THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J)

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RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J)

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P-39s were developed with simple turbo superchargers but they were not in the production models keeping their affect altitude below 15,000 feet. Any higher combat and they are sluggish dogs and easy meet for your opponents. Layer CAP and keep them lower where they have a chance with their heavier guns. The Russians loved them for ground support and lend-lease found thousands of them shipped to them.
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P-39s were developed with simple turbo superchargers but they were not in the production models keeping their affect altitude below 15,000 feet. Any higher combat and they are sluggish dogs and easy meet for your opponents. Layer CAP and keep them lower where they have a chance with their heavier guns. The Russians loved them for ground support and lend-lease found thousands of them shipped to them.

Bifi-

I have set their altitude to 15,000 feet.

I hope that helps, but facing those damn Zeros and Georges is devastating.

Best Regards,

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[center]May 11, 1943[/center]


Opening Comments

Another bad day in the air for the Allies.

1.) For the third day in a row, the Allies bombed Mandalay numerous times. The Japanese lost 19 aircraft and had 5 damaged. The Allies lost 42 aircraft and had 71 damaged.

2.) Other than at Mandalay, the Japanese had 5 aircraft damaged whereas the Allies didn't have any aircraft destroyed nor damaged.

3.) The Allied bombing runs in Burma are done for an extended period of time to repair damaged aircraft.

4.) The Chinese break-out of Chungking with good results.



Synopsis of Combat Action Today


El Lobo bombs near Chengtu (hex 72,42), Chengtu, Chungking, and Kalemyo.

The Allies bomb Mandalay.

El Lobo deliberately attacks near Kienko (hex 79,39).

The Chinese shock attack near Chungking (hex 77,46).


Japanese Bomb Near Chengtu (hex 72,42)

No Japanese losses.

Allied Losses

29 casualties
5 squads disabled


Japanese Bomb Chengtu

No Japanese losses.

Allied Losses

1 hit (Airbase)
1 hit (Airbase Supply)
14 hits (Runway)


Japanese Bomb Chungking

Japanese Losses

1 damaged (Ki-49-Ia Helen)

Allied Losses

2 hits (Airbase)
1 hit (Airbase Supply)
32 hits (Runway)


Japanese Bomb Kalemyo

Japanese Losses

4 damaged (Ki-21-IIa Sally)

No Allied losses.


Allies Bomb Mandalay

Japanese Losses

9 destroyed and 1 damaged (A6M5 Zero)
5 destroyed (N1K1-J George)
3 destroyed and 4 damaged (Ki-44-IIa Tojo)
2 destroyed (Ki-21-IIa Sally)

65 casualties
7 squads disabled
5 hits (Airbase)
11 hits (Runway)

Allied Losses (not a pretty picture)

7 destroyed (Hurricane IIc Trop)
3 destroyed (P-40E Warhawk)
16 destroyed (P-40K Warhawk)
3 destroyed and 17 damaged (B-17E Fortress
3 destroyed and 6 damaged (B-17F Fortress)
2 damaged (Liberator II)
4 destroyed and 26 damaged (B-24D Liberator)
3 destroyed and 9 damaged (B-24D1 Liberator)
1 destroyed and 7 damaged (B-25c Mitchell)
2 destroyed and 4 damaged (B-25D1 Mitchell)


Japanese Deliberate Attack Near Kienko (hex 79,39)

Ground combat at 79,39 (near Kienko)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 1024 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 53

Defending force 2030 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2

Japanese adjusted assault: 27

Allied adjusted defense: 49

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2

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

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


Assaulting units:
101st NCPC Route Brigade

Defending units:
Red Chinese Army
15th Chinese Base Force


Chinese Shock Attack Near Chungking (hex 77,46)

Ground combat at 77,46 (near Chungking)

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 32271 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1443

Defending force 5570 troops, 37 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 195

Allied adjusted assault: 1378

Japanese adjusted defense: 109

Allied assault odds: 12 to 1

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

Japanese ground losses:
3213 casualties reported
Squads: 51 destroyed, 124 disabled
Non Combat: 50 destroyed, 25 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 8 disabled
Guns lost 17 (5 destroyed, 12 disabled)
Units retreated 1


Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Allied ground losses:
729 casualties reported
Squads: 6 destroyed, 161 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Assaulting units:
4th Chinese Corps
120th Red Chinese Division
38th Chinese Corps
19th Chinese Corps
29th Chinese Corps
42nd Chinese Corps
129th Red Chinese Division

Defending units:
19th Ind.Mixed Brigade


Best Regards,

-Terry
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[center]May 12, 1943[/center]


Opening Comments

I am taking a five-day break from El Lobo's pounding.

