RHS Test 10A: 19 Apr 42: Air Battle Over Kotabumi!

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RHS Test 10A: 19 Apr 42: Air Battle Over Kotabumi!

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I decided to honor the nominal RHS primary house rule - to act in the context of what I thought the historical commanders would do. The result is something I am not aware has ever been tried.

First - note that the US Asiatic Fleet was NOT caught like the United States Fleet at Pearl Harbor was. It was dispersed BEFORE the war began. This is because Admiral Hart had personal and specific knowledge war was coming - and might happen at any time. This in the form of orders to try to provoke Japan into a premature start (at a time not synced with their offensive planning). Three vessels were to be commissioned for the purpose - including USS Lanokai and USS Isabel (a former Presidential yacht built to virtually destroyer standards in the WWI era) plus a third ship never converted in time. Only Isabel actually made a patrol before the war - sailing to in sight of the Indochina coast without finding an enemy ship to provoke! But he knew that as he fielded more vessels and made more such patrols, war was going to start very soon - unless the enemy started it on his own. All Navy dependents were ordered from the area - a year before no less! Hart was in the loop in a sense Mac - and Kimmel - and Short - were not.

Second - Hart had met the British commander of Force Z - Admiral Phillips - just a day before. Phillips brought information verbally from the RN 'black chamber' in Singapore - war would begin "on or shortly after 8 December, Far East time, by which time all Japanese merchant vessels will be in home waters." The conference was interrupted by news of Japanese troopships spotted en route to Malaya. Adm Phillips immediately flew back to Singapore.

So - as commander Asiatic Fleet - I decided to augment the dispersal of the fleet. The primary military assets remaining at Manila were submarines. Twelve of these were dispersed in divisions of four to Miri, Balikpapan and Darwin; these will in any case be at sea rather than at Manila if it gets bombed and, if enough time passes, will be at foreign bases that either have, or will by then have, sub tenders with US torpedoes. The other significant assets at Manila are support vessels: tenders, tankers, large transports and the USS Langley. In this scenario, Langley is fitted with her catapults - making her a CS vice an AV. She embarked a seaplane squadron and departed for Balikpapan. A sub tender - escorted by a gunboat - went there as well. Another tender and escort went to Miri - because neither has an AS. There is already one at Darwin. The surface combat power of the fleet is at four places. Manila (4 DD), Balikpapan (4 DD) and the Visayas (1 CA and 1 CL at different places). These were all directed to concentrate at Tarakan and refuel pending targets of opportunity. Supporting both the submarines and surface forces, a network of PBY's and seaplanes was established - hopefully able to detect enemy forces at sea so they may be engaged. The tiny Army patrol boats were ordered to offshore patrol zones near likely landing points - hopefully to provide early warning (and to steal ops points from inbound forces, reducing the number of troops they can land on the first day). PT boats were ordered to a point West of Lingayen Gulf - to be in position to strike enemy invasion forces (if there is still time to get to that position before they arrive - but in any case - closer to the target than if they wait to sail). Other subs were sent to form a patrol line at the Southern end of the Formosa Strait, or to key points around Luzon from which they might be able to respond to detected enemy ships in a timely way. Civil vessels along Luzon coasts were ordered to different points - all at full speed - in case any can get out of harms way and anyway to confuse the enemy picture and to give him too many targets if he strikes soon (so some high value ones are likely to escape).
But many other vessels remain at Manila or points South of Luzon - awaiting developments - and possibly to be used for moving some units. A number of transports are headed to Zamboanga, the SW tip of Mindinao - to move the 3th Constabulary Regiment - there because it is a historical problem area in re Moslem Morro's - but not probably more useful somewhere else - if we have time to get it somewhere else. Finally, there is one squadron of float TBDs. These flew to Mindinao - as did seaplane search aircraft. They will be on naval strike duty in case the enemy tries to seize the airfield - which lacks good ground defense - formerly used by the B-17s.

Mac is more in the dark. But his chief of staff heard one star Army and Flag officers say, the night before, that "war will begin within days, if not hours" - and so he directed all air units "be on a war footing as of Monday morning, 8 December" (which is 7 December Hawaii time). That is, on Pearl Harbor Day the Far East Air Force was fully alerted. Further it had "the greatest concentration of strategic air power in the world" (Gen Marshall, 1941) in its B-17 force. And the plan existed to attack Japanese airfields on Formosa. The B-17s had been dispersed - 2 of three squadrons were at the Dole Pineapple Plantation on Mindinao - the third at Clark Army Airfield. There are only three manned Level 4 airfields in the entire Philippines (and one unused near Legazpi - it has no base force). Mindinao is too far away. Clark is likely to be targeted by the enemy. So is Manila, but it is at least different from Clark, and closer to Mindinao than Clark. So I transferred the two squadrons from Mindinao to Manila and directed them - and the one at Clark - to strike at Tacao (Kaohsiung). I am unsure if code will let them fly - but I expect minimal fighter defense - the Japanese do not expect offensive action and also will want to maximize offensive sortees of their own - running defensive fighter cover will reduce the number of sortees sent to attack. Densely packed airfields might provide a good chance to kill enemy aircraft on the ground - USAAF doctrine.

Otherwise I decided to start moving some troops toward Clark and Manila. If enemy forces appear in their hexes (impossible in the case of inland 91st division, but possible for two other divisions) we can stop moving to fight before they leave the hex. Otherwise we have stolen a march and are closer to concentrating. Units lacking engineers were set to rest - to reduce fatigue levels. Engineers are set to build defensive positions. Flack is active so it will engage air raids. Fighters are flying overlapping patterns from four bases in central Luzon - at three different altitudes . The FEAF transport squadron transferred to Davao - either to fly supplies or units for some reason if a mission develops - or to leave the area if things go badly and we want to evacuate.
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RE: RHS Test Ten: USAFFE/Asiatic Fleet Strategy

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Sorry, what scenario is it? Scenario 105?
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RE: RHS Test Ten: Dutch Strategy

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FYI I play "Chair 2" on the Allied Tag Team. I am responsible for Russia,
the Far Eastern US commands (USAFFE, Asiatic Fleet and the not yet
created SW Pacific Area - which appears in a few days as US Army Forces
in Australia and then rapidly grows and changes names in 1942), and
the NEI.

The NEI Dutch have a problem. Their forces are not large enough to stand up
to a major Japanese offensive. And their oil and resource rich islands are the primary objective of a Japanese offensive. [It might have been wiser NOT to join
the embargo - it might actually have prevented the Pacific War - but that is a course
not taken. Should a Netherlands government in exile try to save China? Moot questions all - they did join the Allies and they did try. Now the military must live with the consequences.] The planned battle-cruiser was not built, never mind two of them (although the company that was to build it has built a gigantic replica you can see today!). Three light cruisers, a hundred or so B-10 variants, a handful of Demons and Hawks and a fair number of Brewster Buffalos are not sufficient. On land the KNIL is slightly better off - but is still not big enough to defend even Java, never mind the entire territory.

The Dutch do have some natural allies. US forces in the Philippines - or their remnants - will fall back on NEI territory. Some of Asiatic Fleet has already arrived - under Admiral Hart's dispersal plan. The British in Malaya MIGHT fall back on NEI territory - and some of them probably will. But in both cases these will be survivors of combat operations - unless something is evacuated that was never engaged. In neither case is it part of an integrated plan that will result in them going to a place they are planned to defend and well able to plug into the defense of. There is also a language barrier, a common spares barrier and a doctrinal barrier in both cases. Australia also is likely to send some forces - with all those same barriers - but not damaged by battle (and the first token representatives of those forces are already on the map. And there is a trivial Portugese unit at Dili - incapable of much - to round out the list. These forces will add some elements to the Dutch defense force in due course.

But the Dutch cannot "win" in the sense of hold the territory writ large or in the sense of send the enemy packing after a sound thrashing. So Dutch strategy needs to begin with that premise. I will use a dual "exit strategy" - some units will plan to stay in the area to deny resources to the enemy as long as possible and/or to harass the enemy - other units will plan to withdraw to friendly Allied territory to continue the war and return with them to reconquer it.

The Dutch have enough problems of being strong enough to matter politically. Making them worse by retreating in two directions is not sound policy. So we will fall back on Australia in general, and on Darwin/Northern Territory in particular. Those units that can leave - and are able to leave - before the general collapse of the defense will organize to join the defense of Northern Australia with a view to using that area as the best possible base to return from.

Related to that, the Dutch will plan to defend the one part of NEI that was never captured with useful infrastructure: Merauke. This town is the anchor of the Southern border of Dutch New Guinea with Papua and NE New Guinea - just as Hollandia is the anchor of the Northern border. Built as a fort, by 1941 it has no military presence whatsoever. But it was regarded as a "strategic airfield" and, late in 1942, the Merauke Force was formed to defend it. By then the KNIL was able to muster only one newly raised First Independent Fusiliers Company to join the force - essentially stragglers from various units. We will try to do better. It is the only place restricted Dutch air units can fly to that might not fall to the enemy. It is near to NE Australia and contributes to its defense. It is near to Papua and NE New Guinea - and Northern Dutch New Guinea - and is a useful airfield in their defense and/or recapture. So the Dutch will send some base forces and security forces there ASAP, and will send some air units there as other bases become untenable.

Related to that, the Dutch (for the first time ever in any mod of AE as far as I am aware) will reinforce the historical garrison at Hollandia. [Both Japanese and Dutch records say there was a brief fight between the garrison and the invaders - so clearly there was a garrison.] But it was not sufficient. In this case the object is to deny a place with base potential more than a developed place. Both the Japanese and then US forces built it up considerably during the war - but in 1941 it is minimal. Still - it warrants some defense - and possibly - if the Allies are returning to the area - some expansion. Anyway patrol aircraft based there might help Australia defend its territories to the SW.

So much for the retreat. It is probably a mistake to defend major oil and infrastructure centers without a fight. We believe we were too quick to abandon them in Test Nine and, in fact, we never did lost the Eastern NEI in Test Nine - never mind we had essentially abandoned it! A strong defense of Balikpapan actually entirely prevented its invasion early in 1942 - and only later - when we deliberately led the KB into the area (to destroy it with combined Allied forces) did Japan finally capture it.
Instead of leaving without a fight, we will wage an offensive defensive - seeking to exact a toll on invaders as well as to deny important points as long as possible. Areas to be defended with priority include Balikpapan and Palembang - because of the major oil and oil industry assets they have - and because they have some infrastructure and defense units to begin with which can be reinforced. We will consider a garrison for Banka Island - undefended - but a gigantic resource area. As there are significant military assets in Northern Sumatra - more than in the South - we will also fight for it. [Trying to withdraw to help defend the Andaman Islands in Test Nine, most were lost at sea - a terrible outcome.]

But the prize jewel is Java. It has several malaria free areas, and it has significant industry and infrastructure development as well as the majority of Dutch military units. It will be vital to Japanese defense of the NEI after capture. For these reasons a significant fight is both practical and worthwhile. We are already concentrated there and substantially planned to defend there. We have fixed assets like existing coast defense guns and forts that will be almost worthless if we abandon the island. So we won't. Pre war Tjlitjap was built up as both a port of reinforcement and a port of evacuation for wartime use. As the only good port on the South side of Java, it is well worth exploiting that investment - and for both purposes. The Dutch will argue to the Allies that sending assets TO Java buys them time and may help reduce enemy offensive forces by attrition. By this means we hope to get more than just what will fall back on NEI after being defeated farther North.

The only remaining question is - what about Dutch forces sent North - mainly to Malaya? Historically the NEI lost planes and ships and did not feel it was well repaid for them when its "turn" came to bear the brunt of the Japanese offensive. In this case I believe the best policy is to form a real alliance and integrate policy with the Allies. IF they agree to help defend Java - and to integrate retreating Dutch forces into a counter offensive back into NEI - THEN we will agree to keep Dutch forces forward until expended or damaged to the point they must retreat. Otherwise, we will cite national defense priority and withdraw all at once - so make the best possible defense with the inadequate forces available.
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RE: RHS Test Ten: USAFFE/Asiatic Fleet Strategy

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RHS testing generally uses Scenario 105 so we can test "all the bells and whistles" - including
devices and units not present in other scenarios. An exception will be if and when we finish
106 - a 1945 full map downfall scenario - which will require testing in its own right. Any game
that lasts into 1945 will benefit from testing of devices and aircraft and units that only appear
then but which we never test in 1941 start tests. Yes - this is RHS 105 - a semi open tag team
game - which will publish results after every turn. However, the Axis password will change every
day. The Axis team is isolated from the Forums and the Allies have no way to know what they are up
to? The Axis team has formal and professional staff planning processes but never reveals these -
similar to historical Japanese intelligence policy - which never admits anything or claims a success.
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RE: RHS Test Ten: Aussie Strategy

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Test Ten is different. One big change in Australia is the addition of the Aussie First Armored Division. Formed in July 1941 (at Sydney), by the start of the war it has actual tanks! Not many to be sure - only ten Grants and eight Stuarts per se - and 30 Bren Carriers which are used to practice with. As well, it is nice that mediums are "in production" before 1942, and at a better rate. More locations, and more units have been added. We have a composite base force at Lae - which is the capital of the entire area and which also needs to support the "heavy lift" aircraft of the one airline that moves the vast majority of the air freight in the world! [Surprisingly Guinea Airways operates what amounts to Ju-52s, and they really do out lift all other airlines combined by a wide margin.] We even have a tiny engineer unit at Buka - and such as they are - the "forces" at Tulagi (all inside its "base force" - which name implies almost too much - "base detachment" might be more apt).

Australia has what probably are the finest ground forces in the theater - except they are not quite in the theater yet. Except for a single MG battalion at Aden, Sixth Division isn't really in theater. Sixth and Seventh Divisions will straggle into Aden - which is actually not on the operational map at all - and will need to transport and assemble. Eighth division is on the map - spread out from Malaya (2/3 of it) to Rabaul - and it will never assemble as a division unless all its elements get together somewhere. Nevertheless, these three divisions, plus 1 Corps HQ and several corps support units, represent the most powerful Allied ground forces early in the war (outside the USSR anyway).

Australia also has a vital interest in Allied success. It was always Australian policy, and remains such to this day, to fight in someone else's country, battles which, if won, mean there is no need to fight in Australia itself.

These two facts are combined in the form of a decision to turn 1 corps into the Allied Strategic Reserve Force. This has two elements:

1) Early on, these divisions are to anchor vital Allied defenses in different vital areas. They are NOT intended to be lost, but may be bloodied, in these operations. This phase by necessity includes the assembly of the divisions diverse elements at a single point at which they can be constituted as division sized formations. Separately, there is the Corps HQ and its supporting elements. The phase one assignments are as follows:

1A) Eighth Division. The two brigades in Malaya are to be used to secure the landward approaches to Singapore - which they are already in position to do. If (when) it is determined a land defense of Malaya is impractical, the division is to move to Java, where its elements will be combined into division form. It then will become the anchor of the defense of that island, for as long as a land defense remains tenable. This means one battalion must be extracted from Rabaul and others moved forward from Darwin. To this end, all undamaged US and Australian warships in the area East of Australia are being combined with empty transports (three plus one CA are already together) and sent to Rabaul - to decimate small enemy landing groups and extract both Lark battalion and B Company of the New Guinea Rifles. [The Rifles are being combined at Wau - where the Lae Base Force will also go - to defend the mountain fastness and turn it into a functional airbase. Wau never fell historically.] After Java becomes untenable, Eighth Division will attempt to relocate to Ceylon.

1B) Sixth Division: This division arrives at Aden first. Its elements will transport ASAP to Columbo to assemble there. The initial mission of the division is to secure Ceylon itself. As well, it becomes the first element of the Strategic Reserve Force. As non-divisional elements of 1 Corps appear - or are formed up in Australia - they too will transit to Ceylon - to support Sixth Division initially - and then the entire corps if it is able to assemble.

1C) Seventh Division: This division arrives at Aden second. Its elements will transport ASAP to Bombay to assemble there. The initial mission of the division is to secure India if an early invasion is attempted. Eventually it will move by rail (no way to be sunk at sea as well as faster) to Columbo (via Adam's Bridge) - to join the rest of 1 Corps (or as much as is able to get there) in the Strategic Reserve Force.

Phase two is simply that the combined divisions, plus corps HQ and non-divisional assets, assemble on Ceylon with the designation Theater Strategic Reserve - to be committed either to a vital defensive operation or ideally to an early offensive one.

In Australia itself, the Militia Divisions and independent brigades will assemble ASAP. Their assignments are as follows:

CMF First Division: Secure Sydney and join the (still building) First Armored Division as the Australian Reserve Force. This division is 2/3 at Sydney to begin with two demi-brigades nearby at Port Kembla and at Newcastle. These will assemble at Sydney and combine. An enemy landing directly threatening the largest city on the sub-continent is unlikely - but this division's initial job is to contest it if it happens. If the enemy lands somewhere else, it may respond to contain that threat, being relieved by any available brigade or regiment.

CMF Second Division: Secure New Caledonia. This division is 2/3 at Canberra and 1/3 at Wagga Wagga. These elements will move to Sydney, combine, and transit to Noumea to anchor the early defense of New Caledonia. They will be supported by the US 148th Light Infantry Battalion and the USAAF 114th Base Force, at sea at Canton Island at start.

CMF Third Division: Secure Melbourne. This division is 1/3 at Melbourne and 2/3 nearby at Sale and Portsea. These elements will move to Brisbane and combine. An enemy landing directly on the city is unlikely - but this divisions initial job is to contest it if it happens. If the enemy lands somewhere else, it may join the Australian Reserve Force to contain it, being relieved by any available brigade or regiment.

CMF Fourth Division: Secure Adelaide. This division is 1/3 at Adelaide, 1/3 at Portland, and has demi-brigades at Mildura and Geelong. These units will assemble at Adelaide and combine there. An enemy landing directly on the city is unlikely - but this divisions initial job is to contest it if it happens. If the enemy lands somewhere else, it may join the Australian Reserve Force to contain it, being relieved by any available brigade or regiment. Because this is the least likely city to need defense, its relief unit (CMF Third Brigade) at Broken Hill will also assemble at the same time divisional elements do - so it can dispatch to a threat area if one develops without delay.

CMF Fifth Division: Secure Brisbane. This division is 2/3 at Brisbane to begin with one brigade nearby at Bundaburg. These will assemble at Brisbane and combine. An enemy landing directly on the city is unlikely - but this divisions initial job is to contest it if it happens. If the enemy lands somewhere else, it may join the Australian Reserve Force to contain it, being relieved by any available brigade or regiment.

CMF Twelfth Brigade: Secure Tulagi. This unit will be supported by the Launceston Base Force and the Point Direction Coast Defense Regiment also on Tasmania with it. If time does not permit transit to Tulagi, it will defend Luganville instead.

CMF Thirteenth Brigade: Secure Perth. This unit has one battalion at Perth at start, and one at Port Augusta (West Australia) and Jarien Bay nearby. These units will assemble and combine at Perth and remain there until no possible threat of invasion is thought to exist. After that the brigade may be used to relieve any CMF division so it can join the Australian Reserve Force.

CMF 30th Brigade. Secure Port Moresby. This brigade is 1/3 at Port Moresby to begin with. Other elements (at Sydney, Horn Island and Townsville) will move there and combine. It will be supported by the 6th Coast Artillery Regiment as well as the Port Moresby Brigade and the combined Port Moresby HQ and Base Force which are already present.

AIF First Motorized Brigade: Secure Rockhampton. When no threat of invasion of the NE Australia area is thought to exist, this unit may join the Australian Reserve Force or AIF to react to enemy operations of participate in an Allied offensive.

AIF Third Motorized Brigade: Secure Bundaburg. When no threat of invasion of the NE Australia area is thought to exist, this unit may join the Australian Reserve Force or AIF to react to enemy operations of participate in an Allied offensive.

CMF Second Cavalry Brigade: Secure NE Australia with assignments as required by the Eastern Command or whatever HQ is later charged with its defense. This unit may also relieve a CMF division so it can join the Australian Reserve Force.

CMF Fourth Cavalry Brigade: Secure Canberra. Relieve CMF Second Division.

Australian Naval Force: During the initial war emergency period, all Allied naval vessels in the Coral Sea, Coral Sea and Tasman Sea areas will combine to operate as a single tactical surface striking force. The first mission of this force is to extract Lark Battalion and B Company, the New Guinea Rifles from Rabaul (for service on Java and at Wau respectively). The next mission is to escort defense forces for Tulagi. It will use Sydney as its repair base and Port Moresby as its forward base with a view toward contesting enemy incursions into the Solomans, Northern New Guinea, or points South of them.

Australian Air Forces: Australian Air Forces, eventually supported by USAAF elements, will operate in several areas, as units become available. These include the NEI, Northern Australia, New Guinea, Western Australia, South Australia, NE Australia and SE Australia. It is contemplated that at least search and recon elements will always be present in every area. When possible, fighter and bomber forces will be assembled to support air and ground operations as well. Priority goes to active areas. Initially that means that NEI will get most combat air units.

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RE: RHS Test Ten: Russian Strategy

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The Russians have problems. The border is too long to defend at every point.
There is but one important land line of communications and it will take the
entire war to complete the second one. [In RHS 105 - the Baikal Amur Mainline
is substantially completed during the war. Actually, most of the way was built,
but steel for rails not allocated - and some actually laid were ripped up!] And
Japanese fighter planes have a decisive range advantage over Soviet ones.

The Russians also have assets. They have significant fortified zones, generally
in good terrain, and these are covered by short range fighters from nearby bases.
They have superior armor formations and many of them. They have superior
artillery formations and very many of those.

There is in addition a mini game for the Soviet player: he runs "communists" everywhere. The largest batch of these are in China - the PLA regulars and its RED guerilla units. There is also the peculiar NE China Anti-Japanese Army - more guerillas. And there is the Hainan Independent Column (two units on Hainan island in the mountians) and the Viet Ming (one unit to start - a static provisional government - with mobile units to come). Over time communist formations also appear in major islands of the NEI. In most cases, the function of these units is to mess up lines of communications and tie down larger forces. RHS communist guerilla units are more or less independent of supply lines - they need outside supply to attack - but will supply themselves invisibly enough to tend to "grow" back. Many of them also will reappear if wiped out. In China, they reappear in only 30 days. Never mind they reappear at Chunking - the ROC (actually NRA) is "allied" after all.

And there are game mechanical problems. Allied units - no matter their nationality - can never cross the line between Soviet and other Allied commands. And Allied ships are severely restricted in Soviet ports and coastal areas. Some actual strategies that didn't happen are impossible to consider. We may as well not consider basing US planes on Soviet territory: it is forbidden.

The Russians will defend by attacking! They will depend on fortified zones covered by fighters to secure the Amur area - and will attack via relatively open country generally avoiding enemy fortified zones. The primary objective will be to converge on Harbin with five armies on three axis. But the main drive will be from the East with the immediate objective of Kiamusze - so the forward armies can have air cover.
The 35th Army (corps) is already in position to cross a relatively undefended and open border area. It will be supported by 15th Army, which is already moving to do that. This force will be given all but two of the tank brigades in the Amur area, although it will lose its RR units (because it will not have a RR access route). From the area North of Vladivostok, the First Red Banner Army will head due North - attacking the open country border fort at Mishan - and then go cross country and drive down the opposite side of the river toward Harbin, parallel to 35th Army.
Both these drives will be supported by an airborne brigade assault on the enemy RR line of communications to complicate shifting heavy units from the fortified area to Kiamusze in time to save it. The point of air assault is Yabouli which is undefended, but in good defensive terrain. The goal is to take Kiamusze before enemy bombers can attrit the three invading corps enough to matter. First Red Banner Army has two tank brigades to provide combined arms effects.

To hold other forces in place, and to secure a RR connection to the open country of Manchukuo shorter than the Northern Route, the Second Red Banner Army, already in position, will cross the border at Hiho. This drive will be supported by all the RR armored units in the Far Eastern Front area.

The Trans Baikal Front will assemble most of its forces (17th and 36th Armies) along the main RR/road LOC from Borzia through Chita all the way back to Ulan Ude (to facilitate their being well supplied). They will make a simple drive due South through Hilar - using the many mobile tank and motorized units to flank enemy defenses by moves through generally open country (and the RR battalions on the main axis because they cannot leave the rail line). Both this force and the Second Red Banner Army will then converge on Tsitsihar. First Red Banner Army will move to isolate Harbin from the West while 17th and 36th Armies will drive to capture open country via main roads all the way to Chinchow near the Bohei Gulf - isolating Kwangtung army to be reduced over time in the rough country South of the main cities of Manchukuo.

The main drive by 35th and 15th Armies is essentially unopposed except by a single small unit of Russian traitors! The Imperial Manchukuo Army Asano Unit (Asano is the IJA special operations school) is led by a Russian officer: a Cossok named Smirnov - and the entire unit is ethnic Russian! They think they can sneak across the long undefended border to cut the Trans-Siberian RR. They are not correct to think that!

At sea, the USSR will send long range ships to North America to get supplies and fuel. In spite of political necessity to avoid war with Japan while the Germans press on the Western Front, I secretly hope to provoke one via an incident involving these ships and or search and recon aircraft. By the time that happens, the forces described above should be in place and planned for operations. I do not care what the season is - I will go on the offensive in any weather! We are Russians, and General Winter is our ally!
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RE: RHS Test Ten: Turn One: Surprises!

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This is Opening Day!

Use the attached pwhexe.dat file.

If you want to see the Japanese situation after combat,
and if you are not an Allied player, open file 4 with this password

10JSTART

If you want to see the Allied situation BEFORE combat,
open file 3 with this password

NIMITZ

If you want to see the Allied replay, open file 1 with the same password

If you want to see the Allied situation AFTER combat, open file 8 with the same password.

In this turn we see a new (to me anyway) player concept used by Japan:
It worked perfectly in the Philippines, and substantially in Malaya - with one
setback. The Japanese identified critical forward enemy airfields, both
defended and not defended, and captured them by airborne assault (in
Luzon) or by airmobile landing of infantry on friendly airfields (in Malaya).
In addition, they elected to concentrate landings at a single point in Malaya,
and two in North and South Luzon - but to force immediate capture by landing
paras on the amphibious hex at the same time. On Luzon, we saw an opposed
air-landing at San Fernando - with escorted bombers used to "pre-defeat" the
Filipino defenders. So they landed at, and captured Vigan - with its modest
port and airfield - but ALSO captured San Fernando - with level 3 of each
just one hex away by primary road. They landed at Pitani with no less than 26
units, but the Thai defenders - not knowing a major landing was coming - attacked -
wiping themselves out. They also landed (airlanded) at Singora a single unit,
but this time the bombers failed to "pre defeat them" - and went off on wild goose chases. And this time the Thais achieved 12:1 odds and actually captured the hex -
driving the Japanese into the jungle. At Nakwan in Malaya, the same tactic worked better for Japan - the air landed infantry WAS supported by bombers - and the Thai attack failed. On South Luzon there were no defenders at all. Several units landed by ship at North Camanes by ship - there is a great airfield there - and airborne forced capture not only of it, but the port of Legazpi and the connecting road hex
of Naga & Pili. This leaves the Japanese with good airfields and ports in both North and South Luzon and on Malaya on the first day, and no meaningful casualties suffered obtaining them. In Malaya there are already fighters based at both points, and surely fighters will fly into Luzon tomorrow.

Surprising events were the successful strike by FLOAT versions of the TBD-1
out of Mindinao (they were co located with float recon planes) - and the B-17 strike at Takao on Formosa. The Japanese made no effort to take out the airfields on either Luzon or Malaya - but did take them down on Oahu.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Dec 07, 41
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ASW attack near Pearl Harbor [Oahu] at 179,107

Japanese Ships
SS I-16

Allied Ships
PC CG Tiger

SS I-16 is sighted by escort
I-16 diving deep ....
PC CG Tiger fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC CG Tiger fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC CG Tiger attacking submerged sub ....
PC CG Tiger cannot establish contact with SS I-16
PC CG Tiger cannot reach attack position over SS I-16
SS I-16 eludes ASW attack from PC CG Tiger
PC CG Tiger fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC CG Tiger attacking submerged sub ....
PC CG Tiger cannot establish contact with SS I-16
SS I-16 eludes PC CG Tiger by diving deep
PC CG Tiger is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Shanghai [E Sea] at 92,55, Range 10,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
xAKL RGC Yangtze 3
xAKL RGC East Sea 12, Shell hits 8, heavy fires, heavy damage

Allied Ships
PG RN Peterel RGB

Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 17,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Allies open fire on surprised Japanese ships at 10,000 yards
PG RN Peterel RGB fires at xAKL RGC East Sea 12 at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
PG RN Peterel RGB engages xAKL RGC East Sea 12 at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
PG RN Peterel RGB engages xAKL RGC East Sea 12 at 10,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards
PG RN Peterel RGB engages xAKL RGC East Sea 12 at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
PG RN Peterel RGB engages xAKL RGC East Sea 12 at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
PG RN Peterel RGB engages xAKL RGC East Sea 12 at 9,000 yards
PG RN Peterel RGB engages xAKL RGC Yangtze 3 at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
PG RN Peterel RGB engages xAKL RGC East Sea 12 at 11,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards
PG RN Peterel RGB engages xAKL RGC East Sea 12 at 12,000 yards
PG RN Peterel RGB engages xAKL RGC Yangtze 3 at 12,000 yards
Caldwell B. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range closes to 11,000 yards
PG RN Peterel RGB engages xAKL RGC East Sea 12 at 11,000 yards
Range increases to 15,000 yards
Task forces break off...


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Takao [Kaohsiung] at 83,65, Range 20,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
DD Yamagumo
TB Tachikaze
APD Shimakaze
APD Nadakaze
TB Kaki
TB Sumire
TB Chidori
TB Manazuru
TB Tomozuru
PB Aso Maru #3
PB Kiso Maru
PB Nanpo Maru
CM Tsubame
CM Aotaka
xAK Sydney Maru #2
xAK Okuyo Maru
xAK Seikai Maru
xAK Yomei Maru

Allied Ships
AM Finch, Shell hits 2, on fire

Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 28,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 20,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 20,000 yards
CM Aotaka , CM Tsubame , APD Nadakaze screened from combat
Range closes to 18,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards
CM Aotaka , CM Tsubame , APD Nadakaze ,
APD Shimakaze screened from combat
- escorted by DD Yamagumo , TB Tomozuru , TB Chidori
PB Aso Maru #3 engages AM Finch at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 13,000 yards
CM Aotaka , CM Tsubame , APD Nadakaze ,
APD Shimakaze screened from combat
- escorted by TB Manazuru , PB Kiso Maru , PB Aso Maru #3
DD Yamagumo engages AM Finch at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
CM Aotaka , CM Tsubame , APD Nadakaze screened from combat
- escorted by TB Tomozuru , TB Tachikaze
PB Aso Maru #3 engages AM Finch at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
CM Aotaka , CM Tsubame , APD Nadakaze ,
APD Shimakaze screened from combat
- escorted by DD Yamagumo , TB Tomozuru , TB Chidori
TB Kaki engages AM Finch at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards
CM Aotaka , CM Tsubame , APD Nadakaze ,
APD Shimakaze screened from combat
- escorted by TB Manazuru , PB Nanpo Maru , PB Aso Maru #3
TB Kaki engages AM Finch at 12,000 yards
Range increases to 16,000 yards
CM Aotaka , CM Tsubame , APD Nadakaze ,
APD Shimakaze , xAK Yomei Maru screened from combat
- escorted by DD Yamagumo , TB Tomozuru , TB Sumire
TB Kaki engages AM Finch at 16,000 yards
Range increases to 19,000 yards
CM Aotaka screened from combat
DD Yamagumo engages AM Finch at 19,000 yards
Task forces break off...


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Sub attack near Pearl Harbor [Oahu] at 180,108

Japanese Ships
SS I-16

Allied Ships
DD Litchfield

SS I-16 launches 4 torpedoes
DD Litchfield fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Litchfield fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Litchfield fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Litchfield fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Litchfield fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Submarine attack near Pearl Harbor [Oahu] at 180,108

Japanese Ships
SS I-18

Allied Ships
AG Antares, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

AG Antares is sighted by SS I-18
SS I-18 attacking on the surface


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Shanghai [E Sea] at 93,56, Range 19,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CL IJN/RGC P'ing Hai
CL IJN/RGC Ning Hai
TB Kuri
TB Ashi
CA Iwate CA
CA Idzumo CA

Allied Ships
PG Wake RGB, Shell hits 10, and is sunk

Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 28,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 25,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 25,000 yards
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards
CA Idzumo CA engages PG Wake RGB at 14,000 yards
CL IJN/RGC P'ing Hai engages PG Wake RGB at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards
CL IJN/RGC P'ing Hai engages PG Wake RGB at 12,000 yards
CA Iwate CA engages PG Wake RGB at 12,000 yards
Massive explosion on PG Wake RGB
CL IJN/RGC P'ing Hai engages PG Wake RGB at 12,000 yards
Scott A. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range closes to 11,000 yards
CA Iwate CA engages PG Wake RGB at 11,000 yards
TB Ashi engages PG Wake RGB at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
PG Wake RGB sunk by CA Idzumo CA at 8,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...


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Submarine attack near Truk [Car Is] at 112,107

Japanese Ships
xAK Kazan Maru

Allied Ships
SS Shark

xAK Kazan Maru is sighted by SS Shark
SS Shark launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Kazan Maru


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Takao [Kaohsiung] at 83,66, Range 20,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
DD Yamagumo
TB Tachikaze
APD Shimakaze
APD Nadakaze
TB Kaki
TB Sumire
TB Chidori
TB Manazuru
TB Tomozuru
PB Aso Maru #3
PB Kiso Maru
PB Nanpo Maru
CM Tsubame
CM Aotaka
xAK Sydney Maru #2
xAK Okuyo Maru
xAK Seikai Maru
xAK Yomei Maru

Allied Ships
AM Finch, on fire

Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 28,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 20,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 20,000 yards...
Japanese Amphibious TF evades combat


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Ningpo [E Sea] at 92,57, Range 20,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CL IJN/RGC P'ing Hai
CL IJN/RGC Ning Hai
TB Kuri
TB Ashi
CA Iwate CA
CA Idzumo CA

Allied Ships
PG RN Peterel RGB, Shell hits 5, and is sunk

Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 28,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 20,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 20,000 yards
CL IJN/RGC Ning Hai engages PG RN Peterel RGB at 20,000 yards
Massive explosion on PG RN Peterel RGB
CL IJN/RGC Ning Hai engages PG RN Peterel RGB at 20,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards
CA Idzumo CA engages PG RN Peterel RGB at 18,000 yards
CA Iwate CA engages PG RN Peterel RGB at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards
PG RN Peterel RGB sunk by CL IJN/RGC Ning Hai at 14,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...


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Submarine attack near Brisbane [QL] at 97,159

Japanese Ships
SS I-18

Allied Ships
xAPc AUS Morinda

SS I-18 is sighted by xAPc AUS Morinda
Captain of SS I-18 elects not to launch torpedoes at this target


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Sub attack near Hilo [Hawaii] at 184,110

Japanese Ships
SS I-19

Allied Ships
xAK MM Donerail, Shell hits 6, heavy fires

xAK MM Donerail is sighted by SS I-19
SS I-19 attacking on the surface
SS I-19 low on gun ammo, Fujiwara A. breaks off surface engagement and submerges


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Kiungshan [Hainan] at 73,63, Range 9,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
TK San Ramon Maru
TK Teiyo Maru
AP Hakozaki Maru

Allied Ships
xAKL ROC Hsu Wen

Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 15,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Catanduanes [E Is] at 83,81, Range 21,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CVL Ryujo
CVL Zuiho
CA Myoko
CA Haguro
CA Nachi
CA Ashigara
DD Yamakaze
DD Kawakaze
DD Umikaze
DD Suzukaze

Allied Ships
HDML Nilad USA PB

Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 21,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 26,000 yards...
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Japanese Air Combat TF evades combat


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Koshun [Hengchun] at 84,68, Range 19,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
PB Busho Maru
PB Keiko Maru
CS Kunikawa Maru
xAK Kizan Maru
xAKL Kofuku Maru
xAK Konan Maru
xAKL Nanko Maru
xAK Minryo Maru
xAK Shozan Maru
xAKL Turusima Maru
xAKL Tainichi Maru
xAK Tofuku Maru
xAK Tosei Maru
xAKL Nichiryo Maru
xAKL Fukkai Maru
xAKL Totai Maru
xAKL Bichu Maru
xAKL Ryuto Maru
AP Rakuyo Maru
xAP Horai Maru
xAP Takatiho Maru

Allied Ships
AM Finch, on fire

Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 19,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 19,000 yards
CS Kunikawa Maru screened from combat
Range closes to 13,000 yards
CS Kunikawa Maru , AP Rakuyo Maru , xAP Takatiho Maru ,
xAP Horai Maru , xAK Tosei Maru , xAK Tofuku Maru ,
xAK Shozan Maru , xAK Minryo Maru , xAK Konan Maru ,
xAK Kizan Maru , xAKL Ryuto Maru , xAKL Bichu Maru ,
xAKL Totai Maru , xAKL Fukkai Maru , xAKL Nichiryo Maru ,
xAKL Tainichi Maru , xAKL Turusima Maru , xAKL Nanko Maru screened from combat
Range closes to 12,000 yards
CS Kunikawa Maru , AP Rakuyo Maru , xAP Takatiho Maru ,
xAP Horai Maru , xAK Tosei Maru , xAK Tofuku Maru ,
xAK Shozan Maru , xAK Minryo Maru , xAK Konan Maru ,
xAK Kizan Maru , xAKL Ryuto Maru , xAKL Bichu Maru ,
xAKL Totai Maru , xAKL Fukkai Maru , xAKL Nichiryo Maru screened from combat
- escorted by PB Keiko Maru
PB Busho Maru engages AM Finch at 12,000 yards
Gilmour, N.W. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range closes to 9,000 yards
CS Kunikawa Maru , AP Rakuyo Maru screened from combat
PB Keiko Maru engages AM Finch at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards
CS Kunikawa Maru , AP Rakuyo Maru , xAP Takatiho Maru ,
xAP Horai Maru , xAK Tosei Maru , xAK Tofuku Maru ,
xAK Shozan Maru , xAK Minryo Maru , xAK Konan Maru ,
xAK Kizan Maru , xAKL Ryuto Maru , xAKL Bichu Maru ,
xAKL Totai Maru , xAKL Fukkai Maru , xAKL Nichiryo Maru ,
xAKL Tainichi Maru , xAKL Turusima Maru , xAKL Nanko Maru screened from combat
- escorted by PB Keiko Maru , PB Busho Maru
Range increases to 16,000 yards
CS Kunikawa Maru , AP Rakuyo Maru , xAP Takatiho Maru ,
xAP Horai Maru , xAK Tosei Maru , xAK Tofuku Maru ,
xAK Shozan Maru , xAK Minryo Maru , xAK Konan Maru ,
xAK Kizan Maru , xAKL Ryuto Maru , xAKL Bichu Maru ,
xAKL Totai Maru , xAKL Fukkai Maru , xAKL Nichiryo Maru screened from combat
- escorted by PB Keiko Maru
PB Busho Maru engages AM Finch at 16,000 yards
Task forces break off...


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ASW attack near Kampong Soam at 55,73

Japanese Ships
CS Kamikawa Maru
CM Hatsutaka
AM W-3
AP Hikawa Maru
AK Sakura Maru
xAP Huso Maru
xAK Nankai Maru
DD Ayanami
DD Shikinami
TB Otori
PB Tatsumiya Maru

Allied Ships
SS RNN KXVII

SS RNN KXVII is sighted by escort
DD Ayanami fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Shikinami fails to find sub and abandons search
TB Otori fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Tatsumiya Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tatsumiya Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tatsumiya Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tatsumiya Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tatsumiya Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tatsumiya Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tatsumiya Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Submarine attack near Kampong Soam at 55,73

Japanese Ships
xAKL Kasui Maru

Allied Ships
SS RNN KXVII

SS RNN KXVII is sighted by xAKL Kasui Maru
Captain of SS RNN KXVII elects not to launch torpedoes at this target


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Day Time Surface Combat, near San Fernando [Lzn] at 79,73, Range 14,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
SC Ch 21
SC Ch 22
SC Ch 23
AS Nagoya Maru
xAK Keisyo Maru
xAK Koto Maru
xAK Toba Maru
xAK Manyo Maru
xAK Holland Maru
xAK Hukusei Maru
xAK Kotohira Maru
xAK Yamabuki Maru
xAK Nihonka Maru
xAKL Jokuja Maru
xAKL Kaisho Maru
xAKL Bokuei Maru
xAKL Chosen Maru
xAKL Kokuei Maru

Allied Ships
HDML Eugene USA PB

Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 14,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
AS Nagoya Maru , xAK Nihonka Maru , xAK Yamabuki Maru ,
xAK Kotohira Maru , xAK Hukusei Maru , xAK Holland Maru ,
xAK Manyo Maru screened from combat
- escorted by SC Ch 22
Range closes to 8,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
AS Nagoya Maru , xAK Nihonka Maru , xAK Yamabuki Maru ,
xAK Kotohira Maru , xAK Hukusei Maru , xAK Holland Maru ,
xAK Manyo Maru , xAK Toba Maru , xAK Koto Maru ,
xAK Keisyo Maru , xAKL Kokuei Maru screened from combat
- escorted by SC Ch 23 , SC Ch 22
Range increases to 8,000 yards
Range increases to 13,000 yards
AS Nagoya Maru , xAK Nihonka Maru screened from combat
Range increases to 18,000 yards
AS Nagoya Maru , xAK Nihonka Maru , xAK Yamabuki Maru ,
xAK Kotohira Maru , xAK Hukusei Maru , xAK Holland Maru ,
xAK Manyo Maru , xAK Toba Maru , xAK Koto Maru ,
xAK Keisyo Maru , xAKL Kokuei Maru , xAKL Chosen Maru screened from combat
- escorted by SC Ch 23 , SC Ch 22
HDML Eugene USA PB engages AS Nagoya Maru at 18,000 yards
Task forces break off...


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Bolinao [Luzon] at 78,73, Range 14,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
SC Ch 21
SC Ch 22
SC Ch 23
AS Nagoya Maru
xAK Keisyo Maru
xAK Koto Maru
xAK Toba Maru
xAK Manyo Maru
xAK Holland Maru
xAK Hukusei Maru
xAK Kotohira Maru
xAK Yamabuki Maru
xAK Nihonka Maru
xAKL Jokuja Maru
xAKL Kaisho Maru
xAKL Bokuei Maru
xAKL Chosen Maru
xAKL Kokuei Maru

Allied Ships
HDML Del Monte USA PB, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 19,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 14,000 yards
AS Nagoya Maru , xAK Nihonka Maru , xAK Yamabuki Maru ,
xAK Kotohira Maru , xAK Hukusei Maru , xAK Holland Maru ,
xAK Manyo Maru , xAK Toba Maru , xAK Koto Maru ,
xAK Keisyo Maru screened from combat
- escorted by SC Ch 23 , SC Ch 22
Range closes to 10,000 yards
AS Nagoya Maru , xAK Nihonka Maru , xAK Yamabuki Maru ,
xAK Kotohira Maru , xAK Hukusei Maru , xAK Holland Maru ,
xAK Manyo Maru , xAK Toba Maru , xAK Koto Maru screened from combat
- escorted by SC Ch 23 , SC Ch 22
Range closes to 8,000 yards
AS Nagoya Maru , xAK Nihonka Maru , xAK Yamabuki Maru ,
xAK Kotohira Maru , xAK Hukusei Maru , xAK Holland Maru ,
xAK Manyo Maru , xAK Toba Maru , xAK Koto Maru ,
xAK Keisyo Maru screened from combat
- escorted by SC Ch 23 , SC Ch 22
HDML Del Monte USA PB engages SC Ch 21 at 8,000 yards
AS Nagoya Maru , xAK Nihonka Maru , xAK Yamabuki Maru ,
xAK Kotohira Maru , xAK Hukusei Maru , xAK Holland Maru ,
xAK Manyo Maru , xAK Toba Maru screened from combat
HDML Del Monte USA PB engages SC Ch 23 at 8,000 yards
HDML Del Monte USA PB engages xAK Keisyo Maru at 8,000 yards
Gibbons U. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range increases to 13,000 yards
AS Nagoya Maru , xAK Nihonka Maru , xAK Yamabuki Maru ,
xAK Kotohira Maru , xAK Hukusei Maru , xAK Holland Maru ,
xAK Manyo Maru , xAK Toba Maru , xAK Koto Maru ,
xAK Keisyo Maru screened from combat
- escorted by SC Ch 23 , SC Ch 22
Range increases to 18,000 yards
AS Nagoya Maru , xAK Nihonka Maru , xAK Yamabuki Maru screened from combat
- escorted by SC Ch 23
Task forces break off...


