May 11, 1943 Noumea
Intel
4th Air Army is located at Tokyo.
4649 men are based at Wakkanai.
North Chishima Fortress is located at Paramushiro Jima.
6th Fleet is located at Kwajalein.
8038 men are based at Bonin.
Soya Fortress is located at Wakkanai.
56th Brigade is located at Andaman Island.
197178 men are based at Truk.
1st Mortar Regiment is located at Sasebo.
23rd Mixed Brigade is located at Derby.
44th Heavy AA Battalion is located at Koepang.
2842 men are based at Matsue.
8240 men are based at Toyohara.
Recon
Catalina I takes recon photos of Mandalay 11 LCUs 5720/69/0
F-5A Lightning takes recon photos of Myitkyina 9 LCUs 74240/782/25
PBY Catalina takes recon photos of Maloelap 2 LCUs 9140/93/0
PBY Catalina takes recon photos of Jaluit 4 LCUs 10620/47/0
PB2Y Coronado takes recon photos of Wake Island 6 LCUs 14960/44/0
Combat
Pagan's resource centers were attacked by 51 X Liberator VI and 32 X B-24D and took moderate damage while all of the planes dumped their loads and departed safely.
The Maizuru 2nd SNLF, at Wake Island, was hit by SBDs (2 damaged) and had moderate casualties. Then the 126th IJN Base Force was pounded by SBDs a little later and took it took light losses. Still another raid of SBDs struck at the 127th IJN Base Force and both sides had no losses.
A Chinese bombardment attack on the IJA at the road junction inflicted very light casualties.
Pete wakes up in the morning and manages to get a ride all the way to Charter Towers that's leaving within a couple of hours. It's not Brisbane, but it's a hell of a start. He manages a clean bucket of water to wash with and then he gets some food, stuffing his pockets with what he hasn't eaten and he manages to get and fill 2 canteens. The last thing he did before climbing into the truck's bed was that he left a message for the intel types telling them not to worry that he'd be back in Brisbane soon.
Stick and the rest of the Flying Deuces are restless and want to get airborne. They now know that they are assigned to Wake Island, if the Japanese are thrown out. This will put them on the front line of the Allied push into Japan's defenses and the prospect of combat has a sobering effect on most of the men.
Gunny is tired of waiting around and Slim tells him to relax and enjoy the war from a forgotten place. “Maybe our next assignment will come when the war is over,” he says knowing that they'll have no such luck.
Red and Claire are walking down the side of the road when suddenly there she is. The object of the fruitless and intensive search that drove him crazy. The funny thing is he doesn't even care as Claire asks him about the United States. He starts to tell her and then realizes that he left when he was so young and hasn't been back since there's not a lot he can tell her. Later she tells him about how her family left France and settled here. Her father hates the Americans and British, but now the Japanese and Germans have replaced them atop his list. She goes on to say that he's very much against Vichy and that it's a good thing they are here in Noumea where the Americans can protect them.
Victory Points Japanese 22108 Allied 10081
The Battle Under: The Allies Fight Back
Moderators: wdolson, Don Bowen, mogami
RE: Off To Home
Todd
I never thought that doing an AAR would be so time consuming and difficult.
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I never thought that doing an AAR would be so time consuming and difficult.
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RE: Next Round Of Drinks
May 12, 1943 Brisbane
Intel
6699 men are based at Iwo Jima.
3984 men are based at Osumi.
187098 men are based at Saipan.
4th Reserve AA Regiment is located at Kagoshima.
6th Air Division is located at Wyndham.
41st Heavy AA Battalion is located at Seoul.
Ryojun Fortress is located at Port Arthur.
1st Aviation Rgt is located at Johore Bahru.
179 ships are based at Tokyo.
4th Air Army is located at Tokyo.
312054 men are based at Tokyo.
3126 men are based at Bangkok.
4350 men are based at Kadina.
3977 men are based at Osumi.
13th AA Regiment is located at Maizuru.
2nd Air Division is located at Harbin.
8th Engineer Regiment is planning for an attack on Chungking.
Recon
Pe-2 takes recon photos of Heiho 9 LCUs 100320/1063/52
Pe-2R takes recon photos of Fushan 1 LCU 1700/13/0
Pe-2R takes recon photos of Arshaan 2 LCUs 5820/86/0
Pe-2R takes recon photos of Tabun-Nur 1 LCU 1000/14/0
Pe-2 takes recon photos of Chiamussu 6 LCUs 25680/259/69
Pe-2 takes recon photos of Mutanchiang 6 LCUs 1640/39/0
Pe-2 takes recon photos of Changkufeng 9 LCUs 7140/96/0
Pe-2 takes recon photos of Hailar 7 LCUs 41900/337/6
Catalina I takes recon photos of Mandalay 11 LCUs 7980/67/63
PB2Y Coronado takes recon photos of Wake Island 6 LCUs 14860/64/0
Combat
The USN conducted an attack on Maizuru 2nd SNLF at Wake Island inflicting light casualties and having a lone SBD go down. Another attack on 126th IJN Base Force caused moderate losses to the Japanese unit and an SBD was damaged. The 127th IJN Base Force was also hit and it had light losses and all of the Americans planes were unharmed. Both sides are catching their breath before the carnage on the ground resumes.
China continues to be a disaster in the making as the troops won't move.
The ships continue to steam towards various destinations in preparation of developing Operations.
“Get a load of that guy,” one of the men says pointing to a sleeping Pete. It's a long ride home and Pete was never one to miss an opportunity for a little shut eye.
Red and Claire get together again today and she tells him that her parents want to meet him. “Maybe you should bring Lucky with you tomorrow as they like dogs,” she says. Red agrees and they spend a pleasant afternoon.
Dave has been busily trading services for rationing coupons as much as he's getting jobs for cash. People have tried to bribe him into giving them gas that they're not entitled to, but he's drawing the line and only gas can be bought with the appropriate stamps. Sandy happily does some chores around the house after she's done putting a load of wash through the wringer and then hanging them on the line. Even though spring comes later in the mountains it is getting warmer. She thinks of how much she loves it around here when everything turns green.
John Doe smiles as he walks up to Sylvia and says, “Your husband has seen fit to arrange his own transport as I doubt he trusts our organization. He's fine and he has announced that he's done with the war unless the Japs arrive on his doorstep. After all he's been through nobody is about to stand in his way so he's all yours again. Thanks for being so good about all of this. I hope that when I get home I can find somebody like you.” With that Mr. Doe turns and starts to walk away as Sylvia thanks him for the news.
Sylvia walks into the pub where her father and his friends are and announces, “The next round of drinks are on Mr. Pete Myers, who happens to be on his way home at this very moment.” The men cheer and her father gives her a wink.
Victory Points Japanese 22139 Allied 10086
Intel
6699 men are based at Iwo Jima.
3984 men are based at Osumi.
187098 men are based at Saipan.
4th Reserve AA Regiment is located at Kagoshima.
6th Air Division is located at Wyndham.
41st Heavy AA Battalion is located at Seoul.
Ryojun Fortress is located at Port Arthur.
1st Aviation Rgt is located at Johore Bahru.
179 ships are based at Tokyo.
4th Air Army is located at Tokyo.
312054 men are based at Tokyo.
3126 men are based at Bangkok.
4350 men are based at Kadina.
3977 men are based at Osumi.
13th AA Regiment is located at Maizuru.
2nd Air Division is located at Harbin.
8th Engineer Regiment is planning for an attack on Chungking.
Recon
Pe-2 takes recon photos of Heiho 9 LCUs 100320/1063/52
Pe-2R takes recon photos of Fushan 1 LCU 1700/13/0
Pe-2R takes recon photos of Arshaan 2 LCUs 5820/86/0
Pe-2R takes recon photos of Tabun-Nur 1 LCU 1000/14/0
Pe-2 takes recon photos of Chiamussu 6 LCUs 25680/259/69
Pe-2 takes recon photos of Mutanchiang 6 LCUs 1640/39/0
Pe-2 takes recon photos of Changkufeng 9 LCUs 7140/96/0
Pe-2 takes recon photos of Hailar 7 LCUs 41900/337/6
Catalina I takes recon photos of Mandalay 11 LCUs 7980/67/63
PB2Y Coronado takes recon photos of Wake Island 6 LCUs 14860/64/0
Combat
The USN conducted an attack on Maizuru 2nd SNLF at Wake Island inflicting light casualties and having a lone SBD go down. Another attack on 126th IJN Base Force caused moderate losses to the Japanese unit and an SBD was damaged. The 127th IJN Base Force was also hit and it had light losses and all of the Americans planes were unharmed. Both sides are catching their breath before the carnage on the ground resumes.
China continues to be a disaster in the making as the troops won't move.
The ships continue to steam towards various destinations in preparation of developing Operations.
“Get a load of that guy,” one of the men says pointing to a sleeping Pete. It's a long ride home and Pete was never one to miss an opportunity for a little shut eye.
Red and Claire get together again today and she tells him that her parents want to meet him. “Maybe you should bring Lucky with you tomorrow as they like dogs,” she says. Red agrees and they spend a pleasant afternoon.
Dave has been busily trading services for rationing coupons as much as he's getting jobs for cash. People have tried to bribe him into giving them gas that they're not entitled to, but he's drawing the line and only gas can be bought with the appropriate stamps. Sandy happily does some chores around the house after she's done putting a load of wash through the wringer and then hanging them on the line. Even though spring comes later in the mountains it is getting warmer. She thinks of how much she loves it around here when everything turns green.
John Doe smiles as he walks up to Sylvia and says, “Your husband has seen fit to arrange his own transport as I doubt he trusts our organization. He's fine and he has announced that he's done with the war unless the Japs arrive on his doorstep. After all he's been through nobody is about to stand in his way so he's all yours again. Thanks for being so good about all of this. I hope that when I get home I can find somebody like you.” With that Mr. Doe turns and starts to walk away as Sylvia thanks him for the news.
Sylvia walks into the pub where her father and his friends are and announces, “The next round of drinks are on Mr. Pete Myers, who happens to be on his way home at this very moment.” The men cheer and her father gives her a wink.
Victory Points Japanese 22139 Allied 10086
Todd
I never thought that doing an AAR would be so time consuming and difficult.
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I never thought that doing an AAR would be so time consuming and difficult.
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RE: It Takes All Kinds
May 13, 1943 Wake Island
Intel
16th Army is located at Rabaul.
54th Division is located at Okayama.
37th Construction Battalion is located at Canton.
108th IJA Base Force is located at Yenen.
1836 men are based at Gumma.
211859 men are based at Masan.
109th IJNAF Base Force is located at Pagan.
8226 men are based at Toyohara.
Amoy Base Force is located at Amoy.
6th Field Artillery Regiment is planning for an attack on Chungking.
31st Special Base Force is located at Derby.
16th Aviation Rgt is located at Wuhan.
6932 men are based at Shimuzu.
1856 men are based at Tinian.
Recon
Catalina I takes recon photos of Mandalay 11 LCUs 6380/45/0
PB2Y Coronado takes recon photos of Wake Island 6 LCUs 14280/62/0
Combat
An air attack on Maizuru 2nd SNLF at Wake produced very light casualties and all planes departed safely. The 127th IJN Base Force was then visited by USN aircraft and an SBD was damaged while the Japanese unit had moderate casualties. The ground forces continue to trade small arms fire, but they all remain in their holes.
The Yokosuka 2nd SNLF at the river crossing was hit by 20 X B-25J and sustained light losses. No planes were damaged in the raid.
A Chinese bombardment attack at the road junction saw the Japanese have light casualties.
A PBY attacked an IJN sub about 340 miles SW of Johnson Island. There were no reports of hits claimed.
At the Pentagon Naval brass are trying to adhere to a schedule of yard time for warships. This is difficult to do as the tempo for ops is increasing.
The British are calling Operation Anvil many things, but not a failure. The Japanese reaction to an advance has shown that unless overwhelming force can be applied an amphibious operation is called for to unlock the CBI region of it's stalemate.
The truck continues to rumble it's way towards Charter Towers, making stops for fuel, food and the most welcomed comfort stops. Riding in the back of the truck is a bone jarring experience, but Pete doesn't care because he's going home.
Red shows up promptly at Claire's home and her mother answers the door. Claire's father tells him that his Nazi dog will have to stay outside, behind the house. “I'm sorry that I didn't know that Weimaraners are of German origin. My father hates all things German. Please try to tolerate him,” she says.
Red nods to her and says, “It'll be OK for a little while. Lucky isn't used to being tied up so I won't stay long.” With that they lead the dog into the yard and tie him to a tree. Red goes inside and has a very uncomfortable time because of Claire's father. The man tells Red that it's wrong to have a Nazi dog and Red tries to remain calm, but the man goes on and on. He then accuses Red of being pro German the young man rises out of his seat and says, “I'm terribly sorry, but I'll not be insulted in this way any longer. You sit here and go on and on about how superior the French and their culture are and yet you're a lousy host. I'm sorry Claire, but I'll be going now and I won't ever come back here again. Can I see you tomorrow?” She nods yes and starts crying. Red gets Lucky and stomps off thinking about how insulted he feels. Upon his return to the Palawan he tells Cookie all about it.
“It takes all kinds,” Cookie says.
Marshal Messe, Italian CinC of Tunisia surrendered to Montgomery.
The Royal Navy bombarded Pantelleria Island today.
The British claim more German POWs than the Germans have British for the first time.
Victory Points Japanese 22152 Allied 10091
Intel
16th Army is located at Rabaul.
54th Division is located at Okayama.
37th Construction Battalion is located at Canton.
108th IJA Base Force is located at Yenen.
1836 men are based at Gumma.
211859 men are based at Masan.
109th IJNAF Base Force is located at Pagan.
8226 men are based at Toyohara.
Amoy Base Force is located at Amoy.
6th Field Artillery Regiment is planning for an attack on Chungking.
31st Special Base Force is located at Derby.
16th Aviation Rgt is located at Wuhan.
6932 men are based at Shimuzu.
1856 men are based at Tinian.
Recon
Catalina I takes recon photos of Mandalay 11 LCUs 6380/45/0
PB2Y Coronado takes recon photos of Wake Island 6 LCUs 14280/62/0
Combat
An air attack on Maizuru 2nd SNLF at Wake produced very light casualties and all planes departed safely. The 127th IJN Base Force was then visited by USN aircraft and an SBD was damaged while the Japanese unit had moderate casualties. The ground forces continue to trade small arms fire, but they all remain in their holes.
