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Francis Drake
16.10.10, 13:41
Der werte Zottelhase schiebt langeweile und fordert meine Wenigkeit zum Duell im Süd Pazifik heraus. Gespielt wird das Guadalcanal Scenario.
Der werte Gegner wird die Japaner übernehmen. (Schade, das nicht die
tolle UV Kampangne beginnend am 01.05.42 incl. der kompletten KB der
Japaner als Scenario umgesetzt wurde.)


Vorgeschichte

Schon Anfang Mai 1942 gelang es den japanischen Streitkräften im Rahmen
der Operation MO einen Stützpunkt auf der Insel Tulagi, nördlich von
Guadalcanal zu errichten. Im Frühsommer weiteten die Japaner ihr Gebiet
dann auch auf Guadalcanal selbst aus und begannen einen kleinen
Luftwaffenstützpunkt in der Nähe von Honiara zu errichten, genannt
Lunga Point, nach dem gleichnamigen Flussdelta in der näheren Umgebung.
Dieses Flugfeld bedeutete für die japanische Führung die Kontrolle über
die Süd-Salomonen. Die australischen Nachschubwege und auch Neuguinea
waren von hier aus erreichbar.

Als dem US-amerikanischen Oberkommando (JCIS: Joint Chiefs of Staff) im
frühen Sommer 1942 bekannt wurde, dass die Japaner auf Guadalcanal ein
Flugfeld errichteten, beschloss es auf Betreiben von Admiral Ernest
King, Oberkommandierender der US-Marine, dass die Gegenoffensive der
Alliierten in Guadalcanal ihren Anfang nehmen solle. Die Insel gewann
durch die Errichtung eines Flugfelds strategische Bedeutung, da
japanische Langstreckenbomber des Typs Mitsubishi G4M in der Lage
gewesen wären, den Seeweg zwischen Australien und den USA anzugreifen.

Auf der anderen Seite ist der Vorstoß der japanischen Marine auf Port
Moresby in der Schlacht im Korallenmeer gestoppt worden, was zu einem
anderen Vorstoßplan führte. Über den Kokoda Track sollte die Armee nach
Port Moresby marschieren. Am 21. Juli 1942 landeten die Japaner in Buna
und überrannten die australische Verteidigung. Sie marschieren nun über
Land auf Port Moresby zu.


Die Karte:

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Hier im Norden ist das Truk Atoll. Da Truk seit dem Ersten Weltkrieg
von den Japanern besetzt war, gab es kaum Informationen, und es
existierten keinerlei aktuelle Aufnahmen dieses Gebietes. Dass Truk von
den Japanern intensiv als wichtiger Stützpunkt ausgebaut wurde und die
Lagune ausreichend Ankerplatz für eine kleine Flotte bot, war den
Amerikanern bekannt. Doch das Ausmaß der Nutzung durch die japanische
Marine wurde erst Anfang 1944 den Amerikanern voll bewußt.


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Im Westen auf Neuguinea ist Wewak. Dort ist ein kleiner Hafen sowie ein
großes Flugfeld für Bomber vorhanden.

Am nördlichen Bismarck Archipel befindet sich Kavieng, ein verträumter
Südseehafen und ein kleines Flugfeld.


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Im mittleren Teil der Scenariokarte wird sich der Hauptteil aller
Aktivitäten abspielen. Für die Japaner ist Rabaul der Dreh und
Angelpunkt aller im Südpazifik geplanten Operationen.
Auf Neu Guinea sind wesentliche Basen in Lae und Buna zu finden. In Lae
befindet sich ein kleiner Hafen sowie ein kleines Flugfeld für
Jagdmaschinen. In Buna steht wohl nur eine sehr kleine Rollpiste zur
Verfügung. Wir werden sehen, ob der kleine Hafen dort die japanischen
Truppen versorgen kann, die bereits auf den Trail Richtung Port Moresby
vorrücken.

Auf den Shortlands sowie auf Tulagi sind Hafenanlagen durch die Japaner
installiert worden, um die Seewege der vielen Inseln kontrollieren zu
können. Auf Guadalcanal ist bereits ein Flugfeld errichtet worden. Laut
Aufklärung ist ein feindlicher Bombereinsatz von dort aktuell noch
nicht im großen Maße möglich.

Port Moresby ist für die Alliierten sehr wichtig, um Neu Guinea nicht
an die Japaner zu verlieren. Bei Gilli Gilli im Südosten ist zum
Flankenschutz eine Aufklärungsbasis entstanden.


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Der Süden der Scenariokarte ist geprägt durch die Ostküste Australiens
mit der Hauptbasis in Brisbane sowie Noumea der Amerikaner auf Neu
Kaledonien. Auf Espritus Santo und Efate sind vorgeschobene Stützpunkte
vorhanden.

Francis Drake
16.10.10, 19:04
Befehle:

U-Bootflottille:

Es stehen 8 U-Boote im Kampfraum zur Verfügung. Heimathafen wird
Townsville in Australien sein.

Gato-Klasse:
-Greenling

Gar-Klasse:
-Grayling
-Gudgeon

S-Boat Klasse:
-S37
-S38
-S40
-S41
-S44

Die beiden U-Boote Greenling und die Grayling patrollieren zwischen
Kavieng und Truk. Die Gudgeon soll den Zugang nach Guadalcanal von
Norden her zur offenen See kontrollieren.

S-44 wird südlich Rabaul eingesetzt, um Transporte nach Süden zu
stören. S-38 und S-37 sollen nördlich Rabauls für Unruhe sorgen.

S-41 und S-40 werden Nachschubtransporte nach Buna und Lae angreifen.

Die Einheiten brauchen teiweise noch einige Tage, um die
Operationsräume zu erreichen.


In Port Moresby werden beide Jagdstaffeln Neu Guineas mit 32 Kittyhawk
Jägern konzentriert. 28 P-39 Airacobra sowie 6 Beaufort Bomber sollen
zuerst feindlichen Schiffsverkehr angreifen. Als Sekundärziel sind die
Hafenanlagen bei Buna, um den Nachschub für die kämpfenden Truppen zu
unterbinden.

Von Sydney bis Cairns wird eine lückenlose See- und U-Bootaufklärung
organisiert. Auch einige Landeinheiten bekommen neue
Bereitsschaftsräume. Einige Seestreitkräfte incl. Transporter verlegen
nach Townsville, um von dort aus zukünftig die Versorgung von Port
Moresby sicherzustellen.

Die Vorbereitungen für die Landungskräfte für Lunga Point sind
abgeschlossen. Die Planung wurde leicht modifiziert. Alle Einheiten
befinden sich in See. Die Träger werden nicht östlich von Guadalcanal
Stellung beziehen, sondern von Süden her sichern.

Fortsetzung folgt!

Mortimer
16.10.10, 22:01
(Schade, das nicht die
tolle UV Kampangne beginnend am 01.05.42 incl. der kompletten KB der
Japaner als Scenario umgesetzt wurde.)


Ja, darauf warte ich auch noch - die lange UV-Kampagne mit den Features der AE, das wäre was! Mit dem Editor wäre das durchaus machbar...

Interessanter Einstieg übrigens! Glück auf!

Francis Drake
17.10.10, 22:08
Hier einmal die wichtigsten Alliierten Basen:

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In Port Moresby sollen die Hafenanlagen erweitert werden, damit
zukünftig größere Schiffe anlegen können sowie schneller Nachschub
abgeladen werden kann.

Zwei kleine Minensucher werden nach Townsville verlegt. Wir müssen auf
jeden Fall noch Kampftruppen nach Port Moresby bringen, damit wir für
einen japanischen Landangriff Vorbereitet sind. Allerdings gehe ich
nicht davon aus, das der japanische Feldheer diese Option wählen wird.


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Die Seeaufklärer werden in diesem Radius von Port Moresby operieren.


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Townsville wird als wichtiger Nachschubhafen für Port Moresby Bedeutung
gewinnen. Transport- und Escortschiffe sind bereits auf dem Weg
hierher.

Die Jagdbomber dienen zum Teil als Jagdabwehr gegen japanische
Langstreckenbomber. Unsere Bomber fliegen zumeist Seeaufklärung oder
U-Bootabwehrmissionen. Teile trainieren aber auch an ihren Fähigkeiten.


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Drei U-Boote verlassen Brisbane zu ihren Operationsgebieten.
Desweiteren sind besagte Transporter in Geleiten auf dem Weg nach
Townsville.


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Von Noumea aus wird der Feldzug zu und durch die Salomonen geführt.


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Die drei Flugzeugträger sammeln sich ca. 90 Meilen südlich von
Guadalcanal. Anschließend wird der Landungsflotte Luftdeckung gegeben.
Die Träger werden dabei laufend die "Stellung" wechseln.


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Die Landungsflotte für Lunga Point. Es befinden sich 3 schwere Kreuzer,
8 Zerstörer, 2 schnelle Minensucher und 19 Transporter im Verband. An
Bord sind die 1. Marine Infantrie Division mit Panzerunterstützung.

Francis Drake
17.10.10, 22:45
Spielstand gerade eingetroffen, hier mal kurz auf die Schnelle:


AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 06, 42
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TF 128 encounters mine field at Rabaul (106,125)

Allied Ships
SS S-38, Mine hits 1, on fire


S-38 ist auf dem Weg ins Operationsgebiet nördlich von Rabaul auf eine Mine gelaufen. Noch sind keine Einzelheiten bekannt.


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Afternoon Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 2



Allied aircraft
Beaufort V x 4
Kittyhawk IA x 5


No Japanese losses

No Allied losses



Port supply hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Beaufort V bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Tainan Ku S-2 with A6M2 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Raid is overhead


Einige Kittyhawk Jäger sind beschädigt worden. Eine Maschine konnte durch die Mechaniker nicht mehr repariert werden und wurde abgeschrieben. Dafür wurde einiges an japanischen Nachschub in Buna vernichtet und das mit nur 4 Bomben!


OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Aug 06, 42

Coastwatcher Report: xAK Meiyo Maru reported in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Tassafaronga
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Tulagi
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships reported in port at Rabaul
Coastwatcher Report: xAKL Penang Maru reported in port at Kavieng
Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 107,126 near Rabaul , Moving Southeast
Submarine TF 128 ordered to return to Townsville due to damage (Die S-38)
SOC-1 Seagull reports object near surface at 119, 141 near Ndeni
PBY-5 Catalina sighting report: 3 Japanese ships at 121,149 near Aoba Island, speed 14, Moving West
PBY-5A Catalina reports object under water at 116, 161 near Isle of Pines
B-17E Fortress sighting report: 3 Japanese ships at 92,144 near Townsville, speed 15, Moving Southwest
B-17E Fortress sighting report: 4 Japanese ships at 101,147 near Bowen, speed 15, Moving Northwest
Japanese Fighter Bomber sighted over Milne Bay
Japanese Aircraft sighted over Milne Bay
PBY-5 Catalina sighting report: 8 Japanese ships at 112,146 near Rennell Island, speed 12, Moving Southeast
PBY-5 Catalina sighting report: 4 Japanese ships at 132,152 near Ambrym, speed 16, Moving West
PBY-5 Catalina sighting report: 7 Japanese ships at 117,161 near Mare', speed 12, Moving East
Catalina I sighting report: 5 Japanese ships at 102,129 near Gasmata, speed 11, Moving East
Japanese Fighter Bomber sighted over Milne Bay
Japanese Fighter sighted over Milne Bay
Kittyhawk IA from No.75 Sqd RAAF is written off
7 x B-17E Fortress transporting supplies to Luganville
5 x B-17E Fortress transporting supplies to Luganville
7 x B-17E Fortress transporting supplies to Luganville
6 x B-17E Fortress transporting supplies to Luganville
Noumea expands fortifications to size 1
No.5 Sqd RAAF at Townsville takes Wirraway replacements
No.11 Sqd RAAF at Port Moresby takes Catalina I replacements
No.75 Sqd RAAF at Port Moresby takes Kittyhawk IA replacements
No.100 Sqd RAAF at Port Moresby takes Beaufort V replacements
3rd BG/8th BS at Sydney takes A-20A Havoc replacements
35th FG/39th FS at Townsville takes P-39D Airacobra replacements
35th FG/40th FS at Townsville takes P-39D Airacobra replacements
35th FG/41st FS at Port Moresby takes P-39D Airacobra replacements
8th FG/35th FS at Townsville takes P-39D Airacobra replacements
8th FG/36th FS at Townsville takes P-39D Airacobra replacements
8th FG/80th FS at Port Moresby takes P-39D Airacobra replacements
S11/No.700 Sqd FAA moved ashore from Achilles at Sydney (CL Achilles wird in Sydney repariert)
S11/No.700 Sqd FAA moved ashore from Achilles at Sydney
SC-742 arrives at Noumea
AM Adroit arrives at Noumea
AM Advent arrives at Noumea
AM Conflict arrives at Noumea
3rd BG/8th BS arrives at Sydney
3rd BG/90th BS arrives at Brisbane
3rd BG/89th BS arrives at Brisbane
22nd BG/408th BS arrives at Rockhampton


Funkaufklärung Aug 06, 42

Radio transmissions detected at 107,174.
Radio transmissions detected at 90,174.
Radio transmissions detected at Ominato (-1,-1).
Radio transmissions detected at 108,158.
Radio transmissions detected at Ominato (-1,-1).
Radio transmissions detected at 99,167.
144th Infantry Regiment is located at 99,130.
Southeast Fleet is located at Truk(112,108).
1368 men are based at Ponape (119,113).

Francis Drake
17.10.10, 23:44
Sind die Infos so OK, oder einfach zu unübersichtlich?


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Zuerst schauen wir uns S-38 an. Schwere Schäden, doch kein Feuer! Starker Wassereinbruch.


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S-38 soll versuchen, Milne Bay (Kennern unter Gilli Gilli bekannt) zu erreichen. Dort soll der Wassereinbruch bekämpft werden. Anschließend muß das Boot ins Dock.


Unsere Aufklärer melden feindliche Flotten in Gebieten, wo definitiv keine Japaner sein können. Sie sind teilweise noch sehr unerfahren.

Die Landungsflotte für Tulagi wird vorerst zurückgehalten. Grund ist, das unsere Trägerflugzeuge eine Landung stärker sichern können, als wenn an verschiedenen Orten Deckung geflogen werden muß. Die Träger sollen sich auf See den Lunga-Landungsverband vorerst anschließen.

Die P-39 in Port Moresby sind am letzten Tag noch nicht zum Einsatz gekommen. Das wird sich nun ändern. Sie werden ebenfalls feindliche Schiffe angreifen und als Sekundärziel den Hafen von Buna wählen.

Francis Drake
18.10.10, 23:05
OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Aug 07, 42

Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Rekata Bay
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Shortlands is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Thousand Ships Bay
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Buna
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Rabaul is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Kavieng is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Buka
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Torokina
Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 107,126 near Rabaul , Speed 28 , Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul , Speed unknown
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Shortlands is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Tulagi
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Lae
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Madang
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Rabaul is reported empty
Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 102,133 near Normanby Island , Speed 27 , Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 109,131 near Shortlands , Speed 3 , Moving East


PBY-5 Catalina sighting report: 5 Japanese ships at 117,148 near Luganville, speed 19, Moving Southwest (Fehlmeldung)
PBY-5A Catalina sighting report: 10 Japanese ships at 117,157 near Lifou, speed 15, Moving West
B-17E Fortress sighting report: 2 Japanese ships at 106,143 near Rossel Island, speed 15, Moving West
B-17E Fortress sighting report: 2 Japanese ships at 93,143 near Townsville, speed 11, Moving Southwest
Japanese Aircraft sighted over Milne Bay (Feindliche Aufklärer)
Japanese Aircraft sighted over Milne Bay
SBD-3 Dauntless reports possible submarine at 115, 145 near Kirakira
PBY-5 Catalina sighting report: 4 Japanese ships at 120,155 near Efate, speed 10, Moving East
Walrus II reports conning tower at 115, 144 near Kirakira
Catalina I sighting report: 5 Japanese ships at 89,130 near Horn Island, speed 15, Moving West


Japanese Aircraft sighted over Milne Bay
Japanese Aircraft sighted over Milne Bay


Kittyhawk IA from No.75 Sqd RAAF is written off
P-39D Airacobra from 35th FG/41st FS is written off


5 x B-17E Fortress transporting supplies to Luganville
4 x B-17E Fortress transporting supplies to Luganville
5 x B-17E Fortress transporting supplies to Luganville
5 x B-17E Fortress transporting supplies to Luganville


F4F-4 Wildcat from VF-71 is damaged on landing

Noumea expands fortifications to size 3

22nd BG/2nd BS at Townsville takes B-26 Marauder replacements



AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 07, 42
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Night Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 18


No Japanese losses



Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Der Feind greift relativ erfolglos Port Moresby mit seinen Bombern an. Diese kommen von Rabaul. Wir werden nachts nicht reagieren und vertrauen auf unsere mittlere Flak. Diese kann zwar in der Höhe nicht vernünftig wirken, doch der Japaner trifft so auch nicht.


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Night Naval bombardment of Milne Bay at 101,133

Japanese Ships
CA Chokai



CA Chokai firing at 7th Australian Brigade

Erfolgloser Nachtbeschuß durch einen schweren Kreuzer der Japaner.

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Afternoon Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Clear sky

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

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6



Allied aircraft
Beaufort V x 4
Kittyhawk IA x 5


No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort V: 2 destroyed
Kittyhawk IA: 1 destroyed



Aircraft Attacking:
1 x Beaufort V bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Tainan Ku S-2 with A6M2 Zero (2 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters to 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes

Leider ist nicht genug Jagdschutz in die Luft gekommen. Zahlreiche Maschinen sind zusätzlich beschädigt worden. Wir werden die Einsatztaktik überdenken.

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Afternoon Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6



Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 6
P-39D Airacobra x 7


No Japanese losses

No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
2 x P-39D Airacobra bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 1 plane(s) with no ordnance
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x P-39D Airacobra bombing from 3000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Tainan Ku S-2 with A6M2 Zero (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 20000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 99 minutes


Der zweite Luftangriff war wenigstens in der Luft indirekt erfolgreich. Diesmal konnten wir einige Zeros beschädigen. Beobachtet wurden dazu zahlreiche Ladehemmungen der japanischen Maschinen. Aber auch eigene P-39 müssen repariert werden.


Funkaufklärung Aug 07, 42

Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Yokoyama Tai is planning for an attack on Port Moresby.
35th/124th Infantry Regiment is located at Tassafaronga(113,137).
Radio transmissions detected at Ominato (-1,-1).
35th/2nd(Kitao) Battalion is located at Tassafaronga(113,137).
Radio transmissions detected at 106,183.
Radio transmissions detected at 106,174.
35th/2nd(Kitao) Battalion is located at Tassafaronga(113,137).
Radio transmissions detected at 103,154.
Radio transmissions detected at 101,166.
Yokoyama Tai is located at 99,130.
Radio transmissions detected at Ominato (-1,-1).
Radio transmissions detected at Ominato (-1,-1).
7th Naval Guard Unit is located at Lae(99,126).
Radio transmissions detected at Lae (99,126).
15th Naval Construction Battalion is located at Buna(99,129).

Francis Drake
19.10.10, 15:19
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S-38 auf den Weg. Es sieht so aus, das das Boot gehalten werden kann.


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Hier die „gerupfte“ Kittyhawk Staffel.


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Wie gesagt sind einige Maschinen beschädigt worden. Es wird einige Zeit dauern, bis die Staffel die alte Stärke wieder hat. Einsatzbereit sind in Port Moresby insgesamt 24 Jäger und 24 P-39 Jagdbomber.


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Mit drei Flugzeugverlusten ist die Einsatzbereitschaft auf die Hälfte gesunken. Die Staffel wird nach Townsville zur Auffrischung zurückverlegt.


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Die Landungsflotte nähert sich dem Absprungspunkt nach Guadalcanal.

Eine U-Jagdgruppe wird in Noumea gebildet. Sie hat den Auftrag verdächtigte Sichtungen nachzugehen.

Francis Drake
20.10.10, 22:31
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 08, 42
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Afternoon Air attack on 11th Naval Construction Battalion, at 114,138 (Lunga)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 9
SBD-3 Dauntless x 84


Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 4 damaged

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



Aircraft Attacking:
11 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
7 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
11 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
11 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
5 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
9 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
8 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
7 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
3 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 81st Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 11th Naval Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 81st Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 11th Naval Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 81st Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 11th Naval Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 81st Naval Guard Unit ...


Die Sturzkampfflugzeuge der drei Träger greifen die japanischen Truppen auf Lunga/Guadalcanal an. Der Feind soll vor der eigentlichen Landung heute Nacht schon mal weichgeklopft werden.




Funkaufklärung Aug 08, 42

Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at 138,154.
Radio transmissions detected at 106,149.
Radio transmissions detected at Ominato (-1,-1).
Radio transmissions detected at 117,112.
15th Engineer Regiment is located at 99,130.
Radio transmissions detected at Ominato (-1,-1).
Radio transmissions detected at 112,121.
Shortlands Coastal Gun Regiment is located at Shortlands(109,131).
Radio transmissions detected at Lae (99,126).
Radio transmissions detected at 93,176.
Radio transmissions detected at 112,126.
Radio transmissions detected at Lae (99,126).
Radio transmissions detected at Ominato (-1,-1).





Befehle:

In Sydney und Brisbane wird der Hafen ausgebaut. Hatte ich bisher noch nicht erteilt.

Von Noumea werden drei Minensucher nach Australien verlegt. Diese sollen die Seewege vor Sydney und Brisbane laufend auf japanischen Minen kontrollieren. Weitere zwei Minensucher sind von Port Moresby aus in Townsville eingetroffen. Diese kümmern sich um die Freihaltung der Seewege speziell nach Port Moresby.

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Eine weitere U-Jagdgruppe wird in Noumea gebildet. Diese fährt vorbeugend Transportwege um Noumea ab.

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Die Minensuchflottille Noumeas. Auftrag ist das Freihalten der Seewege von Noumea nach Efate und Luganville.

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Zwei schnelle Transportzerstörer und ein Zerstörer-Flugzeugtender werden nach Townsville verlegt. Die beiden Transporter sollen wichtige Spezial Einheiten nach Port Moresby bringen. Gedacht wird hier an Pioniere und Flugzeugbodenpersonal. Der Tender wird ebenso in Port Moresby unterstützend wirken.

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Vier Zerstörer mit 320 Minen beladen werden ebenso nach Townsville verlegt. Diese sollen die Inseln vor Gilli Gilli bzw. Milne Bay mit den Minen verseuchen, um japanische Überwasserstreitkräfte im Vorfeld zu stören.

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In Port Moresby sind 26 Kittyhawk Jäger und 28 P-39 Airacobra Einsatzbereit. Wir hoffen, das uns nicht wie am letzten Tag das Wetter einen Strich durch die Rechnung macht. Wir müssen Druck auf Buna ausüben.

Die Landungsflotte macht sich in der kommenden Nacht bereit zum anlanden der Marines. Einige Kreuzer werden vorher die japanischen Stellungen bombadieren, ebenso die bei der Landungsflotte direkt zugeteilten Kräfte. Die Träger verlegen ca. 60 Meilen östlich von Guadalcanal. Eine Staffel Wildcats (35 Stück) fliegen Luftdeckung über Lunga. Die beiden anderen schützen die Träger vor unliebsamen Überraschungen. Die Sturzkampfbomber sollen die feindlichen Truppen am Tage angreifen.

Ebenso verlegt eine Staffel Havoc von Brisbane. Diese wird von nun an von Cooktown die Seewege von Townsville bis Port Moresby speziell vor U-Booten sichern.

Eine Staffel Catalinas (6 Maschinen, Seeaufklärer) verlegen von Brisbane nach Port Moresby. Insgesamt sind nun 17 Seeaufklärer dort stationiert. Hauptaufgabe ist die Aufspürung von japanischen Überwasserstreitkräften sowie Nachschubkonvois bis kurz hinter Rabaul. Die Reichweite der Maschinen ist zwar größer, doch so ist die Überwachung der Seewege dichter.

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hohe_Berge
21.10.10, 10:20
Sehr schöner bebildeter AAR, weiter so, mich habt Ihr als Leser errungen.;)

Glück Auf

Francis Drake
21.10.10, 22:23
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 09, 42
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Night Naval bombardment of Lunga at 114,138 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

25 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
CA Canberra
CA Australia
CA Chicago
CL Hobart

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



CA Canberra firing at Kure 3rd Naval Guard Unit
Kure 3rd Naval Guard Unit firing at CA Canberra
CA Australia firing at 81st Naval Guard Unit
81st Naval Guard Unit firing at CA Australia
CA Chicago firing at 81st Naval Guard Unit
81st Naval Guard Unit firing at CA Chicago
CL Hobart firing at Kure 3rd Naval Guard Unit
Kure 3rd Naval Guard Unit firing at CL Hobart


Unsere Bombadierungsflotte eröffnet das Feuer auf die japanischen Stellungen in Lunga.


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Pre-Invasion action off Lunga - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

50 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
CA Vincennes
CA Quincy
CA Astoria
DD Hull
DD Dewey
DD Henley
DD Bagley
AKA Alchiba

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


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


CA Vincennes firing at 81st Naval Guard Unit
81st Naval Guard Unit firing at CA Vincennes
CA Quincy firing at 11th Naval Construction Battalion
CA Astoria firing at 81st Naval Guard Unit
81st Naval Guard Unit firing at CA Astoria
DD Hull firing at 81st Naval Guard Unit
81st Naval Guard Unit firing at DD Hull
DD Dewey firing at 81st Naval Guard Unit
81st Naval Guard Unit firing at DD Dewey
DD Henley firing at 11th Naval Construction Battalion
DD Bagley firing at 81st Naval Guard Unit
81st Naval Guard Unit firing at DD Bagley
DD Hull 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 2,000 yards


Unsere Unterstützungskräfte in der Landungsflotte eröffnen das Feuer. Leichte Verluste unter den Marines.


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Amphibious Assault at Lunga

TF 143 troops unloading over beach at Lunga, 114,138


Allied ground losses:
44 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 6 (1 destroyed, 5 disabled)
Vehicles lost 4 (0 destroyed, 4 disabled)


0.5in M2HB AAMG x4 dropped into water during unload of 1st USMC/1st Rgt
12 Support troops lost from landing craft during unload of 1st USMC/1st Rgt /5
12 Support troops lost from landing craft during unload of 1st USMC/5th Rgt /3


Die eigentliche Landung ist erfolgreich!


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Invasion Support action off Lunga - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

49 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
CA Vincennes
CA Quincy, Shell hits 1
CA Astoria, Shell hits 1
DD Hull, Shell hits 1
DD Dewey, Shell hits 3
DD Ellet, Shell hits 3
DD Henley
DD Bagley, Shell hits 1
AKA Alchiba



81st Naval Guard Unit firing at CA Quincy
CA Quincy firing at 81st Naval Guard Unit
CA Astoria firing at 81st Naval Guard Unit
81st Naval Guard Unit firing at CA Astoria
81st Naval Guard Unit firing at DD Hull
DD Dewey firing at 81st Naval Guard Unit
81st Naval Guard Unit firing at DD Dewey
DD Ellet firing at Kure 3rd Naval Guard Unit
Kure 3rd Naval Guard Unit firing at DD Ellet
DD Henley firing at 81st Naval Guard Unit
81st Naval Guard Unit firing at DD Henley
DD Bagley firing at 81st Naval Guard Unit
81st Naval Guard Unit firing at DD Bagley
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards


Die japanischen Geschütze gelingen leichte Treffer.


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Lae at 99,126

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 10
P-39D Airacobra x 27


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
CA Kinugasa
CL Yubari
CL Tatsuta
CL Tenryu
CA Furutaka



Aircraft Attacking:
5 x P-39D Airacobra bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
8 x P-39D Airacobra bombing from 3000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
2 x P-39D Airacobra bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
4 x P-39D Airacobra bombing from 3000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
4 x P-39D Airacobra bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
4 x P-39D Airacobra bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb SAP Bomb


Unsere Luftstreitkräfte greifen von Port Moresby feindliche Kreuzer vor Lae an. Doch leider gelingt kein Treffer, doch auch wir erleiden keine Verluste.



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Lae at 99,126

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 49 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 10
P-39D Airacobra x 27


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
CA Furutaka
CA Chokai
CA Kinugasa
CL Tenryu



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x P-39D Airacobra bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
4 x P-39D Airacobra bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
2 x P-39D Airacobra bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x P-39D Airacobra bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
4 x P-39D Airacobra bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb SAP Bomb


Ein zweiter Angriff bringt keinen Erfolg. Was bezweckt der Japaner damit, seine Kreuzer dorthin zu verlegen?



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Afternoon Air attack on 81st Naval Guard Unit, at 114,138 (Lunga)

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 6
SBD-3 Dauntless x 83


Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 1 destroyed

Japanese ground losses:
170 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled



Aircraft Attacking:
6 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
11 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
3 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
3 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
5 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
5 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
8 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
8 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
3 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
3 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
8 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking Kure 3rd Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 11th Naval Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 13th Naval Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 81st Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking Kure 3rd Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 11th Naval Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 13th Naval Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 81st Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking Kure 3rd Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 11th Naval Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 13th Naval Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 81st Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking Kure 3rd Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 11th Naval Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 13th Naval Construction Battalion ...


Ein sehr erfolgreicher Luftangriff unserer Trägerflugzeuge auf Lunga, um unsere Marines zu unterstüzen. Leider ist eine Dauntless abgeschossen worden.


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Invasion Support action off Lunga
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

17 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
AP American Legion
DD Dewey
CA Vincennes
AP Hunter Liggett, Shell hits 1
DD Wilson
AKA Alchiba, Shell hits 2
CA Quincy



8cm 41YT DP Gun Battery engaging AP American Legion at 11,000 yards
CA Vincennes firing to suppress enemy battery at 11,000 yards
8cm 41YT DP Gun Battery engaging AP Hunter Liggett at 11,000 yards
8cm 41YT DP Gun Battery engaging AP American Legion at 11,000 yards
8cm 41YT DP Gun Battery engaging AP Hunter Liggett at 11,000 yards
CA Vincennes firing to suppress enemy battery at 11,000 yards
8cm 41YT DP Gun battery firing at AKA Alchiba
8cm 41YT DP Gun battery firing at AKA Alchiba


Weiteres Unterstützungsfeuer gegen Lunga.



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Ground combat at Lunga (114,138)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2304 troops, 18 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 73

Defending force 10739 troops, 217 guns, 130 vehicles, Assault Value = 446

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



Assaulting units:
Kure 3rd Naval Guard Unit
81st Naval Guard Unit
13th Naval Construction Battalion
11th Naval Construction Battalion

Defending units:
1st USMC/1st Rgt /2
1st USMC/5th Rgt /2
1st USMC Amphb Tank Bn /1
3rd USMC Def Bn /1


Die japanischen Truppen auf Lunga feuern auf unsere Marines am Strand.

Insgesamt sind wir sehr zufrieden.




Funkaufklärung Aug 09, 42

Radio transmissions detected at 107,127.
Radio transmissions detected at 97,137.
5th AF Construction Battalion is located at Lae(99,126).
Radio transmissions detected at Ominato (-1,-1).
PB Nikkai Maru is moving to Lae (99,126).
14th Naval Guard Unit is located at Kavieng(106,122).
35th/2nd(Kitao) Battalion is located at Tassafaronga(113,137).
144th Infantry Regiment is located at 99,130.

Francis Drake
22.10.10, 19:25
Befehle:

Unsere gelandeten Marines bekommen nach der Sicherung des Landungskopfes den Angriffsbefehl auf den japanischen Flugplatz.

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+ weiteres Regiment



Die Bombadierungsflotte bekommt nach Verschuß der „dicken Murmeln“ den Befehl Richtung Noumea abzulaufen.

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Die Träger wechseln die Stellung.

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Unser U-Boot S-44, welches südlich von Rabaul kreuzt, verlegt sein Operationsgebiet wegen Sichtung einer Überwasserflotte Richtung Buna. Wir haben zwar noch keine näheren Informationen, doch vermuten wir einen Nachschubkonvoi nach Buna.

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Hier die gesichtete und bereits angegriffene japanische Kreuzergruppe vor Lae. Es befinden sich keine Schlachtschiffe in diesem Verband. Fehlmeldung!

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S-38 ist in Milne Bay angekommen. Wir werden vielleicht ein paar Tage abwarten, um ein wenig Wasser aus dem Boot zu bekommen. Anschließend wird sofort Richtung Australien verlegt.

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U-Boot Aufklärung von Cooktown aus. Es konnte sofort ein Japaner entdeckt werden.

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In Townsville, dem zukünftigen Nachschubhafen für Port Moresby, konnte einiges an Schiffsraum zusammengezogen werden.

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Operationsplanung PM-1:

Ziel ist es, einen Hilfskreuzer mit dringend benötigten Nachschub nach Port Moresby zu bringen. Der Hafen von Port Moresby hat leider nur die Möglichkeit, Schiffe mit der max. Tonnage von 9000 Tonnen sowie eine Gesamtkapazität von 12.000 Tonnen unterzubringen.

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Der Hilfskreuzer wird von zwei kleineren Zerstörern begleitet, die aber bereits eine hohe U-Boot Abwehrbewaffnung haben.

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Als Luftdeckung werden je eine Staffel P-39 von Townsville nach Cairns und Cooktown verlegt. Die Reichweite ist ausreichend. Die nicht gedeckte Strecke wird der Konvoy in der Nacht zurück legen, um bei Tagesanbruch unter Luftdeckung von Port Moresby zu sein.

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Eine U-Bootjagdgruppe fährt die Strecke bis zum Ausgang Cairns im Great Barrier Reef ab, um japanische U-Boote zu verscheuchen.

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Eine Pioniereinheit wird dem I.Australischen Korps angeschlossen. Das I. Korps HQ wird in kürze in Townsville eintreffen und später nach Port Moresby verschifft.

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Die Pioniere besteigen zwei zwar kleine, aber schnelle Schiffe. Diese werden mit PM-2 nach Abschluß von PM-1 nach Port Moresby verschifft.

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Francis Drake
23.10.10, 22:00
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 10, 42
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Afternoon Air attack on 81st Naval Guard Unit, at 114,138 (Lunga)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 40
SBD-3 Dauntless x 82


No Allied losses

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


Unterstützungsangriff der Trägerflugzeuge auf japanische Stellungen auf Lunga.


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Ground combat at Lunga (114,138)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2209 troops, 18 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 66

Defending force 10766 troops, 217 guns, 130 vehicles, Assault Value = 452

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



Assaulting units:
Kure 3rd Naval Guard Unit
81st Naval Guard Unit
13th Naval Construction Battalion
11th Naval Construction Battalion

Defending units:
1st USMC Amphb Tank Battalion
1st USMC/1st Regiment
1st USMC/5th Regiment
3rd USMC Defense Battalion


Unser Gegenfeuer war erfolgreich!


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Ground combat at Lunga (114,138)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 10766 troops, 217 guns, 130 vehicles, Assault Value = 452

Defending force 3571 troops, 30 guns, 6 vehicles, Assault Value = 65

Allied adjusted assault: 242

Japanese adjusted defense: 39

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

Allied forces CAPTURE Lunga !!!

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

Japanese ground losses:
2324 casualties reported
Squads: 42 destroyed, 13 disabled
Non Combat: 75 destroyed, 15 disabled
Engineers: 72 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 5 (4 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Vehicles lost 8 (8 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 4


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


Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
1st USMC Amphb Tank Battalion
1st USMC/1st Regiment
1st USMC/5th Regiment
3rd USMC Defense Battalion

Defending units:
Kure 3rd Naval Guard Unit
81st Naval Guard Unit
13th Naval Construction Battalion
11th Naval Construction Battalion


Lunga mit Henderson Field ist in der Hand der Marines! Der Feind flüchtet nach schrecklichen Verlusten.



Funkaufklärung Aug 10, 42

Radio transmissions detected at 105,150.
Radio transmissions detected at Lae (99,126).
Radio transmissions detected at 96,160.
Radio transmissions detected at 105,171.
35th/124th Infantry Regiment is located at Tassafaronga(113,137).
Radio transmissions detected at Kavieng (106,122).
Radio transmissions detected at 109,164.
Radio transmissions detected at 109,160.
Radio transmissions detected at 108,165.
Radio transmissions detected at 96,153.
Radio transmissions detected at Lae (99,126).
Radio transmissions detected at Lae (99,126).




COMBAT EVENTS FOR 08/10/42

Amphibious TF 143 unloading at Lunga
(Restsupply wird ausgeladen, Truppen alle an Land)


AIR OPERATIONS PHASE : AM
TF 142 shadowed by Japanese Float Fighter at 114,140 near Rennell Island

(unsere Träger werden weiter durch japanische Seeaufklärer beschattet)

TF 12 sights Japanese Patrol at 95,136 near Cooktown
SBD-3 Dauntless reports object near surface at 112, 138 near Lunga
SOC-1 Seagull reports shadow in water at 113, 141 near Rennell Island
Walrus II sighting report: 8 Japanese ships at 114,152 near Belep Islands, speed 14, Moving West
Catalina I sighting report: 6 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae , Speed 5 , Moving West
Catalina I sighting report: 6 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae , Speed 5 , Moving West
Catalina I has spotted PC Ch 18 at 99,126
:::::::: PC Ch 18 is reported HIT

(Ein Aufklärer trifft einen PC. Der gesichtete Verband von gestern war also auf dem Weg nach Lae.)


AIR OPERATIONS PHASE : PM
TF 143 sights Japanese Float Plane at 114,138 near Lunga
SOC-1 Seagull reports radio transmissions at 114, 140 near Rennell Island
SOC-1 Seagull attacking a Japanese SS at 114,140
:::::::: a Type KD6A class SS is reported HIT

(sehr erfreulich, ein entdecktes japanisches U-Boot wird von einer Seagull eines amerikanischen Kreuzers getroffen!!)

Catalina I has spotted PC Ch 16 at 99,126
A-20A Havoc reports suspected submarine at 96, 161 near Brisbane

Allied forces CAPTURE Lunga !!!
Kure 3rd Naval Guard Unit RETREATING towards Tassafaronga
81st Naval Guard Unit RETREATING towards Tassafaronga
13th Naval Construction Battalion RETREATING towards Tassafaronga
11th Naval Construction Battalion RETREATING towards Tassafaronga

Francis Drake
24.10.10, 00:25
Befehle:

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Unsere Träger haben die Aufgabe vor Guadalcanal erfolgreich abgeschlossen und kehren nach Noumea zur Auffrischung zurück.



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Nun muß schnellstens weitere Versorgungsgüter nach Guadalcanal gebracht werden sowie Pioniere und Baseforces.



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Eine Staffel Wildcats (die 212 steht zur Verfügung, die Piloten der 214 sind wegen Disziplinproblemen im Bau, ein Major Boyinton oder ähnlich, hat schon Beschwerde eingereicht) wird nach Luganville verlegt. Sobald Bodenpersonal nach Lunga gebracht wurde, verlegt die Staffel weiter nach Henderson Field.


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Der Zerstörer-Flugzeugtender Mackinac ist auf Alleinfahrt nach Lunga. Nach erreichen des Ziels verlegt eine Catalina Staffel nach Henderson Field.



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Ein Nachschubgeleit für Noumea wird in Brisbane beladen. Die drei Transporter werden anschließend weiter nach Lunga gebracht.



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Konvoi PM-1 ist bisher unentdeckt. Es wird auf Höchstgeschwindigkeit gegangen, damit definitiv in der Nacht in Port Moresby angelegt werden kann.



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Zwei schnelle Minenleger sollen nördlich von Milne Bay wie geplant Minen werfen.



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Die beiden weiteren gehen vorerst auf Warteposition.



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S-44 soll die feindlichen Schiffsansammlungen in Lae angreifen.


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Neues Einsatzgebiet von der Gudgeon. Abwehr von Versorgungs- bzw. Evakuierungsmissionen der Japaner.


PS. Über dem durch eine Seagull angegriffenen U-Boot ist ein Ölfleck zu sehen. Auf jeden Fall ist das Boot schwer beschädigt oder der Kommandant ein Schlitzohr.

Francis Drake
24.10.10, 21:41
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 11, 42
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TF 12 encounters mine field at Port Moresby (98,130)

Allied Ships
DD Aylwin



1 mine cleared


Der Konvoi PM-1 ist Nachts in Port Moresby eingelaufen. Ein Begleitzerstörer entdeckte eine japanische Mine! Wir vermuten U-Boote haben diese vor den Hafen gelegt.

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

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

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

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 19
A6M3 Zero x 15
D3A1 Val x 13



Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 15
P-39D Airacobra x 22


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 destroyed
A6M3 Zero: 1 destroyed
D3A1 Val: 3 destroyed, 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Kittyhawk IA: 1 destroyed
P-39D Airacobra: 2 destroyed

Allied Ships
DD Aylwin
AMC Kanimlba, Bomb hits 1



Aircraft Attacking:
4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg AP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg AP Bomb


Ein überraschender Japanischer Luftangriff auf Port Moresby! Trotz widrigsten Wetters erscheinen 34 Zeros als Begleitschutz von 13 Vals Sturzkampfbomber über dem Hafen, um den an der Pier zum Löschen der Ladung liegende Hilfskreuzer Kanimlba anzugreifen. Der Japaner konnte einen Treffer erzielen, der aber keine großen Schäden verursacht. Es sind zahlreiche Feinde abgeschossen worden.




OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Aug 11, 42
(Auszüge)

TF 12 sights Japanese Float Plane at 98,130 near Port Moresby
Japanese Fighter sighted over Port Moresby
Japanese Aircraft sighted over Port Moresby

Catalina I from No.11 Sqd RAAF has spotted a SC No. 51-53 class PC at 99,126
a SC No.4-12 class PC is reported HIT

(Ein weiterer PC ist von einer Catalina in Lae getroffen worden!)



Funkaufklärung Aug 11, 42

Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at 104,112.
Radio call sign of SS I-174 detected at 114,140.
(Die I-174 muß das durch die Seagull getroffende Boot sein. Sie funken wohl um Hilfe)
Radio transmissions detected at Lae (99,126).
Radio transmissions detected at Lae (99,126).
Radio transmissions detected at Ominato (-1,-1).
Radio transmissions detected at 99,130.
Radio transmissions detected at Kavieng (106,122).
Radio transmissions detected at 98,148.

Francis Drake
24.10.10, 23:19
Befehle:

Die Einsatzgebiete der U-Boote sind leicht überarbeitet worden. Die Grundsätzliche Einteilung bleibt aber bestehen.

Die Schäden am Hilfskreuzer sind überschaubar. Die Löschung der Ladung wird nun zügig fortgeführt. Die Rückführung nach Townsville wird natürlich Nachts beginnen.

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Die Übersicht der am letzten Tag im Einsatz über Port Moresby eingesetzten Staffeln. Die P-39 werden nach Verlassen von PM-1 nach Australien zur Erholung und Auffrischung zurück verlegt. Ersatz Staffeln sind vorhanden.

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Der Supplybestand ist weiter gesunken. In Kürze werden zwei Minensucher nach Port Moresby verlegt.

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Der Konvoi PM-2 ist von Townsville auslaufbereit. Für Luftdeckung ist wieder gesorgt.

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Zwei Einheiten werden dem I.Australischen Korps angegliedert. Zuführung nach Port Moresby geplant.

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Verlustzahlen an Flugzeugen, der Japaner mußte beim ersten offensiven Einsatz einen Rückschlag einstecken.

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Hier unsere neuen Helden. Dabei haben wir bei dem heftigen Luftgefecht nur einen Piloten verloren sowie zwei Verwundete.

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Francis Drake
25.10.10, 21:53
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 12, 42
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Sub attack near Kirakira at 115,143

Japanese Ships
SS I-171

Allied Ships
AVD Mackinac, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage



SS I-171 launches 8 torpedoes
I-171 diving deep ....
Sub escapes detection


Der Seeflugzeugtender Mackinac ist auf dem Weg nach Guadalcanal versenkt worden. Dabei war bekannt, das min. zwei japanische U-Boote in der Gegend operieren. Wir haben gedacht, durch die hohe Geschwindigkeit von 27 Knoten würde der Tender schon durchkommen. Wohl geirrt...


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

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 14
A6M3 Zero x 13
D3A1 Val x 8
G4M1 Betty x 24



Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 13
P-39D Airacobra x 14


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero: 1 destroyed
D3A1 Val: 5 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 2 destroyed, 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Kittyhawk IA: 1 destroyed
P-39D Airacobra: 3 destroyed

Allied Ships
AMC Kanimlba, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Aylwin
DD Monaghan

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring AMC Kanimlba


Schwerer Luftangriff am Morgen auf Konvoi PM-1 in Port Moresby. Dabei wird der Hilfskreuzer schwer beschädigt. Große Teile des Nachschubes ist aber bereits gelöscht.


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

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
A6M3 Zero x 12
D3A1 Val x 6



Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 6
P-39D Airacobra x 6


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero: 1 destroyed
D3A1 Val: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Kittyhawk IA: 1 destroyed
P-39D Airacobra: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
AMC Kanimlba, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Aylwin, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring AMC Kanimlba


Ein weiterer 250 kg Treffer auf unseren Hilfskreuzer. Bei dem Angriff wird auch der Zerstörer Aylwin mit zwei Bombentreffern sehr schwer beschädigt. Kurze Zeit später sinkt dieser in Port Moresby. Beide Seiten bekommen nur noch einen Teil der Jäger in die Luft. Viele sind beschädigt und müssen vorerst repariert oder ausgeschlachtet werden.


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

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8
G4M1 Betty x 21



Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 2
P-39D Airacobra x 1


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged


Allied Ships
AMC Kanimlba, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
DD Monaghan


Der letzte Luftangriff des Tages bringt das Ende der Kanimlba. Der Hauptauftrag ist aber erfüllt worden, wichtigen Nachschub nach Port Moresby zu bringen. Doch der Preis ist schon recht hoch. In der Luft müssen aber beide Seiten nach dieser bisher größten Luftschlacht ihre Wunden lecken.




OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Aug 12, 42
(Auszüge)

Task Force 44 lays minefield at Fergusson Island - 102 , 132 and sets course for Townsville
Loss of AMC Kanimlba on Aug 12, 1942 is admitted
Loss of AVD Mackinac on Aug 12, 1942 is admitted




Funkaufklärung Aug 12, 42

Radio transmissions detected at Ominato (-1,-1).
Radio transmissions detected at Ominato (-1,-1).
Radio transmissions detected at Tassafaronga (113,137).

Francis Drake
26.10.10, 22:02
Befehle:

Fünf U-Boote (vier im Bild, eines ist vor Truk) sind im nördlichen Bereich in Ihren Einsatzräumen. Ein japanischer Geleitzug ist wohl auf dem Weg nach Rabaul. Zwei U-Boote könnten eingreifen.

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Das U-Boot S-38 bekommt den Verlegungsbefehl nach Townsville. Wir hoffen, das das schwer beschädigte Boot dort auch ankommt.

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Die zweite Minenlegeflottille bekommt den Minenlegeauftrag. Die erste Flottille ist bereits auf den Rückweg nach Townsville. Damit hoffen wir, den feindlichen schnellen Überwasserstreitkräften ein wenig entgegen gesetzt zu haben. Vielleicht läuft ja mal ein Kreuzer auf einer Bombadierungsmission in unsere neuen Minenfelder um Milne Bay.

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Kommen wir zu unseren Sorgenkind Port Moresby. Die Nachschublage hat sich insgesamt nur wenig gebessert. Zur Zeit sind nur 7 Kittyhawk sowie 7 P-39 Einsatzbereit. Das ist ein gewichtiges Argument, den Konvoi PM-2 vorerst zurück zu rufen. Zwei Staffeln mit 31 P-39 werden von Townsville nach Port Moresby verlegt. Die angeschlagenen zwei P-39 Staffeln werden zur Auffrischung nach Townsville verlegt.

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Schnelle Transportzerstörer sollen Teile von Flugzeugbodenpersonal nach Port Moresby bringen. Damit können dort mehr Flugzeuge betreut werden. Wir hoffen über den Weg von schnellen Transporten eine Versorgung von Port Moresby sicher zu stellen.

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Die zukünftige Base Force für Lunga wird in Luganville verladen. Die Träger werden Luftdeckung fliegen.

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Feindliche Kräfte sind auf einer kleinen Nachbarinsel von Noumea gemeldet worden. Wir vermuten einen Stoßtrupp eines U-Bootes. 16 Catalina Seeaufklärer bekommen den Auftrag Teile des 1. Marine Fallschirmjäger Bataillon dort einzusetzen.

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Leider können in Noumea nicht alle Schiffe der Trägerverbände voll betankt werden. Wir warten ein paar Tage ab. Vielleicht können wir den Truppentransport nach Lunga auch so erfolgreich gestalten. Die Wildcat Staffel von Luganville kann kurz vor Eintreffen des Transportes nach Lunga verlegen und Luftdeckung geben.

Zwei schnelle Transporter verlegen nach Townsville.

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Strategische Beurteilung:

Die Versorgung von Port Moresby macht im Moment große Probleme. Der eigene Jägerschirm ist vorerst zerstört. Auch die Versorgung von Lunga ist von japanischen Langstreckenbomber bedroht und benötigt Luftdeckung.

Erstes Ziel ist es, mit Hilfe der Flugzeugträger Base Forces incl. Pioniereinheiten und Nachschub nach Lunga zu bringen. Anschließend verlegen Wildcat Staffeln dorthin und bauen einen Jägerschirm auf. Über Lunga hat der Japaner Schwierigkeiten, Zeros einzusetzen. Daher dürfe von Henderson Field aus eine ausreichende Luftdeckung zu leisten sein.

Nach dessen Abschluß können wir uns um Port Moresby kümmern. In Kürze sind in Townsville vier schnelle Transportzerstörer einsatzbereit. Diese sollen durch „Fast Transport“ die notwendige Versorgung sicherstellen. Auch unsere B-17 Bomber können Nachschub per Luft einfliegen. Wenn dann Lunga soweit gesichert ist, können die Flugzeugträger die Nachschubgeleite nach Port Moresby sichern. Spätestens dann geht für die Japaner von dort die größte Gefahr aus.

Francis Drake
27.10.10, 19:25
Statistik:

Punkteübersicht

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Unsere Helden! An diesem Tag hatten wir trotz hoher Flugzeugverluste nur zwei gefallene Piloten, fünf wurden verwundet. Die japanischen Pilotenverluste würden mich brennend interessieren.

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Flugzeugverluste

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Francis Drake
27.10.10, 21:06
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 13, 42
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Sub attack near Rabaul at 106,124

Japanese Ships
xAKL Seikai Maru, Shell hits 53, heavy fires, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS S-37, hits 3

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



xAKL Seikai Maru is sighted by SS S-37
SS S-37 attacking on the surface
SS S-37 low on gun ammo, Long L. breaks off surface engagement and submerges


Sehr erfreulich! Der erste U-Boot Erfolg und gleich einen Truppentransport versenkt. Der Kommandant verschwendete sogar für das kleine Schiff keine Torpedos, sondern verschoss die gesamte Munition der Bordkanone sowie die Hälfte der Flakpatronen.



OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Aug 13, 42
(Auszug)

Fergusson Island is occupied by the Allies
31st USN Base Force packing for load on AP Hunter Liggett (TF 45), 1 day(s) remaining
Task Force 42 lays minefield at Normanby Island - 102 , 133 and sets course for Townsville
xAKL Seikai Maru is reported to have been sunk near Rabaul on Aug 13, 1942



Funkaufklärung Aug 13, 42

Radio transmissions detected at 96,160.
14th Naval Guard Unit is located at Kavieng(106,122).
Radio transmissions detected at Ominato (-1,-1).
Radio transmissions detected at Shortlands (109,131).
Radio transmissions detected at Lae (99,126).
144th Infantry Regiment is located at Buna(99,129).
Radio transmissions detected at Shortlands (109,131).

Francis Drake
27.10.10, 22:15
Befehle:

Die beiden neues Staffeln P-39 mit 32 Flugbereiten Maschinen in Port Moresby bekommen den Auftrag den Hafen von Buna anzugreifen. Als Begleitschutz können 12 Kittyhawk aufgeboten werden. 15 Kittyhawk werden noch gewartet oder Gefechsschäden werden repariert. Wir denken, der Japaner wird keine CAP fliegen.

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PM-2 ist in Townsville angekommen und wird ausgeladen.

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Unsere schnellen Transportzertörer auf dem Weg nach Port Moresby.

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Unsere Fallschirmjäger bekommen den Auftrag, die gelandeten Japaner zu finden und zu vernichten.

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Eine U-Jagdgruppe wird den Geleitzugweg von Noumea Richtung Lunga patrollieren.

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Francis Drake
28.10.10, 22:32
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 14, 42
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TF 35 encounters mine field at Brisbane (96,160)

Japanese Ships
SSX Ha-17, Mine hits 1, heavy damage



Da wollte wohl einer in Brisbane mit einem Mini U-Boot rein. Ist dann wohl schief gegangen.

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ASW attack near Rabaul at 106,124

Japanese Ships
E Yunagi

Allied Ships
SS S-37



SS S-37 is sighted by escort
S-37 diving deep ....
E Yunagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Yunagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Yunagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Yunagi fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Yunagi attacking submerged sub ....
E Yunagi loses contact with SS S-37
Escort abandons search for sub


Der Japaner hat ne Menge Eisen ins Meer geworfen. Doch ohne Erfolg!


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Ground combat at Tanna (120,157)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 212 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 18

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

Allied adjusted assault: 18

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 18 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), op mode(-), disruption(-), preparation(-)
experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: leaders(+)



Assaulting units:
1st USMC Parachute Bn /1

Defending units:
4th Nav Gd /3


Tja, der Angriff hat wohl nichts gebracht.



OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Aug 14, 42
(Auszüge)
SS Grayling followed by Japanese Aircraft at 111,110 near Truk
TF 45 sights Japanese Float Plane at 120,150 near Luganville
TF 45 followed by Japanese Float Plane at 120,150 near Luganville
(Unsere Transportflotte der Base Forces für Lunga ist beim Beladen entdeckt worden)

A-20A Havoc reports diving submarine at 97, 160 near Brisbane
(Wird wohl der Träger des Kleinst U-Bootes sein)

Japanese Torpedo Bomber sighted over Cairns
Japanese Recon sighted over Cairns
(Cairns wird durch den Japaner aufgeklärt)

9 x PBY-5 Catalina transporting 1st USMC Parachute Battalion to Tanna
6 x PBY-5A Catalina transporting 1st USMC Parachute Battalion to Tanna
(weitere Fallschirmjäger werden nach Tanna geflogen, um die Japaner auszulöschen)

Cooktown expands airfield to size 3

AP Cambria arrives at Noumea



SIG INT REPORT FOR Aug 14, 42

Radio transmissions detected at 106,124.
Radio transmissions detected at Shortlands (109,131).
Radio transmissions detected at Kavieng (106,122).
7th Naval Construction Battalion is loaded on a Std-D Cargo class xAK moving to Shortlands.
Radio transmissions detected at 122,149.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at 99,125.
Radio transmissions detected at 106,157.
129th JNAF AF Unit is located at Tulagi(114,137).
8th Fleet is located at Rabaul(106,125).
Radio transmissions detected at Buna (99,129).
1/Kure 3rd SNLF is loaded on xAK Soyo Maru moving to Buna.
Radio transmissions detected at 99,165.
a Japanese xAK is moving to Lae (99,126).
Radio transmissions detected at 102,138.
5th AF Construction Battalion is located at Lae(99,126).

Francis Drake
29.10.10, 20:11
Für den Anfänger ist das Scenario Guadalcanal schon Ok. Komplex ist Ansichtssache. Wenn man sich erstmal einige "Standarts" erarbeitet hat, geht die Eingabe der Befehle schon recht flott.

Und gegen die AI kann man gut üben.

In diesem Pbem versuche ich eine realistische Spielweise an den Tag zu legen, damit die Partie auch schön spannend bleibt. Mir nützt es nichts, die Engine auszunutzen und den werten Zottelhase so unter Druck zu setzen, das dieser keine Lust mehr hat. Es soll ja beiden Spass machen. Vor der Partie hab ich mir die japanische Seite auch nicht mehr angeschaut, der Fairness halber.

Die nächste Befehlsphase folgt im laufe des Abends. (erst müssen die Kinder ins Bett) :D

Cfant
29.10.10, 20:22
In diesem Pbem versuche ich eine realistische Spielweise an den Tag zu legen, damit die Partie auch schön spannend bleibt. Mir nützt es nichts, die Engine auszunutzen und den werten Zottelhase so unter Druck zu setzen, das dieser keine Lust mehr hat.

Will das meinen, dass dieses Szenario die Allierten bevorteilt? Oder dass Ihr mehr Erfahrung WitP habt? Im Übrigen wünsche ich Euch Glück im Kampf für Hotdogs und Absatzmärkte. Achja, und Freiheit natürlich. :D

Francis Drake
29.10.10, 20:35
Der Alliierte ist schon im Vorteil. Erfahrung dürfte der werte Zottelhase erheblich mehr haben, wobei meine Wenigkeit wohl auch kein Anfänger ist.

Danke!

Francis Drake
29.10.10, 21:49
Befehle:

Der Luftangriff auf Buna von Port Moresby aus wurde wegen schlechten Wetter abgesagt. Für den neuen Tag ist ein weiterer Versuch geplant. Allerdings sollten Primär feindliche Schiffe das Ziel sein und nur als Zweitziel die Hafenanlagen von Buna. Einsatzbereit sind nun 20 Kittyhawk sowie 32 P-39 Jagdbomber.

Um die Aufklärung weiter zu stärken, werden spezielle Aufklärer nach Port Moresby verlegt. Als ersten Auftrag sollen sie Rabaul aufklären. Mal schauen, wie der Japaner reagiert. Er kann seine Jäger ja nicht für alles einsetzen und wenn nun Flugzeuge über Rabaul auftauchen, könnte er mit Bombern rechnen und CAP abstellen müssen. Diese fehlen dem Japaner natürlich an anderen Orten.

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In Townsville wird ein neuer Geleitzug zusammengestellt. Zwischenziel ist Cooktown. Von dort werden die beiden kleinen Frachter bis ca. 120 Meilen nach Port Moresby geleitet, um U-Bootabwehr zu stellen. Doch die letzten Meilen sollen die Frachter in Einzelfahrt zurücklegen.

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In Noumea sind drei Frachtschiffe mit Nachschubgüter von Australien angekommen. Daraus wird ein Konvoi für Lunga gebildet. Nicht im Screenshot sind weitere 4 Zerstörer. Der Verband wird sich mit dem Truppentransporter von Luganville vereinen und anschließend unter Luftdeckung der Träger bis nach Lunga marschieren.

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Francis Drake
30.10.10, 12:09
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 15, 42
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Buna at 99,129

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

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


Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 12


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAK Peking Maru
xAK Tokusima Maru
xAK Fukoku Maru
xAK Yasukawa Maru



Aircraft Attacking:
10 x P-39D Airacobra bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x P-39D Airacobra bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb SAP Bomb


Ein japanischer Nachschubkonvoi ist in Buna angekommen. Sofort wurden Luftangriffe befohlen.

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Buna at 99,129

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 15


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAK Kasyu Maru
xAK Tokusima Maru
xAK Ikuta Maru
xAK Aden Maru



Aircraft Attacking:
5 x P-39D Airacobra bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
10 x P-39D Airacobra bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb SAP Bomb


Die beiden Angriffe am Morgen waren leider ohne Erfolg, da die Besatzungen noch nicht so Erfahren sind.


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Buna at 99,129

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 14


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAK Nitiyo Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
xAK Meiyo Maru, Bomb hits 1
xAK Tamahoko Maru
xAK Chihaya Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
xAK Fukoku Maru

Japanese ground losses:
114 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 12 disabled
Engineers: 4 destroyed, 12 disabled


Aircraft Attacking:
2 x P-39D Airacobra bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
2 x P-39D Airacobra bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
2 x P-39D Airacobra bombing from 2000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
8 x P-39D Airacobra bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Chihaya Maru


Endlich die ersten Treffer! Es wurden jeweils 500 lb Bomben ins Ziel gebracht.


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Buna at 99,129

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 13


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAK Kashiwara Maru
xAK Kasyu Maru
xAK Atlantic Maru
xAK Tamahoko Maru

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



Aircraft Attacking:
1 x P-39D Airacobra bombing from 3000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
8 x P-39D Airacobra bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
4 x P-39D Airacobra bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb SAP Bomb


Keine Treffer aber Verluste bei den Japanern. Die sind wohl vor Angst über Bord gesprungen...


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Ground combat at Tanna (120,157)

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 212 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 18

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

Allied adjusted assault: 9

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 9 to 1

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

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



Assaulting units:
1st USMC Parachute Bn /1

Defending units:
4th Nav Gd /3


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Japanese Unit(s) Wiped Out at Tanna by attrition!!!


Der Feind ist vernichtet.




OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Aug 15, 42

SS Grayling reports having been sighted by the enemy at 111 , 110

PBY-5 Catalina reports diving submarine at 115, 160 near Noumea
PBY-5 Catalina reports suspected submarine at 113, 161 near Noumea
B-17E Fortress reports oil slick at 115, 160 near Noumea
B-17E Fortress reports submarine wake at 115, 160 near Noumea

Japanese Aircraft sighted over Townsville
Japanese Aircraft sighted over Townsville
(Der Feind klärt Townsville auf)

Pilot killed in landing accident of Kittyhawk IA from No.75 Sqd RAAF
(Das passiert leider auch...)

A-20A Havoc from 3rd BG/90th BS attacking a Type KD3A/B class SS at 93,134
(Ein japanisches U-Boot ist zwischen Townsville und Port Moresby aufgeklärt und mit Wasserbomben angegriffen worden. Wohl leider ohne Erfolg.)

Noumea expands fortifications to size 4

CVE Long Island arrives at Noumea
DD Case arrives at Noumea
AO Kaskaskia arrives at Noumea
AO Platte arrives at Noumea



SIG INT REPORT FOR Aug 15, 42

4/Kure 3rd SNLF is loaded on xAK Ryoka Maru moving to Buna.
Radio transmissions detected at 92,144.
Radio transmissions detected at 104,150.
Radio transmissions detected at 94,128.
Radio transmissions detected at Lae (99,126).
144th Infantry Regiment is located at Buna(99,129).
Radio transmissions detected at 106,124.
a Ko Gata Type A class SSX is located at Truk (112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at 107,126.
Radio transmissions detected at 96,140.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at Lae (99,126).
Radio transmissions detected at Shortlands (109,131).
Radio transmissions detected at Shortlands (109,131).
9/4th Naval Guard Unit is loaded on a Japanese xAK moving to Buna.

Francis Drake
31.10.10, 00:08
Befehle:

Die Lage im Kampfgebiet.

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Einsatzbereit in Port Moresby sind 23 Kittyhawk Jäger und 33 P-39 Jagdbomber. Diese sollen mit Nachdruck den feindlichen Nachschubkonvoi in Buna angreifen. Die Erholungsphase von 20 % wurde gestrichen. Die Angriffshöhe wird von 6000 auf 5000 Fuß gesenkt.

Die Aufklärer sollen noch einmal Rabaul besuchen, um die Aufklärungsquote zu verbessern.

Teile der 53 USA Aviation Support (können 36 weitere Flugzeuge am Boden betreuen) sind per Fast Transport in der Nacht von den beiden Transportzerstörer ausgeladen worden. Beide befinden sich bereits auf halben Wege zurück nach Townsville.

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In Townsville bekommen 33 B-17 Bomber den ersten strategischen Einsatzbefehl. Der Hafen von Buna ist das Ziel. Wir wollen versuchen, dort die Löschung der Ladung des feindlichen Konvois zu stören.

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Drei Träger verlassen in drei Kampfgruppen Noumea und folgen dem am Vortag abgefahrenden Versorgungskonvoi Richtung Luganville/Lunga. Derweil bekommen ein Schlachtschiff, zwei schwere Kreuzer sowie ein leichter Kreuzer mit Zerstörerbegleitung den Befehl, die restlichen japanischen Truppen auf Guadalcanal zu beschießen.

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Francis Drake
31.10.10, 14:01
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 16, 42
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Night Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130

Weather in hex: Light rain

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 28


Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra: 1 destroyed on ground



Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
15 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes


Luftalarm über Port Moresby! Der Feind fliegt einen Nachtangriff auf unseren Flugplatz und zerstört eine P-39. Wir konnten eine Betty mit der Flak beschädigen.



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Night Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130

Weather in hex: Light rain

Japanese aircraft
D3A1 Val x 9


Japanese aircraft losses
D3A1 Val: 3 destroyed, 3 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
7 x D3A1 Val releasing from 10000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


Zweiter aber erfolgloser Luftangriff. Sturzkampfbomber gegen einen durch Flak gesichertes Flugfeld und dann noch in der Nacht einzusetzen ist schon ein Wagnis. Die Val Staffel ist erstmal außer Gefecht gesetzt.


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Night Naval bombardment of Milne Bay at 101,133

Japanese Ships
CA Kako
CA Furutaka
CA Kinugasa
CA Aoba
CA Chokai



Runway hits 1
Port hits 1

CA Kako firing at Milne Bay
CA Furutaka firing at 101st RAAF Base Force
CA Kinugasa firing at 7th Australian Brigade
CA Aoba firing at 7th Australian Brigade
CA Chokai firing at 7th Australian Brigade


Leider sind die japanischen Kreuzer unbeschädigt durch die Minensperren gekommen. Wir werden diese weiter verstärken.


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TF 6 encounters mine field at Normanby Island (102,133)

Japanese Ships
CA Furutaka


Auf der Rückkehr nach Rabaul wird die Sperre bei den Normanby Island entdeckt. Ich denke, das wird ein wenig Respekt bei zukünftigen Operationen der Japaner gegen Milne Bay hervorrufen.



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Submarine attack near Buna at 100,128

Japanese Ships
xAK Chihaya Maru, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS S-41



xAK Chihaya Maru is sighted by SS S-41
SS S-41 launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Chihaya Maru

Ein flüchtendes beschädigtes Schiff aus Buna versucht in Einzelfahrt sich zu retten. Unser U-Boot S-41 versenkt das Schiff mit vier (!) Torpedotreffern, also kein Fehlschuß!


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ASW attack near Koumac at 115,154

Japanese Ships
SS I-123, hits 3

Allied Ships
CA Quincy
DD Farragut
DD MacDonough
DD Hull
DD Dewey



SS I-123 is sighted by escort
DD MacDonough fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Hull attacking submerged sub ....
DD Dewey attacking submerged sub ....
DD Hull fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Dewey fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Dewey fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Dewey fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Dewey attacking submerged sub ....
DD Dewey fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


Die Begleiter eines unserer Trägerverbände entdeckt und bekämpft ein japanisches U-Boot auf dem Weg Richtung Lunga.


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Buna at 99,129

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 10
A6M3 Zero x 7



Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 9
P-39D Airacobra x 12


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Kittyhawk IA: 2 destroyed
P-39D Airacobra: 2 destroyed


Unser Angriff gegen die feindlichen Schiffsziele vor Buna ist abgeschlagen worden. Bei miesen Wetter konnten nur Teile unseres Jagdschutzes das Ziel erreichen. Leider wurden zwei sehr gute Piloten abgeschossen. (Übersicht folgt)


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Afternoon Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9
A6M3 Zero x 4



Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 12


No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged



Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb


Ein fehlgeschlagender Angriff auf die Hafenanlagen von Buna. Ohne Jagdschutz erleiden unsere B-17 prozentual hohe Verluste. (Tabelle folgt)


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Buna at 99,129

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 2
A6M3 Zero x 1



Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 3
P-39D Airacobra x 5


No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra: 1 destroyed


Nachmittags wurde ein weiterer Angriff gegen Buna geflogen. Auch dieser wurde durch die Japaner abgeschlagen.



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Buna at 100,128

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 2



Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 16


No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Nitiyo Maru, Bomb hits 4, and is sunk



Aircraft Attacking:
7 x P-39D Airacobra bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x P-39D Airacobra bombing from 4000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Nitiyo Maru



Wenigstens ein erfolgreicher Luftangriff gegen japanische Ziele. Dabei konnte auch hier ein flüchtender Frachter auf See angegriffen und versenkt werden.


Flugzeugverluste

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Piloten

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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Aug 16, 42

Coastwatcher sighting: 10 Japanese ships at 99,129 near Buna , Speed 5 , Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 10 Japanese ships at 99,129 near Buna , Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 99,129 near Buna , Speed unknown

TF 16 snooped by Japanese Float Plane at 118,147 near Torres Islands
TF 45 observes Japanese Fighter Bomber at 118,147 near Torres Islands
(Unsere beiden Nachschubkonvois sind nördlich von Luganville beim Treffpunkt aufgeklärt worden)

TF 39 sights E14Y1 Glen at 116,151 near Lakatoro
SOC-1 Seagull reports shape below surface at 116, 151 near Lakatoro
SOC-1 Seagull reports possible submarine at 116, 151 near Lakatoro
Beaufort V reports radio transmissions at 96, 161 near Brisbane
PBY-5 Catalina reports periscope at 116, 151 near Lakatoro
Walrus II reports diving submarine at 113, 150 near Belep Islands

J1N1-C Irving sighted over Lunga
(Der Feind klärt Lunga auf)

SBD-3 Dauntless from VB-3 attacking a Japanese SS at 115,155
a Type KD6A class SS is reported HIT
(Diese Meldungen hören wir gerne)

SBD-3 Dauntless reports object near surface at 116, 151 near Lakatoro
SBD-3 Dauntless reports possible submarine at 115, 155 near Koumac
SBD-3 Dauntless reports radio transmissions at 115, 155 near Koumac
SBD-3 Dauntless reports radio transmissions at 116, 151 near Lakatoro
SBD-3 Dauntless reports turbulence in water at 116, 151 near Lakatoro
SOC-1 Seagull reports submarine wake at 116, 151 near Lakatoro
SOC-1 Seagull reports periscope wake at 116, 151 near Lakatoro
SOC-1 Seagull reports object near surface at 116, 151 near Lakatoro
SOC-1 Seagull reports suspected submarine at 116, 151 near Lakatoro
SOC-1 Seagull reports conning tower at 116, 151 near Lakatoro
SOC-1 Seagull reports possible submarine at 116, 151 near Lakatoro
SOC-1 Seagull reports submarine wake at 116, 151 near Lakatoro
SOC-1 Seagull reports possible submarine at 116, 151 near Lakatoro
SOC-1 Seagull reports submarine wake at 116, 151 near Lakatoro
SOC-1 Seagull reports possible submarine at 116, 151 near Lakatoro
(Spätestens jetzt weiß der Japaner, das die Alliierten Träger auf See sind)

xAK Chihaya Maru is reported to have been sunk near Buna on Aug 16, 1942
xAK Nitiyo Maru is reported to have been sunk near Buna on Aug 16, 1942




SIG INT REPORT FOR Aug 16, 42

35th/124th Infantry Regiment is located at Tassafaronga(113,137).
Yokoyama Tai is planning for an attack on Port Moresby.
Radio transmissions detected at Tulagi (114,137).
Radio transmissions detected at Lae (99,126).

Francis Drake
31.10.10, 18:41
Befehle:

Nachträglich noch die Flugzeugverluste nach Muster

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In Port Moresby sind trotz der gestrigen Kämpfe 15 Kittyhawk Einsatzbereit.

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Diese Staffel hat die Hauptverluste zu tragen. Sie wird in Kürze nach Australien zurückverlegt. Die andere soll die japanischen Truppen auf dem Trail einen Besuch abstatten.

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Die Gudgeon bekommt ein neues Einsatzgebiet südlich von Rabaul.

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Ein weiterer Konvoi für Port Moresby ist in Townsville zusammengestellt worden. Dieser verlegt erstmal nach Cooktown, um von dort den Marsch anzutreten.

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Eine U-Bootabwehrflottille wird Richtung Passage des Great Barrier Reefs vor Cairns geschickt, da sich dort ein japanisches U-Boot rumtreibt.

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In Chartes Towers werden sämtliche B-17 im Süd Pazifik zusammengezogen. Die Piloten werden aufgefüllt und das Training intensiviert. Über künftige Einsätze wird noch entschieden.

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Ein weiterer Auftrag für unsere Transportzerstörer. Am nächsten Tag treffen die nächsten beiden in Townsville ein und verstärken unsere schnellen Transportmöglichkeiten.

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Die 11. Australische Brigade wird dem 1. Australischen Korps angeschlossen. Verstärkungen wird für diesen Verband freigegeben.

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Neuer Treffpunkt für den Nachschubkonvoi NL-1 nach Lunga. Hinzu kommt noch ein Transporter, der letzte Teile einer Pioniereinheit von Luganville lädt. Die Träger sammeln sich ebenso dort. Wir wissen, das der Japaner uns nicht übersehen wird. Alle unsere Flotten sind bereits aufgeklärt.

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Francis Drake
31.10.10, 23:45
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 17, 42
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Night Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 33


Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses



Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
15 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 46 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes


Wieder ein Nachtbomberangriff auf Port Moresby. Nur geringe Trefferwirkung. In Towsville halten wir eine Flak Einheit in Reserve und diese warten nur auf den Abtransport.


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TF 32 encounters mine field at Townsville (92,144)

Japanese Ships
SS I-162, Mine hits 1, heavy damage



Ein feindliches U-Boot wollte in den Hafen von Townsville eindringen und unsere Verladungen stören. Dabei ist es auf eine defensive Minensperre gelaufen. Über entstandenen Schäden liegen keine Berichte vor.



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Morning Air attack on 15th Engineer Regiment, at 99,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3



Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 15


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra: 1 destroyed



Leider war kein Jagdschutz mitgeflogen. Doch mit einem Abschuss einer Zero sind wir auch zufrieden.



OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Aug 17, 42


PBY-5 Catalina reports shadow in water at 114, 160 near Noumea
Hudson III (LR) reports submarine wake at 113, 160 near Noumea
A-20A Havoc reports turbulence in water at 92, 137 near Cooktown
B-26 Marauder reports periscope at 92, 144 near Townsville
B-26 Marauder reports object near surface at 92, 144 near Townsville
B-26 Marauder reports object near surface at 92, 144 near Townsville
B-26 Marauder reports possible submarine at 92, 144 near Townsville
SBD-3 Dauntless reports periscope wake at 117, 145 near Ndeni
Hudson III (LR) sighting report: 1 Japanese ship at 115,160 near Noumea, speed 11, Moving East
B-26 Marauder reports shape below surface at 92, 144 near Townsville
B-26 Marauder reports shadow in water at 92, 144 near Townsville
(immer mehr U-Bootsichtungen, entweder werden die Staffeln besser oder der Japaner kann mehr Boote in See bringen)

Japanese Recon sighted over Lunga

CA Pensacola arrives at Noumea
CL Leander arrives at Brisbane
CLAA Juneau arrives at Noumea
CL Boise arrives at Noumea
DD Gregory arrives at Noumea
DD Hutchins arrives at Noumea
DD Swanson arrives at Noumea
DD Craven arrives at Noumea
DD Cummings arrives at Noumea
DD Lamson arrives at Noumea
DD Perkins arrives at Noumea
AD Whitney arrives at Noumea
SC-699 arrives at Noumea
SC-700 arrives at Noumea
SC-701 arrives at Noumea
SC-702 arrives at Noumea
SC-704 arrives at Noumea
SC-705 arrives at Noumea
SC-706 arrives at Noumea
SC-707 arrives at Noumea
SC-708 arrives at Noumea
SS Pickerel arrives at Brisbane
SS Sculpin arrives at Luganville
SS Sailfish arrives at Luganville
SS Grayback arrives at Luganville
SS Albacore arrives at Noumea
SS Wahoo arrives at Noumea
AO Suamico arrives at Noumea
AK Crater arrives at Noumea
(jede Menge Nachschub an Schiffen, mal schauen was die SC so bringen, muß ja den Sichtungen mal vernünftig nachgegen)



SIG INT REPORT FOR Aug 17, 42

Radio transmissions detected at 136,149.
Radio transmissions detected at Kavieng (106,122).
Radio transmissions detected at 99,143.
Radio transmissions detected at 112,175.
Radio transmissions detected at Lae (99,126).
Radio transmissions detected at Ponape (119,113).
Radio transmissions detected at 90,169.