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Sub attack near Victoria [BC] at 208,52

Japanese Ships
SS I-5

Allied Ships
DD Gilmer

SS I-5 launches 4 torpedoes
I-5 diving deep ....
DD Gilmer fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Gilmer fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Gilmer fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Gilmer fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Gilmer fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Morning Air attack on Pearl Harbor [Oahu] , at 180,107

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 117 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 57 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 69
B5N2 Kate TB x 117
D3A1 Val DB x 135

Allied aircraft
P-36A Mohawk x 1
P-40B Tomahawk x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 4 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-36A Mohawk: 1 destroyed
P-36A Mohawk: 8 destroyed on ground
P-40B Tomahawk: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
P-40B Tomahawk: 8 destroyed on ground
PBY-5 Catalina TP: 9 destroyed on ground
SBD-1 Dauntless : 9 destroyed on ground
B-17C Fortress GP: 1 destroyed on ground
R3D-1 DC-5 XPT: 1 destroyed on ground
B-18 Bolo GP: 6 destroyed on ground
A-20B Havoc TB: 5 destroyed on ground
LB-30 Liberator RC: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied Ships
BB Arizona, Bomb hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DD Ralph Talbot, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
BB Nevada, Bomb hits 4, Torpedo hits 2, on fire
CA San Francisco CA-38, Bomb hits 1
BB Pennsylvania, Bomb hits 10, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires
BB Oklahoma, Bomb hits 5, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AVD Hulbert, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
DM Ramsay, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
AVD Thornton, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
CL Honolulu CL-48, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Allied ground losses:
47 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Repair Shipyard hits 8
Airbase hits 77
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 142
Port hits 9
Port fuel hits 2
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
27 x B5N2 Kate TB launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 45cm T91 Mod 2 Torp
12 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
8 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
14 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
City Attack: 1 x 800 kg GP Bomb
8 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
8 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 10000 feet
18 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg GP Bomb
8 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
5 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 10000 feet
18 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg GP Bomb
6 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
27 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg GP Bomb
11 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
7 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 10000 feet
7 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
10 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
13 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg GP Bomb
4 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 10000 feet
10 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
10 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 10000 feet
18 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
3 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
8 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
8 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
8 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
18th PG/19th PS with P-40B Tomahawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
18th PG/44th PS with P-40B Tomahawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
15th PG/45th PS with P-36A Mohawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes



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Morning Air attack on Wake Island , at 136,98

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB x 48

Allied aircraft
F4F-3 Wildcat x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB: 6 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-3 Wildcat: 3 damaged
F4F-3 Wildcat: 1 destroyed on ground

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

Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 24

Aircraft Attacking:
39 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB bombing from 4000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 242 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VMF-211 Det with F4F-3 Wildcat (1 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 65 minutes



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Nishizawa/Pratas I at 78,64

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 12
Ki-30 Ann x 31

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAK UK Hanyang, Bomb hits 1, on fire
PG RN Cicala RGB, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAPc Nenette Moller, Bomb hits 7, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
xAPc ROC Lantau, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
xAK UK Fatshan, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK CW Haraldsvang, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
xAPc ROC Kowloon, Bomb hits 5, and is sunk
xAPc ROC Princess Elaine, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
xAK UK Bennevis, Bomb hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK UK Ming Sang, Bomb hits 5, heavy fires
PG RN Moth RGB, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAPc ROC Tai Tam, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 8 x 50 kg GP Bomb
8 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 8 x 50 kg GP Bomb
6 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 8 x 50 kg GP Bomb
12 x G4M1 Betty TB launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm T91 Mod 2 Torp
2 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 8 x 50 kg GP Bomb
2 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 8 x 50 kg GP Bomb
8 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 8 x 50 kg GP Bomb
4 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 8 x 50 kg GP Bomb

Massive explosion on PG RN Cicala RGB
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring PG RN Cicala RGB
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAPc Nenette Moller
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK UK Fatshan
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK CW Haraldsvang
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK UK Bennevis
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK UK Ming Sang
Massive explosion on PG RN Moth RGB
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAPc ROC Kowloon


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Hong Kong at 76,63

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 24

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAKL ROC Hong Kong 19
xAKL ROC Barge Group 3, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
xAKL ROC Hong Kong 1
xAKL ROC Hong Kong 16, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL ROC Hong Kong 27, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL ROC Hong Kong 25, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL ROC Hong Kong 18
xAKL ROC Hong Kong 17

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x G4M1 Betty TB launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm T91 Mod 2 Torp
12 x G4M1 Betty TB launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm T91 Mod 2 Torp



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Hong Kong at 76,64

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 24

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAKL UK Soochow, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
xAKL FF Cochin China, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL UK Kanchow, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL ROC Long Hai II, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
xAKL UK Yat Shing
xAKL ROC Tai Shan, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x G4M1 Betty TB launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm T91 Mod 2 Torp
12 x G4M1 Betty TB launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm T91 Mod 2 Torp



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Morning Air attack on PA 1st/12th Inf Battalion, at 80,74 (San Fernando [Lzn])

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 26,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 33
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB x 48

Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 8

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 6 destroyed

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

Aircraft Attacking:
48 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB bombing from 23000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 60 kg GP Bomb
20 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 23000 feet

CAP engaged:
35th PG/21st PS with P-40E Warhawk (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Pakhoi [Ch'in Pei] at 72,58

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 12

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAKL ROC Nan Hai 6
xAKL ROC Nan Hai 10
xAKL ROC Nan Hai 5
xAKL ROC Nan Hai 2, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL ROC Nan Hai 3

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x G4M1 Betty TB launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm T91 Mod 2 Torp



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Morning Air attack on PA 1st/12th Inf Battalion, at 80,74 (San Fernando [Lzn])

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 13
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 27

Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 2

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 1 destroyed

Allied ground losses:
353 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 17 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 29 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
27 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x15 kg GP GSptPkg

CAP engaged:
35th PG/21st PS with P-40E Warhawk (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead



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Morning Air attack on ROC 10th Corps, at 78,53 (Heng Chow [C China])

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 20

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
129 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
1 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
13 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Itbayat I [N Is] at 84,69

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 36

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AM Finch, Bomb hits 5, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
36 x Ki-27a/b Nate bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring AM Finch
Massive explosion on AM Finch


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Morning Air attack on 2nd Burma Rifles Battalion, at 53,62 (Mergui [Rubber/Bma])

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 2,200 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 61

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
123 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
39 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 1200 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
22 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 1200 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on PLA 15th Grilla Rgt Battalion, at 93,37 (Tatung [Inner Mon])

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 7 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 12

No Japanese losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-27a/b Nate bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x25 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Kuantan [Malaya] at 51,80

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 60 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB x 65
G4M1 Betty TB x 29

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB: 2 damaged
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB: 3 destroyed by flak
G4M1 Betty TB: 3 damaged
G4M1 Betty TB: 2 destroyed by flak

Allied aircraft losses
FAA Walrus II FR: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
BC RN Repulse, Torpedo hits 7, and is sunk
BB RN Prince of Wales, Torpedo hits 5, and is sunk
DD RN Express, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD RN Tenedos, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
CL RN Danae, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
DD RN Electra
DD RAN Vampire

Aircraft Attacking:
27 x G4M1 Betty TB launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm T91 Mod 2 Torp
34 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm T91 Mod 1 Torp
28 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm T91 Mod 1 Torp



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Morning Air attack on RTA 6th Div/15th Field Artillery Battalion, at 51,70 (Nakhwan [S Thai])

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43 Ia Oscar x 24
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 27

No Japanese losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
7 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
12 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on RAF 108th/2 Base Force, at 51,66 (Victoria Point/Rub)

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 22
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 55

No Japanese losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
22 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
25 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x15 kg GP GSptPkg
30 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x15 kg GP GSptPkg



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Afternoon Air attack on Pearl Harbor [Oahu] , at 180,107

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 90 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 44 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 75
B5N2 Kate TB x 27

Allied aircraft
P-36A Mohawk x 2
P-40B Tomahawk x 3
F4F-3 Wildcat x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-36A Mohawk: 1 destroyed
P-40B Tomahawk: 2 destroyed
F4F-3 Wildcat: 2 destroyed

Allied Ships
BB Arizona, Bomb hits 6, heavy fires, heavy damage
BB Nevada, Bomb hits 3, on fire
BB Oklahoma, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Tucker, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
DD Conyngham, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage

Port hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
27 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg AP Bomb
9 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 10000 feet
3 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 10000 feet
4 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 10000 feet
4 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 10000 feet
3 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 10000 feet
4 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 10000 feet

CAP engaged:
VMF-211 with F4F-3 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
18th PG/19th PS with P-40B Tomahawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
18th PG/44th PS with P-40B Tomahawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes
15th PG/45th PS with P-36A Mohawk (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 18000.
Raid is overhead



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Hong Kong at 76,63

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 13

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAKL ROC Hong Kong 22
xAKL ROC Hong Kong 26, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL ROC Hong Kong 21, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL ROC Hong Kong 13, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL ROC Hong Kong 20, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL ROC Hong Kong 10, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x G4M1 Betty TB launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm T91 Mod 2 Torp



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Nishizawa/Pratas I at 78,64

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 3 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 11

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAK UK Munlock, Bomb hits 7, heavy fires
DD RN Thanet
DD RN Scout, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 8 x 50 kg GP Bomb
4 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 8 x 50 kg GP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD RN Scout
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK UK Munlock


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Nishizawa/Pratas I at 78,64

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 10

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAK UK Bennevis, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK UK Hanyang, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK UK Ming Sang, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 8 x 50 kg GP Bomb
4 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 8 x 50 kg GP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK UK Ming Sang


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Pakhoi [Ch'in Pei] at 72,58

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-51c Sonia GPDB x 10

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAKL ROC Nan Hai 1, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL ROC Nan Hai 6
xAKL ROC Tonkin, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-51c Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
2 x Ki-51c Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on Hong Kong , at 77,61

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 8
CoCAF BR.20 Ruth x 9

Allied aircraft
no flights

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
FAA Walrus II FR: 1 damaged

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

Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 25

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x CoCAF BR.20 Ruth bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 16 x 100 kg GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Bogo [Cebu] at 80,85

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
TBD1s SeaDevastator x 12

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAK Taihei Maru, Bomb hits 6, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Kyusyu Maru, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires
xAK Nanrei Maru, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage

Japanese ground losses:
234 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 13 destroyed, 33 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
Guns lost 15 (1 destroyed, 14 disabled)
Vehicles lost 22 (10 destroyed, 12 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x TBD1s SeaDevastator bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Taihei Maru


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Vigan [Luzon] at 80,73

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 23

Allied aircraft
RAF Vildebeest TB x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
RAF Vildebeest TB: 2 destroyed

CAP engaged:
Tainan S2 Hikotai with A6M2m21 Zero (13 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(13 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
13 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 23000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 23000.
Raid is overhead
Tainan S1 Kokutai with A6M2m21 Zero (10 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead



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Afternoon Air attack on Takao [Kaohsiung] , at 84,65

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 55 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-17C Fortress GP x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 destroyed on ground
G4M1 Betty TB: 1 destroyed on ground
Ki-48 Ib Lily : 1 destroyed on ground
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB: 1 destroyed on ground
A6M1m11 Zero: 1 destroyed on ground
C5M2 Babs RC: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-17C Fortress GP: 6 damaged
B-17C Fortress GP: 1 destroyed by flak

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

Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-17C Fortress GP bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 600 lb GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near N Camanes [Mines] at 81,79

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 11
B5N2 Kate TB x 18

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAPc PC Gumaca Ferry, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x B5N2 Kate TB launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm T91 Mod 2 Torp



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Patani Prov [Thai] at 51,73

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 66 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 7
Ki-43 Ia Oscar x 4
Ki-43 Ib Oscar x 4
F1M2 Pete FF x 14

Allied aircraft
RAF Buffalo I x 14
RAAF Hudson I GP x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
F1M2 Pete FF: 5 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
RAF Buffalo I: 3 destroyed
RAAF Hudson I GP: 5 damaged

Japanese Ships
APD Fuji
BB Yamashiro

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x RAAF Hudson I GP bombing from 3000 feet
Naval Attack: 8 x 100 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
1st Ftr Sentai/C with Ki-27a/b Nate (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 26352.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
Kamikawa Maru-1 Chu with F1M2 Pete FF (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 6 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
Sagara Maru-1 Chu with F1M2 Pete FF (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
59th Ftr Sentai with Ki-43 Ia Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(12 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
64th Sentai with Ki-43 Ib Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Patani Prov [Thai] at 51,73

Weather in hex: Clear sky

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

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 5
Ki-43 Ia Oscar x 1
Ki-43 Ib Oscar x 4
F1M2 Pete FF x 4

Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim IV x 7

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
RAF Blenheim IV: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
1st Ftr Sentai/C with Ki-27a/b Nate (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
59th Ftr Sentai with Ki-43 Ia Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 79 minutes
64th Sentai with Ki-43 Ib Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
Kamikawa Maru-1 Chu with F1M2 Pete FF (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 59 minutes



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Patani Prov [Thai] at 53,73

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
F1M2 Pete FF x 4

Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim I GP x 5

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
RAF Blenheim I GP: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Mikuma

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x RAF Blenheim I GP bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Kamikawa Maru-1 Chu with F1M2 Pete FF (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Raid is overhead



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Pre-Invasion action off Wake Island (136,98) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

23 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
CL Yubari
CL Tatsuta
CL Tenryu
DD Mochizuki
DD Kisaragi
AMC Kongo Maru
DD Hayate

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

Allied ground losses:
34 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

CL Yubari firing at USMC 1st Defense Battalion
USMC 1st Defense Battalion firing at CL Yubari
CL Tatsuta firing at USN Wake CPNAB (+)
CL Tenryu firing at USMC 1st Defense Battalion
USMC 1st Defense Battalion firing at CL Tenryu
DD Mochizuki firing at USMC 1st Defense Battalion
DD Kisaragi firing at USMC 1st Defense Battalion
USMC 1st Defense Battalion firing at DD Kisaragi
DD Mochizuki fired at enemy guns
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 5,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards


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Amphibious Assault at Wake Island (136,98)

TF 16 troops unloading over beach at Wake Island, 136,98

10 Support Section troops accidentally lost during unload of Maizuru 2nd SNLF


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Pre-Invasion action off Guam [Marianas] (106,95)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

4 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
CM Tsugaru
PB Shuko Maru #5
PB Sonan Maru #6
PB Sonan Maru #5
PB Shotoku Maru
PB Shoei Maru
PB Kyo Maru #10
PB Kyo Maru #8
xAK Kuraido Maru

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

CM Tsugaru firing at Guam Insular Force
PB Shuko Maru #5 fired at enemy troops
PB Sonan Maru #6 fired at enemy troops
PB Sonan Maru #5 fired at enemy troops
PB Shotoku Maru fired at enemy troops
PB Shoei Maru fired at enemy troops
PB Kyo Maru #10 fired at enemy troops
PB Kyo Maru #8 fired at enemy troops


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Amphibious Assault at Guam [Marianas] (106,95)

TF 20 troops unloading over beach at Guam [Marianas], 106,95

10 Support Section troops lost overboard during unload of 144th Nanyo RCT /17
40 troops of a 20x1/4ton Mule Cart lost from landing craft during unload of 144th Nanyo RCT
10 Support Section troops accidentally lost during unload of 144th Nanyo RCT /12


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Amphibious Assault at Vigan [Luzon] (80,73)

TF 88 troops unloading over beach at Vigan [Luzon], 80,73

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

15cm Type 97 Mortar lost in surf during unload of 2nd "Mixed Mortar" Bn /2


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Amphibious Assault at N Camanes [Mines] (81,79)

TF 89 troops unloading over beach at N Camanes [Mines], 81,79

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

16 troops of a SNLF T96 LMG Squad lost from landing craft during unload of Kure 1st SNLF
10 Support Section troops lost from landing craft during unload of Kure 1st SNLF /2
10 Support Section troops lost overboard during unload of IJN 1st Const Bn /3
10 Support Section troops lost in surf during unload of Kimura Det Bn /4
10 Support Section troops accidentally lost during unload of Kimura Det Bn /4


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Amphibious Assault at Vigan [Luzon] (80,73)

TF 107 troops unloading over beach at Vigan [Luzon], 80,73

Japanese ground losses:
72 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)

10 Support Section troops lost in surf during unload of 20th Pack B Inf RCT
6.5mm T3 AAMG dropped into water during unload of 9th Pack B Inf RCT
13 troops of a IJA B T96 LMG Sqd lost overboard during unload of 9th Pack B Inf RCT /2
12 troops of a IJA B T96 LMG MtSq accidentally lost during unload of 16th Recon Rgt
13 troops of a IJA B T96 LMG Sqd lost from landing craft during unload of 20th Pack B Inf RCT /3
13 troops of a IJA B T96 LMG Sqd lost in surf during unload of 20th Pack B Inf RCT /4
10 Support Section troops accidentally lost during unload of 9th Pack B Inf RCT /5
10 Support Section troops lost overboard during unload of 20th Pack B Inf RCT /5


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Pre-Invasion action off Wake Island (136,98) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

13 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
CL Katori
PB Okiyu Maru
PB Santos Maru
PB Kaiun Maru
PB Kaikei Maru
PB Ikuta Maru
PB Hakkaisan Maru
PB Fukui Maru
xAK Uji Maru
xAKL Tenposan Maru

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

USMC 1st Defense Battalion firing at CL Katori
CL Katori firing at USMC 1st Defense Battalion
PB Okiyu Maru fired at enemy guns
PB Santos Maru fired at enemy troops
PB Kaiun Maru fired at enemy troops
PB Kaikei Maru fired at enemy guns
PB Ikuta Maru fired at enemy guns
PB Hakkaisan Maru fired at enemy guns
PB Fukui Maru fired at enemy guns
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 4,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards


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Amphibious Assault at Wake Island (136,98)

TF 116 troops unloading over beach at Wake Island, 136,98

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

16 troops of a SNLF T96 LMG Squad lost in surf during unload of 53rd Nav Gd
8cm/40 88YT DP Gun damaged beyond repair during unload of 53rd Nav Gd /3
10 Support Section troops lost from landing craft during unload of 53rd Nav Gd /6


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Amphibious Assault at N Camanes [Mines] (81,79)

TF 130 troops unloading over beach at N Camanes [Mines], 81,79

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

7.7mm T92 AAMG lost in surf during unload of IJN 1st Const Bn
8 Aviation Spt Sect troops lost from landing craft during unload of JNAF 1st Co


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Pre-Invasion action off Guam [Marianas] (106,95)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

3 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
PB Kohuku Maru
xAK Shofuku Maru

PB Kohuku Maru fired at enemy troops


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Amphibious Assault at Guam [Marianas] (106,95)

TF 139 troops unloading over beach at Guam [Marianas], 106,95



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Ground combat at Peiping [NE China] (95,39)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 14197 troops, 117 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 438

Defending force 127 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 6

Japanese adjusted assault: 200

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 200 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+)
Attacker:

Allied ground losses:
137 casualties reported
Squads: 9 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 6 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units destroyed 1

Assaulting units:
NCPC 5th Inf "Brig" Regiment
NCPC 105th Rt "Bde" Regiment
15th China Pack C Brigade
NCPC 8th Inf "Brig" Regiment
DNKKK Peping & NCPC Base Force
North China Area Army
NCPC Army
15th Draft AA Regiment

Defending units:
USMC Legation Gar


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Ground combat at Tatung [Inner Mon] (93,37)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 13244 troops, 155 guns, 135 vehicles, Assault Value = 500

Defending force 768 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 30

Japanese adjusted assault: 801

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 801 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+)
Attacker: shock(+)

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

Allied ground losses:
1021 casualties reported
Squads: 29 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 48 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 3 (3 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1

Assaulting units:
26th Division Mobil Engineer Regiment
13th Draft B Inf Regiment
11th Draft B Inf Regiment
12th Draft B Inf Regiment
26th Division Recon Regiment
11th (26 Div) Mobil Field Artillery Regiment

Defending units:
PLA 15th Grilla Rgt Battalion


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Ground combat at Wu Hu [Yangtze] (89,53)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 5732 troops, 52 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 159

Defending force 825 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 31

Japanese adjusted assault: 138

Allied adjusted defense: 9

Japanese assault odds: 15 to 1

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

Japanese ground losses:
68 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
406 casualties reported
Squads: 7 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 12 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units retreated 1

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
RGC 5th Division

Defending units:
ROC 49th Grlla"Rgt" Battalion


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Ground combat at Anyang [E China] (89,43)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 2866 troops, 26 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 479

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

Japanese adjusted assault: 40

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 40 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Anyang [E China] !!!

Combat modifiers
Attacker: morale(-)

Assaulting units:
NCPC 101st Rt "Bde" Regiment
3rd China InMxd B Brigade
RGC 15th Temp Division


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Ground combat at Prome [Rice/Burma] (55,50)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 516 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 33

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

Allied adjusted assault: 6

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE Prome [Rice/Burma] !!!

Combat modifiers
Attacker: morale(-)

Assaulting units:
1st Burma Rifles Battalion
3rd Burma Rifles Battalion


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Ground combat at Trang [SW Thai] (49,71)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 662 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 28

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

Allied adjusted assault: 28

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 28 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE Trang [SW Thai] !!!

Combat modifiers
Attacker:

Assaulting units:
RTA 6th Div/40th Battalion


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Ground combat at Nakhwan [S Thai] (51,70)

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 727 troops, 15 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 30

Defending force 2559 troops, 29 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 145

Allied adjusted assault: 0

Japanese adjusted defense: 173

Allied assault odds: 1 to 99 (fort level 1)

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-)
Attacker: shock(+)

Allied ground losses:
590 casualties reported
Squads: 29 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 16 destroyed, 31 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 3 (3 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Assaulting units:
RTA 6th Div/39th Battalion
RTA 6th Div/15th Field Artillery Battalion
RTA 6th Div HQ

Defending units:
II./143rd Infantry Bn /1
I./143rd Infantry Bn /1
JAAF 7th Field AF Const Bn /1
JAAF 29th AF Co /1
III./143rd Infantry Bn /1
32nd Draft Fld AA Bn /1


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Ground combat at Singora & Hat Yai (51,72)

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 1490 troops, 18 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 61

Defending force 235 troops, 8 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 19

Allied adjusted assault: 36

Japanese adjusted defense: 3

Allied assault odds: 12 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE Singora & Hat Yai !!!

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

Japanese ground losses:
142 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units retreated 1

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

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
RTA 6th Div/5th Battalion
RTA 6th Div/41st Battalion
Singora ProvPolice
RTA 6th Div/13th Field Artillery Battalion

Defending units:
43rd Guard Bn /1


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Ground combat at Patani Prov [Thai] (51,73)

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 1466 troops, 3 guns, 7 vehicles, Assault Value = 65

Defending force 32978 troops, 235 guns, 396 vehicles, Assault Value = 1523

Assault collapses, attacking force wiped out

Allied ground losses:
1932 casualties reported
Squads: 81 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 82 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 3 (3 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 9 (9 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 3

Assaulting units:
Benjama Admy 66 TU
RTA 6th Div/42nd Battalion
Pattani Prov Police

Defending units:
55th Const Co
42nd Infantry RCT /1
55th Pack A Inf Rgt /1
54th Const Co
JAAF 18th Base Force
2nd Tank Div /18
JAAF 21st AF Bn
23rd Mobile Engr Rgt /1
15th Assault Engr Rgt /1
JAAF 5th AF Co
4th Assault Engr Rgt /1
56th Pack A Inf RCT /1
11th Infantry RCT /2
53rd Const Co
15th Nav Gd /7
JAAF 84th AF Bn
114th Pack A Inf Rgt /3
21st Infantry RCT /1
12th (18 Div) Engr Rgt /1
41st Draft B Inf Rgt /2
JAAF 5th Field AF Const Bn /1
11th Shipping Engr Rgt /2
3rd "Mixed Gun" FA Rgt /1
20th Draft AA Rgt /1
25th Army /1
JNAF 6th Co /1
34th Draft Fld AA Bn /1
18th Mobile "10cm" FA Rgt /1
3rd Mobile "15cm" FA Rgt /1


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Ground combat at Surat Thani [Thai] (51,68)

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 213 troops, 0 guns, 7 vehicles, Assault Value = 10

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

Allied adjusted assault: 11

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 11 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE Surat Thani [Thai] !!!

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

Assaulting units:
Surat Prov Police


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Ground combat at Kabin Bury [C Thai] (57,63)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 213 troops, 0 guns, 7 vehicles, Assault Value = 10

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

Allied adjusted assault: 6

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE Kabin Bury [C Thai] !!!

Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-)

Assaulting units:
KbnBury Prov Police


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Ground combat at Ubon City & Prov (62,63)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 213 troops, 0 guns, 7 vehicles, Assault Value = 10

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

Allied adjusted assault: 4

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 4 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE Ubon City & Prov !!!

Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-)

Assaulting units:
Ubon Prov Police


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Ground combat at Wake Island (136,98)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 4402 troops, 136 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 134

Defending force 1181 troops, 28 guns, 11 vehicles, Assault Value = 28

Japanese adjusted assault: 76

Allied adjusted defense: 5

Japanese assault odds: 15 to 1 (fort level 1)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Wake Island !!!

Allied aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-3 Wildcat: 7 destroyed

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

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

Allied ground losses:
1106 casualties reported
Squads: 27 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 101 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 11 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 30 (30 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 14 (14 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 2

Assaulting units:
53rd Nav Gd /2
Maizuru 2nd SNLF /1

Defending units:
USN Wake CPNAB (+)
USMC 1st Defense Battalion


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Ground combat at San Fernando [Lzn] (80,74)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 267 troops, 8 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 20

Defending force 269 troops, 6 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1

Japanese adjusted assault: 17

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 17 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE San Fernando [Lzn] !!!

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

Allied ground losses:
349 casualties reported
Squads: 23 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 30 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 7 (7 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1

Assaulting units:
Yoko 3rd Airborn SNLF /1

Defending units:
PA 1st/12th Inf Battalion


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Ground combat at N Camanes [Mines] (81,79)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 26 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 234

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

Japanese adjusted assault: 4

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 4 to 1 (fort level 1)

Japanese forces CAPTURE N Camanes [Mines] !!!

Combat modifiers
Attacker: shock(+)

Assaulting units:
Kure 1st SNLF
JNAF 5th Co
IJN 1st Construction Battalion
Kimura Det Bn /1
JNAF 1st Co
JNAF 2nd Co
Yoko 1st Airborne SNLF /1


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Ground combat at Naga & Pili [Luzon] (81,80)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 13 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2

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

Japanese adjusted assault: 3

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Naga & Pili [Luzon] !!!

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

Assaulting units:
Yoko 1st Airborne SNLF /2


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Ground combat at Legaspi [Luzon] (81,81)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 101 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 8

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

Japanese adjusted assault: 8

Allied adjusted defense: 1

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

Japanese forces CAPTURE Legaspi [Luzon] !!!

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

Assaulting units:
Yoko 1st Airborne SNLF /3


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Ground combat at Vigan [Luzon] (80,73)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 198 troops, 9 guns, 7 vehicles, Assault Value = 378

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

Japanese adjusted assault: 8

Allied adjusted defense: 1

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

Japanese forces CAPTURE Vigan [Luzon] !!!

Allied aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft losses
FAA Walrus II FR: 1 destroyed

Combat modifiers
Attacker: shock(+)

Assaulting units:
20th Pack B Inf RCT /1
16th Recon Regiment
16th Pack Engineer Regiment
9th Pack B Inf Regimental Combat Team
Yoko 3rd Airborn SNLF /2
Kanno (of 2 Fmsa) Bn /1
JAAF 40th AF Bn /1
2nd "Mixed Mortar" Bn /1
8th Mobile "10cm" FA Rgt /1


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RTA 6th Div/15th Field Artillery Battalion Wiped Out at Nakhwan [S Thai] by attrition!!!


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RE: RHS Test Ten: Kimmel's Surprise: US Strategy

Post by el cid again »

Admiral Kimmel - aka chair 1 on the Allied tag team - decided to be conservative
and relatively historical. He heeded the war warning message and he also implemented the staff plan to rotate half the fleet to Lahaina Roads. He sent a well escorted battleship squadron (with two CA, two CL and 8 DD) - as well as a support flotilla (also well escorted) and some minor naval units. These escaped notice or attention by the Kiddo Butai. Operating beyond the range of land based patrol planes, it has a relatively small number of search aircraft on its battleships, cruisers and carriers. It remains to be seen what happens next? But the Pearl Harbor strike only found (and hit and badly damaged) four battleships.

As well, there was some dispersal of aircraft. While Oahu airfields were substantially taken down, those on other islands remain operational, and some planes went forward to provide search assets in other parts of the Pacific, and one bomber unit went back to the US West Coast. These measures simultaneously increased the ability to search wide areas of the Pacific and limited casualties. Unlike the historical battle, assigning some fighter squadrons to fly combat air patrol also resulted in shooting down four zeros, and probably marginally disrupted the aim of the admittedly massive striking force. Another aspect of the air plan was to have substantial search assets up - and this resulted in multiple contacts with the Kiddo Butai (which is three hexes NE of Oahu) and its supporting tanker force (which is four hexes North of that).

The carriers were directed to meet at a point SW of Johnston Island. It was too far for them to reach on turn one (partially because Allied ships only get one movement impulse) - but they are moving toward it and it is on a vector making detection by the enemy unlikely. Thus there are two surviving important elements of the United States Fleet - half its capital ships, including escorts - and all its carriers.

The functions of chair one in the Allied tag team include:

1) Manage and exploit the carrier and battleship elements of the United States Fleet;

2) Contest the sea approaches to Hawaii and the West Coast of North America;

3) Use submarines to harass enemy bases and lines of communications;

4) Allocate land, air and naval units, as well as supplies and fuel, to the other theaters of war. Even before the war began, this was partially achieved by sending three air units to Capetown.

Time will tell how much of the Fleet survives the intrusion of the Kiddo Butai into the Central Pacific? And how well all these functions are performed. But the first day performance was not entirely bad.
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Posts: 16980
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RE: RHS Test 10A: Japanese offensives continue!

Post by el cid again »

The Allied password is NIMITZ

We have here

ALLIED combat reports
Allied combat replay (file 1)
Allied situation before combat (file 3)
Allied situation after combat (file 8)

Admiral Kimmel split the surviving squadron of the United States Fleet into
two divisions. One remained at Lahaina, the other made for Helo - where it was
spotted - and attacked in a minimalist sense by an enemy clearly thinking the
BB were still on Oahu. Another attack there hit all four of the battleships damaged
yesterday again. Allied fighters did well enough the overall aircraft losses to all causes in the Central Pacific are perfectly tied!

Japanese airborne and amphibious landings continued on South Luzon, capturing the Naga and Pili hex. 65th Brigade came ashore at Linguyen Gulf. Airborne captured Loag. An Allied PT boat attack failed. A B-17 bomber attack achieved 100% penetration, but found no planes to speak of based at San Fernando. [All 16 B-17s of the two squadrons assigned flew; all penetrated to target.]

Dutch submarines scored off Malaya, sinking a large AK, a small AKL and the CL Sendai. Otherwise a Vildebeste attack failed. The enemy landed one hex closer to Kota Bahru - so armor that marched into the hex met elements of the supporting division - meaning Kota Bahru should be attacked in about two days.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Dec 08, 41
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Amphibious Assault at Bogo [Cebu] (80,85)

TF 129 troops unloading over beach at Bogo [Cebu], 80,85

Japanese ground losses:
47 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 6 (6 destroyed, 0 disabled)

4x 1.5 Ton Trucks lost overboard during unload of 2nd Ind Tank Bde
Type 95 Light Tank accidentally lost during unload of 2nd Ind Tank Bde /2
Type 1 Medium Tank accidentally lost during unload of 2nd Ind Tank Bde /2
10 troops of a IJA B 3xGD Sect lost in surf during unload of 146th+Tkt Co Draft RCT
13 troops of a IJA B T96 LMG Sqd lost in surf during unload of 146th+Tkt Co Draft RCT /3
8 Engineer Squad lost from landing craft during unload of 146th+Tkt Co Draft RCT /3
13 troops of a IJA B T96 LMG Sqd lost in surf during unload of 146th+Tkt Co Draft RCT /3
10 Support Section troops lost from landing craft during unload of 146th+Tkt Co Draft RCT /3
10 Support Section troops lost overboard during unload of 146th+Tkt Co Draft RCT /4
10 Support Section troops accidentally lost during unload of 146th+Tkt Co Draft RCT /4
10 Support Section troops lost overboard during unload of 146th+Tkt Co Draft RCT /4
Type 1 Medium Tank accidentally lost during unload of 2nd Ind Tank Bde /3
Truck w Spt Section damaged beyond repair during unload of 17th Mobile "15cm" FA Rgt /3


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Invasion Support action off Guam [Marianas] (106,95)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

3 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
PB Shotoku Maru
PB Shoei Maru
PB Kyo Maru #10
PB Kyo Maru #8
xAK Kuraido Maru

PB Shotoku Maru fired at enemy troops
PB Shoei Maru fired at enemy troops
PB Kyo Maru #10 fired at enemy troops
PB Kyo Maru #8 fired at enemy troops


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Invasion Support action off Guam [Marianas] (106,95)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

1 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
PB Kohuku Maru
xAK Shofuku Maru

PB Kohuku Maru fired at enemy troops


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Night Time Surface Combat, near San Fernando [Lzn] at 79,73, Range 9,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
DD Yamagumo
TB Tachikaze
APD Shimakaze
APD Nadakaze
TB Kaki
TB Sumire
TB Chidori
TB Manazuru
TB Tomozuru
PB Aso Maru #3
PB Kiso Maru
PB Nanpo Maru
CM Tsubame
CM Aotaka
xAK Sydney Maru #2
xAK Okuyo Maru
xAK Seikai Maru
xAK Yomei Maru

Allied Ships
HDML Eugene USA PB, Shell hits 1, and is sunk

Improved night sighting under 85% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 85% moonlight: 12,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 9,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 9,000 yards
CM Aotaka , CM Tsubame , APD Nadakaze ,
APD Shimakaze screened from combat
- escorted by TB Kaki , PB Kiso Maru
HDML Eugene USA PB engages TB Tachikaze at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
CM Aotaka , CM Tsubame screened from combat
- escorted by PB Kiso Maru
HDML Eugene USA PB sunk by DD Yamagumo at 11,000 yards
HDML Eugene USA PB sunk by DD Yamagumo at 11,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...


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Sub attack near Pearl Harbor [Oahu] at 182,104

Japanese Ships
CV Soryu
BB Haruna
CA Chikuma
DD Yukikaze
DD Kasumi
DD Arare
DD Tanikaze

Allied Ships
SS Pollack

SS Pollack launches 4 torpedoes at CV Soryu
DD Kasumi fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Arare fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Night Time Surface Combat, near San Fernando [Lzn] at 80,74, Range 9,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
DD Yamagumo
TB Tachikaze
APD Shimakaze
APD Nadakaze
TB Kaki
TB Sumire
TB Chidori
TB Manazuru
TB Tomozuru
PB Aso Maru #3
PB Kiso Maru
PB Nanpo Maru
CM Tsubame
CM Aotaka
xAK Sydney Maru #2
xAK Okuyo Maru
xAK Seikai Maru
xAK Yomei Maru

Allied Ships
PT-31
PT-32
PT-33
PT-34
PT-35
PT-41
PT Q-111
PT Q-112
PT Q-113

Improved night sighting under 85% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 85% moonlight: 12,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 9,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 9,000 yards
CM Aotaka , CM Tsubame screened from combat
- escorted by TB Tachikaze
DD Yamagumo engages PT Q-113 at 9,000 yards
DD Yamagumo engages PT Q-111 at 9,000 yards
PT Q-111 engages TB Chidori at 9,000 yards
TB Kaki engages PT Q-113 at 9,000 yards
TB Tomozuru engages PT-33 at 9,000 yards
PB Kiso Maru engages PT Q-111 at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
CM Aotaka , CM Tsubame , APD Nadakaze ,
APD Shimakaze screened from combat
- escorted by TB Chidori , PB Nanpo Maru , PB Aso Maru #3
TB Kaki engages PT Q-113 at 10,000 yards
PB Kiso Maru engages PT Q-111 at 10,000 yards
PB Kiso Maru engages PT-32 at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
DD Yamagumo engages PT Q-113 at 7,000 yards
TB Tomozuru engages PT-32 at 7,000 yards
TB Tomozuru engages PT Q-111 at 7,000 yards
TB Chidori engages PT-41 at 7,000 yards
TB Sumire engages PT-35 at 7,000 yards
TB Tomozuru engages PT-31 at 7,000 yards
PT Q-113 engages CM Tsubame at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards
CM Aotaka , CM Tsubame , APD Nadakaze ,
APD Shimakaze , xAK Yomei Maru screened from combat
- escorted by TB Manazuru , TB Tachikaze , PB Kiso Maru
TB Tomozuru engages PT Q-113 at 4,000 yards
PT Q-112 engages TB Sumire at 4,000 yards
PT Q-111 engages TB Kaki at 4,000 yards
TB Sumire engages PT-41 at 4,000 yards
TB Kaki engages PT-35 at 4,000 yards
PB Aso Maru #3 engages PT-33 at 4,000 yards
TB Chidori engages PT-31 at 4,000 yards
PT-32 engages xAK Sydney Maru #2 at 4,000 yards
Range increases to 6,000 yards
PT Q-113 engages DD Yamagumo at 6,000 yards
TB Manazuru engages PT Q-111 at 6,000 yards
TB Chidori engages PT Q-112 at 6,000 yards
TB Sumire engages PT Q-113 at 6,000 yards
TB Manazuru engages PT-34 at 6,000 yards
PT-33 engages TB Tachikaze at 6,000 yards
PT-32 engages TB Kaki at 6,000 yards
PB Kiso Maru engages PT Q-113 at 6,000 yards
PT Q-113 engages CM Tsubame at 6,000 yards
PT Q-113 engages xAK Yomei Maru at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 8,000 yards
CM Aotaka , CM Tsubame screened from combat
- escorted by PB Nanpo Maru
PT Q-113 engages APD Shimakaze at 8,000 yards
TB Tomozuru engages PT-33 at 8,000 yards
TB Manazuru engages PT Q-111 at 8,000 yards
PT Q-112 engages TB Kaki at 8,000 yards
TB Tachikaze engages PT-41 at 8,000 yards
APD Nadakaze engages PT Q-113 at 8,000 yards
PT Q-113 engages xAK Seikai Maru at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
CM Aotaka , CM Tsubame , APD Nadakaze ,
APD Shimakaze screened from combat
- escorted by TB Tomozuru , PB Kiso Maru
TB Kaki engages PT Q-113 at 10,000 yards
TB Sumire engages PT-41 at 10,000 yards
PT-35 engages TB Kaki at 10,000 yards
TB Kaki engages PT-33 at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
APD Nadakaze engages PT Q-113 at 8,000 yards
TB Kaki engages PT Q-112 at 8,000 yards
TB Chidori engages PT-41 at 8,000 yards
TB Sumire engages PT-32 at 8,000 yards
TB Tachikaze engages PT-35 at 8,000 yards
PT Q-113 engages PB Nanpo Maru at 8,000 yards
PB Aso Maru #3 engages PT Q-113 at 8,000 yards
APD Nadakaze engages PT Q-113 at 8,000 yards
PT Q-113 engages xAK Sydney Maru #2 at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
CM Aotaka screened from combat
- escorted by TB Tomozuru
DD Yamagumo engages PT-35 at 10,000 yards
PT-41 engages TB Kaki at 10,000 yards
PT-33 engages PB Nanpo Maru at 10,000 yards
PB Aso Maru #3 engages PT-31 at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
CM Aotaka , CM Tsubame screened from combat
TB Tomozuru engages PT-41 at 8,000 yards
PT-33 engages APD Shimakaze at 8,000 yards
PB Nanpo Maru engages PT-33 at 8,000 yards
PT-31 engages PB Kiso Maru at 8,000 yards
APD Nadakaze engages PT Q-113 at 8,000 yards
APD Shimakaze engages PT Q-113 at 8,000 yards
PT Q-113 engages xAK Seikai Maru at 8,000 yards
CM Aotaka , CM Tsubame screened from combat
- escorted by TB Sumire
DD Yamagumo engages PT-34 at 8,000 yards
TB Tomozuru engages PT-33 at 8,000 yards
TB Manazuru engages PT-35 at 8,000 yards
PB Kiso Maru engages PT Q-113 at 8,000 yards
PT-31 engages TB Tomozuru at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards
CM Aotaka screened from combat
- escorted by TB Kaki
TB Sumire engages PT Q-113 at 12,000 yards
TB Sumire engages PT-41 at 12,000 yards
PB Nanpo Maru engages PT-34 at 12,000 yards
PT Q-113 engages PB Nanpo Maru at 12,000 yards
PT-32 engages TB Sumire at 12,000 yards
TB Sumire engages PT-31 at 12,000 yards
Task forces break off...


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Sub attack near Kota Bharu [Malaya] at 52,75

Japanese Ships
xAKL Yoshinogawa Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
APD Hagi
xAK Hokuriku Maru
xAKL Tatebu Maru
AM W-6
AM W-5

Allied Ships
SS RNN KXII

SS RNN KXII launches 4 torpedoes at xAKL Yoshinogawa Maru
AM W-6 fails to find sub and abandons search
AM W-5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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ASW attack near Truk [Car Is] at 113,106

Japanese Ships
PB Takunan Maru #5
PB Takunan Maru #2

Allied Ships
SS Shark

SS Shark is sighted by escort
Shark bottoming out ....
PB Takunan Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Takunan Maru #2 fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Takunan Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Takunan Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Takunan Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Takunan Maru #5 attacking submerged sub ....
PB Takunan Maru #5 is out of ASW ammo
PB Takunan Maru #5 is out of ASW ammo
PB Takunan Maru #5 is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Bogo [Cebu] at 80,85, Range 9,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CM Itsukushima
PB Kure Maru #5
CM Yaeyama
xAK Tenryu Maru
xAK Taifuku Maru
xAK Nittai Maru
xAK Teiryu Maru
xAK Macassar Maru
xAK Nittai Maru
xAK Shinkoku Maru
xAK Shinsei Maru
xAKL Ujigawa Maru
xAKL Heiwa Maru
xAKL Kashiwa Maru
xAKL Kidokawa Maru
xAKL Kosho Maru
PB Hakata Maru #2

Allied Ships
HDML Vigalant USA PB

Improved night sighting under 85% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 85% moonlight: 12,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 9,000 yards
Japanese ships attempt to get underway
CM Yaeyama , CM Itsukushima , xAK Shinsei Maru ,
xAK Shinkoku Maru , xAK Nittai Maru , xAK Macassar Maru screened from combat
- escorted by PB Hakata Maru #2
Range closes to 7,000 yards
CM Yaeyama , CM Itsukushima , xAK Shinsei Maru ,
xAK Shinkoku Maru , xAK Nittai Maru , xAK Macassar Maru ,
xAK Teiryu Maru , xAK Nittai Maru , xAK Taifuku Maru ,
xAK Tenryu Maru , xAKL Kosho Maru screened from combat
- escorted by PB Hakata Maru #2
CM Yaeyama , CM Itsukushima , xAK Shinsei Maru ,
xAK Shinkoku Maru screened from combat
CM Yaeyama , CM Itsukushima , xAK Shinsei Maru screened from combat
Range increases to 8,000 yards
CM Yaeyama , CM Itsukushima , xAK Shinsei Maru ,
xAK Shinkoku Maru , xAK Nittai Maru , xAK Macassar Maru screened from combat
HDML Vigalant USA PB engages xAK Taifuku Maru at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
CM Yaeyama , CM Itsukushima , xAK Shinsei Maru ,
xAK Shinkoku Maru , xAK Nittai Maru screened from combat
- escorted by PB Hakata Maru #2
HDML Vigalant USA PB engages CM Itsukushima at 11,000 yards
Japanese Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Hong Kong at 77,63, Range 10,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
TK San Ramon Maru
TK Teiyo Maru
AP Hakozaki Maru

Allied Ships
xAPc ROC Margie Lim

Improved night sighting under 85% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 85% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range increases to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 8,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 10,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat


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Sub attack near Singapore at 51,84

Japanese Ships
SS I-53 [Later I-153], hits 1

Allied Ships
DD RN Electra

SS I-53 [Later I-153] launches 4 torpedoes at DD RN Electra
DD RN Electra attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-53 [Later I-153] eludes ASW attack from DD RN Electra
SS I-53 [Later I-153] eludes DD RN Electra by hugging bottom
DD RN Electra attacking submerged sub ....
DD RN Electra cannot reach attack position over SS I-53 [Later I-153]
DD RN Electra cannot reach attack position over SS I-53 [Later I-153]
DD RN Electra attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-53 [Later I-153] eludes DD RN Electra by hugging bottom
SS I-53 [Later I-153] eludes DD RN Electra by hugging bottom
DD RN Electra cannot reach attack position over SS I-53 [Later I-153]
DD RN Electra loses contact with SS I-53 [Later I-153]
DD RN Electra loses contact with SS I-53 [Later I-153]
DD RN Electra fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD RN Electra fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Night Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 42 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 8

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 2 damaged
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 2 destroyed by flak

Allied Ships
CL RN Mauritius, Bomb hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Port Attack: 12 x 50 kg GP Bomb



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ASW attack near Soc Trang [CochinC] at 58,73

Japanese Ships
xAKL Miiko Maru
PB Fuji Maru #3

Allied Ships
SS S-27

SS S-27 is sighted by escort
PB Fuji Maru #3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fuji Maru #3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fuji Maru #3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fuji Maru #3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fuji Maru #3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Sub attack near Nakhwan [S Thai] at 51,70

Japanese Ships
xAK Fushimi Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DMS Shimushu
xAK Zenyo Maru
PB Eifuku Maru

Allied Ships
SS RNN KXI, hits 1

SS RNN KXI launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Fushimi Maru
RNN KXI bottoming out ....
PB Eifuku Maru attacking submerged sub ....
PB Eifuku Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Eifuku Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Eifuku Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Eifuku Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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ASW attack near Patani Prov [Thai] at 51,73

Japanese Ships
xAKL Kokuei Maru
SC Ch 21

Allied Ships
SS RNN KXII, hits 1

SS RNN KXII is sighted by escort
RNN KXII bottoming out ....
SC Ch 21 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 21 attacking submerged sub ....
SC Ch 21 is out of ASW ammo
SC Ch 21 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 21 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 21 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Invasion Support action off Guam [Marianas] (106,95)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

3 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
PB Shotoku Maru
PB Shoei Maru
PB Kyo Maru #10
PB Kyo Maru #8
xAK Kuraido Maru

PB Shotoku Maru fired at enemy troops
PB Shoei Maru fired at enemy troops
PB Kyo Maru #10 fired at enemy troops
PB Kyo Maru #8 fired at enemy troops


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Pre-Invasion action off Lingayen Gulf (79,75)

66 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
DD Yamagumo
TB Tomozuru
TB Manazuru
TB Chidori
TB Sumire
PB Nanpo Maru
PB Kiso Maru
PB Aso Maru #3
APD Nadakaze

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

Allied ground losses:
114 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 12 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 6 (4 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Vehicles lost 8 (1 destroyed, 7 disabled)

DD Yamagumo firing at PS 86th Coastal Artillery Battalion
TB Tomozuru fired at enemy troops
TB Manazuru fired at enemy troops
TB Chidori fired at enemy troops
TB Sumire fired at enemy troops
PB Nanpo Maru fired at enemy troops
PB Kiso Maru fired at enemy troops
PB Aso Maru #3 fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards


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Amphibious Assault at Lingayen Gulf (79,75)

TF 90 troops unloading over beach at Lingayen Gulf, 79,75

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

75mm T41 Inf Gun lost overboard during unload of 65th Drft "Brigade" Div /5
13 troops of a IJA B T96 LMG Sqd accidentally lost during unload of 65th Drft "Brigade" Div /6
13 troops of a IJA B T96 LMG Sqd lost from landing craft during unload of 65th Drft "Brigade" Div /7
10 Support Section troops lost in surf during unload of 65th Drft "Brigade" Div


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Pre-Invasion action off Buka I [Bougnvlle] (109,128)

5 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
CL Kashima
PB Kosin Maru #3
PB Nikkai Maru
PB Keijo Maru
PB Choko Maru #2
PB Chiyo Maru #4
xAK Kunitu Maru
CS Kamoi

CL Kashima firing at AIF Buka Pion Det
PB Kosin Maru #3 fired at enemy troops
PB Nikkai Maru fired at enemy troops
PB Keijo Maru fired at enemy troops
PB Choko Maru #2 fired at enemy troops
PB Chiyo Maru #4 fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 4,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards


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Amphibious Assault at Buka I [Bougnvlle] (109,128)

TF 111 troops unloading over beach at Buka I [Bougnvlle], 109,128

10 Support Section troops lost in surf during unload of 66th/III Nav Gd /3
10 Support Section troops lost overboard during unload of 66th/III Nav Gd


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Amphibious Assault at E Quezon [Luzon] (80,79)

TF 118 troops unloading over beach at E Quezon [Luzon], 80,79



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Amphibious Assault at Singora & Hat Yai (51,72)

TF 168 troops unloading over beach at Singora & Hat Yai, 51,72

Japanese ground losses:
34 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

13 troops of a IJA B T96 LMG Sqd lost overboard during unload of 148th Draft B Inf Rgt
10 Support Section troops lost in surf during unload of 148th Draft B Inf Rgt
13 troops of a IJA B T96 LMG Sqd lost in surf during unload of 148th Draft B Inf Rgt /3
10 Support Section troops lost from landing craft during unload of 148th Draft B Inf Rgt /3
10 Support Section troops lost from landing craft during unload of 148th Draft B Inf Rgt /3


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Invasion Support action off Lingayen Gulf (79,75)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

11 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
DD Yamagumo
APD Nadakaze
APD Shimakaze
PB Nanpo Maru
PB Kiso Maru
PB Aso Maru #3
TB Tachikaze
TB Tomozuru

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

APD Nadakaze firing at PA 11th (-) Division
APD Shimakaze firing at PS 26th Cavalry Regiment
PB Nanpo Maru fired at enemy troops
PB Kiso Maru fired at enemy troops
PB Aso Maru #3 fired at enemy troops
DD Yamagumo fired at enemy troops
APD Nadakaze fired at enemy troops
155mm M1918 CD Gun battery firing at APD Nadakaze


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Invasion Support action off Buka I [Bougnvlle] (109,128)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

6 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
PB Kosin Maru #3
PB Nikkai Maru
PB Keijo Maru
PB Choko Maru #2
PB Chiyo Maru #4
xAK Kunitu Maru

PB Kosin Maru #3 fired at enemy troops
PB Nikkai Maru fired at enemy troops
PB Keijo Maru fired at enemy troops
PB Choko Maru #2 fired at enemy troops
PB Chiyo Maru #4 fired at enemy troops


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Lahaina [Maui] at 182,109, Range 21,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CV Kaga
CV Hiryu
CV Akagi
BB Hiei
BB Kirishima
CA Tone
DD Akigumo
DD Kagero
DD Isokaze
DD Shiranui
DD Urakaze
DD Hamakaze

Allied Ships
DD Monaghan
DD Aylwin
AR Medusa
AR Vestal
AS Pelias
AV Curtiss
AV Tangier

Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 28,000 yards
Range increases to 24,000 yards...
Range increases to 27,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 27,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 27,000 yards
Both TF attempt to withdraw!
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Vigan [Luzon] at 80,72, Range 18,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
PB Kamitsu Maru
PB Taiko Maru
xAK Akiura Maru
xAK Kazuura Maru
xAK Kumagawa Maru
xAK Keiyo Maru
xAK Tatukami Maru
xAK Okiyu Maru
xAK Kosei Maru
xAK Kotoku Maru
xAK Sanko Maru
xAK Keisho Maru
xAK Matsukawa Maru
xAK Takao Maru
xAK Hokuan Maru
xAK Maya Maru
xAK Takaoka Maru
xAK Atlas Maru
xAK Kamoi Maru
xAK Shinyubari Maru
xAK Bunzan Maru
xAK Shirogane Maru
xAK Shinko Maru
xAK Tenzan Maru
xAK Yamadori Maru
xAK Karachi Maru
xAK Ohio Maru
xAK Pacific Maru
xAK Kuwayama Maru
xAK Siraha Maru
xAK Yuzan Maru
xAK Anzan Maru #2
xAK Chuko Maru

Allied Ships
HDML Bertha USA PB, Shell hits 1, and is sunk

Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 18,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 18,000 yards
xAK Chuko Maru screened from combat
PB Kamitsu Maru engages HDML Bertha USA PB at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards
xAK Chuko Maru , xAK Anzan Maru #2 , xAK Yuzan Maru ,
xAK Siraha Maru , xAK Kuwayama Maru , xAK Pacific Maru screened from combat
HDML Bertha USA PB sunk by PB Taiko Maru at 14,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...