The Yokosuka 2nd SNLF at the river crossing was hit by 20 X B-25J and sustained light losses. No planes were damaged in the raid.
A Chinese bombardment attack at the road junction saw the Japanese have light casualties.
A PBY attacked an IJN sub about 340 miles SW of Johnson Island. There were no reports of hits claimed.
At the Pentagon Naval brass are trying to adhere to a schedule of yard time for warships. This is difficult to do as the tempo for ops is increasing.
The British are calling Operation Anvil many things, but not a failure. The Japanese reaction to an advance has shown that unless overwhelming force can be applied an amphibious operation is called for to unlock the CBI region of it's stalemate.
The truck continues to rumble it's way towards Charter Towers, making stops for fuel, food and the most welcomed comfort stops. Riding in the back of the truck is a bone jarring experience, but Pete doesn't care because he's going home.
Red shows up promptly at Claire's home and her mother answers the door. Claire's father tells him that his Nazi dog will have to stay outside, behind the house. “I'm sorry that I didn't know that Weimaraners are of German origin. My father hates all things German. Please try to tolerate him,” she says.
Red nods to her and says, “It'll be OK for a little while. Lucky isn't used to being tied up so I won't stay long.” With that they lead the dog into the yard and tie him to a tree. Red goes inside and has a very uncomfortable time because of Claire's father. The man tells Red that it's wrong to have a Nazi dog and Red tries to remain calm, but the man goes on and on. He then accuses Red of being pro German the young man rises out of his seat and says, “I'm terribly sorry, but I'll not be insulted in this way any longer. You sit here and go on and on about how superior the French and their culture are and yet you're a lousy host. I'm sorry Claire, but I'll be going now and I won't ever come back here again. Can I see you tomorrow?” She nods yes and starts crying. Red gets Lucky and stomps off thinking about how insulted he feels. Upon his return to the Palawan he tells Cookie all about it.
“It takes all kinds,” Cookie says.
Marshal Messe, Italian CinC of Tunisia surrendered to Montgomery.
The Royal Navy bombarded Pantelleria Island today.
The British claim more German POWs than the Germans have British for the first time.
Victory Points Japanese 22152 Allied 10091
Todd
I never thought that doing an AAR would be so time consuming and difficult.
www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=2080768
I never thought that doing an AAR would be so time consuming and difficult.
www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=2080768
RE: Wake Island Falls
May 14, 1943 Wake Island
Intel
28938 men are based at Tsitsihar.
Kitachishima Fortress is located at Paramushiro Jima.
Chichijima Fortress is located at Niigata.
15th Field Artillery Regiment is planning for an attack on Chungking.
4th Tank Regiment is located at Port Moresby.
6th Air Division is located at Wyndham.
86876 men are based at Camranh Bay.
28886 men are based at Harbin.
1850 men are based at Pagan.
5th AA Regiment is located at Niigata.
4th Engineer Regiment is located at Derby.
13th Army is planning for an attack on Chungking.
Recon
Pe-2R takes recon photos of Linhsi nothing spotted
Pe-2R takes recon photos of Chihfeng nothing detected
PB2Y Coronado takes recon photos of Wake Island 6 LCUs 14820/24/0
Combat
An air attack on the Maizuru 2nd SNLF at Wake Island inflicted moderate losses on the unit and no USN planes were damaged or lost. The attack on the 126th IJN Base Force produced light casualties for the Japanese. While the attack on the 127th IJN Base Force resulted in a damaged SBD and light Japanese losses. The island fell to a determined assault by the Americans immediately following the air raids. The Japanese sustained very heavy casualties and were forced out of their defensive positions at the port and airfield. The Americans had heavy casualties in the attack. Now comes the time for the follow on forces to land and make Wake an operational base for the Allies while mop up operations against the stubborn Japanese troops continues.
The IJA has finally arrived at Sining and commenced a bombardment that resulted in negligible casualties among the Chinese troops there. The Chinese are cut off and it's just a matter of time until their defense collapses.
The Chinese continue to bombard the IJA troops at the rail junction, inflicting light casualties on them.
LST-26 limped into Midway today and the repair ship berthed there immediately set to work to save the crippled vessel. The base commander upon surveying the LST has decided to put the crew in for a unit citation for saving their vessel.
VMF-222 flew into Wake's shattered airfield from the CVE Long Island and the pilots immediately missed the comforts of the ship. Until the Sea Bees get to work they'll be sleeping under the wings of the Corsairs. The reality of war and it's discomforts are beginning to set in and the men grumble about it. Slim, though happy to finally be in the fight, wishes that he had a tent to sleep in. The Sea Bees are busily getting the airfield in functional condition, sleeping accommodations for pilots be damned.
Pete has begun to wonder if the bouncing truck will ever reach it's destination. He's been down this road before and hopes never to need it again unless it's for pleasure.
Red meets Claire in the afternoon and she tells him that her father doesn't want her seeing him. She goes on saying that though she really enjoys his company, she has to live at home with her parents and who knows where Red will be tomorrow. That being said she gives him a hug, peck on the cheek and with tears in her eyes leaves. Red is dumbfounded and looks at Lucky who is standing there and says, “Women are to complicated for me.” They 2 pals resume their walk and join with Cookie as they have a beer and a water for their 4 legged friend.
The brass in Washington will now decide if they should go after Marcus Island or turn their attentions elsewhere. Recon flights will commence soon and provide the information that will provide the answers.
The 8th Air Force attacked Kiel with 125 planes and destroyed 3 U-boats.
Victory Points Japanese 22099 Allied 10115
Intel
28938 men are based at Tsitsihar.
Kitachishima Fortress is located at Paramushiro Jima.
Chichijima Fortress is located at Niigata.
15th Field Artillery Regiment is planning for an attack on Chungking.
4th Tank Regiment is located at Port Moresby.
6th Air Division is located at Wyndham.
86876 men are based at Camranh Bay.
28886 men are based at Harbin.
1850 men are based at Pagan.
5th AA Regiment is located at Niigata.
4th Engineer Regiment is located at Derby.
13th Army is planning for an attack on Chungking.
Recon
Pe-2R takes recon photos of Linhsi nothing spotted
Pe-2R takes recon photos of Chihfeng nothing detected
PB2Y Coronado takes recon photos of Wake Island 6 LCUs 14820/24/0
Combat
An air attack on the Maizuru 2nd SNLF at Wake Island inflicted moderate losses on the unit and no USN planes were damaged or lost. The attack on the 126th IJN Base Force produced light casualties for the Japanese. While the attack on the 127th IJN Base Force resulted in a damaged SBD and light Japanese losses. The island fell to a determined assault by the Americans immediately following the air raids. The Japanese sustained very heavy casualties and were forced out of their defensive positions at the port and airfield. The Americans had heavy casualties in the attack. Now comes the time for the follow on forces to land and make Wake an operational base for the Allies while mop up operations against the stubborn Japanese troops continues.
The IJA has finally arrived at Sining and commenced a bombardment that resulted in negligible casualties among the Chinese troops there. The Chinese are cut off and it's just a matter of time until their defense collapses.
The Chinese continue to bombard the IJA troops at the rail junction, inflicting light casualties on them.
LST-26 limped into Midway today and the repair ship berthed there immediately set to work to save the crippled vessel. The base commander upon surveying the LST has decided to put the crew in for a unit citation for saving their vessel.
VMF-222 flew into Wake's shattered airfield from the CVE Long Island and the pilots immediately missed the comforts of the ship. Until the Sea Bees get to work they'll be sleeping under the wings of the Corsairs. The reality of war and it's discomforts are beginning to set in and the men grumble about it. Slim, though happy to finally be in the fight, wishes that he had a tent to sleep in. The Sea Bees are busily getting the airfield in functional condition, sleeping accommodations for pilots be damned.
Pete has begun to wonder if the bouncing truck will ever reach it's destination. He's been down this road before and hopes never to need it again unless it's for pleasure.
Red meets Claire in the afternoon and she tells him that her father doesn't want her seeing him. She goes on saying that though she really enjoys his company, she has to live at home with her parents and who knows where Red will be tomorrow. That being said she gives him a hug, peck on the cheek and with tears in her eyes leaves. Red is dumbfounded and looks at Lucky who is standing there and says, “Women are to complicated for me.” They 2 pals resume their walk and join with Cookie as they have a beer and a water for their 4 legged friend.
The brass in Washington will now decide if they should go after Marcus Island or turn their attentions elsewhere. Recon flights will commence soon and provide the information that will provide the answers.
The 8th Air Force attacked Kiel with 125 planes and destroyed 3 U-boats.
Victory Points Japanese 22099 Allied 10115
Todd
I never thought that doing an AAR would be so time consuming and difficult.
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I never thought that doing an AAR would be so time consuming and difficult.
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RE: Wake Island Falls
The island fell to a determined assault by the Americans immediately following the air raids.
Woo-hoo! Congratulations!! [&o] [:D]
RE: Wake Island Falls
May 15, 1943 Wake Island
Intel
22nd AA Regiment is located at Kitakyushu.
31st Road Construction Battalion is located at Changchun.
141st IJA Base Force is located at Marcus Island.
Kwantung Area Army is located at Changchun.
Radio transmissions detected at Port Arthur.
36th Construction Battalion is located at Canton.
Imperial Guards Division is located at Derby.
23rd Division is located at Heiho.
11789 men are based at Paramushiro Jima.
1st Reserve Tank Regiment is located at Kitakyushu.
Recon
F-5A Lightning takes recon photos of Rangoon 4 X SS, 1 X CL, 4 X PT, 78 fighters, 24 bombers, 112 aux, 13 LCUs 42460/291/0
Combat
A Japanese bombardment 28 miles NE of the road junction resulted in heavy Chinese losses. Chinese gunners at the road junction responded by raining shells on the Japanese troops who had light losses.
At Sining an artillery bombardment inflicted light casualties on the Chinese defenders.
At Wake Island the mopping up of the remaining Japanese forces resulted in heavy Japanese casualties and moderate losses for the Americans. Starving, thirsty and virtually out of ammunition fanatical Japanese troops continue the fight and the American troops struggle to understand as each foot of the tiny island is contested.
Stick sits in the cockpit of his Corsair awaiting clearance for takeoff. He's scheduled as part of the CAP this morning. The carriers will need to move off to replenish soon and Japanese attacks are expected on the unloading AKs and APs. The Flying Deuces are eager to get a chance at the Japanese. Hours later after landing Stick stretches after climbing down from his plane. It was a boring flight as the Japanese never appeared. He managed to remember to constantly scan all around looking for unwanted guests and not to fly straight and level for long. These are things that in time will become second nature, but for now he's making the effort not to screw up.
The truck continues to roll down the road with each passing mile bringing Pete closer to home and the end of his war. A Bettys was spotted today in distance and luckily it didn't see them or had spotted bigger game.
Sandy has a few letters from Bill and she tells Dave that Bill is doing fine and that he misses them.
Red lazily spends the afternoon on the Palawan after scraping peeling paint all morning. He's relieved that the painting is being done by some other men as he aches from his labors. Cookie is ashore in search of some fresh vegetables.
Stalin dissolved the Komintern, Communist International, working for world revolution today.
Victory Points Japanese 22081 Allied 10120
Intel
22nd AA Regiment is located at Kitakyushu.
31st Road Construction Battalion is located at Changchun.
141st IJA Base Force is located at Marcus Island.
Kwantung Area Army is located at Changchun.
Radio transmissions detected at Port Arthur.
36th Construction Battalion is located at Canton.
Imperial Guards Division is located at Derby.
23rd Division is located at Heiho.
11789 men are based at Paramushiro Jima.
1st Reserve Tank Regiment is located at Kitakyushu.
Recon
F-5A Lightning takes recon photos of Rangoon 4 X SS, 1 X CL, 4 X PT, 78 fighters, 24 bombers, 112 aux, 13 LCUs 42460/291/0
Combat
A Japanese bombardment 28 miles NE of the road junction resulted in heavy Chinese losses. Chinese gunners at the road junction responded by raining shells on the Japanese troops who had light losses.
At Sining an artillery bombardment inflicted light casualties on the Chinese defenders.
At Wake Island the mopping up of the remaining Japanese forces resulted in heavy Japanese casualties and moderate losses for the Americans. Starving, thirsty and virtually out of ammunition fanatical Japanese troops continue the fight and the American troops struggle to understand as each foot of the tiny island is contested.
Stick sits in the cockpit of his Corsair awaiting clearance for takeoff. He's scheduled as part of the CAP this morning. The carriers will need to move off to replenish soon and Japanese attacks are expected on the unloading AKs and APs. The Flying Deuces are eager to get a chance at the Japanese. Hours later after landing Stick stretches after climbing down from his plane. It was a boring flight as the Japanese never appeared. He managed to remember to constantly scan all around looking for unwanted guests and not to fly straight and level for long. These are things that in time will become second nature, but for now he's making the effort not to screw up.
The truck continues to roll down the road with each passing mile bringing Pete closer to home and the end of his war. A Bettys was spotted today in distance and luckily it didn't see them or had spotted bigger game.
Sandy has a few letters from Bill and she tells Dave that Bill is doing fine and that he misses them.
Red lazily spends the afternoon on the Palawan after scraping peeling paint all morning. He's relieved that the painting is being done by some other men as he aches from his labors. Cookie is ashore in search of some fresh vegetables.
Stalin dissolved the Komintern, Communist International, working for world revolution today.
Victory Points Japanese 22081 Allied 10120
Todd
I never thought that doing an AAR would be so time consuming and difficult.
www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=2080768
I never thought that doing an AAR would be so time consuming and difficult.
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RE: A Bottle Of Bourbon
May 16, 1943 Charter Towers
Intel
8245 men are based at Toyohara.
25th AA Regiment is located at Nagato.
8th Coastal Gun Regiment is located at Maizuru.
China Expeditionary Army is located at Sian.
37th Division is located at Derby.
24th AA Regiment is located at Nagasaki.
2473 men are based at Ikitsuki.
Radio transmissions detected at Prince Rupert.
Radio transmissions detected at Vancouver.