I have a few client matters to take care of and some household chores to perform.

The war will resume this coming Saturday, March 12, 2017. On that date, I will post the Combat Events for Turn 523, May 13, 1943.

The Allies own the road from Akyab south to the hex just north of Prome. El Lobo has retreated into Prome.



Synopsis of Combat Events for Today


El Lobo bombs near Chengtu, Chengtu, and Chungking.


Japanese Bomb Near Chengtu

No Japanese losses.

Allied Losses

14 casualties
2 squads disabled


Japanese Bomb Chengtu

No Japanese losses.

Allied Losses

5 casualties
1 squad disabled
4 hits (Airbase)
1 hit (Airbase Supply)
35 hits (Runway)


Japanese Bomb Chungking

Japanese Losses

1 damaged (Ki-49-Ia Helen)

Allied Losses

5 casualties
1 squad disabled
2 hits (Airbase)
1 hit (Airbase Supply)
24 hits (Runway)


Best Regards,

-Terry
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Gentlemen-

I have four Corsair Squadrons that I flew off Allied Carriers onto Pearl Harbor. The Squadrons are VMF-112; VMF-113; VMF-123#; and VMF-124# (all Marine Squadrons).

The Aircraft Squadron Screen for each of these Squadrons do not show these Squadrons as being Carrier Capable.

Are these four Squadrons not Carrier Capable?

A photo of the Aircraft Squadron Screen for VMF-112 is below.

Best Regards,

-Terry




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I have four Corsair Squadrons that I flew off Allied Carriers onto Pearl Harbor. The Squadrons are VMF-112; VMF-113; VMF-123#; and VMF-124# (all Marine Squadrons).

The Aircraft Squadron Screen for each of these Squadrons do not show these Squadrons as being Carrier Capable.

Are these four Squadrons not Carrier Capable?
F4U-1 is the first Corsair, and it is not carrier capable. No hooking gear in RL as far as I remember. All the next models will be
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Service Rating 3 IIRC. Useful aircraft but would not be ideal for carrier duty.
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GetAssista & witpqs-


Thank you for your speedy response, you two.

Damn! 72 less fighters for Operation Sea Shark.

However, it is good to have 72 Corsairs to move up to the front lines...somewhere.

Best Regards,

-Terry
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GetAssista & witpqs-


Thank you for your speedy response, you two.

Damn! 72 less fighters for Operation Sea Shark.

However, it is good to have 72 Corsairs to move up to the front lines...somewhere.

Best Regards,

-Terry


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[center]May 13, 1943[/center]


Opening Comments


*backing up the huge heavily-loaded truck, managing to avoid numerous Allied dud artillery rounds in the process, shutting off the noisy engine, getting out, walking to the back, hopping up onto the bed of the truck, gazing out over the Americal Division sprawled about, and shouting out*

"Step right up! Get your poncho while they last! Only two eighty-five! The first hundred get free Malaria tablets and a free photo of Tokyo Rose in the buff!"

*nods lots singing out*

"Monsoon a comin' round the bend,
don't be gittin' wet my friend,
this is one hell of a buy,
keep them nuts warm and dry!"



Synopsis of Combat Events for Today

Allied destroyer crunches Japanese submarine near Hilo.

El Lobo bombs near Chengtu (hex 72,42), Chungking, and near Chungking (hex 77,46).

El Lobo Shock attacks near Chengtu (hex 72,42).

El Lobo deliberately attacks near Kienko (hex 79,39).

Allies shock attack Prome.

Map of Burma below.


Allied Destroyer 4, Japanese Submarine 0; Near Hilo

DD Dale hits SS I-5 four times near Hilo.


Japanese Bomb Near Chengtu (hex 72,42)

No Japanese losses.

Allied Losses

16 casualties
3 squads disabled


Japanese Bomb Chungking

No Japanese losses.


Allied Losses

4 hits (Airbase)
3 hits (Airbase Supply)
39 hits (Runway)


Japanese Bomb Near Chungking (hex 77,46)

No Japanese losses.