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Submarine attack near Otomari [Sakhalin] at 126,48

Japanese Ships
xAK Tempei Maru

Allied Ships
SS Cuttlefish

xAK Tempei Maru is sighted by SS Cuttlefish
SS Cuttlefish launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Tempei Maru


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Nishizawa/Pratas I at 77,68, Range 23,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CA Takao
CA Atago
CA Maya
CA Chokai
DM Fubuki
DM Usugumo
DM Shirayuki
DM Hatsuyuki
DD Sagiri

Allied Ships
xAKL UK Chengtu, Shell hits 9, and is sunk
xAKL UK Joan Moller, Shell hits 8, and is sunk
xAKL UK Yat Shing, Shell hits 18, and is sunk
xAKL CW Halldor, Shell hits 4, and is sunk
xAKL FF Tonkin, Shell hits 4, and is sunk
xAKL ROC Macau, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
xAKL ROC Lo Ting, Shell hits 2, and is sunk

Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 23,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 23,000 yards
Massive explosion on xAKL ROC Lo Ting
xAKL ROC Lo Ting sunk by CA Maya at 23,000 yards
CA Takao fires at xAKL FF Tonkin at 23,000 yards
CA Takao fires at xAKL CW Halldor at 23,000 yards
Range closes to 21,000 yards
CA Chokai engages xAKL FF Tonkin at 21,000 yards
xAKL FF Tonkin sunk by CA Maya at 21,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards
Massive explosion on xAKL CW Halldor
xAKL CW Halldor sunk by CA Chokai at 18,000 yards
CA Maya engages xAKL UK Yat Shing at 18,000 yards
CA Chokai engages xAKL UK Yat Shing at 18,000 yards
CA Takao engages xAKL UK Yat Shing at 18,000 yards
DM Hatsuyuki engages xAKL UK Yat Shing at 18,000 yards
DM Shirayuki engages xAKL UK Yat Shing at 18,000 yards
DM Fubuki engages xAKL UK Yat Shing at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards
CA Chokai engages xAKL ROC Macau at 15,000 yards
CA Maya engages xAKL UK Yat Shing at 15,000 yards
CA Atago engages xAKL UK Yat Shing at 15,000 yards
DD Sagiri engages xAKL UK Yat Shing at 15,000 yards
DM Hatsuyuki engages xAKL UK Yat Shing at 15,000 yards
xAKL UK Yat Shing sunk by DM Usugumo at 15,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards
CA Takao engages xAKL UK Joan Moller at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
DM Usugumo collides with CA Takao at 77 , 68
CA Chokai engages xAKL UK Joan Moller at 8,000 yards
CA Atago engages xAKL UK Joan Moller at 8,000 yards
xAKL UK Joan Moller sunk by CA Atago at 8,000 yards
xAKL ROC Macau sunk by CA Chokai at 8,000 yards
DM Usugumo engages xAKL UK Chengtu at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 13,000 yards
CA Chokai engages xAKL UK Chengtu at 13,000 yards
CA Takao engages xAKL UK Chengtu at 13,000 yards
Range increases to 16,000 yards
DM Usugumo engages xAKL UK Chengtu at 16,000 yards
Range increases to 21,000 yards
CA Chokai engages xAKL UK Chengtu at 21,000 yards
Range increases to 23,000 yards
CA Chokai engages xAKL UK Chengtu at 23,000 yards
xAKL UK Chengtu sunk by CA Atago at 23,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Nishizawa/Pratas I at 77,68, Range 22,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CA Takao
CA Atago
CA Chokai
DM Fubuki
DM Shirayuki
DM Hatsuyuki
DD Sagiri

Allied Ships
xAKL ROC Nan Hai 21, Shell hits 1, and is sunk

Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 22,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 22,000 yards
Range closes to 20,000 yards
xAKL ROC Nan Hai 21 sunk by CA Chokai at 20,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...


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Submarine attack near Riouw [Bintan I] at 51,85

Japanese Ships
SS I-54 [Later I-154]

Allied Ships
xAKL UK Shinai, Torpedo hits 2, heavy damage

xAKL UK Shinai is sighted by SS I-54 [Later I-154]
SS I-54 [Later I-154] attacking on the surface


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Nishizawa/Pratas I at 77,69, Range 24,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CA Takao
CA Atago
CA Chokai
DM Fubuki
DM Shirayuki
DM Hatsuyuki
DD Sagiri

Allied Ships
xAK UK Nanning, Shell hits 5, and is sunk

Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 24,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 24,000 yards
CA Takao fires at xAK UK Nanning at 24,000 yards
xAK UK Nanning sunk by CA Chokai at 24,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...


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ASW attack near San Fernando [Lzn] at 80,74

Japanese Ships
PB Kyo Maru #13
PB Kyo Maru #12

Allied Ships
SS S-36

SS S-36 is sighted by escort
S-36 bottoming out ....
PB Kyo Maru #13 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #12 fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Kyo Maru #13 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #13 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #13 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #13 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Day Time Surface Combat, near San Fernando [Lzn] at 78,71, Range 24,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CA Takao
CA Atago
CA Chokai
DM Fubuki
DM Shirayuki
DM Hatsuyuki
DD Sagiri

Allied Ships
MTB RN MTB 7, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
MTB RN MTB 8, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
MTB RN MTB 9
MTB RN MTB 10
MTB RN MTB 11
MTB RN MTB 12
MTB RN MTB 26
MTB RN MTB 27, Shell hits 1, and is sunk

Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 24,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 24,000 yards
CA Chokai engages MTB RN MTB 26 at 24,000 yards
Range closes to 19,000 yards
CA Chokai engages MTB RN MTB 9 at 19,000 yards
CA Atago engages MTB RN MTB 9 at 19,000 yards
CA Atago engages MTB RN MTB 11 at 19,000 yards
CA Chokai engages MTB RN MTB 9 at 19,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards
MTB RN MTB 26 engages DM Fubuki at 18,000 yards
DM Fubuki engages MTB RN MTB 7 at 18,000 yards
Dobbins A. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range closes to 17,000 yards
CA Chokai engages MTB RN MTB 12 at 17,000 yards
CA Atago engages MTB RN MTB 12 at 17,000 yards
DM Hatsuyuki engages MTB RN MTB 26 at 17,000 yards
DM Hatsuyuki engages MTB RN MTB 9 at 17,000 yards
DM Fubuki engages MTB RN MTB 7 at 17,000 yards
Range increases to 18,000 yards
CA Atago engages MTB RN MTB 27 at 18,000 yards
DM Hatsuyuki engages MTB RN MTB 9 at 18,000 yards
DM Fubuki engages MTB RN MTB 27 at 18,000 yards
DM Hatsuyuki engages MTB RN MTB 7 at 18,000 yards
MTB RN MTB 27 engages DM Hatsuyuki at 18,000 yards
CA Atago engages MTB RN MTB 26 at 18,000 yards
DM Shirayuki engages MTB RN MTB 26 at 18,000 yards
MTB RN MTB 7 engages DM Shirayuki at 18,000 yards
Dobbins A. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range increases to 20,000 yards
CA Atago engages MTB RN MTB 27 at 20,000 yards
CA Chokai engages MTB RN MTB 10 at 20,000 yards
CA Atago engages MTB RN MTB 7 at 20,000 yards
Range increases to 21,000 yards
CA Chokai engages MTB RN MTB 27 at 21,000 yards
CA Takao engages MTB RN MTB 12 at 21,000 yards
CA Takao engages MTB RN MTB 8 at 21,000 yards
MTB RN MTB 7 sunk by CA Takao at 21,000 yards
Range increases to 22,000 yards
CA Chokai engages MTB RN MTB 27 at 22,000 yards
CA Takao engages MTB RN MTB 27 at 22,000 yards
CA Atago engages MTB RN MTB 10 at 22,000 yards
CA Atago engages MTB RN MTB 8 at 22,000 yards
Dobbins A. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range closes to 21,000 yards
MTB RN MTB 27 sunk by CA Chokai at 21,000 yards
MTB RN MTB 8 sunk by CA Chokai at 21,000 yards
Range increases to 22,000 yards
CA Chokai engages MTB RN MTB 26 at 22,000 yards
CA Takao engages MTB RN MTB 11 at 22,000 yards
CA Atago engages MTB RN MTB 10 at 22,000 yards
orders Allied TF to disengage
CA Atago engages MTB RN MTB 12 at 22,000 yards
CA Chokai engages MTB RN MTB 9 at 22,000 yards
Range increases to 23,000 yards
CA Atago engages MTB RN MTB 26 at 23,000 yards
CA Atago engages MTB RN MTB 12 at 23,000 yards
CA Atago engages MTB RN MTB 11 at 23,000 yards
Range increases to 30,000 yards
CA Chokai engages MTB RN MTB 26 at 30,000 yards
CA Atago engages MTB RN MTB 12 at 30,000 yards
CA Takao engages MTB RN MTB 9 at 30,000 yards
CA Chokai engages MTB RN MTB 9 at 30,000 yards
orders Allied TF to disengage
Task forces break off...


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Guiuan [& SE Samar] at 83,86, Range 20,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CVE Taiyo [Kasuga Maru]
CL Nagara
DD Kuroshio
DD Oyashio
DD Hatsukaze
DD Natsushio
DD Hayashio
DD Amatsukaze

Allied Ships
xAPc PC Daet Ferry

Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 20,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 20,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat


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Day Time Surface Combat, near San Fernando [Lzn] at 79,72, Range 21,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CA Takao
CA Atago
CA Chokai
DM Fubuki
DM Shirayuki
DM Hatsuyuki
DD Sagiri

Allied Ships
MTB RN MTB 9, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
MTB RN MTB 10
MTB RN MTB 11, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
MTB RN MTB 12
MTB RN MTB 26, Shell hits 2, and is sunk

Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 21,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 21,000 yards
CA Atago engages MTB RN MTB 11 at 21,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards
CA Takao engages MTB RN MTB 11 at 15,000 yards
MTB RN MTB 9 sunk by CA Takao at 15,000 yards
MTB RN MTB 11 engages DM Fubuki at 15,000 yards
Gilmour W. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range closes to 14,000 yards
CA Atago engages MTB RN MTB 26 at 14,000 yards
DM Hatsuyuki engages MTB RN MTB 26 at 14,000 yards
DM Fubuki engages MTB RN MTB 26 at 14,000 yards
DD Sagiri engages MTB RN MTB 26 at 14,000 yards
DM Hatsuyuki engages MTB RN MTB 26 at 14,000 yards
DM Fubuki engages MTB RN MTB 26 at 14,000 yards
Gilmour W. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range increases to 15,000 yards
CA Chokai engages MTB RN MTB 26 at 15,000 yards
MTB RN MTB 11 engages DM Hatsuyuki at 15,000 yards
DM Shirayuki engages MTB RN MTB 26 at 15,000 yards
DM Fubuki engages MTB RN MTB 26 at 15,000 yards
DM Hatsuyuki engages MTB RN MTB 10 at 15,000 yards
MTB RN MTB 26 engages DM Shirayuki at 15,000 yards
DM Fubuki engages MTB RN MTB 26 at 15,000 yards
Range increases to 17,000 yards
DM Hatsuyuki engages MTB RN MTB 26 at 17,000 yards
DM Hatsuyuki engages MTB RN MTB 26 at 17,000 yards
DM Shirayuki engages MTB RN MTB 26 at 17,000 yards
Range increases to 18,000 yards
CA Chokai engages MTB RN MTB 26 at 18,000 yards
CA Atago engages MTB RN MTB 26 at 18,000 yards
DM Shirayuki engages MTB RN MTB 11 at 18,000 yards
DM Hatsuyuki engages MTB RN MTB 26 at 18,000 yards
DM Shirayuki engages MTB RN MTB 26 at 18,000 yards
DM Fubuki engages MTB RN MTB 26 at 18,000 yards
DM Fubuki engages MTB RN MTB 11 at 18,000 yards
MTB RN MTB 26 engages DM Hatsuyuki at 18,000 yards
DM Shirayuki engages MTB RN MTB 26 at 18,000 yards
Gilmour W. orders Allied TF to disengage
MTB RN MTB 26 engages DM Shirayuki at 18,000 yards
MTB RN MTB 26 engages DM Fubuki at 18,000 yards
DM Fubuki engages MTB RN MTB 26 at 18,000 yards
CA Takao engages MTB RN MTB 26 at 18,000 yards
MTB RN MTB 10 engages DM Fubuki at 18,000 yards
MTB RN MTB 26 sunk by DM Hatsuyuki at 18,000 yards
DM Hatsuyuki engages MTB RN MTB 11 at 18,000 yards
DM Shirayuki engages MTB RN MTB 10 at 18,000 yards
DM Hatsuyuki engages MTB RN MTB 12 at 18,000 yards
DM Shirayuki engages MTB RN MTB 12 at 18,000 yards
DM Fubuki engages MTB RN MTB 12 at 18,000 yards
Range increases to 20,000 yards
CA Chokai engages MTB RN MTB 12 at 20,000 yards
MTB RN MTB 11 sunk by CA Atago at 20,000 yards
Range increases to 21,000 yards
CA Chokai engages MTB RN MTB 10 at 21,000 yards
Range increases to 22,000 yards
Range increases to 24,000 yards
Range increases to 25,000 yards
CA Chokai engages MTB RN MTB 12 at 25,000 yards
Range increases to 26,000 yards
Range closes to 25,000 yards
CA Takao engages MTB RN MTB 12 at 25,000 yards
Task forces break off...


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ASW attack near Vigan [Luzon] at 80,73

Japanese Ships
DD Murasame
DD Samidare
DD Yudachi
DD Harusame

Allied Ships
SS Pickerel

SS Pickerel launches 4 torpedoes at DD Murasame
Pickerel bottoming out ....
DD Samidare fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Yudachi fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Harusame fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Harusame fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Morning Air attack on San Fernando [Lzn] , at 80,74

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 7
Ki-27a/b Nate x 42
A6M1m11 Zero x 3

Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 20

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-27a/b Nate: 5 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 3 destroyed

CAP engaged:
3rd S1 Kokutai with A6M1m11 Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
24th Ftr Sentai/A with Ki-27a/b Nate (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
Tainan S1 Kokutai with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
50th Ftr Sentai with Ki-27a/b Nate (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 14 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 12 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Taitung [Formosa] at 88,66

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 3
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 9

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
YO Sian Oil Co No 3, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 8 x 50 kg GP Bomb
9 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 50 kg GP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring YO Sian Oil Co No 3


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Taitung [Formosa] at 86,67

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAKL ROC Dong Hai 1, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 8 x 50 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Taitung [Formosa] at 87,66

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
D3A1 Val DB x 10

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAKL ROC Dong Hai 10, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
6 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Guam Insular Force , at 106,95 (Guam [Marianas])

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
F1M2 Pete FDB x 7
F1M2 Pete FF x 3

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x F1M2 Pete FDB bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Pearl Harbor [Oahu] , at 180,107

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 87
B5N2 Kate TB x 81
D3A1 Val DB x 122

Allied aircraft
P-36A Mohawk x 11
P-40B Tomahawk x 27
F4F-3 Wildcat x 5

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 9 destroyed
B5N2 Kate TB: 5 destroyed, 2 damaged
B5N2 Kate TB: 1 destroyed by flak
D3A1 Val DB: 12 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-36A Mohawk: 5 destroyed, 2 damaged
P-36A Mohawk: 1 destroyed on ground
P-40B Tomahawk: 7 destroyed, 5 damaged
P-40B Tomahawk: 1 destroyed on ground
F4F-3 Wildcat: 3 destroyed
A-20B Havoc TB: 2 destroyed on ground
PBY-5 Catalina TP: 3 destroyed on ground
B-17C Fortress GP: 1 destroyed on ground
B-18 Bolo GP: 1 destroyed on ground
R3D-1 DC-5 XPT: 1 destroyed on ground
SBD-1 Dauntless : 1 destroyed on ground

Allied Ships
BB Pennsylvania, Bomb hits 6, on fire
BB Oklahoma, Bomb hits 3, heavy damage
BB Nevada, Bomb hits 3
BB Arizona, Bomb hits 5, on fire, heavy damage

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

Repair Shipyard hits 7
Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 48
Port hits 4
Port fuel hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
City Attack: 1 x 800 kg GP Bomb
8 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
6 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
13 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
8 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
20 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
9 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
City Attack: 1 x 800 kg GP Bomb
22 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg GP Bomb
13 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg GP Bomb
9 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
14 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
7 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
2 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
3 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
18 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg GP Bomb
8 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
8 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 242 kg GP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VMF-211 with F4F-3 Wildcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
15th PG/46th PS with P-36A Mohawk (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(10 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
18th PG/6th PS with P-40B Tomahawk (2 airborne, 4 on standby, 2 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 25920.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
18th PG/19th PS with P-40B Tomahawk (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 2 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 1000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
18th PG/44th PS with P-40B Tomahawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 2000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
15th PG/45th PS with P-36A Mohawk (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 14000.
Raid is overhead
18th PG/73rd PS with P-40B Tomahawk (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 1 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
18th PG/78th PS with P-40B Tomahawk (1 airborne, 3 on standby, 2 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Nishizawa/Pratas I at 76,67

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 9

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
YO ROC Swatow
YO ROC Foochow, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
YO ROC Amoy

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 50 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Chao Ch'ing [P Rvr] at 76,58

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 7
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 4
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAKL ROC Zhu Jiang 15
xAKL ROC Nan Hai 20
xAKL ROC Zhu Jiang 16

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-27a/b Nate bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb
3 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
4 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 50 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Chao Ch'ing [P Rvr] at 76,58

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 7 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 20

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAKL ROC Yung Hsiang, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAKL ROC Zhu Jiang 17
xAKL ROC Canton
xAKL ROC Zhu Jiang 20
xAKL ROC Zhu Jiang 15
xAKL ROC Zhu Jiang 14
xAKL ROC Zhu Jiang 13

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
9 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAKL ROC Yung Hsiang


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Shenchow [C China] at 79,50

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 9

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAKL ROC Tai Hu, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAKL ROC Chang Jiang 38
xAKL ROC Chang Jiang 40, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL ROC Chang Jiang 36, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
xAKL ROC Nanchang

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 8 x 50 kg GP Bomb
5 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 8 x 50 kg GP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAKL ROC Tai Hu


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Morning Air attack on PLA 47th Grilla Rgt Battalion, at 95,38 , near Peiping [NE China]

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 7 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 27
Axis I-16 Type 24 x 27

No Japanese losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
27 x Axis I-16 Type 24 bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 kg GP GSptPkg
15 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
7 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on PLA 47th Grilla Rgt Battalion, at 95,38 , near Peiping [NE China]

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 8 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 10

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-27a/b Nate bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x25 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Yala Prov [S Thai] at 51,74

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 6
Ki-27a/b Nate x 22
Ki-43 Ib Oscar x 9
F1M2 Pete FF x 2
A6M1m11 Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
RAF Vildebeest TB x 20

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
RAF Vildebeest TB: 8 destroyed, 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
AP Hakusan Maru
xAK Ryujo Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x RAF Vildebeest TB launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Mk XII Torpedo
2 x RAF Vildebeest TB launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Mk XII Torpedo

CAP engaged:
1st Ftr Sentai/A with Ki-27a/b Nate (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
1st Ftr Sentai/B with Ki-27a/b Nate (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
1st Ftr Sentai/C with Ki-27a/b Nate (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 13000.
Raid is overhead
Yamada S1 Hikotai with A6M2m21 Zero (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
Yamada S2 Det Chu with A6M1m11 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
Kamikawa Maru-1 Chu with F1M2 Pete FF (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 6000.
Raid is overhead
64th Sentai with Ki-43 Ib Oscar (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(9 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
77th Ftr Sentai with Ki-27a/b Nate (10 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(10 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
Sagara Maru-1 Chu with F1M2 Pete FF (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 6000.
Raid is overhead



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Yala Prov [S Thai] at 51,74

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 6
Ki-27a/b Nate x 22
Ki-43 Ib Oscar x 6
F1M2 Pete FF x 2
A6M1m11 Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
RAF Vildebeest TB x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
RAF Vildebeest TB: 4 destroyed

CAP engaged:
1st Ftr Sentai/A with Ki-27a/b Nate (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
1st Ftr Sentai/B with Ki-27a/b Nate (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
1st Ftr Sentai/C with Ki-27a/b Nate (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
Yamada S1 Hikotai with A6M2m21 Zero (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 6750.
Raid is overhead
Yamada S2 Det Chu with A6M1m11 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 6750.
Raid is overhead
Kamikawa Maru-1 Chu with F1M2 Pete FF (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 6000.
Raid is overhead
Sagara Maru-1 Chu with F1M2 Pete FF (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 61 minutes
64th Sentai with Ki-43 Ib Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
77th Ftr Sentai with Ki-27a/b Nate (10 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Yala Prov [S Thai] at 51,74

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 2 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 4
Ki-27a/b Nate x 21
Ki-43 Ib Oscar x 4
F1M2 Pete FF x 2
A6M1m11 Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
RAF Beaufort II RTB x 2

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAK Mexico Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x RAF Beaufort II RTB launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Mk XII Torpedo, 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb, 1 x 4x100 lb GP GSptPkg

CAP engaged:
1st Ftr Sentai/A with Ki-27a/b Nate (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
1st Ftr Sentai/B with Ki-27a/b Nate (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
1st Ftr Sentai/C with Ki-27a/b Nate (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
Yamada S1 Hikotai with A6M2m21 Zero (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Raid is overhead
Yamada S2 Det Chu with A6M1m11 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Raid is overhead
Kamikawa Maru-1 Chu with F1M2 Pete FF (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
Sagara Maru-1 Chu with F1M2 Pete FF (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 54 minutes
64th Sentai with Ki-43 Ib Oscar (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Raid is overhead
77th Ftr Sentai with Ki-27a/b Nate (10 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead



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Morning Air attack on San Fernando [Lzn] , at 80,74

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 6
Ki-27a/b Nate x 32
A6M1m11 Zero x 3

Allied aircraft
B-17C Fortress GP x 16
P-40B Tomahawk x 23
P-40E Warhawk x 18

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-27a/b Nate: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-17C Fortress GP: 5 destroyed, 6 damaged

Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 12

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-17C Fortress GP bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 600 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-17C Fortress GP bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 600 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Tainan S1 Kokutai with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 6 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
3rd S1 Kokutai with A6M1m11 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
24th Ftr Sentai/A with Ki-27a/b Nate (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
50th Ftr Sentai with Ki-27a/b Nate (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 22 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes



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Morning Air attack on Bangkok [C Thai] , at 56,62

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Allied aircraft
RTAF BKh10/Hawk III x 6

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x RTAF BKh10/Hawk III sweeping at 10000 feet



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Morning Air attack on Ayuthia [C Thai] , at 56,61

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
RTAF BKh10/Hawk III x 1

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x RTAF BKh10/Hawk III sweeping at 10000 feet *



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Morning Air attack on San Fernando [Lzn] , at 80,74

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 26,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 2
Ki-27a/b Nate x 17
A6M1m11 Zero x 3

Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-27a/b Nate: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
50th Ftr Sentai with Ki-27a/b Nate (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 10 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
Tainan S1 Kokutai with A6M2m21 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Raid is overhead
3rd S1 Kokutai with A6M1m11 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
24th Ftr Sentai/A with Ki-27a/b Nate (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Bako [Pescadores] at 84,62

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 1 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 14

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAKL ROC Dong Hai 12

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Ki-27a/b Nate bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Taitung [Formosa] at 87,66

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 11

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAKL ROC Dong Hai 7

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-27a/b Nate bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Liu Chow [Pearl R] at 74,55

Weather in hex: Clear sky

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

Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 20

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAKL ROC Zhu Jiang 11, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL ROC Zhu Jiang 10, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
16 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on Warlord 4th Cav Cps Division, at 90,40 (P'eng Yao [NEChina])

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 4

No Japanese losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Hilo [Hawaii] at 183,111

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
D3A1 Val DB x 50

Allied aircraft
P-36A Mohawk x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A1 Val DB: 3 destroyed, 5 damaged
D3A1 Val DB: 3 destroyed by flak

No Allied losses

Allied Ships
BB West Virginia
CA San Francisco CA-38, Bomb hits 1
BB Maryland, Bomb hits 8, on fire
DMS Chandler
CL Honolulu CL-48, Bomb hits 1
CA Minneapolis CA-36, Bomb hits 3, on fire
DD Henley
CL Phoenix CL-46

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
11 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
3 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
14 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
7 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
15th PG/46th PS with P-36A Mohawk (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Guiuan [& SE Samar] at 83,86

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 8 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
B5N2 Kate TB x 9

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAPc PC Daet Ferry, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B5N2 Kate TB launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm T91 Mod 2 Torp

PC Daet Ferry dead in the water ...


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Koshun [Hengchun] at 82,68

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 2 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 2

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAKL ROC Nan Hai 24

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-27a/b Nate bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb



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Submarine attack near Riouw [Bintan I] at 51,85

Japanese Ships
SS I-54 [Later I-154]

Allied Ships
xAPc Kuching Ferry, Shell hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage

SS I-54 [Later I-154] is sighted by xAPc Kuching Ferry
SS I-54 [Later I-154] attacking on the surface
Massive explosion on xAPc Kuching Ferry


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Sub attack near Patani Prov [Thai] at 51,73

Japanese Ships
CL Sendai, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
AP Hikawa Maru
AK Sakura Maru
xAK Yahiko Maru
xAK Seizan Maru
xAK Hakubasan Maru
xAK Noto Maru
xAK Kogyo Maru
xAK Kashii Maru
TB Otori
PB Nako Maru #2
PB Tatsumiya Maru

Allied Ships
SS RNN KXII, hits 1

SS RNN KXII launches 4 torpedoes at CL Sendai
RNN KXII bottoming out ....
TB Otori fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Nako Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tatsumiya Maru fails to find sub and abandons search
TB Otori fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Nako Maru #2 fails to find sub and abandons search
TB Otori fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Otori attacking submerged sub ....
TB Otori is out of ASW ammo
TB Otori fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Otori fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Sub attack near Nakhwan [S Thai] at 51,70

Japanese Ships
xAK Johore Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DMS Shimushu

Allied Ships
SS RNN KXI

SS RNN KXI launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Johore Maru
DMS Shimushu fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Shimushu fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Shimushu fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Shimushu fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Shimushu fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Ground combat at 95,38 (near Peiping [NE China])

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 10064 troops, 104 guns, 938 vehicles, Assault Value = 421

Defending force 812 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 30

Japanese adjusted assault: 356

Allied adjusted defense: 7

Japanese assault odds: 50 to 1

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

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

Allied ground losses:
469 casualties reported
Squads: 6 destroyed, 26 disabled
Non Combat: 7 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Units retreated 1

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
3rd Tank Division

Defending units:
PLA 47th Grilla Rgt Battalion


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Ground combat at P'eng Yao [NEChina] (90,40)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 33273 troops, 407 guns, 88 vehicles, Assault Value = 1227

Defending force 5479 troops, 2 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 149

Japanese adjusted assault: 722

Allied adjusted defense: 217

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

Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 2

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), leaders(-), preparation(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
130 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 18 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
320 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 27 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Assaulting units:
41st Pack B Division
37th Draft B Division
4th China Pack C Brigade
6th Draft "15cm" Field Artillery Regiment

Defending units:
Warlord 4th Cav Cps Division


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Ground combat at Guam [Marianas] (106,95)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 5628 troops, 98 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 207

Defending force 912 troops, 0 guns, 38 vehicles, Assault Value = 20

Japanese adjusted assault: 190

Allied adjusted defense: 9

Japanese assault odds: 21 to 1 (fort level 1)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Guam [Marianas] !!!

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

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

Allied ground losses:
595 casualties reported
Squads: 13 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 89 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 12 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 49 (49 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1

Assaulting units:
144th Nanyo Regimental Combat Team
101st Naval Guard Unit

Defending units:
Guam Insular Force


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Ground combat at Lingayen Gulf (79,75)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 5199 troops, 72 guns, 105 vehicles, Assault Value = 240

Defending force 4349 troops, 83 guns, 21 vehicles, Assault Value = 242

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

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

Assaulting units:
PS 26th Cavalry Regiment
194th Tank Battalion
192nd Tank Battalion
PA 11th (-) Division
PS 86th Coastal Artillery Battalion

Defending units:
65th Drft "Brigade" Division


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Ground combat at E Quezon [Luzon] (80,79)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 13 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 3

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

Japanese adjusted assault: 3

Allied adjusted defense: 1

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

Japanese forces CAPTURE E Quezon [Luzon] !!!

Combat modifiers
Attacker: shock(+)

Assaulting units:
Yoko 3rd Airborn SNLF /3
Kimura Det Bn /2


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Ground combat at Laoag [Luzon] (81,72)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 101 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 8

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

Japanese adjusted assault: 8

Allied adjusted defense: 1

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

Japanese forces CAPTURE Laoag [Luzon] !!!

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

Assaulting units:
Yoko 1st Airborne SNLF /4



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RE: RHS Test 10A: 9 Dec 1942: Escape From Hilo!

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Dec 09, 41
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Sub attack near San Fernando [Lzn] at 80,74

Japanese Ships
TB Manazuru
TB Chidori
DD Yamagumo
TB Tomozuru

Allied Ships
SS S-38

SS S-38 launches 4 torpedoes at TB Manazuru
S-38 bottoming out ....
DD Yamagumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Tomozuru fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Yamagumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yamagumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yamagumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yamagumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yamagumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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ASW attack near Vigan [Luzon] at 80,73

Japanese Ships
PB Bisan Maru #3
PB Kyo Maru #13
PB Kyo Maru #12

Allied Ships
SS Salmon

SS Salmon is sighted by escort
Salmon bottoming out ....
PB Kyo Maru #13 fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Kyo Maru #12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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ASW attack near Patani Prov [Thai] at 51,73

Japanese Ships
AM W-4
AM W-1

Allied Ships
SS RNN KXVII

SS RNN KXVII launches 4 torpedoes at AM W-4
AM W-4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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ASW attack near San Fernando [Lzn] at 80,74

Japanese Ships
TB Kamo
xAK Yamagiku Maru

Allied Ships
SS S-37, hits 2

SS S-37 launches 4 torpedoes at TB Kamo
S-37 bottoming out ....
TB Kamo fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Kamo fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Kamo fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Kamo attacking submerged sub ....
TB Kamo is out of ASW ammo
TB Kamo attacking submerged sub ....
TB Kamo is out of ASW ammo
TB Kamo is out of ASW ammo
TB Kamo is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub


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ASW attack near San Fernando [Lzn] at 80,74

Japanese Ships
DD Samidare

Allied Ships
SS S-36

SS S-36 launches 4 torpedoes at DD Samidare
S-36 bottoming out ....
DD Samidare fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Samidare fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Samidare fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Samidare fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Samidare fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Submarine attack near Soc Trang [CochinC] at 59,74

Japanese Ships
xAK Gokoku Maru #2

Allied Ships
SS S-27

xAK Gokoku Maru #2 is sighted by SS S-27
SS S-27 launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Gokoku Maru #2


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Night Time Surface Combat, near San Fernando [Lzn] at 80,74, Range 10,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
DM Fubuki
DM Shirayuki
DM Hatsuyuki

Allied Ships
HDML Crown USA PB, Shell hits 1, and is sunk


Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 67% moonlight: 11,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
DM Shirayuki engages HDML Crown USA PB at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
HDML Crown USA PB sunk by DM Hatsuyuki at 5,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Wakkanai & Rishiri at 123,48, Range 12,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
xAKL JMM Sapporo 106

Allied Ships
CM SN Mietel ML
CM SN Burim ML

Poor visibility due to Thunderstorms with 67% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms and 67% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat


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Submarine attack near Suva [Fiji] at 132,161

Japanese Ships
SS I-10

Allied Ships
xAK UK Trienza

xAK UK Trienza is sighted by SS I-10
SS I-10 launches 6 torpedoes


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Submarine attack near Riouw [Bintan I] at 50,85

Japanese Ships
SS I-53 [Later I-153]

Allied Ships
xAKL NEI Khoen Hoea, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

xAKL NEI Khoen Hoea is sighted by SS I-53 [Later I-153]
SS I-53 [Later I-153] launches 2 torpedoes at xAKL NEI Khoen Hoea


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Sub attack near Hilo [Hawaii] at 184,110

Japanese Ships
SS I-71 [Later I-171]

Allied Ships
CL Helena CL-50
CL St. Louis CL-49
DM Breese
DM Montgomery

SS I-71 [Later I-171] launches 4 torpedoes at CL Helena CL-50
DM Breese attacking submerged sub ....
DM Breese cannot reach attack position over SS I-71 [Later I-171]
DM Breese loses contact with SS I-71 [Later I-171]
DM Breese cannot establish contact with SS I-71 [Later I-171]
DM Montgomery fails to find sub and abandons search
DM Breese fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Breese fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Breese fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Breese fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Breese fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Submarine attack near Tanegashima [W Is] at 102,62

Japanese Ships
xAK Yamahuku Maru

Allied Ships
SS S-23

xAK Yamahuku Maru is sighted by SS S-23
SS S-23 launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Yamahuku Maru


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Submarine attack near Brisbane [QL] at 97,159

Japanese Ships
SS I-18

Allied Ships
TK CW Falkefjell

TK CW Falkefjell is sighted by SS I-18
SS I-18 launches 2 torpedoes at TK CW Falkefjell


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Hsinchu [Formosa] at 86,62, Range 10,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
xAKL RGC East Sea 112
xAKL RGC South Sea 108
xAKL JMM Formosa 104

Allied Ships
xAKL ROC Dong Hai 12

Low visibility due to Thunderstorms with 67% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms and 67% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat


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TF 1005 encounters mine field at Nanking [Yangtze] (91,52)

Allied Ships
xAPc ROC Nanking Ferry 2, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage



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TF 1020 encounters mine field at Haiphong [Tonkin] (68,57)

Allied Ships
xAKL ROC Nan Hai 22, Mine hits 1, heavy damage



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Night Time Surface Combat, near Wusih & Changchow at 91,53, Range 2,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CA Iwate CA
CA Idzumo CA

Allied Ships
xAKL ROC Hwang He 21
xAKL ROC Hwang He 22, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL ROC Hwang He 23, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL ROC Hwang He 24, Shell hits 1, and is sunk

Low visibility due to Thunderstorms with 67% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms and 67% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 2,000 yards
xAKL ROC Hwang He 24 sunk by CA Idzumo CA at 2,000 yards
xAKL ROC Hwang He 23 sunk by CA Idzumo CA at 2,000 yards
CA Idzumo CA engages xAKL ROC Hwang He 22 at 2,000 yards
xAKL ROC Hwang He 22 sunk by CA Iwate CA at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards
Allied Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...


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Submarine attack near Legaspi [Luzon] at 81,81

Japanese Ships
xAK Yamafuku Maru, Shell hits 11, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS S-39, hits 2

xAK Yamafuku Maru is sighted by SS S-39
SS S-39 attacking on the surface
SS S-39 low on gun ammo, Turner F. breaks off surface engagement and submerges


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ASW attack near Laoag [Luzon] at 81,71

Japanese Ships
TB Sumire
PB Kiso Maru
PB Aso Maru #3
xAK Yomei Maru
xAK Seikai Maru
xAK Okuyo Maru
xAK Sydney Maru #2
TB Tachikaze
PB Nanpo Maru

Allied Ships
SS Pike

SS Pike launches 4 torpedoes at TB Sumire
Pike diving deep ....
TB Tachikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Nanpo Maru fails to find sub and abandons search
TB Tachikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Tachikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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ASW attack near San Fernando [Lzn] at 80,74

Japanese Ships
DD Ikazuchi
CL Natori
DD Nagatsuki
DD Hatakaze
DD Matsukaze
DD Harukaze

Allied Ships
SS S-38

SS S-38 launches 4 torpedoes at DD Ikazuchi
S-38 bottoming out ....
DD Hatakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Matsukaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Harukaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Hatakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hatakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hatakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hatakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hatakaze attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub


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ASW attack near San Fernando [Lzn] at 80,74

Japanese Ships
DD Satsuki
CL Natori
DD Nagatsuki
DD Ikazuchi
DD Matsukaze
DD Harukaze

Allied Ships
SS S-38

SS S-38 launches 4 torpedoes at DD Satsuki
DD Matsukaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Harukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Harukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Harukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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ASW attack near Cagayan [Mindinao] at 79,88

Japanese Ships
CA Myoko
DD Oyashio
DD Suzukaze
DD Umikaze
DD Kawakaze
DD Yamakaze

Allied Ships
SS RNN KXVI

SS RNN KXVI is sighted by escort
RNN KXVI diving deep ....
DD Suzukaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Umikaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Kawakaze attacking submerged sub ....
DD Yamakaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Kawakaze attacking submerged sub ....
DD Kawakaze is out of ASW ammo
DD Kawakaze is out of ASW ammo
DD Kawakaze is out of ASW ammo
DD Kawakaze is out of ASW ammo
DD Kawakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kawakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kawakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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ASW attack near Lingayen Gulf at 79,75

Japanese Ships
DD Minegumo
CL Naka
DD Yudachi
DD Harusame
DD Murasame

Allied Ships
SS Sailfish

SS Sailfish launches 4 torpedoes at DD Minegumo
DD Yudachi fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Harusame fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Murasame fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Submarine attack near Legaspi [Luzon] at 81,81

Japanese Ships
xAK Yamafuku Maru, Torpedo hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS S-39

xAK Yamafuku Maru is sighted by SS S-39
SS S-39 launches 4 torpedoes


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Submarine attack near Vigan [Luzon] at 80,73

Japanese Ships
xAK Tofuku Maru, Shell hits 11, heavy fires, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Pickerel

xAK Tofuku Maru is sighted by SS Pickerel
SS Pickerel attacking xAK Tofuku Maru on the surface
SS Pickerel low on gun ammo, Bacon, B.E. breaks off surface engagement and submerges


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Submarine attack near Wakkanai & Rishiri at 123,48

Japanese Ships
TK Tatibana Maru

Allied Ships
SS Cuttlefish

TK Tatibana Maru is sighted by SS Cuttlefish
SS Cuttlefish launches 4 torpedoes


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Submarine attack near Brisbane [QL] at 97,159

Japanese Ships
SS I-18

Allied Ships
TK NEI Elsa

TK NEI Elsa is sighted by SS I-18
SS I-18 launches 2 torpedoes at TK NEI Elsa


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ASW attack near Kunakakai [Molokai] at 181,108

Japanese Ships
SS I-69 [Later I-169]

Allied Ships
DM Breese
DM Montgomery

SS I-69 [Later I-169] is sighted by escort
I-69 [Later I-169] bottoming out ....
DM Breese fails to find sub and abandons search
DM Montgomery fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Montgomery attacking submerged sub ....
DM Montgomery cannot establish contact with SS I-69 [Later I-169]
DM Montgomery cannot establish contact with SS I-69 [Later I-169]
DM Montgomery fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Montgomery fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Montgomery fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Night Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 27 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 5

Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim IF NF x 3

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

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Port Attack: 12 x 50 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.27 Sqn RAF with RAF Blenheim IF NF (1 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 6000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes



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Night Time Surface Combat, near Nanking [Yangtze] at 91,52, Range 2,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CA Iwate CA
CA Idzumo CA

Allied Ships
xAPc ROC Hwaiyin Ferry
xAPc ROC Kaifeng Ferry, Shell hits 5, and is sunk
xAPc ROC Nanking Ferry 1, Shell hits 3

Poor visibility due to Thunderstorms with 57% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms and 57% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 2,000 yards
CA Idzumo CA engages xAPc ROC Kaifeng Ferry at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards
CA Idzumo CA engages xAPc ROC Nanking Ferry 1 at 5,000 yards
xAPc ROC Kaifeng Ferry sunk by CA Idzumo CA at 5,000 yards
CA Idzumo CA engages xAPc ROC Hwaiyin Ferry at 5,000 yards
Allied Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...