Befehle:

Der japanische Nachschubkonvoi hat in der Nacht Buna verlassen und befindet sich bereits außerhalb unserer U-Bootsperrungen. Das feindliche Regiment hat den Trail verlassen und befindet sich nun in Buna. Wir denken, der Gegner hat Buna mit reichlich Nachschub und Truppen versorgt, da er nicht sicher gehen kann, nochmals so „ungeschoren“ davon zu kommen.

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In Port Moresby sind 20 Kittyhawk Jäger sowie 10 P-39 Einsatzbereit. Keine Befehle für den heutigen Tag. Eine Staffel mit 18 P-39 wird von Cairns nachgeführt.

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Unsere U-Abwehrflottille versucht das angeschlagende feindliche U-Boot an der Townsville-Passage zu stellen.

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Wir versuchen, eine Frachter mit 5600 Supply nach Port Moresby durchzubringen. Eine Staffel P-39 fliegt von Cooktown aus Luftdeckung. Das ist auch der Grund, warum zusätzlich eine P-39 Staffel nach Port Moresby gebracht wurde und die dortigen Flugzeuge heute ruhen.

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Die S-38 ist in Townsville angekommen und wird erstmal wieder zusammengezimmert. Anschließend geht es zur Grundreparatur nach Sydney ins Dock.

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Und der nächste Konvoi wird gebildet. Auch dieser geht vorerst nach Cooktown.

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Ein Überwasserkampfverband wird nach Townsville verlegt und trifft dort noch mit zwei leichten australischen Kreuzern zusammen. Eventuell wird dieser feindlichen Schiffsverkehr nach Buna stören. Dazu werden in Kürze noch andere Einheiten abgestellt. Operationspläne werden ausgearbeitet...

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In Noumea haben wir nun 12 SC (U-Jagdboote) zur Verfügung. Hieraus werden drei Verbände gebildet. Einer bleibt in Noumea, einer verlegt nach Brisbane und einer nach Townsville.

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Der Anlauf nach Lunga beginnt.

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Francis Drake
01.11.10, 21:35
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 18, 42
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Sub attack near Mussau Island at 104,119

Japanese Ships
xAK Tokusima Maru
xAK Tangyang Maru
xAK Tamahoko Maru
xAK Syozui Maru
xAK Yasukawa Maru
DD Yayoi

Allied Ships
SS Greenling



SS Greenling launches 6 torpedoes at xAK Tokusima Maru
DD Yayoi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yayoi attacking submerged sub ....
DD Yayoi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yayoi attacking submerged sub ....
DD Yayoi fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


Nördlich Rabaul, leider alles Torpedoversager.



OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Aug 18, 42

SS S-40 reports having been sighted by the enemy at 101 , 124

TF 45 shadowed by Japanese Recon at 115,141 near Kirakira
TF 44 followed by Japanese Float Plane at 117,145 near Ndeni
(Unsere Träger bzw. unser NL-1 Konvoi ist durch den Japaner aufgeklärt worden)

SBD-3 Dauntless reports suspected submarine at 120, 145 near Utupua
SBD-3 Dauntless reports turbulence in water at 120, 145 near Utupua
SBD-3 Dauntless reports periscope wake at 124, 141 near Reef Islands
SOC-1 Seagull reports oil slick at 118, 141 near Kirakira
Walrus II reports object near surface at 91, 168 near Sydney
SOC-1 Seagull reports suspected submarine at 118, 141 near Kirakira
SOC-1 Seagull reports oil slick at 119, 141 near Ndeni
B-26 Marauder reports shadow in water at 95, 152 near Rockhampton
(U-Boot Sichtungen, wahrscheinliche...)

J1N1-C Irving sighted over Lunga

AK Celeno arrives at Noumea



SIG INT REPORT FOR Aug 18, 42

Radio transmissions detected at 109,177.
15th Engineer Regiment is planning for an attack on Port Moresby.
(Hat sich vom Trail nach Buna zurückgezogen)

Radio transmissions detected at 112,137.
1/Kure 3rd SNLF is loaded on xAK Soyo Maru moving to Buna.
6/Kure 3rd SNLF is loaded on a Japanese xAK moving to Buna.
Radio transmissions detected at 96,149.
Horii Group is located at Buna(99,129).
a Lima Maru AR class AR is moving to Rabaul (106,125).
Radio transmissions detected at Kavieng (106,122).



Befehle:

In Port Moresby wird durch 19 Kittyhawk sowie 31 P-39 Airacobra Cap geflogen. In der Nacht wird ein Frachter mit Nachschub erwartet. Wir gehen von starken japanischen Luftangriffen aus. In der Nacht sind durch zwei Transportzerstörer weitere Pioniere angelandet worden.

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Der Frachter läuft mit Höchstgeschwindigkeit Richtung Port Moresby. Die 5600 Supplys würden die Nachschubsituation erheblich verbessern.

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Die begleitenden Minensucher trennen sich vom Frachter und sollen den Hafen von Port Moresby von Minen säubern. Doch all zu lange sollen sie nicht vor Ort bleiben wegen der Luftgefahr.

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Am nächsten Tag beginnt die Versorgung von Lunga. Es operieren mehrere japanische U-Boote in der Gegend.

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Die Wildcat Staffel 212 verlegt nach Lunga und gibt Luftdeckung. Eine weitere Träger gestützte stößt hinzu.

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Zwei Vals als OP Verluste? Wir denken japanische Träger sind eingetroffen...

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Francis Drake
02.11.10, 21:51
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 19, 42
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ASW attack near Cairns at 92,139

Japanese Ships
SS I-121, hits 11

Allied Ships
AM Cairns
PG Warrego
PG Swan



SS I-121 is sighted by escort
I-121 bottoming out ....
PG Warrego fails to find sub and abandons search
PG Swan attacking submerged sub ....
PG Swan fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG Swan fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG Swan attacking submerged sub ....
PG Swan attacking submerged sub ....
PG Swan fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


Das Geleit mit den langsamen Nachschubfrachter ist innerhalb des Great Barrier Reefs zwischen Cairns und Cooktown durch ein japanisches U-Boot angegriffen worden. Dabei zeichnete sich die PG Swan besonders aus. Bis auf zwei Wasserbomben sind alle verbraucht worden. Wir gehen von empfindlichen Treffern aus, da das feindliche Boot nicht genug auf Tiefe gehen konnte.


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Night Naval bombardment of Tassafaronga at 113,137

Allied Ships
BB North Carolina
CA Canberra
CA Australia
CL Hobart

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



BB North Carolina firing at 35th/2nd(Kitao) Battalion
CA Canberra firing at 35th/124th Infantry Regiment
CA Australia firing at 35th/124th Infantry Regiment
CL Hobart firing at 35th/2nd(Kitao) Battalion


Die restlichen japanischen Truppen sind durch unseren Überwasserkampfverband beschossen worden. Leider war die Trefferwirkung nicht so hoch wie erwartet.


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TF 15 encounters mine field at Port Moresby (98,130)

Allied Ships
AM Mildura
AM Lismore
AM Moa
AM Kiwi



21 mines cleared


Die Minensucher in Port Moresby haben sämtliche Minen geräumt.



OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Aug 19, 42


TF 45 followed by Japanese Recon at 114,138 near Lunga
TF 45 observes Japanese Float Plane at 114,138 near Lunga
(Der Nachschubkonvoi in Lunga ist aufgeklärt)

TF 39 detects Japanese Fighter Bomber at 117,138 near Stewart Island
TF 41 sighted by Japanese Float Plane at 117,138 near Stewart Island
TF 42 observes Japanese Float Fighter at 117,138 near Stewart Island
TF 42 followed by Japanese Float Plane at 117,138 near Stewart Island
TF 41 sights Japanese Torpedo Bomber at 117,138 near Stewart Island
(Auch unsere Trägerverbände sind aufgeklärt worden. In der kommenden Nacht wird die Stellung gewechselt.)

TF 15 followed by Japanese Float Plane at 98,130 near Port Moresby
(Dem Japaner ist nun bekannt, das sich Schiffe in Port Moresby aufhalten.)

SOC-1 Seagull reports submarine at 117, 139 near Stewart Island
SOC-1 Seagull reports diving submarine at 117, 139 near Stewart Island
SOC-1 Seagull reports diving submarine at 117, 139 near Stewart Island
SOC-1 Seagull reports suspected submarine at 117, 139 near Stewart Island
SOC-1 Seagull reports periscope wake at 117, 139 near Stewart Island
SBD-3 Dauntless reports radio transmissions at 117, 139 near Stewart Island
SOC-1 Seagull reports shadow in water at 117, 139 near Stewart Island
SOC-1 Seagull reports possible submarine at 117, 139 near Stewart Island
SOC-1 Seagull reports turbulence in water at 117, 139 near Stewart Island
(U-Boot Aufklärung in der Nähe unserer Träger)

PBY-5A Catalina reports object under water at 115, 158 near La Foa
PBY-5A Catalina reports shape below surface at 115, 158 near La Foa
Hudson III (LR) reports shape below surface at 115, 160 near Noumea
OS2U-3 Kingfisher reports shape below surface at 114, 146 near Kirakira
PBY-5 Catalina reports object near surface at 116, 160 near Noumea
PBY-5A Catalina reports periscope wake at 115, 158 near La Foa

S10/No.700 Sqd FAA moved ashore from Leander at Townsville
(Dies fand bei einem anderen leichten neuseeländischen Kreuzer auch statt, das die Bordaufklärer einfach von Bord gegeben werden. Diese bekomme ich auch nicht wieder an Bord...)

VMSB-231 arrives at Noumea
VMSB-232 arrives at Noume



SIG INT REPORT FOR Aug 19, 42

Radio transmissions detected at Kavieng (106,122).
Radio transmissions detected at Shortlands (109,131).
Radio transmissions detected at 92,137.
Radio transmissions detected at Lae (99,126).
Radio transmissions detected at 99,143.
Radio transmissions detected at 103,144.
I/55 Mtn Gun Rgt is located at Buna(99,129).
Radio transmissions detected at 93,145.
8th Base Force is located at Rabaul(106,125).
15th Engineer Regiment is planning for an attack on Port Moresby.
Radio transmissions detected at Kavieng (106,122).
4/Kure 3rd SNLF is loaded on xAK Ryoka Maru moving to Buna.
Horii Group is planning for an attack on Port Moresby.
Radio transmissions detected at 100,165.



Befehle:

In Port Moresby ist mit dem Löschen der Ladung des Frachters begonnen worden. Durch das schlechte Wetter sind keine japanische Flugzeuge am Himmel erschienen. Die Minensucher marschieren nach Beendigung der Räumaktion Richtung Cooktown ab.

Einsatzbereit sind 21 Kittyhawk Jäger sowie 31 P-39 Airacobra. Einsatzbereitschaft Cap 80 %.

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Konvoi PM-3 marschiert Richung Port Moresby. Auf See verlässt der Begleitschutz die Frachter und diese setzen den Alleinmarsch auf das Ziel fort.

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Zeitgleich marschiert PM-4 über einen westlich angelehnten Kurs Richtung Neu Guinea. Der Sprung nach Port Moresby wird einige Tage später erfolgen, je nach Lage.

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Unsere U-Bootjäger sind weiterhin fleißig unterwegs.

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Auch um Noumea muß für Sicherheit gesorgt werden.

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Die Kreuzer der Bombadierungsflotte sollen sich auf dem Weg nach Townsville machen.

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Das Schlachtschiff verbleibt mit zwei Zerstörern Richtung Noumea.

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Vier Zerstörer werden dem Schlachtschiff zusätzlich entgegengeschickt, um weitere U-Boot Abwehr zu stellen.

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Die Träger wechseln ihren Standort. Inzwischen löschen vor Lunga die Schiffe ihre Ladung.

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U-Bootjäger postieren sich anstelle der Träger dort. Mal schauen, ob japanische U-Boote auftauchen.

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Francis Drake
02.11.10, 23:02
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 20, 42
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ASW attack near Mussau Island at 104,118

Japanese Ships
DD Samidare
DD Murasame
DD Kawakaze

Allied Ships
SS Greenling



SS Greenling is located by DD Samidare
Greenling diving deep ....
DD Kawakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Samidare fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Kawakaze attacking submerged sub ....
DD Kawakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kawakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


Nordwestlich von Rabaul wird die Greenling gesichtet. Diese kann sich dem Gegner aber entziehen.


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ASW attack near Stewart Island at 117,139

Japanese Ships
SS I-171, hits 3

Allied Ships
DD Buchanan
DD Dale
DD Worden



SS I-171 is located by DD Buchanan
DD Dale fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Worden fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Worden fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Worden fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Worden attacking submerged sub ....
DD Worden fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Worden fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub



Unsere Zertörer der Trägergruppen greifen erfolgreich ein japanisches U-Boot an und drängen es ab.


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ASW attack near Lunga at 114,138

Japanese Ships
SS RO-68, hits 20, heavy damage

Allied Ships
DD Aaron Ward
DMS Trevor
AP Monrovia
DD Wilson
DD Henley
DD Helm
DD Blue



SS RO-68 is sighted by escort
DD Wilson attacking submerged sub ....
DD Henley fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Helm fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Blue fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Wilson attacking submerged sub ....
DD Henley attacking submerged sub ....
Underwater explosion, debris and oil appear on surface!
Escort abandons search for sub


Ein japanisches U-Boot versucht, den Nachschubkonvoi vor Lunga anzugreifen. Das Boot wird dabei frühzeitig entdeckt und schwer getroffen. Wir gehen von der Versenkung aus.


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Sub attack near Noumea at 115,159

Japanese Ships
SS RO-67, hits 7, and is sunk

Allied Ships
DD Craven
DD Swanson
DD Selfridge
DD Lang



SS RO-67 launches 4 torpedoes at DD Craven
RO-67 diving deep ....
DD Selfridge attacking submerged sub ....
DD Lang fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Craven fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Selfridge fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Lang attacking submerged sub ....
SS RO-67 forced to surface!
DD Lang firing on surfaced sub ....
Sub slips beneath the waves


Nordöstlich von Noumea bekämpfen wir erfolgreich ein U-Boot. Es wurde so schwer getroffen, das es auftauchen mußte. Dabei ist es durch Bordwaffenbeschuss entgültig versenkt worden. Ein erfolgreicher Tag der U-Bootabwehrkräfte!


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

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 42 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 19
A6M3 Zero x 14
D3A1 Val x 8



Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 13
P-39D Airacobra x 21


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 destroyed
A6M3 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Kittyhawk IA: 2 destroyed
P-39D Airacobra: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
xAK Empire Hawk



Aircraft Attacking:
4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg AP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg AP Bomb


Der erwartete japanische Luftangriff ist zwar durch unsere Verteidigung gedrungen, hat das Ziel aber verfehlt. Genauere Zahlen später. Zum Glück waren keine Betty Bomber dabei, diese hätten den Frachter garantiert versenkt.



OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Aug 20, 42

TF 39 followed by Japanese Float Plane at 113,141 near Rennell Island
TF 41 shadowed by Japanese Recon at 113,141 near Rennell Island
TF 45 observes Japanese Float Plane at 114,138 near Lunga
TF 45 detects A6M2-N Rufe at 114,138 near Lunga
(Unser Nachschubkonvoi in Lunga sowie zwei Trägergruppen sind durch den Feind aufgeklärt)

xAK Empire Hawk observes Japanese Float Plane at 98,130 near Port Moresby

TF 10 followed by Japanese Float Plane at 101,124 near Cape Gloucester
(ein eigenes U-Boot ist aufgeklärt)

SBD-3 Dauntless reports turbulence in water at 117, 140 near Kirakira
SBD-3 Dauntless reports radio transmissions at 117, 140 near Kirakira
PBY-5 Catalina reports shape below surface at 115, 160 near Noumea
Hudson III (LR) reports periscope wake at 118, 158 near Lifou
Hudson III (LR) reports submarine at 118, 158 near Lifou
Hudson III (LR) reports oil slick at 118, 158 near Lifou
Catalina I reports suspected submarine at 98, 130 near Port Moresby

J1N1-C Irving sighted over Lunga

SBD-3 Dauntless reports possible submarine at 117, 141 near Kirakira
SBD-3 Dauntless reports object under water at 113, 141 near Rennell Island
PBY-5 Catalina reports oil slick at 118, 158 near Lifou
PBY-5 Catalina reports turbulence in water at 118, 158 near Lifou
PBY-5 Catalina reports conning tower at 118, 158 near Lifou
PBY-5 Catalina reports shape below surface at 118, 158 near Lifou
PBY-5A Catalina reports submarine wake at 118, 158 near Lifou
PBY-5A Catalina reports turbulence in water at 118, 158 near Lifou
PBY-5A Catalina reports submarine at 118, 158 near Lifou

Previous report of sinking of SS I-171 incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
(Das Boot war irrtümlich als versenkt gemeldet worden)

SS RO-67 is reported to have been sunk near Noumea on Aug 20, 1942
SS RO-68 is reported to have been sunk near Lunga on Aug 20, 1942
(Doppelschlag gegen die japanische U-Bootwaffe)



SIG INT REPORT FOR Aug 20, 42

Radio transmissions detected at 109,179.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at Buna (99,129).
35th/2nd(Kitao) Battalion is located at Tassafaronga(113,137).

hohe_Berge
03.11.10, 08:07
Gefällt uns, dieser AAR. Mache Er weiter so.

Glück Auf

Francis Drake
03.11.10, 21:32
Vielen Dank!

Befehle:

Verluste an Flugzeugen, ein eigentlich erfolgreicher Tag. Wir konnten dem Japaner Paroli bieten.

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Unsere Helden!

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Einsatzbereit in Port Moresby sind nur noch 15 Kittyhawk sowie 21 P-39 Airacobra. Eine weitere Staffel P-39 mit 15 Maschinen ist von Townsville nachgeführt worden. Doch auch der Japaner muß seine Wunden lecken. In ein paar Tagen verlegen die Kittyhawks für ein bis zwei Tage nach Townsville, um neue Flugzeuge der Staffel zuzuweisen. 8 Maschinen sind verfügbar.

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Die Frachter trennen sich von den Begleitschiffen und treten den Marsch nach Port Moresby an.

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Alle vier Transportzerstörer nehmen Pioniere auf, um diese nach Port Moresby zu bringen.

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Überwasserstreitkräfte laufen aus Townsville aus, um sich auf See mit einer anderen Kreuzergruppe zusammen zu schließen. Gemeinsam wird die Operation „Turn Around“ durchgeführt.

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Ein Frachter lädt große Teile eines schweren Flak-Regimentes ein. Dies soll nach Port Moresby gebracht werden, um dem Feind noch mehr bei seinen Angriffen zu stören. Die Flak Geschütze haben eine Höhenreichweite von 24.000 Fuß.

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Ein Frachter mit Belgleitschiffen verlässt nach Löschung der Ladung die Reede von Lunga und kehrt nach Noumea zurück. Die weiteren Schiffe benötigen noch einige Zeit.

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Zwei Staffeln Catalinas sind nach Lunga verlegt worden. Ein Flugzeugtender ist vor Ort und kann bis zu 36 Maschinen warten. In Noumea übernehmen vorerst 2 neue Staffeln Dauntless Sturzkampfbomer die U-Bootsuche. Gleichzeitig wird trainiert.

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Francis Drake
03.11.10, 23:54
Befehle:

Die Gudgeon muß in die Werft. Der Wassereinbruch kann mit Bordmitteln nicht behoben werden. Marschziel ist Sydney.

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In Port Moresby war letzten Zug wieder mal schlechtes Wetter. Dies ist von Vorteil, da somit unsere Frachtschiffe ungestört ihre Ladung löschen können. Da auch für den nächsten Tag Regen gemeldet ist, verlegen wir beide Kittyhawk Staffeln nach Townsville, um neue Flugzeuge zuzuweisen. Einsatzbereit sind 39 P-39 Airacobra. Schade das selber Luftdeckung geflogen werden muß, da in Buna vier Schiffe gemeldet wurden.

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Eine zweite Staffel Havoc Level Bomber (leicht) sind von Sydney nach Cooktown verlegt worden. Hierdurch erhoffen wir uns einmal eine bessere U-Bootüberwachung sowie Möglichkeiten zu Trainieren.

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Diesen Zerstörer werden wir als schwimmende Radarstation nach Port Moresby verlegen. Reichweite 70 Meilen.

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PM-5 ist kurz vor dem Auslaufen aus Townsville. An Bord war die schwere Flakeinheit. Es sind zusätzlich zu drei Minensucher zwei weitere Zerstörer als Schutz vor den japanischen U-Booten zugewiesen worden.

Operation Turnaround läuft an. Beide Kreuzergruppen haben sich vereint und werden morgen in die Ausgangsstellung marschieren, um in der dann folgenden Nacht Buna zu bombadieren. Unsere Aufklärer werden die nächsten beiden Tage Buna aufklären, damit die Schiffe wissen, wohin sie schießen müssen.

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Francis Drake
04.11.10, 23:19
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 22, 42
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,130

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 16
D3A1 Val x 13



Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 26


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 destroyed
D3A1 Val: 6 destroyed, 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
xAP Maori



Aircraft Attacking:
4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg AP Bomb


Trotz widrigsten Wetters greifen die Japaner die auf Reede liegende Maori an. Ein heftiger Luftkampf entbrennt und unsere P-39 schlagen sich Hervorragend! Die Vals können keine gezielten Abwürfe tätigen.



OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Aug 22, 42

SS S-37 reports having been sighted by the enemy at 105 , 124

Coastwatcher Report: SS I-9 reported in port at Shortlands

xAK Empire Hawk detects Japanese Float Plane at 98,130 near Port Moresby

Catalina I destroyed by flak
(Über Lae abgeschossen worden!)

Catalina I from No.11 Sqd RAAF has spotted a Yusen A Cargo class xAK at 99,126
a Japanese AP is reported HIT
Catalina I from No.20 Sqd RAAF has spotted a Yusen S Cargo class xAK at 99,126
(Müsste Lae sein)

Unsere Träger sowie die Landungsflotte vor Lunga werden weiterhin von Japaner beschattet. Etliche U-Boot Sichtungen unsererseits.



SIG INT REPORT FOR Aug 22, 42

a Japanese SS is moving to Rabaul (106,125).
I/55 Mtn Gun Rgt is planning for an attack on Port Moresby.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
PB Tama Maru #8 is moving to Lae (99,126).
(Geleitboot des japanischen Konvoi in Lae)

Radio transmissions detected at 116,151.
Radio transmissions detected at 104,168.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at Kavieng (106,122).
Radio transmissions detected at 96,166.
Radio transmissions detected at 95,140.

Francis Drake
05.11.10, 19:25
Befehle:

Die Flugzeugverluste des gestrigen Tages. Die Val Staffel ist vorerst ausgeschaltet. Auch bei den Zeros gab es erfreuliche Abschüsse. Über Lunga wurde eine Glen, gestartet von einem U-Boot südlich von Guadalcanal, von Wildcats abgeschossen.

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Unsere Helden!

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Operation Turnaround findet in der kommenden Nacht statt. Auf der Reede von Buna sind zwei Konvois mit insgesamt 17 Schiffen gemeldet worden. Unsere Aufklärer sollen Buna morgen noch einmal besuchen und evt. Schäden feststellen. Wichtig ist, das der feindliche Schiffsraum heute Nacht dort noch bleibt.

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In Port Moresby sind 31 P-39 Einsatzbereit. Der Rest muß Gefechtsschäden reparieren. Das entladen der Ladungen der Transportschiffe dauert weiter an. Die Hafenanlagen sind einfach zu klein, um große Mengen in kurzer Zeit zu löschen. Wir planen noch weitere Tage ein. Die Kittyhawk Jäger bleiben noch ein bis zwei Tage in Townsville und stoßen danach wieder zur Luftabwehr hinzu. Die neuen Maschinen müssen erst noch zusammen gesetzt werden.

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Der PM-5 verlässt heute Nacht das Great Barrier Reef in Richtung Port Moresby. Einige ASW Einheiten operieren derweil weiter auf der Konvoiroute.

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Ein Tanker verlegt mit vier Bewachern von Brisbane nach Sydney. Von dort aus soll Treibstoff nach Townsville gebracht werden, da durch die vielen Flottenoperationen der Verbrauch sehr hoch geworden ist. Die Eisenbahn kommt im Moment noch nicht nach.

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Zwei U-Jagdgruppen nehmen die Verfolgung von durch Seeaufklärer gesichteten U-Booten auf.

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Die Staffel P-39 in Cooktown verlegt nach Milne Bay, um die Kreuzergruppe bei evt. Verzögerungen Luftdeckung zu geben.

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Francis Drake
06.11.10, 23:37
Kommentar meines Mitstreiters bei Übergabe des Combat Reports:

Büffelherde (-:



Ein Ereignisreicher Tag beginnt...




AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 23, 42
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TF 8 encounters mine field at Noumea (115,160)

Japanese Ships
SSX Ha-6, Mine hits 1, heavy damage


Der Japaner versucht mit einem Mini U-Boot in den Hafen in Noumea einzudringen, scheitert aber an unseren Minensperren.


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ASW attack near Kavieng at 106,121

Japanese Ships
DD Samidare
DD Murasame
DD Kawakaze

Allied Ships
SS Greenling



SS Greenling is located by DD Samidare
Greenling diving deep ....
DD Kawakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Samidare attacking submerged sub ....
DD Kawakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Samidare fails to find sub and abandons search
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



Die Greenling übersteht den Angriff ohne sichtbare Beschädigungen.



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Night Time Surface Combat, near Buna at 99,129, Range 2,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
PB Nikkai Maru, Shell hits 35, and is sunk
PC Ch 5, Shell hits 6, and is sunk
PC Ch 6, Shell hits 5, and is sunk
PC Ch 16, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
PC Ch 17, Shell hits 4, and is sunk
PC Ch 18, Shell hits 18, and is sunk
PC Ch 23, Shell hits 4, and is sunk
PC Ch 32, Shell hits 1, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CA Pensacola
CA Australia
CA Canberra
CL Leander
CL Achilles
CL Hobart
CL Boise
DD Benham
DD Ellet
DD Cummings
DD Lamson
DD Perkins



Reduced visibility due to Thunderstorms with 96% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms and 96% moonlight: 2,000 yards

CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 16,000 yards
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 2,000 yards

PC Ch 18 sunk by CL Achilles at 2,000 yards
PC Ch 23 sunk by CA Pensacola at 2,000 yards
PC Ch 16 sunk by CA Pensacola at 2,000 yards
PB Nikkai Maru sunk by CL Leander at 2,000 yards
PC Ch 32 sunk by CA Canberra at 4,000 yards
PC Ch 5 sunk by CA Pensacola at 6,000 yards
PC Ch 17 sunk by CA Australia at 5,000 yards
PC Ch 6 sunk by CL Leander at 6,000 yards
PC Ch 6 sunk by CL Leander at 6,000 yards

Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...


Dank unseres Radars konnte der Feind bereits bei 16.000 Yards aufgeklärt werden und anschließend auf nächster Distanz komplett versenkt werden! Sogar zahlreiche Flak Geschosse wurden auf die kleinen Boote erfolgreich abgefeuert.


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Buna at 99,129, Range 2,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
E Hakaze, Shell hits 25, and is sunk
APD-36, Shell hits 11, and is sunk
PB Magan Maru, Shell hits 14, heavy fires, heavy damage
PB Shosei Maru, Shell hits 12, and is sunk
PB Sozan Maru, Shell hits 4, heavy fires
PC Ch 22, Shell hits 1, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CA Pensacola
CA Australia
CA Canberra
CL Leander
CL Achilles, Shell hits 1
CL Hobart
CL Boise
DD Benham
DD Ellet
DD Cummings
DD Lamson
DD Perkins



Allied Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Japanese TF suspends unloading operations and begins to get underway
Poor visibility due to Thunderstorms with 96% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms and 96% moonlight: 2,000 yards

CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 22,000 yards
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 20,000 yards
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 18,000 yards

CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 2,000 yards

Jones M. crosses the 'T'

APD-36 sunk by CL Achilles at 2,000 yards
PC Ch 22 sunk by CA Australia at 3,000 yards
E Hakaze sunk by CA Pensacola at 2,000 yards
PB Shosei Maru sunk by CA Pensacola at 2,000 yards
PB Magan Maru sunk by CA Pensacola at 5,000 yards

Japanese Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...


Der „Fast Konvoi“ ist nach meiner Meinung komplett vernichtet worden. Die schwer getroffenen Schiffe werden nicht zu retten sein.


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Night Naval bombardment of Buna at 99,129

Allied Ships
CA Canberra
CA Australia
CA Pensacola
CL Boise
CL Hobart
CL Achilles
CL Leander

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



Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 1
Port hits 2


Die restliche Munition wird auf Buna verschossen. Einige Volltreffer konnten beobachtet werden. Nun aber mit Höchstgeschwindigkeit zurück außerhalb der feindlichen Luftstreitkräfte.


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

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 13
D3A1 Val x 3



Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 22


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 6 destroyed
D3A1 Val: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra: 1 destroyed


Luftangriff von Lae aus wird erfolgreich abgewehrt. Doch etliche P-39 sind beschädigt worden...


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

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 12
G4M1 Betty x 18



Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 6


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 3 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
xAKL Kentuckian, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
xAKL Kohala, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk


Kurze Zeit später greifen Betty Torpedobomber mit Begleitschutz von Rabaul an. Die beiden Küstenfrachter sinken, bevor überhaupt alle Bomber zum „Schuß“ kommen. Der Verlust ist zu verschmerzen.

Anders sieht es bei folgenden Angriff aus...




Feindliche Trägerflugzeuge über Port Moresby!!





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

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 28
B5N1 Kate x 15
D3A2 Val x 42



Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 11


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
D3A2 Val: 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
xAP Maori, Bomb hits 4, and is sunk
DD Warramunga, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires
xAK Empire Hawk, Torpedo hits 4, and is sunk
xAP Manunda, Bomb hits 8, and is sunk


Unsere angeschlagende CAP konnte nichts tun, um die Masse der Angreifer abzuwehren. Schmerzlich sind der Verlust der beiden kleinen, aber 20 Knoten schnellen Passagierschiffe Maori sowie Manunda. Wir überlegten am Vortag, diese zurück zu ziehen, doch die letzten Planierraupen der Pioniere waren noch an Bord und sollten unbedingt abgeladen werden. Wie es bei dem Zerstörer Warramunga aussieht, können wir jetzt noch nicht sagen.


Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAP Maori
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAP Manunda
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Warramunga


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Cooktown at 97,136

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 52 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 15
B5N1 Kate x 15



Japanese aircraft losses
B5N1 Kate: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged

Allied Ships
CA Australia
CA Pensacola, Torpedo hits 2
CL Leander
CL Achilles


Unsere Kreuzer waren bereits 30 Meilen zu weit, um von unseren P-39 von Milne Bay gedeckt zu werden. Die Japanischen Trägerflugzeuge verpassten unserem Flagschiff zwei Torpedotreffen. Es ist kein Feuer ausgebrochen, doch wir wissen noch nicht, wie viel Wasser sich im Schiff befindet. Vorsorglich verlegten die Beiden Aufklärer von Bord nach Port Moresby. (automatisch)


Fazit: Wir würden den Tag als klarer Punktsieg für die Alliierte Seite bewerten. Der Japaner verlor eine Menge Begleitschiffe für zukünftige Konvois. Unsere Kreuzer konnten im Großen und Ganzen der feindlichen Luftbedrohung ausweichen. Alle Soldaten und Pioniere konnten die eigenen Versenkten Schiffe vorher verlassen. Leider war noch eine Menge Nachschubgüter an Bord. Doch die Lage in Port Moresby hat sich auf jeden Fall gebessert. Wir werden nun schauen, wie wir mit der japanischen Trägerbedrohung umgehen werden.




OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Aug 23, 42

Coastwatcher Report: DD Shikinami reported in port at Shortlands

TF 26 observes Japanese Dive Bomber at 98,130 near Port Moresby
xAP Maori is reported HIT
TF 19 followed by Japanese Carrier Aircraft at 98,130 near Port Moresby
xAKL Kohala is reported HIT
xAK Empire Hawk detected by Japanese Fighter Bomber at 98,130 near Port Moresby
xAKL Kohala is reported HIT
xAP Maori is reported HIT
(Bereits die japanischen Aufklärungsmaschinen der Träger konnten Treffer erzielen)

1LT Gretz P. of 8th FG/80th FS is credited with kill number 5
1LT Gretz P. of 8th FG/80th FS attains ace status!!
(Unser erstes Fliegerass!)

Port Moresby expands port to size 3
(Die angelandeten Pioniere gehen gleich ans Werk und der Hafen hat nun maximale Größe erreicht. Der Fortschritt ging von 9% auf 100%)

E Hakaze is reported to have been sunk near Buna on Aug 23, 1942
APD-36 is reported to have been sunk near Buna on Aug 23, 1942
PB Nikkai Maru is reported to have been sunk near Buna on Aug 23, 1942
PB Shosei Maru is reported to have been sunk near Buna on Aug 23, 1942
PC Ch 5 is reported to have been sunk near Buna on Aug 23, 1942
PC Ch 6 is reported to have been sunk near Buna on Aug 23, 1942
PC Ch 16 is reported to have been sunk near Buna on Aug 23, 1942
PC Ch 17 is reported to have been sunk near Buna on Aug 23, 1942
PC Ch 18 is reported to have been sunk near Buna on Aug 23, 1942
PC Ch 22 is reported to have been sunk near Buna on Aug 23, 1942
PC Ch 23 is reported to have been sunk near Buna on Aug 23, 1942
PC Ch 32 is reported to have been sunk near Buna on Aug 23, 1942

Loss of xAKL Kentuckian on Aug 23, 1942 is admitted
Loss of xAKL Kohala on Aug 23, 1942 is admitted
Loss of xAP Maori on Aug 23, 1942 is admitted
Loss of xAP Manunda on Aug 23, 1942 is admitted
Loss of xAK Empire Hawk on Aug 23, 1942 is admitted



SIG INT REPORT FOR Aug 23, 42

Radio transmissions detected at Kavieng (106,122).
Radio transmissions detected at Buna (99,129).
120 ships are based at Truk (112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at 109,167.
Radio transmissions detected at Buna (99,129).
Radio transmissions detected at 96,160.
Radio call sign of CA Atago detected at 103,122.
Horii Group is located at Buna(99,129).
1/Kure 3rd SNLF is loaded on xAK Soyo Maru moving to Buna.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at 108,115.
Maizuru 2nd SNLF is located at Lae(99,126).
Radio transmissions detected at 103,143.

Hasardeur
07.11.10, 15:09
Hallo,

ich äußere mich an der ein oder anderen Stelle gerne mal abfällig über WitP, aber dieser AAR ist dabei, mich dazu anzufixen, mich doch noch mal an dem Guadalcanal-Szenario zu versuchen - wenn da nicht so viele offene Fragen wären ! :)

Weiter so !

Liebe Grüsse

Francis Drake
07.11.10, 17:31
Danke!

Bedenkt, es gibt keine "dummen" Fragen, es gibt nur "dumme Antworten"! ;)

hohe_Berge
07.11.10, 17:46
Fazit: Wir würden den Tag als klarer Punktsieg für die Alliierte Seite bewerten. Der Japaner verlor eine Menge Begleitschiffe für zukünftige Konvois. Unsere Kreuzer konnten im Großen und Ganzen der feindlichen Luftbedrohung ausweichen. Alle Soldaten und Pioniere konnten die eigenen Versenkten Schiffe vorher verlassen. Leider war noch eine Menge Nachschubgüter an Bord. Doch die Lage in Port Moresby hat sich auf jeden Fall gebessert. Wir werden nun schauen, wie wir mit der japanischen Trägerbedrohung umgehen werden.

Richtig gut, Euer Gegner proklamiert auch den Punktsieg für sich. Es ist also knapp und alles noch offen. Das schöne an diesem AAR ist das Er von zwei Seiten geführt wird, dieses ist beim großartigen Hindenburg AAR der einzige Nachteil, das man keinen Einblick vom Gegner erhaschen kann.

Glück Auf

Francis Drake
07.11.10, 19:32
Der werte Zottelhase hat mir bis jetzt leider nur den Combat File geschickt. Wie es wahrhaftig aussieht, weiß ich noch nicht. Auch wie hoch die Flugzeugverluste sind, ist mir noch nicht bekannt. Wir warten auf den Turn...

Mortimer
07.11.10, 22:32
Hallo,

ich äußere mich an der ein oder anderen Stelle gerne mal abfällig über WitP, aber dieser AAR ist dabei, mich dazu anzufixen, mich doch noch mal an dem Guadalcanal-Szenario zu versuchen - wenn da nicht so viele offene Fragen wären ! :)

Weiter so !

Liebe Grüsse

Hehe, mir geht es genauso. Ich habe meine AE bereits entstaubt und wieder einmal mit diesem Szenario angefangen. Nur fürchte ich, daß ich alles, was ich einst über die Spielmechanik wußte, wieder vergessen habe...:D

Francis Drake
07.11.10, 23:27
Statistik:

In der Luft haben wir den Japanern schwere Verluste zugefügt!

http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/3618/image125p.jpg



Unsere Helden! Viele neue Piloten haben ihren ersten Abschuß erzielt! Die Liste wird immer länger.

http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/5167/image126u.jpg



Unsere bisher verlorenen Schiffseinheiten

http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/5606/image127.jpg




Die japanischen Schiffsverluste. Dazu kommen nur noch zwei Frachter. Interessant der Verlust des Zerstörers Yayoi, auf Grund gelaufen.

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/6506/image128it.jpg



Gesamtstatistik

http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/9420/image129i.jpg




Befehle:

Der Zerstörer Warramunga hat die Treffer der 250 Kg Bomben erstaunlich gut weggesteckt! Er soll mit höchster Geschwindigkeit Richtung Townsville ausweichen, um die Schäden in Australien reparieren zu lassen.

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/8618/image130j.jpg



Die Pensacola hat die beiden Lufttorpedos gut weggesteckt. Wie erwartet ist eine Menge Wasser im Schiff, doch ist es noch nicht gefährlich. Auch auf dieses Schiff wartet das Dock.

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/8264/image131kb.jpg



In Port Moresby sind nur noch 18 P-39 Einsatzbereit. Viele Maschinen sind beschädigt und werden in ein bis drei Tagen zur aktiven Truppe hinzustoßen. Die Nachschubsituation ist nun besser als zu Beginn des Scenarios. Im Hafen können nun auch größere Schiffe abgefertigt werden, wobei er immer noch zu klein ist. Doch weiter ausbauen können wir nicht. Als nächstes ist das Flugfeld dran. Als Verstärkung der Luftverteidigung können 25 Kittyhawk aus Townsville nachgeführt werden. Damit hoffen wir, Port Moresby am nächsten Tag ausreichend schützen zu können.

http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/1728/image132fm.jpg



PM-5 wird wegen akuter Luftgefahr in Port Moresby zurück nach Cooktown gerufen. Dabei wäre die schwere Flakeinheit dort sehr wichtig im Verteidigungskampf.

http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/2047/image133.jpg



In Noumea wird der Konvoi NL-2 gebildet. Dieser verlegt nach Luganville, um von dort eine Baseforce für Lunga aufzunehmen. Unsere U-Bootjäger sind weiter bei der Arbeit.

http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/1790/image134.jpg



Unsere Träger verlegen ins Operationsgebiet von Port Moresby. Wir erwarten, das die japanischen Träger spätestens übermorgen ausweichen werden.

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/4562/image135z.jpg



In Townsville wird PM-6 gebildet. Seit einigen Tagen liegen drei voll Nachub geladene Frachter aus Sydney im Hafen. Diese sollen nun mit Hilfe unserer Träger zusamen mit PM-5 nach Port Moresby gebracht werden.

http://img602.imageshack.us/img602/5920/image136.jpg



In Brisbane sind Beaufighter angekommen. Diese werden in Zukunft vorerst von Cooktown Luftdeckung für Schiffsverkehr zwischen Australien und Port Moresby sicherstellen. Die Reichweite ist 60 Meilen (2 Hexes) weiter als die der P-39.

http://img574.imageshack.us/img574/2871/image137.jpg


In den nächsten Tagen müssen die U-Booteinsätze überarbeitet werden. Hiermit bin ich nicht ganz zufrieden. Gut ist, das die Japaner es nicht besser machen.

Francis Drake
08.11.10, 23:52
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 24, 42
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ASW attack near Ouv'ea at 117,156

Japanese Ships
SS I-122

Allied Ships
AP President Monroe
DD Balch
DD Wilson



SS I-122 is sighted by escort
DD Balch fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Wilson fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Wilson fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


Die Bewacher des Konvoi NL-02 auf dem Weg nach Luganville können ein japanisches U-Boot abdrängen.


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Sub attack near Cape Gloucester at 101,124

Japanese Ships
CV Shokaku
BB Mutsu
CA Chikuma
DD Oyashio
DD Nowaki
DD Hamakaze
DD Tokitsukaze

Allied Ships
SS Wahoo



SS Wahoo launches 6 torpedoes at CV Shokaku
Wahoo diving deep ....
DD Nowaki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hamakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tokitsukaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Nowaki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hamakaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Nowaki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Nowaki attacking submerged sub ....
DD Nowaki attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub


Das wäre auch zu schön gewesen! Leider hat kein Torpedo getroffen, alle gingen vorbei. Die japanischen Träger weichen wie vermutet nach Norden aus.


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Night Air attack on Lunga , at 114,138

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 22


Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed on ground



Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
9 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 42 minutes


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Night Air attack on Lunga , at 114,138

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 17


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
16 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes


Zwei Luftangriffe von Betty Langstreckenbombern auf Lunga ohne großen Erfolg.



OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Aug 24, 42

SS S-37 reports having been sighted by the enemy at 105 , 123
SS S-44 reports having been sighted by the enemy at 102 , 130

Coastwatcher Report: DD Shikinami reported in port at Shortlands

TF 17 observes Japanese Torpedo Bomber at 114,138 near Lunga
TF 45 snooped by Japanese Aircraft at 114,138 near Lunga
(Unsere Frachtschiffe vor Lunga werden mal wieder aufgeklärt)

SBD-3 Dauntless reports suspected submarine at 101, 137 near Deboyne Islands
Hudson III (LR) reports diving submarine at 118, 158 near Lifou
PBY-5 Catalina sighting report: 1 Japanese ship at 113,142 near Rennell Island, speed 19, Moving Southeast
Walrus II reports shape below surface at 92, 144 near Townsville

Townsville expands airfield to size 5
(Nun bauen wir den Hafen weiter aus.)






SIG INT REPORT FOR Aug 24, 42

Radio transmissions detected at Lae (99,126).



Statistik:

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/6891/image138z.jpg



Die unglückliche Wahoo. Wir arbeiten an den Einsatzgebieten unserer U-Boote.

http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/1573/image139s.jpg



Die Staffel Beaufort wird wieder nach der Auffrischung nach Port Moresby verlegt. Sofort wird ein Angriff auf die Hafenanlagen von Buna befohlen. Von Australien aus sollen alle B-17 mit angreifen. Unsere Kittyhawk Jäger fliegen „Longrangecap“ über Buna. Die P-39 sollen Begleitschutz fliegen.

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/6804/image140t.jpg



Der Konvoi PM-5 läuft aus Cooktown wieder Richtung Port Moresby aus. Auf See soll PM-6 hinzustoßen. Gleichzeitig nähern sich unsere Träger dem Treffpunkt.

http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/4221/image146.jpg

http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/2025/image141k.jpg



In Townsville wird der Konvoi PM-7 gebildet.

http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/9392/image142x.jpg



Ein schneller Transportzertörer-Verband soll wichtige Nachschubgüter nach Milne Bay bringen.

http://img573.imageshack.us/img573/423/image143.jpg



Der Tanker ist in Sydney angekommen. Sofort wird mit dem Beladen begonnen. Nach Ankunft des Kreuzerverbandes sind die Fuel Reserven in Townsville auf null gefallen.

http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/5651/image144x.jpg



Auch von Noumea aus soll Fuel entweder nach Townsville oder direkt zu den Trägerverbänden gebracht werden.

http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/4316/image145e.jpg

Francis Drake
09.11.10, 23:18
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 25, 42
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Sub attack near Koumac at 114,154

Japanese Ships
SS I-21

Allied Ships
DD Frazier
DD Dale
DD Worden



SS I-21 launches 6 torpedoes at DD Frazier
I-21 diving deep ....
DD Dale fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Worden fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Worden fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Worden fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Worden fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Worden fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Worden attacking submerged sub ....
DD Worden is out of ASW ammo
DD Worden is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub


Nördlich von Noumea hat der Zerstörer Worden sein ganzes „Eisen“ ins Meer geworfen. Leider wohl erfolglos...


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ASW attack near Lombrum at 102,119

Japanese Ships
CA Myoko
DD Uzuki
DD Amagiri

Allied Ships
SS Sculpin



SS Sculpin is sighted by escort
DD Uzuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Amagiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Uzuki attacking submerged sub ....
DD Amagiri attacking submerged sub ....
DD Uzuki attacking submerged sub ....
DD Amagiri fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Uzuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Uzuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


Gut, das die Japaner schlechte Wasserbombenschützen sind.


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Sub attack near New Hanover Island at 103,122

Japanese Ships
xAK Kano Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
E Matsukaze

Allied Ships
SS Grayback



SS Grayback launches 6 torpedoes at xAK Kano Maru
Grayback diving deep ....
E Matsukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Matsukaze attacking submerged sub ....
E Matsukaze loses contact with SS Grayback
SS Grayback eludes ASW attack from E Matsukaze
E Matsukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Matsukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Matsukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


Auf der Konvoiroute Truk-Lae konnte die Grayback zwei Torpedotreffer auf den Frachter Kano Maru erzielen. Leider explodierte nur einer. Das Sinken konnte nicht beobachtet werden, doch Sinkgeräusche konnten gehört werden!


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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9



Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 13
B-17E Fortress x 64
P-39D Airacobra x 21


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Kittyhawk IA: 1 damaged

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



Port hits 6
Port supply hits 1


Der erste richtige Strategische Bomberangriff auf Buna war erstmal erfolgreich. Die Verluste werden wir unter Statistik aufführen.



OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Aug 25, 42

Coastwatcher Report: xAKL Penang Maru reported in port at Shortlands

TF 17 detects Japanese Float Plane at 114,139 near Lunga
TF 45 shadowed by A6M2-N Rufe at 114,138 near Lunga
(Die Flotte vor Lunga wird weiter aufgeklärt)

SS S-37 followed by Japanese Float Plane at 105,123 near Kavieng
(U-Boot Nordwestlich von Rabaul)

TF 26 sights Japanese Dive Bomber at 100,136 near Milne Bay
TF 26 shadowed by Japanese Level Bomber at 100,136 near Milne Bay
(Unsere schnellen Transportzerstörer sind auf dem Marsch nach Milne Bay aufgeklärt worden)




SIG INT REPORT FOR Aug 25, 42

Radio transmissions detected at 103,138.
Radio transmissions detected at Kavieng (106,122).
Radio transmissions detected at Kavieng (106,122).
Radio transmissions detected at Lae (99,126).
Radio transmissions detected at 135,168.
Kure 5th SNLF is located at Shortlands(109,131).
Radio transmissions detected at 101,149.
Radio transmissions detected at 115,115.
Maizuru 2nd SNLF is located at Lae(99,126).
2/Kure 3rd SNLF is loaded on xAK Josho Maru moving to Buna.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Rabaul (106,125).



Statistik

http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/5534/image147.jpg

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/8844/image148v.jpg

http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/9333/image149.jpg



Befehle:

Die U-Boot Einsatzlage unserer Boote. Die erfolgreiche Grayback im Mittelpunkt.

http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/4441/image150h.jpg



Die Beaufort Bomber sollen nächste Nacht einen Störangriff auf das Flugfeld von Lae fliegen. Die einsatzbereiten 21 Kittyhawk Jäger sowie die 24 P-39 Airacobra fliegen Cap über Port Moresby. Am nächsten Tag werden die beiden Konvois PM-6 und PM-7 erwartet. Die Träger stellen ebenfalls eine Staffel Cap.

http://img826.imageshack.us/img826/1213/image151.jpg



Die in Cooktown stationierten Beaufighter fliegen zusätzlich Luftdeckung über die eigenen Träger.

http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/6969/image152j.jpg



Die Träger sammeln 90 Meilen Westlich von Port Moresby.

http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/7501/image153qj.jpg




PM-7 ist beladen und legt von Townsville ab. Wenn alle Konvois in Port Moresby unbeschadet entladen werden können, haben wir die Vorraussetzung für die vermehrte Aktive Nutzung des Flugfeldes für offensive Bombenmissionen geschaffen.

http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/1581/image154f.jpg



In Noumea wird der NL-3 gebildet.

http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/2968/image155r.jpg

Francis Drake
10.11.10, 23:13
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 26, 42
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ASW attack near Port Moresby at 96,133

Japanese Ships
SS I-168, hits 2

Allied Ships
AMC Manoora
AM Starling
xAP Demodocus
xAK Mormacmar
DD Arunta
DD Monaghan
DD Clark
DM Preble



Auf dem Weg nach Port Moresby kann erfolgreich ein japanisches U-Boot angegriffen werden. Die DM Preble hat nun keine Wasserbomben mehr...


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Night Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Allied aircraft
Beaufort V x 4


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Beaufort V bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb


Erfolgloser Nachtangriff auf Lae.


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

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 45 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 15



Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 13
P-39D Airacobra x 17
F4F-4 Wildcat x 30


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 9 destroyed, 1 damaged


Allied Ships
DM Montgomery


Die erste Welle am heutigen Tage kommt ohne Jagdschutz. Der Angriff kann unter hohen Verlusten der Japaner abgeschlagen werden.


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

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 11
G4M1 Betty x 20



Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 9
P-39D Airacobra x 15
F4F-4 Wildcat x 30


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero: 2 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 3 destroyed, 5 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Kittyhawk IA: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
AMC Manoora, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Mormacmar
AM Starling
DM Gamble


Der zweite Angriff kommt mit Jagdschutz. Die Zeros können in heftigen Luftgefechten abgedrängt werden. Leider konnten ca. 10-12 Bettys durchbrechen und einen Torpedotreffer auf dem mit Nachschub beladenen Hilfskreuzer Manoora erzielen.



OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Aug 26, 42

SS S-37 leaving patrol zone to replenish at Townsville
SS Greenling reports having been sighted by the enemy at 106 , 121

Coastwatcher Report: DD Uranami reported in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: DD Hayashio reported in port at Rabaul

TF 45 sighted by Japanese Aircraft at 114,138 near Lunga

FO Stevenson F. of No.76 Sqd RAAF is credited with kill number 2
ENS Warden, W.H. of VF-6 is credited with kill number 2
ENS Warden, W.H. of VF-6 is credited with kill number 3
1LT Gretz P. of 8th FG/80th FS is credited with kill number 6
LTJG Hammond H. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 2
FO Sloan W. of No.76 Sqd RAAF is credited with kill number 2
1LT Jenkins C. of 8th FG/36th FS is credited with kill number 2
CPT Morrison G. of 8th FG/36th FS is credited with kill number 3
FO Vincent G. of No.75 Sqd RAAF is credited with kill number 2
1LT Ward H. of 8th FG/36th FS is credited with kill number 2
FO Trayhorn H. of No.76 Sqd RAAF is credited with kill number 2
FO Spanton K. of No.76 Sqd RAAF is credited with kill number 2
ENS Patterson K. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 2
FO Trayhorn H. of No.76 Sqd RAAF is credited with kill number 3
FLT Ellsworth A. of No.76 Sqd RAAF is credited with kill number 2
ENS Adams, J.P. of VF-3 is credited with kill number 2

Sydney expands port to size 9
Noumea expands fortifications to size 5



SIG INT REPORT FOR Aug 26, 42

7th Base Force is located at Lae(99,126).
Radio transmissions detected at Shortlands (109,131).
Radio transmissions detected at Kavieng (106,122).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at 105,123.
5th AF Construction Battalion is located at Lae(99,126).
35th/124th Infantry Regiment is located at Tassafaronga(113,137).

Bericht gibt es leider erst morgen abend...

Francis Drake
11.11.10, 14:34
Bericht schon ein wenig eher möglich. :D


Statistik

http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/4500/image156a.jpg



Flugzeugverluste

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/6568/image157ab.jpg



Unsere Helden!

http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/4203/image158l.jpg



Befehle:

Die S-37 auf dem Weg nach Townsville zum Auffrischen der Vorräte und Betriebsstoffe.

http://img574.imageshack.us/img574/4331/image159.jpg



Der schnelle Transportzerstörerverband versorgte erfolgreich in der Nacht Milne Bay mit 240 Tonnen Nachschub.

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In Port Moresby verlässt der angeschlagene Hilfskreuzer den Konvoi und macht im Hafen mit Fliegertarnung fest. Das Schiff hat zu viel Wasser im „Bauch“ und soll erstmal so weit wie möglich ausgepumpt werden.

http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/6100/image161m.jpg



20 Kittyhawk Jäger und 26 P-39 sind Einsatzbereit. Die Beaufort Bomber sollen heute Nacht die Hafenanlagen von Buna angreifen. Dazu wurde Buna gestern aufgeklärt sowie am heutigen Tage, um Schäden feststellen zu können.

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/8461/image162.jpg

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Einige Bewacher des Konvois soll vor Port Moresby U-Bootabwehr sicherstellen. Derweil können alle Frachter an der Pier festmachen und mit dem Löschen der Ladung beginnen. Wir denken, das der Japaner nicht noch einmal mit der Masse wie am Vortag angreifen kann, es sei denn, seine Träger werden eingesetzt. Für die Alliierten wäre es nicht so schnell möglich, über 12.000 Tonnen Supply wie hier auf den Schiffen bei Verlust dieser neu zusammen zu stellen.

http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/5431/image164r.jpg



Der PM-7 auf dem Weg nach Port Moresby. Übernächste Nacht wird er dort erwartet.

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Die 81 B-17 sollen am nächsten Tag ohne Begleitschutz wieder die Hafenanlagen in Buna angreifen. Wir rechnen nach dem für die japanische Jagdwaffe Verlustreichen und anstrengenden Tag nicht mit einem Gegner über Buna.

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Townsville ist trocken. Es wird kein Fuel per Eisenbahn nachgeführt. Die beiden erwarteten Tanker werden leider noch einige Zeit unterwegs sein. Dies schränkt unsere Flottenoperationen von hier aus stark ein. Wir senden einige Minensucher nach Brisbane, um von dort einen weiteren Tanker nach Sydney zu begleiten und von dort noch eine große Ladung Treibstoff zu holen.

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Der Konvoi vor Lunga wird zurück gerufen. In zwei Tagen wird der nächste dort erwartet und wir wollen den Japaner täuschen, das die Versorgung vorerst abgeschlossen ist. Nicht das er uns noch per Nacht eine Überwasserflotte vorbeischickt.

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hohe_Berge
11.11.10, 19:56
Warum ist die Versorgung in Townsville so schlecht? Ist doch eine "Festland Stadt"

Glück Auf

Francis Drake
11.11.10, 22:15
Tja, keine Ahnung warum nicht genug Fuel nachkommt. Egal, kümmere mich darum. :)



AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 27, 42
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Sub attack near Rabaul at 106,125

Japanese Ships
DD Samidare
DD Kawakaze
DD Harusame

Allied Ships
SS Pickerel, hits 33, and is sunk



SS Pickerel launches 4 torpedoes at DD Samidare
Pickerel bottoming out ....
DD Kawakaze attacking submerged sub ....
DD Samidare attacking submerged sub ....
DD Kawakaze attacking submerged sub ....
SS Pickerel forced to surface!
DD Kawakaze firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Samidare firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Harusame firing on surfaced sub ....
Sub slips beneath the waves


Auf der Transferfahrt südlich von Rabaul auf eine Position Nördlich von Rabaul greift die Pickerel japanische Zerstörer an. Leider gehen die Torpedos fehl. Das Boot muß Alarmtauchen und wird aufs heftigste mit Wasserbomben bekämpft. Es war nicht mehr zu halten, ein Notauftauchen wurde befohlen. An der Oberfläche wurde nochmals ein Torpedofächer auf einen Zerstörer gefeuert, doch ging ebenfalls vorbei. Das Boot ist nach feindlichen Beschuß gesunken...


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Night Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 15


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 2 damaged



Port hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg AP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
9 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg AP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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


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Night Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 8


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 2 damaged



Port hits 1
Port fuel hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg AP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes


23 Bettys in zwei Wellen greifen die Hafenanlagen von Port Moresby an. Einige Treffer wurden Beobachtet. Die Flak konnte vier Angreifer beschädigen.


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Night Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Allied aircraft
Beaufort V x 6


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Beaufort V bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 46 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes


Kein Erfolg...


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Sub attack near Finschhafen at 100,127

Japanese Ships
DD Arashi
DD Tanikaze
DD Hagikaze

Allied Ships
SS Albacore, hits 1


Ein Torpedofächer der Albacore auf einen Zerstörer gehen fehl. Die Position des Feindverbandes wurde ans HQ gemeldet...





Japanische Trägerflugzeuge greifen an!!!

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

Weather in hex: Clear sky

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

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 42
B5N1 Kate x 22



Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 12
P-39D Airacobra x 17
F4F-4 Wildcat x 31


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 11 destroyed
B5N1 Kate: 4 destroyed, 6 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Kittyhawk IA: 1 destroyed
P-39D Airacobra: 2 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat: 2 destroyed

Allied Ships
AM Lark
DM Montgomery
DD Clark
AM Starling
DM Preble

Der heftigste Luftkampf der bisherigen Gefechte im Süd Pazifik ist vorbei. Die japanischen Trägerflugzeuge müssen starke Verluste hinnehmen. Gut das die Wildcats mitgeholfen haben! Die Kates konnten allerdings teile ihrer Torpedos einsetzen, doch sie suchten sich die Begleitschiffe unseres Konvois aus, die auf Reede lagen. Die Frachter an der Pier ließen sie in Ruhe! Alle Torpedos gingen zudem vorbei!


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Finschhafen at 100,127

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 7
SBD-3 Dauntless x 26
TBF-1 Avenger x 15


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

Japanese Ships
xAK Yamahagi Maru, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
DD Tanikaze, Bomb hits 2, on fire
DD Kagero, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
DD Arashi
DD Hagikaze, Bomb hits 1, on fire


Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Kagero
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Hagikaze


Unsere Trägerflugzeuge haben nach der Positionsmeldung der Albacore den japanischen Schiffsverband angegriffen. Der feindliche Frachter konnte sofort versenkt werden sowie 1 Zerstörer schwer beschädigen und zwei weitere Zerstörer in Brand geschossen werden.


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Finschhafen at 100,127

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 6
TBF-1 Avenger x 15


Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Tanikaze, heavy fires
DD Hagikaze, on fire
DD Kagero, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
DD Arashi

Die zweite Welle versenkte die Kagero!


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Afternoon Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 48 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 27


No Allied losses

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



Port hits 6
Port supply hits 4


Erfolgreicher strategischer Luftangriff auf Buna!


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Afternoon Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 8


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged



Port hits 2

Nachzügler erzielen weitere Treffer. Eine B-17 wurde beschädigt. Hoffentlich schafft sie es nach Hause...


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Finschhafen at 100,127

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 7
SBD-3 Dauntless x 26
TBF-1 Avenger x 14


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

Japanese Ships
DD Hagikaze, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Arashi
DD Tanikaze, on fire, heavy damage

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Hagikaze
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring a Fubuki(III) class DD


Die dritte Welle hatte die Hagikaze zum Ziel. Das Schiff wird nicht mehr lange schwimmen...


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Submarine attack near Finschhafen at 100,127

Japanese Ships
DD Tanikaze, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Albacore



DD Tanikaze is sighted by SS Albacore
SS Albacore launches 6 torpedoes


Die Albacore gibt der Tanikaze den Fangschuß. Leider explodiert nur einer der beiden getroffenen Torpedos. Ein Sinken konnte allerdings nicht beobachtet werden.



OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Aug 27, 42

Coastwatcher Report: E Asanagi reported in port at Shortlands

FO Crandall R. of No.75 Sqd RAAF is credited with kill number 2
ENS Raymond J. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 2
FLT Ellsworth A. of No.76 Sqd RAAF is credited with kill number 3
FLT Ellsworth A. of No.76 Sqd RAAF is credited with kill number 4
FO Gilchrist C. of No.76 Sqd RAAF is credited with kill number 2
FO Spanton K. of No.76 Sqd RAAF is credited with kill number 3
1LT Dobbs S. of 8th FG/80th FS is credited with kill number 3
1LT Dobbs S. of 8th FG/80th FS is credited with kill number 4
1LT Dobbs S. of 8th FG/80th FS is credited with kill number 5
1LT Dobbs S. of 8th FG/80th FS attains ace status!!
CPT Hall K. of 35th FG/40th FS is credited with kill number 2
FO Crandall R. of No.75 Sqd RAAF is credited with kill number 3

DD Kagero is reported to have been sunk near Finschhafen on Aug 27, 1942
DD Tanikaze is reported to have been sunk near Finschhafen on Aug 27, 1942
xAK Yamahagi Maru is reported to have been sunk near Finschhafen on Aug 27, 1942

Loss of SS Pickerel on Aug 27, 1942 is admitted

14th USN Naval Construction Battalion arrives at Noumea



SIG INT REPORT FOR Aug 27, 42

Radio transmissions detected at 102,163.
7th Naval Guard Unit is located at Lae(99,126).
Radio transmissions detected at Lae (99,126).
Yokoyama Tai is planning for an attack on Port Moresby.
Radio transmissions detected at 125,156.
Radio transmissions detected at 107,137.
Radio transmissions detected at 107,169.
Radio transmissions detected at Lae (99,126).
Radio transmissions detected at 129,161.
Horii Group is located at Buna(99,129).
17th Army is located at Truk(112,108).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at 105,123.


Fazit:

Ein erfolgreicher Tag! Die eigenen Frachter konnten beschützt werden und dazu unter geringen Flugzeugverlusten etliche japanische Elitepiloten abgeschossen werden. Dazu konnte ein feindlicher Konvoi zerschlagen werden! Bedauerlich der Verlust des U-Bootes bei Rabaul. Doch der japanische Befehlshaber übermittelte folgende Botschaft zu dem Vorfall:

„Was ne coole Sau dein U-Boot Kommandant , beim Notauftauchen noch ein aus der Hüfte hauen Respekt.“

Gelbe 13
12.11.10, 00:11
Hallo werter Francis,
Erstmal Gratulation zu diesem äußerst erfolgreichen Tag! Da musste der Japaner ja ordentlich bluten, besonders schmerzlich die Piloten Verluste auf den Trägern.
Ich habe auf euren Screenshots gesehen, dass ihr anscheinend die Searcharcs benutzt. Ist dem so? Und wenn mit welchem Erfolg?
Übrigens ein wirklich schöner AAR, freue mich immer auf Neuigkeiten! Weiter so!

Francis Drake
12.11.10, 14:12
Danke!

Die Suchradien nutze ich einfach, obwohl diese wohl nicht richtig funktionieren sollen. Mache mir keine Gedanken darum.

Die Verluste an Flugzeugen der Japaner sind aber nicht die realen Verluste, das muß man schon bedenken. Aber gelohnt haben wird es sich auf jeden Fall. ;)

Cfant
12.11.10, 14:40
Was ich noch nicht so ganz kapiert habe: Was ist eigentlich Euer Ziel? Port Moresby halten? Oder doch - da Ihr zu Anfang sagtet, die Gegend sei der Dreh- und Angelpunkt für Japan - Japans Stützpunkte erobern?

Francis Drake
12.11.10, 19:18
Mein einziges Ziel ist es, mir und meinem Gegner Zottelhase eine schöne spannende Zeit zu bereiten. (dem werten Mitleser natürlich ebenso) ;)

Das Spiel ist nur der Mittel zum Zweck!

Francis Drake
12.11.10, 22:48
Statistik

Die japanische Trägerjagdwaffe hat empfindliche Verluste erlitten!

http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/6969/image169q.jpg



Unsere Helden!

http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/2830/image170fb.jpg



Befehle:

Die Sculpin bekommt das Einsatzgebiet der versenkten Pickerel nördlich von Rabaul zugewiesen.

http://img602.imageshack.us/img602/2585/image171.jpg



Unsere U-Boote sollen weiter in ihren Einsatzgebieten bleiben und nicht die japanischen Träger verfolgen, weil wir damit rechnen, das diese sich am nächsten Tag wohl verdünnisieren werden.

http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/911/image172s.jpg



Die Hafenanlagen in Buna sind zu einem Drittel zerstört.

http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/2783/image173o.jpg



Die Wildcat Staffel der Saratoga, die die Luftdeckung für Port Moresby verstärkte.

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Unsere Träger rücken näher an Port Moresby heran. 30 Meilen vor Port Moresby ist der Konvoi PM-7 zu sehen. Dieser trifft in der kommenden Nacht dort ein und wird von Reede entladen.

http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/533/image175.jpg



In Port Moresby sind 21 Kittyhawk Jäger sowie 22 P-39 Einsatzbereit. Eine Staffel P-39 mit 19 Maschinen wird von Townsville nachgeführt und eine Staffel mit insgesamt 7 Maschinen (5 Einsatzbereit) zurück aufs Festland befohlen. Die Beaufort Bomber gehen ebenfalls nach Townsville, um die Staffel auf vollständige Stärke zu bringen (+ 2 Bomber, Gesamt 12).

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Die Frachter werden weiter entladen. 7 schwere Luftabwehrgeschütze sind bereits ausgeladen. Es wird aber noch einige Tage dauern, bis die Schiffe wieder ablegen können. Die Hafeninfrastruktur ist einfach zu schlecht.

http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/7514/image177s.jpg



Die 82 B-17 bekommen einen Tag Pause. Wir wollen nicht, das der Japaner uns eine Falle über Buna stellt.

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Der schnelle Transportzerstörerverband soll die letzten Truppenteile der 53. Flugplatzeinheit nach Port Moresby bringen.

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Der Tanker von Sydney wird in ca. 3 Tagen in Townsville erwartet. Etwas nördlich der schwere Kreuzer Pensacola mit zwei ebenfalls beschädigten Zerstörern auf dem Weg nach Sydney. Im Norden mit dem kleinen E im Icon die durch die japanischen Trägerflugzeuge beschädigte Warramunga.

http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/4748/image180m.jpg



Ein Nachschubkonvoi verlässt Noumea Richtung Townsville, um dort die Supply über 20.000 zu bringen, damit schneller Flugzeugnachschub generiert wird. Auch können nur dann Upgrades auf andere Flugzeugmuster stattfinden.

http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/5936/image181v.jpg

Francis Drake
13.11.10, 12:49
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 28, 42
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ASW attack near Truk at 112,109

Japanese Ships
DD Asagumo
CA Furutaka
CL Tenryu
CL Sendai
DD Hayashio
DD Uranami
DD Shiratsuyu

Allied Ships
SS Sailfish



SS Sailfish launches 4 torpedoes at DD Asagumo
Sailfish diving deep ....
DD Uranami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Shiratsuyu fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Asagumo attacking submerged sub ....
DD Uranami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Asagumo fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Uranami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Uranami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Uranami fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


Die Sailfish greift erfolglos 30 Meilen Südlich von Truk einen japanischen Überwasserkampfverband an.


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Night Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 17


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 4 damaged



Port hits 2


Wieder ein nächtlicher Einflug von Rabaul aus. Unsere schwere Flakeinheit ist in wenigen Tagen voll Einsatzbereit und wird beim Gegner mehr Wirkung zeigen. Die Schäden werden sofort beseitigt.



Trägerflugzeuge über Lunga! Der Japaner bewegt und setzt eine Träger sehr flexibel ein.


Morning Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 114,138

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 28
B5N1 Kate x 22



Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 15


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
B5N1 Kate: 4 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
DD Wilson, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
AP Monrovia, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
DMS Trevor
AP President Monroe, Torpedo hits 1


Allied ground losses:
698 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 43 destroyed, 40 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 16 (16 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)


,
Die Torpedobomber greifen den Truppennachschubkonvoi leider recht erfolgreich an. Teile der Truppen waren allerdings schon von Bord, doch trotzdem starben viele bei dem schnellen Untergang der Monrovia. Die President Monroe ist nur leicht beschädigt, hat allerdings eine Menge Wasser im Rumpf.



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 114,138

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

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

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 26
B5N1 Kate x 31



Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 10


Japanese aircraft losses
B5N1 Kate: 1 destroyed, 7 damaged


Allied Ships
DMS Trevor
DD Balch
DMS Zane


Am Nachmittag startete der Japaner einen weiteren Angriff, doch diesmal griffen die Torpedobomber erfolglos die Begleitschiffe an.



OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Aug 28, 42

Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Buna
Coastwatcher sighting: 8 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul , Speed 14 , Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher Report: xAK Yasukawa Maru reported in port at Shortlands

Japanese Fighter sighted over Lunga
Japanese Aircraft sighted over 7th Australian Brigade
Japanese Aircraft sighted over Milne Bay

BB Washington arrives at Noumea
DD Fletcher arrives at Noumea
DD Duncan arrives at Noumea
DD McCalla arrives at Noumea
DD Shaw arrives at Noumea
AM Pursuit arrives at Noumea
AM Swallow arrives at Noumea
SC-738 arrives at Noumea
SC-739 arrives at Noumea
SC-740 arrives at Noumea
SC-741 arrives at Noumea
SC-743 arrives at Noumea
SC-744 arrives at Noumea
TK Kurumba arrives at Noumea
AK Draco arrives at Noumea

Loss of AP Monrovia on Aug 28, 1942 is admitted
Loss of DD Wilson on Aug 28, 1942 is admitted



SIG INT REPORT FOR Aug 28, 42

Radio transmissions detected at 111,166.
Radio transmissions detected at 97,131.
Radio transmissions detected at Rekata Bay (113,134).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Rabaul (106,125).
Radio transmissions detected at Lae (99,126).
Radio transmissions detected at Tassafaronga (113,137).
Radio transmissions detected at Kavieng (106,122).
Radio transmissions detected at 113,174.
a Japanese DD is moving to Rabaul (106,125).
Radio transmissions detected at Shortlands (109,131).
Radio call sign of DD Ushio detected at 110,126.
Kure 5th SNLF is located at Shortlands(109,131).
Radio transmissions detected at 118,149.
Radio transmissions detected at Lae (99,126).



Strategische Bewertung

Der plötzliche Trägerangriff auf Lunga hat mich doch überrascht. Aber Guadalcanal ist nicht wichtig, da das Flugfeld nur bis Größe 3 auszubauen geht und damit für schwere Bomber nicht geeignet ist. Der Schwerpunkt der Alliierten in diesem Gebiet ist und bleibt Port Moresby. Wenn dort reichlich Nachschub angelandet ist, können von dort aus alle Basen der Japaner wirkungsvoll bekämpft werden.

Unsere Träger werden nach Abschluß der Nachschuboperation vor Port Moresby entweder nach Townsville (wenn bis dahin genug Treibstoff vorhanden ist) oder nach Noumea (wahrscheinlich) zur Auffrischung zurück verlegen. In einigen Tagen verstärkt zusätzlich die Hornet unsere Trägerschlagkraft. Danach werden die vier Träger offensive Operationen durchführen.



Befehle:

Eine Staffel Kittyhawk verlegt nach Townsville und erhält drei Ersatzmaschinen. Einsatzbereit sind 11 Kittyhawk und 38 P-39. Das Löschen der Ladung geht munter weiter.

http://img547.imageshack.us/img547/7031/image182.jpg



Unsere Träger verlegen wieder leicht die Position. Die Sturzkampfbomber erhalten den Befehl, nachmittags die Flugfelder von Lae anzugreifen. Unsere B-17 bekommen die Hafenanlagen von Buna zugewiesen.

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/2866/image183m.jpg



Die Pensacola kommt in Sydney an und geht mit den beiden Begleitzerstörern ins Dock. Zwei Aufklärer gehen wieder an Bord, die nach den beiden Torpedotreffern vorsorglich nach Port Moresby ausgeflogen worden. Der Japaner brüstet sich allerdings mit der angeblichen Versenkung des Kreuzers.

http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/4674/image184h.jpg



Eine Staffel Wildcat verlegt von Noumea nach Luganville. Am nächsten Tag geht es weiter nach Lunga, um die Jagdabwehr zu stärken. Die angelandeten Pioniere ermöglichen die Betreuung weiterer Maschinen. In Noumea können insgesamt drei U-Jagdgruppen eingesetzt werden.

http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/1600/image185w.jpg



Die Wildcat Staffel in Lunga hat nach den gestrigen Gefechten noch 10 Maschinen einsatzbereit. Die Reparaturen dauern an.

http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/5216/image186k.jpg

http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/4610/image187w.jpg



Die durch einen Torpedo getroffene President Monroe. Schnellstmöglich soll Richtung Süden den Trägerflugzeugen ausgewichen werden. Auch der noch erwartete Konvoi für den nächsten Tag wird zurück gerufen.

http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/2203/image188p.jpg


Der Gegner wird vor Morgen Abend den nächsten Zug nicht zurücksenden. Wenn noch ein paar Screenshots nachgereicht werden sollen (Staffeln, Schiffe, Karten, Basen...) bitte melden. ;)

Francis Drake
14.11.10, 22:26
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 29, 42
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ASW attack near Torres Islands at 118,147

Japanese Ships
SS I-10, hits 4, heavy damage

Allied Ships
AM Adroit
AP President Hayes
DD Dale
DD Worden
DD Frazier
DD Buchanan



SS I-10 launches 6 torpedoes at AM Adroit
DD Dale fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Worden fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Frazier fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Buchanan fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Buchanan attacking submerged sub ....
DD Buchanan fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Buchanan attacking submerged sub ....
DD Buchanan fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Buchanan fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


Ein Rückkonvoi von Lunga wird erfolglos von einem japanischen U-Boot angegriffen. Es kam nicht durch den Bewacherring hindurch und griff einen Minensucher an. Die Buchanan konnte erhebliche Treffer mit Wasserbomben erzielen.


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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 7



Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 43


No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

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



Port hits 9
Port supply hits 3


Unsere B-17 waren wiederum erfolgreich. Trotz gegnerischen Jagdschutz konnten zahlreiche Treffer am Boden erzielt werden. Alle Maschinen kommen unbeschädigt zurück und sind weiter einsatzbereit!



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Afternoon Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 13



Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 12
SBD-3 Dauntless x 59


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 2 destroyed
SBD-3 Dauntless: 8 damaged

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



Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 12


Ein nur mäßiger Erfolg gegen den Fliegerhorst von Lae.



OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Aug 29, 42

Coastwatcher Report: xAKL Shinsoku Maru reported in port at Shortlands

Japanese Fighter Bomber sighted over Lunga
Japanese Aircraft sighted over Milne Bay
Japanese Torpedo Bomber sighted over 7th Australian Brigade

VMF-224 arrives at Noumea (Wildcat Jäger)



SIG INT REPORT FOR Aug 29, 42

Radio transmissions detected at 103,146.
35th/124th Infantry Regiment is located at Tassafaronga(113,137).
Radio transmissions detected at 83,174.
Radio transmissions detected at 107,133.
25938 men are based at Truk (112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at Lae (99,126).
14th Naval Guard Unit is loaded on a Japanese CM moving to Shortlands.
(Aktuell können wir nicht reagieren)

Radio transmissions detected at Kavieng (106,122).
Radio transmissions detected at 94,136.
Radio transmissions detected at Tassafaronga (113,137).
Radio transmissions detected at 96,160.
Radio transmissions detected at 101,157.
15th Engineer Regiment is planning for an attack on Port Moresby.
Radio transmissions detected at Shortlands (109,131).
Radio transmissions detected at Kavieng (106,122).



Befehle:

Flugzeugverluste

http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/5758/image189t.jpg



Im Hafen von Rabaul sind zahlreiche Schiffe vor Anker.

http://img686.imageshack.us/img686/3493/image190d.jpg



In Port Moresby wird die zweite Kittyhawk Staffel nach Townsville verlegt und die erste kehrt wieder voll ausgerüstet zurück. Einige Maschinen müssen allerdings in Australien noch Restarbeiten über sich ergehen lassen. Einsatzbereit sind 10 Kittyhawk sowie 40 P-39 Airacobra.

http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/1113/image191z.jpg




Zur allmählichen Druck Erhöhung auf die Japaner in Neu Guinea werden zwei Staffeln B-26 mit 25 Flugzeugen nach Port Moresby befohlen. Ziel sind feindlicher Schiffsverkehr und als Ausweichziel sollen die Hafenanlagen von Buna angegriffen.

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/8444/image192z.jpg



Die Lage der Konvois PM-5, PM-6 und PM-7 in Port Moresby. Die Löschung der Ladung wird noch mehr Zeit als geplant in Anspruch nehmen.

http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/8906/image193o.jpg

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Die Träger ändern wieder ihren Standort. Die Sturzkampfbomber sollen ebenfalls den Hafen von Buna in Schutt und Asche legen.

http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/2112/image195j.jpg



Die B-17 greifen ebenfalls die Hafenanlagen von Buna an.

http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/5746/image196i.jpg



Der erwartete Treibstofftanker wird übermorgen in Townsville erwartet.

http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/7633/image197.jpg



Eine zweite Staffel Wildcats ist nach Lunga verlegt worden. Nördlich von den Salomonen ist die feindliche Trägergruppe gesichtet.

http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/6135/image198d.jpg

Esslingen
15.11.10, 13:53
Werter Francis Drake,

bei Euren Abbildungen fällt mir auf, dass Eure Flugzeugstaffeln alle einen relativ hohen "Fatigue" Level haben.
Dies erhöht erhöht Eure möglichen Verluste an Maschienen und Piloten.

Lasst Eure Piloten ein klein wenig mehr auf "Rest" ... sie werden es Euch danken und dabei auch nicht weniger Gegner abschiessen.

Francis Drake
15.11.10, 14:32
Werter Esslingen,

vielen Dank für den Hinweis! In der Regel werden immer 20% bis 30% Rest gefahren, nur in Ausnahmefällen wie Longrangecap oder besondere Gefahren wird auf Ruhe verzichtet. Oder habt ihr genauere Informationen oder Empfehlungen für mich parat? ;)

Gruß Francis

Francis Drake
15.11.10, 15:48
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 30, 42
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Night Naval bombardment of Lunga at 114,138

Allied aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft losses
PBY-5 Catalina: 1 destroyed on ground
F4F-4 Wildcat: 2 destroyed on ground

Japanese Ships
CA Kumano
CA Suzuya
CA Haguro
CA Myoko
CA Maya
CA Atago


Allied ground losses:
412 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 54 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 6 (1 destroyed, 5 disabled)


Airbase hits 11
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 61

CA Kumano firing at Lunga
CA Suzuya firing at Lunga
CA Haguro firing at Lunga
CA Myoko firing at 1st USMC/5th Regiment
CA Maya firing at 1st USMC/5th Regiment
CA Atago firing at 1st USMC/1st Regiment


Der lange Erwartete Nachtangriff auf Lunga ist erfolgt! Vor ein paar Tagen ist ja ein schwerer japanischer Kreuzer südöstlich von Truk durch eins unserer U-Boote entdeckt worden mit Kurs Südost. Diese konnten nur ein Ziel haben, eben Lunga. Wie gesagt, Lunga ist nicht wichtig und die Verluste können ersetzt werden. Nachschub ist genug vorhanden.

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Sub attack near Kavieng at 105,123

Japanese Ships
DD Kawakaze
DD Murasame
DD Samidare

Allied Ships
SS Sculpin



SS Sculpin launches 4 torpedoes at DD Kawakaze
DD Kawakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Samidare fails to find sub and abandons search
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...
DD Kawakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


Erfolgloser Angriff auf einen Überwasserverband.


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Afternoon Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 7



Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 21


No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged

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



Port hits 5


Der geplante Angriff auf Buna. Leider waren die B-17 am Ziel nicht sehr zahlreich.



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Afternoon Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5



Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 6


No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged


Eine Gruppe Nachzügler ohne Erfolg...


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Afternoon Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 49 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 4



Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 6
SBD-3 Dauntless x 73


No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 2 destroyed
SBD-3 Dauntless: 4 damaged



Port hits 3
Port supply hits 6


Weiterer Angriff unserer Trägerflugzeuge auf die Hafenanlagen von Buna.


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Naval bombardment of Lunga at 114,138

Allied aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft losses
PBY-5 Catalina: 3 destroyed on ground
PBY-5A Catalina: 2 destroyed on ground
F4F-4 Wildcat: 8 destroyed on ground

Japanese Ships
BB Yamato


Allied ground losses:
595 casualties reported
Squads: 7 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 33 destroyed, 23 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 6 (3 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)


Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 40

BB Yamato firing at Lunga


Jetzt wird es aber dreist! Entweder hat die japanische Planung versagt oder es war Absicht, die Yamato, das größte Schlachtschiff der Menscheitsgeschichte, am Helligten Tage Lunga beschießen zu lassen. Damit hat keiner gerechnet und die Verluste waren enorm bei unseren Flugzeugen! Aber wie gesagt, Lunga ist nicht wichtig...



OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Aug 30, 42

Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 114,138 near Lunga , Speed 23 , Moving Southwest
(die japanischen Kreuzer auf dem Weg nach Lunga)

Coastwatcher Report: E Oite reported in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher sighting: 9 Japanese ships at 114,137 near Tulagi , Speed 28 , Moving Northeast
(Die japanischen Kreuzer auf dem Rückweg von Lunga)

Repairs completed on DD Cummings at Sydney, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on DD Benham at Townsville, ship returned to service

SS S-37 cannot fully replenish at Townsville and terminates patrol
(Wir warten auf Treibstoff)

TF 3 detects Japanese Level Bomber at 98,130 near Port Moresby
TF 13 detects Japanese Float Plane at 98,130 near Port Moresby
TF 8 detected by Japanese Fighter Bomber at 118,148 near Luganville
TF 8 detected by Japanese Carrier Aircraft at 118,148 near Luganville

Japanese Fighter sighted over Lunga
Japanese Fighter sighted over 7th Australian Brigade
Japanese Aircraft sighted over Milne Bay

AM Direct arrives at Noumea
1st USMC/7th Regiment arrives at Noumea



SIG INT REPORT FOR Aug 30, 42

Radio transmissions detected at 129,159.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at Shortlands (109,131).
Radio transmissions detected at 120,137.
Radio transmissions detected at Shortlands (109,131).
35th/2nd(Kitao) Battalion is located at Tassafaronga(113,137).

Esslingen
15.11.10, 18:17
Werter Esslingen,

vielen Dank für den Hinweis! In der Regel werden immer 20% bis 30% Rest gefahren, nur in Ausnahmefällen wie Longrangecap oder besondere Gefahren wird auf Ruhe verzichtet. Oder habt ihr genauere Informationen oder Empfehlungen für mich parat? ;)

Gruß Francis

Werter Francis Drake,
ich kann Euch nur sagen, wie ich es handhabe:
Je höher der Fatigue-Level ist, desto höher steigen die Operational losses
=> die Flieger verunglücken also z.B. beim Landeanflug

Und da als Alliierte im Jahr 1942 die Flugzeuge knapp sind, versuche ich alles um diese unnötigen Verluste zu minimieren.

Ich versuche eine Einheit in Normalfall immer mit einem Rest von 30% zu versehen dadurch gelingt es mir den Fatigue-level selbst bei stärkeren Luftgefechten unter 20% zu halten. Long-Range CAP lässt den Fatigue-Level sehr stark ansteigen da erhöhe ich die Einheiten bei "Rest" auf 40%

So, jetzt will ich diesen schönen AAR aber nicht weiter stören.

Francis Drake
15.11.10, 22:50
Kommen wir gleich zum Zentrum des gestrigen Tages, Lunga auf Guadalcanal. Wir wissen, das ein Schiffsbombardement durch zahlreiche Kreuzer sowie einem Schlachtschiff verheerend sein können, doch das der GESAMTE NACHSCHUB verschwunden ist, erstaunt mich sehr! (14.000 Supply!)

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/222/image199r.jpg

http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/9550/image200g.jpg



Es kann natürlich sein, da die Truppen keine Befestigungen haben, dadurch schwere Verluste erleiden. Und das durch die Einstellung Replacement erlaubt Supplys verbraucht werden, dürfte auch klar sein. Doch das ALLES verschwunden ist, hab ich so in diesem Spiel noch nicht gesehen. Die Einheiten haben nur noch ein wenig Nachschub, welches direkt bei den Truppen war.

Mal schauen, was wir nun in die Wege leiten müssen...

Hohenlohe
16.11.10, 06:01
Tja, werter Francis Drake, da fällt mir zu eurem Nachschubproblem nur eines ein: die amerikanische Mafia hat alles an die Japaner verkauft, oder...?!

Ich denke, dass dies evtl. mit den replacement-Einstellungen zu tun hat, denn soweit ich das kapiert habe, werden gewisse Ersatzteile via Nachschub generiert. Ich will das aber nicht felsenfest behaupten, da ich mich auch irren kann.

Übrigens lese ich euren AAR, sowie den eures Gegners "zottelhase" vergnüglich mit...*lächel*

herzliche grüsse

Hohenlohe...:smoke:

Roy1909
16.11.10, 10:39
Airbase supply hits 4
Airbase supply hits 3

Francis Drake
16.11.10, 11:30
Dann müsste der Japaner in Buna auch keine Supplys mehr haben. Es gab zahlreiche Supply Hits in den letzten Tagen durch unsere Bomber. :D

Danke für den Einwand, werter Roy! Aber 14.000 Supply bei 7 Hits...

Ich jammer ja nicht rum, ich bin nur erstaunt.

RumsInsFeld
16.11.10, 12:17
Ich kenn das Spiel zwar nicht, aber wäre es jetzt nicht für Euch möglich aus Port Moresby mit Bodentruppen offensiv gegen Buna vorzugehen wenn dort Supply Probleme sein müssten? Uboote könnten ja die Nachschubwege für Buna blockieren.
Und könntet Ihr nicht eure Träger TF zum Schutz Lungas abziehen, mittlerweile sind doch in PM einige Jäger.

Roy1909
16.11.10, 12:53
Jetzt nochmal für alle, die Combatberichte treffen NIEMALS zu 100% zu wenn der FOW an ist, wenn da 7 Treffer stehen können das genausogut 20 gewesen sein oder nur 3, und das ist mit allen Angaben im Combatreport so !!!! Real ist definitiv nur das was man dann auch im Spielstand sieht und das beschränkt sich immer nur auf die eigene Seite.

Francis Drake
16.11.10, 14:14
Befehle:

In Port Moresby ist die schwere Flakeinheit mit 24 Geschützen bis auf drei Zugfahrzeuge komplett entladen und einsatzbereit!

http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/9813/image201y.jpg



Ein entladener Frachter bekommt den Rückmarschbefehl nach Townsville. Eine U-Jagdgruppe mit 4 Zerstörern läuft ein bis zwei Tage mit.

http://img576.imageshack.us/img576/2286/image202h.jpg



Einsatzbereit sind 25 Kittyhawk Jäger sowie 40 P-39 Airacobra. Hauptaufgabe ist der Schutz der im Hafen liegenden Schiffe. Deshalb wird von offensiven Begleitmissionen aktuell abgesehen. Die Bomber bekommen Nachtziele. Die B-26 sollen das Flugfeld von Lae besuchen.

Der Hafen von Buna ist teilweise beschädigt. Das reparieren des Hafens hält die Pioniere ab, weitere Befestigungen zu errichten.

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/3236/image203j.jpg



Die Träger verlegen grob Richtung Lunga und weichen dann nach Noumea zwecks Versorgung aus.

http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/1130/image204o.jpg



Die Beauforts werden wieder nach Port Moresby verlegt, um Nachtstörangriffe gegen den Hafen von Rabaul zu fliegen.

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/8681/image205g.jpg



Die Gudgeon kommt in Sydney an und geht für 6 Tage ins Dock.

http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/3447/image206m.jpg



Der Oiler für Townsville soll vorerst in Noumea bleiben, um evt. Treibstoffenpässe bei Rückkehr der Träger entgegen zu wirken.

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/3883/image207v.jpg



Von dem Nachschubkonvoi mit 4 Frachtern für Townsville soll einer durch zwei Zerstörer gesichert Lunga versorgen. Wir müssen schauen, wie wir durchschlüpfen können. In frühestens vier Tagen können wir vor Ort sein. Eventuell können unsere Träger Luftsicherung übernehmen.

http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/4989/image208x.jpg



In Noumea wird der Konvoi NL-4 gebildet. Die drei Frachter haben kleine Transportboote an Bord, die die Löschung der Ladung schneller macht bei schlechten oder nicht vorhandenen Hafenanlagen. Der NL-3 wird nach Noumea zurückgerufen, da die Baseforce an Bord aktuell in Lunga nicht benötigt wird.

http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/5062/image209j.jpg



Alle einsatzbereiten Flugzeuge werden von Lunga zurückgerufen. Alle Ersatzlieferungen sind gestrichen, ebenso für die Landeinheiten.

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/4291/image210k.jpg

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/6295/image211s.jpg


So, mal schnell posten, der nächste Zug ist schon da!

Francis Drake
16.11.10, 14:54
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Aug 31, 42
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Night Naval bombardment of Lunga at 114,138 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

6 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
CA Aoba
CL Tenryu
CL Sendai



31st USN Base Force firing at CA Aoba
3rd USMC Defense Battalion firing at CL Tenryu
31st USN Base Force firing at CL Sendai


Es gab wohl nichts mehr zu treffen...


Leider sind unsere Nachtangriffe wegen schlechten Wetter ausgefallen.


Die japanischen Träger stoßen weiter nach Süden vor. Sie befinden sich in der Nähe von Luganville!!!


Morning Air attack on TF, near Efate at 117,154

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 26
B5N1 Kate x 22
D3A2 Val x 13



Japanese aircraft losses
B5N1 Kate: 2 damaged

Allied Ships
AP President Monroe, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DMS Trevor, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
DMS Zane, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires
DD Balch


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


Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B5N1 Kate bombing from 9000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg AP Bomb
9 x D3A2 Val releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg AP Bomb
9 x B5N1 Kate bombing from 9000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg AP Bomb
4 x B5N1 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm T91 Mod 3 Torp
4 x D3A2 Val releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg AP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DMS Trevor
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DMS Zane


Überraschender Weise stoßen die Japaner weit nach Süden vor. Dadurch kommen Konvois in Schlagreichweite!


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Efate at 117,154

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9
D3A2 Val x 45



Japanese aircraft losses
D3A2 Val: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
DD Balch, Bomb hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage
SC-743, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
SC-744, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
AM Pursuit, Bomb hits 4, and is sunk
AM Swallow, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage


Heavy smoke from fires obscuring AM Pursuit
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Balch
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring AM Swallow


U-Boot Jagdgruppen werden auch erwischt.


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Ouv'ea at 116,157

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 52 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9
B5N1 Kate x 31



Japanese aircraft losses
B5N1 Kate: 6 damaged

Allied Ships
DD Dale
DD Worden, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AP President Adams, Torpedo hits 4, and is sunk
DD Frazier, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
AM Adroit, Bomb hits 4, and is sunk
DD Buchanan


Allied ground losses:
1801 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 61 destroyed, 50 disabled
Engineers: 19 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 11 (11 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 11 (11 destroyed, 0 disabled)


Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B5N1 Kate bombing from 9000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg AP Bomb
13 x B5N1 Kate bombing from 9000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg AP Bomb
5 x B5N1 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm T91 Mod 3 Torp

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Frazier
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring AM Adroit



Auch hier leider schwere Verluste! Der Oberbefehlshaber muß sich insgesamt schwere Vorwürfe machen, das das alles passieren konnte. Der einzige Vorteil ist, das der Gegner insgesamt schon etliche Torpedos verbraucht haben müßte. Aber so etwas schreibe ich nicht mit und schaue auch nicht genau nach. Egal, die Würfel sind gefallen. Unsere Träger sollen den Kampf suchen! Wir hoffen, den Gegner abfangen zu können...



OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Aug 31, 42

Normanby Island is occupied by the Allies
Coastwatcher Report: xAK Tamahoko Maru reported in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: xAK Nittai Maru reported in port at Shortlands

Japanese Recon sighted over Lunga
Japanese Recon sighted over 7th Australian Brigade
C5M2 Babs sighted over Milne Bay

Escort TF 46 (2 ships) formed from TF 8 and routed to Noumea
Escort TF 8 (2 ships) formed from TF 4 and routed to Noumea
TF 38 designated as Escort and ordered to return to Noumea

Loss of AM Pursuit on Aug 31, 1942 is admitted
Loss of SC-743 on Aug 31, 1942 is admitted
Loss of SC-744 on Aug 31, 1942 is admitted
Loss of AM Adroit on Aug 31, 1942 is admitted
Loss of AP President Adams on Aug 31, 1942 is admitted

SS Amberjack arrives at Noumea



SIG INT REPORT FOR Aug 31, 42

Radio transmissions detected at Tassafaronga (113,137).
Radio transmissions detected at 108,147.
17th Army is planning for an attack on Lunga.
18th Army is located at Truk(112,108).
Ponape Coastal Gun Battalion is located at Ponape(119,113).
35th/124th Infantry Regiment is located at Tassafaronga(113,137).
Radio transmissions detected at Shortlands (109,131).

Francis Drake
16.11.10, 21:36
Man kann auch ganz gut gegen die AI spielen. Doch der Mensch kann die Werkzeuge natürlich besser nutzen.



Die Lage um Noumea bis Luganville.

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/7686/image212a.jpg



Unsere Träger mit dem für den nächsten Tag zu erreichenden Punkt (weißes Hex). Leider können wir nicht Full Speed fahren, da die Treibstoffreserven dafür nicht mehr reichen. Das ist die einzige Chance, das der Japaner entkommen kann. Wenn er sie nicht nutzt, ist er in der Falle, dann wird es einen Schlagabtausch geben.

http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/3676/image213p.jpg



Nach nochmaligen Überlegen werden wir doch mit Full Speed für eine Runde arbeiten. Wir haben ja einen voll beladenen Oiler in Noumea, bzw. ist der nach Townsville unterwegs (vergessen, ihn zu stoppen). Diesen werden wir in Reserve halten, falls es Probleme mit dem Treibstoff gegen sollte.

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/1757/image214v.jpg



In Port Moresby geht das Löschen der Ladungen voran. Am nächsten Tage werden zwei weitere Frachter leer sein und mit Begleitschutz zurück nach Townsville geführt. Einsatzbereit sind 29 Kittyhawk Jäger sowie 40 P-39 Airacobra. Die Marauders sollen wie eigentlich am Vortag geplant Lae angreifen, die Beauforts den Hafen von Rabaul. Die Versorgungslage ist mit knapp 14.000 Supply gut (am Start waren 8.000 Supply vor Ort).

http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/3981/image215.jpg



Von Townsville aus soll die schnelle Transportzerstörer Flottille mit dem notwendigsten beladen nach Lunga aufbrechen. So sind in zwei bis drei Tagen schon mal 240 Supply dort. Ist zwar nur ein Tropfen auf dem heißen Stein, aber besser als nichts.

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/1144/image216.jpg



Neuer Auftrag für unsere B-17. Der Gegner hat seine Jagdstaffel von Buna abgezogen und lt. Aufklärung nach Lae geschickt. Zusätzlich werden dort noch Val Sturzkampfbomber sein. Mal schauen, was ein Nachtangriff bewirkt.

http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/9379/image217h.jpg



S-37 verlässt nach der Versorgung den Hafen von Townsville Richtung Operationsgebiet nördlich von Rabaul.

http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/848/image218c.jpg



Wie im Vorbild zu erahnen ist der Treibstofftanker in Townsville eingetroffen. Es wird bereits fleißig ausgeladen und Einheiten tanken mal wieder voll.

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In Noumea werden alle Jäger in die Luft befohlen und die zwei Sturzkampfbomber Staffeln sowie eine Bomberstaffel bekommen Angriffsbefehle, wenn die japanischen Träger sich noch weiter nach Süden wagen. Wir rechnen nicht damit...

(Den Zug habe ich um 14:00 angefangen zu bearbeiten, doch meine beiden Kinder hielten mich sehr davon ab, konnte immer nur mal ne Minute reinschauen, hoffe ich hab nichts übersehen oder vergessen...) :D

Francis Drake
16.11.10, 23:31
Sondermeldung --- Sondermeldung --- Sondermeldung

--- Trägerschlacht im Süd-Pazifik --- japanische Träger schwer getroffen --- leichte Schäden an der Enterprise --- Großer Sieg ---

--- Ausführliche Meldung in Kürze ---

Francis Drake
17.11.10, 00:13
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 01, 42
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Night Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Allied aircraft
Beaufort V x 3


Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort V: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Beaufort V bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 41 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes


Erster Probeangriff wohl wegen dem schlechten Wetter mißlungen.


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Night Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Light rain

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 3
B-26 Marauder x 9


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-26 Marauder: 2 damaged



Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 8


Das Ergebnis ist erst mal OK.


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Night Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Light rain

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-26 Marauder x 6


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-26 Marauder: 1 damaged



Runway hits 1


Nachzügler.


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Sub attack near Rabaul at 106,127

Japanese Ships
xAK Boston Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Soyo Maru
xAK Ryoka Maru
PC Ch 12

Allied Ships
SS Albacore

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


30 Meilen südlich von Rabaul wird wohl ein Nachschubkonvoi, wie wir jetzt für wahrscheinlich halten, für die Salemonen bzw. Guadalcanal erfolgreich angegriffen. Die Albacore hatte erst vor einiger Zeit Erfolg vor Buna. Freut mich!



Japanische Trägerflugzeuge eröffnen den Angriff auf unsere Träger!!


Morning Air attack on TF, near Kirakira at 115,139

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 45 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
B5N1 Kate x 26
D3A2 Val x 46



Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 51


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 4 destroyed
B5N1 Kate: 4 destroyed, 6 damaged
D3A2 Val: 15 destroyed, 9 damaged


Allied Ships
CV Enterprise, Bomb hits 3, on fire
CLAA San Juan
CA Minneapolis
CA New Orleans
BB North Carolina, Bomb hits 6
DD Patterson, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CV Enterprise


Der Angriff ist gut überstanden worden. Die Enterprise ist trotz drei Bombentreffer voll einsatzbereit. Nur der Rauch stört ein wenig. Nun erkennt man auch den Grund, warum ein Schlachtschiff als Begleitschutz wichtig ist, die Japaner sind gezwungen, sich aufzuteilen, um alle großen Ziele anzugreifen.


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Stewart Island at 118,138

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 47 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 21



Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 31
TBF-1 Avenger x 8


No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 14 destroyed, 7 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 5 destroyed

Japanese Ships
CVL Ryujo
CV Zuikaku
DD Hatsukaze


Der erste Gegenschlag ging voll in die Hose! Kein Begleitschutz dabei! War wohl noch mit den japanischen Angriffen beschäftigt...



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Stewart Island at 118,138

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 47 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9



Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 59
TBF-1 Avenger x 13


No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 4 destroyed, 13 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Mutsu
CVL Ryujo
CA Chikuma, Bomb hits 3, and is sunk
CV Zuikaku, Bomb hits 4, on fire
CV Shokaku, Bomb hits 4, on fire
CL Katori, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires
BB Kirishima, Bomb hits 3
DD Oyashio, Bomb hits 1, on fire
BB Hiei, Bomb hits 2
DD Nowaki

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CA Chikuma
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CV Zuikaku


Die zweite Welle, wieder ohne Jagdschutz war erfolgreicher! Es konnten zahlreiche 1.000 Pfund Bombentreffer erzielt werden. Der schwere Kreuzer Chikuma traf ein Volltreffer auf dem B-Turm des Hauptgeschützes, durchschlug die Panzerung und explodierte im vorderen Munitionsdepot und riß das Schiff mit einer gewaltigen Explosion auseinander! Die beiden japanischen Flottenträger brennen!!!


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Tassafaronga at 113,137

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


Allied aircraft
TBF-1 Avenger x 6


Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
APD-46, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
APD-38, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring APD-38


Einige verirrte Avenger greifen japanische Transportzerstörer vor Guadalcanal an. Der Gegner versorgt seine Soldaten oder bringt neue Truppen nach vorne.


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Tassafaronga at 113,137

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes


Allied aircraft
TBF-1 Avenger x 12


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
APD-46, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
APD-31, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
APD-39


Eine weitere Staffel Avenger wird nach Guadalcanal geschickt und versenkt zwei Zerstörer. Sehr schön!


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Stewart Island at 118,138

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 20 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 12



Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 6
SBD-3 Dauntless x 7
TBF-1 Avenger x 7


No Japanese losses

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

Japanese Ships
CV Shokaku, on fire
BB Hiei


Zersplitterter Angriff wird abgeschlagen.


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Stewart Island at 118,138

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 47 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 7



Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 12
SBD-3 Dauntless x 49
TBF-1 Avenger x 20


No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed
SBD-3 Dauntless: 11 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 destroyed, 7 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Hiei, Bomb hits 6, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
CVL Ryujo, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
CV Shokaku, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
BB Kirishima
BB Mutsu, Bomb hits 2
CV Zuikaku, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CVL Ryujo
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CV Zuikaku
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CV Shokaku



Letzte große Welle auf die japanischen Träger bringt die Vorentscheidung! Zahlreiche Treffer auf den Träger sowie auf anderen schweren Einheiten. Die Japaner können keinen Gegenschlag mehr organisieren, die Träger sind nicht mehr Einsatzbereit! Damit dürfte die japanische Trägerwaffe nach dem heutigen Tage sowie nach Midway im Mai dem Ende entgegensehen!



OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 01, 42

SS Sculpin reports having been sighted by the enemy at 106 , 124

Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 113,137 near Tassafaronga , Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 113,137 near Tassafaronga , Speed 8 , Moving East

Repairs completed on DD Perkins at Townsville, ship returned to service

SBD-3 Dauntless from VS-3 has spotted a Minekaze class APD at 113,137
a Japanese APD is reported HIT
SBD-3 Dauntless from VB-3 has spotted a Momi class APD at 114,137

Air Combat TF 41 aborts mission and returns to Noumea

Japanese Fighter Bomber sighted over Lunga
Japanese Aircraft sighted over Milne Bay
Japanese Fighter sighted over Milne Bay

Cooktown expands airfield to size 4

CA Chikuma is reported to have been sunk near Stewart Island on Sep 01, 1942
APD-31 is reported to have been sunk near Tassafaronga on Sep 01, 1942
APD-38 is reported to have been sunk near Tassafaronga on Sep 01, 1942
APD-46 is reported to have been sunk near Tassafaronga on Sep 01, 1942

CV Hornet arrives at Noumea
(Sehr willkommende Verstärkung, besonders die wohl aufgefüllten Staffeln)

1st USMC Air Wing arrives at Noumea



SIG INT REPORT FOR Sep 01, 42

Nichts! Alles war gebannt auf die Trägerschlacht gerichtet.

Francis Drake
17.11.10, 16:46
Lage nach der Trägerschlacht

http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/6566/image220.jpg



Die „bestätigten“ Versenkungen bzw. Verluste laut Aufklärung.

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/9583/image221b.jpg



Die Enterprise, keine ernsthaften Schäden, vor allem kein Feuer! Volle Einsatzbereitschaft sichergestellt.

http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/2483/image222l.jpg



Die Wasp!

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/6739/image223w.jpg



Die Saratoga konnte das Tempo nicht halten und war über Nacht zurückgefallen. Deren Staffeln sind zerschlagen!

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Statistik

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Flugzeugverluste, gewaltige Zahlen!

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Vom Konvoi hat sich ein einzelnes Schiff gelöst, wird der schwer beschädigte Frachter sein, der gestern einen U-Boot Torpedo schlucken mußte.

http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/4636/image227t.jpg



Drei Frachter werden in Port Moresby entladen. Zwei Transporter sind bereits leer und auf dem Weg zurück nach Townsville.

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Der Ausbau des Flughafens geht zügig voran. Nach Beendigung der nächsten Stufe sollen die ersten B-17 verlegt werden, um die Bedrohung gegen Rabaul weiter auszubauen. 31 Kittyhawk sowie 40 P-39 sind Einsatzbereit. Nach Abfertigung der letzten Frachter wird auch dann am Tage offensiv Vorgegangen.

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Am letzten Tag habe ich von den B-17 nur eine Staffel gegen Lae eingesetzt. Das wird sich kommende Nacht ändern!

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Die Träger versuchen, die Reste der japanischen Trägerflotte entgültig zu versenken. Wir rechnen mit Kamikaze Aktionen des Gegners, z.B. das er versucht mit einem Schlachtschiff auf Gefechtsentfernung zu kommen.

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Francis Drake
18.11.10, 10:25
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 02, 42
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Stewart Island at 116,138, Range 30,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
BB Kirishima
BB Mutsu
CA Tone
CL Jintsu
DD Oyashio
DD Hatsukaze
DD Maikaze
DD Isokaze
DD Nowaki

Allied Ships
CV Wasp
CA San Francisco
CA Quincy
CA Vincennes
CLAA Juneau
CLAA San Juan
DD Mugford
DD Craven
DD Sterett
DD Farragut
DD Dewey
DD Hull
DD MacDonough




Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 42% moonlight: 12,000 yards
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat


Der erwartete Angriff der Japaner! Doch zum Glück zieht der Gegner nicht durch. Als Reaktion darauf drehen unsere Träger um Richtung Noumea.


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Night Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Overcast

Allied aircraft
Beaufort V x 3


Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort V: 1 damaged



Die Beaufort sind zu wenige und können nicht genug Bomben tragen, um effektiv Schaden anzurichten.


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Night Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 24


No Japanese losses

No Allied losses



Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 1


Unsere B-17 wurden in der Luft abgefangen und sogar bekämpft. Doch der Gegner kann keine Treffer erzielen und musste selber zahlreiche beschädigte Zeros einstecken.


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Night Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 3


No Allied losses


Nachzügler.


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Night Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Allied aircraft
B-26 Marauder x 8


No Allied losses



Runway hits 2


Angriff von Port Moresby aus.



Leider sind die eigenen Träger zu weit Richtung Süden gefahren, um die gegnerischen Träger noch mal zu bedrohen. (Soweit sie noch schwimmen)




Morning Air attack on TF, near Kirakira at 115,139

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 11
SBD-3 Dauntless x 27
TBF-1 Avenger x 6


Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 3 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 6 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Hiei, Bomb hits 10, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
CL Katori, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
CA Takao


Das Schlachtschiff Hiei ist nun entgültig versenkt!


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Kirakira at 115,139

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 7
SBD-3 Dauntless x 23


Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 6 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Tokitsukaze, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
CA Takao, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CL Katori, Bomb hits 3, and is sunk
DD Hamakaze

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CA Takao


Ein weiterer Kreuzer schwimmt nicht mehr!


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Kirakira at 115,139

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes


Allied aircraft
TBF-1 Avenger x 5


Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Takao, heavy fires


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Afternoon Air attack on Lunga , at 114,138

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 37



Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed, 7 damaged



Port hits 4


Angriff auf Lunga.


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Kirakira at 115,139

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 11
SBD-3 Dauntless x 15
TBF-1 Avenger x 12


Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 1 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 7 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Takao, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires
DD Tokitsukaze, Bomb hits 3, and is sunk
DD Hamakaze

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CA Takao

Der schwere Kreuzer ist empfindlich getroffen sowie ein Zerstörer versenkt worden.



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Kirakira at 115,139

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 7
SBD-3 Dauntless x 12


Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Takao, heavy fires
DD Hamakaze

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CA Takao


Schade, das unsere Träger Richtung Süden verlegt haben...



OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 02, 42

SS Sculpin reports having been sighted by the enemy at 105 , 123

Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 113,137 near Tassafaronga , Speed 9 , Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 106,122 near Kavieng , Speed unknown

SBD-3 Dauntless from VS-72 has spotted a Japanese PB at 113,137

DD Cummings taken out of commission to begin refit at Sydney
DD Lamson taken out of commission to begin refit at Townsville
DD Perkins taken out of commission to begin refit at Townsville
(Die drei Zerstörer werden mit neuen Luftradar ausgerüstet. Aktuell können die Anlagen ca. 60 Meilen aufklären, die neuen haben 120 Meilen Reichweite)

CV Zuikaku is reported to have been sunk near Stewart Island on Sep 01, 1942
BB Hiei is reported to have been sunk near Kirakira on Sep 02, 1942
CL Katori is reported to have been sunk near Kirakira on Sep 02, 1942
DD Tokitsukaze is reported to have been sunk near Kirakira on Sep 02, 1942

AK Albireo arrives at Noumea



SIG INT REPORT FOR Sep 02, 42

Radio transmissions detected at Shortlands (109,131).
Radio transmissions detected at Ponape (119,113).
2nd/16th Inf Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
R-Area fwd det. is located at Rekata Bay(113,134).

Francis Drake
18.11.10, 16:04
Befehle:

Das Ausladen geht weiter, noch 4.000 Supply. Danach hat Port Moresby ein Polster von über 20.000!

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Die Beauforts verlagern ihr Ziel von Rabaul nach Buna. Zu wenig Wirkung, da bis an die Grenze der Reichweite gegangen wurde.

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In Townsville werden zwei Infantrie Brigaden, das Hauptquartier des I. Korps sowie eine weitere Bodeneinheit der Luftstreitkräfte in bereitstehende Schiffe verladen. Diese werden nach und nach Richtung Port Moresby verlegt. Eine weitere schwere Flak Einheit folgt in den nächsten Tagen.

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Die erste Staffel P-39 wird auf die Warhawk umgerüstet. Es muß allerdings noch weiter trainiert werden. Eine Staffel Wirraway wurde mit die Beaufighter ausgerüstet.

http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/6018/image235.jpg



Die Träger versuchen trotz des enormen Zeitverlustes noch einmal nachzusetzen.

http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/4945/image236.jpg



Ein Frachter mit Nachschub in Begleitung von zwei Zerstörern versuchen, nach Lunga durchzubrechen.

Bild leider verloren gegangen...



Der schnelle Zerstörerverband wartet den nächsten Tag ab, ob Lunga gefahrlos angelaufen werden kann.

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/8162/image237u.jpg

Francis Drake
18.11.10, 18:20
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 03, 42
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ASW attack near Truk at 111,109

Japanese Ships
DD Hatsuyuki
DD Murakumo
DD Ayanami
DD Shikinami

Allied Ships
SS Sailfish, hits 1


Die Sailfish greift einen Zerstörer an, der Torpedo trifft, geht aber nicht hoch.

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Night Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 27


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged


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Night Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Allied aircraft
B-26 Marauder x 12


Allied aircraft losses
B-26 Marauder: 1 damaged



Runway hits 5


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Auki at 115,136

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes


Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 13
TBF-1 Avenger x 12


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

Japanese Ships
BB Mutsu, Bomb hits 11, on fire
BB Kirishima, Bomb hits 4, on fire
CA Tone

Mutsu dead in the water ...
Kirishima dead in the water ...
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring BB Mutsu


Der Gegner hat wohl kein Sprit mehr! Schlechte Koordination des Japaners...

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Russell Islands at 113,136

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes


Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 12
TBF-1 Avenger x 10


Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 4 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 7 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Takao, Bomb hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
DD Hamakaze, Bomb hits 3, and is sunk

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CA Takao
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Hamakaze


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Ontong Java at 116,133

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 43 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes


Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 12


Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
CV Shokaku, Bomb hits 7, heavy fires, heavy damage

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring a Japanese CV


Sehr gut, einen Flottenträger schwer erwischt!

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Tassafaronga at 113,137

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

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


Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 13


Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
PB Kenkon Maru, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring PB Kenkon Maru


Noch ein Fast Transport nach Guadalcanal so gut wie versenkt!

http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/3369/image244h.jpg


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Auki at 115,136

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 19
SBD-3 Dauntless x 53
TBF-1 Avenger x 22


Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 9 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 9 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Kirishima, Bomb hits 8, on fire
BB Mutsu, Bomb hits 4, on fire
DD Oyashio
DD Hatsukaze, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Isokaze
DD Maikaze, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
CA Tone
CL Jintsu

Kirishima dead in the water ...
Mutsu dead in the water ...
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring BB Kirishima
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring BB Mutsu
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Hatsukaze


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Russell Islands at 113,136

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 22 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes


Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 3


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
CA Takao, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb


http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/305/image247v.jpg

Francis Drake
18.11.10, 18:36
OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 03, 42

SS Sailfish reports having been sighted by the enemy at 112 , 109
SS Grayling reports having been sighted by the enemy at 110 , 108
(Beide Boote sind vor Truk im Einsatz, nächste Runde Neuformierung zwecks abfangen der geschlagenen japanischen Flotte)

Coastwatcher Report: CVE Unyo reported in port at Tulagi
(Der schwerst beschädigte Geleitträger Unyo hat sich wohl nach Tulagi geschleppt)

Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 99,129 near Buna , Speed 10 , Moving Southwest
(Der Gegner versorgt Buna)

Japanese Aircraft sighted over Lunga
Japanese Fighter Bomber sighted over Milne Bay
Japanese Aircraft sighted over Milne Bay

CV Zuikaku determined to have been sunk on or about Sep, 1, 1942
(Der als gesunken gemeldete Träger war noch am schwimmen)

DD Shaw taken out of commission to begin refit at Noumea
AO Kaskaskia taken out of commission to begin refit at Noumea
AP Heywood taken out of commission to begin refit at Noumea
xAP President Wilkerson taken out of commission to begin refit at Noumea
(Mehrere kleinere Ergänzungen der Flak Waffen)

DD Hamakaze is reported to have been sunk near Russell Islands on Sep 03, 1942

AV Tangier arrives at Noumea




SIG INT REPORT FOR Sep 03, 42

Keine Info!

hohe_Berge
18.11.10, 19:39
Was für ein aufräumen.:eek:

Glück Auf

Mortimer
18.11.10, 20:47
Meine Güte, jetzt habt Ihr aber voll zugeschlagen! Ein sehr spannender Bericht. Ich muß gleich mal zu Eurem Gegner switchen und sehen, was der zu der Trägerschlacht sagt...

Francis Drake
18.11.10, 22:30
Der werte Zottelhase war eben zu frech mit seinen Trägern... ;)


Befehle:

Die beiden U-Boote vor Truk werden leicht umdirigiert und die Greenling stößt zur Gruppe „Truk“ hinzu. Vielleicht können wir ja noch einen „Pott“ erwischen.

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/7582/image248z.jpg

http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/2964/image249.jpg

http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/2412/image250u.jpg



In Buna ist wie gemeldet ein Konvoi eingelaufen.

http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/4177/image251m.jpg



Der Konvoi in Port Moresby.

http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/4980/image252o.jpg



Der japanische Konvoi in Buna soll am nächsten Tag angegriffen werden. Dazu sollen die Kittyhawk sowie P-39 je zur Hälfte Port Moresby schützen und Jagdschutz stellen. Eine Staffel Beaufighter werden von Townsville zugeführt. Zwei Staffeln Marauder, eine Staffel Beaufort V sowie die Staffel Beaufighter stehen dazu zur Verfügung.

http://img686.imageshack.us/img686/889/image253p.jpg



Zwei Staffeln B-17 bleiben am Boden und Ruhen. Diese werden am nächsten Tag nach Port Moresby verlegt, um Rabaul anzugreifen.

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/7476/image254o.jpg



In Townsville werden zwei kleine Konvois mit Ziel Port Moresby gebildet.

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/841/image255i.jpg

http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/370/image256l.jpg



Das Dock in Sydney.

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/1569/image257.jpg



Der umgeleitete Frachter ist in Lunga angekommen und löscht bereits die Ladung.

http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/7480/image258f.jpg



Die Lage um Guadalcanal.

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/4810/image259n.jpg



Unsere schnelle Transportflotille soll die Ladung kommende Nacht in Lunga abladen und zurück nach Townsville marschieren.

http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/7696/image260t.jpg



Auch der NL-4 mit drei großen Frachtern randvoll mit Nachschub soll am nächsten Tag nach Lunga marschieren. 12 Wildcat sind in Lunga einsatzbereit sowie eine Staffel der Saratoga übernehmen Luftdeckung.

http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/9586/image261y.jpg


Zwei von drei Trägergruppen sind bereits mit Treibstoff versorgt worden. Das hat 10.000 Fuel gekostet! Ca. 800 sind noch am Bord des Oilers. Nach Abschluß der Versorgung von Lunga müssen wir aber endlich zurück nach Noumea. Fast vier Wochen Einsatz zerrt an den Kräften...

Francis Drake
19.11.10, 17:33
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 04, 42
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ASW attack near Rennell Island at 114,140

Japanese Ships
SS RO-33

Allied Ships
DD Aaron Ward
AKA Alhena
DD Russell
DD Farenholt
DD McCalla



SS RO-33 is sighted by escort
RO-33 diving deep ....
DD Russell attacking submerged sub ....
DD Farenholt fails to find sub and abandons search
DD McCalla fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Russell fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD McCalla fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Russell fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD McCalla fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Russell fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Russell attacking submerged sub ....
DD Russell cannot establish contact with SS RO-33
DD Russell fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


Südlich von Rabaul können die Bewacher des wichtigen Nachschubkonvois mit drei Frachter ein japanisches U-Boot abdrängen.

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/1603/image262x.jpg

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Sub attack near Feni Islands at 107,127

Japanese Ships
xAK Toa Maru, Torpedo hits 1

Allied Ships
SS Albacore



SS Albacore launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Toa Maru


Dritter Erfolg für die Albacore! Wieder ging ein Torpedo nicht hoch.

http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/9369/image263j.jpg

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Sub attack near Truk at 112,109

Japanese Ships
DD Uzuki
DD Amagiri

Allied Ships
SS Sailfish, hits 2


Wieder ein Torpedotreffer, doch leider explodiert der nicht.


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Sub attack near Stewart Island at 117,139

Japanese Ships
SS I-11, hits 5, heavy damage

Allied Ships
AO Platte, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Lang
DD Phelps
DD Selfridge


Ein japanisches U-Boot kann sich erfolgreich an den Flottentanker Platte anschleichen und ein Torpedotreffer erzielen. Gut, das in den letzten Tagen fast der gesamte Treibstoff an die Trägergruppen übergeben wurde. Doch trotzdem ging der kleine Rest in Flammen auf und ließen das Schiff leider sinken. Die Bewacher rächten sich und wir gehen von einer zumindest sehr schweren Beschädigung aus, wenn nicht sogar von einer Versenkung des U-Bootes!

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/7195/image264t.jpg


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Night Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 22


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 2 damaged



Nachtangriff wohl Erfolglos trotz guter Aufklärung. Muss wohl das schlechte Wetter sein.


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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 7



Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 16
P-39D Airacobra x 21


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Kittyhawk IA: 1 destroyed
P-39D Airacobra: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged


Der Japaner testet die Verteidigungsfähigkeit von Port Moresby. Leider schlagen sich unsere Piloten nicht so gut.



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 114,138

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 42 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 13



Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 30


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 9 destroyed, 1 damaged


Allied Ships
DD Farenholt


Eine Betty konnte zu den Schiffen durchbrechen, konnte aber keinen gezielten Wurf tätigen. Die Staffel ist erstmal außer Gefecht! Gut das wir Wildcats der Saratoga vor Ort hatten.

http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/502/image265.jpg


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Morning Air attack on Tulagi , at 114,137

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 14
SBD-3 Dauntless x 6


No Allied losses



Port hits 2

Testangriff auf Tulagi um zu klären, ob der Geleitträger wirklich vor Ort ist. Nicht das das eine Falschmeldung ist.


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Lae at 99,126

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 11



Allied aircraft
Beaufighter IC x 13
Kittyhawk IA x 16
P-39D Airacobra x 19


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter IC: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
Kittyhawk IA: 1 destroyed
P-39D Airacobra: 1 destroyed

Japanese Ships
xAK Sakura Maru


Leider keinen Treffer erzielt.

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


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 5
F-4 Lightning x 1
P-39D Airacobra x 17


No Allied losses



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Auki at 115,136

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes


Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 50
TBF-1 Avenger x 22


Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 13 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 6 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Mutsu, Bomb hits 14, on fire
BB Kirishima, Bomb hits 10, heavy fires
CA Tone, Bomb hits 6, heavy fires, heavy damage
CL Jintsu, Bomb hits 6, heavy fires
DD Maikaze, Bomb hits 4, and is sunk
DD Isokaze, Bomb hits 2, on fire
DD Oyashio, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Mutsu dead in the water ...
Kirishima dead in the water ...
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CA Tone
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring BB Mutsu
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring BB Kirishima
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring a Japanese DD
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CL Jintsu
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Isokaze


Wieder ein schwerer Angriff auf die schweren Einheiten der Japanischen Marine.


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Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 5
F-4 Lightning x 1
P-39D Airacobra x 17


No Allied losses



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Lae at 99,126

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6



Allied aircraft
Beaufighter IC x 10
Kittyhawk IA x 4
P-39D Airacobra x 16


No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter IC: 4 damaged
P-39D Airacobra: 1 destroyed

Japanese Ships
xAK Sakura Maru


Leider wieder ohne Erfolg.


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Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights


Allied aircraft
F-4 Lightning x 1
P-39D Airacobra x 7


Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

No Allied losses



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Auki at 115,136

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 14
SBD-3 Dauntless x 48
TBF-1 Avenger x 20


Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 8 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 5 damaged

Japanese Ships
BB Mutsu, Bomb hits 10, heavy fires, heavy damage
BB Kirishima, on fire
DD Oyashio, Bomb hits 3, and is sunk
CL Jintsu, Bomb hits 9, and is sunk
DD Isokaze, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
CA Tone, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Nowaki

Mutsu dead in the water ...
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring BB Mutsu
Kirishima dead in the water ...
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring BB Kirishima
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Oyashio
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CL Jintsu
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring a Aoba class CA
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Isokaze


Wie viele Angriffe überstehen die Pötte noch?


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Afternoon Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1



Allied aircraft
Beaufort V x 6
Kittyhawk IA x 4


No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

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



Port hits 2
Port supply hits 1


Kleiner aber feiner Angriff gegen Buna.


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Afternoon Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 44 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3



Allied aircraft
B-26 Marauder x 18


No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-26 Marauder: 1 damaged



Port hits 6


Schöner Erfolg!




OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 04, 42

Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Tulagi is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Buna
Coastwatcher Report: xAKL Heiwa Maru reported in port at Rabaul

Previous report of sinking of DD Oyashio incorrect. Ship sighted and engaged at 115, 136

CL Jintsu is reported to have been sunk near Auki on Sep 04, 1942
DD Oyashio is reported to have been sunk near Auki on Sep 04, 1942
DD Maikaze is reported to have been sunk near Auki on Sep 04, 1942

CL Helena arrives at Noumea



SIG INT REPORT FOR Sep 04, 42

Radio transmissions detected at 100,123.
Horii Group is located at Buna(99,129).
1/14th Naval Guard Unit is located at Rabaul(106,125).
2nd/2nd Arty Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
4/35th/Kuma Battalion is loaded on xAK Venice Maru at Truk (112,108).
AO Notoro is located at Truk (112,108).
2/18th Army is planning for an attack on Port Moresby.
35th/124th Infantry Regiment is located at Tassafaronga(113,137).
Radio transmissions detected at Shortlands (109,131).
1344 men are based at Ponape (119,113).
Radio transmissions detected at Shortlands (109,131).
35th/2nd(Kitao) Battalion is located at Tassafaronga(113,137).
1st Naval Guard Unit is located at Shortlands(109,131).

Francis Drake
19.11.10, 18:53
Befehle:

Die Beschädigungen der Sailfish sind minimal. Weiterhin volle Einsatzbereitschaft.

http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/9995/image266g.jpg



Als Ziele für die in Port Moresby stationierten Bomber sind Schiffsziele gewählt worden. Zweitziel sind die Hafenanlagen von Buna.

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/7356/image267wl.jpg



Bis auf einem Frachter ist alles entladen!

http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/5461/image268h.jpg



Zwei weitere Frachter kehren nach Port Moresby zurück.

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/8547/image269f.jpg



Die B-17 sollen diesmal am Tage das Flugfeld von Lae angreifen. Am Vortag mußte auch die japanische Jagdabwehr einstecken. Die Einsatzbereitschaft muß auch dort gelitten haben.

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/8589/image270z.jpg



In Townsville wird ein Überwasserkampfverband gebildet und soll auf Warteposition Südlich von Gilli Gille gehen.

http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/1589/image271k.jpg



Der Konvoi PM-10 verlässt Townsville Richtung Port Moresby. An Bord sind zwei australische Infantriebrigaden.

http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/5889/image272.jpg



Der Konvoi PM-11 soll die Flak Einheit laden und ebensfalls nach Port Moresby bringen.

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/1044/image273.jpg



Kleiner Konvoi vor Lunga.

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/5627/image274h.jpg



Großer Konvoi vor Lunga.

http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/3272/image275p.jpg



Die Versorgung Lungas geht voran. Viele Beschädigungen sind bereits behoben. 22 Wildcats sind Einsatzbereit. (Wurden nach dem Screenshot nachgeführt)

http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/7195/image276q.jpg



Die Trägergruppen bekommen den Befehl zur Rückkehr nach Noumea. Dort wird umgruppiert und eine neue Einsatzgruppe gebildet.

http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/598/image277q.jpg

Francis Drake
19.11.10, 21:27
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 05, 42
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Lae at 99,126

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 43 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 11
A6M3 Zero x 12



Allied aircraft
Beaufighter IC x 4
Beaufort V x 6
Kittyhawk IA x 9
P-39D Airacobra x 11


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
A6M3 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter IC: 1 destroyed
Beaufort V: 3 destroyed, 1 damaged
Kittyhawk IA: 2 destroyed
P-39D Airacobra: 2 destroyed

Japanese Ships
xAK Sakura Maru


Der Angriff war bitter. Unsere eigenen Flugzeuge trafen immer nur vereinzelt ein und wurden durch die Übermacht ohne Probleme vom Himmel geholt oder beschädigt. Wir schaffen es zwar, die Luftherrschaft über unsere eigenen Basis zu halten, doch über Lae sieht es noch nicht gut aus.


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


Allied aircraft
F-4 Lightning x 1
P-39D Airacobra x 1


No Allied losses



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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 4
A6M3 Zero x 6



Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 29


No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 3 damaged



Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 11


Einziger Effekt des ersten Angriffs war, das nun weniger Zeros in der Luft waren. Doch das Ergebnis ist nicht überzeugend. Wir müssen uns was anderes einfallen lassen.


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Lae at 99,126

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 7
A6M3 Zero x 3



Allied aircraft
Beaufighter IC x 2
Beaufort V x 3
P-39D Airacobra x 5


No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter IC: 1 destroyed
Beaufort V: 2 destroyed
P-39D Airacobra: 2 destroyed

Japanese Ships
xAK Sakura Maru


Die Reste des Nachmittag Angriffs werden ebenfalls zerschlagen.



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Afternoon Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1



Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 3
B-26 Marauder x 9


No Japanese losses

No Allied losses



Port hits 1


Über Buna herrschen wir aber!


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Afternoon Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Overcast

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

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3



Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 3
B-26 Marauder x 9


No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-26 Marauder: 2 damaged



Port hits 2




OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 05, 42

Repairs completed on SS Gudgeon at Sydney, ship returned to service

Coastwatcher Report: TK Teiyo Maru reported in port at Tulagi
(Coastwatcher wollen dort auch einen Geleitträger gesehen haben...)

Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae , Speed unknown

FO Trayhorn H. of No.76 Sqd RAAF is credited with kill number 4




SIG INT REPORT FOR Sep 05, 42

3/2nd/2nd Engineer Regiment is loaded on xAK Meiyo Maru at Truk (112,108).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
3/35th/Kuma Battalion is loaded on xAK Tamahoko Maru at Truk (112,108).
4/35th/Kuma Battalion is loaded on xAK Venice Maru at Truk (112,108).
4/35th/Kuma Battalion is loaded on xAK Venice Maru at Truk (112,108).
(In Truk werden Truppen verladen und Schiffe zusammengestellt, wir werden in Kürze die Hornet in Warteposition Südlich Neu Guinea verlegen als Eingreifreserve, falls es Richtung Lae oder Buna geht.)

Radio transmissions detected at Rekata Bay (113,134).
Radio transmissions detected at Lae (99,126).
Radio transmissions detected at Rekata Bay (113,134).
I/55 Mtn Gun Rgt is located at Buna(99,129).
Maizuru 4th SNLF is located at Truk(112,108).
35th/124th Infantry Regiment is located at Tassafaronga(113,137).
Radio transmissions detected at 132,156.
Radio transmissions detected at Tassafaronga (113,137).
Radio transmissions detected at Shortlands (109,131).
Radio transmissions detected at Shortlands (109,131).
Radio transmissions detected at 106,156.
Radio transmissions detected at Ponape (119,113).
Radio transmissions detected at Tulagi (114,137).
Yokoyama Tai is planning for an attack on Port Moresby.
2nd/4th Inf Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at 133,172.
AO Notoro is located at Truk (112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at 95,133.
Radio transmissions detected at Shortlands (109,131).

Francis Drake
19.11.10, 23:54
Befehle:

U-Jagdverband oder Überwasserkampfgruppe?

http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/1648/image278.jpg



Der Lagune von Truk.

http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/6125/image279y.jpg



Die P-39 Staffeln in Port Moresby sind stark angeschlagen und werden nach Townsville verlegt, ebenso die Bomberstaffel mit den Beauforts. Diese hat nur noch 2 Maschinen! Es leben zwar noch ein paar Piloten mehr, doch die Staffel muß neu aufgestellt werden. 14 Kittyhawk sind noch einsatzbereit sowie 6 Beaufighter. Wir verlegen schon früher die Warhawk Staffel nach Port Moresby. Diese können aktuell 10 Maschinen in die Luft entsenden. Damit wollen wir am nächsten Tag nur die Cap für unsere Schiffe im Hafen stellen. Unsere Bomber sehen von Tagangriffen gegen japanische Basen ab.

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/5411/image280i.jpg



Der Konvoi PM-9 wird nach Cooktown zurück gerufen, da wir im Moment nicht für die komplette Luftüberlegenheit garantieren können. Die beiden Brigaden sind zu wertvoll. Außerdem sind die beiden Transportschiffe zu groß, um an der Pier anlegen zu können. Eventuell müssen die Brigaden auf kleinere Schiffe umsteigen, damit der Entladevorgang schneller geht.

http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/8590/image281k.jpg



Die B-17 sollen wieder nachts nach Lae einfliegen. Wichtig weiterhin ist ist die Ruhephase für die Piloten.

http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/5162/image282b.jpg



Die Gudgeon ist in der Werft von Sydney repariert worden und verlegt nach Townsville zum Vorräte bunkern. Anschließend geht es in Operationsgebiet.

http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/9482/image283m.jpg



In Lunga sind 24 Wildcats einsatzbereit. Eine U-Jagdgruppe ist vor Ort, da ein Japaner gemeldet worden ist. Die Nachschublage ist wieder besser.

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/4018/image284m.jpg



Statistik

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/7695/image285.jpg



Die Flugzeugverluste.

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/9138/image286p.jpg



Noch bitterer sind die Verluste an Piloten...

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/9858/image287i.jpg



Der Gegner könnte den gestrigen Tag als „Battle of Neu Guinea“ nennen...

Francis Drake
20.11.10, 17:07
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 06, 42
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Submarine attack near Truk at 112,109

Japanese Ships
AO Naruto

Allied Ships
SS Sailfish



AO Naruto is sighted by SS Sailfish
SS Sailfish launches 4 torpedoes at AO Naruto


Schade, das war eine gute Möglichkeit einen japanischen Flottentanker zu versenken. Nach Rücksprache mit dem japanischen Oberbefehlshaber war dieser randvoll mit Treibstoff und hatte seine „Bewacher“ in Truk vergessen. :)

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Night Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 26


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 3 damaged



Runway hits 1




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Night Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-26 Marauder x 8


Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

No Allied losses



Runway hits 6


Es konnten feindliche Flugzeuge am Boden beschädigt werden.




OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 06, 42

SS S-40 terminates patrol and returns to Townsville
SS Albacore reports having been sighted by the enemy at 106 , 127

Coastwatcher Report: CL Tatsuta reported in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Tulagi is reported empty

PBY-5A Catalina from VP-72 has spotted BB Kirishima at 115,136
BB Kirishima is reported HIT
PBY-5A Catalina from VP-72 has spotted BB Kirishima at 115,136
BB Kirishima is reported HIT




SIG INT REPORT FOR Sep 06, 42

Radio transmissions detected at 105,174.
Radio transmissions detected at 99,119.
Radio transmissions detected at 98,152.
Radio transmissions detected at Buna (99,129).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
3/18th Army is loaded on xAK Yodogawa Maru moving to Rabaul.
2nd/2nd Arty Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
a Type J2 class SS is moving to Truk (112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at 115,160.
Radio transmissions detected at 116,174.
Radio transmissions detected at 108,165.
101st JNAF AF Unit is located at Buna(99,129).
Radio transmissions detected at Lae (99,126).
8th Fleet is located at Rabaul(106,125).

Zahn
20.11.10, 17:22
Meine Erfahrung gegen die AI in Neu Guinea:

Konzentration auf die Luftdeckung in Port Moresby, plus 1-2 Staffeln auf Naval Attack, plus B-17 Hafenangriffe auf Buna aus Australien. Zumindest die AI war nicht in der Lage auf Dauer Port Moresby aus der Luft unter Druck zu setzen. Habe dann sogar eine kleine Flotte unwichtiger Schiffchen nach Port Moresby verlegt, um Angriffe anzulocken und das japanische Offensivpotential schneller abzunutzen. Sobald der Hafen sicher ist soviel wie möglich an Einheiten heranschaffen und den Gegner an Land ausmanövrieren und schlagen.

Dazu eine Frage, ich habe jede einzelne Einheit mit Political Points freigekauft, das war sehr langwierig und hat mich sehr aufgehalten, wie gibt man also seine Punkte am effektivsten aus ?

Ansonsten seid Ihr ja auf einem hervorragenden Weg, auch die Bettyverluste sind für dieses Datum schon herrlich. Das frühzeitige Ausbluten dieser Verbände nimmt dem Japaner einen seiner strategischen Trümpfe (Reichweite).

Dann noch eine Frage zu Eurem Truppenkonvoi, ich habe immer möglichst viele Schiffe geschickt, um die Verluste unter den Truppen bei Verlust eines Schiffes möglichst gering zu halten. Geht Ihr das Risiko des Verlustes einer kompletten Einheit bewusst ein oder überwiegen die Vorteile (welche ?).

Francis Drake
20.11.10, 17:53
Zu dem Zeitpunkt der Verladung der Truppen war der Seeweg bis Port Moresby relativ sicher und wir hatten die uneingeschränkte Luftherrschaft dort. Nach der Luftschlacht über Lae veränderte sich die Luftgefahr und ich zog sicherheitshalber die beiden großen Transporter zurück. Wahrscheinich werde ich noch mal umladen müssen.

Ein Spiel gegen die KI ist natürlich nicht vergleichbar wie gegen einen Menschen. Und der werte Zottelhase hat mehr Erfahrung. Hauptsache es macht Spass!

PP gebe ich nur nach kurzfristigen Überlegungen aus. Ich plane insgesamt wenig konkretes, sondern spiele eigentlich nur drauf los. Soll ja spannend bleiben!

Francis Drake
20.11.10, 21:35
Befehle:

Die Sailfish hat nach dem gestrigen Angriff auf den Oiler nur noch Torpedos für die Heckrohre. Wir belassen das Boot vorerst noch bei Truk.

http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/7325/image288d.jpg



Die U-Boot Lage im Kampfgebiet. Japanische Truppen verlassen Buna Richtung Port Moresby!

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/8449/image289s.jpg



In Port Moresby werden die üblichen Befehle erteilt. Die Umstrukturierung der Luftstreitkräfte geht weiter.

In Townsville wird eine Mechanisierte Brigade für Port Moresby bereit gestellt. Diese soll die Verteidigungsfähigkeit gegen einen nun doch erwarteten japanischen Angriffs enorm erhöhen.

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/1512/image290o.jpg



Die Hornet verlässt Noumea in Richtung Neu Guinea als Eingreifreserve. Wir versuchen unentdeckt zu bleiben.

http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/466/image291r.jpg



Die beiden Regimenter der 1.Marine Division sowie das dazugehörige Panzerbattalion gehen in Kampfformation Richtung Nordwesten gegen die Japanischen Stellungen vor!

http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/751/image292e.jpg



Heute mal ein wenig kürzer...

Francis Drake
21.11.10, 15:38
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 07, 42
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Night Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 27


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 2 damaged



Runway hits 1


Vergessen auf Port Attack umzustellen.


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Night Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Allied aircraft
B-26 Marauder x 11


No Allied losses



Port hits 1
Port supply hits 1


Weiter so!



OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 07, 42

SS Sculpin reports having been sighted by the enemy at 106 , 124
SS Grayback reports having been sighted by the enemy at 104 , 122

Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 114,137 near Tulagi , Speed 3 , Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 114,137 near Tulagi , Speed 4 , Moving Southwest
(Der Japaner schafft es, seine angeschlagenden Großkampfschiffe ein Hex nach Tulagi zu steuern)

Port Moresby expands airfield to size 5

AK Eridanus arrives at Noumea



SIG INT REPORT FOR Sep 07, 42

Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at Shortlands (109,131).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
35th/124th Infantry Regiment is located at Tassafaronga(113,137).
SS I-1 is moving to 95,138.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at 101,114.
Radio transmissions detected at Tulagi (114,137).
SS I-9 is moving to 112,145.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
129th JNAF AF Unit is located at Shortlands(109,131).
Radio transmissions detected at 99,165.
Radio transmissions detected at 126,169.
Radio transmissions detected at Ponape (119,113).
Radio transmissions detected at Rekata Bay (113,134).

Francis Drake
21.11.10, 21:46
Befehle:

Wir schicken einen U-Jagdverband zum Zielpunkt des japanischen U-Bootes I-1. Dies konnte unsere Funkaufklärung feststellen.

http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/2193/image293s.jpg



Dazu sollen noch vier weitere U-Jäger stoßen.

http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/4972/image294.jpg



Desweiteren soll der U-Jagdverband von Lunga aus Richtung des anderen gemeldeten Zielpunktes von I-9 marschieren.

http://img686.imageshack.us/img686/3631/image295t.jpg



In Port Moresby sind 34 Jäger Einsatzbereit. Das Flugfeld hat die maximale Ausdehnung erreicht. Wir bauen ab nun Befestigungen. Die Löschung der Ladung der Konvois geht zügig voran. Am nächsten Tag trifft die zweite schwere Flakeinheit an.

http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/479/image296g.jpg



Der nächste Treibstofftanker ist in Townsville angekommen. Die Begleitschiffe befinden sich bereits im Hafen.

http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/7357/image297.jpg



Die drei Träger sind in Noumea eingelaufen. Wir lassen sie dort für ein paar Tage, wobei die Enterprise noch repariert werden muß.

http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/7122/image298c.jpg



Die Hornet soll vorerst Richtung Lunga weiter laufen, da die schwer beschädigten japanischen Einheiten in Tulagi sind.

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/1467/image299d.jpg



Aus Sicherheitsgründen soll der Konvoi zurück nach Lunga verlegen.

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/2708/image300f.jpg

Francis Drake
22.11.10, 00:11
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 08, 42
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Lunga at 114,138, Range 6,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
DD Nowaki

Allied Ships
DD Lang, Shell hits 1
DD Stack
DD Selfridge
DD Phelps


Unsere Zerstörer verlassen das Kampfgeschehen, um auf U-Boot Jagd zu gehen.


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Night Time Surface Combat, near Lunga at 114,138, Range 6,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CA Atago, Shell hits 2
CA Maya
CA Myoko
CA Haguro, Shell hits 2
CA Suzuya
CA Kumano
CL Nagara

Allied Ships
DD Monssen, Shell hits 7, and is sunk
DD Aaron Ward, Shell hits 7, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Duncan, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD McCalla, Shell hits 27, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Farenholt, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
DD Russell, Shell hits 8, and is sunk
AKA Betelgeuse, Shell hits 11, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
AKA Alhena, Shell hits 11, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
AKA Alchiba, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk


Ein Kreuzerüberfall auf unseren Konvoi vor Lunga! (Verdammt, ich hatte das Ausladen vergessen zu beenden! Den Befehl zur Rückfahrt nach Noumea war erteilt! Menschliches Versagen...)

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Submarine attack near Lunga at 114,138

Japanese Ships
SSX Ha-5

Allied Ships
DD McCalla, Torpedo hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage


Ein japanisches Kleinst U-Boot gibt dem Zerstörer McCalla noch zwei Fangschüsse...


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Night Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Allied aircraft
B-26 Marauder x 10


No Allied losses


Kein sichtbarer Effekt. Einfach zu schlechtes Wetter über dem Ziel. Die B-17 sind erst gar nicht aufgestiegen.


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Sub attack near Tulagi at 114,137

Japanese Ships
CA Maya
CA Myoko
CA Atago

Allied Ships
SS Amberjack


Die Amberjack hat die Möglichkeit eines Angriffes, doch wieder einmal detonieren die Torpedos trotz Treffer nicht...


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

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes

Japanese aircraft
B5N1 Kate x 5



Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 12
P-40E Warhawk x 7


Japanese aircraft losses
B5N1 Kate: 3 destroyed



Angriff natürlich abgewehrt!


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

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 14
A6M3 Zero x 11
D3A1 Val x 12



Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 12
P-40E Warhawk x 6


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
A6M3 Zero: 1 destroyed
D3A1 Val: 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Kittyhawk IA: 1 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
DD Clark
xAP Largs Bay, Bomb hits 2, on fire
DD Monaghan, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires


Allied ground losses:
83 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Aircraft Attacking:
6 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg AP Bomb
6 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg AP Bomb



Leider konnte der zweite Angriff durchbrechen! Gut, das wir den Transport der Infantrie Brigaden zurück gerufen haben.



OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 08, 42

SS Albacore sighted by Japanese Torpedo Bomber at 106,127 near Rabaul

PBY-5A Catalina from VP-72 attacking a Ko Gata Type A class SSX at 114,138
a Japanese SSX is reported HIT

FO Crandall R. of No.75 Sqd RAAF is credited with kill number 4
FO Spanton K. of No.76 Sqd RAAF is credited with kill number 4

Loss of DD Monssen on Sep 08, 1942 is admitted
Loss of DD Duncan on Sep 08, 1942 is admitted
Loss of DD McCalla on Sep 08, 1942 is admitted
Loss of DD Farenholt on Sep 08, 1942 is admitted
Loss of DD Russell on Sep 08, 1942 is admitted
Loss of AKA Betelgeuse on Sep 08, 1942 is admitted
Loss of AKA Alhena on Sep 08, 1942 is admitted
Loss of AKA Alchiba on Sep 08, 1942 is admitted



SIG INT REPORT FOR Sep 08, 42

Combined Fleet is located at Truk(112,108).
2nd/29th Inf Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).

Francis Drake
22.11.10, 08:12
Befehle:

Die Lage von Konvoi PM-8 in Port Moresby. Der Frachter ist stark am brennen. Nur noch kleine Reste des HQ waren an Bord. Wir legen ab Richtung Townsville. Der Konvoi PM-11 mit der Flak Einheit an Bord hat an der Pier angelegt und beginnt mit dem Löschen der Geschütze. Vier Rohre sind bereits aufgestellt und in einem Tag Einsatzbereit. Aber auch dieser Konvoi soll zurück nach Townsville, um die Luftabwehr in Port Moresby neu zu organisieren. Die Jagdverbände müssen in Townsville neue Maschinen zugewiesen werden.

http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/4169/image301j.jpg



Alle Jagdstaffeln verlegen nach Townsville zur Auffrischung und Training.

http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/1626/image302.jpg



Das Auflauern auf das gemeldete japanische U-Boot war vergebens. Die Einheiten kehren zurück zu den Passagen des Great Barrier Reefs, um dort Durchbrüche zu verhindern.

http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/9562/image303i.jpg



Die schnelle Transportzerstörer Flottille soll Teile der 11. Brigade nach Port Moresby bringen. Diese haben in der Nacht bereits den großen Frachter verlassen.

http://img808.imageshack.us/img808/487/image304h.jpg



Eine Staffel B-17 wird nach Townsville zum Trainieren abgestellt. Dadurch erreichen wir, das die Flugplatzbelegung in Charters Towers ausreicht, um alle Maschinen zu händeln. (1 Flugplatzpunkt kann 50 Einmotorige oder 25 Zweimotorige oder 12,5 Viermotorige Maschinen händeln)

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/9391/image305y.jpg



Ein Kampfverband mit der Wasp wird gebildet und folgt der Hornet, die in Reserve zwischen Neu Guinea und Guadalcanal kreuzt.

http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/8639/image306n.jpg

Francis Drake
23.11.10, 12:37
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 09, 42
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Night Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 21


No Allied losses



Port hits 1


Üblicher Angriff der B-17.


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Night Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Allied aircraft
B-26 Marauder x 4


Allied aircraft losses
B-26 Marauder: 1 damaged




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Night Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Allied aircraft
B-26 Marauder x 6


No Allied losses



Port hits 1
Port supply hits 1


Sehr schön!



OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 09, 42

Coastwatcher Report: CVE Unyo reported in port at Tulagi
Coastwatcher Report: TK Teiyo Maru reported in port at Rabaul
Coastwatcher Report: xAKL Keizan Maru reported in port at Rabaul

Coastwatcher Report: SS I-171 reported in port at Shortlands
(Das durch U-Jäger schwer beschädigte I-171 ist wohl erfolgreich in Shortslands angekommen.)

Japanese Aircraft sighted over Lunga
Japanese Aircraft sighted over Port Moresby
Japanese Fighter Bomber sighted over Port Moresby

A-20A Havoc from 3rd BG/89th BS attacking a Japanese SS at 97,162

Previous report of sinking of CL Sendai incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service



SIG INT REPORT FOR Sep 09, 42

Radio transmissions detected at 138,159.
Radio transmissions detected at 101,135.
Radio transmissions detected at Tulagi (114,137).
Radio transmissions detected at Shortlands (109,131).
Radio transmissions detected at 104,154.
2nd/2nd Arty Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at Tulagi (114,137).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Rabaul (106,125).




Befehle:

In Port Moresby sind 7 B-17 gelandet. In den nächsten Tagen werden die Restflugzeuge der Staffel nachgeführt. Auftrag sind Nachtstörangriffe auf den Hafen von Rabaul. Laut Beobachtungen sind dort zahlreiche Schiffe geankert. Vielleicht gelingen ja in den nächsten Tagen Glückstreffer.

Die Jäger werden weiter nach Townsville verlegt, um die Staffeln weiter aufzufüllen und das Training für die neuen Piloten durchzuführen. Die zwei Staffeln Marauder greifen weiterhin mit den B-17 aus Australien Buna an. Der Japaner kann die Schäden relativ schnell in Stand setzen. Doch dazu braucht er Nachschub.

Die Befestigungen werden am nächsten Tag um eine Stufe verbessert werden. Die Japanischen Truppen bewegen sich aber nicht mehr in Buna.

http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/6502/image307m.jpg



Die Kartenübersicht im südlichen Mittelsektor.

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/7056/image308z.jpg



Die schnelle Transportflottille auf dem Sprung nach Port Moresby. Gut, das wir die japanischen U-Boot Standorte kennen. In Kürze werden wir in diesem Gebiet offensive U-Boot Abwehrmissionen starten.

http://img542.imageshack.us/img542/5059/image309.jpg



Unsere australischen Kreuzer sollen nicht untätig im Hafen liegen. Auftrag ist die japanischen Truppen auf Guadalcanal bombadieren.

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/4371/image310p.jpg



Die Hornet und die Wasp bilden eine neue Einsatzgruppe. Als erstes Ziel sollen die beiden Staffeln Sturzkampfbomer der Wasp den Hafen von Tulagi bombadieren, um endlich sicher zu gehen, das kein Schiff im Hafen ist. Oder doch?

Anschließend wird im Nachtmarsch bis 60 Meilen östlich von Rabaul vorgestoßen, um einen Überraschungsangriff auf den gut gefüllten Hafen zu starten.

http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/2943/image311.jpg



Die überzähligen Schiffe sollen die japanischen Truppen in Guadalcanal bombadieren.

http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/1545/image312.jpg

Francis Drake
24.11.10, 16:43
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 10, 42
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Sub attack near Saidor at 100,123

Japanese Ships
xAK Aden Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
DD Shirayuki
DD Ayanami
DD Murakumo

Allied Ships
SS Wahoo

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



http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/5967/image313.jpg

http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/5320/image314.jpg

http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/5320/image314.jpg


Ein Truppenkonvoi Richtung Lae ist von der Wahoo erfolgreich angegriffen worden!


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Sub attack near Feni Islands at 107,127

Japanese Ships
AMC Nosiro Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Yodogawa Maru
DD Yudachi

Allied Ships
SS Albacore


http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/6591/image316z.jpg

http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/3242/image317b.jpg


Und wieder die Albacore! Der vierte erfolgreiche Angriff des U-Bootes auf ein japanisches Schiff. Diesmal hat es einen Hilfskreuzer erwischt. Wir vermuten einen Nachschubkonvoi von Truk nach Rabau, angefahren von Südosten.



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ASW attack near Finschhafen at 100,126

Japanese Ships
DD Ayanami

Allied Ships
SS S-44



SS S-44 is sighted by escort
S-44 bottoming out ....
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 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


Das U-Boot liegt kurz vor Lae. Damit haben wir die Bestätigung, das der Konvoi nach Lae gehen sollte.


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Sub attack near Saidor at 100,123

Japanese Ships
DD Murakumo

Allied Ships
SS Wahoo


Der Konvoi nach Lae auf dem Rückweg nach Truk. Wir haben wohl den einzigen Frachter versenkt. Somit sind die Begleiter natürlich schneller. Leider explodierte der Torpedo nicht.

http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/88/image318l.jpg

http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/6671/image319.jpg



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Night Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Light rain

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 16


No Allied losses



Port hits 1




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Night Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Light rain

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 4


No Allied losses



Port supply hits 1




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Night Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Light rain

Allied aircraft
B-26 Marauder x 8


No Allied losses



Port hits 4
Port supply hits 1




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Night Naval bombardment of Tassafaronga at 113,137

Allied Ships
CA Astoria
CA Salt Lake City


Leider wohl erfolglos...


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ASW attack near Finschhafen at 100,126

Japanese Ships
APD-35
APD-34

Allied Ships
SS S-44, hits 1



Ein Fast Transport Richtung Lae.