Allied Losses

7 casualties
1 squad disabled


Japanese Shock Attack Near Chengtu (hex 72,42)

Ground combat at 72,42 (near Chengtu)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 25860 troops, 437 guns, 1017 vehicles, Assault Value = 1144

Defending force 9197 troops, 52 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 90

Japanese adjusted assault: 1655

Allied adjusted defense: 19

Japanese assault odds: 87 to 1

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

Japanese ground losses:
93 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Allied ground losses:
3002 casualties reported
Squads: 329 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 51 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
Guns lost 24 (12 destroyed, 12 disabled)


Assaulting units:
59th Infantry Brigade
3rd Tank Regiment
12th Tank Regiment
58th Division
1st Mobile Infantry Regiment
9th Tank Regiment
2nd Tank Division
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
5th Army
1st Mobile Field Artillery Regiment
2nd RF Gun Battalion
1st Field Artillery Regiment
7th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
22nd Ind. Engineer Regiment
13th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
6th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
5th RF Gun Battalion

Defending units:
8th Chinese Corps


Japanese Deliberately Attack Near Kienko (hex 79,39)

Ground combat at 79,39 (near Kienko)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 1024 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 53

Defending force 1995 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2

Japanese adjusted assault: 46

Allied adjusted defense: 46

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1

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

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


Assaulting units:
101st NCPC Route Brigade

Defending units:
Red Chinese Army
15th Chinese Base Force


Allied Shock Attack at Prome

Ground combat at Prome (55,50)

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 720 troops, 0 guns, 100 vehicles, Assault Value = 1338

Defending force 58490 troops, 585 guns, 768 vehicles, Assault Value = 1718

Allied adjusted assault: 3

Japanese adjusted defense: 1728

Allied assault odds: 1 to 576 (fort level 4)

Combat modifiers
Defender: op mode(-), leaders(+), preparation(-), fatigue(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)

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


Allied ground losses:
Vehicles lost 96 (17 destroyed, 79 disabled)


Assaulting units:
2nd King Own YLI Battalion
9/11th Sikh Battalion
46th Indian Brigade
4/8th Gurkha Battalion
19th Indian Division
4/14th Punjab Battalion
255th Armoured Brigade
14th Indian Division
2/11th Armoured Car Battalion
16th Indian Brigade
84th Indian Brigade
1st Gloucestershire Battalion
48th Gurkha Brigade
3rd Central India Base Force
21st Light AA Regiment
217th Coast AA Regiment
102nd RAF Base Force
103rd RAF Base Force
48th Light AA Regiment
86th Coast AA Regiment
KNIL Army Command
RAF 221 Group Base Force

Defending units:
48th Naval Guard Unit
33rd Division
4th Division
19th Division
Guards Tank Division
Guards Mixed Brigade
6th Java Militia Regiment
8th JAAF Base Force
11th JNAF AF Unit
32nd JNAF AF Unit
54th JNAF AF Unit


Best Regards,

-Terry



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GetAssista & witpqs-


Thank you for your speedy response, you two.

Damn! 72 less fighters for Operation Sea Shark.

However, it is good to have 72 Corsairs to move up to the front lines...somewhere.

Best Regards,

-Terry


I'll be happy to take 'em off your hands, Chief![:'(]

—Commander "Scroungin'" Haggard


Commander Haggard-

*handing you a raincoat*

Maybe next year Hag, maybe next year.

Your pal,

-Terry

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[center]May 14, 1943[/center]


Synopsis of Combat Events for Today

El Lobo bombs near Chengtu (hex 72,42), Chungking, near Chungking (hex 77,46), and Shwebo.

El Lobo deliberately attacks near Kienko.


Japanese Bomb Near Chengtu (hex 72,42)

No Japanese losses.

Allied Losses

31 casualties
4 squads disabled


Japanese Bomb Chungking

No Japanese losses.

Allied Losses

7 casualties
1 squad destroyed
3 hits (Airbase)
1 hit (Airbase Supply)
32 hits (Runway)


Japanese Bombs Near Chungking (hex 77,46)

No Japanese losses.