Recon
Catalina I takes recon photos of Rangoon 4 X SS, 1 X CL, 4 X PT, 13 LCUs 43640/279/0
Combat
The Yokosuka 2nd SNLF at the river crossing was attacked by 24 X B-25J resulting in the Japanese unit taking moderate casualties while all of the Chines aircraft departed safely.
Artillery exchanges at the road junction resulted in both the Chinese and Japanese having light casualties.
There were many reports of sub activity around Wake Island resulting in planes attacking subs and some oil slicks have been spotted, but nothing is conformed.
Stick is speaking to the crew chief that is responsible for his plane. The man explains that they're waxing his plane and it'll give Stick about 10-12 miles per hour more. The ground crew has taken a liking to Stick because he's taken an interest in them and the fact that a bottle of bourbon was given to them didn't hurt the growing relationship either.
Slim writes a letter to Joe Orsini's parents and though it's difficult he wanted to tell them that Joe is missed. He asks about their other son, Lou and about life on the home front.
Sandy sits on the front porch enjoying a beautiful afternoon as she writes a letter to Bill. She tells him all about how different things have become due to the war and how much she misses him.
The truck arrived at Charter Towers and Pete thanked the driver and his assistant for the lift before he set off to find operations at the airfield. Once there he's told that they were expecting him and that he's to be driven to Townsville where he will catch a train bound for Brisbane. The man nods as Pete thanks him. As the jeep bounces along the road Pete wonders who's hand was in this and why they would even bother for him.
The Chinese are clamoring for more B-25Js and fighters to escort them. They point out that the Mitchells that they've been given are being put to good use and Washington agrees. The diplomats even go so far as to remind the Chinese envoy that they remember the promises made and that a new version of the P-40 will soon be made available to them.
The “Dambusters” attacked the Ruhr dams, breaching the Mohne and Eder dams. This caused severe flooding and loss of civilian lives.
The Warsaw ghetto was cleared of Jews by the German police and security units.
Victory Points Japanese 22087 Allied 10124
Intel
8245 men are based at Toyohara.
25th AA Regiment is located at Nagato.
8th Coastal Gun Regiment is located at Maizuru.
China Expeditionary Army is located at Sian.
37th Division is located at Derby.
24th AA Regiment is located at Nagasaki.
2473 men are based at Ikitsuki.
Radio transmissions detected at Prince Rupert.
Radio transmissions detected at Vancouver.
Recon
Catalina I takes recon photos of Rangoon 4 X SS, 1 X CL, 4 X PT, 13 LCUs 43640/279/0
Combat
The Yokosuka 2nd SNLF at the river crossing was attacked by 24 X B-25J resulting in the Japanese unit taking moderate casualties while all of the Chines aircraft departed safely.
Artillery exchanges at the road junction resulted in both the Chinese and Japanese having light casualties.
There were many reports of sub activity around Wake Island resulting in planes attacking subs and some oil slicks have been spotted, but nothing is conformed.
Stick is speaking to the crew chief that is responsible for his plane. The man explains that they're waxing his plane and it'll give Stick about 10-12 miles per hour more. The ground crew has taken a liking to Stick because he's taken an interest in them and the fact that a bottle of bourbon was given to them didn't hurt the growing relationship either.
Slim writes a letter to Joe Orsini's parents and though it's difficult he wanted to tell them that Joe is missed. He asks about their other son, Lou and about life on the home front.
Sandy sits on the front porch enjoying a beautiful afternoon as she writes a letter to Bill. She tells him all about how different things have become due to the war and how much she misses him.
The truck arrived at Charter Towers and Pete thanked the driver and his assistant for the lift before he set off to find operations at the airfield. Once there he's told that they were expecting him and that he's to be driven to Townsville where he will catch a train bound for Brisbane. The man nods as Pete thanks him. As the jeep bounces along the road Pete wonders who's hand was in this and why they would even bother for him.
The Chinese are clamoring for more B-25Js and fighters to escort them. They point out that the Mitchells that they've been given are being put to good use and Washington agrees. The diplomats even go so far as to remind the Chinese envoy that they remember the promises made and that a new version of the P-40 will soon be made available to them.
The “Dambusters” attacked the Ruhr dams, breaching the Mohne and Eder dams. This caused severe flooding and loss of civilian lives.
The Warsaw ghetto was cleared of Jews by the German police and security units.
Victory Points Japanese 22087 Allied 10124
Todd
I never thought that doing an AAR would be so time consuming and difficult.
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I never thought that doing an AAR would be so time consuming and difficult.
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RE: The Great Gray Hunter
May 17, 1943 Noumea
Intel
4th Division is located at Derby.
34th Division is located at Chengting.
2841 men are based at Matsue.
86851 men are based at Camranh Bay.
15th Tank Regiment is located at Homan.
62nd Construction Battalion is located at Lunga.
20th Road Construction Battalion is located at Mandalay.
1st Guards Mixed Brigade is located at Tokyo.
15th Construction Battalion is located at Tawi Tawi.
28th Special Base Force is located at Laoag.
7th Division is located at Sapporo.
Kitachishima Fortress is located at Paramushiro Jima.
Recon
F-5A Lightning takes recon photos of Rangoon 2 X SS, 3 X CL, 87 fighters, 31 bombers, 114 aux, 13 LCUs 43480/307/0
Catalina I takes recon photos of Port Moresby 1 X AK, 1 X DE, 13 LCUs 1680/9/0
Combat
Maloelap was raided by 23 X PB4Y and the airbase sustained light damage and casualties were thought to have been light also. A bomber went down and 6 others were damaged by ground fire.
Chinese troops at Sining continued to undergo shelling from a growing Japanese force. Casualties were light today.
At the road junction the Japanese forces suffered light losses due to the Chinese artillery barrages.
At Wake Island the continuing mop up operation inflicted heavy casualties on the fanatical Japanese defenders while the Americans had heavy losses too.
Red can't find Lucky anywhere and nobody seems to know where the dog is. Red has learned that the dog is ruled by his stomach and wonders if “The Great Gray Hunter” caught the scent of something and left the ship. He lets Cookie know that he's off to look for the dog. An hour later there he is rolling on the ground, extremely happy. It seems that the dog caught, killed and ate some kind of small mammal and now is rolling in what's left of the kill. This behavior is something that Red can't understand.
Today Stick flew in the afternoon CAP and it was another boring flight. Other than scanning the sky and keeping formation one could fall asleep. He wonders why his squadron hasn't been cleared to at least strafe the Japanese still on the island.
Pete waits for a train as he missed the last one by mere minutes. The driver offered to chase the train to try and get him on it, but Pete thanked him and said he'd just wait. Sitting on the bench gives Pete time to reflect on things that have happened to him and his resolve to stay out of the active war effort is firm. Soon he'll be back home. That has a nice warm feeling to it and he can't wait to hug Sylvia.
Ed starts his staff on working on Operation King as his BBs will be needed for it. The immediate priority is getting some of the old gals refit. He looks at the AA armaments on the upgraded ships and thinks back to the pre-war Navy and the Chicago Pianos that they sported instead of bristling with 20mm guns. What a difference between things like that and the improved radar sets. The rapidly expanding USN astounds him the more he thinks about it.
Another letter from her brother and Elaine reads it after her mother finishes it. She wishes that somebody wrote to her as all of her friends get letters from servicemen all of the time. She just hasn't met anyone that she likes enough to get to know better.
The Germans started another offensive against Tito's forces in Yugoslavia.
Victory Points Japanese 22152 Allied 10127
Intel
4th Division is located at Derby.
34th Division is located at Chengting.
2841 men are based at Matsue.
86851 men are based at Camranh Bay.
15th Tank Regiment is located at Homan.
62nd Construction Battalion is located at Lunga.
20th Road Construction Battalion is located at Mandalay.
1st Guards Mixed Brigade is located at Tokyo.
15th Construction Battalion is located at Tawi Tawi.
28th Special Base Force is located at Laoag.
7th Division is located at Sapporo.
Kitachishima Fortress is located at Paramushiro Jima.
Recon
F-5A Lightning takes recon photos of Rangoon 2 X SS, 3 X CL, 87 fighters, 31 bombers, 114 aux, 13 LCUs 43480/307/0
Catalina I takes recon photos of Port Moresby 1 X AK, 1 X DE, 13 LCUs 1680/9/0
Combat
Maloelap was raided by 23 X PB4Y and the airbase sustained light damage and casualties were thought to have been light also. A bomber went down and 6 others were damaged by ground fire.
Chinese troops at Sining continued to undergo shelling from a growing Japanese force. Casualties were light today.
At the road junction the Japanese forces suffered light losses due to the Chinese artillery barrages.
At Wake Island the continuing mop up operation inflicted heavy casualties on the fanatical Japanese defenders while the Americans had heavy losses too.
Red can't find Lucky anywhere and nobody seems to know where the dog is. Red has learned that the dog is ruled by his stomach and wonders if “The Great Gray Hunter” caught the scent of something and left the ship. He lets Cookie know that he's off to look for the dog. An hour later there he is rolling on the ground, extremely happy. It seems that the dog caught, killed and ate some kind of small mammal and now is rolling in what's left of the kill. This behavior is something that Red can't understand.
Today Stick flew in the afternoon CAP and it was another boring flight. Other than scanning the sky and keeping formation one could fall asleep. He wonders why his squadron hasn't been cleared to at least strafe the Japanese still on the island.
Pete waits for a train as he missed the last one by mere minutes. The driver offered to chase the train to try and get him on it, but Pete thanked him and said he'd just wait. Sitting on the bench gives Pete time to reflect on things that have happened to him and his resolve to stay out of the active war effort is firm. Soon he'll be back home. That has a nice warm feeling to it and he can't wait to hug Sylvia.
Ed starts his staff on working on Operation King as his BBs will be needed for it. The immediate priority is getting some of the old gals refit. He looks at the AA armaments on the upgraded ships and thinks back to the pre-war Navy and the Chicago Pianos that they sported instead of bristling with 20mm guns. What a difference between things like that and the improved radar sets. The rapidly expanding USN astounds him the more he thinks about it.
Another letter from her brother and Elaine reads it after her mother finishes it. She wishes that somebody wrote to her as all of her friends get letters from servicemen all of the time. She just hasn't met anyone that she likes enough to get to know better.
The Germans started another offensive against Tito's forces in Yugoslavia.
Victory Points Japanese 22152 Allied 10127
Todd
I never thought that doing an AAR would be so time consuming and difficult.
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I never thought that doing an AAR would be so time consuming and difficult.
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RE: Marcus Island Next?
May 18, 1943 Washington DC
Intel
209049 men are based at Port Arthur.
12th Heavy AA Battalion is located at Nagoya.
10th Mortar Battalion is located at Chiamussu.
2nd AA Regiment is located at Tokyo.
9th Engineer Regiment is located at Changkufeng.
56th Division is located at Lunga.
6th Coastal Gun Regiment is located at Kwajalein.
Karafuto Mixed Brigade is located at Shikka.
2nd Reserve AA Regiment is located at Tokyo.
15th Engineer Regiment is located at Darwin.
61st Naval Guard Unit is located at Gili Gili.
Recon
Catalina I takes recon photos of Rangoon 4 X PT, 3 X CL, SS, 13 LCUs 52760/361/0
PB2Y Coronado takes recon photos of Marcus Island 12 LCUs 19900/83/0
PBM Mariner takes recon photos of Lunga 14 LCUs 4720/19/0
Wake Island 6 LCUs 14760/20/0
Combat
Myitkyina was attacked by 24 X Blenheim, 47 X Liberator VI, 61 X B-25J Mitchell, 48 X B-24D and 67 X P-38G Lightning. The raid met with only light and inaccurate AA that resulted in a Liberator VI and a B-25J being damaged. Ground losses were thought to have been light and damage to the base was very heavy, with many secondary explosions observed.
The Yokosuka 2nd SNLF at the river crossing was hit by 30 X B-25J and sustained light casualties. No aircraft were damaged.
Elements of the 110th Division, at the road junction, were raided by 9 X B-25J and 7 X P-40N who inflicted very light losses. This was the first combat mission flown by the Chinese using the P-40N. Later Chinese artillery added lightly to the Japanese casualty list.
A Japanese bombardment attack 19 miles NE of the road junction resulted in heavy Chinese casualties.
Sining's cut off defenders had light casualties due to the continued shelling of their positions.
Chinese troops finally started marching towards the road junction from Chungking last night. It is hoped that these forces will be enough to dislodge the Japanese troops blocking the Chinese line of retreat.
The India/Burma line remains static with no end in sight to the stalemate that seems suitable to both sides for the present time. Allied commanders hope to increase the number of air raids they can stage in both size and frequency, though the later depends on the weather.
Stick has spent the day on the flight line as he's on standby in case an incoming raid is detected. He watches in fascination as the ground crews swarm over planes and asks them if they ever get any rest. “Not that much as you fly boys need working machines,” was the answer. Stick just hung around as his services in the air weren't required.
FDR sits and listens to his admirals and generals and then he asks, “Are we going for Marcus Island next?” The answer is a maybe as recon flights are needed out of Wake so see what the Japanese have there. The answer will come soon. In the meantime Operation King continues to gather steam as the stream of the tools of war build up at the staging area.
The troops in Australia continue their shift and when this ends it is hoped that a renewed effort to oust the Japanese will succeed.
Pete sits on a train bound for Brisbane and he dozes as the countryside flashes by and the rhythmic sound of the train itself it like a lullaby to the weary traveler.
Stalin asks his Far Eastern generals about the Americans and when they will take advantage of his generosity. No definite answer can be given as of yet so he turns his attention back to the Germans and how to keep them reeling.
Victory Points Japanese 22119 Allied 10131
Intel
209049 men are based at Port Arthur.
12th Heavy AA Battalion is located at Nagoya.
10th Mortar Battalion is located at Chiamussu.
2nd AA Regiment is located at Tokyo.
9th Engineer Regiment is located at Changkufeng.
56th Division is located at Lunga.
6th Coastal Gun Regiment is located at Kwajalein.
Karafuto Mixed Brigade is located at Shikka.
2nd Reserve AA Regiment is located at Tokyo.
15th Engineer Regiment is located at Darwin.
61st Naval Guard Unit is located at Gili Gili.
