damaged
Hurricane IID Trop: 1 destroyed on ground



Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-48-IIa Lily bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb
8 x Ki-43-IIb Oscar sweeping at 14000 feet

CAP engaged:
23rd FG/75th FS with P-40K Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Dacca , at 56,38

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-Ic Sally x 6


Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIB Trop x 6
Mohawk IV x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-Ic Sally : 3 destroyed, 1 damaged




Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-21-Ic Sally bombing from 14000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.17 Sqn RAF with Mohawk IV (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
No.113 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIB Trop (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
No.135 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIB Trop (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 54 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Comilla , at 56,39

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 6
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 2


Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IID Trop: 1 destroyed on ground



Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
2 x Ki-43-IIb Oscar sweeping at 14000 feet

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Dacca , at 56,38

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 3
Ki-48-IIb Lily x 8


Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIB Trop x 6
Mohawk IV x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-IIb Oscar: 2 damaged
Ki-48-IIb Lily: 4 destroyed, 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Mohawk IV: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-48-IIb Lily diving from 10000'
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.17 Sqn RAF with Mohawk IV (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
No.113 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIB Trop (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
No.135 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIB Trop (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 47 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Cox's Bazar , at 54,43

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIC Trop x 2
Mohawk IV x 5
Vengeance I x 12
P-40K Warhawk x 5


Allied aircraft losses
Vengeance I: 1 damaged



Port hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Vengeance I diving from 10000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Cox's Bazar , at 54,43

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIB Trop x 10
Vengeance I x 12


Allied aircraft losses
Vengeance I: 7 damaged



Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Vengeance I diving from 10000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes


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Ground combat at Port Moresby (98,130)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 27231 troops, 338 guns, 103 vehicles, Assault Value = 353

Defending force 37790 troops, 653 guns, 621 vehicles, Assault Value = 1295

Japanese ground losses:
83 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)


Allied ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)


Assaulting units:
48th Division
8th Division
38th Div /3
7th Naval Construction Battalion
4th Base Force

Defending units:
41st Infantry Division
22nd Marine Regiment
32nd Infantry Division
6th Australian Division


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Ground combat at 83,51

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 437 troops, 44 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 21

Defending force 24388 troops, 83 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 672



Assaulting units:
58th Infantry Regiment
138th Infantry Regiment

Defending units:
20th Chinese Corps
37th Chinese Corps


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Ground combat at Attu Island (153,49)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1855 troops, 19 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 98

Defending force 1322 troops, 12 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 38



Assaulting units:
1st Engineer Co
4th Engineer Co
Maizuru 3rd SNLF
12th Air Defense AA Regiment

Defending units:
297th Infantry/ 1st Battalion


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Ground combat at Attu Island (153,49)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1322 troops, 12 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 38

Defending force 3544 troops, 47 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 98


Allied ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Assaulting units:
297th Infantry/ 1st Battalion

Defending units:
1st Engineer Co
4th Engineer Co
Maizuru 3rd SNLF
12th Air Defense AA Regiment

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RE: AE AAR

Post by castor troy »

perhaps someone should tell the AI not to keep bombing ships out of the stratosphere with WWII medium bombers...

hopefully the AI will be more than just an "opponent for 2 mins to find out about some new toggles"...
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RE: AE AAR

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Diego Garcia at 11,62

Just how big is that map? [X(]
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RE: AE AAR

Post by Andy Mac »

Castor I think 5 Allied CV's and gawd knows how many cruisers sunk would say the AI is able to sink ships
 
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RE: AE AAR

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Chindits air lift into a trap at Katha and the XVth Corps advance is stopped cold 90 miles from Akyab by the Japanese 5th Div

So many attack under way

3rd Motor Bde is unloading and will move to support 2/11th Armoured Car Bn at Kalgoolie

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Mar 27, 43

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Morning Air attack on Cox's Bazar , at 54,43

Weather in hex: Overcast

Allied aircraft
Mohawk IV x 15


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Mohawk IV sweeping at 12000 feet *

Raid detected at 41 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Derby , at 64,127

Weather in hex: Light rain

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 24


Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses



Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 14

Aircraft Attacking:
24 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 22 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 16
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 10
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 3
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 10


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 2 damaged
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
AP American Legion
APD Manley
CA Salt Lake City
xAP President Coolidge



Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 14000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
10 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 14000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
AP American Legion manuvering ...(Ev 10 / Sp 14)
American Legion manuvering changes...(Ev 10 / Sp 21)
American Legion manuvering changes...(Ev 10 / Sp 12)
American Legion manuvering changes...(Ev 10 / Sp 11)
American Legion manuvering changes...(Ev 10 / Sp 17)
APD Manley manuvering well...(Ev 31 / Sp 27)
Manley manuvering changes...(Ev 32 / Sp 23)
Manley manuvering changes...(Ev 38 / Sp 29)
Manley manuvering changes...(Ev 39 / Sp 24)
Manley manuvering changes...(Ev 27 / Sp 29)
CA Salt Lake City manuvering rapidly...(Ev 6 / Sp 32)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 39)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 26)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 30)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 33)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 37)
xAP President Coolidge manuvering ...(Ev 52 / Sp 21)
President Coolidge manuvering changes...(Ev 57 / Sp 24)
President Coolidge manuvering changes...(Ev 51 / Sp 21)
President Coolidge manuvering changes...(Ev 53 / Sp 22)
President Coolidge manuvering changes...(Ev 50 / Sp 16)
President Coolidge manuvering changes...(Ev 56 / Sp 15)


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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong , at 77,61

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
A-29A Hudson x 15


Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

No Allied losses



Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 18000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
6 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 18000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 12000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 53 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong , at 77,61

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Allied aircraft
A-29A Hudson x 2


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
2 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 12000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Cox's Bazar , at 54,43

Weather in hex: Overcast

Allied aircraft
Mohawk IV x 14
Wellington IC x 12


Allied aircraft losses
Wellington IC: 2 damaged



Runway hits 26

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Wellington IC bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 1


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 10
LB-30 Liberator x 6


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 3 damaged



Runway hits 17

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x LB-30 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Ominato Ku S-1 with A6M3a Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 8000
Raid is overhead

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 12


No Allied losses



Port hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 12000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 17000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 7


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 17000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 7


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 5
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 1


Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 30


No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 4 damaged



Port hits 3
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
47th I.F.Chutai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
284 Ku S-1 Det B with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
260th Sentai with Ki-43-Ib Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes

Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 3


No Allied losses



Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
G4M1 Betty x 6


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 3 damaged

Allied Ships
AP William Ward Burrows
DD Chevalier



Aircraft Attacking:
6 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes
AP William Ward Burrows manuvering ...(Ev 73 / Sp 12)
William Ward Burrows manuvering changes...(Ev 73 / Sp 8)
William Ward Burrows manuvering changes...(Ev 73 / Sp 9)
William Ward Burrows manuvering changes...(Ev 73 / Sp 10)
a Fletcher HB class DD manuvering rapidly...(Ev 3 / Sp 38)


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 3
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 10
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 8
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 13


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 5 damaged

Allied Ships
xAP President Coolidge, Torpedo hits 1
AP U.S. Grant
AKA Algorab
DD Balch
CA Salt Lake City



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
13 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 7000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes
xAP President Coolidge manuvering ...(Ev 68 / Sp 21)
President Coolidge manuvering changes...(Ev 75 / Sp 23)
President Coolidge manuvering changes...(Ev 74 / Sp 21)
President Coolidge manuvering changes...(Ev 69 / Sp 21)
AP U.S. Grant manuvering ...(Ev 76 / Sp 16)
U.S. Grant manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 12)
U.S. Grant manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 17)
U.S. Grant manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 13)
U.S. Grant manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 15)
AKA Algorab manuvering ...(Ev 78 / Sp 11)
Algorab manuvering changes...(Ev 78 / Sp 12)
Algorab manuvering changes...(Ev 78 / Sp 7)
Algorab manuvering changes...(Ev 78 / Sp 12)
Algorab manuvering changes...(Ev 78 / Sp 12)
DD Balch manuvering rapidly...(Ev 3 / Sp 34)
Balch manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 33)
CA Salt Lake City manuvering rapidly...(Ev 28 / Sp 32)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 27)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 38)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 37)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 30)


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 10


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIa Nick: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
CL Leander
CA Salt Lake City
AP American Legion



Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
CL Leander manuvering well...(Ev 33 / Sp 30)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 35 / Sp 37)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 31 / Sp 25)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 35 / Sp 30)
CA Salt Lake City manuvering rapidly...(Ev 28 / Sp 32)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 28)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 35)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 33)
AP American Legion manuvering ...(Ev 7 / Sp 14)
American Legion manuvering changes...(Ev 7 / Sp 9)
American Legion manuvering changes...(Ev 7 / Sp 7)
American Legion manuvering changes...(Ev 7 / Sp 18)
American Legion manuvering changes...(Ev 7 / Sp 23)


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 10


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
CA Salt Lake City
CL Leander



Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 14000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
CA Salt Lake City manuvering rapidly...(Ev 6 / Sp 32)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 27)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 29)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 36)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 26)
CL Leander manuvering ...(Ev 27 / Sp 30)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 27 / Sp 27)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 27 / Sp 36)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 27 / Sp 31)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 27 / Sp 26)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 27 / Sp 27)


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Afternoon Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130

Weather in hex: Light rain

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 1


Allied aircraft
B-17F Fortress x 12
B-25D1 Mitchell x 3


No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Runway hits 11

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Ominato Ku S-1 with A6M3a Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 8000
Raid is overhead

Raid spotted at 22 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 6


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 3 damaged

Allied Ships
DD Balch
CA Salt Lake City



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
3 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes
DD Balch manuvering rapidly...(Ev 16 / Sp 34)
Balch manuvering changes...(Ev 16 / Sp 39)
Balch manuvering changes...(Ev 16 / Sp 32)
Balch manuvering changes...(Ev 16 / Sp 39)
CA Salt Lake City manuvering rapidly...(Ev 28 / Sp 32)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 39)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 30)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 38)


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Cooktown at 93,136

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 10
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 6


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
DD Voyager



Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 14000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
DD Voyager manuvering rapidly...(Ev 12 / Sp 34)
Voyager manuvering changes...(Ev 12 / Sp 41)
Voyager manuvering changes...(Ev 12 / Sp 33)
Voyager manuvering changes...(Ev 12 / Sp 30)
Voyager manuvering changes...(Ev 12 / Sp 32)
Voyager manuvering changes...(Ev 12 / Sp 35)
Voyager manuvering changes...(Ev 12 / Sp 36)


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 11


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIa Nick: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
CL Leander
CA Salt Lake City
AP American Legion



Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes
CL Leander manuvering well...(Ev 33 / Sp 30)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 36 / Sp 25)
CA Salt Lake City manuvering rapidly...(Ev 28 / Sp 32)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 30)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 31 / Sp 27)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 41 / Sp 25)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 32 / Sp 26)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 39 / Sp 34)
AP American Legion manuvering ...(Ev 78 / Sp 14)
American Legion manuvering changes...(Ev 78 / Sp 18)
American Legion manuvering changes...(Ev 78 / Sp 7)
American Legion manuvering changes...(Ev 78 / Sp 13)
American Legion manuvering changes...(Ev 78 / Sp 13)


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Afternoon Air attack on Gasmata , at 103,127

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 30


Allied aircraft
no flights

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
No Allied losses



Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 14

Aircraft Attacking:
30 x Ki-45 KAIc Nick diving from 14000'
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 3
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 8


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
AKA Bellatrix, Torpedo hits 2, heavy damage



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes
AKA Bellatrix manuvering ...(Ev 76 / Sp 16)
Bellatrix manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 19)
Bellatrix manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 12)


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Ground combat at Port Moresby (98,130)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 28782 troops, 338 guns, 104 vehicles, Assault Value = 455

Defending force 37856 troops, 653 guns, 619 vehicles, Assault Value = 1301


Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Vehicles lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)


Assaulting units:
48th Division
8th Division
38th Div /3
7th Naval Construction Battalion
4th Base Force

Defending units:
41st Infantry Division
32nd Infantry Division
22nd Marine Regiment
6th Australian Division


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Ground combat at Katha (61,43)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 3994 troops, 20 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 126

Defending force 42 troops, 2 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 5

Japanese adjusted assault: 418

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 418 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), op mode(-), fatigue(-), supply(-)
Attacker: shock(+)

Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Allied ground losses:
62 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 3 (2 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Units destroyed 1


Assaulting units:
113th Infantry Regiment

Defending units:
111th Chindit Bde /2


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Ground combat at 83,51

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 427 troops, 44 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 20

Defending force 24426 troops, 83 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 668



Assaulting units:
58th Infantry Regiment
138th Infantry Regiment

Defending units:
20th Chinese Corps
37th Chinese Corps


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Ground combat at Attu Island (153,49)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1863 troops, 19 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 98

Defending force 1315 troops, 12 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 37



Assaulting units:
1st Engineer Co
4th Engineer Co
Maizuru 3rd SNLF
12th Air Defense AA Regiment

Defending units:
297th Infantry/ 1st Battalion


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Ground combat at Attu Island (153,49)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1315 troops, 12 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 37

Defending force 3540 troops, 47 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 98

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled



Assaulting units:
297th Infantry/ 1st Battalion

Defending units:
1st Engineer Co
4th Engineer Co
Maizuru 3rd SNLF
12th Air Defense AA Regiment


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Ground combat at 56,42

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 26332 troops, 330 guns, 287 vehicles, Assault Value = 952

Defending force 16320 troops, 124 guns, 69 vehicles, Assault Value = 481

Allied adjusted assault: 1187

Japanese adjusted defense: 957

Allied assault odds: 1 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), fatigue(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
817 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 28 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 46 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 9 disabled
Vehicles lost 7 (0 destroyed, 7 disabled)


Allied ground losses:
633 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 32 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 35 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Vehicles lost 4 (0 destroyed, 4 disabled)


Assaulting units:
26th Indian Brigade
254th Armoured Brigade
14th Indian Division
29th British Brigade
100th Indian Brigade
170 Wing
163rd Light AA Regiment
103rd RN Base Force
Sikh Construction Battalion
24th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
221 Group RAF
XV Indian Corps
3rd Heavy AA Regiment

Defending units:
5th Division


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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Mar 28, 43


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ASW attack near Newcastle at 92,167

Japanese Ships
SS I-166, hits 15, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
DD Mustin
DE Encounter
PG Yarra
KV Fritillary
PC Jackson
PC Morris
AMC Worcestershire
CM Oglala
xAK Aeon
xAK Langkoeas
xAK Pasha
xAK Clan Macgillivray
xAK Shillong
xAK Pellicula
xAK Itria
xAK Ho Kiang
xAK Dumosa
xAK Chilka
xAK Florence D.
xAK Titan
xAK Fairland
xAK Mount McKinley
xAK Hollywood
xAK Admiral Cole
xAK Jefferson Myers
xAK Mahukona
xAK Lihue
DD Ellet
DD Gridley
DD Mugford
DD Blue



I-166 diving deep ....
DD Ellet fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Gridley fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Mugford attacking submerged sub ....
DD Blue attacking submerged sub ....
DD Gridley fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Mugford fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Blue fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Mugford fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Mugford attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub


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Morning Air attack on Munda , at 111,134

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 24


No Japanese losses



Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Ki-45 KAIc Nick sweeping at 12000 feet

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Derby , at 64,127

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 30


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 6 damaged


Allied ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Port hits 1
Port supply hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
21 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 7000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
9 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 7000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg AP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 4
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 9


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 2 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Morning Air attack on 103rd RAF Base Force, at 60,40 (Imphal)

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 3
Ki-48-Ib Lily x 13
Ki-48-IIb Lily x 9
Ki-61-Ia Tony x 13


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-Ib Lily: 13 damaged
Ki-48-IIb Lily: 2 destroyed, 5 damaged


Allied ground losses:
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)


Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Ki-48-Ib Lily bombing from 16000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb
9 x Ki-48-IIb Lily diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Also attacking IV Indian Corps ...


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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 12
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 10


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 1 destroyed, 8 damaged



Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 17000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 13
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 17


Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIC: 1 destroyed on ground



Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-Ic Sally x 12
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 27
Ki-48-IIa Lily x 15
Ki-51 Sonia x 6


Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-Ic Sally : 7 damaged
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 1 destroyed, 22 damaged
Ki-48-IIa Lily: 1 destroyed, 9 damaged
Ki-51 Sonia : 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIC: 1 destroyed on ground


Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)


Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 15

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 19000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb
27 x Ki-45 KAIc Nick diving from 8000'
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
15 x Ki-48-IIa Lily bombing from 19000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb
12 x Ki-21-Ic Sally bombing from 19000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 10
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 17


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 5 damaged
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 1 destroyed, 10 damaged



Runway hits 9

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
17 x Ki-45 KAIc Nick diving from 11000'
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 4


No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AP American Legion, Bomb hits 1, on fire



Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 14000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
AP American Legion manuvering ...(Ev 76 / Sp 14)
American Legion manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 11)
American Legion manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 11)
American Legion manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 12)
American Legion manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 16)


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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 3
Ki-51 Sonia x 6


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia : 3 damaged



Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 18000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong , at 77,61

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Allied aircraft
A-29A Hudson x 13


No Allied losses



Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 18000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
6 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 18000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong , at 77,61

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Allied aircraft
A-29A Hudson x 6


Allied aircraft losses
A-29A Hudson: 2 damaged



Airbase hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 12000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong , at 77,61

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
A-29A Hudson x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

No Allied losses



Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 12000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 1


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 2
LB-30 Liberator x 1


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed on ground




Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x LB-30 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Ominato Ku S-1 with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
A6M3a Zero x 1