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Panggoe at 112,131

Weather in hex: Clear sky

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


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 6
SBD-3 Dauntless x 15


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
BB Kirishima, Bomb hits 8, on fire, heavy damage

Kirishima dead in the water ...
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring BB Kirishima


Zahlreiche Treffer auf das noch schwimmende Schlachtschiff.

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/1406/image320i.jpg

http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/4270/image321h.jpg


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Panggoe at 112,131

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 7
SBD-3 Dauntless x 15


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
BB Kirishima, Bomb hits 10, heavy fires, heavy damage

Kirishima dead in the water ...
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring BB Kirishima


So richtig dringen selbst die 1.000 Pfund Bomben nicht durch die Deckpanzerung des Schlachtschiffes. Unsere Torpedobomber müssen wohl eingreifen. Die Aktion gegen Rabaul wird wohl verschoben werden.


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Afternoon Air attack on Tulagi , at 114,137

Weather in hex: Severe storms

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


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 6
SBD-3 Dauntless x 38


Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 1 damaged



Port hits 4


Keine Treffer auf Schiffe im Hafen...



OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 10, 42

SS Albacore reports having been sighted by the enemy at 106 , 127

Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Tulagi is reported empty
(Nun meldet er keine Schiffe mehr...)

Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Rabaul is reported empty
(Hier sieht man schön die Qualität der Meldungen der Coastwatcher, der Hafen von Rabaul ist voll)

Repairs completed on DD Worden at Sydney, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on DD Warramunga at Sydney, ship returned to service

Coastwatcher Report: CL Sendai reported in port at Tulagi
(nächste Meldung zu Tulagi...)

TF 16 shadowed by Japanese Aircraft at 112,137 near Russell Islands
(Unsere Träger sind aufgeklärt)

SS Grayling observes Japanese Float Plane at 113,110 near Truk

Japanese Fighter Bomber sighted over Lunga
Japanese Torpedo Bomber sighted over Port Moresby
C5M2 Babs sighted over Port Moresby

Port Moresby expands fortifications to size 3

AMC Nosiro Maru is reported to have been sunk near Feni Islands on Sep 10, 1942
(Der japanische Hilfskreuzer ist durch die beiden Torpedotreffer wohl gesunken)



SIG INT REPORT FOR Sep 10, 42

Radio transmissions detected at Shortlands (109,131).
Shortlands Coastal Gun Regiment is located at Shortlands(109,131).
2nd/4th Inf Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at 99,136.
Radio transmissions detected at 108,151.
Radio transmissions detected at 102,166.
Radio transmissions detected at 76,173.
Radio transmissions detected at Buna (99,129).
a Japanese SS is moving to Truk (112,108).

Francis Drake
24.11.10, 19:49
Befehle:

Die Sailfish bekommt den Befehl zum Rückmarsch. Alle Bug Torpedos sind verschossen.

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/9240/image3220.jpg



Nach Port Moresby wird eine zweite Staffel B-17 verlegt. Diese bekommt noch einen Tag Pause.

http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/2352/image323s.jpg



In Noumea wird ein Luftkampfverband durch die Saratoga erstellt. Die Sturzkampfbombereinheiten haben zwar erst 50% ihrer Flugzeuge bekommen, doch als zusätzlicher Jagdschutz ist sie für die Wasp und Hornet sehr wertvoll. Die Enterprise braucht noch ca. 28 Tage, um die Reparaturen abzuschließen.

http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/6725/image324eh.jpg



Die Trägergruppe verlegt in den „Slot“ und die Sturzkampfbomber der Wasp sollen den Hafen von Shortslands besuchen. Die Wildcats von Lunga fliegen zusätzlich Luftdeckung.

http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/3001/image325p.jpg

Francis Drake
24.11.10, 20:15
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 11, 42
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TF 25 encounters mine field at Sydney (90,167)

Japanese Ships
SSX Ha-4, Mine hits 1, heavy damage


Wieder mal ein erfolgloser Versuch eines Einbruches in den Hafen von Sydney.



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ASW attack near Port Moresby at 98,130

Japanese Ships
SS RO-61

Allied Ships
APD Manley
APD McKean
APD Little



SS RO-61 launches 4 torpedoes at APD Manley
APD McKean fails to find sub and abandons search
APD Little fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD Little fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD Little fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD Little fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD Little fails to find sub, continues to search...
APD Little fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


Ein japanisches U-Boot greift unsere schnelle Transportflottille an. Die Torpedos gehen vorbei!


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Night Naval bombardment of Tulagi at 114,137

Japanese Ships
SS I-10, hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
CA Astoria
CA Salt Lake City

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



Port hits 4


Da die beiden Kreuzer gestrige Nacht nur einen kleinen Teil ihrer Munition auf Guadalcanal verschossen hatten, besuchten sie diese Nacht Tulagi. Erfreulicherweise wurde ein im Hafen liegendes U-Boot durch eine dicke Murmel getroffen. Wir hoffen auf eine Versenkung!


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

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 15


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 3 damaged

Allied Ships
APD Little, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
APD McKean
APD Manley


Allied ground losses:
310 casualties reported
Squads: 12 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Aircraft Attacking:
5 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm T91 Mod 3 Torp
10 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm T91 Mod 3 Torp


Das japanische U-Boot muß die Entdeckung der schnellen Transportflottille dem Stab in Rabaul mitgeteilt haben. Eine Staffel Betty Bomber bestückt mit Torpedos griffen erfolgreich Nachts an und konnten einen Transportzerstörer versenken. Leider befanden sich noch zahlreiche Truppen an Bord. Teile konnten gerettet werden. (Da müssen wir unserem Gegner zu diesem Husarenstück gratulieren.)


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Night Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Japanese aircraft
D3A1 Val x 7


Japanese aircraft losses
D3A1 Val: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged


Die Staffel Vals aus Lae versuchten erfolglos die Transportflottille anzugreifen. Dabei konnte unsere Flak einen Sturzkampfbomber abschießen!


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Night Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 3


No Allied losses


Der erste Angriff mit Teilen einer Staffel.


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

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 12


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
APD Colhoun
APD McKean



Aircraft Attacking:
12 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg AP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb


Der zweite Angriff glücklicherweise mit Bomben, die ungenau ins Hafenbecken platziert wurden.




OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 11, 42

SS Grayling reports having been sighted by the enemy at 113 , 110

Coastwatcher Report: xAK Ikuta Maru reported in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Tulagi is reported empty

Catalina I from No.11 Sqd RAAF has spotted a Asashio class DD at 99,126

Loss of APD Little on Sep 11, 1942 is admitted

AM Bundaberg arrives at Brisbane
PT-60 arrives at Noumea



SIG INT REPORT FOR Sep 11, 42

Radio transmissions detected at 120,155.
Radio transmissions detected at 110,144.
Radio transmissions detected at 88,173.
2nd/4th Inf Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
1/2nd/2nd Engineer Regiment is loaded on a Std-B Cargo class xAK moving to Truk.
2nd/2nd Engineer Regiment is loaded on xAK Nittai Maru moving to Truk.
(Der Japaner zieht einen Truppenkonvoi zurück nach Truk. Das ist eine Reaktion auf das Auftauchen unserer Träger)

Southeast Fleet is located at Truk(112,108).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at 108,169.
2nd/2nd Arty Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at Shortlands (109,131).
Lae Coastal Gun Regiment is located at Lae(99,126).
Radio transmissions detected at Shortlands (109,131).
17th Army is planning for an attack on Lunga.
18th Army is located at Rabaul(106,125).
Radio transmissions detected at Kavieng (106,122).
Radio transmissions detected at Tassafaronga (113,137).
82nd Naval Guard Unit is located at Shortlands(109,131).
Radio transmissions detected at Shortlands (109,131).

Francis Drake
25.11.10, 10:43
Befehle:

Laut Aufklärung hat der Japaner alle Jagdmaschinen und Bomber in Rabaul konzentriert. Den geplanten Überfall verschieben wir, bis wir alle Träger zur Verfügung haben.

http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/9945/image3260.jpg

http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/2866/image327v0.jpg



Die 26 Marauder und 13 B-17 in Port Moresby sollen nun primär feindliche Schiffe angreifen und als sekundär Ziel den Hafen von Buna. Die maximale Reichweite soll 270 Meilen sein, damit wir nicht Schiffe in Rabaul als Ziel anvisieren. Wir rechnen nicht mit feindlichen Jägern.

Nachträglich werden 32 Kittyhawk sowie 12 Beaufort Bomber von Townsville nachgeführt. Die Jäger sollen sicherheitshalber Begleitschutz fliegen.

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/9600/image328u.jpg



Die B-17 sollen den eventuellen Angriff auf Buna unterstützen. Auch hier wird am Tag angegriffen.

http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/9755/image329.jpg



In Townsville wird der Konvoi PM-11 zusammen gestellt. Dieser soll endlich die beiden Infantrie Brigaden nach Port Moresby bringen. Vor dem Transport werden die Jagdstreitkräfte dort verstärkt sowie Trägerunterstützung angefordert.

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/9982/image330d.jpg



Das gleiche trifft auf PM-12 zu. Dieser soll die mechanisierte Brigade nach Port Moresby bringen.

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/8836/image331t.jpg



In Noumea wird ein Landungsverband für Tulagi zusammengestellt. Dieser wird unter Luftdeckung der Träger dort die japanische Basis erobern.

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/3744/image3320.jpg



Die Träger weichen nach Süden aus. Am Zielpunkt kommt die Saratoga zum Verband hinzu.

http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/1740/image333v.jpg

Francis Drake
25.11.10, 22:37
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 12, 42
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ASW attack near Truk at 112,109

Japanese Ships
DD Uzuki
DD Asagiri
DD Amagiri

Allied Ships
SS Greenling


http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/600/image334j.jpg

Leider nicht getroffen!


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Sub attack near Rennell Island at 109,141

Japanese Ships
SS I-7, hits 4

Allied Ships
CV Hornet
BB Washington
CA Minneapolis
CA Portland
CL Helena
CLAA Juneau
CLAA Atlanta
DD Fletcher
DD Buchanan
DD Laffey
DD Grayson


http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/5564/image335.jpg

Ein großer Schreck in den Morgenstunden! Doch der Gegner verfehlt den Träger! Es steht nun 1:1 beim Trägerbeschießen versagen.


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Sub attack near Cooktown at 93,139

Japanese Ships
SS I-1, hits 5

Allied Ships
DD Clark
PG Warrego


http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/2980/image336.jpg

An der Cairns Zufahrt lag I-1 auf Lauer. Wir konnten Treffer landen.


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ASW attack near Truk at 111,109

Japanese Ships
DD Harusame
DD Murasame
DD Kawakaze
DD Samidare

Allied Ships
SS Greenling


http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/8541/image337o.jpg



OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 12, 42

SS Grayback reports having been sighted by the enemy at 108 , 126

Coastwatcher Report: xAKL Shinsoku Maru reported in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Tulagi is reported empty

Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae , Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 100,126 near Finschhafen , Speed 13 , Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 99,125 near Lae , Speed 19 , Moving Northwest
(Ein japanischer Schiffsverband verlässt Lae entlang der Küste Richtung Norden.)

Coastwatcher Report: xAKL Keizan Maru reported in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: CA Atago reported in port at Tulagi
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Lae

Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 100,126 near Finschhafen , Moving East
(Der Konvoi am Tage)

SOC-1 Seagull from 3/VCS-6 attacking a Type L4 class SS at 109,141
a Type J3 class SS is reported HIT
(Bestimmt das U-Boot, das die Hornet angegriffen hatte, sehr schön!)

Japanese Fighter Bomber sighted over Port Moresby
Japanese Aircraft sighted over Port Moresby
Japanese Fighter sighted over Port Moresby
Japanese Fighter sighted over Port Moresby

Repairs completed on AP Heywood at Noumea, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on xAP President Wilkerson at Noumea, ship returned to service

AK Mintaka arrives at Noumea
43rd BG/64th BS arrives at Rockhampton



SIG INT REPORT FOR Sep 12, 42

Radio transmissions detected at Shortlands (109,131).
Radio transmissions detected at Ponape (119,113).
Radio transmissions detected at Tassafaronga (113,137).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at 98,120.
Radio transmissions detected at Shortlands (109,131).
Radio transmissions detected at Shortlands (109,131).
Radio transmissions detected at 111,150.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at Lae (99,126).



Befehle:

Die Befehle für Port Moresby bleiben bestehen. Nur die B-17 sollen Nachts den Hafen von Rabaul angreifen. Leider sind am Vortag alle Flüge ausgefallen, da über Port Moresby und Buna zu schlechtes Wetter war.

http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/6412/image338.jpg



PM-11 verlegt nach Cooktown auf Warteposition. U-Jäger sind bereits vorweg gefahren und sollen den Vorbereich sichern.

http://img808.imageshack.us/img808/7554/image339.jpg



Die schnelle Tansportflottille soll Nachschub nach Milne Bay bringen.

http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/8935/image340f.jpg



Der Landungsverband für Tulagi ist beladen und beginnt den Marsch.

http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/8746/image341.jpg



Eine U-Jagdgruppe fährt die Strecke des Konvois ab, um U-Boote abzudrängen.

http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/8476/image3420.jpg



Die Träger weichen weiter nach Süden aus, um sich der Luftüberwachung der Japaner zu entziehen.

http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/2628/image3430.jpg

Francis Drake
27.11.10, 22:02
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 13, 42
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ASW attack near Truk at 111,110

Japanese Ships
DD Sazanami

Allied Ships
SS Grayling



SS Grayling is located by DD Sazanami
Grayling diving deep ....
DD Sazanami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sazanami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sazanami attacking submerged sub ....
DD Sazanami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sazanami fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Night Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 6


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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


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Night Naval bombardment of Tassafaronga at 113,137

Allied Ships
CA Canberra
CA Australia
CL Boise
CL Hobart
CL Achilles
CL Leander

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



Port hits 9
Port supply hits 1

CA Canberra firing at 35th/124th Infantry Regiment
CA Australia firing at 35th/124th Infantry Regiment
CL Boise firing at Tassafaronga
CL Hobart firing at 35th/124th Infantry Regiment
CL Achilles firing at 35th/124th Infantry Regiment
CL Leander firing at 35th/124th Infantry Regiment


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Sub attack near Cape Gloucester at 101,124

Japanese Ships
DD Ayanami
DD Shikinami

Allied Ships
SS Wahoo



SS Wahoo launches 4 torpedoes at DD Ayanami
Wahoo diving deep ....
DD Ayanami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Shikinami 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 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


Torpedo explodiert nicht...


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ASW attack near Cape Gloucester at 101,124

Japanese Ships
DD Shirayuki
DD Ayanami
DD Shikinami

Allied Ships
SS Wahoo, hits 1



SS Wahoo is located by DD Shirayuki
DD Ayanami fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Shikinami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Shikinami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Shikinami attacking submerged sub ....
DD Shikinami attacking submerged sub ....
DD Shikinami is out of ASW ammo
DD Shikinami is out of ASW ammo
DD Shikinami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Shikinami fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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ASW attack near Cape Gloucester at 101,124

Japanese Ships
DD Shirayuki
DD Ayanami

Allied Ships
SS Wahoo



SS Wahoo is located by DD Shirayuki
Wahoo diving deep ....
DD Ayanami attacking submerged sub ....
DD Ayanami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ayanami attacking submerged sub ....
DD Ayanami cannot establish contact with SS Wahoo
DD Ayanami cannot reach attack position over SS Wahoo
SS Wahoo eludes DD Ayanami by diving deep
DD Ayanami cannot establish contact with SS Wahoo
DD Ayanami cannot reach attack position over SS Wahoo
DD Ayanami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ayanami fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub



Wegen schlechtem Wetter über Neu Guinea konnten keine Luftangriffe stattfinden.



OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 13, 42

Coastwatcher Report: xAKL Heiwa Maru reported in port at Tulagi
Coastwatcher Report: AO Iro reported in port at Rabaul
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul , Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 107,126 near Rabaul , Speed 8 , Moving Southeast

SS Grayling detects possible enemy submarine at 111, 110 but is unable to close within attack range
(Schade...)

Coastwatcher Report: xAK Sakura Maru reported in port at Shortlands




SIG INT REPORT FOR Sep 13, 42

Radio transmissions detected at Lae (99,126).
Radio transmissions detected at 122,142.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at 103,121.
Radio transmissions detected at 103,128.



Befehle:

Die Aufklärung meldet viel Funkverkehr im Hex 103,121. Wir rechnen mit einem größeren Konvoi. Ziel ist noch unbekannt, entweder Lae oder Rabaul. Wir rechnen aber mit Lae, da am Vortag eine Zerstörergruppe unser U-Boot Wahoo verstärkt angegriffen hatte. Wir ziehen U-Boote zusammen...

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/6730/image344.jpg



Ein U-Jagdverband geht einer Sichtung vor Townsville nach.

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/5276/image345q.jpg



Die schwere Flakeinheit wird neu verladen und zusätzlich soll Nachschub mit nach Port Moresby nehmen. Zwischenstation wie bei den anderen Konvois ist Cooktown.

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/6512/image346yz.jpg



Der nächste Tanker ist auf dem Weg nach Townsville.

http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/5013/image347.jpg



Die Lage im Dock von Sydney. Die Pensacola ist in Kürze wieder hergestellt. Drei bereits reparierte Zerstörer fahren vor Sydney U-Jagd und sind morgen im Hafen zurück. Anschließend kann eine Verlegung beginnen.

http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/2903/image348p.jpg



Unsere Träger sollen Kontakt mit der Landungsflotte von Tulagi aufnehmen. Anschließend wird zusammen zum Ziel maschiert.

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/7034/image349re.jpg

Francis Drake
28.11.10, 00:46
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 14, 42
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Night Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 3


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes


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ASW attack near Kavieng at 105,123

Japanese Ships
PB Shonon Maru #15
xAK Tangyang Maru
xAK Atlantic Maru
DD Uranami
DD Fubuki

Allied Ships
SS Sculpin, hits 1



SS Sculpin is sighted by escort
DD Uranami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Fubuki fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Uranami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Uranami attacking submerged sub ....
DD Uranami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Uranami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Uranami fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


Der Konvoi biegt Richtung Rabaul ab. Wir kamen nicht zum Schuß.


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ASW attack near Kavieng at 105,123

Japanese Ships
DD Makigumo
DD Suzukaze
DD Umikaze

Allied Ships
SS Sculpin



SS Sculpin is sighted by escort
DD Suzukaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Umikaze attacking submerged sub ....
DD Umikaze attacking submerged sub ....
DD Umikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Umikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Umikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


Der Japaner lässt zusätzlich zu den Begleitschiffen eine U-Jagdgruppe mitfahren.


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Morning Air attack on Det - Kure 3rd SNLF, at 114,137 (Tulagi)

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 17


No Allied losses

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



Aircraft Attacking:
5 x F4F-4 Wildcat bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb
2 x F4F-4 Wildcat bombing from 2000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb
10 x F4F-4 Wildcat bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Det - Kure 3rd SNLF, at 114,137 (Tulagi)

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 46 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 13


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x F4F-4 Wildcat bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb
4 x F4F-4 Wildcat bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb

Angriffe zur Vorbereitung der Landung in einigen Tagen.


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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 38


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 2 damaged

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



Port hits 3
Port supply hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb


Und wieder sehr schlechtes Wetter über Neu Guinea. Unsere Bomber in Port Moresby waren am Boden geblieben.



OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 14, 42

SS Wahoo reports having been sighted by the enemy at 101 , 124
SS Sculpin reports having been sighted by the enemy at 105 , 123
(Die U-Boote werden erstmal ein wenig durchgewechselt, um aus der Feindaufklärung zu kommen)

Coastwatcher Report: TK Teiyo Maru reported in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Tulagi is reported empty

SS S-40 detects Japanese Aircraft at 99,129 near Buna
SS S-40 observes Japanese Aircraft at 99,129 near Buna

Japanese Torpedo Bomber sighted over Port Moresby
Japanese Aircraft sighted over Port Moresby

Repairs completed on CA Pensacola at Sydney, ship returned to service

DD O'Brien arrives at Noumea
38th BG/69th BS arrives at Brisbane
38th BG/70th BS arrives at Brisbane



SIG INT REPORT FOR Sep 14, 42

Radio transmissions detected at 100,128.
3/35th/Kuma Battalion is loaded on a Std-D Cargo class xAK moving to Rabaul.
Maizuru 2nd SNLF is located at Lae(99,126).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at 117,148.
Maizuru 4th SNLF is located at Truk(112,108).
1/2nd/2nd Engineer Regiment is loaded on a Japanese xAK moving to Rabaul.
Radio transmissions detected at 104,158.
Radio transmissions detected at Wewak (96,119).
Radio transmissions detected at Kavieng (106,122).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).



Befehle:

Die beiden B-17 Staffeln in Port Moresby sollen am nächsten Tag versuchen, das Flugfeld von Lae anzugreifen. Die B-17 aus Australien stoßen ebenfalls dazu.

http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/7089/image350.jpg



Die Werft in Sydney. Ein U-Boot und ein Zerstörer wurden neu eingedockt.

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/9289/image351o.jpg



Die Pensacola verlegt mit drei Zerstörern nach Townsville.

http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/1425/image352r.jpg



Die Wildcat in Lunga pausieren einen Tag, damit am Folgetag bei der Landung Luftdeckung geflogen werden kann.

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/7005/image353f.jpg



Der Landungsverband wird in zwei Tagen in Tulagi die Truppen von Bord geben. Ein U-Jagdverband fährt die Strecke bereits vor. Etliche japanische U-Boote sind durch unsere Sturzkampfbomber der Träger entdeckt worden.

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/4362/image354.jpg

hohe_Berge
28.11.10, 11:11
Immer noch ein sehr guter AAR, weiter so.

Glück Auf

Francis Drake
28.11.10, 14:22
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 15, 42
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Sub attack near Kirakira at 115,143

Japanese Ships
SS I-17

Allied Ships
DD Case
CLAA San Juan
DD Dunlap
DD Cushing
DD Conyngham



SS I-17 launches 6 torpedoes at DD Case
I-17 diving deep ....
DD Cushing fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Conyngham fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Conyngham fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Conyngham attacking submerged sub ....
DD Conyngham fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Conyngham fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Conyngham fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


Ein japanisches U-Boot greift erfolglos die Bewacher der Träger an.

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Morning Air attack on Milne Bay , at 101,133

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 22 NM, estimated altitude 26,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3



No Japanese losses



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet *


Drei Zeros begleiten Fotoaufklärer.

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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 8
B-17E Fortress x 37


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 3 damaged

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



Airbase hits 11
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 51

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb


Die B-17 aus Australien laden ihre Bomben erfolgreich über Lae ab.



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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 24 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 8
B-17E Fortress x 6


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged

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



Runway hits 7

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb


Einige B-17 aus Port Morsesby beteiligen sich an dem Angriff auf Lae. Buna lag unter einer Schlechtwetterfront.



OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 15, 42

SS S-41 reports having been sighted by the enemy at 99 , 126

Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul , Speed 8 , Moving Southeast
(Der Konvoi liegt in Rabaul)

Coastwatcher Report: CVE Unyo reported in port at Shortlands
(Da müssen wir wohl auch mal nachschauen...)

Repairs completed on DMS Trevor at Sydney, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on DD Cummings at Sydney, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on DD Lamson at Townsville, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on DD Perkins at Townsville, ship returned to service

Previous report of sinking of SS I-171 incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service




SIG INT REPORT FOR Sep 15, 42

Radio transmissions detected at Rekata Bay (113,134).

Francis Drake
28.11.10, 18:42
Befehle:

Die Lage sowie die Beschädigungen in Lae. Die Befehle für die Luftstreitkräfte bleiben bestehen.

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/5081/image355cg.jpg



Der Landungskonvoi soll in Lunga vor Anker gehen und in der darauffolgenden Nacht in Tulagi Landen. Die Wildcats von Lunga fliegen Deckung.

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/7710/image356n.jpg



Die Träger machen einen Raid auf die Shortlands. Hier sollen die Sturzkampfbomber den Hafen bombadieren. Es ist Geleitträger gemeldet worden. Mal schauen, ob die Sichtung stimmt.

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/660/image357e.jpg

Francis Drake
29.11.10, 19:13
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 16, 42
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ASW attack near Rabaul at 106,124

Japanese Ships
DD Shirayuki
DD Ayanami
DD Shikinami

Allied Ships
SS Sculpin, hits 3



SS Sculpin launches 4 torpedoes at DD Shirayuki
DD Ayanami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Shikinami fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Ayanami attacking submerged sub ....
DD Ayanami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ayanami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ayanami attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub

http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/9827/image358.jpg



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Sub attack near Lunga at 114,139

Japanese Ships
SS I-19

Allied Ships
DD Dewey
DD MacDonough
DD Hull



SS I-19 launches 6 torpedoes at DD Dewey
I-19 diving deep ....
DD MacDonough fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Hull fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hull fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hull fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hull fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hull fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/6233/image359s.jpg


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ASW attack near New Hanover Island at 104,122

Japanese Ships
DD Fubuki
xAK Tangyang Maru
xAK Fukoku Maru
xAK Yasukawa Maru
DD Uranami

Allied Ships
SS Gudgeon



SS Gudgeon launches 6 torpedoes at DD Fubuki
Gudgeon diving deep ....
DD Uranami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Uranami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Uranami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Uranami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Uranami fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/7443/image360.jpg



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Morning Air attack on Milne Bay , at 101,133

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 41 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 4



No Japanese losses



Aircraft Attacking:
4 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet *



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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 32


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged



Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 15

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 16
B-17E Fortress x 6


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged

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



Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 7

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 6
SBD-3 Dauntless x 62


Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 4 damaged



Port hits 2
Port supply hits 1


http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/2774/image361q.jpg

Leider kein Schiff im Hafen getroffen...



OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 16, 42

SS Greenling reports having been sighted by the enemy at 112 , 109
(vor Truk)

Coastwatcher Report: CL Yubari reported in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: xAK Nitisan Maru reported in port at Shortlands

Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul , Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 13 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul , Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 13 Japanese ships at 107,126 near Rabaul , Speed 13 , Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul , Speed unknown

LTJG McCuskey, E.S. of VF-3 is credited with kill number 2
(Abschuss eines japanischen Seeaufklärers über unseren Trägern)

Previous report of sinking of SS I-10 incorrect. Ship sighted and engaged at 109, 131

Repairs completed on DD Lang at Sydney, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on DD Shaw at Noumea, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on AO Kaskaskia at Noumea, ship returned to service

AM Inverell arrives at Sydney



SIG INT REPORT FOR Sep 16, 42

Radio transmissions detected at 95,131.
Radio transmissions detected at 106,158.
2nd/2nd Arty Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at Tassafaronga (113,137).
Radio transmissions detected at 101,157.
Radio transmissions detected at 110,144.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at 104,156.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at Lae (99,126).
Radio transmissions detected at 107,159.
2nd/16th Inf Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).

Francis Drake
29.11.10, 21:10
Befehle:

Die Sculpin hat einen Wassereinbruch durch den gestrigen Angriff erhalten. Aus Sicherheitsgründen wird der Rückmarsch befohlen. Dabei soll Rabaul nicht passiert werden.

http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/6486/image362w.jpg



Das Flugfeld in Lae ist schwer getroffen. Noch einige Tage, und es ist vorerst nicht mehr zu gebrauchen.

http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/3605/image363d.jpg


Ein wichtiger Treibstofftransport ist in Townsville angekommen. Wie man sieht, war der Fuelbestand wieder sehr niedrig.

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/2818/image364c0.jpg



Eine U-Jagdgruppe wird in Townsville gebildet.

http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/4527/image365i.jpg



Ein Zerstörer mit Luftradar soll dauerhaft nach Port Moresby verlegt werden. Die Reichweite würde dort so erheblich gesteigert werden und bei feindlichen Angriffen hätten die Abfangjäger mehr Zeit, sich zu positionieren.

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/8605/image366.jpg



In Noumea wird der gerade mit neuen Flakwaffen ausgerüstete Flottentanker mit Treibstoff beladen. Damit soll für die Träger eine Sicherheitsreserve nachgeführt werden können.

http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/3052/image367y.jpg



In 22 Tagen wird die Enterprise wieder Einsatzbereit sein.

http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/5458/image368.jpg



Die U-Jagdgruppe als Begleitung des Landungsverbandes geht gegen Sichtungen vor.

http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/5124/image369.jpg



Der Landungsverband soll am Folgetag Tulagi angreifen. Drei schwere Kreuzer geben Nahunterstützungsfeuer!

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/2766/image370.jpg



Die Träger sollen den Seeweg zwischen Truk und Rabaul stören. Die Jäger fliegen 80% Cap und die Angriffsflugzeuge sollen nicht weiter als 150 Meilen japanische Schiffe angreifen. Wir wollen keinen Angriff auf Rabaul riskieren.

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/5769/image371o.jpg

Francis Drake
30.11.10, 22:21
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 17, 42
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ASW attack near Truk at 111,109

Japanese Ships
DD Yugure
CA Kako
CL Tenryu
CL Yura
DD Ariake
DD Ushio
DD Akebono
DD Akatsuki

Allied Ships
SS Greenling, hits 1



SS Greenling launches 4 torpedoes at DD Yugure
DD Ushio attacking submerged sub ....
DD Akebono fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Ushio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ushio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ushio attacking submerged sub ....
DD Ushio attacking submerged sub ....
DD Ushio is out of ASW ammo
DD Ushio is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub


Wieder mal getroffen, doch nichts passiert...

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/694/image372.jpg


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Pre-Invasion action off Tulagi

Allied Ships
CA Vincennes
CA Quincy
CA New Orleans
DD Phelps
DD Selfridge
DD Stack
DD Gridley
DD Craven

Japanese ground losses:
90 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



CA Vincennes firing at Det - Kure 3rd SNLF
CA Quincy firing at Det - Kure 3rd SNLF
CA New Orleans firing at Det - Kure 3rd SNLF
DD Phelps firing at Det - Kure 3rd SNLF
DD Selfridge firing at Det - Kure 3rd SNLF
DD Stack firing at Det - Kure 3rd SNLF
DD Gridley firing at Det - Kure 3rd SNLF
DD Craven firing at Det - Kure 3rd SNLF
DD Selfridge fired at enemy troops
DD Stack fired at enemy troops
DD Gridley fired at enemy troops


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Amphibious Assault at Tulagi

TF 40 troops unloading over beach at Tulagi, 114,137


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


13 troops of a USMC Rifle Squad 41 lost overboard during unload of 2nd USMC/2nd Rgt /4
12 Support troops lost in surf during unload of 2nd USMC/2nd Rgt /4

Die Landung beginnt!


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ASW attack near Torres Islands at 115,147

Japanese Ships
SS RO-33

Allied Ships
DD Farragut
DD MacDonough
DD Hull



SS RO-33 launches 2 torpedoes at DD Farragut
DD MacDonough fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hull fails to find sub and abandons search
Escort abandons search for sub

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/8391/image373.jpg

http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/1885/image374.jpg


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Lihir at 111,123

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 42 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 19
A6M3 Zero x 8
G4M1 Betty x 20



Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 80


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 3 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 7 destroyed, 5 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
BB Washington
CV Wasp
CL Helena
CV Hornet



Aircraft Attacking:
5 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm T91 Mod 3 Torp
2 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm T91 Mod 3 Torp
2 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm T91 Mod 3 Torp

Luftangriff von Rabaul auf unsere Trägerflotte! Der Angriff kann bereits in Entfernung von 120 Meilen entdeckt und die Abwehr organisiert werden.

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/1770/image375i.jpg



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Lihir at 111,123

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 9



Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 44


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 7 destroyed


Ein zweiter versplitterter Angriff wird abgeschlagen!

http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/5798/image3760.jpg


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Lihir at 111,123

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 26,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 42 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6
G4M1 Betty x 9



Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 42


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 6 destroyed


Ein dritter Angriff ist auch viel zu schwach!

http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/237/image377t.jpg



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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 7
B-17E Fortress x 10


Japanese aircraft losses
D3A1 Val: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged



Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 9

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Lihir at 111,123

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 9



Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 37


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 7 destroyed

Der vierte Angriff hat auch keine Chance!

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Tulagi at 114,137

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 17
G4M1 Betty x 10



Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 13


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 5 damaged


Allied Ships
AKA Fomalhaut
CA Vincennes



Aircraft Attacking:
10 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm T91 Mod 3 Torp

Die Bettys können durchbrechen, erzielen aber keine Treffer!

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/3756/image379e.jpg


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Tulagi at 114,137

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 12



Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 5


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 3 destroyed

Der zweite Angriff auf die Landungsflotte hat keine Chance!

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ASW attack near Truk at 111,109

Japanese Ships
E Tachikaze
PC Ch 24
E Akikaze

Allied Ships
SS Greenling



SS Greenling launches 4 torpedoes at E Tachikaze
Greenling diving deep ....
E Tachikaze fails to find sub and abandons search
E Akikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Akikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Akikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Akikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Akikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

Und wieder ein Treffer...

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/1239/image3810.jpg


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Ground combat at Tulagi (114,137)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 812 troops, 10 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 24

Defending force 5147 troops, 96 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 172

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



Assaulting units:
Det - Kure 3rd SNLF

Defending units:
2nd USMC/2nd Rgt /3

Francis Drake
30.11.10, 22:32
OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 17, 42

Troops from 2nd USMC/2nd Rgt lost to accident during amphibious unloading from TF 40

ENS Patterson K. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 4
LT Harwood, B.L. of VF-8 is credited with kill number 2
ENS McCormick, W. of VF-8 is credited with kill number 2
LT Harwood, B.L. of VF-8 is credited with kill number 3
ENS Magda, J. of VF-8 is credited with kill number 2
LT Harwood, B.L. of VF-8 is credited with kill number 4
ENS McCormick, W. of VF-8 is credited with kill number 3
LTJG Woollen, W.S. of VF-3 is credited with kill number 2
LT Gilbert V. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 4
LTJG Sutherland, J.F. of VF-8 is credited with kill number 2
LTJG Jones, J.M. of VF-3 is credited with kill number 2
LTJG Woollen, W.S. of VF-3 is credited with kill number 3
LT Vorse, A. of VF-3 is credited with kill number 2
ENS Smith, J.C. of VF-8 is credited with kill number 2
LTJG Haas, W.A. of VF-3 is credited with kill number 2
1LT Walton G. of VMF-212 is credited with kill number 2
1LT Underwood P. of VMF-212 is credited with kill number 4
1LT Underwood P. of VMF-212 is credited with kill number 5
1LT Underwood P. of VMF-212 attains ace status!!
1LT Underwood P. of VMF-212 is credited with kill number 6
2LT Tyler N. of VMF-212 is credited with kill number 2

AK Murzim arrives at Noumea



SIG INT REPORT FOR Sep 17, 42

a Japanese xAK is moving to Truk (112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at Rekata Bay (113,134).

Francis Drake
30.11.10, 23:30
Statistik

http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/7471/image382c.jpg



Flugzeugverluste

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/2598/image383i.jpg



Unsere Helden!

http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/1477/image384.jpg



Befehle:

Unsere Träger sollen feindliche Überwassereinheiten sowie Konvois zwischen Truk und Rabaul bekämpfen. (Die Lagune von Truk werden wir aber nicht bombadieren, das wäre nicht Fair.)

http://img545.imageshack.us/img545/4784/image385.jpg



Die Greenling hat schweren Wassereinbruch und wird nach Australien zurückgerufen.

http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/8025/image386.jpg



Aus Port Moresby werden zwei Staffeln Marauder, zwei Staffeln B-17 und die Beaufort Bomber Staffel zurück nach Townsville in Australien gerufen. Dafür sind 18 Beaufighters sowie 39 P-39 Airacobra nachgeführt worden. Die Konvois für Port Moresby legen von Cooktown ab.

http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/2466/image387l.jpg



Unsere Marines gehen auf Tulagi zum Angriff über!

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/8803/image388q.jpg

Francis Drake
01.12.10, 23:02
Bitte nicht aufregen! Pause bis Samstag wegen diverser Verpflichtungen... :rolleyes:

Francis Drake
04.12.10, 19:13
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 18, 42
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ASW attack near Cooktown at 95,134

Japanese Ships
SS RO-61, hits 4

Allied Ships
xAP Lycaon
DMS Hovey
DMS Southard
AM Launceton



SS RO-61 is sighted by escort
DMS Hovey attacking submerged sub ....
SS RO-61 eludes DMS Hovey by diving deep
SS RO-61 eludes DMS Hovey by diving deep
DMS Southard fails to find sub and abandons search
AM Launceton fails to find sub and abandons search
DMS Hovey fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Hovey attacking submerged sub ....
DMS Hovey cannot establish contact with SS RO-61
DMS Hovey cannot reach attack position over SS RO-61
DMS Hovey fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Hovey fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Hovey fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Hovey fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


Am Ausgangspunkt unserer Port Moresby Konvois entdecken unsere Begleitschiffe ein japanisches U-Boot und greifen es an.

http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/4569/image389h.jpg


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Sub attack near Finschhafen at 101,126

Japanese Ships
LB AG-5032
LB AG-5160
LB AG-5139
LB AG-5114
LB AG-5030
E Oite

Allied Ships
SS Sculpin



SS Sculpin cannot acquire firing solution on enemy LB
E Oite fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Oite fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Oite fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Oite fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Oite fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


Der Feind bringt nun mit kleinen Landungsbooten Nachschub nach Lae.

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Tulagi at 114,137

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 41 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 6



Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 22


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed




CAP engaged:
VMF-212 with F4F-4 Wildcat (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000
Raid is overhead
VMF-223 with F4F-4 Wildcat (13 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
13 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000
Raid is overhead


Der Angriff hat keine keine Chance zu den Schiffen durchzustoßen und drehen schnell wieder ab.

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ASW attack near Port Moresby at 95,133

Japanese Ships
SS I-9, hits 3

Allied Ships
xAP Neleus
xAK Edgar Luckenbach
xAK Arkansan
DM Preble
DM Montgomery
DM Gamble
AM Lark



SS I-9 is sighted by escort
DM Preble fails to find sub and abandons search
DM Montgomery attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-9 eludes DM Montgomery by diving deep
DM Gamble attacking submerged sub ....
DM Gamble cannot establish contact with SS I-9
AM Lark fails to find sub and abandons search
DM Montgomery fails to find sub and abandons 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...
DM Gamble fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Gamble attacking submerged sub ....
DM Gamble cannot reach attack position over SS I-9
DM Gamble is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub


Ein weiteres U-boot wird angegriffen und abgedrängt.

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Ground combat at Tulagi (114,137)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 821 troops, 10 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 23

Defending force 5170 troops, 96 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 172



Assaulting units:
Det - Kure 3rd SNLF

Defending units:
2nd USMC/2nd Regiment


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Ground combat at Tulagi (114,137)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 5170 troops, 96 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 172

Defending force 821 troops, 10 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 23

Allied adjusted assault: 20

Japanese adjusted defense: 4

Allied assault odds: 5 to 1 (fort level 0)

Allied forces CAPTURE Tulagi !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), op mode(-), leaders(+), fatigue(-)
Attacker: leaders(-), fatigue(-)

Japanese ground losses:
85 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 3 (2 destroyed, 1 disabled)



Assaulting units:
2nd USMC/2nd Regiment

Defending units:
Det - Kure 3rd SNLF


Damit haben wir Tulagi erobert. Die Reste der Japaner ziehen sich in den Urwald zurück.



OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 18, 42

SS Grayling reports having been sighted by the enemy at 111 , 110

Coastwatcher Report: xAK Kamikaze Maru reported in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: xAK Kashiwara Maru reported in port at Shortlands

B-26 Marauder from 22nd BG/408th BS attacking a Type L4 class SS at 94,144
PBY-5A Catalina from VP-72 attacking a Japanese SSX at 114,137

FO Townsend C. of VMF-223 is credited with kill number 3

Repairs completed on DD Monaghan at Sydney, ship returned to service

Allied forces CAPTURE Tulagi !!!

PB Magan Maru is reported to have been sunk near Buna on Aug 23, 1942

Fifth Airforce arrives at Brisbane



SIG INT REPORT FOR Sep 18, 42

17th Army is planning for an attack on Lunga.
2nd/2nd Arty Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at Lae (99,126).
Radio transmissions detected at Finschhafen (100,126).
Radio transmissions detected at 94,142.
35th/2nd(Kitao) Battalion is located at Tassafaronga(113,137).
4th Naval Guard Unit is planning for an attack on Port Moresby.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).

Francis Drake
04.12.10, 21:02
Befehle:

Die Träger sollen am nächsten Tag weiter nach Truk vorstoßen, um die japanischen U-Jäger anzugreifen.

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In Port Moresby sind 16 Beaufighters, 32 Kittyhawk und 38 P-39 Airacobra einsatzbereit, um die am nächsten Tag erwarteten Konvois zu Decken.

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Zwei Tanker verlegen von Townsville zurück nach Sydney, um neuen Treibstoff zu holen. Gleichzeitig werden zwei U-Jagdverbände gebildet, um die Durchgänge des Great Barrier Reefs zu kontrollieren.

Francis Drake
06.12.10, 21:14
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 19, 42
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ASW attack near Port Moresby at 97,132

Japanese Ships
SS I-168

Allied Ships
DM Preble
xAK Arkansan
AM Lark
AM Starling



SS I-168 launches 8 torpedoes at DM Preble
I-168 diving deep ....
DM Preble attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-168 eludes DM Preble by diving deep
DM Preble loses contact with SS I-168
SS I-168 eludes DM Preble by diving deep
AM Lark fails to find sub and abandons search
AM Starling fails to find sub and abandons search
DM Preble fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Preble attacking submerged sub ....
DM Preble cannot reach attack position over SS I-168
DM Preble cannot establish contact with SS I-168
DM Preble cannot establish contact with SS I-168
DM Preble loses contact with SS I-168
DM Preble fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Preble fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Preble fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


Ein Bewacher eines Port Moresby Konvois wird erfolglos durch ein japanisches U-Boot angegriffen.

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Sub attack near Port Moresby at 97,132

Japanese Ships
SS I-168

Allied Ships
DD Arunta
DD Benham
DD Clark



SS I-168 launches 8 torpedoes at DD Arunta
I-168 diving deep ....
DD Arunta attacking submerged sub ....
DD Clark fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Arunta fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Arunta attacking submerged sub ....
DD Arunta is out of ASW ammo
DD Arunta is out of ASW ammo
DD Arunta is out of ASW ammo
DD Arunta is out of ASW ammo
DD Arunta fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Arunta fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Arunta fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


I-168 lässt nicht locker und nimmt den nächsten Bewacher aufs Korn. So viel Schneid ist man nur von den Deutschen Kommandanten im Atlantik gewohnt...

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Truk at 111,111

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 42 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 19
G4M1 Betty x 5



Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 48


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 5 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 4 destroyed


Erfolgloser Luftangriff auf unsere Träger kann durch Abschuß aller Torpedobomber abgewehrt werden.

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

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 56 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9
A6M3 Zero x 13
G4M1 Betty x 6



Allied aircraft
Beaufighter IC x 10
Kittyhawk IA x 20
P-39D Airacobra x 24


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
A6M3 Zero: 2 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 4 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter IC: 1 destroyed
Kittyhawk IA: 1 destroyed


Die Japaner starten ebenfalls einen Luftangriff auf die in Port Moresby eingelaufene Konvois. Das Ziel der Träger ist erreicht, die feindlichen Angriffe zu verzetteln. Auch hier konnten die Angreifer durch den Abschuss der meisten Bomber abgedrängt werden.

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Truk at 111,111

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 48 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6
G4M1 Betty x 7



Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 40


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed


Ein letzter erfolgloser Angriff, der schnell abgebrochen wurde.

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Truk at 112,108

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 17
SBD-3 Dauntless x 52
TBF-1 Avenger x 40


Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 2 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 destroyed, 10 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Kumano
DD Kawakaze
TK Fujisan Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
AO Naruto, Bomb hits 1, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
DD Asagiri, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
E Tachikaze
CA Myoko
DD Murasame
PC Ch 11
CA Haguro
DD Uzuki
DD Harusame
TK Hoyo Maru, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
E Akikaze, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
E Asanagi, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
CL Sendai

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring TK Hoyo Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Asagiri
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring E Akikaze
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring E Asanagi


Eine kleine Rache für die Verluste verursacht durch gegnerischen Trägerkampfflugzeuge zwischen Noumea und Lunga. Leider konnten keine Treffer auf den Kreuzern erzielt werden, doch die feindlichen Tanker brennen im eigenen Öl.

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Sub attack near Townsville at 93,143

Japanese Ships
SS I-16

Allied Ships
PG Warrego
DD Worden
DD Ellet



SS I-16 launches 6 torpedoes at PG Warrego
I-16 bottoming out ....
DD Worden fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Ellet fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ellet fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ellet fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ellet fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ellet fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub





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Sub attack near Townsville at 93,143

Japanese Ships
SS I-16, hits 8

Allied Ships
PG Warrego
DD Worden
DD Ellet



SS I-16 launches 6 torpedoes at PG Warrego
DD Worden attacking submerged sub ....
DD Ellet fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Worden fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


Die Japaner werden immer dreister, indem sie sogar U-Jäger angreifen, und das gleich zwei mal. Doch die Torpedos gehen vorbei und das Eisen kommt von oben...

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Ground combat at Tulagi (114,137)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 786 troops, 8 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 25

Defending force 5198 troops, 96 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 173



Assaulting units:
Det - Kure 3rd SNLF

Defending units:
2nd USMC/2nd Regiment


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Ground combat at Tulagi (114,137)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 5198 troops, 96 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 173

Defending force 786 troops, 8 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 25



Assaulting units:
2nd USMC/2nd Regiment

Defending units:
Det - Kure 3rd SNLF


Einen Tag Ruhe für unsere Truppen, um sich zu sammeln. Am nächsten Tag wird wieder zum Angriff geblasen.



OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 19, 42

SS Grayling reports having been sighted by the enemy at 111 , 108

Coastwatcher sighting: 11 Japanese ships at 100,126 near Finschhafen , Speed 2 , Moving West
(Der japanische Konvoi mit kleinsten Schiffen Richtung Lae)

LTJG McCuskey, E.S. of VF-3 is credited with kill number 3
LTJG French, L.C. of VF-8 is credited with kill number 2
ENS Hill, G.R. of VF-8 is credited with kill number 2
ENS Allison H. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 2
LT Gilbert V. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 5
LT Gilbert V. of VF-71 attains ace status!!
1LT Jenkins C. of 8th FG/36th FS is credited with kill number 3
1LT Atkins L. of 8th FG/36th FS is credited with kill number 2
LTJG Walton B. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 2
SBD-3 Dauntless from VB-3 is damaged on landing
ENS Merritt, R.S. of VF-8 is credited with kill number 2
FO Crandall R. of No.75 Sqd RAAF is credited with kill number 5
FO Crandall R. of No.75 Sqd RAAF attains ace status!!
LTJG Jones F. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 2
CPT Jenkins W. of 8th FG/80th FS is credited with kill number 3

SBD-3 Dauntless from VB-8 has spotted a Minekaze class E at 112,108
a Japanese E is reported HIT
(Müsste ein Treffer eines Bootes in Truk sein)

Repairs completed on SS S-38 at Sydney, ship returned to service
(Das U-Boot war am ersten Tag in ein Minenfeld vor Rabaul geraten und ist nun wieder voll Einsatzbereit)

Brisbane expands port to size 6
Port Moresby expands fortifications to size 4

AO Naruto is reported to have been sunk near Truk on Sep 19, 1942

SS Triton arrives at Brisbane



SIG INT REPORT FOR Sep 19, 42

Es gab nichts zu berichten...

Francis Drake
06.12.10, 22:53
Statistik

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Flugzeugverluste

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Unsere Helden!

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Befehle:

Die Träger sollen einen weiteren Angriff auf die auf Reede liegende Schiffe in Truk durchführen. Die Vergeltung soll weiter gehen. (Der Hafen wird nicht angegriffen, hatte ich dem werten Zottelhase aber mitgeteilt, warum er seine Schiffe trotzdem nicht disbanded hat, kann ich nicht sagen)

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In Port Moresby sind 36 Airacobra, 26 Kittyhawk sowie 9 Beaufighter Einsatzbereit. Die Konvois beginnen mit dem löschen der Ladung.

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Francis Drake
09.12.10, 23:34
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 20, 42
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Truk at 112,110, Range 8,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CA Maya, Shell hits 1
CA Myoko, Shell hits 3
CA Haguro
CA Suzuya, Shell hits 2
CA Kumano, Shell hits 1
CL Sendai, Shell hits 3
CL Nagara
DD Nowaki
DD Yugiri
DD Amagiri
DD Uzuki, Shell hits 4, on fire

Allied Ships
CV Hornet
CV Wasp
BB Washington, Shell hits 1
CA Portland, Shell hits 1
CA Minneapolis
CLAA Atlanta, Shell hits 1
CLAA Juneau
CL Helena
DD Fletcher, Shell hits 1
DD Gregory, Shell hits 1
DD Hutchins
DD Swanson
DD Grayson
DD Laffey
DD Buchanan



Improved night sighting under 85% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 85% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 25,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 15,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 7,000 yards
Allied TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 8,000 yards

Allied Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...

Der Japaner schickt in der Nacht seine Überwasserstreitkräfte aus Truk Richtung unserer Trägerkampfgruppen und findet diese! Doch zum Glück trifft der schwere Kreuzer Suzuya die Hornet nicht. Unsere Bewacher schieben sich dazwischen und ein kurzer heftiger Kampf beginnt. Unsere Kampfschiffe haben sich in diesem Nachttreffeb hervorragend geschlagen.

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Schlachtbeginn

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Kurz vor dem Ende der Schlacht

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Truk at 112,110, Range 30,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CS Nisshin
CA Atago
CL Kashima
CL Kashii
CL Oi
CL Tatsuta
CL Yubari
DD Akizuki
DD Kazegumo
DD Sazanami

Allied Ships
CV Saratoga
CA Chicago
CA San Francisco
CLAA San Juan
DD Dunlap
DD Fanning
DD Case
DD Conyngham
DD Cushing



Improved night sighting under 85% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 85% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 24,000 yards
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 9,000 yards
Allied TF attempts to evade combat
Range increases to 14,000 yards...
Range increases to 19,000 yards...
Range increases to 24,000 yards...
Range increases to 29,000 yards...
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Allied Task Force Manages to Escape
Allied Air Combat TF evades combat


Hier kann eine weitere japanische Kampfgruppe durch unser Radar aufgeklärt und Ausweichkurse gefahren werden. Der Japaner entdeckt uns nicht!

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Truk at 112,111, Range 30,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CA Maya
CA Myoko
CA Haguro
CA Suzuya
CA Kumano
CL Sendai
CL Nagara
DD Nowaki
DD Yugiri
DD Amagiri
DD Uzuki, on fire

Allied Ships
CV Hornet
CV Wasp
BB Washington
CA Portland
CA Minneapolis
CLAA Atlanta
CLAA Juneau
CL Helena
DD Fletcher
DD Gregory
DD Hutchins
DD Swanson
DD Grayson
DD Laffey
DD Buchanan



Improved night sighting under 85% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 85% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 28,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 28,000 yards
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 26,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 24,000 yards
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 22,000 yards
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 20,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 18,000 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...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 9,000 yards
Allied TF attempts to evade combat
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 19,000 yards...
Range increases to 20,000 yards...
Range increases to 21,000 yards...
Range increases to 22,000 yards...
Range increases to 23,000 yards...
Range increases to 24,000 yards...
Range increases to 25,000 yards...
Range increases to 26,000 yards...
Range increases to 27,000 yards...
Range increases to 28,000 yards...
Range increases to 29,000 yards...
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Range increases to 30,000 yards...
Allied Task Force Manages to Escape
Allied Air Combat TF evades combat


Ein Nachsetzen des japanischen Kreuzerverbandes greift ins Leere, da wir wiederum durch unser Radar die Feindbewegungen aufklären können.

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Sub attack near Truk at 112,109

Japanese Ships
CA Haguro
CL Nagara
DD Nowaki
DD Amagiri
DD Yugiri

Allied Ships
SS Grayling


Und wieder mal ein Torpedotreffer...

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ASW attack near Truk at 112,114

Japanese Ships
SS I-7

Allied Ships
CLAA San Juan
DD Dunlap
DD Cushing
DD Conyngham


Ein japanisches U-Boot will in den Kampf eingreifen, wird aber aufgeklärt und abgedrängt.

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Truk at 113,116

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 42 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 22
A6M3 Zero x 8
G4M1 Betty x 8



Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 30


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 4 destroyed
A6M3 Zero: 2 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 2 destroyed, 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
CV Hornet


Das war knapp, denn 8 Bettys kamen durch und griffen die Hornet mit Torpedos an! Doch zum Glück konnten dabei noch 2 Bettys durch die Trägerflak abgeschossen werden und der Rest die Torpedos nicht gezielt werfen konnten.

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Tabar Island at 111,116

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 6
SBD-3 Dauntless x 5


Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
CL Oi
DD Sazanami, Bomb hits 1


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Truk at 112,108

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 29 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 4
TBF-1 Avenger x 9


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
PB Toshi Maru #3
PC Ch 12
PC Ch 10


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Tabar Island at 111,116

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

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


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 7
SBD-3 Dauntless x 48
TBF-1 Avenger x 24


Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 4 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 destroyed, 7 damaged

Japanese Ships
CL Kashii, Bomb hits 6, heavy fires, heavy damage
CL Tatsuta
CL Oi, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires
CA Atago
DD Akizuki
CL Yubari, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
CL Kashima, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
CS Nisshin
DD Kazegumo

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CL Kashii
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CL Kashima
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CL Oi


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Truk at 113,116

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 42 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 13
A6M3 Zero x 4
G4M1 Betty x 3



Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 21


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed


Ein zweiter Luftangriff am Nachmittag auf unsere Träger kann nicht durchbrechen!

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Afternoon Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 27


Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

No Allied losses



Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 17


Erfolgreicher Angriff auf das Flugfeld von Lae.



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Truk at 111,112

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 46 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 3
SBD-3 Dauntless x 35
TBF-1 Avenger x 6


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

Japanese Ships
BB Kongo, Bomb hits 4, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
BB Yamato
BB Haruna, Bomb hits 4
CA Aoba
CL Tenryu

Tenryu dead in the water ...


Gut das unsere Trägergruppen nicht Nachts auf diesen Kampfverband gestoßen sind. Das wäre nicht gut ausgegangen. Das Schlachtschiff Kongo ist erst mal außer Gefecht.

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Tabar Island at 111,116

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 41 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 6
SBD-3 Dauntless x 13
TBF-1 Avenger x 6


Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 1 destroyed

Japanese Ships
CL Tatsuta, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
CL Kashima, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
DD Sazanami
CL Oi, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
CA Atago

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CL Tatsuta


Zwei leichte Kreuzer konnten versenkt werden!

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ASW attack near Townsville at 93,143

Japanese Ships
SSX Ha-3

Allied Ships
DD Worden
DD Ellet


Ein Mini U-Boot greift erfolglos unsere U-Jagdgruppe an. Leider konnte das Boot nicht getroffen werden.

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Ground combat at Tulagi (114,137)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 825 troops, 8 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 26

Defending force 5192 troops, 96 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 173

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



Assaulting units:
Det - Kure 3rd SNLF

Defending units:
2nd USMC/2nd Regiment


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Ground combat at Tulagi (114,137)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 5192 troops, 96 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 173

Defending force 815 troops, 8 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 25

Allied adjusted assault: 68

Japanese adjusted defense: 4

Allied assault odds: 17 to 1

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

Japanese ground losses:
120 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled



Assaulting units:
2nd USMC/2nd Regiment

Defending units:
Det - Kure 3rd SNLF


Teile der Japanischen Truppen konnten ohne Verluste ausgeschaltet werden.



OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 20, 42

Auki is occupied by the Allies
(Ein „Dot“ Nordöstlich von Tulagi)

Coastwatcher Report: TK Teiyo Maru reported in port at Shortlands

LTJG Powell T. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 2
LT Ford, W. of VF-8 is credited with kill number 2
LT Henderson E. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 5
LT Henderson E. of VF-71 attains ace status!!
LT Farrell D. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 2
ENS McCormick, W. of VF-8 is credited with kill number 4
ENS Collins, W. of VF-8 is credited with kill number 2
LTJG Powell T. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 3
CPT Hall K. of 35th FG/40th FS is credited with kill number 3
PO Livingston G. of No.76 Sqd RAAF is credited with kill number 2
ENS Raymond J. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 4
LT Berg A. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 2
LTJG French, L.C. of VF-8 is credited with kill number 3

SBD-3 Dauntless from VS-8 has spotted CL Kashima at 111,116
CL Kashima is reported HIT

SBD-3 Dauntless from VS-71 has spotted a Japanese DD at 111,116
a Yugumo class DD is reported HIT

CL Kashima is reported to have been sunk near Tabar Island on Sep 20, 1942
CL Oi is reported to have been sunk near Tabar Island on Sep 20, 1942
PB Kenkon Maru is reported to have been sunk near Tassafaronga on Sep 03, 1942

AM Constant arrives at Noumea



SIG INT REPORT FOR Sep 20, 42

Maizuru 2nd SNLF is located at Lae(99,126).
143rd JAAF AF Bn is located at Lae(99,126).
Horii Group is located at Buna(99,129).
Radio transmissions detected at Wewak (96,119).
Radio transmissions detected at Rabaul (106,125).
Radio transmissions detected at Kavieng (106,122).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
5th AF Construction Battalion is located at Lae(99,126).

Francis Drake
10.12.10, 15:53
Statistik

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Flugzeugverluste

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Unsere Helden!

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Befehle:

Oberste Priorität hat die Zusammenführung unserer beiden Trägerkampfgruppen, um den Jägerschirm zu optimieren. Zeitgleich muß ein weiteres Treffen auf japanische Überwasserkampfschiffe unbedingt vermieden werden. Dazu werden wir nach Osten ausweichen, aber noch in Luftschlagreichweite bleiben, um angeschlagene feindliche Einheiten weiter anzugreifen. Wir werden die Träger aber nur noch wenige Tage hier im Norden im Einsatz lassen.

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Der kleinst Konvoi hat in Buna angelegt. Nach Port Moresby werden je eine Staffel Beauforts und Marauders verlegt. Diese haben in der letzten Zeit Seeangriffe in Townsville trainiert. Als Sekundärziel ist der Hafen von Buna gewählt worden.

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In Townsville werden zwei Frachter mit Nachschub für Port Moresby beladen.

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Ein Konvoi soll in Luganville vier Pioniereinheiten aufnehmen und nach Lunga auf Guadalcanal bringen.

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Ein zweiter Konvoi soll zwei Baseforces nach Lunga bringen. Hier warten wir noch auf vier Zerstörer, die im Moment auf U-Jagd sind.

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Nach Lunga ist eine Stuka Staffel verlegt worden. Dafür mußte aber eine im Moment dort nicht benötigte Wildcat Staffel zurückgezogen werden. Ab dem nächsten Tag sollen die restlichen japanischen Truppen auf Guadalcanal dauerhaft aus der Luft angegriffen werden, um die Bodentruppen, die auf dem Weg nach Norden sind, zu unterstützen.

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Francis Drake
11.12.10, 12:34
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 21, 42
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Sub attack near Koumac at 115,152

Japanese Ships
SS I-157, hits 2

Allied Ships
DD Farragut
DD MacDonough
DD Hull



SS I-157 launches 8 torpedoes at DD Farragut
DD MacDonough attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-157 eludes ASW attack from DD MacDonough
DD Hull fails to find sub and abandons search
DD MacDonough fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD MacDonough attacking submerged sub ....
DD MacDonough is out of ASW ammo
DD MacDonough is out of ASW ammo
DD MacDonough is out of ASW ammo
DD MacDonough is out of ASW ammo
DD MacDonough fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


Angriff auf unser Leerkonvoi Richtung Luganville. Der Zerstörer MacDonough hat alles von Bord geworfen, sogar die zu hart gekochten Eier vom Frühstück.

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Morning Air attack on 81st Naval Guard Unit, at 113,137 (Tassafaronga)

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 49 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 13


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x F4F-4 Wildcat bombing from 2000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb
2 x F4F-4 Wildcat bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb
4 x F4F-4 Wildcat bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb
4 x F4F-4 Wildcat bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 35th/2nd(Kitao) Battalion ...
Also attacking 81st Naval Guard Unit ...


Die Dauntless steigen leider nicht auf.



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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

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

Japanese aircraft
no flights


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 27


Japanese aircraft losses
B5N1 Kate: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 2 damaged



Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 19

Trotz schlechten Wetter können akzeptable Ergebnisse erzielt werden.


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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


Allied aircraft
Beaufighter IC x 2
Beaufort V x 6
Kittyhawk IA x 2
B-26 Marauder x 8


No Allied losses



Port hits 1
Port supply hits 1


Leichte Treffer in Buna.



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Tabar Island at 110,117

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes


Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 3


Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Akizuki, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage


Der Zerstörer dürfte nach drei schweren Treffern als versenkt gelten.

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Tabar Island at 110,117

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes


Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 5


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
DD Kazegumo


Hier leider keine Treffer erzielt.

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ASW attack near Rabaul at 106,124

Japanese Ships
DD Shirayuki
DD Natsugumo
DD Yuzuki
DD Mochizuki
DD Mutsuki
DD Ayanami

Allied Ships
SS S-44


Konvoibewacher entdecken die S-44 und greifen heftig an, erzielen aber keine Treffer.

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Ground combat at Tulagi (114,137)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 738 troops, 8 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 19

Defending force 5192 troops, 96 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 173

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



Assaulting units:
Det - Kure 3rd SNLF

Defending units:
2nd USMC/2nd Regiment


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Ground combat at Tulagi (114,137)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 5192 troops, 96 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 173

Defending force 722 troops, 8 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 18

Allied adjusted assault: 34

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 34 to 1

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

Japanese ground losses:
157 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 13 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 9 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:
2nd USMC/2nd Regiment

Defending units:
Det - Kure 3rd SNLF

Noch ein paar Angriffe und der Japaner auf Tulagi wird vernichtet sein.




OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 21, 42

Coastwatcher Report: E Asanagi reported in port at Shortlands

Coastwatcher Report: AV Sanuki Maru reported in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: 4 ships in port at Kavieng

FO Ricketts M. of No.75 Sqd RAAF is credited with kill number 2
(Der Pilot hat über Port Moresby einen Mavis Seeaufklärer abgeschossen)

VMSB-141 arrives at Noumea



SIG INT REPORT FOR Sep 21, 42

Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at Lae (99,126).
Radio transmissions detected at Buna (99,129).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Rabaul (106,125).
Ponape Coastal Gun Battalion is located at Ponape(119,113).
Horii Group is planning for an attack on Port Moresby.
Combined Fleet is located at Truk(112,108).

Francis Drake
11.12.10, 14:35
Befehle:

Die Träger sind wieder vereint und sollen am nächsten Tag Richtung Rabaul vorstoßen, um feindlichen Schiffsverkehr anzugreifen. Anschließend soll nach Noumea zurückverlegt werden.

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Der Hilfskreuzer Manoora soll endlich aus Port Moresby nach Australien verlegt werden. Anschließend muß das Schiff für einige Zeit ins Doch nach Sydney. Die Löschung der Ladung geht weiter voran. Die Befehle für die Luftstreitkräfte bleiben bestehen. Leider ist am gestrigen Tage kein Bomber zur Schiffsbekämpfung aufgestiegen.

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Francis Drake
11.12.10, 19:01
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 22, 42
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Night Naval bombardment of Tassafaronga at 113,137

Allied Ships
CA Astoria
CA Salt Lake City

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



Port hits 7
Port supply hits 5

CA Astoria firing at Tassafaronga
CA Salt Lake City firing at Tassafaronga

Endlich mal ein erfolgreiches Beschießen der japanischen Truppen auf Guadalcanal.

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Lihir at 110,120

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 42 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 12
A6M3 Zero x 5
G4M1 Betty x 33



Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 42


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 3 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 12 destroyed, 8 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 2 destroyed

Allied Ships
CV Hornet
CA Portland


Eine beachtliche Anzahl von Betty Torpedobombern nähert sich unseren Trägerverbänden. Eine heftite Luftschlacht entbrennt. 9 Bomber können den Jägerabwehrschirm durchbrechen und die Hornet sowie den schweren Kreuzer Portland angreifen. Doch die Flak ist stark und schießt einige Japaner beim direkten Angriff ab. Es werden keine Bomben oder Torpedotreffer erzielt.

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Lihir at 110,120

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 42 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 22
G4M1 Betty x 14



Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 21


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 5 destroyed, 7 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
CV Wasp

Die zweite Welle am Vormittag greift mit stärkeren Jagdschutz an. Unsere Jäger sind nicht mehr so zahlreich, doch einige Bettys können abgeschossen werden. 7 Bomber kommen aber durch, können aber zum wiederholten male keine Treffer erzielen.

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Morning Air attack on 81st Naval Guard Unit, at 113,137 (Tassafaronga)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 11


No Allied losses




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Morning Air attack on 81st Naval Guard Unit, at 113,137 (Tassafaronga)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 2
SBD-3 Dauntless x 15


No Allied losses


Die Dauntless greifen diesmal mit an. Leider können keine Treffer beobachtet werden.



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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 28


Japanese aircraft losses
B5N1 Kate: 1 destroyed on ground
D3A1 Val: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 2 damaged



Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 13

Erneut können Flugzeuge am Boden zerstört werden. Und das wichtigste ist, das der Japaner viel Nachschub zum reparieren der Schäden braucht.



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Rabaul at 106,124

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 46 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 7
SBD-3 Dauntless x 14


Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Makigumo, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD Shikinami, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD Yuzuki
DD Shirayuki, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD Asagumo

Wir schlagen zurück und können Treffer mit 1.000 Pfund Bomben auf drei Zerstörer erzielen.

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Rabaul at 106,124

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 44 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes


Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 21
TBF-1 Avenger x 20


Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 6 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 6 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Shikinami, on fire
DD Hatsuyuki
DD Hayashio
E Yunagi
DD Makigumo, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
DD Mochizuki
DD Minegumo
DD Shirayuki, heavy fires
DD Umikaze
DD Mutsuki

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Makigumo
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Shirayuki

Leider können durch 40 Flugzeuge nur zwei Treffer erzielt werden. Wenigstens sinkt der Zerstörer sofort.

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Mussau Island at 104,120

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 46 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes


Allied aircraft
TBF-1 Avenger x 10


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
xAK Toa Maru

Da greifen 10 Torpedobomber einen einzelnen Frachter an und erzielen keinen Treffer. Alle Torpedos gehen vorbei. Schieben wir es mal aufs Wetter...

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Lihir at 110,120

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 42 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 15
A6M3 Zero x 2
G4M1 Betty x 21



Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 27


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
A6M3 Zero: 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 12 destroyed, 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
CV Hornet
BB Washington

Die dritte Welle greift Nachmittags an. Wieder können einzelne Bomber durchbrechen, doch erzielen im guten Flakfeuer keine Treffer. Die Luftkämpfe werden hart und erbittert von beiden Seiten geführt. Die Zeros beschädigen wieder zahlreiche Wildcats.

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Lihir at 110,120

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 10
G4M1 Betty x 6



Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 14


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 3 destroyed

Die vierte Welle kommt, ist aber bereits zahlenmäßig schwach, doch auch wir kriegen nicht mehr viele Jäger in die Luft. Die Zeros schlagen sich wiedermal gut, können aber unsere Wildcats nicht von den Bombern fernhalten. Der Japaner hat heute wieder einmal heftige Bettyverluste einstecken müssen.

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Rabaul at 106,124

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes


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


Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 4 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Natsugumo
DD Umikaze
DD Ayanami
DD Mutsuki
DD Minegumo
DD Asagumo

Unsere Angreifer können keine Treffer auf den wendigen Zerstörern erzielen.

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Kavieng at 106,121

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 2
TBF-1 Avenger x 8


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
DD Akizuki, heavy damage
DD Kazegumo



Aircraft Attacking:
8 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Mussau Island at 104,120

Weather in hex: Severe storms

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


Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 14


Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
xAK Toa Maru, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk

Was mit Torpedos nicht geklappt hat, funktioniert mit zwei 1.000 Pfund Bomben.

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ASW attack near Townsville at 93,143

Japanese Ships
SSX Ha-3

Allied Ships
SC-699
SC-702
SC-701



SSX Ha-3 is located by SC-699
Ha-3 bottoming out ....
SC-702 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-701 fails to find sub and abandons search
SC-702 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-702 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-702 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-702 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-702 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Ground combat at Tulagi (114,137)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 592 troops, 8 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9

Defending force 5215 troops, 96 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 172



Assaulting units:
Det - Kure 3rd SNLF

Defending units:
2nd USMC/2nd Regiment


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Ground combat at Tulagi (114,137)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 5215 troops, 96 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 172

Defending force 592 troops, 8 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9

Allied adjusted assault: 34

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 34 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), op mode(-), leaders(+), disruption(-)
fatigue(-), supply(-)
Attacker: leaders(-)

Japanese ground losses:
160 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


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


Assaulting units:
2nd USMC/2nd Regiment

Defending units:
Det - Kure 3rd SNLF



OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 22, 42

Coastwatcher Report: PB Sozan Maru reported in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher sighting: 10 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae , Speed unknown

Catalina I from No.11 Sqd RAAF has spotted a Japanese APD at 99,126
a Wakatake class APD is reported HIT
(In Lae)

LT Vorse, A. of VF-3 is credited with kill number 3
LTJG McCuskey, E.S. of VF-3 is credited with kill number 4
ENS McCormick, W. of VF-8 is credited with kill number 5
ENS McCormick, W. of VF-8 attains ace status!!
LT Powell E. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 2
LTJG Walton B. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 3
LT Powell E. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 3
ENS Hill, G.R. of VF-8 is credited with kill number 3
LTJG Jennings, M. of VF-8 is credited with kill number 2
LT McCormick, W.A. of VF-8 is credited with kill number 2
ENS Hill, G.R. of VF-8 is credited with kill number 4
ENS Collins, W. of VF-8 is credited with kill number 3
LTJG Walton B. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 4
ENS Johnston, J.M. of VF-3 is credited with kill number 2
ENS McCormick, W. of VF-8 is credited with kill number 6
ENS Merritt, R. of VF-8 is credited with kill number 2
ENS Talbot, J.A. of VF-8 is credited with kill number 2
ENS Morris, V.H. of VF-3 is credited with kill number 2
LTJG O'Hare, E.H. of VF-3 is credited with kill number 2
LTJG Haas, W.A. of VF-3 is credited with kill number 3
LTJG Woollen, W.S. of VF-3 is credited with kill number 4
ENS Johnston, J. of VF-3 is credited with kill number 2
ENS Wright, R.L. of VF-3 is credited with kill number 2
ENS Collins, W. of VF-8 is credited with kill number 4
LT Vorse, A. of VF-3 is credited with kill number 4
ENS Perry D. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 2
ENS Bass, H.A. of VF-3 is credited with kill number 2
LTJG Jones, J.M. of VF-3 is credited with kill number 3
ENS Dibb, R.A. of VF-3 is credited with kill number 2
ENS Allison H. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 3
ENS Edmonds P. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 2
ENS Raymond J. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 5
ENS Raymond J. of VF-71 attains ace status!!
ENS Edmonds N. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 2
ENS Allison H. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 4
ENS Raymond J. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 6
ENS Raymond J. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 7
ENS Raymond J. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 8
ENS MacDonald R. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 2
LT Henderson E. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 6
LTJG Walker F. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 2
ENS Hopper, G.A. of VF-3 is credited with kill number 2
ENS Reese I. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 3
ENS Sheedy, D.C. of VF-3 is credited with kill number 2
ENS Sheedy, D.C. of VF-3 is credited with kill number 3
ENS Hopper, G.A. of VF-3 is credited with kill number 3

SBD-3 Dauntless from VB-8 has spotted a Japanese DD at 106,124
a Mutsuki class DD is reported HIT
SBD-3 Dauntless from VS-72 has spotted xAK Toa Maru at 104,120
xAK Toa Maru is reported HIT

DD Makigumo is reported to have been sunk near Rabaul on Sep 22, 1942
xAK Toa Maru is reported to have been sunk near Mussau Island on Sep 22, 1942

AK Sterope arrives at Noumea



SIG INT REPORT FOR Sep 22, 42

2nd/16th Inf Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
Horii Group is located at Lae(99,126).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
2nd/29th Inf Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at 131,162.
Ponape Coastal Gun Battalion is located at Ponape(119,113).
Radio transmissions detected at Kavieng (106,122).

Francis Drake
11.12.10, 20:29
Statistik

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Flugzeugverluste! Erschreckend...

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Unsere Helden!

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Befehle:

Unsere Trägerverbände sollen nach den heftigen Luftkämpfen der letzten Tage zur Auffrischung nach Noumea zurück kehren. Aktuell sind nur noch 22 Wildcats einsatzbereit. 37 Wildcats müssen repariert werden. Viele sind nach schweren Beschädigungen abgeschrieben worden. Beim Gegner wird es ähnlich aussehen, wobei wir dabei hoffen, das seine Pilotenverluste schon erheblich größer sein werden als unsere.

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Zwei kleinere Staffeln Airacobra werden von Port Moresby nach Townsville verlegt. Dafür kommt eine komplette Staffel Warhawk vom Festland herüber. Die 14 Aus. Brigade hat den Raum zwischen Buna und Port Moresby besetzt. Nach dem Ausladen der weiteren Kampfeinheiten soll Buna über Land angegriffen werden. Damit werden wir den Nachschubverbrauch der Japaner dort erheblich erhöhen. Er kann nur noch per Fast Transport von Rabaul aus operieren.

http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/8735/image456g.jpg



Der Konvoi in Noumea ist beladen und die Eskorten von der U-Jagd zurück. Nun soll Richtung Luganville marschiert werden, um sich dort mit den anderen Konvoi vereinen.

http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/782/image457.jpg

Morenga
11.12.10, 21:14
Toller AAR! :prost:

Aber die Aktion mit den Trägern war schon ziemlich leichtsinnig, oder? Egal: Es ist ja nochmal gut gegangen! :D

Francis Drake
11.12.10, 21:26
Im Nachhinein mehr Glück als Verstand! :D

thrawn
11.12.10, 22:35
Ich hoffe das Glück ist weiter mit Euch.

hohe_Berge
11.12.10, 23:12
Ich hoffe das Glück ist weiter mit Euch.
... und der Verstand kommt zurück.;)

Glück Auf

Ob sich der werte Zottelhase in seinen Allerwertesten beißt?

Francis Drake
12.12.10, 17:40
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 23, 42
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Morning Air attack on 81st Naval Guard Unit, at 113,137 (Tassafaronga)

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 6
SBD-3 Dauntless x 15


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
15 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 35th/124th Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking 81st Naval Guard Unit ...

Weiterhin Angriffe gegen die Japaner auf Guadalcanal


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Lae at 99,126

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


Allied aircraft
Beaufighter IC x 6
Beaufort V x 4


Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort V: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
APD-2






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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 27


Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 2 damaged



Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 9




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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 41 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes


Allied aircraft
Beaufighter IC x 6
Beaufort V x 4


No Allied losses



Port hits 1



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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 3
B-26 Marauder x 9


No Allied losses



Port hits 2




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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Lae at 99,126

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes


Allied aircraft
Beaufighter IC x 11
Beaufort V x 6


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
APD-2
APD-35






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Ground combat at Tulagi (114,137)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 426 troops, 8 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2

Defending force 5198 troops, 96 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 171

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



Assaulting units:
Det - Kure 3rd SNLF

Defending units:
2nd USMC/2nd Regiment


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Ground combat at Tulagi (114,137)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 5198 troops, 96 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 171

Defending force 418 troops, 8 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2

Allied adjusted assault: 34

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 34 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), op mode(-), leaders(+), disruption(-)
fatigue(-), supply(-)
Attacker: leaders(-)

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


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


Assaulting units:
2nd USMC/2nd Regiment

Defending units:
Det - Kure 3rd SNLF


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Det - Kure 3rd SNLF Wiped Out at Tulagi by attrition!!!



OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 23, 42

Repairs completed on BB North Carolina at Noumea, ship returned to service

Coastwatcher sighting: 9 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul , Speed 0 , Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 10 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae , Speed unknown

FO Spanton K. of No.76 Sqd RAAF is credited with kill number 5
FO Spanton K. of No.76 Sqd RAAF attains ace status!!
(Über Port Moresby sind zwei Emily Seeaufklärer abgeschossen worden)

CVL Ryujo is reported to have been sunk near Stewart Island on Sep 01, 1942



SIG INT REPORT FOR Sep 23, 42

Radio transmissions detected at Lae (99,126).
Radio transmissions detected at 109,114.
Radio transmissions detected at Ponape (119,113).
Radio transmissions detected at Shortlands (109,131).
Radio transmissions detected at 101,171.
I/55 Mtn Gun Rgt is planning for an attack on Port Moresby.
Radio transmissions detected at Lae (99,126).
Radio transmissions detected at Kavieng (106,122).
Horii Group is located at Lae(99,126).
Radio transmissions detected at Tassafaronga (113,137).



Befehle:

In Port Moresby geht das Entladen munter weiter.

http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/6924/image459.jpg



Von Townsville wird ein Frachter mit Nachschub nach Milne Bay geschickt. In einigen Tagen wird dort eine Staffel Wirraways stationiert. Diese hat die letzten Wochen mit Bodenangriffstraining verbracht und soll ihre Fähigkeiten gegen die Japaner testen. Wir haben genug Maschinen auf Lager, um auch Verluste dauerhaft zu ersetzen.

http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/6924/image459.jpg

Francis Drake
12.12.10, 23:48
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 24, 42
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Morning Air attack on Kure 3rd Naval Guard Unit, at 113,137 (Tassafaronga)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 49 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 7
SBD-3 Dauntless x 15


No Allied losses





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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Buna at 100,128

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 4



Allied aircraft
Beaufort V x 9
Kittyhawk IA x 7
B-26 Marauder x 10
P-40E Warhawk x 5


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-26 Marauder: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Hatsuyuki
DD Natsugumo
E Yunagi
DD Mutsuki



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Beaufort V bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
10 x B-26 Marauder bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 6 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
2 x Kittyhawk IA sweeping at 15000 feet
4 x Kittyhawk IA sweeping at 15000 feet
5 x P-40E Warhawk sweeping at 15000 feet


Leider konnten keine Treffer auf die schnellen und wendigen Zerstörern erzielt werden. Der Japaner versorgte Buna.

http://img805.imageshack.us/img805/7760/image460.jpg



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Afternoon Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 22


Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 2 damaged



Airbase hits 8
Runway hits 17


Ein Erfolgreicher Angriff!



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Afternoon Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Clear sky

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


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 3


No Allied losses



Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 3





OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 24, 42

Coastwatcher Report: DD Yugiri reported in port at Lae

FO Sloan W. of No.76 Sqd RAAF is credited with kill number 3
PO Crandall N. of No.75 Sqd RAAF is credited with kill number 3
PO Doyle L. of No.75 Sqd RAAF is credited with kill number 2
(Über Port Moresby sind zwei Kates bei Aufklärungsflügen abgeschossen worden.)

PT-61 arrives at Noumea



SIG INT REPORT FOR Sep 24, 42

Radio transmissions detected at Shortlands (109,131).
2nd/2nd Arty Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).

Francis Drake
13.12.10, 22:04
Befehle:

Die Übersichtskarte im Norden

http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/1706/image461.jpg



Und die Mitte

http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/4631/image462.jpg



Nach Port Moresby wird eine zweite Marauder Staffel mit 16 Maschinen zur Schiffsbekämpfung verlegt. Insgesamt sind dort stationiert:

31 Kittyhawk (1-mot. Jäger)
24 Warhawk (1-mot. Jäger)

16 Beaufighters (2-mot. Jagdbomber)
19 P-39 Airacobra (1-mot. Jagdbomber)

33 Marauder (mittlerer Bomber)
12 Beaufort (leichter Bomber)

6 F-4 Lightning (Aufklärer)
12 Catalina (Seeaufklärer)

Den Angriff gegen Buna werden wir historisch angehen. Wir werden ebenfalls wie die Japaner den Landweg (von Weg kann allerdings keine Rede sein) nutzen. Die 14. und die 30 Aus. Brigade sind bereits in Stellung zwischen Port Moresby und Buna in Stellung gegangen. Dazu sollen in kürze nach kompletter Löschung der Frachter die 11. und 29 Aus. Brigade sowie die 5. Cav. Brigade (12 Stuart I und 29 Matilda II Panzer) unter Führung des 1. Aus. Korps HQ hinzustoßen. (Assault Wert gesamt ca. 540)

Den Ausbau der Befestigungen haben wir gestoppt, da wir nicht mehr mit einem japanischen Angriff rechnen und so Nachschub sparen können.

http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/2728/image463t.jpg



Nach Milne Bay sind die 12 Wirraway zur Bodenbekämpfung der Japaner in Buna verlegt worden. Zusätzlich sind noch 12 P-39 hinzustoßen, die die Luftdeckung des in zwei Tagen erwarteten Nachschubfrachters übernehmen. Die Piloten haben etliche Erfahrung (für unsere Verhältnisse) und konnten alle zusammen bereits 27 Abschüsse erzielen.

http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/9273/image464b.jpg



Der Nachschubfrachter auf dem Marsch nach Milne Bay.

http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/4888/image465.jpg



Unser Flugplatz der strategischen Bomberflotte in Australien.

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In der Korallensee wird wieder eine Überwasserkampfgruppe in Reserve gehalten, um evtentuell nächtliche japanische Versorgungskonvois nach Buna zu stellen.

http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/1240/image467u.jpg



In Townsville sind folgende Luftstreitkräfte:

29 B-17 (schwere Bomber, Training)
31 Marauder (mittlerer Bomber, U-Boot Überwachung sowie Training)

53 P-39 (Jagdbomber, Training Escort)
13 Beaufighter (Jagdbomber, Training Bodenangriffe)

Zur Verladung steht noch eine Base Force für Milne Bay bereit. In Kürze trifft das 5. Air HQ ein, das nach Port Moresby gebracht werden soll.

http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/7840/image468z.jpg



In Luganville müssen noch 12 Bulldozer eingeladen werden. Anschließend wird der Marsch Richtung Lunga angetreten.

http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/9020/image469.jpg



In ca. 5 Tagen werden unsere Kampftruppen auf Guadalcanal die japanischen Positionen im Nordwesten erreichen.

http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/5715/image470.jpg



In Noumea wird eine Kampfgruppe unter Führung des Schlachtschiffes North Carolina gebildet. Auftrag ist die Beschießung der japanischen Truppen auf Guadalcanal.

http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/9978/image471.jpg

Francis Drake
14.12.10, 23:01
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 25, 42
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,130

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 42 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 31
A6M3 Zero x 15
G4M1 Betty x 14



Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 16
P-39D Airacobra x 11
P-40E Warhawk x 13


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 4 destroyed
A6M3 Zero: 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 2 destroyed, 4 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Kittyhawk IA: 3 destroyed
P-39D Airacobra: 1 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk: 2 destroyed

Allied Ships
xAK Manoa
AM Tui
xAP Neleus, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AM Lark, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk


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


Ein überraschend sehr stark gesicherter Luftangriff auf unsere Konvois in Port Moresy. Ein heftiges Luftgefecht beginnt. Leider können die Bettys durchbrechen und den kleinen Minensucher Lark versenken und den Truppentransporter Neleus schwer beschädigen. Die Frachter dürften nun aber ausgeladen sein und werden in der kommenden Nacht Port Moresby verlassen.

Fazit: Der Japaner ist noch lange nicht geschlagen!



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

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 42 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 3



Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 3
P-40E Warhawk x 1


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed


Allied Ships
DD Perkins



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Afternoon Air attack on 81st Naval Guard Unit, at 113,137 (Tassafaronga)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 7
SBD-3 Dauntless x 13


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
13 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb



OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 25, 42

Coastwatcher Report: xAK Josho Maru reported in port at Lae
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul , Speed 6 , Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher Report: CVE Unyo reported in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher sighting: 9 Japanese ships at 99,129 near Buna , Speed 5 , Moving Southwest
(Der Fast Transport hat nachts die Ladung in Buna gelöscht und hat sich dünne gemacht)

CPT Evans I. of 35th FG/41st FS is credited with kill number 2
2LT Vebber J. of 8th FG/36th FS is credited with kill number 2
FLT Ellsworth A. of No.76 Sqd RAAF is credited with kill number 5
FLT Ellsworth A. of No.76 Sqd RAAF attains ace status!!
FO Stevenson F. of No.76 Sqd RAAF is credited with kill number 3
FO Trenchard H. of No.75 Sqd RAAF is credited with kill number 2
FO Gilchrist C. of No.76 Sqd RAAF is credited with kill number 3
WO Dobbins U. of No.75 Sqd RAAF is credited with kill number 2

Loss of AM Lark on Sep 25, 1942 is admitted



SIG INT REPORT FOR Sep 25, 42

a Type KS class SS is located at Tulagi (114,137).
(Das Boot wird seit Tagen dort beobachtet)

Francis Drake
15.12.10, 22:00
Statistik

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/5480/image472.jpg



Schön zu sehen, das wieder über Port Moresby 2 Emily und 2 Mavis Seeaufklärer abgeschossen wurden! Das sind sehr wichtige und rare Flugzeuge des Japaners.

http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/4992/image473e.jpg



Unsere Helden! Gut, das wir „nur“ 3 tote Piloten haben, doch auch die 7 verwundeten werden fehlen.

http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/1345/image474q.jpg



Befehle:

Wie wir feststellen, hat bereits in der Nacht ein großer Teil der Schiffe Port Moresby nach Entladung verlassen und ist so dem Angriff am Tage entgangen.

http://img814.imageshack.us/img814/3959/image475.jpg



Die Neleus verbleibt in Port Moresby und wird an der Pier vertäut. Erst einmal müssen die Feuer gelöscht werden.

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/2589/image476.jpg



In Port Moresby werden nun keine Schiffe mehr sein und wir hoffen für den nächsten Tag für besseres Wetter über Lae und Buna, damit wir wieder zuschlagen können. Cap braucht nun nicht mehr gebildet werden. Einsatzbereit sind 19 Kittyhawk, 14 Beaufighter (hatten letzte Runde geruht und sich nicht an der Luftschlacht beteiligt), 12 Warhawk und 10 P-39 Airacobra. Die Warhawk werden allerdings nach Townsville zurückverlegt, da die Piloten mit dem Training noch nicht fertig waren. Dafür wird eine Staffel P-39 nach Port Moresby geschickt.

http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/8520/image477.jpg



Der Versorgungsfrachter für Milne Bay lässt den Begleitschutz zurück und marschiert alleine zum Ziel. Noch sind wir nicht entdeckt.

http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/585/image478.jpg



Der Nachschubkonvoi für Port Moresby wird zunächst nicht weiter laufen, sondern in Cooktown in Warteposition gehen.

http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/4990/image479.jpg



Der Truppenkonvoi für Lunga wird ebenfalls in Warteposition in Luganville in Bereitschaft gehalten.

http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/1136/image480z.jpg

Francis Drake
17.12.10, 19:27
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 26, 42
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Sub attack near Truk at 111,109

Japanese Ships
xAK Yasukawa Maru
PB Shonon Maru #15
xAK Tangyang Maru
xAK Tamahoko Maru
DD Uranami

Allied Ships
SS Grayling


Ein Konvoi verlässt Truk Richtung Süden. Leider haben die Torpedos immer wieder Versager.

http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/1383/image481i.jpg


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ASW attack near Feni Islands at 107,127

Japanese Ships
APD-34
APD-1
DD Yuzuki
DD Mochizuki
E Matsukaze

Allied Ships
SS Grayback


Die Grayback kommt in Schußposition auf einen Fast Transport der Japaner. Leider kein Erfolg.

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/2883/image482y.jpg


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Morning Air attack on 35th/124th Infantry Regiment, at 113,137 (Tassafaronga)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 7
SBD-3 Dauntless x 15


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
15 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb

Der übliche Angriff auf die Japaner auf Guadalcanal.


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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 24


Japanese aircraft losses
D3A1 Val: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged



Airbase hits 9
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 37


Gute Ergebnisse bei der Bombadierung von Lae!



OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 26, 42

Coastwatcher Report: BB Haruna reported in port at Lae
(Ja ne, ist klar. Die Coastwatchers sollte man alle erschießen...)

Coastwatcher Report: CA Furutaka reported in port at Lae
(???, der Japaner schickt dort doch keine Überwasserstreitkräfte hin...)

xAK Mormacmar detected by Japanese Recon at 101,133 near Milne Bay
(Der Frachter in Milne Bay ist durch japanische Aufklärer entdeckt worden.)

US I Corps arrives at Brisbane
15th USN Naval Construction Battalion arrives at Luganville



SIG INT REPORT FOR Sep 26, 42

Radio transmissions detected at 130,149.
Radio transmissions detected at Buna (99,129).
Radio transmissions detected at Buna (99,129).
a Type KD6A class SS is moving to Truk (112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at 108,123.
Radio transmissions detected at 100,150.
I/55 Mtn Gun Rgt is located at Buna(99,129).
5th AF Construction Battalion is located at Lae(99,126).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).

Francis Drake
17.12.10, 21:32
Befehle:

Die Lage in Lae.

http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/8999/image483w.jpg



Die B-17 sollen nächste Runde mal den Hafen von Lae angreifen.

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/1366/image484au.jpg



Der Frachter in Milne Bay beginnt mit dem Löschen der Ladung. Von Port Moresby fliegen zwei Staffeln Beaufighter sowie zwei Staffeln P-39 LCAP über Milne Bay sowie die dort stationieren Airacobra. Wir wissen, das ein entschiedener Angriff der Japaner nicht abgewehrt werden kann.

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/6945/image485g.jpg



Unsere Kreuzergruppe in See soll Buna nachts Angreifen. Dies wird wahrscheinlich in zwei Tagen geschehen.

http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/5700/image486m.jpg



Ebenso werden in der kommenden Nacht die Japaner auf Guadalcanal angegriffen.

http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/6098/image487q.jpg

Francis Drake
18.12.10, 20:35
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 27, 42
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ASW attack near Rabaul at 106,127

Japanese Ships
DD Minegumo
E Yunagi
DD Mutsuki
DD Ayanami
DD Hatsuyuki
DD Suzukaze

Allied Ships
SS Grayback

Die Grayback ist durch japanische Zerstörer südlich von Rabaul entdeckt und angegriffen worden.


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ASW attack near Rabaul at 106,127

Japanese Ships
DD Minegumo
E Yunagi
DD Mutsuki
DD Ayanami
DD Hatsuyuki
DD Suzukaze

Allied Ships
SS Grayback, hits 1


Ein zweiter Angriff erfolgt!



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Morning Air attack on Tassafaronga , at 113,137

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 7
SBD-3 Dauntless x 15


No Allied losses

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


Wir nehmen auf Guadalcanal den letzten japanischen Hafen als Ziel. Dort können wir wenigstens eine Trefferwirkung erkennen.



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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 27


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
LB AG-5033, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
E Oite, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
LB AG-5115, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
LB AG-5142, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
LB AG-5113, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
LB AG-5163, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
LB AG-5139, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
LB AG-5165, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
LB AG-5116, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
LB AG-5160, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
LB AG-5164, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
LB AG-5112, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
LB AG-5162, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
LB AG-5140, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
LB AG-5143, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk



Port supply hits 1


Ein erfolgreicher Angriff auf den Hafen von Lae. In den letzten Tagen wurden dort Boote gesichtet und diesmal angegriffen. Auch ein kleiner Zerstörer ist schwer getroffen worden.



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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Clear sky

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


Allied aircraft
B-26 Marauder x 28


Allied aircraft losses
B-26 Marauder: 2 damaged



Port hits 9
Port supply hits 1


Endlich steigen die Marauder mal wieder von Port Moresby auf zum Angriff auf Buna.



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Sub attack near Rabaul at 106,127

Japanese Ships
DD Ayanami
DD Minegumo
E Yunagi
DD Mutsuki
DD Hatsuyuki
DD Suzukaze

Allied Ships
SS Grayback



SS Grayback launches 4 torpedoes at DD Ayanami
Grayback diving deep ....

Die Grayback schlägt zurück, doch die Torpedos explodieren nicht...



OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 27, 42

Thousand Ships Bay is occupied by the Allies

TF 2 sights Japanese Float Plane at 101,133 near Milne Bay
TF 2 followed by Japanese Float Plane at 101,133 near Milne Bay
(Der Versorgungsfrachter in Milne Bay ist spätestens von jetzt an voll aufgeklärt. Das schlechte Wetter verhinderte wohl einen Angriff)

Hudson III (LR) from No.9 Sqd RNZAF attacking a Type J3 class SS at 115,157
(In der Nähe von Noumea)

SBD-3 Dauntless from VMSB-141 attacking a Japanese DD at 115,157
(Zerstörer? Es ist wohl das U-Boot, das bereits die Hudson angegriffen hatte)

BB South Dakota arrives at Noumea
DD O'Bannon arrives at Noumea
DD Gwin arrives at Noumea
DD Barton arrives at Noumea
DD Welles arrives at Noumea
AM Requisite arrives at Noumea
AM Heed arrives at Noumea
AK Serpens arrives at Noumea



SIG INT REPORT FOR Sep 27, 42

15th Engineer Regiment is planning for an attack on Port Moresby.
Radio transmissions detected at Rekata Bay (113,134).
Radio transmissions detected at Shortlands (109,131).
Yokoyama Tai is located at Buna(99,129).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).

Francis Drake
18.12.10, 22:40
Befehle:

Die Grayback hat keine Schäden des gestrigen „Stahlgewitters“ erlitten.

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Mit Schrecken stelle ich fest, das unsere Kreuzergruppe mit Nachtschießen auf Buna die Strecke ihrgendwie falsch geplant hatte. Sie befinden sich 30 Meilen südöstlich von Buna und ist durch den Japaner nicht aufgeklärt worden!

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Eine Staffel Kittyhawk von Port Moresby ersetzen die Wirraway Staffel als Luftdeckung des Frachters an der Pier.

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Die schnelle Transportflottille soll das 5. Airforce HQ nach Port Moresby bringen. Wir erhoffen uns davon eine Erhöhung der Effizienz der dortigen Luftstreitkräften.

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Mal schauen, ob die japanische Überwasserkampfflotte per Fast Transport Buna versorgen will. Das würde dann heute Nacht richtig krachen!

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Francis Drake
19.12.10, 18:23
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 28, 42
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Night Naval bombardment of Buna at 99,129

Allied Ships
CA Pensacola

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



CA Pensacola firing at I/55 Mtn Gun Rgt

Durch Unerfahrenheit des Oberbefehlshabers hat nur die Pensacola auf max. Entfernung geschossen...


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Night Naval bombardment of Tassafaronga at 113,137

Allied Ships
BB North Carolina
CA Vincennes
CA Quincy
CA Astoria
CA New Orleans
CA Salt Lake City

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



BB North Carolina firing at 35th/124th Infantry Regiment
CA Vincennes firing at 35th/124th Infantry Regiment
CA Quincy firing at 35th/124th Infantry Regiment
CA Astoria firing at 35th/124th Infantry Regiment
CA New Orleans firing at 35th/124th Infantry Regiment
CA Salt Lake City firing at 35th/124th Infantry Regiment

Dann wollen wir mal hoffen, das wenigstens hier mehr zerstört als angezeigt wurde.


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ASW attack near Port Moresby at 97,135

Japanese Ships
SS I-169

Allied Ships
CA Australia
CA Pensacola
CL Achilles
CL Leander
DD Lang
DD Warramunga
DD Monaghan



SS I-169 is sighted by escort
DD Warramunga fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Monaghan fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Warramunga fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Warramunga fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Warramunga attacking submerged sub ....
DD Warramunga attacking submerged sub ....
DD Warramunga fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

Die Bewacher der Kreuzergruppe drängen ein japanisches U-Boot ab.

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 97,135

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 52 minutes

Japanese aircraft
B5N1 Kate x 3



Japanese aircraft losses
B5N1 Kate: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
CA Australia, Bomb hits 1



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B5N1 Kate bombing from 9000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg AP Bomb

Das U-Boot konnte wohl eine Positionsmeldung mit der Sichtung absetzen. Drei Kates fanden unsere Kreuzergruppe und erzielten einen 250 KG Bombentreffer auf dem schweren Kreuzer Australia. Die gesamte Operation war hiermit ein glatter Reinfall.

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Morning Air attack on Tassafaronga , at 113,137

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 7
SBD-3 Dauntless x 15


No Allied losses



Port hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-26 Marauder x 28


Allied aircraft losses
B-26 Marauder: 1 damaged

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



Port hits 10
Port supply hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x B-26 Marauder bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x B-26 Marauder bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Wir werden weiter Angreifen!


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Afternoon Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 31


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
LB AG-2049, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
LB AG-5029, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
LB AG-5117, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
LB AG-5030, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
LB AG-5032, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
LB AG-5141, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
LB AG-2050, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
LB AG-5114, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk



Port hits 2

Es sind wohl die restlichen Landungsboote in Lae versenkt worden. Vereinzelte dürften vielleicht noch dort sein. Am nächsten Tag soll aber wieder das Flugfeld angegriffen werden.



OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 28, 42

Coastwatcher sighting: 10 Japanese ships at 100,126 near Finschhafen , Speed 28 , Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 8 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae , Speed 33 , Moving West
(Gestern Nacht ist ein Fast Transport in Lae eingetroffen. Schade, wir hätten unsere Kreuzergruppe reinschicken sollen.)

Coastwatcher sighting: 9 Japanese ships at 107,126 near Rabaul , Speed 15 , Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 7 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul , Speed 0 , Moving Northwest

Coastwatcher sighting: 8 Japanese ships at 100,125 near Finschhafen , Moving Northeast
(Der Fast Transport verlässt Lae wieder.)

xAK Mormacmar sights H6K4 Mavis at 101,133 near Milne Bay
(Die Mormacmar ist weiter im Blickfeld der Japaner)

DD Hagikaze is reported to have been sunk near Finschhafen on Aug 27, 1942
(Verlustmeldung Nachtrag)

LB AG-5033 is reported to have been sunk near Lae on Sep 27, 1942
LB AG-5112 is reported to have been sunk near Lae on Sep 27, 1942
LB AG-5113 is reported to have been sunk near Lae on Sep 27, 1942
LB AG-5115 is reported to have been sunk near Lae on Sep 27, 1942
LB AG-5116 is reported to have been sunk near Lae on Sep 27, 1942
LB AG-5139 is reported to have been sunk near Lae on Sep 27, 1942
LB AG-5140 is reported to have been sunk near Lae on Sep 27, 1942
LB AG-5142 is reported to have been sunk near Lae on Sep 27, 1942
LB AG-5143 is reported to have been sunk near Lae on Sep 27, 1942
LB AG-5160 is reported to have been sunk near Lae on Sep 27, 1942
LB AG-5162 is reported to have been sunk near Lae on Sep 27, 1942
LB AG-5163 is reported to have been sunk near Lae on Sep 27, 1942
LB AG-5164 is reported to have been sunk near Lae on Sep 27, 1942
LB AG-5165 is reported to have been sunk near Lae on Sep 27, 1942



SIG INT REPORT FOR Sep 28, 42

I/55 Mtn Gun Rgt is planning for an attack on Port Moresby.
Radio transmissions detected at 108,160.
Radio transmissions detected at Rekata Bay (113,134).
Radio transmissions detected at Buna (99,129).
Radio transmissions detected at 118,140.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
35th/124th Infantry Regiment is located at Tassafaronga(113,137).
a Japanese SS is moving to 113,158.
(Werden wir mal prüfen)

Radio transmissions detected at 102,140.
Radio transmissions detected at 103,122.
Radio transmissions detected at 103,122.
14th Naval Guard Unit is located at Lae(99,126).
2nd/4th Inf Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
Yokosuka 5th SNLF is located at Wewak(96,119).
Radio transmissions detected at 111,131.
Radio transmissions detected at Buna (99,129).
Radio transmissions detected at Buna (99,129).
14th Naval Guard Unit is located at Lae(99,126).
Radio transmissions detected at Rekata Bay (113,134).

Francis Drake
19.12.10, 21:08
Befehle:

Die Australia hat den Bombentreffer gut weggesteckt.

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Der Frachter soll Milne Bay verlassen. Wir können nicht genug Luftdeckung aufbringen, da die Einheiten erschöpft sind und Pause brauchen. Die beiden Begleiter stoßen auf See hinzu und geleiten weiter nach Cooktown. Dort werden Nachschubgüter benötigt.

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Von Townsville aus verlegt ein Truppenkonvoi mit zwei Artillerie Einheiten zum Sammelpunkt in Cooktown. Zwei Zerstörer kommen noch hinzu (fehlt im Screenshot).

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Eine U-Jagdgruppe soll zu der durch die Funkaufklärung ermittelte Position eines U-Bootes marschieren.

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Die Träger werden in zwei Tagen wieder in See stechen...

Francis Drake
20.12.10, 20:01
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 29, 42
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Sub attack near Truk at 112,109

Japanese Ships
CA Suzuya
BB Yamato
CA Kako
DD Harusame
DD Fubuki
DD Akatsuki
DD Ariake

Allied Ships
SS Grayling



SS Grayling launches 4 torpedoes at CA Suzuya
DD Fubuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ariake fails to find sub and abandons search
Escort abandons search for sub

Leider wieder ein Torpedoversager! Doch eine wichtige Erkenntnis bringt uns dieser Angriff, der Japaner schickt wohl eine Kampfgruppe los. Wir rechnen mit einem Angriff gegen Lunga. Unsere Träger werden losgeschickt, dieser Bedrohung zu begegnen, auch wenn noch einige Tage Erholung gut wären.

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ASW attack near Bundaberg at 97,157

Japanese Ships
SS I-121, hits 4

Allied Ships
AM Cairns



SS I-121 is sighted by escort
I-121 bottoming out ....
AM Cairns attacking submerged sub ....
AM Cairns fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Cairns fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Cairns fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Cairns fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

Die Cairns, ein Bewacher des beschädigten Hilfskreuzer auf dem Weg nach Sydney, greift mit Erfolg ein japanisches U-Boot an.

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Morning Air attack on Tassafaronga , at 113,137

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 7
SBD-3 Dauntless x 15


No Allied losses



Port hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 13



Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 28


No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 destroyed, 10 damaged

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



Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 5


Der Japaner stationiert wieder Zeros in Lae. Leider müssen wir daher Verluste einstecken und die Zielgenauigkeit nimmt ab.



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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 2



Allied aircraft
B-26 Marauder x 17


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-26 Marauder: 3 damaged



Port hits 2
Port supply hits 1


Auch über Buna sind Zeros aufgetaucht!



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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

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


Allied aircraft
B-26 Marauder x 10


Allied aircraft losses
B-26 Marauder: 2 damaged



Port hits 2




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

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 13
G4M1 Betty x 12



Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses

Allied Ships
APD Colhoun, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
APD Manley, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk


Allied ground losses:
400 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 58 destroyed, 25 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Aircraft Attacking:
12 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm T91 Mod 3 Torp
5 x A6M3 Zero sweeping at 19000 feet *

Training flight from No.76 Sqd RAAF has been caught up in attack


Ganz schlimme Nachricht für mich! Die schnelle Transportflottille ist am Tag (!) in Port Moresby angekommen und stand vor (!) Entladung der Truppen im Hafen. Wir rechneten mit dem Entladen in der Nacht, doch leider hat meine Wenigkeit statt Fast Transport nur Transport als Mission gewählt! Daher habe ich auch keine CAP gestellt und die Zeros zerpflückten meine Kittyhawks auf deren Trainingsflügen. Verdammt!!! Das ärgert mich...

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

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 11
G4M1 Betty x 7



No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
APD McKean, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk


Allied ground losses:
249 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 12 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Aircraft Attacking:
7 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm T91 Mod 3 Torp
4 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet

Der zweite Angriff vernichtete das letzte Schiff der schnellen Transportflottille. Alle (!) Truppen an Bord (5. Air HQ) sind abgesoffen! Keine Überlebende und somit ist das wichtige HQ vernichtet!

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ASW attack near Townsville at 93,143

Japanese Ships
SSX Ha-3

Allied Ships
SC-706
SC-707



SSX Ha-3 is located by SC-706
Ha-3 bottoming out ....
SC-707 fails to find sub and abandons search
SC-706 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-706 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-706 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-706 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-706 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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ASW attack near Townsville at 93,143

Japanese Ships
SSX Ha-3

Allied Ships
SC-707
SC-706



SSX Ha-3 is located by SC-707
Ha-3 bottoming out ....
SC-707 fails to find sub and abandons search
SC-706 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-706 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-706 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-706 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-706 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-706 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

Zwei erfolglose Angriffe auf das seit Tagen entdeckte japanische Kleinst U-Boot.

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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 29, 42

Repairs completed on SS Sculpin at Sydney, ship returned to service

Coastwatcher Report: SS RO-61 reported in port at Lae

Coastwatcher sighting: 7 Japanese ships at 103,127 near Gasmata , Speed 20 , Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul , Speed 11 , Moving Southeast

LCU Fifth Airforce reported destroyed
LCU Fifth Airforce reported destroyed
(Sehr bitter...)

CV Shokaku is reported to have been sunk near Ontong Java on Sep 03, 1942
BB Kirishima is reported to have been sunk near Panggoe on Sep 10, 1942

LB AG-5029 is reported to have been sunk near Lae on Sep 28, 1942
LB AG-5030 is reported to have been sunk near Lae on Sep 28, 1942
LB AG-5032 is reported to have been sunk near Lae on Sep 28, 1942
LB AG-5114 is reported to have been sunk near Lae on Sep 28, 1942
LB AG-5117 is reported to have been sunk near Lae on Sep 28, 1942
LB AG-5141 is reported to have been sunk near Lae on Sep 28, 1942
LB AG-2049 is reported to have been sunk near Lae on Sep 28, 1942
LB AG-2050 is reported to have been sunk near Lae on Sep 28, 1942

Loss of APD Manley on Sep 29, 1942 is admitted
Loss of APD Colhoun on Sep 29, 1942 is admitted
Loss of APD McKean on Sep 29, 1942 is admitted



SIG INT REPORT FOR Sep 29, 42

1st Ind Tank Comp. is loaded on a Japanese xAK moving to Shortlands.
1st Ind Tank Comp. is loaded on a Yusen A Cargo class xAK moving to Shortlands.
(Sehr interessant!)

Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).

Francis Drake
20.12.10, 23:16
Statistik

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Flugzeugverluste

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Hier unsere australische Piloten. Einige sind durch die Zeros beim Training überrascht und abgeschossen worden.

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Hier die gerupfte Kittyhawk Staffel. Befehl: Rückführung nach Townsville zur Wiederauffrischung.

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Eine Staffel B-17 ist nach Port Moresby verlegt worden. Es sollen Nachtangriffe auf das Flugfeld von Rabaul gestartet werden.

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Das 1. sowie 5. Marine Regiment mit dem 1. Marine Panzer Bataillon ist auf die japanischen Streitkräfte in Guadalcanal gestoßen. Wir beginnen mit einem Beschuß der gegnerischen Stellungen. Nach dem anstrengenden Marsch müssen die Soldaten sich erst mal erholen.

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Eine U-Jagdgruppe patrouliert den Anmarschweg der Träger.

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Es werden zwei Trägergruppen gebildet. Ziel ist ein japanisches Bombardement von Lunga zu verhindern. Anschließend wird ein großer Konvoi nach Lunga gebracht.

Flugzeugstärke der beiden Trägergruppen:

106 F4F-4 Wildcat (138 Soll Stärke)
106 SBD-3 Dauntless (138 Soll Stärke)
57 TBF-1 Avenger (57 Soll Stärke)

Wie man sieht, können wir unsere Verluste an Flugzeugen vorerst nicht decken!

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Francis Drake
22.12.10, 22:16
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 30, 42
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ASW attack near Townsville at 93,143

Japanese Ships
SSX Ha-3

Allied Ships
SC-704
SC-707
SC-706



SSX Ha-3 is located by SC-704
Ha-3 bottoming out ....
SC-707 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-706 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-707 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-706 fails to find sub and abandons search
SC-707 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-707 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-707 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-707 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Morning Air attack on 81st Naval Guard Unit, at 113,137 (Tassafaronga)

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes


Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 15


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
15 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 35th/2nd(Kitao) Battalion ...
Also attacking 81st Naval Guard Unit ...


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Ground combat at Tassafaronga (113,137)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 9050 troops, 182 guns, 58 vehicles, Assault Value = 414

Defending force 7898 troops, 59 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 229


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


Assaulting units:
1st USMC/1st Regiment
1st USMC Amphb Tank Battalion
1st USMC/5th Regiment

Defending units:
Kure 3rd Naval Guard Unit
81st Naval Guard Unit
35th/124th Infantry Regiment
35th/2nd(Kitao) Battalion
13th Naval Construction Battalion
11th Naval Construction Battalion


Das schlechte Wetter ließ keine weiteren Luftaktivitäten zu.



OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Sep 30, 42

SS Grayling reports having been sighted by the enemy at 112 , 109

Coastwatcher sighting: 9 Japanese ships at 102,127 near Arawe , Speed 15 , Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 99,129 near Buna , Speed 32 , Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul , Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 7 Japanese ships at 99,129 near Buna , Speed 13 , Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 100,125 near Finschhafen , Speed 29 , Moving Northwest
(Der Gegner versorgt Buna per Fast Transport)

DD Dunlap taken out of commission to begin refit at Noumea
DD Fanning taken out of commission to begin refit at Noumea
(Die beiden Zerstörer bekommen neues Luft und Seeradar sowie eine Aufstockung der Luftabwehrgeschütze, ca. 15 Tage dauert der Einbau)

SS Snapper arrives at Luganville
SS Sturgeon arrives at Brisbane
SS Swordfish arrives at Luganville
SS Growler arrives at Noumea
SS Silversides arrives at Luganville
(Eine erhebliche zahlenmäßige Verstärkung unserer U-Boot Flotte, wobei die Qualität der Torpedos zu wünschen übrig lässt)

5th BG/72nd BS arrives at Noumea
(müsste eine weitere Staffel B-17 sein)



SIG INT REPORT FOR Sep 30, 42

Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at Shortlands (109,131).
38th/230th Inf Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at Buna (99,129).
2/1st Ind Tank Comp. is loaded on a Japanese xAK moving to Shortlands.
Radio transmissions detected at Lae (99,126).
3rd Mortar Battalion is located at Truk(112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at Lae (99,126).
Radio transmissions detected at Shortlands (109,131).



Befehle:

In der Salomonensee ist eine japanische Kampfgruppe entdeckt worden. Wir konnten einige Zerstörer erkennen. Sie kommen aus dem Nordwesten, wohl durch die Enge von Finschhafen – Cap Gloucester. Das Ziel der Unternehmung können wir nur erraten. Entweder soll Guadalcanal per Fast Transport versorgt werden. Eventuell könnte auch Port Moresby das Ziel einer Beschießung sein. Das wäre fatal. Unsere Träger sind leider noch nicht in Schlagreichweite.

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Vorsichtshalber verlegen wir bis auf die Staffel Wirraways sowie die Aufklärer nach Townsville. Das Wetter für den nächsten Tag wird wieder schlecht sein. Somit können die Staffeln in Australien die ein oder andere Maschine ersetzen.

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Von Townsville geht unsere dortige Kreuzergruppe in See. Ziel ist es, die japanischen Kriegschiffe nach einer evt. Beschießung von Port Moresby auf See abzufangen. Wenn das nicht der Fall sein sollte, wird Buna von uns beschossen. Zum Tanken wird der Verband aber nach Noumea gehen müssen, da die Treibstoffreserven in Townsville sich zum wiederholten male gegen Null bewegen. Als Befehlshaber wird RADM Fitzgibbon eingesetzt.

http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/893/image5140.jpg

Francis Drake
22.12.10, 23:45
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Oct 01, 42
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Sub attack near Luganville at 115,149

Japanese Ships
SS I-15, hits 2

Allied Ships
CV Wasp
BB Washington
CA Portland
CLAA Juneau
DD Cushing
DD Conyngham
DD Case



SS I-15 launches 6 torpedoes at CV Wasp
DD Cushing fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Conyngham attacking submerged sub ....
DD Case fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Conyngham attacking submerged sub ....
DD Conyngham fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Conyngham attacking submerged sub ....
DD Conyngham is out of ASW ammo
DD Conyngham is out of ASW ammo
DD Conyngham fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Conyngham fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


Das war knapp! Wir hatten etliche U-Boote zwischen Noumea und Guadalcanal aufgeklärt.

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ASW attack near Lakatoro at 116,151

Japanese Ships
SS I-21

Allied Ships
SC-742
SC-709



SS I-21 is sighted by escort
SC-742 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-709 fails to find sub and abandons search
Escort abandons search for sub


Die müssen noch üben, üben, üben...

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Morning Air attack on 81st Naval Guard Unit, at 113,137 (Tassafaronga)

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 43 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes


Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 13


No Allied losses

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



Aircraft Attacking:
13 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb

Endlich mal die Japaner getroffen!



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Morning Air attack on 35th/124th Infantry Regiment, at 113,137 (Tassafaronga)

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-400 Airacobra x 11


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x P-400 Airacobra bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x P-400 Airacobra bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking Kure 3rd Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 35th/124th Infantry Regiment ...


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Morning Air attack on 35th/124th Infantry Regiment, at 113,137 (Tassafaronga)

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes


Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 2


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
2 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on 14th Australian Brigade, at 98,129

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 48 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 19



No Japanese losses


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


Aircraft Attacking:
12 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 18000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
7 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 18000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb


Am Nachmittag startet der Japaner einen Luftangriff gegen unsere Truppen zwischen Buna und Port Moresby. Das heißt, das der Primäre Befehl wohl weiter Naval Attack sein wird. Wir verlegen in Kürze unsere Jagdwaffe wieder nach Port Moresby.

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Sub attack near Lakatoro at 116,151

Japanese Ships
SS I-21

Allied Ships
SC-709
SC-742



SS I-21 launches 6 torpedoes at SC-709
SC-742 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-709 fails to find sub and abandons search
SC-742 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-742 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-742 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-742 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-742 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


Üben, üben, üben...

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Sub attack near Mussau Island at 105,118

Japanese Ships
DD Murakumo
DD Samidare
DD Akebono
DD Amagiri

Allied Ships
SS Wahoo, hits 1



SS Wahoo launches 6 torpedoes at DD Murakumo
Wahoo diving deep ....
DD Akebono fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Amagiri fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Akebono fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akebono fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akebono attacking submerged sub ....
DD Akebono fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


Mal wieder nix explodiert...

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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Oct 01, 42

Loss of DD Aylwin on Aug 12, 1942 is admitted

Nix wildes zu berichten!



SIG INT REPORT FOR Oct 01, 42

Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at Lae (99,126).
1st Naval Construction Battalion is planning for an attack on Port Moresby.
2nd/29th Inf Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
2nd/16th Inf Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at 132,139.

Francis Drake
24.12.10, 00:20
Befehle:

Die U-Boot Lage im Großraum Rabaul.

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Nach Port Moresby verlegen die Warhawk Staffel sowie eine P-39 Staffel und eine Beaufighter Staffel. Letzere soll Longrange Cap über unsere Kreuzerkampfgruppe fliegen.

http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/8527/image522.jpg



Der nächste Treibstofftransport von Sydney nach Townsville ist kurz vor dem Auslaufen.

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Unsere Träger gehen in Position, um feindliche Überwasserstreitkräfte mit dem Flagschiff Yamato anzugreifen, wenn diese Lunga beschießen sollten. Mal schauen.

http://img813.imageshack.us/img813/4368/image524.jpg

Im Nachhinein habe ich das Zielhex der Träger ein wenig aus der direkten Anlauf auf Lunga genommen.

Francis Drake
24.12.10, 23:12
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Oct 02, 42
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Sub attack near Kavieng at 105,123

Japanese Ships
AO Tsurumi
DD Akebono
DD Amagiri

Allied Ships
SS S-44



SS S-44 launches 4 torpedoes at AO Tsurumi
S-44 diving deep ....
DD Akebono fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Amagiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Amagiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Amagiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Amagiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Amagiri attacking submerged sub ....
DD Amagiri cannot establish contact with SS S-44
DD Amagiri cannot reach attack position over SS S-44
DD Amagiri attacking submerged sub ....
SS S-44 eludes DD Amagiri by diving deep
SS S-44 eludes ASW attack from DD Amagiri
SS S-44 eludes ASW attack from DD Amagiri
SS S-44 eludes DD Amagiri by diving deep
DD Amagiri loses contact with SS S-44
Escort abandons search for sub

Dann kommt endlich mal ein U-Boot mit funktionierenden Torpedos zum Schuß, werden diese versemmelt...

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Sub attack near Ouv'ea at 115,157

Japanese Ships
SS I-4, hits 2

Allied Ships
SC-740
SC-741



SS I-4 launches 4 torpedoes at SC-740
SC-741 attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-4 eludes SC-741 by diving deep
SC-741 cannot establish contact with SS I-4
SC-740 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-741 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-740 fails to find sub and abandons search
SC-741 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-741 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-741 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

Auch eine Möglichkeit, feindliche U-Boote zu bekämpfen. Lasse sie einfach ihre Torpedos verschießen...

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Morning Air attack on Milne Bay , at 101,133

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 27



Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged



Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 18000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
12 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 18000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb


Der Japanier greift unsere Luftdeckungsstreitkräfte für die Kreuzer in Milne Bay ohne Erfolg an.



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Morning Air attack on 144th Infantry Regiment, at 99,129 (Buna)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes


Allied aircraft
Wirraway x 12


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Wirraway bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb
2 x Wirraway bombing from 2000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb
8 x Wirraway bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 10th Special Base Force ...
Also attacking 144th Infantry Regiment ...


Erster Angriff unserer Wirraways gegen die Truppen in Buna.


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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 30


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged

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



Port hits 5
Port supply hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Ground combat at Tassafaronga (113,137)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 9039 troops, 182 guns, 58 vehicles, Assault Value = 415

Defending force 7922 troops, 59 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 229


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


Assaulting units:
1st USMC/1st Regiment
1st USMC Amphb Tank Battalion
1st USMC/5th Regiment

Defending units:
35th/124th Infantry Regiment
Kure 3rd Naval Guard Unit
81st Naval Guard Unit
35th/2nd(Kitao) Battalion
13th Naval Construction Battalion
11th Naval Construction Battalion

Ihrgendwie macht das Beschießen der feindlichen Stellungen keinen Sinn.



OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Oct 02, 42

Coastwatcher sighting: 10 Japanese ships at 103,127 near Gasmata , Speed 11 , Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 8 Japanese ships at 102,127 near Arawe , Speed 8 , Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 8 Japanese ships at 102,126 near Arawe , Speed 9 , Moving Northwest
(Sieht nach einen Transport von Rabaul Richtung Lae aus)

BB Mutsu is reported to have been sunk near Auki on Sep 05, 1942

AK Lynx arrives at Noumea



SIG INT REPORT FOR Oct 02, 42

Radio transmissions detected at Rekata Bay (113,134).
Southeast Fleet is located at Truk(112,108).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at Tassafaronga (113,137).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
R-Area Air Force is located at Shortlands(109,131).
Radio transmissions detected at 100,141.
Radio transmissions detected at Kavieng (106,122).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Maizuru 2nd SNLF is located at Lae(99,126).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
7th Naval Construction Battalion is located at Shortlands(109,131).
Radio transmissions detected at 101,126.
Yokosuka 5th SNLF is located at Wewak(96,119).
Radio transmissions detected at Kavieng (106,122).
Radio transmissions detected at 97,134.

Francis Drake
25.12.10, 13:26
Befehle:

Der Konvoi, der in der Nacht durch unsere Küstenbeobachter gemeldet wurde, ist auf dem Weg nach Lae.

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In Port Moresby wird ein Luftschlag gegen den Konvoi geplant. Dazu stehen 34 P-39 Airacobra Jagdbomber sowie 11 Beaufort Bomber zur Verfügung. Als Begleitschutz kommen 10 Kittyhawk, 20 Warhawk und 23 P-39 Airacobra hinzu. Die B-17 aus Australien unterstützen mit einem Angriff auf die Hafenanlagen von Lae.

http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/4184/image528d.jpg



Wir überlegten, ob wir unsere Kreuzergruppe nicht nachts nach Lae schicken, um den Konvoi richtig zu zerlegen, doch kann keine 100% Luftdeckung einen massiven Angriff der Japaner abwehren und wir würden unsere kostbaren Schiffe riskieren. Es bleibt bei einem Angriff auf Buna.

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Die Träger verlegen nach Westen. Nur die A6M3a kann uns mit Treibstofftanks erreichen, die A6M2 schafft es nicht. Wir wollen einen Angriff der Japaner provozieren, um möglichst viele feindliche Flugzeuge abzulenken, da unser Nachschubkonvoi nach Lunga marschiert. Dort fliegen von Henderson Field aus knapp 30 Wildcat Luftdeckung. Nach dem Entladen soll das Marines Regiment von Tulagi geholt und nach Guadalcanal zur Verstärkung gebracht werden.

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Francis Drake
25.12.10, 22:02
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Oct 03, 42
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Buna at 99,129, Range 11,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
DD Uranami, Shell hits 19, and is sunk
PB Shonon Maru #15, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
xAK Kasuga Maru #2, Shell hits 19, on fire
xAK Yasukawa Maru, Shell hits 19, and is sunk
xAK Meiyo Maru, Shell hits 37, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Atlantic Maru, Shell hits 7, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
xAK Tamahoko Maru, Shell hits 12, and is sunk
xAK Nittai Maru, Shell hits 23, and is sunk
xAK Fukoku Maru, Shell hits 17, and is sunk
xAK Tangyang Maru, Shell hits 11, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CA Pensacola
CA Australia
CA Canberra
CL Leander
CL Achilles
CL Hobart
CL Boise
DD Lang
DD Cummings
DD Clark
DD Monaghan

Japanese ground losses:
2869 casualties reported
Squads: 20 destroyed, 28 disabled
Non Combat: 191 destroyed, 115 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 188 (130 destroyed, 58 disabled)
Vehicles lost 172 (88 destroyed, 84 disabled)



Allied Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Japanese TF suspends unloading operations and begins to get underway
Reduced sighting due to 28% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 28% moonlight: 11,000 yards
Range closes to 21,000 yards...
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 11,000 yards
Allies open fire on surprised Japanese ships at 11,000 yards
(Das Gefecht ging dann bis 2.000 Fuß Entfernung runter)


Jawohl! Unsere Kreuzergruppe stößt vor Buna auf den gemeldeten Konvoi! Dieser ist nicht Richtung Lae gefahren, sondern drehte in der Nacht nach Süden. An Bord waren Truppenverstärkungen für Buna, wie etliche vernichtete Flakkanonen, Haubitzen sowie gepanzerte Fahrzeuge und Kampfpanzer zeigen! Ein großer Verlust für Japan und ein großer Taktischer Sieg für die Alliierten auf Neu Guinea.

Kampfeindrücke:

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http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/7501/image532.jpg

http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/4923/image533.jpg

http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/5259/image534.jpg

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Night Naval bombardment of Buna at 99,129

Allied Ships
CA Canberra
CA Australia
CA Pensacola
CL Boise
CL Hobart
CL Achilles
CL Leander

Beim Beschuß wurde keine Wirkung festgestellt.

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Night Naval bombardment of Tassafaronga at 113,137

Allied Ships
BB North Carolina
CA Vincennes
CA Quincy
CA Astoria
CA New Orleans
CA Salt Lake City
DD Gridley
DD Craven
DD Jarvis
DD Henley
DD Ralph Talbot

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



Port hits 1

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ASW attack near Kirakira at 113,145

Japanese Ships
SS RO-33

Allied Ships
BB North Carolina
CA New Orleans
CA Salt Lake City
DD Henley
DD Gridley
DD Craven


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ASW attack near Port Moresby at 97,135

Japanese Ships
SS I-169

Allied Ships
DD Monaghan, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
CL Boise
CL Hobart
CL Achilles
CL Leander
DD Cummings
DD Lang
DD Clark


Auf der Rückfahrt der Kreuzergruppe Richtung Australien erwischt es leider den Zerstörer Monaghan bereits in eigentlich sicheren Gewässern.

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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 29


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 6 damaged

Japanese Ships
LB AG-5161, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk



Port hits 3

Viele Beschädigungen! Nicht das der Japaner Flakgeschütze zugeführt hat.



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Afternoon Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

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


Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 14


No Allied losses


Kein sichtbarer Erfolg.



OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Oct 03, 42

Coastwatcher Report: SS I-172 reported in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: AO Sata reported in port at Rabaul

TF 15 shadowed by H6K4 Mavis at 115,132 near Ontong Java
(Unsere Träger werden entdeckt und durch eine Mavis verfolgt)

TF 27 shadowed by Japanese Recon at 114,138 near Lunga
(Der Lunga Konvoi ist ebenfalls entdeckt)

LSI(L) Manoora begins refit while under repair at Sydney
(Der stark beschädigte Hilfskreuzer Manoora ist in Sydney eingedockt. Gleichzeitig beginnt der Umbau zum Landing Ship Infantry.)

DD Uranami is reported to have been sunk near Buna on Oct 03, 1942
PB Shonon Maru #15 is reported to have been sunk near Buna on Oct 03, 1942
xAK Yasukawa Maru is reported to have been sunk near Buna on Oct 03, 1942
xAK Atlantic Maru is reported to have been sunk near Buna on Oct 03, 1942
xAK Tamahoko Maru is reported to have been sunk near Buna on Oct 03, 1942
xAK Nittai Maru is reported to have been sunk near Buna on Oct 03, 1942
xAK Fukoku Maru is reported to have been sunk near Buna on Oct 03, 1942
xAK Tangyang Maru is reported to have been sunk near Buna on Oct 03, 1942

Loss of DD Monaghan on Oct 03, 1942 is admitted

CLAA San Diego arrives at Noumea
TK Camden arrives at Noumea
VP-91 arrives at Luganville



SIG INT REPORT FOR Oct 03, 42

2nd/4th Inf Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at 125,146.
Radio transmissions detected at 106,156.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Rabaul (106,125).
Radio transmissions detected at Lae (99,126).
38th/38th Mtn Gun Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at Ponape (119,113).
38th/230th Inf Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).

Francis Drake
25.12.10, 23:27
Befehle:

Die Kreuzergruppe marschiert zur Munitionsübernahme vorerst doch nach Townsville. Treibstoff soll allerdings nicht gebunkert werden.

http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/5525/image542k.jpg



Die Angriffe von Port Moresby konzentrieren sich wieder komplett auf Buna. Nur die Beaufort Staffel geht auf Schiffsjagd.

http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/6003/image543.jpg



Die Werft in Sydney.

http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/2351/image544y.jpg



Ein Flakkreuzer soll die Trägerkampfgruppen verstärken.

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Die Träger verlegen einige Meilen Nordöstlich. Auftrag ist weiterhin ein Anziehungspunkt für feindliche Bettys sowie nur ein Teil der Zeros zu sein und gleichzeitig feindlichen Überwasserstreitkräften ein Durchkommen nach Lunga zu verwehren. Der Konvoi ist in Guadalcanal angegkommen und mit dem Löschen der Ladung und der Pioniere wird begonnen. Dies wird etliche Tage andauern, da die Schiffe zu groß für die dürftigen Hafenanlagen sind. Die Marines sollen weiter ruhen.

http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/5135/image546.jpg

Francis Drake
26.12.10, 18:43
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Oct 04, 42
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ASW attack near Brisbane at 97,160

Japanese Ships
SS I-122, hits 4

Allied Ships
AM Moa
TK Empire Druid
AM Mildura
AM Lismore
AM Cairns


Die Bewacher des wichtigen Treibstofftransportes Richtung Townsville greifen ein gesichtetes japanisches U-Boot an.

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Sub attack near Lakatoro at 118,152

Japanese Ships
SS I-174, hits 2

Allied Ships
CLAA San Diego
DD Phelps


SS I-174 launches 8 torpedoes at CLAA San Diego

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ASW attack near Brisbane at 97,160

Japanese Ships
SS I-122, hits 1

Allied Ships
AM Moa
AM Mildura
AM Lismore
AM Cairns


SS I-122 launches 4 torpedoes at AM Moa

Das japanische U-Boot lässt nicht locker und kommt zum Schuß.

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 114,138

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 56 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9
G4M1 Betty x 23



Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 23


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 3 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed

Allied Ships
AP President Hayes, Bomb hits 1
DD Shaw
AP Hunter Liggett
AP President Jackson
DD Dewey



Aircraft Attacking:
10 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 18000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg AP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
10 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 18000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg AP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Angriff auf unseren Lunga Konvoi. Obwohl nur 9 Zeros als Begleitschutz aufgeboten wurden, beschäftigten diese unsere Jagdpiloten so sehr, das die Masse der Bettys durchbrechen konnten. Gut, das keine Torpedos benutzt wurden, sonst hätte es Böse ausgehen können. Die President Hayes hat nur minimale Schäden und ist voll einsatzbereit geblieben. Alle Truppenteile an Bord waren bereits an Land.

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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes


Allied aircraft
Beaufighter IC x 1
Wirraway x 10
P-39D Airacobra x 27


No Allied losses


Port hits 2



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Morning Air attack on 10th Special Base Force, at 99,129 (Buna)

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes


Allied aircraft
Beaufighter IC x 8


No Allied losses





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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 23


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 4 damaged

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



Port hits 8




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Morning Air attack on Kure 3rd SNLF, at 99,129 (Buna)

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 46 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 14


Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra: 1 damaged





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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 114,138

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 56 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6
G4M1 Betty x 11



Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 18


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 4 destroyed, 1 damaged


Allied Ships
AP Hunter Liggett
DD Shaw



Aircraft Attacking:
5 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 18000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg AP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Die Angriffswucht lässt nach. Keine Treffer auf unseren Schiffen!

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 114,138

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 42 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 10



Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 9


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 5 destroyed


Allied Ships
AP President Jackson



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 18000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg AP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb


Selbst die dritte Welle ohne Begleitschutz kann nicht vollständig gestoppt werden. Doch auch hier keine Treffer!

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/2603/image553e.jpg



OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Oct 04, 42

Coastwatcher Report: TK Teiyo Maru reported in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: DD Shiratsuyu reported in port at Lae

Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul , Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul , Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 107,126 near Rabaul , Speed 21 , Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 108,126 near Feni Islands , Speed 7 , Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 107,125 near Namatanai , Speed 7 , Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 103,127 near Gasmata , Speed 17 , Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 106,123 near Kavieng , Speed 11 , Moving Northwest

2LT Alford R. of VMF-212 is credited with kill number 2
CPT Underwood P. of VMF-212 is credited with kill number 7
2LT Alford R. of VMF-212 is credited with kill number 3
FO Knight B. of VMF-224 is credited with kill number 2
FO Knight B. of VMF-224 is credited with kill number 3
FO Drake L. of VMF-212 is credited with kill number 2
2LT Sanders W. of VMF-224 is credited with kill number 2
FO Lange P. of VMF-212 is credited with kill number 2
FO Lange P. of VMF-212 is credited with kill number 3
FO Lange P. of VMF-212 is credited with kill number 4
FO Dallas D. of VMF-212 is credited with kill number 2

Catalina I from No.11 Sqd RAAF has spotted xAK Kasuga Maru #2 at 100,128

LB AG-5161 is reported to have been sunk near Lae on Oct 03, 1942

DD Preston arrives at Noumea
SS Gato arrives at Brisbane
SS Flying Fish arrives at Brisbane
No.22 Sqd RAAF arrives at Brisbane



SIG INT REPORT FOR Oct 04, 42

Radio transmissions detected at Tassafaronga (113,137).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
143rd JAAF AF Bn is located at Lae(99,126).
38th/230th Inf Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
17th Army is planning for an attack on Lunga.
Horii Group is located at Lae(99,126).
5th AF Construction Battalion is located at Lae(99,126).
38th/38th Mtn Gun Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
14th Base Force is located at Kavieng(106,122).
Radio transmissions detected at Shortlands (109,131).
Radio transmissions detected at Kavieng (106,122).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at 101,146.
14th Base Force is located at Kavieng(106,122).
Radio transmissions detected at Shortlands (109,131).
Radio transmissions detected at Lae (99,126).
1293 men are based at Ponape (119,113).
Radio transmissions detected at Kavieng (106,122).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).

Francis Drake
26.12.10, 20:19
Befehle:

Wohl ein Fast Transport Richtung Buna oder Sicherungsschiffe für die beiden noch schwimmenden Schiffe.

http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/6771/image554.jpg



Für Port Moresby gibt es keine neuen Befehle.

http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/1483/image555.jpg



Die Kreuzergruppe munitioniert in Townsville auf und bekommt zwei australische Zerstörer zugewiesen. Nach Abschluß der Tätigkeiten soll wieder Richtung Buna vorgestoßen werden. Zurück soll die Gruppe nach Sydney, um Schäden wieder instand zu setzen und Gefechtstorpedos aufzunehmen.

http://img545.imageshack.us/img545/2295/image556.jpg



Ein amerikanisches Regiment soll nach Port Moresby zu den Buna Operationen nachgeführt werden. Das Beladen beginnt in einigen Tagen.

http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/9223/image557.jpg



So, auf die schnelle. Der japanische Oberbefehlshaber erwähnte heute beim Kaffeetrinken im Alliierten Hauptquatier, das er unbedingt den Spielstand um 20.00 Uhr braucht, damit er nicht Traumschiff schauen muß. :)

Francis Drake
26.12.10, 23:31
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Oct 05, 42
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ASW attack near Townsville at 93,143

Japanese Ships
SSX Ha-3

Allied Ships
CA Canberra
CA Pensacola
CL Boise
CL Hobart
CL Achilles
DD Clark
DD Cummings
DD Lang
DD Warramunga
DD Arunta



SSX Ha-3 is sighted by escort

Leider wurde unsere Kreuzergruppe beim Auslaufen aus Townsville entdeckt.

http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/5126/image558.jpg


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Sub attack near Kavieng at 107,120

Japanese Ships
AO Tsurumi

Allied Ships
SS Albacore



SS Albacore launches 6 torpedoes

Wieder keine Explosion...

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Submarine attack near Kavieng at 107,119

Japanese Ships
AO Tsurumi

Allied Ships
SS Triton



AO Tsurumi is sighted by SS Triton
SS Triton launches 6 torpedoes


Und wieder nichts passiert...

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ASW attack near Arawe at 102,128

Japanese Ships
DD Akebono
DD Amagiri
DD Yugiri

Allied Ships
SS Snapper



SS Snapper is sighted by escort
Snapper diving deep ....

Der Fast Transport für Buna.

http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/4241/image561.jpg


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Sub attack near Arawe at 102,128

Japanese Ships
DD Akebono
DD Amagiri
DD Yugiri

Allied Ships
SS Snapper, hits 1



SS Snapper launches 4 torpedoes at DD Akebono

Doch die Snapper kommt noch einmal in Angriffsposition und trifft! Doch keine Explosion...


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Sub attack near Kavieng at 107,119

Japanese Ships
AO Tsurumi, Shell hits 52, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage

Allied Ships
SS Triton



SS Triton attacking on the surface
SS Triton low on gun ammo, Lent, W.A. breaks off surface engagement and submerges

Und endlich macht ein U-Boot Kommandant das richtige und greift den allein fahrenden Flottentanker Überwasser an! Es wird aus allen Rohren das Feuer eröffnet. MG, 20mm Flak sowie die 3inch Bordkanone landen Treffer für Treffer! Von 5 Torpedotreffern geht wenigstens einer hoch und der Gegner hat schwere Schäden. Nach den Abdrehen wegen Munitionsmangel werden Sinkgeräusche festgestellt.

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Morning Air attack on 144th Infantry Regiment, at 99,129 (Buna)

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes


Allied aircraft
Beaufighter IC x 1
Wirraway x 10


No Allied losses

Also attacking 1st Ind Tank Comp. ...
Also attacking 10th Special Base Force ...
Also attacking 144th Infantry Regiment ...




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Morning Air attack on 144th Infantry Regiment, at 99,129 (Buna)

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes


Allied aircraft
Beaufighter IC x 9
P-39D Airacobra x 25


No Allied losses

Also attacking 4th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 15th Naval Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 144th Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking 4th Naval Guard Unit ...





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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 33


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 2 damaged

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



Port hits 5




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Morning Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 114,138

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 56 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 25
G4M1 Betty x 9



Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 28


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 2 destroyed

Allied Ships
DD Maury



Aircraft Attacking:
2 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 18000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg AP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Angriff abgeschlagen! Aber eine Menge beschädigter Maschinen. Die Zeros und dessen Piloten sind schon gut.

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 114,138

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 3



Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 16


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed


http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/2039/image564u.jpg



OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Oct 05, 42

SS Silversides reports having been sighted by the enemy at 109 , 131

Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 99,129 near Buna , Speed 16 , Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 99,129 near Buna , Speed 25 , Moving Southwest
(Fast Transport nach Buna)

Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 102,127 near Arawe , Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 103,127 near Gasmata , Speed 22 , Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 103,127 near Gasmata , Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 8 Japanese ships at 105,127 near Rabaul , Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 8 Japanese ships at 107,126 near Rabaul , Moving Northeast
(Rückkehr des Fast Transport von Buna nach Rabaul)

1LT Pierce K. of VMF-224 is credited with kill number 2
2LT Barnes R. of VMF-224 is credited with kill number 2
FO Adams G. of VMF-224 is credited with kill number 2
2LT Barnes R. of VMF-224 is credited with kill number 3

DMS Hovey beginning refit in shipyard at Sydney
(zusätzliche Flakgeschütze werden eingebaut sowie ein Radarsystem)

SS Grampus arrives at Brisbane



SIG INT REPORT FOR Oct 05, 42

R-Area fwd det. is located at Rekata Bay(113,134).
2nd/16th Inf Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
2nd/16th Inf Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at Kavieng (106,122).
Radio transmissions detected at Lae (99,126).
2nd/2nd Engineer Regiment is located at Rabaul(106,125).
Radio transmissions detected at 93,143.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Rabaul (106,125).
Radio transmissions detected at Lae (99,126).

Francis Drake
27.12.10, 19:10
Flugzeugverluste

http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/4194/image565a.jpg



Die Triton kehrt nach Verschuß fast der gesamten Munition nach Townsville zurück.

http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/8361/image566r.jpg



Abfangpositionen der beiden vor Ort stehenden U-Boote werden eingenommen. Ziel sind die beschädigten Frachter. Leider konnten die Beauforts wegen schlechten Wetters nicht angreifen.

http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/337/image567.jpg



Eine weitere Beschießung der Japaner auf Guadalcanal wird befohlen. Der Kommadeur wurde ausgetauscht.

http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/8746/image568m.jpg



Der Konvoi in Lunga ist bereits entladen und marschiert zurück nach Noumea.

http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/1246/image569.jpg



Der neue Flakkreuzer ist bei den Trägern angekommen. Anschließend wird ein beschädigter Flakkreuzer nach Sydney in die Werft gebracht.

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/9615/image570p.jpg



Verlegungsmarsch der Trägerkampfgruppe ins Kampfgebiet Neuguinea. Die Konvois für Port Moresby warten bereits sehr lange.

http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/9741/image571.jpg

Francis Drake
27.12.10, 23:10
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Oct 06, 42
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Morning Air attack on 1st Ind Tank Comp. , at 99,129 (Buna)

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6
A6M3 Zero x 4



Allied aircraft
Wirraway x 10


No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Wirraway: 4 destroyed


Trotz Escort Befehl für 11 Kittyhawk sowie 20 Warhawk steigen keine mit auf...



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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6
A6M3 Zero x 2



Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 27


No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 2 damaged



Port hits 5




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Morning Air attack on 10th Special Base Force, at 99,129 (Buna)

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 42 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1



Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 25


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra: 1 damaged

Also attacking 144th Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking 10th Special Base Force ...




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Afternoon Air attack on 7th Base Force, at 99,126 (Lae)

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
A6M3 Zero x 4



Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 11


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Kittyhawk IA: 4 destroyed


Warum greifen eigene Jäger mit Escort Befehl selbständig Lae an?????



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Afternoon Air attack on 7th Base Force, at 99,126 (Lae)

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
A6M3 Zero x 2



Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 13


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra: 1 damaged


Eine Staffel hat nur Ground Attack als Befehl ohne Ziel bekommen. Da meinten diese natürlich, Lae angreifen zu müssen. Und warum steigen die Warhawks nicht auf? Moral ist gut, keine Abzüge wegen zu kleinen Flugplatz etc. ? Vielleicht wechsel ich mal den Kommandeur. Egal...



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Sub attack near Rennell Island at 112,140

Japanese Ships
SS I-157

Allied Ships
CLAA Atlanta
DD Phelps



SS I-157 launches 8 torpedoes at CLAA Atlanta

Transferfahrt nach Sydney.



OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Oct 06, 42

Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul , Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul , Speed 14 , Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 7 Japanese ships at 107,126 near Rabaul , Moving Southeast

LTJG McCuskey, E.S. of VF-3 is credited with kill number 5
LTJG McCuskey, E.S. of VF-3 attains ace status!!
(Abschuß eines Seeaufklärers über unseren Trägern)

Cooktown expands airfield to size 5

Loss of DMS Zane on Aug 31, 1942 is admitted



SIG INT REPORT FOR Oct 06, 42

Radio transmissions detected at Shortlands (109,131).
Radio transmissions detected at Buna (99,129).
4th Fleet is located at Kavieng(106,122).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at Lae (99,126).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Rabaul (106,125).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).

elbe1
28.12.10, 11:32
das passt ja fast

"We just shot his ass off!" McCuskey whooped when he and his wingman downed a Japanese flying boat in early 1942

Lt. E. Scott McCuskey - Midway Ace
Wildcat pilot with VF-3 on USS Enterprise
later Hellcat pilot with VF-8 on USS Bunker Hill

:smoke:

Francis Drake
28.12.10, 22:52
Dinge gibt es.



Statistik

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/3218/image572m.jpg



Flugzeugverluste

http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/6435/image573a.jpg



Piloten

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/9272/image574r.jpg



Australische Piloten mit min. einem Abschuß, hier die getöteten/verwundeten/vermissten. Letzte Runde gute Piloten verloren...

http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/7937/image575c.jpg



Die zweite Kittyhawk Staffel ist zerschlagen. Sie wird nach Australien zurückgeführt. Zwei Marauder Bomber Staffeln wiederum gehen nach Port Moresby und sollen den Hafen von Buna angreifen.

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In Buna sind ca. 25.000 Japaner stationiert. Wir bringen das 1. Australische Korps mit der 11, 14, 29 und 30 Infanterie Brigade sowie die 5. Kavalleriebrigade langsam in Stellung. Somit können wir 16.200 Mann sowie 127 Geschütze aller Art und 42 Kampfpanzer aufbieten. Insgesamt können wir wohl Buna noch nicht besiegen, doch wenn unsere Luftwaffe weiter Druck ausübt, sehen wir dem ganzen gelassen entgegen. Zwei Artillerie Regimenter sowie ein amerikanisches Infanterie Regiment sind noch an Bord der Konvois, die sich in Warteposition befinden.

http://img697.imageshack.us/img697/2061/image577b.jpg



Leider hatte ich vergessen, das ich das Marines Regiment von Tulagi nach Guadalcanal bringen wollte. Der Konvoi dreht um. Die Trägerflotte sowie die Bombard Gruppe und den Konvoi sollen sich südlich von Guadalcanal treffen.

http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/1444/image578.jpg

Francis Drake
29.12.10, 21:58
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Oct 07, 42
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ASW attack near Luganville at 116,150

Japanese Ships
SS I-21

Allied Ships
SC-742
SC-709



SS I-21 is located by SC-742


http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/1310/image579.jpg


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ASW attack near Luganville at 115,149

Japanese Ships
SS I-15

Allied Ships
SC-708
SC-742
SC-709



SS I-15 is sighted by escort



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Sub attack near Buna at 100,128

Japanese Ships
DD Samidare
DD Akebono
DD Amagiri
DD Yugiri

Allied Ships
SS Swordfish



SS Swordfish launches 4 torpedoes at DD Samidare

Die Swordfish greift einen Fast Transport an. Ergebnis, ohne Worte...

http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/2351/image580.jpg


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Sub attack near Lunga at 114,139

Japanese Ships
SS I-19, hits 1

Allied Ships
CV Enterprise
BB Washington
CA Chicago
CLAA Juneau
DD Conyngham
DD Hutchins
DD Cushing
DD Case
DD Welles



SS I-19 launches 6 torpedoes at CV Enterprise

Wieder mal Glück gehabt! Wie meine Torpedos nicht hoch gehen, das treffen die Boote der anderen Feldpostnummer nicht...

http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/5922/image581u.jpg


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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 18


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
18 x P-40E Warhawk sweeping at 15000 feet


Heute hab ich mal die Jäger vorgeschickt.



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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 49 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 31


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged

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



Port hits 5




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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 10


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged



Port hits 2




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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-26 Marauder x 17
P-39D Airacobra x 34


No Allied losses

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



Port hits 2




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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-26 Marauder x 9


No Allied losses



Port hits 2
Port supply hits 1





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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 2


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
2 x P-40E Warhawk sweeping at 15000 feet

Ich bin mal gespannt, wie der Japaner auf den massiven Angriff auf Buna reagiert. Ich denke, er wird Zeros schicken.



OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Oct 07, 42

Repairs completed on SS Greenling at Sydney, ship returned to service

Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 99,129 near Buna , Speed 28 , Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 7 Japanese ships at 100,125 near Finschhafen , Moving Northwest
(Fast Transport)

SS Grayling detected by Japanese Fighter Bomber at 111,108 near Truk

CA Takao is reported to have been sunk near Russell Islands on Sep 04, 1942

AK Lyra arrives at Noumea



SIG INT REPORT FOR Oct 07, 42

Radio transmissions detected at Lae (99,126).
14th Base Force is located at Kavieng(106,122).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).

Francis Drake
29.12.10, 22:44
Über Buna lassen wir es auf eine Konfrontation ankommen.

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/5121/image582.jpg



Der Treibstofftanker ist in Townsville angekommen und beginnt sofort die Ladung zu löschen.

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/3865/image583.jpg



Die Träger verlegen wiederum den Standort. Befohlen für die Stukas werden Angriffe gegen Guadalcanal. Eine Staffel Wildcats fliegt Cap über Tulagi, da die Transportflotte das Regiment aufnehmen wird. Die Überwasserflotte soll ebenfalls nach Tulagi. Vielleicht greift der Japaner ja an. Die 3 Staffeln Wildcats in Lunga fliegen ebenfalls Cap über Tulagi.

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/3841/image584n.jpg

hohe_Berge
30.12.10, 12:11
Plant Ihr noch gegen Shortlands aktiv zu werden? Wie viel zeit bleibt Euch noch?

Glück Auf

Francis Drake
31.12.10, 11:17
Wenn die Operationen in Guadalcanal abgeschlossen sind, werden wir wohl mit den Marines gegen Shortland ziehen. Aber wir denken, das wird noch eine Weile dauern. Pläne haben wir eigentlich nicht, wir spielen einfach drauf los, genauso wie der werte japanische Oberbefehlshaber.

Eigentlich müsste ich mir viel viel mehr Gedanken machen bzw. Zeitabläufte planen etc., doch mit zwei Kindern im Haus ist das Problem eher die Zeitfrage als das Wollen.

Francis Drake
31.12.10, 15:09
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Oct 08, 42
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Night Naval bombardment of Buna at 99,129

Allied Ships
CA Canberra
CA Australia
CA Pensacola
CL Boise
CL Hobart
CL Achilles
CL Leander

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



CA Canberra firing at 144th Infantry Regiment
CA Australia firing at 144th Infantry Regiment
CA Pensacola firing at 144th Infantry Regiment
CL Boise firing at I/55 Mtn Gun Rgt
CL Hobart firing at 144th Infantry Regiment
CL Achilles firing at 144th Infantry Regiment
CL Leander firing at 144th Infantry Regiment


Der Beschuß von Buna zeigte wenig sichtbare Wirkung.




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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5
A6M3 Zero x 10



Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 34


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 8 damaged

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



Port hits 3
Port supply hits 6


Leider hat der Sweep der Jäger nicht vor der Ankunft der Bomber stattgefunden. Doch die B-17 tankten sich durch und erzielten wichtige Treffer im japanischen Nachschublager!



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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
A6M3 Zero x 1



Allied aircraft
B-26 Marauder x 17
P-39D Airacobra x 24


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
A6M3 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra: 3 damaged



Port hits 5
Port supply hits 2


Also attacking Kure 3rd SNLF ...
Also attacking Sasebo 5th SNLF ...
Also attacking Yokoyama Tai ...
Also attacking Buna ...
Also attacking 1st Ind Tank Comp. ...
Also attacking I/55 Mtn Gun Rgt ...
Also attacking Buna ...


Der zweite Angriff konnte ohne große Schwierigkeiten angreifen. Der Japaner konnte nur noch 2 Zeros aufbieten.



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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Clear sky

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


Allied aircraft
B-26 Marauder x 10


No Allied losses



Port hits 5
Port supply hits 1


Wiederum gute Ergebnisse.


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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 2


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
2 x P-40E Warhawk sweeping at 15000 feet



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Morning Air attack on 1st Ind Tank Comp. , at 99,129 (Buna)

Weather in hex: Clear sky

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


Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 11


No Allied losses

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



Die P-39 konnten ein japanisches Fahrzeug ausschalten. Wir gehen von einem leichten Kampfpanzer aus!



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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 18


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
18 x P-40E Warhawk sweeping at 15000 feet


Und zum Schluß der Sweep.


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Afternoon Air attack on 81st Naval Guard Unit, at 113,137 (Tassafaronga)

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 6
SBD-3 Dauntless x 83


Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 11 damaged

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



Also attacking 35th/124th Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking 81st Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 35th/2nd(Kitao) Battalion ...
Also attacking 81st Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 13th Naval Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 81st Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 35th/2nd(Kitao) Battalion ...
Also attacking 81st Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 35th/124th Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking 81st Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 35th/2nd(Kitao) Battalion ...
Also attacking 81st Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 13th Naval Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 81st Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 35th/2nd(Kitao) Battalion ...
Also attacking 81st Naval Guard Unit …


Unterstüzungsangriff gegen die japanischen Truppen auf Guadalcanal.



OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Oct 08, 42

SS Gudgeon reports having been sighted by the enemy at 104 , 122
SS Sturgeon reports having been sighted by the enemy at 108 , 126
SS Silversides reports having been sighted by the enemy at 109 , 131
SS Grayling reports having been sighted by the enemy at 111 , 108

Coastwatcher Report: xAK Karachi Maru reported in port at Lae
Coastwatcher sighting: 11 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul , Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul , Speed 5 , Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher Report: TK Teiyo Maru reported in port at Rabaul

SS Silversides snooped by Japanese Float Plane at 111,130 near Shortlands

B-17E Fortress from 43rd BG/63rd BS is written off
B-17E Fortress from 19th BG/14th BS at Charters Towers grounded due to maintenance
B-17E Fortress from 19th BG/14th BS crashes on landing
B-17E Fortress from 19th BG/14th BS at Charters Towers grounded due to maintenance
B-17E Fortress from 11th BG/26th BS is damaged on landing
B-17E Fortress from 11th BG/98th BS at Charters Towers grounded due to maintenance
B-17E Fortress from 11th BG/98th BS at Charters Towers grounded due to maintenance
Damaged B-17E Fortress from 43rd BG/63rd BS is missing
B-17E Fortress from 19th BG/30th BS at Townsville grounded due to maintenance
(Hier mal die Übersicht über die Meldungen zu den B-17)

SBD-3 Dauntless from VMSB-231 attacking a Japanese SS at 115,157
a Japanese SS is reported HIT
(Sehr schön!)

DD Lansdowne arrives at Noumea
VMF-121 arrives at Noumea



SIG INT REPORT FOR Oct 08, 42

143rd JAAF AF Bn is located at Lae(99,126).
Radio transmissions detected at 101,142.
14th Naval Guard Unit is located at Lae(99,126).
2nd/29th Inf Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at Lae (99,126).
Radio transmissions detected at Tassafaronga (113,137).
3rd Mortar Battalion is located at Truk(112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at Kavieng (106,122).
Radio transmissions detected at 110,125.
38th/230th Inf Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at 94,130.
Radio transmissions detected at Lae (99,126).
Radio transmissions detected at 115,149.

Francis Drake
31.12.10, 17:51
Flugzeugverluste, leider mußten 5 Dauntless abgeschrieben werden.

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In Port Moresby sollen die Jäger und P-39 Jagdbomber die Levelbomber nach Buna Geleitschutz geben. Die beiden Kittyhawk Staffeln sind in Townsville aufgefüllt worden und brauchen noch einige Tage zum Kampfeinsatz.

Über Land ist Buna abgeschnitten! Wir werden noch ein bis zwei Tage warten und dann den Marsch auf Buna beginnen.

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Erster Einsatz der Long Island. Sie soll 8 Wirraway Ersatzmaschinen nach Brisbane zur „zerrupften“ Stammstaffel bringen.

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Die Transportflotte nimmt das Marines Regiment in Tulagi auf. Anschließend wird es bei den Japanern auf Guadalcanal landen!

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Zum Abschluß wird ein Trägerraid gegen Rabaul geplant! Ziel ist der im Hafen angelegte Konvoi. 80 % Cap wird gestellt. Wir rechnen mit einem Einsatz wenigstens eines Teils seiner Zeros zum Schutze Bunas. Vielleicht können wir mit dem Doppelschlag die feindliche Jagdabwehr schwächen. Die Konvois Richtung Port Moresby werden freigegeben!

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Francis Drake
31.12.10, 18:41
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Oct 09, 42
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Morning Air attack on 14th Australian Brigade, at 99,128

Weather in hex: Clear sky

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

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 8



No Japanese losses


Bettys greifen unsere Truppen in Neu Guinea an. Ohne Erfolg! Dann können sie nicht meine Träger angreifen!



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Gasmata at 103,127

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes


Allied aircraft
Beaufort V x 10


Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort V: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
APD-35
APD-2
APD-1

Ein Fast Transport westlich von Rabaul mit Ziel Lae oder Buna. Leider keine Treffer.



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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 22 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 24


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 2 damaged



Port hits 4




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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 45 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 10


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged



Port hits 1
Port supply hits 1




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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 25 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-26 Marauder x 27
P-39D Airacobra x 34
P-40E Warhawk x 19


Allied aircraft losses
B-26 Marauder: 1 damaged



Port hits 2





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Morning Air attack on TF, near Rabaul at 106,125

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5
A6M3 Zero x 8



Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 15
SBD-3 Dauntless x 53
TBF-1 Avenger x 30


No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 5 destroyed
SBD-3 Dauntless: 8 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 10 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Arashi
TK Matsushima Maru, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Inazuma
DD Ushio
DD Uzuki, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
DD Fubuki

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring TK Matsushima Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Uzuki

Leider nur sehr begrenzter Erfolg. Es konnte der Tanker mit seiner Treibstoffladung versenkt werden, ebenso hat es ein Zerstörer mit einer 1.000 Pfund Bombe erwischt. Doch wir verloren doch wichtige Flugzeuge, ohne Japaner abzuschießen.



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Gasmata at 103,127

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes


Allied aircraft
Beaufort V x 9


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
APD-35
APD-2

Zweiter Angriff auf den Fast Konvoi leider wieder ohne Erfolg! In ein paar Wochen können wir die Staffel auf das Nachfolgemuster der Beaufort umrüsten. Dann kann mit Torpedos angegriffen werden.



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Rabaul at 106,125

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5
A6M3 Zero x 8



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


No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 2 destroyed
SBD-3 Dauntless: 1 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
E Hatakaze
DD Ushio
DD Arashi
DD Fubuki
E Tachikaze
DD Inazuma

Leider wieder unnötige Verluste an Fliegern ohne Erfolg! Die Zerstörer sind zu wendig.



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Rabaul at 106,125

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

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

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
A6M3 Zero x 6



Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 39
TBF-1 Avenger x 15


No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 9 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 3 destroyed, 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
E Hatakaze
DD Arashi
DD Fubuki
DD Ushio
DD Uzuki, on fire
E Tachikaze
DD Inazuma

Ohne Jagdschutz sollte man nicht angreifen.



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Ground combat at Tassafaronga (113,137)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 9082 troops, 182 guns, 58 vehicles, Assault Value = 417

Defending force 7913 troops, 59 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 228



Assaulting units:
1st USMC Amphb Tank Battalion
1st USMC/1st Regiment
1st USMC/5th Regiment

Defending units:
81st Naval Guard Unit
Kure 3rd Naval Guard Unit
35th/124th Infantry Regiment
35th/2nd(Kitao) Battalion
13th Naval Construction Battalion
11th Naval Construction Battalion



OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Oct 09, 42

SS Amberjack reports having been sighted by the enemy at 111 , 110
Coastwatcher Report: TK Teiyo Maru reported in port at Lae
Coastwatcher Report: 14 ships reported in port at Rabaul
Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul , Speed 11 , Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher Report: TK Teiyo Maru reported in port at Shortlands
(Ein Geistertanker...)

Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul , Speed 15 , Moving Southeast
(Der durch unsere Tägerflugzeuge angegriffene Verband)

ENS Edmonds P. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 3

DD Isokaze is reported to have been sunk near Auki on Sep 04, 1942

AM Daring arrives at Noumea
38th BG/70th BS arrives at Townsville



SIG INT REPORT FOR Oct 09, 42

Radio transmissions detected at Shortlands (109,131).
Radio transmissions detected at Shortlands (109,131).
143rd JAAF AF Bn is located at Lae(99,126).
Radio transmissions detected at Kavieng (106,122).
38th/38th Engineer Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at Wewak (96,119).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at 106,112.
38th/228th Inf Regiment is loaded on xAK Tatuno Maru at Truk (112,108).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
2nd/16th Inf Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
2nd/29th Inf Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
Southeast Fleet is located at Truk(112,108).
14th Naval Guard Unit is located at Lae(99,126).

Francis Drake
31.12.10, 19:24
Die Flugzeugverluste sind sehr hoch. Zur Info, wir bekommen nur 20 Wildcats pro Monat! Es war keine gute Entscheidung, Rabaul anzugreifen.

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Die Piloten. Leider viele getötet oder vermisst.

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Die Übersichtskarte.

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Die erste Staffel B-17E wird auf die F Variante umgestellt. Dadurch können wir von Townsville aus innerhalb der normalen Einsatzreichweite der B-17F Rabaul erreichen. Diese Staffel soll Nachtangriffe durchführen. Der Beginn wird nach vollständiger Einsatzbereitschaft geplant.

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Das Ausweichen der Träger.

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Francis Drake
01.01.11, 19:15
Heute fand ein weiteres Treffen der Oberbefehlshaber des Japanischen Kaiserreiches und der Alliierten, diesmal auf neutralen Boden, statt. Bei Kaffee und Waffeln mit Sahne sowie heißen Kirschen ließ man doch die ein oder andere kriegerische Begebenheit zum Thema machen. Der Gegner meinte wiederrum, heute abend unbedingt noch Züge zu bearbeiten, damit dieser genau wie letzte Woche kein Traumschiff schauen muß. :D



AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Oct 10, 42
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Sub attack near Koumac at 115,155

Japanese Ships
SS I-4, hits 2

Allied Ships
SC-739
SC-741
SC-740



SS I-4 launches 4 torpedoes at SC-739

Nördlich von Noumea.


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ASW attack near Finschhafen at 100,126

Japanese Ships
DD Akebono
DD Amagiri
DD Yugiri

Allied Ships
SS Sculpin



SS Sculpin is sighted by escort
Sculpin bottoming out ....


Ein Fast Transport Richtung Lae.


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ASW attack near Finschhafen at 100,126

Japanese Ships
DD Akebono
DD Amagiri
DD Yugiri

Allied Ships
SS Sculpin, hits 8



SS Sculpin is sighted by escort
Sculpin bottoming out ....


Das Boot kann in den flachen Gewässern nicht ausweichen. Wollen wir hoffen, das es nicht so schwer beschädigt ist.


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ASW attack near Townsville at 93,143

Japanese Ships
SSX Ha-3

Allied Ships
SC-699
SC-702
SC-701



SSX Ha-3 is located by SC-699
Ha-3 bottoming out ....

Unzählige Angriffe bereits auf das Kleinst U-Boot vor Townsville weiterhin ohne Erfolg.


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Sub attack near Buna at 99,129

Japanese Ships
DD Suzukaze
DD Nowaki
E Yunagi
APD-2
DD Mutsuki
DD Umikaze
DD Minegumo

Allied Ships
SS Swordfish, hits 21, and is sunk



SS Swordfish launches 4 torpedoes at DD Suzukaze
Swordfish bottoming out ....

Das Boot erleidet in flachen Gewässern einen Treffer, der zum Auftauchen führt. Dort wird es in kurzer Zeit versenkt!


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Sub attack near Russell Islands at 111,137

Japanese Ships
SS I-19, hits 2

Allied Ships
CV Enterprise
BB Washington
CA Chicago
DD Conyngham
DD Hutchins
DD Cushing
DD Case
DD Welles



SS I-19 launches 6 torpedoes at CV Enterprise

Gut, das die Japaner einfach nicht treffen. Wie lange hält das Glück noch an?


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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

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


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 32


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 2 damaged

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



Port supply hits 1


Durch das schlechte Wetter ist die Trefferwirkung gering.



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Ground combat at Tassafaronga (113,137)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 9082 troops, 182 guns, 58 vehicles, Assault Value = 417

Defending force 7922 troops, 59 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 229



Assaulting units:
1st USMC Amphb Tank Battalion
1st USMC/1st Regiment
1st USMC/5th Regiment

Defending units:
81st Naval Guard Unit
35th/124th Infantry Regiment
Kure 3rd Naval Guard Unit
35th/2nd(Kitao) Battalion
13th Naval Construction Battalion
11th Naval Construction Battalion



OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Oct 10, 42

Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Lae is reported empty
Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 99,124 near Saidor , Speed 24 , Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 99,129 near Buna , Speed 23 , Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 10 Japanese ships at 99,129 near Buna , Speed 15 , Moving Southwest
(Die beiden Fast Transport)

Catalina I from No.11 Sqd RAAF has spotted a Japanese DD at 99,129
a Minekaze class APD is reported HIT
Catalina I from No.11 Sqd RAAF has spotted a Mutsuki class APD at 99,129
(Der Fast Transport liegt in Buna)

Trayhorn H. now available for reassignment

AM Bobolink arrives at Noumea

Loss of SS Swordfish on Oct 10, 1942 is admitted



SIG INT REPORT FOR Oct 10, 42

Horii Group is located at Lae(99,126).
Radio transmissions detected at Ponape (119,113).
Radio transmissions detected at 99,155.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at 106,108.
Radio transmissions detected at 121,138.
Radio transmissions detected at 99,155.
Radio transmissions detected at 99,140.
38th/229th Inf Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).



Befehle:

Das Boot muß den Rückmarsch antreten.

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In Port Moresby beschützen 88 P-39 Airacobra, 29 Kittyhawk und 25 Warhawk den Konvoi von 4 Truppentransportern sowie 2 Nachschubfrachtern. Dann wollen wir mal hoffen, das der Japaner angreift.

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Die Landung des Marines Regiment beginnt am morgigen Tag!

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Die Überwasserkampfschiffe sollen Feuerschutz geben!

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Die Saratoga verlegt zur Auffrischung zurück nach Noumea.

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Die schweren Begleitschiffe der Träger bilden eine neue Kampfgruppe und sollen zusätzlich die Landung auf Guadalcanal unterstützen. Die drei restlichen Träger werden in einer Task Force vereinigt.

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Die Marines auf Guadalcanal bekommen den Angriffsbefehl!

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Francis Drake
02.01.11, 00:17
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Oct 11, 42
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Night Naval bombardment of Tassafaronga at 113,137 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

9 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
BB North Carolina, Shell hits 1
CA Vincennes, Shell hits 1
CA Quincy
CA Astoria
CA New Orleans
CA Salt Lake City
DD Gridley
DD Craven
DD Jarvis
DD Henley
DD Ralph Talbot

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


Erstes Beschießungskommando!

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Night Naval bombardment of Tassafaronga at 113,137 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

4 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
BB South Dakota
BB Washington
CA San Francisco
CA Portland
CL Helena
DD Grayson
DD Gwin
DD Swanson

Japanese ground losses:
138 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 1 disabled



Port hits 10
Port supply hits 1


Weiterer Beschuß!

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Pre-Invasion action off Tassafaronga

69 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
DD MacDonough
DD Farragut
AP Cambria
DD Dale


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


Die Landung beginnt!


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Amphibious Assault at Tassafaronga

TF 51 troops unloading over beach at Tassafaronga, 113,137


Allied ground losses:
380 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 58 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 76 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 68 (1 destroyed, 67 disabled)
Vehicles lost 12 (0 destroyed, 12 disabled)


40mm M1 Bofors lost from landing craft during unload of 2nd USMC/2nd Rgt /3


Viele Ausfälle, doch keine Totalverluste!



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Invasion Support action off Tassafaronga
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

12 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
DD Shaw
AP McCawley
DD MacDonough
DD Hull
AP Cambria



DD Shaw firing at 35th/2nd(Kitao) Battalion
8cm 41YT DP Gun Battery engaging AP McCawley at 11,000 yards
DD Hull firing to suppress enemy battery at 11,000 yards
DD Shaw fired at enemy troops




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

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 42 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 17
A6M3 Zero x 12
G4M1 Betty x 8



Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 20
P-39D Airacobra x 59
P-40E Warhawk x 16


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
A6M3 Zero: 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Kittyhawk IA: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
P-39D Airacobra: 1 destroyed


Der japanische Angriff wird klar zurück geschlagen!

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Ground combat at Tassafaronga (113,137)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 7026 troops, 47 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 226

Defending force 13971 troops, 277 guns, 160 vehicles, Assault Value = 509



Assaulting units:
81st Naval Guard Unit
Kure 3rd Naval Guard Unit
35th/124th Infantry Regiment
35th/2nd(Kitao) Battalion
13th Naval Construction Battalion
11th Naval Construction Battalion

Defending units:
1st USMC/5th Regiment
1st USMC Amphb Tank Battalion
1st USMC/1st Regiment
2nd USMC/2nd Rgt /1


Der Japaner auf Guadalcanal beschießt erfolglos unsere Truppen. Er kann nicht mehr viele Rohre aufbieten.


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Ground combat at Tassafaronga (113,137)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 9802 troops, 182 guns, 130 vehicles, Assault Value = 509

Defending force 7780 troops, 59 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 226

Allied adjusted assault: 166

Japanese adjusted defense: 1561

Allied assault odds: 1 to 9 (fort level 6)

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

Japanese ground losses:
640 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 47 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 68 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled


Allied ground losses:
194 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 15 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled


Assaulting units:
1st USMC/5th Regiment
1st USMC Amphb Tank Battalion
1st USMC/1st Regiment
2nd USMC/2nd Rgt /1

Defending units:
35th/124th Infantry Regiment
Kure 3rd Naval Guard Unit
81st Naval Guard Unit
35th/2nd(Kitao) Battalion
13th Naval Construction Battalion
11th Naval Construction Battalion


Die erwartet schweren Kämpfe auf Guadalcanal beginnen. Zahlreiche Verluste besonders bei unserem Gegner. 10% der Japaner sind ausgeschaltet worden, obwohl der Gegner gut eingegraben ist. Dieser wird die Ausfälle nicht ersetzen können, während wir genug Nachschub an der Front und in Lunga haben. Doch es wird noch einiges an Zeit kosten, bis wir Guadalcanal erobert haben werden. Für Morgen ist Ruhe befohlen.



OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Oct 11, 42

SS S-37 leaving patrol zone to replenish at Townsville

Coastwatcher sighting: 9 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul , Speed 7 , Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul , Speed 3 , Moving Southeast

Troops and Equipment from 2nd USMC/2nd Rgt lost to accident during amphibious unloading from TF 51

WO Wright E. of No.76 Sqd RAAF is credited with kill number 2
WO Wright E. of No.76 Sqd RAAF is credited with kill number 3
1LT Hamilton J. of 8th FG/80th FS is credited with kill number 3
CPT Evans I. of 35th FG/41st FS is credited with kill number 3
1LT Lewis V. of 8th FG/36th FS is credited with kill number 2

Townsville expands port to size 7

Previous report of sinking of DD Yayoi incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service

AO Tippecanoe arrives at Noumea
58th FG/68th FS arrives at Noumea



SIG INT REPORT FOR Oct 11, 42

38th/229th Inf Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at Kavieng (106,122).
1st Ind Tank Comp. is located at Buna(99,129).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at 105,114.
(Ein großer Konvoi in See)



Befehle:

Flugzeugverluste

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/7770/image605.jpg



Unsere Piloten in Port Moresby.

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Durch starken Funkverkehr der Japaner wird dort ein großer Nachschubkonvoi für Rabaul vermutet. Am Vortag befand sich dieser 120 Meilen westlich von Truk. Einzelne U-Boote werden versuchen, den Gegner abzufangen.

http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/4884/image607.jpg


In Port Moresby sind 83 P-39 Airacobra, 26 Kittyhawk sowie 25 Warhawk Einsatzbereit.

http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/5557/image608h.jpg




Die Saratoga auf Heimatkurs. Morgen ist die Ankunft geplant.

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Die Landungsflotte marschiert nach Beendigung der Aufgabe nach Noumea zurück.

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Ein nicht ganz voller Flottentanker verlegt in die Korallensee als mobile Tankstelle für unsere Tägerverbände.

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Am heutigen Tage hat der Japaner die Träger noch nicht entdeckt, wahrscheinlich wegen dem schlechten Wetter. Wir verlegen diese in den Raum von Neu Guinea, um einen evt. Japanischen Konvoi für Lae oder Buna aus der Luft her anzugreifen. Wir gehen davon aus, das der Oberkommandierende in Truk von einem Rückmarsch nach den Flugzeugverlusten über Rabaul Richtung Noumea ausgeht.

http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/2514/image612.jpg

Francis Drake
02.01.11, 13:50
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Oct 12, 42
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ASW attack near Townsville at 93,143

Japanese Ships
SSX Ha-3

Allied Ships
SC-700
SC-702
SC-701



SSX Ha-3 is located by SC-700
Ha-3 bottoming out ....


Wieder mal ohne Erfolg...

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ASW attack near Port Moresby at 98,130

Japanese Ships
SS RO-62, hits 10, heavy damage

Allied Ships
PG Isabel
PG Warrego
DMS Trevor
AM Starling
AM Whyalla
DD Worden
DD Perkins
DD Ellet
DD Benham



SS RO-62 is sighted by escort
RO-62 bottoming out ....

Sounds of submarine breaking up detected!


Das U-Boot dürfte nur noch Geschichte sein!

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ASW attack near Kirakira at 113,145

Japanese Ships
SS RO-33

Allied Ships
DD Henley
BB Washington
BB North Carolina
CA Quincy
CA San Francisco
CA Salt Lake City
CA Portland
CL Helena
DD Gridley
DD Craven
DD Jarvis



SS RO-33 launches 2 torpedoes at DD Henley

Erfolgloser Angriff, aber der Japaner ist weiterhin sehr aktiv zwischen Noumea und den Kampfraum Guadalcanal. Wir werden in Zukunft vermehrt U-Jagdgruppen bilden.

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/5205/image615.jpg


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Morning Air attack on Tassafaronga , at 113,137

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes


Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 15


No Allied losses


Kein sichtbarer Erfolg.



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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 32


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged

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



Port hits 5
Port supply hits 1





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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 23 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 4
B-26 Marauder x 24


No Allied losses

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



Port hits 6
Port supply hits 1


Weiter so!



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Morning Air attack on 35th/124th Infantry Regiment, at 113,137 (Tassafaronga)

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-400 Airacobra x 14


No Allied losses



Also attacking 35th/2nd(Kitao) Battalion ...
Also attacking 35th/124th Infantry Regiment ...






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Ground combat at Tassafaronga (113,137)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 6254 troops, 47 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 179

Defending force 13844 troops, 277 guns, 160 vehicles, Assault Value = 509



Assaulting units:
Kure 3rd Naval Guard Unit
81st Naval Guard Unit
35th/124th Infantry Regiment
35th/2nd(Kitao) Battalion
13th Naval Construction Battalion
11th Naval Construction Battalion

Defending units:
1st USMC/5th Regiment
1st USMC Amphb Tank Battalion
1st USMC/1st Regiment
2nd USMC/2nd Regiment




OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Oct 12, 42

Coastwatcher Report: TK Teiyo Maru reported in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: SS I-168 reported in port at Lae
Coastwatcher Report: xAK Kasyu Maru reported in port at Rabaul

Coastwatcher sighting: 10 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul , Speed 1 , Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul , Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 107,126 near Rabaul , Speed 18 , Moving Northwest
(Wieder einiges Los in Rabaul)

SS RO-62 is reported to have been sunk near Port Moresby on Oct 12, 1942

AK Sculptor arrives at Noumea
AK Naos arrives at Noumea

43rd BG/65th BS arrives at Rockhampton



SIG INT REPORT FOR Oct 12, 42

Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at 115,146.
38th/38th Engineer Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at 102,121.
(Der feindliche Konvoi)

Radio transmissions detected at Shortlands (109,131).
2nd/4th Inf Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at Wewak (96,119).
130th JNAF AF Unit is located at Lae(99,126).




Befehle:

Der japanische Konvoi ist weiter Richtung Süden unterwegs. Nun wird es sich entscheiden, ob er nach Osten Richtung Rabaul oder weiter nach Süden Richtung Lae oder Buna marschiert.

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/2295/image616.jpg



Die Träger verlegen Richtung Port Moresby, um den japanischen Konvoi bei Südkurs anzugreifen. Befohlen wird Cap 60%, damit wir bei erwarteter Luftsicherung der Japaner nicht mit heruntergezogenen Hosen da stehen.

http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/8206/image617.jpg



Die vollgepackte Werft in Sydney.

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/4439/image618.jpg

Francis Drake
03.01.11, 20:18
Trägerschlacht im Süd Pazifik!!! :eek:

Meldungen erfolgen, nachdem die Kinder im Bett sind...

Morenga
03.01.11, 20:34
Trägerschlacht im Süd Pazifik!!! :eek:

Will hören! Sofort! :eek:



Meldungen erfolgen, nachdem die Kinder im Bett sind...


Pfft! Bademanteltaschen-Admiral! :cool:

Francis Drake
03.01.11, 22:46
Der Kampf im Süd Pazifik kann nicht bedeutender sein als der tägliche „Kampf“ mit den Kindern! Jeder Vater weiß, was und wie ich es meine. ;)



AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Oct 13, 42
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ASW attack near Luganville at 115,149

Japanese Ships
SS I-15

Allied Ships
SC-739
SC-741
SC-740



SS I-15 is sighted by escort
I-15 diving deep ....


http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/4038/image619.jpg



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ASW attack near Finschhafen at 101,126

Japanese Ships
CA Atago
CL Yura
DD Takanami
DD Kazegumo
DD Akigumo

Allied Ships
SS Grampus



SS Grampus is sighted by escort
Grampus diving deep ....


http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/2283/image620.jpg



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ASW attack near Milne Bay at 99,134

Japanese Ships
SS RO-63

Allied Ships
CA Minneapolis
CA Chicago
CLAA San Juan
DD Barton
DD Buchanan
DD O'Bannon



SS RO-63 is sighted by escort


Die Begleiter unserer Trägerkampfgruppe drängt ein japanisches U-Boot ab.

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,133

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 30 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 20
B5N1 Kate x 6
D3A2 Val x 14



Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 42


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 destroyed
B5N1 Kate: 4 destroyed
D3A2 Val: 6 destroyed


Ein Angriff Trägergestützter Kampfflugzeuge auf unsere Trägerkampfgruppe! Alle feindlichen Sturzkampfbomber sowie Torpedobomber werden abgeschossen oder drehen von selbst um! Die eigenen Träger sind gesichert!

http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/9788/image622.jpg





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Morning Air attack on TF, near Buna at 101,129

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

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

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 16
A6M3 Zero x 2



Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 29
SBD-3 Dauntless x 66
TBF-1 Avenger x 24


No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 5 destroyed
SBD-3 Dauntless: 15 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 6 damaged

Japanese Ships
CV Junyo, Bomb hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires
CVL Zuiho, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
DD Takanami
CA Maya
CA Chokai, Bomb hits 2, on fire
CL Sendai, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires
CL Yura
DD Akigumo
DD Kazegumo
DD Yugumo

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CV Junyo
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CVL Zuiho
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CL Sendai


Unser Gegenangriff beim strömenden Regen schlägt durch! Auf den Flottenträger Junyo treffen zwei 1.000 Pfund Bomben sowie ein Torpedo. Ein weiterer trifft zwar, explodiert aber nicht. Der leichte Träger Zuiho erhält auch einen 1.000 Pfund Treffer, der die Munitionskammer zur Explosion brachte! Wir gehen von einer Versenkung aus. Die Junyo wird auch als versenkt gemeldet! Ein großer Erfolg unseres Trägerverbandes!

Eindrücke:

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/2157/image623.jpg

http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/9349/image624.jpg

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/6784/image625.jpg

http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/264/image626.jpg

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/2124/image627.jpg

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Morning Air attack on Tassafaronga , at 113,137

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 42 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes


Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 15


No Allied losses

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



Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 35th/124th Infantry Regiment, at 113,137 (Tassafaronga)

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-400 Airacobra x 14


No Allied losses


Also attacking 81st Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 35th/124th Infantry Regiment ...


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Buna at 101,129

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 41 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8
A6M3 Zero x 2



Allied aircraft
TBF-1 Avenger x 12


No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 3 destroyed


Eine Staffel Avenger trifft ohne Begleitschutz auf Zeros! 7 kehren sofort um, die restlichen 5 werden abgeschossen!

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/7502/image629.jpg




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Ground combat at Tassafaronga (113,137)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 6272 troops, 47 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 179

Defending force 13964 troops, 278 guns, 160 vehicles, Assault Value = 513

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



Assaulting units:
35th/124th Infantry Regiment
Kure 3rd Naval Guard Unit
81st Naval Guard Unit
35th/2nd(Kitao) Battalion
13th Naval Construction Battalion
11th Naval Construction Battalion

Defending units:
1st USMC/5th Regiment
1st USMC/1st Regiment
1st USMC Amphb Tank Battalion
2nd USMC/2nd Regiment


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Ground combat at Tassafaronga (113,137)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 9653 troops, 182 guns, 130 vehicles, Assault Value = 513

Defending force 6942 troops, 59 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 178

Allied adjusted assault: 77

Japanese adjusted defense: 2014

Allied assault odds: 1 to 26 (fort level 6)

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

Japanese ground losses:
519 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 16 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 31 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 6 disabled


Allied ground losses:
192 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 12 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 17 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Vehicles lost 6 (1 destroyed, 5 disabled)


Assaulting units:
1st USMC Amphb Tank Battalion
1st USMC/1st Regiment
1st USMC/5th Regiment
2nd USMC/2nd Regiment

Defending units:
81st Naval Guard Unit
35th/124th Infantry Regiment
Kure 3rd Naval Guard Unit
35th/2nd(Kitao) Battalion
13th Naval Construction Battalion
11th Naval Construction Battalion


Weiterhin heftige Kämpfe auf Guadalcanal! Die nächsten beiden Tagen soll pausiert werden und mit neuer Kraft angegriffen werden.



OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Oct 13, 42

Coastwatcher Report: xAKL Kennichi Maru reported in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: DD Teruzuki reported in port at Lae
Coastwatcher Report: SS I-172 reported in port at Rabaul
Coastwatcher Report: TK Teiyo Maru reported in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: CS Nisshin reported in port at Lae

Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul , Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul , Speed 21 , Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 107,126 near Rabaul , Speed 12 , Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul , Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 9 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul , Speed 15 , Moving Southeast
(Verkehr in und um Rabaul)

Coastwatcher sighting: 9 Japanese ships at 100,125 near Finschhafen , Speed 15 , Moving Southwest
(Fast Transport Richtung Lae)

ENS Stover, E.T. of VF-8 is credited with kill number 2
LTJG Sampson O. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 2
ENS Vraciu, A. of VF-6 is credited with kill number 2
ENS Vraciu, A. of VF-6 is credited with kill number 3
ENS Daly, J.R. of VF-6 is credited with kill number 2
ENS Daly, J.R. of VF-6 is credited with kill number 3
ENS Chambers, C.J. of VF-6 is credited with kill number 2
ENS Roach, M.C. of VF-6 is credited with kill number 4
ENS Chambers, C.J. of VF-6 is credited with kill number 3
ENS Roach, M.C. of VF-6 is credited with kill number 5
ENS Roach, M.C. of VF-6 attains ace status!!
ENS Vraciu, A. of VF-6 is credited with kill number 4
ENS Vraciu, A. of VF-6 is credited with kill number 5
ENS Vraciu, A. of VF-6 attains ace status!!
LTJG Powell T. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 4
LTJG Powell T. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 5
LTJG Powell T. of VF-71 attains ace status!!
LTJG Raymond J. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 9
LTJG Powell T. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 6
LTJG French, L.C. of VF-8 is credited with kill number 4
LTJG French, L.C. of VF-8 is credited with kill number 5
LTJG French, L.C. of VF-8 attains ace status!!
LTJG Raymond J. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 10
(Vier neue Asse im Süd Pazifik!)

PBY-5A Catalina from VP-91 attacking a Type KS class SS at 115,157
Hudson III (LR) from No.9 Sqd RNZAF attacking a Type KS class SS at 115,157
(Das japanische U-Boot wurde von zwei eigenen U-Jägern angegriffen)

Repairs completed on CL Hobart at Sydney, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on CA Canberra at Sydney, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on DD Cummings at Sydney, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on DD Dunlap at Noumea, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on DD Fanning at Noumea, ship returned to service

DD Lang beginning refit in shipyard at Sydney

Wirth S. now available for reassignment

32nd Australian Lt AA Regiment arrives at Cairns



SIG INT REPORT FOR Oct 13, 42

Radio transmissions detected at Kavieng (106,122).

Francis Drake
04.01.11, 21:27
Statistik

http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/1428/image630.jpg



Flugzeugverluste, leider wieder hohe Ausfälle an Wildcat Jägern.

http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/9210/image631.jpg



Unsere Helden!

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/6003/image632z.jpg



Die feindliche Trägerkampfgruppe.

http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/2842/image633.jpg



Ein feindlicher Fast Transport.

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In Buna sind Flugzeuge gemeldet worden. Das werden bestimmt von den beschädigten/versenkten japanischen Trägern deren übrig gebliebenden Flugzeugeinheiten sein.

http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/3484/image635i.jpg



In Port Moresby fliegen die Jäger Cap. Alle Bomber werden auf Naval Attack gestellt und die P-39 fliegen Begleitschutz. Alle Truppen haben die Schiffe verlassen und sind bereits auf dem beschwerlichen Weg nach Buna. Zwei Frachter haben noch 8000 Supply an Bord und Löschen die Ladung angedockt. Die nicht mehr benötigten Schiffe marschieren zurück nach Townsville.

http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/8193/image636.jpg



Die drei Träger haben 46 Wildcats, 80 Dauntless sowie 31 Torpedobomber einsatzbereit. Zahlreiche andere Flugzeuge müssen repariert oder gewartet werden. Aus Sicherheitsgründen ziehen wir die Trägerkampfgruppe nach Süden zurück. Wir können nicht gleichzeitig mit den Wildcats die Träger schützen und einen möglichen Angriff auf die übrig gebliebenen japanischen Schiffseinheiten begleiten.

http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/3285/image637.jpg



Die Saratoga hat in Noumea seine Staffeln aufgefrischt. Es fehlen zwar noch 7 Wildcats, doch diese würden erst in 6 Tagen geliefert werden. Der Träger marschiert zurück ins Kampfgebiet.

http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/2110/image638.jpg

Francis Drake
05.01.11, 23:17
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Oct 14, 42
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Night Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Allied aircraft
B-17F Fortress x 3


Allied aircraft losses
B-17F Fortress: 2 damaged


Erster Störangriff der B-17F von Australien aus auf Rabaul.




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Sub attack near Koumac at 115,154

Japanese Ships
SS I-21, hits 2, heavy damage

Allied Ships
DD Swanson
DD Dunlap
DD Henley



SS I-21 launches 6 torpedoes at DD Swanson
DD Dunlap attacking submerged sub ....
DD Henley fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Dunlap fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Henley fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Henley attacking submerged sub ....
DD Henley fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Henley attacking submerged sub ....
DD Henley is out of ASW ammo
DD Henley is out of ASW ammo
DD Henley is out of ASW ammo
DD Henley is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub


Seit längerer Zeit mal wieder ein sehr erfolgreicher Angriff auf ein U-Boot. Der U-Jagdverband war nördlich von Noumea unterwegs.

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ASW attack near Koumac at 115,153

Japanese Ships
SS I-21, heavy damage

Allied Ships
DD Dunlap



SS I-21 is located by DD Dunlap
I-21 diving deep ....
DD Dunlap fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


Zweitanlauf


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Sub attack near Port Moresby at 96,133

Japanese Ships
SS RO-63, hits 11, heavy damage

Allied Ships
AM Kapunda
xAP Neleus, heavy damage
AM Ipswitch
AM Inverell



SS RO-63 launches 4 torpedoes at AM Kapunda
AM Kapunda fails to find sub and abandons search
AM Ipswitch attacking submerged sub ....
SS RO-63 eludes ASW attack from AM Ipswitch
AM Ipswitch attacking submerged sub ....
AM Ipswitch fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Ipswitch fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Ipswitch attacking submerged sub ....
SS RO-63 eludes AM Ipswitch by hugging bottom
AM Ipswitch cannot reach attack position over SS RO-63
SS RO-63 forced to surface!
AM Inverell firing on surfaced sub ....
AM Kapunda firing on surfaced sub ....
AM Inverell firing on surfaced sub ....
AM Kapunda firing on surfaced sub ....
AM Inverell firing on surfaced sub ....
AM Kapunda firing on surfaced sub ....
AM Inverell firing on surfaced sub ....
AM Kapunda firing on surfaced sub ....
AM Inverell firing on surfaced sub ....
AM Kapunda firing on surfaced sub ....
AM Ipswitch firing on surfaced sub ....
AM Inverell firing on surfaced sub ....
AM Kapunda firing on surfaced sub ....
AM Ipswitch firing on surfaced sub ....
AM Inverell firing on surfaced sub ....
Sub slips beneath the waves


Der vor einigen Wochen schwer beschädigte und in Port Moresby liegende Truppentransporter wird unter Bewachung nach Australien gebracht. Auf dem Weg gelingt es den mitfahrenden Minensuchern das japanische U-Boot zum Auftauchen zu bringen und dann mit deren Geschützen zu versenken!

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Morning Air attack on 81st Naval Guard Unit, at 113,137 (Tassafaronga)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 13


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
13 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

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

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 13



Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 50
P-39D Airacobra x 31


No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged
P-39D Airacobra: 1 destroyed

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



Port hits 8
Port supply hits 1


Über Buna entsteht ein heftiger Luftkampf! Zahlreiche eigene P-39 werden beschädigt. Doch unsere Bomber können bis zum Ziel geleitet werden und ihre todbringende Fracht abladen.




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Morning Air attack on 35th/124th Infantry Regiment, at 113,137 (Tassafaronga)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-400 Airacobra x 14
SBD-3 Dauntless x 2


No Allied losses






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ASW attack near Townsville at 93,143

Japanese Ships
SSX Ha-3

Allied Ships
AM Kiwi
DD Sterett
PG Swan



SSX Ha-3 is located by AM Kiwi
Ha-3 bottoming out ....
DD Sterett fails to find sub and abandons search
PG Swan fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG Swan fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG Swan fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG Swan fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG Swan fails to find sub, continues to search...
PG Swan fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Ground combat at Tassafaronga (113,137)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 5821 troops, 47 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 147

Defending force 13796 troops, 278 guns, 159 vehicles, Assault Value = 497

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



Assaulting units:
Kure 3rd Naval Guard Unit
35th/124th Infantry Regiment
81st Naval Guard Unit
35th/2nd(Kitao) Battalion
13th Naval Construction Battalion
11th Naval Construction Battalion

Defending units:
1st USMC Amphb Tank Battalion
1st USMC/1st Regiment
1st USMC/5th Regiment
2nd USMC/2nd Regiment


Der Gegner verliert 2 Kanonen beim Beschuß.



OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Oct 14, 42

Coastwatcher Report: xAKL Kennichi Maru reported in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: DD Teruzuki reported in port at Lae
Coastwatcher Report: SS I-172 reported in port at Rabaul

Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul , Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 9 Japanese ships at 107,126 near Rabaul , Speed 13 , Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 102,127 near Arawe , Speed 11 , Moving Northeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 8 Japanese ships at 100,125 near Finschhafen , Speed 26 , Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 9 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul , Speed 13 , Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 109,131 near Shortlands , Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 105,127 near Rabaul , Speed 13 , Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 107,126 near Rabaul , Speed 10 , Moving Northeast

Repairs completed on CL Achilles at Sydney, ship returned to service

CA Chester arrives at Noumea
DD Hughes arrives at Noumea
PT-59 arrives at Noumea
PT-64 arrives at Noumea
PT-66 arrives at Noumea
PT-67 arrives at Noumea
PT-68 arrives at Noumea
PT-107 arrives at Noumea
PT-109 arrives at Noumea
PT-110 arrives at Noumea

49th FG/7th FS arrives at Townsville
49th FG/8th FS arrives at Townsville
49th FG/9th FS arrives at Townsville
(Drei Warhawk Jagdstaffeln)




SIG INT REPORT FOR Oct 14, 42

Radio transmissions detected at Lae (99,126).
Radio transmissions detected at 102,146.
4/6th Ind. AT Gun Battalion is loaded on a Japanese xAK moving to Shortlands.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Shortlands (109,131).
6th Ind. AT Gun Battalion is loaded on a Ansyu-C Cargo class xAK moving to Shortlands.
5th AF Construction Battalion is located at Lae(99,126).
1/3rd Mortar Battalion is loaded on a Japanese xAK moving to Shortlands.
Radio transmissions detected at Shortlands (109,131).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Shortlands (109,131).
2/6th Ind. AT Gun Battalion is loaded on a Husimi Cargo class xAK moving to Shortlands.
Radio transmissions detected at 117,148.
3/38th/38th Mtn Gun Regiment is loaded on xAK Kamikaze Maru moving to Shortlands.
38th/38th Engineer Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
2/6th Ind. AT Gun Battalion is planning for an attack on Hong Kong.
Truk Coastal Gun Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
39th Field Construction Battalion is located at Truk(112,108).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at Lae (99,126).

Francis Drake
06.01.11, 22:52
Befehle:

Die See ist leergefegt! Das kann nur bedeuten, das die Träger entweder gesunken oder doch nicht so schwer beschädigt waren, das sie in der Nacht flüchten konnten. Unsere U-Boote sowie Bomber und Seeaufklärer konnten nichts finden.

http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/4090/image641.jpg



Nach den Shortlands sind wohl die Überwassereinheiten der Trägerflotte geflüchtet.

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/8358/image642r.jpg



In Port Moresby geht das Entladen der Nachschubgüter weiter. Die Bomber sollen das Flugfeld von Buna umbgraben, da dort noch einige japanische Flugzeuge vermutet werden.

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Die Hornet verlässt die Trägerflotte und begibt sich nach Noumea, um Flugzeuge aufzufüllen. Die Enterprise und die Wasp treffen im C der Coral Sea mit den Flottentanker, um Treibstoff zu übernehmen. Die Saratoga stößt in zwei Tagen hinzu, um weitere Operationen durchzuführen.

http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/1448/image644.jpg



Eine neue Kampfflotte wird nach Guadalcanal beordert, um die Japaner ein paar dicke Murmeln aufs Dach zu geben. Anschließend werden die Marines zum Angriff übergehen.

http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/9440/image645.jpg

Francis Drake
08.01.11, 15:01
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Oct 15, 42
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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

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


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 5
B-17E Fortress x 49


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged



Airbase hits 11
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 44


Erster schwerer Angriff auf das Flugfeld von Buna. Wir erhoffen uns die dort gestrandeten Flugzeuge zumindest zu blockieren oder sogar zu zerstören.



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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 5
B-17E Fortress x 8


No Allied losses



Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 7


Auch die Nachzügler treffen sehr gut.



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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 6


No Allied losses



Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 8


Weitere Nachzügler treffen Nachschubdepots.



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Afternoon Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


Allied aircraft
Beaufort V x 9
Kittyhawk IA x 10
B-26 Marauder x 28
P-40E Warhawk x 22


No Allied losses



Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 16


Zweiter Angriff erzielt wegen des schlechten Wetters ein nicht so gutes Ergebnis wie die B-17 am Morgen, ist aber OK.



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Ground combat at Tassafaronga (113,137)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 5864 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 149

Defending force 13955 troops, 278 guns, 159 vehicles, Assault Value = 510



Assaulting units:
35th/124th Infantry Regiment
81st Naval Guard Unit
Kure 3rd Naval Guard Unit
35th/2nd(Kitao) Battalion
13th Naval Construction Battalion
11th Naval Construction Battalion

Defending units:
1st USMC Amphb Tank Battalion
1st USMC/5th Regiment
1st USMC/1st Regiment
2nd USMC/2nd Regiment


Der Japaner vergeudet Supply.



OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Oct 15, 42

SS S-44 terminates patrol and returns to Townsville

Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 107,126 near Rabaul , Speed 10 , Moving Northeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 106,125 near Rabaul , Speed 5 , Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae , Speed 33 , Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul , Speed 4 , Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 108,126 near Feni Islands , Speed 12 , Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 100,125 near Finschhafen , Moving Northeast

Previous report of sinking of SS I-121 incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service



SIG INT REPORT FOR Oct 15, 42

1/3rd Mortar Battalion is loaded on xAK Kashiwara Maru at Rabaul (106,125).
Radio transmissions detected at 97,157.
1/38th/228th Inf Regiment is loaded on xAK Peking Maru at Rabaul (106,125).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at 104,144.
Radio transmissions detected at 130,148.
6th Ind. AT Gun Battalion is loaded on xAK Nitiren Maru at Rabaul (106,125).
1/38th/38th Mtn Gun Regiment is loaded on xAK Uyo Maru at Rabaul (106,125).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Rabaul (106,125).
Radio transmissions detected at 92,135.
Radio transmissions detected at Lae (99,126).
20th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
5th AF Construction Battalion is located at Lae(99,126).
2/3rd Mortar Battalion is loaded on xAK Karachi Maru at Rabaul (106,125).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Rabaul (106,125).

Der große Konvoi ist wohl in Rabaul angekommen. Lt. Aussage des japanischen Oberbefehlshabers haben die beiden Träger die Schlacht überstanden und konnten mit hoher Geschwindigkeit fliehen. Nur ein Träger kann durch Schäden aktuell nicht mehr eingesetzt werden.



Befehle:

Der Gegner hat so gut wie alle Flugzeuge aus Buna abgezogen. Die Angriffe werden wieder dem Hafen gelten.

http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/1728/image646m.jpg



Die Träger tanken auf!

http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/6699/image647.jpg



Die Saratoga ist auf dem Weg zum Trägersammelpunkt. Im Süden die Hornet auf dem Weg nach Noumea. Unterwegs sind noch ein paar Zerstörer zum U-Boot Schutz dazugestoßen.

http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/7227/image648.jpg

Francis Drake
08.01.11, 19:55
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Oct 16, 42
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ASW attack near Rabaul at 106,124

Japanese Ships
DD Harusame
DD Yugure
DD Kawakaze

Allied Ships
SS Grayback



SS Grayback launches 6 torpedoes at DD Harusame


http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/9351/image649n.jpg



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Sub attack near Kavieng at 106,121

Japanese Ships
TK Gen'yo Maru
xAK Yamagiri Maru
DD Akatsuki

Allied Ships
SS Sturgeon



SS Sturgeon launches 4 torpedoes at TK Gen'yo Maru


http://img547.imageshack.us/img547/2380/image650.jpg



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Morning Air attack on 35th/124th Infantry Regiment, at 113,137 (Tassafaronga)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 13


No Allied losses






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Morning Air attack on 81st Naval Guard Unit, at 113,137 (Tassafaronga)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 45 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-400 Airacobra x 15
SBD-3 Dauntless x 2


No Allied losses

Also attacking 11th Naval Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 81st Naval Guard Unit ...


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Sub attack near Rabaul at 106,127

Japanese Ships
DD Murakumo
DD Akebono
DD Amagiri
DD Yugiri

Allied Ships
SS Greenling, hits 1



SS Greenling launches 6 torpedoes at DD Murakumo


http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/7918/image653n.jpg



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Ground combat at Tassafaronga (113,137)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2578 troops, 19 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 152

Defending force 14017 troops, 278 guns, 160 vehicles, Assault Value = 519



Assaulting units:
35th/124th Infantry Regiment
81st Naval Guard Unit
Kure 3rd Naval Guard Unit
35th/2nd(Kitao) Battalion
13th Naval Construction Battalion
11th Naval Construction Battalion

Defending units:
1st USMC Amphb Tank Battalion
1st USMC/1st Regiment
1st USMC/5th Regiment
2nd USMC/2nd Regiment



OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Oct 16, 42

Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 107,125 near Namatanai , Speed 7 , Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 7 Japanese ships at 107,126 near Rabaul , Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 9 Japanese ships at 107,125 near Namatanai , Speed 12 , Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 107,124 near Rabaul , Speed 10 , Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul , Speed 0 , Moving Southeast

Hudson III (LR) from No.9 Sqd RNZAF attacking SS I-2 at 111,161
SS I-2 is reported HIT

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/4408/image651.jpg


B-26 Marauder from 22nd BG/33rd BS attacking a Ko Gata Type A class SSX at 93,143
a Ko Gata Type A class SSX is reported HIT
(Endlich, das Kleinst U-Boot ist durch eine Wasserbombe getroffen und wohl versenkt worden! Wenn uns der FOW nicht wieder einen Streich spielt.)

http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/5584/image652n.jpg


DD Anderson arrives at Noumea
xAK Kopara arrives at Noumea



SIG INT REPORT FOR Oct 16, 42

Radio transmissions detected at Shortlands (109,131).
17th Army is planning for an attack on Lunga.
Radio transmissions detected at Kavieng (106,122).
Yokoyama Tai is planning for an attack on Port Moresby.
38th/229th Inf Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at 106,124.
38th/230th Inf Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
143rd JAAF AF Bn is located at Lae(99,126).
Southeast Fleet is located at Truk(112,108).



Befehle:

Durch den gestrigen Wasserbombenangriff ist der vordere Torpedosatz der Greenling beschädigt worden. Dieser ist mit Bordmitteln nicht zu beheben. Das Boot wird zurückgerufen.

http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/8682/image654.jpg



In der kommenden Nacht erwarten wir die Beschießung der japanischen Truppen auf Guadalcanal. Deshalb sollen die Marines morgen einen weiteren Angriff auf die feindlichen Stellungen wagen.

Die Träger bleiben in Reserve in der Korallensee außerhalb der japanischen Aufklärung. Aktuell sind drei Flugzeugträger vereint.

Francis Drake
09.01.11, 19:17
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Oct 17, 42
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ASW attack near Arawe at 102,128

Japanese Ships
E Yunagi
APD-35
APD-34
DD Mutsuki
DD Suzukaze
DD Umikaze
DD Minegumo

Allied Ships
SS Silversides



SS Silversides is sighted by escort
DD Suzukaze attacking submerged sub ....


Ein Fast Transport für Buna oder Lae.

http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/2451/image655.jpg



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Night Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Allied aircraft
B-17F Fortress x 5


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
CV Junyo, Bomb hits 1, on fire



Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 12000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes


Der erste Bombentreffer auf einem Schiff bei einem Nachtangriff auf Rabaul! Und was für einer! Eine interne Explosion fand statt. Damit hat der Flottenträger Junyo eine weitere Beschädigung erhalten. Das wichtigste ist aber, das der Japaner nun nicht mehr die totale Sicherheit seiner Schiffe im Hafen hat!

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/1347/image656.jpg



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Night Naval bombardment of Tassafaronga at 113,137 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

1 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
BB South Dakota
BB Washington
BB North Carolina
CA Vincennes
CA Quincy
CA San Francisco
CA New Orleans
CA Salt Lake City
CA Chester
CA Portland
DD Preston
DD Ralph Talbot
DD Hughes
DD Grayson
DD Gwin

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


Nur ein japanisches Geschütz erwidert das Feuer! Wir gehen schon bis an den Strand ran an den Feind, sogar die Zerstörer haben Feuererlaubnis!



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Morning Air attack on 81st Naval Guard Unit, at 113,137 (Tassafaronga)

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes


Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 13


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
13 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1



Allied aircraft
Beaufort V x 3
B-17E Fortress x 45
B-26 Marauder x 16
P-40E Warhawk x 19


No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

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



Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 7
Port hits 4
Port supply hits 1

Weiterer schwerer Luftangriff auf Buna. Leider hatten wir vergessen, einige Staffeln auf Port Attack umzustellen.



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Morning Air attack on 1st Ind Tank Comp. , at 99,129 (Buna)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 9


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 144th Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking 1st Ind Tank Comp. ...


Testangriff auf japanischen Truppenteile in Buna durch B-17.


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Morning Air attack on 1st Ind Tank Comp. , at 99,129 (Buna)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

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


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 6


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb


Weitere Staffel auf Ground Attack.



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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Severe storms

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


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 16
B-26 Marauder x 12
P-40E Warhawk x 8


No Allied losses

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



Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 8

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-26 Marauder bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb


Das wichtigste sind die Supply Hits.



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Morning Air attack on 35th/124th Infantry Regiment, at 113,137 (Tassafaronga)

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-400 Airacobra x 15


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
5 x P-400 Airacobra bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x P-400 Airacobra bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 35th/2nd(Kitao) Battalion ...
Also attacking 35th/124th Infantry Regiment ...


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Morning Air attack on 35th/124th Infantry Regiment, at 113,137 (Tassafaronga)

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes


Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 2


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
2 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes


Allied aircraft
Beaufort V x 9
P-40E Warhawk x 9


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Beaufort V bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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ASW attack near Townsville at 93,143

Japanese Ships
SSX Ha-3

Allied Ships
DD Sterett
PG Swan



SSX Ha-3 is located by DD Sterett


Das Kleinst U-Boot schwimmt doch noch...


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Ground combat at Tassafaronga (113,137)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2584 troops, 19 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 151

Defending force 14209 troops, 278 guns, 160 vehicles, Assault Value = 532



Assaulting units:
35th/124th Infantry Regiment
81st Naval Guard Unit
Kure 3rd Naval Guard Unit
35th/2nd(Kitao) Battalion
13th Naval Construction Battalion
11th Naval Construction Battalion

Defending units:
1st USMC/5th Regiment
1st USMC/1st Regiment
1st USMC Amphb Tank Battalion
2nd USMC/2nd Regiment


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Ground combat at Tassafaronga (113,137)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 14209 troops, 278 guns, 160 vehicles, Assault Value = 532

Defending force 6524 troops, 57 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 151

Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 5

Allied adjusted assault: 143

Japanese adjusted defense: 775

Allied assault odds: 1 to 5 (fort level 5)

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
759 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 20 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 32 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Units destroyed 1


Allied ground losses:
279 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled


Assaulting units:
1st USMC Amphb Tank Battalion
1st USMC/1st Regiment
1st USMC/5th Regiment
2nd USMC/2nd Regiment

Defending units:
Kure 3rd Naval Guard Unit
35th/124th Infantry Regiment
81st Naval Guard Unit
35th/2nd(Kitao) Battalion
13th Naval Construction Battalion
11th Naval Construction Battalion



Wieder schwere Kämpfe auf Guadalcanal!




OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Oct 17, 42

Coastwatcher Report: xAKL Hinko Maru reported in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: xAKL Kennichi Maru reported in port at Lae

Coastwatcher sighting: 7 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul , Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 10 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul , Speed 0 , Moving Southeast
(Verkehr in Rabaul)

Coastwatcher sighting: 9 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae , Speed 13 , Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 100,126 near Finschhafen , Moving East
(Der Fast Transport, war wohl Richtung Lae unterwegs)

Repairs completed on CL Boise at Sydney, ship returned to service

SS S-44 detects surfaced submarine at 99, 135 but it immediately dives
(Schade...)

VF-8 at CV Hornet takes F4F-4 Wildcat replacements
VS-8 at CV Hornet takes SBD-3 Dauntless replacements
VB-8 at CV Hornet takes SBD-3 Dauntless replacements
VT-8 at CV Hornet takes TBF-1 Avenger replacements

AVD Thornton arrives at Noumea



SIG INT REPORT FOR Oct 17, 42

3rd Mortar Battalion is located at Rabaul(106,125).
Radio transmissions detected at Kavieng (106,122).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
38th/38th Engineer Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at Kavieng (106,122).
2nd/16th Inf Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at Shortlands (109,131).
Radio transmissions detected at Wewak (96,119).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at 109,117.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
2nd/29th Inf Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at 109,136.
Radio transmissions detected at Shortlands (109,131).
38th/230th Inf Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).

Francis Drake
09.01.11, 22:23
Befehle:

Die Angriffe auf Buna werden mit voller Stärke weitergeführt. In einigen Tagen werden die beiden noch in Port Moresby liegenden Frachter entladen sein.

http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/7928/image657.jpg



Die Trägergruppe soll einen Vorstoß Richtung Shortlands starten, um die dort gemeldeten japanischen Schiffseinheiten anzugreifen. Alternativ sollen die Hafenanlagen als Ziel dienen, da dort etliche U-Boote gemeldet wurden.

http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/4713/image658.jpg



Die Hornet hat in Noumea 12 Wildcats, einige Dauntless sowie Avenger und neue Lufttorpedos übernommen.

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/3508/image659.jpg

Francis Drake
11.01.11, 19:43
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Oct 18, 42
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Night Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Allied aircraft
B-17F Fortress x 5


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 12000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes


Der nun übliche Nachtangriff auf Rabaul.


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Sub attack near Belep Islands at 114,152

Japanese Ships
SS I-157

Allied Ships
BB North Carolina, Torpedo hits 2
BB Washington
CA San Francisco
CA New Orleans
CA Salt Lake City
DD Preston
DD Ralph Talbot



SS I-157 launches 8 torpedoes at BB North Carolina

Auf dem Rückweg nach Noumea wird die North Carolina von zwei Torpedos eines japanischen U-Bootes getroffen. Infos folgen später.

http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/6641/image660p.jpg



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ASW attack near Koumac at 115,152

Japanese Ships
SS I-15, hits 3

Allied Ships
DD Jarvis
DD Gridley



SS I-15 is located by DD Jarvis


Eine U-Jagdgruppe kann nördlich von Noumea ein feindliches U-Boot stellen und angreifen.

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/3863/image661b.jpg



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Sub attack near Kavieng at 106,121

Japanese Ships
DD Yugure
xAK Syozui Maru
DD Kawakaze

Allied Ships
SS Sturgeon



SS Sturgeon launches 4 torpedoes at DD Yugure

Das übliche Spiel, Treffer und nicht passiert...

http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/7992/image662m.jpg



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Morning Air attack on Tassafaronga , at 113,137

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 18


No Allied losses



Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


Allied aircraft
Beaufort V x 3
Kittyhawk IA x 8
B-17E Fortress x 58
B-26 Marauder x 18
P-40E Warhawk x 29


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged



Port hits 13
Port supply hits 5


Wieder ein schwerer Angriff auf Buna. Leider wurde wohl eine B-17 durch die Flak abgeschossen.



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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 8
B-26 Marauder x 10
P-40E Warhawk x 7


No Allied losses






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Morning Air attack on 81st Naval Guard Unit, at 113,137 (Tassafaronga)

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 44 NM, estimated altitude 2,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-400 Airacobra x 18


No Allied losses


Also attacking 35th/2nd(Kitao) Battalion ...
Also attacking 81st Naval Guard Unit ...





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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


Allied aircraft
Beaufort V x 9


No Allied losses



Port hits 1





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Afternoon Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

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


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 8
SBD-3 Dauntless x 72
TBF-1 Avenger x 29


Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 6 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 8 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Fubuki, Bomb hits 5, and is sunk
xAK Venice Maru, Bomb hits 6, and is sunk
DD Arashi, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Inazuma, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
DD Ushio, Bomb hits 2, on fire
CS Chiyoda, Bomb hits 2
SSX Ha-12, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
SS I-11, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk



Port hits 1

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Fubuki
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Venice Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Ushio


Erfolgreicher Trägerluftangriff auf den japanischen Konvoi in den Shortlands. Dabei sollen sogar zwei U-Boote im Hafen versenkt worden sein!

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/8531/image663v.jpg





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Ground combat at Tassafaronga (113,137)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2355 troops, 18 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 123

Defending force 14033 troops, 278 guns, 160 vehicles, Assault Value = 520



Assaulting units:
81st Naval Guard Unit
35th/124th Infantry Regiment
35th/2nd(Kitao) Battalion
13th Naval Construction Battalion
11th Naval Construction Battalion

Defending units:
1st USMC/1st Regiment
1st USMC Amphb Tank Battalion
1st USMC/5th Regiment
2nd USMC/2nd Regiment


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Ground combat at Tassafaronga (113,137)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 14033 troops, 278 guns, 160 vehicles, Assault Value = 520

Defending force 5962 troops, 56 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 123

Allied adjusted assault: 237

Japanese adjusted defense: 277

Allied assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 5)

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

Japanese ground losses:
882 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 40 disabled
Non Combat: 6 destroyed, 55 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled


Allied ground losses:
348 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 16 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 26 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled


Assaulting units:
1st USMC Amphb Tank Battalion
1st USMC/5th Regiment
1st USMC/1st Regiment
2nd USMC/2nd Regiment

Defending units:
35th/124th Infantry Regiment
81st Naval Guard Unit
35th/2nd(Kitao) Battalion
13th Naval Construction Battalion
11th Naval Construction Battalion


Wieder schwere Kämpfe auf Guadalcanal. Der Japaner erleidet die größeren Verluste. Die Ausfälle bei den Marines sind nur temporär, nur wenige Totalausfälle. Wir greifen weiter an, das Ende der Kämpfe auf Guadalcanal ist wohl abzusehen.




OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Oct 18, 42

Coastwatcher sighting: 7 Japanese ships at 109,131 near Shortlands , Speed unknown
(Der in bei den Shortlands gemeldete Konvoi)

Coastwatcher sighting: 7 Japanese ships at 107,125 near Namatanai , Speed 8 , Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 10 Japanese ships at 107,125 near Namatanai , Speed 8 , Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 9 Japanese ships at 107,124 near Rabaul , Speed 11 , Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 8 Japanese ships at 106,123 near Kavieng , Speed 12 , Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul , Moving Southeast
(Ein Konvoi verlässt Rabaul in südlicher Richtung und schwenkt nach Osten und Norden nach Truk)

Repairs completed on CLAA Atlanta at Sydney, ship returned to service

SBD-3 Dauntless from VS-3 has spotted xAK Venice Maru at 109,131
SBD-3 Dauntless from VB-3 has spotted a Japanese DD at 109,131
a Kagero class DD is reported HIT
SBD-3 Dauntless from VS-6 has spotted xAK Venice Maru at 109,131
xAK Venice Maru is reported HIT
(Vor dem Luftangriff auf Shortlands erzielen unsere Aufklärer bereits Treffer)

Previous report of sinking of SS I-11 incorrect. Ship sighted and engaged at 109, 131
(Ist es nun in Shortlands entgültig versenkt?)

DD Fubuki is reported to have been sunk near Shortlands on Oct 18, 1942
SS I-11 is reported to have been sunk near Shortlands on Oct 18, 1942
xAK Venice Maru is reported to have been sunk near Shortlands on Oct 18, 1942
SSX Ha-12 is reported to have been sunk near Shortlands on Oct 18, 1942

147th USA Regiment arrives at Noumea




SIG INT REPORT FOR Oct 18, 42

2nd/16th Inf Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
a Type C1 class SS is moving to 108,139.
(wird geprüft, ob U-Jäger in Reichweite sind)

143rd JAAF AF Bn is located at Lae(99,126).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at Lae (99,126).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
8th AF Construction Battalion is located at Wewak(96,119).
38th/229th Inf Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
8th AF Construction Battalion is located at Wewak(96,119).
Radio transmissions detected at Lae (99,126).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at Wewak (96,119).
Radio transmissions detected at Lae (99,126).

Francis Drake
11.01.11, 22:19
Befehle:

Ein großes Loch in der Außenhülle des Schlachtschiffes setzt es erstmal außer Gefecht. Wir werden das Schiff nach Pearl Harbor senden, da sonst die Werft in Sydney mit diesem Schiff auf lange Zeit ausgelastet wäre.

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/2916/image664a.jpg



Der Hafen von Buna wird weiter massiv angegriffen und der Japaner verbraucht sehr viel Nachschub zur Instandsetzung. Ab Morgen sollen die Marauder die feindlichen Truppen als Ziel nehmen, da die eigenen Truppen in einigen Tagen in Buna ankommen werden. Vielleicht zeigt es ja ein wenig Wirkung.

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/6776/image665x.jpg



Die Funkaufklärung hat ein U-Boot gemeldet, das sich Richtung Nord-Ost direkt durch unseren Treffpunkt Korallensee bewegt. Unsere U-Jäger vor Ort sollen sich darum kümmern.

http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/8223/image666.jpg



Die Träger verlegen westlich noch in Schlagreichweite für Shortlands. Wir gehen zwar davon aus, das die feindlichen Schiffe fliehen werden, doch soll als alternative der Hafen noch einmal angegriffen werden, da dort wohl noch weitere U-Boote ankern. Anschließend wird wieder zum Treffpunkt „C“ in der Korallensee ausgewichen.

http://img602.imageshack.us/img602/6599/image667.jpg



In Townsville sind zwei große Frachter randvoll mit Nachschubgütern aus Noumea eingetroffen. Damit können weitere Staffeln ausgerüstet werden sowie Nachschub weiter nach Port Moresby sowie Milne Bay gebracht werden.

http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/3758/image668l.jpg

Francis Drake
12.01.11, 19:56
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Oct 19, 42
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ASW attack near Ouv'ea at 115,157

Japanese Ships
SS I-4, hits 4

Allied Ships
SC-742
SC-741



SS I-4 is sighted by escort

Erfolgreicher Angriff unserer U-Jäger.

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/4750/image669.jpg


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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 51
B-26 Marauder x 6


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged

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



Port hits 10
Port supply hits 9


Wieder ein sehr erfolgreicher Angriff auf Buna! Der Druck lässt nicht mehr nach.



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Morning Air attack on 1st Ind Tank Comp. , at 99,129 (Buna)

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 41 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 16
B-26 Marauder x 9


Allied aircraft losses
B-26 Marauder: 1 destroyed

Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)



Bei einem Angriff auf eine Panzerkompanie konnten vier Panzerfahrzeuge ausgeschaltet werden! Leider wurde eine Marauder abgeschossen.



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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 3
B-26 Marauder x 10
P-40E Warhawk x 12


Allied aircraft losses
B-26 Marauder: 1 damaged

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



Port hits 2
Port supply hits 4

Also attacking I/55 Mtn Gun Rgt ...
Also attacking 10th Special Base Force ...
Also attacking Yokoyama Tai ...


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Morning Air attack on 144th Infantry Regiment, at 99,129 (Buna)

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-26 Marauder x 11
P-40E Warhawk x 24


No Allied losses

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





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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-26 Marauder x 3


No Allied losses




Also attacking 144th Infantry Regiment ...


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Afternoon Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 7


No Allied losses







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Afternoon Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 12


No Allied losses







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Afternoon Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 9


No Allied losses





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Afternoon Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 49 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 8
SBD-3 Dauntless x 72


Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 10 damaged

Japanese Ships
SSX Ha-37, Bomb hits 1, heavy damage
SSX Ha-10, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
CS Chiyoda, Bomb hits 1, on fire


Trotz widrigsten Wetter konnten bei den Shortlands wichtige Treffer auf Kleinst U-Booten sowie einem Wasserflugzeugmutterschiff erzielt werden.

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/7968/image670.jpg



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Afternoon Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 46 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes


Allied aircraft
Beaufort V x 9
Kittyhawk IA x 16


No Allied losses






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Ground combat at Tassafaronga (113,137)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2150 troops, 18 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 89

Defending force 13811 troops, 278 guns, 160 vehicles, Assault Value = 505

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



Assaulting units:
81st Naval Guard Unit
35th/124th Infantry Regiment
35th/2nd(Kitao) Battalion
13th Naval Construction Battalion
11th Naval Construction Battalion

Defending units:
1st USMC/5th Regiment
1st USMC Amphb Tank Battalion
1st USMC/1st Regiment
2nd USMC/2nd Regiment


Erfolgreiches Gegenfeuer! Leider hatte ich einen weiteren Angriffsbefehl vergessen zu geben.




OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Oct 19, 42

SS Grayling reports having been sighted by the enemy at 111 , 109

Coastwatcher Report: xAK Sansei Maru reported in port at Shortlands

Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 109,131 near Shortlands , Speed unknown

DD Smith arrives at Noumea
xAK William W. Burrows arrives at Noumea



SIG INT REPORT FOR Oct 19, 42

Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at Lae (99,126).
4th Fleet is located at Kavieng(106,122).
Radio transmissions detected at Kavieng (106,122).

Francis Drake
12.01.11, 22:19
Befehle:

Die Trägergruppe soll ausweichen und sich mit der Saratoga treffen und Öl ergänzen. Die Wasp soll anschließend nach Noumea zur Auffrischung der Flugzeugstaffeln verlegen.

http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/3878/image671.jpg



Ein kleiner Frachter wird mit Nachschubgütern für Milne Bay beladen. Zusätzlich wird nach verlassen des Konvois eine Überwasserkampfgruppe gebildet, die feindliche Störangriffe zur See abwehren soll. Luftdeckung wird von Port Moresby sowie durch nach Milne Bay verlegte Jagdstaffeln und den Trägern sichergestellt.

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/1148/image672s.jpg



Die North Carolina wollte ich eigentlich nach Pearl Harbor schicken, doch leider ist der Button ausgegraut. Hat jemand eine Idee? Ist die Beschädigung zu groß?

http://img816.imageshack.us/img816/5707/image673.jpg



10 Torpedoboote werden als defensive Maßnahme mit Begleitschutz nach Lunga verlegt. Drei nicht benötigte Oiler werden dort als stationäre Tankstelle dienen und aus deren eigenen Bunker die Schnellboote versorgen.

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/4893/image674.jpg

RumsInsFeld
13.01.11, 13:18
Wann geht es denn endlich los mit der Rückeroberung?

Francis Drake
13.01.11, 19:47
Welche meint Ihr?

-Buna? Operationen laufen, die "Belagerung" wird aber eine Weile dauern...

-Lae? Evt. nach Abschluß von Guadalcanal...

-Guadalcanal? Dauert nicht mehr lange...

-Shortlands? Wird wahrscheinlich erst nach Lae angegriffen werden...

-Rabaul? Scenario ist wohl zu kurz...

-Truk? ... :D

Francis Drake
16.01.11, 01:05
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Oct 20, 42
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Sub attack near Finschhafen at 101,126

Japanese Ships
DD Akebono
DD Amagiri
DD Yugiri

Allied Ships
SS Grampus



SS Grampus launches 6 torpedoes at DD Akebono
Grampus diving deep ....


Feindliche Zerstörer! Entweder ein Fast Transport oder U-Jäger.

http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/537/image675.jpg



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Night Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Light rain

Allied aircraft
B-17F Fortress x 7


Allied aircraft losses
B-17F Fortress: 1 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 12000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes




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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 200 NM, estimated altitude 25,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 57 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 26
A6M3 Zero x 40



Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 16
P-40E Warhawk x 32


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
A6M3 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Kittyhawk IA: 4 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk: 10 destroyed



Aircraft Attacking:
13 x A6M3 Zero sweeping at 24000 feet *
11 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 24000 feet
12 x A6M3 Zero sweeping at 24000 feet *


Der Japaner greift überraschender Weise mit seinen kompletten Zeros von Rabaul aus die Luftabwehr über Port Moresby an! Da am Vortag die beiden Nachschubfrachter vor Anker lagen, wurde noch Luftpatrouillie mit nur Teilen der vorhandenen Jagdwaffe geflogen. Der Rest flog Begleitschutz für unsere geplanten Bombenangriffe. Der Gegner kam in großer Höhe, unsere flogen auf 15.000 Fuß und waren dadurch sehr stark im Nachteil.

http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/6461/image676.jpg




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Morning Air attack on Tassafaronga , at 113,137

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 18


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
18 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Finschhafen at 101,126

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


Allied aircraft
Beaufort V x 10
Kittyhawk IA x 8


Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort V: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Shigure
DD Murakumo



Aircraft Attacking:
10 x Beaufort V bombing from 6000 feet
Naval Attack: 4 x 500 lb SAP Bomb


Der feindliche Zerstörerverband wird erfolglos angegriffen.

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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 50
B-26 Marauder x 3


No Allied losses

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



Port hits 11
Port supply hits 1


Also attacking 144th Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking Buna ...


Die B-17 greifen den Hafen an und die Marauders stürzen sich auf feindliche Truppenstellungen.



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Morning Air attack on 1st Ind Tank Comp. , at 99,129 (Buna)

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 24 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 8
B-26 Marauder x 34
P-40E Warhawk x 36


Allied aircraft losses
B-26 Marauder: 2 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Vehicles lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)

Also attacking Yokoyama Tai ...
Also attacking Kure 3rd SNLF ...
Also attacking Yokoyama Tai ...
Also attacking Kure 3rd SNLF ...
Also attacking 1st Ind Tank Comp. ...
Also attacking Yokoyama Tai ...
Also attacking Kure 3rd SNLF ...


Es werden wieder 3 Panzer ausgeschaltet!



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Morning Air attack on 81st Naval Guard Unit, at 113,137 (Tassafaronga)

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-400 Airacobra x 18


No Allied losses


Also attacking 35th/124th Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking 81st Naval Guard Unit ...




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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Finschhafen at 101,126

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes


Allied aircraft
Beaufort V x 8
Kittyhawk IA x 9


Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort V: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Samidare
DD Shigure


Zweiter Luftangriff auf den feindlichen Zerstörerverband. Leider wieder keine Treffer auf den beweglichen Zerstörern erzielt. Horizontalbomber sind für Schiffsangriffe nicht optimal, Sturzkampfbomber wären besser.





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Ground combat at Tassafaronga (113,137)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2181 troops, 18 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 95

Defending force 13934 troops, 278 guns, 160 vehicles, Assault Value = 519



Assaulting units:
35th/124th Infantry Regiment
81st Naval Guard Unit
35th/2nd(Kitao) Battalion
13th Naval Construction Battalion
11th Naval Construction Battalion

Defending units:
1st USMC/1st Regiment
1st USMC Amphb Tank Battalion
1st USMC/5th Regiment
2nd USMC/2nd Regiment


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Ground combat at Tassafaronga (113,137)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 13934 troops, 278 guns, 160 vehicles, Assault Value = 519

Defending force 5365 troops, 56 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 95

Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 4

Allied adjusted assault: 180

Japanese adjusted defense: 292

Allied assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 4)

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

Japanese ground losses:
485 casualties reported
Squads: 8 destroyed, 20 disabled
Non Combat: 16 destroyed, 21 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled


Allied ground losses:
242 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 17 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 22 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled


Assaulting units:
1st USMC/1st Regiment
1st USMC Amphb Tank Battalion
1st USMC/5th Regiment
2nd USMC/2nd Regiment

Defending units:
35th/124th Infantry Regiment
81st Naval Guard Unit
35th/2nd(Kitao) Battalion
13th Naval Construction Battalion
11th Naval Construction Battalion

Wieder heftige Kämpfe auf Guadalcanal. Es konnten feindliche Befestigungen erstürmt werden. Der Gegner hat viele Tote zu beklagen. Auch wir haben Ausfälle, die aber zu großen Teil nicht dauerhaft zerstört sind.




OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Oct 20, 42

SS Grayling reports having been sighted by the enemy at 111 , 109

Coastwatcher Report: xAKL Kennichi Maru reported in port at Shortlands

FLT Crandall R. of No.75 Sqd RAAF is credited with kill number 6
CPT Hall K. of 35th FG/41st FS is credited with kill number 4

Repairs completed on CA Australia at Sydney, ship returned to service

SSX Ha-10 is reported to have been sunk near Shortlands on Oct 19, 1942




SIG INT REPORT FOR Oct 20, 42

Radio transmissions detected at Kavieng (106,122).
R-Area Air Force is located at Shortlands(109,131).




Befehle:

Punkteverteilung

http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/5962/image679.jpg



Die Flugzeugverluste. Der Japaner hat wohl doch höhere Verluste als zuerst angenommen, doch auch wir mussten bluten.

http://img814.imageshack.us/img814/6631/image680.jpg



Insgesamt sind „nur“ 6 Piloten bei den Luftkämpfen über Port Moresby getötet worden, 11 wurden verwundet und haben überlebt.

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/2281/image681.jpg



Die 30. Australische Brigade ist vor Buna eingetroffen. Am nächsten Tag folgen die weiteren Truppenteile. Damit beginnt die Belagerung!

http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/3691/image682.jpg



Der Versorgungskonvoi für Milne Bay marschiert los.

http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/9042/image683.jpg



Eine Überwasserkampfflotte soll den Konvoi vor Attacken der Japanern schützen.

http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/8862/image684i.jpg



Zusätzlich soll eine U-Jagdgruppe einen Teil der Strecke mitfahren.

http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/3957/image685.jpg



Der nächste Nachschubfrachter verlässt Noumea Richtung Townsville.

http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/6905/image686.jpg



Die North Carolina verlässt den Kampfraum Richtung Pearl Harbor.

http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/7835/image687.jpg



Ein Überwasserkampfverband unter Führung der South Dakota verlässt Noumea. Auftrag ist bei gegebener Zeit einen Nachtangriff auf vor Rabaul liegende Schiffen zu starten. Die Luftdeckung sollen dann die Träger übernehmen.

http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/1407/image688.jpg



Die Wasp verlässt die Trägerflotte Richtung Noumea zum Auffrischen der Flugzeugstaffeln. Die Hornet tritt an die Stelle. Anschließend verlegen diese Richtung des Konvois für Milne Bay.

http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/2813/image689.jpg

Francis Drake
17.01.11, 22:35
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Oct 21, 42
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ASW attack near Noumea at 115,160

Japanese Ships
SSX Ha-15

Allied Ships
SC-708
SC-738
SC-709



SSX Ha-15 is located by SC-708


Ein Kleinst U-Boot wird bei dem Versuch in den Hafen von Noumea erfolglos angegriffen.

http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/7598/image690.jpg



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TF 30 encounters mine field at Noumea (115,160)

Japanese Ships
SSX Ha-15, Mine hits 1, heavy damage


Doch kurz danach gerät das U-Boot in die Minensperre und sinkt.