Recon
Catalina I takes recon photos of Rangoon 4 X PT, 3 X CL, SS, 13 LCUs 52760/361/0
PB2Y Coronado takes recon photos of Marcus Island 12 LCUs 19900/83/0
PBM Mariner takes recon photos of Lunga 14 LCUs 4720/19/0
Wake Island 6 LCUs 14760/20/0
Combat
Myitkyina was attacked by 24 X Blenheim, 47 X Liberator VI, 61 X B-25J Mitchell, 48 X B-24D and 67 X P-38G Lightning. The raid met with only light and inaccurate AA that resulted in a Liberator VI and a B-25J being damaged. Ground losses were thought to have been light and damage to the base was very heavy, with many secondary explosions observed.
The Yokosuka 2nd SNLF at the river crossing was hit by 30 X B-25J and sustained light casualties. No aircraft were damaged.
Elements of the 110th Division, at the road junction, were raided by 9 X B-25J and 7 X P-40N who inflicted very light losses. This was the first combat mission flown by the Chinese using the P-40N. Later Chinese artillery added lightly to the Japanese casualty list.
A Japanese bombardment attack 19 miles NE of the road junction resulted in heavy Chinese casualties.
Sining's cut off defenders had light casualties due to the continued shelling of their positions.
Chinese troops finally started marching towards the road junction from Chungking last night. It is hoped that these forces will be enough to dislodge the Japanese troops blocking the Chinese line of retreat.
The India/Burma line remains static with no end in sight to the stalemate that seems suitable to both sides for the present time. Allied commanders hope to increase the number of air raids they can stage in both size and frequency, though the later depends on the weather.
Stick has spent the day on the flight line as he's on standby in case an incoming raid is detected. He watches in fascination as the ground crews swarm over planes and asks them if they ever get any rest. “Not that much as you fly boys need working machines,” was the answer. Stick just hung around as his services in the air weren't required.
FDR sits and listens to his admirals and generals and then he asks, “Are we going for Marcus Island next?” The answer is a maybe as recon flights are needed out of Wake so see what the Japanese have there. The answer will come soon. In the meantime Operation King continues to gather steam as the stream of the tools of war build up at the staging area.
The troops in Australia continue their shift and when this ends it is hoped that a renewed effort to oust the Japanese will succeed.
Pete sits on a train bound for Brisbane and he dozes as the countryside flashes by and the rhythmic sound of the train itself it like a lullaby to the weary traveler.
Stalin asks his Far Eastern generals about the Americans and when they will take advantage of his generosity. No definite answer can be given as of yet so he turns his attention back to the Germans and how to keep them reeling.
Victory Points Japanese 22119 Allied 10131
Todd
I never thought that doing an AAR would be so time consuming and difficult.
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I never thought that doing an AAR would be so time consuming and difficult.
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RE: I Want To Learn
May 19, 1943 The White House
Intel
31st Heavy AA Battalion is located at Aomori.
17th Construction Battalion is located at Mutanchiang.
15th Mortar Battalion is located at Rabaul.
51st Heavy AA Battalion is located at Koepang.
14th Construction Battalion is located at Salamaua.
197177 men are based at Truk.
18th Reserve Coastal Artillery Regiment is located at Toyama.
68th Construction Battalion is located at Hamamatsu.
Chinhae Bay Fortress is located at Pusan.
1st Mortar Regiment is located at Sasebo.
Recon
Catalina I takes recon photos of Rangoon 4 X SS, 1 X MSW, 1 X CL, 5 X PT, 113 fighters, 39 bombers, 186 aux, 13 LCUs 58360/362/0
B-25J Mitchell takes recon photos of Jaluit 4 LCUs 7240/36/0
TBF Avenger takes recon photos of Mili nothing spotted
F-5A Lightning takes recon photos of Gili Gili 1 X AP, 2 X DE, 1 X APD, 78 fighters, 81 aux, 8 LCUs 23480/98/0
Catalina I takes recon photos of Port Moresby 1 X AK, 1 X DE, 19 LCUs 18260/154/7
PB2Y Coronado takes recon photos of Marcus Island 10 LCUs 21000/87/0
Combat
The SS KXIV was on a mission to sow mines at Rangoon, but ran into a Japanese mine instead. The force of the explosion tore open her hull and she rapidly flooded taking all hands with her to the bottom.
The Yokosuka 2nd SNLF at the river crossing was visited by 25 X B-25J and sustained moderate casualties courtesy of the Chinese. The Chinese air crews are getting better at their jobs and the icing on the cake was that all planes retired undamaged.
At the road junction the Chinese took light losses due to the Japanese artillery bombardment.
“Marcus Island won't be a pushover and we have reason to believe that the Japanese are going to beef up the defenses there in short order,” says the general. The men in the room look at one another.
Finally FDR breaks the silence and says, “Let us keep an eye on Marcus while Operation King gets top priority for now. What about Australia and the Aleutians?” he asks. After lengthy discussion FDR seems satisfied that his promises to PM Curtain are being kept and he decides to go even further than originally planned. The logic is that to break the Japanese hold on Australia is needed to threaten their line of supply from the DEI to Japan. The Aleutians are progressing as planned and so far the Soviets are keeping their word.
Slim is still content to keep doing the waiting part of warfare as the 2nd Marines can't do anything without transport. Gunny stops by and the 2 of them drink the 2 bottle of Coca Cola that Gunny brought with him.
“Could you show me how to do that?” asks Stick to the crew chief, “I won't get in the way, but I really want to learn that stuff. I always used to fix my uncle's car before I joined the Marines.”
“Sure, why not. As long as we're not buried in work it'll be OK. Once these planes start getting some serious time in the air they'll get tired and our workload will be greatly increased, but until then OK.” With that Stick follows the man over to a plane that's being worked on.
The train will make it to Rockhampton shortly and then late tonight, Brisbane. Pete thinks that with any luck he can sleep in his own bed tomorrow.
Victory Points Japanese 22131 Allied 10135
Intel
31st Heavy AA Battalion is located at Aomori.
17th Construction Battalion is located at Mutanchiang.
15th Mortar Battalion is located at Rabaul.
51st Heavy AA Battalion is located at Koepang.
14th Construction Battalion is located at Salamaua.
197177 men are based at Truk.
18th Reserve Coastal Artillery Regiment is located at Toyama.
68th Construction Battalion is located at Hamamatsu.
Chinhae Bay Fortress is located at Pusan.
1st Mortar Regiment is located at Sasebo.
Recon
Catalina I takes recon photos of Rangoon 4 X SS, 1 X MSW, 1 X CL, 5 X PT, 113 fighters, 39 bombers, 186 aux, 13 LCUs 58360/362/0
B-25J Mitchell takes recon photos of Jaluit 4 LCUs 7240/36/0
TBF Avenger takes recon photos of Mili nothing spotted
F-5A Lightning takes recon photos of Gili Gili 1 X AP, 2 X DE, 1 X APD, 78 fighters, 81 aux, 8 LCUs 23480/98/0
Catalina I takes recon photos of Port Moresby 1 X AK, 1 X DE, 19 LCUs 18260/154/7
PB2Y Coronado takes recon photos of Marcus Island 10 LCUs 21000/87/0
Combat
The SS KXIV was on a mission to sow mines at Rangoon, but ran into a Japanese mine instead. The force of the explosion tore open her hull and she rapidly flooded taking all hands with her to the bottom.
The Yokosuka 2nd SNLF at the river crossing was visited by 25 X B-25J and sustained moderate casualties courtesy of the Chinese. The Chinese air crews are getting better at their jobs and the icing on the cake was that all planes retired undamaged.
At the road junction the Chinese took light losses due to the Japanese artillery bombardment.
“Marcus Island won't be a pushover and we have reason to believe that the Japanese are going to beef up the defenses there in short order,” says the general. The men in the room look at one another.
Finally FDR breaks the silence and says, “Let us keep an eye on Marcus while Operation King gets top priority for now. What about Australia and the Aleutians?” he asks. After lengthy discussion FDR seems satisfied that his promises to PM Curtain are being kept and he decides to go even further than originally planned. The logic is that to break the Japanese hold on Australia is needed to threaten their line of supply from the DEI to Japan. The Aleutians are progressing as planned and so far the Soviets are keeping their word.
Slim is still content to keep doing the waiting part of warfare as the 2nd Marines can't do anything without transport. Gunny stops by and the 2 of them drink the 2 bottle of Coca Cola that Gunny brought with him.
“Could you show me how to do that?” asks Stick to the crew chief, “I won't get in the way, but I really want to learn that stuff. I always used to fix my uncle's car before I joined the Marines.”
“Sure, why not. As long as we're not buried in work it'll be OK. Once these planes start getting some serious time in the air they'll get tired and our workload will be greatly increased, but until then OK.” With that Stick follows the man over to a plane that's being worked on.
The train will make it to Rockhampton shortly and then late tonight, Brisbane. Pete thinks that with any luck he can sleep in his own bed tomorrow.
Victory Points Japanese 22131 Allied 10135
Todd
I never thought that doing an AAR would be so time consuming and difficult.
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I never thought that doing an AAR would be so time consuming and difficult.
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RE: Night Off
May 20, 1943 Pearl Harbor
Intel
19th Division is located at Mishan.
65th Brigade is located at Lunga.
5th Mortar Battalion is located at Port Moresby.
Palau Base Force is located at Palau.
4th AF Construction Battalion is located at Medan.
Maizuru Fortress is located at Maizuru.
10th Mortar Battalion is located at Chiamussu.
Shuzan Naval Guard Unit is located at Broome.
21st Engineer Regiment is located at Lunga.
Recon
F-5A Lightning takes recon photos of Rangoon 5 X PT, 5 X SS, 1 X CL, 1 X MSW, 177 fighters, 69 bombers, 267 aux, 13 LCUs 58160/352/0
B-25J Mitchell takes recon photos of Majuro nothing spotted.
Catalina I takes recon photos of Port Moresby 1 X AK, 1 X DE, 20 LCUs
PBM Mariner takes recon photos of Lunga 14 LCUs 16440/178/5
Wake Island 6 LCUs 13580/19/0
Combat
Allied aircraft struck Myitkyina doing heavy damage to the base and inflicting light casualties to the ground troops. Many secondary explosions were seen.
The Maizuru 2nd SNLF at Wake Island was heavily hammered by the USN's air assets. Losses were placed at heavy and no American planes were damaged. The 127th IJN Base Force was simultaneously attacked and had moderate casualties and all of the Navy's planes departed safely. Wake then witnessed mop up operations that caused heavy Japanese and light American losses. The Army troops are amazed that the Japanese refuse to surrender and are fighting on despite having no food or water.
The Yokosuka 2nd SNLF at the river crossing was raided by the Chinese in their B-25Js. The bombs were dropped wide of the mark and both sides had no casualties.
The 49th Chinese Corps about 21 miles from the road junction was attacked by 28 X Helen who inflicted light casualties on the Chinese troops. Chinese commanders are considering trying to spring a trap on these unescorted bombers tomorrow with their new P-40Ns. A Japanese bombardment at the road junction resulted in very light Chinese casualties.
At Sining the IJA continued to rain artillery shells on the Chinese defensive positions, causing very light casualties.
Bill and Phil bump into each other at HQs and both have been given the same word. Their ships are to prepare for departure, destination unknown at this time. They agree to meet later for dinner after they return to their ships and pass along the orders. Bill will leave things temporarily in Frank's able hands and Phil's skipper has already granted him the night off.
Captain Demesa has told his crew that they will be sailing soon and that means loading operations first. He doesn't know when or where, but he tells the crew to check the cranes and all other items needed to load the Palawan. He also tells them that tonight is the last night they can leave the ship without checking with the 1st Mate. The men look around and without a spoken word they all go to get ready to paint the town.
Pete walks into the hotel and and immediately goes into the office, where Sylvia is busy with ordering supplies. He clears his throat, she looks up and flies into his arm. They kiss and hold each other and he promises that the war is over for him and that from now on his adventures can come in their bedroom. She laughs and says that their friends will be wanting to see him so she's going to pass the word for them to come to the pub tonight.
The US created the 10th Fleet to fight U-boats.
Victory Points Japanese 22141 Allied 10144
Intel
19th Division is located at Mishan.
65th Brigade is located at Lunga.
5th Mortar Battalion is located at Port Moresby.
Palau Base Force is located at Palau.
4th AF Construction Battalion is located at Medan.
Maizuru Fortress is located at Maizuru.
10th Mortar Battalion is located at Chiamussu.
Shuzan Naval Guard Unit is located at Broome.
21st Engineer Regiment is located at Lunga.
Recon
F-5A Lightning takes recon photos of Rangoon 5 X PT, 5 X SS, 1 X CL, 1 X MSW, 177 fighters, 69 bombers, 267 aux, 13 LCUs 58160/352/0
B-25J Mitchell takes recon photos of Majuro nothing spotted.
Catalina I takes recon photos of Port Moresby 1 X AK, 1 X DE, 20 LCUs
PBM Mariner takes recon photos of Lunga 14 LCUs 16440/178/5
Wake Island 6 LCUs 13580/19/0
Combat
Allied aircraft struck Myitkyina doing heavy damage to the base and inflicting light casualties to the ground troops. Many secondary explosions were seen.
The Maizuru 2nd SNLF at Wake Island was heavily hammered by the USN's air assets. Losses were placed at heavy and no American planes were damaged. The 127th IJN Base Force was simultaneously attacked and had moderate casualties and all of the Navy's planes departed safely. Wake then witnessed mop up operations that caused heavy Japanese and light American losses. The Army troops are amazed that the Japanese refuse to surrender and are fighting on despite having no food or water.
The Yokosuka 2nd SNLF at the river crossing was raided by the Chinese in their B-25Js. The bombs were dropped wide of the mark and both sides had no casualties.
The 49th Chinese Corps about 21 miles from the road junction was attacked by 28 X Helen who inflicted light casualties on the Chinese troops. Chinese commanders are considering trying to spring a trap on these unescorted bombers tomorrow with their new P-40Ns. A Japanese bombardment at the road junction resulted in very light Chinese casualties.
At Sining the IJA continued to rain artillery shells on the Chinese defensive positions, causing very light casualties.
Bill and Phil bump into each other at HQs and both have been given the same word. Their ships are to prepare for departure, destination unknown at this time. They agree to meet later for dinner after they return to their ships and pass along the orders. Bill will leave things temporarily in Frank's able hands and Phil's skipper has already granted him the night off.