Allied Losses

9 casualties
1 squad disabled


Japanese Bomb Shwebo

Japanese Losses

1 destroyed (N1K1-J George)
1 destroyed and 8 damaged (Ki-21-IIa Sally)

Allied Losses

6 destroyed (Hurricane IIc Trop)


Japanese Deliberately Attack Near Kienko

Ground combat at 79,39 (near Kienko)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 1024 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 53

Defending force 1970 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2

Japanese adjusted assault: 25

Allied adjusted defense: 46

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2

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

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


Assaulting units:
101st NCPC Route Brigade

Defending units:
Red Chinese Army
15th Chinese Base Force


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-Terry
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[center]May 15, 1943[/center]


Opening Comment

Allies capture Prome.


Synopsis of Combat Events for Today


El Lobo bombs near Chengtu (hex 72,42), Chengtu, Chungking, near Chungking (hex 77,46), and Prome.

Allies shock attack Prome.


Japanese Bombs Near Chengtu (hex 72,42)

No Japanese loses.

Allied Losses

11 casualties
2 squads disabled


Japanese Bomb Chengtu

No Japanese losses.

Allied Losses

2 hits (Airbase)
1 hit (Airbase Supply)
28 hits (Runway)


Japanese Bomb Chungking

No Japanese losses.

Allied Losses

1 hit (Airbase)
1 hit (Airbase Supply)
35 hits (Runway)


Japanese Bomb Near Chungking (hex 77,46)

No Japanese losses.

Allied Losses

8 casualties
1 squad disabled


Japanese Bomb Prome

Japanese Losses

2 destroyed and 11 damaged (Ki-49-IIa Helen)

Allied Losses

87 casualties
1 squad destroyed
12 squads disabled


Allies Shock Attack Prome

Ground combat at Prome (55,50)

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 46141 troops, 884 guns, 744 vehicles, Assault Value = 1591

Defending force 2570 troops, 29 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 27

Allied adjusted assault: 983

Japanese adjusted defense: 8

Allied assault odds: 122 to 1 (fort level 4)

Allied forces CAPTURE Prome !!!

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

Japanese ground losses:
2081 casualties reported
Squads: 30 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 131 destroyed, 60 disabled
Engineers: 34 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 42 (41 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Units retreated 3


Allied ground losses:
116 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 13 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)


Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
255th Armoured Brigade
19th Indian Division
2nd King Own YLI Battalion
1st Burma Brigade
Otago (Mtd) Rifles Regiment
Auckland (Mtd) Rifl Regiment
16th Indian Brigade
4/8th Gurkha Battalion
14th Indian Division
46th Indian Brigade
84th Indian Brigade
4/14th Punjab Battalion
5/14th Punjab Battalion
9/11th Sikh Battalion
1st Gloucestershire Battalion
2/11th Armoured Car Battalion
48th Gurkha Brigade
2/11th Field Regiment
86th Coast AA Regiment
108th Tank Attack Regiment
35th Light AA Regiment
KNIL Army Command
85th British AT Gun Regiment
103rd RAF Base Force
217th Coast AA Regiment
23rd Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
8th Medium Regiment
2/9th Field Regiment
27th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
24th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
106th RAF Base Force
4th NW Frontier Base Force
28th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
RAF 221 Group Base Force
XXXIII Indian Corps
2/13th Field Regiment
26th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
21/22 Field Regiment
25th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
48th Light AA Regiment
102nd RAF Base Force
20th Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
21st Light AA Regiment
3rd Central India Base Force
78th Light AA Regiment

Defending units:
32nd JNAF AF Unit
11th JNAF AF Unit
54th JNAF AF Unit

Best Regards,

-Terry
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[center]May 16, 1943[/center]


Synopsis of Combat Events for Today

El Lobo bombs Chengtu, Chungking, and near Magwe.


Japanese Bomb Chengtu

No Japanese losses.

Allied Losses

5 casualties
1 squad disabled
3 hits (Airbase)
2 hits (Airbase Supply)
42 hits (Runway)


Japanese Bomb Chungking

No Japanese losses.

Allied Losses

3 hits (Airbase)
12 hits (Runway)


Japanese Bomb Near Magwe (hex 58,46)

Japanese Losses

1 destroyed and 26 damaged (Ki-49-IIa Helen)

No Allied losses.


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[center]May 17, 1943[/center]


Opening Comments

1.) Only two weeks until Operation Sea Shark leaves the Hawaiian Islands to invade the four Southern Marianas Islands.

