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George Pickett
28.04.17, 14:58
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12. Dezember 1942
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Pacific Command
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Central Pacific
Der Geleitträger “Sangamon” hat den Panama-Kanal passiert und ist im Hafen von Balboa vor Anker gegangen. 2 weitere Geleitträger der „Bogue-Klasse“ werden hier in den nächsten Tagen eintreffen. Von Sicherungsschiffen begleitet werden sie dann nach Pearl Harbor verlegen.
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U.S.S. Sangamon (CVE-26)
South Pacific
Einige Tage hatte man den Besatzungen der PBY´s auf Guadalcanal etwas Ruhe gegönnt. Seit heute sind sie wieder im regulären Dienst und das bekamen südlich der Insel gleich 2 japanische U-Boote zu spüren. Eines der beiden Feindboote soll Treffer eingesteckt haben.
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ANZAC
Es gibt Entscheidungen im Laufe des Lebens eines Soldaten, die man gerne im Nachhinein nicht getroffen hätte. Diesen Gedanken hatte bestimmt auch Commander Lichter, seines Zeichens Kommandant des niederländischen U-Bootes „K-14“. Östlich von Java stieß er in der Nacht auf 2 japanische Geleitzerstörer und wagte, vielleicht wider besseren Wissens, den Angriff. Es kam, wie es kommen musste und der Feind wich den entdeckten Torpedos aus. Die nächsten 3 Stunden verbrachte die U-Boot Besatzung unter dem Beschuss von Wasserbomben. Mehrere Nahtreffer führten zu Ausfällen in der Elektrik und leichten Wassereinbrüchen. Schließlich schien der Feind den Kontakt verloren zu haben und Alle in der engen Stahlröhre atmeten auf
Sub attack near Mataram at 59,111
Japanese Ships
E Kiji
E Kamo
Allied Ships
SS KXIV, hits 1
SS KXIV launches 2 torpedoes at E Kiji
KXIV diving deep ....
E Kamo fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Kamo fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Kamo fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Kamo attacking submerged sub ....
E Kamo fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Der Kommandant der japanischen U-Jagdgruppe jedoch war nicht willens, den Angreifer einfach so entkommen zu lassen und lies nicht locker. Kurz nach Sonnenaufgang wurde seine Hartnäckigkeit belohnt, als er „K-14“ wieder in die Ortung bekam und dieses Mal bekamen die Männer im U-Boot die volle Wucht der nah am Boot explodierenden Wasserbomben ab. Ein Nahtreffer beschädigte die E-Maschinen und an mehreren Stellen drang Wasser in den Druckkörper ein. Zum Glück für Boot und Besatzung verlor der Feind das U-Boot schließlich aus der Ortung und lief ab.
ASW attack near Mataram at 59,111
Japanese Ships
E Kamo
Allied Ships
SS KXIV, hits 1
SS KXIV is sighted by escort
KXIV diving deep ....
E Kamo fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Kamo fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Kamo fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Kamo fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Kamo attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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Es gleicht einem Wunder, dass „K-14“ gegen Mittag noch in der Lage war, halbwegs kontrolliert aufzutauchen. Sofern die nötigsten Reparaturen am Rumpf mit Bordmitteln durchgeführt werden können, wird „K-14“ direkten Kurs auf Perth nehmen um sich des dortigen Trockendocks zu bedienen. Sollten die Schäden nicht unter Kontrolle zu bekommen sein, wird zunächst nach näher gelegene Broome angesteuert.
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China Command
Vorläufig ist in China wieder relative Ruhe eingekehrt. An den üblichen Brennpunkten Chunking und südwestlich von Patung beschoss japanische Artillerie wieder einmal die chinesischen Verteidigungsstellungen. Wieder einmal mit überschaubarem Erfolg.
Ground combat at Chungking (76,45)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 685 troops, 21 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 5401
Defending force 60387 troops, 466 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2064
Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Assaulting units:
7th Ind.Mixed Brigade
8th Engineer Regiment
17th Division
11th Tank Regiment
41st Division
36th Division
6th Ind.Mixed Brigade
9th Ind.Mixed Brigade
17th Ind.Mixed Brigade
3rd Ind.Mixed Brigade
110th Division
6th Division
32nd Division
57th Infantry Brigade
35th Division
15th Ind.Mixed Brigade
23rd Tank Regiment
37th Division
61st Infantry Brigade
4th Brigade
13th Indpt Infantry Regiment
12th Army
7th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
6th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
11th Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
19th Chinese Corps
23rd Chinese Corps
71st Chinese Corps
8th Route Army
14th Chinese Corps
96th Chinese Corps
39th Chinese Corps
66th Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Cavalry Corps
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
11th Construction Regiment
36th Group Army
CAF HQ
18th Artillery Regiment
6th Chinese Base Force
20th Artillery Regiment
6th Group Army
7th Artillery Regiment
China Command
57th AT Gun Regiment
22nd Artillery Regiment
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Ground combat at 80,47 (near Patung)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 380 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1393
Defending force 31754 troops, 176 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 397
Assaulting units:
39th Division
27th Division
15th Division
116th Division
9th Tank Regiment
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
34th Division
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
67th Chinese Corps
24th Chinese Corps
2nd Chinese Corps
56th Chinese Corps
95th Chinese Corps
26th Group Army
Central Reserve
32nd Chinese Corps
45th Chinese Corps
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Tonnageverluste am 12.12.1942
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
44th Ind.AA Gun Co is located at Guam(106,95).
67th Ind.Infantry Battalion is located at Canton(77,59).
7th Garrison Unit is located at Sunwu(113,34).
8th Garrison Unit is located at Hailun(111,37).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Yokohama/Yokosuka (113,61).
10th RF Gun Battalion is located at Kofu(113,60).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Tokyo (114,60).
16th Army is located at Babeldaob(90,97).
Radio transmissions detected at Toyohara (124,46).
41st Air Defense AA Battalion is located at Guam(106,95).
3rd RGC Route Brigade is located at Hangchow(90,55).
3rd Ching An Tui Brigade is located at Tatung(93,37).
1st Infantry Regiment is located at Sunwu(113,34).
113th Infantry Regiment is located at Singapore(50,84).
NCPC Army is located at Taiyuan(91,40).
3rd Ching An Tui Brigade is located at Tatung(93,37).
48th Field AA Battalion is located at Aparri(82,73).
3rd Engineer Construction Battalion is located at Aparri(82,73).
24th Air Defense AA Regiment is located at Sapporo(120,51).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Ominato (119,54).
Bandasan SNLF is located at Babeldaob(90,97).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Davao (79,91).
15th AA Regiment is located at 85,46.
Kwantung Army is located at Changchun(106,41).
1820 men are based at Kanoya (102,61).
21st Ind.AA Gun Co is located at Nagasaki/Sasebo(102,58).
Guards Mixed Brigade is located at Tokyo(114,60).
398 men are based at Shikuka (126,43).
14th Army is located at Manila(79,77).
Mongol Garrison Army is located at Kienko(78,41).
Repairs completed on CL Detroit at Seattle, ship returned to service
Werter George,
euer U-Bootkommandant von KXIV hatte schlichtweg Dusel, da die japanische ASW nicht hartnäckiger an ihm dranblieb. Aber soviel Dummheit einen ASW-Verband anzugreifen, das grenzt ja glatt an Versagen jeglicher Ausbildung.
Ansonsten kehrt in China wieder Ruhe ein und Japan macht es sich wg Nachschubmängel mit ARI-Bombardements einfach. Wir wünschen euch trotzdem alles Gute und weiterhin viel Glück...!! :ph:
herzliche grüsse
Hohenlohe...:top: *SEMPER FI*
Über die Intelligenz oder falsch verstandenem Wagemut von U-Bootkommandanten sage speziell ich mal nichts, meine Pappenheimer sind ja auch um keinen Deut besser :motz:
Bei Euch (zumindest zu dieser Zeit des Krieges) wirkt sich das aber noch nicht so (oft) tödlich aus, das kommt erst noch :uhoh:
Wenn Besatzung und Kommandant nicht all zu unfähig sind, dürfte K-14 mit diesem Schadensbild locker Perth erreichen; anders gesehen war aber auch mächtig Glück im Spiel, wenn das Boot nach nur zwei Wirkungstreffern SO aussieht.
George Pickett
30.04.17, 10:05
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13. Dezember 1942
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North Pacific
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Central Pacific
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South Pacific
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Southwest Pacific
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ANZAC
Die australische Luftwaffe griff mit einer Staffel mittelschwerer Bomber den japanischen Stützpunkt Larantoeka an. Ziel waren die dortigen Garnisonstruppen, welche mit Erfolg bombardiert wurden.
Morning Air attack on 8th Indpt SNLF Coy , at 67,113 (Larantoeka)
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
Mitchell II x 15
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
28 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Mitchell II bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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China Command
Japan peitscht seine erschöpften Truppen südwestlich von Patung wieder und wieder in die Schlacht. Auch heute mussten sie, wie auch die Verteidiger, einen hohen Blutzoll entrichten. Noch schwankt die Abwehrfront der 26. chinesischen Armee nicht, aber die im Anmarsch befindlichen Verstärkungen werden sehnlichst erwartet.
Ground combat at 80,47 (near Patung)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 60497 troops, 645 guns, 297 vehicles, Assault Value = 1445
Defending force 31867 troops, 175 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 410
Japanese adjusted assault: 641
Allied adjusted defense: 838
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
1231 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 80 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Allied ground losses:
1222 casualties reported
Squads: 52 destroyed, 65 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 22 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Assaulting units:
9th Tank Regiment
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
27th Division
34th Division
39th Division
116th Division
15th Division
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
24th Chinese Corps
2nd Chinese Corps
56th Chinese Corps
67th Chinese Corps
95th Chinese Corps
32nd Chinese Corps
Central Reserve
26th Group Army
45th Chinese Corps
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Bei Chungking beließ es der Feind beim üblichen Artilleriefeuer auf die chinesischen Stellungen. Die Aufklärung berichtet, dass sich weitere japanische Verbände von Norden her der Stadt nähern.
Ground combat at Chungking (76,45)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 675 troops, 20 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 5409
Defending force 60350 troops, 466 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2061
Assaulting units:
110th Division
6th Ind.Mixed Brigade
37th Division
35th Division
6th Division
7th Ind.Mixed Brigade
57th Infantry Brigade
11th Tank Regiment
3rd Ind.Mixed Brigade
8th Engineer Regiment
36th Division
17th Division
15th Ind.Mixed Brigade
23rd Tank Regiment
61st Infantry Brigade
17th Ind.Mixed Brigade
9th Ind.Mixed Brigade
41st Division
32nd Division
4th Brigade
13th Indpt Infantry Regiment
6th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
7th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
12th Army
11th Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
39th Chinese Corps
14th Chinese Corps
66th Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Cavalry Corps
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
96th Chinese Corps
23rd Chinese Corps
19th Chinese Corps
8th Route Army
71st Chinese Corps
11th Construction Regiment
China Command
6th Group Army
7th Artillery Regiment
36th Group Army
6th Chinese Base Force
20th Artillery Regiment
CAF HQ
18th Artillery Regiment
57th AT Gun Regiment
22nd Artillery Regiment
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Tonnageverluste am 13.12.1942
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
Radio transmissions detected at Kwajalein Island (132,115).
12th Ind.AA Gun Co is located at Matsue(107,57).
1st Cavalry Brigade is located at Kungchang(81,36).
Radio transmissions detected at Hailun (111,37).
15th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion is located at Manila(79,77).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Samah (69,63).
2nd Engineer Regiment is located at Loemadjang(56,106).
Radio transmissions detected at 20,89.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Babeldaob (90,97).
2nd JAAF AF Bn is located at Nagoya(111,60).
Radio transmissions detected at Wake Island (136,98).
Bako Special Base Force is located at Pescadores(84,63).
RTA Cavalry Division is located at Nakhon Ratchasima(58,61).
4th Ind.Mixed Brigade is located at Chengtu(75,41).
67th Infantry Group is located at Yamagata(116,57).
Radio transmissions detected at Changchun (106,41).
Radio transmissions detected at Chungking (76,45).
28th Fld AA Gun Co is located at Changchun(106,41).
3rd Hvy.Artillery Regiment is located at Yenki(110,44).
20th Fld AA Machinecannon Company is located at Mishan(114,42).
4th Field AF Construction Battalion is located at Ternate(78,102).
6th Shipping Engineer Regiment is located at Nagasaki/Sasebo(102,58).
27587 men are based at Kirin (108,42).
9th Field AF Construction Battalion is located at Paramushiro-jima(137,47).
77th Infantry Regiment is located at Heijo(103,47).
Werter George, werden die Verstärkungen bei Patung noch rechtzeitig eintreffen...?? Nicht dass der Japaner euch schon vorher aus den Stellungen wirft...:fecht: Ihr berichtet, dass euer Gegner bei Chungking Verstärkungen zuführt, das kann nur bedeuten, dass er alles auf eine Karte setzt und hofft euch endlich aus euren Stellungen zu werfen. Dazu muss er aber erst einmal die Nachschubsituation im Griff haben. Leider wissen wir nicht, wie gut erholt seine Truppen derzeit sind.
Euch wünschen wir jedenfalls viel Glück und viele Erfolge beim Abwehrkampf gegen Japan...:ph:
herzliche grüsse
Hohenlohe...:top: *SEMPER FIDELIS*
werter George Pickett
irgendwie verstehe ich nicht was der Japaner near Patung will :???:
und warum er die Basen /Industrie bei changsha nicht befreit :???:
und warum ihr die drei 45th/32th/67th Chinese Corps da last und nicht zurückzieht und zb. auffrischt ihn Westen
leider sagt der Screenshot nichts über den zustand forts der einzelnen Einheiten aus (hex außerhalb der Basen. alle Einheiten ihn hex. rechts oben show soft / show hard):smoke:
George Pickett
01.05.17, 10:50
werter George Pickett
irgendwie verstehe ich nicht was der Japaner near Patung will :???:
und warum er die Basen /Industrie bei changsha nicht befreit :???:
und warum ihr die drei 45th/32th/67th Chinese Corps da last und nicht zurückzieht und zb. auffrischt ihn Westen
leider sagt der Screenshot nichts über den zustand forts der einzelnen Einheiten aus (hex außerhalb der Basen. alle Einheiten ihn hex. rechts oben show soft / show hard):smoke:
Bei Patung will er wohl nach Westen durchbrechen um die chinesische Front in 2 Teile zu spalten. Die stark abgeschlagenen chinesischen Korps sollen abgezogen werden, sobald die Verstärkungen da sind. Hier kommt es in wahrsten Sinne des Wortes auf jeden Mann an!!! :eek:
Die chinesischen Verbände bei Patung haben Fortstufe 2-3
Warum Japan nicht gegen die Städte nördlich von Changsa vorrückt...das müsst Ihr Unseren Gegner fragen. :D
Euer Gegner hat das Problem, dass er jede besetzte Stadt mit einer bestimmten Garnison versehen muss. Vllt. liegt für ihn da das Problem. Changsha benötigt eine grössere Garnison als Patung. Und dann hat er evtl. weniger Kampftruppen verfügbar, wenn er denn jede eroberte Stadt garnisonieren will.
Aber dies sind nur Mutmassungen meinerseits.
herzliche grüsse
Hohenlohe...:top: *SEMPER FI*
George Pickett
12.05.17, 14:59
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14. Dezember 1942
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South Pacific
Einen Schutzengel hatte heute die Besatzung eines amerikanischen U-Jägers südlich von Guadalcanal. Unbemerkt hatte sich ein japanisches U-Boot in Angriffsposition gebracht und 2 Torpedos auf das Führungsschiff des Verbandes abgeschossen. Erst, als einer der Torpedos mit einem dumpfen Schlag den Rumpf des Schiffes traf und in seine Einzelteile zerfiel, dämmerte der Besatzung, welches unfassbare Glück sie gehabt hatten. Schnell legte sich der Schrecken und die Suche nach dem Feind begann. Nach einigen Anläufen verlor man das Feindboot jedoch aus der Ortung und gab die Suche schließlich auf.
Sub attack near Rennell Island at 114,140
Japanese Ships
SS I-175
Allied Ships
SC PC-579
SS I-175 launches 2 torpedoes at SC PC-579
I-175 diving deep ....
SC PC-579 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC PC-579 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC PC-579 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC PC-579 attacking submerged sub ....
SC PC-579 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Am Nachmittag näherten sich dann in 3 Wellen japanische Bomber und Jagdbomber Tulagi. Im ersten Augenblick mögen die Piloten der angreifenden Maschinen gejubelt haben, da der Himmel frei war von sichernden amerikanischen Jägern, doch der Tod kam von unten, von den hunderten Flakgeschützen aller Kaliber, die inzwischen auf der Insel stationiert waren. Keine Maschine kam ungeschoren davon und fast 1/3 wurde abgeschossen. Besonders die im Tiefflug angreifenden Jagdbomber erlitten Totalverluste durch Maschinengewehre und leichte Flakkanonen. Schäden durch die Angriffe wurden nicht gemeldet.
Afternoon Air attack on Tulagi , at 114,137
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B5N2 Kate x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N2 Kate: 4 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 7000 feet *
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Tulagi , at 114,137
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIb Nick: 2 damaged
Ki-45 KAIb Nick: 2 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-45 KAIb Nick bombing from 100 feet
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Afternoon Air attack on Tulagi , at 114,137
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-46 KAI Dinah x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-46 KAI Dinah: 2 damaged
Ki-46 KAI Dinah: 2 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-46 KAI Dinah bombing from 100 feet
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Southwest Pacific
Im Rahmen der Operation “Iron Sky” bombardierte das VII. US Bomberkommando heute die japanischen Flugfelder bei Manus auf den Admiralitätsinseln. Die Gegenwehr des Feindes in der Luft war gering und störte den Angriffsflug der B17-Bomber nur unwesentlich. Die Trefferausbeute ist durchaus zufriedenstellend.
Morning Air attack on Manus , at 101,119
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 51
P-38F Lightning x 32
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 22
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
Zuikaku-1 with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 3 on standby, 1 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Manus , at 101,119
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 6
P-38F Lightning x 18
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
Zuikaku-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Manus , at 101,119
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 1 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 6
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
Zuikaku-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Manus , at 101,119
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 6
No Allied losses
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Der bei der Milne Bay ankernde Konvoi wurde auch heute von einem japanischen Aufklärer überflogen. Zur Sicherung des Entlade Vorganges haben 2 Staffeln des 15. Jagdgeschwaders (USAAF) von Cairns nach Port Moresby verlegt.
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ANZAC
Vor der Südküste von Celebes bekam das amerikanische U-Boot „S-18“ einen Einzelfahrer vor die Rohre. Trotz des Umstandes, das keine unmittelbare Bedrohung durch Sicherungsschiffe drohte, wurde der 2er Fächer überhastet abgeschossen und lief am Bug des Frachters vorbei. Der Skipper zwang sich zur Ruhe und begann einen neuen Anlauf. In der gebotenen Sorgfalt wurde die Schusslösung berechnet und schließlich ein weiterer 2er Fächer auf die Reise geschickt, von dem 1 Torpedo den Frachter dann achtern traf. Der Frachter stoppte und trieb schließlich regungslos in der See. Da der Morgen bereits graute ging „S-18“ auf Gegenkurs und entfernte sich vom Frachter um nicht Gefahr zu Laufen, von japanischen Flugzeugen angegriffen zu werden.
Submarine attack near Kolaka at 67,107
Japanese Ships
xAK Yamasimo Maru
Allied Ships
SS S-18
xAK Yamasimo Maru is sighted by SS S-18
SS S-18 launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Yamasimo Maru
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Submarine attack near Kolaka at 67,107
Japanese Ships
xAK Yamasimo Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
Allied Ships
SS S-18
xAK Yamasimo Maru is sighted by SS S-18
SS S-18 launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Yamasimo Maru
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Mit der Insel Pantar ist ein weiteres Stück niederländisches Kolonialgebiet vom Feind besetzt worden.
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British Far East Command
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China Command
Auch heute wieder beließ es der Feind beim Beschuss der chinesischen Stellungen bei Chungking und südwestlich von Patung durch seine Artillerie. Dennoch rechnet man im Hauptquartier in Chungking täglich mit dem nächsten japanischen Großangriff.
Ground combat at Chungking (76,45)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 680 troops, 20 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 5466
Defending force 60445 troops, 466 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2073
Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
3rd Ind.Mixed Brigade
23rd Tank Regiment
35th Division
17th Division
15th Ind.Mixed Brigade
17th Ind.Mixed Brigade
6th Division
32nd Division
7th Ind.Mixed Brigade
110th Division
11th Tank Regiment
9th Ind.Mixed Brigade
6th Ind.Mixed Brigade
37th Division
36th Division
61st Infantry Brigade
41st Division
4th Brigade
27th Electric Engineer Regiment
57th Infantry Brigade
8th Engineer Regiment
13th Indpt Infantry Regiment
6th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
12th Army
7th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
11th Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
19th Chinese Corps
14th Chinese Corps
66th Chinese Corps
39th Chinese Corps
8th Route Army
71st Chinese Corps
96th Chinese Corps
23rd Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
1st Chinese Cavalry Corps
11th Construction Regiment
China Command
6th Chinese Base Force
18th Artillery Regiment
7th Artillery Regiment
CAF HQ
6th Group Army
20th Artillery Regiment
57th AT Gun Regiment
36th Group Army
22nd Artillery Regiment
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Ground combat at 80,47 (near Patung)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 380 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1374
Defending force 30950 troops, 170 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 341
Assaulting units:
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
34th Division
116th Division
15th Division
39th Division
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
9th Tank Regiment
27th Division
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
67th Chinese Corps
24th Chinese Corps
2nd Chinese Corps
56th Chinese Corps
95th Chinese Corps
Central Reserve
26th Group Army
32nd Chinese Corps
45th Chinese Corps
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Tonnageverluste am 14.12.1942
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
33rd JAAF AF Coy is located at Saigon(60,71).
71st JAAF AF Bn is located at Kiamusze(113,40).
Radio transmissions detected at Ponape (119,113).
Radio transmissions detected at Naha (95,66).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Davao (79,91).
22nd Tank Regiment is located at Sapporo(120,51).
1st Air Defense AA Battalion is located at Tokyo(114,60).
1st Garrison Unit is located at Chengting(92,40).
27th Fld AA Machinecannon Company is located at Mishan(114,42).
23rd Division is located at Hailar(107,30).
2nd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion is located at Tuyun(74,51).
20th Infantry Regiment is located at Manila(79,77).
5th Mortar Battalion is located at Singapore(50,84).
Radio transmissions detected at Hangchow (90,55).
11th Air Defense AA Battalion is located at Kobe(108,59).
Radio transmissions detected at 76,104.
Radio transmissions detected at Padang (44,85).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Ominato (119,54).
9th Manchukuo Inf Brigade is located at Jehol(97,39).
57th Construction Battalion is located at Keijo(103,50).
143rd Infantry Regiment is located at Magwe(57,47).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Osaka/Kyoto (109,59).
Radio transmissions detected at Iwaki (116,59).
24th JAAF AF Bn is located at Aparri(82,73).
41st Air Defense AA Battalion is located at Guam(106,95).
7th Garrison Unit is located at Sunwu(113,34).
5th Fleet is located at Ominato(119,54).