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 1


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 damaged




CAP engaged:
284 Ku S-1 Det A with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
284 Ku S-1 Det B with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Raid is overhead
Ominato Ku S-1 with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes

Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 2
A6M3a Zero x 1
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 1


Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 2


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 damaged
A6M3a Zero: 1 damaged
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 1 damaged




Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
47th I.F.Chutai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
Ominato Ku S-1 with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
284 Ku S-1 Det A with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143

Weather in hex: Light rain

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 10


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Port hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 12000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 17000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 44 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143

Weather in hex: Light rain

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 9


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 17000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 43 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 1


Allied aircraft
B-17F Fortress x 27
B-25D1 Mitchell x 3


No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-17F Fortress: 2 damaged



Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 38

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
260th Sentai with Ki-43-Ib Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes

Raid spotted at 45 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143

Weather in hex: Light rain

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 9


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Port hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 4


Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 6


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




Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
260th Sentai with Ki-43-Ib Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes

Raid spotted at 49 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143

Weather in hex: Light rain

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 3


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Cooktown at 92,137

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 1
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 6


Allied aircraft
Spitfire VC Trop x 2
P-38G Lightning x 1
P-39D Airacobra x 6


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-Ib Oscar: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra: 5 damaged

Allied Ships
DD Voyager



Aircraft Attacking:
1 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.54 Sqn RAF with Spitfire VC Trop (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 11000
Raid is overhead
2 planes vectored on to bombers
8th FG/35th FS with P-39D Airacobra (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Raid is overhead
8th FG/36th FS with P-39D Airacobra (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead
8th FG/80th FS with P-38G Lightning (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
DD Voyager manuvering rapidly...(Ev 2 / Sp 34)
Voyager manuvering changes...(Ev 2 / Sp 36)


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Portland Roads at 93,131

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 2
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 1
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
AKA Algorab



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 17000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
AKA Algorab manuvering ...(Ev 84 / Sp 10)


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,128

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 3
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 3


No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AKA Bellatrix, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 13000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 48 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
AKA Bellatrix manuvering ...(Ev 89 / Sp 3)


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 1
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 5


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIa Nick: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
AP President Monroe
APD Stringham



Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
AP President Monroe manuvering ...(Ev 73 / Sp 17)
President Monroe manuvering changes...(Ev 73 / Sp 19)
President Monroe manuvering changes...(Ev 73 / Sp 14)
President Monroe manuvering changes...(Ev 73 / Sp 23)
APD Stringham manuvering well...(Ev 31 / Sp 27)
Stringham manuvering changes...(Ev 25 / Sp 19)
Stringham manuvering changes...(Ev 40 / Sp 19)


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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 16


Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed, 11 damaged

Allied aircraft losses



Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 11

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 20 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Munda , at 111,134

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 8
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 6


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 3 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 14000 feet
Port Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Gasmata , at 103,127

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 8
G4M1 Betty x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 3 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 7000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Terapo , at 96,127

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 3


Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 1 destroyed on ground



Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 2
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
AP President Polk



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 17000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes
AP President Polk manuvering ...(Ev 73 / Sp 17)
President Polk manuvering changes...(Ev 73 / Sp 14)
President Polk manuvering changes...(Ev 73 / Sp 13)
President Polk manuvering changes...(Ev 73 / Sp 21)


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 1
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
CA Salt Lake City



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 13000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes
CA Salt Lake City manuvering rapidly...(Ev 28 / Sp 32)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 31)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 31)


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Afternoon Air attack on Cox's Bazar , at 54,43

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIB Trop x 14
Mohawk IV x 7


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Mohawk IV sweeping at 11000 feet
14 x Hurricane IIB Trop sweeping at 12000 feet

Raid detected at 18 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Pukapuka at 153,154

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 4


No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAK San Rafael, Torpedo hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage



Aircraft Attacking:
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
xAK San Rafael manuvering ...(Ev 80 / Sp 12)
San Rafael manuvering changes...(Ev 80 / Sp 19)
San Rafael manuvering changes...(Ev 80 / Sp 11)


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 12
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 3


No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
CL Leander



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 14000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
CL Leander manuvering well...(Ev 33 / Sp 30)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 30 / Sp 29)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 33 / Sp 31)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 27 / Sp 30)


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Afternoon Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 31
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 16


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 1 destroyed, 19 damaged



Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 13

Aircraft Attacking:
29 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 7
Ki-48-IIb Lily x 21


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-IIb Lily: 1 destroyed, 12 damaged



Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
21 x Ki-48-IIb Lily diving from 10000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Cox's Bazar , at 54,43

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Allied aircraft
Mohawk IV x 10
Wellington IC x 9


Allied aircraft losses
Wellington IC: 3 damaged



Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 23

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Wellington IC bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Cooktown at 92,137

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 3


Allied aircraft
Spitfire VC Trop x 2


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 2 destroyed


Allied Ships
AK Carina



Aircraft Attacking:
1 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

CAP engaged:
No.54 Sqn RAF with Spitfire VC Trop (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 11000
Raid is overhead

Raid spotted at 41 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
AK Carina manuvering ...(Ev 85 / Sp 9)


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Portland Roads at 93,131

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 4
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 4


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
DD Balch



Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 17000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
DD Balch manuvering rapidly...(Ev 16 / Sp 34)
Balch manuvering changes...(Ev 16 / Sp 37)
Balch manuvering changes...(Ev 16 / Sp 38)


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,128

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 5
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 4


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
AKA Bellatrix, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk



Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 13000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
AKA Bellatrix manuvering sluggishly...(Ev 100 / Sp 2)
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring AKA Bellatrix


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 9


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIa Nick: 3 damaged

Allied Ships
APD Colhoun
AK Cassiopeia, Bomb hits 1, on fire



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
APD Colhoun manuvering well...(Ev 31 / Sp 27)
Colhoun manuvering changes...(Ev 32 / Sp 22)
Colhoun manuvering changes...(Ev 30 / Sp 30)
AK Cassiopeia manuvering ...(Ev 82 / Sp 12)
Cassiopeia manuvering changes...(Ev 82 / Sp 10)
Cassiopeia manuvering changes...(Ev 82 / Sp 15)
Cassiopeia manuvering changes...(Ev 82 / Sp 13)
Cassiopeia manuvering changes...(Ev 82 / Sp 4)
Cassiopeia manuvering changes...(Ev 82 / Sp 14)
Cassiopeia manuvering changes...(Ev 82 / Sp 17)


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Afternoon Air attack on IV Indian Corps, at 60,40 (Imphal)

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 9
Ki-48-IIb Lily x 10


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-IIb Lily: 1 destroyed, 8 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-48-IIb Lily diving from 6000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 16
Ki-51 Sonia x 11


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia : 3 damaged



Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 17000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on IV Indian Corps, at 60,40 (Imphal)

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 3
Ki-48-IIb Lily x 9


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-IIb Lily: 7 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-48-IIb Lily diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 8
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 9


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 5 damaged

Allied Ships
CA Salt Lake City
CL Leander



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 17000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 50 minutes
CA Salt Lake City manuvering rapidly...(Ev 28 / Sp 32)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 33)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 23)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 38)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 25)
CL Leander manuvering ...(Ev 6 / Sp 30)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 26)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 24)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 29)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 26)


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 3
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 6


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
CA Salt Lake City



Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 13000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes
CA Salt Lake City manuvering rapidly...(Ev 28 / Sp 32)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 37)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 40)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 30)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 31)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 38)


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Ground combat at Liuchow (74,55)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 13121 troops, 104 guns, 41 vehicles, Assault Value = 373

Defending force 43804 troops, 286 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 997

Japanese adjusted assault: 133

Allied adjusted defense: 732

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 5 (fort level 4)

Combat modifiers
Defender: forts(+), leaders(+), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: supply(-)

Japanese ground losses:
549 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 36 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 22 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled


Allied ground losses:
867 casualties reported
Squads: 6 destroyed, 38 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 47 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled


Assaulting units:
104th Division
23rd Army

Defending units:
56th Chinese Corps
52nd Chinese Corps
31st Chinese Corps
64th Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
7th Chinese Base Force
9th Chinese Base Force
9th Group Army
4th War Area
35th Group Army
22nd Artillery Regiment


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Ground combat at Port Moresby (98,130)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 29148 troops, 338 guns, 105 vehicles, Assault Value = 490

Defending force 37927 troops, 653 guns, 672 vehicles, Assault Value = 1358

Japanese ground losses:
40 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)



Assaulting units:
8th Division
48th Division
38th Div /3
7th Naval Construction Battalion
4th Base Force

Defending units:
22nd Marine Regiment
41st Infantry Division
32nd Infantry Division
6th Australian Division


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Ground combat at Katha (61,43)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 3978 troops, 20 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 126

Defending force 42 troops, 2 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 5

Japanese adjusted assault: 438

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 438 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), op mode(-), leaders(+), supply(-)
Attacker: shock(+)


Allied ground losses:
42 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 5 (5 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1