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Sub attack near Sambas [Bor] at 56,87

Japanese Ships
SS I-56 [Later I-156]

Allied Ships
xAPc Brunei Ferry, Shell hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage

SS I-56 [Later I-156] attacking on the surface


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ASW attack near Kunakakai [Molokai] at 181,108

Japanese Ships
SS I-69 [Later I-169]

Allied Ships
DM Breese
DM Montgomery

SS I-69 [Later I-169] is sighted by escort
DM Breese fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Montgomery attacking submerged sub ....
DM Montgomery cannot reach attack position over SS I-69 [Later I-169]
SS I-69 [Later I-169] eludes ASW attack from DM Montgomery
Escort abandons search for sub


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Pre-Invasion action off Lingayen Gulf (79,75)

85 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
TB Kamo
TB Kiji
PB Rokko Maru #2
PB Yodozo Maru
PB Kyo Maru #2
PB Seikai Maru
PB Chohakusan Maru
AP Husimi Maru

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

Allied ground losses:
111 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

TB Kamo fired at enemy troops
TB Kiji fired at enemy troops
PB Rokko Maru #2 fired at enemy troops
PB Yodozo Maru fired at enemy troops
PB Kyo Maru #2 fired at enemy troops
PB Seikai Maru fired at enemy troops
PB Chohakusan Maru fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 4,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards


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Amphibious Assault at Lingayen Gulf (79,75)

TF 184 troops unloading over beach at Lingayen Gulf, 79,75

Japanese ground losses:
102 casualties reported
Squads: 7 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)

40 troops of a 20x1/4ton Mule Cart lost overboard during unload of 65th Drft "Brigade" Div /10
13 troops of a IJA B T96 LMG Sqd accidentally lost during unload of 65th Drft "Brigade" Div /11
13 troops of a IJA B T96 LMG Sqd lost in surf during unload of 65th Drft "Brigade" Div /11
13 troops of a IJA B T96 LMG Sqd lost in surf during unload of Kanno (of 2 Fmsa) Bn
6.5mm T3 AAMG lost overboard during unload of Kanno (of 2 Fmsa) Bn
10 Support Section troops lost from landing craft during unload of 65th Drft "Brigade" Div /12
13 troops of a IJA B T96 LMG Sqd lost from landing craft during unload of 47th Infantry Rgt /2
13 troops of a IJA B T96 LMG Sqd accidentally lost during unload of 47th Infantry Rgt /3
10 Support Section troops accidentally lost during unload of 47th Infantry Rgt /3
10 troops of a IJA B 3xGD Sect accidentally lost during unload of 65th Drft "Brigade" Div /13
10 Support Section troops lost overboard during unload of 65th Drft "Brigade" Div /17
10 troops of a IJA B 3xGD Sect accidentally lost during unload of JAAF 28th AF Bn
10 Support Section troops lost from landing craft during unload of JAAF 28th AF Bn
10 Support Section troops lost overboard during unload of 65th Drft "Brigade" Div /22


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Invasion Support action off Lingayen Gulf (79,75)

44 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
PB Rokko Maru #2
PB Yodozo Maru
PB Kyo Maru #2
PB Seikai Maru
PB Chohakusan Maru
AP Husimi Maru
TB Kamo

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

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

PB Rokko Maru #2 fired at enemy troops
PB Yodozo Maru fired at enemy troops
PB Kyo Maru #2 fired at enemy troops
PB Seikai Maru fired at enemy troops
PB Chohakusan Maru fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Siquijor I [Visaya] at 78,87, Range 25,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CVL Ryujo
CVL Zuiho
CVE Taiyo [Kasuga Maru]
CA Myoko
CA Haguro
CA Nachi
CA Ashigara
CL Nagara
DD Kuroshio
DD Oyashio
DD Hatsukaze
DD Natsushio
DD Hayashio
DD Amatsukaze
DD Yamakaze
DD Kawakaze
DD Umikaze
DD Suzukaze

Allied Ships
xAPc PC Zamboanga Ferry

Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 28,000 yards
Range closes to 21,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 21,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 26,000 yards...
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Hong Kong at 76,61, Range 12,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
xAKL RGC South Sea 101
xAKL JMM Formosa 108

Allied Ships
PG ROC Hai Chi

Reduced visibility due to Thunderstorms
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range increases to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range increases to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range increases to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range increases to 6,000 yards...
Range increases to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range increases to 7,000 yards...
Range increases to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range increases to 8,000 yards...
Range increases to 9,000 yards...
Range increases to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range increases to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range increases to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
Allied TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 3,000 yards...
Range increases to 4,000 yards...
Range increases to 5,000 yards...
Range increases to 6,000 yards...
Range increases to 7,000 yards...
Range increases to 8,000 yards...
Range increases to 9,000 yards...
Range increases to 10,000 yards...
Range increases to 11,000 yards...
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Nanking [Yangtze] at 90,52, Range 5,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CA Iwate CA
CA Idzumo CA

Allied Ships
xAKL ROC Hwang He 21, Shell hits 1, and is sunk

Low visibility due to Thunderstorms
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms: 5,000 yards
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Range closes to 13,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 5,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 5,000 yards
xAKL ROC Hwang He 21 sunk by CA Idzumo CA at 5,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Laoag [Luzon] at 82,70, Range 18,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
TB Hatsukari
AM W-13
AM W-14
AM W-20

Allied Ships
xAKL ROC Nan Hai 23

Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 21,000 yards
Range increases to 18,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Wenchow [E China] at 89,59, Range 18,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
TB Kuri
TB Ashi
TB Hishu
TB Kiku
TB IMN/IJN Hai Wei DD

Allied Ships
xAKL ROC Dong Hai 5

Low visibility due to Thunderstorms
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms: 3,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 3,000 yards
Allied TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 4,000 yards...
Range increases to 5,000 yards...
Range increases to 6,000 yards...
Range increases to 7,000 yards...
Range increases to 8,000 yards...
Range increases to 9,000 yards...
Range increases to 10,000 yards...
Range increases to 11,000 yards...
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Range increases to 13,000 yards...
Range increases to 14,000 yards...
Range increases to 15,000 yards...
Range increases to 16,000 yards...
Range increases to 17,000 yards...
Range increases to 18,000 yards...
Range increases to 18,000 yards...
Allied Transport TF evades combat


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Guam [Marianas] at 104,99, Range 8,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
xAK Ryunan Maru
xAK Eizan Maru
xAK Yae Maru
xAK Daihachikyo Maru
xAK Daijukyo Maru

Allied Ships
AO SS Robert L Barnes

Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 15,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 6,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 8,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat


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ASW attack near Soc Trang [CochinC] at 57,74

Japanese Ships
xAK Seizan Maru
PB Nako Maru #2

Allied Ships
SS RNN O19

SS RNN O19 is sighted by escort
RNN O19 bottoming out ....
PB Nako Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Nako Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Nako Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Nako Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Nako Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Submarine attack near Cam Ranh Bay at 66,74

Japanese Ships
xAK Awazisan Maru, Shell hits 18, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Sculpin, hits 1

xAK Awazisan Maru is sighted by SS Sculpin
SS Sculpin attacking on the surface


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Submarine attack near Soc Trang [CochinC] at 57,74

Japanese Ships
xAKL Chosen Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS RNN O19

SS RNN O19 is sighted by xAKL Chosen Maru
SS RNN O19 launches 4 torpedoes at xAKL Chosen Maru


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Woleai [Car Is] at 103,99, Range 8,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
xAK Ryunan Maru
xAK Eizan Maru
xAK Yae Maru
xAK Daihachikyo Maru
xAK Daijukyo Maru

Allied Ships
AO SS Robert L Barnes

Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 13,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 8,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 8,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Laoag [Luzon] at 80,71, Range 19,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
DM Fubuki
DM Shirayuki
DM Hatsuyuki

Allied Ships
HDML Louisville USA PB, Shell hits 1, and is sunk

Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 28,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 19,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 19,000 yards
Draper A. crosses the 'T'
Range closes to 15,000 yards
HDML Louisville USA PB sunk by DM Hatsuyuki at 15,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Nantong [Yangtze] at 95,52, Range 2,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
xAKL NCPC Yellow Sea 2
xAKL NCPC Yellow Sea 3
xAKL NCPC Yellow Sea 4

Allied Ships
PG ROC Kuang Cheng
PG ROC Ping Ming
PG ROC Chia Sheng

Poor visibility due to Thunderstorms
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
Allies open fire on surprised Japanese ships at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 4,000 yards
Japanese Transport TF evades combat


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Submarine attack near Singapore at 49,84

Japanese Ships
SS I-53 [Later I-153]

Allied Ships
APc CW Kelantan, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage

APc CW Kelantan is sighted by SS I-53 [Later I-153]
SS I-53 [Later I-153] attacking on the surface


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ASW attack near Lahaina [Maui] at 182,108

Japanese Ships
SS I-24

Allied Ships
DD Mugford
AS Pelias
DD Litchfield
DD Phelps
DD Selfridge
DD Jarvis

SS I-24 is sighted by escort
I-24 bottoming out ....
DD Litchfield fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Phelps fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Selfridge fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Jarvis fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Litchfield fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Litchfield fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Litchfield fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Litchfield fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Litchfield fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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ASW attack near Lahaina [Maui] at 182,108

Japanese Ships
SS I-73 [Later I-173]

Allied Ships
DD Mugford
AS Pelias
DD Litchfield
DD Phelps
DD Selfridge
DD Jarvis

SS I-73 [Later I-173] is sighted by escort
DD Litchfield fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Phelps fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Selfridge fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Jarvis fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Phelps fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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ASW attack near Lahaina [Maui] at 182,108

Japanese Ships
SS I-73 [Later I-173]

Allied Ships
DD Mugford
AS Pelias
DD Litchfield
DD Phelps
DD Selfridge
DD Jarvis

SS I-73 [Later I-173] is sighted by escort
DD Litchfield fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Phelps fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Selfridge attacking submerged sub ....
DD Selfridge loses contact with SS I-73 [Later I-173]
DD Selfridge loses contact with SS I-73 [Later I-173]
DD Jarvis fails to find sub and abandons search
Escort abandons search for sub


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ASW attack near Lahaina [Maui] at 182,108

Japanese Ships
SS I-75 [Later I-175]

Allied Ships
DD Patterson
DD Bagley
AR Vestal
DD Litchfield
DD Phelps
DD Selfridge
DD Jarvis

SS I-75 [Later I-175] is sighted by escort
DD Litchfield fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Phelps fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Selfridge fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Jarvis fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Jarvis fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Zamboanga [Rubber] at 75,87, Range 23,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CVL Ryujo
CVL Zuiho
CVE Taiyo [Kasuga Maru]
CA Myoko
CA Haguro
CA Nachi
CA Ashigara
CL Nagara
DD Kuroshio
DD Oyashio
DD Hatsukaze
DD Natsushio
DD Hayashio
DD Amatsukaze
DD Yamakaze
DD Kawakaze
DD Umikaze
DD Suzukaze

Allied Ships
xAPc PC Zamboanga Ferry

Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 22,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 27,000 yards...
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Zamboanga [Rubber] at 75,87, Range 23,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CVL Ryujo
CVL Zuiho
CVE Taiyo [Kasuga Maru]
CA Myoko
CA Haguro
CA Nachi
CA Ashigara
CL Nagara
DD Kuroshio
DD Oyashio
DD Hatsukaze
DD Natsushio
DD Hayashio
DD Amatsukaze
DD Yamakaze
DD Kawakaze
DD Umikaze
DD Suzukaze

Allied Ships
xAPc PC Riviera, Shell hits 2, and is sunk

Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 21,000 yards
Allied TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 22,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 22,000 yards
Range increases to 23,000 yards...
Range increases to 24,000 yards
xAPc PC Riviera sunk by CA Nachi at 24,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Taihoku & Kirun at 87,61, Range 18,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
TB Kuri
TB Ashi
TB Hishu
TB Kiku
TB IMN/IJN Hai Wei DD

Allied Ships
xAKL ROC Dong Hai 6

Poor visibility due to Thunderstorms
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms: 4,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 4,000 yards
Allied TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 5,000 yards...
Range increases to 6,000 yards...
Range increases to 7,000 yards...
Range increases to 8,000 yards...
Range increases to 9,000 yards...
Range increases to 10,000 yards...
Range increases to 11,000 yards...
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Range increases to 13,000 yards...
Range increases to 14,000 yards...
Range increases to 15,000 yards...
Range increases to 16,000 yards...
Range increases to 17,000 yards...
Range increases to 18,000 yards...
Range increases to 18,000 yards...
Allied Transport TF evades combat


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Sub attack near San Fernando [Lzn] at 80,74

Japanese Ships
xAK Yuzan Maru, Torpedo hits 1
AM W-9
xAK Kurohime Maru
xAK Kosei Maru
xAK Ohio Maru
xAK Shirogane Maru
xAK Takaoka Maru
xAK Keisho Maru
xAK Okiyu Maru
xAK Akiura Maru
xAK Brisbane Maru
PB Taiko Maru
PB Kamitsu Maru
AM W-12

Allied Ships
SS S-36

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

SS S-36 launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Yuzan Maru
S-36 bottoming out ....
PB Taiko Maru fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Kamitsu Maru fails to find sub and abandons search
AM W-12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Submarine attack near Vigan [Luzon] at 80,73

Japanese Ships
xAK Shozan Maru

Allied Ships
SS Pickerel

xAK Shozan Maru is sighted by SS Pickerel
SS Pickerel attacking on the surface
SS Pickerel low on gun ammo, Bacon, B.E. breaks off surface engagement and submerges


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ASW attack near San Fernando [Lzn] at 80,74

Japanese Ships
PB Kyo Maru #13
PB Kyo Maru #12

Allied Ships
SS S-36, hits 1

SS S-36 is sighted by escort
S-36 bottoming out ....
PB Kyo Maru #13 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #12 attacking submerged sub ....
PB Kyo Maru #12 is out of ASW ammo
PB Kyo Maru #12 is out of ASW ammo
PB Kyo Maru #12 is out of ASW ammo
PB Kyo Maru #13 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #12 fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Kyo Maru #13 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #13 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #13 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #13 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Submarine attack near Kampong Soam at 55,73

Japanese Ships
xAKL Kaisho Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS RNN O19, hits 1

xAKL Kaisho Maru is sighted by SS RNN O19
SS RNN O19 attacking on the surface


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Submarine attack near Brisbane [QL] at 97,159

Japanese Ships
SS I-18

Allied Ships
xAKL AUS Mamutu

xAKL AUS Mamutu is sighted by SS I-18
SS I-18 attacking on the surface


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Batan I [N Islands] at 86,70

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 4 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
PG ROC An Pei, Bomb hits 5, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 8 x 50 kg GP Bomb
4 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 8 x 50 kg GP Bomb

Massive explosion on PG ROC An Pei
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring PG ROC An Pei


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Liu Chow [Pearl R] at 74,55

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAKL ROC Zhu Jiang 17
xAKL ROC Zhu Jiang 18

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Taihoku & Kirun at 88,61

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 8 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
D3A1 Val DB x 10

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAKL ROC Dong Hai 6, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
6 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Iba [Luzon] at 76,71

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
YO ROC Swatow, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
YO Std Oil Mei Hsia, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x G4M1 Betty TB launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm T91 Mod 2 Torp



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Chung Shan [P Rvr] at 77,60

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAKL ROC Nan Hai 19
xAKL ROC Nan Hai 17

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong & HKVDC Fortress, at 77,61 (Hong Kong)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 19
CoCAF BR.20 Ruth x 13

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48 Ib Lily : 1 damaged
Ki-48 Ib Lily : 1 destroyed by flak

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

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x15 kg GP GSptPkg
3 x CoCAF BR.20 Ruth bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x100 kg GP GSptPkg
10 x CoCAF BR.20 Ruth bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x100 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong & HKVDC Fortress, at 77,61 (Hong Kong)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-27a/b Nate: 2 destroyed by flak

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-27a/b Nate bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x25 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong & HKVDC Fortress, at 77,61 (Hong Kong)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 9
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 25
Ki-51c Sonia GPDB x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48 Ib Lily : 2 destroyed by flak
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB: 2 destroyed by flak
Ki-51c Sonia GPDB: 2 damaged

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

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
4 x Ki-51c Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
9 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x15 kg GP GSptPkg
6 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
1 x Ki-51c Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
4 x Ki-51c Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg

Also attacking RN 102nd Base Force ...
Also attacking Hong Kong & HKVDC Fortress ...


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Wusih & Changchow at 91,53

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 7 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 12

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAPc ROC Hwaiyin Ferry, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAPc ROC Nanking Ferry 1, Bomb hits 3, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-27a/b Nate bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAPc ROC Hwaiyin Ferry
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAPc ROC Nanking Ferry 1


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Morning Air attack on Warlord 4th Cav Cps Division, at 90,40 (P'eng Yao [NEChina])

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 4
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 7

No Japanese losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
4 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on Warlord 4th Cav Cps Division, at 90,40 (P'eng Yao [NEChina])

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 1 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 24

No Japanese losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
9 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
8 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on Warlord 4th Cav Cps Division, at 90,40 (P'eng Yao [NEChina])

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 3
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 11

No Japanese losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
3 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
3 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong & HKVDC Fortress, at 77,61 (Hong Kong)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 3
CoCAF BR.20 Ruth x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48 Ib Lily : 1 destroyed by flak
CoCAF BR.20 Ruth : 1 damaged
CoCAF BR.20 Ruth : 1 destroyed by flak

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x15 kg GP GSptPkg
7 x CoCAF BR.20 Ruth bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x100 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on PLA 47th Grilla Rgt Battalion, at 94,38 , near Tatung [Inner Mon]

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 12

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-27a/b Nate bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x25 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on Bangkok [C Thai] , at 56,62

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
RTAF BKh10/Hawk III x 5

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x RTAF BKh10/Hawk III sweeping at 10000 feet



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Hilo [Hawaii] at 183,111

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 24
D3A1 Val DB x 19

Allied aircraft
P-36A Mohawk x 6
P-40B Tomahawk x 14
F4F-3 Wildcat x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 8 destroyed
D3A1 Val DB: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-36A Mohawk: 2 destroyed
P-40B Tomahawk: 4 destroyed

Allied Ships
AVD McFarland, Bomb hits 5, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
10 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VMF-211 with F4F-3 Wildcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead
15th PG/47th PS with P-40B Tomahawk (5 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 16000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
15th PG/46th PS with P-36A Mohawk (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring AVD McFarland


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Zamboanga [Rubber] at 74,87

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 6
A6M2m21 Zero x 8
A5M4a Claude x 6
D3A1 Val DB x 12

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAPc PC Zamboanga Ferry, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Batan I [N Islands] at 86,70

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAKL ROC Dongting Hu, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x G4M1 Betty TB launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm T91 Mod 2 Torp



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Orchid I [Tabako] at 86,68

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 11

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAKL ROC Dong Hai 2, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 8 x 50 kg GP Bomb
1 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 8 x 50 kg GP Bomb
4 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 8 x 50 kg GP Bomb
4 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 8 x 50 kg GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Iba [Luzon] at 78,74

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 4 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 6

Allied aircraft
P-40B Tomahawk x 7

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Allied Ships
xAKL ROC Hong Kong 11
xAKL ROC Hong Kong 6, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL ROC Hong Kong 17

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x G4M1 Betty TB launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm T91 Mod 2 Torp

CAP engaged:
24th PG/20th PS with P-40B Tomahawk (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Manila [Luzon] at 79,77

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 6

Allied aircraft
P-35A x 5
P-40B Tomahawk x 6
P-40E Warhawk x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty TB: 4 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
35th PG/21st PS with P-40E Warhawk (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead
24th PG/20th PS with P-40B Tomahawk (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
35th PG/34th PS with P-35A (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Bako [Pescadores] at 84,62

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 14

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAKL ROC Dong Hai 12, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Ki-27a/b Nate bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb

ROC Dong Hai 12 dead in the water ...
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAKL ROC Dong Hai 12


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Chung Shan [P Rvr] at 77,60

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAKL ROC Nan Hai 16

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Orchid I [Tabako] at 86,68

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 11

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAKL ROC Dong Hai 9, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-27a/b Nate bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on ROC 12th Corps, at 87,48 , near Hsin Yang [C China]

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 10

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
58 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
6 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Afternoon Air attack on ROC 12th Corps, at 87,48 , near Hsin Yang [C China]

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 21
Ki-30 Ann x 7

No Japanese losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
21 x Ki-27a/b Nate bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x25 kg GP GSptPkg
3 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
4 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Batan I [N Islands] at 85,71

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 4 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAKL ROC Dong Hai 11, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 8 x 50 kg GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on Hilo [Hawaii] , at 183,111

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 30
D3A1 Val DB x 101
F1M2 Pete FDB x 3

Allied aircraft
P-40B Tomahawk x 8
F4F-3 Wildcat x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-40B Tomahawk: 4 destroyed
F4F-3 Wildcat: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
DMS Boggs, Bomb hits 4, and is sunk
DMS Chandler, Bomb hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage
DM Tracy, Bomb hits 6, and is sunk
DM Preble, Bomb hits 6, and is sunk
xAK MM Donerail, Bomb hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAPc Hilo Ferry, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAPc Flying Fish, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
xAPc Pacific Princess, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk

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

Repair Shipyard hits 1
Port hits 6
Port fuel hits 5
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
City Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
8 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
1 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
City Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
8 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
City Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
3 x F1M2 Pete FDB releasing from 2000'
Port Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
8 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
6 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
10 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
1 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
10 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
2 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
2 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
1 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
7 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
City Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
City Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
8 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VMF-211 with F4F-3 Wildcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead
15th PG/47th PS with P-40B Tomahawk (2 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 16000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes

Massive explosion on DMS Boggs


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Sub attack near Karor [Car Is] at 91,96

Japanese Ships
xAK Victoria Maru
TB Hakaze

Allied Ships
SS Pike

SS Pike launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Victoria Maru
Pike diving deep ....
TB Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Submarine attack near Brisbane [QL] at 97,159

Japanese Ships
SS I-18

Allied Ships
xAKL AUS Mamutu

xAKL AUS Mamutu is sighted by SS I-18
SS I-18 launches 2 torpedoes


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ASW attack near Lahaina [Maui] at 182,108

Japanese Ships
SS I-24, hits 1

Allied Ships
DD Mugford
AS Pelias
DD Litchfield
DD Phelps
DD Selfridge
DD Jarvis

SS I-24 is sighted by escort
DD Litchfield attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-24 eludes ASW attack from DD Litchfield
SS I-24 eludes DD Litchfield by hugging bottom
SS I-24 eludes ASW attack from DD Litchfield
DD Phelps fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Selfridge attacking submerged sub ....
DD Selfridge cannot reach attack position over SS I-24
DD Selfridge is out of ASW ammo
DD Jarvis fails to find sub and abandons search
Escort abandons search for sub


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Invasion Support action off Lingayen Gulf (79,75)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

23 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
PB Rokko Maru #2
PB Yodozo Maru
PB Kyo Maru #2
PB Seikai Maru
PB Chohakusan Maru
AP Husimi Maru, Shell hits 1, on fire
TB Kamo

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

PB Rokko Maru #2 fired at enemy troops
PB Yodozo Maru fired at enemy troops
PB Kyo Maru #2 fired at enemy troops
PB Seikai Maru fired at enemy troops
PB Chohakusan Maru fired at enemy troops
155mm M1918 CD Gun battery firing at AP Husimi Maru


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Ground combat at Hong Kong (77,61)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 22292 troops, 356 guns, 232 vehicles, Assault Value = 830

Defending force 8552 troops, 138 guns, 141 vehicles, Assault Value = 218

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 2

Japanese adjusted assault: 682

Allied adjusted defense: 825

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 2)

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

Japanese ground losses:
265 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 22 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 10 disabled

Allied ground losses:
159 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 19 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Guns lost 6 (1 destroyed, 5 disabled)
Vehicles lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Assaulting units:
38th Pack B Division
66th Draft B Inf Regimental Combat Team
19th Assault Engineer Regiment
20th Assault Engineer Regiment
1st Mobile "24cm" Field Artillery Regiment
10th Draft Mountain Gun Regiment
2nd Mobile "15cm" Field Artillery Battalion
3rd Mobile "28cm" Field Artillery Battalion
20th Draft Mtn Gun Battalion

Defending units:
Hong Kong & HKVDC Fortress
BA 2nd Royal Scots Battalion
RN 102nd Base Force
Cda Rifles ofCanada Battalion
IA Kumaon Rifles Battalion
Cda 1 Middlesex MG Battalion
Cda Winnipeg Grndrs Battalion
CNAC Hong Kong Base Force


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Ground combat at 83,60 (near Amoy [Formosa Strt])

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 4803 troops, 73 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 198

Defending force 6259 troops, 24 guns, 3 vehicles, Assault Value = 235

Japanese adjusted assault: 32

Allied adjusted defense: 165

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 5

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: supply(-)

Japanese ground losses:
1182 casualties reported
Squads: 6 destroyed, 54 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 17 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 25 (2 destroyed, 23 disabled)

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

Assaulting units:
102nd Draft B Inf Regimental Combat Team
51st Division Engineer Regiment

Defending units:
ROC 208th Division


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Ground combat at 88,43 (near Kaifeng [Yellow R])

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 23316 troops, 268 guns, 52 vehicles, Assault Value = 824

Defending force 7033 troops, 43 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 232

Japanese adjusted assault: 654

Allied adjusted defense: 57

Japanese assault odds: 11 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), fatigue(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: morale(-)

Japanese ground losses:
288 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 58 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled

Allied ground losses:
2735 casualties reported
Squads: 50 destroyed, 40 disabled
Non Combat: 67 destroyed, 35 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 5 disabled
Guns lost 14 (3 destroyed, 11 disabled)
Units retreated 1

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
35th Draft B Division
3rd China InMxd B Brigade
RGC 15th Temp Division

Defending units:
ROC 98th Corps


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Ground combat at 87,48 (near Hsin Yang [C China])

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 8171 troops, 80 guns, 210 vehicles, Assault Value = 362

Defending force 6497 troops, 25 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 220

Japanese adjusted assault: 343

Allied adjusted defense: 103

Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1

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

Japanese ground losses:
126 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 31 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Allied ground losses:
3677 casualties reported
Squads: 68 destroyed, 25 disabled
Non Combat: 79 destroyed, 31 disabled
Engineers: 5 destroyed, 4 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 1

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
1st Ind Mixed Dr B Brigade

Defending units:
ROC 12th Corps


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Ground combat at P'eng Yao [NEChina] (90,40)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 33202 troops, 407 guns, 88 vehicles, Assault Value = 1218

Defending force 5160 troops, 2 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 127

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 1

Japanese adjusted assault: 815

Allied adjusted defense: 97

Japanese assault odds: 8 to 1 (fort level 1)

Japanese forces CAPTURE P'eng Yao [NEChina] !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
337 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 15 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled

Allied ground losses:
1001 casualties reported
Squads: 27 destroyed, 11 disabled
Non Combat: 42 destroyed, 12 disabled
Engineers: 6 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 1

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
41st Pack B Division
37th Draft B Division
4th China Pack C Brigade
6th Draft "15cm" Field Artillery Regiment

Defending units:
Warlord 4th Cav Cps Division


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Ground combat at Singora & Hat Yai (51,72)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 3198 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 143

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

Japanese adjusted assault: 70

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 70 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Singora & Hat Yai !!!

Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-)

Assaulting units:
148th Draft B Inf Regiment


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Ground combat at Bogo [Cebu] (80,85)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 875 troops, 16 guns, 65 vehicles, Assault Value = 290

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

Japanese adjusted assault: 10

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 10 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Bogo [Cebu] !!!

Combat modifiers
Attacker:

Assaulting units:
146th+Tkt Co Draft Regimental Combat Team
1st Assault Engineer Regiment
2nd Ind Tank Brigade
42nd Road Const Co
17th Mobile "15cm" Field Artillery Regiment


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Ground combat at Buka I [Bougnvlle] (109,128)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 814 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 21

Defending force 233 troops, 5 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 7

Japanese adjusted assault: 9

Allied adjusted defense: 11

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 0)

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

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

Assaulting units:
66th/III Naval Guard Unit

Defending units:
AIF Buka Pion Det


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Ground combat at Lingayen Gulf (79,75)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2304 troops, 41 guns, 105 vehicles, Assault Value = 594

Defending force 14014 troops, 158 guns, 60 vehicles, Assault Value = 551

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

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

Assaulting units:
PA 21st Infantry Division
192nd Tank Battalion
194th Tank Battalion
PA 31st Infantry Division
PS 26th Cavalry Regiment
PA 91st Infantry Division
PA 11th (-) Division
North Luzon Force Corps
PS 86th Coastal Artillery Battalion

Defending units:
JAAF 28th AF Bn
16th Recon Regiment
47th Infantry Regiment
Kanno (of 2 Fmsa) Battalion
65th Drft "Brigade" Division
JAAF 24th AF Bn /1


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Ground combat at Sorosgon Pr [Luzon] (82,82)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 33 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2

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

Japanese adjusted assault: 3

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Sorosgon Pr [Luzon] !!!

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

Assaulting units:
Yoko 3rd Airborn SNLF /4


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RE: RHS Test 10A: 10 Dec 1942: KB Loses Contact!

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Allied Password NIMITZ. The JAPANESE AAR is printed here below.
Run 001 to see the ALLIED replay and generate Allied reports.
003 is the Allied orders BEFORE combat and 008 is the Allied Situation
AFTER combat.
The Saga of the Central Pacific Campaign continues - today without action.
The two battleships, three cruisers and seven destroyers which left Hilo yesterday
maneuvered violently at full speed and got completely outside the Japanese "picture"
today. The Japanese split into two forces - one of them due East of Hilo - the other
to the SE - but the wily Americans heated NE. At the same time, long range, land
based search aircraft spotted all three Japanese forces (two carrier, one tanker with
escorts including search planes). Two other battleships and many escorts remain at anchor on Maui and four modern cruisers at Molokai. At Oahu, the four ships which road out the attack also divide into pairs - Arizona is still burning furiously (53 fires) - and has 98% system damage. Pennsylvania finally has its fires out, but cannot apparently be repaired at Pearl at all! It shows 1500X in red! The other pair can be repaired locally, but not both at once! It was a serious attack, and may have rendered two ships unfit for use early in the war, but so far not one has been lost.

On Luzon, an attempt to gain control of the air over Northern Luzon partially succeeded - in that it resulted in shooting down modest numbers of Betty's hunting ships in the area. But it also utterly failed to cover an attack by 5 Vildebeestes - planes that do poorly when unescorted due to their low speed. Two more task forces delivered troops at Lingayen Gulf and it is expected that tomorrow IJA will attempt to eject the reinforced, fully assembled North Luzon Force from it. In the South, the South Luzon Force reached the "front" to find virtually no troops - only a fragment of one unit - and so presumably it will push them out tomorrow.

On Malaya, the leading IJA unit, one of Yamashita's proposed tank divisions (made entirely from existing formations - historically his proposal was ignored until the summer of 1942 when it did form up) - reached the Kota Bahru hex. Here both ground force brigades remain - unable to "walk out" by trail - and unable to rail out due to lack of time - although the base force managed to escape. Good defensive positions exist all along the Eastern RR route - there is no road per se - but it was hoped to not fight in the open Kota Bahru hex itself. Now it is clear that will happen tomorrow - probably with strong air support. To the West, the troops at Alor Star made good their evacuation - and have joined other troops from the South - to contest a critical road junction East of Georgetown. Behind them, on the main road and rail line, is a strong position in good terrain at Taiping. But the enemy appears not to be moving toward that (better) route yet - preferring to establish a strong airhead first (having captured one large and two small airfields already - and now apparently going for Kota Bahru - none of which were damaged by Japanese air strikes - indeed NO airfield in Malaya OR Luzon has been damaged by Japanese air strikes so far - they want them in as good a shape as possible).

In China, IJA defeated two units of guerillas in shock attacks supported by air strikes. Another such unit escaped rather than receive the attack in East China.
But two Chinese allied "divisions" were not supported, apparently forgotten, and a river crossing forced them to shock attack (a previously empty hex now defended by a strong corps supported by an army HQ) - badly disrupting them. A regiment of regulars - so badly mauled in its attack in the mountains of the SE yesterday - is now seen to be withdrawing toward the coast. But reinforcements arrived at Hong Kong - presumably a second division and Army HQ - so possibly effective attack, supported by air power, is expected tomorrow. This seems to be a pattern - use air power for ground support - ignore Allied air power - trusting to the almighty zero aided by the Oscar to protect Japanese forces.


AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Dec 10, 41
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ASW attack near Vigan [Luzon] at 80,73

Japanese Ships
PB Shonan Maru #1
PB Kyo Maru #11
PB Shonan Maru #17
PB Shonan Maru #2

Allied Ships
SS Salmon

SS Salmon is located by PB Shonan Maru #1
Salmon bottoming out ....
PB Shonan Maru #17 fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Shonan Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #2 attacking submerged sub ....
PB Shonan Maru #2 is out of ASW ammo
PB Shonan Maru #2 is out of ASW ammo
PB Shonan Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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ASW attack near Vigan [Luzon] at 80,73

Japanese Ships
PB Shonan Maru #1
PB Kyo Maru #11
PB Shonan Maru #17

Allied Ships
SS Salmon, hits 2

SS Salmon is located by PB Shonan Maru #1
Salmon bottoming out ....
PB Shonan Maru #17 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #17 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #17 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #17 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonan Maru #17 attacking submerged sub ....
PB Shonan Maru #17 is out of ASW ammo
PB Shonan Maru #17 is out of ASW ammo
PB Shonan Maru #17 is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub


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ASW attack near Takao [Kaohsiung] at 83,65

Japanese Ships
PB Seki Maru #3
SC Ch 15

Allied Ships
SS S-40

SS S-40 is located by PB Seki Maru #3
PB Seki Maru #3 fails to find sub and abandons search
SC Ch 15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Ulithi [Car Is] at 102,98, Range 10,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
xAK Ryunan Maru
xAK Eizan Maru
xAK Yae Maru
xAK Daihachikyo Maru
xAK Daijukyo Maru

Allied Ships
AO SS Robert L Barnes


Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 57% moonlight: 10,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat


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Submarine attack near Victoria [BC] at 208,51

Japanese Ships
SS I-3

Allied Ships
xAKL Bering, Shell hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage

xAKL Bering is sighted by SS I-3
SS I-3 attacking on the surface


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Balabac I [W Is] at 71,84, Range 11,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CVL Ryujo
CVL Zuiho
CVE Taiyo [Kasuga Maru]
CA Myoko
CA Haguro
CA Nachi
CA Ashigara
CL Nagara
DD Kuroshio
DD Oyashio
DD Hatsukaze
DD Natsushio
DD Hayashio
DD Amatsukaze
DD Yamakaze
DD Kawakaze
DD Umikaze
DD Suzukaze

Allied Ships
PG Lanokai, Shell hits 1


Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 57% moonlight: 12,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 11,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 11,000 yards
CVL Zuiho , CVL Ryujo , CVE Taiyo [Kasuga Maru] screened from combat
- escorted by DD Kawakaze , DD Hayashio , DD Oyashio
Range closes to 8,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
DD Suzukaze engages PG Lanokai at 11,000 yards
DD Natsushio engages PG Lanokai at 11,000 yards
Japanese Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Balabac I [W Is] at 71,84, Range 12,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CVL Ryujo
CVL Zuiho
CVE Taiyo [Kasuga Maru]
CA Myoko
CA Haguro
CA Nachi
CA Ashigara
CL Nagara
DD Kuroshio
DD Oyashio
DD Hatsukaze
DD Natsushio
DD Hayashio
DD Amatsukaze
DD Yamakaze
DD Kawakaze
DD Umikaze
DD Suzukaze

Allied Ships
xAPc PC Prncess of Panay


Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 57% moonlight: 12,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat


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Submarine attack near Vigan [Luzon] at 80,73

Japanese Ships
xAK Shozan Maru

Allied Ships
SS Pickerel

xAK Shozan Maru is sighted by SS Pickerel
SS Pickerel attacking on the surface
SS Pickerel low on gun ammo, Bacon, B.E. breaks off surface engagement and submerges


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Sub attack near Legaspi [Luzon] at 81,81

Japanese Ships
AM W-8

Allied Ships
SS S-39

SS S-39 launches 4 torpedoes at AM W-8
AM W-8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Submarine attack near San Fernando [Lzn] at 80,74

Japanese Ships
AP Husimi Maru

Allied Ships
SS S-36

AP Husimi Maru is sighted by SS S-36
SS S-36 attacking on the surface


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Submarine attack near Brisbane [QL] at 97,159

Japanese Ships
SS I-18

Allied Ships
xAKL UK Pulganbar

xAKL UK Pulganbar is sighted by SS I-18
SS I-18 attacking on the surface


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Submarine attack near Yala Prov [S Thai] at 51,74

Japanese Ships
xAK Mexico Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS RNN KXVII

Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)

xAK Mexico Maru is sighted by SS RNN KXVII
SS RNN KXVII launches 2 torpedoes


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Pre-Invasion action off Lingayen Gulf (79,75)

110 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
PB Taiko Maru
xAK Chuko Maru

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

PB Taiko Maru fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 5,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards


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Amphibious Assault at Lingayen Gulf (79,75)

TF 88 troops unloading over beach at Lingayen Gulf, 79,75

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

Type 92B Tractor lost overboard during unload of 8th Mobile "10cm" FA Rgt /1
10 Support Section troops accidentally lost during unload of Tanaka (2 Fmsa -) Rgt /2
Truck w Spt Section accidentally lost during unload of 8th Mobile "10cm" FA Rgt /2


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Invasion Support action off Lingayen Gulf (79,75)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

13 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
PB Taiko Maru
xAK Chuko Maru

PB Taiko Maru fired at enemy troops


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Sub attack near Truk [Car Is] at 111,108

Japanese Ships
PB Tama Maru #8
PB Takunan Maru #5
PB Takunan Maru #2

Allied Ships
SS Tarpon

SS Tarpon launches 4 torpedoes at PB Tama Maru #8
Tarpon diving deep ....
PB Takunan Maru #5 fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Takunan Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Takunan Maru #2 attacking submerged sub ....
PB Takunan Maru #2 cannot establish contact with SS Tarpon
PB Takunan Maru #2 loses contact with SS Tarpon
PB Takunan Maru #2 is out of ASW ammo
PB Takunan Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Takunan Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Takunan Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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ASW attack near Miri [Sarawak] at 64,86

Japanese Ships
SS I-124

Allied Ships
PG Luzon RGB, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AM Whippoorwill

SS I-124 launches 4 torpedoes at PG Luzon RGB
I-124 bottoming out ....
AM Whippoorwill fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Whippoorwill fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Whippoorwill fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Whippoorwill fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Whippoorwill fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Submarine attack near Riouw [Bintan I] at 50,85

Japanese Ships
SS I-66 [Later I-166]

Allied Ships
xAPc Pontianak Ferry, Shell hits 21, heavy fires, heavy damage

xAPc Pontianak Ferry is sighted by SS I-66 [Later I-166]
SS I-66 [Later I-166] attacking on the surface
SS I-66 [Later I-166] low on gun ammo, Obayashi C. breaks off surface engagement and submerges


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Batan I [N Islands] at 85,69, Range 19,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CL IJN/RGC P'ing Hai
CL IJN/RGC Ning Hai

Allied Ships
xAKL ROC Dong Hai 4, Shell hits 4, and is sunk

Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 28,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 21,000 yards
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 19,000 yards
CL IJN/RGC P'ing Hai engages xAKL ROC Dong Hai 4 at 19,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards
CL IJN/RGC Ning Hai engages xAKL ROC Dong Hai 4 at 16,000 yards
CL IJN/RGC P'ing Hai engages xAKL ROC Dong Hai 4 at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards
CL IJN/RGC Ning Hai engages xAKL ROC Dong Hai 4 at 14,000 yards
CL IJN/RGC P'ing Hai engages xAKL ROC Dong Hai 4 at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards
CL IJN/RGC Ning Hai engages xAKL ROC Dong Hai 4 at 11,000 yards
xAKL ROC Dong Hai 4 sunk by CL IJN/RGC P'ing Hai at 11,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...


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Submarine attack near Victoria [BC] at 208,51

Japanese Ships
SS I-3, hits 2

Allied Ships
xAKL ACE 5th Barge Group, Shell hits 17, heavy fires, heavy damage

xAKL ACE 5th Barge Group is sighted by SS I-3
SS I-3 attacking on the surface
SS I-3 low on gun ammo, Doigawa L. breaks off surface engagement and submerges


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ASW attack near Takao [Kaohsiung] at 83,65

Japanese Ships
SC Ch 10
SC Ch 12
SC Ch 11

Allied Ships
SS S-40

SS S-40 is located by SC Ch 10
S-40 diving deep ....
SC Ch 12 fails to find sub and abandons search
SC Ch 11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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TF 662 encounters mine field at Miri [Sarawak] (64,87)

Allied Ships
AM Whippoorwill
TK Gertrude Kellogg, Mine hits 1
TK Mindanao, Mine hits 1

2 mines cleared


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Balabac I [W Is] at 70,83, Range 23,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CVL Ryujo
CVL Zuiho
CVE Taiyo [Kasuga Maru]
CA Myoko
CA Haguro
CA Nachi
CA Ashigara
CL Nagara
DD Kuroshio
DD Oyashio
DD Hatsukaze
DD Natsushio
DD Hayashio
DD Amatsukaze
DD Yamakaze
DD Kawakaze
DD Umikaze
DD Suzukaze

Allied Ships
YO Std Oil Mei An

Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 23,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 28,000 yards...
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat


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Day Time Surface Combat, near San Fernando [Lzn] at 80,74, Range 8,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
PB Kyo Maru #2
xAK Yamagiku Maru
xAK Somedono Maru
xAK Daisin Maru

Allied Ships
PT-31
PT-32
PT-33
PT-34
PT-35
PT-41
PT Q-111
PT Q-112
PT Q-113
MTB RN MTB 12

Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 13,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 8,000 yards
Japanese ships attempt to get underway
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 8,000 yards
Castillo P. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range closes to 7,000 yards
PB Kyo Maru #2 engages PT Q-113 at 7,000 yards
PT Q-113 engages xAK Somedono Maru at 7,000 yards
Task forces break off...


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Submarine attack near Kodiak [AK/Fish] at 181,41

Japanese Ships
SS I-6

Allied Ships
xAKL North Star, Shell hits 9, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

xAKL North Star is sighted by SS I-6
SS I-6 attacking on the surface


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Balabac I [W Is] at 69,83, Range 27,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CVL Ryujo
CVL Zuiho
CVE Taiyo [Kasuga Maru]
CA Myoko
CA Haguro
CA Nachi
CA Ashigara
CL Nagara
DD Kuroshio
DD Oyashio
DD Hatsukaze
DD Natsushio
DD Hayashio
DD Amatsukaze
DD Yamakaze
DD Kawakaze
DD Umikaze
DD Suzukaze

Allied Ships
YO Std Oil Mei An

Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 21,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 21,000 yards
Both TF attempt to withdraw!
Range increases to 27,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Iba [Luzon] at 77,75, Range 19,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CA Mogami
CA Mikuma
CA Suzuya
CA Kumano
DD Maikaze
DD Nowaki
DD Arashi
DD Hagikaze

Allied Ships
YO Sian Oil Co No 4, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
YO ROC Amoy, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
YO ROC Nanyang, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
YO ROC Quyang, Shell hits 2, and is sunk

Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 28,000 yards
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 19,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 19,000 yards
CA Mikuma fires at YO Sian Oil Co No 4 at 19,000 yards
CA Mogami fires at YO Sian Oil Co No 4 at 19,000 yards
YO ROC Quyang sunk by DD Arashi at 19,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards
CA Mogami engages YO Sian Oil Co No 4 at 18,000 yards
YO Sian Oil Co No 4 sunk by DD Hagikaze at 18,000 yards
YO ROC Amoy sunk by DD Nowaki at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards
CA Suzuya engages YO ROC Nanyang at 15,000 yards
YO ROC Nanyang sunk by DD Arashi at 15,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...


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Submarine attack near Otomari [Sakhalin] at 125,47

Japanese Ships
TK Tennan Maru

Allied Ships
SS Cuttlefish

TK Tennan Maru is sighted by SS Cuttlefish
SS Cuttlefish launches 4 torpedoes


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Submarine attack near Singapore at 49,84

Japanese Ships
SS I-62 [Later I-162]

Allied Ships
xAKL UK Nam Yong, Shell hits 10, heavy fires, heavy damage

xAKL UK Nam Yong is sighted by SS I-62 [Later I-162]
SS I-62 [Later I-162] attacking on the surface
SS I-62 [Later I-162] low on gun ammo, Fukada W. breaks off surface engagement and submerges


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ASW attack near Aogashima [S Is]] at 111,66

Japanese Ships
DMS Kunashiri
DMS Ishigaki

Allied Ships
SS S-23

SS S-23 launches 4 torpedoes at DMS Kunashiri
S-23 diving deep ....
DMS Ishigaki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Ishigaki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Ishigaki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Ishigaki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Ishigaki fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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ASW attack near San Fernando [Lzn] at 80,74

Japanese Ships
DD Ikazuchi
CL Natori
DD Nagatsuki
DD Matsukaze
DD Harukaze

Allied Ships
SS S-36

SS S-36 launches 4 torpedoes at DD Ikazuchi
S-36 bottoming out ....
DD Matsukaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Harukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Harukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Harukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Harukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Harukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Submarine attack near Vigan [Luzon] at 80,73

Japanese Ships
xAK Shozan Maru, Shell hits 1

Allied Ships
SS Pickerel

xAK Shozan Maru is sighted by SS Pickerel
SS Pickerel attacking on the surface
SS Pickerel low on gun ammo, Bacon, B.E. breaks off surface engagement and submerges


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Sub attack near Yala Prov [S Thai] at 51,74

Japanese Ships
xAK Nako Maru, Torpedo hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
AK Kyushu Maru
AK Sagami Maru
xAK Kotohira Maru
xAK Holland Maru
xAK Mikasa Maru
xAK Keisyo Maru
xAK Atutasan Maru
xAK Ayatosan Maru
PB Tatsumiya Maru

Allied Ships
SS RNN KXIII

SS RNN KXIII launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Nako Maru
PB Tatsumiya Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tatsumiya Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Submarine attack near Otomari [Sakhalin] at 125,48

Japanese Ships
TK Yuho Maru

Allied Ships
SS Cuttlefish

TK Yuho Maru is sighted by SS Cuttlefish
SS Cuttlefish launches 4 torpedoes


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Bolinao [Luzon] at 79,74

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 6

Allied aircraft
P-40B Tomahawk x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty TB: 4 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
24th PG/20th PS with P-40B Tomahawk (12 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(12 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Liu Chow [Pearl R] at 74,55

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty TB: 1 destroyed by flak

Allied Ships
xAKL ROC Zhu Jiang 15
xAKL ROC Zhu Jiang 13

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Miri [Sarawak] at 65,84

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB x 8

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
PG Asheville
xAK Ethel Edwards, Torpedo hits 1

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

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm T91 Mod 1 Torp
4 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm T91 Mod 1 Torp



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Morning Air attack on ROC 49th Grlla"Rgt" Battalion, at 91,54 , near Hangchow [E Sea]

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
B5M1 Mabel x 6

No Japanese losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B5M1 Mabel bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 1 x 60 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on ROC 49th Grlla"Rgt" Battalion, at 91,54 , near Hangchow [E Sea]

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 28
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 27

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
376 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 16 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 26 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
28 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
27 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Chao Ch'ing [P Rvr] at 76,58

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 2 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 7

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAPc ROC Hainan Ferry 2, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAPc ROC Hainan Ferry 1

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-27a/b Nate bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAPc ROC Hainan Ferry 2


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Morning Air attack on ROC52nd Grilla "Rgt Battalion, at 90,49 , near Pengpu [Yellow R]

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 21

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
91 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
5 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
2 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
4 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on ROC52nd Grilla "Rgt Battalion, at 90,49 , near Pengpu [Yellow R]

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 8 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 7

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
95 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 12 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on ROC52nd Grilla "Rgt Battalion, at 90,49 , near Pengpu [Yellow R]

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 3 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 8

No Japanese losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
4 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Danchou [Hainan] at 70,61

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 10

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAKL ROC Pakhoi, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-27a/b Nate bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Lingayen Gulf at 79,75

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 7 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 12
A6M1m11 Zero x 17

Allied aircraft
RAF Vildebeest TB x 5
P-26A x 3
P-35A x 12

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
RAF Vildebeest TB: 3 destroyed

CAP engaged:
3rd S1 Kokutai with A6M1m11 Zero (17 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(9 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
17 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
24th Ftr Sentai/A with Ki-27a/b Nate (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
50th Ftr Sentai with Ki-27a/b Nate (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead



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Morning Air attack on Bangkok [C Thai] , at 56,62

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
RTAF BKh10/Hawk III x 4

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x RTAF BKh10/Hawk III sweeping at 10000 feet



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Heng Yang [C China] at 80,53

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 1 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAKL ROC Chu Tai No 2
xAKL ROC Ting An

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Manila [Luzon] at 79,77

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 2 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 8

Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 6

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Allied Ships
xAKL Elcano USAT

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
24th PG/17th PS with P-40E Warhawk (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Miri [Sarawak] at 65,84

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 49 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB: 1 destroyed by flak

Allied Ships
PG Tulsa, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk

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

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm T91 Mod 1 Torp



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Batan I [N Islands] at 85,70

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
D3A1 Val DB x 10

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
YO Std Oil Mei Peng, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
6 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Manila [Luzon] at 79,77

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 33 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 6

Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty TB: 1 destroyed

No Allied losses

CAP engaged:
24th PG/17th PS with P-40E Warhawk (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Miri [Sarawak] at 65,84

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB x 4

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAK Capillo, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

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

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm T91 Mod 1 Torp



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Miri [Sarawak] at 64,87

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 8
D3A1 Val DB x 12

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AO Pecos, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
AM Whippoorwill, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000' *
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
3 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000' *
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring AO Pecos
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring AM Whippoorwill


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ASW attack near Lahaina [Maui] at 182,108

Japanese Ships
SS I-24, hits 1

Allied Ships
DD Mugford
DD Litchfield
DD Phelps
DD Selfridge
DD Jarvis

SS I-24 is sighted by escort
DD Litchfield fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Phelps fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Selfridge attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-24 eludes ASW attack from DD Selfridge
DD Jarvis fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Selfridge fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Jarvis fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Jarvis fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Invasion Support action off Lingayen Gulf (79,75)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

14 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
PB Taiko Maru
xAK Chuko Maru

PB Taiko Maru fired at enemy troops


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Pre-Invasion action off Lingayen Gulf (79,75)

177 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
PB Seisho Maru
xAK Kinrei Maru

Japanese ground losses:
90 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)

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

PB Seisho Maru fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 5,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards


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Amphibious Assault at Lingayen Gulf (79,75)

TF 250 troops unloading over beach at Lingayen Gulf, 79,75

Japanese ground losses:
83 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)

7.7mm T92 AAMG damaged beyond repair during unload of 48th Div Mixed FA Rgt
13 troops of a IJA B T96 LMG Sqd accidentally lost during unload of 1st Formosa Inf Rgt /1
10 troops of a IJA B 3xGD Sect lost in surf during unload of 1st Formosa Inf Rgt
10 Support Section troops accidentally lost during unload of 1st Formosa Inf Rgt
13 troops of a IJA B T96 LMG Sqd accidentally lost during unload of 1st Formosa Inf Rgt
13 troops of a IJA B T96 LMG Sqd accidentally lost during unload of 1st Formosa Inf Rgt /3
13 troops of a IJA B T96 LMG Sqd lost in surf during unload of 1st Formosa Inf Rgt /3
10 Support Section troops lost in surf during unload of 1st Formosa Inf Rgt /3
10 Support Section troops lost from landing craft during unload of 1st Formosa Inf Rgt /3
13.2mm T93 AAMG damaged beyond repair during unload of 30th Mobile AA Co


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Ground combat at 94,38 (near Tatung [Inner Mon])

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 10094 troops, 104 guns, 938 vehicles, Assault Value = 423

Defending force 521 troops, 2 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 6

Japanese adjusted assault: 644

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 644 to 1

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

Allied ground losses:
365 casualties reported
Squads: 18 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 9 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units retreated 1

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
3rd Tank Division

Defending units:
PLA 47th Grilla Rgt Battalion


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Ground combat at 91,54 (near Hangchow [E Sea])

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 12846 troops, 161 guns, 80 vehicles, Assault Value = 512

Defending force 251 troops, 2 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 3

Japanese adjusted assault: 1010

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 1010 to 1

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

Allied ground losses:
338 casualties reported
Squads: 21 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 31 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1

Assaulting units:
17th Draft B Moon Division

Defending units:
ROC 49th Grlla"Rgt" Battalion


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Ground combat at 90,49 (near Pengpu [Yellow R])

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 5492 troops, 56 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 202

Defending force 652 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 22

Japanese adjusted assault: 336

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 336 to 1

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

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

Allied ground losses:
925 casualties reported
Squads: 36 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 40 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 3 (3 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1

Assaulting units:
13th China Pack C Brigade

Defending units:
ROC52nd Grilla "Rgt Battalion


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Ground combat at 87,45 (near Chengchow [Yellw R])

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 11170 troops, 106 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 301

Defending force 18334 troops, 102 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 571

Japanese adjusted assault: 310

Allied adjusted defense: 210

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: op mode(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), morale(-)

Japanese ground losses:
754 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 58 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 19 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

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

Assaulting units:
RGC 16th Temp Division
RGC 17th Temp Division

Defending units:
ROC 90th Corps
33rd Army Group


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Ground combat at Hong Kong (77,61)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1610 troops, 73 guns, 117 vehicles, Assault Value = 1325

Defending force 8447 troops, 138 guns, 140 vehicles, Assault Value = 202

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

Assaulting units:
19th Assault Engineer Regiment
104th Semi Mtrizd B Division
66th Draft B Inf Regimental Combat Team
38th Pack B Division
20th Assault Engineer Regiment
1st Mobile "24cm" Field Artillery Regiment
3rd Mobile "28cm" Field Artillery Battalion
23rd Army
2nd Mobile "15cm" Field Artillery Battalion
10th Draft Mountain Gun Regiment
20th Draft Mtn Gun Battalion

Defending units:
Cda Rifles ofCanada Battalion
Cda Winnipeg Grndrs Battalion
RN 102nd Base Force
Hong Kong & HKVDC Fortress
BA 2nd Royal Scots Battalion
IA Kumaon Rifles Battalion
Cda 1 Middlesex MG Battalion
CNAC Hong Kong Base Force


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Ground combat at Lingayen Gulf (79,75)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 14862 troops, 231 guns, 105 vehicles, Assault Value = 590

Defending force 20989 troops, 306 guns, 392 vehicles, Assault Value = 762

Allied ground losses:
557 casualties reported
Squads: 11 destroyed, 33 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 17 (3 destroyed, 14 disabled)
Vehicles lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)

Assaulting units:
PA 21st Infantry Division
PS 26th Cavalry Regiment
PA 31st Infantry Division
194th Tank Battalion
PA 91st Infantry Division
192nd Tank Battalion
PA 11th (-) Division
North Luzon Force Corps
PS 86th Coastal Artillery Battalion

Defending units:
48th Div Recon Regiment
JAAF 28th AF Bn
65th Drft "Brigade" Division
JAAF 24th AF Bn /1
Kanno (of 2 Fmsa) Battalion
16th Recon Regiment
47th Infantry Regiment
1st Formosa Inf Rgt /2
9th "15cm Gun" FA Bn /3
21st Assault Engr Rgt /3
15th "32cm" ArtyMtr FA Bn /3
1st Mobile "15cm" Field Artillery Regiment
3rd Assault Engr Rgt /3
JAAF 9th Field AF Const Bn /2
48th Div Mobile Engr Rgt /4
Tanaka (2 Fmsa -) Rgt /1
8th Mobile "10cm" FA Rgt /3
48th Div Mixed Field Artillery Regiment
30th Mobile AA Co
2nd "Mixed Mortar" Bn /2


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Ground combat at Tuguegarao [Lzon] (82,74)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 322 troops, 2 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 15

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

Japanese adjusted assault: 13

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 13 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Tuguegarao [Lzon] !!!