Pilot Kramer J. is reported as having been found
Werter George, eure Luftabwehr auf Tulagi hat sich ja bestens bewährt. Ansonsten lief es ja glimpflich für euch ab. Der Feind konnte wohl keinen Schaden anrichten. Weiterhin habt ihr in China jederzeit mit einem grösseren Angriff auf Chungking zu rechnen. Meiner Meinung nach benötigt euer Gegner mehr Pioniere und mehr Artillerie bei Chungking, um den Festungslevel besser zu senken, aber dies würde den nächsten Angriff für den Japaner erheblich verzögern. Euch wünschen wir jedenfalls weiterhin viel Glück und viele Erfolge...:ph:
herzlichste grüsse
Hohenlohe...:top:
George Pickett
31.05.17, 18:15
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15. Dezember 1942
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Central Pacific
Der Geleitträger “Chenango” hat den Panama-Kanal passiert und hat Balboa erreicht. Mit dem Eintreffen der „Suwanee“ in 3 Tagen ist der Verlegungsverband komplett und wird nach Pearl Harbor aufbrechen.
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U.S.S. Chenango (CVE-28)
South Pacific
Auch heute spürten die Patrouillenbomber der US Navy wieder japanische U-Boote auf und griffen sie mit Bomben und Bordwaffen an. Treffer auf den Feindbooten konnten jedoch nicht beobachtet werden.
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Southwest Pacific
Zielwechsel für die Bomber des VII. US Bomberkommandos. Die japanischen Flugfelder bei Shortland waren heute das Ziel der B17-Bomber. Auch hier, wie gestern bei Manus, gab es keine nennenswerte Gegenwehr.
Morning Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 36
P-38F Lightning x 50
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 9
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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ANZAC
Rund 250 Seemeilen nordwestlich von Broome sichtete eine „Catalina“ einen japanischen Flottenverband auf östlichem Kurs. Sollte sich die gemeldete Zusammensetzung auch nur halbwegs als zutreffend erweisen, so droht evtl. eine Beschießung des U-Boot Stützpunktes Broome oder eines anderen Hafens, wie Derby oder Port Hedland. Unruhe verbreitet auch die Meldung, dass sich Transportzerstörer im Feindverband befinden sollen, was evtl. auf ein Landungsunternehmen hindeutet. Diese Meldung ist jedoch mit Vorsicht zu genießen.
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Doch in den letzten Wochen hat sich im Nordwesten von Australien einiges getan. Die Luftaufklärung wurde massiv verstärkt, was eine frühzeitige Sichtung des Feindverbandes erst ermöglichte. Die hier führende 5. US Luftflotte, der auch die hier stationierten australischen Staffeln unterstehen, hat die Ausbildung der Besatzungen mit Nachdruck vorangetrieben. Das australische Luftwaffenkommando hat zudem die Modernisierung der Flugzeugmuster forciert und unter anderem mit der Beaufort Mk. VIII einen modernen Torpedobomber an die Frontverbände ausgeliefert. In Broome sind 2 Staffeln dieser Torpedobomber stationiert. Sie wurden in Alarmbereitschaft versetzt, zusammen mit 2 Staffeln Beaufighter Jagdbomber und 2 Staffeln A24 Sturzkampfbomber.
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Bristol Beaufort Mk VIII
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British Far East Command
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China Command
Mit einem Großangriff von mehreren Divisionen und Panzerregimentern versuchte Japan heute die Erstürmung von Chungking. Diesem Angriff vorangegangen waren schwere Luftangriffe und massives Artilleriefeuer auf die Stellungen der chinesischen Verteidiger. Dann stürmten tausende…nein zehntausende japanische Soldaten den chinesischen Stellungen entgegen, von Panzern und Pionieren unterstützt. Doch der Brückenkopf, welcher Chungking auf dem Nordufer des Jangtsekiang umschließt, ist gespickt mit Bunkern, Panzersperren und selbständigen Widerstandsnestern…und im Gegensatz zu fast allen anderen chinesischen Verbänden leiden die Truppen hier nicht unter Versorgungsengpässen. Die Mägen sind voll und die Munitionskisten auch. Hunderte chinesischer Geschütze aller Kaliber schossen ein tödliches Sperrfeuer vor die eigenen Linien. Was dieses Stahlgewitter überlebte wurde dann von tausenden Maschinengewehren niedergemäht. Mit letzter Kraft konnte der Feind die vorderen Gräben einnehmen. Tausende Leichen türmten sich vor den Stellungen der Chinesen.
Ground combat at Chungking (76,45)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 128854 troops, 1045 guns, 647 vehicles, Assault Value = 5466
Defending force 60675 troops, 474 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2084
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 4
Japanese adjusted assault: 2117
Allied adjusted defense: 4935
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 4)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), leaders(+), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
7576 casualties reported
Squads: 31 destroyed, 971 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 98 disabled
Engineers: 7 destroyed, 110 disabled
Guns lost 78 (1 destroyed, 77 disabled)
Vehicles lost 26 (2 destroyed, 24 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
2977 casualties reported
Squads: 20 destroyed, 346 disabled
Non Combat: 6 destroyed, 109 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 45 disabled
Guns lost 60 (7 destroyed, 53 disabled)
Assaulting units:
61st Infantry Brigade
6th Ind.Mixed Brigade
6th Division
32nd Division
3rd Ind.Mixed Brigade
9th Ind.Mixed Brigade
35th Division
36th Division
23rd Tank Regiment
57th Infantry Brigade
27th Electric Engineer Regiment
17th Division
37th Division
7th Ind.Mixed Brigade
110th Division
15th Ind.Mixed Brigade
4th Brigade
8th Engineer Regiment
11th Tank Regiment
17th Ind.Mixed Brigade
41st Division
13th Indpt Infantry Regiment
7th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
12th Army
6th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
11th Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
71st Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
1st Chinese Cavalry Corps
96th Chinese Corps
19th Chinese Corps
8th Route Army
39th Chinese Corps
14th Chinese Corps
66th Chinese Corps
23rd Chinese Corps
11th Construction Regiment
36th Group Army
7th Artillery Regiment
18th Artillery Regiment
57th AT Gun Regiment
CAF HQ
6th Chinese Base Force
20th Artillery Regiment
6th Group Army
China Command
22nd Artillery Regiment
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Im Frontabschnitt der 26. chinesischen Armee südwestlich von Patung musste Japan diese schmerzhafte Erfahrung bereits mehrmals machen. Erst vor kurzen fielen bei mehreren Angriffen tausende Soldaten im Abwehrfeuer der chinesischen Verbände. So fielen heute nur einige Granaten auf die chinesischen Stellungen, die leichte Verluste verursachten.
Ground combat at 80,47 (near Patung)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 380 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1427
Defending force 30961 troops, 165 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 342
Allied ground losses:
43 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Assaulting units:
39th Division
15th Division
27th Division
9th Tank Regiment
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
34th Division
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
116th Division
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
67th Chinese Corps
2nd Chinese Corps
56th Chinese Corps
24th Chinese Corps
95th Chinese Corps
32nd Chinese Corps
Central Reserve
26th Group Army
45th Chinese Corps
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Tonnageverluste am 15.12.1942
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
Radio transmissions detected at Kagoshima (102,60).
79th Garrison Battalion is located at Singapore(50,84).
4th JAAF Base Force is located at Ambon(76,109).
Radio transmissions detected at Tsingtao (95,47).
Ryojun Special Base Force is located at Port Arthur(99,44).
33rd Ind.AA Gun Co is located at Ominato(119,54).
Kakogawa JAAF Base Force is located at Kobe(108,59).
89th JAAF AF Coy is located at Ternate(78,102).
1st JAAF AF Coy is located at Canton(77,59).
Tsushima Fortress is located at Tsushima(103,56).
Radio transmissions detected at Chichi-jima (111,74).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Tokyo (114,60).
12th Ind.AA Gun Co is located at Matsue(107,57).
1st Army is located at Neikiang(75,44).
11th Air Defense AA Battalion is located at Kobe(108,59).
1st Ind.AA Gun Co is located at Sendai(117,58).
III/66th Naval Guard Unit is located at Babeldaob(90,97).
Radio transmissions detected at Wake Island (136,98).
Jaluit Naval Fortress is located at Jaluit(134,120).
Radio transmissions detected at Rabaul (106,125).
11th JAAF Base Force is located at Magwe(57,47).
Radio transmissions detected at Takao (84,65).
25th Army is located at Singapore(50,84).
Radio transmissions detected at Manila (79,77).
Radio transmissions detected at Hankow (85,50).
Radio transmissions detected at Iloilo (79,84).
Radio transmissions detected at Sabang (44,70).
CVE Chenango arrives at Balboa
Werter George, wir freuen uns sehr, dass eure Basis in Chungking ihren Befestigungslevel halten konnte, trotz heftigster japanischer Angriffe auf eure Stellungen. Ansonsten waren eure Bemühungen im Gebiet der Solomonen(Shortlands) sowie Tulagi(U-Boot-Bekämpfung) relativ erfolgreich. Was diesen Feindverband nördlich von Australien betrifft, so solltet ihr sobald wie möglich einen Luftangriff wagen, aber bitte mit Jagdschutz...:ph:
Wir wünschen euch weiterhin viel Glück und gutes Gelingen bei euren Aktionen...:fecht:
herzlichste grüsse
Hohenlohe...:top: *SEMPER FI*
H34DHUN73R
31.05.17, 20:23
Wow, das war ja Großkampftag in Chungking - die Japaner wollen wohl mit der letzten Energie in China noch was reissen, bevor die Alliierten aufdrehen.
Puh, da gings ja mächtig zur Sache in Chungking, für Japan sind das ja doch ziemliche Einbußen. Falls die Versorgungslage nicht so rosig ist, dürfte es einige Zeit dauern, bis euer Gegner das kompensiert hat.
Wir sind gespannt, wie es nun in China weitergeht...!! :) Ansonsten wünschen wir euch viel Glück und gutes Gelingen für all eure Aktionen...!! :ph:
herzliche grüsse
Hohenlohe...:top: *SEMPER FI*
George Pickett
10.06.17, 10:52
Puh, da gings ja mächtig zur Sache in Chungking, für Japan sind das ja doch ziemliche Einbußen. Falls die Versorgungslage nicht so rosig ist, dürfte es einige Zeit dauern, bis euer Gegner das kompensiert hat.
Dennoch sind Wir in China nur verhalten optimistisch. Der Gegner hat immer noch die besseren Karten und strebt immer noch die vollständige Besetzung Chinas an. Unser Ziel kann nur sein, wenigstens einen kleines Gebiet unter Unserer Kontrolle zu behalten und darauf zu hoffen, dass über die Burma-Indien Front irgendwann eine Entlastung zustande kommt.
George Pickett
10.06.17, 11:16
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16. Dezember 1942
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Central Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
South Pacific
Wieder einmal wurde südlich von Guadalcanal ein japanisches U-Boot von den hier zahlreich operierenden Jagdverbänden der US Navy aufgespürt und bekämpft. Bevor sich ein Erfolg einstellen konnte, gingen dem Führungsschiff die Wasserbomben aus und der Verband brach die Suche ab.
Sub attack near Rennell Island at 114,140
Japanese Ships
SS I-175
Allied Ships
SC PC-578
SC PC-579
Captain of SS I-175 elects not to launch torpedoes at this target
I-175 diving deep ....
SC PC-579 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC PC-579 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC PC-579 attacking submerged sub ....
SC PC-579 cannot establish contact with SS I-175
SC PC-579 is out of ASW ammo
SC PC-579 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC PC-579 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Nördlich von Luganville hatte eine OS2U-3 „Kingfisher“ mehr Erfolg, wenn man dem Bericht der Besatzung glauben schenken darf. Die geworfenen Bomben sollen durchaus nahe am Feindboot gelegen haben.
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Southwest Pacific
Der japanische Luftwaffenstützpunkt Manus auf den Admiralitätsinseln war heute wieder das Ziel der schweren US-Bomber. Auch heute war die Abwehr des Feindes schwach, was einen genauen Zielanflug ermöglichte. Mit dem Trefferbild ist man im Hauptquartier des VII. US Bomberkommandos in Port Moresby durchaus zufrieden.
Morning Air attack on Manus , at 101,119
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 27
P-38F Lightning x 50
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 15
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x P-38F Lightning sweeping at 25000 feet *
20 x P-38F Lightning sweeping at 25000 feet *
CAP engaged:
Zuikaku-1 with A6M2 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Manus , at 101,119
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 9
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 6
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Im Hafen von Port Moresby wird seit 2 Tagen ein Großer Konvoi mit weiteren Truppen und Nachschubgütern entladen. Heute schließlich wurde er von einem japanischen Aufklärer entdeckt. Bis zum Abend blieb es aber ruhig. Ein Luftangriff seitens des Feindes blieb aus.
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ANZAC
Vor der Küste von Mindanao lies sich das amerikanische U-Boot „S-45“ eine mehr als gute Chance entgehen, indem die schlecht gezielten Torpedos am Heck eines einzeln fahrenden japanischen Frachters vorbeiliefen. Da der Frachter anschließend, wohl mehr zufällig, zackte war kein zweiter Anlauf mehr möglich.
Submarine attack near Siargao at 84,91
Japanese Ships
xAK Nanman Maru
Allied Ships
SS S-45
xAK Nanman Maru is sighted by SS S-45
SS S-45 launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Nanman Maru
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Mit der frühzeitigen Sichtung eines potentiellen japanischen Beschießungsverbandes nordwestlich von Broome glaubte man sich auf Seiten der 5. US Luftflotte mit den zusammengezogenen Sturzkampf- und Torpedobombern gut gerüstet, doch kam erst im Laufe der Nacht die Erkenntnis, das der Plan einen Variable aufwies, die das Gelingen in Frage stellen würde. Was, wenn der Beschießungsverband Broome noch vor Morgengrauen erreichen würde und die Liegeplätze der australischen und amerikanischen Staffeln mit schweren Granaten eindeckt? Immerhin lagen rund 150 Maschinen aller Typen auf küstennahen Flugplätzen. Das nur 70 Meilen weiter östlich gelegene Derby hatte ebenfalls ein Flugfeld, welches groß genug war, um als Ausgangspunkt für die geplanten Luftangriffe auf die japanische Flotte zu dienen. Auch war dort genügend Bodenpersonal vor Ort um mindestens 50 Maschinen einsatzbereit zu halten. Doch alles lamentieren half nichts. Im Hauptquartier in Broome konnte man nur abwarten.
Und es kam wie befürchtet. Punkt 04.30 Uhr blitzte es über der See vor der Küste von Broome auf und Granaten schwerer und schwerster Kaliber schlugen auf dem Broome Airfield ein. Glücklicherweise war das Areal groß und die Maschinen mit einigem Abstand zueinander abgestellt, doch Splitter beschädigten praktisch alle hier liegenden Maschinen. Rund 10 Maschinen wurden zerstört. Schlimmer noch als die Schäden und Verluste war der Umstand, dass zwar bis zum Nachmittag einige Maschinen wieder einsatzbereit waren, das stark beschädigte Flugfeld jedoch keine Starts mit Zuladung zuließ. Da das japanische Geschwader am späten Nachmittag immer noch vor der Küste kreuzte, wurden am Abend alle wieder einsatzbereiten Bomber nach Derby verlegt um von dort aus am morgigen Tage den Feind anzugreifen, sollte er sich noch in Reichweite befinden, denn es wird von einem weiteren Beschuss ausgegangen.
Naval bombardment of Broome at 62,127 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
Allied aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort VIII: 16 damaged
A-24 Banshee: 29 damaged
A-24 Banshee: 2 destroyed on ground
Beaufighter Ic: 29 damaged
Beaufighter Ic: 2 destroyed on ground
Catalina I: 11 damaged
Catalina I: 2 destroyed on ground
Hudson I: 18 damaged
Hudson I: 2 destroyed on ground
Spitfire Vc Trop: 14 damaged
Spitfire Vc Trop: 1 destroyed on ground
49 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
BB Yamashiro
BB Mutsu, Shell hits 5
CA Kumano
CA Takao
CL Isuzu
CL Jintsu
DD Yudachi
DD Harusame
DD Murasame, Shell hits 1
DD Shigure
DD Shiratsuyu
Allied ground losses:
235 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 9 destroyed, 14 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Airbase hits 17
Airbase supply hits 11
Runway hits 54
BB Yamashiro firing at Broome
BB Mutsu firing at 5th RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment
5th RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment firing at BB Mutsu
CA Kumano firing at 1st RAN Base Force
1st RAN Base Force firing at CA Kumano
CA Takao firing at Broome
CL Isuzu firing at 5th RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment
CL Jintsu firing at 5th RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment
5th RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment firing at CL Jintsu
DD Yudachi firing at Broome
DD Harusame firing at 5th RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment
5th RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment firing at DD Harusame
DD Murasame firing at 5th RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment
5th RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment firing at DD Murasame
DD Shigure firing at Broome
DD Shiratsuyu firing at Broome
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British Far East Command
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
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China Command
Und wieder griff der Feind die Stellungen der 26. chinesischen Armee südwestlich von Patung an. Trotz enormer Verluste und einem hohen Grad an Erschöpfung rennen die japanischen Infanteristen, von Panzern und Artillerie unterstützt, gegen die Verteidigungslinien an. Obwohl auch dieser Angriff abgewiesen werden konnte, erlitten die chinesischen Verbände massive Verluste. Der Kampf in diesem entscheidenden Frontabschnitt steht auf Messers Schneide. Werden die Verstärkungen rechtzeitig eintreffen?
Ground combat at 80,47 (near Patung)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 60604 troops, 645 guns, 297 vehicles, Assault Value = 1476
Defending force 31024 troops, 162 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 350
Japanese adjusted assault: 957
Allied adjusted defense: 1015
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
1572 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 161 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Allied ground losses:
1161 casualties reported
Squads: 90 destroyed, 44 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 22 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Guns lost 8 (2 destroyed, 6 disabled)
Assaulting units:
27th Division
9th Tank Regiment
15th Division
39th Division
116th Division
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
34th Division
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
24th Chinese Corps
56th Chinese Corps
2nd Chinese Corps
67th Chinese Corps
95th Chinese Corps
Central Reserve
26th Group Army
32nd Chinese Corps
45th Chinese Corps
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Bei Chungking hingegen war es auch heute relativ ruhig. Der Feind beschränkte sich auf Bombenangriffe und Artilleriefeuer auf die chinesischen Stellungen.
Ground combat at Chungking (76,45)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 685 troops, 20 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 4657
Defending force 57992 troops, 466 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1812
Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
61st Infantry Brigade
8th Engineer Regiment
17th Division
7th Ind.Mixed Brigade
41st Division
37th Division
35th Division
11th Tank Regiment
4th Brigade
9th Ind.Mixed Brigade
6th Ind.Mixed Brigade
57th Infantry Brigade
110th Division
15th Ind.Mixed Brigade
27th Electric Engineer Regiment
3rd Ind.Mixed Brigade
6th Division
17th Ind.Mixed Brigade
36th Division
32nd Division
23rd Tank Regiment
13th Indpt Infantry Regiment
6th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
7th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
12th Army
11th Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
39th Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Cavalry Corps
19th Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
14th Chinese Corps
96th Chinese Corps
8th Route Army
23rd Chinese Corps
66th Chinese Corps
71st Chinese Corps
11th Construction Regiment
6th Group Army
57th AT Gun Regiment
18th Artillery Regiment
36th Group Army
CAF HQ
6th Chinese Base Force
20th Artillery Regiment
China Command
7th Artillery Regiment
22nd Artillery Regiment
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Tonnageverluste am 16.12.1942
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
14th JNAF AF Unit is located at Genzan(105,48).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Hong Kong (77,61).
Radio transmissions detected at Samah (69,63).
Radio transmissions detected at Tandjoengselor (68,92).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Nagasaki/Sasebo (102,58).
62nd Naval Guard Unit is located at Tokyo(114,60).
Radio transmissions detected at Kweilin (76,54).
1st JAAF Base Force is located at Chumphon(52,66).
19th Field AA Machinecannon Company is located at Heijo(103,47).
Radio transmissions detected at Guam (106,95).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Tokyo (114,60).
33rd Ind.AA Gun Co is located at Ominato(119,54).
1st Mortar Regiment is located at Nagasaki/Sasebo(102,58).
Radio transmissions detected at Shanghai (92,55).
Kwantung Army is located at Changchun(106,41).
Western Army is located at Nagasaki/Sasebo(102,58).
11th Ind.AA Gun Co is located at Wakayama(109,60).
12th Ind.AA Gun Co is located at Matsue(107,57).
15th Medium Field Artillery Regiment is located at Heijo(103,47).
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade is located at 80,47.
67th Ind.Infantry Battalion is located at Canton(77,59).
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade is located at 80,47.
19th Division is located at Heijo(103,47).
30th JAAF AF Bn is located at Kanko(105,47).
9th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion is located at Manila(79,77).
4th Air Division is located at Kendari(70,106).
13th Ind.AA Gun Co is located at Okayama(108,58).
4th Air Defense AA Regiment is located at Ambon(76,109).
Tja, leider hat euch der Gegner bei Broome auf dem falschen Fuss erwischt...!! Mit dem U-Boot-Krieg scheint auch nicht alles so einfach zu klappen. Aber wir wünschen euch jedenfalls für alle alliierten Aktionen viel Glück und viele Erfolge...:ph:
herzlichste grüsse
Hohenlohe...:top: *SEMPER FI*
H34DHUN73R
11.06.17, 09:53
Ups, bei Broome gab es ja einen ordentlicher Hieb auf die Nase, werter Pickett :eek:
Macht immerhin klar, dass man die Japaner keinen Moment unterschätzen darf.
Ihr werdet's schon richten :)
George Pickett
11.06.17, 11:21
Ups, bei Broome gab es ja einen ordentlicher Hieb auf die Nase, werter Pickett :eek:
Macht immerhin klar, dass man die Japaner keinen Moment unterschätzen darf.
Ihr werdet's schon richten :)
In der Tat unschön, da haben Wir uns nicht mit Ruhm bekleckert. Zum Glück gab es kaum Totalverluste, aber eine gute Chance wurde vertan...
Werter George, niemand ist perfekt, daher ist es wohl müssig sich den Kopf zu zerbrechen, was man hätte anders machen können...:ph: Hinterher ist man immer schlauer...*seufz*
herzlichste grüsse
Hohenlohe...:top: *SEMPER FI*
Perfekt wäre ja auch furchtbar langweilig, die Würze kommt ja gerade ins Spiel, wenn sich beide Seiten ab und zu mal Aussetzer leisten. Oder wenn jeder Risikoeinsatz gelingen würde, wäre es ja kein Risikoeinsatz mehr :D
George Pickett
28.06.17, 18:12
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17. Dezember 1942
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Endlich bekam man einen der Störenfriede vor Seattle auch von See her zu packen. Eine U-Jagdgruppe spürte auf der Konvoi Route zu den Aleuten ein japanisches U-Boot auf und zwang es zum tauchen. Über der vermuteten Position des Feindbootes gingen daraufhin mehrere Lagen Wasserbomben nieder, die wohl die eine oder andere Wirkung erzielt haben, wie aufsteigende Trümmerteile vermuten ließen. Leider ging der Kontakt verloren, bevor man das U-Boot ernsthaft beschädigen konnte.