Assaulting units:
113th Infantry Regiment

Defending units:
111th Chindit Bde /2


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Ground combat at 83,51

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 427 troops, 44 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 20

Defending force 24424 troops, 83 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 667



Assaulting units:
58th Infantry Regiment
138th Infantry Regiment

Defending units:
20th Chinese Corps
37th Chinese Corps


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Ground combat at Attu Island (153,49)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1863 troops, 19 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 98

Defending force 1322 troops, 12 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 38



Assaulting units:
4th Engineer Co
1st Engineer Co
Maizuru 3rd SNLF
12th Air Defense AA Regiment

Defending units:
297th Infantry/ 1st Battalion


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Ground combat at Attu Island (153,49)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1322 troops, 12 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 38

Defending force 3552 troops, 47 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 98

Japanese ground losses:
3 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Assaulting units:
297th Infantry/ 1st Battalion

Defending units:
1st Engineer Co
4th Engineer Co
Maizuru 3rd SNLF
12th Air Defense AA Regiment


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Ground combat at 56,42

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 25811 troops, 330 guns, 287 vehicles, Assault Value = 913

Defending force 15695 troops, 124 guns, 69 vehicles, Assault Value = 447

Allied adjusted assault: 1295

Japanese adjusted defense: 933

Allied assault odds: 1 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), supply(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
374 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 18 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 19 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Vehicles lost 4 (0 destroyed, 4 disabled)


Allied ground losses:
278 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 22 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 23 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Vehicles lost 11 (0 destroyed, 11 disabled)


Assaulting units:
254th Armoured Brigade
29th British Brigade
14th Indian Division
26th Indian Brigade
100th Indian Brigade
Sikh Construction Battalion
XV Indian Corps
24th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
103rd RN Base Force
221 Group RAF
170 Wing
163rd Light AA Regiment
3rd Heavy AA Regiment

Defending units:
5th Division


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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Mar 29, 43


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Morning Air attack on Cox's Bazar , at 54,43

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIB Trop x 14


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Hurricane IIB Trop sweeping at 12000 feet

Raid spotted at 48 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Derby , at 64,127

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 15


Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort VIII: 1 destroyed on ground



Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 18

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 2
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 3


No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
CL Leander



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 16000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes
CL Leander manuvering well...(Ev 33 / Sp 30)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 31 / Sp 35)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 26 / Sp 36)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 37 / Sp 38)


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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 12
Ki-61-Ia Tony x 12


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



Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 18000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong , at 77,61

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
A-29A Hudson x 17


Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

No Allied losses



Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 18000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
7 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 18000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
4 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 12000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 53 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong , at 77,61

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Allied aircraft
A-29A Hudson x 2


No Allied losses



Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 12000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Cox's Bazar , at 54,43

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Allied aircraft
Mohawk IV x 4
Wellington IC x 3


No Allied losses



Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Wellington IC bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 1


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 5
LB-30 Liberator x 6


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed on ground




Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 19

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x LB-30 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Ominato Ku S-1 with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes

Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 4
A6M3a Zero x 1
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 1


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 3
B-24D1 Liberator x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 damaged
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 1 damaged




CAP engaged:
47th I.F.Chutai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Raid is overhead
284 Ku S-1 Det B with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000
Raid is overhead
284 Ku S-1 Det A with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
Ominato Ku S-1 with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes

Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 10


No Allied losses



Port hits 1
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 12000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 17000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 9


No Allied losses



Port hits 1
Port supply hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 17000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1


Allied aircraft
B-17F Fortress x 30
B-25D1 Mitchell x 4


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
B-17F Fortress: 4 damaged



Airbase hits 7
Runway hits 36

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
284 Ku S-1 Det A with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Raid is overhead

Raid spotted at 49 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 9


No Allied losses



Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 15


Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 4 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 3


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 1
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 2
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 9


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 3 damaged

Allied Ships
CA Salt Lake City
CL Leander



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 18000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 50 minutes
CA Salt Lake City manuvering rapidly...(Ev 28 / Sp 32)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 26)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 33)
CL Leander manuvering well...(Ev 33 / Sp 30)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 38 / Sp 31)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 24 / Sp 29)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 29 / Sp 30)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 41 / Sp 35)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 37 / Sp 24)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 40 / Sp 27)


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 7


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIa Nick: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
AP U.S. Grant
APD Little



Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
AP U.S. Grant manuvering ...(Ev 76 / Sp 16)
U.S. Grant manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 20)
U.S. Grant manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 23)
U.S. Grant manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 21)
APD Little manuvering well...(Ev 31 / Sp 27)
Little manuvering changes...(Ev 29 / Sp 25)
Little manuvering changes...(Ev 31 / Sp 32)
Little manuvering changes...(Ev 27 / Sp 30)


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Morning Air attack on Munda , at 111,134

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 8
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 4


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 2 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 16000 feet
Port Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 7
A6M3a Zero x 1


Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 9


No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 2 damaged



Port hits 1
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
284 Ku S-1 Det B with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 11000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes
Ominato Ku S-1 with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes
284 Ku S-1 Det A with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes

Raid spotted at 48 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Gasmata , at 103,127

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 4
G4M1 Betty x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 3 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg AP Bomb

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 2
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 4


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
AKA Oberon



Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 8000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes
AKA Oberon manuvering ...(Ev 76 / Sp 15)
Oberon manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 13)
Oberon manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 16)
Oberon manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 16)
Oberon manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 17)


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Afternoon Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 24


Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed, 16 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIC: 1 destroyed on ground



Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 9

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 7000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
8 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 5000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 12
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 15


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 8 damaged



Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 4


No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAP President Coolidge



Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 16000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
xAP President Coolidge manuvering ...(Ev 56 / Sp 17)
President Coolidge manuvering changes...(Ev 49 / Sp 13)
President Coolidge manuvering changes...(Ev 60 / Sp 17)
President Coolidge manuvering changes...(Ev 56 / Sp 21)
President Coolidge manuvering changes...(Ev 54 / Sp 22)


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 7


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIa Nick: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
CA Salt Lake City
AP U.S. Grant



Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
CA Salt Lake City manuvering rapidly...(Ev 6 / Sp 32)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 30)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 27)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 40)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 36)
AP U.S. Grant manuvering ...(Ev 76 / Sp 16)
U.S. Grant manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 14)
U.S. Grant manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 8)
U.S. Grant manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 14)


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Afternoon Air attack on Gasmata , at 103,127

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 22


No Japanese losses



Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 12

Aircraft Attacking:
22 x Ki-45 KAIc Nick diving from 14000'
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 2
A6M3a Zero x 3
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 3
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 6


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
APD Stringham



Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 18000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes
APD Stringham manuvering well...(Ev 31 / Sp 27)
Stringham manuvering changes...(Ev 36 / Sp 25)
Stringham manuvering changes...(Ev 30 / Sp 22)
Stringham manuvering changes...(Ev 31 / Sp 25)
Stringham manuvering changes...(Ev 33 / Sp 22)
Stringham manuvering changes...(Ev 37 / Sp 27)
Stringham manuvering changes...(Ev 34 / Sp 26)


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 4


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Arided



Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 8000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes
AK Arided manuvering ...(Ev 82 / Sp 12)
Arided manuvering changes...(Ev 82 / Sp 17)
Arided manuvering changes...(Ev 82 / Sp 16)
Arided manuvering changes...(Ev 82 / Sp 15)


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Ground combat at Port Moresby (98,130)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 29376 troops, 338 guns, 105 vehicles, Assault Value = 515

Defending force 38017 troops, 653 guns, 672 vehicles, Assault Value = 1371

Japanese ground losses:
93 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled


Allied ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled


Assaulting units:
48th Division
8th Division
38th Div /3
7th Naval Construction Battalion
4th Base Force

Defending units:
41st Infantry Division
32nd Infantry Division
22nd Marine Regiment
6th Australian Division


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Ground combat at Katha (61,43)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 3978 troops, 20 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 126

Defending force 42 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 5

Japanese adjusted assault: 226

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 226 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), op mode(-), supply(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(+), leaders(-)

Japanese ground losses:
22 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Allied ground losses:
59 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1


Assaulting units:
113th Infantry Regiment

Defending units:
111th Chindit Bde /2


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Ground combat at 83,51

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 427 troops, 44 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 20

Defending force 24340 troops, 83 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 659



Assaulting units:
58th Infantry Regiment
138th Infantry Regiment

Defending units:
20th Chinese Corps
37th Chinese Corps


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Ground combat at Attu Island (153,49)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1860 troops, 19 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 97

Defending force 1322 troops, 12 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 38


Allied ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Assaulting units:
1st Engineer Co
4th Engineer Co
Maizuru 3rd SNLF
12th Air Defense AA Regiment

Defending units:
297th Infantry/ 1st Battalion


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Ground combat at Attu Island (153,49)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1314 troops, 12 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 38

Defending force 3549 troops, 47 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 97



Assaulting units:
297th Infantry/ 1st Battalion

Defending units:
1st Engineer Co
4th Engineer Co
Maizuru 3rd SNLF
12th Air Defense AA Regiment


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Ground combat at 56,42

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 25560 troops, 330 guns, 287 vehicles, Assault Value = 892

Defending force 15337 troops, 124 guns, 69 vehicles, Assault Value = 431

Allied adjusted assault: 939

Japanese adjusted defense: 503

Allied assault odds: 1 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), leaders(-), supply(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
375 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 16 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 18 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Vehicles lost 2 (0 destroyed, 2 disabled)


Allied ground losses:
229 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 35 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 33 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Vehicles lost 10 (0 destroyed, 10 disabled)


Assaulting units:
26th Indian Brigade
29th British Brigade
14th Indian Division
254th Armoured Brigade
100th Indian Brigade
XV Indian Corps
Sikh Construction Battalion
170 Wing
163rd Light AA Regiment
103rd RN Base Force
24th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
221 Group RAF
3rd Heavy AA Regiment

Defending units:
5th Division

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RE: AE AAR

Post by Terminus »

ORIGINAL: castor troy

perhaps someone should tell the AI not to keep bombing ships out of the stratosphere with WWII medium bombers...

hopefully the AI will be more than just an "opponent for 2 mins to find out about some new toggles"...