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Sub attack near Finschhafen at 100,127

Japanese Ships
DD Shigure
DD Akebono
DD Amagiri
DD Yugiri

Allied Ships
SS Grampus



SS Grampus launches 4 torpedoes at DD Shigure


http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/780/image691c.jpg



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Night Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 14


Allied aircraft
B-17F Fortress x 5


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-17F Fortress: 1 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb


Der Japaner setzt nachts über Rabaul Zeros als Nachtjäger ein. Unsere B-17F können sich sehr gut wehren und der Gegner kommt nicht zum Schuß.




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Sub attack near Luganville at 115,149

Japanese Ships
SS I-15, hits 8, on fire, heavy damage

Allied Ships
AO Cuyama
SC-739
PT-67
PT-61
PT-60
PT-59
AM Bobolink
DD Dale
DD MacDonough
DD Hull
DD Dewey


Captain of SS I-15 elects not to launch torpedoes at this target


Auf dem Weg nach Lunga werden die Bewacher des Konvois auf ein feindliches U-Boot aufmerksam und haben das Boot wohl versenkt!



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Sub attack near Arawe at 102,128

Japanese Ships
DD Samidare
DD Murakumo
DD Akebono
DD Amagiri
DD Yugiri

Allied Ships
SS Silversides



SS Silversides launches 6 torpedoes at DD Samidare


http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/207/image692.jpg



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Morning Air attack on Milne Bay , at 101,133

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 27,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5



No Japanese losses



Aircraft Attacking:
5 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 24000 feet *

Was das sollte, kann ich nicht sagen. Vielleicht konnten Bomber nicht folgen. Oder trainiert er so ein paar Piloten?




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Morning Air attack on Tassafaronga , at 113,137

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 42 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes


Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 18


No Allied losses



Port hits 1
Port supply hits 1





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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 34
B-26 Marauder x 15
P-40E Warhawk x 28


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged
B-26 Marauder: 1 damaged

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



Port hits 13
Port supply hits 2


Also attacking Kure 3rd SNLF ...
Also attacking Buna ...
Also attacking Yokoyama Tai ...
Also attacking 4th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking Sasebo 5th SNLF ...
Also attacking 10th Special Base Force ...




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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 22 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 6


No Allied losses



Port supply hits 1





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Morning Air attack on 1st Ind Tank Comp. , at 99,129 (Buna)

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 31 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 14
B-26 Marauder x 11
P-40E Warhawk x 7


Allied aircraft losses
B-26 Marauder: 2 damaged

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


Ein weiterer Panzer wurde ausgeschaltet.




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Morning Air attack on 81st Naval Guard Unit, at 113,137 (Tassafaronga)

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

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


Allied aircraft
P-400 Airacobra x 18


No Allied losses


Also attacking 35th/124th Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking 81st Naval Guard Unit ...


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Afternoon Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 7


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
7 x P-40E Warhawk sweeping at 15000 feet



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Afternoon Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


Allied aircraft
Beaufort V x 7
Kittyhawk IA x 14


Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort V: 2 damaged

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



Port hits 1





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Sub attack near Brisbane at 96,161

Japanese Ships
SS I-18

Allied Ships
CA Australia
CL Boise
DD Clark
DD Warramunga
DD Arunta



SS I-18 launches 6 torpedoes at CA Australia


http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/7348/image693.jpg



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Sub attack near Brisbane at 96,161

Japanese Ships
SS I-18

Allied Ships
DD Warramunga
CL Boise
DD Clark
DD Arunta



SS I-18 launches 6 torpedoes at DD Warramunga


Sehr aggressiver Kommandant! Respekt!

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Ground combat at Tassafaronga (113,137)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 2048 troops, 18 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 71

Defending force 13814 troops, 278 guns, 160 vehicles, Assault Value = 515



Assaulting units:
81st Naval Guard Unit
35th/124th Infantry Regiment
35th/2nd(Kitao) Battalion
13th Naval Construction Battalion
11th Naval Construction Battalion

Defending units:
1st USMC Amphb Tank Battalion
1st USMC/5th Regiment
1st USMC/1st Regiment
2nd USMC/2nd Regiment


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Ground combat at Tassafaronga (113,137)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 13814 troops, 278 guns, 160 vehicles, Assault Value = 515

Defending force 4827 troops, 56 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 71

Allied adjusted assault: 191

Japanese adjusted defense: 115

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

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 3

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

Japanese ground losses:
801 casualties reported
Squads: 6 destroyed, 38 disabled
Non Combat: 22 destroyed, 20 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled


Allied ground losses:
151 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled


Assaulting units:
1st USMC/1st Regiment
1st USMC Amphb Tank Battalion
1st USMC/5th Regiment
2nd USMC/2nd Regiment

Defending units:
35th/124th Infantry Regiment
81st Naval Guard Unit
35th/2nd(Kitao) Battalion
13th Naval Construction Battalion
11th Naval Construction Battalion


In wenigen Tagen sollte Guadalcanal in unseren Händen sein.




OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Oct 21, 42

Coastwatcher Report: xAK Josho Maru reported in port at Shortlands

Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 102,127 near Arawe , Speed 13 , Moving Northwest

Hudson III (LR) from No.9 Sqd RNZAF attacking a Type KD4 class SS at 114,160

Grant A. now available for reassignment




SIG INT REPORT FOR Oct 21, 42

15th Engineer Regiment is located at Buna(99,129).
Radio transmissions detected at Ponape (119,113).
17th Army is located at Truk(112,108).
5th AF Construction Battalion is located at Lae(99,126).
Radio transmissions detected at Lae (99,126).
2nd/29th Inf Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at Kavieng (106,122).
Radio transmissions detected at Wewak (96,119).
Radio transmissions detected at 107,132.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at 115,155.
14th Base Force is located at Kavieng(106,122).
5th AF Construction Battalion is located at Lae(99,126).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).

Francis Drake
17.01.11, 23:24
Befehle:

Das I. Australische Korps ist komplett vor Buna in Stellung gegangen. Für den morgigen Tag ist ein Beschuß durch unsere Artillerie geplant.

http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/1700/image695.jpg



U-Jäger sollen ein vor Port Moresby entdecktes U-Bootes angreifen.

http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/8703/image696.jpg



Die Träger sollen zu dem Milne Bay Konvoi hinzustoßen.

http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/9981/image697.jpg

Francis Drake
19.01.11, 22:23
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Oct 22, 42
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TF 30 encounters mine field at Brisbane (96,160)

Japanese Ships
SSX Ha-9, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage


Der Japaner verfügt wieder über Träger U-Boote, um die Kleinst U-Boote einsetzen zu können. Wir hatten lt. Aussage des japanischen Oberbefehlshabers alle ausgeschaltet.




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Night Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Overcast

Allied aircraft
B-17F Fortress x 3


Allied aircraft losses
B-17F Fortress: 2 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Tassafaronga , at 113,137

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes


Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 18


No Allied losses



Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8
A6M3 Zero x 6



Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 15
B-17E Fortress x 40
B-26 Marauder x 16
P-40E Warhawk x 43


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 destroyed
A6M3 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Kittyhawk IA: 2 destroyed
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged
B-26 Marauder: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
P-40E Warhawk: 2 destroyed



Port hits 5


Also attacking 144th Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking Kure 3rd SNLF ...
Also attacking 4th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking I/55 Mtn Gun Rgt ...
Also attacking 144th Infantry Regiment ...


Großangriff mit 58 Jägern und 56 Bombern auf Buna. Ein heftiger Luftkampf entbrennt. 14 erfahrenen japanischen Zero Piloten geben ihr bestes, um Buna zu schützen.



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Morning Air attack on Yokoyama Tai , at 99,129 (Buna)

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-26 Marauder x 10


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-26 Marauder bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on 35th/2nd(Kitao) Battalion, at 113,137 (Tassafaronga)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 48 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-400 Airacobra x 18


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
4 x P-400 Airacobra bombing from 2000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x P-400 Airacobra bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x P-400 Airacobra bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 81st Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 35th/2nd(Kitao) Battalion ...


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Afternoon Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6
A6M3 Zero x 5



Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 15


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 3 destroyed



Auch hier zeigt sich immer wieder die Überlegenheit der japanischen Piloten.



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Afternoon Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 2
A6M3 Zero x 1



Allied aircraft
Beaufort V x 7
Kittyhawk IA x 7
P-40E Warhawk x 6


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort V: 3 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Beaufort V bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x Kittyhawk IA sweeping at 15000 feet





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Ground combat at Tassafaronga (113,137)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1833 troops, 18 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 39

Defending force 13756 troops, 278 guns, 160 vehicles, Assault Value = 517

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



Assaulting units:
81st Naval Guard Unit
35th/124th Infantry Regiment
35th/2nd(Kitao) Battalion
13th Naval Construction Battalion
11th Naval Construction Battalion

Defending units:
1st USMC Amphb Tank Battalion
1st USMC/1st Regiment
1st USMC/5th Regiment
2nd USMC/2nd Regiment


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Ground combat at Tassafaronga (113,137)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 13756 troops, 278 guns, 160 vehicles, Assault Value = 517

Defending force 4019 troops, 56 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 39

Allied adjusted assault: 185

Japanese adjusted defense: 208

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

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), leaders(+), disruption(-)
preparation(-), fatigue(-), morale(-), supply(-)
Attacker:

Japanese ground losses:
628 casualties reported
Squads: 17 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 21 destroyed, 16 disabled
Engineers: 4 destroyed, 2 disabled


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


Assaulting units:
1st USMC/1st Regiment
1st USMC/5th Regiment
1st USMC Amphb Tank Battalion
2nd USMC/2nd Regiment

Defending units:
81st Naval Guard Unit
35th/124th Infantry Regiment
35th/2nd(Kitao) Battalion
13th Naval Construction Battalion
11th Naval Construction Battalion


Der Japaner ist so gut wie am Ende!


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Ground combat at Buna (99,129)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 13570 troops, 128 guns, 164 vehicles, Assault Value = 606

Defending force 18218 troops, 184 guns, 17 vehicles, Assault Value = 433


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


Assaulting units:
14th Australian Brigade
5th Aus Cav Brigade
11th Australian Brigade
29th Australian Brigade
30th Australian Brigade
I Australian Corps

Defending units:
Sasebo 5th SNLF
Kure 3rd SNLF
1st Ind Tank Comp.
15th Engineer Regiment
144th Infantry Regiment
Yokoyama Tai
4th Naval Guard Unit
10th Special Base Force
I/55 Mtn Gun Rgt
15th Naval Construction Battalion
1st Naval Construction Battalion
3rd Naval Construction Battalion
101st JNAF AF Unit


Stärkster Truppenteil des Gegners ist das 144 Regiment. Wir gehen zur Belagerung über. Zwei Artillerie Regimenter sowie ein US Infantrie Regiment sind auf dem Weg nach Buna. Die Luftangriffe werden weiter fortgesetzt!




OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Oct 22, 42

SS Grayling reports having been sighted by the enemy at 112 , 109

Coastwatcher Report: CL Tenryu reported in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: AMC Akagi Maru reported in port at Lae

Coastwatcher Report: CL Sendai reported in port at Shortlands

Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 99,129 near Buna , Speed 16 , Moving Southwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul , Speed 1 , Moving Northwest

FO Addington L. of No.75 Sqd RAAF is credited with kill number 2
WO Dobbins U. of No.75 Sqd RAAF is credited with kill number 3
CPT Hall K. of 35th FG/41st FS is credited with kill number 5
CPT Hall K. of 35th FG/41st FS attains ace status!!

SS Grayling shadowed by Japanese Float Plane at 112,109 near Truk

Beaufort V reports submarine at 97, 160 near Brisbane
Beaufort V reports submarine at 97, 160 near Brisbane
A-20A Havoc reports submarine at 97, 160 near Brisbane
A-20A Havoc reports object near surface at 97, 160 near Brisbane
A-20A Havoc reports shape below surface at 97, 160 near Brisbane
A-20A Havoc reports object under water at 97, 160 near Brisbane
(Das japanische Träger U-Boot wurde mehrfach vor Brisbane gesichtet)

AK Caelum arrives at Noumea




SIG INT REPORT FOR Oct 22, 42

2nd/16th Inf Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
14th Naval Guard Unit is located at Lae(99,126).
39th Field Construction Battalion is located at Truk(112,108).
38th/229th Inf Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
Ponape Coastal Gun Battalion is located at Ponape(119,113).
2nd/4th Inf Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at 106,149.
1st Naval Construction Battalion is located at Buna(99,129).
Radio transmissions detected at Kavieng (106,122).
20th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at Ponape (119,113).

Francis Drake
20.01.11, 22:07
Punktestand

http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/7609/image698.jpg



Flugzeugverluste

http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/4683/image699x.jpg



Piloten, leider heute zu viele gefallen oder vermisst...

http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/7614/image700.jpg



Die Luftoperationen gegen Buna laufen weiter. Die Bodentruppen sollen erstmal verschnaufen.

http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/9048/image701.jpg



Der Versorgungskonvoi für Milne Bay ist noch unentdeckt! Am nächsten Tag wird er dort festmachen und den wichtigen Nachschub ausladen. Anschließend können wir von dort weitere kleine Luftoperationen planen. Zur aktueller Luftsicherung wird eine Staffel P-39 dorthin verlegt sowie eine Staffel Wildcats der Träger.

http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/5442/image702.jpg



Ein zweiter Kreuzerverband soll ebenfalls Richtung Milne Bay marschieren. Eventuell werden wir von dort aus nach Buna vorstoßen oder einen Raid nach Rabaul versuchen.

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/9772/image703m.jpg



Unsere Marines auf Guadalcanal bekommen einen Tag Pause. Währendessen werden die Dauntless sowie die P-400 abgezogen und durch Wildcats ersetzt, die den in Kürze in Lunga erwarteten Konvoi Decken sollen.

Francis Drake
22.01.11, 18:14
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Oct 23, 42
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Night Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Allied aircraft
B-17F Fortress x 3


Allied aircraft losses
B-17F Fortress: 2 damaged





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ASW attack near Lunga at 114,139

Japanese Ships
SS I-19, hits 1

Allied Ships
DD Dewey
SC-740
PT-68
PT-61
PT-60
AM Bobolink
AO Cuyama
AO Brazos
DD Dale
DD MacDonough
DD Hull
SC-742



SS I-19 launches 6 torpedoes at DD Dewey


Südlich von Guadalcanal

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/7320/image704.jpg



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Morning Air attack on 1st Ind Tank Comp. , at 99,129 (Buna)

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes


Allied aircraft
Beaufighter IC x 26
Kittyhawk IA x 6
P-40E Warhawk x 15


Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter IC: 1 damaged

Also attacking Kure 3rd SNLF ...
Also attacking Yokoyama Tai ...
Also attacking 4th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 1st Ind Tank Comp. ...
Also attacking Kure 3rd SNLF ...




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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 40
B-26 Marauder x 3


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged



Port hits 7
Port supply hits 5

Also attacking 15th Engineer Regiment ...
Also attacking Buna ...





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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 3


No Allied losses



Port hits 1






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Morning Air attack on 144th Infantry Regiment, at 99,129 (Buna)

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-26 Marauder x 9
P-40E Warhawk x 9


Allied aircraft losses
B-26 Marauder: 1 damaged

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








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Morning Air attack on 144th Infantry Regiment, at 99,129 (Buna)

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 34 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 4
B-26 Marauder x 9


No Allied losses







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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-26 Marauder x 3
P-40E Warhawk x 10


No Allied losses


Also attacking 1st Naval Construction Battalion ...






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ASW attack near Townsville at 93,143

Japanese Ships
SSX Ha-3

Allied Ships
SC-706
SC-707



SSX Ha-3 is located by SC-706



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ASW attack near Townsville at 93,143

Japanese Ships
SSX Ha-3

Allied Ships
SC-706
SC-707



SSX Ha-3 is located by SC-706





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Ground combat at Tassafaronga (113,137)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1387 troops, 18 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 35

Defending force 13828 troops, 278 guns, 160 vehicles, Assault Value = 519



Assaulting units:
81st Naval Guard Unit
35th/124th Infantry Regiment
35th/2nd(Kitao) Battalion
13th Naval Construction Battalion
11th Naval Construction Battalion

Defending units:
1st USMC/5th Regiment
1st USMC/1st Regiment
1st USMC Amphb Tank Battalion
2nd USMC/2nd Regiment




OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Oct 23, 42

SS Grayling reports having been sighted by the enemy at 112 , 109
SS Albacore sighted by Japanese Aircraft at 106,124 near Rabaul

Coastwatcher Report: DD Naganami reported in port at Shortlands

Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul , Speed 18 , Moving Northwest

22nd BG/33rd BS arrives at Townsville
34th Australian Lt AA Regiment arrives at Townsville




SIG INT REPORT FOR Oct 23, 42

Radio transmissions detected at 115,167.
Radio transmissions detected at 101,133.
Horii Group is located at Lae(99,126).
Radio transmissions detected at 110,134.
8th AF Construction Battalion is located at Wewak(96,119).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Maizuru 2nd SNLF is located at Lae(99,126).
Radio transmissions detected at Wewak (96,119).
Radio transmissions detected at 102,156.
Radio transmissions detected at Kavieng (106,122).
Radio transmissions detected at 112,141.
8th AF Construction Battalion is located at Wewak(96,119).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at 100,151.
Truk Coastal Gun Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).




Befehle:

Der Frachter ist in Milne Bay angekommen und löscht die Ladung.

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/826/image705v.jpg



Die Träger sind bis jetzt unentdeckt! Der Japaner klärt nicht mehr gut auf.

http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/706/image706f.jpg



Die Schlachtschiffe marschieren nach Milne Bay. Alle Überwasserkampfschiffe sollen in den nächsten Tagen die japanischen Truppen in Buna beschießen.

http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/9545/image707t.jpg



Ein weiteres amerikanisches Infantrie Regiment sowie ein Artillerie Regiment werden in Townsville verladen und sollen nach Port Moresby verlegt werden. Anschließend geht es von dort auf dem Landweg Richtung Buna.

http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/3144/image708.jpg



Die Schnellboote sind vor Lunga Einsatzbereit.

http://img573.imageshack.us/img573/2623/image709.jpg

Francis Drake
23.01.11, 15:36
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Oct 24, 42
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ASW attack near Truk at 111,109

Japanese Ships
xAK Kasyu Maru
DD Yugure
DD Kawakaze

Allied Ships
SS Grayling



SS Grayling is sighted by escort


Die Bewacher eines Konvois entdecken die Grayling und drücken sie unter Wasser.

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Submarine attack near Lunga at 114,139

Japanese Ships
SS I-19, hits 13, and is sunk

Allied Ships
DD MacDonough
DD Dale
DD Hull



SS I-19 is located by DD MacDonough
DD Dale attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-19 forced to surface!
DD Dale firing on surfaced sub ....
DD MacDonough firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Hull firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Dale firing on surfaced sub ....
DD MacDonough firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Hull firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Dale firing on surfaced sub ....
DD MacDonough firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Hull firing on surfaced sub ....
DD MacDonough firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Hull firing on surfaced sub ....
Sub slips beneath the waves

Unsere U-Jäger waren erfolgreich! Die Flottille patrouillierte die Konvoirouten Richtung Guadalcanal. Das feindliche U-Boot konnte zum Auftauchen gezwungen werden und schoss dabei erfolglos eine Salve Torpedos, bevor unsere Geschütze das Boot endgültig versenkten!

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ASW attack near Kirakira at 115,146

Japanese Ships
SS RO-33, hits 3

Allied Ships
DD Gridley
DD Jarvis



SS RO-33 is sighted by escort


Eine weitere U-Jagdgruppe ist erfolgreich!

http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/6289/image712.jpg


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Night Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Allied aircraft
B-17F Fortress x 6


Allied aircraft losses
B-17F Fortress: 5 damaged





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Sub attack near Kirakira at 114,143

Japanese Ships
SS I-17, hits 3

Allied Ships
SC-742
SC-741



SS I-17 launches 6 torpedoes at SC-742


Und eine dritte U-Jagdgruppe erwischt einen Japaner!

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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 11


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
11 x P-40E Warhawk sweeping at 15000 feet



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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 10


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
10 x P-40E Warhawk sweeping at 15000 feet



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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 7
B-17E Fortress x 42
P-40E Warhawk x 16


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 destroyed

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



Port hits 8
Port supply hits 6


Wieder ein schwerer Angriff auf Buna. Zahlreiche Treffer wurden erzielt. Die Nachschublage dort müsste katastrophal sein.




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Ground combat at Tassafaronga (113,137)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1378 troops, 18 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 37

Defending force 13942 troops, 278 guns, 160 vehicles, Assault Value = 522

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



Assaulting units:
35th/124th Infantry Regiment
81st Naval Guard Unit
35th/2nd(Kitao) Battalion
13th Naval Construction Battalion
11th Naval Construction Battalion

Defending units:
1st USMC/5th Regiment
1st USMC Amphb Tank Battalion
1st USMC/1st Regiment
2nd USMC/2nd Regiment


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Ground combat at Tassafaronga (113,137)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 13942 troops, 278 guns, 160 vehicles, Assault Value = 522

Defending force 3492 troops, 56 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 37

Allied adjusted assault: 254

Japanese adjusted defense: 322

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

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

Japanese ground losses:
571 casualties reported
Squads: 15 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 15 destroyed, 23 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 10 disabled


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


Assaulting units:
1st USMC/1st Regiment
1st USMC Amphb Tank Battalion
1st USMC/5th Regiment
2nd USMC/2nd Regiment

Defending units:
81st Naval Guard Unit
35th/124th Infantry Regiment
35th/2nd(Kitao) Battalion
13th Naval Construction Battalion
11th Naval Construction Battalion



Der Feind ist so gut wie geschlagen.

http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/9428/image714.jpg




OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Oct 24, 42

SS Grayling reports having been sighted by the enemy at 111 , 109

Coastwatcher Report: BB Haruna reported in port at Shortlands
(Hört, hört...)

SS I-19 is reported to have been sunk near Lunga on Oct 24, 1942




SIG INT REPORT FOR Oct 24, 42

Radio transmissions detected at 117,157.
Radio transmissions detected at 104,162.
Radio transmissions detected at Wewak (96,119).
4th Fleet is located at Kavieng(106,122).
Radio transmissions detected at Buna (99,129).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).




Befehle:

Zwei Kampfgruppen bekommen den Befehl, die japanischen Stellungen in Buna zu beschießen. Im Anschluß werden die Bodentruppen einen Probeangriff starten. Unsere Flottenaktivitäten bleiben weiterhin unbemerkt.

http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/2549/image715h.jpg

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/2205/image716.jpg

Zahn
23.01.11, 19:05
Ein schöner AAR Francis Drake.

Ich möchte einmal die Versorgung von vorgeschobenen Basen in schlagreichweite des Feindes ansprechen. Bisher habe ich leider noch keine Zahlen gefunden, um die verschiedenen Möglichkeiten der Versorgung einschätzen zu können.

Bisherige Erfahrung ist:

- normaler Transport von Supply - wichtig ist, dass Schiffsgrösse und Konvoigrösse die Dockkapazität nicht überschreitet. Dennoch ist die Entladegeschwindigkeit meist katastrophal gering, da die vorgeschobenen Basen meist nur kleine Häfen haben.

- Dafür scheint es aber eine Steigerungsmöglichkeit zu geben. Je mehr Naval Support Squads in der Basis vorhanden sind, desto schneller scheint das Entladen abzulaufen. Ist dieser Eindruck richtig ?

- Amphibischer Transport. Mit normalen "zivilen" Transportschiffen habe ich keine Besserung hinsichtlich der Entladegeschwindigkeit gegenüber normalem Transport festgestellt. Dafür konnte die Beobachtung gemacht werden, dass Amphibischer Transport mit AK und AP (entsprechende militärische AKA und LSD, etc sicherlich auch, stehen mir aber noch nicht zur Verfügung) sehr effektiv ist. Damit konnten in einem Hafen der Stufe 2 gut 9k Supply pro Tag entladen werden, leider weiss ich nicht mehr wieviele Transportschiffe im Konvoi waren, schätzungsweise 8-9.

Ich bin interessiert an Euren Erfahrungen und an denen anderer Spieler, vielleicht habe ich aber bisher einfach noch nicht den richtigen Abschnitt im Handbuch gefunden.

Francis Drake
24.01.11, 20:06
Das mit dem schnelleren Entladen mit Naval Support kann ich mir gut vorstellen, müsste mir aber die Anleitung durchlesen, um das bestätigen zu können. Keine Ahnung...

Mit dem "Amphibischen" Verladen werden aber sehr viel mehr an Schiffsraum gebraucht als bei strategischer Verladung. Die AKA sollen mit "simulierten Landungsbooten" schneller Entladen, was ich bestätigen kann.

Ansonsten habe ich mir über das Thema noch keine Gedanken gemacht. Wenn ich Schiffe brauche, nehme ich einfach die, die Verfügbar sind. AP und Ak unterscheide ich natürlich.



AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Oct 25, 42
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Buna at 99,129, Range 8,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
APD-1, Shell hits 12, and is sunk
APD-2, Shell hits 4, and is sunk
APD-34, Shell hits 15, and is sunk
APD-35, Shell hits 37, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CA Pensacola
CA Australia
CA Canberra, Shell hits 3
CL Leander
CL Achilles
CL Hobart
CL Boise
DD Sterett
DD Cummings
DD Selfridge
DD Phelps
DD Clark
DD Arunta
DD Warramunga



Improved night sighting under 96% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 96% moonlight: 8,000 yards

CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 12,000 yards
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 10,000 yards
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 8,000 yards
Allies open fire on surprised Japanese ships at 8,000 yards

APD-1 sunk by CL Boise at 6,000 yards
APD-2 sunk by CA Australia at 4,000 yards
APD-35 sunk by CA Canberra at 2,000 yards
APD-34 sunk by CL Hobart at 2,000 yards


Ein japanischer Fast Transport mit Nachschubgüter für die hart Bedrängten Truppen in Buna wird kurz vor dem Hafen überrascht und komplett versenkt!

http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/2279/image717q.jpg




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Night Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Allied aircraft
B-17F Fortress x 7


Allied aircraft losses
B-17F Fortress: 5 damaged





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Night Naval bombardment of Buna at 99,129

Allied Ships
CA Canberra
CA Australia
CA Pensacola
CL Boise
CL Hobart
CL Achilles
CL Leander



CA Canberra firing at Sasebo 5th SNLF
CA Australia firing at 144th Infantry Regiment
CA Pensacola firing at 10th Special Base Force
CL Boise firing at I/55 Mtn Gun Rgt
CL Hobart firing at 144th Infantry Regiment
CL Achilles firing at 144th Infantry Regiment
CL Leander firing at 144th Infantry Regiment


Der Nachtbeschuß zeigt keine sichtbare Wirkung. Vielleicht unterdrückt es ja einige japanische Einheiten zwecks Testangriff am folgenden Tag.




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Night Naval bombardment of Buna at 99,129

Allied Ships
BB South Dakota
BB Washington
CA Vincennes
CA Quincy
CA San Francisco
CA New Orleans
CA Salt Lake City
CA Chester
CA Portland

Japanese ground losses:
101 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)


Die ganz dicken Murmeln treffen feindliche Truppen!





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Morning Air attack on TF, near Milne Bay at 101,133

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 42 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8
A6M3 Zero x 8
G4M1 Betty x 10



Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 11
F4F-4 Wildcat x 25


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 destroyed
A6M3 Zero: 1 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 3 destroyed, 6 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra: 1 destroyed
F4F-4 Wildcat: 2 destroyed

Allied Ships
CA Portland
BB Washington
CA San Francisco


Japanischer Luftangriff auf die vom Beschuß von Buna nach Milne Bay zurückgekehrten Dickschiffe. Alle Bettys können durchbrechen! Eine wird durch die Bordflak beim Torpedoangriff abgeschossen. Die Torpedos verfehlen alle ihr Ziel. Entweder waren die Bettys durch die Luftabwehr und die Flak sehr beeinträchtigt, oder die Qualität der japanischen Torpedobomberpiloten hat nach verheerenden Verlusten stark abgenommen. Auf dem Rückflug konnten ein paar durch unsere Jäger abgeschossen werden.

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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 9
B-17E Fortress x 36
P-40E Warhawk x 9


No Allied losses

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



Port hits 8
Port supply hits 2






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Morning Air attack on TF, near Milne Bay at 101,133

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

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

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 11
G4M1 Betty x 4



Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 1
F4F-4 Wildcat x 15


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 2 destroyed



Der Nachmittagsangriff auf die Dickschiffe wird abgewehrt!

http://img806.imageshack.us/img806/2569/image719w.jpg




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Afternoon Air attack on 1st Ind Tank Comp. , at 99,129 (Buna)

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 43 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes


Allied aircraft
Beaufighter IC x 20


No Allied losses






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Afternoon Air attack on 144th Infantry Regiment, at 99,129 (Buna)

Weather in hex: Clear sky

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


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 9
B-26 Marauder x 23
P-40E Warhawk x 9


Allied aircraft losses
B-26 Marauder: 1 damaged

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





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Ground combat at Tassafaronga (113,137)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1249 troops, 17 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 27

Defending force 14003 troops, 278 guns, 160 vehicles, Assault Value = 525

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



Assaulting units:
35th/124th Infantry Regiment
81st Naval Guard Unit
35th/2nd(Kitao) Battalion
13th Naval Construction Battalion
11th Naval Construction Battalion

Defending units:
1st USMC/1st Regiment
1st USMC Amphb Tank Battalion
1st USMC/5th Regiment
2nd USMC/2nd Regiment


Der japanische Befehlshaber berichtete, das die Befehle, das Feuer einzustellen, nicht befolgt werden. Bug?



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Ground combat at Tassafaronga (113,137)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 14003 troops, 278 guns, 160 vehicles, Assault Value = 525

Defending force 3078 troops, 53 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 27

Allied adjusted assault: 178

Japanese adjusted defense: 91

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

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 2

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

Japanese ground losses:
324 casualties reported
Squads: 14 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 5 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)


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


Assaulting units:
1st USMC/1st Regiment
1st USMC Amphb Tank Battalion
1st USMC/5th Regiment
2nd USMC/2nd Regiment

Defending units:
81st Naval Guard Unit
35th/124th Infantry Regiment
35th/2nd(Kitao) Battalion
13th Naval Construction Battalion
11th Naval Construction Battalion


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Ground combat at Buna (99,129)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 13655 troops, 134 guns, 164 vehicles, Assault Value = 610

Defending force 18059 troops, 184 guns, 16 vehicles, Assault Value = 424

Allied adjusted assault: 502

Japanese adjusted defense: 387

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

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 2

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

Japanese ground losses:
587 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 20 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 23 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 14 disabled
Vehicles lost 10 (10 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1


Allied ground losses:
826 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 62 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 37 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Vehicles lost 16 (3 destroyed, 13 disabled)


Assaulting units:
5th Aus Cav Brigade
29th Australian Brigade
11th Australian Brigade
14th Australian Brigade
30th Australian Brigade
I Australian Corps

Defending units:
1st Ind Tank Comp.
144th Infantry Regiment
Kure 3rd SNLF
Yokoyama Tai
15th Engineer Regiment
Sasebo 5th SNLF
4th Naval Guard Unit
3rd Naval Construction Battalion
10th Special Base Force
1st Naval Construction Battalion
15th Naval Construction Battalion
I/55 Mtn Gun Rgt
101st JNAF AF Unit


Der Testangriff war sehr erfolgreich! Einige Befestigungen konnten im Sturm erobert werden. Damit hatte ich nicht gerechnet, wir wollten nur die in Buna befindlichen Einheiten und deren Kampfwerte ermitteln. Trotzdem werden wir nun erst ruhen müssen, damit die Kampfkraft sich wieder ein wenig erholt. Die Japaner werden, wie wir stark vermuten, kaum noch Nachschub haben und daher viele ausgefallene Truppen sowie Geräte und Waffen nicht mehr einsatzbereit bekommen.

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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Oct 25, 42

Coastwatcher Report: TK Teiyo Maru reported in port at Lae

ENS Wright, R.L. of VF-3 is credited with kill number 3
ENS Kleinmann, M.V. of VF-6 is credited with kill number 3
ENS Bain, J.B.E. of VF-3 is credited with kill number 2
LT McCuskey, E.S. of VF-3 is credited with kill number 6
LT McCuskey, E.S. of VF-3 is credited with kill number 7
ENS Jones, J. of VF-3 is credited with kill number 2
LTJG Haas, W.A. of VF-3 is credited with kill number 4
ENS Jones, J. of VF-3 is credited with kill number 3
ENS Bain, J.B.E. of VF-3 is credited with kill number 3

APD-1 is reported to have been sunk near Buna on Oct 25, 1942
APD-2 is reported to have been sunk near Buna on Oct 25, 1942
APD-34 is reported to have been sunk near Buna on Oct 25, 1942
APD-35 is reported to have been sunk near Buna on Oct 25, 1942




SIG INT REPORT FOR Oct 25, 42

Radio transmissions detected at 121,133.
Radio transmissions detected at Rekata Bay (113,134).
Radio transmissions detected at Lae (99,126).
Radio transmissions detected at 104,167.
2nd JNAF AF Unit is located at Truk(112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at Buna (99,129).
Horii Group is planning for an attack on Port Moresby.

Francis Drake
24.01.11, 22:30
Befehle:

Der Truppen- bzw. Nachschubkonvoi für Port Moresby kommt am nächsten Tag an. Die Jäger fliegen 80 % Cap.

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/4392/image721.jpg



Die Wasp stößt am nächsten Tag zu unserer Trägergruppe. Eine Staffel Wildcats fliegt Cap über Milne Bay. Nach Milne Bay ist zusätzlich eine nicht volle Staffel Kittyhawks von Port Moresby verlegt worden.

http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/7949/image722k.jpg



Auf Guadalcanal wird der Angriff fortgesetzt.



Statistik

http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/6704/image723x.jpg



Flugzeugverluste

http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/9827/image724m.jpg

Francis Drake
27.01.11, 21:40
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Oct 26, 42
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Sub attack near Kavieng at 105,123

Japanese Ships
DD Kawakaze
xAK Kasyu Maru
DD Yugure

Allied Ships
SS Albacore



SS Albacore launches 6 torpedoes at DD Kawakaze


Ein japanischer Konvoi nähert sich Rabaul.

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Sub attack near Rabaul at 106,124

Japanese Ships
DD Yudachi
DD Yugure
DD Kawakaze

Allied Ships
SS Growler



SS Growler launches 6 torpedoes at DD Yudachi

Auch die Growler kommt zum Schuß auf dem Konvoi.

http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/1117/image726.jpg




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Morning Air attack on 81st Naval Guard Unit, at 113,137 (Tassafaronga)

Weather in hex: Light rain

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


Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 15


No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
Guns lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)


Auf Guadalcanal können durch die Stukas drei Geschütze ausgeschaltet werden.




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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

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


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 45


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged

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



Port hits 17
Port supply hits 1





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Morning Air attack on 144th Infantry Regiment, at 99,129 (Buna)

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

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


Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 1
B-26 Marauder x 15
P-40E Warhawk x 2


No Allied losses


Also attacking 4th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 144th Infantry Regiment ...





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Morning Air attack on 35th/2nd(Kitao) Battalion, at 113,137 (Tassafaronga)

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-400 Airacobra x 14


No Allied losses


Also attacking 81st Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 35th/2nd(Kitao) Battalion ...




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Ground combat at Tassafaronga (113,137)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 1222 troops, 6 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 22

Defending force 14013 troops, 278 guns, 160 vehicles, Assault Value = 528



Assaulting units:
35th/124th Infantry Regiment
81st Naval Guard Unit
35th/2nd(Kitao) Battalion
13th Naval Construction Battalion
11th Naval Construction Battalion

Defending units:
1st USMC/1st Regiment
1st USMC/5th Regiment
1st USMC Amphb Tank Battalion
2nd USMC/2nd Regiment


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Ground combat at Tassafaronga (113,137)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 14013 troops, 278 guns, 160 vehicles, Assault Value = 528

Defending force 2783 troops, 51 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 22

Allied adjusted assault: 207

Japanese adjusted defense: 28

Allied assault odds: 7 to 1 (fort level 2)

Allied forces CAPTURE Tassafaronga !!!

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

Japanese ground losses:
740 casualties reported
Squads: 36 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 47 destroyed, 14 disabled
Engineers: 18 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 10 (10 destroyed, 0 disabled)


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


Assaulting units:
1st USMC/1st Regiment
1st USMC Amphb Tank Battalion
1st USMC/5th Regiment
2nd USMC/2nd Regiment

Defending units:
35th/124th Infantry Regiment
81st Naval Guard Unit
35th/2nd(Kitao) Battalion
13th Naval Construction Battalion
11th Naval Construction Battalion


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81st Naval Guard Unit Wiped Out at Tassafaronga by attrition!!!

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13th Naval Construction Battalion Wiped Out at Tassafaronga by attrition!!!

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11th Naval Construction Battalion Wiped Out at Tassafaronga by attrition!!!


Japanese Unit(s) surrounded at Tassafaronga



Wir konnten die Japaner aus deren letzten Stützpunkt auf Guadalcanal vertreiben! Dabei wurden die Reste von zwei Pionier Bataillonen sowie eine Marine Infanterie Einheit vernichtet. Einige Japaner konnte in den Dschungel fliehen, doch sind sie umzingelt und ohne Nachschub.




OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Oct 26, 42

SS Grayling reports having been sighted by the enemy at 111 , 108

Coastwatcher Report: xAKL Hachirogata Maru reported in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: DD Yugumo reported in port at Rabaul

SS S-44 detects possible enemy submarine at 105, 131 but is unable to close within attack range

Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul , Speed 7 , Moving Southeast
(Der durch unsere U-Boote angegriffene Konvoi ist in Rabaul eingetroffen)

Coastwatcher sighting: 10 Japanese ships at 107,126 near Rabaul , Speed 23 , Moving Northwest
(Da war wohl wieder ein Fast Transport unterwegs, hier Ankunft in Rabaul)

ENS Tallman, H.L. of VF-8 is credited with kill number 2
(Abschuß eines Seeaufklärers über unseren Trägern)

Allied forces CAPTURE Tassafaronga !!!

Repairs completed on DD Lang at Sydney, ship returned to service

Loss of DD Aaron Ward on Sep 08, 1942 is admitted
Loss of AO Platte on Sep 04, 1942 is admitted

AM Dash arrives at Noumea
2nd USMC/6th Regiment arrives at Noumea
2nd USMC/8th Regiment arrives at Noumea
2nd USMC/1st Engineer Regiment arrives at Noumea
18th USN Naval Construction Battalion arrives at Noumea
(Teile der zweiten Marine Infanterie Division ist in Noumea angekommen)




SIG INT REPORT FOR Oct 26, 42

Nix!

Francis Drake
27.01.11, 22:43
Befehle:

Unsere Truppen vor Buna bekommen einen weiteren Angriffsbefehl!

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/2721/image727z.jpg



Der Truppenkonvoi ist in Port Moresby angekommen.

http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/9632/image728.jpg



In Townsville wird eine Staffel P-39 mit einem neuen Flugzeugmuster ausgerüstet. In einigen Tagen soll diese Richtung Port Moresby verlegt werden.

http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/650/image729.jpg



Die Wasp nimmt den Platz der Entersprise in der Trägerkampfgruppe ein, damit diese in Noumea neue Torpedos sowie Flugzeuge übernehmen soll.

http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/1605/image730i.jpg

Francis Drake
29.01.11, 15:18
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Oct 27, 42
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Night Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 114,138

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged

Allied Ships
PT-68



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm T91 Mod 3 Torp

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 56 minutes


Der Japaner greift mit einigen Betty Torpedobomber nachts die auf Reede von Lunga liegenden Schnellboote mit Torpedos an! Hat wohl mit größeren Pötten gerechnet.



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Night Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Allied aircraft
B-17F Fortress x 3


Allied aircraft losses
B-17F Fortress: 1 damaged






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Night Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Allied aircraft
B-17F Fortress x 3


Allied aircraft losses
B-17F Fortress: 2 damaged








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Morning Air attack on 35th/2nd(Kitao) Battalion, at 113,137 (Tassafaronga)

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 15


No Allied losses







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Morning Air attack on 35th/2nd(Kitao) Battalion, at 113,137 (Tassafaronga)

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes


Allied aircraft
P-400 Airacobra x 14
SBD-3 Dauntless x 2


No Allied losses







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Ground combat at Tassafaronga (113,137)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 977 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 10

Defending force 14001 troops, 278 guns, 160 vehicles, Assault Value = 523



Assaulting units:
35th/2nd(Kitao) Battalion

Defending units:
1st USMC/5th Regiment
1st USMC Amphb Tank Battalion
1st USMC/1st Regiment
2nd USMC/2nd Regiment


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Ground combat at Tassafaronga (113,137)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 14001 troops, 278 guns, 160 vehicles, Assault Value = 523

Defending force 977 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 10

Allied adjusted assault: 177

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 177 to 1

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

Japanese ground losses:
1025 casualties reported
Squads: 60 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 69 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 8 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1



Assaulting units:
1st USMC/1st Regiment
1st USMC/5th Regiment
1st USMC Amphb Tank Battalion
2nd USMC/2nd Regiment

Defending units:
35th/2nd(Kitao) Battalion


Die letzten Japaner auf Guadalcanal werden aufgerieben! Damit gehört die Insel uns! In Kürze werden die Marines dort abgeholt und nach Noumea zurückgeführt, um komplett Aufgefrischt zu werden. Die Planungen für Lae beginnen sofort.







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Ground combat at Buna (99,129)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 13093 troops, 134 guns, 161 vehicles, Assault Value = 570

Defending force 17500 troops, 184 guns, 9 vehicles, Assault Value = 394

Allied adjusted assault: 518

Japanese adjusted defense: 269

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

Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 1

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

Japanese ground losses:
446 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 35 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 14 disabled


Allied ground losses:
1540 casualties reported
Squads: 9 destroyed, 121 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 121 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Vehicles lost 17 (1 destroyed, 16 disabled)


Assaulting units:
14th Australian Brigade
11th Australian Brigade
5th Aus Cav Brigade
29th Australian Brigade
30th Australian Brigade
I Australian Corps

Defending units:
15th Engineer Regiment
Kure 3rd SNLF
Sasebo 5th SNLF
Yokoyama Tai
144th Infantry Regiment
4th Naval Guard Unit
I/55 Mtn Gun Rgt
1st Naval Construction Battalion
15th Naval Construction Battalion
3rd Naval Construction Battalion
10th Special Base Force
101st JNAF AF Unit


Großangriff auf die Japanischen Befestigungen von Buna. Nach schweren Gefechten werden einige Stellungen unter großen Verlusten erobert! Unsere Truppen sollen nun ruhen, bis das frische amerikanische Regiment eintrifft. Zur Unterstützung konnten wegen des sehr schlechten Wetters keine Unterstützungsangriffe geflogen werden.




OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Oct 27, 42

SS Grayling reports having been sighted by the enemy at 112 , 109

Coastwatcher Report: TK Teiyo Maru reported in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: DD Teruzuki reported in port at Lae

SS Greenling detects enemy submarine on surface at 106, 129 but can not position to attack

SS S-41 detects Japanese Carrier Aircraft at 106,127 near Rabaul
(Feindliche Trägerflugzeuge sind bei Rabaul in der Luft entdeckt worden, der Gegner verfügt nach Geheimdienstinformationen noch über zwei Flottenträger)

Repairs completed on SS Sculpin at Sydney, ship returned to service

Previous report of sinking of SS I-21 incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service

DD Bache arrives at Noumea
AM Herald arrives at Noumea
SC-749 arrives at Noumea
SC-750 arrives at Noumea
SC-751 arrives at Noumea
AO Cache arrives at Noumea
AK Rotanin arrives at Noumea

5th BG/23rd BS arrives at Noumea




SIG INT REPORT FOR Oct 27, 42

39th Field Construction Battalion is located at Truk(112,108).
17th Army is planning for an attack on Lunga.
143rd JAAF AF Bn is located at Lae(99,126).
38th/230th Inf Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at 124,166.
2nd/4th Inf Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
10th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at 114,129.
38th/38th Engineer Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
14th Base Force is located at Kavieng(106,122).

Francis Drake
29.01.11, 23:33
Befehle gab es nicht, daher weiter mit dem Combat Report!



AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Oct 28, 42
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ASW attack near Rennell Island at 107,147

Japanese Ships
SS I-2, hits 1

Allied Ships
DD Case
DD Cushing
DD Conyngham



SS I-2 is located by DD Case


Ein japanisches U-Boot versucht sich an die Enterprise heranzuschleichen, wird dabei aber entdeckt und abgedrängt. Der Träger marschiert weiter nach Noumea.

http://img816.imageshack.us/img816/4245/image732a.jpg





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Night Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Allied aircraft
B-17F Fortress x 3


No Allied losses






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Sub attack near New Hanover Island at 104,123

Japanese Ships
DD Harusame
xAK Syozui Maru
DD Yugure
DD Kawakaze
DD Yudachi

Allied Ships
SS Amberjack, hits 25, on fire, heavy damage



SS Amberjack launches 6 torpedoes at DD Harusame


Wieder geht ein Torpedo nicht hoch! Konsequenz ist hier, das unser Boot durch Wasserbomben zum Auftauchen gezwungen wird und durch die Bordgeschütze der Zerstörer versenkt wird.

http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/9944/image733c.jpg


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Morning Air attack on 144th Infantry Regiment, at 99,129 (Buna)

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 46 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


Allied aircraft
Beaufighter IC x 26


Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter IC: 1 damaged


Also attacking Yokoyama Tai ...
Also attacking 144th Infantry Regiment ...





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Morning Air attack on 4th Naval Guard Unit, at 99,129 (Buna)

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


Allied aircraft
Beaufort V x 9
Kittyhawk IA x 1


Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort V: 1 damaged







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Morning Air attack on Sasebo 5th SNLF, at 99,129 (Buna)

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes


Allied aircraft
Beaufort V x 3
B-26 Marauder x 15
P-40E Warhawk x 2


Allied aircraft losses
B-26 Marauder: 1 damaged

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


Also attacking 10th Special Base Force ...
Also attacking Sasebo 5th SNLF ...






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Afternoon Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 27


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 2 damaged



Port hits 8
Port supply hits 1




OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Oct 28, 42

SS S-41 reports having been sighted by the enemy at 106 , 127

Russell Islands is occupied by the Allies

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/6678/image731.jpg


Coastwatcher Report: TK Teiyo Maru reported in port at Lae

SS S-41 detects surfaced submarine at 106, 127 but it immediately dives
(Es kann nicht mehr lange dauern, bis wir mal einen Japaner erwischen)

Previous report of sinking of DD Uzuki incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service

Repairs completed on DMS Hovey at Sydney, ship returned to service

Loss of SS Amberjack on Oct 28, 1942 is admitted




SIG INT REPORT FOR Oct 28, 42

Radio transmissions detected at 101,114.




Befehle:

Das amerikanische Regiment ist in einigen Tagen in Buna.

http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/6291/image734.jpg



Eine australische Staffel Kittyhawk in Port Moresby wird mit der Tropenvariante der Spitfire ausgerüstet. Wir erwarten mit diesem neuen Abfangjäger den japanischen Zeros technisch etwas entgegen zu setzten.

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/7751/image735p.jpg



Die ersten Mitchell Bomber sind in Port Moresby angekommen. Diese können als einzige mittlere Bomber aktuell von dort mit voller Beladung Rabaul erreichen. Doch Priorität hat vorerst Buna.

http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/3506/image736.jpg



Der Frachter bleibt alleine in Milne Bay mit 1.000 Supply zurück. Die Bewacher weichen auf die offene See aus. Das Löschen der Ladung geht weiter. Die Träger sollen Richtung Guadalcanal verlegen, um den Transport der Marines nach Noumea zu Decken.

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/2038/image737s.jpg

http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/8506/image738.jpg



Der Konvoi für die Marines verlässt Luganville Richtung Treffpunkt mit den Trägern.

http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/6516/image739e.jpg

Francis Drake
30.01.11, 17:29
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Oct 29, 42
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Morning Air attack on 144th Infantry Regiment, at 99,129 (Buna)

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes


Allied aircraft
Beaufighter IC x 25


No Allied losses

Also attacking Yokoyama Tai ...
Also attacking 144th Infantry Regiment ...






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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 3
B-17E Fortress x 59


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 3 damaged

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



Port hits 16
Port supply hits 5






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Morning Air attack on Sasebo 5th SNLF, at 99,129 (Buna)

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 13
B-26 Marauder x 15
P-40E Warhawk x 4


Allied aircraft losses
B-26 Marauder: 1 damaged

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


Also attacking Kure 3rd SNLF ...
Also attacking 4th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking Sasebo 5th SNLF ...







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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 3


No Allied losses



Port hits 2







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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

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


Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 6


No Allied losses



Port hits 5




Buna wird aus der Luft umgegraben.




OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Oct 29, 42

SS S-44 reports having been sighted by the enemy at 107 , 127

Coastwatcher Report: xAK Sansei Maru reported in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: xAKL Kennichi Maru reported in port at Lae

Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul , Speed 5 , Moving Southeast
(Konvoi in Rabaul)

xAK Manoa sighted by Japanese Aircraft at 101,133 near Milne Bay
(Der Japaner hat unseren Frachter in Milne Bay gut aufgeklärt)

PG Jamestown arrives at Noumea
PT-111 arrives at Noumea
PT-112 arrives at Noumea
PT-114 arrives at Noumea
PT-115 arrives at Noumea




SIG INT REPORT FOR Oct 29, 42

Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).

Francis Drake
01.02.11, 19:43
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Oct 30, 42
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Night Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Allied aircraft
B-17F Fortress x 6


Allied aircraft losses
B-17F Fortress: 3 damaged

Japanese Ships
SS I-16, Bomb hits 1
DD Makinami, Bomb hits 1, on fire



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 12000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


Endlich mal gutes Wetter in der Nacht über Rabaul. Sofort werden Treffer auf einem U-Boot sowie einem Zerstörer gemeldet!



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Morning Air attack on 144th Infantry Regiment, at 99,129 (Buna)

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes


Allied aircraft
Beaufighter IC x 25


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Beaufighter IC bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
4 x Beaufighter IC bombing from 2000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
2 x Beaufighter IC bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
8 x Beaufighter IC bombing from 2000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
4 x Beaufighter IC bombing from 4000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
4 x Beaufighter IC bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking Yokoyama Tai ...
Also attacking 144th Infantry Regiment ...


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Morning Air attack on 4th Naval Guard Unit, at 99,129 (Buna)

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 22 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 14
B-26 Marauder x 15


Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
B-26 Marauder: 1 damaged

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



Aircraft Attacking:
14 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-26 Marauder bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking Kure 3rd SNLF ...
Also attacking 4th Naval Guard Unit ...


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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 3
B-17E Fortress x 6


No Allied losses

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



Port hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 6


No Allied losses



Port hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb




OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Oct 30, 42

Coastwatcher Report: xAK Sansei Maru reported in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: xAKL Kennichi Maru reported in port at Lae
Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul , Speed 8 , Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher Report: xAK Josho Maru reported in port at Lae

Damaged B-17F Fortress from 19th BG/30th BS crashes on return leg, pilot reported killed
(Eine Maschine, die bei dem Erfolgreichen Nachtangriff auf Rabaul teilgenommen hatte, schafft es leider nicht zurück)

xAK Manoa detected by Japanese Aircraft at 101,133 near Milne Bay
AO Brazos detects E13A1 Jake at 113,136 near Russell Islands
(Der als stationäre Tankstelle für unsere Schnellboote dienender Oiler ist aufgeklärt)

TF 38 detected by Japanese Fighter Bomber at 113,136 near Russell Islands
TF 38 followed by Japanese Fighter Bomber at 113,136 near Russell Islands
(Auch die Schnellboote sind entdeckt)

DD Case taken out of commission to begin refit at Noumea
DD Conyngham taken out of commission to begin refit at Noumea
(Zwei Zerstörer werden mit weiteren Flak-Waffen sowie neuen Radargeräten ausgerüstet. Veranschlagte Umbauzeit ca. 14 Tage)

Previous report of sinking of SS I-1 incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service

No.100 Sqd RAAF arrives at Charters Towers
2nd USMC Raider Battalion arrives at Noumea




SIG INT REPORT FOR Oct 30, 42

Radio transmissions detected at Lae (99,126).
Radio transmissions detected at 98,132.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Maizuru 2nd SNLF is located at Lae(99,126).
Radio transmissions detected at Ponape (119,113).
38th/229th Inf Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
Yokosuka 5th SNLF is located at Wewak(96,119).
Truk 2nd Coastal Gun Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
2nd/29th Inf Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at Kavieng (106,122).
Radio transmissions detected at Shortlands (109,131).

Francis Drake
02.02.11, 22:55
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Oct 31, 42
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ASW attack near Milne Bay at 99,137

Japanese Ships
SS I-2, hits 3

Allied Ships
CA Canberra
CA Australia
CL Hobart
DD Warramunga
DD Arunta
DD Clark



SS I-2 is sighted by escort


Am Sammelpunkt des Kreuzerverbandes wird ein U-Boot abgedrängt.

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/1078/image741.jpg




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Night Time Surface Combat, near Russell Islands at 113,136, Range 8,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CA Atago
CA Maya
CL Nagara
CL Isuzu
DD Shiratsuyu
DD Murasame
DD Ariake

Allied Ships
PT-59, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
PT-60, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
PT-61
PT-64
PT-66, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
PT-67, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
PT-68
PT-107, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
PT-109, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
PT-110, Shell hits 1, and is sunk


Ein überraschender Vorstoß japanischer Kreuzer auf unseren neuen Schnellbootstützpunkt! Die Besatzung von PT-109 konnte sich unter Führung des jungen Kommandanten Kennedy zu einem nahe gelegenen Korallenriff retten. Insgesamt ärgerlich, das wir die Schnellboote nicht im Hafen „disbanded“ haben.

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/8467/image742.jpg




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Night Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 22


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 2 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
15 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg AP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
7 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg AP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 56 minutes


Ein erfolgloser Angriff japanischer Bomber auf Port Moresby. Die Flak kann zwei Maschinen beschädigen.



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Day Time Surface Combat, near Russell Islands at 113,136, Range 22,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CA Atago
CA Maya
CL Nagara
CL Isuzu
DD Shiratsuyu
DD Murasame
DD Ariake

Allied Ships
PT-61
PT-64
PT-68, Shell hits 1, and is sunk


Die japanischen Kreuzer verfolgen die flüchtenden Schnellboote noch am Tage!




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Day Time Surface Combat, near Russell Islands at 112,136, Range 14,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CA Atago
CA Maya
CL Nagara
CL Isuzu
DD Shiratsuyu
DD Murasame
DD Ariake

Allied Ships
PT-61
PT-64, Shell hits 3, and is sunk


Die Jagd geht weiter!


Die japanischen Kreuzer machen sogar am Tage noch Jagd auf unsere restlichen Schnellboote! Meine Träger sind keine 60 Meilen entfernt in Schlagreichweite...




und nichts passiert. Die Kreuzer können sich wohl absetzen...




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Morning Air attack on Sasebo 5th SNLF, at 99,129 (Buna)

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes


Allied aircraft
Beaufighter IC x 25


No Allied losses




Also attacking 144th Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking Sasebo 5th SNLF ...


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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 3
B-17E Fortress x 60


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged

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



Port hits 17
Port supply hits 5


Buna wird weiter umgepflügt!



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Morning Air attack on Yokoyama Tai , at 99,129 (Buna)

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 13
B-26 Marauder x 15


Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
B-26 Marauder: 1 damaged

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



Also attacking Kure 3rd SNLF ...
Also attacking Yokoyama Tai ...



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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 6


No Allied losses



Port hits 1
Port supply hits 1




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Sub attack near Milne Bay at 99,137

Japanese Ships
SS I-2, hits 1

Allied Ships
CL Boise, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
CA Canberra
CA Australia
CL Hobart
DD Warramunga
DD Arunta
DD Clark



SS I-2 launches 4 torpedoes at CL Boise


Das japanische U-Boot kann einen Angriff durchführen und einen Treffer auf unseren stärksten leichten Kreuzer erzielen. Das Schiff muß ins Dock und fällt vorerst aus.

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OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Oct 31, 42

Coastwatcher Report: xAK Keiyo Maru reported in port at Shortlands

Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 109,131 near Shortlands , Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 109,131 near Shortlands , Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 12 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul , Speed 15 , Moving East

Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 113,136 near Russell Islands , Speed 22 , Moving Southeast
(Die japanischen Kreuzer)

A-20A Havoc from 3rd BG/90th BS attacking a Ko Gata Type A class SSX at 93,143
(Das japanische Kleinst U-Boot vor Townsville wird wiederholt angegriffen, wohl wieder erfolglos)

Escort TF 27 (2 ships) formed from TF 35 and routed to Townsville
(Ein Zerstörer wird dem beschädigten Kreuzer Boise zugewiesen zwecks Rückführung nach Australien)

Loss of DD Balch on Aug 31, 1942 is admitted

Loss of PT-59 on Oct 31, 1942 is admitted
Loss of PT-60 on Oct 31, 1942 is admitted
Loss of PT-64 on Oct 31, 1942 is admitted
Loss of PT-66 on Oct 31, 1942 is admitted
Loss of PT-67 on Oct 31, 1942 is admitted
Loss of PT-68 on Oct 31, 1942 is admitted
Loss of PT-107 on Oct 31, 1942 is admitted
Loss of PT-109 on Oct 31, 1942 is admitted
Loss of PT-110 on Oct 31, 1942 is admitted

AD Dixie arrives at Noumea
SS Seadragon arrives at Brisbane
APA Gilliam arrives at Noumea

VMSB-132 arrives at Noumea




SIG INT REPORT FOR Oct 31, 42

Radio transmissions detected at Lae (99,126).
Yokosuka 5th SNLF is located at Wewak(96,119).
Truk Coastal Gun Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
8th AF Construction Battalion is located at Wewak(96,119).
39th Field Construction Battalion is located at Truk(112,108).

Francis Drake
04.02.11, 20:30
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Nov 01, 42
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Night Air attack on Russell Islands , at 113,136

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 11


No Japanese losses



Port hits 3
Port supply hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg AP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes




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Night Air attack on Russell Islands , at 113,136

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 6


No Japanese losses



Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 13000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg AP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes


Der Feind greift nachts unseren „Schnellboot-Stützpunkt“ auf Russel Island an. Dort befindet sich nur noch unserer Oiler im Hafen, sonst ist dort nichts zu zerstören.



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Night Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Allied aircraft
B-17F Fortress x 3


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 12000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 3
B-17E Fortress x 52


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 3 damaged

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



Port hits 2


Durch das stürmische Wetter werden nur wenige Treffer erzielt.




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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 3


No Allied losses



Port hits 1





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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 6


No Allied losses

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



Port hits 1





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Afternoon Air attack on Sasebo 5th SNLF, at 99,129 (Buna)

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 2,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes


Allied aircraft
Beaufighter IC x 10


Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter IC: 1 damaged






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Afternoon Air attack on Kure 3rd SNLF, at 99,129 (Buna)

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes


Allied aircraft
Spitfire VC Trop x 1
B-25C Mitchell x 9


No Allied losses

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







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Afternoon Air attack on 144th Infantry Regiment, at 99,129 (Buna)

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 49 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-26 Marauder x 12
P-40E Warhawk x 4


Allied aircraft losses
B-26 Marauder: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged






OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Nov 01, 42

Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 107,124 near Rabaul , Speed 13 , Moving Northwest

SS S-41 detects surfaced submarine at 106, 127 but it immediately dives
(wieder konnten wir ein japanisches U-Boot entdecken, doch leider entkam es)

SBD-3 Dauntless from VS-71 has spotted a 17m Type N Daihatsu class LB at 110,128
SBD-3 Dauntless from VS-72 has spotted a Japanese LB at 110,128
a 14m Type D Daihatsu class LB is reported HIT
(nordöstlich der Shortlands, bringt der Japaner Nachschub nach vorne?)

Charters Towers expands airfield to size 7
(Der Hauptstützpunkt der B-17 in Australien ist ausgebaut worden)

AK Allioth arrives at Noumea




SIG INT REPORT FOR Nov 01, 42

Radio transmissions detected at 112,114.
143rd JAAF AF Bn is located at Lae(99,126).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
2nd/29th Inf Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at 110,112.
Radio transmissions detected at Ponape (119,113).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
2nd JNAF AF Unit is located at Truk(112,108).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).


Im Moment habe ich wenig Zeit, hier ausführlich zu schreiben. Sorry!

Francis Drake
07.02.11, 21:22
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Nov 02, 42
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ASW attack near New Hanover Island at 104,123

Japanese Ships
DD Shikinami
E Yunagi
E Hatakaze
DD Akebono
DD Amagiri
DD Yugiri
DD Ayanami

Allied Ships
SS Gudgeon, hits 1



SS Gudgeon is sighted by escort

Die Gudgeon wird durch die Konvoisicherung abgedrängt.

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Sub vs Sub: SS Flying Fish attacking SS I-122 at 106,121 - near Kavieng

Japanese Ships
SS I-122

Allied Ships
SS Flying Fish



SS Flying Fish launches 6 torpedoes at 2,000 yards

Endlich mal zum Schuß auf ein japanisches U-Boot gekommen, und dann wieder das übliche...

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ASW attack near Truk at 111,109

Japanese Ships
DD Akigumo
CA Kumano
CL Kinu
DD Kazegumo
AMC Akagi Maru
DD Amatsukaze
DD Naganami

Allied Ships
SS Grayling



SS Grayling launches 6 torpedoes at DD Akigumo


Wieder mal kein „explosiver“ Erfolg...

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Sub attack near Cape Gloucester at 101,123

Japanese Ships
DD Shikinami
E Yunagi
DD Akebono
DD Amagiri
DD Yugiri
DD Ayanami

Allied Ships
SS Sailfish



SS Sailfish launches 4 torpedoes at DD Shikinami


Ein Fast Transport wird angegriffen...

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Night Air attack on Russell Islands , at 113,136

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 24


No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AO Brazos, Bomb hits 1, on fire



Port hits 3


http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/1784/image748.jpg




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Night Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Allied aircraft
B-17F Fortress x 4


Allied aircraft losses
B-17F Fortress: 1 damaged






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Night Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Allied aircraft
B-17F Fortress x 3


Allied aircraft losses
B-17F Fortress: 1 damaged






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Morning Air attack on TF, near Rekata Bay at 114,133

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes

Japanese aircraft
E13A1 Jake x 2



Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 77


Japanese aircraft losses
E13A1 Jake: 1 destroyed


Zwei Wasserflugzeug Aufklärer haben wohl in ein Wespennest gestochen...


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Morning Air attack on Yokoyama Tai , at 99,129 (Buna)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes


Allied aircraft
Beaufighter IC x 26


Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter IC: 1 damaged


Also attacking 4th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking Kure 3rd SNLF ...
Also attacking 1st Naval Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking Yokoyama Tai ...






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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 7
B-17E Fortress x 50
B-25C Mitchell x 3
B-26 Marauder x 11


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 2 damaged
B-26 Marauder: 1 damaged



Port hits 7
Port supply hits 6


Also attacking 144th Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking Buna ...
Also attacking 144th Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking Buna ...
Also attacking 4th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 15th Engineer Regiment ...





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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 3
B-25C Mitchell x 3


No Allied losses


Also attacking 144th Infantry Regiment ...





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Morning Air attack on Sasebo 5th SNLF, at 99,129 (Buna)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

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


Allied aircraft
Spitfire VC Trop x 3
B-25C Mitchell x 7
P-40E Warhawk x 9


No Allied losses

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







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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 3


No Allied losses







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Morning Air attack on 144th Infantry Regiment, at 99,129 (Buna)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


Allied aircraft
Spitfire VC Trop x 2
B-25C Mitchell x 9
P-40E Warhawk x 7


No Allied losses







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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 3
P-40E Warhawk x 3


No Allied losses

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


Also attacking 144th Infantry Regiment ...





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Morning Air attack on Kure 3rd SNLF, at 99,129 (Buna)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 46 NM, estimated altitude 2,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-26 Marauder x 3


Allied aircraft losses
B-26 Marauder: 1 damaged







OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Nov 02, 42

Coastwatcher Report: AV Sanyo Maru reported in port at Lae
(Die Sanyo Maru ist mit Wasserflugzeugen bestückt und dient bestimmt der japanischen Seeaufklärung, wenn der Fog of War uns nicht wie so oft einen Streich spielt. Das Schiff wäre aber zu wertvoll, um es an der „Front“ einzusetzen.)

Coastwatcher Report: AO Ondo reported in port at Lae

Previous report of sinking of SS RO-63 incorrect. Ship sighted and engaged at 106, 121

ENS Merritt, R.S. of VF-8 is credited with kill number 3
2LT Alford R. of VMF-212 is credited with kill number 4

No.100 Sqd RAAF arrives at Townsville
19th BG/93rd BS arrives at Charters Towers
4th USMC Replacemnt Battalion arrives at Noumea




SIG INT REPORT FOR Nov 02, 42

Radio transmissions detected at 113,128.
Combined Fleet is located at Truk(112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at Kavieng (106,122).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
10th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
5th AF Construction Battalion is located at Lae(99,126).
Radio transmissions detected at Rekata Bay (113,134).
Radio transmissions detected at Buna (99,129).
10th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at Lae (99,126).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
10th Naval Construction Battalion is located at Rabaul(106,125).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at 107,145.




Befehle:

Die Träger gehen mal wieder offensiv vor...

Francis Drake
08.02.11, 21:55
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Nov 03, 42
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Night Air attack on Russell Islands , at 113,136

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 9


No Japanese losses



Aircraft Attacking:
9 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 13000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg AP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes


Der Oiler ist weg, der Gegner trifft nichts.

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Night Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Allied aircraft
B-17F Fortress x 3


Allied aircraft losses
B-17F Fortress: 1 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 12000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes


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Night Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Allied aircraft
B-17F Fortress x 3


Allied aircraft losses
B-17F Fortress: 3 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


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Night Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 4


No Allied losses

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



Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 12000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 48 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


Wieder mal ein Treffer auf ein im Hafen von Rabaul liegendes Schiff!

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ASW attack near Cape Gloucester at 101,124

Japanese Ships
DD Murakumo
E Yunagi
E Matsukaze
DD Akebono
DD Amagiri
DD Yugiri
DD Ayanami

Allied Ships
SS S-40



SS S-40 is sighted by escort


Der Fast Transport kehrt von Lae Richtung Norden zurück und greift die S-40 erfolglos an.

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Morning Air attack on 144th Infantry Regiment, at 99,129 (Buna)

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 2,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes


Allied aircraft
Beaufighter IC x 25
B-25C Mitchell x 3
B-26 Marauder x 3


Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter IC: 2 damaged

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



Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Beaufighter IC bombing from 100 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
12 x Beaufighter IC bombing from 100 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-26 Marauder bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking Yokoyama Tai ...
Also attacking 10th Special Base Force ...
Also attacking Kure 3rd SNLF ...
Also attacking 144th Infantry Regiment ...


Im Tiefflug greifen unsere Beaufighter die feindlichen Truppen in Buna an.



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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 53


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
LB AG-5138, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk



Port hits 20
Port supply hits 1


Die B-17 greifen erfolgreich den Hafen von Lae an. Das letzte Landungsboot wird versenkt. Es befinden sich wie erwartet kein weiteres Schiff im Hafen.

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Morning Air attack on 4th Naval Guard Unit, at 99,129 (Buna)

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


Allied aircraft
Spitfire VC Trop x 10
B-25C Mitchell x 14
B-26 Marauder x 3
P-40E Warhawk x 14


Allied aircraft losses
B-26 Marauder: 1 damaged

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


Also attacking 101st JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 144th Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking 4th Naval Guard Unit ...






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Morning Air attack on I/55 Mtn Gun Rgt , at 99,129 (Buna)

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid detected at 46 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 9


No Allied losses








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Morning Air attack on Sasebo 5th SNLF, at 99,129 (Buna)

Weather in hex: Overcast

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


Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 3
B-26 Marauder x 8


Allied aircraft losses
B-26 Marauder: 1 damaged

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





OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Nov 03, 42

SS Grayling reports having been sighted by the enemy at 111 , 108

Coastwatcher Report: xAKL Kennichi Maru reported in port at Lae
(Falschmeldung!)

Coastwatcher Report: SS I-21 reported in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: xAK Peking Maru reported in port at Buka
Coastwatcher Report: CS Nisshin reported in port at Buka
(Buka ist westlich unserer Trägergruppe, der Japaner versucht wohl, einen Vorgezogenen Aufklärungsposten zu schaffen)

Coastwatcher sighting: 11 Japanese ships at 99,125 near Lae , Speed 4 , Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 11 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae , Speed 9 , Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 11 Japanese ships at 99,126 near Lae , Speed 6 , Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 11 Japanese ships at 100,126 near Finschhafen , Moving East
(Der Fast Transport Richtung Lae)

http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/3391/image751.jpg

http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/9356/image752.jpg


LT O'Neill G. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 2
(Abschuss eines Aufklärers)

DD Inazuma is reported to have been sunk near Shortlands on Oct 19, 1942
LB AG-5138 is reported to have been sunk near Lae on Nov 03, 1942

AM Gympie arrives at Sydney
244th US Coastal Gun Battalion arrives at Noumea




SIG INT REPORT FOR Nov 03, 42

10th Naval Construction Battalion is located at Rabaul(106,125).
Radio transmissions detected at 95,164.
Radio transmissions detected at 115,145.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at Kavieng (106,122).
8th AF Construction Battalion is located at Wewak(96,119).
Radio transmissions detected at Lae (99,126).
17th Army is located at Truk(112,108).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at 102,147.
Radio transmissions detected at 124,172.
9th Ind. AT Gun Battalion is located at Truk(112,108).
Southeast Fleet is located at Truk(112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at 114,144.

Francis Drake
11.02.11, 17:40
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Nov 04, 42
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TF 3 encounters mine field at Rabaul (106,125)

Allied Ships
DD Bache, Mine hits 1


Kurz vor dem Beschuss von Rabaul fährt der Zerstörer Bache auf eine Mine. Der Schaden hält sich aber in Grenzen.




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Night Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 19


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged



Port hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg AP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 13000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg AP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 42 minutes


Die Bettys haben sich heute Nacht die Hafenanlagen von Port Moresby vorgenommen. Dabei konnte ein Bomber durch unsere Flak abgeschossen werden. Nur geringer Schaden, der sofort instand gesetzt wird.

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Night Naval bombardment of Rabaul at 106,125 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
H8K1 Emily: 1 destroyed on ground
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed on ground
A6M2 Zero: 2 destroyed on ground

221 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
DD Akebono, Shell hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage

Allied Ships
BB South Dakota
BB Washington
CA Minneapolis
CA Salt Lake City
CA Chicago, Shell hits 2
CA Portland

Japanese ground losses:
154 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 9 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 8 (2 destroyed, 6 disabled)
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)



Runway hits 20

BB South Dakota firing at Rabaul
Rabaul Coastal Gun Regiment firing at BB Washington
BB Washington firing at Rabaul Coastal Gun Regiment
Rabaul Coastal Gun Regiment firing at CA Minneapolis
CA Minneapolis firing at Rabaul Coastal Gun Regiment
CA Salt Lake City firing at Rabaul Coastal Gun Regiment
Rabaul Coastal Gun Regiment firing at CA Salt Lake City
CA Chicago firing at Rabaul Coastal Gun Regiment
Rabaul Coastal Gun Regiment firing at CA Chicago
CA Portland firing at Rabaul Coastal Gun Regiment
Rabaul Coastal Gun Regiment firing at CA Portland


Rabaul wurde heute Nacht zum ersten Mal durch unsere Schlachtschiffgruppe von See aus beschossen. Dabei konnte eine „dicke“ Murmel den japanischen Zerstörer Akebono sehr schwer beschädigen. Zahlreiche weitere Treffer auf Truppen und das Flugfeld wurden erzielt.

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Night Naval bombardment of Buna at 99,129

Allied Ships
CA Canberra
CA Australia
CA Pensacola
CL Hobart
CL Achilles
CL Leander
DD Arunta
DD Clark
DD Phelps
DD Selfridge
DD Cummings
DD Sterett

Japanese ground losses:
113 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)



Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 12
Port hits 5
Port supply hits 5

CA Canberra firing at Buna
CA Australia firing at I/55 Mtn Gun Rgt
CA Pensacola firing at 144th Infantry Regiment
CL Hobart firing at Sasebo 5th SNLF
CL Achilles firing at 144th Infantry Regiment
CL Leander firing at 144th Infantry Regiment
DD Arunta firing at 144th Infantry Regiment
DD Clark firing at I/55 Mtn Gun Rgt
DD Phelps firing at 144th Infantry Regiment
DD Selfridge firing at 10th Special Base Force
DD Cummings firing at 144th Infantry Regiment
DD Sterett firing at 144th Infantry Regiment


Auch unsere Kreuzergruppe war erfolgreich beim Beschießen von Buna. Am Tage sollen alle Bomber, auch die B-17, die japanischen Kampftruppen angreifen, um einen geplanten Angriff unserer Bodentruppen unterstützen.

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Morning Air attack on Sasebo 5th SNLF, at 99,129 (Buna)

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes


Allied aircraft
Beaufighter IC x 11
B-25C Mitchell x 3
P-40E Warhawk x 8


Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter IC: 1 damaged

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


Also attacking Yokoyama Tai ...
Also attacking 144th Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking Sasebo 5th SNLF ...






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Morning Air attack on Yokoyama Tai , at 99,129 (Buna)

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes


Allied aircraft
Beaufighter IC x 10
P-40E Warhawk x 12


Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter IC: 1 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Beaufighter IC bombing from 100 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x Beaufighter IC bombing from 100 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb






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Morning Air attack on 144th Infantry Regiment, at 99,129 (Buna)

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


Allied aircraft
Spitfire VC Trop x 12
B-17E Fortress x 48
B-25C Mitchell x 14
B-26 Marauder x 6
P-40E Warhawk x 6


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 2 damaged
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
B-26 Marauder: 1 damaged

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


Also attacking Kure 3rd SNLF ...
Also attacking 4th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking I/55 Mtn Gun Rgt ...
Also attacking 10th Special Base Force ...
Also attacking 15th Engineer Regiment ...
Also attacking 144th Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking 101st JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 15th Naval Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 144th Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking 1st Naval Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking Sasebo 5th SNLF ...
Also attacking Yokoyama Tai ...
Also attacking 4th Naval Guard Unit ...






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Morning Air attack on 144th Infantry Regiment, at 99,129 (Buna)

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


Allied aircraft
Beaufighter IC x 3
B-25C Mitchell x 9
B-26 Marauder x 9


Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
B-26 Marauder: 1 damaged

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


Also attacking Yokoyama Tai ...
Also attacking 144th Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking Yokoyama Tai ...
Also attacking 144th Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking Yokoyama Tai ...