ASW attack near Victoria at 208,52
Japanese Ships
SS I-33, hits 1
Allied Ships
AM Canso
SS I-33 is located by AM Canso
I-33 diving deep ....
AM Canso fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Canso fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Canso fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Canso attacking submerged sub ....
AM Canso cannot reach attack position over SS I-33
AM Canso fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Central Pacific
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South Pacific
Auch im Bereich der oberen Solomonen sind mehrere U-Jagdgruppen der US Navy aktiv, um die Nachschubwege nach Guadalcanal und Tulagi offen zu halten. Bisher konnten sie zwar keine bestätigte Versenkung für sich beanspruchen, doch so manch japanisches U-Boot wurde hart rangenommen. So auch heute. Aufsteigende Öl Blasen und Trümmerteile lassen des Schluss zu, das die Wasserbomben nicht so schlecht gelegen haben. Wie so oft konnte die Aktion jedoch nicht konsequent bis zum Ende durchgezogen werden, da der Kontakt zum Feindboot schließlich abriss.
Sub attack near Rennell Island at 114,140
Japanese Ships
SS I-175, hits 2
Allied Ships
SC-518
SC-519
Captain of SS I-175 elects not to launch torpedoes at this target
I-175 diving deep ....
SC-519 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-519 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-519 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-519 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-519 attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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Southwest Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
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ANZAC
Die eigene U-Boot Waffe macht indes hauptsächlich mit Fehlschlägen von sich Reden. Während das U-Boot „S-23“ in der westlichen Celebes See beim Angriff auf einen japanischen Tankerkonvoi scheiterte und sich beim anschließenden Wasserbombenbeschuss ein paar Blessuren zuzog, blieb das Versagen von Kommandant und Besatzung von „S-18“ beim Angriff auf einen japanischen Hilf- U-Jäger ohne Konsequenzen.
ASW attack near Tandjoengselor at 69,95
Japanese Ships
DD Naganami
TK Manei Maru
TK Akane Maru
TK Okigawa Maru
Allied Ships
SS S-23, hits 1
SS S-23 launches 2 torpedoes at DD Naganami
S-23 diving deep ....
DD Naganami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Naganami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Naganami attacking submerged sub ....
DD Naganami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Naganami attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Salajar at 66,107
Japanese Ships
PB Edo Maru
Allied Ships
SS S-18
SS S-18 launches 2 torpedoes at PB Edo Maru
S-18 diving deep ....
PB Edo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Edo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Edo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Edo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Edo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Das niederländische U-Boot “O-24” kam nicht einmal in Lage, einen Angriff durchzuführen. Die gegnerischen Parteien sichteten sich fast gleichzeitig und „O-24“ wurde zum Alarmtauchen gezwungen. Die japanischen U-Jäger hatten die Zünder ihrer Wasserbomben jedoch zu flach eingestellt und verausgabten sich bis zur letzten Salve mit sinnlosen Würfen der ansonsten tödlichen Eier. Als die Feindschiffe abdrehten war die Gefahr schließlich gebannt.
ASW attack near Cam Ranh Bay at 63,76
Japanese Ships
SC CHa-23
Allied Ships
SS O24
SS O24 is sighted by escort
O24 diving deep ....
SC CHa-23 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-23 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-23 attacking submerged sub ....
SC CHa-23 is out of ASW ammo
SC CHa-23 is out of ASW ammo
SC CHa-23 is out of ASW ammo
SC CHa-23 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-23 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Kurz nach Mitternacht erbebte wieder die Erde rund um Broome, als das japanische Geschwader erneut die Flugfelder unter Feuer nahm. Totalverluste waren dieses mal kaum zu verzeichnen, doch wird es Tage dauern, bis alle Schäden behoben sind und der Luftwaffenstützpunkt wieder einsatzbereit gemeldet werden kann. Als der Feinverband gegen Mittag schließlich von einer „Catalina“ gesichtet wurde, befand er sich bereits am äußersten Aktionsradius der bei Derby liegenden A24-Sturzkampfbomber. Von einem Einsatz wurde schließlich abgesehen. Punktsieg für Japan!
Night Naval bombardment of Broome at 62,127 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
Allied aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft losses
Hudson I: 29 damaged
Beaufighter Ic: 27 damaged
Beaufighter Ic: 1 destroyed on ground
Beaufort VIII: 3 damaged
Beaufort VIII: 1 destroyed on ground
Catalina I: 9 damaged
Catalina I: 1 destroyed on ground
24 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
BB Yamashiro
BB Mutsu
CA Kumano
CA Takao
CL Isuzu
CL Jintsu
DD Yudachi
DD Harusame
DD Murasame
DD Shigure
DD Shiratsuyu
Allied ground losses:
48 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 15
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 41
BB Yamashiro firing at Broome
BB Mutsu firing at Broome
CA Kumano firing at Broome
CA Takao firing at Broome
CL Isuzu firing at 5th RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment
5th RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment firing at CL Isuzu
CL Jintsu firing at Broome
5th RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment firing at DD Yudachi
DD Yudachi firing at 5th RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment
DD Harusame firing at 5th RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment
5th RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment firing at DD Harusame
5th RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment firing at DD Murasame
DD Shigure firing at 5th RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment
DD Shiratsuyu firing at 5th RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment
5th RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment firing at DD Shiratsuyu
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Nördlich von Timor landeten im Morgengrauen japanische Truppen auf der Insel Alor, welche morgen wohl endgültig an den Feind gehen wird.
Amphibious Assault at Alor (70,114)
TF 31 troops unloading over beach at Alor, 70,114
Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
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British Far East Command
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China Command
Mit einer unglaublichen Härte und Rücksichtslosigkeit treibt das japanische Oberkommando die eigenen Truppen südwestlich von Patung in das nächste Gemetzel. Doch der Wahnsinn hat Methode und lässt nun auch die Verteidiger der 26. chinesischen Armee an ihre Grenzen kommen. War man vor wenigen Tagen noch überzeugt, dass die eigenen Reserven rechtzeitig eintreffen werden, so ist sich das chinesische Oberkommando in Chungking nun nicht mehr ganz so sicher.
Ground combat at 80,47 (near Patung)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 48217 troops, 504 guns, 245 vehicles, Assault Value = 1347
Defending force 30218 troops, 156 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 313
Japanese adjusted assault: 687
Allied adjusted defense: 580
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
536 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 36 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Guns lost 5 (1 destroyed, 4 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
870 casualties reported
Squads: 13 destroyed, 34 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 25 disabled
Engineers: 5 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 6 (4 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Assaulting units:
9th Tank Regiment
27th Division
116th Division
39th Division
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
15th Division
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
34th Division
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
56th Chinese Corps
24th Chinese Corps
2nd Chinese Corps
95th Chinese Corps
32nd Chinese Corps
45th Chinese Corps
26th Group Army
Central Reserve
67th Chinese Corps
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Bei Chungking blieb es hingegen ruhig, wenn man von den täglichen Luftangriffen und dem Störfeuer der japanischen Artillerie absieht.
Ground combat at Chungking (76,45)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 680 troops, 20 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 4745
Defending force 58106 troops, 466 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1818
Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
8th Engineer Regiment
23rd Tank Regiment
9th Ind.Mixed Brigade
32nd Division
17th Division
4th Brigade
37th Division
7th Ind.Mixed Brigade
3rd Ind.Mixed Brigade
15th Ind.Mixed Brigade
36th Division
110th Division
57th Infantry Brigade
17th Ind.Mixed Brigade
61st Infantry Brigade
6th Ind.Mixed Brigade
6th Division
27th Electric Engineer Regiment
35th Division
41st Division
11th Tank Regiment
13th Indpt Infantry Regiment
6th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
12th Army
7th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
11th Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
39th Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
23rd Chinese Corps
66th Chinese Corps
8th Route Army
19th Chinese Corps
14th Chinese Corps
71st Chinese Corps
96th Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Cavalry Corps
11th Construction Regiment
18th Artillery Regiment
57th AT Gun Regiment
36th Group Army
6th Chinese Base Force
China Command
CAF HQ
6th Group Army
20th Artillery Regiment
7th Artillery Regiment
22nd Artillery Regiment
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Tonnageverluste am 17.12.1942
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
RGC Army is located at Nanking(91,52).
25th Air Defense AA Regiment is located at Nagasaki/Sasebo(102,58).
12th Tank Regiment is located at 85,46.
28th Engineer Regiment is located at Harbin(109,39).
9th Infantry Regiment is located at Manila(79,77).
33rd Infantry Regiment is located at Makassar(65,106).
14th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion is located at Singapore(50,84).
Eastern Army is located at Ominato(119,54).
25th Ind. Engineer Regiment is located at Sendai(117,58).
1st Ind.AA Gun Co is located at Sendai(117,58).
7th Border Defense Fortress is located at 114,32.
3rd Border Defense Fortress is located at 112,42.
Radio transmissions detected at Chihkiang (78,50).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Soerabaja (56,104).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Cam Ranh Bay (64,72).
1/33rd Division is located at Manado(75,99).
Gifu JAAF Base Force is located at Gifu(110,59).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Babeldaob (90,97).
Cam Ranh Fortress is located at Cam Ranh Bay(64,72).
Kaosing Fortress is located at Takao(84,65).
20th Army is located at Port Arthur(99,44).
51st Air Defense AA Regiment is located at Takao(84,65).
17th Ind.Mixed Brigade is located at Chungking(76,45).
1st RGC Capital Division is located at Nanking(91,52).
6th Army is located at Hailar(107,30).
Radio transmissions detected at Peiping (95,39).
Werter George, wir wünschen euch weiterhin viel Glück und viele Erfolge bei all euren Aktionen, vor allem in China. :ph:
herzliche grüsse
Hohenlohe...:top: *SEMPER FI*
George Pickett
01.07.17, 13:06
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18. Dezember 1942
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Pacific Command
Allgemein
Die meisten U-Boote der Sub Fleet Pacific haben in ihren Stützpunkten die Modernisierungsmaßnahmen abgeschlossen. Einige Boote erhielten neue, qualifizierte Kommandanten. Am heutigen Tage liefen insgesamt 35 U-Boote der Johnston- und Southern Squadron wieder zu Feindfahrten aus. Operationsgebiete sind die Marshall-Inseln, das Seegebiet rund um Truk sowie der Raum der Solomonen und Neu Britannien.
North Pacific
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Central Pacific
Mit dem Eintreffen des Geleitträger “Suwannee” im Hafen von Balboa ist der Verlegungsverband komplett und lichtete am Abend die Anker. Er wird in rund 2 Wochen Pearl Harbor erreichen
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South Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Southwest Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
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ANZAC
Vor der Südost Spitze Australiens griff ein japanisches U-Boot einen ungesicherten Konvoi an und torpedierte den Frachter „Iron Knob“. Zum Glück für die Besatzung richtete der Torpedotreffer erstaunlich wenig Schaden an, so dass der Frachter im Konvoi verbleiben kann, der Kurs auf Sydney hält.
Submarine attack near Sale at 87,173
Japanese Ships
SS I-5
Allied Ships
xAK Iron Knob, Torpedo hits 1
xAK Iron Knob is sighted by SS I-5
SS I-5 launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Iron Knob
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Auch heute machte das amerikanische U-Boot “S-18” von sich Reden und zwar negativ. Wieder ging der Angriff auf ein vermeintlich leichtes Ziel schief und forderte japanische Gegenmaßnahmen heraus, die jedoch unwirksam blieben, da die Zünder der geworfenen Wasserbomben zu flach eingestellt waren.
Sub attack near Makassar at 65,107
Japanese Ships
SC CHa-27
Allied Ships
SS S-18
SS S-18 launches 2 torpedoes at SC CHa-27
S-18 diving deep ....
SC CHa-27 attacking submerged sub ....
SC CHa-27 is out of ASW ammo
SC CHa-27 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-27 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-27 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC CHa-27 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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In Insel Alor wurde am heutigen Tage erwartungsgemäß von den am Vortage gelandeten japanischen Truppen besetzt.
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British Far East Command
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China Command
Die Bomber der 10. US Luftflotte griffen heute wieder japanische Truppenansammlungen nahe der Stadt Neikiang an. Das Trefferbild war durchaus zufriedenstellend.
Morning Air attack on 1st Army, at 75,44 (Neikiang)
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 39
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
79 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 21 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade ...
Also attacking 1st Army ...
Also attacking 2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade ...
Also attacking 1st Army ...
Also attacking 2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade ...
Also attacking 1st Army ...
Also attacking 2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade ...
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Morning Air attack on 1st Army, at 75,44 (Neikiang)
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 2 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 9
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 17 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade, at 75,44 (Neikiang)
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 9
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
40 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Bei Chungking und südwestlich von Patung startete die japanische Armee Großangriffe auf die chinesischen Verteidigungsstellungen. Während der Angriff bei Chungking in der vordersten Abwehrlinie zum Stehen kam und der Feind massive Verluste erleiden musste, beginnt die Front der 26. chinesischen Armee zu wanken. Niemand weiß, ob nicht der nächste Angriff des Feindes zum Durchbruch führt.
Ground combat at Chungking (76,45)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 133646 troops, 1120 guns, 371 vehicles, Assault Value = 4834
Defending force 58308 troops, 466 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1836
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 3
Japanese adjusted assault: 1743
Allied adjusted defense: 4735
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 3)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
11801 casualties reported
Squads: 132 destroyed, 734 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 69 disabled
Engineers: 42 destroyed, 111 disabled
Guns lost 54 (2 destroyed, 52 disabled)
Vehicles lost 9 (1 destroyed, 8 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
3534 casualties reported
Squads: 20 destroyed, 370 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 56 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 18 disabled
Guns lost 57 (4 destroyed, 53 disabled)
Assaulting units:
15th Ind.Mixed Brigade
35th Division
32nd Division
17th Ind.Mixed Brigade
9th Ind.Mixed Brigade
8th Engineer Regiment
3rd Ind.Mixed Brigade
11th Tank Regiment
6th Ind.Mixed Brigade
110th Division
6th Division
61st Infantry Brigade
23rd Tank Regiment
36th Division
57th Infantry Brigade
37th Division
4th Brigade
17th Division
41st Division
7th Ind.Mixed Brigade
27th Electric Engineer Regiment
13th Indpt Infantry Regiment
7th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
6th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
12th Army
11th Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
14th Chinese Corps
71st Chinese Corps
66th Chinese Corps
23rd Chinese Corps
19th Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Cavalry Corps
8th Route Army
39th Chinese Corps
96th Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
11th Construction Regiment
6th Chinese Base Force
6th Group Army
China Command
20th Artillery Regiment
57th AT Gun Regiment
7th Artillery Regiment
18th Artillery Regiment
36th Group Army
CAF HQ
22nd Artillery Regiment
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Ground combat at 80,47 (near Patung)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 47591 troops, 503 guns, 245 vehicles, Assault Value = 1297
Defending force 29588 troops, 148 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 270
Japanese adjusted assault: 469
Allied adjusted defense: 445
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
1235 casualties reported
Squads: 15 destroyed, 73 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 17 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 10 disabled
Allied ground losses:
1800 casualties reported
Squads: 72 destroyed, 68 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 37 disabled
Engineers: 5 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 14 (5 destroyed, 9 disabled)
Assaulting units:
39th Division
15th Division
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
34th Division
9th Tank Regiment
116th Division
27th Division
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
2nd Chinese Corps
56th Chinese Corps
24th Chinese Corps
95th Chinese Corps
45th Chinese Corps
32nd Chinese Corps
Central Reserve
26th Group Army
67th Chinese Corps
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Tonnageverluste am 18.12.1942
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
Radio transmissions detected at Hamamatsu (111,61).
51st Road Const Co is located at Hankow(85,50).
25th Division is located at Mutankiang(111,42).
15th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion is located at Manila(79,77).
5th Division is located at Tjilatjap(51,102).
2nd Mobile Infantry Regiment is located at Mukden(104,42).
Radio transmissions detected at Marcus Island (123,85).
Radio transmissions detected at Changsha (82,52).
14th Army is located at Manila(79,77).
25th Army is located at Singapore(50,84).
Radio transmissions detected at Maloelap (136,117).
4th Mongol Cavalry Division is located at Taiyuan(91,40).
3rd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion is located at Tuyun(74,51).
65th Brigade is located at 78,51.
25th Air Defense AA Regiment is located at Nagasaki/Sasebo(102,58).
Radio transmissions detected at Suchow (91,47).
77th Infantry Regiment is located at Heijo(103,47).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Pescadores (84,63).
Radio transmissions detected at Fushun (105,42).
5th JAAF AF Bn is located at Paramushiro-jima(137,47).
Radio transmissions detected at Maloelap (136,117).
2778 men are based at Pagan (110,89).
Mongol Garrison Army is located at Kienko(78,41).
Royal Thai Army is located at Bangkok(56,62).
23rd Army is located at Canton(77,59).
64th Infantry Group is located at Tottori(109,58).
Repairs completed on CA Portland at San Francisco, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on CA Indianapolis at San Francisco, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on CA Houston at San Francisco, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on CA Chester at San Francisco, ship returned to service
CVE Suwannee arrives at Balboa
Werter George, die massiven Verluste der Japaner bei Chungking werden euch diese Basis noch länger erhalten, während es bei Patung nicht sicher ist, wie lange die 26. Armee den feindlichen Truppen noch standhalten kann.
Wir hoffen mal das Beste und wünschen euch insgesamt weiterhin viel Glück und viele Erfolge mit euren Einheiten...!! :ph:
herzlichste grüsse
Hohenlohe...:top: *SEMPER FIDELIS*
Als Japaner würde ich bei diesen Zahlen ziemlich schlucken, die er vor Chungking präsentiert bekommt. Das grenzt fast schon an "Verdun'sche Verhältnisse", selbst wenn er irgendwann die Stadt einnimmt, dürften die beteiligten Truppen danach eine ganze Weile außer Gefecht sein.
Wäre ein wertvoller Zeitgewinn für Euch, der für die künftigen feindlichen Operationen negativ zu Buche schlagen könnte.
George Pickett
08.07.17, 10:23
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19. Dezember 1942
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Westlich von Seattle wurde erneut ein japanisches U-Boot aus der Luft angegriffen und nach Aussagen der Bomberbesatzung auch getroffen. Ob dem wirklich so ist, sei dahingestellt.
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Central Pacific
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South Pacific
Auf halbem Wege zwischen Tulagi und Shortland sichtete eine PBY bei stürmischen Wetter und schlechter Sicht mehrere Schiffe auf südöstlichem Kurs. Ob es wirklich nur 3 Schiffe sind oder ob sich ein viel größeres Kontingent hinter der nächsten Regenwand befand, ist völlig spekulativ. Auch die Art der gesichteten Schiffe gibt keinen Aufschluss über die Absichten des Feindes. Die Bomberstaffeln auf Tulagi wurden vorsichtshalber in Alarmbereitschaft versetzt.
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Southwest Pacific
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ANZAC
Das niederländische U-Boot „K-13“ wurde südwestlich der Insel Denpassar von japanischen U-Jägern angegriffen, konnte sich aber durch geschickte Ausweichmanöver dem Feind entziehen und blieb unbeschädigt.
ASW attack near Denpasar at 55,114
Japanese Ships
PB Fuji Maru #3
Allied Ships
SS KXIII
SS KXIII is located by PB Fuji Maru #3
PB Fuji Maru #3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fuji Maru #3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fuji Maru #3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fuji Maru #3 attacking submerged sub ....
PB Fuji Maru #3 is out of ASW ammo
PB Fuji Maru #3 is out of ASW ammo
PB Fuji Maru #3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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British Far East Command
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China Command
Die Bomber der 10. US Luftflotte griffen südwestlich von Chengtu ein japanischen Infanterieregiment an und bombten es schwer. Die Angriffe sollen auch morgen fortgesetzt werden.
Morning Air attack on 3rd Infantry Regiment, at 74,42 , near Chengtu
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 39
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
178 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 18 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 3rd Infantry Regiment, at 74,42 , near Chengtu
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 8 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 9
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
22 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 3rd Infantry Regiment, at 74,42 , near Chengtu
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 49 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell 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
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Japan will südwestlich von Patung mit allen Mitteln die Entscheidung und den Durchbruch erzwingen und obwohl auch dieses mal der Angriff von den Chinesen abgewehrt werden konnte, sind die Verteidiger am Ende ihrer Kräfte angelangt. In 48 Stunden könnten die ersten Verstärkungen vor Ort sein. Bis dahin gilt es durchzuhalten.
Ground combat at 80,47 (near Patung)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 42957 troops, 466 guns, 245 vehicles, Assault Value = 1238
Defending force 28311 troops, 142 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 202
Japanese adjusted assault: 260
Allied adjusted defense: 487
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
394 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 44 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Allied ground losses:
715 casualties reported
Squads: 97 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 5 (1 destroyed, 4 disabled)
Assaulting units:
27th Division
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
15th Division
39th Division
34th Division
9th Tank Regiment
116th Division
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
24th Chinese Corps
2nd Chinese Corps
56th Chinese Corps
95th Chinese Corps
26th Group Army
32nd Chinese Corps
Central Reserve
45th Chinese Corps
67th Chinese Corps
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Bei Chungking blieb es mit Ausnahme der täglichen Luftangriffe und des feindlichen Artilleriefeuers ruhig. Auf Grund der japanischen Verluste beim letzten Angriff wohl auch kein Wunder.
Ground combat at Chungking (76,45)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 670 troops, 20 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 3971
Defending force 55717 troops, 462 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1520
Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
4th Brigade
35th Division
17th Ind.Mixed Brigade
7th Ind.Mixed Brigade
36th Division
9th Ind.Mixed Brigade
61st Infantry Brigade
6th Division
17th Division
11th Tank Regiment
37th Division
41st Division
32nd Division
57th Infantry Brigade
27th Electric Engineer Regiment
110th Division
6th Ind.Mixed Brigade
3rd Ind.Mixed Brigade
23rd Tank Regiment
13th Indpt Infantry Regiment
8th Engineer Regiment
7th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
12th Army
15th Ind.Mixed Brigade
6th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
11th Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
71st Chinese Corps
39th Chinese Corps
8th Route Army
14th Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Cavalry Corps
19th Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
96th Chinese Corps
23rd Chinese Corps
66th Chinese Corps
11th Construction Regiment
36th Group Army
57th AT Gun Regiment
6th Chinese Base Force
CAF HQ
7th Artillery Regiment
China Command
6th Group Army
20th Artillery Regiment
18th Artillery Regiment
22nd Artillery Regiment
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Tonnageverluste am 19.12.1942
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
88th JAAF AF Coy is located at Kweilin(76,54).
71st JAAF AF Bn is located at Kiamusze(113,40).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Tokyo (114,60).
Maloelap Base Force is located at Maloelap(136,117).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Tokyo (114,60).
Radio transmissions detected at Maizuru (110,58).
8th Area Army is located at Tokyo(114,60).
1st Army is located at Neikiang(75,44).
Botanko Hvy Gun Regiment is located at Fushun(105,42).
8th Garrison Unit is located at Hailun(111,37).
74th Infantry Regiment is located at Kanko(105,47).
124th Infantry Regiment is located at Sabang(44,70).
Radio transmissions detected at Ankang (82,42).
3rd Air Division is located at Sabang(44,70).
52nd Field AA Battalion is located at Sunwu(113,34).
North China Area Army is located at Peiping(95,39).
22nd Ind.AA Gun Co is located at Kumamoto(102,59).