Captain Demesa has told his crew that they will be sailing soon and that means loading operations first. He doesn't know when or where, but he tells the crew to check the cranes and all other items needed to load the Palawan. He also tells them that tonight is the last night they can leave the ship without checking with the 1st Mate. The men look around and without a spoken word they all go to get ready to paint the town.
Pete walks into the hotel and and immediately goes into the office, where Sylvia is busy with ordering supplies. He clears his throat, she looks up and flies into his arm. They kiss and hold each other and he promises that the war is over for him and that from now on his adventures can come in their bedroom. She laughs and says that their friends will be wanting to see him so she's going to pass the word for them to come to the pub tonight.
The US created the 10th Fleet to fight U-boats.
Victory Points Japanese 22141 Allied 10144
Todd
I never thought that doing an AAR would be so time consuming and difficult.
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RE: The Kill
May 21, 1943 Noumea
Intel
10th Air Fleet is located at Kagoshima.
4th Air Division is located at Tokyo.
7th Air Division is located at Tokyo.
110th IJA Base Force is located at Haichow.
10th Area Army is located at Chengting.
3rd Air Fleet is located at Tokyo.
Iki Fortress is located at Ikitsuki.
Yosu Fortress is located at Masan.
3591 men are based at Seoul.
12th Construction Battalion is located at Batan Island.
22439 men are based at Okayama.
4572 men are based at Toyama.
Recon
Catalina I takes recon photos of Rangoon 4 X SS, 2 X CL, 1 X MSW, 187 fighters, 67 bombers, 279 aux, 13 LCUs 58560/337/0
B-25J Mitchell takes recon photos of Majuro vacant
F-5A Lightning takes recon photos of Gili Gili 1 X AP, 1 X DE, 1 X MSW, 1 X APD, 3 X DE, 59 fighters, 93 aux, 10 LCUs 29440/201/0
Catalina I takes recon photos of Port Moresby 1 X AK, 1 X DE, 22 LCUs
PBM Mariner takes recon photos of Lunga 14 LCUs 17160/132/1
F-5A Lightning takes recon photos of Mandalay 10 LCUs 5540/35/98
Combat
IJN MSWs 33 miles from Rabaul pounced on the SS Guardfish, who suffered no damage.
At Wake Island the 53rd Naval Guard Unit was attacked by SBDs and sustained moderate losses. No planes were damaged. At almost the same time the Maizuru 2nd SNLF was bombed by SBDs and had heavy casualties. Again no planes were damaged. The mopping up of the Japanese troops continued and the Americans inflicted heavy losses while sustaining none themselves. The 53rd Naval Guard, 7th NLF, 125 IJN Base Force, 126 IJN Base Force and the 127 IJN Base Force units have ceased to exist due to attrition. The battle for Wake Island has ended. Allied commanders have decided to leave Marcus Island for another time due to the cost of taking Wake and the needs of Operation King.
VMF-222 patrols the skies over Wake Island and this is Stick's second mission on CAP. It's boring and he keeps telling himself to stay alert and scanning the sky. The last thing he wants is to get bounced and splashed. After landing he feels so tired and he wasn't even in combat, he thinks.
Pete wakes up and heads towards the kitchen for a late breakfast. They went through lots of spirits last night and a good time was had by all. Sylvia greets him with a smile and kiss and he thinks to himself that he really is a lucky guy and that he won't press it any more.
Troop movements continue in Australia in preparation for another go at the Japanese. More units will be thrown at the enemy this time around and the US promises even more troops to follow. London is mum.
Sandy got 3 new letters today and relates their contents to her father as he changes a differential on a truck. He'd prefer working on cars only, but turning away business in lean times would be stupid.
Cookie is busily overseeing an inventory of their food stocks for the impending voyage and Lucky is nosing around when he suddenly goes under a counter trying to get something. Sure enough he comes out with a rodent tail hanging from his mouth as he hastily leaves the galley for somewhere else with his kill.
Victory Points Japanese 22190 Allied 10151
Intel
10th Air Fleet is located at Kagoshima.
4th Air Division is located at Tokyo.
7th Air Division is located at Tokyo.
110th IJA Base Force is located at Haichow.
10th Area Army is located at Chengting.
3rd Air Fleet is located at Tokyo.
Iki Fortress is located at Ikitsuki.
Yosu Fortress is located at Masan.
3591 men are based at Seoul.
12th Construction Battalion is located at Batan Island.
22439 men are based at Okayama.
4572 men are based at Toyama.
Recon
Catalina I takes recon photos of Rangoon 4 X SS, 2 X CL, 1 X MSW, 187 fighters, 67 bombers, 279 aux, 13 LCUs 58560/337/0
B-25J Mitchell takes recon photos of Majuro vacant
F-5A Lightning takes recon photos of Gili Gili 1 X AP, 1 X DE, 1 X MSW, 1 X APD, 3 X DE, 59 fighters, 93 aux, 10 LCUs 29440/201/0
Catalina I takes recon photos of Port Moresby 1 X AK, 1 X DE, 22 LCUs
PBM Mariner takes recon photos of Lunga 14 LCUs 17160/132/1
F-5A Lightning takes recon photos of Mandalay 10 LCUs 5540/35/98
Combat
IJN MSWs 33 miles from Rabaul pounced on the SS Guardfish, who suffered no damage.
At Wake Island the 53rd Naval Guard Unit was attacked by SBDs and sustained moderate losses. No planes were damaged. At almost the same time the Maizuru 2nd SNLF was bombed by SBDs and had heavy casualties. Again no planes were damaged. The mopping up of the Japanese troops continued and the Americans inflicted heavy losses while sustaining none themselves. The 53rd Naval Guard, 7th NLF, 125 IJN Base Force, 126 IJN Base Force and the 127 IJN Base Force units have ceased to exist due to attrition. The battle for Wake Island has ended. Allied commanders have decided to leave Marcus Island for another time due to the cost of taking Wake and the needs of Operation King.
VMF-222 patrols the skies over Wake Island and this is Stick's second mission on CAP. It's boring and he keeps telling himself to stay alert and scanning the sky. The last thing he wants is to get bounced and splashed. After landing he feels so tired and he wasn't even in combat, he thinks.
Pete wakes up and heads towards the kitchen for a late breakfast. They went through lots of spirits last night and a good time was had by all. Sylvia greets him with a smile and kiss and he thinks to himself that he really is a lucky guy and that he won't press it any more.
Troop movements continue in Australia in preparation for another go at the Japanese. More units will be thrown at the enemy this time around and the US promises even more troops to follow. London is mum.
Sandy got 3 new letters today and relates their contents to her father as he changes a differential on a truck. He'd prefer working on cars only, but turning away business in lean times would be stupid.
Cookie is busily overseeing an inventory of their food stocks for the impending voyage and Lucky is nosing around when he suddenly goes under a counter trying to get something. Sure enough he comes out with a rodent tail hanging from his mouth as he hastily leaves the galley for somewhere else with his kill.
Victory Points Japanese 22190 Allied 10151
Todd
I never thought that doing an AAR would be so time consuming and difficult.
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RE: The Kill
Lucky is nosing around when he suddenly goes under a counter trying to get something. Sure enough he comes out with a rodent tail hanging from his mouth as he hastily leaves the galley for somewhere else with his kill.
foreshadowing???
RE: The Kill
Foreshadowing is a no brainer as the war is gradually heating up and death and destruction are the future. The AAR continues to run about 3 months behind the game.
May 22, 1943 Gili Gili
Intel
6902 men are based at Inch'on.
28th Division is located at Tsitsihar.
120th IJNAF Base Force is located at Takamatsu.
128th IJNAF Base Force is located at Toyohara.
18th Reserve Coastal Artillery Regiment is located at Toyama.
19th Division is located at Mishan.
236286 men are based at Osaka/Kobe.
Tsushima Fortress is located at Masan.
119th IJNAF Base Force is located at Tavoy.
Recon
F-5A Lightning takes recon photos of Gili Gili 1 X AP, 3 X APD, 3 X DE, 80 fighters, 95 aux, 10 LCUs 41260/262/0
Catalina I takes recon photos of Rangoon 5 X PT, 3 X CL, 1 X BB, 3 X SS, 2 X MSW, 176 fighters, 78 bombers, 277 aux, 13 LCUs 57900/352/0
F-5A Lightning takes recon photos of Mandalay 38 fighters, 43 aux, 9 LCUs 10260/70/144
PBM Mariner takes recon photos of Lunga 14 LCUs 18640/155/2
Combat
The SS Herring attacked a heavily escorted tanker, but missed. She slipped away without detection. The report gave no position.
An air raid on Gili Gili by 48 X B-17E and 63 X B-24 D was greeted by 22 X Zero, 12 X Jack and 18 X Tony. The bombers kept their formations tight and managed to down 11 X Zero (1 damaged), 6 X Jack (another damaged) and 4 X Tony (10 damaged) but the fighters fiercely pressed home their attacks and destroyed 4 X B-17E (25 damaged) and 22 X B-24D (19 damaged). Damage to the airbase was reportedly moderate and ground casualties were light. A second attack a short time later was made by 109 X B-17E and 15 X B-24D and the Japanese CAP of 9 X Zero, 6 X Jack and 17 X Tony pounced on them downing 7 X B-17E (30 Damaged) and 2 X B-24D (11 damaged). The Bomber's defensive fire killed 5 X Zero, a Jack (4 damaged) and 10 X Tony were damaged. Additional damage to the base was moderate and again ground troops suffered lightly.
The Yokosuka 2nd SNLF at the river crossing was hit again by 27 Chinese B-25Js and the unit sustained moderate losses while all of the aircraft departed the area safely.
The Yangtze SNLF and the 11th Ind. Brigade, at the road junction were attacked by Chinese planes and the latter had light losses. No Chinese aircraft were damaged in the raids. Later the 12th Ind. Brigade was attacked and it was hit for moderate casualties. All planes departed safely.
Sining was subjected to a continual artillery bombardment and losses were heavy while the Japanese had extremely light casualties from sporadic return fire. There is no hope for the defenders.
At Wake Island a big push to totally eliminate the Japanese from the island was staged. There were no American losses and the Japanese troops sustained very heavy casualties.
Sandy reads another letter that arrived today, thanks to a neighbor who dropped it off for her. Rural mail delivery service has become sporadic as fuel stocks tighten.
Sylvia is very happy to have Pete home, safe and sound. He, on the other hand, is overjoyed to be back.
The O'Bannon continues to make ready for departure as her stores are filled and all sections report in that they're as ready as they'll ever be. Bill and Frank confer and best guess is that they're going to be a follow on force headed to Marcus Island.
Phil and his skipper confer and agree that the Benham is ready to face whatever may come her way. There has been the usual rumor mill working overtime about where they're heading and many of the men have formed a pool that will make a winner a much richer man.
Palawan is ready to start loading as soon as it's her turn. Red is convinced that they are heading to Australia, but Cookie keeps saying no.
Stick spent the day hanging around the flight line, though he wasn't up for today's operations. He spent time with some of the other pilots and then with the mechanics who are constantly busy keeping the Corsairs available for duty.
Operation Revenge has been terminated as Marcus Island will be ignored, for now. Operation King promises to be a very bloody affair and the forces need to take Marcus just aren't justified for the gain , if they were to be successful. Pentagon planners are constantly revising Operation King and it looks like it'll be the largest Allied operation in the Pacific to date, except for the ill fated Operation Grinder.
Victory Points Japanese 22255 Allied 10214
May 22, 1943 Gili Gili
Intel
6902 men are based at Inch'on.
28th Division is located at Tsitsihar.
120th IJNAF Base Force is located at Takamatsu.
128th IJNAF Base Force is located at Toyohara.
18th Reserve Coastal Artillery Regiment is located at Toyama.
19th Division is located at Mishan.
236286 men are based at Osaka/Kobe.
Tsushima Fortress is located at Masan.
119th IJNAF Base Force is located at Tavoy.
Recon
F-5A Lightning takes recon photos of Gili Gili 1 X AP, 3 X APD, 3 X DE, 80 fighters, 95 aux, 10 LCUs 41260/262/0
Catalina I takes recon photos of Rangoon 5 X PT, 3 X CL, 1 X BB, 3 X SS, 2 X MSW, 176 fighters, 78 bombers, 277 aux, 13 LCUs 57900/352/0
F-5A Lightning takes recon photos of Mandalay 38 fighters, 43 aux, 9 LCUs 10260/70/144
PBM Mariner takes recon photos of Lunga 14 LCUs 18640/155/2
Combat
The SS Herring attacked a heavily escorted tanker, but missed. She slipped away without detection. The report gave no position.
An air raid on Gili Gili by 48 X B-17E and 63 X B-24 D was greeted by 22 X Zero, 12 X Jack and 18 X Tony. The bombers kept their formations tight and managed to down 11 X Zero (1 damaged), 6 X Jack (another damaged) and 4 X Tony (10 damaged) but the fighters fiercely pressed home their attacks and destroyed 4 X B-17E (25 damaged) and 22 X B-24D (19 damaged). Damage to the airbase was reportedly moderate and ground casualties were light. A second attack a short time later was made by 109 X B-17E and 15 X B-24D and the Japanese CAP of 9 X Zero, 6 X Jack and 17 X Tony pounced on them downing 7 X B-17E (30 Damaged) and 2 X B-24D (11 damaged). The Bomber's defensive fire killed 5 X Zero, a Jack (4 damaged) and 10 X Tony were damaged. Additional damage to the base was moderate and again ground troops suffered lightly.
The Yokosuka 2nd SNLF at the river crossing was hit again by 27 Chinese B-25Js and the unit sustained moderate losses while all of the aircraft departed the area safely.
The Yangtze SNLF and the 11th Ind. Brigade, at the road junction were attacked by Chinese planes and the latter had light losses. No Chinese aircraft were damaged in the raids. Later the 12th Ind. Brigade was attacked and it was hit for moderate casualties. All planes departed safely.
Sining was subjected to a continual artillery bombardment and losses were heavy while the Japanese had extremely light casualties from sporadic return fire. There is no hope for the defenders.
At Wake Island a big push to totally eliminate the Japanese from the island was staged. There were no American losses and the Japanese troops sustained very heavy casualties.