2.) The Allies shock attacked Mandalay and losses were significantly less than had been expected.



Synopsis of Combat Events for Today

1.) El Lobo bombs Chengtu, Chungking, near Manus (hex 101,119), and near Bassein (hex 53,51).

2.) El Lobo deliberately attacks near Kienko (hex 79,39).

3.) Allies shock attack Mandalay.

A map of Burma is displayed below.


Japanese Bomb Chengtu

No Japanese losses.

Allied Losses

2 hits (Airbase)
5 hits (Airbase Supply)
30 hits (Runway)


Japanese Bomb Chungking

No Japanese losses.

Allied Losses

4 hits (Airbase)
23 hits (Runway)


Betty Bombs DD Vanpire Near Manus (hex 101,119)

Japanese Losses

1 damaged (G4M1 Betty)

No Allied losses.


Japanese Bomb Near Bassein (hex 53,51)

Japanese Losses

16 damaged (Ki-49-IIa Helen)

No Allied losses.


Japanese Deliberately Attacks Near Kienko (hex 79,39)

Ground combat at 79,39 (near Kienko)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 1024 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 53

Defending force 1960 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2

Japanese adjusted assault: 53

Allied adjusted defense: 46

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1

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

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


Assaulting units:
101st NCPC Route Brigade

Defending units:
Red Chinese Army
15th Chinese Base Force


Allies Shock Attack Mandalay

Ground combat at Mandalay (59,46)

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 102958 troops, 1804 guns, 2575 vehicles, Assault Value = 4678

Defending force 51770 troops, 656 guns, 287 vehicles, Assault Value = 1318

Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 3

Allied adjusted assault: 3072

Japanese adjusted defense: 855

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

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 2

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

Japanese ground losses:
6492 casualties reported
Squads: 100 destroyed, 410 disabled
Non Combat: 12 destroyed, 103 disabled
Engineers: 17 destroyed, 71 disabled
Guns lost 197 (20 destroyed, 177 disabled)
Vehicles lost 54 (29 destroyed, 25 disabled)


Allied ground losses:
8528 casualties reported
Squads: 84 destroyed, 855 disabled
Non Combat: 7 destroyed, 162 disabled
Engineers: 7 destroyed, 160 disabled
Guns lost 148 (18 destroyed, 130 disabled)
Vehicles lost 205 (12 destroyed, 193 disabled)


Assaulting units:
7th Australian Division
763rd Tank Battalion
50th Tank Brigade
627th Tank Destroyer Battalion
41st Infantry Division
Americal Infantry Division
54th Chinese Corps
637th Tank Destroyer Battalion
34th Combat Engineer Regiment
24th Infantry Division
18th British Division
14th British Brigade
75th IAC Regiment
Gardner's Horse Regiment
6th Australian Division
150th RAC Regiment
26th Indian Brigade
23rd British Brigade
29th British Brigade
193rd Tank Battalion
16th Light Cavalry Regiment
762nd Tank Battalion
16th British Brigade
9th Australian Division
181st Field Artillery Regiment
134th Field Artillery Battalion
RAF 223 Group Base Force
40th Field Artillery Regiment
183rd Field Artillery Regiment
198th Field Artillery Battalion
147th Field Artillery Regiment
249th Field Artillery Battalion
6th Heavy AA Regiment
205th Field Artillery Battalion
95th Heavy AA Regiment
143rd USA Base Force
135th USA Base Force
205th Coast AA Regiment
226th Field Artillery Battalion
97th Field Artillery Battalion
168th Field Artillery Regiment
188th Field Artillery Regiment
30th Field Artillery Regiment
2nd Indian Heavy AA Regiment

Defending units:
52nd Division
21st Infantry Regiment
6th RTA Division
14th Tank Regiment
4th Guards Division
5th Guards Division
46th JNAF AF Unit
23rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
76th JAAF AF Bn
15th JNAF AF Unit
11th RF Gun Battalion
22nd Ind.Mtn Gun Battalion
17th Army
10th JNAF AF Unit
25th Air Defense AA Regiment
34th Field AA Battalion
2nd Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
70th JAAF AF Bn
1st Mobile AA Battalion
207th JAAF AF Bn

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-Terry




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RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J)

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[center]May 18, 1943[/center]


Opening Comment

1.) El Lobo has suffered 35 damaged Helens in two consecutive days bombing an Allied armor unit just north of Bassein and hasn't inflicted any casualties. It appears quite obvious that El Lobo does not want the Allied armor unit to cross the river into Bassein. He will no doubt reinforce Bassein before the armor unit can navigate the river crossing.