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Morning Air attack on 1st Naval Construction Battalion, at 99,129 (Buna)

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 47 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 3


Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged






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Afternoon Air attack on Buka , at 109,128

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 44 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 10
SBD-3 Dauntless x 50


Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 6 damaged

Japanese Ships
LB AG-2055, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
LB AG-5052, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
LB AG-2054, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
LB AG-5051, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
LB AG-5048, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
LB AG-5049, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
LB AG-5050, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
LB AG-5189, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
LB AG-5188, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
LB AG-2056, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk



Port supply hits 1


Die feindliche Schiffsansammlung in Buka konnte erfolgreich im Hafen versenkt werden.

http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/507/image760r.jpg





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Afternoon Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131

Weather in hex: Severe storms

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


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 6
SBD-3 Dauntless x 59


Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 13 damaged

Japanese Ships
CS Chiyoda, Bomb hits 1, on fire

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



Port hits 1


Im Hafen der Shortlands konnte der Aufklärungskreuzer Chiyoda durch eine Bombe in Brand geworfen werden. Ein für den Japaner sehr wichtiges Schiff!

http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/2135/image761.jpg





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Ground combat at Buna (99,129)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 15639 troops, 138 guns, 170 vehicles, Assault Value = 623

Defending force 16667 troops, 176 guns, 7 vehicles, Assault Value = 362

Allied adjusted assault: 756

Japanese adjusted defense: 127

Allied assault odds: 5 to 1 (fort level 1)

Allied forces CAPTURE Buna !!!

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

Japanese ground losses:
2804 casualties reported
Squads: 7 destroyed, 49 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 80 disabled
Engineers: 130 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 48 (48 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 10 (10 destroyed, 0 disabled)


Allied ground losses:
626 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 94 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 113 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 3 disabled
Vehicles lost 13 (1 destroyed, 12 disabled)


Assaulting units:
41st/162nd Inf Regiment
14th Australian Brigade
29th Australian Brigade
5th Aus Cav Brigade
11th Australian Brigade
30th Australian Brigade
I Australian Corps

Defending units:
Kure 3rd SNLF
144th Infantry Regiment
15th Engineer Regiment
Yokoyama Tai
Sasebo 5th SNLF
4th Naval Guard Unit
1st Naval Construction Battalion
I/55 Mtn Gun Rgt
3rd Naval Construction Battalion
15th Naval Construction Battalion
10th Special Base Force
101st JNAF AF Unit


Sieg in Buna! Die feindlichen Stellungen konnten erfolgreich gestürmt werden!!! Durch die hervorragende Abriegelung vom Nachschubtransporten (Ausnahme Fast Transports), den Zerstörern der restlichen Versorgungsgütern aus der Luft und das seit Wochen bombardieren der japanischen Truppenstellungen aus der Luft und von See aus konnte die Operation ca. 6 Wochen vor geplanten Ende abgeschlossen werden (historisch fiel Buna Anfang Januar 1943 so weit ich weiß, auch über den Landweg). Die Japaner müssen nur noch im Dschungelkampf aufgerieben werden. Anschließend müssen sich die Truppern erholen und mit Nachschub versorgt werden, damit wir sie dem nächsten Ziel entgegen werfen können.

http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/4618/image762.jpg




OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Nov 04, 42

Coastwatcher Report: xAKL Penang Maru reported in port at Buka

Allied forces CAPTURE Buna !!!

CL Kashii is reported to have been sunk near Tabar Island on Sep 20, 1942

DD Drayton arrives at Noumea
PT-120 arrives at Noumea
PT-121 arrives at Noumea
PT-122 arrives at Noumea
PT-128 arrives at Noumea




SIG INT REPORT FOR Nov 04, 42

Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
2nd/16th Inf Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
38th/230th Inf Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
20th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at Wewak (96,119).

thrawn
11.02.11, 19:23
Ein schöner Erfolg. Weiter so.

Francis Drake
13.02.11, 11:08
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Nov 05, 42
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Sub attack near Munda at 112,134

Japanese Ships
SS I-168

Allied Ships
BB South Dakota, Torpedo hits 3, heavy damage
BB Washington
CA Minneapolis
CA Salt Lake City
DD Fanning
DD Dunlap



SS I-168 launches 8 torpedoes at BB South Dakota


Auf dem Rückmarsch der Schlachtschiffsgruppe von Rabaul durch den „Schlauch“ kann ein japanisches U-Boot drei Torpedotreffer auf der South Dakota erziehlen! Damit ist das zweite Schlachtschiff aus dem Spiel. Der Schaden ist nicht so groß, nur ein starker Wassereinbruch behindert das Schiff. Es soll vorerst in Tulagi anlegen, um es anschließend über Noumea Richtung Pearl Harbor zurückverlegt werden.

http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/3231/image764g.jpg




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Night Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Allied aircraft
B-17F Fortress x 3


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 12000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 44 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes


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Night Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 4


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
DMS W.20, Bomb hits 1, on fire



Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 12000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes


Wieder konnte ein Schiff in Rabaul getroffen werden! Diesmal soll es sich um ein Minensuchboot handeln.

http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/9703/image765.jpg





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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Clear sky

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


Allied aircraft
Beaufighter IC x 24
B-25C Mitchell x 17
B-26 Marauder x 15
P-40E Warhawk x 34


Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter IC: 3 damaged
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
B-26 Marauder: 2 damaged

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



Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 7
Runway hits 31
Port hits 4

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Beaufighter IC bombing from 100 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
12 x Beaufighter IC bombing from 100 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-26 Marauder bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb


Schwerer Luftangriff auf Lae von Port Moresby aus. Die Beaufighter bekämpften das Flugfeld im Tiefflug und konnten zahlreiche Treffer erzielen und die Einsatzbereitschaft erheblich senken. Die Level Bomber griffen den Hafen an.






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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 46 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 10


No Allied losses

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



Port hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb


10 Nachzügler erzielen eine sehr hohe Treffergenauigkeit! Die B-!7 können wegen schlechten Wetter aus Australien nicht starten. In der letzten Runde wurden 4 B-17 Staffeln vorzeitig zurück nach den USA verlegt. Dafür bekommen wir in einigen Tagen 4 neue B-24 dafür.



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Ground combat at Buna (99,129)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 14578 troops, 138 guns, 169 vehicles, Assault Value = 541

Defending force 14559 troops, 121 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 302

Allied adjusted assault: 197

Japanese adjusted defense: 61

Allied assault odds: 3 to 1

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

Japanese ground losses:
897 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 49 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 59 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled


Allied ground losses:
407 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 64 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 63 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled


Assaulting units:
14th Australian Brigade
5th Aus Cav Brigade
11th Australian Brigade
29th Australian Brigade
41st/162nd Inf Regiment
30th Australian Brigade
I Australian Corps

Defending units:
144th Infantry Regiment
Kure 3rd SNLF
Yokoyama Tai
Sasebo 5th SNLF
15th Engineer Regiment
4th Naval Guard Unit
10th Special Base Force
3rd Naval Construction Battalion
I/55 Mtn Gun Rgt
15th Naval Construction Battalion
1st Naval Construction Battalion
101st JNAF AF Unit



Unsere Truppen brauchen unbedingt einige Tage Erholung. Die Durchschlagskraft lässt stark nach.





OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Nov 05, 42

Coastwatcher sighting: 13 Japanese ships at 107,126 near Rabaul , Speed 20 , Moving Southeast
(lt. Aussage des japanischen Oberbefehlshabers ein sehr großer Fast Transport mit 25 Kreuzeren und Zerstörern.)

Coastwatcher Report: CVL Zuiho reported in port at Rabaul

Coastwatcher sighting: 12 Japanese ships at 109,131 near Shortlands , Speed 22 , Moving Southeast
(Eine Zerstörergruppe sollte dem beschädigten Schlachtschiff nachstoßen, hat aber ohne Ziel kehrt gemacht. Auch durch den „Japaner“ bestätigt.)

CPT Underwood P. of VMF-212 is credited with kill number 8
(Ein Wasserflugzeugaufklärer wurde über Lunga abgeschossen)





SIG INT REPORT FOR Nov 05, 42

1258 men are based at Ponape (119,113).
52nd JNAF AF Unit is located at Truk(112,108).
Southeast Fleet is located at Truk(112,108).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
2nd/29th Inf Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at Kavieng (106,122).
4th Fleet is located at Kavieng(106,122).
5th AF Construction Battalion is located at Lae(99,126).
38th/38th Engineer Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
R-Area fwd det. is located at Rekata Bay(113,134).

Der japanische Oberbefehlshaber berichtete gestern beim gemeinsamen Mahle beim Spanier, das durch das Beschießen der Schlachtschiffe auf Rabaul die Service Bereitschaft des Flugfeldes zu über 70% zerstört wurde! In einem Zug würden davon aktuell 10% wiederhergestellt und repariert. Wir werden diesen Umstand natürlich nicht ausnutzen und Druck auf Rabaul ausüben.

Die Geschwindigkeit des Fortgangs des AAR ist im Moment nicht so schnell, da mein Gegner beruflich einiges zu tun hat und hatte. Im Laufe der kommenden Woche wird höchsten ein bis max. zwei Züge bearbeitet werden können. Dies bitte ich zu entschuldigen.

Francis Drake
15.02.11, 04:18
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Nov 06, 42
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Night Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Allied aircraft
B-17F Fortress x 3


No Allied losses





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Night Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 3


No Allied losses





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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights


Allied aircraft
Beaufighter IC x 14
B-17E Fortress x 4


Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter IC: 2 damaged



Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 15
Port hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Beaufighter IC bombing from 100 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
2 x Beaufighter IC bombing from 100 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb


Die Beaufighter richten wieder einmal große Schäden im Tiefflug auf dem japanischen Flugplatz an.





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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes


Allied aircraft
Beaufighter IC x 9
B-17E Fortress x 12
P-40E Warhawk x 8


Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter IC: 1 damaged



Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 14
Port hits 2
Port supply hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Beaufighter IC bombing from 100 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 13


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged



Port hits 3
Port supply hits 1





OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Nov 06, 42

Coastwatcher sighting: 11 Japanese ships at 107,126 near Rabaul , Speed 21 , Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 10 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul , Speed 23 , Moving Northwest

Coastwatcher Report: CA Kako reported in port at Shortlands

15 x B-25C Mitchell transporting supplies to Buna
14 x B-25C Mitchell transporting supplies to Buna
16 x B-26 Marauder transporting supplies to Buna
(Unsere Bomber in Port Moresby bringen per Lufttransport benötigten Nachschub nach Buna. Noch kommt nicht genug durch den Dschungel. Bei Zugbeginn waren nun doch über 4.000 Supply von Port Moresby dort angekommen.)

CA Tone is reported to have been sunk near Auki on Sep 04, 1942
LB AG-5048 is reported to have been sunk near Buka on Nov 04, 1942
LB AG-5049 is reported to have been sunk near Buka on Nov 04, 1942
LB AG-5050 is reported to have been sunk near Buka on Nov 04, 1942
LB AG-5051 is reported to have been sunk near Buka on Nov 04, 1942
LB AG-5052 is reported to have been sunk near Buka on Nov 04, 1942
LB AG-5188 is reported to have been sunk near Buka on Nov 04, 1942
LB AG-5189 is reported to have been sunk near Buka on Nov 04, 1942
LB AG-2054 is reported to have been sunk near Buka on Nov 04, 1942
LB AG-2055 is reported to have been sunk near Buka on Nov 04, 1942
LB AG-2056 is reported to have been sunk near Buka on Nov 04, 1942

Loss of DD Frazier on Sep 01, 1942 is admitted
Loss of xAP Largs Bay on Sep 09, 1942 is admitted

AK Alkes arrives at Noumea
No.7 Sqd RAAF arrives at Sydney




SIG INT REPORT FOR Nov 06, 42

20th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).




Befehle:

Hier einmal die Übersicht über die Einsatzgebiete unserer U-Boote. Hauptaugenmerk sind von nun an die Zufahrtswege nach Rabaul. Die Infrastruktur in Lae ist bereits schwer getroffen. Wir beobachten, das sich die Japaner aus Lae zurückziehen!

http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/2005/image766.th.jpg (http://img337.imageshack.us/i/image766.jpg/)



In Milne Bay ist ein Versorgungskonvoi eingetroffen. An Bord ist eine weitere Base Force. Wir planen das Flugfeld auszubauen, um vor Ort U-Boot Überwachung zu fliegen. Aktuell ist eine Staffel Kittyhawk sowie Spitfire vor Ort.

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/3826/image767d.th.jpg (http://img207.imageshack.us/i/image767d.jpg/)



Zwei ASW Flottillen sollen gesichtete japanische U-Boote vor Cooktown aufspüren und bekämpfen sollen.

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/7826/image768g.th.jpg (http://img6.imageshack.us/i/image768g.jpg/)



Ein Konvoi ist auf dem Marsch nach Port Moresby. Truppenteile sowie zahlreiche vor Ort nicht mehr benötigte Pioniere sollen verlegt werden.

http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/4025/image769.th.jpg (http://img830.imageshack.us/i/image769.jpg/)



Die Träger verlegen in den Rückraum als Reserve.

http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/5919/image770.th.jpg (http://img40.imageshack.us/i/image770.jpg/)



Die Saratoga verlegt nach Noumea zum Auffrischen von Bomben und Torpedos.

http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/9715/image771i.th.jpg (http://img812.imageshack.us/i/image771i.jpg/)



Die torpedierte Boise auf dem Weg zum Dock in Sydney.

http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/5714/image772.th.jpg (http://img233.imageshack.us/i/image772.jpg/)



Die South Dakota verlegt vorerst in den Hafen von Lunga. In Kürze werden Zerstörer zum Geleit nach Noumea eintreffen.

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/9518/image773.th.jpg (http://img291.imageshack.us/i/image773.jpg/)



Eine Kreuzergruppe soll den in einer Woche beginnenden restlichen Abtransport der Marines nach Noumea schützen. In Noumea werden die Truppen aufgefrischt und anschließend beginnt der Marsch nach Lae.

http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/1869/image774.th.jpg (http://img508.imageshack.us/i/image774.jpg/)


Aus ihrgend einen Grund zeigt er die Bilder nicht mehr in der sonst gewohnten Größe. Nun habe ich es mal so probiert, doch vernünftig werden sie nicht...

Francis Drake
17.02.11, 10:00
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Nov 07, 42
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ASW attack near Rabaul at 107,126

Japanese Ships
DD Minegumo
E Yunagi
E Matsukaze
DD Mutsuki
DD Amagiri
DD Yugiri
DD Ayanami

Allied Ships
SS S-37, hits 3



SS S-37 is sighted by escort


http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/2201/image775.jpg




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ASW attack near Deboyne Islands at 102,136

Japanese Ships
SS I-157, hits 5

Allied Ships
DD Worden
DD Perkins



SS I-157 is sighted by escort


http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/9224/image776.jpg




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Night Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Overcast

Allied aircraft
B-17F Fortress x 3


Allied aircraft losses
B-17F Fortress: 1 damaged





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Night Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Overcast

Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 3


Allied aircraft losses
B-17D Fortress: 1 damaged





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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 7
A6M3 Zero x 10



Allied aircraft
Beaufighter IC x 23
B-17E Fortress x 18
B-25C Mitchell x 7
B-26 Marauder x 10
P-40E Warhawk x 5


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
A6M3 Zero: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter IC: 2 destroyed, 8 damaged
B-17E Fortress: 4 damaged

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



Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 10

Also attacking Lae Coastal Gun Regiment ...
Also attacking Lae ...
Also attacking Lae Coastal Gun Regiment ...
Also attacking 7th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking Lae ...
Also attacking Maizuru 2nd SNLF ...


http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/9064/image778.jpg

Lange haben wir mit dem Eingreifen der japanischen Zeros erwartet. Heute war es soweit. Unsere Flieger haben sich tapfer geschlagen! Weiteres später.




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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 4
A6M3 Zero x 1



Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 7


No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged






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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 41 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 1



Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 10


No Japanese losses

No Allied losses


Also attacking Lae Coastal Gun Regiment ...
Also attacking Horii Group ...




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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 1



Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 4


No Japanese losses

No Allied losses



Port hits 1





OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Nov 07, 42

Coastwatcher Report: xAK Wales Maru reported in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: xAK Canberra Maru reported in port at Rabaul

Coastwatcher sighting: 10 Japanese ships at 109,130 near Torokina , Speed 19 , Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 10 Japanese ships at 107,126 near Rabaul , Speed 19 , Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 9 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul , Speed 18 , Moving Northwest

SBD-3 Dauntless from VB-8 attacking a Japanese SS at 102,140
a Japanese SS is reported HIT

http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/4372/image777f.jpg



PO Davies O. of No.4 Sqd RAAF is credited with kill number 2





SIG INT REPORT FOR Nov 07, 42

8th AF Construction Battalion is located at Wewak(96,119).
Yokosuka 5th SNLF is located at Wewak(96,119).
9th Ind. AT Gun Battalion is loaded on xAK Tatuno Maru at Truk (112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at Ponape (119,113).




Punkteübersicht

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/6545/image779.jpg



Flugzeugverluste, seit längeren mal wieder eine „Luftschlacht“. Die eigenen Verluste sind gering, während doch die ein oder andere Zero nicht mehr nach Hause gekommen ist. Wir gehen allerdings höchstens von einem Drittel der veranschlagten abgeschossenen Japanern aus.

http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/3295/image780.jpg



Eine Übersicht der erfolgreichen australischen Piloten, alle in Port Moresby oder Milne Bay stationiert.

http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/918/image781.jpg



Die Piloten der Marines, alle stationiert in Lunga.

http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/1375/image782.jpg



Die Piloten der Army, stationiert in Port Moresby. Die meisten dürften inzwischen zu den Warhawk Staffeln versetzt worden sein. Die P-39 dienen in Townsville zur Pilotenausbildung.

http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/7426/image783.jpg



Die Piloten der auf den vier amerikanischen Trägern stationierten Staffeln.

http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/6492/image784.jpg



Ein aufgeklärter Fast Transport auf dem Weg nach Lae.

http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/8724/image785.jpg

Francis Drake
21.02.11, 13:37
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Nov 08, 42
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Night Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Allied aircraft
B-17F Fortress x 3


Allied aircraft losses
B-17F Fortress: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
DMS W.20, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
AO Notoro, Bomb hits 1, on fire



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 12000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes


http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/3761/image786.jpg

Wieder ein erfolgreicher Nachtangriff auf Rabaul. Ein kleines Minensuchboot konnte versenkt (gehen wir mal von aus) sowie ein Flottentanker in Brand werfen.




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Night Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 5


Allied aircraft losses
B-17D Fortress: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 12000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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






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ASW attack near New Hanover Island at 104,122

Japanese Ships
DD Yugure
DD Harusame
xAK Syozui Maru
DD Kawakaze

Allied Ships
SS Sailfish



SS Sailfish launches 4 torpedoes at DD Yugure


http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/7747/image787.jpg

Ein Konvoi konnte auf dem Weg nach Rabaul gestellt werden. Leider kam das U-Boot nicht an den Frachter ran, doch auch ein Angriff auf eine Eskorte war leider erfolglos.



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ASW attack near New Hanover Island at 104,123

Japanese Ships
DD Harusame
xAK Syozui Maru
DD Yugure
DD Kawakaze

Allied Ships
SS Gudgeon



SS Gudgeon launches 4 torpedoes at DD Harusame


http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/4026/image788.jpg

Ein weiteres Boot kommt an den Konvoi ran, konnte durch den Bewacherring nicht durchstoßen und nahm einen Zerstörer aufs Korn. Doch statt eines Versagers war es ein Fehlschuß.




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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 24
B-25C Mitchell x 6
B-26 Marauder x 6


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
B-26 Marauder: 1 damaged



Port hits 6

Also attacking Lae Coastal Gun Regiment ...
Also attacking 7th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking Lae ...
Also attacking Lae Coastal Gun Regiment ...


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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 43 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 3
B-25C Mitchell x 20
B-26 Marauder x 8
P-38G Lightning x 9
P-40E Warhawk x 23


Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 3 damaged

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

Also attacking 7th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking Lae ...
Also attacking Lae Coastal Gun Regiment ...
Also attacking 7th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking Lae Coastal Gun Regiment ...
Also attacking 7th Naval Guard Unit ...



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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 44 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 3


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged



Port hits 3






OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Nov 08, 42

Coastwatcher Report: CL Nagara reported in port at Rabaul
Coastwatcher Report: CL Tenryu reported in port at Shortlands

Coastwatcher sighting: 9 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul , Speed 22 , Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 10 Japanese ships at 107,126 near Rabaul , Speed 22 , Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 10 Japanese ships at 109,130 near Torokina , Speed 23 , Moving Southeast
(Wohl ein Fast Transport Richtung Shortlands)

CL Boise beginning refit while under repair in shipyard at Sydney
(Die durch Torpedotreffer beschädigte Boise geht in Sydney ins Dock. Gleichzeitig wird die Flakbewaffnung aufgestockt)

Previous report of sinking of SS RO-33 incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service

DD Lardner arrives at Noumea
PT-142 arrives at Noumea
xAK Thomas A. Edison arrives at Noumea





SIG INT REPORT FOR Nov 08, 42

Radio transmissions detected at 112,153.
Radio transmissions detected at Kavieng (106,122).
Radio transmissions detected at 100,114.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at Kavieng (106,122).
SS RO-61 is moving to 111,136.
38th/230th Inf Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at Wewak (96,119).
38th/229th Inf Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
144th Infantry Regiment is planning for an attack on Port Moresby.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
2nd/29th Inf Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at 94,115.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
39th Field Construction Battalion is located at Truk(112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at 111,127.

Francis Drake
21.02.11, 15:22
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Nov 09, 42
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Sub attack near Milne Bay at 99,138

Japanese Ships
SS I-172

Allied Ships
DD Selfridge
CA Canberra
CL Achilles
DD Arunta
DD Clark
DD Phelps



SS I-172 launches 8 torpedoes at DD Selfridge

http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/4301/image789.jpg

Unsere Kreuzergruppe auf dem Weg nach Milne Bay wird auf dem Wege dorthin durch ein japanisches U-Boot angegriffen. Der Gegner kennt die normalen Marschwege dorthin zu genau. Wir werden zukünftig mit Waypoint arbeiten müssen.




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Night Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Allied aircraft
B-17F Fortress x 3


Allied aircraft losses
B-17F Fortress: 1 damaged






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Night Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 12


No Allied losses


Zum ersten Male traten unsere B-25 von Port Moresby zum Nachtangriff auf Rabaul an. Noch waren sie nicht sichtbar erfolgreich, doch der Druck auf Rabaul wird sich in den kommenden Wochen erheblich erhöhen.





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Night Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 6


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
DD Hayashio, Bomb hits 1
DD Samidare, Bomb hits 1, on fire

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/4647/image790.jpg

Sehr schön!





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Morning Air attack on TF, near Milne Bay at 101,133

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 42 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 18



Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 9
Spitfire VC Trop x 10


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 7 destroyed, 2 damaged


Allied Ships
CA Canberra, Torpedo hits 1
CL Hobart
CL Leander



Aircraft Attacking:
4 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm T91 Mod 3 Torp
5 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm T91 Mod 3 Torp


http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/2900/image791u.jpg

Trotz 42 Minuten Vorwarnzeit sowie ohne Begleitschutz konnten nur 3 Jäger an die feindlichen Torpedobomber herangeführt werden. Eine Betty konnte abgeschossen werden sowie andere Beschädigt werden. 9 Bettys kamen zum Torpedoabwurf und konnten einen Treffer auf der Canberra erzielen. Erste Schadensmeldungen sprechen von knapp über 10 % Schaden sowie 30 % Wassereinbruch (ca. aus dem Kopf). Die Höchstgeschwindigkeit ist auf 18 Knoten gefallen. Der Kreuzer muß ins Dock nach Sydney.


http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/1258/image792.jpg

Beim Abflug der Bettys konnten noch zahlreiche Abschüsse gemeldet werden, da nun endlich alle Jäger am Feind waren.






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

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 42 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 8
G4M1 Betty x 12



Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 38


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero: 3 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 3 destroyed, 1 damaged


Allied Ships
DM Montgomery



Aircraft Attacking:
2 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 45cm T91 Mod 3 Torp

http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/7893/image793.jpg

Ein weiterer Luftangriff, diesmal allerdings auf die vor Anker in Port Moresby liegenden Truppentransportern. In einem heftigen Luftgefecht konnten sich unsere Piloten der Warhawk Staffeln toll auszeichnen. Die Zeros konnten unserer Übermacht nichts entgegen setzten und verloren viele Maschinen durch Abschuß sowie durch Beschädigungen. Trotzdem konnten zwei Bettys durchstoßen, aber keinen gezielten Torpedoabwurf mehr bewerkstelligen.






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

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 42 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 3



Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 22


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 2 destroyed


Die Nachzügler werden vom Himmel gefegt.




OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Nov 09, 42

Coastwatcher Report: CL Nagara reported in port at Rabaul
Coastwatcher Report: SS I-36 reported in port at Shortlands

Coastwatcher sighting: 10 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul , Speed 20 , Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 10 Japanese ships at 109,130 near Torokina , Speed 17 , Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 105,120 near Mussau Island , Speed 14 , Moving Southeast

FO Addington L. of No.75 Sqd RAAF is credited with kill number 3
WO Ashby T. of No.75 Sqd RAAF is credited with kill number 2
PO Reid N. of No.76 Sqd RAAF is credited with kill number 2
WO Higgins M. of No.76 Sqd RAAF is credited with kill number 2
PO Murray L. of No.76 Sqd RAAF is credited with kill number 2
PO Murray L. of No.76 Sqd RAAF is credited with kill number 3
PO Murray L. of No.76 Sqd RAAF is credited with kill number 4
FO Moorhead I. of No.75 Sqd RAAF is credited with kill number 2
PO Doyle L. of No.75 Sqd RAAF is credited with kill number 3
FO Sloan I. of No.75 Sqd RAAF is credited with kill number 2
FO Ricketts M. of No.75 Sqd RAAF is credited with kill number 3
FO Ricketts M. of No.75 Sqd RAAF is credited with kill number 4
CPT Dionne D. of 49th FG/7th FS is credited with kill number 2
1LT Cullen A. of 49th FG/9th FS is credited with kill number 2
CPT Evans I. of 35th FG/41st FS is credited with kill number 4
CPT Jenkins W. of 49th FG/7th FS is credited with kill number 4
2LT Porter E. of 49th FG/7th FS is credited with kill number 2
2LT Jones N. of 49th FG/9th FS is credited with kill number 2
CPT Ingram R. of 49th FG/7th FS is credited with kill number 2

Repairs completed on LSI(L) Manoora at Sydney, ship returned to service
(Die Beschädigungen des Hilfskreuzer Manoora sind in der Werft von Sydney beseitigt worden. Gleichzeitig wurde das Schiff zum Landing Ship Infanterie Large umgebaut. Nun entspricht es den amerikanischen APA. Im Spiel wird bei Landungen simuliert, das die Truppen an Bord vor der Landung in kleine Landungsboote verladen werden und so eine schnellere Anlandung stattfindet.)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landing_Ship,_Infantry

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMAS_Manoora_%281935%29

(Auf den Bildern ist schön zu sehen, wie die Landungsboote seitlich an der Schiffswand hängen.)


90th BG/319th BS arrives at Brisbane
90th BG/320th BS arrives at Brisbane
90th BG/321st BS arrives at Brisbane
90th BG/400th BS arrives at Brisbane
(Vier neue Staffeln B-24 Liberatoren)




SIG INT REPORT FOR Nov 09, 42

Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).

Francis Drake
23.02.11, 00:36
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Nov 10, 42
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ASW attack near Feni Islands at 107,127

Japanese Ships
DD Hatsuyuki
E Yunagi
DD Mutsuki
DD Amagiri
DD Yugiri
DD Ayanami

Allied Ships
SS Sculpin



SS Sculpin is sighted by escort

http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/8906/image794.jpg

Ein Fast Transport Richtung Shortlands oder über den Südweg von Rabaul nach Truk.





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Night Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Allied aircraft
B-17F Fortress x 3


Allied aircraft losses
B-17F Fortress: 2 damaged



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17F Fortress bombing from 12000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 22 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes


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Night Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 3


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 12000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes


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Morning Air attack on Lae , at 99,126

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 33
B-26 Marauder x 7
P-40E Warhawk x 12


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 3 damaged
B-26 Marauder: 1 damaged



Port hits 1
Port supply hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 6000 feet
Port Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-26 Marauder bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Also attacking 7th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking Lae ...
Also attacking Maizuru 2nd SNLF ...


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Ground combat at Buna (99,129)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 12315 troops, 87 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 280

Defending force 16625 troops, 138 guns, 172 vehicles, Assault Value = 519

Japanese adjusted assault: 48

Allied adjusted defense: 1455

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 30 (fort level 0)

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

Japanese ground losses:
675 casualties reported
Squads: 9 destroyed, 76 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 75 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 10 disabled


Allied ground losses:
289 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 44 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 59 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Vehicles lost 14 (1 destroyed, 13 disabled)


Assaulting units:
144th Infantry Regiment
15th Engineer Regiment
Sasebo 5th SNLF
Yokoyama Tai
Kure 3rd SNLF
4th Naval Guard Unit
1st Naval Construction Battalion
15th Naval Construction Battalion
3rd Naval Construction Battalion
10th Special Base Force
I/55 Mtn Gun Rgt
101st JNAF AF Unit

Defending units:
29th Australian Brigade
5th Aus Cav Brigade
14th Australian Brigade
41st/162nd Inf Regiment
11th Australian Brigade
30th Australian Brigade
I Australian Corps


Der Japaner startet einen Selbstmord Angriff auf unsere Linien. Trotz deren fehlenden Durchschlagskraft erzielen sie noch ein beachtliches Ergebnis.





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Ground combat at Buna (99,129)

Allied Deliberate attack

Attacking force 13830 troops, 138 guns, 171 vehicles, Assault Value = 473

Defending force 12610 troops, 108 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 205

Allied adjusted assault: 338

Japanese adjusted defense: 51

Allied assault odds: 6 to 1

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

Japanese ground losses:
487 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 13 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 24 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 6 disabled


Allied ground losses:
245 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 19 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Assaulting units:
5th Aus Cav Brigade
14th Australian Brigade
11th Australian Brigade
29th Australian Brigade
41st/162nd Inf Regiment
30th Australian Brigade
I Australian Corps

Defending units:
144th Infantry Regiment
Sasebo 5th SNLF
Yokoyama Tai
Kure 3rd SNLF
4th Naval Guard Unit
15th Engineer Regiment
1st Naval Construction Battalion
3rd Naval Construction Battalion
15th Naval Construction Battalion
I/55 Mtn Gun Rgt
10th Special Base Force
101st JNAF AF Unit


Ein Gegenangriff wird durchgeführt. Es wird wohl noch ein wenig länger dauern, den Japaner zu vernichten.




OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Nov 10, 42

Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul , Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 10 Japanese ships at 107,126 near Rabaul , Speed 19 , Moving Southeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 6 Japanese ships at 107,126 near Rabaul , Speed 11 , Moving Southeast
(Ein Fast Transport sowie ein langsamer Konvoi verlassen Rabaul Richtung Süden)

Coastwatcher Report: SS I-2 reported in port at Shortlands

DD Fletcher taken out of commission to begin refit at Noumea
DD Gregory taken out of commission to begin refit at Noumea
DD Craven taken out of commission to begin refit at Noumea
DD McCall taken out of commission to begin refit at Noumea
(Vier Zerstörer werden in Noumea mit neuen See/Luftradar sowie weiteren Flak Waffen ausgerüstet und zwischen 10-14 Tagen ausfallen)

19th USN Naval Construction Battalion arrives at Noumea




SIG INT REPORT FOR Nov 10, 42

38th/230th Inf Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at Rekata Bay (113,134).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at Rekata Bay (113,134).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at Buna (99,129).




Befehle:

http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/1223/image795.jpg

Ein japanischer Schiffsverband liegt vor den Shortlands. Wir werden Nachts mal unsere Kreuzergruppe aus Lunga vorbei schicken.



http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/8847/image796h.jpg

Am Tage sollen unsere Träger noch mal genauer nachschauen.



http://img576.imageshack.us/img576/3655/image797.jpg

Vier von Port Moresby herbeigerufene Zerstörer sollen die durch einen Lufttorpedotreffer in Milne Bay beschädigte Canberra nach Sydney ins Dock bringen.



http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/3397/image798.jpg

Der Kreuzerverband vor Ort sollen die kommende Nacht Buna beschießen, um den Japaner schneller aufzureiben.



http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/1773/image799.jpg

Die Lage in Buna. Unsere Truppen sind total abgekämpft. Wie sehen denn erst die Japaner aus? Die Erfahrung von einigen australischen Truppenteilen ist durch die Kämpfe von 35 auf 58 angestiegen. Ein amerikanisches Regiment kann sogar einen Erfahrungswert von 69 bieten. Zwei Artillerie Regimenter sind noch auf dem Weg. Sie müssten in einigen Tagen vor Ort sein und die Durchschlagskraft erheblich erhöhen.



http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/373/image800b.jpg

In Port Moresby sind das Beladen der Transporter mit vor Ort nicht mehr benötigten Truppenteilen sowie Pioniere fast abgeschlossen. Diese werden zurück nach Townsville gebracht und dort für neue Ziele bereit gehalten.



http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/5540/image801e.jpg

Nachdem ein Nachschubkonvoi von Noumea aus 12.000 Supply nach Townsville gebracht hat, konnten wir nun die zweite Staffel Jäger auf die Lightnings ausrüsten. Mit Zusatztanks ausgerüstet können sie von Port Moresby aus Rabaul erreichen. Wenn die Staffel einsatzbereit ist und weiterer Nachschub dort bereit gestellt ist, werden wir die ersten Tag Angriffe auf Rabaul starten.

Der Zarewitsch
23.02.11, 10:11
Sehr schöner Bericht, edler Drake! :)

Francis Drake
23.02.11, 12:26
Vielen Dank!


Der Vorstoß der Träger sowie der Kreuzergruppe nach den Shortlands hat nichts gebracht. Der Japaner ist verduftet.


AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Nov 11, 42
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Night Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 16


Allied aircraft
B-17F Fortress x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-17F Fortress: 1 damaged


Der Japaner schickt zur Nachtabwehr Zeros in die Luft. Es konnten einige beschädigt und eine abgeschossen werden.




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Night Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 9


Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 4


No Japanese losses

No Allied losses







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Night Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 1


Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 3


No Japanese losses

No Allied losses






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Night Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 1


Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 8


No Japanese losses

No Allied losses






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Night Naval bombardment of Buna at 99,129

Allied Ships
CA Australia
CA Pensacola
CL Hobart
CL Achilles
CL Leander
DD Arunta
DD Clark
DD Phelps
DD Selfridge
DD Cummings
DD Sterett



CA Australia firing at 4th Naval Guard Unit
CA Pensacola firing at 144th Infantry Regiment
CL Hobart firing at 10th Special Base Force
CL Achilles firing at 144th Infantry Regiment
CL Leander firing at 144th Infantry Regiment
DD Arunta firing at Yokoyama Tai
DD Clark firing at 144th Infantry Regiment
DD Phelps firing at 144th Infantry Regiment
DD Selfridge firing at 10th Special Base Force
DD Cummings firing at 10th Special Base Force
DD Sterett firing at Yokoyama Tai


Unsere Kreuzergruppe beschießt die japanischen Truppenstellungen um Buna herum. Ein Ergebnis kann nicht beobachtet werden.




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Morning Air attack on Kure 3rd SNLF, at 99,129 (Buna)

Weather in hex: Overcast

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


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 30


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 4 damaged

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

Also attacking Sasebo 5th SNLF ...
Also attacking 3rd Naval Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking I/55 Mtn Gun Rgt ...
Also attacking 1st Naval Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking Yokoyama Tai ...


Unsere B-17 helfen in Buna mit.



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Ground combat at Buna (99,129)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 10111 troops, 82 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 177

Defending force 15711 troops, 138 guns, 169 vehicles, Assault Value = 448

Japanese adjusted assault: 2

Allied adjusted defense: 599

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 299 (fort level 0)

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

Japanese ground losses:
1487 casualties reported
Squads: 35 destroyed, 26 disabled
Non Combat: 20 destroyed, 88 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)


Allied ground losses:
114 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 14 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Assaulting units:
Sasebo 5th SNLF
Yokoyama Tai
144th Infantry Regiment
Kure 3rd SNLF
4th Naval Guard Unit
15th Engineer Regiment
3rd Naval Construction Battalion
I/55 Mtn Gun Rgt
1st Naval Construction Battalion
15th Naval Construction Battalion
10th Special Base Force
101st JNAF AF Unit

Defending units:
41st/162nd Inf Regiment
11th Australian Brigade
29th Australian Brigade
5th Aus Cav Brigade
14th Australian Brigade
30th Australian Brigade
I Australian Corps


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I/55 Mtn Gun Rgt Wiped Out at Buna by attrition!!!

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1st Naval Construction Battalion Wiped Out at Buna by attrition!!!

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3rd Naval Construction Battalion Wiped Out at Buna by attrition!!!

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15th Naval Construction Battalion Wiped Out at Buna by attrition!!!

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101st JNAF AF Unit Wiped Out at Buna by attrition!!!


Japanese Unit(s) surrounded at Buna


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Da der Gegner durch den breiten Alliierten Aufmarsch von Port Moresby aus nach Buna aus allen Richtungen keine Rückzugsmöglichkeit mehr hat, lösen sich japanische Truppenteile auf. Dann wollen wir ihn mal weiter angreifen lassen.




OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Nov 11, 42

Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul , Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 107,126 near Rabaul , Speed 13 , Moving Southeast

http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/6883/image802.jpg

PBY-5A Catalina from VP-91 attacking a Type KD6A class SS at 115,159
a Japanese SS is reported HIT

DD Hatsukaze is reported to have been sunk near Auki on Sep 03, 1942

AK Gainsar arrives at Noumea

VMF-122 arrives at Noumea
VMSB-131 arrives at Luganville
VMSB-142 arrives at Luganville



SIG INT REPORT FOR Nov 11, 42

2nd JNAF AF Unit is located at Truk(112,108).
8th AF Construction Battalion is located at Wewak(96,119).
Radio transmissions detected at 122,129.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Ponape Coastal Gun Battalion is located at Ponape(119,113).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at 110,124.
4th Fleet is located at Kavieng(106,122).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Shortlands (109,131).
Radio transmissions detected at 113,129.

Cfant
23.02.11, 14:41
Ach, deshalb die Selbstmord-Attacken. Klar, bevor sie sich auflösen... Wirkt, als hättet Ihr die Lage vollends unter Kontrolle :)

Francis Drake
23.02.11, 15:10
Da der japanische und alliierte Oberbefehlshaber beide krank zu Hause sind, kann bereits der nächste Zug bearbeitet werden. Heute gab es viele U-Boot Aktivitäten...


AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Nov 12, 42
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Sub attack near Rabaul at 106,124

Japanese Ships
DD Hayashio
DMS W.20, heavy damage
AO Notoro
DD Samidare

Allied Ships
SS Growler



SS Growler launches 6 torpedoes at DD Hayashio

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ASW attack near New Hanover Island at 104,122

Japanese Ships
DD Natsugumo
DD Umikaze
DD Yuzuki
DD Mochizuki
DD Suzukaze

Allied Ships
SS Sailfish



SS Sailfish launches 4 torpedoes at DD Natsugumo

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Night Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 8


Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 2 damaged






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Night Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 9


Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
AV Kamikawa Maru, Bomb hits 1


http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/690/image806.jpg



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Sub attack near Noumea at 115,159

Japanese Ships
SS I-18

Allied Ships
DD Lansdowne
DD Jarvis
DD Henley



SS I-18 launches 6 torpedoes at DD Lansdowne

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http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/1372/image808l.jpg

Unsere U-Jagdgruppe vor Noumea wird erfolglos angegriffen.



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ASW attack near Emirau Island at 103,121

Japanese Ships
DD Natsugumo
DD Umikaze
DD Yuzuki
DD Mochizuki
DD Suzukaze

Allied Ships
SS Gato



SS Gato launches 6 torpedoes at DD Natsugumo

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ASW attack near Kavieng at 108,118

Japanese Ships
DD Teruzuki
TK Teiyo Maru
DD Isonami
DD Yukikaze

Allied Ships
SS Silversides



SS Silversides is sighted by escort

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ASW attack near Kavieng at 106,121

Japanese Ships
DD Akatsuki
TK Gen'yo Maru
xAK Yamagiri Maru

Allied Ships
SS Flying Fish



SS Flying Fish launches 6 torpedoes at DD Akatsuki

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Afternoon Air attack on Yokoyama Tai , at 99,129 (Buna)

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 24


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 2 damaged



Also attacking 4th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking Yokoyama Tai …




OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Nov 12, 42

Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul , Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 8 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul , Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 8 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul , Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 106,122 near Kavieng , Speed 7 , Moving Northeast
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 107,125 near Namatanai , Speed 7 , Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 107,124 near Rabaul , Speed 15 , Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 4 Japanese ships at 106,123 near Kavieng , Speed 16 , Moving Northwest

Repairs completed on DD Case at Noumea, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on DD Conyngham at Noumea, ship returned to service
(Zwei Zerstörer sind mit neuen Flak Waffen ausgerüstet worden.)

PT-143 arrives at Noumea
43rd BG/403rd BS arrives at Rockhampton




SIG INT REPORT FOR Nov 12, 42

Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at 104,113.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
38th/38th Engineer Regiment is loaded on a Japanese xAK moving to Shortlands.
Radio transmissions detected at 102,144.

Francis Drake
23.02.11, 21:34
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Nov 13, 42
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Night Time Surface Combat, near Shortlands at 109,131, Range 8,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
xAK Takaoka Maru, Shell hits 19, and is sunk
xAK Tatuno Maru, Shell hits 26, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
xAK Josho Maru, Shell hits 21, and is sunk
xAK Soyo Maru, Shell hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
xAK Uyo Maru, Shell hits 24, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CA Chester
CA New Orleans
CA San Francisco
CA Quincy
CA Vincennes, Shell hits 1
DD Gwin
DD Grayson
DD Hughes
DD Anderson
DD O'Brien

Japanese ground losses:
5077 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 307 destroyed, 313 disabled
Engineers: 237 destroyed, 57 disabled
Guns lost 428 (231 destroyed, 197 disabled)
Vehicles lost 64 (54 destroyed, 10 disabled)



Allied Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Japanese TF suspends unloading operations and begins to get underway
Allied Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 35% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 23,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 23,000 yards
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 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
CA San Francisco collides with DD O'Brien at 109 , 131

xAK Tatuno Maru sunk by DD O'Brien at 8,000 yards
xAK Soyo Maru sunk by DD Anderson at 4,000 yards
xAK Takaoka Maru sunk by CA San Francisco at 3,000 yards
xAK Uyo Maru sunk by CA Vincennes at 2,000 yards
xAK Josho Maru sunk by CA San Francisco at 3,000 yards
xAK Josho Maru sunk by CA San Francisco at 3,000 yards


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Unsere Luftaufklärer haben festgestellt, das die Japaner zurück nach den Shortlands gekommen sind. Unsere Kreuzergruppe in Lunga sollte nachts wiederum mal nachschauen, was sich dort so rum treibt. Zur Überraschung wurden fünf große, voll mit Truppen beladene Frachter, gestellt und versenkt. Nach Ende der Aufgabe geht es zurück nach Guadalcanal. Das soll aber noch nicht alles gewesen sein...




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Night Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9


Allied aircraft
B-17F Fortress x 3


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 destroyed







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Night Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1


Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 8


No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
AV Kamikawa Maru, Bomb hits 1, on fire


Sehr schön!



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Night Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1


Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 4


No Japanese losses

No Allied losses






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Night Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Overcast

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1


Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 12


No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
AV Kamikawa Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage


Ein weiterer schwerer Bombentreffer wurde auf dem wichtigen Flugzeugtender erzielt! Schwere Brände werden beobachtet.




Währenddessen bei der gestern Nacht erfolgreichen Kreuzergruppe, 45 Meilen westlich von Guadalcanal.

Luftalarm!!!

Japanische Trägerflugzeuge werden im Anflug aus Richtung Nord Ost in 40 Meilen Entfernung festgestellt! Doch zum Glück hat der Alliierte Oberbefehlshaber den Wildcat Staffeln in Lunga Luftdeckung der Kreuzer befohlen. Und so entbrennt ein heftiges Luftgefecht...

http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/5201/image814.jpg


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http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/623/image816.jpg

11 Val Sturzkampfbomber sowie 5 Kate Torpedobomber können zu unseren Schiffen durchbrechen, doch keine gezielten Abwürfe getätigt werden.


http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/1346/image817i.jpg

Auf dem Abflug können unsere Wildcats noch mal hart zuschlagen.



Morning Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 113,138

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6
B5N1 Kate x 9
D3A1 Val x 9
D3A2 Val x 4



Allied aircraft
F4F-3P Wildcat x 8
F4F-4 Wildcat x 22


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
B5N1 Kate: 5 destroyed, 2 damaged
D3A1 Val: 3 destroyed, 4 damaged
D3A2 Val: 3 destroyed


Allied Ships
CA Quincy
CA Chester
CA San Francisco
CA New Orleans





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Afternoon Air attack on Yokoyama Tai , at 99,129 (Buna)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 16


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 3 damaged

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

Also attacking 10th Special Base Force ...
Also attacking Yokoyama Tai ...





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Afternoon Air attack on Yokoyama Tai , at 99,129 (Buna)

Weather in hex: Severe storms

Raid spotted at 48 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 7


No Allied losses







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Ground combat at Buna (99,129)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 7727 troops, 60 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 105

Defending force 15703 troops, 138 guns, 169 vehicles, Assault Value = 449

Japanese adjusted assault: 2

Allied adjusted defense: 655

Japanese assault odds: 1 to 327 (fort level 0)

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

Japanese ground losses:
2166 casualties reported
Squads: 104 destroyed, 31 disabled
Non Combat: 75 destroyed, 32 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled


Allied ground losses:
226 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 12 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 16 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled


Assaulting units:
144th Infantry Regiment
Yokoyama Tai
Kure 3rd SNLF
4th Naval Guard Unit
10th Special Base Force

Defending units:
41st/162nd Inf Regiment
14th Australian Brigade
29th Australian Brigade
11th Australian Brigade
5th Aus Cav Brigade
30th Australian Brigade
I Australian Corps


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Japanese Unit(s) surrounded at Buna


Der nächste Banzai Angriff!





OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Nov 13, 42

SS S-40 reports having been sighted by the enemy at 105 , 124

Coastwatcher sighting: 14 Japanese ships at 109,131 near Shortlands , Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 106,122 near Kavieng , Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 5 Japanese ships at 106,122 near Kavieng , Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 9 Japanese ships at 109,132 near Shortlands , Speed 27 , Moving Northwest

1LT Flowers T. of 43rd BG/65th BS is credited with kill number 2
CPT Cullen M. of 43rd BG/65th BS is credited with kill number 2
(Diese beiden Nachtbomberpiloten melden bereits ihren zweiten Abschuß)

Coastwatcher Report: AO Ondo reported in port at Shortlands

FO Drake L. of VMF-212 is credited with kill number 3
1LT Garrett L. of VMF-223 is credited with kill number 2
1LT Shannon R. of VMO-251 is credited with kill number 2
1LT Garrett L. of VMF-223 is credited with kill number 3
1LT Shannon R. of VMO-251 is credited with kill number 3
2LT Dallas J. of VMF-223 is credited with kill number 2
2LT Hickman O. of VMF-212 is credited with kill number 2
(Die Wildcats Piloten von Lunga)

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Hudson III (LR) from No.9 Sqd RNZAF attacking a Japanese SS at 115,156
a Japanese SS is reported HIT

E Akikaze is reported to have been sunk near Truk on Sep 19, 1942
xAK Takaoka Maru is reported to have been sunk near Shortlands on Nov 13, 1942
xAK Tatuno Maru is reported to have been sunk near Shortlands on Nov 13, 1942
xAK Josho Maru is reported to have been sunk near Shortlands on Nov 13, 1942
xAK Soyo Maru is reported to have been sunk near Shortlands on Nov 13, 1942
xAK Uyo Maru is reported to have been sunk near Shortlands on Nov 13, 1942

43rd/103rd Inf Regiment arrives at Noumea
43rd/169th Inf Regiment arrives at Noumea
43rd/103rd Fld Art Battalion arrives at Noumea
43rd/152nd Fld Art Battalion arrives at Noumea
43rd/169th Fld Art Battalion arrives at Noumea
43rd/192nd Fld Art Battalion arrives at Noumea
113th Australian Lt AA Regiment arrives at Rockhampton




SIG INT REPORT FOR Nov 13, 42

2nd/29th Inf Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
9/38th/229th Inf Regiment is loaded on a Ansyu-C Cargo class xAK moving to Truk.
11/38th/229th Inf Regiment is loaded on xAKL Kennichi Maru moving to Truk.
Radio transmissions detected at Kavieng (106,122).
2nd/16th Inf Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
Horii Group is planning for an attack on Port Moresby.
Radio transmissions detected at Rekata Bay (113,134).
Radio transmissions detected at Rekata Bay (113,134).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at 102,117.




Befehle:

Bild 819

Die feindliche Trägerflotte befindet sich ca. 200 Meilen nördlich von Guadalcanal. Diese sollte wohl den Truppentransport nach Shortlands Luftdeckung geben. Mit unseren Kreuzerüberfall hat der Japaner nicht gerechnet! In der Zwischenzeit ist die Saratoga bei unseren anderen Trägern eingetroffen, so das wir mit allen vier Flottenträgern auf den feindlichen Verband operieren werden! Wir bilden zwei Kampfgruppen. Da nur ein schwerer Kreuzer vorhanden ist, wird die Kreuzergruppe auf dem Rückweg nach Lunga kehrt machen und zu den Trägern aufschließen.



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Der geplante Trägervorstoß. Im gleichen Hex sollen vier schwere Kreuzer hinzu kommen. Eine Staffel Wildcats Version P kann mit Zusatztanks zusätzlich Luftdeckung geben.



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Das Wetter für den morgigen Tag wird gut werden. Wir gehen von starken Luftkämpfen aus.



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Ein Nachschubkonvoi mi 6400 Supply ist auf dem Weg nach Port Moresby.

35 einsatzbereite Lightning Jäger werden nach Port Moresby verlegt. Die 30 Mitchell Bomber sollen einen Tagesangriff auf das Flugfeld von Rabaul mit Jagdschutz fliegen, um die Operationen der Träger zu unterstützen.


Dann wollen wir mal auf den folgenden Tag warten...

Francis Drake
24.02.11, 13:05
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Nov 14, 42
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Night Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Allied aircraft
B-17F Fortress x 3


No Allied losses






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Night Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 3


No Allied losses


Keine sichtbaren Ergebnisse.



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Sub attack near Vella Lavella at 109,133

Japanese Ships
SS I-20

Allied Ships
CA New Orleans, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
CA Chester
DD Anderson
DD Hughes



SS I-20 launches 6 torpedoes at CA New Orleans

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http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/1817/image824.jpg

Ein japanisches U-Boot kann sich an den Kreuzerverband heranschleichen und einen Torpedotreffer auf der New Orleans erzielen. Der Schaden ist gering, doch es gab einen erheblichen Wassereinbruch (66%).




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Sub attack near Vella Lavella at 109,133

Japanese Ships
SS I-20

Allied Ships
CA Chester, Torpedo hits 1
CA New Orleans, on fire, heavy damage
DD Anderson
DD Hughes



SS I-20 launches 6 torpedoes at CA Chester

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Das gleiche U-Boot schafft einen zweiten Anlauf und kann einen weiteren Torpedotreffer auf der Chester erzielen. Der Schaden ist auch hier klein, der Wassereinbruch beträgt 38 %. Damit sind 3 von 5 schweren Kreuzern des Lunga Verbandes innerhalb von zwei Tagen außer Gefecht gesetzt worden. Andersherum ist es aber besser, die Torpedos werden auf die Kreuzer losgelassen als auf die Träger.




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Morning Air attack on TF, near Shortlands at 110,132

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 52 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6
B5N1 Kate x 8



Allied aircraft
F4F-3P Wildcat x 2
F4F-4 Wildcat x 83


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 destroyed
B5N1 Kate: 5 destroyed


http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/2650/image826.jpg

Der japanische Trägerverband ist in der Nacht weit nach Norden Richtung Truk ausgewichen. Trotzdem waren die feindlichen Flugzeuge noch in Schlagreichweite. Doch die Verluste des Vortages (incl. Beschädigungen) waren wohl zu groß, da nur 14 Flugzeuge im Anflug auf unsere Träger aufgeboten worden sind. Dieser Angriff wurde ohne eine geringste Gefahr abgeschlagen. Doch für unsere Flugzeuge waren die japanischen Träger außerhalb der Einsatzreichweite.





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Morning Air attack on TF, near Shortlands at 109,131

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 41 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes


Allied aircraft
Beaufort VIII x 4


No Allied losses

Japanese Ships
E Matsukaze



Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Beaufort VIII bombing from 5000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb


http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/8704/image827.jpg

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/3356/image828c.jpg

Die Beaufort Torpedobomber aus Port Moresby greifen zum ersten Mal ein Schiffsziel an. Da die Shortlands aber außerhalb der normalen Reichweite liegen, wurden nur zwei Bomben mitgeführt.




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Morning Air attack on Lae Coastal Gun Regiment, at 99,126 (Lae)

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 30


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 5 damaged

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


Also attacking 7th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking Lae Coastal Gun Regiment ...
Also attacking Maizuru 2nd SNLF ...
Also attacking Lae Coastal Gun Regiment ...





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Morning Air attack on 7th Naval Guard Unit, at 99,126 (Lae)

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

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


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 3


No Allied losses

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







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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 38



Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 28
P-38G Lightning x 34


Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 3 damaged
P-38G Lightning: 1 destroyed

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



Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 25

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb


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Erster erfolgreicher Luftangriff am Tage auf Rabaul. Der Japaner konnte nur wenige Zeros an den Angriffsverband heranführen. Unsere Bomber trafen gut. Dem Gegner fehlt wohl ein gutes Luftradar in Rabaul.



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Shortlands at 108,132

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 10
SBD-3 Dauntless x 68
TBF-1 Avenger x 30


Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 10 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Kako, Bomb hits 4, on fire
CA Kinugasa, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires
CA Furutaka, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires
CA Aoba, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Murasame
DD Shiratsuyu
CL Kinu, Bomb hits 2, on fire
DD Ariake
DD Yamagumo

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CA Kinugasa
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CA Aoba
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CL Kinu
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CA Kako
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CA Furutaka


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Der Japaner hat ebenfalls eine Deckungsgruppe bestehend aus mehreren Kreuzer aufgeboten. Diese wurde durch unsere Aufklärer entdeckt und ein Luftschlag angeordnet. Zahlreiche schwere Treffer auf den großen Schiffen konnten erzielt werden.



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Shortlands at 109,131

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 22 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 9
SBD-3 Dauntless x 57
TBF-1 Avenger x 27


Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 11 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 5 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Murakumo, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD Yugiri, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD Ayanami, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
E Hatakaze
E Matsukaze
DD Minegumo, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD Nowaki
DD Shikinami
E Harukaze
DD Hatsuyuki
E Tachikaze
DD Mutsuki
DD Amagiri
E Yunagi

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Yugiri
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Minegumo

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Ein Fast Transport bestehend aus Zerstörern wird bei den Shortlands angegriffen. Auf den beweglichen kleinen Schiffen werden kaum Treffer erzielt.




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Morning Air attack on TF, near Wewak at 96,119

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes


Allied aircraft
Beaufort VIII x 4


No Allied losses

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

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



Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Beaufort VIII bombing from 5000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb

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http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/8693/image834.jpg

Eine zweite Gruppe Beaufort aus Port Moresby greifen in Wewak einen japanischen Frachter an und können sogar einen Bombentreffer erzielen. Darüber haben wir uns besonders gefreut.




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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Shortlands at 109,131

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 9
SBD-3 Dauntless x 93
TBF-1 Avenger x 28


Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 13 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Mutsuki, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
DD Nowaki, Bomb hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage
E Hatakaze, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Hatsuyuki, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
E Harukaze, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
E Matsukaze, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD Yugiri, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
DD Minegumo
DD Shikinami
DD Murakumo, on fire, heavy damage
DD Asagumo, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
DD Ayanami, on fire, heavy damage
E Yunagi, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Amagiri
E Tachikaze, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Nowaki
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Hatsuyuki
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Mutsuki
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring E Hatakaze
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Asagumo


http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/1596/image835.jpg

Ein zweiter Angriff auf den Fast Transport wird unternommen. Diesmal können vermehrt Treffer erzielt werden.



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Shortlands at 108,132

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 7
SBD-3 Dauntless x 26
TBF-1 Avenger x 26


Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Furutaka, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Yamagumo
CA Kako, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Murasame
CL Kinu, on fire, heavy damage
DD Ariake

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CA Furutaka
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CA Kako

http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/6100/image836.jpg

Auch der zweite Angriff auf die japanischen Kreuzer konnte erfolgreich genutzt werden. Da sich die feindlichen Träger weiter Richtung Truk bewegen werden, können wir diese nicht einholen. Daher bleiben wir vor Ort und beenden die angefangene Aufgabe.






OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Nov 14, 42

Coastwatcher Report: PB Sozan Maru reported in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: TK Teiyo Maru reported in port at Rabaul

Coastwatcher sighting: 13 Japanese ships at 113,134 near Rekata Bay , Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 9 Japanese ships at 109,132 near Shortlands , Speed 29 , Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 12 Japanese ships at 109,131 near Shortlands , Speed 25 , Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 106,122 near Kavieng , Speed unknown

SBD-3 Dauntless from VS-3 has spotted CA Kako at 108,132
CA Kako is reported HIT
SBD-3 Dauntless from VS-72 has spotted a Maya class CA at 108,132
a Japanese BB is reported HIT
SBD-3 Dauntless from VS-3 has spotted a Shiratsuyu class DD at 109,131
a Japanese DD is reported HIT
SBD-3 Dauntless from VS-71 has spotted a Japanese DD at 108,132
a Mutsuki class DD is reported HIT

ENS Carey, H. of VF-8 is credited with kill number 2
LT McCuskey, E.S. of VF-3 is credited with kill number 8
ENS Merritt, R. of VF-8 is credited with kill number 3
LT French, L.C. of VF-8 is credited with kill number 6
LTJG Vraciu, A. of VF-6 is credited with kill number 6
ENS Hopper, G.A. of VF-3 is credited with kill number 4
ENS Bayers, E.H. of VF-6 is credited with kill number 2
ENS Mitchell, H.E. of VF-6 is credited with kill number 3
ENS Schell, J. of VF-3 is credited with kill number 2
ENS Mitchell, H.E. of VF-6 is credited with kill number 4
2LT Sampson W. of VMO-251 is credited with kill number 2
ENS Feightner, E.L. of VF-8 is credited with kill number 2

Escort TF 57 (4 ships) formed from TF 40 and routed to Tulagi
(Die beiden durch die Torpedos beschädigten schweren Kreuzer werden durch zwei Zerstörer geschützt nach Tulagi gebracht. Wird automatisch erstellt)

DD Yugiri is reported to have been sunk near Shortlands on Nov 14, 1942
DD Mutsuki is reported to have been sunk near Shortlands on Nov 14, 1942

DD Walke arrives at Noumea
VMF-112 arrives at Luganville




SIG INT REPORT FOR Nov 14, 42

2nd/4th Inf Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
2nd/16th Inf Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at Wewak (96,119).
38th/229th Inf Regiment is loaded on xAK Kamoi Maru moving to Truk.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
7/38th/229th Inf Regiment is loaded on xAK Kamikaze Maru moving to Truk.
5/38th/230th Inf Regiment is loaded on xAK Ikuta Maru moving to Truk.
12/38th/229th Inf Regiment is loaded on a Japanese TK moving to Truk.

Alles flüchtet zurück nach Truk.

Hindenburg
24.02.11, 14:30
So langsam geht es dem Japaner wohl leider an den Kragen, wie es scheint...

Francis Drake
24.02.11, 23:00
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Nov 15, 42
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Night Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Allied aircraft
B-17F Fortress x 3


No Allied losses






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Night Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 3


No Allied losses






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Night Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 7


Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged



Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 1


Einige Maschinen konnten am Boden beschädigt werden.




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ASW attack near Noumea at 115,159

Japanese Ships
SS I-18

Allied Ships
DD Henley, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
DD Lansdowne
DD Jarvis



SS I-18 launches 6 torpedoes at DD Henley


http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/8495/image837.jpg

http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/7666/image838m.jpg

Unsere U-Jagdgruppe ist beim Jagen des gemeldeten U-Bootes von diesem mit einem plötzlichen
Angriff überrascht worden. Leider wird hierbei die Henley versenkt!



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Sub attack near Truk at 111,109

Japanese Ships
DD Hayashio
AO Notoro
DD Samidare

Allied Ships
SS Seadragon



SS Seadragon launches 4 torpedoes at DD Hayashio

http://img545.imageshack.us/img545/9136/image839.jpg

Das übliche...




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Sub attack near Feni Islands at 107,127

Japanese Ships
DD Yamagumo

Allied Ships
SS Sculpin



SS Sculpin launches 4 torpedoes

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/1972/image840a.jpg




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Morning Air attack on TF, near Lihir at 112,122

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 42 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 26
G4M1 Betty x 4



Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 61


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero: 4 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 3 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed


http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/7107/image841.jpg

Wir haben die drei Träger Wasp, Enterprise und Hornet doch weiter vorstoßen lassen. Ein Luftangriff von Rabaul aus kann nicht durchstoßen. Zahlreiche feindliche Jäger wurden in den Luftkämpfen beschädigt und werden nicht alle den Weg nach Hause schaffen. Vor einiger Zeit hätten knapp 30 Zeros meiner Übermacht von Wildcats viel mehr Arbeit und Mühe gemacht. Den Japanern gehen die Elite Piloten aus.





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Morning Air attack on TF, near Kavieng at 106,122

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes


Allied aircraft
Beaufort VIII x 4


Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort VIII: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
DMS W.21


http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/5254/image842m.jpg




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Morning Air attack on Lae Coastal Gun Regiment, at 99,126 (Lae)

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 24
B-24D Liberator x 27


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 4 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
59 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Also attacking Maizuru 2nd SNLF ...
Also attacking Lae Coastal Gun Regiment ...
Also attacking Maizuru 2nd SNLF ...
Also attacking Lae Coastal Gun Regiment ...

http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/1029/image843.jpg




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Morning Air attack on Lae Coastal Gun Regiment, at 99,126 (Lae)

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes


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


No Allied losses







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Morning Air attack on TF, near Shortlands at 110,131

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 9
SBD-3 Dauntless x 17


Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 1 damaged

Japanese Ships
CA Furutaka, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
CL Kinu, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
CA Kako, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring a Japanese CA

http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/1957/image844.jpg

Die Saratoga blieb zurück, um das „Aufräumen“ zu übernehmen. Von 17 Bomben haben in diesem Angriff 10 Stück per Volltreffer auf den großen japanischen Einheiten eingeschlagen!




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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Shortlands at 110,131

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 9
SBD-3 Dauntless x 17


Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 2 damaged

Japanese Ships
DD Murasame, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Shiratsuyu
CA Kako, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Murasame
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CA Kako

http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/1059/image845x.jpg

Der Nachmittagsangriff!




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Ground combat at Buna (99,129)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 11628 troops, 298 guns, 164 vehicles, Assault Value = 452

Defending force 5054 troops, 36 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 66

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



Assaulting units:
41st/162nd Inf Regiment
14th Australian Brigade
11th Australian Brigade
29th Australian Brigade
5th Aus Cav Brigade
30th Australian Brigade
I Australian Corps
32nd/121st Fld Art Regiment
32nd/126th Fld Art Regiment

Defending units:
Kure 3rd SNLF
Yokoyama Tai
4th Naval Guard Unit
10th Special Base Force





OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Nov 15, 42

SS S-40 reports having been sighted by the enemy at 105 , 124
Coastwatcher Report: PB Sozan Maru reported in port at Shortlands

Coastwatcher sighting: 12 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul , Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 106,122 near Kavieng , Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 12 Japanese ships at 109,128 near Buka , Speed 5 , Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 109,131 near Shortlands , Speed 23 , Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 109,130 near Torokina , Speed 20 , Moving Northwest

Previous report of sinking of DD Akebono incorrect. Ship sighted and engaged at 111, 109
Previous report of sinking of CA Furutaka incorrect. Ship sighted and engaged at 110, 131

ENS Wileman, W.W. of VF-6 is credited with kill number 2
ENS Rich, R.M. of VF-6 is credited with kill number 3
LT Powell E. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 4
LTJG French, L. of VF-8 is credited with kill number 2
ENS Galvin, J.R. of VF-8 is credited with kill number 2
LCDR Shands, C. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 2
ENS Reid, B.W. of VF-6 is credited with kill number 2

DD Walke taken out of commission to begin refit at Noumea

CA Kako is reported to have been sunk near Shortlands on Nov 15, 1942
SS I-15 is reported to have been sunk near Luganville on Oct 22, 1942

Loss of DD Henley on Nov 15, 1942 is admitted

AM Glenelg arrives at Brisbane
347th FG/339th FS arrives at Noumea
20th USN Naval Construction Battalion arrives at Noumea





SIG INT REPORT FOR Nov 15, 42

2nd/4th Inf Regiment is located at Truk(112,108).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at 98,125.
5th AF Construction Battalion is located at 98,125.
Radio transmissions detected at 101,157.
Radio transmissions detected at Kavieng (106,122).
Radio transmissions detected at 92,144.
Kavieng Coastal Gun Regiment is located at Kavieng(106,122).

Francis Drake
25.02.11, 13:13
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Nov 16, 42
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Night Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Overcast

Allied aircraft
B-17F Fortress x 3


No Allied losses






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Night Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Overcast

Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 3


No Allied losses



Runway hits 1




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ASW attack near Munda at 110,136

Japanese Ships
SS RO-61, hits 1

Allied Ships
CA Vincennes
CL Helena
DD Hutchins
DD Shaw
DD Dunlap



SS RO-61 is sighted by escort


http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/5295/image846f.jpg




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ASW attack near Munda at 110,136

Japanese Ships
SS RO-61

Allied Ships
SC-739
SC-742
SC-741



SS RO-61 is sighted by escort


http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/6307/image847c.jpg



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Sub attack near Feni Islands at 107,127

Japanese Ships
LB AG-5089

Allied Ships
SS Sculpin



SS Sculpin cannot acquire firing solution on enemy LB


http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/2262/image848s.jpg


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Truk at 113,112

Weather in hex: Light rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes

Japanese aircraft
B5N1 Kate x 1



Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 58


Japanese aircraft losses
B5N1 Kate: 1 destroyed


http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/2828/image849e.jpg

Eine einzelne Kate versucht den Angriff! Hat der Gegner nicht mehr zu bieten?





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Morning Air attack on TF, near Truk at 112,108

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
no flights


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 23
SBD-3 Dauntless x 46
TBF-1 Avenger x 26


Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 13 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 destroyed, 11 damaged

Japanese Ships
CVE Unyo, Bomb hits 4, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
CVL Zuiho, Bomb hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage
CA Haguro
CV Hiyo, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires
CA Kumano
CA Ashigara, Bomb hits 1
DD Amatsukaze, Bomb hits 1, on fire
CA Myoko, Bomb hits 1

Carrier support unable to supply air cover..
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CVL Zuiho
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CV Hiyo
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CVE Unyo
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Amatsukaze


http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/8420/image850.jpg

Ein entschlossener Angriff auf die feindlichen Träger, die inzwischen in der Lagune von Truk angekommen sind, wird durchgeführt. Damit geht entgültig die Seeherrschaft im Süd Pazifik auf die Alliierten über!



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Morning Air attack on Lae Coastal Gun Regiment, at 99,126 (Lae)

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 27
B-24D Liberator x 30


Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 2 damaged

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







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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 42
A6M3 Zero x 11



Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 17
P-38G Lightning x 36


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 damaged
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed on ground
H8K1 Emily: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 3 damaged
P-38G Lightning: 4 destroyed



Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 19


http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/5332/image851w.jpg

Der Gegner hat in Rabaul eine Masse von Zeros zusammen gezogen. Trotzdem stoßen unsere Bomber erfolgreich durch den Abwehrschirm.





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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 40
A6M3 Zero x 9



Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 11


Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 damaged
A6M3 Zero: 3 damaged
H8K1 Emily: 1 destroyed on ground
G4M1 Betty: 2 destroyed on ground

Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 4 damaged



Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 14


http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/6805/image852.jpg

Eine Staffel Nachzügler erscheint ohne Begleitschutz über Rabaul. Doch das Massaker bleibt aus. Unsere Bomber wehren sich erfolgreich und können dabei noch einige Treffer auf dem Flugfeld erzielen.



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Morning Air attack on Lae Coastal Gun Regiment, at 99,126 (Lae)

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes


Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 3


No Allied losses



Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 6000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Truk at 112,108

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes


Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 23
SBD-3 Dauntless x 65
TBF-1 Avenger x 32


Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 1 destroyed, 12 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 10 damaged

Japanese Ships
CV Hiyo, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
CA Haguro, Bomb hits 9, heavy fires, heavy damage
CA Kumano, Bomb hits 7, heavy fires
DD Takanami, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
CA Suzuya, Bomb hits 1
CA Ashigara, Bomb hits 3, on fire
DD Amatsukaze, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Kazegumo
CA Myoko, Bomb hits 3, on fire
DD Naganami

Carrier support unable to supply air cover..
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CV Hiyo
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Amatsukaze
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring a Japanese CA
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CA Kumano
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Takanami
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CA Myoko


http://img806.imageshack.us/img806/1038/image853.jpg

Der Nachmittagangriff ist für den Japaner ein weiteres Fiasko. Das Ende naht...



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Rabaul at 106,125

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 24
A6M3 Zero x 5



Allied aircraft
Beaufort VIII x 9
P-38G Lightning x 7


No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort VIII: 4 destroyed
P-38G Lightning: 4 destroyed

Japanese Ships
DD Shiratsuyu


http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/8149/image854f.jpg

Ein kleiner Rückschlag über Rabaul.




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Submarine attack near Feni Islands at 107,127

Japanese Ships
LB AG-5088

Allied Ships
SS Sculpin



LB AG-5088 is sighted by SS Sculpin
SS Sculpin cannot acquire firing solution on enemy LB


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Ground combat at Buna (99,129)

Allied Bombardment attack

Attacking force 11681 troops, 298 guns, 164 vehicles, Assault Value = 463

Defending force 5043 troops, 33 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 66

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



Assaulting units:
11th Australian Brigade
41st/162nd Inf Regiment
14th Australian Brigade
5th Aus Cav Brigade
29th Australian Brigade
30th Australian Brigade
I Australian Corps
32nd/121st Fld Art Regiment
32nd/126th Fld Art Regiment

Defending units:
Yokoyama Tai
Kure 3rd SNLF
4th Naval Guard Unit
10th Special Base Force





OPERATIONAL REPORT FOR Nov 16, 42

Coastwatcher sighting: 11 Japanese ships at 109,128 near Buka , Speed 3 , Moving East
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 109,131 near Shortlands , Speed 20 , Moving West
Coastwatcher sighting: 9 Japanese ships at 109,128 near Buka , Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 106,122 near Kavieng , Speed unknown

ENS Edmonds P. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 4
(Abschuß der Kate über unseren Trägern)

CVE Unyo is reported to have been sunk near Truk on Nov 16, 1942





SIG INT REPORT FOR Nov 16, 42

8th AF Construction Battalion is located at Wewak(96,119).
Radio transmissions detected at 98,125.
Yokosuka 5th SNLF is located at Wewak(96,119).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Shortlands (109,131).
Radio transmissions detected at Wewak (96,119).

thrawn
25.02.11, 20:00
Sehr schöne Erfolge, weiter so. :top:

Francis Drake
26.02.11, 00:15
"Das Oberkommando der Alliierten Streitkräfte im Pazifik gibt bekannt:

Der japanische Oberbefehlshaber ist an Bord der Yamato mit Kurs auf die amerikanische Trägerkampfgruppe nach schwersten Bombentreffern mit wehenden Fahnen untergegangen..."


Da das Spiel nun beendet ist, endet auch hier dieser AAR. Ich danke allen Lesern für ihr Interesse. Meinem Gegenüber Zottelhase meinen besonderen Dank, das er es mit mir so lange ausgehalten hat. ;)

Mit tiefer Verneigung,

Francis Drake

Cfant
26.02.11, 18:33
Gratulation zu Eurem Sieg, auch wenn er nicht überraschend kommt - Ihr wart schon lange am Drücker! Auch wenn ich nicht alles verstanden habe, da ich das Spiel nicht habe, war es spannend, den Seekämpfen zu folgen. Habt Dank!

UngernSternberg
27.02.11, 16:43
Glückwunsch Sir Francis,

auch von meiner Seite. Dieser detailierte AAR hat mir sehr geholfen dieses Monsterspiel besser zu verstehen.

Morenga
02.03.11, 10:54
Seid Euch auch meiner Hochachtung für diesen vorzüglichen und spannenden AAR versichert! :prost:

Francis Drake
02.03.11, 19:10
Vielen Dank! Werde erstmal eine AAR Pause einlegen...

hohe_Berge
05.03.11, 10:19
Sehr schöner AAR.:prost:
Auch grüße an Eurem werten Gegner. Wo lag denn nach Eurer Einschätzung der Wendepunkt? Die Trägerschlacht?

Glück Auf

Francis Drake
05.03.11, 10:46
Mit dem Verlust seiner Träger sehr früh im Spiel hat sich die Lage stark Richtung Sieg der Alliierten verschoben. Da hat er zu viel riskiert. Vorher hatten seine Trägerflugzeuge bei Angriffen auf meine Transport Konvois bereits die Masse der Torpedos verschossen und teile der Maschinen mussten gewartet oder repariert werden. Er hatte nicht mit der sehr schnellen Verlegung der amerikanischen Träger Richtung seinen gerechnet und der Rückweg war versperrt. Bei der Trägerschlacht selber hatte ich natürlich auch Glück, das nur die Enterprise durch Bomben beschädigt, aber noch voll einsetzbar war und so morgens und nachmittags mit voller Wucht angegriffen werden konnte. Am Vormittag waren ja bereits die japanischen Träger so stark beschädigt, das sie die Masse der Flugzeuge nicht mehr starten konnte.

Anschließend hatte ich vier Flugzeugträger, wobei immer drei im Einsatz vorne oder in Reserve in der Korallen See standen. Die wieder ausrüstung der Träger mit Flugzeugen hat allerdings bestimmt zwei Monate gedauert, da die Flugzeugersatzraten nicht hoch sind. Ich habe danach auch nicht mit "vollen Druck" gespielt, da es auch so noch die ein oder andere interressante Spielsituation gegeben hatte.

In der Zusammenfassung des Scenarios muß ich allerdings sagen, das auf beiden Seiten großer Treibstoffengpass sowie Supplymangel geherrscht haben. Auch die strategischen Möglichkeiten weitere Basen zu gründen und auszubauen war so nicht oder nur im sehr geringen Maße möglich. Das hat die Flexibilität des Spielverlaufes behindert.

Gelernt habe ich das Pilotenmanagement, um eigene Jägerpiloten in bestimmten Staffeln zu trainieren und dann an die Frontstaffeln zu versetzten. Zuletzt hatte ich sogar bereits einen australischen Piloten, den ich zu der Tracom hätte versetzen können.

Respekt gebührt auch meinem Gegner Zottelhase. Ich selber spiele zur Zeit das Scenario auf Seiten der Japaner gegen die KI. Es fehlen einfach genug Zeros, um alles zu Decken oder vernünftig Begleitschutz für die Bettys zu stellen.