1922 Grand Campaign: Rysynok (J) vs. Connfire (A)

[Rysyonok]

ORIGINAL: Connfire

A USN H-16 from Midway hits SS No. 25 with ASW.

An ASW sub?

[Connfire]

LOL! Not for another 40 years! [:)]

Not the USS H-16...

A Curtiss H-16: [;)]

[Connfire]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/20/23
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ASW attack near Pearl Harbor at 112,68

Japanese Ships
SS UB-143 (O7), hits 1, on fire

Allied Ships
DD Buchanan
DD Gamble
DD Montgomery
DD Talbot
DD Hazelwood


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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/21/23

Four days after the League of Nations Resolution urging the USA and Japan to cease hostilities, and if not respect the rights of neutral nations in the Far East, neither country has formally replied.
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/22/23

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Sub attack at 68,46

Japanese Ships
AMC Kunikawa Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage (she sank 5 days later)
AMC Tazima Maru
AMC Syozin Maru
AMC Mito Maru
AMC Maebasi Maru
AMC Nansin Maru
AMC Kuwayama Maru
AMC Kagu Maru
AMC Atlas Maru
AMC Alaska Maru

Allied Ships
SS R-2, hits 1

[Connfire]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/23/23

The British Empire, France, Holland, and China announce they have signed a mutual-defense pact, and warns both the USA and Japan to respect their neutrality in the Pacific and Asia.
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/24/23

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ASW attack at 68,45

Japanese Ships
DD Kagero
DD Kaki
DD Nire
DD No. 2
DD Numakaze
DD Tachikaze
DD Shiokaze
DD Akikaze

Allied Ships
SS R-23, hits 4

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ASW attack near Pearl Harbor at 112,68

Japanese Ships
SS UC-99 (O5)

Allied Ships
DD Buchanan
DD Gamble
DD Montgomery
DD Talbot
DD Hazelwood
DD Evans
DD Philip

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/25/23

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ASW attack near Pearl Harbor at 112,68

Japanese Ships
SS UC-99 (O5), hits 2

Allied Ships
DD Buchanan
DD Gamble
DD Montgomery
DD Talbot
DD Hazelwood
DD Evans
DD Philip

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ASW attack near Pearl Harbor at 112,68

Japanese Ships
SS UC-99 (O5), hits 1, on fire, heavy damage (she sank 2 days later)

Allied Ships
DD Somers
DD S. P. Lee
DD Paul Hamilton
DD Pope
DD Tarbell
DD Taylor

Here is a picture of UC-99 in service with the IJN as O-5:

[Connfire]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/26/23
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/27/23

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ASW attack at 112,72

Japanese Ships
SS UB-125 (O6)

Allied Ships
AK Admiral Halstead (she is a Q-ship)
DD Buchanan
DD Gamble
DD Montgomery
DD Talbot
DD Hazelwood
DD Philip
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/28/23

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At the beginning of the game I made a few Q-ship conversions. In retrospect they probably would have been much more useful as AMCs, but since I have them now I may as well use them. Admiral Halstead is the first to see action. One of the things I'm starting to like about Qs is they can carry 1000 cargo, as this particular ship is, so you can carry supplies, an entire air group, or a small part of an LCU while adding to a convoy's escort. Or, unlike this case, you can send them out alone, and try to blow away subs that try to sink them with their deck guns.

[Connfire]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/29/23

News reports from Japan – “Thousands of candles are lit up tonight praying for survival of one of our proudest and most beautiful dreadnoughts, that's barely holding on to its life”. This is the first indication to the rest of the world that an IJN BB is in trouble after the Battle of Midway.
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/30/23

Headline in today’s London Times – “Were Japanese South China Sea Wargames a Ruse or Threat”? China swears to Japan it did not leak any information about the classified wargames which were supposed to take place about the time of the Battle of Midway. The paper cites “unnamed sources with in our (the UK) government” for its information.
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 01/31/23
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TF 32 troops unloading over beach at Ogliuga Island, 97,36


Japanese ground losses:
1212 casualties reported

uh oh

[Connfire]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/01/23

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TF 32 troops unloading over beach at Ogliuga Island, 97,36


Japanese ground losses:
161 casualties reported

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TF 10 troops unloading over beach at Kiska Island, 92,35


Japanese ground losses:
396 casualties reported

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TF 17 troops unloading over beach at Attu Island, 92,34


Japanese ground losses:
989 casualties reported


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Ground combat at Ogliuga Island

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 494 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 15

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

Japanese assault odds: 9 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Ogliuga Island base !!!

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Thousands line the shores of Tokyo Bay, as BB Nagato limps into port under tow. It is obvious to even untrained observers that she has a dangerous starboard list. With great effort, tugboats move her near a drydock. Repair ships surround the vessel in an attempt to correct her list enough so she can safely enter the drydock. Other boats remove her crew. The scene continues until nightfall shrouds it further view.