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

Assaulting units:
Yoko 1st Airborne SNLF /1


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Ground combat at Cordillera [Mines] (81,73)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 123 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2

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

Japanese adjusted assault: 3

Allied adjusted defense: 1

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

Japanese forces CAPTURE Cordillera [Mines] !!!

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

Assaulting units:
Yoko 1st Airborne SNLF /5


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RE: RHS Test 10A: 11 Dec 1942: Heavy Combat in the Far East!

Post by el cid again »


Allied Password NIMITZ. The JAPANESE AAR is printed here below.
Run 001 to see the ALLIED replay and generate Allied reports.
003 is the Allied orders BEFORE combat and 008 is the Allied Situation
AFTER combat.
Maryland and West Virginia, with escorts, continued their high speed
run toward San Francisco - and are halfway there from Oahu. Maryland
and San Francisco both have modest systems damage from single
bomb hits (800 kg and 250 kg respectively), but remain viable. KB
is in a dispersed triple formation East of Hawaii - apparently still searching
for the task force - possibly also resting aircraft and refueling escorts.

Today's action was in the Far East on a fairly intense scale.

On Luzon, 14th Army did a shock attack after intensive air combat over
Lingayen Gulf. The Allies, anticipating a strong ground support strike
and continuing to have a strong fighter force, put up a remarkable
showing, and fought slightly superior numbers of enemy fighters to
a standstill. In spite of that, enemy bombers mostly penetrated and
were combat effective. The follow up shock attack achieved decisive
odds in open terrain, and threw out the North Luzon Force with thousands
of casualties and high disruption rates.

Worse, also on Luzon, a single battalion of the 16th Army, the Kanno Detachment,
the only element in contact, managed to decisively defeat a corps scale shock
attack by the South Luzon Force, also in open terrain. It too was supported
by an air strike, but this one was unopposed. Philippine infantry divisions,
even with HQ support, and in the case of North Luzon Force, tank and artillery
support - do not appear up to dealing with line IJA units - either offensively or
defensively!

On Malaya, the wholly inexperienced and hastily assembled Second Tank Division
(which is more like a glorified brigade, having only three tank regiments, and three
motorized infantry regiments), demonstrated similar prowess at Kota Bahru.
Again, strong enemy air strikes were anticipated by the Allies. This time, however,
they launched a maximum bomber ground support attack of their own, supported by
adequate numbers of Brewster Buffalos. This was surprisingly effective, and the Allied attack was combat effective, and the exchange rate better than might be reasonably hoped for. JAAF and JNAF combined air strikes also were able to penetrate and be combat effective. Allied fighter sweeps came in too late, however, after multiple Japanese ground support attacks. And the inexperienced tankers,
in ideal tank country, threw both brigades out of the hex badly disrupted.

In China, Japanese progress clearing their road and rail lines of communications was generally decisively effective. A major attack at Hong Kong reduced fortifications to Level 1. Unable to achieve good odds, still losses for the Allies were greater - a bad sign - and Hong Kong may fall tomorrow (or the next day if the attackers are disrupted by today's attack). Less visible were moves not reported in the combat reports by both sides. Chinese forces are assembling well, and some formations
are moving to cut LOC in the near future. A Japanese division awaits shipping to the SRA at Shanghai, while others have assembled at Peking to exploit the newly opened rail lines into relatively open Eastern China.

The air to air combat kills were dead even at 35 for each side - a fairly impressive performance by the Allies - but one they lack the numbers to long sustain. Because of flak losses, the Japanese lost more aircraft - again. But they are getting something for their investment - winning key positions on the ground.

Below here is the JAPANESE combat report.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Dec 11, 41
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Invasion Support action off Lingayen Gulf (79,75)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

119 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
PB Seisho Maru
xAK Kinrei Maru

Japanese ground losses:
45 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

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

PB Seisho Maru fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards


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Invasion Support action off Lingayen Gulf (79,75)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

41 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
PB Taiko Maru
xAK Chuko Maru
AM W-12
xAK Toyokawa Maru

155mm M1918 CD Gun battery firing at xAK Chuko Maru


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Bolinao [Luzon] at 79,74, Range 11,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CA Mogami
CA Mikuma
CA Suzuya
CA Kumano
DD Maikaze
DD Nowaki
DD Arashi
DD Hagikaze

Allied Ships
PT-31
PT-32
PT-33
PT-34
PT-35
PT-41
PT Q-111
PT Q-112
PT Q-113, Shell hits 1
MTB RN MTB 12, Shell hits 1, and is sunk


Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 46% moonlight: 12,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 11,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 11,000 yards
Castillo P. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range closes to 7,000 yards
CA Mikuma engages PT Q-111 at 7,000 yards
DD Arashi engages PT-32 at 7,000 yards
CA Mikuma engages MTB RN MTB 12 at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
PT Q-111 engages CA Kumano at 3,000 yards
PT Q-112 engages CA Kumano at 3,000 yards
CA Kumano engages PT Q-111 at 3,000 yards
CA Mogami engages PT Q-113 at 3,000 yards
CA Mikuma engages PT-35 at 3,000 yards
PT Q-111 engages DD Arashi at 3,000 yards
PT-31 engages CA Mikuma at 3,000 yards
MTB RN MTB 12 sunk by CA Mikuma at 3,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards
CA Kumano engages PT Q-111 at 5,000 yards
CA Suzuya engages PT Q-112 at 5,000 yards
CA Kumano engages PT Q-111 at 5,000 yards
PT-41 engages CA Kumano at 5,000 yards
CA Mikuma engages PT-34 at 5,000 yards
DD Nowaki engages PT-41 at 5,000 yards
CA Mogami engages PT-32 at 5,000 yards
Castillo P. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range increases to 10,000 yards
CA Kumano engages PT Q-113 at 10,000 yards
CA Suzuya engages PT Q-111 at 10,000 yards
CA Suzuya engages PT-41 at 10,000 yards
DD Hagikaze engages PT-35 at 10,000 yards
CA Suzuya engages PT-32 at 10,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
CA Mogami engages PT Q-111 at 11,000 yards
CA Mogami engages PT Q-111 at 11,000 yards
CA Suzuya engages PT-35 at 11,000 yards
DD Nowaki engages PT Q-112 at 11,000 yards
Castillo P. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range increases to 12,000 yards
CA Mikuma engages PT Q-112 at 12,000 yards
CA Mikuma engages PT Q-113 at 12,000 yards
CA Kumano engages PT-35 at 12,000 yards
DD Arashi engages PT Q-112 at 12,000 yards
CA Kumano engages PT-33 at 12,000 yards
CA Mogami engages PT-32 at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards
CA Mikuma engages PT Q-113 at 11,000 yards
CA Mogami engages PT Q-111 at 11,000 yards
CA Suzuya engages PT-35 at 11,000 yards
CA Mogami engages PT-34 at 11,000 yards
DD Nowaki engages PT Q-113 at 11,000 yards
DD Maikaze engages PT Q-113 at 11,000 yards
Castillo P. orders Allied TF to disengage
Task forces break off...


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Submarine attack near Truk [Car Is] at 112,109

Japanese Ships
AO Ondo

Allied Ships
SS Tarpon

AO Ondo is sighted by SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon launches 4 torpedoes at AO Ondo


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Submarine attack near Bihoro [Farms] at 124,49

Japanese Ships
xAKL JMM Sapporo 107

Allied Ships
SS Cuttlefish

xAKL JMM Sapporo 107 is sighted by SS Cuttlefish
SS Cuttlefish launches 4 torpedoes at xAKL JMM Sapporo 107


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Submarine attack near Riouw [Bintan I] at 50,85

Japanese Ships
SS I-66 [Later I-166]

Allied Ships
xAPc Soerabaja Ferry 1

xAPc Soerabaja Ferry 1 is sighted by SS I-66 [Later I-166]
SS I-66 [Later I-166] launches 3 torpedoes at xAPc Soerabaja Ferry 1


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Submarine attack near Agrihan [Marianas] at 111,86

Japanese Ships
xAK Yamayuri Maru

Allied Ships
SS Shark

xAK Yamayuri Maru is sighted by SS Shark
SS Shark launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Yamayuri Maru


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Submarine attack near Agrihan [Marianas] at 111,86

Japanese Ships
TK Nissan Maru

Allied Ships
SS Shark

TK Nissan Maru is sighted by SS Shark
SS Shark launches 4 torpedoes at TK Nissan Maru


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Wakkanai & Rishiri at 123,48, Range 8,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
TK Yuho Maru

Allied Ships
xAKL SMM PK-34
xAKL SMM PK-37

Poor visibility due to Thunderstorms with 46% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms and 46% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range increases to 8,000 yards...
Range increases to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range increases to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
Both TF attempt to withdraw!
Range increases to 8,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat


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ASW attack near Lingayen Gulf at 79,75

Japanese Ships
DD Natsugumo
CL Naka
DD Minegumo
DD Yudachi
DD Harusame
DD Murasame

Allied Ships
SS Sailfish, hits 1

SS Sailfish launches 3 torpedoes at DD Natsugumo
Sailfish bottoming out ....
DD Yudachi fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Harusame fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Murasame fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Murasame fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Murasame fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Murasame fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Murasame fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Murasame attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub


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Submarine attack near Truk [Car Is] at 111,108

Japanese Ships
AO Iro

Allied Ships
SS Tarpon

AO Iro is sighted by SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon launches 4 torpedoes


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Sub attack near Takao [Kaohsiung] at 84,66

Japanese Ships
CM Shirataka
PB Yodozo Maru

Allied Ships
SS Seawolf

SS Seawolf launches 4 torpedoes at CM Shirataka
Seawolf diving deep ....
PB Yodozo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Yodozo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Yodozo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Yodozo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Yodozo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Submarine attack near Vigan [Luzon] at 80,73

Japanese Ships
xAK Shozan Maru

Allied Ships
SS Pickerel

xAK Shozan Maru is sighted by SS Pickerel
SS Pickerel attacking on the surface
SS Pickerel low on gun ammo, Bacon, B.E. breaks off surface engagement and submerges


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Invasion Support action off Lingayen Gulf (79,75)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

38 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
PB Seisho Maru
xAK Kinrei Maru, Shell hits 2

PA 75mm Pack How battery firing at xAK Kinrei Maru
PA 75mm Field Gun battery firing at xAK Kinrei Maru
PA 75mm Pack How battery firing at xAK Kinrei Maru


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Invasion Support action off Lingayen Gulf (79,75)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

11 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
PB Taiko Maru
xAK Chuko Maru

PB Taiko Maru fired at enemy troops


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Invasion Support action off Lingayen Gulf (79,75)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

23 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
PB Seisho Maru
xAK Kinrei Maru

PB Seisho Maru fired at enemy troops


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Submarine attack near Otomari [Sakhalin] at 124,48

Japanese Ships
xAK Horai Maru

Allied Ships
SS Cuttlefish

xAK Horai Maru is sighted by SS Cuttlefish
SS Cuttlefish launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Horai Maru


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Day Time Surface Combat, near San Fernando [Lzn] at 80,74, Range 8,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
PB Kyo Maru #2
xAK Yamagiku Maru
xAK Somedono Maru
xAK Daisin Maru

Allied Ships
PT-31
PT-32
PT-33
PT-34
PT-35
PT-41
PT Q-111
PT Q-112
PT Q-113

Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 15,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 8,000 yards
Japanese ships attempt to get underway
Range increases to 8,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat


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Submarine attack near Victoria [BC] at 208,51

Japanese Ships
SS I-5

Allied Ships
xAKL Thelma, Shell hits 10, heavy fires, heavy damage

xAKL Thelma is sighted by SS I-5
SS I-5 attacking on the surface


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Submarine attack near Riouw [Bintan I] at 50,85

Japanese Ships
SS I-66 [Later I-166]

Allied Ships
xAPc Mataram Ferry 1, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage

SS I-66 [Later I-166] is sighted by xAPc Mataram Ferry 1
SS I-66 [Later I-166] launches 3 torpedoes at xAPc Mataram Ferry 1


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Submarine attack near Riouw [Bintan I] at 50,85

Japanese Ships
SS I-66 [Later I-166]

Allied Ships
xAPc Mataram Ferry 2

xAPc Mataram Ferry 2 is sighted by SS I-66 [Later I-166]
Captain of SS I-66 [Later I-166] elects not to launch torpedoes at this target


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Submarine attack near Vigan [Luzon] at 80,73

Japanese Ships
xAK Shozan Maru

Allied Ships
SS Pickerel

xAK Shozan Maru is sighted by SS Pickerel
SS Pickerel attacking on the surface
SS Pickerel low on gun ammo, Bacon, B.E. breaks off surface engagement and submerges


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Sub attack near Takao [Kaohsiung] at 84,66

Japanese Ships
xAK Oigawa Maru
xAKL Fukuei Maru
xAKL Taiyo Maru
xAKL Buyo Maru
TB Kiji
PB Rokko Maru #2

Allied Ships
SS Seawolf

SS Seawolf launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Oigawa Maru
TB Kiji fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Rokko Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Rokko Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Rokko Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Rokko Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Rokko Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Rokko Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Submarine attack near Riouw [Bintan I] at 50,85

Japanese Ships
SS I-66 [Later I-166]

Allied Ships
xAPc Banjoewangi Ferry 2, Shell hits 1

xAPc Banjoewangi Ferry 2 is sighted by SS I-66 [Later I-166]
SS I-66 [Later I-166] attacking xAPc Banjoewangi Ferry 2 on the surface
SS I-66 [Later I-166] low on gun ammo, Obayashi C. breaks off surface engagement and submerges


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Morning Air attack on PA 51st Infantry Division, at 80,79 (E Quezon [Luzon])

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 34
G4M1 Betty TB x 21

No Japanese losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
21 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 60 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 51,75 (Kota Bharu [Malaya])

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 82
Ki-27a/b Nate x 22
Ki-43 Ia Oscar x 9
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 8
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 5

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
154 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 13 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 19 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
10 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
25 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
29 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
5 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x15 kg GP GSptPkg

Also attacking CW FMSV Brigade ...
Also attacking IA 8th Brigade ...
Also attacking CW FMSV Brigade ...
Also attacking IA 8th Brigade ...
Also attacking CW FMSV Brigade ...
Also attacking IA 8th Brigade ...
Also attacking CW FMSV Brigade ...
Also attacking IA 8th Brigade ...
Also attacking CW FMSV Brigade ...
Also attacking IA 8th Brigade ...
Also attacking CW FMSV Brigade ...
Also attacking IA 8th Brigade ...
Also attacking CW FMSV Brigade ...


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Morning Air attack on IA 8th Brigade, at 51,75 (Kota Bharu [Malaya])

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 28
Ki-27a/b Nate x 8
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 20

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
61 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
28 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
20 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x15 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong & HKVDC Fortress, at 77,61 (Hong Kong)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

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

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 8
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 11
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 3

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-27a/b Nate: 2 damaged
Ki-27a/b Nate: 1 destroyed by flak
Ki-48 Ib Lily : 1 damaged
Ki-48 Ib Lily : 1 destroyed by flak
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB: 1 damaged
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB: 1 destroyed by flak

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-27a/b Nate bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x25 kg GP GSptPkg
3 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
10 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x15 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong & HKVDC Fortress, at 77,61 (Hong Kong)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 19

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB: 1 damaged
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB: 1 destroyed by flak

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

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
6 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
1 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on CW FMSV Brigade, at 51,75 (Kota Bharu [Malaya])

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 22
Ki-43 Ia Oscar x 9
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 27

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
36 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
27 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on CW FMSV Brigade, at 51,75 (Kota Bharu [Malaya])

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 36

No Japanese losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
36 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on RN 102nd Base Force, at 77,61 (Hong Kong)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 3
CoCAF BR.20 Ruth x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48 Ib Lily : 1 destroyed by flak
CoCAF BR.20 Ruth : 1 damaged
CoCAF BR.20 Ruth : 1 destroyed by flak

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x15 kg GP GSptPkg
1 x CoCAF BR.20 Ruth bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x100 kg GP GSptPkg
3 x CoCAF BR.20 Ruth bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x100 kg GP GSptPkg

Also attacking Hong Kong & HKVDC Fortress ...


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Morning Air attack on RN 102nd Base Force, at 77,61 (Hong Kong)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 6
Ki-51c Sonia GPDB x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48 Ib Lily : 1 destroyed by flak
Ki-51c Sonia GPDB: 2 damaged

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

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-51c Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
6 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x15 kg GP GSptPkg
1 x Ki-51c Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg

Also attacking Hong Kong & HKVDC Fortress ...
Also attacking RN 102nd Base Force ...
Also attacking Hong Kong & HKVDC Fortress ...
Also attacking RN 102nd Base Force ...


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Morning Air attack on ROC 48th Corps, at 88,50 (Ho Fei [E China])

Weather in hex: Light cloud

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

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 8

No Japanese losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on CW FMSV Brigade, at 51,75 (Kota Bharu [Malaya])

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 11
Ki-43 Ia Oscar x 9

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 21000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg

Also attacking IA 8th Brigade ...


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Morning Air attack on French Pol Sect , at 69,55 (Binh Gia [Tonkin])

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 12

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-27a/b Nate bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x25 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on NRA Pol Sect , at 97,45 (Tengchow [Bohei G])

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 3 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 8

No Japanese losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
4 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong & HKVDC Fortress, at 77,61 (Hong Kong)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
CoCAF BR.20 Ruth x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
CoCAF BR.20 Ruth : 1 destroyed by flak

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x CoCAF BR.20 Ruth bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x100 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on ROC 48th Corps, at 88,50 (Ho Fei [E China])

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 12
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 27

No Japanese losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
27 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong & HKVDC Fortress, at 77,61 (Hong Kong)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
CoCAF BR.20 Ruth x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
CoCAF BR.20 Ruth : 1 destroyed by flak

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x CoCAF BR.20 Ruth bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x100 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on 2nd Tank Division, at 51,75 (Kota Bharu [Malaya])

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 7
Ki-27a/b Nate x 12
Ki-43 Ia Oscar x 7

Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim I GP x 12
RAF Blenheim IV x 12
RAF Buffalo I x 22
RAAF Hudson I GP x 19

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43 Ia Oscar: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
RAF Blenheim I GP: 1 damaged
RAF Blenheim IV: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged
RAF Buffalo I: 5 destroyed
RAAF Hudson I GP: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 20 (1 destroyed, 19 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x RAAF Hudson I GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb
3 x RAAF Hudson I GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb
7 x RAAF Hudson I GP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb
11 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 4x20 lb GP GSptPkg
12 x RAF Blenheim I GP bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
1st Ftr Sentai/A with Ki-27a/b Nate (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
1st Ftr Sentai/C with Ki-27a/b Nate (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 13000.
Raid is overhead
Yamada S1 Hikotai with A6M2m21 Zero (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
11th Ftr Sentai with Ki-27a/b Nate (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
59th Ftr Sentai with Ki-43 Ia Oscar (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead



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Morning Air attack on Bangkok [C Thai] , at 56,62

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
RTAF BKh10/Hawk III x 3

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x RTAF BKh10/Hawk III sweeping at 10000 feet



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Afternoon Air attack on PA 11th (-) Division, at 79,75 (Lingayen Gulf)

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 8 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 57
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB x 27
G4M1 Betty TB x 33
Ki-27a/b Nate x 21
A6M1m11 Zero x 6

Allied aircraft
P-26A x 5
P-35A x 10
P-40B Tomahawk x 10
P-40E Warhawk x 22

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 4 destroyed
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB: 5 destroyed
G4M1 Betty TB: 5 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-26A: 4 destroyed
P-35A: 1 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk: 2 destroyed

Allied ground losses:
95 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
26 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 60 kg GP Bomb
20 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 60 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
24th PG/3rd PS with P-40E Warhawk (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead
24th PG/17th PS with P-40E Warhawk (10 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Raid is overhead
24th PG/20th PS with P-40B Tomahawk (10 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
35th PG/21st PS with P-40E Warhawk (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
35th PG/34th PS with P-35A (10 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 5000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 5000.
Raid is overhead
6th Interceptr PAAC with P-26A (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 5000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 5000.
Raid is overhead



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Afternoon Air attack on Lingayen Gulf , at 79,75

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 15
Ki-27a/b Nate x 26
A6M1m11 Zero x 6

Allied aircraft
P-35A x 3
P-40B Tomahawk x 3
P-40E Warhawk x 9

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-27a/b Nate: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-35A: 2 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk: 4 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-27a/b Nate sweeping at 15000 feet

CAP engaged:
24th PG/17th PS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
24th PG/20th PS with P-40B Tomahawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 205 minutes
35th PG/21st PS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
35th PG/34th PS with P-35A (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 77 minutes



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Afternoon Air attack on Lingayen Gulf , at 79,75

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 14
Ki-27a/b Nate x 14

Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-27a/b Nate: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
24th PG/17th PS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 2000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 101 minutes



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Miri [Sarawak] at 65,85

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

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

Japanese aircraft
A5M4 Claude x 6
A6M2m21 Zero x 8
A5M4a Claude x 6
D3A1 Val DB x 12

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAK Capillo, Bomb hits 5, and is sunk

Allied ground losses:
267 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 22 destroyed, 22 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
8 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Capillo


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ASW attack near Lahaina [Maui] at 182,108

Japanese Ships
SS I-24

Allied Ships
DD Chew

SS I-24 is located by DD Chew
I-24 bottoming out ....
DD Chew fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Chew fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Chew fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Chew fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Chew fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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ASW attack near Yala Prov [S Thai] at 51,74

Japanese Ships
AM W-4
AM W-3

Allied Ships
SS RNN KXIII

SS RNN KXIII is sighted by escort
AM W-4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-3 fails to find sub and abandons search
AM W-4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Sub attack near Lingayen Gulf at 79,75

Japanese Ships
PB Seisho Maru
xAKL Kikuryu Maru

Allied Ships
SS Sailfish

SS Sailfish launches 3 torpedoes at PB Seisho Maru
Sailfish bottoming out ....
PB Seisho Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Seisho Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Seisho Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Seisho Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Seisho Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Invasion Support action off Lingayen Gulf (79,75)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

17 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
PB Taiko Maru
xAK Chuko Maru

PB Taiko Maru fired at enemy troops


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Invasion Support action off Lingayen Gulf (79,75)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

18 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
PB Seisho Maru
xAK Kinrei Maru

PB Seisho Maru fired at enemy troops


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Ground combat at 89,55 (near Hangchow [E Sea])

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 13614 troops, 156 guns, 47 vehicles, Assault Value = 511

Defending force 825 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 31

Japanese adjusted assault: 193

Allied adjusted defense: 5

Japanese assault odds: 38 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), op mode(-), leaders(-), experience(-)
supply(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)

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

Allied ground losses:
373 casualties reported
Squads: 13 destroyed, 18 disabled
Non Combat: 19 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Units retreated 1

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
22nd Pack B Plains Division

Defending units:
ROC 48 Grilla "Rgt Battalion


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Ground combat at Ho Fei [E China] (88,50)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 13860 troops, 161 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 512

Defending force 6959 troops, 43 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 227

Japanese adjusted assault: 254

Allied adjusted defense: 221

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

Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 2

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), leaders(+), preparation(-), morale(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(+), leaders(-)

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

Allied ground losses:
311 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 18 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Assaulting units:
116th Draft B Division

Defending units:
ROC 48th Corps


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Ground combat at Hong Kong (77,61)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 38269 troops, 527 guns, 405 vehicles, Assault Value = 1344

Defending force 8491 troops, 139 guns, 140 vehicles, Assault Value = 206

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 1

Japanese adjusted assault: 966

Allied adjusted defense: 773

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 1)

Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
554 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 52 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 16 disabled

Allied ground losses:
382 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 50 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 30 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Assaulting units:
104th Semi Mtrizd B Division
38th Pack B Division
66th Draft B Inf Regimental Combat Team
19th Assault Engineer Regiment
20th Assault Engineer Regiment
1st Mobile "24cm" Field Artillery Regiment
10th Draft Mountain Gun Regiment
2nd Mobile "15cm" Field Artillery Battalion
23rd Army
3rd Mobile "28cm" Field Artillery Battalion
20th Draft Mtn Gun Battalion

Defending units:
BA 2nd Royal Scots Battalion
Cda 1 Middlesex MG Battalion
Cda Winnipeg Grndrs Battalion
RN 102nd Base Force
Cda Rifles ofCanada Battalion
IA Kumaon Rifles Battalion
Hong Kong & HKVDC Fortress
CNAC Hong Kong Base Force


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Ground combat at K'uai Tieh [EChina] (90,46)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 12903 troops, 165 guns, 80 vehicles, Assault Value = 513

Defending force 825 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 31

Japanese adjusted assault: 498

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 498 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE K'uai Tieh [EChina] !!!

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

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

Allied ground losses:
619 casualties reported
Squads: 34 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 40 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 4 (4 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1

Assaulting units:
32nd Draft B Division

Defending units:
ROC 10th Grlla "Rgt Battalion


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Ground combat at Lingayen Gulf (79,75)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 23802 troops, 379 guns, 387 vehicles, Assault Value = 1260

Defending force 16996 troops, 235 guns, 396 vehicles, Assault Value = 548

Japanese adjusted assault: 974

Allied adjusted defense: 121

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

Japanese forces CAPTURE Lingayen Gulf !!!

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

Japanese ground losses:
492 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 43 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 15 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Vehicles lost 9 (1 destroyed, 8 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
7308 casualties reported
Squads: 270 destroyed, 11 disabled
Non Combat: 360 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 44 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 122 (121 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Vehicles lost 314 (301 destroyed, 13 disabled)
Units retreated 9

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
9th Pack B Inf Regimental Combat Team
JAAF 28th AF Bn
20th Pack B Inf Regimental Combat Team
16th Recon Regiment
47th Infantry Regiment
65th Drft "Brigade" Division
Tanaka (2 Fmsa -) Regiment
48th Div Recon Regiment
Kanno (of 2 Fmsa) Battalion
1st Formosa Inf Regiment
16th Pack Engineer Regiment
JAAF 24th AF Bn /1
1st Mobile "15cm" Field Artillery Regiment
15th "32cm" ArtyMtr Field Artillery Battalion
21st Assault Engr Rgt /3
48th Div Mobile Engr Rgt /4
3rd Assault Engr Rgt /3
14th Army
JAAF 9th Field AF Const Bn /2
30th Mobile AA Co
8th Mobile "10cm" Field Artillery Regiment
48th Div Mixed Field Artillery Regiment
9th "15cm Gun" Field Artillery Battalion
2nd "Mixed Mortar" Bn /2

Defending units:
PA 21st Infantry Division
PA 91st Infantry Division
PA 31st Infantry Division
194th Tank Battalion
192nd Tank Battalion
PS 26th Cavalry Regiment
PA 11th (-) Division
North Luzon Force Corps
PS 86th Coastal Artillery Battalion


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Ground combat at Kabin Bury [C Thai] (57,63)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 3544 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 145

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

Japanese adjusted assault: 71

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 71 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Kabin Bury [C Thai] !!!

Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-)

Assaulting units:
112th Draft B Inf Regiment


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Ground combat at Kota Bharu [Malaya] (51,75)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 9344 troops, 84 guns, 877 vehicles, Assault Value = 497

Defending force 3938 troops, 38 guns, 18 vehicles, Assault Value = 170

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 0

Japanese adjusted assault: 694

Allied adjusted defense: 18

Japanese assault odds: 38 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Kota Bharu [Malaya] !!!

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

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

Allied ground losses:
1281 casualties reported
Squads: 63 destroyed, 13 disabled
Non Combat: 68 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 22 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 29 (29 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 21 (21 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 2

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
2nd Tank Division

Defending units:
CW FMSV Brigade
IA 8th Brigade


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Ground combat at Hwaiyin [Yellow R] (92,50)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 5575 troops, 52 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 149

Defending force 3422 troops, 7 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 79

Japanese adjusted assault: 114

Allied adjusted defense: 25

Japanese assault odds: 4 to 1 (fort level 1)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Hwaiyin [Yellow R] !!!

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

Japanese ground losses:
129 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
1173 casualties reported
Squads: 21 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 35 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 1

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
RGC 22nd Temp Division

Defending units:
ROC 8th Prov Lt Cps Brigade


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Ground combat at Binh Gia [Tonkin] (69,55)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 240 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 8

Defending force 237 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 5

Japanese adjusted assault: 3

Allied adjusted defense: 9

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

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+)
Attacker: leaders(-)

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

Assaulting units:
JAAF 88th AF Co

Defending units:
French Pol Sect


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Ground combat at E Quezon [Luzon] (80,79)

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 3091 troops, 52 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 236

Defending force 2421 troops, 44 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 97

Allied adjusted assault: 48

Japanese adjusted defense: 60

Allied assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 0)

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

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

Allied ground losses:
273 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 61 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
PA 41st Infantry Division
PA 51st Infantry Division
South Luzon Force Corps

Defending units:
Kimura Det Battalion



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RE: RHS Test 10A: 12 Dec 1942: The Return of the Kiddo Butai!

Post by el cid again »

Allied Password NIMITZ. The JAPANESE AAR is printed here below.
Run 001 to see the ALLIED replay and generate Allied reports.
003 is the Allied orders BEFORE combat and 008 is the Allied Situation
AFTER combat.

Below is the ALLIED combat report.

The KB returned to Hawiian waters, in two divisions - East and Southeast of Molokai - launching air strikes on Molokai and Maui - finding ships in port in both cases. But the attacks didn't arm Kates with torpedoes, so damage was not as extensive as it might have been had they realized major ships were present.

Once again, the Allies did fairly well in air-air combat - unusual this early in the war.

In a surprise move, a major Japanese amphibious force landed at Mauban - a historical landing site SE of Manila - with a good road to the West and connecting to the main highway of the island. South Luzon Corps may be out of position and unable to defend Manila at all - because early landings seemed to indicate the invasion was coming from farther South. Apparently that was to secure airfields
and ports - and this is the main landing now.

In Malaya, the armored formation at Kota Bahru apparently is retracing its steps so it can use the highways on the Western side of the Peninsula - giving time for Indian Army troops to assemble into a division to fight for Georgetown.

The 4th Marines successfully disembarked at Cagayan on Mindinao, joining 2 of the regiments of Philippine Army 10th Division and the Mindinao Corps HQ already there to contest the major airfield. The third regiment is walking in by a long route - having been relieved by the 3rd Regiment of the Philippine Constabulary in the defense of Davao. An enemy force is already on Cebu - but strangely Cagayan was left alone. Possibly that force was supposed to land on Mindinao, but the surprise air strike by float TBDs may have caused it to disembark early - to reduce losses that might happen from more attacks.

In China some positions fell, others held stubbornly - but it is clear the Japanese are engaged in a serious effort to clear Northern and Eastern China - and Hong Kong had fortifications reduced to zero today. It faces two divisions plus - instead of the one that historically attacked - so it will fall sooner than Christmas day.

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RE: RHS Test 10A: 13 Dec 1942: Major KB, Luzon, China Battles!

Post by el cid again »

The Kiddo Butai struck hard today in a coordinated air and naval attack.
Numbers of Allied ships were sunk in addition to casualties ashore of
every sort. Adding insult to injury, USS Arizona flooded out and sank.

On Luzon, the Japanese secured the undefended beach at Mauban without
difficulty - allocating only a battalion assault to capture it. More interesting
was an attack by the now assembled Philippine Division, supported by the
heavy guns of Subic Bay and a Philippine Army Reserve Division:
intended to wipe out an enemy recon unit, surprisingly 14th army HQ and
two infantry regiments managed to enter the combat zone (probably in
movement mode). In an almost evenly matched battle with about 12,000
troops on each side, the Allies fought even - very different from the previous
Japanese and Allied attacks involving only the reserve divisions.

In China, Hong Kong and several other cities fell, with thousands of casualties
in every case - even at minimal odds. Only one attack failed, because of low
odds: yet even in that case fortifications were reduced to zero and casualties
were disproportionate for the Chinese. From North near Sinn Sinn, through
the center near Wuhan and Nanchang, all the way to the South at Hong Kong,
the IJA campaign made significant progress today.

In Malaya action was confined to unopposed bomber attacks on the leading
Allied positions, because 25th Army is still organizing itself and moving to contact.
There are no locations of actual contact at this time.

Allied Password NIMITZ. The JAPANESE AAR is printed here below.
Run 001 to see the ALLIED replay and generate Allied reports.
003 is the Allied orders BEFORE combat and 008 is the Allied Situation
AFTER combat.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Dec 13, 41
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TF 121 encounters mine field at Miri [Sarawak] (64,87)

Japanese Ships
xAK Meiyo Maru, Mine hits 1



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Invasion Support action off Miri [Sarawak] (64,87)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

3 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
PB Tokotsu Maru
PB Heiei Maru #7
xAK Fukko Maru

PB Tokotsu Maru fired at enemy troops
PB Heiei Maru #7 fired at enemy troops


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Submarine attack near Otomari [Sakhalin] at 125,47

Japanese Ships
xAK Nitimei Maru

Allied Ships
SS Cuttlefish

xAK Nitimei Maru is sighted by SS Cuttlefish
SS Cuttlefish launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Nitimei Maru


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Submarine attack near Victoria [BC] at 208,53

Japanese Ships
SS I-3

Allied Ships
xAPc San Diego USAT, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage

xAPc San Diego USAT is sighted by SS I-3
SS I-3 launches 4 torpedoes at xAPc San Diego USAT


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ASW attack near San Fernando [Lzn] at 80,74

Japanese Ships
CA Mogami
DD Arashi
DD Nowaki
DD Hagikaze

Allied Ships
SS Sailfish, hits 1

SS Sailfish is sighted by escort
Sailfish bottoming out ....
DD Hagikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hagikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hagikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hagikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hagikaze attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub


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Submarine attack near Tulagi [Solomans] at 114,137

Japanese Ships
SS RO-68

Allied Ships
xAPc FF Noumea

xAPc FF Noumea is sighted by SS RO-68
SS RO-68 launches 4 torpedoes


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Submarine attack near Lihue [Kauai] at 178,106

Japanese Ships
SS I-75 [Later I-175]

Allied Ships
xAK MM Sea Tug & Barges, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

xAK MM Sea Tug & Barges is sighted by SS I-75 [Later I-175]
SS I-75 [Later I-175] launches 3 torpedoes


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Night Naval bombardment of Kunakakai [Molokai] at 181,108

Japanese Ships
BB Hiei
BB Kongo

Allied Ships
CL St. Louis CL-49, Shell hits 4, heavy fires
CL Phoenix CL-46, Shell hits 5, on fire
CL Helena CL-50, Shell hits 4, heavy fires
CA San Francisco CA-38, Shell hits 6, heavy fires, heavy damage
DMS Lamberton, Shell hits 1, on fire
DM Breese, Shell hits 1, heavy damage

Allied ground losses:
74 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 7 destroyed, 15 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Vehicles lost 4 (2 destroyed, 2 disabled)

Light Indstry Plant hits 1
Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 11
Runway hits 29
Port hits 6
Port fuel hits 2

BB Hiei firing at 112th USA Base Force
BB Kongo firing at Kunakakai [Molokai]


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Amphibious Assault at Prachuap Khiri Khan (54,64)

TF 155 troops unloading over beach at Prachuap Khiri Khan, 54,64



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Day Time Surface Combat, near Catbalogan [Samar] at 84,84, Range 18,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
AM W-8
AO Hayamoto

Allied Ships
xAKL ROC Dong Hai 3

Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 18,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 18,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Guiuan [& SE Samar] at 84,86, Range 18,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
AM W-8
AO Hayamoto

Allied Ships
xAKL ROC Nan Hai 24

Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range increases to 17,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 14,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 17,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 17,000 yards
Range increases to 18,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Guiuan [& SE Samar] at 84,86, Range 18,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
AM W-8
AO Hayamoto

Allied Ships
xAKL ROC Dong Hai 3

Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 18,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 18,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat


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TF 645 encounters mine field at San Fernando [Lzn] (80,74)

Allied Ships
SS Sailfish, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage



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ASW attack near Yala Prov [S Thai] at 51,74

Japanese Ships
AM W-4

Allied Ships
SS RNN KXIII, hits 4

SS RNN KXIII is located by AM W-4
AM W-4 attacking submerged sub ....
AM W-4 is out of ASW ammo
AM W-4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM W-4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Sub attack near Bako [Pescadores] at 83,63

Japanese Ships
AMC Nosiro Maru

Allied Ships
SS Seadragon

AMC Nosiro Maru is sighted by SS Seadragon
SS Seadragon launches 4 torpedoes


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Submarine attack near Tulagi [Solomans] at 114,137

Japanese Ships
SS RO-68

Allied Ships
xAPc AUS Alacrity, Shell hits 1

xAPc AUS Alacrity is sighted by SS RO-68
SS RO-68 attacking on the surface
SS RO-68 low on gun ammo, Nagano D. breaks off surface engagement and submerges


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Morning Air attack on Camp John Hay Colmn , at 81,74 (Baguio City [Mines])

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB x 47

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
29 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 60 kg GP Bomb
18 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Also attacking PA 2nd/12th Inf Battalion ...
Also attacking Camp John Hay Colmn ...


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Morning Air attack on Kunakakai [Molokai] , at 181,108

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 22 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 40
B5N2 Kate TB x 125
D3A1 Val DB x 114
F1M2 Pete FF x 1

Allied aircraft
P-26A x 2
P-36A Mohawk x 4
P-40B Tomahawk x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2m21 Zero: 4 destroyed
B5N2 Kate TB: 3 destroyed, 1 damaged
D3A1 Val DB: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-26A: 1 destroyed
P-36A Mohawk: 1 destroyed
P-40B Tomahawk: 2 destroyed

Allied Ships
CL St. Louis CL-49, Bomb hits 18, heavy fires, heavy damage
CL Helena CL-50, Bomb hits 31, heavy fires, heavy damage
CL Phoenix CL-46, Bomb hits 15, heavy fires, heavy damage
DMS Lamberton, Bomb hits 4, and is sunk
DM Montgomery, Bomb hits 3, and is sunk
CA San Francisco CA-38, Bomb hits 17, heavy fires, heavy damage
DM Breese, Bomb hits 5, and is sunk
xAPc Molokai Ferry, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
DMS Perry, Bomb hits 3, and is sunk

Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)

Port hits 6
Port fuel hits 2
Port supply hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x D3A1 Val DB bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
18 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg GP Bomb
20 x D3A1 Val DB bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
15 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg GP Bomb
9 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
21 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg GP Bomb
15 x D3A1 Val DB bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
19 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg GP Bomb
11 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
27 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg GP Bomb
16 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
23 x B5N2 Kate TB bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg GP Bomb
9 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
6 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
2 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
18th PG/6th PS with P-40B Tomahawk (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 14000.
Raid is overhead
18th PG/19th PS with P-40B Tomahawk (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 14000.
Raid is overhead
18th PG/44th PS with P-40B Tomahawk (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 14000.
Raid is overhead
15th PG/45th PS with P-36A Mohawk (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
15th PG/46th PS with P-36A Mohawk (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 18000.
Raid is overhead
15th PG/72nd PS with P-26A (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 7000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 7000.
Raid is overhead
18th PG/73rd PS with P-40B Tomahawk (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 13000.
Raid is overhead
18th PG/78th PS with P-40B Tomahawk (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead



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Morning Air attack on Camp John Hay Colmn , at 81,74 (Baguio City [Mines])

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 18
A6M1m11 Zero x 29

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x15 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on ROC 48th Corps, at 88,50 (Ho Fei [E China])

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 31

No Japanese losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
31 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on ROC 48th Corps, at 88,50 (Ho Fei [E China])

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 27

No Japanese losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
27 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on IA 5/14th Punjab Battalion, at 50,74 , near Georgetown [Penang]

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 76

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
70 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
34 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
24 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
3 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on Camp John Hay Colmn , at 81,74 (Baguio City [Mines])

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 31
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 4

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
4 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x15 kg GP GSptPkg
12 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
8 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong & HKVDC Fortress, at 77,61 (Hong Kong)

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 9
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 22

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-27a/b Nate: 1 damaged
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB: 7 damaged

Allied ground losses:
45 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-27a/b Nate bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x25 kg GP GSptPkg
10 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
8 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on PLA 47th Grilla Rgt Battalion, at 93,38 , near Sinn Sien [NEChina]

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 8

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
4 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on PLA 47th Grilla Rgt Battalion, at 93,38 , near Sinn Sien [NEChina]

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 14

No Japanese losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on ROC 48th Corps, at 88,50 (Ho Fei [E China])

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 24
Ki-30 Ann x 14

No Japanese losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
24 x Ki-27a/b Nate bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x25 kg GP GSptPkg
2 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
2 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
4 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong & HKVDC Fortress, at 77,61 (Hong Kong)

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 13

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48 Ib Lily : 2 damaged
Ki-48 Ib Lily : 1 destroyed by flak

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

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x15 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on RN 102nd Base Force, at 77,61 (Hong Kong)

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48 Ib Lily : 1 destroyed by flak

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

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x15 kg GP GSptPkg
4 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x15 kg GP GSptPkg

Also attacking Hong Kong & HKVDC Fortress ...