2.) The Allies shock attacked Ramree Island today experiencing acceptable losses.



Synopsis of Combat Events for Today

1.) El Lobo bombs Chengtu, Chungking, near Chungking (hex 77,46), and near Bassein (hex 53,51.

2.) Allies shock attacks Ramree Island.


Japanese Bomb Chengtu

No Japanese losses.

Allied Losses

6 hits (Runway)


Japanese Bomb Chungking

No Japanese losses.

Allied Losses

12 casualties
2 squads disabled
1 hit (Airbase)
1 hit (Airbase Supply)
29 hits (Runway)


Japanese Bomb Near Chungking (hex 7,46)

No Japanese losses.

Allied Losses

43 casualties
11 squads disabled


Japanese Bomb Near Bassein (hex 53,51)

Japanese Losses

9 damaged (Ki-49-IIa Helen)

No Allied losses.


Allies Shock Attack Ramree Island

Ground combat at Ramree Island (54,48)

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 13007 troops, 320 guns, 282 vehicles, Assault Value = 485

Defending force 9455 troops, 102 guns, 119 vehicles, Assault Value = 205

Allied adjusted assault: 432

Japanese adjusted defense: 643

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

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

Japanese ground losses:
309 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Allied ground losses:
1039 casualties reported
Squads: 8 destroyed, 135 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 20 disabled
Guns lost 19 (1 destroyed, 18 disabled)


Assaulting units:
2nd British Division

Defending units:
55th Infantry Regiment
143rd Infantry Regiment
3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
2nd Army
5th Field Artillery Regiment
17th JAAF Base Force

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-Terry
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RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J)

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[center]May 19, 1943[/center]


Opening Comments

1.) My brave Chinese have run out of rocks, are throwing pebbles, and continue to remain stubborn. The Chinese hold Chungking, Chengtu, and the mountains West and Southwest of Chengtu. Allied forces that pushed across the Burma Border into China continue to block the road to Burma due West of Paoshan.

2.) The Battle for Burma has turned in favor of the Allies. The Allies have presently laid siege to Mandalay and the jungle Southeast of Prome.



Synopsis of Combat for Today

1.) El Lobo's submarine sinks Allied AM near Vella Lavella.

2.) El Lobo bombs Chengtu, Chungking, and near Chungking (hex 77,46).

3.) El Lobo deliberately attacks near Kweiyang (hex 73,47).

4.) El Lobo Shock attacks near Kienko (hex 79,39).

5.) Allies bombard Mandalay and near Prome (hex 55,51).


Japanese Submarine 1 Kill, Allied AM 1 Hit; Near Vella Lavella.

Japanese Losses

SS I-18 takes one hit.

Allied Losses

AM Bunbury sinks.


Japanese Bomb Chengtu

Japanese Losses

1 damaged (Ki-21-IIa Sally)

Allied Losses

5 casualties
1 squad disabled


Japanese Bomb Chungking

No Japanese losses.

Allied Losses

4 hits (Airbase)
1 hit (Airbase Supply)
11 hits (Runway)


Japanese Bomb Near Chungking (hex 77,46)

Japanese Losses

1 damaged (Ki-30 Ann)

Allied Losses

65 casualties
9 squads disabled


Japanese Deliberately Attack Near Kweiyang

Ground combat at 73,47 (near Kweiyang)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 28023 troops, 262 guns, 92 vehicles, Assault Value = 799

Defending force 12717 troops, 42 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 211

Japanese adjusted assault: 709

Allied adjusted defense: 64

Japanese assault odds: 11 to 1

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

Japanese ground losses:
346 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 65 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Allied ground losses:
658 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 79 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 16 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled


Assaulting units:
102nd Infantry Regiment
58th Infantry Regiment
61st Infantry Brigade
71st Infantry Brigade
60th Division
11th RGC Temp. Division
22nd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
4th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
6th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion

Defending units:
18th Chinese Corps


Japanese Shock Attack Near Kienko

Ground combat at 79,39 (near Kienko)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 1018 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 52