Just before midnight, people living near the area hear sirens and horns, and a great commotion from the shipyard. Daybreak reveals a shocking sight - the battleship Nagato has completely capsized at her mooring.

All of Japan is mourning. In the days and weeks that follow many journey Tokyo Bay to see the forlorn sight themselves, and the closest unsecured shoreline area starts to take the appearance of a shrine (years after the war, it would be the site of the Nagato Memorial Museum). Many light candles, offer prayers, and vow revenge against the American enemy.
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/02/23

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TF 17 troops unloading over beach at Attu Island, 92,34


Japanese ground losses:
322 casualties reported

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Ogliuga Island at 97,36

Japanese Ships
AP Aikoku Maru, Shell hits 1
AP Ayatosan Maru
AP Gokoku Maru
AP Hie Maru

Allied Ships
DD Shirk, Shell hits 7, and is sunk

Shirk was in Dutch Harbor on an auto-convoy mission when the landings began. She was an experienced ship and I made sure she had a good commander when she left. I considered it a stroke of luck that she was in Dutch Harbor when the invasion began, but expected a little more from her then that. It should be noted the weather conditions during the battle were “blizzard”.
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TF 19 troops unloading over beach at Amchikita Island, 96,36


Japanese ground losses:
830 casualties reported

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TF 19 troops unloading over beach at Amchikita Island, 96,36


Japanese ground losses:
341 casualties reported

AMC Havana Maru is reported sunk from the Midway battle.
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/03/23

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The battleships New York and Arizona left Midway today, under heavy escort.

After the Battle of Midway, New York was reduced to a floating wreck, with 98 system damage. Arizona suffered over 80 system damage, and was also flooding badly. Her sister ship, Pennsylvania, miraculously escaped damage, and stood guard against raids (I had no idea at the time BB Nagato was in so much trouble). Immediately following the battle, AR Prometheus and AR Liberty (a recently converted AK) were rushed to Midway at full speed from Pearl Harbor with heavy escort. I tried to set them on a course with the least chance of enemy contact, but they actually encountered 3 submarines on the way, sinking one and badly damaging the other two. By the time they arrived, BB Arizona’s floatation damage was at 69 and climbing. Thanks to the timely arrival of the ARs, the flooding slowly receded, until after several turns finally both sailed left for a classified shipyard.

As the squadron slowly departed Midway, all hands manned the rails and saluted the shattered, visible wrecks of BB Nevada, which is a total loss near the mouth of the harbor, BB Oklahoma, which is capsized near the beach, as well as the other battleships which lie beneath the waves. It will be a long time before either dreadnought is back in action, but at least they survived. ARs Prometheus and Liberty are the unsung heroes of the battle, and just as Midway will be forever remembered as one of the US Navy’s worst defeats, so to will the ordeal of the USS Arizona be remembered as one of the Navy’s great survival stories.

[Connfire]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/04/23
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Day Time Surface Combat at 97,37

Japanese Ships
AP Dainiunyo Maru, Shell hits 6, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
AP Eli Maru, Shell hits 12, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
AP Rozan Maru, Shell hits 10, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
DD Crosby
DD Renshaw
DD Howard
DD Broome
DD Tracy
DD Borie, Shell hits 1

Japanese ground losses:
1749 casualties reported
Guns lost 9


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Ground combat at Attu Island

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 874 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 31

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

Japanese assault odds: 31 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Attu Island base !!!



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Ground combat at Amchikita Island

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 835 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 24

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

Japanese assault odds: 13 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Amchikita Island base !!!



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Ground combat at Kiska Island

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 355 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 12

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

Japanese assault odds: 7 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Kiska Island base !!!

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/05/23
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/06/23
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/07/23
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/08/23
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/09/23
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[Connfire]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/10/23
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The Japanese government formally protests the Four Powers Defense Pact between the Dutch, British, Chinese, and French as biased and grounded in prejudice rather than facts.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/11/23
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The Four Powers reply that since the Pact is defensive in nature, Japan has nothing to fear unless it plans on going on the offensive. They also remind both Japan and the USA that neither power has responded to the League of Nations resolution calling for a cessation of hostilities in Asia and the Pacific.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/12/23
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By this time, Japanese spies have confirmed the presence of European troops in Canton, Hangchow, and Foochow. They do not detect any American presence anywhere in Asia (except for the League of Nations mandated 15th Infantry Regiment which has been squatting in Tientsin since 1920).

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/13/23
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The Japanese government states it believes that the League of Nations mandate for American troops in Tientsin no longer applies now that USA is at war, and asks for their withdrawal.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/14/23
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The Four Powers asks the USA to remove its troops from Tientsin, and for Japan to withdraw its troops from Shanghai, so they can be replaced with British, French, and Chinese units.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/15/23
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In a major foreign policy speech before a joint session of Congress, President Warren Harding recognizes the right for China and Asian colonial powers to form the Four Powers Defense Pact. He states that China has a right to engage in whatever alliances it deems necessary to protect itself.