5th Ind.Mixed Brigade is located at Tsingtao(95,47).
26th Fld AA Machinecannon Company is located at Sunwu(113,34).
31st Fld AA Gun Co is located at Pescadores(84,63).
2nd Recon Battalion is located at Mukden(104,42).
54th Construction Battalion is located at Keijo(103,50).
10th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment is located at 79,52.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Cam Ranh Bay (64,72).
1st Air Army is located at Soerabaja(56,104).
Central Army is located at Osaka/Kyoto(109,59).
7836 men are based at Rashin (110,46).
NCPC Army is located at Taiyuan(91,40).
2nd Ind. Engineer Regiment is located at Nanyang(85,45).
1st Mortar Regiment is located at Nagasaki/Sasebo(102,58).
Wir bedanken uns bei euch für eure kontinuirlichen Updates eures AARs...:)
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George Pickett
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20. Dezember 1942
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Die Sichtmeldung vom gestrigen Tage entpuppte sich als ein japanischer Zerstörer Verband, welcher wohl Befehl hatte, die amerikanischen U-Jagdverbände südlich von Guadalcanal anzugreifen oder etwaigen Konvois aufzulauern. Riesiges Glück hatten dabei 3 U-Jäger, die auf den Feind stießen. Stürmische See und Starkregen, welcher die Sicht stark beeinträchtigte, retteten die kleinen Schiffe, welche für Seegefechte in keiner Weise ausgelegt sind. Da der Feind wohl über kein Radar verfügte, verlor er die U-Jäger aus den Augen.
Day Time Surface Combat, near Rennell Island at 114,140, Range 8,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Wakatake
DD Kuretake
DD Hishu
Allied Ships
SC-708
SC PC-578
SC PC-579
Poor visibility due to Thunderstorms
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms: 3,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range increases to 18,000 yards...
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
Both TF attempt to withdraw!
Range increases to 8,000 yards...
DD Hishu engages SC PC-579 at 8,000 yards
DD Hishu engages SC PC-578 at 8,000 yards
Task forces break off...
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Trotz des schlechten Wetters stiegen bei Tagesanbruch die Seeaufklärer auf um den Feindverband zu suchen. Eine PBY wurde auch fündig und konnte 3 japanische Zerstörer ausmachen. In einem Anfall von Übermotivation griff eine PBY einen japanischen Zerstörer mit seinen Bordwaffen an und will sogar Wirkungstreffer erzielt haben. Das mag angezweifelt werfen.
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Doch wusste man nun um die genaue Position der Feindschiffe und auf den Flugfeldern auf Tulagi machte das Bodenpersonal die Sturzkampf- und Torpedobomber startklar. Den Anfang machten die TBF-Avenger, doch den schnellen und wendigen Zerstörern gelang es, den geworfenen Torpedos auszuweichen.
Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Rennell Island at 114,140
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
TBF-1 Avenger x 15
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
DD Hishu
DD Kuretake
DD Wakatake
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
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Dann kam die Stunde der SBD´s und diese waren erfolgreicher. Eine 1000 Pfund Bombe durschlug mittschiffs das Deck eines der Zerstörer und explodierte tief im inneren des Schiffs, woraufhin das Magazin explodierte und den Zerstörer auseinander riss. Er sank binnen weniger Sekunden. Die restlichen Zerstörer konnten den geworfenen Bomben ausweichen.
Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Rennell Island at 114,140
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 18
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
DD Hishu
DD Kuretake, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
DD Wakatake
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
Magazine explodes on DD Kuretake
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ANZAC
Australische Bomber griffen heute die Garnison des kleinen Ölhafens von Boela an und verursachten dort leichte Verluste beim Feind.
Morning Air attack on 81st Naval Guard Unit, at 80,110 (Boela)
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 1 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Allied aircraft
Mitchell II x 13
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
28 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Mitchell II bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Auf der Insel Timor ging die Stadt Dili in Feindeshand über. Damit ist fast die gesamte Insel in japanischer Hand.
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China Command
Die 10. US Luftflotte hält an den Luftangriffen auf Bodenziele in China weiter fest und bombardierte auch heute in mehreren Wellen japanische Truppen südwestlich von Chengtu. Die Angriffe verursachten beim Feind spürbare Verluste.
Morning Air attack on 3rd Infantry Regiment, at 74,42 , near Chengtu
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 30
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
36 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 3rd Infantry Regiment, at 74,42 , near Chengtu
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 4 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell 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
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 3rd Infantry Regiment, at 74,42 , near Chengtu
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 22 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 9
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 3rd Infantry Regiment, at 74,42 , near Chengtu
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 9
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Bei Chungking und südwestlich von Patung blieb es heute mit Ausnahme des Einsatzes der japanischen Artillerie ruhig. Es wurden leichte Verluste gemeldet.
Ground combat at Chungking (76,45)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 670 troops, 20 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 4076
Defending force 55885 troops, 462 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1539
Assaulting units:
6th Ind.Mixed Brigade
37th Division
35th Division
17th Ind.Mixed Brigade
27th Electric Engineer Regiment
3rd Ind.Mixed Brigade
9th Ind.Mixed Brigade
36th Division
17th Division
41st Division
23rd Tank Regiment
15th Ind.Mixed Brigade
32nd Division
8th Engineer Regiment
110th Division
6th Division
57th Infantry Brigade
7th Ind.Mixed Brigade
11th Tank Regiment
61st Infantry Brigade
4th Brigade
13th Indpt Infantry Regiment
12th Army
7th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
6th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
11th Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
66th Chinese Corps
19th Chinese Corps
14th Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
1st Chinese Cavalry Corps
71st Chinese Corps
39th Chinese Corps
8th Route Army
23rd Chinese Corps
96th Chinese Corps
11th Construction Regiment
China Command
7th Artillery Regiment
18th Artillery Regiment
CAF HQ
20th Artillery Regiment
57th AT Gun Regiment
36th Group Army
6th Chinese Base Force
6th Group Army
22nd Artillery Regiment
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Ground combat at 80,47 (near Patung)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 380 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1247
Defending force 27630 troops, 141 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 193
Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
34th Division
15th Division
116th Division
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
39th Division
27th Division
9th Tank Regiment
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
2nd Chinese Corps
95th Chinese Corps
45th Chinese Corps
32nd Chinese Corps
Central Reserve
24th Chinese Corps
56th Chinese Corps
26th Group Army
67th Chinese Corps
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Tonnageverluste am 20.12.1942
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
11th Army is located at Hankow(85,50).
Radio transmissions detected at Wenchow (89,58).
11th Garrison Unit is located at Shanghai(92,55).
45th Field AA Battalion is located at Aparri(82,73).
114th Infantry Regiment is located at Batavia(49,98).
3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment is located at Batavia(49,98).
74th Infantry Regiment is located at Kanko(105,47).
12th JAAF AF Coy is located at Nanning(72,55).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Yokohama/Yokosuka (113,61).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Yokohama/Yokosuka (113,61).
13th RGC Temp. Division is located at 82,49.
Radio transmissions detected at Nanking (91,52).
4th RGC Route Brigade is located at Hangchow(90,55).
39th Road Const Co is located at Kendari(70,106).
36th Infantry Regiment is located at Harbin(109,39).
Radio transmissions detected at Wuchow (76,57).
15th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion is located at Manila(79,77).
51st Field AA Battalion is located at Bangkok(56,62).
54th Const Co is located at Magwe(57,47).
10th Mortar Battalion is located at Kiamusze(113,40).
6th NCPC Infantry Brigade is located at Suchow(91,47).
4th Shipping Engineer Regiment is located at Rabaul(106,125).
5060 men are based at Sapporo (120,51).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Nagasaki/Sasebo (102,58).
41st Ind.AA Gun Co is located at Chinhae(103,54).
66th Infantry Group is located at Kagoshima(102,60).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Nagasaki/Sasebo (102,58).
Werter George, die japanischen Zerstörer werden sich in Zukunft vorsichtiger im Bereich der Salomonen bewegen müssen, da ihr dort über genügend Flieger verfügt...:ph: Wir wünschen euch weitrhin viel Glück und viele Erfolge, auch in China...:top:
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08.09.17, 18:07
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21. Dezember 1942
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In der Nacht geriet eine andere U-Jagdgruppe an den japanischen Zerstörer Verband. Trotz des immer noch regnerischen Wetters und der eingeschränkten Sicht hätte der Feind einen Angriff wagen können, entschied sich aber zum Rückzug.
Japanese Night Time Surface Combat, near Lunga at 114,139, Range 9,000 Yards
Ships
DD Wakatake
DD Hishu
Allied Ships
SC-708
SC PC-578
SC PC-579
Reduced visibility due to Rain with 100% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 100% moonlight: 6,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range increases to 10,000 yards...
Range increases to 11,000 yards...
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Range increases to 12,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat
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Am Tage konnte eine PBY die ablaufenden Zerstörer schließlich rund 250 Seemeilen nordöstlich von Tulagi ausmachen auf einem Kurs, der Entwarnung gab. Der Vorstoß der japanischen Zerstörer ist für Japan wenig ergiebig ausgefallen, zumal auch noch 1 japanischer Zerstörer versenkt werden konnte.
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In diesem Seegebiet kehrte also wieder Ruhe ein und die PBY gingen wieder auf die Jagd nach japanischen U-Booten. Die U-Jäger wurden zwecks Überholung nach Luganville zurückbeordert.
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Für den negativen Höhepunkt des Tages sorgte heute das niederländische U-Boot „O-21“ im Seegebiet zwischen Indochina und Borneo. Es kam zum Schuss auf einen großen japanischen Tanker, der als Einzelfahrer unterwegs war. Umso unverständlicher, dass beide Torpedos weit am Ziel vorbei liefen. Für einen weiteren Anlauf war die Position bereits zu ungünstig und der Tanker entkam.
Sub attack near Cam Ranh Bay at 69,76
Japanese Ships
TK San Ramon Maru
Allied Ships
SS O21
SS O21 launches 2 torpedoes at TK San Ramon Maru
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Für den positiven Höhepunkt des Tages sorgte das amerikanische U-Boot “S-45“, welches östlich der Insel Mindanao aus einem gesicherten Konvoi einen großen Frachter herausschießen konnte. Zwar konnte auf Grund der einsetzenden japanischen Gegenmaßnahmen das Sinken des Frachters nicht direkt beobachtet werden, doch 2 Torpedotreffer dürften das Todesurteil gewesen sein. Der Verfolgung durch den Feind konnte sich „S-45“ schließlich entziehen.
Sub attack near Siargao at 83,90
Japanese Ships
xAK Kinkasan Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Kaiko Maru
DMS W-8
Allied Ships
SS S-45
SS S-45 launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Kinkasan Maru
S-45 diving deep ....
DMS W-8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS W-8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS W-8 attacking submerged sub ....
DMS W-8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS W-8 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Mit der Landung bei Lautem am östlichen Ende der Insel Timor schließt Japan die Besetzung der Insel ab. Morgen wird die Stadt in japanische Hände fallen.
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Auch heute griffen die mittleren Bomber der 10. US Luftflotte wieder japanische Truppenkontingente südwestlich von Chengtu an. Die hier liegenden feindlichen Truppen erlitten in der Vergangenheit bereits massive Verluste durch diese Angriffe. So auch heute.
Morning Air attack on 3rd Infantry Regiment, at 74,42 , near Chengtu
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 39
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
156 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 15 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 3rd Infantry Regiment, at 74,42 , near Chengtu
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 9
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
39 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 3rd Infantry Regiment, at 74,42 , near Chengtu
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 9
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Nach nur 1 Tag Ruhe lies der Feind seine Truppen wieder gegen die Stellungen der 26. chinesischen Armee südwestlich von Patung anrennen. Obwohl die Verteidiger auch heute große Verluste erlitten, konnten sie ihre Stellungen behaupten. Morgen treffen erste Verstärkungen ein und bis zum Ende des Monats werden weitere Verstärkungen die Front hier nachhaltig stabilisieren.
Ground combat at 80,47 (near Patung)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 52349 troops, 569 guns, 287 vehicles, Assault Value = 1283
Defending force 27705 troops, 140 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 207
Japanese adjusted assault: 582
Allied adjusted defense: 730
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
588 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 89 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Allied ground losses:
622 casualties reported
Squads: 94 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 23 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 3 (3 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Assaulting units:
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
27th Division
116th Division
34th Division
15th Division
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
9th Tank Regiment
39th Division
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
56th Chinese Corps
24th Chinese Corps
2nd Chinese Corps
95th Chinese Corps
32nd Chinese Corps
Central Reserve
26th Group Army
45th Chinese Corps
67th Chinese Corps
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Bei Chungking beließ es der Feind beim Beschuss der chinesischen Stellungen mit Artillerie. Es wurden leichte Verluste gemeldet.
Ground combat at Chungking (76,45)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 690 troops, 20 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 4163
Defending force 55953 troops, 462 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1543
Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 7 (1 destroyed, 6 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
57th Infantry Brigade
23rd Tank Regiment
9th Ind.Mixed Brigade
6th Ind.Mixed Brigade
41st Division
37th Division
110th Division
17th Ind.Mixed Brigade
61st Infantry Brigade
15th Ind.Mixed Brigade
27th Electric Engineer Regiment
8th Engineer Regiment
7th Ind.Mixed Brigade
11th Tank Regiment
17th Division
35th Division
3rd Ind.Mixed Brigade
32nd Division
4th Brigade
36th Division
6th Division
13th Indpt Infantry Regiment
7th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
6th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
12th Army
11th Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
71st Chinese Corps
14th Chinese Corps
96th Chinese Corps
39th Chinese Corps
23rd Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Cavalry Corps
19th Chinese Corps
66th Chinese Corps
8th Route Army
11th Construction Regiment
CAF HQ
China Command
6th Group Army
20th Artillery Regiment
57th AT Gun Regiment
18th Artillery Regiment
6th Chinese Base Force
36th Group Army
7th Artillery Regiment
22nd Artillery Regiment
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Tonnageverluste am 21.12.1942
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
Tachiarai JAAF Base Force is located at Fukuoka(103,57).
Amami Oshima Fortress is located at Amami Oshima(98,64).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Yokohama/Yokosuka (113,61).
1st Ind.Tank Co is located at Truk(112,108).
2nd Mobile Engineer Regiment is located at Mukden(104,42).
8th Border Defense Fortress is located at Hailar(107,30).
4th JAAF AF Coy is located at Bangkok(56,62).
13th JAAF AF Coy is located at Takao(84,65).
51st JAAF AF Bn is located at Hailar(107,30).
Radio transmissions detected at Pagan (110,89).
52nd Construction Battalion is located at Tokyo(114,60).
56th Field Artillery Regiment is located at Singapore(50,84).
General Defence Army is located at Tokyo(114,60).
1st RGC Capital Division is located at Nanking(91,52).
9/18th Medium Field Artillery Regiment is loaded on xAK Goyo Maru moving to Singkawang.
207th JAAF AF Bn is located at Harbin(109,39).
Radio transmissions detected at Mili (136,121).
Radio transmissions detected at Kagoshima (102,60).
Radio transmissions detected at Jaluit (134,120).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Tokyo (114,60).
NCPC Army is located at Taiyuan(91,40).
85th JAAF AF Bn is located at Ponape(119,113).
38th JAAF AF Bn is located at Tunghua(106,44).
41st Air Defense AA Battalion is located at Guam(106,95).
China Area Fleet is located at Shanghai(92,55).
53rd Division is located at Osaka/Kyoto(109,59).
Previous report of sinking of SS RO-62 incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
DD Yamagumo is reported to have been sunk near Midway Island on Oct 21, 1942 (Minentreffer)
DD Susuki is reported to have been sunk near Feni Islands on Oct 24, 1942
CL Richmond arrives at Mare Island
Wir freuen uns sehr, wieder étwas aus eurer Feder zu lesen. Man kann sich manchmal wirklich in die Rolle von Nimitz versetzen, wenn es darum geht die alliierten Streitkräfte gezielt einzusetzen...:ph: Wir freuen uns schon auf mehr von eurem AAR...:top:
herzliche grüsse
Hohenlohe...:top: *SEMPER FIDELIS*
hohe_Berge
09.09.17, 01:28
Ahh, es geht weiter. Sehr gut.
Glück Auf
George Pickett
09.09.17, 17:37
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22. Dezember 1942
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
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Central Pacific
Nahe Ocean Island läutete das U-Boot “Permit” die nächste Phase des U-Boot Krieges gegen Japan ein. Es bekam als erstes Boot seit dem Auslaufen nach den Modernisierungsmaßnahmen Fühlung mit einem Feindverband, welcher sich aus 2 Zerstörern zusammen setzte. Der Angriff auf eines der beiden Schiffe scheiterte jedoch. Dem Skipper gelang es jedoch, die „Permit“ unbeschadet aus dem Gefahrenbereich zu bringen.
Sub attack near Ocean Island at 129,129
Japanese Ships
DD Sazanami
DD Ushio
Allied Ships
SS Permit
SS Permit launches 2 torpedoes at DD Sazanami
DD Ushio fails to find sub, continues to 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 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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South Pacific
Südlich von Guadalcanal versuchte sich ein japanisches U-Boot an einen großen Versorgungskonvoi anzunähern, welcher Lunga Point zum Ziel hatte. Die Begleitschiffe waren auf der Hut und drängten das Feindboot ab und bekämpften es mit Wasserbomben. Dennoch ist zu befürchten, dass der Feind nun um die Anwesenheit dieses großen Verbandes weiß und Maßnahmen ergreifen wird.
ASW attack near Kirakira at 114,141
Japanese Ships
SS I-172
Allied Ships
AM Rail
AM Tern
xAP Katoomba
xAP Lycaon
xAP Idomeneus
xAP Republic
xAK Stephen J. Field
xAK Mormacsul
SC-738
SC-706
AM Vireo
AM Grebe
Captain of SS I-172 elects not to launch torpedoes at this target
I-172 diving deep ....
SC-738 fails to find sub and abandons search
SC-706 fails to find sub and abandons search
AM Vireo fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Grebe attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-172 eludes ASW attack from AM Grebe
AM Vireo attacking submerged sub ....
AM Vireo cannot reach attack position over SS I-172
AM Vireo cannot reach attack position over SS I-172
AM Grebe fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Vireo fails to find sub and abandons search
AM Grebe fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Grebe attacking submerged sub ....
AM Grebe cannot reach attack position over SS I-172
AM Grebe cannot reach attack position over SS I-172
AM Grebe loses contact with SS I-172
AM Grebe fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Nordwestlich von Guadalcanal operiert ein leichter Kampfverband der US Navy, bestehend aus 2 leichten Kreuzern und 5 Zerstörern. Dieser wurde in den Morgenstunden von einem japanischen Aufklärer entdeckt. Jedem Mann an Bord der Schiffe war sich im klar darüber, dass wohl ein japanischer Luftangriff folgen würde,
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Doch zur Sicherung des Verbandes flogen eigene Jäger aus Lunga Sicherung, was jedoch letztendlich nicht viel half, als einige leichte Bomber aus der Regenfront hinab stießen und ihre Bomben ausklinkten. Zum Glück fielen sie in die See und richteten keinen Schaden an.
Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Tassafaronga at 111,137
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 77 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 32 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B5N2 Kate x 4
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 40
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N2 Kate: 2 damaged
No Allied losses
Allied Ships
DD Frazier
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 7000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
CAP engaged:
VF-3 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 13 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
VF-6 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 13 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
VMF-112 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes
VMF-122 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
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Dennoch beäugt man misstrauisch die Aktivitäten Japans. Nordöstlich der Solomonen wurden wieder 2 japanische Kampfverbände entdeckt, welche vielleicht den Befehl haben, gegen alliierte Schiffsverbände bei Tulagi und Guadalcanal zu operieren. Es wird gehofft, dass im Laufe des nächsten Tages weitere Erkenntnisse vorliegen.
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Southwest Pacific
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ANZAC
Mit der Einnahme von Lautem hat Japan die Besetzung der Insel Timor abgeschlossen. Bevor jedoch die Soldaten des Tenno die Fahne über der Stadt hissen konnten, überbrachten australische Bomber einen Willkommensgruß in Form einiger Bomben vorbei. So manchem japanischen Soldaten dürfte das schlecht bekommen sein.
Morning Air attack on 8th Indpt SNLF Coy , at 72,115 (Lautem)
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
Mitchell II x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
29 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Mitchell II bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Seit gestern war bekannt, dass Japan um die Anwesenheit eines größeren Versorgungskonvois im Hafen von Darwin wusste. Heute nun reagierte der Feind mit einem Angriff seiner Marinebomber, welche jedoch ohne Jagdschutz operieren mussten. Diese Gelegenheit ließen sich die Piloten der australischen Jagdstaffeln nicht entgehen. Als die japanischen Bomberbesatzungen die Massen an Jägern entdeckten, die sich ihnen bereits über der offenen See näherten, drehten einige von ihnen ab, aber für die meisten von ihnen war es zu spät. 18 Bomber des Typs „Nell“ wurden abgeschossen. Keine einzige Maschine kam überhaupt in Angriffsposition. Wieder einmal ein überzeugender Einsatz der RAAF.
Morning Air attack on TF, near Darwin at 76,124
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 85 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 31 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G3M3 Nell x 25
Allied aircraft
Kittyhawk IA x 80
Spitfire Vc Trop x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M3 Nell: 10 destroyed
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
No.75 Sqn RAAF with Kittyhawk IA (3 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
No.76 Sqn RAAF with Kittyhawk IA (4 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
No.77 Sqn RAAF with Kittyhawk IA (5 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
No.23 Sqn RAAF Det with Spitfire Vc Trop (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes
No.25 Sqn RAAF Det with Spitfire Vc Trop (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Raid is overhead
No.452 Sqn RAF with Kittyhawk IA (4 airborne, 11 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
No.457 Sqn RAF with Kittyhawk IA (4 airborne, 11 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
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British Far East Command
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China Command
Bei Chungking und im Raum der 26. chinesischen Armee südwestlich von Patung beharkte der Feind die Stellungen wieder mit Artillerie. Die ersten Verstärkungen sind im Laufe des Tages auf die Front der 26. chinesischen Armee aufgeteilt worden. Eine unmittelbare Gefahr eines japanischen Durchbruchs sollte somit erst einmal gebannt sein.
Ground combat at Chungking (76,45)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 685 troops, 19 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 4268
Defending force 55999 troops, 462 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1545
Japanese ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
23rd Tank Regiment
37th Division
9th Ind.Mixed Brigade
15th Ind.Mixed Brigade
57th Infantry Brigade
36th Division
17th Ind.Mixed Brigade
35th Division
4th Brigade
41st Division
3rd Ind.Mixed Brigade
110th Division
27th Electric Engineer Regiment
11th Tank Regiment
7th Ind.Mixed Brigade
8th Engineer Regiment
6th Ind.Mixed Brigade
6th Division
32nd Division
17th Division
61st Infantry Brigade
13th Indpt Infantry Regiment
12th Army
7th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
6th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
11th Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
1st Chinese Cavalry Corps
8th Route Army
23rd Chinese Corps
39th Chinese Corps
14th Chinese Corps
19th Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
66th Chinese Corps
71st Chinese Corps
96th Chinese Corps
11th Construction Regiment
6th Chinese Base Force
18th Artillery Regiment
36th Group Army
China Command
CAF HQ
6th Group Army
20th Artillery Regiment
7th Artillery Regiment
57th AT Gun Regiment
22nd Artillery Regiment
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Ground combat at 80,47 (near Patung)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 380 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1245
Defending force 30822 troops, 140 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 377
Assaulting units:
39th Division
27th Division
15th Division
34th Division
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
116th Division
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
9th Tank Regiment
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
17th Chinese Corps
259th Brigade
303rd Brigade
9th Separate Brigade
34th Separate Brigade
2nd Chinese Corps
95th Chinese Corps
32nd Chinese Corps
Central Reserve
45th Chinese Corps
24th Chinese Corps
26th Group Army
56th Chinese Corps
67th Chinese Corps
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Tonnageverluste am 22.12.1942
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
85th JAAF AF Bn is located at Ponape(119,113).