Defending force 1925 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2

Japanese adjusted assault: 43

Allied adjusted defense: 43

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1

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

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


Assaulting units:
101st NCPC Route Brigade

Defending units:
Red Chinese Army
15th Chinese Base Force


Allies Bombard Mandalay

Japanese Losses

308 casualties
5 squads destroyed
32 squads disabled
12 guns lost
5 guns destroyed
7 guns disabled

Allied Losses

9 guns lost
2 guns destroyed
7 guns disabled


Allies Bombard Near Prome (hex 55,51)

Japanese Losses

152 casualties
1 squad destroyed
22 squads disabled

Allied Losses

15 guns lost
1 gun destroyed
14 guns disabled


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-Terry
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RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J)

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[center]May 20, 1943[/center]


A slow day.


Synopsis of Combat Events for Today

El Lobo bombs Chungking, near Chungking (hex 77,46), and near Prome (Hex 55,51).


Japan Bombs Chungking

Japanese Losses

1 damaged (Ki-30 Ann)

Allied Losses

4 hits (Airbase)
1 hit (Airbase Supply)
35 hits (Runway)


Japan Bombs Near Chungking (hex 77,46)

No Japanese losses.

Allied Losses

45 casualties
9 squads disabled


Japan Bombs Near Prome (hex 55,51)

Japanese Losses

7 damaged (Ki-49-IIa Helen)

No Allied losses.

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RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J)

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[center]May 21, 1943[/center]


Opening Comment


Allied intelligence indicates that Japanese troops in Burma are marching South. It appears that El Lobo is setting up a defense to protect the roads Southwest of Toungoo leading to Rangoon; see map below.


Synopsis of Combat Events for Today


1.) El Lobo's Betty gets damaged attempting to bomb Allied Destroyer Near Manus (hex 101,119).

2.) El Lobo bombs Chungking and near Chungking (hex 77,46).

3.) El Lobo deliberately attacks near Kienko (hex 79,39).


Allied Destroyer 1, Japanese Betty 0; Near Manus

Japanese Losses

DD Vampire damages G4M1 Betty.

No Allied losses.


Japanese Bomb Chungking

No Japanese losses.

Allied Losses

6 casualties
1 squad disabled
6 hits (Airbase)
31 hits (Runway)


Japanese Bomb Near Chungking (hex 77,46)

Japanese Losses

1 damaged (Ki-30 Ann)

Allied Losses

50 casualties
1 squad destroyed
3 squads disabled


Japanese Deliberately Attack Near Kienko (hex 79,39).

Ground combat at 79,39 (near Kienko)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 1018 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 52

Defending force 1900 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2

Japanese adjusted assault: 23

Allied adjusted defense: 43

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2

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

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


Assaulting units:
101st NCPC Route Brigade

Defending units:
Red Chinese Army
15th Chinese Base Force


Best Regards,

-Terry









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RE: THE WAR COLLEGE-Rio Bravo (A) v. El Lobo (J)

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[center]May 22, 1943[/center]


Opening Comment


The Allies held an "Anti-Aircraft Gun Fest" today and invited Japanese Aircraft to attend. El Lobo accepted the invitation experiencing 3 destroyed aircraft and 21 damaged aircraft compared to one damaged Allied Aircraft.


Synopsis of Combat Events Today


El Lobo bombed Chungking, near Chungking (hex 77,46), near Rabaul (hex 106,125), and Prome.


Japanese Bomb Chungking


No Japanese losses.

Allied Losses

24 casualties
4 squads disabled
1 hit (Airbase)
1 hit (Airbase Supply)
46 hits (Runway)


Japanese Bomb Near Chungking (hex 77,46)

Japanese Losses

1 damaged (Ki-30 Ann)

Allied Losses

59 casualties
8 squads disabled


Japanese Bomb Near Rabaul (hex 106,125)

Japanese Losses

1 destroyed (G4M1 Betty)

No Allied losses.


Japanese Bomb Prome

Japanese Losses

1 destroyed and 14 damaged (Ki-49-IIa Helen)
1 destroyed and 6 damaged (G3M3 Nell)

Allied Losses

1 damaged 0-47A)

10 Casualties
2 squads disabled
1 hit (Airbase)
13 hits (Airbase Supply)

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-Terry
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