He pledges before the American people that while not a League member, the USA will honor the recent League of Nations resolution and not engage in offensive action against any Asian power which has not attacked it. He reminds the world that the USA is not the aggressor in this conflict.

However, now that China is part of the Four Powers Defense Pact, having warring factions within the country risks igniting another Great War. He has received assurances of safe passage from the Royal Navy for US troops withdrawn from Tientsin. With that in mind, he states that he will begin withdrawal immediately, once he receives confirmation of the following conditions:

1. The Japanese completely withdraw from Shanghai.
2. The Japanese reduce land forces in Tsingtao and Port Arthur to a token force (1 LCU).
3. The League of Nations agrees to send peacekeeping forces to help protect China, if it so asks.

[Connfire]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/16/23
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Sub attack at 67,44

Japanese Ships
AP Akashisan Maru, Shell hits 8, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage (she sank)

Allied Ships
SS S-8

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/17/23
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China asks for immediate withdrawal of US forces and Japanese forces from its territory. It guarantees the safety of the US 15th Infantry Regiment from Tientsin to Hong Kong, by rail. The United Kingdom makes a similar pledge for safe transport from Hong King to US territory utilizing the Royal Navy. Japanese forces are asked to quit Shanghai, and reduce their forces to 1 regiment in Tsingtao and Port Arthur, via ship. China further asks the US not to harass withdrawing Japanese troops with their submarines.

Lastly, China asks the League of Nations for peacekeeping troops for its protection. Britain and France immediately state they will offer troops for this mission, while Holland states it will provide support for the operation.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/18/23
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Prime Minister Andrew Bonar Law finds some disturbing intellegence on his desk this morning.

The State Department says US forces will withdraw from Tientsin when there is clear indication Japan is withdrawing as requested. They further state that US submarines will not attack Japanese ships in Chinese territorial waters.

Benito Mussolini announces Italy will send troops for a peacekeeping mission to China if requested by the League of Nations. He receives no reply. [:)]



AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/19/23

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It is a cold, foggy, rainy night in London:

The Japanese ambassador is summoned to 10 Downing Street, where he meets with Prime Minister Andrew Bonar Law, Secretary of Foreign Affairs Lord Curzon, and War Secretary Lord Derby. With an ashen face, the PM states:

"It was our sincere hope that forming the Four Powers Defense Pact would discourage the Asian war from spreading to China or our colonies. Now the Chinese ambassador informs us that Japanese troops from Tsingtao have seized a key rail junction 120 miles inside Chinese territory. As you know, we and two other nations have a defense pact with China".

Lord Curzon then interjects "And we intend to honor our commitments".

The PM continues: "This aggression must stop now. Inform your government that for the sake of world peace, you must immediately withdraw your Army".

Lord Derby then states "We will give you one hour to communicate with your government. We await your response".

The Japanese reply that a matter of this importance would have to be queried by air mail only, with 18 days to reach the emperor.

After a long silence, Prime Minster Law says. “Very well, that will be all for now”. As the Japanese ambassador walks out, he hears Lord Curzon pick up a telephone and say to the operator “Paris. Get me President Poincaré. Wake him up if you have to”.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/20/23
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Leading British, French, and Dutch newspapers are carrying variants of the headline “War Warning!” The three country’s leaders will be making joint statements in their respective countries tomorrow at noon, local time.

The British, French, and Dutch ambassadors to Tokyo jointly request an urgent audience with the Emperor. If that is not possible, then the Prime Minister, within 48 hours. They have been empowered to act on behalf of their governments.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/21/23
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The British, French, and Dutch heads of state all make similar speeches, though the British version is quite notable:

British Prime Minister Andrew Bonar Law’s speech is before an anxious crowd in Trafalgar Square. Carried live on the BBC wireless to most of the English speaking world, his speech reads: “Less than 10 years ago, the civilized nations of the world banded together to save the world from aggression. Japan was a part of that Grand Alliance, and we even had a mutual defense treaty which lasted for decades. Japan’s losses in the Great War were comparatively small compared to ours. Because of this, Japan did not seem to learn the horrible lessons that many others, such as our nation, had to learn through our own blood.

Regretfully, Japan appears to be taking the same course taken by Germany and Austria-Hungary in 1914. Even before she was emboldened by her defeat of the United States Navy, we received indications that her long-term plans included attacking European colonies in the Far East. The Japanese even went so far as to call us ‘barbarians’ while trying to bully China into stationing their troops into major cities, for reasons that could only be offensive against us. So intimidated was China that they asked, and we, France, and Holland accepted, a request for a mutual defense pact…”

(BBC Announcer) “Ladies and Gentlemen, the Prime Minister appears somewhat overcome at this point, as he is swaying at the podium. It is odd how often he seems to need to clear his throat. One of his aides is approaching…but wait, he has resumed talking”.

“…We had hoped, I had hoped, this would persuade Japan that further aggression was against its national interest”.