76th JAAF AF Bn is located at Changchun(106,41).
Radio transmissions detected at Rabaul (106,125).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Nagasaki/Sasebo (102,58).
4th JAAF Base Force is located at Ambon(76,109).
10th Special Base Force is located at Yokohama/Yokosuka(113,61).
10th JAAF AF Coy is located at Cam Ranh Bay(64,72).
62nd JAAF AF Bn is located at Ubon(62,63).
46th JAAF AF Bn is located at Kiamusze(113,40).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Nagasaki/Sasebo (102,58).
Amoy Special Base Force is located at Amoy(83,61).
3rd Manchukuo Cav Brigade is located at Chihfeng(100,38).
44th Ind.AA Gun Co is located at Guam(106,95).
28th Cavalry Regiment is located at Chengchow(88,44).
18th JAAF AF Bn is located at Canton(77,59).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Tokyo (114,60).
8th JAAF Base Force is located at Port Arthur(99,44).
Radio transmissions detected at Wotje (135,115).
Radio transmissions detected at Iki-shima (102,57).
57th Division is located at 111,43.
Radio transmissions detected at Hollandia (93,116).
Radio transmissions detected at Hollandia (93,116).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Nagoya (111,60).
23rd Ind.AA Gun Co is located at Hiroshima/Kure(106,58).
FLT Boyd, A.H. of No.75 Sqn RAAF is credited with kill number 4
FO Hood, B. of No.452 Sqn RAF is credited with kill number 2
FLT Grace, B.A. of No.452 Sqn RAF is credited with kill number 2
FO Hood, B. of No.452 Sqn RAF is credited with kill number 3
FO Hood, B. of No.452 Sqn RAF is credited with kill number 4
WO Ricketts I. of No.77 Sqn RAAF is credited with kill number 4
WO Ricketts I. of No.77 Sqn RAAF is credited with kill number 5
WO Ricketts I. of No.77 Sqn RAAF attains ace status!!
FLT Grace, B.A. of No.452 Sqn RAF is credited with kill number 3
FLT Grace, B.A. of No.452 Sqn RAF is credited with kill number 4
SLDR Allshorn, W.F. of No.452 Sqn RAF is credited with kill number 2
WO Baker F. of No.457 Sqn RAF is credited with kill number 6
WO Scrimgeour, S.G. of No.457 Sqn RAF is credited with kill number 3
WO Scrimgeour, S.G. of No.457 Sqn RAF is credited with kill number 4
WO Gardner D. of No.77 Sqn RAAF is credited with kill number 2
Werter George, die japanischen Aktivitäten in der Solomonensee lassen darauf schliessen, dass euer Gegner etwas nervös ist und versucht eure Absichten in den Solomonen zu erraten. Wir wünschen euch dort mal alles Gute...!! :fecht:
Was Darwin und Lautem betrifft, da habt ihr euren Gegner gut erwischt. Bei Lautem hat er möglicherweise nicht damit gerechnet, aber eure Abwehr seines Luftangriffs auf Darwin war für ihn ein Schlag ins Kontor. Der Verlust gut ausgebildeter Piloten ist für ihn schmerzhafter als man vielleicht denkt. Die Ausbildung neuer Piloten bspw. im TRACOM dauert halt entsprechend lange.
Wobei mich etwas von euch interessieren würde. Wieviele Asse habt ihr mittlerweile bei euren Fliegern...?? :ph:
Ansonsten wünschen wir euch weiterhin viel Glück und viele Erfolge, vor allem für China...:top:
herzlichste grüsse
Hohenlohe...:top: *SEMPER FI*
George Pickett
13.09.17, 22:28
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23. Dezember 1942
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Central Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
South Pacific
Die Anwesenheit eines großen alliierten Konvois bei Guadalcanal hat die Japaner anscheinend aufgeschreckt. Im Laufe des Vormittages versuchten 3 leichte Angriffsgruppen an den Konvoi bzw. an weiter nördlich sichernde Schnellboote heranzukommen. Alle Bemühungen waren vergeblich und der Feind büßte einen Großteil der eingesetzten Maschinen ein. Eigene Verluste waren nicht zu beklagen.
Morning Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 114,138
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid detected at 55 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B5N2 Kate x 3
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 18
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N2 Kate: 2 destroyed
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
VMF-112 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 5000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
VMF-122 with F4F-4 Wildcat (3 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 5000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Tassafaronga at 113,137
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 27 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-46 KAI Dinah x 3
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-46 KAI Dinah: 1 destroyed
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
VMF-112 with F4F-4 Wildcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 5000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 5000.
Raid is overhead
VMF-122 with F4F-4 Wildcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 5000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 5000.
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 114,138
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid detected at 12 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 2
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIb Nick: 1 destroyed
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
VMF-112 with F4F-4 Wildcat (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 5000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
VMF-122 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 5000 , scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
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Auch feindliche U-Boote lagen südlich von Guadalcanal auf der Lauer und wurden mehrfach durch einige PBY angegriffen. Der Erfolg war wie so oft nicht wirklich genau zu eruieren.
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Besorgniserregend jedoch waren mehrere Aufklärer Meldungen, welche am Nachmittag in Luganville eintrafen Bei Nauru Island und Ocean Island wurden mehrere Feindverbände ausgemacht, die auf die Solomonen zuhalten, darunter auch ein Trägerkampfverband. Admiral Ghormley befahl daraufhin die „Fast Carrier Group“ zum Schutz des Truppenkonvois, welcher bei Lunga Point auf Reede liegt, in das Seegebiet südlich von Stewart Island. Sollten die feindlichen Träger ihren angenommenen Kurs beibehalten, so könnte es in den nächsten 1 oder 2 Tagen zur Konfrontation kommen.
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British Far East Command
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China Command
Immer noch herrscht eine trügerische Ruhe. Zwar gibt es zur Zeit keine Bodenkämpfe, doch wurden im Bereich der Südfront, westlich von Neikjang, feindliche Truppenbewegrungen in unbekannter Stärke ausgemacht. Bei Chungking und südwestlich von Patung beharkte die japanische Artillerie wieder einmal die chinesischen Stellungen. Verluste wurden nicht gemeldet.
Ground combat at Chungking (76,45)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 675 troops, 19 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 4356
Defending force 56380 troops, 469 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1565
Japanese ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
41st Division
15th Ind.Mixed Brigade
17th Division
27th Electric Engineer Regiment
6th Ind.Mixed Brigade
11th Tank Regiment
36th Division
8th Engineer Regiment
7th Ind.Mixed Brigade
4th Brigade
61st Infantry Brigade
57th Infantry Brigade
35th Division
3rd Ind.Mixed Brigade
32nd Division
110th Division
23rd Tank Regiment
37th Division
17th Ind.Mixed Brigade
6th Division
9th Ind.Mixed Brigade
13th Indpt Infantry Regiment
6th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
12th Army
7th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
11th Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
96th Chinese Corps
66th Chinese Corps
71st Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Cavalry Corps
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
39th Chinese Corps
19th Chinese Corps
8th Route Army
23rd Chinese Corps
14th Chinese Corps
11th Construction Regiment
6th Chinese Base Force
China Command
CAF HQ
7th Artillery Regiment
18th Artillery Regiment
20th Artillery Regiment
36th Group Army
57th AT Gun Regiment
6th Group Army
22nd Artillery Regiment
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Ground combat at 80,47 (near Patung)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 380 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1296
Defending force 30901 troops, 139 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 388
Assaulting units:
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
27th Division
34th Division
9th Tank Regiment
39th Division
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
15th Division
116th Division
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
2nd Chinese Corps
303rd Brigade
9th Separate Brigade
259th Brigade
56th Chinese Corps
17th Chinese Corps
24th Chinese Corps
34th Separate Brigade
95th Chinese Corps
45th Chinese Corps
Central Reserve
26th Group Army
32nd Chinese Corps
67th Chinese Corps
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Tonnageverluste am 23.12.1942
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at 84,68.
2/3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment is located at Singapore(50,84).
Kogetsu JAAF Base Force is located at Nagasaki/Sasebo(102,58).
32nd JAAF AF Coy is located at Guam(106,95).
6th JAAF AF Coy is located at Cam Ranh Bay(64,72).
45th JNAF AF Unit is located at Mili(136,121).
2nd Army is located at Tokyo(114,60).
64th Infantry Group is located at Tottori(109,58).
13th Ind.AA Gun Co is located at Okayama(108,58).
54th Infantry Brigade is located at Peiping(95,39).
88th Infantry Regiment is located at 110,45.
8th Border Defense Fortress is located at Hailar(107,30).
20th Infantry Regiment is located at Manila(79,77).
8th Area Army is located at Tokyo(114,60).
Guards Mixed Brigade is located at Tokyo(114,60).
23rd Air Defense AA Regiment is located at Fukuoka(103,57).
3rd Air Defense AA Regiment is located at Maebashi(113,59).
11th Division is located at Kirin(108,42).
Radio transmissions detected at Magwe (57,47).
1st Engineer Co is located at Babeldaob(90,97).
24th NCPC Route Brigade is located at Chengchow(88,44).
105th NCPC Route Brigade is located at Peiping(95,39).
Radio transmissions detected at Kwajalein Island (132,115).
Radio transmissions detected at Zamboanga (75,89).
45th Const Co is located at Sunwu(113,34).
25th Army is located at Singapore(50,84).
Radio transmissions detected at Port Arthur (99,44).
China Expeditionary Army is located at Changsha(82,52).
2LT Wagner, E. of VMF-112 is credited with kill number 2
LT Jefferies, R. of VMF-122 is credited with kill number 2
FO Black T. of VMF-122 is credited with kill number 2
Previous report of sinking of SS I-23 incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
Tja, schwere Entscheidung wie ich finde; entweder bei Guadalcanal standhaft bleiben und aufs Beste hoffen oder möglichst alles in Richtung Australien zurückziehen und abwarten. Was kann Japan alles zusammengezogen haben? Läuft das wieder auf eine gegenseitige Vernichtung hinaus?
George Pickett
14.09.17, 00:06
Tja, schwere Entscheidung wie ich finde; entweder bei Guadalcanal standhaft bleiben und aufs Beste hoffen oder möglichst alles in Richtung Australien zurückziehen und abwarten. Was kann Japan alles zusammengezogen haben? Läuft das wieder auf eine gegenseitige Vernichtung hinaus?
Nun ja, die oberen Solomonen sind inzwischen recht wehrhaft. Auf Guadalcanal und Tulagi liegen inzwischen fast 200 Jäger sowie 150 Sturz- und Torpedobomber. Zusammen mit den 160 Jägern und Bombern der Trägerkampfgruppe ein nicht zu unterschätzendes Potential, an dem sich Japan die Zähne ausbeißen könnte...
Nun ja, die oberen Solomonen sind inzwischen recht wehrhaft. Auf Guadalcanal und Tulagi liegen inzwischen fast 200 Jäger sowie 150 Sturz- und Torpedobomber. Zusammen mit den 160 Jägern und Bombern der Trägerkampfgruppe ein nicht zu unterschätzendes Potential, an dem sich Japan die Zähne ausbeißen könnte...
Oha, das sind ja mehr landgestützte Kräfte als wir vermutet haben. Das dürfte abschreckend genug sein, da muß man nicht seine wertvollen Träger riskieren
Wir sind schon mal gespannt, was sich der Gegner wirklich zutraut...:fecht: Wir wünschen euch daher viel Glück und viele Erfolge...:ph:
herzlichste grüsse
Hohenlohe...:top: *SEMPER FIDELIS*
George Pickett
17.09.17, 16:31
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24. Dezember 1942
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
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Central Pacific
Südlich von Eniwetok geht das Leiden der amerikanischen U-Boot Waffe weiter. Die „Seawolf“ hatte sich unbemerkt einem Verband japanischer U-Jäger genähert und 2 Torpedos abgeschossen. Einer der beiden Aale traf auch, detonierte aber nicht. Man muss schon ein dickes Fell haben, um diese Aneinanderreihung von Fehlschlägen zu verkraften.
Sub attack near Eniwetok at 126,112
Japanese Ships
PB Tama Maru #5
PB Kyo Maru #6
Allied Ships
SS Seawolf
SS Seawolf launches 2 torpedoes at PB Tama Maru #5
Seawolf diving deep ....
PB Kyo Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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South Pacific
Zwar konnte der japanische Trägerkampfverband auf Grund schlechter Wetterverhältnisse heute nicht gesichtet werden, doch tummeln sich noch andere Verbände an der Peripherie der Solomonen, obwohl die genaue Zusammensetzung dieser Verbände nicht ganz klar ist. Auch wenn man sie nicht sieht…jeder Mann weiß, dass die japanischen Träger da draußen sind.
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Über Tulagi kam es heute zu schweren Luftkämpfen, als einige japanische Bomber mit starkem Jagdschutz eine Flottille Schnellboote angreifen wollten. Während die Zeros die eigenen Jäger beschäftigten und andrängten, griffen die Bomber im Tiefflug die Schnellboote an. Dumm nur, dass sie mit Torpedos bestückt waren, die unter den flachen Rümpfen durchliefen. Das Ergebnis der Luftkämpfe zeigt sich durchaus ausgeglichen.
Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Tulagi at 114,137
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 79
G3M2 Nell x 9
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 51
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 6 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 5 destroyed
Allied Ships
PT-76
PT-73
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x G3M2 Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
25 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet *
19 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet *
CAP engaged:
VMF-112 with F4F-4 Wildcat (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(9 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 5000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 5000.
Raid is overhead
VMF-122 with F4F-4 Wildcat (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(9 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 5000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 5000.
Raid is overhead
VF-3 with F4F-4 Wildcat (16 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
16 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Raid is overhead
VF-6 with F4F-4 Wildcat (17 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
17 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Raid is overhead
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Southwest Pacific
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ANZAC
Die in Darwin stationierte Schnellbootflottille hat einen Vorstoß zur Insel Babar unternommen. Dort sollen sie von 2 U-Booten aufgetankt werden und sich in Bereitschaft halten, da vermutetet wird, das Babar das nächste Ziel eines japanischen Landungsverbandes sein könnte. Leider wurde die Flottille wohl von einem feindlichen Aufklärer bereits auf dem Anmarsch zum Ziel entdeckt.
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British Far East Command
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China Command
Japanische Artillerie beschoss heute wieder die chinesischen Stellungen bei Chungking und südwestlich von Patung. Es wurden leichte Verluste gemeldet.
Ground combat at Chungking (76,45)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 675 troops, 19 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 4434
Defending force 56432 troops, 468 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1570
Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
3rd Ind.Mixed Brigade
41st Division
110th Division
37th Division
35th Division
6th Division
17th Division
57th Infantry Brigade
6th Ind.Mixed Brigade
32nd Division
36th Division
27th Electric Engineer Regiment
8th Engineer Regiment
9th Ind.Mixed Brigade
61st Infantry Brigade
7th Ind.Mixed Brigade
11th Tank Regiment
4th Brigade
23rd Tank Regiment
15th Ind.Mixed Brigade
17th Ind.Mixed Brigade
13th Indpt Infantry Regiment
7th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
6th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
12th Army
11th Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
14th Chinese Corps
8th Route Army
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
66th Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Cavalry Corps
19th Chinese Corps
39th Chinese Corps
71st Chinese Corps
23rd Chinese Corps
96th Chinese Corps
11th Construction Regiment
China Command
36th Group Army
6th Group Army
CAF HQ
7th Artillery Regiment
20th Artillery Regiment
57th AT Gun Regiment
18th Artillery Regiment
6th Chinese Base Force
22nd Artillery Regiment
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Ground combat at 80,47 (near Patung)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 380 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1333
Defending force 30954 troops, 139 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 390
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
15th Division
116th Division
34th Division
27th Division
9th Tank Regiment
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
39th Division
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
17th Chinese Corps
24th Chinese Corps
259th Brigade
56th Chinese Corps
303rd Brigade
9th Separate Brigade
2nd Chinese Corps
34th Separate Brigade
95th Chinese Corps
Central Reserve
26th Group Army
45th Chinese Corps
32nd Chinese Corps
67th Chinese Corps
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Tonnageverluste am 24.12.1942
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Babeldaob (90,97).
Radio transmissions detected at Tuyun (74,51).
27th RGC Temp. Division is located at Taichow(92,52).
3rd Hvy.Artillery Regiment is located at Yenki(110,44).
20th Ind. Engineer Regiment is located at Wuchow(76,57).
16th Recon Regiment is located at Manila(79,77).
15th Const Co is located at Samah(69,63).
Royal Thai Army is located at Bangkok(56,62).
2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade is located at Neikiang(75,44).
2nd Tank Regiment is located at Manila(79,77).
31st Ind.AA Gun Co is located at Ominato(119,54).
2nd Mobile Field Artillery Regiment is located at Mukden(104,42).
2nd Mobile AA Battalion is located at Mukden(104,42).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Nagasaki/Sasebo (102,58).
69th Ind.Infantry Battalion is located at Swatow(81,62).
5th Army is located at Mishan(114,42).
11th JAAF AF Bn is located at Tokyo(114,60).
Radio transmissions detected at Chichi-jima (111,74).
41st JNAF AF Unit is located at Magwe(57,47).
Tokyo Bay Fortress is located at Yokohama/Yokosuka(113,61).
Bako Special Base Force is located at Pescadores(84,63).
15th Naval Guard Unit is located at Tarakan(67,91).
Central Army is located at Osaka/Kyoto(109,59).
4th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion is located at Yenki(110,44).
2nd Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion is located at Manila(79,77).
143rd Infantry Regiment is located at Magwe(57,47).
8th Armored Car Co is located at Nanchang(85,54).
Southeast Area Fleet is located at Truk(112,108).
LTJG O'Hare, E.H. of VF-3 is credited with kill number 2
ENS Kelly D. of VF-3 is credited with kill number 3
LTJG Borries F. of VF-3 is credited with kill number 2
LTJG Rutherford, H.E. of VF-3 is credited with kill number 3
LTJG Jensen, H.M. of VF-3 is credited with kill number 2
LCDR Ramsey, P.H. of VF-3 is credited with kill number 2
Werter George, wir wünschen euch weiterhin viel Glück und viele Erfolge bei eurem Abwehrkampf...:ph:
herzlichste grüsse
Hohenlohe...:top: *SEMPER FI*
Erstmal frohe Weihnachten, dieses Datum zeigt einem nämlich, das die "unendliche" Leidensgeschichte der MK14-Torpedos bald doch ein Ende hat. Nur noch ein paar Tage, dann sollte es Step by Step immer bessere Erfolgsquoten geben.
Nun müssen die Kommandanten nur noch besser zielen.;)
George Pickett
22.09.17, 15:36
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25. Dezember 1942
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
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Central Pacific
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South Pacific
Am heutigen Tage startete der Feind von Rabaul und Shortland aus eine Luftoffensive gegen Guadalcanal, genauer gesagt gegen den großen Versorgungskonvoi, welcher bei Lunga Point ankert. Auf amerikanischer Seite fühlte man sich mit knapp 80 Jägern auf den Stützpunkten Lunga und Tulagi für eine solche Situation gut gerüstet. Doch widriges Wetter und Koordinationsschwierigkeiten führten zu einem eindeutigen Sieg des Feindes an diesem Tage. Man kann nur von unerhörtem Glück sprechen, dass „nur“ 2 Frachter versenkt, und einige andere durch Torpedos und Bomben beschädigt wurden.
Morning Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 114,138
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 69 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 27 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 42
G3M2 Nell x 22
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 14
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 destroyed
G3M2 Nell: 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed
Allied Ships
xAK Thomas Nelson
xAP Idomeneus
AM Swallow
xAK William M. Stewart, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
xAP Boschfontein, Torpedo hits 1
xAP Hong Kheng
Allied ground losses:
Vehicles lost 22 (16 destroyed, 6 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
22 x G3M2 Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
CAP engaged:
VMF-112 with F4F-4 Wildcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
VMF-122 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 114,138
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 54 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 30
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed by flak
No Allied losses
Allied Ships
xAP Macdhui, Torpedo hits 1
xAK Mormacsul
xAK San Vincente, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
xAP Republic, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
xAP Hong Kheng
xAK Stephen J. Field
Allied ground losses:
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
30 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
CAP engaged:
VMF-112 with F4F-4 Wildcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters to 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 53 minutes
VMF-122 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters to 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 68 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 114,138
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid detected at 63 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 11
G3M2 Nell x 21
G4M1 Betty x 16
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 10
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 3 destroyed
G3M2 Nell: 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed
Allied Ships
xAP Idomeneus
AM Grebe
AM Skylark
xAP Hong Siang
xAP Macdhui, Bomb hits 1, on fire
xAK Stephen J. Field
AM Swallow
xAP Republic
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x G3M2 Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
12 x G3M2 Nell bombing from 9000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
16 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 9000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
VMF-112 with F4F-4 Wildcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
VMF-122 with F4F-4 Wildcat (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 114,138
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid detected at 52 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 24
G4M1 Betty x 13
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed
Allied Ships
CL Nashville
DD Helm
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 9000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
13 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet *
6 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet *
CAP engaged:
VMF-112 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters to 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
VMF-122 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters to 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 52 minutes
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Am späten Nachmittag zeichnete sich ein dusteres Bild ab, als die Berichte der Seeaufklärer in Luganville eintrafen. Der japanische Trägerkampfverband war wieder aufgetaucht und näherte sich den Solomonen. Admiral Ghormley gab daraufhin folgende Befehle aus. Der Konvoi bei Lunga Point sollte die Entladung umgehend einstellen und Guadalcanal mit Süd Kurs verlassen. Die Fast Carrier Group unter dem Kommando von Admiral Spruance nimmt eine Position direkt östlich von Stewart Island ein um gegen die feindlichen Träger operieren zu können, sollten sie weiter nach Südosten vorstoßen. In Luganville geht unter dem Kommando von Admiral Mitscher ein leichter Trägerkampfverband mit 5 Geleitträgern (140 Jäger und Bomber) Anker auf und nimmt eine Position südlich von Guadalcanal ein.
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Die 7. US Luftflotte wird als Reaktion auf die Erstarkung von Rabaul die Luftangriffe gegen dieses Ziel unmittelbar wieder aufnehmen. Bereits für den morgigen Tag ist ein massiver Luftangriff geplant, an dem bis zu rund 100 Jäger und 160 schwere Bomber teilnehmen sollen.
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ANZAC
Auf der Konvoi-Route Cape Town-Perth wurde wieder einmal ein japanisches U-Boot aufgespürt und bekämpft. Die gut liegenden Wasserbomben dürften das Feindboot merklich beschädigt haben. Leider ging der Kontakt verloren, bevor dem U-Boot ein nachhaltiger Schaden verpasst werden konnte.