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Morning Air attack on ROC 48th Corps, at 88,50 (Ho Fei [E China])

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 12
Ki-30 Ann x 8

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-27a/b Nate bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x25 kg GP GSptPkg
4 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
4 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on ROC 48th Corps, at 88,50 (Ho Fei [E China])

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 8

No Japanese losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on IA 5/14th Punjab Battalion, at 50,74 , near Georgetown [Penang]

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 18

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on NRA Pol Sect , at 78,59 (Po Lo [S China])

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 8 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-51c Sonia GPDB x 9

No Japanese losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-51c Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
1 x Ki-51c Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
4 x Ki-51c Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on BA 5th Field Regiment, at 51,76 (Kuala Kera [Rubber])

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 29

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
Vehicles lost 14 (1 destroyed, 13 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
29 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on French Pol Sect , at 69,55 (Binh Gia [Tonkin])

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 12

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-27a/b Nate bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x25 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on ROC 48th Corps, at 88,50 (Ho Fei [E China])

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 2 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 10

No Japanese losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
2 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on Hong Kong & HKVDC Fortress, at 77,61 (Hong Kong)

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
CoCAF BR.20 Ruth x 13

Japanese aircraft losses
CoCAF BR.20 Ruth : 5 damaged

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

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x CoCAF BR.20 Ruth bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x100 kg GP GSptPkg
9 x CoCAF BR.20 Ruth bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x100 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on Ayuthia [C Thai] , at 56,61

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
RTAF BKh10/Hawk III x 3

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x RTAF BKh10/Hawk III sweeping at 10000 feet



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Sibu [Sarawak] at 60,88

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 5
D3A1 Val DB x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
TK Mindanao, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000' *
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000' *
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on IA 5/14th Punjab Battalion, at 50,74 , near Georgetown [Penang]

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 45 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 33

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
33 x Ki-27a/b Nate sweeping at 10000 feet



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Afternoon Air attack on PLA 47th Grilla Rgt Battalion, at 93,38 , near Sinn Sien [NEChina]

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-32 Mary x 9

No Japanese losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-32 Mary bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Ground combat at 93,38 (near Sinn Sien [NEChina])

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 10162 troops, 105 guns, 943 vehicles, Assault Value = 436

Defending force 1178 troops, 6 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 40

Japanese adjusted assault: 403

Allied adjusted defense: 25

Japanese assault odds: 16 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), disruption(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker:

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

Allied ground losses:
336 casualties reported
Squads: 7 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 18 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Units retreated 2

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
3rd Tank Division

Defending units:
PLA 47th Grilla Rgt Battalion
Hopei Guerilla Rgt Battalion


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Ground combat at Ho Fei [E China] (88,50)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 13706 troops, 161 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 496

Defending force 6411 troops, 43 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 188

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 0

Japanese adjusted assault: 497

Allied adjusted defense: 11

Japanese assault odds: 45 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Ho Fei [E China] !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), disruption(-), preparation(-)
morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(+)

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

Allied ground losses:
2945 casualties reported
Squads: 64 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 105 destroyed, 33 disabled
Engineers: 14 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 16 (16 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 1

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
116th Draft B Division

Defending units:
ROC 48th Corps


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Ground combat at Fu Chow [C China] (84,55)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 10985 troops, 118 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 405

Defending force 8941 troops, 162 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 217

Japanese adjusted assault: 286

Allied adjusted defense: 256

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 1)

Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0

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

Japanese ground losses:
187 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 27 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled

Allied ground losses:
272 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 19 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 13 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled

Assaulting units:
11th China Pack C Brigade
12th China Pack C Brigade

Defending units:
ROC 3rd New US OB Corps


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Ground combat at Hong Kong (77,61)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 23260 troops, 347 guns, 347 vehicles, Assault Value = 1257

Defending force 7797 troops, 139 guns, 139 vehicles, Assault Value = 128

Japanese adjusted assault: 1160

Allied adjusted defense: 341

Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Hong Kong !!!

Allied aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft losses
FAA Walrus II FR: 4 destroyed

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
105 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
Vehicles lost 10 (1 destroyed, 9 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
5910 casualties reported
Squads: 285 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 752 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 34 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 154 (154 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 193 (193 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 8

Assaulting units:
19th Assault Engineer Regiment
38th Pack B Division
66th Draft B Inf Regimental Combat Team
104th Semi Mtrizd B Division
20th Assault Engineer Regiment
1st Mobile "24cm" Field Artillery Regiment
23rd Army
2nd Mobile "15cm" Field Artillery Battalion
10th Draft Mountain Gun Regiment
3rd Mobile "28cm" Field Artillery Battalion
20th Draft Mtn Gun Battalion

Defending units:
BA 2nd Royal Scots Battalion
Hong Kong & HKVDC Fortress
Cda 1 Middlesex MG Battalion
Cda Winnipeg Grndrs Battalion
IA Kumaon Rifles Battalion
Cda Rifles ofCanada Battalion
RN 102nd Base Force
CNAC Hong Kong Base Force


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Ground combat at Fo Kang [S China] (78,58)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 1288 troops, 11 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 49

Defending force 512 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 6

Japanese adjusted assault: 45

Allied adjusted defense: 5

Japanese assault odds: 9 to 1 (fort level 1)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Fo Kang [S China] !!!

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

Allied ground losses:
196 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 5 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Units retreated 1

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
68th Ind Infantry Battalion

Defending units:
NRA Pol Sect


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Ground combat at Fu Yang [E Chi] (87,49)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 7843 troops, 80 guns, 210 vehicles, Assault Value = 316

Defending force 12954 troops, 56 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 381

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 0

Japanese adjusted assault: 146

Allied adjusted defense: 65

Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Fu Yang [E Chi] !!!

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

Japanese ground losses:
306 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 15 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
4137 casualties reported
Squads: 138 destroyed, 16 disabled
Non Combat: 131 destroyed, 25 disabled
Engineers: 14 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 10 (10 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 4 (4 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 2

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
1st Ind Mixed Dr B Brigade

Defending units:
ROC 7th Corps
ROC 12th Corps


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Ground combat at Mauban [Luzon] (80,78)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 1072 troops, 14 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 558

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

Japanese adjusted assault: 23

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 23 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Mauban [Luzon] !!!

Combat modifiers
Attacker:

Assaulting units:
4th Draft B Division
Miura Det Battalion
16th Army
4th Infantry Rgt /1


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Ground combat at Miri [Sarawak] (64,87)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 6566 troops, 227 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 183

Defending force 291 troops, 4 guns, 3 vehicles, Assault Value = 7

Japanese adjusted assault: 161

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 161 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Miri [Sarawak] !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+)
Attacker: shock(+)

Allied ground losses:
200 casualties reported
Squads: 7 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 15 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 4 (4 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 3 (3 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 1

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
JNAF 6th Co
16th Naval Guard Unit
15th Naval Guard Unit
JNAF 4th Co
12th (18 Div) Engineer Regiment
53rd Const Co /1

Defending units:
RN 100th Base Force


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Ground combat at Subic NAS&Clark AAF (79,76)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 12205 troops, 213 guns, 157 vehicles, Assault Value = 458

Defending force 12172 troops, 174 guns, 265 vehicles, Assault Value = 303

Allied adjusted assault: 224

Japanese adjusted defense: 164

Allied assault odds: 1 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: op mode(-), preparation(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
144 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 14 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
445 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 42 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Assaulting units:
PA 71st Infantry Division
Philippine Division
200th Coast AA Regiment
North Luzon Force Corps
PS 86th Coastal Artillery Battalion
Subic Bay Defenses

Defending units:
9th Pack B Inf Regimental Combat Team
20th Pack B Inf Regimental Combat Team
15th "32cm" ArtyMtr Field Artillery Battalion
14th Army
1st Mobile "15cm" Field Artillery Regiment
30th Mobile AA Co


el cid again
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RE: RHS Test 10A: 14 Dec 1942: The Allies get some revenge!

Post by el cid again »

The Kiddo Butai split - according to Allied PBY search planes -
heading due East and due West from Hawaii. The detached
pair of Kongos were successfully attacked by the local PT boat group.
Off NE Borneo, a Dutch sub successfully put a torpedo into one
of the small carriers of the "Ni Kiddo Butai" (literally "two" striking force).

Otherwise the Allies did well in terms of air combat - 26 Japanese
planes were lost in the air and on the ground vs 1 for the Allies.

Otherwise, though, the Japanese made steady progress on the ground,
and inflicted over 10,000 casualties in ground combat.

File 1 is the Allied replay. File 3 is the Allied orders. File 8 is the Allied
situation after combat. Below is the Allied combat reports. Those
getting this by email should use the attached pwhexe.dat file (for
Winter 1941 season).

Allied Password NIMITZ. The JAPANESE AAR is printed here below.
Run 001 to see the ALLIED replay and generate Allied reports.
003 is the Allied orders BEFORE combat and 008 is the Allied Situation
AFTER combat.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Dec 14, 41
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ASW attack near Lahaina [Maui] at 182,108

Japanese Ships
SS I-73 [Later I-173], hits 1

Allied Ships
BB California
DD MacDonough
DD Dewey
DD Selfridge
DD Mugford
PC CG Taney
DM Sicard
DMS Trevor
DD Schley
DD Litchfield
DD Dale
DD Worden

SS I-73 [Later I-173] is sighted by escort
DD Schley fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Litchfield fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Dale fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Worden fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Schley fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Litchfield fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Schley attacking submerged sub ....
DD Schley cannot reach attack position over SS I-73 [Later I-173]
SS I-73 [Later I-173] eludes ASW attack from DD Schley
DD Schley cannot reach attack position over SS I-73 [Later I-173]
DD Litchfield fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Schley fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Schley fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Schley fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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ASW attack near Miri [Sarawak] at 63,87

Japanese Ships
xAKL Miyako Maru
xAKL Raizan Maru
xAKL Ryoyu Maru #21

Allied Ships
SS Shark

SS Shark is sighted by escort
Shark bottoming out ....
Sub escapes detection


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Sub attack near Takao [Kaohsiung] at 84,66

Japanese Ships
TB Tomozuru
TB Kamo

Allied Ships
SS Seawolf

SS Seawolf launches 4 torpedoes at TB Tomozuru
TB Kamo fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Kamo fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Kamo fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Kamo fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Kamo fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Kunakakai [Molokai] at 181,108, Range 1,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
BB Kongo
BB Hiei, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1

Allied Ships
PT-20
PT-21
PT-22
PT-23
PT-24
PT-25
PT-26
PT-27
PT-28
PT-29
PT-30, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
PT-42, Shell hits 1, and is sunk

Poor visibility due to Rain with 17% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 17% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 1,000 yards...
BB Hiei engages PT-42 at 1,000 yards
BB Kongo engages PT-42 at 1,000 yards
BB Hiei engages PT-23 at 1,000 yards
Range increases to 2,000 yards
PT-42 sunk by BB Hiei at 2,000 yards
BB Kongo engages PT-30 at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 4,000 yards
BB Kongo engages PT-30 at 4,000 yards
BB Hiei engages PT-27 at 4,000 yards
BB Kongo engages PT-22 at 4,000 yards
Nishida, Masao orders Japanese TF to disengage
Range increases to 5,000 yards
PT-30 sunk by BB Hiei at 5,000 yards
Task forces break off...


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Submarine attack near Rabaul [Nw Brit] at 106,125

Japanese Ships
SS RO-67

Allied Ships
xAPc AUS Royal Endeavour

xAPc AUS Royal Endeavour is sighted by SS RO-67
Captain of SS RO-67 elects not to launch torpedoes at this target


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Submarine attack near Legaspi [Luzon] at 81,81

Japanese Ships
xAK Shinryu Maru

Allied Ships
SS S-39

xAK Shinryu Maru is sighted by SS S-39
SS S-39 attacking xAK Shinryu Maru on the surface
SS S-39 low on gun ammo, Turner F. breaks off surface engagement and submerges


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Submarine attack near Tulagi [Solomans] at 114,137

Japanese Ships
SS RO-68

Allied Ships
xAPc AUS Alacrity

xAPc AUS Alacrity is sighted by SS RO-68
SS RO-68 attacking on the surface
SS RO-68 low on gun ammo, Nagano D. breaks off surface engagement and submerges


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Night Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB x 5

Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim IF NF x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB bombing from 4000 feet *
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 1 x 2xTp 99 Air AS Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.27 Sqn RAF with RAF Blenheim IF NF (2 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 6000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes



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Submarine attack near Legaspi [Luzon] at 81,81

Japanese Ships
xAK Shinanogawa Maru, Torpedo hits 1

Allied Ships
SS S-39

xAK Shinanogawa Maru is sighted by SS S-39
SS S-39 launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Shinanogawa Maru


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ASW attack near San Fernando [Lzn] at 80,74

Japanese Ships
xAK Hiyama Maru
xAK Ryuun Maru
xAK Keihuku Maru
xAK Keiyo Maru
PB Nanpo Maru
PB Kiso Maru

Allied Ships
SS S-36, hits 1

SS S-36 is sighted by escort
S-36 bottoming out ....
PB Nanpo Maru fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Kiso Maru attacking submerged sub ....
PB Kiso Maru is out of ASW ammo
PB Kiso Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kiso Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kiso Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kiso Maru attacking submerged sub ....
PB Kiso Maru is out of ASW ammo
PB Kiso Maru is out of ASW ammo
PB Kiso Maru is out of ASW ammo
PB Kiso Maru is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub


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Sub attack near Kuching [Sarawak] at 58,87

Japanese Ships
CVE Taiyo [Kasuga Maru], Torpedo hits 1
CA Ashigara
CL Nagara
DD Amatsukaze
DD Kuroshio
DD Suzukaze
DD Umikaze
DD Yamakaze
DD Hayashio

Allied Ships
SS RNN O19

SS RNN O19 launches 4 torpedoes at CVE Taiyo [Kasuga Maru]
RNN O19 bottoming out ....
DD Suzukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Umikaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Yamakaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Hayashio fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Suzukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Suzukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Suzukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Suzukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Suzukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Baler [Luzon] at 84,76, Range 16,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
PB Saiko Maru, Shell hits 1
xAK Hitati Maru
xAK Sinsei Maru
xAK Syohei Maru
xAK London Maru

Allied Ships
PG ROC Ping Ming, Shell hits 7, heavy fires, heavy damage

Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards
PB Saiko Maru engages PG ROC Ping Ming at 15,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards
PB Saiko Maru engages PG ROC Ping Ming at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
PB Saiko Maru engages PG ROC Ping Ming at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 8,000 yards
PB Saiko Maru engages PG ROC Ping Ming at 8,000 yards
PG ROC Ping Ming engages xAK Sinsei Maru at 8,000 yards
PG ROC Ping Ming engages xAK Hitati Maru at 8,000 yards
ROCN Officer 3 orders Allied TF to disengage
Range increases to 13,000 yards
PB Saiko Maru engages PG ROC Ping Ming at 13,000 yards
Range increases to 18,000 yards
PG ROC Ping Ming engages PB Saiko Maru at 18,000 yards
Task forces break off...


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Submarine attack near Tulagi [Solomans] at 114,137

Japanese Ships
SS RO-68

Allied Ships
xAPc FF Reine Charlotte, Shell hits 1

xAPc FF Reine Charlotte is sighted by SS RO-68
SS RO-68 attacking on the surface
SS RO-68 low on gun ammo, Nagano D. breaks off surface engagement and submerges


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Baler [Luzon] at 84,76, Range 18,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
PB Saiko Maru
xAK Hitati Maru
xAK Sinsei Maru
xAK Syohei Maru
xAK London Maru

Allied Ships
PG ROC Kuang Cheng
YO ROC Boyang

Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 17,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 18,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat


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ASW attack near Laoag [Luzon] at 81,72

Japanese Ships
CL Natori
CL Suzuya
CL Mikuma
CL Mogami
DD Hatakaze
DD Fumizuki
DD Yudachi
DD Natsugumo
DD Hagikaze
DD Arashi
DD Nowaki
DD Matsukaze
DD Harukaze
DD Asakaze
DD Inazuma

Allied Ships
SS S-38, hits 2

SS S-38 is sighted by escort
DD Matsukaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Harukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Asakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Inazuma fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Harukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Asakaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Harukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Harukaze attacking submerged sub ....
DD Harukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Harukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Harukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Harukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Submarine attack near Sorosgon Pr [Luzon] at 82,82

Japanese Ships
xAK Shinanogawa Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS S-41

xAK Shinanogawa Maru is sighted by SS S-41
SS S-41 launches 4 torpedoes


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Submarine attack near Wakkanai & Rishiri at 123,48

Japanese Ships
TK Zuiyo Maru

Allied Ships
SS Cuttlefish

TK Zuiyo Maru is sighted by SS Cuttlefish
SS Cuttlefish launches 4 torpedoes at TK Zuiyo Maru


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Morning Air attack on Subic NAS&Clark AAF , at 79,76

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 16
Ki-27a/b Nate x 3

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet



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Morning Air attack on Subic NAS&Clark AAF , at 79,76

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 3
Ki-27a/b Nate x 3

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet



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Morning Air attack on Philippine Division, at 79,76 (Subic NAS&Clark AAF)

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 20
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB x 53
G4M1 Betty TB x 33
Ki-27a/b Nate x 10

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB: 3 damaged
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB: 2 destroyed by flak
G4M1 Betty TB: 1 damaged
G4M1 Betty TB: 1 destroyed by flak

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

Aircraft Attacking:
33 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 60 kg GP Bomb
27 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 60 kg GP Bomb
24 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Also attacking Subic Bay Defenses ...
Also attacking Philippine Division ...
Also attacking Subic Bay Defenses ...
Also attacking Philippine Division ...
Also attacking Subic Bay Defenses ...
Also attacking Philippine Division ...
Also attacking Subic Bay Defenses ...
Also attacking Philippine Division ...
Also attacking Subic Bay Defenses ...
Also attacking Philippine Division ...
Also attacking Subic Bay Defenses ...
Also attacking Philippine Division ...


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Morning Air attack on ROC 48th Corps, at 87,50 , near Fu Yang [E Chi]

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 31

No Japanese losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
31 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 9000 feet *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on ROC 48th Corps, at 87,50 , near Fu Yang [E Chi]

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 42 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 27

No Japanese losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
27 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on ROC 48th Corps, at 87,50 , near Fu Yang [E Chi]

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 7

No Japanese losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on ROC 77th Corps, at 92,38 (Sinn Sien [NEChina])

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 25
Ki-27a/b Nate x 12
Ki-30 Ann x 24
Ki-32 Mary x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-32 Mary : 1 destroyed by flak

Allied ground losses:
213 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
9 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
6 x Ki-32 Mary bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
11 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
9 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
4 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg

Also attacking PLA 4th New Fld Amy Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 69th Lt "Corps" Division ...
Also attacking PLA 4th New Fld Amy Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 77th Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 69th Lt "Corps" Division ...
Also attacking ROC 77th Corps ...
Also attacking PLA 4th New Fld Amy Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 69th Lt "Corps" Division ...
Also attacking PLA 4th New Fld Amy Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 77th Corps ...
Also attacking ROC 69th Lt "Corps" Division ...


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Morning Air attack on Subic Bay Defenses , at 79,76 (Subic NAS&Clark AAF)

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 6
Ki-27a/b Nate x 13

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 destroyed by flak

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

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on PLA 4th New Fld Amy Corps, at 92,38 (Sinn Sien [NEChina])

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 2 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-32 Mary x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-32 Mary : 2 destroyed by flak

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

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-32 Mary bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on PLA 4th New Fld Amy Corps, at 92,38 (Sinn Sien [NEChina])

Weather in hex: Clear sky

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

Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 3

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Afternoon Air attack on PA 12th Base Force, at 80,86 (Cebu [Cebu])

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 20

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
20 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 60 kg GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on Subic Bay Defenses , at 79,76 (Subic NAS&Clark AAF)

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 4
Ki-27a/b Nate x 28
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 13

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48 Ib Lily : 1 damaged
Ki-48 Ib Lily : 1 destroyed by flak

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

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x15 kg GP GSptPkg



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Afternoon Air attack on IA 5/14th Punjab Battalion, at 50,74 , near Georgetown [Penang]

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 15

Allied aircraft
RAF Buffalo I x 14

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg

CAP engaged:
No.453 Sqn RAAF with RAF Buffalo I (14 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(14 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
14 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 17000.
Raid is overhead



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Afternoon Air attack on IA 5/14th Punjab Battalion, at 50,74 , near Georgetown [Penang]

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 27
Ki-27a/b Nate x 11
Ki-43 Ib Oscar x 1

Allied aircraft
RAF Buffalo I x 12

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
27 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg

CAP engaged:
No.453 Sqn RAAF with RAF Buffalo I (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
10 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Heng Yang [C China] at 80,53

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 15

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAKL ROC Chin Kou, Bomb hits 9, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
8 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Kwei P'ing [P Rvr] at 74,57

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 9

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAKL ROC Chiang Li

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 50 kg GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on IA 5/14th Punjab Battalion, at 50,74 , near Georgetown [Penang]

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 20
Ki-27a/b Nate x 12

Allied aircraft
RAF Buffalo I x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-27a/b Nate: 2 destroyed

No Allied losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg

CAP engaged:
No.453 Sqn RAAF with RAF Buffalo I (11 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers



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Afternoon Air attack on IA 5/14th Punjab Battalion, at 50,74 , near Georgetown [Penang]

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 7 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 19
Ki-27a/b Nate x 8
Ki-43 Ib Oscar x 1

Allied aircraft
RAF Buffalo I x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged

No Allied losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg

CAP engaged:
No.453 Sqn RAAF with RAF Buffalo I (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 7790 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 49 minutes



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near New Hanover I [Bis] at 104,122

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 7 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
E13A1 Jake FR x 4

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAPc AUS Royal Endeavour

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x E13A1 Jake FR bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on Subic NAS&Clark AAF , at 79,76

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 46 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 4
Ki-27a/b Nate x 31

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
21 x Ki-27a/b Nate sweeping at 20000 feet



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ASW attack near San Fernando [Lzn] at 80,74

Japanese Ships
SC Ch 18
SC Ch 17

Allied Ships
SS S-36

SS S-36 is sighted by escort
S-36 bottoming out ....
SC Ch 18 fails to find sub and abandons search
SC Ch 17 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 17 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 17 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 17 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 17 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Submarine attack near Tokara Retto [W Is] at 99,62

Japanese Ships
xAP Atsuta Maru

Allied Ships
SS Shark

xAP Atsuta Maru is sighted by SS Shark
SS Shark launches 4 torpedoes at xAP Atsuta Maru


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Submarine attack near Tulagi [Solomans] at 114,137

Japanese Ships
SS RO-68

Allied Ships
AP Hugh L. Scott, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied ground losses:
Vehicles lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)

AP Hugh L. Scott is sighted by SS RO-68
SS RO-68 launches 2 torpedoes


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Sub attack near Wakkanai & Rishiri at 123,48

Japanese Ships
TK Ryuei Maru

Allied Ships
SS Cuttlefish

SS Cuttlefish launches 4 torpedoes at TK Ryuei Maru


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Amphibious Assault at Chumphon [S Thai] (52,66)

TF 83 troops unloading over beach at Chumphon [S Thai], 52,66

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

13 troops of a IJA B T96 LMG Sqd lost in surf during unload of III./143rd Infantry Bn


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Ground combat at 88,55 (near Chu Hsien [E China])

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 13648 troops, 156 guns, 47 vehicles, Assault Value = 513

Defending force 384 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 8

Japanese adjusted assault: 241

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 241 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+)
Attacker: leaders(-)

Allied ground losses:
510 casualties reported
Squads: 23 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 15 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 3 (3 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1

Assaulting units:
22nd Pack B Plains Division

Defending units:
ROC 48 Grilla "Rgt Battalion


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Ground combat at Fu Chow [C China] (84,55)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 10911 troops, 124 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 391

Defending force 8727 troops, 162 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 198

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 0

Japanese adjusted assault: 394

Allied adjusted defense: 71

Japanese assault odds: 5 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Fu Chow [C China] !!!

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

Japanese ground losses:
94 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 13 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
3412 casualties reported
Squads: 68 destroyed, 14 disabled
Non Combat: 265 destroyed, 69 disabled
Engineers: 29 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 32 (31 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Units retreated 1

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
11th China Pack C Brigade
12th China Pack C Brigade

Defending units:
ROC 3rd New US OB Corps


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Ground combat at Cabanatuan [Luzon] (80,76)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 11751 troops, 129 guns, 309 vehicles, Assault Value = 345

Defending force 4681 troops, 22 guns, 70 vehicles, Assault Value = 153

Japanese adjusted assault: 292

Allied adjusted defense: 29

Japanese assault odds: 10 to 1 (fort level 1)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Cabanatuan [Luzon] !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: preparation(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
39 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 13 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Vehicles lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
3270 casualties reported
Squads: 140 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 155 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 38 destroyed, 6 disabled
Guns lost 24 (23 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Vehicles lost 71 (66 destroyed, 5 disabled)
Units retreated 3
Units destroyed 1

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
65th Drft "Brigade" Division
1st Ind Tank Brigade
8th Mobile "10cm" Field Artillery Regiment
9th "15cm Gun" Field Artillery Battalion

Defending units:
USAAFE 803rd Engineer Aviation Battalion
PA 91st Infantry Division
PA 1st Constabulary Regiment
North Luzon Force Corps


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Ground combat at Subic NAS&Clark AAF (79,76)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 8063 troops, 156 guns, 115 vehicles, Assault Value = 285

Defending force 12457 troops, 271 guns, 176 vehicles, Assault Value = 409

Japanese adjusted assault: 111

Allied adjusted defense: 238

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 2)

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

Japanese ground losses:
221 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 30 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
154 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 16 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Vehicles lost 3 (2 destroyed, 1 disabled)

Assaulting units:
9th Pack B Inf Regimental Combat Team
20th Pack B Inf Regimental Combat Team
15th "32cm" ArtyMtr Field Artillery Battalion
14th Army
1st Mobile "15cm" Field Artillery Regiment
30th Mobile AA Co

Defending units:
PA 71st Infantry Division
Philippine Division
200th Coast AA Regiment
PS 86th Coastal Artillery Battalion
Subic Bay Defenses


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Ground combat at 50,74 (near Georgetown [Penang])

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 6683 troops, 166 guns, 161 vehicles, Assault Value = 869

Defending force 767 troops, 9 guns, 10 vehicles, Assault Value = 27

Japanese adjusted assault: 81

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 81 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), disruption(-), morale(-)
experience(-)
Attacker:

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

Allied ground losses:
242 casualties reported
Squads: 41 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 19 destroyed, 18 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 10 (10 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 10 (2 destroyed, 8 disabled)
Units retreated 1

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
21st Infantry Regimental Combat Team
11th Infantry Regimental Combat Team
15th Assault Engineer Regiment
56th Division Recon Regiment
42nd Infantry Regimental Combat Team
4th Assault Engineer Regiment
113th Draft B Inf Regiment
41st Draft B Inf Regiment
56th Div (-) Mixed Field Artillery Regiment
3rd "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment

Defending units:
IA 5/14th Punjab Battalion


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Ground combat at Cebu [Cebu] (80,86)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 6377 troops, 72 guns, 291 vehicles, Assault Value = 262

Defending force 3078 troops, 55 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 118

Japanese adjusted assault: 69

Allied adjusted defense: 55

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 1)

Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0

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

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

Allied ground losses:
43 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 13 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Guns lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)

Assaulting units:
1st Assault Engineer Regiment
2nd Ind Tank Brigade
146th+Tkt Co Draft Regimental Combat Team
42nd Road Const Co
17th Mobile "15cm" Field Artillery Regiment

Defending units:
PA 12th Base Force
PA 81st(-) Infantry Division


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Ground combat at Alor Star [Malaya] (49,73)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 3254 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 145

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

Japanese adjusted assault: 143

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 143 to 1 (fort level 1)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Alor Star [Malaya] !!!

Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(+)

Assaulting units:
148th Draft B Inf Regiment


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Ground combat at Buka I [Bougnvlle] (109,128)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 814 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 21

Defending force 41 troops, 0 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 2

Japanese adjusted assault: 6

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 1)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Buka I [Bougnvlle] !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), leaders(-), preparation(-)
fatigue(-), experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(-)

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

Assaulting units:
66th/III Naval Guard Unit

Defending units:
AIF Buka Pion Det


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Ground combat at Subic NAS&Clark AAF (79,76)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 654 troops, 36 guns, 27 vehicles, Assault Value = 392

Defending force 11821 troops, 174 guns, 265 vehicles, Assault Value = 260

Assaulting units:
PA 71st Infantry Division
Philippine Division
PS 86th Coastal Artillery Battalion
200th Coast AA Regiment
Subic Bay Defenses

Defending units:
9th Pack B Inf Regimental Combat Team
20th Pack B Inf Regimental Combat Team
15th "32cm" ArtyMtr Field Artillery Battalion
1st Mobile "15cm" Field Artillery Regiment
14th Army
30th Mobile AA Co


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Ground combat at 92,37 (near Sinn Sien [NEChina])

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 3287 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 75

Defending force 13542 troops, 162 guns, 137 vehicles, Assault Value = 511

Allied adjusted assault: 0

Japanese adjusted defense: 831

Allied assault odds: 1 to 99

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), op mode(-), leaders(+)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-), disruption(-), supply(-)

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

Allied ground losses:
505 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 63 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 32 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled

Assaulting units:
ROC 69th Lt "Corps" Division

Defending units:
26th Semi-Motizd B Division


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Ground combat at Prachuap Khiri Khan (54,64)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 912 troops, 2 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 40

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

Japanese adjusted assault: 40

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 40 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Prachuap Khiri Khan !!!

Combat modifiers
Attacker:

Assaulting units:
43rd Guard Bn /7


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RE: RHS Test 10A: 15 Dec 1942: Centrufugal Offensive Continues!

Post by el cid again »

Landings at Brunei and Rabaul today. Continued clearing of the land LOC
in China was generally successful, with a single notable exception - a shock
attack crossing the Yellow River failed dismally, at a cost of over 2200 casualties.
Similarly, in Eastern Luzon, the 3rd Regiment of the Philippine Constabularly
held their ground in the face of a two DIVISION attack, supported by 16th Army
HQ, artillery and change. Never mind the IJA got 39:1 odds, it failed to capture
the hex. This buys the time for the South Luzon Corps to withdraw to Manila - which until now seemed unlikely to occur.

The Kiddo Butai remains split - one TF headed due West from Oahu is now due North
of Johnston Island - the other that went East seems not to have moved much but is well East of the Islands. The Ni Kiddo Butai, which had a CVE take a torpedo yesterday near Miri, seems to be headed to Cam Rahn Bay as a body: it is North
of Miri and Brunei. But a major battleship TF that was with it was detected multiple times, by aircraft, a US Army Patrol Boat, and a submarine - went due East and is
now nearing NW Mindinao. It may be headed to Cebu - which fell today to a combined arms attack by a balanced if small land task force which had reduced fortifications to zero yesterday (because it thoughtfully included assault engineers). Another location on the railway between Singora and Bangkok fell today - leaving only one town along its route still in Allied hands. Allied forces in Burma are assembling well and do not yet feel defeated by the enemy.

Allied Password NIMITZ. The JAPANESE AAR is printed here below.
Run 001 to see the ALLIED replay and generate Allied reports.
003 is the Allied orders BEFORE combat and 008 is the Allied Situation
AFTER combat.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Dec 15, 41
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Submarine attack near Miri [Sarawak] at 63,87

Japanese Ships
xAK Zyuyo Maru

Allied Ships
SS Shark

xAK Zyuyo Maru is sighted by SS Shark
SS Shark launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Zyuyo Maru


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Submarine attack near Takao [Kaohsiung] at 84,66

Japanese Ships
xAKL Ryuto Maru, Shell hits 7, on fire

Allied Ships
SS Seawolf, hits 1

xAKL Ryuto Maru is sighted by SS Seawolf
SS Seawolf attacking on the surface
SS Seawolf low on gun ammo, Warder, F.B. breaks off surface engagement and submerges


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Submarine attack near Miri [Sarawak] at 63,87

Japanese Ships
xAK Zyuyo Maru

Allied Ships
SS Tarpon

xAK Zyuyo Maru is sighted by SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Zyuyo Maru


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TF 82 encounters mine field at Hong Kong (77,61)

Japanese Ships
AM W-18
AM W-17
AM W-16
AM W-15

28 mines cleared


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Sub attack near Yanketo [Etorofu] at 129,52

Japanese Ships
PB Fumi Maru
SC CHa-6

Allied Ships
SS Cachalot

SS Cachalot launches 4 torpedoes at PB Fumi Maru
PB Fumi Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-6 fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Fumi Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fumi Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fumi Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fumi Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Submarine attack near Riouw [Bintan I] at 50,85

Japanese Ships
SS I-65 [Later I-165]

Allied Ships
xAP Rochambeau, Torpedo hits 1

xAP Rochambeau is sighted by SS I-65 [Later I-165]
SS I-65 [Later I-165] launches 3 torpedoes


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ASW attack near Legaspi [Luzon] at 81,81

Japanese Ships
E Wakatake
E Sanae

Allied Ships
SS S-41

SS S-41 is located by E Wakatake
E Sanae fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Sanae fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Sanae fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Sanae fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Sanae fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Submarine attack near San Francisco [CA] at 217,70

Japanese Ships
SS I-26

Allied Ships
xAK Dorothy Philips, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

xAK Dorothy Philips is sighted by SS I-26
SS I-26 launches 6 torpedoes at xAK Dorothy Philips


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Submarine attack near Takao [Kaohsiung] at 84,66

Japanese Ships
xAKL Ryuto Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Seawolf

xAKL Ryuto Maru is sighted by SS Seawolf
SS Seawolf launches 4 torpedoes


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Submarine attack near Singkawang [Bor] at 56,88

Japanese Ships
SS I-56 [Later I-156]

Allied Ships
xAKL NEI Kampar, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage

xAKL NEI Kampar is sighted by SS I-56 [Later I-156]
SS I-56 [Later I-156] attacking on the surface
Massive explosion on xAKL NEI Kampar


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Submarine attack near San Francisco [CA] at 217,70

Japanese Ships
SS I-26

Allied Ships
xAKL ACE 8th Barge Group, Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

xAKL ACE 8th Barge Group is sighted by SS I-26
SS I-26 attacking on the surface


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Amphibious Assault at Brunei (65,87)

TF 239 troops unloading over beach at Brunei, 65,87

Japanese Ships
PB Tokotsu Maru

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

16 troops of a SNLF T96 LMG Squad lost overboard during unload of 81st/I Nav Gd


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Sub attack near Truk [Car Is] at 111,108

Japanese Ships
PB Takunan Maru #2
PB Takunan Maru #5

Allied Ships
SS Tarpon

SS Tarpon launches 4 torpedoes at PB Takunan Maru #2
PB Takunan Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Takunan Maru #2 fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Takunan Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Takunan Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Takunan Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Takunan Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Takunan Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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ASW attack near Banggi [BrNoBorneo] at 69,85

Japanese Ships
DM Uranami
BB Yamashiro
CL Kitakami
DD Umikaze
DD Asashio
DD Asagiri
DD Ayanami
DD Shikinami
DD Hibiki

Allied Ships
SS Stingray

SS Stingray launches 4 torpedoes at DM Uranami
Stingray bottoming out ....
DD Asagiri fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Ayanami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Shikinami fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Hibiki fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Ayanami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ayanami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ayanami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ayanami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ayanami attacking submerged sub ....
DD Ayanami fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Submarine attack near Saishu To [Fish] at 99,56

Japanese Ships
xAK Manzyu Maru

Allied Ships
SS Shark

SS Shark is sighted by xAK Manzyu Maru
SS Shark launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Manzyu Maru


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Zamboanga [Rubber] at 75,87, Range 19,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
BB Fuso
BB Yamashiro
BB Ise
BB Hyuga
CA Myoko
CA Haguro
CA Nachi
CL Kitakami
DD Amatsukaze
DD Asashio
DD Oshio
DD Michishio
DD Yamakaze
DD Kawakaze
DD Umikaze
DD Hibiki
DM Isonami
DM Uranami
DD Shikinami
DD Ayanami
DD Asagiri

Allied Ships
HDML Nilad USA PB, Shell hits 1, and is sunk

Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions: 20,000 yards
Range closes to 21,000 yards...
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 19,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 19,000 yards
DD Yamakaze fires at HDML Nilad USA PB at 19,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards
HDML Nilad USA PB sunk by BB Hyuga at 16,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...


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Submarine attack near San Francisco [CA] at 217,70

Japanese Ships
SS I-2

Allied Ships
xAK MM 1st Barge Group, Torpedo hits 2, heavy damage

xAK MM 1st Barge Group is sighted by SS I-2
SS I-2 launches 4 torpedoes


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Morning Air attack on PA 2nd Constabulary Regiment, at 80,78 (Mauban [Luzon])

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 7
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 19

No Japanese losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
19 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x15 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on PA 2nd Constabulary Regiment, at 80,78 (Mauban [Luzon])

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 12
Ki-30 Ann x 29
F1M2 Pete FF x 2

No Japanese losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
10 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
15 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on ROC 81st Corps, at 92,34 (Paotow [Inner Mon])

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 8

No Japanese losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
4 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on ROC 81st Corps, at 92,34 (Paotow [Inner Mon])

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 10

No Japanese losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Liu Chow [Pearl R] at 74,55

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 9
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 18

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAKL ROC Zhu Jiang 15, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL ROC Zhu Jiang 18, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL ROC Zhu Jiang 19, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL ROC Zhu Jiang 20, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
xAKL ROC Zhu Jiang 17, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
xAKL ROC Zhu Jiang 14, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL ROC Zhu Jiang 13, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
9 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 50 kg GP Bomb
8 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Heng Yang [C China] at 80,53

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 9

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAKL ROC Chang Jiang 33
xAKL ROC Chang Jiang 35

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 50 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on ROC 81st Corps, at 92,34 (Paotow [Inner Mon])

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 19

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
112 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
3 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on ROC 81st Corps, at 92,34 (Paotow [Inner Mon])

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 9
Ki-30 Ann x 24

No Japanese losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
15 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
9 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on PA 2nd Constabulary Regiment, at 80,78 (Mauban [Luzon])

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 24
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 11
F1M2 Pete FF x 2

No Japanese losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on ROC 81st Corps, at 92,34 (Paotow [Inner Mon])

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 3

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Miri [Sarawak] at 62,83

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 4 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
RAF Vildebeest TB x 5

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
RAF Vildebeest TB: 1 destroyed

Japanese Ships
xAK Zyuyo Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x RAF Vildebeest TB bombing from 4000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Zuiho-1 Daitai with A6M2m21 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Heng Yang [C China] at 80,53

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 8 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAPc ROC Hankow Ferry, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Heng Yang [C China] at 80,53

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 18

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAKL ROC Chang Jiang 39, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL ROC Chang Jiang 35, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL ROC Chang Jiang 38, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL ROC Chang Jiang 33, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL ROC Chang Jiang 37, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL ROC Chang Jiang 34, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Heng Yang [C China] at 80,53

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 9

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAPc ROC Hanyang Ferry
xAPc ROC Changsha Ferry

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 50 kg GP Bomb



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Sub attack near Saishu To [Fish] at 99,56

Japanese Ships
xAKL Kizugawa Maru

Allied Ships
SS Shark

xAKL Kizugawa Maru is sighted by SS Shark
SS Shark launches 4 torpedoes


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Submarine attack near Monterey [CA] at 218,73

Japanese Ships
SS I-1

Allied Ships
xAK Katrina Luckenbach, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage

xAK Katrina Luckenbach is sighted by SS I-1
SS I-1 attacking xAK Katrina Luckenbach on the surface


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Amphibious Assault at Rabaul [Nw Brit] (106,125)

TF 17 troops unloading over beach at Rabaul [Nw Brit], 106,125



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Amphibious Assault at Rabaul [Nw Brit] (106,125)

TF 20 troops unloading over beach at Rabaul [Nw Brit], 106,125

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

13 troops of a IJA B T96 LMG Sqd lost from landing craft during unload of 144th Nanyo RCT /7
10 Support Section troops lost from landing craft during unload of 144th Nanyo RCT /14


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Ground combat at Shou Hsien [Yel R] (88,49)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 8468 troops, 70 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 738

Defending force 3156 troops, 18 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 82

Japanese adjusted assault: 179

Allied adjusted defense: 33

Japanese assault odds: 5 to 1 (fort level 2)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Shou Hsien [Yel R] !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
103 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
1107 casualties reported
Squads: 22 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 37 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units retreated 1

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
RGC 12th Ind "Bde" Regiment
116th Draft B Division
RGC 7th Temp Division
China Expeditionary Army

Defending units:
Szechn 89th Lt Cps Division


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Ground combat at 87,45 (near Chengchow [Yellw R])

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 10725 troops, 106 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 796

Defending force 21881 troops, 108 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 655

Japanese adjusted assault: 120

Allied adjusted defense: 197

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2

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

Japanese ground losses:
2261 casualties reported
Squads: 39 destroyed, 77 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 102 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled

Allied ground losses:
216 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 19 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
RGC 16th Temp Division
35th Draft B Division
RGC 17th Temp Division
RGC 15th Temp Division

Defending units:
Manchu 51st Lt Cps Division
ROC 90th Corps
33rd Army Group


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Ground combat at P'oshan [E China] (93,45)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 5941 troops, 68 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 253

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

Japanese adjusted assault: 61

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 61 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE P'oshan [E China] !!!

Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-)

Assaulting units:
5th Mtn IndMxd Pk B Brigade


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Ground combat at 92,37 (near Sinn Sien [NEChina])

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 13603 troops, 162 guns, 137 vehicles, Assault Value = 519

Defending force 2302 troops, 2 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 23

Japanese adjusted assault: 492

Allied adjusted defense: 3

Japanese assault odds: 164 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), leaders(-), disruption(-)
morale(-), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(+), leaders(-)

Allied ground losses:
2509 casualties reported
Squads: 78 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 118 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1

Assaulting units:
26th Semi-Motizd B Division

Defending units:
ROC 69th Lt "Corps" Division


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Ground combat at Paotow [Inner Mon] (92,34)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 8136 troops, 75 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 284

Defending force 6939 troops, 43 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 220

Japanese adjusted assault: 71

Allied adjusted defense: 69

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(-), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: fatigue(-), morale(-)

Japanese ground losses:
82 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
132 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 18 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled

Assaulting units:
2nd Mtn Ind Mxd B Brigade
2nd Cadet Battalion
Mongol Garrison Army

Defending units:
ROC 81st Corps


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Ground combat at Mauban [Luzon] (80,78)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 14305 troops, 215 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1160

Defending force 1396 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 61

Japanese adjusted assault: 908

Allied adjusted defense: 23

Japanese assault odds: 39 to 1

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

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

Allied ground losses:
290 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 46 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
Miura Det Battalion
16th Infantry Regiment
4th Draft B Division
28th MtnMtrInMxdDrB Brigade
4th Infantry Regiment
24th Infantry Rgt /1
16th Army
2nd Draft Field Artillery Regiment

Defending units:
PA 2nd Constabulary Regiment


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Ground combat at Cebu [Cebu] (80,86)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 6375 troops, 72 guns, 290 vehicles, Assault Value = 264

Defending force 2997 troops, 55 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 105

Japanese adjusted assault: 179

Allied adjusted defense: 33

Japanese assault odds: 5 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Cebu [Cebu] !!!

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

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

Allied ground losses:
1009 casualties reported
Squads: 51 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 57 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 12 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 39 (39 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 2

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
1st Assault Engineer Regiment
146th+Tkt Co Draft Regimental Combat Team
2nd Ind Tank Brigade
42nd Road Const Co
17th Mobile "15cm" Field Artillery Regiment

Defending units:
PA 12th Base Force
PA 81st(-) Infantry Division


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Ground combat at Trang [SW Thai] (49,71)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 758 troops, 19 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 37

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

Japanese adjusted assault: 19

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 19 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Trang [SW Thai] !!!

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

Assaulting units:
II./143rd Infantry Battalion


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Ground combat at Chumphon [S Thai] (52,66)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 575 troops, 23 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 36

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

Japanese adjusted assault: 19

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 19 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Chumphon [S Thai] !!!

Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-)

Assaulting units:
III./143rd Infantry Battalion


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Ground combat at Subic NAS&Clark AAF (79,76)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 420 troops, 33 guns, 11 vehicles, Assault Value = 389

Defending force 25187 troops, 365 guns, 381 vehicles, Assault Value = 818

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

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

Assaulting units:
PA 71st Infantry Division
Philippine Division
Subic Bay Defenses

Defending units:
9th Pack B Inf Regimental Combat Team
48th Semi-Motorzd B Division
20th Pack B Inf Regimental Combat Team
14th Army
1st Mobile "15cm" Field Artillery Regiment
15th "32cm" ArtyMtr Field Artillery Battalion
30th Mobile AA Co




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RE: RHS Test 10A: 16 Dec 1942: Widespread Combat & Surprises!

Post by el cid again »

Allied Password NIMITZ. The JAPANESE AAR is printed here below.
Run 001 to see the ALLIED replay and generate Allied reports.
003 is the Allied orders BEFORE combat and 008 is the Allied Situation
AFTER combat.

Combat of every sort, with both sides attacking, all over the board. In China, both sides lost battles in excess of 2000 casualties, while other battles were even. In Malaya, a surprise British air offensive was not very impressive, but it technically did inflict air and ground casualties, and it demonstrated that even badly outnumbered two engine fighter can fight and live to tell the tale. [Unfortunately for the Allies it was a Japanese Ki-45 that showed off. It is a preproduction machine - but clearly its
armament is deadly - and its good durability rating - from sheer size and multiple engines - is also an advantage when it does get hit. There long has been a theory our low maneuverability rating for two engine fighters means they cannot compete. But the P-38 in Test 9 and the Ki-45 here demonstrate that isn't the case.]

The Kiddo Butai may continue to be divided. One part seems to be headed West from NW of Johnston Island. The other part is invisible - but two ships reported carrier planes well SE of Hawaii - in the area of the tracks of Allied ships moving between the US West Coast and the Samoa/South Pacific theater. Neither attacked - which seems peculiar - but weather might be a factor.

A New Zealand cruiser was attacked (and missed by seaplanes) in company with the entire Allied South Pacific Striking Force - SE of Rabaul. But a few hexes away flying boats report a possible enemy surface force - on the Pacific side of the islands. Apparently both sides were hunting and hoping to cause a surface fight!

Rabaul fell - it was undefended. Its base force managed to get entirely ashore at Tulagi - a real feat because the AP it was on was torpedoed - and that ship burned out and sank today. Tulagi offers much better defensive terrain than does Rabaul - but still lacks real combat power. Because of that other units are inbound.

Allied efforts to attack shipping North of Borneo failed to bear fruit, but the Japanese attack at Brunei - opposed only by two base forces (one in bad shape after losing Miri) - stood up to the attack well and shows no prospect of losing the position - in spite of an air strike.

On Luzon the Philippine Constabulary Regiment at Mauban was seriously thrashed by 16th Army - and thrown back to the West Coast of the Island. Never mind, the South Luzon Corps HQ managed to reach its destination, and two divisions will certainly do so tomorrow. This Corps will be back to back with the North Luzon Corps next door at Manila - Japan captured the Clark hex to the NE of Manila - and 65th (division) Brigade, supported by an artillery unit, invested the city itself from the NE. The main body of 14th Army, including 48th Division, captured Clark itself - only the Subic Bay Base Force remained to oppose it - and in spite of being static, this unit (shedding its static 10 inch guns) retreated to Bataan. To the East, a badly understrength armor formation (part of which was mopping up positions on the West of the island) managed to capture Balinta Pass - in spite of its superb defensive terrain. The US Army Provisional Tank Group (that is, two tank battalions) - tried to recapture an airfield in the Cagayan Valley - but found US and Philippine flags flying when they arrived! The enemy may not have identified them, and the threat they pose to the enemy beachhead at San Fernando may not be appreciated. Still - with the fall of Clark - the air base at San Fernanco becomes much less vital to the Japanese.