(Another long pause – BBC announcer “The Prime Minister seems very troubled at the moment”) “…but we have failed. I have failed. The Japanese have seized a key rail junction 120 miles inside of Chinese territory. Japanese ships have been sighted off Hong Kong. All forces of the Four Powers Pact are on alert, and will fire upon any Japanese troops or ships that threaten our countries. We are on the brink of war. I urge the Japanese leaders and Emperor Taisho not to drag our nations into another Great War. (Another long pause). The British people, none of the world’s peoples, deserve this. (A few seconds of indecipherable words from the PM) I never expected I would be a wartime Prime Minister. I…”

(Gargling sounds are heard, then a long pause, and growing sounds of alarm in the crowd come over the radio).

BBC Announcer – “Ladies and Gentlemen, the Prime Minister has fallen at the podium. He is being attended to. His hand its at his throat. We cannot tell exactly what happened, but the crowd is becoming extremely agitated. Police and soldiers are filing into the Square, and an ambulance is trying to approach the reviewing stand. It looks like…what's happening over there?...yes?...very well. Ladies and Gentlemen, we will update the situation in Trafalgar Square as more information becomes available, but for now return to our regular programming…”

[Connfire]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/22/23
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Naval bombardment of Ogliuga Island, at 97,36

Allied Ships
CL Albany
CL Olympia

Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 1

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Sub attack at 63,44

Japanese Ships
AMC Terukawa Maru
AMC Nitiho Maru
AMC Nanman Maru
AMC Nankai Maru

Allied Ships
SS S-3

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Prime Minister Andrew Bonar Law has been admitted to the hospital. He is reportedly anxious to get back to work, but he is being evaluated for further tests. Several disturbances broke out in Trafalgar Square after the Prime Minister collapsed, but they were quickly squelched by the police and army. About two dozen anarchists who were holding peace signs and chanting anti-government slogans were beat up badly by the crowd before they were whisked away in police lorries. Most, but not all, have been released from police custody. Despite this, government sources indicate that the Prime Minister collapsed for health reasons – he was not attacked in any way.

European ambassadors receive a messenger rather than an audience; the messenger informs them that the Tientsin issue is no longer worth of Europe's attention and Japan wishes nothing but peace with the British, Dutch, and French. The British and Dutch ambassadors react with stoic silence, while the French ambassador very undiplomatically shouts “Tell you superiors we are serious! Do you think your country can stand against the whole world? Do you want to learn the same lesson as Germany? We are near the end, here!”

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/23/23

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Day Air attack on TF at 42,44

Allied aircraft
de Havilland DH-9A x 13

No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AMC Nana Maru
AMC Liverpool Maru
AMC Nissan Maru

British pilots were instructed to attack any ships within 120 miles of Hong Kong. This incident would go unreported for some time. [;)]
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China reports Japanese troops continue to move deeper into its territory.

Troops from France and Belgium cross the German border, and begin occupation of the industrialized Ruhr region. They meet almost no resistance. France states the occupation should come as no surprise to anyone, as Germany has been delinquent in paying its coal reparations 35 out of the last 37 months, and is also behind on timber and other reparations. The occupation was planned for last month, but was put on hold due to rising tension in the Far East. But reparations are needed now more then ever. Prime Minister Poincaré later admits that the operation had been planned for months, but also states he “…hopes other rogue nations are paying attention”.

King George V appoints Stanley Baldwin acting Prime Minister.

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/24/23

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Sub attack at 63,44

Japanese Ships
AK Ina Maru, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage (she sank 5 days later)
Allied Ships
SS S-8

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Benito Mussolini asks French Prime Minister Poincaré for clarification of exactly what constitutes a ‘rogue nation’. [:)]

The Republic of China states Japanese troops are outside of Tientsin, and will declare war on Japan if its troops do not turn around and begin returning to Tsingtao by midnight.

[Connfire]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/25/23

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Ground combat at Tientsin

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 615924 troops, 4138 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 13033

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

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 4

Japanese assault odds: 24676 to 1 (fort level 4)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Tientsin base !!!

Defending forces evacuated, and declared Tientsin an open city in light of the fact there were over half a million combat troops approaching from the south [;)]
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The Republic of China declares war on Japan.
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/26/23
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The United Kingdom declares war on Japan.
The Republic of France declares war on Japan.
The Kingdom of the Netherlands declares war on Japan.
The Dominion of New Zealand declares war on Japan.
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/27/23

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Sub attack at 72,43

Japanese Ships
AR Kwanto Maru

Allied Ships
SS R-4

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Sub attack at 72,43

Japanese Ships
AR Kwanto Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire (she sank a week later)

Allied Ships
SS R-4
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The Dominion of Canada declares war on Japan.
The Dominion of Newfoundland declares war on Japan.
The Dominion of Australia declares war on Japan.
The Dominion of India declared war on Japan.
The Union of South Africa declares war on Japan.
The Kingdom of Belgium declares war on Japan.
The Kingdom of Siam declares war on Japan.