Perhaps you should read Andy's starting post, especially the bit about the Jap AI invading and conquering huge parts of Australia and sinking five carriers, and then consider whether this has ever happened in a stock AI game.
We are all dreams of the Giant Space Butterfly.
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RE: AE AAR

Post by Andy Mac »

OK this time the might of 10th USAAF and 223Gp RAF blew 5th Japanese Div out of XV Corps path (sort of !!!)

XV Corps had equivalent to 2 Indian Divs and an Armoured Bde and lots of air support and only managed to dislodge them on day 4 of the battle Cox's Bazaar is 90 miles to the south I think its going to be a long way to Akyab....

Andy

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Mar 30, 43

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Morning Air attack on 5th Division, at 56,42

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIB Trop x 6


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Hurricane IIB Trop sweeping at 12000 feet *

Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes


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Morning Air attack on 5th Division, at 56,42

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIB Trop x 14


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Hurricane IIB Trop sweeping at 9000 feet *

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 10


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 2 destroyed, 8 damaged



Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
2 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 5000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Derby , at 64,127

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 24


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 2 damaged


Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
24 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg AP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 6


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 6 damaged



Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 5000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 22
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 9
Ki-51 Sonia x 3


Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 15 damaged
Ki-51 Sonia : 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses



Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 17000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
3 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 17000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb
14 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 17000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 6
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 3
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 9
Ki-48-Ib Lily x 6
Ki-48-IIb Lily x 3


Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 1 damaged
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged
Ki-48-Ib Lily: 3 damaged
Ki-48-IIb Lily: 3 damaged

Allied aircraft losses



Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-48-Ib Lily bombing from 14000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb
6 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 14000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
9 x Ki-45 KAIc Nick diving from 8000'
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
3 x Ki-48-IIb Lily diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Also attacking 103rd RAF Base Force ...
Also attacking Imphal ...
Also attacking 103rd RAF Base Force ...
Also attacking Imphal ...


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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 6
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 8


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 6 damaged



Runway hits 9

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 6
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 6


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 5 damaged



Runway hits 7

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-Ic Sally x 6
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 5
Ki-51 Sonia x 6


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-Ic Sally : 2 damaged
Ki-51 Sonia : 5 damaged



Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 19000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb
6 x Ki-21-Ic Sally bombing from 19000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 6
Ki-48-IIa Lily x 6


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-IIa Lily: 5 damaged



Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-48-IIa Lily bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 10
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 3


No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
APD Little



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 16000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 46 minutes
APD Little manuvering well...(Ev 31 / Sp 27)
Little manuvering changes...(Ev 37 / Sp 29)
Little manuvering changes...(Ev 25 / Sp 30)
Little manuvering changes...(Ev 26 / Sp 25)


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Morning Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 8
Ki-51 Sonia x 2


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia : 2 damaged



Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 12000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong , at 77,61

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
A-29A Hudson x 12


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia : 2 destroyed on ground




Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 18000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 18000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 12000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 40 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong , at 77,61

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Allied aircraft
A-29A Hudson x 6


No Allied losses



Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 8

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 18000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 40 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong , at 77,61

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
A-29A Hudson x 2


Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

No Allied losses



Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 12000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


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Morning Air attack on 5th Division, at 56,42

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIB Trop x 4
Hurricane FR.IIB x 12
Liberator II x 7
Mohawk IV x 13
Wellington B.X x 7
B-24D1 Liberator x 6
B-25C Mitchell x 7
B-26 Marauder x 7


Allied aircraft losses
Liberator II: 6 damaged
B-25C Mitchell: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
144 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 13 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Vehicles lost 4 (0 destroyed, 4 disabled)



Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Wellington B.X bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x Liberator II bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-26 Marauder bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Light rain

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 1


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 10
LB-30 Liberator x 6


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 2 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 7 damaged



Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 9

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x LB-30 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Ominato Ku S-1 with A6M3a Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Raid is overhead

Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143

Weather in hex: Overcast

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 10


No Allied losses



Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 12000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 17000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143

Weather in hex: Overcast

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 9


No Allied losses



Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 17000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 2


Allied aircraft
B-17F Fortress x 27
B-25D1 Mitchell x 4


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
B-17F Fortress: 2 damaged



Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 34

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
47th I.F.Chutai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143

Weather in hex: Overcast

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 9


No Allied losses



Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 1
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 9
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 5


Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 21


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-Ib Oscar: 9 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 7 damaged



Port hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
260th Sentai with Ki-43-Ib Oscar (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(9 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes
Ominato Ku S-1 with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
47th I.F.Chutai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes

Raid spotted at 42 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143

Weather in hex: Overcast

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 6


No Allied losses



Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 4
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 11
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 24


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 9 damaged

Allied Ships
CL Leander
APD Colhoun
CA Salt Lake City



Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 14000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 50 minutes
CL Leander manuvering well...(Ev 33 / Sp 30)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 36 / Sp 30)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 33 / Sp 33)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 31 / Sp 28)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 38 / Sp 25)
APD Colhoun manuvering well...(Ev 31 / Sp 27)
Colhoun manuvering changes...(Ev 31 / Sp 26)
Colhoun manuvering changes...(Ev 36 / Sp 30)
Colhoun manuvering changes...(Ev 29 / Sp 24)
Colhoun manuvering changes...(Ev 34 / Sp 23)
Colhoun manuvering changes...(Ev 25 / Sp 26)
Colhoun manuvering changes...(Ev 39 / Sp 27)
Colhoun manuvering changes...(Ev 38 / Sp 29)
CA Salt Lake City manuvering rapidly...(Ev 6 / Sp 32)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 24)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 27)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 26)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 31)
Colhoun manuvering changes...(Ev 34 / Sp 33)
Colhoun manuvering changes...(Ev 25 / Sp 33)
Colhoun manuvering changes...(Ev 40 / Sp 35)
Colhoun manuvering changes...(Ev 25 / Sp 19)
Colhoun manuvering changes...(Ev 34 / Sp 28)
Colhoun manuvering changes...(Ev 25 / Sp 25)
Colhoun manuvering changes...(Ev 34 / Sp 28)
Colhoun manuvering changes...(Ev 26 / Sp 26)


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 9


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIa Nick: 5 damaged

Allied Ships
AP President Adams
xAP Lurline
AP American Legion, Bomb hits 1



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
AP President Adams manuvering ...(Ev 73 / Sp 17)
xAP Lurline manuvering ...(Ev 63 / Sp 22)
Lurline manuvering changes...(Ev 63 / Sp 24)
Lurline manuvering changes...(Ev 69 / Sp 21)
Lurline manuvering changes...(Ev 65 / Sp 30)
Lurline manuvering changes...(Ev 55 / Sp 20)
AP American Legion manuvering ...(Ev 81 / Sp 12)
American Legion manuvering changes...(Ev 81 / Sp 13)
American Legion manuvering changes...(Ev 81 / Sp 19)
American Legion manuvering changes...(Ev 81 / Sp 11)
American Legion manuvering changes...(Ev 81 / Sp 10)


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Morning Air attack on Munda , at 111,134

Weather in hex: Light rain

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 4
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 18


Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning: 1 destroyed on ground



Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 16000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 22 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Light rain

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6


Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 6


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 2 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
284 Ku S-1 Det B with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes

Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Light rain

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 4


Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 damaged
Ki-43-Ib Oscar: 4 damaged




Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
284 Ku S-1 Det B with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Raid is overhead
260th Sentai with Ki-43-Ib Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 9000
Raid is overhead

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Munda , at 111,134

Weather in hex: Light rain

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 4
G4M1 Betty x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged



Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 9


No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
DD Jarvis
DD DeHaven



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 13000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes
a Tribal class DD manuvering rapidly...(Ev 3 / Sp 35)
Jarvis manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 39)
Jarvis manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 42)
Jarvis manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 41)
Jarvis manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 28)
an Allied CL manuvering rapidly...(Ev 3 / Sp 38)
DeHaven manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 45)
DeHaven manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 44)
DeHaven manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 40)
DeHaven manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 40)
DeHaven manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 43)


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 6


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
CA Salt Lake City



Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 16000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
CA Salt Lake City manuvering rapidly...(Ev 28 / Sp 32)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 35)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 34)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 27)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 29)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 31)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 38)


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 8


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIa Nick: 3 damaged

Allied Ships
APD Little
DD DeHaven



Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
APD Little manuvering ...(Ev 4 / Sp 27)
Little manuvering changes...(Ev 4 / Sp 29)
Little manuvering changes...(Ev 4 / Sp 31)
Little manuvering changes...(Ev 4 / Sp 32)
an Allied CL manuvering rapidly...(Ev 3 / Sp 38)
DeHaven manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 39)
DeHaven manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 36)
DeHaven manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 37)
DeHaven manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 37)


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Afternoon Air attack on 103rd RAF Base Force, at 60,40 (Imphal)

Weather in hex: Light rain

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 19
Ki-48-IIb Lily x 9


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-IIb Lily: 2 destroyed, 7 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-48-IIb Lily diving from 6000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Gasmata , at 103,127

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 30


Allied aircraft
no flights

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
No Allied losses



Runway hits 15

Aircraft Attacking:
30 x Ki-45 KAIc Nick diving from 14000'
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 46 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Light rain

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 16


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 1 destroyed, 14 damaged



Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Ki-45 KAIc Nick diving from 11000'
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on IV Indian Corps, at 60,40 (Imphal)

Weather in hex: Light rain

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 19
Ki-48-IIb Lily x 14


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-IIb Lily: 1 destroyed, 11 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Ki-48-IIb Lily diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Cox's Bazar , at 54,43

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Allied aircraft
Mohawk IV x 14
Vengeance I x 12


Allied aircraft losses
Vengeance I: 7 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
22 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled



Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Vengeance I diving from 10000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 8
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 20


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 7 damaged

Allied Ships
CL Leander
AP President Monroe
CA Salt Lake City



Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 14000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes
CL Leander manuvering ...(Ev 6 / Sp 30)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 32)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 28)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 24)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 35)
AP President Monroe manuvering ...(Ev 73 / Sp 17)
President Monroe manuvering changes...(Ev 73 / Sp 14)
President Monroe manuvering changes...(Ev 73 / Sp 12)
President Monroe manuvering changes...(Ev 73 / Sp 12)
President Monroe manuvering changes...(Ev 73 / Sp 16)
President Monroe manuvering changes...(Ev 73 / Sp 19)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 33)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 24)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 33)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 29)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 29)
CA Salt Lake City manuvering rapidly...(Ev 28 / Sp 32)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 29)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 27)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 30)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 37)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 28)


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 13


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
xAP Lurline
CA Salt Lake City



Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 13000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes
xAP Lurline manuvering ...(Ev 64 / Sp 22)
Lurline manuvering changes...(Ev 65 / Sp 25)
Lurline manuvering changes...(Ev 61 / Sp 24)
Lurline manuvering changes...(Ev 63 / Sp 24)
Lurline manuvering changes...(Ev 55 / Sp 20)
Lurline manuvering changes...(Ev 63 / Sp 22)
Lurline manuvering changes...(Ev 61 / Sp 26)
CA Salt Lake City manuvering rapidly...(Ev 6 / Sp 32)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 35)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 33)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 37)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 27)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 30)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 28)


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Afternoon Air attack on 14th Indian Division, at 56,42

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 6


Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIC Trop x 1


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 3 destroyed, 2 damaged




Aircraft Attacking:
2 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.67 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIC Trop (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes


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Ground combat at Port Moresby (98,130)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 29473 troops, 338 guns, 105 vehicles, Assault Value = 521

Defending force 38069 troops, 653 guns, 672 vehicles, Assault Value = 1370

Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Allied ground losses:
20 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)


Assaulting units:
8th Division
48th Division
38th Div /3
7th Naval Construction Battalion
4th Base Force

Defending units:
22nd Marine Regiment
32nd Infantry Division
41st Infantry Division
6th Australian Division


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Ground combat at 83,51

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 427 troops, 44 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 20

Defending force 24368 troops, 83 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 660


Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)


Assaulting units:
58th Infantry Regiment
138th Infantry Regiment

Defending units:
20th Chinese Corps
37th Chinese Corps


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Ground combat at Attu Island (153,49)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1863 troops, 19 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 98

Defending force 1322 troops, 12 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 38



Assaulting units:
1st Engineer Co
4th Engineer Co
Maizuru 3rd SNLF
12th Air Defense AA Regiment

Defending units:
297th Infantry/ 1st Battalion


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Ground combat at Attu Island (153,49)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1322 troops, 12 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 38

Defending force 3552 troops, 47 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 98



Assaulting units:
297th Infantry/ 1st Battalion

Defending units:
4th Engineer Co
1st Engineer Co
Maizuru 3rd SNLF
12th Air Defense AA Regiment


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Ground combat at 56,42

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 23528 troops, 300 guns, 284 vehicles, Assault Value = 872

Defending force 14842 troops, 123 guns, 69 vehicles, Assault Value = 407

Allied adjusted assault: 1563

Japanese adjusted defense: 667

Allied assault odds: 2 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), disruption(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
3893 casualties reported
Squads: 92 destroyed, 18 disabled
Non Combat: 126 destroyed, 30 disabled
Engineers: 7 destroyed, 5 disabled
Guns lost 17 (10 destroyed, 7 disabled)
Vehicles lost 16 (11 destroyed, 5 disabled)
Units retreated 1


Allied ground losses:
284 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 16 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 28 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Vehicles lost 3 (0 destroyed, 3 disabled)


Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
14th Indian Division
26th Indian Brigade
29th British Brigade
254th Armoured Brigade
100th Indian Brigade
24th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
Sikh Construction Battalion
103rd RN Base Force
170 Wing
163rd Light AA Regiment
221 Group RAF
XV Indian Corps
3rd Heavy AA Regiment

Defending units:
5th Division


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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Mar 31, 43


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Morning Air attack on Derby , at 64,127

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 30


Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 6 damaged

Allied aircraft losses



Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 18

Aircraft Attacking:
30 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 7
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 3


No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
CA Salt Lake City



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 18000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
CA Salt Lake City manuvering rapidly...(Ev 28 / Sp 32)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 39)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 30)


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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong , at 77,61

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Allied aircraft
A-29A Hudson x 21


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
7 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 18000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
12 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 18000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
2 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 12000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 40 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong , at 77,61

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
A-29A Hudson x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia : 1 destroyed on ground




Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 12000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 40 minutes


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Morning Air attack on 5th Division, at 55,43

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIB Trop x 14
Liberator II x 15
Mohawk IV x 16
Wellington B.X x 16


Allied aircraft losses
Liberator II: 8 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
171 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 19 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 2 (0 destroyed, 2 disabled)



Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Wellington B.X bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x Liberator II bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Cox's Bazar , at 54,43

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Allied aircraft
Mohawk IV x 13
Wellington IC x 12


Allied aircraft losses
Wellington IC: 3 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Runway hits 21

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Wellington IC bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid detected at 47 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Cox's Bazar , at 54,43

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Allied aircraft
Beaufort I x 2
Mohawk IV x 5


No Allied losses



Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Beaufort I bombing from 16000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 1


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 2
LB-30 Liberator x 1


Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

No Allied losses



Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x LB-30 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Ominato Ku S-1 with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes

Raid spotted at 22 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 1
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 4
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 1


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 1


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




CAP engaged:
47th I.F.Chutai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
260th Sentai with Ki-43-Ib Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000
Raid is overhead
Ominato Ku S-1 with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes

Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 1
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 1
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 1


Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 2


No Japanese losses

No Allied losses



Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Ominato Ku S-1 with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
47th I.F.Chutai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
260th Sentai with Ki-43-Ib Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes

Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 6


No Allied losses



Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 12000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 17000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 6


No Allied losses



Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 17000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 49 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 2


Allied aircraft
B-17F Fortress x 21
B-25D1 Mitchell x 3


No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-17F Fortress: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 53

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
284 Ku S-1 Det A with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes

Raid spotted at 22 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 9


No Allied losses



Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 5


Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 6


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 8 damaged
Ki-43-Ib Oscar: 4 damaged




Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
284 Ku S-1 Det A with A6M2 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
260th Sentai with Ki-43-Ib Oscar (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 7000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes

Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 6


No Allied losses



Port hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes


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Morning Air attack on 5th Division, at 55,43

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 24
B-25C Mitchell x 16
B-26 Marauder x 15


Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 3 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
283 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 20 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 4 (0 destroyed, 4 disabled)
Vehicles lost 6 (0 destroyed, 6 disabled)