In Malaya only 2 units of 25th Army arrived at Georgetown - and possibly they may be thrown out. The decisive ground fight is still two or more days off.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Dec 16, 41
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Sub attack near Takao [Kaohsiung] at 84,64

Japanese Ships
SC Ch 11

Allied Ships
SS Swordfish

SS Swordfish launches 4 torpedoes at SC Ch 11
Swordfish bottoming out ....
SC Ch 11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 11 attacking submerged sub ....
SC Ch 11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 11 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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ASW attack near San Francisco [CA] at 217,72

Japanese Ships
SS I-3

Allied Ships
DD Case
DD Cassin
DD Rathburne
DD Lawrence

SS I-3 is located by DD Case
I-3 diving deep ....
DD Rathburne fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Lawrence fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Lawrence attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-3 eludes ASW attack from DD Lawrence
DD Lawrence cannot reach attack position over SS I-3
DD Lawrence attacking submerged sub ....
DD Lawrence cannot reach attack position over SS I-3
DD Lawrence loses contact with SS I-3
SS I-3 eludes ASW attack from DD Lawrence
DD Lawrence attacking submerged sub ....
DD Lawrence is out of ASW ammo
DD Lawrence is out of ASW ammo
DD Lawrence is out of ASW ammo
DD Lawrence is out of ASW ammo
DD Lawrence fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Lawrence fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Submarine attack near Moppo [Chosen] at 99,53

Japanese Ships
xAKL JMM Chosen 10

Allied Ships
SS Shark

xAKL JMM Chosen 10 is sighted by SS Shark
SS Shark launches 4 torpedoes at xAKL JMM Chosen 10


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Siquijor I [Visaya] at 78,87, Range 3,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
BB Fuso
BB Yamashiro
BB Ise
BB Hyuga
CA Myoko
CA Haguro
CA Nachi
CL Kitakami
DD Amatsukaze
DD Asashio
DD Oshio
DD Michishio
DD Yamakaze
DD Kawakaze
DD Umikaze
DD Hibiki
DM Isonami
DM Uranami
DD Shikinami
DD Ayanami
DD Asagiri

Allied Ships
HDML Active USA PB, Shell hits 2, and is sunk

Reduced sighting due to 3% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 3% moonlight: 3,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 3,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 3,000 yards
HDML Active USA PB sunk by DM Uranami at 3,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Siquijor I [Visaya] at 78,87, Range 1,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
BB Fuso
BB Yamashiro
BB Ise
BB Hyuga
CA Myoko
CA Haguro
CA Nachi
CL Kitakami
DD Amatsukaze
DD Asashio
DD Oshio
DD Michishio
DD Yamakaze
DD Kawakaze
DD Umikaze
DD Hibiki
DM Isonami
DM Uranami
DD Shikinami
DD Ayanami
DD Asagiri

Allied Ships
HDML Alert USA PB, Shell hits 2, and is sunk

Reduced sighting due to 3% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 3% moonlight: 1,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
Range closes to 1,000 yards...
Hirata, Noboru crosses the 'T'
HDML Alert USA PB sunk by DM Uranami at 1,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...


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Sub attack near Otomari [Sakhalin] at 125,47

Japanese Ships
xAKL JMM Sapporo 101

Allied Ships
SS Cuttlefish

xAKL JMM Sapporo 101 is sighted by SS Cuttlefish
SS Cuttlefish attacking xAKL JMM Sapporo 101 on the surface


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Submarine attack near Karor [Car Is] at 91,96

Japanese Ships
xAK Sumatra Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Porpoise

xAK Sumatra Maru is sighted by SS Porpoise
SS Porpoise launches 4 torpedoes


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Submarine attack near Truk [Car Is] at 111,108

Japanese Ships
xAK Yamahuzi Maru

Allied Ships
SS Tarpon

xAK Yamahuzi Maru is sighted by SS Tarpon
SS Tarpon launches 4 torpedoes


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Submarine attack near Papeete [Society] at 173,178

Japanese Ships
SS I-16

Allied Ships
xAKL FF Chateau Thierry, Shell hits 12, heavy fires, heavy damage

xAKL FF Chateau Thierry is sighted by SS I-16
SS I-16 attacking xAKL FF Chateau Thierry on the surface
Massive explosion on xAKL FF Chateau Thierry


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Submarine attack near Moppo [Chosen] at 99,53

Japanese Ships
xAKL JMM Chosen 21

Allied Ships
SS Shark

xAKL JMM Chosen 21 is sighted by SS Shark
SS Shark attacking xAKL JMM Chosen 21 on the surface


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Sub attack near Takao [Kaohsiung] at 84,66

Japanese Ships
PB Kyo Maru #12
PB Kyo Maru #13

Allied Ships
SS S-38

SS S-38 launches 4 torpedoes at PB Kyo Maru #12
PB Kyo Maru #13 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #13 fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Kyo Maru #12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Submarine attack near San Francisco [CA] at 217,71

Japanese Ships
SS I-1

Allied Ships
xAK J L Luckenbach, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage

xAK J L Luckenbach is sighted by SS I-1
SS I-1 launches 4 torpedoes at xAK J L Luckenbach


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Submarine attack near Brisbane [QL] at 97,159

Japanese Ships
SS I-18

Allied Ships
xAKL AUS Coolana

xAKL AUS Coolana is sighted by SS I-18
SS I-18 launches 2 torpedoes at xAKL AUS Coolana


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Submarine attack near Merak/Serang [Java] at 48,97

Japanese Ships
SS I-58 [Later I-158]

Allied Ships
xAKL NEI Kampar, Shell hits 8, heavy fires, heavy damage

xAKL NEI Kampar is sighted by SS I-58 [Later I-158]
SS I-58 [Later I-158] attacking on the surface


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Otomari [Sakhalin] at 125,48, Range 8,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
TK Ryuei Maru
TK Zuiyo Maru

Allied Ships
xAKL SMM Ob

Reduced visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 5,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range increases to 8,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat


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ASW attack near Riouw [Bintan I] at 50,85

Japanese Ships
SS I-52 [Later I-152]

Allied Ships
HDML CW Pennigat

SS I-52 [Later I-152] is located by HDML CW Pennigat
I-52 [Later I-152] bottoming out ....
Escort abandons search for sub


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Submarine attack near Toyohara [Sakhalin] at 125,46

Japanese Ships
xAKL JMM Niigata 108

Allied Ships
SS Cuttlefish

xAKL JMM Niigata 108 is sighted by SS Cuttlefish
SS Cuttlefish attacking xAKL JMM Niigata 108 on the surface


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Sub attack near Karor [Car Is] at 91,96

Japanese Ships
xAK Sumatra Maru, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Porpoise

xAK Sumatra Maru is sighted by SS Porpoise
SS Porpoise launches 4 torpedoes


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Submarine attack near Merak/Serang [Java] at 48,97

Japanese Ships
SS I-58 [Later I-158]

Allied Ships
AS RNN Zuiderkruis, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

AS RNN Zuiderkruis is sighted by SS I-58 [Later I-158]
SS I-58 [Later I-158] launches 4 torpedoes


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Morning Air attack on PA 2nd Constabulary Regiment, at 80,78 (Mauban [Luzon])

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 54
F1M2 Pete FF x 2

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
34 x A6M2m21 Zero sweeping at 10000 feet



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Morning Air attack on 5th Semi-Motorizd A Division, at 50,74 , near Georgetown [Penang]

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 46 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 1
A6M1m11 Zero x 3

Allied aircraft
RAF Buffalo I x 28

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M1m11 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
RAF Buffalo I: 3 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x RAF Buffalo I sweeping at 17000 feet

CAP engaged:
Yamada S2 Det Chu with A6M1m11 Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
64th Sentai Det with Ki-45 KAIa Nick (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes



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Morning Air attack on RN 100th Base Force, at 65,87 (Brunei)

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 4 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB x 35

No Japanese losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
35 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 1 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Also attacking RN 107th Base Force ...
Also attacking RN 100th Base Force ...
Also attacking RN 107th Base Force ...
Also attacking RN 100th Base Force ...
Also attacking RN 107th Base Force ...
Also attacking RN 100th Base Force ...
Also attacking RN 107th Base Force ...
Also attacking RN 100th Base Force ...


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Morning Air attack on PA 2nd Constabulary Regiment, at 80,78 (Mauban [Luzon])

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty TB x 24

No Japanese losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
24 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 60 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on ROC 2nd Grlla "Rgt" Battalion, at 82,60 (Kaiying [S China])

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Japanese aircraft
D3A1 Val DB x 12

No Japanese losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x D3A1 Val DB bombing from 6000 feet *
Ground Attack: 1 x 60 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on ROC 2nd Grlla "Rgt" Battalion, at 82,60 (Kaiying [S China])

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 12
Ki-30 Ann x 18

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
72 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 16 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
12 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on Subic Bay Defenses , at 79,76 (Subic NAS&Clark AAF)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 40
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB x 7
G4M1 Betty TB x 48

No Japanese losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
48 x G4M1 Betty TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 60 kg GP Bomb
7 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Also attacking PA 71st Infantry Division ...
Also attacking Subic Bay Defenses ...
Also attacking PA 71st Infantry Division ...
Also attacking Subic Bay Defenses ...


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Morning Air attack on Philippine Division, at 79,76 (Subic NAS&Clark AAF)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 8
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB x 39

No Japanese losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 60 kg GP Bomb
24 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Also attacking Subic Bay Defenses ...
Also attacking Philippine Division ...
Also attacking Subic Bay Defenses ...
Also attacking Philippine Division ...
Also attacking Subic Bay Defenses ...
Also attacking Philippine Division ...
Also attacking Subic Bay Defenses ...


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Morning Air attack on PA 2nd Constabulary Regiment, at 80,78 (Mauban [Luzon])

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 21
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 19

No Japanese losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
19 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x15 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on PA 2nd Constabulary Regiment, at 80,78 (Mauban [Luzon])

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 6
Ki-30 Ann x 29
F1M2 Pete FF x 2

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
13 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
12 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on 33rd Army Group , at 87,45 , near Chengchow [Yellw R]

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 7

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
40 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg

Also attacking ROC 90th Corps ...


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Morning Air attack on 13th Army Group (-) , at 92,38 (Sinn Sien [NEChina])

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 16
Ki-27a/b Nate x 43
Ki-32 Mary x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-32 Mary : 1 destroyed by flak

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

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
7 x Ki-32 Mary bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg

Also attacking ROC 77th Corps ...
Also attacking ROC Hopei War Area ...
Also attacking PLA 4th New Fld Amy Corps ...
Also attacking 13th Army Group (-) ...
Also attacking ROC Hopei War Area ...
Also attacking 13th Army Group (-) ...


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Morning Air attack on PLA 4th New Fld Amy Corps, at 92,38 (Sinn Sien [NEChina])

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 9
Ki-27a/b Nate x 13
Ki-44 I Tojo x 8

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
20 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on 115th Draft B Inf Regimental Combat Team, at 86,58 , near Nan P'ing [E China]

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes

Allied aircraft
CAF DB-3B [IL-4] x 3
CAF SB-2 (Early) x 5

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x CAF SB-2 (Early) bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x100 kg GP GSptPkg
3 x CAF DB-3B [IL-4] bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on 2nd Tank Division, at 50,74 , near Georgetown [Penang]

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 3
Ki-43 Ia Oscar x 1
Ki-43 Ib Oscar x 2
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 1
A6M1m11 Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim I GP x 3
RAF Blenheim IV x 15
RAF Buffalo I x 16

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
RAF Blenheim I GP: 1 destroyed
RAF Blenheim IV: 1 destroyed, 14 damaged
RAF Buffalo I: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x RAF Blenheim IV bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 4x20 lb GP GSptPkg
1 x RAF Blenheim I GP bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
11th Ftr Sentai with Ki-27a/b Nate (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
3 planes vectored on to bombers
59th Ftr Sentai with Ki-43 Ia Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
64th Sentai with Ki-43 Ib Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
77th Sentai Det Chu with Ki-43 Ib Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
Yamada S2 Det Chu with A6M1m11 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 24000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
64th Sentai Det with Ki-45 KAIa Nick (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters to 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes

Also attacking 113th Draft B Inf Regiment ...
Also attacking 41st Draft B Inf Regiment ...
Also attacking 2nd Tank Division ...


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Morning Air attack on 5th Semi-Motorizd A Division, at 50,74 , near Georgetown [Penang]

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 2
Ki-43 Ib Oscar x 2
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 1
A6M1m11 Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim I GP x 9
RAF Buffalo I x 15

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
RAF Blenheim I GP: 1 destroyed, 7 damaged
RAF Blenheim I GP: 1 destroyed by flak

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

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x RAF Blenheim I GP bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 lb GP Bomb
1 x RAF Blenheim I GP bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 1 plane(s) with no ordnance

CAP engaged:
Yamada S2 Det Chu with A6M1m11 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Raid is overhead
11th Ftr Sentai with Ki-27a/b Nate (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
64th Sentai with Ki-43 Ib Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Raid is overhead
64th Sentai Det with Ki-45 KAIa Nick (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters to 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes
77th Sentai Det Chu with Ki-43 Ib Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 16000.
Raid is overhead



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Morning Air attack on 5th Semi-Motorizd A Division, at 50,74 , near Georgetown [Penang]

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 1

Allied aircraft
RAF Buffalo I x 2

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
RAF Buffalo I: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x RAF Buffalo I sweeping at 17000 feet

CAP engaged:
64th Sentai Det with Ki-45 KAIa Nick (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters to 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes



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Afternoon Air attack on ROC 90th Corps, at 87,45 , near Chengchow [Yellw R]

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 21
Ki-30 Ann x 10

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Liu Chow [Pearl R] at 74,55

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 18

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAKL ROC Chiang Li, Bomb hits 5, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
6 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
8 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAKL ROC Chiang Li


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Afternoon Air attack on Manchu 51st Lt Cps Division, at 87,45 , near Chengchow [Yellw R]

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 13
Ki-30 Ann x 18

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
69 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
6 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
4 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg

Also attacking ROC 90th Corps ...
Also attacking Manchu 51st Lt Cps Division ...
Also attacking ROC 90th Corps ...


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Cape Torokina at 109,130

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 78 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 44 minutes

Japanese aircraft
E13A1 Jake FR x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
E13A1 Jake FR: 1 damaged
E13A1 Jake FR: 1 destroyed by flak

Allied Ships
CL RNZN Achilles

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x E13A1 Jake FR bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb



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ASW attack near Brunei at 65,87

Japanese Ships
TB Hayabusa

Allied Ships
SS RNN KXV

SS RNN KXV is located by TB Hayabusa
TB Hayabusa fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hayabusa fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hayabusa fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hayabusa fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hayabusa fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Sub attack near San Francisco [CA] at 217,71

Japanese Ships
SS I-1

Allied Ships
xAK J L Luckenbach, Torpedo hits 2, heavy damage

SS I-1 launches 4 torpedoes


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Amphibious Assault at Rabaul [Nw Brit] (106,125)

TF 136 troops unloading over beach at Rabaul [Nw Brit], 106,125



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Invasion Support action off Brunei (65,87)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

5 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
PB Tokotsu Maru
APD Hagi

PB Tokotsu Maru fired at enemy troops


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Ground combat at Sinn Sien [NEChina] (92,38)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 19557 troops, 192 guns, 947 vehicles, Assault Value = 777

Defending force 26159 troops, 138 guns, 35 vehicles, Assault Value = 742

Japanese adjusted assault: 384

Allied adjusted defense: 988

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 2)

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
2030 casualties reported
Squads: 7 destroyed, 63 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 70 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled

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

Assaulting units:
9th Mtn IndMxd Pk B Brigade
3rd Tank Division
NCPC 4th Inf Brigade
1st Army

Defending units:
ROC 77th Corps
PLA 4th New Fld Amy Corps
PLA 47th Grilla Rgt Battalion
Hopei Guerilla Rgt Battalion
13th Army Group (-)
ROC Hopei War Area


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Ground combat at 86,55 (near K'ueiCh'ih [EChina])

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 13518 troops, 165 guns, 85 vehicles, Assault Value = 517

Defending force 675 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 23

Japanese adjusted assault: 537

Allied adjusted defense: 3

Japanese assault odds: 179 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), morale(-), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: leaders(+)

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

Allied ground losses:
586 casualties reported
Squads: 28 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 6 destroyed, 14 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 3 (3 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 1

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
39th Semi-Motorzd B Division

Defending units:
ROC 1 New Grlla Rgt Battalion


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Ground combat at Po Lo [S China] (78,59)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 3729 troops, 34 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 149

Defending force 512 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 6

Japanese adjusted assault: 71

Allied adjusted defense: 4

Japanese assault odds: 17 to 1 (fort level 1)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Po Lo [S China] !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: leaders(+)
Attacker:

Allied ground losses:
153 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 9 destroyed, 15 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 3 (2 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Units retreated 1

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
1st Ind Pk B InfGrp
5th 4cm RpdFire Gun Battalion

Defending units:
NRA Pol Sect


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Ground combat at 87,45 (near Chengchow [Yellw R])

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 16785 troops, 200 guns, 58 vehicles, Assault Value = 688

Defending force 21472 troops, 108 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 629

Japanese adjusted assault: 360

Allied adjusted defense: 204

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
394 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 28 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Vehicles lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
1406 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 29 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 30 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled

Assaulting units:
RGC 16th Temp Division
35th Draft B Division
RGC 17th Temp Division
RGC 15th Temp Division

Defending units:
Manchu 51st Lt Cps Division
ROC 90th Corps
33rd Army Group


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Ground combat at Paotow [Inner Mon] (92,34)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 8060 troops, 75 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 279

Defending force 6838 troops, 43 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 207

Japanese adjusted assault: 248

Allied adjusted defense: 73

Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(-), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: morale(-)

Japanese ground losses:
95 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled

Allied ground losses:
2064 casualties reported
Squads: 23 destroyed, 13 disabled
Non Combat: 76 destroyed, 12 disabled
Engineers: 5 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 1

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
2nd Mtn Ind Mxd B Brigade
2nd Cadet Battalion
Mongol Garrison Army

Defending units:
ROC 81st Corps


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Ground combat at Mauban [Luzon] (80,78)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 23238 troops, 309 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1181

Defending force 1076 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 17

Japanese adjusted assault: 802

Allied adjusted defense: 5

Japanese assault odds: 160 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), preparation(-), fatigue(-)
experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units pursuing 4

Allied ground losses:
824 casualties reported
Squads: 102 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 13 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units retreated 1

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
4th Infantry Regiment
28th MtnMtrInMxdDrB Brigade
Miura Det Battalion
16th Infantry Regiment
4th Draft B Division
24th Infantry Regiment
16th Army
2nd Draft Field Artillery Regiment

Defending units:
PA 2nd Constabulary Regiment


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Ground combat at Subic NAS&Clark AAF (79,76)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 21241 troops, 346 guns, 231 vehicles, Assault Value = 860

Defending force 385 troops, 33 guns, 9 vehicles, Assault Value = 1

Japanese adjusted assault: 450

Allied adjusted defense: 2

Japanese assault odds: 225 to 1 (fort level 2)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Subic NAS&Clark AAF !!!

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

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

Allied ground losses:
98 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 12 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 31 (31 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 13 (13 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 1

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
48th Semi-Motorzd B Division
20th Pack B Inf Regimental Combat Team
9th Pack B Inf Regimental Combat Team
16th Recon Regiment
14th Army
1st Mobile "15cm" Field Artillery Regiment
15th "32cm" ArtyMtr Field Artillery Battalion
30th Mobile AA Co

Defending units:
Subic Bay Defenses


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Ground combat at Baguio City [Mines] (81,74)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 2476 troops, 43 guns, 53 vehicles, Assault Value = 97

Defending force 2579 troops, 36 guns, 24 vehicles, Assault Value = 59

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 3

Japanese adjusted assault: 44

Allied adjusted defense: 82

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

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
56 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled

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

Assaulting units:
21st Assault Engineer Regiment
3rd Engineer Construction Regiment
2nd "Mixed Mortar" Battalion

Defending units:
PA 2nd/12th Inf Battalion
Camp John Hay Colmn


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Ground combat at Balenta Pass [Lzon] (80,75)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 3052 troops, 31 guns, 254 vehicles, Assault Value = 19

Defending force 548 troops, 6 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 19

Japanese adjusted assault: 16

Allied adjusted defense: 4

Japanese assault odds: 4 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Balenta Pass [Lzon] !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), op mode(-), leaders(+), preparation(-)
experience(-)
Attacker:

Allied ground losses:
439 casualties reported
Squads: 18 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 23 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 7 (7 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1

Assaulting units:
1st Ind Tank Brigade
8th Mobile "10cm" Field Artillery Regiment

Defending units:
PA 3rd/12th Inf Battalion


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Ground combat at Rabaul [Nw Brit] (106,125)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 4821 troops, 60 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 185

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

Japanese adjusted assault: 294

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 294 to 1 (fort level 1)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Rabaul [Nw Brit] !!!

Combat modifiers
Attacker:

Assaulting units:
144th Nanyo Regimental Combat Team


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Ground combat at Surat Thani [Thai] (51,68)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 728 troops, 26 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 37

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

Japanese adjusted assault: 18

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 18 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Surat Thani [Thai] !!!

Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-)

Assaulting units:
I./143rd Infantry Battalion


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Ground combat at Meng Yin [E China] (93,46)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 2814 troops, 26 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 76

Defending force 1337 troops, 6 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 37

Japanese adjusted assault: 32

Allied adjusted defense: 12

Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Meng Yin [E China] !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: preparation(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(-)

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

Allied ground losses:
318 casualties reported
Squads: 13 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 7 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 7 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 2

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
NCPC 105th Rt "Bde" Regiment

Defending units:
NRA Pol Sect
ROC 9th Grlla "Rgt" Battalion


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Ground combat at Kaiying [S China] (82,60)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 5600 troops, 52 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 150

Defending force 683 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 21

Japanese adjusted assault: 18

Allied adjusted defense: 5

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

Japanese forces CAPTURE Kaiying [S China] !!!

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

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

Allied ground losses:
136 casualties reported
Squads: 6 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 10 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units retreated 1

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
RGC 30th Division

Defending units:
ROC 2nd Grlla "Rgt" Battalion


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Ground combat at Brunei (65,87)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 834 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 21

Defending force 661 troops, 4 guns, 5 vehicles, Assault Value = 15

Japanese adjusted assault: 18

Allied adjusted defense: 17

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), fatigue(-), experience(-)
Attacker:

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

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

Assaulting units:
81st/I Naval Guard Unit

Defending units:
RN 107th Base Force
RN 100th Base Force


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Ground combat at 86,58 (near Nan P'ing [E China])

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 34862 troops, 166 guns, 8 vehicles, Assault Value = 1617

Defending force 3864 troops, 70 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 145

Allied adjusted assault: 893

Japanese adjusted defense: 163

Allied assault odds: 5 to 1

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

Japanese ground losses:
1759 casualties reported
Squads: 26 destroyed, 73 disabled
Non Combat: 28 destroyed, 12 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 30 (8 destroyed, 22 disabled)
Units retreated 1

Allied ground losses:
1445 casualties reported
Squads: 9 destroyed, 51 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 18 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units pursuing 1

Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
ROC 70th Corps
ROC 5th Route Army Corps
ROC 86th Corps
25th Army Force

Defending units:
115th Draft B Inf Regimental Combat Team


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RE: RHS Test 10A: 17 Dec 1942: KB in the South Pacific!

Post by el cid again »

Allied Password NIMITZ. The JAPANESE AAR is printed here below.
Run 001 to see the ALLIED replay and generate Allied reports.
003 is the Allied orders BEFORE combat and 008 is the Allied Situation
AFTER combat.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Dec 17, 41
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Amphibious Assault at Brunei (65,87)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

TF 700 troops unloading over beach at Brunei, 65,87

9 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
PB Tokotsu Maru
xAK Arima Maru



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TF 82 encounters mine field at Hong Kong (77,61)

Japanese Ships
AM W-18
AM W-17
AM W-16
AM W-15

85 mines cleared


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ASW attack near Takao [Kaohsiung] at 84,66

Japanese Ships
PB Bisan Maru #3
PB Choun Maru #18
PB Kyo Maru #13
PB Kyo Maru #12

Allied Ships
SS Seawolf

SS Seawolf is located by PB Bisan Maru #3
Seawolf diving deep ....
PB Kyo Maru #13 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #13 fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Kyo Maru #12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #12 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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ASW attack near Miri [Sarawak] at 65,86

Japanese Ships
APD Aoi
APD Hagi

Allied Ships
SS RNN O20

SS RNN O20 is located by APD Aoi
RNN O20 bottoming out ....
APD Hagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD Hagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD Hagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD Hagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD Hagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Tacloban [Leyte] at 82,86, Range 4,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
BB Fuso
BB Yamashiro
BB Ise
BB Hyuga
CA Myoko
CA Haguro
CA Nachi
CL Kitakami
DD Amatsukaze
DD Asashio
DD Oshio
DD Michishio
DD Yamakaze
DD Kawakaze
DD Umikaze
DD Hibiki
DM Isonami
DM Uranami
DD Shikinami
DD Ayanami
DD Asagiri

Allied Ships
xAK UK Hinsang, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk

Allied ground losses:
194 casualties reported
Squads: 15 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 61 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 26 (7 destroyed, 19 disabled)
Vehicles lost 40 (40 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Reduced sighting due to 0% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 0% moonlight: 4,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 4,000 yards
Japanese launch Long Lance torpedoes at 4,000 yards before allies detect Japanese presence
BB Hyuga fires at xAK UK Hinsang at 4,000 yards
xAK UK Hinsang sunk by DD Asagiri at 4,000 yards
xAK UK Hinsang sunk by DD Asagiri at 4,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Tacloban [Leyte] at 82,86, Range 8,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
BB Fuso
BB Yamashiro
BB Ise
BB Hyuga
CA Myoko
CA Haguro
CA Nachi
CL Kitakami
DD Amatsukaze
DD Asashio
DD Oshio
DD Michishio
DD Yamakaze
DD Kawakaze
DD Umikaze
DD Hibiki
DM Isonami
DM Uranami
DD Shikinami
DD Ayanami
DD Asagiri

Allied Ships
xAKL Sagoland, Shell hits 5, and is sunk

Allied ground losses:
81 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 11 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 22 (19 destroyed, 3 disabled)

Reduced sighting due to 0% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 0% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 8,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 8,000 yards
BB Hyuga engages xAKL Sagoland at 8,000 yards
BB Hyuga engages xAKL Sagoland at 8,000 yards
DM Isonami engages xAKL Sagoland at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
DD Yamakaze collides with DD Ayanami at 82 , 86
xAKL Sagoland sunk by BB Hyuga at 7,000 yards
xAKL Sagoland sunk by BB Hyuga at 7,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...


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ASW attack near Truk [Car Is] at 112,109

Japanese Ships
TB Sagi

Allied Ships
SS Tarpon

SS Tarpon launches 4 torpedoes at TB Sagi
TB Sagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Sagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Sagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Sagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Sagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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ASW attack near Bako [Pescadores] at 83,63

Japanese Ships
SC Ch 14

Allied Ships
SS Seadragon

SS Seadragon is sighted by escort
Seadragon diving deep ....
SC Ch 14 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 14 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 14 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 14 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 14 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Sub attack near Kwajalein Island at 132,116

Japanese Ships
xAKL Tsuneshima Maru

Allied Ships
SS Dolphin

xAKL Tsuneshima Maru is sighted by SS Dolphin
SS Dolphin launches 4 torpedoes


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ASW attack near Koshun [Hengchun] at 83,67

Japanese Ships
TB Chidori
TB Tachikaze
TB Hatsukari
TB Manazuru

Allied Ships
SS Pike

SS Pike is sighted by escort
Pike diving deep ....
TB Hatsukari attacking submerged sub ....
TB Hatsukari cannot establish contact with SS Pike
TB Manazuru fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hatsukari fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Manazuru fails to find sub and abandons search
TB Hatsukari fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hatsukari fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hatsukari fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hatsukari fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Dinagat Is [E Is] at 81,87, Range 1,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
BB Fuso
BB Yamashiro
BB Ise
BB Hyuga
CA Myoko
CA Haguro
CA Nachi
CL Kitakami
DD Amatsukaze
DD Asashio
DD Oshio
DD Michishio
DD Yamakaze
DD Kawakaze
DD Umikaze
DD Hibiki
DM Isonami
DM Uranami
DD Shikinami
DD Ayanami
DD Asagiri

Allied Ships
xAKL PC Palawan, Shell hits 4, and is sunk

Allied ground losses:
291 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 26 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Reduced sighting due to 0% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 0% moonlight: 1,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
Range closes to 1,000 yards...
BB Fuso engages xAKL PC Palawan at 1,000 yards
DD Amatsukaze engages xAKL PC Palawan at 1,000 yards
Range increases to 2,000 yards
xAKL PC Palawan sunk by BB Fuso at 2,000 yards
xAKL PC Palawan sunk by BB Fuso at 2,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...


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Submarine attack near Chefoo [Bohei Gulf] at 99,47

Japanese Ships
xAK Kamitu Maru

Allied Ships
SS Shark

xAK Kamitu Maru is sighted by SS Shark
SS Shark launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Kamitu Maru


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Tandag [Mindinao] at 82,90, Range 12,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CVE Hosho
CL Kinu
DD Hatsuharu
DD Nenohi
DD Hatsushima

Allied Ships
xAK CW Hai Lee

Reduced sighting due to 0% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 0% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat


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Submarine attack near Chefoo [Bohei Gulf] at 99,46

Japanese Ships
xAKL Shuko Maru

Allied Ships
SS Shark

xAKL Shuko Maru is sighted by SS Shark
SS Shark launches 4 torpedoes


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Submarine attack near Bihoro [Farms] at 124,49

Japanese Ships
xAKL JMM Sapporo 107

Allied Ships
SS Cuttlefish

xAKL JMM Sapporo 107 is sighted by SS Cuttlefish
SS Cuttlefish attacking xAKL JMM Sapporo 107 on the surface


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Sub attack near Brunei at 65,87

Japanese Ships
CM Hatsutaka, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS RNN KXV

SS RNN KXV launches 6 torpedoes at CM Hatsutaka
RNN KXV bottoming out ....
Escort abandons search for sub


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Night Air attack on Kota Bharu [Malaya] , at 51,75

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim I GP x 4

Allied aircraft losses
RAF Blenheim I GP: 2 damaged
RAF Blenheim I GP: 1 destroyed by flak

Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x RAF Blenheim I GP bombing and strafing from low level
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb



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Night Air attack on Kota Bharu [Malaya] , at 51,75

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
RAF Blenheim I GP x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-27a/b Nate: 3 destroyed on ground
A6M1m11 Zero: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
RAF Blenheim I GP: 4 damaged
RAF Blenheim I GP: 1 destroyed by flak

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 12

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x RAF Blenheim I GP bombing and strafing from low level
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb



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Submarine attack near San Francisco [CA] at 217,71

Japanese Ships
SS I-26

Allied Ships
xAK Canadian, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

xAK Canadian is sighted by SS I-26
SS I-26 attacking on the surface


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Sub attack near Merak/Serang [Java] at 48,97

Japanese Ships
SS I-58 [Later I-158]

Allied Ships
CM RNN Rigel, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CM RNN Gouden Leeuw

SS I-58 [Later I-158] launches 6 torpedoes at CM RNN Rigel
Sub escapes detection


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Amphibious Assault at Gingoog [Mindinao] (80,88)

TF 335 troops unloading over beach at Gingoog [Mindinao], 80,88

Japanese ground losses:
56 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 9 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)

6.5mm T3 AAMG lost overboard during unload of 27th MtnMtrInMxdDrB Bde /1
13 troops of a IJA B T96 LMG Sqd accidentally lost during unload of 27th MtnMtrInMxdDrB Bde
10 Support Section troops accidentally lost during unload of 27th MtnMtrInMxdDrB Bde
10 Support Section troops lost in surf during unload of 27th MtnMtrInMxdDrB Bde /3
10 Support Section troops lost overboard during unload of 2nd Draft Engr Rgt
10 Support Section troops accidentally lost during unload of 27th MtnMtrInMxdDrB Bde /4
10 Support Section troops lost in surf during unload of Bandasan SNLF
16 troops of a SNLF T96 LMG Squad lost from landing craft during unload of Bandasan SNLF /2
10 Support Section troops lost from landing craft during unload of Bandasan SNLF /3
13 troops of a IJA B T96 LMG Sqd accidentally lost during unload of 27th MtnMtrInMxdDrB Bde /5
10 Support Section troops lost from landing craft during unload of 27th MtnMtrInMxdDrB Bde /5
10 Support Section troops lost from landing craft during unload of 27th MtnMtrInMxdDrB Bde /6


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Invasion Support action off Brunei (65,87)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

5 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
PB Tokotsu Maru
xAK Arima Maru

PB Tokotsu Maru fired at enemy troops


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TF 82 encounters mine field at Hong Kong (77,61)

Japanese Ships
AM W-18
AM W-17
AM W-16
AM W-15

107 mines cleared


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TF 54 encounters mine field at Merak/Serang [Java] (48,97)

Japanese Ships
SS I-58 [Later I-158], Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage



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ASW attack near Takao [Kaohsiung] at 83,65

Japanese Ships
SC Ch 4
SC Ch 3

Allied Ships
SS S-40

SS S-40 is sighted by escort
SC Ch 4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 3 fails to find sub and abandons search
SC Ch 4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Submarine attack near Saishu To [Fish] at 97,56

Japanese Ships
xAK Yasuteru Maru

Allied Ships
SS S-18

xAK Yasuteru Maru is sighted by SS S-18
SS S-18 launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Yasuteru Maru


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Submarine attack near Kunakakai [Molokai] at 181,108

Japanese Ships
SS I-73 [Later I-173]

Allied Ships
xAKL Haleakala USAT

xAKL Haleakala USAT is sighted by SS I-73 [Later I-173]
Captain of SS I-73 [Later I-173] elects not to launch torpedoes at this target


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ASW attack near Takao [Kaohsiung] at 84,64

Japanese Ships
SC Ch 2
SC Ch 4
SC Ch 3

Allied Ships
SS Swordfish

SS Swordfish is located by SC Ch 2
Swordfish bottoming out ....
SC Ch 4 fails to find sub and abandons search
SC Ch 3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Shana [Etorofu] at 129,48, Range 8,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
PB Fumi Maru
SC CHa-1
SC CHa-2
SC CHa-6

Allied Ships
xAK SMM Karlotta
xAK SMM Berezha

Low visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 1,000 yards
Range increases to 8,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Hilo [Hawaii] at 210,113, Range 25,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CV Shokaku
DD Yugumo
DD Yukikaze
DD Kasumi

Allied Ships
AR Tippecanoe

Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 25,000 yards
Allied TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 25,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat


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Sub attack near Noumea [Nickel] at 115,160

Japanese Ships
SS I-10, hits 1

Allied Ships
AM RAN Whyalla
AM RAN Wollongong

SS I-10 launches 6 torpedoes at AM RAN Whyalla
I-10 bottoming out ....
AM RAN Wollongong fails to find sub and abandons search
AM RAN Whyalla fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM RAN Whyalla attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-10 eludes ASW attack from AM RAN Whyalla
AM RAN Whyalla cannot reach attack position over SS I-10
SS I-10 eludes AM RAN Whyalla by hugging bottom
SS I-10 eludes ASW attack from AM RAN Whyalla
AM RAN Whyalla cannot reach attack position over SS I-10
AM RAN Whyalla fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM RAN Whyalla fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM RAN Whyalla fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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TF 54 encounters mine field at Merak/Serang [Java] (48,97)

Japanese Ships
SS I-58 [Later I-158], Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage



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Submarine attack near Tengchow [Bohei G] at 97,44

Japanese Ships
xAK Eihuku Maru, Torpedo hits 1

Allied Ships
SS Shark

xAK Eihuku Maru is sighted by SS Shark
SS Shark launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Eihuku Maru


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Submarine attack near Noumea [Nickel] at 115,160

Japanese Ships
SS I-10

Allied Ships
xAP Republic, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage

xAP Republic is sighted by SS I-10
SS I-10 attacking xAP Republic on the surface


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Morning Air attack on RN 107th Base Force, at 65,87 (Brunei)

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB x 35

No Japanese losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
35 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 1 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Also attacking RN 100th Base Force ...
Also attacking RN 107th Base Force ...
Also attacking RN 100th Base Force ...
Also attacking RN 107th Base Force ...
Also attacking RN 100th Base Force ...
Also attacking RN 107th Base Force ...
Also attacking RN 100th Base Force ...
Also attacking RN 107th Base Force ...


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Morning Air attack on Liu Chow [Pearl R] , at 74,55

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 10
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 20
CoCAF BR.20 Ruth x 3

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48 Ib Lily : 1 destroyed by flak

Allied aircraft losses
CAF Wapiti IIa COOP: 2 damaged
CAF Wapiti IIa COOP: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied Ships
PG ROC Ping Hsi, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAKL ROC Nan Hai 17, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
xAPc CW Macau Ferry 1, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAKL ROC Nan Hai 16, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL ROC Nan Hai 19, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL ROC Zhu Jiang 6, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
PG ROC Hai Chi, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
xAPc ROC Liuchow Ferry, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAKL ROC Zhu Jiang 2, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL ROC Zhu Jiang 4, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL ROC Zhu Jiang 8, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL ROC Nan Hai 20, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
YO ROC Ningpo, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL ROC Liuchow, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAKL ROC Zhu Jiang 16, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL ROC Zhu Jiang 5, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
xAPc ROC Hainan Ferry 1, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAKL ROC Zhu Jiang 7, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk

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

Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 35
Port hits 2
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
19 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 50 kg GP Bomb
3 x CoCAF BR.20 Ruth bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 16 x 100 kg SAP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Liu Chow [Pearl R] , at 74,55

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 12
CoCAF BR.20 Ruth x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAKL ROC Nan Hai 18, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
xAPc ROC Canton Ferry 2, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
xAKL ROC Zhu Jiang 3, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL ROC Zhu Jiang 1, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL ROC Zhu Jiang 12, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
xAPc CW Macau Ferry 2, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAPc ROC Wuchow Ferry, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAKL ROC Nan Hai 15, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL ROC Nan Hai 14, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL ROC Zhu Jiang 9, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
xAKL ROC Canton, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage

Repair Shipyard hits 1
Port hits 7
Port supply hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 2000'
City Attack: 8 x 50 kg GP Bomb
2 x CoCAF BR.20 Ruth bombing from 4000 feet
City Attack: 16 x 100 kg SAP Bomb
2 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 1000'
Port Attack: 8 x 50 kg GP Bomb
4 x CoCAF BR.20 Ruth bombing from 4000 feet
Port Attack: 16 x 100 kg SAP Bomb
6 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 2000'
Port Attack: 8 x 50 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on ROC 9th Grlla "Rgt" Battalion, at 92,46 , near Suchow [E China]

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 27

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
162 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 17 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
27 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on 65th Drft "Brigade" Division, at 79,77 (Manila [Luzon])

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 1
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 1

Allied aircraft
P-26A x 6
P-35A x 22

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
P-26A: 1 destroyed
P-35A: 1 destroyed
P-35A: 2 destroyed by flak

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

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x P-35A bombing from 100 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP GSptPkg
3 x P-26A bombing from 100 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP GSptPkg

CAP engaged:
4th Sentai Ftr Chu with Ki-43 Ic Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
50th Ftr Sentai with Ki-27a/b Nate (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Hilo [Hawaii] at 211,112

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 10
D3A1 Val DB x 24

Allied aircraft
no flights

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-26B Marauder TB: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
xAK Agwimonte, Bomb hits 11, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
2 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
5 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
12 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Agwimonte


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Hilo [Hawaii] at 210,114

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 10
D3A1 Val DB x 24

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AR Tippecanoe, Bomb hits 17, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
7 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
8 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring AR Tippecanoe
Massive explosion on AR Tippecanoe


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Sub attack near Miri [Sarawak] at 64,86

Japanese Ships
CM Kamome

Allied Ships
SS Permit

SS Permit launches 4 torpedoes
Sub escapes detection


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Invasion Support action off Brunei (65,87)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

10 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
PB Tokotsu Maru
xAK Arima Maru

PB Tokotsu Maru fired at enemy troops


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Ground combat at 87,45 (near Chengchow [Yellw R])

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 22013 troops, 254 guns, 57 vehicles, Assault Value = 1219

Defending force 20707 troops, 108 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 576

Japanese adjusted assault: 446

Allied adjusted defense: 181

Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
877 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 48 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 41 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units pursuing 1

Allied ground losses:
9354 casualties reported
Squads: 135 destroyed, 13 disabled
Non Combat: 356 destroyed, 80 disabled
Engineers: 9 destroyed, 11 disabled
Guns lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 3

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
1st Tank Division
RGC 17th Temp Division
RGC 16th Temp Division
35th Draft B Division
RGC 15th Temp Division
12th Army

Defending units:
Manchu 51st Lt Cps Division
ROC 90th Corps
33rd Army Group


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Ground combat at Lucena [Luzon] (79,79)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 2422 troops, 44 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 95

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

Japanese adjusted assault: 49

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 49 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Lucena [Luzon] !!!

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

Assaulting units:
Kimura Det Battalion


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Ground combat at Baguio City [Mines] (81,74)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 330 troops, 24 guns, 26 vehicles, Assault Value = 93

Defending force 2585 troops, 36 guns, 24 vehicles, Assault Value = 60

Assaulting units:
21st Assault Engineer Regiment
3rd Engineer Construction Regiment
2nd "Mixed Mortar" Battalion

Defending units:
PA 2nd/12th Inf Battalion
Camp John Hay Colmn


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Ground combat at Brunei (65,87)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 826 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 20

Defending force 650 troops, 4 guns, 6 vehicles, Assault Value = 14

Japanese adjusted assault: 8

Allied adjusted defense: 11

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 0)

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(-)

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

Allied ground losses:
50 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Assaulting units:
81st/I Naval Guard Unit

Defending units:
RN 107th Base Force
RN 100th Base Force


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Ground combat at Plieku [Annam] (64,67)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 834 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 21

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

Japanese adjusted assault: 10

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 10 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Plieku [Annam] !!!

Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-)

Assaulting units:
81st/III Naval Guard Unit


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Ground combat at Aerhoula [Manchuko] (110,28)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 836 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 31

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

Allied adjusted assault: 31

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 31 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE Aerhoula [Manchuko] !!!

Combat modifiers
Attacker:

Assaulting units:
3rd NE Anti-Jap Amy Battalion


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Ground combat at Deng Hsien [CChina] (84,46)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 3623 troops, 30 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 86

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

Allied adjusted assault: 12

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 12 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE Deng Hsien [CChina] !!!

Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-), morale(-)

Assaulting units:
ROC 39th Lt "Corps" Division


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RE: RHS Test 10A: 18 Dec 1942: Surprises!

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The division of the Kiddo Butai in the SE Pacific (right in the stream of Allied
supply ships and convoys) was firmly identified by the remarkably lucky AK
Diamond Head. She ran into both Shokaku and Zuikaku - but was not engaged
in surface or air combat! Admiral Halsey's Lexington and Enterprise - believing
a somewhat inaccurate report on the Allied screen that there was one CVL in
the area - are closing from the area near Christmas Island to the SW.

The Ni Kiddo Butai - which made contact off Eastern and Southern Mindinao with
(laden) AKLs evacuating base forces and USAFFE HQ from Manila - had better
luck. Bursting at full speed, it ended up one hex from Jolo - SW of Mindinao -
and was able to engage multiple targets in the Sulu Sea and the Celebes Sea.
A major force including four battleships, several cruisers and 13 destroyers,
engaged the tail end of ships which evacuated China East of Samar.

The situation on Luzon managed to get worse: a battalion of the Provisional Tank Group crossed a river, causing a shock attack at Aparri - nominally unoccupied. It ran into a Class B infantry division just landing (and surprisingly didn't pay much
of a price for having done so). AI reports now 9 units in Manila itself. USAFFE
now holds only Baguio City (invested with 3 units), Manila (also invested),
Batangas (SW of Manila - also invested) - and the Cagayan Valley (in the NE).

In Malaya, the Indian Army 11th Division covered itself in glory. Defending Georgetown, it suffered a shock attack by the IJA 5th Division. This is the elite formation of the IJA, the only Class A division ever engaged historically by the
Western Allies, and the only division in history to issue two primary weapons to every line infantryman (an LMG and a rifle, practical because they had bikes to carry extra weight). The 11th was fully assembled, and supported by a base force/CD fort in the hex as well as an independent battalion and level two fortifications. The 5th was supported by two artillery units. Massive JAAF air strikes were misdirected at the airfields (utterly devastating them, but they were already damaged) instead of hitting the ground troops - a bit of luck for the Allies. The combat was remarkably even, with just over 150 casualties on both sides. But the 5th was badly disrupted, while the 11th is only 7% - a wholly unexpected result.

Massive ROCAF attacks on the Eastern plain of China - where the enemy threatens to envelope two field armies - were unexpected, but also unimpressive. Mounted out of four different bases, supported by 2 AVG squadrons, they were uncontested in the sky, but managed only minimal casualties - and apparently never did find the enemy armor.