[comte]

The war expands good luck to the Allies [:)] enjoying the AAR [8D]

[Connfire]

Thank you [:)]

[Connfire]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 02/28/23

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Ground combat at Shanghai

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 14909 troops, 87 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 438

Defending force 389 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 14

Allied assault odds: 1770 to 1


Japanese ground losses:
895 casualties reported

Allied ground losses:
102 casualties reported
Guns lost 2

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President Harding states he is “delighted” that other nations have declared war on Japan, and states he considers them allies. Patriotic rallies are held across the country, which happen to coincide with the previously-scheduled launch of another war bond drive. Flags of other nations at war with Japan start appearing on public squares and other places.
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/01/23

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ASW attack at 64,44

Japanese Ships
AMC Terukawa Maru
AMC Sanuki Maru
AMC Nittai Maru
AMC Nitiyo Maru
AMC Nitiho Maru
AMC Nitiai Maru
AMC Nanman Maru
AMC Nankai Maru
AMC Muroran Maru
AMC Kanto Maru

Allied Ships
SS R-21

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ASW attack at 62,46

Japanese Ships
CL Kiso

Allied Ships
SS S-8

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ASW attack at 64,44

Japanese Ships
AMC Terukawa Maru
AMC Sanuki Maru
AMC Nittai Maru
AMC Nitiyo Maru
AMC Nitiho Maru
AMC Nitiai Maru
AMC Nanman Maru
AMC Nankai Maru
AMC Muroran Maru
AMC Kanto Maru

Allied Ships
SS R-21

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ASW attack at 63,45

Japanese Ships
DD Yanagi
DD Kashi
DD Sakaki
DD Umi

Allied Ships
SS R-3, hits 1

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/02/23

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Sub attack at 64,44

Japanese Ships
DD Kaya, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage (she sank)
DD Kagero
DD Tsuga

Allied Ships
SS R-21

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ASW attack at 64,44

Japanese Ships
AMC Terukawa Maru
AMC Sanuki Maru
AMC Nittai Maru
AMC Nitiyo Maru
AMC Nitiho Maru
AMC Nitiai Maru
AMC Nanman Maru
AMC Nankai Maru
AMC Muroran Maru
AMC Kanto Maru

Allied Ships
SS R-21

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With his voice raspy and emotional, Prime Minister Andrew Bonar Law addresses Parliament. He apologizes for “being weak” during his speech nine days before, as well as for his failure to prevent England from another war. He announces he has been diagnosed with terminal throat cancer, and regrets that his body is up to the rigors of being a wartime Prime Minister. He further reveals that his resignation was accepted by King George V this morning, and urges the nation to rally behind its new Prime Minister, Stanley Baldwin, during this time of crisis.

[Connfire]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/03/23
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ASW attack at 65,44

Japanese Ships
DD Hakaze
DD Okikaze
DD Sawakaze
DD Minekaze
DD Tanikaze
DD Kawakaze
DD Hamakaze
DD Tokitsukaze
DD Amatsukaze
DD No.1

Allied Ships
SS S-16

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Sub attack at 62,44

Japanese Ships
AP Hokutatsu Maru, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage (she sank 2 days later)
Allied Ships
SS R-3, hits 7

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/04/23


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Ground combat at Nanking

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 125554 troops, 660 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2149

Defending force 18280 troops, 108 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 423

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

Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 3


Japanese ground losses:
3144 casualties reported
Guns lost 46

Allied ground losses:
336 casualties reported
Guns lost 11

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/05/23


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Ground combat at Nanking

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 146044 troops, 760 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2072

Defending force 17871 troops, 96 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 411

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 3

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

Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 2


Japanese ground losses:
1778 casualties reported
Guns lost 28

Allied ground losses:
342 casualties reported
Guns lost 6

Nanking's defense is augmented by 4 British units - the first UK LCUs to enter combat in the Great Pacific War.

[Connfire]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/06/23
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ASW attack at 62,44

Japanese Ships
DD Kagero
DD Tsuga
DD Kuri
DD Kaki
DD Take
DD Nashi
DD Nire
DD Momi
DD No. 16

Allied Ships
SS R-3

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ASW attack at 62,44

Japanese Ships
DD Namikaze
DD Nokaze
DD Tachikaze
DD Hokaze
DD Yukaze
DD Shiokaze
DD Akikaze

Allied Ships
SS R-3

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Sub attack at 63,45

Japanese Ships
DD Sawakaze
DD Hakaze
DD Okikaze
DD Minekaze
DD Tanikaze
DD Kawakaze
DD Hamakaze
DD Tokitsukaze
DD Amatsukaze
DD No.1

Allied Ships
SS R-22, hits 2

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ASW attack at 63,45

Japanese Ships
DD Hakaze
DD Okikaze
DD Sawakaze
DD Minekaze
DD Tanikaze
DD Kawakaze
DD Hamakaze

Allied Ships
SS R-22

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Sub attack at 44,48

Japanese Ships
AMC Nana Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Yamagiri Maru
AMC Norway Maru