Sandy reads another letter that arrived today, thanks to a neighbor who dropped it off for her. Rural mail delivery service has become sporadic as fuel stocks tighten.
Sylvia is very happy to have Pete home, safe and sound. He, on the other hand, is overjoyed to be back.
The O'Bannon continues to make ready for departure as her stores are filled and all sections report in that they're as ready as they'll ever be. Bill and Frank confer and best guess is that they're going to be a follow on force headed to Marcus Island.
Phil and his skipper confer and agree that the Benham is ready to face whatever may come her way. There has been the usual rumor mill working overtime about where they're heading and many of the men have formed a pool that will make a winner a much richer man.
Palawan is ready to start loading as soon as it's her turn. Red is convinced that they are heading to Australia, but Cookie keeps saying no.
Stick spent the day hanging around the flight line, though he wasn't up for today's operations. He spent time with some of the other pilots and then with the mechanics who are constantly busy keeping the Corsairs available for duty.
Operation Revenge has been terminated as Marcus Island will be ignored, for now. Operation King promises to be a very bloody affair and the forces need to take Marcus just aren't justified for the gain , if they were to be successful. Pentagon planners are constantly revising Operation King and it looks like it'll be the largest Allied operation in the Pacific to date, except for the ill fated Operation Grinder.
Victory Points Japanese 22255 Allied 10214
Todd
I never thought that doing an AAR would be so time consuming and difficult.
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RE: It's Nothing
May 23, 1943 Pearl Harbor
Intel
87926 men are based at Pescadores.
1857 men are based at Naha.
201638 men are based at Saipan.
1st Guards Mixed Brigade is located at Tokyo.
4th Engineer Regiment is located at Derby.
6th Aviation Rgt is located at Changkufeng.
1st Parachute Regiment is located at Darwin.
8th Area Army is located at Port Moresby.
217075 men are based at Ominato.
Shuzan Naval Guard Unit is located at Broome.
17th Hvy Field Artillery Regiment is located at Port Moresby.
5th Division is located at Derby.
11th Special Base Force is located at Songkhia.
Karafuto Mixed Brigade is located at Shikka.
67th Construction Battalion is located at Toyama.
Recon
F-5A Lightning takes recon photos of Pagan 1 LCU 600/0/0
Catalina I takes recon photos of Taung Gyi nothing spotted
PB2Y Coronado takes recon photos of Marcus Island 9 LCUs 19900/84/0
B-25J Mitchell takes recon photos of Majuro nothing spotted
PBM Mariner takes recon photos of Lunga 14 LCUs 60780/527/6
Catalina I takes recon photos of Gili Gili 1 X AP, 3 X DE, 92 fighters, 129 aux, 10 LCUs 40140/248/0
Combat
Kweiyang was raided and sustained light damage. AA accounted for a downed Helen and 4 others being damaged.
Taung Gyi was struck by 52 X Liberator VI, 40 X B-24D and 61 X P-38G. The resource center took heavy damage and no Allied aircraft were harmed.
Lunga was attacked by 142 X B-24D and 6 snooping PBMs. Flak shot down 6 X B-24D (37 damaged) and a PBM was damaged also. Damage to the airbase was very heavy and ground troops sustained heavy casualties. The fact that there was no air opposition surprised the nervous American aircrews.
Sailing orders for the O'Bannon and Benham were issued and in the predawn hours tomorrow morning the ships will be on their way to a destination that will be given to them between now and departure. Bill puts pen to paper and when he's done he makes sure that the letter for Sandy will be posted. He then joins Frank who has just finished an inspection tour of the ship. “Relax,” Frank says, “O'Bannon and her crew are ready. How about a cup of coffee and a game of chess?” Bill smiles and nods his approval and the two men head for the ward room.
Captain Demesa informs the crew that they are scheduled to begin loading tomorrow morning. All is ready and the men will be happy to have something to do instead of the continual boredom that has plagued them of late. Red, Cookie and Lucky head ashore for a walk and enjoy a nice afternoon.
Jon Doe approached Pete and sits down across from him. “I'm glad you managed to make it out alive,” he says. “I've been told to let you know that you have no further obligations to us.”
Pete looks up from his cup of tea and laughs. “Did any of you really expect me too come back for more? I've had more than my share of this damned war and I'll be cheering you on from the sidelines. Please don't hesitate to ask for my help as long as I can do it from right here.”
“I understand and wanted to thank you anyway,” John says. “See you later.” With that Pete returns to reading his newspaper when Sandy appears and asks what that was all about. Pete tells her that it was nothing.
Benham's crew are eager for sea. Not knowing what's going on has more than a few of them antsy. Phil is glad to see that they are chomping at the bit. The veterans on the Benham still feel that they owe the Japanese for the defeat handed out with the sinking of the Big E and other ships earlier in the war. The men see all of the ships coming and going and know that the USN is now much larger and stronger than any of them ever imagined possible.
Today the British claimed that 313 Axis ships were sunk in the Mediterranean since the Battle of El Alamein.
Victory Points Japanese 22219 Allied 10221
Intel
87926 men are based at Pescadores.
1857 men are based at Naha.
201638 men are based at Saipan.
1st Guards Mixed Brigade is located at Tokyo.
4th Engineer Regiment is located at Derby.
6th Aviation Rgt is located at Changkufeng.
1st Parachute Regiment is located at Darwin.
8th Area Army is located at Port Moresby.
217075 men are based at Ominato.
Shuzan Naval Guard Unit is located at Broome.
17th Hvy Field Artillery Regiment is located at Port Moresby.
5th Division is located at Derby.
11th Special Base Force is located at Songkhia.
Karafuto Mixed Brigade is located at Shikka.
67th Construction Battalion is located at Toyama.
Recon
F-5A Lightning takes recon photos of Pagan 1 LCU 600/0/0
Catalina I takes recon photos of Taung Gyi nothing spotted
PB2Y Coronado takes recon photos of Marcus Island 9 LCUs 19900/84/0
B-25J Mitchell takes recon photos of Majuro nothing spotted
PBM Mariner takes recon photos of Lunga 14 LCUs 60780/527/6
Catalina I takes recon photos of Gili Gili 1 X AP, 3 X DE, 92 fighters, 129 aux, 10 LCUs 40140/248/0
Combat
Kweiyang was raided and sustained light damage. AA accounted for a downed Helen and 4 others being damaged.
Taung Gyi was struck by 52 X Liberator VI, 40 X B-24D and 61 X P-38G. The resource center took heavy damage and no Allied aircraft were harmed.
Lunga was attacked by 142 X B-24D and 6 snooping PBMs. Flak shot down 6 X B-24D (37 damaged) and a PBM was damaged also. Damage to the airbase was very heavy and ground troops sustained heavy casualties. The fact that there was no air opposition surprised the nervous American aircrews.
Sailing orders for the O'Bannon and Benham were issued and in the predawn hours tomorrow morning the ships will be on their way to a destination that will be given to them between now and departure. Bill puts pen to paper and when he's done he makes sure that the letter for Sandy will be posted. He then joins Frank who has just finished an inspection tour of the ship. “Relax,” Frank says, “O'Bannon and her crew are ready. How about a cup of coffee and a game of chess?” Bill smiles and nods his approval and the two men head for the ward room.
Captain Demesa informs the crew that they are scheduled to begin loading tomorrow morning. All is ready and the men will be happy to have something to do instead of the continual boredom that has plagued them of late. Red, Cookie and Lucky head ashore for a walk and enjoy a nice afternoon.
Jon Doe approached Pete and sits down across from him. “I'm glad you managed to make it out alive,” he says. “I've been told to let you know that you have no further obligations to us.”
Pete looks up from his cup of tea and laughs. “Did any of you really expect me too come back for more? I've had more than my share of this damned war and I'll be cheering you on from the sidelines. Please don't hesitate to ask for my help as long as I can do it from right here.”
“I understand and wanted to thank you anyway,” John says. “See you later.” With that Pete returns to reading his newspaper when Sandy appears and asks what that was all about. Pete tells her that it was nothing.
Benham's crew are eager for sea. Not knowing what's going on has more than a few of them antsy. Phil is glad to see that they are chomping at the bit. The veterans on the Benham still feel that they owe the Japanese for the defeat handed out with the sinking of the Big E and other ships earlier in the war. The men see all of the ships coming and going and know that the USN is now much larger and stronger than any of them ever imagined possible.
Today the British claimed that 313 Axis ships were sunk in the Mediterranean since the Battle of El Alamein.
Victory Points Japanese 22219 Allied 10221
Todd
I never thought that doing an AAR would be so time consuming and difficult.
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RE: Never Thought Of That
May 24, 1943 Efate
Intel
Home Defense Force is located at Tokyo.
23rd Engineer Regiment is located at Inch'on.
1st Division is located at Harbin.
3rd Fleet is located at Koepang.
37079 men are based at Chiamussu.
38th Construction Battalion is located at Toyohara.
Iki Fortress is located at Ikitsuki.
China Expeditionary Army is located at Sian.
22nd Heavy AA Battalion is planning for an attack on Chungking.
49th Construction Battalion is located at Hailar.
119th IJNAF Base Force is located at Tavoy.
Recon
Pe-2R takes recon photos of Arshaan 2 LCUs 5760/78/0
Pe-2R takes recon photos of Tsitsihar 6 LCUs 29120/331/19
Pe-2 takes recon photos of Chiamussu 5 LCUs 22220/272/61
Pe-2 takes recon photos of Hailar 7 LCUs 41240/317/8
Catalina I takes recon photos of Taung Gyi vacant
F-5A Lightning takes recon photos of Pagan 1 LCU 1000/0/0
PB2Y Coronado takes recon photos of Marcus Island 9 LCUs 23840/104/0
PB4Y Liberator takes recon photos of Wotje 1 LCU
PB4Y Liberator takes recon photos of Kwajalein 3 X CA, 13 LCUs 6960/48/0
B-25J Mitchell takes recon photos of Mili vacant
Catalina I takes recon photos of Gili Gili 1 X AP, 3 X APD, 3 X DE, 134 fighters, 143 aux, 10 LCUs 39200/226/0
F-5A Lightning takes recon photos of Port Moresby 1 X AK, 1 X DE, 55 fighters, 50 aux, 24 LCUs
PBM Mariner takes recon photos of Tulagi 10 LCUs 8820/147/5
Combat
The SS Mingo attacked a pair of heavily escorted TKs 139 miles SW of Kagoshima and put a torpedo into one of them, setting her ablaze. Mingo then silently slipped away undetected.
At Sining a Japanese attacked inflicted heavy losses on the Chinese troops and damaged their defensive network. The Japanese sustained very heavy losses. This is the end of the tether for the cut off Chinese.
Palawan continues loading supplies along with other ships and as usual the crew is betting on where they're going. Cookie and Lucky spent the afternoon taking a long walk together. They have to be careful of where they go because some of the troops stationed here told him that there are mines. Cookie replied, “Thanks, I never thought of that as I know about the ones in the water.” They shared a laugh. As usual Lucky if a big hit with the troops and the few civilians that they run into.
Stick has another CAP mission under his belt. A report that Japanese planes were approaching Wake resulted in his scrambling and being vectored out to an intercept of what turned out to be a false contact. He doesn't mind because flying breaks the boredom.
The Benham and O'Bannon departed Pearl as escorts for a convoy bound for Baker Island. Bill stands on the bridge scanning the convoy as the men of the O'Bannon scramble to their stations. Frank listens as sections call in as manned and ready. He tells Bill the time and they smile knowing that the crew is sharp.
Phil feels miserable and his skipper has told him to stay in his bunk. A pharmacists mate informed him earlier that he has a fever and gave him some aspirin to take.
The Palawan has started loading cargo and the men are busily straining and cursing as they go about their work.
The Tarpon lies alongside the wharf at Noumea.
It's now official that Operation Revenge has come to a close as it appears that the Japanese are indeed heavily reinforcing Marcus Island. Next up is Operation King.
The RAF passed the 100,000 ton mark of bombs dropped on Germany.
The Germans withdraw U-boats from the Atlantic after losing 56 boats in April and May.
Victory Points Japanese 22263 Allied 10226
Intel
Home Defense Force is located at Tokyo.
23rd Engineer Regiment is located at Inch'on.
1st Division is located at Harbin.
3rd Fleet is located at Koepang.
37079 men are based at Chiamussu.
38th Construction Battalion is located at Toyohara.
Iki Fortress is located at Ikitsuki.
China Expeditionary Army is located at Sian.
22nd Heavy AA Battalion is planning for an attack on Chungking.
49th Construction Battalion is located at Hailar.
119th IJNAF Base Force is located at Tavoy.
Recon
Pe-2R takes recon photos of Arshaan 2 LCUs 5760/78/0
Pe-2R takes recon photos of Tsitsihar 6 LCUs 29120/331/19
Pe-2 takes recon photos of Chiamussu 5 LCUs 22220/272/61
Pe-2 takes recon photos of Hailar 7 LCUs 41240/317/8
Catalina I takes recon photos of Taung Gyi vacant
F-5A Lightning takes recon photos of Pagan 1 LCU 1000/0/0
PB2Y Coronado takes recon photos of Marcus Island 9 LCUs 23840/104/0
PB4Y Liberator takes recon photos of Wotje 1 LCU
PB4Y Liberator takes recon photos of Kwajalein 3 X CA, 13 LCUs 6960/48/0
B-25J Mitchell takes recon photos of Mili vacant
Catalina I takes recon photos of Gili Gili 1 X AP, 3 X APD, 3 X DE, 134 fighters, 143 aux, 10 LCUs 39200/226/0
F-5A Lightning takes recon photos of Port Moresby 1 X AK, 1 X DE, 55 fighters, 50 aux, 24 LCUs
PBM Mariner takes recon photos of Tulagi 10 LCUs 8820/147/5
Combat
The SS Mingo attacked a pair of heavily escorted TKs 139 miles SW of Kagoshima and put a torpedo into one of them, setting her ablaze. Mingo then silently slipped away undetected.
At Sining a Japanese attacked inflicted heavy losses on the Chinese troops and damaged their defensive network. The Japanese sustained very heavy losses. This is the end of the tether for the cut off Chinese.