ASW attack near Perth at 44,147
Japanese Ships
SS I-31, hits 1
Allied Ships
AM Wallaroo
AM Punjab
SS I-31 is located by AM Wallaroo
I-31 diving deep ....
AM Punjab fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Punjab fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Punjab fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Punjab attacking submerged sub ....
AM Punjab loses contact with SS I-31
AM Punjab fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Morgen sollen die Schnellboote bei der Insel Barbar von 2 U-Booten mit Treibstoff versorgt werden. Auch heute wurde die Flottille von einem japanischen Aufklärer überflogen, was einen Überraschungseffekt bei der Annäherung von Feindschiffen zunichte macht. Die Schnellboote sollen nach der Treibstoffübernahme umgehend nach Darwin zurückkehren.
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Boela wurde heute erneut von einer Staffel australischer Bomber angegriffen. Die dortige Garnison erlitt Verluste.
Afternoon Air attack on 81st Naval Guard Unit, at 80,110 (Boela)
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Allied aircraft
Mitchell II x 13
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Mitchell II bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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British Far East Command
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
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China Command
Japan rennt gegen die Stellungen der 26. chinesischen Armee südwestlich von Patung an und fordert den Verteidigern einen hohen Blutzoll ab. Nachschubmangel und der inzwischen eklatante Mangel an mittlerer und schwerer Artillerie führen dazu, dass der chinesische Infanterist die Hauptlast des Kampfes tragen muss. Dementsprechend hoch vielen heute auch wieder die Verluste aus. Dennoch konnten die Stellungen gehalten werden.
Ground combat at 80,47 (near Patung)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 63783 troops, 682 guns, 297 vehicles, Assault Value = 1363
Defending force 30931 troops, 138 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 389
Japanese adjusted assault: 650
Allied adjusted defense: 598
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
1190 casualties reported
Squads: 12 destroyed, 127 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 20 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 13 disabled
Guns lost 8 (1 destroyed, 7 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
1824 casualties reported
Squads: 49 destroyed, 100 disabled
Non Combat: 12 destroyed, 28 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Assaulting units:
34th Division
9th Tank Regiment
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
39th Division
15th Division
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
116th Division
27th Division
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
9th Separate Brigade
17th Chinese Corps
2nd Chinese Corps
34th Separate Brigade
56th Chinese Corps
303rd Brigade
259th Brigade
24th Chinese Corps
95th Chinese Corps
45th Chinese Corps
26th Group Army
Central Reserve
32nd Chinese Corps
67th Chinese Corps
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Bei Chungking beließ es Feind beim üblichen Artilleriefeuer auf die chinesischen Stellungen. Dennoch wird auch hier in den nächsten Tagen wieder mit einem japanischen Großangriff gerechnet.
Ground combat at Chungking (76,45)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 675 troops, 19 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 4503
Defending force 56503 troops, 468 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1576
Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
41st Division
6th Ind.Mixed Brigade
15th Ind.Mixed Brigade
17th Ind.Mixed Brigade
27th Electric Engineer Regiment
23rd Tank Regiment
35th Division
36th Division
8th Engineer Regiment
4th Brigade
9th Ind.Mixed Brigade
17th Division
11th Tank Regiment
32nd Division
61st Infantry Brigade
110th Division
3rd Ind.Mixed Brigade
7th Ind.Mixed Brigade
37th Division
6th Division
57th Infantry Brigade
13th Indpt Infantry Regiment
12th Army
6th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
7th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
11th Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
19th Chinese Corps
14th Chinese Corps
66th Chinese Corps
23rd Chinese Corps
39th Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Cavalry Corps
96th Chinese Corps
71st Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
8th Route Army
11th Construction Regiment
18th Artillery Regiment
China Command
57th AT Gun Regiment
6th Chinese Base Force
20th Artillery Regiment
6th Group Army
7th Artillery Regiment
CAF HQ
36th Group Army
22nd Artillery Regiment
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Tonnageverluste am 25.12.1942
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Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
Schon seit geraumer Zeit beobachtet Intel die Entwicklung im Gebiet der Kurilen. Paramushiro-jima, am östlichen Ende dieser Inselkette gelegen, wurde von Japan bereits in der Vergangenheit mit Luftwaffenverbänden verstärkt. Neuste Erkenntnisse lassen jedoch darauf schließen, dass sich dort auch starke Bodentruppen befinden, die über ein übliches Defensivkontingent hinausgehen. Vielleicht werden hier Kräfte für eine amphibische Landung auf den westlichen Aleuten gesammelt.
8888 men are based at Paramushiro-jima (137,47).
20th Division is located at Keijo(103,50).
7th Garrison Unit is located at Sunwu(113,34).
8th Recon Regiment is located at Sining(80,32).
Radio transmissions detected at Liaoyuan (105,40).
7th Shipping Engineer Regiment is located at Manila(79,77).
51st Field AA Battalion is located at Bangkok(56,62).
1st Area Army is located at Mutankiang(111,42).
51st Infantry Brigade is located at Wuchang(84,51).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Singapore (50,84).
43rd Const Co is located at Moulmein(55,55).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Hiroshima/Kure (106,58).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Yokohama/Yokosuka (113,61).
14th RGC Ind. Brigade is located at Nanking(91,52).
52nd Const Co is located at Changchun(106,41).
57th Field AA Battalion is located at Guam(106,95).
3rd Raiding Regiment is located at Kagoshima(102,60).
34th Ind.AA Gun Co is located at Akita(117,55).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Tokyo (114,60).
Radio transmissions detected at Kagoshima (102,60).
North China Area Army is located at Peiping(95,39).
Formosa Army is located at Takao(84,65).
Radio transmissions detected at Manila (79,77).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Kumamoto (102,59).
2nd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment is located at Hankow(85,50).
RGC Capital Brigade is located at Nanking(91,52).
2LT Jefferies, R. of VMF-122 is credited with kill number 3
2LT Jefferies, R. of VMF-122 is credited with kill number 4
2LT Wamel, W. of VMF-112 is credited with kill number 2
FO Jensen O. of VMF-122 is credited with kill number 2
2LT Glass W. of VMF-122 is credited with kill number 2
2LT Glass W. of VMF-122 is credited with kill number 3
MAJ Huffman, W.F. of VMF-112 is credited with kill number 2
Tja, wenn von eigentlich achtzig Jägern nur vierzehn an den Feind kommen, ist tatsächlich eine Menge schiefgegangen :wirr:
Die Angreifer hätten dann bluten müssen ohne Ende, so aber wars wohl ein unverhofft billiger Erfolg für Japan. Das nun auch die Trägerflotte auftaucht, macht die Angelegenheit knifflig, aber nochmal wird sicher nicht so viel schiefgehen.
Bei den Kurilen/Aleuten ist durchaus denkbar, das euer Gegner einen Nebenschauplatz nach seinen Bedingungen eröffnen möchte; das lenkt Eure Kräfte und Pläne im Südwest-Pazifik vielleicht ein wenig ab, wenn eine Ausbreitung Japans im Norden droht.
Wir bedauern den Verlust etlicher Frachter durch diesen japanischen Luftangriff und hoffen, dass beim nächsten Mal eure Luftverteidigung besser dasteht. Vor allem, wenn die japanischen Träger in Reichweite kommen...:ph:
Werter Taurus wir stimmen eurer Annahme zu, dass der edle Otto anscheinend einen Angriff gegen die Aleuten zu planen scheint...:fecht:
herzlichste grüsse
Hohenlohe...:top: *SEMPER FI*
George Pickett
23.09.17, 09:54
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26. Dezember 1942
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Central Pacific
Vor der amerikanischen Westküste bei San Francisco wurde nach langer Zeit wieder einmal ein japanisches U-Boot aufgespürt und aus der Luft bekämpft. Will man den Aussagen der Besatzung des Patrouillenbombers glauben schenken sogar mit Erfolg.
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Südlich vor Truk wurde die Hartnäckigkeit des U-Bootes „Seawolf“ belohnt. Auch, wenn es sich mit einem Hilfs U-Jäger nur um ein relativ unbedeutendes Ziel handelte. Beide auf ihn abgeschossene Torpedos trafen und immerhin 1 detonierte auch und riss das Feindschiff in die Tiefe. Die „Sealwolf“ konnte sich der anschließenden Verfolgung schließlich entziehen und entkam unbeschädigt.
Sub attack near Truk at 114,112
Japanese Ships
PB Urashio Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
PB Seki Maru #3
Allied Ships
SS Seawolf
SS Seawolf launches 2 torpedoes at PB Urashio Maru
Seawolf diving deep ....
PB Seki Maru #3 attacking submerged sub ....
PB Seki Maru #3 attacking submerged sub ....
PB Seki Maru #3 is out of ASW ammo
PB Seki Maru #3 is out of ASW ammo
PB Seki Maru #3 is out of ASW ammo
PB Seki Maru #3 is out of ASW ammo
PB Seki Maru #3 is out of ASW ammo
PB Seki Maru #3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Seki Maru #3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Seki Maru #3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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South Pacific
Auf dem Rückmarsch nach Luganville wurde der Truppenkonvoi von einem japanischen U-Boot angegriffen. Der holländische Truppentransporter „Boschfontein“ erhielt 2 Torpedotreffer und musste schließlich von der Besatzung aufgegeben werden. Die Suche nach dem Feindboot verlief leider ergebnislos.
Sub attack near Kirakira at 114,141
Japanese Ships
SS RO-62
Allied Ships
xAP Boschfontein, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AM Rail
xAP Katoomba
xAP Mataroa
xAP Hong Siang
xAP Idomeneus
xAK Thomas Nelson
SC-738
SC-706
AM Vireo
AM Grebe
Allied ground losses:
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
SS RO-62 launches 6 torpedoes at xAP Boschfontein
SC-738 fails to find sub and abandons search
SC-706 fails to find sub and abandons search
AM Vireo fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Grebe fails to find sub and abandons search
AM Vireo fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Vireo fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Vireo fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Vireo fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Kurz nach Morgengrauen wurde die „Fast Carrier Group“ östlich von Stewart Island in großer Höhe von einem japanischen Aufklärer überflogen. Ob der Feind den Verband wirklich entdeckt und seine Zusammensetzung erkannt hat, bleibt abzuwarten.
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Die eigenen Seeaufklärer stiegen ebenfalls kurz nach Sonnenaufgang von Lunga Point aus auf um die aktuellen Positionen der Feindverbände zu eruieren. Dieses gelang auch zum größten Teil. Während nahe der Insel Ontong Java der japanische Trägerkampfverband in relativer Nähe zu den eigenen Stützpunkten auf den oberen Solomonen ausgemacht wurde, entdeckte eine andere PBY rund 200 Seemeilen weiter nördlich einen feindlichen Kreuzerkampfverband. Die Einsatzverbände des USMC Air Corps auf Tulagi wurden daraufhin in Alarmbereitschaft versetzt.
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Andere PBY versuchen täglich, die Konvoi Route von japanischen U-Booten zu säubern. Dass dieses nur unzulänglich gelingt, zeigte der Vorfall der letzten Nacht. Heute griffen die schwerfälligen Flugboote gleich 2 Feindboote an. Teilweise auch mit Erfolg nach Aussage der Besatzungen der Flugboote.
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Am Vormittag griff eine größere Gruppe japanischer Marinebomber die vor Tulagi kreuzenden Schnellboote der US Navy an. Da sie mit Torpedos ausgerüstet waren, endete der Angriff mit einem vollständigen Misserfolg.
Morning Air attack on TF, near Tulagi at 114,137
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 26
Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 15
F4F-4 Wildcat x 15
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed by flak
No Allied losses
Allied Ships
PT-73
PT-75
PT-80
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
CAP engaged:
VMF-112 with F4F-4 Wildcat (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(8 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Raid is overhead
VMF-122 with F4F-4 Wildcat (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Raid is overhead
347th FG/339th FS with P-39D Airacobra (15 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(15 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
15 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Raid is overhead
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Als Reaktion auf die verstärkten Luftangriffe der Japaner auf die alliierten Stützpunkte auf den oberen Solomonen, die ihren Ausgang zum großen Teil von Rabaul aus nahmen, griff die 7. US Luftflotte von Port Moresby aus massiv Rabaul an. Hierfür wurden alle zur Zeit einsatzbereiten Bomber der Typen B17 und B24 sowie alle verfügbaren Langstreckenjäger des Typs P38 eingesetzt. Obwohl der Feind über 100 Jäger verschiedener Typen zum Abfangen der Bomberpulks aufbot und den eigenen Jagdschutz in wüste Luftkämpfe verwickelte, kamen die Bomber nahezu unbeschadet bis zum Ziel durch. Was dann folgte, dürfte dem Japaner einen Vorgeschmack darauf geben, was ihm in den folgenden Kriegsmonaten blühen wird. Die Flugfelder wurden regelrecht umgegraben. Hangars und Gebäude eingeebnet. Über 50 Jäger und Bomber wurden allein am Boden zerstört.
Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 44
A6M3 Zero x 27
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 33
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 51
B-24D Liberator x 58
P-38E Lightning x 9
P-38F Lightning x 15
P-38G Lightning x 50
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed, 43 damaged
A6M2 Zero: 13 destroyed on ground
A6M3 Zero: 2 destroyed
Ki-43-Ic Oscar: 2 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 2 destroyed on ground
G3M2 Nell: 6 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 destroyed, 11 damaged
B-24D Liberator: 6 damaged
B-24D Liberator: 1 destroyed by flak
P-38E Lightning: 1 destroyed
P-38F Lightning: 1 destroyed
P-38G Lightning: 1 destroyed
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Airbase hits 37
Airbase supply hits 7
Runway hits 60
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
582 Ku S-1 with A6M3 Zero (5 airborne, 11 on standby, 11 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 26000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
202 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (10 airborne, 21 on standby, 13 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 23000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
13th Sentai with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (7 airborne, 16 on standby, 10 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
Nakakariya, K. in a A6M2 Zero makes head on attack ... forces B-24D Liberator out of formation
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 33
A6M3 Zero x 20
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 14
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 6
P-38F Lightning x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 3 destroyed
A6M3 Zero: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 destroyed, 3 damaged
B-17E Fortress: 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
582 Ku S-1 with A6M3 Zero (9 airborne, 1 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
10 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 26000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 26000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
18 planes vectored on to bombers
202 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
29 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 23000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 71 minutes
28 planes vectored on to bombers
13th Sentai with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
10 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 114 minutes
14 planes vectored on to bombers
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 22
A6M3 Zero x 16
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 7
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3 Zero: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 6 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
202 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (10 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
12 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 23000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 103 minutes
13th Sentai with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters to 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
582 Ku S-1 with A6M3 Zero (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 26000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 17930.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 92 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 17
A6M3 Zero x 9
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 5
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
202 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 9 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 23000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 112 minutes
13th Sentai with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters to 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
582 Ku S-1 with A6M3 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 26000 , scrambling fighters to 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 136 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 10
A6M3 Zero x 4
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 2
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 6
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Runway hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
202 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 7 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 23000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
13th Sentai with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters to 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
582 Ku S-1 with A6M3 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 26000 , scrambling fighters to 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
A6M3 Zero x 3
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 3 damaged
A6M2 Zero: 2 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 3 damaged
Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
582 Ku S-1 with A6M3 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 26000 , scrambling fighters to 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 67 minutes
202 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 23000 , scrambling fighters to 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 156 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
A6M3 Zero x 2
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 damaged
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed on ground
G3M2 Nell: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 2 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
582 Ku S-1 with A6M3 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 26000 , scrambling fighters to 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 81 minutes
202 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 23000 , scrambling fighters to 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 damaged
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed on ground
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 7
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
202 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 23000 , scrambling fighters to 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
202 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 23000 , scrambling fighters to 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
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Zwar vielen die eigenen Verluste bei diesem massiven Luftangriff vergleichsweise gering aus, doch konnten am Abend nur rund die Hälfte der zurückgekehrten Bomber einsatzbereit gemeldet werden. Diese werden am kommenden Tag erneut Rabaul angreifen um die Flugfelder vollends unbrauchbar zu machen.
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ANZAC
Nahe den Molukken scheiterte das amerikanische U-Boot „S-38“ beim Angriff auf einen japanischen U-Jäger, welcher den auf ihn abgeschossenen Torpedos ausweichen konnte. „S-38“ konnte sich im Anschluss einer Verfolgung durch den Feind entziehen.
Sub attack near Gebe at 80,104
Japanese Ships
PB Toko Maru #4
Allied Ships
SS S-38
SS S-38 launches 2 torpedoes
S-38 diving deep ....
Sub escapes detection
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Australische Bomber griffen heute erneut die japanische Garnison des kleinen Ölhafens von Boela an. Dieses mal konnte jedoch keine Trefferwirkung beobachtet werden.
Morning Air attack on 81st Naval Guard Unit, at 80,110 (Boela)
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
Mitchell II x 13
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Mitchell II bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Die amerikanischen Schnellboote bei der Insel Babar haben von 2 U-Booten Treibstoff übernommen. Trotz einer erneuten Sichtung durch einen japanischen Aufklärer sollen sie nun doch einen Vorstoß nach Timor unternehmen und den Hafen von Lautem angreifen. Vielleicht ankert hier ja noch der kleine japanische Landungsverband.
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British Far East Command
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
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China Command
Heute waren die japanischen Bodentruppen bei Neikiang wieder das Ziel der mittlerem Bomber der 10. US Luftflotte. Sie erlitten spürbare Verluste.
Morning Air attack on 2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade, at 75,44 (Neikiang)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 48
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
254 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 9 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 38 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 9 (1 destroyed, 8 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 1st Army ...
Also attacking 2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade ...
Also attacking 1st Army ...
Also attacking 2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade ...
Also attacking 1st Army ...
Also attacking 2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade ...
Also attacking 1st Army ...
Also attacking 2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade ...
Also attacking 1st Army ...
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Morning Air attack on 2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade, at 75,44 (Neikiang)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 12
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
94 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Die Abnutzungsschlacht im Raum der 26. chinesischen Armee südwestlich von Patung geht weiter. Auch heute brandeten die japanischen Infanteristen und Panzer gegen die Stellungen der Verteidiger, die im Vorfeld bereits massive Luftangriffe und Artilleriefeuer über sich ergehen lassen mussten. Doch auch heute gelang dem Feind kein Einbruch. Jedoch wurde eine der chinesischen Verbände bei diesen Kämpfen vollständig aufgerieben.
Ground combat at 80,47 (near Patung)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 62797 troops, 681 guns, 297 vehicles, Assault Value = 1275
Defending force 29522 troops, 135 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 268
Japanese adjusted assault: 659
Allied adjusted defense: 727
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
1090 casualties reported
Squads: 8 destroyed, 109 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 13 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Allied ground losses:
1683 casualties reported
Squads: 73 destroyed, 23 disabled
Non Combat: 41 destroyed, 19 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1
Assaulting units:
27th Division
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
116th Division
9th Tank Regiment
39th Division
34th Division
15th Division
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
259th Brigade
56th Chinese Corps
17th Chinese Corps
24th Chinese Corps
2nd Chinese Corps
34th Separate Brigade
303rd Brigade
95th Chinese Corps
32nd Chinese Corps
26th Group Army
45th Chinese Corps
67th Chinese Corps
Central Reserve
9th Separate Brigade
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Bei Chungking begnügt sich der Feind derweil weiterhin mit dem Beschuss der chinesischen Stellungen mit Artillerie und starken Bombenangriffen. Es wurden leichte Verluste gemeldet.
Ground combat at Chungking (76,45)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 680 troops, 19 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 4573
Defending force 56842 troops, 475 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1593
Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
41st Division
15th Ind.Mixed Brigade
4th Brigade
17th Ind.Mixed Brigade
9th Ind.Mixed Brigade
35th Division
8th Engineer Regiment
27th Electric Engineer Regiment
37th Division
61st Infantry Brigade
23rd Tank Regiment
57th Infantry Brigade
3rd Ind.Mixed Brigade
110th Division
36th Division
17th Division
32nd Division
11th Tank Regiment
6th Division
7th Ind.Mixed Brigade
6th Ind.Mixed Brigade
13th Indpt Infantry Regiment
12th Army
7th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
6th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
11th Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
66th Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Cavalry Corps
8th Route Army
71st Chinese Corps
14th Chinese Corps
23rd Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
96th Chinese Corps
39th Chinese Corps
19th Chinese Corps
11th Construction Regiment
18th Artillery Regiment
20th Artillery Regiment
36th Group Army
7th Artillery Regiment
CAF HQ
6th Chinese Base Force
57th AT Gun Regiment
China Command
6th Group Army
22nd Artillery Regiment
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Tonnageverluste am 26.12.1942
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Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
9th Garrison Unit is located at Tientsin(95,41).
36th Const Co is located at Mutankiang(111,42).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Hiroshima/Kure (106,58).
Radio transmissions detected at Tsushima (103,56).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Yokohama/Yokosuka (113,61).
36th JAAF AF Bn is located at Patani(51,73).
Radio transmissions detected at Kiamusze (113,40).
15th Air Defense AA Regiment is located at Nagoya(111,60).
115th Infantry Regiment is located at Foochow(86,60).
2nd RGC Route Brigade is located at Chaochow(81,61).
110th Division is located at Chungking(76,45).
9th Medium Field Artillery Regiment is located at Yenki(110,44).
49th Const Co is located at Hailar(107,30).
4th Tank Regiment is located at Tuyun(74,51).
21st Ind.AA Gun Co is located at Nagasaki/Sasebo(102,58).
Radio transmissions detected at Kagi (85,64).
Radio transmissions detected at Amoy (83,61).
6th RTA Division is located at Bangkok(56,62).
19th RGC Temp. Division is located at Shaohing(91,56).
32nd Ind.AA Gun Co is located at Ominato(119,54).
21st AA Regiment is located at Kaifeng(89,44).
51st Air Defense AA Battalion is located at Kagi(85,64).
10th JAAF AF Coy is located at Cam Ranh Bay(64,72).
Radio transmissions detected at Maloelap (136,117).
4th Army is located at Sunwu(113,34).
22nd Fld AA Gun Co is located at Akita(117,55).
Radio transmissions detected at Port Arthur (99,44).
52nd Infantry Brigade is located at Shanghai(92,55).
2LT Wirth F. of 18th FG/6th FS is credited with kill number 7
1LT Berg C. of 12th FS is credited with kill number 3
2LT Bryant, F.M. of 12th FS is credited with kill number 2
1LT Porter J. of 18th FG/333rd FS is credited with kill number 4
1LT Rea A. of 5th BG/31st BS is credited with kill number 2
PB Urashio Maru is reported to have been sunk near Truk on Dec 26, 1942
Werter George, eure Luftangriffe auf Rabaul verliefen sehr gut. Jetzt dürfte es für den Gegner schwierig werden seine Trägergruppe sinnvoll zu unterstützen. Aber nur, wenn er Shortlands nicht zu sehr ausgebaut hat.
Wir drücken euch jedenfalls schon mal die Daumen für eure Abwehr kommender japanischer Luftangriffe...!! :ph:
herzlichste grüsse
Hohenlohe...:top: *SEMPER FI*
George Pickett
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North Pacific
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Central Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
South Pacific
Nahe Rennell Island lauerte ein japanisches U-Boote einigen Nachzüglern des großen Truppenkonvois auf, scheiterte jedoch beim Angriff, da die geschossenen Torpedos ihr Ziel verfehlten. Die sichernden U-Jäger bepflasterten daraufhin das U-Boot mit Wasserbomben und konnten es vermutlich beschädigen.