Allied Ships
SS S-33

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ASW attack at 42,43

Japanese Ships
SS No. 23

Allied Ships
DD Waterhen
DD Watchman
DD Walrus
DD Walpole
DD Walker
DD Fox
DD Reuben James
DD Pillsbury
CL Carysfort

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ASW attack at 61,44

Japanese Ships
DD Kagero
DD Tsuga
DD Kuri
DD Kaki
DD Take
DD Nashi
DD Nire
DD Momi
DD No. 16

Allied Ships
SS S-16

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ASW attack at 63,45

Japanese Ships
DD Yanagi
DD Kashi
DD Sakaki
DD Umi

Allied Ships
SS R-3, hits 1, on fire

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ASW attack at 42,43

Japanese Ships
SS No. 23, hits 2

Allied Ships
DD Venetia
DD Truant
DD Trojan
DD Trinidad
DD Tribune
DD Tintagel

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ASW attack at 42,43

Japanese Ships
SS No. 23, hits 1

Allied Ships
CA Waldeck-Rousseau
DD Waterhen
DD Watchman
DD Walrus
DD Walpole
DD Walker
DD Fox


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Ground combat at Nanking

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 170579 troops, 1035 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2397

Defending force 17465 troops, 90 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 402

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 1

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

Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 1


Japanese ground losses:
925 casualties reported
Guns lost 20

Allied ground losses:
587 casualties reported
Guns lost 9

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/07/23

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ASW attack at 44,48

Japanese Ships
AMC Hirota Maru
AMC Kurogane Maru
AMC Chuko Maru
AMC Yamasimo Maru
AMC Yamakaze Maru
AMC Yamahagi Maru
AMC Yamagiku Maru
AMC Yamabuki Maru
AMC Uyo Maru
AMC Tazima Maru

Allied Ships
SS S-33

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Sub attack near Camranh Bay at 34,46

Japanese Ships
SS No. 20

Allied Ships
AK Steel Inventor

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Sub attack near Camranh Bay at 34,46

Japanese Ships
SS No. 20

Allied Ships
AK Steel Inventor

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ASW attack at 61,44

Japanese Ships
DD Kagero
DD Tsuga
DD Kuri
DD Kaki

Allied Ships
SS S-16


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Ground combat at Nanking

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 169288 troops, 1010 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2323

Defending force 16879 troops, 78 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 381

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 0

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

Japanese forces CAPTURE Nanking base !!!


Japanese ground losses:
1556 casualties reported
Guns lost 34

Allied ground losses:
505 casualties reported
Guns lost 10


Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/08/23

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ASW attack at 61,44

Japanese Ships
DD Kagero

Allied Ships
SS S-16

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ASW attack at 61,44

Japanese Ships
DD Kagero
DD Tsuga
DD Kuri
DD Kaki
DD Take
DD Nashi

Allied Ships
SS S-16

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Sub attack at 61,44

Japanese Ships
DD Momi
DD Kagero
DD Tsuga
DD Kuri
DD Kaki
DD Take
DD Nashi
DD Nire
DD No. 16

Allied Ships
SS S-16

[Connfire]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/09/23
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Sub attack at 42,42

Japanese Ships
SS No. 73

Allied Ships
AK Steel Inventor, Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage

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Day Air attack on TF at 43,44


Allied aircraft
de Havilland DH-9A x 12


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AMC Canberra Maru
AMC Naples Maru
AMC Montreal Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AMC Mito Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x de Havilland DH-9A bombing at 2000 feet
3 x de Havilland DH-9A bombing at 2000 feet
4 x de Havilland DH-9A bombing at 2000 feet
4 x de Havilland DH-9A bombing at 2000 feet

The Royal Air Force has entered the war. [:)]

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ASW attack at 42,43

Japanese Ships
AMC Yamagiri Maru
AMC Norway Maru
AMC Nitimei Maru
AMC Nitii Maru
AMC Nitian Maru
AMC Nissyu Maru
AMC Nissan Maru
AMC Nichizui Maru
AMC Nagoya Maru
AMC Milan Maru
AMC Matue Maru
AMC Mansei Maru
AMC Liverpool Maru

Allied Ships
SS L-52

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Sub attack at 42,42

Japanese Ships
SS No. 73

Allied Ships
AK Steel Inventor, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage (she sank)
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/10/23

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ASW attack at 42,43

Japanese Ships
AMC Melbourne Maru
AMC Matumoto Maru
AMC Mantai Maru
AMC Malta Maru
AMC Malacca Maru
AMC Maebasi Maru
AMC Lyons Maru
AMC London Maru
AMC Nansin Maru
AMC Kyusyu Maru

Allied Ships
SS L-52

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ASW attack at 42,49

Japanese Ships
AMC Sumatra Maru

Allied Ships
SS S-33

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ASW attack at 42,43

Japanese Ships
AMC Naples Maru
AMC Morioka Maru
AMC Kenryu Maru
AMC Johore Maru
AMC Holland Maru
AMC Hirokawa Maru
AMC Himalaya Maru
AMC Canberra Maru