Palawan continues loading supplies along with other ships and as usual the crew is betting on where they're going. Cookie and Lucky spent the afternoon taking a long walk together. They have to be careful of where they go because some of the troops stationed here told him that there are mines. Cookie replied, “Thanks, I never thought of that as I know about the ones in the water.” They shared a laugh. As usual Lucky if a big hit with the troops and the few civilians that they run into.
Stick has another CAP mission under his belt. A report that Japanese planes were approaching Wake resulted in his scrambling and being vectored out to an intercept of what turned out to be a false contact. He doesn't mind because flying breaks the boredom.
The Benham and O'Bannon departed Pearl as escorts for a convoy bound for Baker Island. Bill stands on the bridge scanning the convoy as the men of the O'Bannon scramble to their stations. Frank listens as sections call in as manned and ready. He tells Bill the time and they smile knowing that the crew is sharp.
Phil feels miserable and his skipper has told him to stay in his bunk. A pharmacists mate informed him earlier that he has a fever and gave him some aspirin to take.
The Palawan has started loading cargo and the men are busily straining and cursing as they go about their work.
The Tarpon lies alongside the wharf at Noumea.
It's now official that Operation Revenge has come to a close as it appears that the Japanese are indeed heavily reinforcing Marcus Island. Next up is Operation King.
The RAF passed the 100,000 ton mark of bombs dropped on Germany.
The Germans withdraw U-boats from the Atlantic after losing 56 boats in April and May.
Victory Points Japanese 22263 Allied 10226
Todd
I never thought that doing an AAR would be so time consuming and difficult.
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I never thought that doing an AAR would be so time consuming and difficult.
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RE: This Palm Tree
May 25, 1943 Tarawa
Intel
Southern Area Army is located at Singapore.
86882 men are based at Camranh Bay.
31st Heavy AA Battalion is located at Aomori.
60th Construction Battalion is located at Tarakan.
7th Tank Regiment is located at Derby.
12th Construction Battalion is located at Batan Island.
102nd IJA Base Force is located at Harbin.
111th IJA Base Force is located at Hong Kong.
217074 men are based at Ominato.
4th AA Regiment is located at Toyama.
217073 men are based at Ominato.
19314 men are based at Shikka.
Radio transmissions detected at Vancouver.
Recon
F-5A Lightning takes recon photos of Lashio 2 LCUs 3560/10/0
PBM Mariner takes recon photos of Tulagi 10 LCUs 10800/138/4
PB4Y Liberator takes recon photos of Wotje 1 LCU
PB4Y Liberator takes recon photos of Kwajalein 4 X CA, 1 X AG, 1 X AD, 13 LCUs 3760/28/0
B-25J Mitchell takes recon photos of Mili vacant
Catalina I takes recon photos of Gili Gili 3 X DE, 1 X AP, 119 fighters, 167 aux, 10 LCUs 40380/269/0
Combat
3 X Jack were on patrol over Taung Gyi when suddenly 26 X B-24D appeared with their escort of 40 X P-38G. In the fast and furious moments that followed all of the Jacks went down, the resource center was moderately damaged and all of the Allied planes departed safely.
A lone Jack was in the air over the 6th Division near the road junction when 21 X B-25J and 20 X P-40N arrived. No planes were damaged as the Jack ran and Japanese troops sustained light casualties. The 62nd Chinese Corps, nearby, was attacked by 24 X Helen and 15 X Tojo and they had light losses too. The planes never saw their enemies. The Chinese then threw artillery shells at the Japanese and inflicted light casualties.
Sining was subjected to more artillery bombardments that lead to very light losses.
Phil's fever still hasn't broken and LTCDR Worthington is very concerned about his exec. Phil dutifully takes his aspirins and says that he's drinking enough water to sink the Benham. “Well at least you still have your sense of humor,” says the skipper.
Sandy devours the letters that she got today while Dave reads the newspaper. There's stories about soldiers in Europe and almost nothing local. He gets up and pours another mug of coffee and asks about Bill. Sandy relates what little he tells her about his life in the Navy.
The ships are approaching Baker Island and O'Bannon will almost immediately depart with other warships.
Word has been passed that the 2nd Marines will be spending the next month in place. This is taken by the men in Gunny's platoon with indifference. Slim smiles and says, “I'll sit out the rest of this war right under this palm tree, if they'd let me.”
The 1st Marines are preparing to embark and be transported to their staging area for Operation King.
Pete and Sylvia have spent another delightfully boring day in one another's company. They are deeply in love and she's so happy to have him home. She's even happier that he's promised her that his war is over.
Victory Points Japanese 22285 Allied 10232
Intel
Southern Area Army is located at Singapore.
86882 men are based at Camranh Bay.
31st Heavy AA Battalion is located at Aomori.
60th Construction Battalion is located at Tarakan.
7th Tank Regiment is located at Derby.
12th Construction Battalion is located at Batan Island.
102nd IJA Base Force is located at Harbin.
111th IJA Base Force is located at Hong Kong.
217074 men are based at Ominato.
4th AA Regiment is located at Toyama.
217073 men are based at Ominato.
19314 men are based at Shikka.
Radio transmissions detected at Vancouver.
Recon
F-5A Lightning takes recon photos of Lashio 2 LCUs 3560/10/0
PBM Mariner takes recon photos of Tulagi 10 LCUs 10800/138/4
PB4Y Liberator takes recon photos of Wotje 1 LCU
PB4Y Liberator takes recon photos of Kwajalein 4 X CA, 1 X AG, 1 X AD, 13 LCUs 3760/28/0
B-25J Mitchell takes recon photos of Mili vacant
Catalina I takes recon photos of Gili Gili 3 X DE, 1 X AP, 119 fighters, 167 aux, 10 LCUs 40380/269/0
Combat
3 X Jack were on patrol over Taung Gyi when suddenly 26 X B-24D appeared with their escort of 40 X P-38G. In the fast and furious moments that followed all of the Jacks went down, the resource center was moderately damaged and all of the Allied planes departed safely.
A lone Jack was in the air over the 6th Division near the road junction when 21 X B-25J and 20 X P-40N arrived. No planes were damaged as the Jack ran and Japanese troops sustained light casualties. The 62nd Chinese Corps, nearby, was attacked by 24 X Helen and 15 X Tojo and they had light losses too. The planes never saw their enemies. The Chinese then threw artillery shells at the Japanese and inflicted light casualties.
Sining was subjected to more artillery bombardments that lead to very light losses.
Phil's fever still hasn't broken and LTCDR Worthington is very concerned about his exec. Phil dutifully takes his aspirins and says that he's drinking enough water to sink the Benham. “Well at least you still have your sense of humor,” says the skipper.
Sandy devours the letters that she got today while Dave reads the newspaper. There's stories about soldiers in Europe and almost nothing local. He gets up and pours another mug of coffee and asks about Bill. Sandy relates what little he tells her about his life in the Navy.
The ships are approaching Baker Island and O'Bannon will almost immediately depart with other warships.
Word has been passed that the 2nd Marines will be spending the next month in place. This is taken by the men in Gunny's platoon with indifference. Slim smiles and says, “I'll sit out the rest of this war right under this palm tree, if they'd let me.”
The 1st Marines are preparing to embark and be transported to their staging area for Operation King.
Pete and Sylvia have spent another delightfully boring day in one another's company. They are deeply in love and she's so happy to have him home. She's even happier that he's promised her that his war is over.
Victory Points Japanese 22285 Allied 10232
Todd
I never thought that doing an AAR would be so time consuming and difficult.
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I never thought that doing an AAR would be so time consuming and difficult.
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RE: Shark!
May 26, 1943 Wake Island
Intel
China Expeditionary Army is located at Sian.
8th Area Army is located at Port Moresby.
19th Division is located at Mishan.
Ryojun Fortress is located at Port Arthur.
4th Tank Regiment is located at Port Moresby.
2nd Army is located at Truk.
6938 men are based at Shimuzu.
4883 men are based at Songkhia.
Iki Fortress is located at Ikitsuki.
2nd Army is located at Truk.
35th Division is planning for an attack on Chungking.
7th AF Construction Battalion is located at Soerabaja.
13th Army is planning for an attack on Chungking.
Recon
F-5A Lightning takes recon photos of Lashio 2 LCUs 5060/21/0
PB2Y Coronado takes recon photos of Eniwetok 1 LCU 1400/0/0
PB4Y Liberator takes recon photos of Wotje 2 LCUs
PB4Y Liberator takes recon photos of Kwajalein 4 X CA, 1 X AD, 1 X AG, 13 LCUs 3760/28/0
B-25J Mitchell takes recon photos of Mili vacant
Catalina I takes recon photos of Gili Gili 3 X DE, 1 X AP, 119 fighters, 167 aux, 10 LCUs 40380/269/0
Catalina I takes recon photos of Taung Gyi vacant
Combat
Myitkyina was bombed by 47 X Liberator VI, of which 1 was damaged. The 54 X P-38G were loitering and watching the show as there was no Japanese opposition in the air. Damage to the base was moderately light and there were a number of secondary explosions observed.
The Yokosuka 2nd SNLF at the river crossing was raided by 26 X B-25J and the unit sustained moderated casualties while all of the Chinese planes departed safely.
Sining continued to be bombarded by the Japanese and casualties were light among the defenders.
A Chinese bombardment attack on the Japanese at the road junction caused
negligible losses to the IJA troops.
O'Bannon sailed from Baker Island with CA Quincy and 2 other DDs to replenish a DMS TF that is running dry. These simple little ops where nothing should go wrong always throw a scare into Bill. He a firm believer that anything that can go wrong will go wrong. O'Bannon's crew is sharp and all systems are fully functional so there's nothing to do except stay alert.
Phil is weak, but the fever has broken. He's told to just take it easy and not worry about anything. One of the crew stops by and offers Phil a couple of books to read, if he'd like. Phil thanks the man and is surprised to see that they are classics, not what he would've expected. These books will make the inactivity bearable.
Stick can't believe that life out here in the middle of nowhere, the front line of defense, is so boring. Wake Island has nothing to offer and he'll be damned if he'll go swimming. He was at the beach today, just relaxing when he heard somebody scream “Shark!” Sure enough he saw it just off shore, lazily swimming around. The funny part, he thinks, is that each time somebody talks about it the shark grows in size.
Allied units continue their realignment in Australia as additional troops arrive from the US. Allied planners hope that this time the attack will come off as planned.
The Red Army started an offensive against isolated German units at the Kuban bridgehead.
Victory Points Japanese 22289 Allied 10239
Intel
China Expeditionary Army is located at Sian.
8th Area Army is located at Port Moresby.
19th Division is located at Mishan.
Ryojun Fortress is located at Port Arthur.
4th Tank Regiment is located at Port Moresby.
2nd Army is located at Truk.
6938 men are based at Shimuzu.
4883 men are based at Songkhia.
Iki Fortress is located at Ikitsuki.
2nd Army is located at Truk.
35th Division is planning for an attack on Chungking.
7th AF Construction Battalion is located at Soerabaja.
13th Army is planning for an attack on Chungking.
Recon
F-5A Lightning takes recon photos of Lashio 2 LCUs 5060/21/0
PB2Y Coronado takes recon photos of Eniwetok 1 LCU 1400/0/0
PB4Y Liberator takes recon photos of Wotje 2 LCUs
PB4Y Liberator takes recon photos of Kwajalein 4 X CA, 1 X AD, 1 X AG, 13 LCUs 3760/28/0
B-25J Mitchell takes recon photos of Mili vacant
Catalina I takes recon photos of Gili Gili 3 X DE, 1 X AP, 119 fighters, 167 aux, 10 LCUs 40380/269/0
Catalina I takes recon photos of Taung Gyi vacant
Combat
Myitkyina was bombed by 47 X Liberator VI, of which 1 was damaged. The 54 X P-38G were loitering and watching the show as there was no Japanese opposition in the air. Damage to the base was moderately light and there were a number of secondary explosions observed.
The Yokosuka 2nd SNLF at the river crossing was raided by 26 X B-25J and the unit sustained moderated casualties while all of the Chinese planes departed safely.
Sining continued to be bombarded by the Japanese and casualties were light among the defenders.
A Chinese bombardment attack on the Japanese at the road junction caused
negligible losses to the IJA troops.
O'Bannon sailed from Baker Island with CA Quincy and 2 other DDs to replenish a DMS TF that is running dry. These simple little ops where nothing should go wrong always throw a scare into Bill. He a firm believer that anything that can go wrong will go wrong. O'Bannon's crew is sharp and all systems are fully functional so there's nothing to do except stay alert.
Phil is weak, but the fever has broken. He's told to just take it easy and not worry about anything. One of the crew stops by and offers Phil a couple of books to read, if he'd like. Phil thanks the man and is surprised to see that they are classics, not what he would've expected. These books will make the inactivity bearable.
Stick can't believe that life out here in the middle of nowhere, the front line of defense, is so boring. Wake Island has nothing to offer and he'll be damned if he'll go swimming. He was at the beach today, just relaxing when he heard somebody scream “Shark!” Sure enough he saw it just off shore, lazily swimming around. The funny part, he thinks, is that each time somebody talks about it the shark grows in size.
Allied units continue their realignment in Australia as additional troops arrive from the US. Allied planners hope that this time the attack will come off as planned.
The Red Army started an offensive against isolated German units at the Kuban bridgehead.
Victory Points Japanese 22289 Allied 10239
Todd
I never thought that doing an AAR would be so time consuming and difficult.
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I never thought that doing an AAR would be so time consuming and difficult.
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RE: Itching For Action
May 27, 1943 Wake Island
Intel
4587 men are based at Toyama.
8th Heavy Artillery Brigade is located at Mutanchiang.
10th Special Base Force is located at Darwin.
4th AA Regiment is located at Toyama.
2nd Mixed Regiment is located at Hangchow.
13th Base Force is located at Amboina.
Kwantung Area Army is located at Changchun.
217070 men are based at Ominato.
11th Special Base Force is located at Songkhia.
24th AA Regiment is located at Nagasaki.
51st Road Construction Battalion is located at Changsha.