Sub attack near Rennell Island at 114,140
Japanese Ships
SS I-172, hits 2
Allied Ships
xAP Mataroa
SC-738
SS I-172 launches 2 torpedoes at xAP Mataroa
I-172 diving deep ....
SC-738 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-738 attacking submerged sub ....
SC-738 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-738 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-738 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Kurz nach Tagesanbruch wurde die “Fast Carrier Group” erneut von einem japanischen Aufklärer überflogen, während die eigene Luftaufklärung fast zeitgleich den japanischen Trägerkampfverband ausgemacht hatte, welcher sich über Nacht nur wenig weiter nach Westen bewegt hatte. Was es mit diesem Verhalten des Feindes auf sich hat, liegt noch völlig im Dunkeln. Admiral Spruance befahl für seinen Verband eine Positionsänderung um rund 100 Seemeilen nach Nordwesten, um sich in eine bessere Position zum Feindverband zu bringen. Außerdem beorderte er als ranghöchster Einsatzoffizier die leichte Trägerkampfgruppe unter dem Kommando von Admiral Mitscher, welche zur Zeit noch südlich von Guadalcanal kreuzte, auf die selbe Position.
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Von Tulagi aus startete gegen 10.00 Uhr eine Angriffswelle gegen den japanischen Trägerkampfverband, welcher jedoch unten schlechten Vorzeichen begann. Ein Drittel der Sturzkampfbomber und alle 30 Torpedobomber verfehlten bei schlechtem Wetter die Sammelzone und kehrten zum Stützpunkt zurück. Die übrigen gingen auf Nordostkurs und wurden über dem Ziel von der japanischen Jagdabwehr erwartet. Den noch unerfahrenen US-Piloten gelang es zwar, die Feindjäger zu binden, mussten dafür aber einen hohen Preis bezahlen. Fast allen Bombern gelang es in Angriffsposition zu gelangen, doch die Bombenabwürfe waren ungenau und teilweise auch überhastet ausgeführt worden. Keine einzige Bombe traf. Ein enttäuschendes Ergebnis.
Morning Air attack on TF, near Ontong Java at 115,130
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid detected at 55 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 21 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 83
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 88
SBD-3 Dauntless x 36
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 11 destroyed
SBD-3 Dauntless: 3 destroyed, 17 damaged
Japanese Ships
CV Junyo
CVL Shoho
CVL Zuiho
CVL Ryujo
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
3 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
1 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
CAP engaged:
252 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (4 airborne, 9 on standby, 9 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
Ryujo-1 with A6M2 Zero (2 airborne, 5 on standby, 4 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
Junyo-1 with A6M2 Zero (3 airborne, 6 on standby, 8 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
Shoho-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 5 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
Zuiho-1 with A6M2 Zero (2 airborne, 5 on standby, 5 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
Hosho-1 with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 4 on standby, 4 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
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Southwest Pacific
Am 2. Tag der Luftangriffe auf Rabaul traten den Jägern und Bombern der 7. US Luftflotte nur noch ein Bruchteil der gestrigen Feindjäger entgegen. Die Bombenabwürfe wurden jedoch durch eine Unwetterfront erschwert, was das Trefferbild negativ beeinflusste. Dennoch wurden auch heute wieder mehrere Feindmaschinen am Boden zerstört.
Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 12
A6M3 Zero x 5
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 7
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 44
B-24D Liberator x 55
P-38E Lightning x 8
P-38F Lightning x 23
P-38G Lightning x 35
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed, 11 damaged
A6M2 Zero: 3 destroyed on ground
Ki-43-Ic Oscar: 2 damaged
Ki-43-Ic Oscar: 1 destroyed on ground
G4M1 Betty: 3 destroyed on ground
G3M2 Nell: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 9 damaged
B-24D Liberator: 8 damaged
P-38G Lightning: 1 destroyed
Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 17
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ANZAC
Vor der Westküste von Neu Guinea, griff das amerikanische U-Boot „S-38“ einen japanischen Einzelfahrer über Wasser mit den Bordgeschützen an. Der unbewaffnete Frachter hatte keine Chance und sank schließlich über den Bug in die Tiefen des Pazifik.
Submarine attack near Sorong at 85,102
Japanese Ships
xAKL Kashiwa Maru, Shell hits 24, heavy fires, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS S-38
xAKL Kashiwa Maru is sighted by SS S-38
SS S-38 attacking on the surface
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Weniger Glück hatten die beiden U-Boote, welche nahe der Insel Babar die Schnellboote betankt hatten. Ein kampfstarker Verband der japanischen Marine spürte sie in Küstennähe auf. Der Skipper von „S-33“ musste sein ganzes Können aufbieten um in den flachen Gewässern dem feind zu entkommen, was schließlich auch gelang. Das U-Boot wurde jedoch nachhaltig beschädigt und muss nach Perth in das dortige Trockendock überführt werden, wenn es denn den Gefahrenbereich unbeschadet verlassen kann.
ASW attack near Babar at 76,117
Japanese Ships
BB Yamashiro
BB Mutsu
CA Kumano
CL Isuzu
CL Jintsu
DD Shiratsuyu
DD Yudachi
DD Harusame
Allied Ships
SS S-33, hits 8
SS S-33 is sighted by escort
S-33 bottoming out ....
DD Yudachi fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Harusame fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Harusame fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Harusame attacking submerged sub ....
DD Harusame fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Harusame fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Harusame fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Ein abruptes Ende nahm die Operation zweier australischer Hilfskreuzer, welche im See Raum zwischen Australien und Java japanischen U-Jagdgruppen auflauern und den Grad der feindlichen Luftaufklärung in diesem Gebiet erkunden sollte. Leider scheint es gerade in diesem Gebiet mit der Feindaufklärung sehr gut bestellt zu sein, denn kurz nach Morgengrauen wurden die Hilfskreuzer “Manoora” und “Kanimbla” von einem hochfliegenden Aufklärer überflogen. Kaum 2 Stunden später näherten sich knapp zwei Dutzend Bomber den schwerfälligen Schiffen, die verzweifelt versuchten, den geworfenen Torpedos auszuweichen, doch es war vergeblich. Von jeweils mehreren Torpedos getroffen sanken sie nur kurz nach dem Angriff. Für die kleine australischen Marine ein herber Verlust.
Morning Air attack on TF, near Denpasar at 54,114
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 21
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 2 damaged
Allied Ships
AMC Manoora, Torpedo hits 4, and is sunk
AMC Kanimbla, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
Aircraft Attacking:
21 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
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Die Garnison von Boela wurde auch heute wieder von australischen Bombern angegriffen. Auch heute konnten kein zählbaren Ergebnisse erzielt werden, so dass das V. US Bomberkommando die Angriffe auf dieses Ziel vorerst einstellt.
Afternoon Air attack on 81st Naval Guard Unit, at 80,110 (Boela)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
Mitchell II x 13
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Mitchell II bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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British Far East Command
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China Command
Die japanische Garnison von Neikiang war auch heute das Ziel der Bomber der 10. US-Luftflotte. Wieder mussten die japanischen Bodentruppen starke Verluste hinnehmen.
Morning Air attack on 2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade, at 75,44 (Neikiang)
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 36
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
80 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 18 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 1st Army ...
Also attacking 2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade ...
Also attacking 1st Army ...
Also attacking 2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade ...
Also attacking 1st Army ...
Also attacking 2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade ...
Also attacking 1st Army ...
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Morning Air attack on 2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade, at 75,44 (Neikiang)
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 11
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
64 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 1st Army, at 75,44 (Neikiang)
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 12
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Am Boden herrschte heute wieder relative Ruhe. Starke Luftangriffe und Artilleriefeuer auf die chinesischen Stellungen bei Chungking und südwestlich von Patung waren die einzigen nennenswerten Ausnahmen. Es wurden leichte Verluste gemeldet.
Ground combat at Chungking (76,45)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 685 troops, 19 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 4631
Defending force 56849 troops, 475 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1589
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
23rd Tank Regiment
110th Division
6th Division
61st Infantry Brigade
3rd Ind.Mixed Brigade
57th Infantry Brigade
35th Division
36th Division
9th Ind.Mixed Brigade
17th Ind.Mixed Brigade
4th Brigade
11th Tank Regiment
8th Engineer Regiment
15th Ind.Mixed Brigade
37th Division
6th Ind.Mixed Brigade
17th Division
41st Division
7th Ind.Mixed Brigade
32nd Division
27th Electric Engineer Regiment
13th Indpt Infantry Regiment
12th Army
7th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
6th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
11th Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
19th Chinese Corps
66th Chinese Corps
23rd Chinese Corps
8th Route Army
96th Chinese Corps
39th Chinese Corps
71st Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Cavalry Corps
14th Chinese Corps
11th Construction Regiment
18th Artillery Regiment
China Command
6th Chinese Base Force
CAF HQ
36th Group Army
57th AT Gun Regiment
7th Artillery Regiment
6th Group Army
20th Artillery Regiment
22nd Artillery Regiment
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Ground combat at 80,47 (near Patung)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 18397 troops, 235 guns, 52 vehicles, Assault Value = 1224
Defending force 28319 troops, 132 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 219
Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
39th Division
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
9th Tank Regiment
116th Division
34th Division
15th Division
27th Division
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
303rd Brigade
24th Chinese Corps
2nd Chinese Corps
34th Separate Brigade
95th Chinese Corps
17th Chinese Corps
67th Chinese Corps
26th Group Army
Central Reserve
32nd Chinese Corps
56th Chinese Corps
45th Chinese Corps
9th Separate Brigade
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Tonnageverluste am 27.12.1942
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Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
4th Air Division is located at Kendari(70,106).
23rd Fld AA Gun Co is located at Niigata(114,57).
21st Mortar Battalion is located at Tuyun(74,51).
1st Infantry Regiment is located at Sunwu(113,34).
10th Border Defense Fortress is located at 113,42.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Singapore (50,84).
6th NCPC Infantry Brigade is located at Suchow(91,47).
18545 men are based at Kanazawa (111,57).
9th Border Defense Fortress is located at 110,45.
5th Ind.Hvy.Art Battalion is located at Mishan(114,42).
48th Field Artillery Regiment is located at Canton(77,59).
48th Field AA Battalion is located at Aparri(82,73).
144th Infantry Regiment is located at Rabaul(106,125).
6th Manchukuo Cav Brigade is located at Hailar(107,30).
51st Air Division is located at Nagoya(111,60).
25th JAAF AF Bn is located at Hirosaki/Aomori(118,54).
59th JNAF AF Unit is located at Tokyo(114,60).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Nagasaki/Sasebo (102,58).
9th JAAF Base Force is located at Nanyang(85,45).
Radio transmissions detected at Ponape (119,113).
Tokyo Bay Fortress is located at Yokohama/Yokosuka(113,61).
Mongol Garrison Army is located at Kienko(78,41).
Radio transmissions detected at Manila (79,77).
Radio transmissions detected at Chefoo (98,46).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Kobe (108,59).
12th Tank Regiment is located at 82,43.
11th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion is located at Yenki(110,44).
Kwantung Army is located at Changchun(106,41).
xAKL Kashiwa Maru is reported to have been sunk near Sorong on Dec 27, 1942
1LT Crowley G. of 12th FS is credited with kill number 2
Werter George, leider spielt das Wetter bei manchen Luftangriffen nicht immer mit, daher hoffen wir für euch auf bessere Tage. :) In China steht eure Verteidigung bei Patung sowie Chungking noch relativ gut. Vor allem ist es gut für euch, denn es bindet seine Truppen dort. Sonst könnte er sie ja woanders einsetzen. Wir wünschen euch daher von Herzen viel Glück und alles Gute...:top:
herzlichste grüsse
Hohenlohe...:top: *SEMPER FIDELIS*
George Pickett
01.10.17, 10:44
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28. Dezember 1942
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
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Central Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
South Pacific
Der Tag begann für die Trägerkampfgruppen der Admiräle Spruance und Mitscher wenig verheißungsvoll. Auf dem Marsch zum Treffpunkt der beiden Kampfgruppen östlich von Tulagi wurde der Geleitträger „Nassau“ von einem japanischen U-Boot angegriffen und Steuerbord achtern von einem Torpedo getroffen. Die Schäden sind zwar nicht akut, doch muss der Träger mit einer kleinen Zerstörer Eskorte den Rückmarsch nach Luganville antreten. Die Sicherungszerstörer deckten das Feindboot mit einer Reihe von Wasserbomben ein, die ihre Wirkung nicht verfehlt haben dürften.
Sub attack near Stewart Island at 117,138
Japanese Ships
SS RO-66, hits 3
Allied Ships
CVE Nassau, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
BB Mississippi
BB Idaho
BB Tennessee
BB Maryland
DD Shaw
DD Conyngham
DD Case
DD Lamson
DD Drayton
DD Flusser
DD Reid
DD Preston
DD Smith
SS RO-66 launches 6 torpedoes at CVE Nassau
RO-66 diving deep ....
DD Flusser fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Reid fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Preston fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Smith attacking submerged sub ....
DD Flusser attacking submerged sub ....
DD Reid fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Smith fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Flusser fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Flusser fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Flusser attacking submerged sub ....
DD Flusser fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Kurz nach Morgengrauen wurde der Verband von Admiral Spruance von einem japanischen Aufklärer überflogen und mit hoher Wahrscheinlichkeit auch entdeckt. Auch die von Lunga aus aufgestiegenen PBY konnten einen Feindverband nordwestlich von Otong Java ausmachen…und einen japanischen Trägerverband südöstlich dieser Insel! Auf beiden Trägerkampfverbänden wurden „Klar Schiff zum Gefecht“ befohlen.
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Unter Ausnutzung ihres Reichweitenvorteils bei ihren trägergestützten Maschinen startete der Feind einen schweren Luftangriff auf die amerikanischen Trägerverbände. Von landgestützten Jägern aus Guadalcanal unterstützt, warfen sich die amerikanischen Piloten den Feindmaschinen entgegen und konnten einige Jäger und Bomber abschießen. Andere auch abdrängen, doch die Masse der Feindbomber kam durch. Diese wurde jedoch dann von der massiven Flak der Schiffe empfangen, die in den meisten Fällen einen gezielten Angriff der Feindmaschinen verhindern konnten. Ausgerechnet das moderne Schlachtschiff „Washington“ erhielt dennoch 2 Torpedotreffer, die einen Verbleib im Verband unmöglich machen. Ein dritter Torpedo erwies sich zum Glück als Blindgänger. Mit einer Zerstörer Eskorte scherte es aus dem Verband aus und ging auf Süd Kurs um Luganville anzusteuern.
Morning Air attack on TF, near Auki at 116,136
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 30 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 41
B5N1 Kate x 4
B5N2 Kate x 21
D3A1 Val x 38
Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 3
F4F-4 Wildcat x 130
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 5 destroyed
B5N1 Kate: 1 damaged
B5N1 Kate: 1 destroyed by flak
B5N2 Kate: 3 destroyed, 5 damaged
B5N2 Kate: 1 destroyed by flak
D3A1 Val: 9 destroyed, 10 damaged
D3A1 Val: 3 destroyed by flak
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 2 destroyed
Allied Ships
CV Wasp
CV Hornet
BB Washington, Torpedo hits 2, heavy damage
CLAA San Diego
BB South Dakota, Bomb hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000' *
Naval Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
5 x B5N2 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
1 x D3A1 Val releasing from 10000' *
Naval Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
9 x B5N2 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
3 x B5N1 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
10 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000' *
Naval Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
5 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000' *
Naval Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
2 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000' *
Naval Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000' *
Naval Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
VF-8 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 15 on standby, 14 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 56 minutes
13 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-71 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 12 on standby, 12 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
14 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-1F with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-2F with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
VRF-3F with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-5F with F4F-4 Wildcat (4 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VMD-154 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VMF-111 with F4F-4 Wildcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Raid is overhead
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VMF-112 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Raid is overhead
VMF-122 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VMF-214 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
11 planes vectored on to bombers
VMF-221 with F4F-4 Wildcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Raid is overhead
347th FG/339th FS with P-39D Airacobra (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead
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Wenige Minuten später wurden einige japanische Nachzügler durch die eigene Jagdsicherung angegriffen und vollständig aufgerieben. Alle feindlichen Torpedobomber stützten brennend in die See.
Morning Air attack on TF, near Auki at 116,136
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid detected at 23 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B5N1 Kate x 4
Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 2
F4F-4 Wildcat x 102
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N1 Kate: 3 destroyed
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
VF-8 with F4F-4 Wildcat (10 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
11 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 93 minutes
VF-71 with F4F-4 Wildcat (13 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
13 plane(s) intercepting now.
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 27270.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 72 minutes
VRF-1F with F4F-4 Wildcat (12 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 9430 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
VRF-2F with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 22810.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
VRF-3F with F4F-4 Wildcat (11 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters to 19810.
Raid is overhead
VRF-5F with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 1 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
VMD-154 with F4F-4 Wildcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters to 14620.
Raid is overhead
VMF-111 with F4F-4 Wildcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters to 19810.
Raid is overhead
VMF-112 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters to 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
VMF-122 with F4F-4 Wildcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Raid is overhead
VMF-214 with F4F-4 Wildcat (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
347th FG/339th FS with P-39D Airacobra (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters to 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
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Am frühen Nachmittag dann meldete das Radar eine weitere Angriffswelle von Feindmaschinen, die sich den beiden Trägerkampfgruppen von Nordosten her näherten. Der eigene Jagdschutz war wieder geordnet und kaum schwächer als beim ersten Angriff am Vormittag. Jetzt konnten weitaus mehr Jäger durch den feindlichen Jagdschirm zu den Feindbombern durchbrechen und schossen sie wie Tontauben ab. Doch es war einfach zu viele. Zwar wurden 2/3 der Torpedobomber abgeschossen, doch konnten rund 20 Maschinen zum Angriff auf die amerikanischen Schiffe ansetzen. Wieder hielt die starke Flak dagegen und behinderte den Feind spürbar. Es schien so, als ob dieser Angriff für Japan blutig ins Leere laufen würde. Dann jedoch, mit der letzten Angriffsgruppe von 4 Bombern, wurde der Träger „Hornet“, das Flaggschiff der „Fast Carrier Group“ von 2 Torpedos getroffen. Als direkte Folge entzündete sich ein Tank mit Flugbenzin und eine heftige Explosion erschütterte den Träger.
Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Auki at 116,136
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 34 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 28
B5N1 Kate x 29
B5N2 Kate x 32
Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 3
F4F-4 Wildcat x 114
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 5 destroyed
B5N1 Kate: 10 destroyed
B5N1 Kate: 1 destroyed by flak
B5N2 Kate: 17 destroyed, 3 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 3 destroyed
Allied Ships
CV Wasp
CV Hornet, Torpedo hits 2, on fire
BB South Dakota
BB Idaho
CVE Altamaha
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x B5N2 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
1 x B5N1 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
2 x B5N2 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
7 x B5N1 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
7 x B5N2 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
CAP engaged:
VF-8 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 12 on standby, 11 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
28 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-71 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 10 on standby, 10 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
23 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-1F with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
13 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-2F with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-3F with F4F-4 Wildcat (4 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-5F with F4F-4 Wildcat (4 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VMD-154 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
VMF-111 with F4F-4 Wildcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Raid is overhead
VMF-112 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VMF-122 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VMF-214 with F4F-4 Wildcat (3 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VMF-221 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
347th FG/339th FS with P-39D Airacobra (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead
Fuel storage explosion on CV Hornet
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Am späten Nachmittag war der Spuk vorbei. Als auf der Brücke der „Hornet“ die Schadensmeldungen eintrafen, war Admiral Spruance angenehm überrascht. Trotz der Explosion des Flugbenzins waren keine größeren Schäden aufgetreten. Die Wassereinbrüche waren überschaubar und alle Brände gelöscht. Der Träger konnte noch 25 Knoten laufen und war somit voll einsatzbereit. Admiral Spruance entschied daraufhin, die Initiative zu übernehmen und entlang der Inselkette der Solomonen nach Nordwesten vorzustoßen um den dort gesichteten Feindverband anzugreifen. Letzte Aufklärer Meldungen besagen, dass der japanische Trägerkampfverband nach Osten abläuft, was auf Grund der enormen Feindverluste an Flugzeugen auch logisch erscheinen würde.
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Der beschädigte neuseeländische Truppentransporter „Mataroa“ hat es nicht geschafft. Die Besatzung musste am späten Abend das Schiff aufgeben, da die Wassereinbrüche außer Kontrolle gerieten.
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Southwest Pacific
Zum vorläufig letzten Mal griffen schwere Bomber der 7. US Luftflotte von Port Moresby aus Rabaul an. Auch heute war der der Erfolg wieder mehr als zufriedenstellend und es wird einige Tage dauern, bis der Feind die Flugfelder wieder vollständig nutzen kann. Den Staffeln der USAAF werden jetzt einige Tage Ruhe gegönnt um sich zu erholen und die Maschinen zu überholen.
Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 22
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 7
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 41
B-24D Liberator x 55
P-38E Lightning x 14
P-38F Lightning x 23
P-38G Lightning x 31
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 22 damaged
A6M2 Zero: 3 destroyed on ground
Ki-43-Ic Oscar: 7 damaged
Ki-43-Ic Oscar: 4 destroyed on ground
G4M1 Betty: 3 destroyed on ground
G3M2 Nell: 1 destroyed on ground
A6M3 Zero: 3 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 8 damaged
B-24D Liberator: 15 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 10
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 28
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
202 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (2 airborne, 5 on standby, 3 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 23000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
204 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (2 airborne, 5 on standby, 5 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
13th Sentai with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (1 airborne, 4 on standby, 2 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
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ANZAC
Vor der Küste von Timor operiert immer noch der japanische Kampfverband, wohl auf der Suche nach den amerikanischen Schnellbooten. Diese sollen sich morgen in der Timor-See mit 2 U-Booten treffen, von denen sie Treibstoff für den Rückmarsch nach Darwin übernehmen sollen.
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British Far East Command
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
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China Command
Bomber der 10. US-Luftflotte griffen auch heute wieder mit Erfolg japanische Truppenkonzentrationen bei Neikiang an. Der Feind erlitt spürbare Verluste.
Morning Air attack on 2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade, at 75,44 (Neikiang)
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 58
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
35 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 1st Army ...
Also attacking 2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade ...
Also attacking 1st Army ...
Also attacking 2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade ...
Also attacking 1st Army ...
Also attacking 2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade ...
Also attacking 1st Army ...
Also attacking 2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade ...
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Bei Chungking und südwestlich von Patung belegte der Feind die chinesischen Stellung wie gewohnt mit Artilleriefeuer. Eigene Verluste wurden nicht gemeldet. Im Abschnitt der 26. chinesischen Armee sind 2 weitere, recht kampfstarke Korps eingetroffen und stabilisieren hier weiter die Front.