Allied Ships
SS L-52

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Day Air attack on TF at 42,43


Allied aircraft
de Havilland DH-9A x 11


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AMC Liverpool Maru
AMC Nissyu Maru
AMC Yamagiri Maru

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x de Havilland DH-9A bombing at 2000 feet
4 x de Havilland DH-9A bombing at 2000 feet
4 x de Havilland DH-9A bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 42,43


Allied aircraft
de Havilland DH-9A x 4


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
BB Katori

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x de Havilland DH-9A bombing at 2000 feet
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Sub attack at 42,49

Japanese Ships
AMC Sumatra Maru

Allied Ships
SS S-33

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ASW attack at 42,43

Japanese Ships
AMC Yamagiri Maru
AMC Norway Maru
AMC Nitimei Maru
AMC Nitii Maru
AMC Nitian Maru
AMC Nissyu Maru
AMC Nissan Maru
AMC Nichizui Maru
AMC Nagoya Maru
AMC Milan Maru
AMC Matue Maru
AMC Mansei Maru
AMC Liverpool Maru

Allied Ships
SS L-52

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/11/23

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ASW attack at 42,43

Japanese Ships
AMC Yamagiri Maru
AMC Norway Maru
AMC Nitimei Maru
AMC Nitii Maru
AMC Nitian Maru
AMC Nissyu Maru
AMC Nissan Maru
AMC Nichizui Maru
AMC Nagoya Maru
AMC Milan Maru
AMC Matue Maru
AMC Mansei Maru
AMC Liverpool Maru

Allied Ships
SS L-52

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ASW attack at 42,43

Japanese Ships
AMC Hirota Maru
AMC Kurogane Maru
AMC Chuko Maru
AMC Yamasimo Maru
AMC Yamakaze Maru
AMC Yamahagi Maru
AMC Yamagiku Maru
AMC Yamabuki Maru
AMC Uyo Maru
AMC Tazima Maru

Allied Ships
SS L-52

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Day Air attack on TF at 42,43


Allied aircraft
de Havilland DH-9A x 6


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
AMC Norway Maru
AMC Matue Maru, Bomb hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x de Havilland DH-9A bombing at 2000 feet
4 x de Havilland DH-9A bombing at 2000 feet
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Day Air attack on TF at 42,43


Allied aircraft
de Havilland DH-9A x 9


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
BB Mikasa
BB Mishima
BB Suwo

Aircraft Attacking:
1 x de Havilland DH-9A bombing at 2000 feet
4 x de Havilland DH-9A bombing at 2000 feet
4 x de Havilland DH-9A bombing at 2000 feet
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ASW attack at 42,43

Japanese Ships
AMC Hirota Maru
AMC Kurogane Maru
AMC Chuko Maru
AMC Yamasimo Maru
AMC Yamakaze Maru
AMC Yamahagi Maru
AMC Yamagiku Maru
AMC Yamabuki Maru
AMC Uyo Maru
AMC Tazima Maru

Allied Ships
SS L-52

There is a large concentration of IJN ships 1 hex SW of Hong Kong - lots of AMCs and some BBs too. Looks like he's trying to repeat his success at Midway with the Royal Navy.

[Connfire]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/12/23
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ASW attack at 43,44

Japanese Ships
AMC Yamagiri Maru
AMC Norway Maru
AMC Nitimei Maru
AMC Nitii Maru
AMC Nitian Maru
AMC Nissyu Maru
AMC Nissan Maru
AMC Nichizui Maru
AMC Nagoya Maru
AMC Milan Maru
AMC Mansei Maru
AMC Liverpool Maru

Allied Ships
SS L-1

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Night Time Surface Combat at 32,47

Japanese Ships
CA Ibuki, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1
CA Ikoma
CA Kasuga
CA Nisshin
CA Adzuma, Shell hits 1
CA Idzumo
CA Iwate, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
CA Tokiwa
CA Yakumo

Allied Ships
CL Weymouth
CL Dartmouth, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Tintagel
DD Tribune
DD Trinidad
DD Trojan, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Truant, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage
DD Venetia, Shell hits 1

The sudden sinking of CA Iwate was a surprise to both sides, as she sank very early in the battle after only 1 torpedo hit.
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Sub attack at 42,47

Japanese Ships
AMC Atlas Maru, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage (she sank)
AMC Burma Maru
AMC Brazil Maru
AMC Boston Maru
AMC Belgium Maru
AMC Bangkok Maru
AMC Azumasan Maru
AMC Alaska Maru
AMC Atago Maru
AMC Amagisan Maru

Allied Ships
SS S-33

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ASW attack at 42,47

Japanese Ships
AMC Kuwayama Maru
AMC Kiyosumi Maru
AMC Kitahuku Maru
AMC Kensyo Maru
AMC Kagu Maru
AMC Huzikawa Maru
AMC Delagoa Maru
AMC Dakar Maru
AMC China Maru
AMC Calcutta Maru

Allied Ships
SS S-33, hits 2

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Sub attack at 33,47

Japanese Ships
SS No. 45

Allied Ships
DD Tintagel
DD Venetia
DD Trinidad
DD Tribune

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Sub attack near Camranh Bay at 34,46

Japanese Ships
SS No. 20

Allied Ships
DD Tribune, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage (she later sank)
DD Venetia
DD Trinidad
DD Tintagel


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Ground combat at Luda

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 3116 troops, 8 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 41

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

Japanese assault odds: 45 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Luda base !!!