Aircraft Attacking:
16 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-26 Marauder bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 5
G4M1 Betty x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
AK Arided, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
AK Arided manuvering ...(Ev 82 / Sp 12)
Arided manuvering changes...(Ev 82 / Sp 18)


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 8
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 9


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 3 damaged

Allied Ships
CL Leander
DD Chevalier



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 13000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes
CL Leander manuvering well...(Ev 33 / Sp 30)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 42 / Sp 36)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 30 / Sp 26)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 35 / Sp 34)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 39 / Sp 28)
an Allied DD manuvering rapidly...(Ev 14 / Sp 38)
Chevalier manuvering changes...(Ev 14 / Sp 35)
Chevalier manuvering changes...(Ev 14 / Sp 44)
Chevalier manuvering changes...(Ev 14 / Sp 37)
Chevalier manuvering changes...(Ev 14 / Sp 34)
Chevalier manuvering changes...(Ev 14 / Sp 46)


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 10
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 18


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
CA Salt Lake City
xAP President Coolidge
APD Little
AKA Oberon
AK Arided, and is sunk



Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 19000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 50 minutes
CA Salt Lake City manuvering rapidly...(Ev 28 / Sp 32)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 36)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 35)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 29)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 36)
xAP President Coolidge manuvering ...(Ev 50 / Sp 17)
President Coolidge manuvering changes...(Ev 50 / Sp 19)
President Coolidge manuvering changes...(Ev 42 / Sp 22)
President Coolidge manuvering changes...(Ev 58 / Sp 20)
President Coolidge manuvering changes...(Ev 49 / Sp 18)
APD Little manuvering ...(Ev 4 / Sp 27)
Little manuvering changes...(Ev 4 / Sp 34)
Little manuvering changes...(Ev 4 / Sp 25)
Little manuvering changes...(Ev 4 / Sp 30)
Little manuvering changes...(Ev 4 / Sp 26)
Little manuvering changes...(Ev 4 / Sp 36)
AKA Oberon manuvering ...(Ev 76 / Sp 15)
Oberon manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 8)
Oberon manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 16)
Oberon manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 19)
Oberon manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 8)
Oberon manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 10)


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 9


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIa Nick: 3 damaged

Allied Ships
AP Arthur Middleton
CA Salt Lake City
APD Little



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
AP Arthur Middleton manuvering ...(Ev 75 / Sp 14)
Arthur Middleton manuvering changes...(Ev 75 / Sp 15)
CA Salt Lake City manuvering rapidly...(Ev 28 / Sp 32)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 37)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 27)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 26)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 30)
APD Little manuvering ...(Ev 4 / Sp 27)
Little manuvering changes...(Ev 4 / Sp 33)
Little manuvering changes...(Ev 4 / Sp 32)
Little manuvering changes...(Ev 4 / Sp 28)
Little manuvering changes...(Ev 4 / Sp 29)


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Morning Air attack on Gasmata , at 103,127

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 3
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 12


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 1 damaged



Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 18000 feet
Port Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 46 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 3
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 3


No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
DD Chevalier



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 18000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
an Allied CL manuvering rapidly...(Ev 14 / Sp 38)
Chevalier manuvering changes...(Ev 14 / Sp 43)
Chevalier manuvering changes...(Ev 14 / Sp 41)


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Afternoon Air attack on Cox's Bazar , at 54,43

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Allied aircraft
Hudson IIIA x 3
Mohawk IV x 6


No Allied losses



Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Hudson IIIA bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Cairns at 96,140

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 4


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
AKA Mercury, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage



Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 13000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 19 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
AKA Mercury manuvering ...(Ev 88 / Sp 10)


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 3
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 2
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 9


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
CA Salt Lake City, Bomb hits 1
AP U.S. Grant



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 19000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes
CA Salt Lake City manuvering rapidly...(Ev 28 / Sp 32)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 31)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 36)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 29)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 34)
AP U.S. Grant manuvering ...(Ev 76 / Sp 16)
U.S. Grant manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 19)
U.S. Grant manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 14)
U.S. Grant manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 15)
U.S. Grant manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 15)
U.S. Grant manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 20)


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 7


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIa Nick: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
CA Salt Lake City
APD Little



Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
CA Salt Lake City manuvering rapidly...(Ev 6 / Sp 32)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 24)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 36)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 29)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 35)
APD Little manuvering ...(Ev 4 / Sp 27)
Little manuvering changes...(Ev 4 / Sp 31)
Little manuvering changes...(Ev 4 / Sp 33)
Little manuvering changes...(Ev 4 / Sp 34)


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Afternoon Air attack on 103rd RAF Base Force, at 60,40 (Imphal)

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 13
Ki-48-IIb Lily x 5


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-IIb Lily: 2 destroyed, 2 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-48-IIb Lily diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on IV Indian Corps, at 60,40 (Imphal)

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 10
Ki-48-IIb Lily x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-IIb Lily: 3 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-48-IIb Lily diving from 6000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 29 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Gasmata , at 103,127

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 22


No Japanese losses



Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 11

Aircraft Attacking:
22 x Ki-45 KAIc Nick diving from 14000'
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 42 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 13


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 2 destroyed, 4 damaged



Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-45 KAIc Nick diving from 11000'
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on 103rd RAF Base Force, at 60,40 (Imphal)

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 11
Ki-48-IIb Lily x 11


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-IIb Lily: 9 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-48-IIb Lily diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on 103rd RAF Base Force, at 60,40 (Imphal)

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 11
Ki-48-IIb Lily x 8


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-IIb Lily: 2 destroyed, 5 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-48-IIb Lily diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Cox's Bazar , at 54,43

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIC Trop x 2
Hurricane IID Trop x 3
Mohawk IV x 4
Vengeance I x 4


Allied aircraft losses
Vengeance I: 3 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Vengeance I diving from 10000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 2
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 9


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged

Allied Ships
APD Little
CA Salt Lake City



Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 13000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes
APD Little manuvering well...(Ev 31 / Sp 27)
Little manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 26)
Little manuvering changes...(Ev 33 / Sp 27)
Little manuvering changes...(Ev 36 / Sp 24)
Little manuvering changes...(Ev 29 / Sp 28)
CA Salt Lake City manuvering rapidly...(Ev 28 / Sp 32)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 34)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 35)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 41)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 29)


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Afternoon Air attack on 103rd RN Base Force, at 56,42

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 9


Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIC Trop x 2


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 2 destroyed, 4 damaged



Allied ground losses:
20 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 4 (0 destroyed, 4 disabled)


Aircraft Attacking:
5 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.67 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIC Trop (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes


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Ground combat at Port Moresby (98,130)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 29955 troops, 338 guns, 105 vehicles, Assault Value = 545

Defending force 38129 troops, 653 guns, 674 vehicles, Assault Value = 1371

Japanese ground losses:
20 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Assaulting units:
8th Division
48th Division
38th Div /3
7th Naval Construction Battalion
4th Base Force

Defending units:
22nd Marine Regiment
41st Infantry Division
32nd Infantry Division
6th Australian Division


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Ground combat at 83,51

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 437 troops, 44 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 21

Defending force 24319 troops, 83 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 658



Assaulting units:
58th Infantry Regiment
138th Infantry Regiment

Defending units:
20th Chinese Corps
37th Chinese Corps


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Ground combat at Attu Island (153,49)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1863 troops, 19 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 98

Defending force 1322 troops, 12 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 38


Allied ground losses:
3 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Assaulting units:
1st Engineer Co
4th Engineer Co
Maizuru 3rd SNLF
12th Air Defense AA Regiment

Defending units:
297th Infantry/ 1st Battalion


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Ground combat at Attu Island (153,49)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1319 troops, 12 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 37

Defending force 3552 troops, 47 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 98

Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled



Assaulting units:
297th Infantry/ 1st Battalion

Defending units:
4th Engineer Co
1st Engineer Co
Maizuru 3rd SNLF
12th Air Defense AA Regiment


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Morning Air attack on Derby , at 64,127

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 24


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 2 damaged


Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
24 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg AP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 4


No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AK Prince Georges



Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 12000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
AK Prince Georges manuvering ...(Ev 82 / Sp 12)
Prince Georges manuvering changes...(Ev 82 / Sp 13)
Prince Georges manuvering changes...(Ev 82 / Sp 16)
Prince Georges manuvering changes...(Ev 82 / Sp 13)
Prince Georges manuvering changes...(Ev 82 / Sp 15)


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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong , at 77,61

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
A-29A Hudson x 5


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia : 1 destroyed on ground




Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 18000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
2 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 18000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong , at 77,61

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Allied aircraft
A-29A Hudson x 1


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
1 x A-29A Hudson bombing from 12000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


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Morning Air attack on 5th Division, at 55,43

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIB Trop x 14
Liberator II x 16
Mohawk IV x 16
Wellington B.X x 16
B-24D1 Liberator x 12
B-25C Mitchell x 16


Allied aircraft losses
Liberator II: 7 damaged
B-25C Mitchell: 4 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
394 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 9 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Vehicles lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)



Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Wellington B.X bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x Liberator II bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Cox's Bazar , at 54,43

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Allied aircraft
Mohawk IV x 13
Wellington IC x 12


Allied aircraft losses
Wellington IC: 3 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 11

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Wellington IC bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 9
LB-30 Liberator x 6


Japanese aircraft losses
B5N2 Kate: 1 destroyed on ground
G4M1 Betty: 2 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 2 damaged



Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 11

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x LB-30 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 13


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Port hits 1
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 12000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 17000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 7


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 17000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Allied aircraft
B-17F Fortress x 21
B-25D1 Mitchell x 3


Allied aircraft losses
B-17F Fortress: 1 damaged



Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 51

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 7


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 41 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 21


Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 5 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Port hits 2
Port fuel hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 22 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Canton Island , at 153,143

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 3


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes


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Morning Air attack on 5th Division, at 55,43

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Allied aircraft
B-26 Marauder x 15


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
113 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Vehicles lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)



Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B-26 Marauder bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes


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Morning Air attack on 5th Division, at 55,43

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 12


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
54 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled



Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Belep Islands at 108,148

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 2


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
AKA Almaack, Bomb hits 1, heavy damage



Aircraft Attacking:
2 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
AKA Almaack manuvering ...(Ev 76 / Sp 11)
Almaack manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 20)
Almaack manuvering changes...(Ev 76 / Sp 12)


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 4
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 9


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
xAP Maui
APD Manley



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 19000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes
xAP Maui manuvering ...(Ev 63 / Sp 19)
Maui manuvering changes...(Ev 66 / Sp 24)
Maui manuvering changes...(Ev 61 / Sp 16)
Maui manuvering changes...(Ev 64 / Sp 15)
Maui manuvering changes...(Ev 61 / Sp 18)
APD Manley manuvering ...(Ev 4 / Sp 27)
Manley manuvering changes...(Ev 4 / Sp 24)
Manley manuvering changes...(Ev 4 / Sp 30)
Manley manuvering changes...(Ev 4 / Sp 32)
Manley manuvering changes...(Ev 4 / Sp 26)
Manley manuvering changes...(Ev 4 / Sp 24)


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 6


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIa Nick: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
CA Salt Lake City



Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
CA Salt Lake City manuvering rapidly...(Ev 28 / Sp 32)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 37)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 37)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 33)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 38)


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Morning Air attack on Munda , at 111,134

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 9
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 24


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIb Sally: 5 damaged



Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 12000 feet
Port Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5


Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 9


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 4 damaged



Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
284 Ku S-1 Det B with A6M2 Zero (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead

Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Munda , at 111,134

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 8
G4M1 Betty x 4


No Japanese losses



Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 3
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 2


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
CL Leander



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes
CL Leander manuvering well...(Ev 33 / Sp 30)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 25 / Sp 28)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 41 / Sp 28)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 31 / Sp 33)


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 9


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 4 damaged

Allied Ships
CA Salt Lake City
APD Manley



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 15000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes
CA Salt Lake City manuvering rapidly...(Ev 6 / Sp 32)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 25)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 33)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 36)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 28)
APD Manley manuvering well...(Ev 31 / Sp 27)
Manley manuvering changes...(Ev 32 / Sp 29)
Manley manuvering changes...(Ev 29 / Sp 27)
Manley manuvering changes...(Ev 31 / Sp 21)
Manley manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 31)


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 12
Ki-21-IIb Sally x 3


No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
DD Jarvis



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-21-IIb Sally bombing from 12000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
a 'Q' Class class DD manuvering rapidly...(Ev 3 / Sp 35)
Jarvis manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 33)
Jarvis manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 42)
Jarvis manuvering changes...(Ev 3 / Sp 37)


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Afternoon Air attack on Cox's Bazar , at 54,43

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Allied aircraft
Hudson IIIA x 3
Mohawk IV x 6


No Allied losses



Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 7

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Hudson IIIA bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 3
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 7


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
CA Salt Lake City
APD Manley



Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 15000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes
CA Salt Lake City manuvering rapidly...(Ev 28 / Sp 32)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 29)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 30)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 34)
APD Manley manuvering well...(Ev 31 / Sp 27)
Manley manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 35)
Manley manuvering changes...(Ev 31 / Sp 19)
Manley manuvering changes...(Ev 32 / Sp 27)
Manley manuvering changes...(Ev 34 / Sp 25)


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 4
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 6


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
CA Salt Lake City



Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 19000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes
CA Salt Lake City manuvering rapidly...(Ev 28 / Sp 32)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 26)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 25)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 28)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 34)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 28)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 28 / Sp 39)


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Terapo at 96,127

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIa Nick: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
CA Salt Lake City
CL Leander



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
CA Salt Lake City manuvering rapidly...(Ev 6 / Sp 32)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 36)
Salt Lake City manuvering changes...(Ev 6 / Sp 29)
CL Leander manuvering well...(Ev 33 / Sp 30)
Leander manuvering changes...(Ev 31 / Sp 30)


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Afternoon Air attack on 103rd RAF Base Force, at 60,40 (Imphal)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 22
Ki-48-IIb Lily x 9


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-IIb Lily: 1 destroyed, 8 damaged


Allied ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-48-IIb Lily diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on IV Indian Corps, at 60,40 (Imphal)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 22
Ki-48-IIb Lily x 9


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-IIb Lily: 1 destroyed, 8 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-48-IIb Lily diving from 6000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on 2nd Indian Heavy AA Regiment, at 60,40 (Imphal)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 10
Ki-48-IIb Lily x 35


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-IIb Lily: 3 destroyed, 22 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
23 x Ki-48-IIb Lily diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
12 x Ki-48-IIb Lily diving from 10000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Also attacking 103rd RAF Base Force ...
Also attacking 2nd Indian Heavy AA Regiment ...
Also attacking 103rd RAF Base Force ...
Also attacking 2nd Indian Heavy AA Regiment ...
Also attacking 103rd RAF Base Force ...
Also attacking 2nd Indian Heavy AA Regiment ...
Also attacking 103rd RAF Base Force ...
Also attacking 2nd Indian Heavy AA Regiment ...


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Afternoon Air attack on Imphal , at 60,40

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 12
Ki-51 Sonia x 4


Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia : 3 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 17000 feet *
Port Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 22 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes


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Afternoon Air attack on Cox's Bazar , at 54,43

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIB Trop x 14
Vengeance I x 16


Allied aircraft losses
Vengeance I: 7 damaged



Port hits 2
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Vengeance I diving from 10000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Ground combat at Liuchow (74,55)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 12937 troops, 104 guns, 41 vehicles, Assault Value = 370

Defending force 43263 troops, 285 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 956

Japanese adjusted assault: 306

Allied adjusted defense: 569

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 4)

Combat modifiers
Defender: forts(+), leaders(+), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: fatigue(-)

Japanese ground losses:
607 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 29 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 39 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 6 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (0 destroyed, 1 disabled)


Allied ground losses:
295 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 26 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 15 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled


Assaulting units:
104th Division
23rd Army

Defending units:
56th Chinese Corps
52nd Chinese Corps
64th Chinese Corps
31st Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
4th War Area
35th Group Army
7th Chinese Base Force
9th Chinese Base Force
9th Group Army
22nd Artillery Regiment


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Ground combat at Port Moresby (98,130)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 30083 troops, 338 guns, 105 vehicles, Assault Value = 554

Defending force 38174 troops, 653 guns, 674 vehicles, Assault Value = 1376


Allied ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)


Assaulting units:
8th Division
48th Division
38th Div /3
7th Naval Construction Battalion
4th Base Force

Defending units:
41st Infantry Division
22nd Marine Regiment
32nd Infantry Division
6th Australian Division


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Ground combat at 83,51

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 437 troops, 44 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 21

Defending force 24369 troops, 83 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 658



Assaulting units:
58th Infantry Regiment
138th Infantry Regiment

Defending units:
20th Chinese Corps
37th Chinese Corps


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Ground combat at 84,54

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 360 troops, 0 guns, 32 vehicles, Assault Value = 18

Defending force 1286 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1

Japanese adjusted assault: 32

Allied adjusted defense: 7

Japanese assault odds: 4 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: leaders(+), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)


Allied ground losses:
404 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 18 destroyed, 15 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units retreated 1


Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
31st Tankette Co

Defending units:
30th Group Army


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Ground combat at Attu Island (153,49)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1855 troops, 19 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 98

Defending force 1319 troops, 12 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 37



Assaulting units:
4th Engineer Co
1st Engineer Co
Maizuru 3rd SNLF
12th Air Defense AA Regiment

Defending units:
297th Infantry/ 1st Battalion


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Ground combat at Attu Island (153,49)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1319 troops, 12 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 37

Defending force 3544 troops, 47 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 98

Japanese ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Assaulting units:
297th Infantry/ 1st Battalion

Defending units:
4th Engineer Co
1st Engineer Co
Maizuru 3rd SNLF
12th Air Defense AA Regiment

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