Allied Password NIMITZ. The JAPANESE AAR is printed here below.
Run 001 to see the ALLIED replay and generate Allied reports.
003 is the Allied orders BEFORE combat and 008 is the Allied Situation
AFTER combat.
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Dec 18, 41
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TF 82 encounters mine field at Hong Kong (77,61)

Japanese Ships
AM W-18
AM W-17
AM W-16
AM W-15

97 mines cleared


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ASW attack near Takao [Kaohsiung] at 84,66

Japanese Ships
TB Manazuru
TB Chidori
TB Tachikaze
TB Hatsukari

Allied Ships
SS Seawolf

SS Seawolf launches 4 torpedoes at TB Manazuru
Seawolf diving deep ....
TB Hatsukari fails to find sub and abandons search
TB Manazuru fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Manazuru fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Manazuru fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Manazuru fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Manazuru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Sub attack near Otomari [Sakhalin] at 124,48

Japanese Ships
xAKL JMM Sapporo 101

Allied Ships
SS Cuttlefish

xAKL JMM Sapporo 101 is sighted by SS Cuttlefish
SS Cuttlefish launches 4 torpedoes at xAKL JMM Sapporo 101


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Submarine attack near Tientsin [Bohei G] at 96,43

Japanese Ships
xAK Sinsei Maru

Allied Ships
SS Shark

xAK Sinsei Maru is sighted by SS Shark
SS Shark launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Sinsei Maru


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Hilo [Hawaii] at 211,112, Range 10,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CV Shokaku
DD Yukikaze

Allied Ships
xAK Diamond head

Reduced sighting due to 0% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 0% moonlight: 6,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range increases to 9,000 yards...
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Dadiangas [Mndnao] at 80,94, Range 12,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CVE Hosho
CL Kinu
DD Hatsuharu
DD Nenohi
DD Hatsushima

Allied Ships
AM Bittern
AM Tanager
AM Quail
AM Lark

Poor visibility due to Rain with 0% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 0% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Hilo [Hawaii] at 210,114, Range 12,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CV Zuikaku
BB Haruna
CL Chikuma
DD Tokitsukaze
DD Tanikaze
DD Arare

Allied Ships
xAK Diamond head

Reduced sighting due to 0% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 0% moonlight: 12,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat


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Submarine attack near Port Moresby at 98,130

Japanese Ships
SS RO-60

Allied Ships
xAKL AUS Matafele, Shell hits 12, heavy fires, heavy damage

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

xAKL AUS Matafele is sighted by SS RO-60
SS RO-60 attacking on the surface
SS RO-60 low on gun ammo, Ikeda S. breaks off surface engagement and submerges


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ASW attack near Pearl Harbor [Oahu] at 180,106

Japanese Ships
SS I-69 [Later I-169]

Allied Ships
DM Gamble

SS I-69 [Later I-169] is located by DM Gamble
I-69 [Later I-169] diving deep ....
DM Gamble attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-69 [Later I-169] eludes ASW attack from DM Gamble
DM Gamble cannot reach attack position over SS I-69 [Later I-169]
DM Gamble cannot reach attack position over SS I-69 [Later I-169]
DM Gamble cannot establish contact with SS I-69 [Later I-169]
DM Gamble loses contact with SS I-69 [Later I-169]
DM Gamble fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Gamble fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Gamble fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Gamble fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Amphibious Assault at Gingoog [Mindinao] (80,88)

TF 57 troops unloading over beach at Gingoog [Mindinao], 80,88



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ASW attack near San Francisco [CA] at 217,71

Japanese Ships
SS I-2

Allied Ships
DD Reid
DD Aylwin
DD Monaghan

SS I-2 is sighted by escort
DD Aylwin fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Monaghan fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Monaghan fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Monaghan attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-2 eludes ASW attack from DD Monaghan
SS I-2 eludes DD Monaghan by diving deep
SS I-2 eludes DD Monaghan by diving deep
DD Monaghan cannot establish contact with SS I-2
DD Monaghan cannot reach attack position over SS I-2
DD Monaghan attacking submerged sub ....
DD Monaghan is out of ASW ammo
DD Monaghan is out of ASW ammo
DD Monaghan is out of ASW ammo
DD Monaghan is out of ASW ammo
DD Monaghan fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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ASW attack near Koshun [Hengchun] at 83,67

Japanese Ships
TB Hatsukari
TB Chidori
TB Tachikaze
TB Manazuru

Allied Ships
SS Pike

SS Pike is located by TB Hatsukari
Pike diving deep ....
TB Hatsukari fails to find sub and abandons search
TB Manazuru fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Manazuru fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Manazuru attacking submerged sub ....
TB Manazuru is out of ASW ammo
TB Manazuru is out of ASW ammo
TB Manazuru is out of ASW ammo
TB Manazuru attacking submerged sub ....
TB Manazuru is out of ASW ammo
TB Manazuru is out of ASW ammo
TB Manazuru is out of ASW ammo
TB Manazuru is out of ASW ammo
TB Manazuru is out of ASW ammo
TB Manazuru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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ASW attack near Koshun [Hengchun] at 83,67

Japanese Ships
TB Tachikaze
TB Hatsukari

Allied Ships
SS Pike

SS Pike is located by TB Tachikaze
TB Hatsukari fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hatsukari fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hatsukari fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hatsukari fails to find sub, continues to search...
TB Hatsukari fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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ASW attack near Otomari [Sakhalin] at 125,47

Japanese Ships
SC CHa-1
PB Fumi Maru
SC CHa-6

Allied Ships
SS Cuttlefish

SS Cuttlefish is sighted by escort
Cuttlefish diving deep ....
PB Fumi Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fumi Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-6 fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Fumi Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fumi Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fumi Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fumi Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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ASW attack near Otomari [Sakhalin] at 125,47

Japanese Ships
SC CHa-1
PB Fumi Maru
SC CHa-6

Allied Ships
SS Cuttlefish

SS Cuttlefish is sighted by escort
PB Fumi Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-6 fails to find sub and abandons search
PB Fumi Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fumi Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Otomari [Sakhalin] at 125,48, Range 9,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
TB Shiokaze
TB Yakaze
TB Yukaze
TB Hokaze

Allied Ships
xAK SMM Karlotta, Shell hits 38, and is sunk
xAK SMM Berezha, Shell hits 33, and is sunk

Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 17,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 9,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 9,000 yards
TB Hokaze engages xAK SMM Berezha at 9,000 yards
TB Yakaze engages xAK SMM Berezha at 9,000 yards
TB Shiokaze engages xAK SMM Berezha at 9,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
TB Hokaze engages xAK SMM Berezha at 8,000 yards
TB Yukaze engages xAK SMM Karlotta at 8,000 yards
TB Yakaze engages xAK SMM Karlotta at 8,000 yards
TB Shiokaze engages xAK SMM Karlotta at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
TB Hokaze engages xAK SMM Berezha at 5,000 yards
TB Yukaze engages xAK SMM Berezha at 5,000 yards
TB Yakaze engages xAK SMM Berezha at 5,000 yards
TB Shiokaze engages xAK SMM Berezha at 5,000 yards
TB Hokaze engages xAK SMM Berezha at 5,000 yards
TB Yukaze engages xAK SMM Berezha at 5,000 yards
TB Yakaze engages xAK SMM Berezha at 5,000 yards
TB Yukaze engages xAK SMM Berezha at 5,000 yards
TB Yakaze engages xAK SMM Karlotta at 5,000 yards
TB Hokaze engages xAK SMM Berezha at 5,000 yards
TB Yukaze engages xAK SMM Karlotta at 5,000 yards
TB Yakaze engages xAK SMM Karlotta at 5,000 yards
TB Shiokaze engages xAK SMM Karlotta at 5,000 yards
Range increases to 6,000 yards
TB Yakaze engages xAK SMM Berezha at 6,000 yards
TB Yukaze engages xAK SMM Karlotta at 6,000 yards
TB Yakaze engages xAK SMM Karlotta at 6,000 yards
TB Shiokaze engages xAK SMM Berezha at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards
TB Yukaze engages xAK SMM Karlotta at 4,000 yards
TB Yakaze engages xAK SMM Karlotta at 4,000 yards
TB Shiokaze engages xAK SMM Berezha at 4,000 yards
TB Hokaze engages xAK SMM Karlotta at 4,000 yards
TB Yakaze engages xAK SMM Karlotta at 4,000 yards
TB Hokaze engages xAK SMM Karlotta at 4,000 yards
TB Yakaze engages xAK SMM Karlotta at 4,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards
TB Hokaze engages xAK SMM Karlotta at 5,000 yards
TB Yakaze engages xAK SMM Karlotta at 5,000 yards
xAK SMM Karlotta sunk by TB Hokaze at 5,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Catbalogan [Samar] at 84,84, Range 15,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
BB Fuso
BB Yamashiro
BB Ise
BB Hyuga
CA Myoko
CA Haguro
CA Nachi
CL Kitakami
DD Amatsukaze
DD Asashio
DD Oshio
DD Michishio
DD Yamakaze
DD Kawakaze
DD Umikaze
DD Hibiki
DM Isonami
DM Uranami
DD Shikinami
DD Ayanami
DD Asagiri

Allied Ships
YO Sian Oil Co No 2, Shell hits 7, and is sunk

Reduced visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 15,000 yards
Range closes to 21,000 yards...
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 15,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 15,000 yards
Range closes to 13,000 yards
BB Hyuga engages YO Sian Oil Co No 2 at 13,000 yards
DD Shikinami engages YO Sian Oil Co No 2 at 13,000 yards
DD Asashio engages YO Sian Oil Co No 2 at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards
BB Hyuga engages YO Sian Oil Co No 2 at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
YO Sian Oil Co No 2 sunk by BB Hyuga at 9,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Laoang [Samar] at 84,83, Range 15,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
BB Fuso
BB Yamashiro
BB Ise
BB Hyuga
CA Myoko
CA Haguro
CA Nachi
CL Kitakami
DD Amatsukaze
DD Asashio
DD Oshio
DD Michishio
DD Yamakaze
DD Kawakaze
DD Umikaze
DD Hibiki
DM Isonami
DM Uranami
DD Shikinami
DD Ayanami
DD Asagiri

Allied Ships
xAKL ROC Dong Hai 5, Shell hits 1, and is sunk

Reduced visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 15,000 yards
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 15,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 15,000 yards
xAKL ROC Dong Hai 5 sunk by BB Yamashiro at 15,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...


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Submarine attack near Port Moresby at 98,130

Japanese Ships
SS RO-60

Allied Ships
xAKL AUS Wandana, Shell hits 2

xAKL AUS Wandana is sighted by SS RO-60
SS RO-60 attacking on the surface
SS RO-60 low on gun ammo, Ikeda S. breaks off surface engagement and submerges


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Morning Air attack on RN 100th Base Force, at 65,87 (Brunei)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB x 36

No Japanese losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
36 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 1 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Also attacking RN 107th Base Force ...
Also attacking RN 100th Base Force ...
Also attacking RN 107th Base Force ...
Also attacking RN 100th Base Force ...
Also attacking RN 107th Base Force ...
Also attacking RN 100th Base Force ...
Also attacking RN 107th Base Force ...
Also attacking RN 100th Base Force ...


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Morning Air attack on Changsha [C China] , at 82,52

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 72
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB x 65

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB: 1 damaged
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB: 1 destroyed by flak

Allied aircraft losses
CAF Wapiti IIa COOP: 1 damaged

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

Airbase hits 12
Airbase supply hits 8
Runway hits 48

Aircraft Attacking:
31 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 3 x 242 kg GP Bomb
33 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 3 x 242 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Changsha [C China] , at 82,52

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 24
Ki-30 Ann x 12
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 3

Allied aircraft
no flights

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
CAF Wapiti IIa COOP: 2 damaged
CAF Wapiti IIa COOP: 1 destroyed on ground

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

Airbase hits 14
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 22

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 50 kg GP Bomb
3 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Hainan Ind Column Battalion, at 71,62 (T'ungChang [Hainan])

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 9
Ki-30 Ann x 10
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 19
CoCAF BR.20 Ruth x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
53 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
19 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x15 kg GP GSptPkg
4 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 3000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
9 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
3 x CoCAF BR.20 Ruth bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x100 kg GP GSptPkg
6 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 1000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on Hainan Ind Column Battalion, at 71,62 (T'ungChang [Hainan])

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 2

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 3000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on Changsha [C China] , at 82,52

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 8

Allied aircraft
no flights

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
CAF Wapiti IIa COOP: 1 destroyed on ground

Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 10

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 8 x 50 kg GP Bomb
4 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 8 x 50 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Changsha [C China] , at 82,52

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 12

Allied aircraft
no flights

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
CAF Wapiti IIa COOP: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 12

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 8 x 50 kg GP Bomb
2 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 8 x 50 kg GP Bomb
4 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 8 x 50 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Hainan Ind Column Battalion, at 71,62 (T'ungChang [Hainan])

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 2 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes

Japanese aircraft
CoCAF BR.20 Ruth x 7

No Japanese losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x CoCAF BR.20 Ruth bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 4x100 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on Changsha [C China] , at 82,52

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 11
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 22

No Japanese losses

Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 8

Aircraft Attacking:
22 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 35th Draft B Division, at 87,45 , near Chengchow [Yellw R]

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Allied aircraft
CAF I-16 Type 24 x 12
CAF P-40A3 Tomahawk x 4
CAF SB-2 (Early) x 7
RAF Wapiti IIa COOP x 11
CAF Hawk III x 20
CAF Wapiti IIa COOP x 6

Allied aircraft losses
CAF Wapiti IIa COOP: 1 destroyed by flak

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

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x CAF Wapiti IIa COOP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 100 lb GP Bomb, 1 x 4x20 lb GP GSptPkg
7 x CAF SB-2 (Early) bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x100 kg GP GSptPkg
11 x RAF Wapiti IIa COOP bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 100 lb GP Bomb, 1 x 4x20 lb GP GSptPkg

Also attacking 1st Tank Division ...
Also attacking 35th Draft B Division ...
Also attacking 1st Tank Division ...


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Morning Air attack on RGC 15th Temp Division, at 87,45 , near Chengchow [Yellw R]

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Allied aircraft
CAF I-16 Type 24 x 3
CAF P-40A3 Tomahawk x 4
CAF SB-2 (Early) x 14
CAF V-93S (O3U) x 12
CAF Hawk III x 11

Allied aircraft losses
CAF SB-2 (Early): 1 destroyed by flak

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

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x CAF SB-2 (Early) bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x100 kg GP GSptPkg
12 x CAF V-93S (O3U) bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP GSptPkg
3 x CAF SB-2 (Early) bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x100 kg GP GSptPkg

Also attacking 1st Tank Division ...
Also attacking 35th Draft B Division ...
Also attacking 1st Tank Division ...
Also attacking RGC 15th Temp Division ...
Also attacking 1st Tank Division ...


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Morning Air attack on RGC 16th Temp Division, at 87,45 , near Chengchow [Yellw R]

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
CAF I-16 Type 24 x 3
CAF P-40A3 Tomahawk x 14
CAF SB-2 (Early) x 16
CAF V-93S (O3U) x 14
CAF Hawk III x 5

Allied aircraft losses
CAF SB-2 (Early): 1 destroyed by flak

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

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x CAF SB-2 (Early) bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x100 kg GP GSptPkg
7 x CAF SB-2 (Early) bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x100 kg GP GSptPkg
11 x CAF V-93S (O3U) bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP GSptPkg
3 x CAF V-93S (O3U) bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP GSptPkg

Also attacking RGC 17th Temp Division ...
Also attacking 35th Draft B Division ...
Also attacking 1st Tank Division ...
Also attacking 35th Draft B Division ...
Also attacking RGC 16th Temp Division ...
Also attacking RGC 17th Temp Division ...
Also attacking 35th Draft B Division ...
Also attacking RGC 16th Temp Division ...


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Morning Air attack on 1st Tank Division, at 87,45 , near Chengchow [Yellw R]

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
CAF I-16 Type 24 x 3
CAF SB-2 (Early) x 6
CAF Hawk III x 2

No Allied losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x CAF SB-2 (Early) bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x100 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on 1st Tank Division, at 87,45 , near Chengchow [Yellw R]

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 4 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes

Allied aircraft
CAF DB-3B [IL-4] x 6
CAF I-16 Type 24 x 3
CAF P-40A3 Tomahawk x 4
CAF Hawk III x 5

Allied aircraft losses
CAF DB-3B [IL-4]: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x CAF DB-3B [IL-4] bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x100 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on 35th Draft B Division, at 87,45 , near Chengchow [Yellw R]

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 8 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
CAF I-16 Type 24 x 3
CAF V-93S (O3U) x 8
CAF Hawk III x 3

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x CAF V-93S (O3U) bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on 65th Drft "Brigade" Division, at 79,77 (Manila [Luzon])

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 1
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 1

Allied aircraft
P-26A x 4
P-35A x 18

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43 Ic Oscar: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-35A: 1 destroyed
P-35A: 1 destroyed by flak

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

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x P-35A bombing from 100 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP GSptPkg
3 x P-35A bombing from 100 feet
Ground Attack: 1 plane(s) with no ordnance
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP GSptPkg
3 x P-26A bombing from 100 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP GSptPkg

CAP engaged:
4th Sentai Ftr Chu with Ki-43 Ic Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
50th Ftr Sentai with Ki-27a/b Nate (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Basilan I [Rubber] at 75,93

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 10
D3A1 Val DB x 12

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAKL Compagnia Filipina, Bomb hits 6, and is sunk

Allied ground losses:
244 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 38 destroyed, 20 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 43 (35 destroyed, 8 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
8 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAKL Compagnia Filipina


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Afternoon Air attack on Georgetown [Penang] , at 49,74

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 36
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 44
Ki-27a/b Nate x 9
Ki-43 Ia Oscar x 1

No Japanese losses

Airbase hits 53
Airbase supply hits 24
Runway hits 125

Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 12 x 50 kg GP Bomb
27 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 12 x 50 kg GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on Georgetown [Penang] , at 49,74

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 41
Ki-27a/b Nate x 9
Ki-43 Ia Oscar x 1

No Japanese losses

Airbase hits 23
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 67

Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 12 x 50 kg GP Bomb
21 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 12 x 50 kg GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Jolo [S Is] at 73,88

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 10
D3A1 Val DB x 12

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAKL ROC Hsu Wen, Bomb hits 3, and is sunk
xAKL ROC Kwangchow, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk

Allied ground losses:
338 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 27 destroyed, 22 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 28 (9 destroyed, 19 disabled)
Vehicles lost 9 (4 destroyed, 5 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
3 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAKL ROC Kwangchow


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ASW attack near Soc Trang [CochinC] at 58,73

Allied Ships
SS S-27

SS S-27 is sighted by escort
S-27 bottoming out ....
Sub escapes detection


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ASW attack near Pearl Harbor [Oahu] at 180,106

Japanese Ships
SS I-69 [Later I-169]

Allied Ships
DM Gamble

SS I-69 [Later I-169] is sighted by escort
I-69 [Later I-169] diving deep ....
DM Gamble fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Gamble attacking submerged sub ....
DM Gamble cannot establish contact with SS I-69 [Later I-169]
DM Gamble cannot establish contact with SS I-69 [Later I-169]
SS I-69 [Later I-169] eludes ASW attack from DM Gamble
DM Gamble fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Gamble fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Gamble fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Submarine attack near Port Moresby at 98,130

Japanese Ships
SS RO-60

Allied Ships
xAKL AUS Lakatoi

xAKL AUS Lakatoi is sighted by SS RO-60
SS RO-60 attacking on the surface
SS RO-60 low on gun ammo, Ikeda S. breaks off surface engagement and submerges


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Ground combat at Ming Kang [C China] (86,47)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 29206 troops, 359 guns, 32 vehicles, Assault Value = 1034

Defending force 16932 troops, 102 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 479

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 0

Japanese adjusted assault: 513

Allied adjusted defense: 122

Japanese assault odds: 4 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Ming Kang [C China] !!!

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

Japanese ground losses:
851 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 79 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 17 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled

Allied ground losses:
7866 casualties reported
Squads: 47 destroyed, 101 disabled
Non Combat: 259 destroyed, 31 disabled
Engineers: 62 destroyed, 7 disabled
Guns lost 15 (7 destroyed, 8 disabled)
Vehicles lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 2

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
13th Draft B Mirror Division
40th Draft B Whale Division
11th Army
14th Mobile "12cm" Field Artillery Regiment

Defending units:
ROC 29th Corps
22nd Army Group


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Ground combat at Baguio City [Mines] (81,74)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 330 troops, 24 guns, 26 vehicles, Assault Value = 95

Defending force 2579 troops, 36 guns, 24 vehicles, Assault Value = 59

Assaulting units:
21st Assault Engineer Regiment
3rd Engineer Construction Regiment
2nd "Mixed Mortar" Battalion

Defending units:
PA 2nd/12th Inf Battalion
Camp John Hay Colmn


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Ground combat at Georgetown [Penang] (49,74)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 14272 troops, 302 guns, 451 vehicles, Assault Value = 483

Defending force 9084 troops, 98 guns, 36 vehicles, Assault Value = 366

Japanese adjusted assault: 370

Allied adjusted defense: 429

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 2)

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), preparation(-), fatigue(-), morale(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)

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

Allied ground losses:
114 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 15 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)

Assaulting units:
5th Semi-Motorizd A Division
15th Assault Engineer Regiment
18th Mobile "10cm" Field Artillery Regiment
3rd "Mixed Gun" Field Artillery Regiment

Defending units:
CW 3rd SSVF Battalion
CW Penang Fortress
IA 11th Division


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Ground combat at Gingoog [Mindinao] (80,88)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 1236 troops, 6 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 383

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

Japanese adjusted assault: 55

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 55 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Gingoog [Mindinao] !!!

Combat modifiers
Attacker:

Assaulting units:
27th MtnMtrInMxdDrB Brigade
2nd Division Recon Regiment
2nd Draft Engineer Regiment
Bandasan SNLF
JNAF 3rd AF Unit /1


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Ground combat at T'ungChang [Hainan] (71,62)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 2196 troops, 20 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 75

Defending force 874 troops, 8 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 27

Japanese adjusted assault: 36

Allied adjusted defense: 27

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 1)

Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), fatigue(-)
Attacker: leaders(+), leaders(-)

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

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

Assaulting units:
Sasebo 8th SNLF

Defending units:
Hainan Ind Column Battalion


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Ground combat at Aparri [Luzon] (82,73)

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 291 troops, 1 guns, 42 vehicles, Assault Value = 22

Defending force 4669 troops, 123 guns, 7 vehicles, Assault Value = 364

Allied adjusted assault: 28

Japanese adjusted defense: 44

Allied assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 0)

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

Assaulting units:
192nd Tank Battalion

Defending units:
43rd SemiMotizd B Div /1


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RE: RHS Test 10A: 19 Dec 1942: Land, air and sea battles!

Post by el cid again »

The Combat reports are now included. So are the game files.

I failed to report significant fighting on land at Manila and SE of it,
as well as many naval actions off Mindoro - where ships fleeing Manila
continue to try to land troops for fear of these enemy naval forces.
Some ships were lost, some landed their troops, some ran to the East.
In addition - the South Luzon Corps retreated to Mindoro - except for
an artillery unit that surrendered.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Dec 19, 41
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Night Time Surface Combat, near San Jose [Mindoro] at 78,81, Range 1,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CL Natori
DD Nowaki
DD Arashi

Allied Ships
xAKL Lanao USAT, Shell hits 8, and is sunk

Reduced sighting due to 0% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 0% moonlight: 1,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
Range closes to 1,000 yards...
xAKL Lanao USAT sunk by CL Natori at 1,000 yards
xAKL Lanao USAT sunk by CL Natori at 1,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...


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Night Time Surface Combat, near San Jose [Mindoro] at 78,81, Range 9,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CL Natori
DD Nowaki
DD Arashi

Allied Ships
xAKL PC Latouche, Shell hits 8, and is sunk

Allied ground losses:
Vehicles lost 6 (3 destroyed, 3 disabled)

Japanese Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Allied TF begins to get underway
Reduced sighting due to 0% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 0% moonlight: 9,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 9,000 yards
Japanese launch Long Lance torpedoes at 9,000 yards before allies detect Japanese presence
Range closes to 6,000 yards
CL Natori engages xAKL PC Latouche at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards
DD Arashi engages xAKL PC Latouche at 4,000 yards
DD Arashi engages xAKL PC Latouche at 4,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
xAKL PC Latouche sunk by CL Natori at 2,000 yards
xAKL PC Latouche sunk by CL Natori at 2,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...


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ASW attack near Takao [Kaohsiung] at 84,64

Japanese Ships
SC Ch 4
SC Ch 3

Allied Ships
SS Swordfish, hits 1

SS Swordfish is located by SC Ch 4
Swordfish bottoming out ....
SC Ch 4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 4 attacking submerged sub ....
SC Ch 3 fails to find sub and abandons search
SC Ch 4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Sub attack near Horn Island at 92,129

Japanese Ships
SS RO-61

Allied Ships
xAKL AUS Muliama , Shell hits 15, heavy fires, heavy damage

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

xAKL AUS Muliama is sighted by SS RO-61
SS RO-61 attacking on the surface


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ASW attack near Bako [Pescadores] at 85,63

Japanese Ships
SC Ch 11
SC Ch 15

Allied Ships
SS Sealion

SS Sealion is located by SC Ch 11
SC Ch 15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Submarine attack near Shikuka [Sakhalin] at 129,46

Japanese Ships
xAKL JMM Sapporo 102

Allied Ships
SS Cachalot

xAKL JMM Sapporo 102 is sighted by SS Cachalot
SS Cachalot launches 4 torpedoes at xAKL JMM Sapporo 102


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ASW attack near Takao [Kaohsiung] at 83,65

Japanese Ships
SC Ch 3

Allied Ships
SS S-40

SS S-40 is sighted by escort
S-40 diving deep ....
SC Ch 3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC Ch 3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Submarine attack near Chefoo [Bohei Gulf] at 99,47

Japanese Ships
xAK Tosei Maru

Allied Ships
SS Shark

xAK Tosei Maru is sighted by SS Shark
SS Shark launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Tosei Maru


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Calapan [Mindoro] at 78,79, Range 2,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CL Natori
DD Nowaki
DD Arashi

Allied Ships
HDML Del Monte USA PB, Shell hits 2, and is sunk

Reduced sighting due to 0% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 0% moonlight: 5,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 2,000 yards
HDML Del Monte USA PB sunk by CL Natori at 2,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Calapan [Mindoro] at 78,79, Range 6,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CL Natori
DD Nowaki
DD Arashi

Allied Ships
xAKL PC Magallanes, Shell hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage

Allied ground losses:
Guns lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)

Japanese Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Allied TF begins to get underway
Reduced sighting due to 0% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 0% moonlight: 6,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 6,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards
CL Natori engages xAKL PC Magallanes at 4,000 yards
Oyama L. orders Japanese TF to disengage
Range closes to 2,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
CL Natori engages xAKL PC Magallanes at 7,000 yards
DD Nowaki engages xAKL PC Magallanes at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
DD Nowaki engages xAKL PC Magallanes at 11,000 yards
DD Nowaki engages xAKL PC Magallanes at 11,000 yards
Task forces break off...


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Submarine attack near Otomari [Sakhalin] at 125,48

Japanese Ships
xAKL JMM Sapporo 110

Allied Ships
SS Cuttlefish

xAKL JMM Sapporo 110 is sighted by SS Cuttlefish
SS Cuttlefish launches 4 torpedoes at xAKL JMM Sapporo 110


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Submarine attack near Kaishu [Chosen] at 100,49

Japanese Ships
TK Hakko Maru

Allied Ships
SS Shark

TK Hakko Maru is sighted by SS Shark
SS Shark launches 4 torpedoes at TK Hakko Maru


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Submarine attack near Port Moresby at 98,130

Japanese Ships
SS RO-60

Allied Ships
xAPc AUS Morinda

xAPc AUS Morinda is sighted by SS RO-60
SS RO-60 launches 4 torpedoes


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Sub attack near Pearl Harbor [Oahu] at 181,107

Japanese Ships
SS I-72 [Later I-172]

Allied Ships
AM Grebe
AM Tern
AM Rail
AM Vireo

SS I-72 [Later I-172] launches 3 torpedoes at AM Grebe
AM Vireo fails to find sub and abandons search
AM Grebe fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Grebe fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Grebe fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Grebe fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Grebe fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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ASW attack near Pearl Harbor [Oahu] at 180,108

Japanese Ships
SS I-70 [Later I-170]

Allied Ships
DD Tucker

SS I-70 [Later I-170] is located by DD Tucker
I-70 [Later I-170] diving deep ....
DD Tucker fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tucker fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tucker fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tucker fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tucker fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Sub attack near Port Moresby at 98,130

Japanese Ships
SS RO-60, hits 2

Allied Ships
xAPc AUS Morinda

xAPc AUS Morinda is sighted by SS RO-60
SS RO-60 attacking on the surface
SS RO-60 low on gun ammo, Ikeda S. breaks off surface engagement and submerges


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ASW attack near Port Moresby at 98,130

Japanese Ships
SS RO-60

Allied Ships
PG RAN Moresby

SS RO-60 is located by PG RAN Moresby
RO-60 bottoming out ....
PG RAN Moresby fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG RAN Moresby fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG RAN Moresby fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG RAN Moresby fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG RAN Moresby fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Calapan [Mindoro] at 78,79, Range 20,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CL Natori
DD Nowaki
DD Arashi

Allied Ships
xAKL PC 1st Barge Group

Japanese Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Allied TF begins to get underway
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 28,000 yards
Range increases to 20,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat


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Sub attack near San Francisco [CA] at 217,71

Japanese Ships
SS I-2

Allied Ships
DD Aylwin
DD Reid

SS I-2 launches 4 torpedoes at DD Aylwin
I-2 diving deep ....
DD Aylwin fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Aylwin fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Aylwin fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Aylwin attacking submerged sub ....
DD Aylwin loses contact with SS I-2
DD Aylwin fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Submarine attack near Kunakakai [Molokai] at 181,108

Japanese Ships
SS I-73 [Later I-173]

Allied Ships
xAKL Haleakala USAT

xAKL Haleakala USAT is sighted by SS I-73 [Later I-173]
Captain of SS I-73 [Later I-173] elects not to launch torpedoes at this target


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ASW attack near Riouw [Bintan I] at 51,86

Japanese Ships
SS I-65 [Later I-165]

Allied Ships
ML RN No. 311
PG RN Herald

SS I-65 [Later I-165] is located by ML RN No. 311
I-65 [Later I-165] bottoming out ....
PG RN Herald fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG RN Herald fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG RN Herald fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG RN Herald fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG RN Herald fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Calapan [Mindoro] at 78,79, Range 20,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CL Natori
DD Nowaki
DD Arashi

Allied Ships
xAPc ROC Macao

Japanese Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Allied TF begins to get underway
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 28,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 18,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 20,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat


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Submarine attack near Oosthaven [S Sum] at 49,96

Japanese Ships
SS I-57 [Later I-157]

Allied Ships
xAP UK Chilka, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

xAP UK Chilka is sighted by SS I-57 [Later I-157]
SS I-57 [Later I-157] launches 4 torpedoes at xAP UK Chilka


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Calapan [Mindoro] at 78,79, Range 20,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CL Natori
DD Nowaki
DD Arashi

Allied Ships
xAPc ROC Wan Chai

Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 28,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 20,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 20,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat


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Submarine attack near Kanoya & Shibushi at 103,62

Japanese Ships
xAK Yuzan Maru

Allied Ships
SS S-23

xAK Yuzan Maru is sighted by SS S-23
SS S-23 launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Yuzan Maru


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Submarine attack near Otomari [Sakhalin] at 125,47

Japanese Ships
TK Juko Maru

Allied Ships
SS Cuttlefish

TK Juko Maru is sighted by SS Cuttlefish
SS Cuttlefish launches 4 torpedoes at TK Juko Maru


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Calapan [Mindoro] at 78,79, Range 20,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CL Natori
DD Nowaki
DD Arashi

Allied Ships
xAPc Turquoise USAT

Japanese Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Allied TF begins to get underway
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 28,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 20,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 20,000 yards
Both TF attempt to withdraw!
Range increases to 20,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat


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Day Time Surface Combat, near Calapan [Mindoro] at 78,79, Range 20,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CL Natori
DD Nowaki
DD Arashi

Allied Ships
xAKL PC 2nd Barge Group

Japanese Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Allied TF begins to get underway
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 28,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 20,000 yards
Japanese TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 20,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat


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Sub attack near Port Moresby at 98,130

Japanese Ships
SS RO-60

Allied Ships
xAPc AUS Morinda, Shell hits 1

xAPc AUS Morinda is sighted by SS RO-60
SS RO-60 attacking on the surface
SS RO-60 low on gun ammo, Ikeda S. breaks off surface engagement and submerges


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Morning Air attack on ROC 70th Corps, at 86,59 , near Fuchow [F Strait]

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
D3A1 Val DB x 12

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
39 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x D3A1 Val DB bombing from 6000 feet *
Ground Attack: 1 x 60 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on ROC 70th Corps, at 86,59 , near Fuchow [F Strait]

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB x 29

No Japanese losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
29 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 60 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on ROC 70th Corps, at 86,59 , near Fuchow [F Strait]

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 18

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
31 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on 2nd NE Anti-Jap Amy Battalion, at 107,32 , near Handagai [Mnchko]

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 30
Ki-27a/b Nate x 49
Ki-32 Mary x 25
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
242 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 16 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 21 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
25 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
25 x Ki-32 Mary bombing and strafing from low level *
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
3 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x15 kg GP GSptPkg
5 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on ROC 77th Corps, at 92,38 (Sinn Sien [NEChina])

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 8

No Japanese losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
4 x Ki-30 Ann releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on ROC 77th Corps, at 92,38 (Sinn Sien [NEChina])

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 10

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on 2nd NE Anti-Jap Amy Battalion, at 107,32 , near Handagai [Mnchko]

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 29

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
181 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 11 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 13 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
29 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on 2nd NE Anti-Jap Amy Battalion, at 107,32 , near Handagai [Mnchko]

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 20

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
59 casualties reported
Squads: 7 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on PLA 4th New Fld Amy Corps, at 92,38 (Sinn Sien [NEChina])

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 5
Ki-49 Ia Helen x 10

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
58 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Ki-49 Ia Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
5 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on 2nd NE Anti-Jap Amy Battalion, at 107,32 , near Handagai [Mnchko]

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48 Ib Lily x 9

No Japanese losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-48 Ib Lily bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x15 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on 13th Army Group (-) , at 92,38 (Sinn Sien [NEChina])

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 11

No Japanese losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on 13th Army Group (-) , at 92,38 (Sinn Sien [NEChina])

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 24

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 22496 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on PLA 4th New Fld Amy Corps, at 92,38 (Sinn Sien [NEChina])

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 2

No Japanese losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on PA 51st Infantry Division, at 79,78 (Batangas [Luzon])

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 12
Ki-43 Ic Oscar x 10

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
42 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on ROC 11th Corps, at 93,34 , near Paotow [Inner Mon]

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21 Ic Sally x 9
Ki-32 Mary x 9

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
90 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-21 Ic Sally bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 5 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
9 x Ki-32 Mary bombing and strafing from low level
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on 2nd NE Anti-Jap Amy Battalion, at 107,32 , near Handagai [Mnchko]

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-51b Sonia GPDB x 31

No Japanese losses

Allied ground losses:
29 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
1 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
6 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
3 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
9 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg
4 x Ki-51b Sonia GPDB releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 3 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Morning Air attack on ROC Hopei War Area , at 92,38 (Sinn Sien [NEChina])

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 26,496 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 3

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 22496 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 4x50 kg GP GSptPkg



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Afternoon Air attack on RN 100th Base Force, at 65,87 (Brunei)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 4 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB x 24

No Japanese losses

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

Aircraft Attacking:
24 x G3M2/G3M2-K Nell TB bombing from 4000 feet *
Ground Attack: 1 x 60 kg GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on 65th Drft "Brigade" Division, at 79,77 (Manila [Luzon])

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 8 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 11

Allied aircraft
P-35A x 12

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-27a/b Nate: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-35A: 2 destroyed, 5 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x P-35A bombing from 100 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP GSptPkg
2 x P-35A bombing from 100 feet
Ground Attack: 1 plane(s) with no ordnance
Ground Attack: 1 x 4x15 kg GP GSptPkg

CAP engaged:
24th Ftr Sentai with Ki-27a/b Nate (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead
50th Ftr Sentai with Ki-27a/b Nate (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead



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Afternoon Air attack on 65th Drft "Brigade" Division, at 79,77 (Manila [Luzon])

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27a/b Nate x 9

Allied aircraft
P-26A x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
P-26A: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
24th Ftr Sentai with Ki-27a/b Nate (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
50th Ftr Sentai with Ki-27a/b Nate (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 6000.
Raid is overhead



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near San Jose [Mindoro] at 78,81

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 28 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2m21 Zero x 10
D3A1 Val DB x 12

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAKL Luzon USAT, Bomb hits 6, and is sunk

Allied ground losses:
Vehicles lost 67 (24 destroyed, 43 disabled)

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 2000' *
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
7 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 3000' *
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val DB releasing from 10000' *
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAKL Luzon USAT
Massive explosion on xAKL Luzon USAT


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Submarine attack near Otomari [Sakhalin] at 125,47

Japanese Ships
xAKL Atuta Maru

Allied Ships
SS Cuttlefish

xAKL Atuta Maru is sighted by SS Cuttlefish
SS Cuttlefish launches 4 torpedoes


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Pre-Invasion action off Kavieng [N Ireland] (106,122)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

5 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
PB Okiyu Maru
PB Santos Maru
xAK Uji Maru

PB Okiyu Maru fired at enemy troops
PB Santos Maru fired at enemy troops


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Amphibious Assault at Kavieng [N Ireland] (106,122)

TF 72 troops unloading over beach at Kavieng [N Ireland], 106,122

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

16 troops of a SNLF T96 LMG Squad lost in surf during unload of Maizuru 2nd SNLF /1
16 troops of a SNLF T96 LMG Squad lost in surf during unload of Maizuru 2nd SNLF
16 troops of a SNLF T96 LMG Squad lost overboard during unload of Maizuru 2nd SNLF /4


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Ground combat at Aparri [Luzon] (82,73)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 7449 troops, 134 guns, 22 vehicles, Assault Value = 408

Defending force 275 troops, 1 guns, 42 vehicles, Assault Value = 19

Japanese adjusted assault: 123

Allied adjusted defense: 3

Japanese assault odds: 41 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: op mode(-), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: op mode(-)

Allied ground losses:
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 8 (5 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Units retreated 1

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
43rd SemiMotizd B Division

Defending units:
192nd Tank Battalion


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Ground combat at Sinn Sien [NEChina] (92,38)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 32118 troops, 356 guns, 1088 vehicles, Assault Value = 1189

Defending force 26409 troops, 144 guns, 38 vehicles, Assault Value = 745

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 1

Japanese adjusted assault: 1571

Allied adjusted defense: 658

Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 1)

Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0

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

Japanese ground losses:
2400 casualties reported
Squads: 41 destroyed, 114 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 67 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 15 disabled
Guns lost 52 (3 destroyed, 49 disabled)

Allied ground losses:
403 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 60 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled

Assaulting units:
9th Mtn IndMxd Pk B Brigade
3rd Tank Division
26th Semi-Motizd B Division
NCPC 4th Inf Brigade
1st Army

Defending units:
ROC 77th Corps
PLA 4th New Fld Amy Corps
PLA 47th Grilla Rgt Battalion
Hopei Guerilla Rgt Battalion
13th Army Group (-)
ROC Hopei War Area


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Ground combat at 83,52 (near Changsha [C China])

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 40915 troops, 583 guns, 82 vehicles, Assault Value = 1556

Defending force 30752 troops, 123 guns, 6 vehicles, Assault Value = 1036

Japanese adjusted assault: 1085

Allied adjusted defense: 699

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), op mode(-), fatigue(-), experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
1692 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 166 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 23 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 18 disabled

Allied ground losses:
1004 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 44 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 20 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled

Assaulting units:
6th Draft B Bright Division
3rd Pack A Lucky Division
34th SMotB Comellia Division
52nd Ind Pk MtnGun Battalion

Defending units:
ROC 37th Corps
ROC 58th Corps
Manchu 99th Advance Corps


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Ground combat at 87,56 (near Nan P'ing [E China])

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 13593 troops, 166 guns, 86 vehicles, Assault Value = 521

Defending force 318 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 6

Japanese adjusted assault: 472

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 472 to 1

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

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

Allied ground losses:
432 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 25 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units destroyed 1

Assaulting units:
39th Semi-Motorzd B Division

Defending units:
ROC 1 New Grlla Rgt Battalion


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Ground combat at 93,34 (near Paotow [Inner Mon])

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 14293 troops, 168 guns, 56 vehicles, Assault Value = 535

Defending force 6652 troops, 43 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 227

Japanese adjusted assault: 545

Allied adjusted defense: 106

Japanese assault odds: 5 to 1

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

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

Allied ground losses:
1355 casualties reported
Squads: 47 destroyed, 32 disabled
Non Combat: 68 destroyed, 14 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Units retreated 1

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
36th Draft B Division

Defending units:
ROC 11th Corps


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Ground combat at Kaoping [E China] (89,42)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 8235 troops, 76 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 278

Defending force 825 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 31

Japanese adjusted assault: 136

Allied adjusted defense: 5

Japanese assault odds: 27 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), preparation(-), fatigue(-)
experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:

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

Allied ground losses:
378 casualties reported
Squads: 7 destroyed, 9 disabled
Non Combat: 7 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Units retreated 1

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
16th China Pack C Brigade
NCPC 1st Inf Brigade

Defending units:
ROC 50th Grlla"Rgt" Battalion


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Ground combat at Manila [Luzon] (79,77)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 30194 troops, 453 guns, 287 vehicles, Assault Value = 1245

Defending force 31456 troops, 325 guns, 494 vehicles, Assault Value = 789

Japanese adjusted assault: 954

Allied adjusted defense: 859

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 2)

Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
482 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 107 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled

Allied ground losses:
292 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 26 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 15 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled

Assaulting units:
16th Recon Regiment
48th Semi-Motorzd B Division
20th Pack B Inf Regimental Combat Team
9th Pack B Inf Regimental Combat Team
65th Drft "Brigade" Division
16th Pack Engineer Regiment
14th Army
9th "15cm Gun" Field Artillery Battalion
1st Mobile "15cm" Field Artillery Regiment
15th "32cm" ArtyMtr Field Artillery Battalion

Defending units:
PAF Aviation
PA 71st Infantry Division
USN Cavite Base Force
PA 8th Base Force
USAAFE 803rd Engineer Aviation Battalion
PA 21st Infantry Division
PA 31st Infantry Division
PS 26th Cavalry Regiment
Philippine Division
PA 1st Infantry Division
PA 11th (-) Division
PA 1st Constabulary Regiment
North Luzon Force Corps
PA 2nd Constabulary Regiment
PS 86th Coastal Artillery Battalion
USAFFE
USAAF Clark Field Base Force /3


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Ground combat at Baguio City [Mines] (81,74)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 345 troops, 25 guns, 27 vehicles, Assault Value = 97

Defending force 2579 troops, 36 guns, 24 vehicles, Assault Value = 59

Assaulting units:
21st Assault Engineer Regiment
3rd Engineer Construction Regiment
2nd "Mixed Mortar" Battalion

Defending units:
PA 2nd/12th Inf Battalion
Camp John Hay Colmn


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Ground combat at Kuala Kera [Rubber] (51,76)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 5212 troops, 106 guns, 104 vehicles, Assault Value = 197

Defending force 1498 troops, 5 guns, 3 vehicles, Assault Value = 49

Japanese adjusted assault: 284

Allied adjusted defense: 13

Japanese assault odds: 21 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Kuala Kera [Rubber] !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), op mode(-), leaders(+), preparation(-)
morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)

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

Allied ground losses:
354 casualties reported
Squads: 35 destroyed, 11 disabled
Non Combat: 27 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 3 (3 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 2

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
114th Pack A Inf Regiment
22nd (18 Div) Recon Regiment
3rd Mobile "15cm" Field Artillery Regiment
18th Division (-) Mountain Gun Regiment
34th Draft Field AA Battalion

Defending units:
IA 1st Hyderabad Battalion
CW FMSV Brigade


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Ground combat at Ilagan [Luzon] (81,75)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 3300 troops, 31 guns, 276 vehicles, Assault Value = 19

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

Japanese adjusted assault: 10

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 10 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Ilagan [Luzon] !!!

Combat modifiers
Attacker:

Assaulting units:
1st Ind Tank Brigade
8th Mobile "10cm" Field Artillery Regiment


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Ground combat at Batangas [Luzon] (79,78)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 12085 troops, 178 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 936

Defending force 7551 troops, 138 guns, 79 vehicles, Assault Value = 180

Japanese adjusted assault: 262

Allied adjusted defense: 41

Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 1)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Batangas [Luzon] !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
220 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 25 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
2073 casualties reported
Squads: 85 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 80 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 16 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 109 (109 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 73 (71 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Units retreated 3
Units destroyed 1

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
4th Infantry Regiment
16th Infantry Regiment
4th Draft B Division
24th Infantry Regiment
16th Army
2nd Draft Field Artillery Regiment

Defending units:
PA 41st Infantry Division
PA 51st Infantry Division
South Luzon Force Corps
PS 88th Light Field Artillery Regiment


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Ground combat at Kampong Thum [Cam] (60,66)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 1506 troops, 16 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 44

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

Japanese adjusted assault: 42

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 42 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Kampong Thum [Cam] !!!

Combat modifiers
Attacker:

Assaulting units:
Bin Xuyen Pirates Battalion


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Ground combat at 107,32 (near Handagai [Mnchko])

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 3263 troops, 24 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 71

Defending force 320 troops, 2 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1

Japanese adjusted assault: 38

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 38 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), disruption(-), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: leaders(+), leaders(-)

Assaulting units:
IMA 5th Cav Brigade

Defending units:
2nd NE Anti-Jap Amy Battalion




In a message dated 3/4/2015 3:07:05 P.M. Alaskan Standard Time, Trevethans@aol.com writes:

Allied Password NIMITZ. The JAPANESE AAR is printed here below.
Run 001 to see the ALLIED replay and generate Allied reports.
003 is the Allied orders BEFORE combat and 008 is the Allied Situation
AFTER combat.
There was significant fighting in NE Malaya, where Kuala Kera was captured
from a brigade (that had been in strategic mode and was caught by the transition
when the enemy entered the hex) backed up by a battalion. Kuala Kera is a
rubber plantation town SW of Kota Bahru, on the end of a short secondary
road from there.

There was peculiar fighting in Northern Manchukuo. The JAAF has retained a large air force in the area, and it unloaded on a battalion of the NE Anti-Japanese Army (a communist resistance organization) in the mountains not far from the battle of Nomanhan. In spite of terrible casualties to air strikes, the battalion held the position from a brigade assault, and took no casualties during the ground fighting.

There was a somewhat similar battle in the mountains of NE China, at Sinn Sien,
also in the mountains. It also was hit by air strikes - but not as many as in Manchukuo - and they were not as effective. A shock attack, triggered by a river crossing by a division of IJA regulars, was supported by a shock attack by other units in the hex, including a major tank formation. This did reduce fortifications, but at great cost to the Japanese, and it didn't capture the location. There were also attacks against small formations in other parts of China, generally successful. And three first line divisions attacked on the approaches to Changsha - hurting the defenders - but not forcing them to retreat.

Shokaku and Zuikaku's search planes were reported in the SE Pacific again - but the bombers didn't fly - again. Possibly they were not in strike range of the detected target ship.

In the Bismarck Archepellego, Japanese troops landed at Kavieng. Small Allied ships moving troops and supplies were detected but not attacked. At Port Moresby, anti-submarine measures were effective - and no more troops were lost. Troops landing there were diverted to Kappa Kappa to unload, as were ships approaching the area. But one (of two) transports near Horn Island with the rest of a company (needed to form up a brigade) was sunk by a submarine - the other one went by a different route.

At New Caledonia, two brigades of the Aussie 2nd Division arrived at Koumac (which has zero port value ) - to evade a submarine at Noumea. A light artillery battalion is en route to the North end of the island - to harass any enemy landing in that area. The island has a USAAF air HQ, three base forces, a CD unit, two light artillery battalions and the Aussie division (2/3 of which needs to unload).


Allied Password NIMITZ. The JAPANESE AAR is printed here below.
Run 001 to see the ALLIED replay and generate Allied reports.
003 is the Allied orders BEFORE combat and 008 is the Allied Situation
AFTER combat.
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