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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/13/23

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Sub attack near Camranh Bay at 34,46

Japanese Ships
SS No. 20, hits 1, on fire

Allied Ships
CL Weymouth
DD Venetia
DD Trinidad
DD Tintagel

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Saigon at 31,46

Japanese Ships
CA Ikoma, Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
CA Kasuga
CA Nisshin, Shell hits 2
CA Adzuma, Shell hits 3
CA Idzumo, Shell hits 3
CA Tokiwa, Shell hits 4
CA Yakumo, Shell hits 1

Allied Ships
CA Shannon, Shell hits 7, on fire
CL Yarmouth, Shell hits 9, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
DD Verdun, Shell hits 24, and is sunk
DD Versatile, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage (she later sank)
DD Wessex, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage (she sank 2 days later in Saigon)
CA Dupleix, Shell hits 7
CA Desaix, Shell hits 8, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage (she sank 2 days later in Saigon)
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Day Time Surface Combat, near Saigon at 31,46

Japanese Ships
CA Ikoma, on fire, heavy damage
CA Kasuga
CA Nisshin
CA Adzuma
CA Idzumo
CA Tokiwa
CA Yakumo

Allied Ships
DD Phra Ruang, Shell hits 10, and is sunk (and so sinks the flagship of the Siamese Navy. She also has the sad distinction of being the 300th ship on either side sunk in the Great Pacific War. As of now, 114 Allied and 186 Japanese ships are known destroyed)
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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/14/23

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Sub attack at 32,47

Japanese Ships
CA Ikoma, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage (she would sink the next day)

Allied Ships
SS L-5

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ASW attack at 40,48

Japanese Ships
SS No. 10

Allied Ships
DD Waterhen
DD Watchman
DD Walrus
DD Walpole
DD Walker
DD Fox
DD Reuben James
DD Pillsbury

Three day total:
Japan - 2 CAs, 1 AMC vs. Allies - 1 CA, 1 CL, 5 DDs

Historically Ikoma was originally classified as a CA, but in 1912 was reclassified a BC. She had 4 12" guns, and could steam over 20 knots. In World War I, she often operated with the Royal Navy out of Hong Kong, Singapore, and Australia. Her sister, Tsukuba, blew up in 1917 after her ammunition magazine caught fire at Yokosuka.

[Connfire]

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/15/23

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Ground combat at Kaifeng

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 2040 troops, 0 guns, 78 vehicles, Assault Value = 35

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

Japanese assault odds: 34 to 1 (fort level 6)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Kaifeng base !!!



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Ground combat at Haichow

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 1590 troops, 8 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 47

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

Japanese assault odds: 21 to 1 (fort level 3)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Haichow base !!!



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Ground combat at Anking

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 2084 troops, 0 guns, 79 vehicles, Assault Value = 37

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

Japanese assault odds: 18 to 1 (fort level 3)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Anking base !!!

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/16/23

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Sub attack at 26,50

Japanese Ships
SS No. 29

Allied Ships
AP Talthibius
DD Windsor
DD Warwick
DD Wakeful
DD Voyager
DD Broke

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AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 03/17/23

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Night Time Surface Combat at 36,47

Japanese Ships
BB Tosa, Shell hits 1
BB Kaga, Shell hits 27, on fire, heavy damage
BB Hyuga
BB Fuso
BB Yamashiro
BC Kongo
BC Hiei
BC Haruna

Allied Ships
BB Iron Duke, Shell hits 5, on fire
BB Benbow, Shell hits 3, on fire
BB Marlborough
BB Emperor of India
DD Saumarez, Shell hits 1, on fire
DD Grenville
DD Seymour
DD Shakespeare, Shell hits 2
DD Campbell, Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
DD Douglas
DD Mackay
DD Rapid

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Sub attack at 33,47

Japanese Ships
SS No. 45

Allied Ships
DD Saumarez, on fire

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Sub attack at 34,47

Japanese Ships
SS No. 68

Allied Ships
BB Benbow, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage (she sank)
DD Rapid

Well, at the beginning of the game I thought losing a dreadnought BB would have been one of the worst things that could happen. I guess after subsequently losing 8 BBs in one turn, losing another didn't have quite the same impact as it would have before. Looks like Kaga got beat up a bit, but she'll probably be fine. Here's a picture of Benbow, taken from the Iron Duke, just as the battle was starting, with Emperor of India and Marlborough behind her. [;)]