Recon
Catalina I takes recon photos of Pagan vacant
F-5A Lightning takes recon photos of Mandalay 59 fighters, 60 aux, 9 LCUs 16060/58/131
PB2Y Coronado takes recon photos of Eniwetok 1 LCU 1920/2/0
PB4Y Liberator takes recon photos of Kwajalein 1 X CV, 3 X CA, 2 X AG, 13 LCUs 11760/58/0
PB4Y Liberator takes recon photos of Maloelap 2 LCUs 4660/49/0
B-25J Mitchell takes recon photos of Jaluit 3 LCUs 4340/12/0
Combat
Myitkyina was bombed by 18 X Blenheim (1 damaged), 48 X B-25J (3 damaged) and 51 X P-38G. There were no Japanese planes in the air and the airfield had light damage.
The Yokosuka 2nd SNLF was attacked by 24 X B-25J and had light casualties while all of the Chinese planes left unscathed.
The IJA 6th Division, located at the road junction, was hit by 27 X B-25J and 21 X P-40N. Japanese losses were light and all of the Chinese planes departed undamaged. The 62nd Chinese Corps, a scant 5 miles away was visited by 24 X Helen and 14 X Tojo. The Chinese troops had light losses and no Japanese planes were damaged. A Chinese bombardment attack at the road junction resulted in negligible Japanese casualties.
The 5th New Chinese Corps at Sining suffered through an air raid by 21 X Helen and 21 X Oscar. The troops had light casualties and all of the planes departed intact. The Japanese then attacked Sining and it fell to them. Japanese losses were heavy while Chinese casualties were moderate. The surviving Chinese retreated rather than surrender to the hated Japanese whose cruelty is known far and wide.
The 3rd Marine Para is loading onto APDs and will hit Mili. P-38Gs are assigned to provide air cover. It is hoped that this will force the IJN to move units into the area and the USN can then bring them to battle.
Major Smith got a “soon” for an answer when he asked when the 1st Marines would be transported to their staging area for Operation King. The troops are fit and rested, though not in a hurry to leave Noumea as it's peaceful here.
The O'Bannon returned to Baker as the mission was scrubbed and nothing happened. Bill was happy with the change in orders as he had that awful foreboding feeling that something bad was going to happen.
With Pete around again Sylvia resumes her work at the Hospital and upon her return she casually mentions that the medical staff would like to see him. Pete tells her that he's fine and that he doesn't need a doctor, just a hug would do fine for what ails him.
“Do you think that the Japs will really launch an attack to retake this place? Who wants it anyway? It's so far from anywhere that our bombers and patrol planes can barely reach another island. Hell, if the Japs want this dump, let 'em have it,” the pilot says to some of the others from the Flying Deuces as they play a game of euchre.
“Let them have it? Are you nuts? How many guys have died for this place? I say that we give them a royal butt kicking if they come sniffing around,” another of the pilots says.” This seems to be the popular feeling and they are itching to see some action.
The first unified meeting of the French resistance, led by Jean Moulin, recognized de Gaulle as it's leader.
Victory Points Japanese 22612 Allied 10237
Intel
4587 men are based at Toyama.
8th Heavy Artillery Brigade is located at Mutanchiang.
10th Special Base Force is located at Darwin.
4th AA Regiment is located at Toyama.
2nd Mixed Regiment is located at Hangchow.
13th Base Force is located at Amboina.
Kwantung Area Army is located at Changchun.
217070 men are based at Ominato.
11th Special Base Force is located at Songkhia.
24th AA Regiment is located at Nagasaki.
51st Road Construction Battalion is located at Changsha.
Recon
Catalina I takes recon photos of Pagan vacant
F-5A Lightning takes recon photos of Mandalay 59 fighters, 60 aux, 9 LCUs 16060/58/131
PB2Y Coronado takes recon photos of Eniwetok 1 LCU 1920/2/0
PB4Y Liberator takes recon photos of Kwajalein 1 X CV, 3 X CA, 2 X AG, 13 LCUs 11760/58/0
PB4Y Liberator takes recon photos of Maloelap 2 LCUs 4660/49/0
B-25J Mitchell takes recon photos of Jaluit 3 LCUs 4340/12/0
Combat
Myitkyina was bombed by 18 X Blenheim (1 damaged), 48 X B-25J (3 damaged) and 51 X P-38G. There were no Japanese planes in the air and the airfield had light damage.
The Yokosuka 2nd SNLF was attacked by 24 X B-25J and had light casualties while all of the Chinese planes left unscathed.
The IJA 6th Division, located at the road junction, was hit by 27 X B-25J and 21 X P-40N. Japanese losses were light and all of the Chinese planes departed undamaged. The 62nd Chinese Corps, a scant 5 miles away was visited by 24 X Helen and 14 X Tojo. The Chinese troops had light losses and no Japanese planes were damaged. A Chinese bombardment attack at the road junction resulted in negligible Japanese casualties.
The 5th New Chinese Corps at Sining suffered through an air raid by 21 X Helen and 21 X Oscar. The troops had light casualties and all of the planes departed intact. The Japanese then attacked Sining and it fell to them. Japanese losses were heavy while Chinese casualties were moderate. The surviving Chinese retreated rather than surrender to the hated Japanese whose cruelty is known far and wide.
The 3rd Marine Para is loading onto APDs and will hit Mili. P-38Gs are assigned to provide air cover. It is hoped that this will force the IJN to move units into the area and the USN can then bring them to battle.
Major Smith got a “soon” for an answer when he asked when the 1st Marines would be transported to their staging area for Operation King. The troops are fit and rested, though not in a hurry to leave Noumea as it's peaceful here.
The O'Bannon returned to Baker as the mission was scrubbed and nothing happened. Bill was happy with the change in orders as he had that awful foreboding feeling that something bad was going to happen.
With Pete around again Sylvia resumes her work at the Hospital and upon her return she casually mentions that the medical staff would like to see him. Pete tells her that he's fine and that he doesn't need a doctor, just a hug would do fine for what ails him.
“Do you think that the Japs will really launch an attack to retake this place? Who wants it anyway? It's so far from anywhere that our bombers and patrol planes can barely reach another island. Hell, if the Japs want this dump, let 'em have it,” the pilot says to some of the others from the Flying Deuces as they play a game of euchre.
“Let them have it? Are you nuts? How many guys have died for this place? I say that we give them a royal butt kicking if they come sniffing around,” another of the pilots says.” This seems to be the popular feeling and they are itching to see some action.
The first unified meeting of the French resistance, led by Jean Moulin, recognized de Gaulle as it's leader.
Victory Points Japanese 22612 Allied 10237
Todd
I never thought that doing an AAR would be so time consuming and difficult.
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I never thought that doing an AAR would be so time consuming and difficult.
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RE: Is That So?
May 28, 1943
Intel
58th Construction Battalion is located at Takamatsu.
8th Reserve AA Regiment is located at Lunga.
3992 men are based at Osumi.
North Chishima Fortress is located at Paramushiro Jima.
65th Construction Battalion is located at Kagoshima.
38th Construction Battalion is located at Toyohara.
19th Division is located at Mishan.
1st Aviation Rgt is located at Johore Bahru.
Elements of the 9th Mongolian Cavalry Division are located at Shanghai.
1st Reserve AA Regiment is located at Kyoto.
Recon
Pe-2 takes recon photos of Heiho 9 LCUs 68720/785/27
Pe-2R takes recon photos of Fushan 1 LCU 1720/6/0
Pe-2R takes recon photos of Arshaan 2 LCUs 5620/93/0
Pe-2R takes recon photos of Tsitsihar 6 LCUs 27620/305/18
Pe-2 takes recon photos of Chiamussu 5 LCUs 21400/269/61
Pe-2 takes recon photos of Mutanchiang 44 fighters, 14 bombers, 39 aux, 6 LCUs 760/39/0
Pe-2 takes recon photos of Changkufeng 9 LCUs 13340/100/0
Pe-2 takes recon photos of Hailar 7 LCUs 40740/334/3
PB4Y Liberator takes recon photos of Kwajalein 3 X CA, 5 X AG, 13 LCUs 11280/49/0
PB4Y Liberator takes recon photos of Maloelap 2 LCUs 7200/55/0
Catalina I takes recon photos of Gili Gili 3 X APD, 1 X DE, 1 X CA, 10 LCUs 38000/247/0
F-5A Lightning takes recon photos of Woodlark Island vacant
Catalina I takes recon photos of Tavoy 3 LCUs 1460/3/0
Combat
The SS Sunfish attacked an AP 72 miles off of Kragen and came up empty. She did exit the area safely though to continue her patrol.
The SS Herring attacked a TK a129 miles SW of Kagoshima and missed. Other than a severe depth charge attack that shook the boat violently all is well.
The 3rd Marine Paras unloaded over beach at Mili, taking some casualties as they seized the island.
Jaluit was bombed by 53 X B-25J and suffered light damage to the port facilities while 13 of the bombers were damaged.
A raid on Gili Gili by 16 X B-24D was met by 45 X Zero, 24 X Jack and 14 X Tony. 11 of the Allied bombers were destroyed and 2 X Zero went down (3 damaged) and a Tony was destroyed (3 damaged). No bombs were dropped on the target. Due to a lack of co ordination 51 X B-17E arrived a little while later and the Japanese CAP of 43 X Zero, 24 X Jack and 14 X Tony tangled. 22 of the Flying Fortresses went down and another 7 were damaged while the Japanese lost 4 X Zero (8 damaged), 3 X Jack (5 damaged) and a Tony (2 damaged). Again the bombers were driven off without a single bomb being dropped.
The IJA 6th Division, at the road junction, was raided by 23 X B-25J and 23 X P-40N. All of the Chinese planes left safely after inflicting light casualties on the Japanese.
Palawan's convoy approaches Auckland and her crew are excited about getting there safely and spending some time sampling the local culture.
Benham and O'Bannon ride at anchor at Baker Island awaiting orders that should be issued shortly. There's nothing to do so parties are set about doing the routine things that constantly need doing aboard ships being attacked by the ocean's salt.
The Flying Deuces remain untested by the Japanese, but severely strained by the boredom that is the daily routine. “This chow isn't fit to feed a dog,” one of the pilots complains loudly as he stands in the line getting his breakfast.
“Is that so? Then you won't mind not getting any fly boy,” says one of the kitchen detail. “It's a long time to lunch and maybe by then you'll have a different opinion of our efforts.” With that Sick watches as the pilot just walks away.
“Thanks,” Stick mutters to the man who scoops some powdered eggs onto his mess kit.
The 15th USAF attacked Italian oil refineries at Livorno today.
Victory Points Japanese 22627 Allied 10253
Intel
58th Construction Battalion is located at Takamatsu.
8th Reserve AA Regiment is located at Lunga.
3992 men are based at Osumi.
North Chishima Fortress is located at Paramushiro Jima.
65th Construction Battalion is located at Kagoshima.
38th Construction Battalion is located at Toyohara.
19th Division is located at Mishan.
1st Aviation Rgt is located at Johore Bahru.
Elements of the 9th Mongolian Cavalry Division are located at Shanghai.
1st Reserve AA Regiment is located at Kyoto.
Recon
Pe-2 takes recon photos of Heiho 9 LCUs 68720/785/27
Pe-2R takes recon photos of Fushan 1 LCU 1720/6/0
Pe-2R takes recon photos of Arshaan 2 LCUs 5620/93/0
Pe-2R takes recon photos of Tsitsihar 6 LCUs 27620/305/18
Pe-2 takes recon photos of Chiamussu 5 LCUs 21400/269/61
Pe-2 takes recon photos of Mutanchiang 44 fighters, 14 bombers, 39 aux, 6 LCUs 760/39/0
Pe-2 takes recon photos of Changkufeng 9 LCUs 13340/100/0
Pe-2 takes recon photos of Hailar 7 LCUs 40740/334/3
PB4Y Liberator takes recon photos of Kwajalein 3 X CA, 5 X AG, 13 LCUs 11280/49/0
PB4Y Liberator takes recon photos of Maloelap 2 LCUs 7200/55/0
Catalina I takes recon photos of Gili Gili 3 X APD, 1 X DE, 1 X CA, 10 LCUs 38000/247/0
F-5A Lightning takes recon photos of Woodlark Island vacant
Catalina I takes recon photos of Tavoy 3 LCUs 1460/3/0
Combat
The SS Sunfish attacked an AP 72 miles off of Kragen and came up empty. She did exit the area safely though to continue her patrol.
The SS Herring attacked a TK a129 miles SW of Kagoshima and missed. Other than a severe depth charge attack that shook the boat violently all is well.
The 3rd Marine Paras unloaded over beach at Mili, taking some casualties as they seized the island.
Jaluit was bombed by 53 X B-25J and suffered light damage to the port facilities while 13 of the bombers were damaged.
A raid on Gili Gili by 16 X B-24D was met by 45 X Zero, 24 X Jack and 14 X Tony. 11 of the Allied bombers were destroyed and 2 X Zero went down (3 damaged) and a Tony was destroyed (3 damaged). No bombs were dropped on the target. Due to a lack of co ordination 51 X B-17E arrived a little while later and the Japanese CAP of 43 X Zero, 24 X Jack and 14 X Tony tangled. 22 of the Flying Fortresses went down and another 7 were damaged while the Japanese lost 4 X Zero (8 damaged), 3 X Jack (5 damaged) and a Tony (2 damaged). Again the bombers were driven off without a single bomb being dropped.
The IJA 6th Division, at the road junction, was raided by 23 X B-25J and 23 X P-40N. All of the Chinese planes left safely after inflicting light casualties on the Japanese.
Palawan's convoy approaches Auckland and her crew are excited about getting there safely and spending some time sampling the local culture.
Benham and O'Bannon ride at anchor at Baker Island awaiting orders that should be issued shortly. There's nothing to do so parties are set about doing the routine things that constantly need doing aboard ships being attacked by the ocean's salt.
The Flying Deuces remain untested by the Japanese, but severely strained by the boredom that is the daily routine. “This chow isn't fit to feed a dog,” one of the pilots complains loudly as he stands in the line getting his breakfast.
“Is that so? Then you won't mind not getting any fly boy,” says one of the kitchen detail. “It's a long time to lunch and maybe by then you'll have a different opinion of our efforts.” With that Sick watches as the pilot just walks away.
“Thanks,” Stick mutters to the man who scoops some powdered eggs onto his mess kit.
The 15th USAF attacked Italian oil refineries at Livorno today.
Victory Points Japanese 22627 Allied 10253
Todd
I never thought that doing an AAR would be so time consuming and difficult.
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I never thought that doing an AAR would be so time consuming and difficult.
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