Ground combat at Chungking (76,45)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 682 troops, 19 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 4680
Defending force 56085 troops, 458 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1577
Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
6th Ind.Mixed Brigade
17th Division
32nd Division
35th Division
36th Division
23rd Tank Regiment
37th Division
3rd Ind.Mixed Brigade
11th Tank Regiment
9th Ind.Mixed Brigade
61st Infantry Brigade
4th Brigade
8th Engineer Regiment
6th Division
17th Ind.Mixed Brigade
15th Ind.Mixed Brigade
7th Ind.Mixed Brigade
57th Infantry Brigade
27th Electric Engineer Regiment
41st Division
110th Division
13th Indpt Infantry Regiment
6th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
12th Army
7th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
11th Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
1st Chinese Cavalry Corps
23rd Chinese Corps
96th Chinese Corps
8th Route Army
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
66th Chinese Corps
14th Chinese Corps
39th Chinese Corps
19th Chinese Corps
71st Chinese Corps
11th Construction Regiment
CAF HQ
18th Artillery Regiment
China Command
7th Artillery Regiment
6th Group Army
36th Group Army
20th Artillery Regiment
57th AT Gun Regiment
22nd Artillery Regiment
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Ground combat at 80,47 (near Patung)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 18513 troops, 235 guns, 52 vehicles, Assault Value = 1276
Defending force 39356 troops, 158 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 982
Assaulting units:
116th Division
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
34th Division
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
15th Division
27th Division
39th Division
9th Tank Regiment
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
2nd Chinese Corps
68th Chinese Corps
75th Chinese Corps
17th Chinese Corps
303rd Brigade
34th Separate Brigade
95th Chinese Corps
26th Group Army
67th Chinese Corps
45th Chinese Corps
32nd Chinese Corps
9th Separate Brigade
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Tonnageverluste am 28.12.1942
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Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Ominato (119,54).
3rd Air Defense AA Regiment is located at Maebashi(113,59).
21st AA Regiment is located at Kaifeng(89,44).
55th Const Co is located at Kota Bharu(51,75).
Radio transmissions detected at Liuchow (74,55).
Radio transmissions detected at Bandoeng (50,100).
Radio transmissions detected at Georgetown (49,74).
23rd Air Defense AA Regiment is located at Fukuoka(103,57).
51st Infantry Brigade is located at Wuchang(84,51).
21st Mortar Battalion is located at Tuyun(74,51).
31st Road Const Co is located at Changchun(106,41).
4th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment is located at Yenki(110,44).
21st Ind. Engineer Regiment is located at Bataan(78,77).
302nd Ind.Infantry Battalion is located at Kushiro(123,53).
31st Field AA Battalion is located at Mandalay(59,46).
10232 men are based at Rashin (110,46).
Radio transmissions detected at Port Arthur (99,44).
79th Garrison Battalion is located at Singapore(50,84).
18th JAAF Base Force is located at Kota Bharu(51,75).
12th Base Force is located at Sabang(44,70).
39th Field AA Machinecannon Company is located at Hamamatsu(111,61).
Radio transmissions detected at Bangkok (56,62).
Radio transmissions detected at Manila (79,77).
25th Army is located at Singapore(50,84).
3/21th JNAF AF Unit is loaded on xAP Ural Maru moving to Padang.
82nd JAAF AF Bn is located at Phnom Penh(58,69).
66th Infantry Group is located at Kagoshima(102,60).
ENS Jeffries B. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 2
ENS Formancek, G. of VF-8 is credited with kill number 2
ENS Formancek, G. of VF-8 is credited with kill number 3
ENS Cook, M.I. of VF-8 is credited with kill number 2
ENS Cross M. of VRF-5F is credited with kill number 2
LTJG Carey R. of VRF-5F is credited with kill number 2
LTJG Carey R. of VRF-5F is credited with kill number 3
LTJG Hickman C. of VF-8 is credited with kill number 2
ENS Long W. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 2
ENS Long W. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 3
LTJG Kline B. of VRF-5F is credited with kill number 2
LTJG Kline B. of VRF-5F is credited with kill number 3
ENS Simmons R. of VRF-5F is credited with kill number 2
ENS Raymond U. of VRF-2F is credited with kill number 2
ENS Newman E. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 2
ENS Henderson L. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 2
ENS Gabriel, F.T. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 2
ENS Gabriel, F.T. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 3
LTJG Register, F.R. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 2
ENS Blaydes, R.B. of VRF-1F is credited with kill number 2
ENS Cook, M.I. of VF-8 is credited with kill number 3
LTJG Carey R. of VRF-5F is credited with kill number 4
LTJG Carey R. of VRF-5F is credited with kill number 5
LTJG Carey R. of VRF-5F attains ace status!!
LTJG Carey R. of VRF-5F is credited with kill number 6
ENS Mankin, L.P. of VRF-5F is credited with kill number 2
LTJG Perry R. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 2
ENS Henderson L. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 3
ENS Raymond U. of VRF-2F is credited with kill number 3
ENS Doner, L.E. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 2
ENS Doner, L.E. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 3
ENS Shoemaker, J. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 2
ENS Robinson, R.F. of VRF-1F is credited with kill number 2
ENS Formancek, G. of VF-8 is credited with kill number 4
ENS Formancek, G. of VF-8 is credited with kill number 5
ENS Formancek, G. of VF-8 attains ace status!!
LTJG Morton A. of VRF-3F is credited with kill number 2
ENS Madison T. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 2
LTJG Register, F.R. of VF-71 is credited with kill number 3
ENS Isaacs E. of VRF-3F is credited with kill number 2
ENS Mankin, L.P. of VRF-5F is credited with kill number 3
ENS Cross M. of VRF-5F is credited with kill number 3
ENS Tallman, H.L. of VF-8 is credited with kill number 3
ENS Morton H. of VF-8 is credited with kill number 2
Previous report of sinking of SS I-170 incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
Schade das es nicht zu einem Gegenangriff gereicht hat (trotz Reaktions-Einstellung?), ist immer unschön, nur den Kopf hinhalten zu können, ohne sich revanchieren zu können. Zum jetzigen Zeitpunkt reicht auch die Flakbewaffnung auf den Schiffen noch nicht, um die meisten anfliegenden Bomber aus der Fassung zu bringen, es kommt immer noch zu viel durch, was Schaden anrichtet.
Zum Glück hat es "nur" die Hornet erwischt, die Wasp wäre wohl verloren gegangen aufgrund ihrer unzureichenden Konstruktion.
Jetzt trotz der Ausfälle weiter vorzudringen ist schon schneidig, aber vielleicht ist gerade das etwas, was Euer Gegner am wenigsten erwartet. :ja:
Werter Taurus, da ihr die alliierte Seite schon länger spielt, würden wir von euch gerne wissen, ob der japanische Reichweitenvorteil irgendwann auf alliierter Seite ausgeglichen werden kann...?? Der japanische Reichweitenvorteil klappt in der Regel nur, wenn die japanische Luftaufklärung stimmt. Werter George, wir wünschen euch weiterhin viel Glück und viele Erfolge...!! :top:
herzlichste grüsse
Hohenlohe...:top: *SEMPER FIDELIS*
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Werter Taurus, da ihr die alliierte Seite schon länger spielt, würden wir von euch gerne wissen, ob der japanische Reichweitenvorteil irgendwann auf alliierter Seite ausgeglichen werden kann...?? Der japanische Reichweitenvorteil klappt in der Regel nur, wenn die japanische Luftaufklärung stimmt. Werter George, wir wünschen euch weiterhin viel Glück und viele Erfolge...!! :top:
herzlichste grüsse
Hohenlohe...:top: *SEMPER FIDELIS*
Werter Taurus, da ihr die alliierte Seite schon länger spielt, würden wir von euch gerne wissen, ob der japanische Reichweitenvorteil irgendwann auf alliierter Seite ausgeglichen werden kann...?? Der japanische Reichweitenvorteil klappt in der Regel nur, wenn die japanische Luftaufklärung stimmt. Werter George, wir wünschen euch weiterhin viel Glück und viele Erfolge...!! :top:
herzlichste grüsse
Hohenlohe...:top: *SEMPER FIDELIS*
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Werter Taurus, da ihr die alliierte Seite schon länger spielt, würden wir von euch gerne wissen, ob der japanische Reichweitenvorteil irgendwann auf alliierter Seite ausgeglichen werden kann...?? Der japanische Reichweitenvorteil klappt in der Regel nur, wenn die japanische Luftaufklärung stimmt. Werter George, wir wünschen euch weiterhin viel Glück und viele Erfolge...!! :top:
herzlichste grüsse
Hohenlohe...:top: *SEMPER FIDELIS*
Ein kompletter Reichweitenvorteil bei Bombern existiert eigentlich nicht, das "Problem" sind die Begleitjäger. Die F4F-4 (Reichweite 6) hat auch mit Zusatztanks nicht die Möglichkeit, die SBD-3 (Rw8) und die TBF (Rw8) bis zu deren absoluter Grenze zu begleiten, da muß der Ami-Spieler eben entscheiden, ob er die Bomber an die Jäger anpasst, um nicht ohne Schutz anzugreifen (falls das Ziel außerhalb der Jägerreichweite liegt).
Der Japaner hat das Problem nicht, da die Zero eine nicht zu toppende Reichweite besitzt, die Bomber könnten also ihre volle Reichweite ausreizen und hätten immer Begleitschutz.
Später sind die Jägerreichweiten (mit Einführung der F6F) der Amis eigentlich ausreichend, um die Bomber vollständig begleiten zu können
So wie ich das verstanden habe, lagen die beiden Verbände 7 Hexfelder auseinander, das könnte der gewisse Unterschied gewesen sein. Aber der werte George Pickett kann uns das genauer erläutern wenn nötig.
George Pickett
01.10.17, 18:15
Der werte Taurus hat mit seinen Ausführung größtenteils Recht. Um die volle Zuladung bei den Sturz- und Torpedobombern auszunutzen, darf das Ziel nicht weiter als 6 Hexfelder entfernt sein. Ist das Ziel weiter entfernt, so verringert sich bei den Sturzbombern die Zuladung und die Torpedobomber nehmen keine Torpedos, sondern Bomben mit. Das größte Problem ist aber der Jagdschutz, der ohne Zusatztanks nur 5 Hexfelder Reichweite hat. Mit Zusatztank erhöht sich die Reichweite zwar auf 9 Hexfelder, aber ein Angriff ohne Torpedos macht für Uns keinen Sinn. Der japanische Angriff erfolge aus einer Distanz von 7 Hexfeldern
Die A6M2 Zero hat bereits eine Standard-Reichweite von 7 Hexfeldern. Der D3A Sturzbomber von 6 Hexfeldern (7 bei verringerter Zuladung) und der B5N2 Torpedobomber von 7 Hexfeldern (9 bei verringerten Zuladung). Der allgemeine Vorteil Japans in den ersten 18 Kriegsmonaten ist also gefühlt 1 Hex mehr Reichweite für die gefürchteten Torpedobomber ínkl. Jagdschutz.
P.S. Die React-Range war übrigens auf 1 eingestellt...
Der werte Taurus hat mit seinen Ausführung größtenteils Recht. Um die volle Zuladung bei den Sturz- und Torpedobombern auszunutzen, darf das Ziel nicht weiter als 6 Hexfelder entfernt sein. Ist das Ziel weiter entfernt, so verringert sich bei den Sturzbombern die Zuladung und die Torpedobomber nehmen keine Torpedos, sondern Bomben mit. Das größte Problem ist aber der Jagdschutz, der ohne Zusatztanks nur 5 Hexfelder Reichweite hat. Mit Zusatztank erhöht sich die Reichweite zwar auf 9 Hexfelder, aber ein Angriff ohne Torpedos macht für Uns keinen Sinn. Der japanische Angriff erfolge aus einer Distanz von 7 Hexfeldern
Die A6M2 Zero hat bereits eine Standard-Reichweite von 7 Hexfeldern. Der D3A Sturzbomber von 6 Hexfeldern (7 bei verringerter Zuladung) und der B5N2 Torpedobomber von 7 Hexfeldern (9 bei verringerten Zuladung). Der allgemeine Vorteil Japans in den ersten 18 Kriegsmonaten ist also gefühlt 1 Hex mehr Reichweite für die gefürchteten Torpedobomber ínkl. Jagdschutz.
P.S. Die React-Range war übrigens auf 1 eingestellt...
Da ich die japanische Seite nie gespielt habe, stehen mir nur die spielinternen Datenbanken zur Verfügung und die zeigt für die A6M2 eine Reichweite von 11 Hexes (mit Zusatztanks, die sollten ja wohl schon zur Verfügung stehen?). Aber wie dem auch sei, dieses eine Hex mehr Reichweite war in diesem konkreten Fall ausschlaggebend. Bomber ohne Geleitschutz schickt macht man nur los, wenn es nicht gegen feindliche Träger geht, alles andere wäre Selbstmord.
Aber freut Euch schon mal auf die kommenden Luftabwehr-Upgrades ab 1943, die Qualität und besonders die Quantität wird bedeutend zunehmen - und das wirkt sich natürlich auch auf die Möglichkeiten des Gegners aus.
Wir kannten bislang nur die japanische Seite, aber gut, wenn man nun mehr weiss...:top:
herzliche grüsse
Hohenlohe...:top:
George Pickett
06.10.17, 15:06
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29. Dezember 1942
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Central Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
South Pacific
Südöstlich von Stewart Island wurde der Zerstörer Verband, welcher das Schlachtschiff “Washington” und den Geleitträger “Nassau” nach Luganville bringen sollte, von einem japanischen U-Boot beschattet. Bevor das Feindboot aktiv werden konnte, griff der Zerstörer „Sims“ mit Wasserbomben an und drängte das U-Boot erfolgreich ab.
ASW attack near Kirakira at 118,140
Japanese Ships
SS RO-62, hits 2
Allied Ships
BB Washington, heavy damage
DD Gansevoort
DD Caldwell
DD Hughes
DD Sims
SS RO-62 is sighted by escort
RO-62 diving deep ....
DD Hughes fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Sims fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sims fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sims attacking submerged sub ....
DD Sims fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sims attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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Als nach Tagesanbruch die PBY ausschwärmten, um die Feindverbände zu lokalisieren, gab es Freude und Enttäuschung. Der feindliche Trägerkampfverband war nach Norden abgezogen und stellte augenblicklich keine Gefahr dar. Der japanische Kreuzerkampfverband hatte jedoch den gleichen Kurs eingeschlagen und stand im Augenblick östlich von Kavieng, also außerhalb der Reichweite der eigenen Bomber, was von Admiral Spruance mit einem Fluch kommentiert wurde.
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Nach einer kurzen Beratung mit Admiral Mitscher, dem Befehlshaber des leichten Trägerkampfverbandes, entschloss sich Admiral Spruance zu einem Raid gegen den japanischen Stützpunkt Rabaul. Dieser war bereits von den fortgesetzten Luftangriffen der 7. US Luftflotte schwer in Mitleidenschaft gezogen und aktuelle Aufklärungsbilder belegten, das die Flugfelder einen Einsatz der japanischen Luftwaffe zur Zeit unmöglich machen. Nun sollen die trägergestützten Bomber die Hafenanlagen sowie etwaige im Hafen liegenden Schiffe bombardieren. Immerhin verfügen beide Trägergruppen über rund 250 Maschinen, was eine gewisse Kampfkraft darstellte. Danach sollen die Verbände nach Südwesten in die Solomonen-See ablaufen.
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Southwest Pacific
Um die beiden Trägerkampfgruppen zu unterstützen, werden einige Bomber der 7. US Luftflotte von Port Moresby aus die japanischen Flugfelder bei Manus bombardieren um die Gefahr japanischer Luftangriffe auf die amerikanischen Träger von dieser Basis aus zu minimieren.
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ANZAC
Vor der Küste von Indochina griff das niederländische U-Boot „O-24“ einen japanischen Geleitzerstörer an und scheiterte. Zum Glück für Boot und Besatzung konnte der Feind das U-Boot nicht orten und brach sie Suche schließlich ab.
ASW attack near Cam Ranh Bay at 61,77
Japanese Ships
E Yaeyama
Allied Ships
SS O24
SS O24 launches 2 torpedoes at E Yaeyama
E Yaeyama fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Yaeyama fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Yaeyama fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Yaeyama fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Yaeyama fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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British Far East Command
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
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China Command
Die japanischen Truppen nahe der Stadt Neikiang wurde auch heute durch amerikanische Bomber angegriffen und erlitten Verluste. In der Tat ist der Feind nicht in der Lage, seine Bodentruppen in dieser Region durch eigene Jagdabwehr zu schützen. Diesen Umstand will die 10. US Luftflotte so lange wie möglich ausnutzen.
Morning Air attack on 2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade, at 75,44 (Neikiang)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 24
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
52 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 14 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 1st Army ...
Also attacking 2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade ...
Also attacking 1st Army ...
Also attacking 2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade ...
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Morning Air attack on 2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade, at 75,44 (Neikiang)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 10
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
55 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 1st Army, at 75,44 (Neikiang)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 10
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
39 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade, at 75,44 (Neikiang)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 1 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 12
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
44 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Bei Chungking und südwestlich von Patung kam heute lediglich wieder die japanische Artillerie und die Luftwaffe zum Einsatz. Eigene Verluste wurden nicht gemeldet.
Ground combat at Chungking (76,45)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 695 troops, 19 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 4749
Defending force 56471 troops, 474 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1603
Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
3rd Ind.Mixed Brigade
4th Brigade
17th Division
32nd Division
61st Infantry Brigade
110th Division
6th Division
35th Division
37th Division
27th Electric Engineer Regiment
7th Ind.Mixed Brigade
8th Engineer Regiment
36th Division
9th Ind.Mixed Brigade
11th Tank Regiment
15th Ind.Mixed Brigade
57th Infantry Brigade
41st Division
6th Ind.Mixed Brigade
17th Ind.Mixed Brigade
23rd Tank Regiment
13th Indpt Infantry Regiment
6th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
12th Army
7th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
11th Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
71st Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
8th Route Army
23rd Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Cavalry Corps
96th Chinese Corps
14th Chinese Corps
66th Chinese Corps
39th Chinese Corps
19th Chinese Corps
11th Construction Regiment
China Command
CAF HQ
20th Artillery Regiment
57th AT Gun Regiment
6th Group Army
18th Artillery Regiment
7th Artillery Regiment
36th Group Army
22nd Artillery Regiment
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Ground combat at 80,47 (near Patung)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 18523 troops, 235 guns, 52 vehicles, Assault Value = 1308
Defending force 32891 troops, 112 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 810
Assaulting units:
34th Division
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
116th Division
9th Tank Regiment
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
15th Division
39th Division
27th Division
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
2nd Chinese Corps
303rd Brigade
17th Chinese Corps
68th Chinese Corps
75th Chinese Corps
34th Separate Brigade
32nd Chinese Corps
45th Chinese Corps
26th Group Army
67th Chinese Corps
9th Separate Brigade
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Tonnageverluste am 29.12.1942
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
41st Air Defense AA Regiment is located at Rabaul(106,125).
51st Infantry Brigade is located at Wuchang(84,51).
24th Ind. Engineer Regiment is located at Paramushiro-jima(137,47).
9th Field AF Construction Battalion is located at Paramushiro-jima(137,47).
3rd Mortar Battalion is located at 55,59.
Radio transmissions detected at 78,116.
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion is located at Wake Island(136,98).
Korea Army is located at Keijo(103,50).
Southwest Area Fleet is located at Tokyo(114,60).
RGC Army is located at Nanking(91,52).
9th Armored Car Co is located at Ichang(83,48).
24th RGC Temp. Division is located at Haichow(93,48).
21st Ind.Mixed Brigade is located at Chihkiang(78,50).
5th RF Gun Battalion is located at Canton(77,59).
13th Ind.AA Gun Co is located at Okayama(108,58).
105th JAAF AF Bn is located at Hamamatsu(111,61).
Radio transmissions detected at Oita (104,59).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Saigon (60,71).
Radio transmissions detected at Chinchow (101,41).
Tonei Hvy Gun Regiment is located at Yenki(110,44).
5th Armored Car Co is located at Kienko(78,41).
12th Air Defense AA Regiment is located at Nagoya(111,60).
Southwest Area Fleet is located at Tokyo(114,60).
Eastern Army is located at Ominato(119,54).
36th Infantry Regiment is located at Harbin(109,39).
27th RGC Temp. Division is located at Taichow(92,52).
6th Air Defense AA Regiment is located at Tokyo(114,60).
51st Engineer Regiment is located at Amoy(83,61).
CL Kinu is reported to have been sunk near Ontong Java on Oct 23, 1942
Werter George, wir wünschen euch viel Glück und viel Erfolg für euren Trägerraid und die sonstigen Luftangriffe...:ph: Die alliierten U-Boote brauchen einfach mehr Glück, um den Japanern eins auszuwischen.
Wieweit seid ihr eigentlich schon spielintern voran gekommen...??
herzliche grüsse
Hohenlohe...:top: *SEMPER FI*
George Pickett
14.10.17, 10:19
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Central Pacific
Die Tagesmeldungen der Sub Fleet Pacific zeigen zwar, dass die Torpedokrise immer noch nicht überwunden ist, die während der Modernisierungsphase im Dezember erfolgten Kommandantenwechsel aber Früchte tragen, denn die Trefferquote des heutigen Tages war außergewöhnlich hoch, wie die beiden folgenden Berichte belegen.
Nördlich der Marianen-Inseln griff das U-Boot „Pickerel“ einen japanischen Truppentransporter an, der als Einzelfahrer unterwegs war. Von der 4 geschossenen Torpedos traf 1 und explodierte auch. Der Truppentransporter verlor sofort an Fahrt und bekam leichte Schlagseite.
Sub attack near Agrihan at 115,82
Japanese Ships
xAP Palau Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Pickerel
Japanese ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
xAP Palau Maru is sighted by SS Pickerel
SS Pickerel launches 4 torpedoes at xAP Palau Maru
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Die “Pickerel” nahm einen zweiten Anlauf und Schuss einen weiteren 4er Fächer auf das nur noch langsam fahrende Ziel ab. Alle 4 Torpedos trafen auch, detonierten jedoch nicht. Ein mehr als ärgerliche Situation für den Skipper der „Pickerel“ und seiner Besatzung.
Submarine attack near Agrihan at 115,82
Japanese Ships
xAP Palau Maru, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Pickerel
xAP Palau Maru is sighted by SS Pickerel
SS Pickerel launches 4 torpedoes
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Noch während der Skipper der “Pickerel” überlegte, ob er Überwasser einen Angriff mit dem Bordgeschütz riskieren sollte, grollte eine Explosion durch die Nacht und eine Feuersäule stieg am Rumpf des japanischen Truppentransporters auf. Das U-Boot „Scorpion“, welches auch in diesem Gebiet operiert, war durch die Torpedierung des Frachters auf das Ziel aufmerksam geworden und hatte sich dem Schauplatz genähert. Doch auch hier gibt es den Wehrmutstropfen, dass zwar 4 Torpedos den Truppentransporter trafen, jedoch nur 1 detonierte. Es reichte aber, um das Schiff endgültig zum kentern zu bringen. Kurz vor Sonnenaufgang versank der Truppentransporter in den Fluten des Pazifik.
Sub attack near Agrihan at 115,82
Japanese Ships
xAP Palau Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Scorpion
Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
SS Scorpion launches 4 torpedoes
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Südwestlich von Ponape erging des dem U-Boot “Trigger“ ähnlich, doch beim Angriff auf japanische U-Jäger lag die Versagerquote der Mk14-Torpedos leider bei 100 Prozent. Keiner der beiden geschossenen Torpedos detonierte. Die „Trigger“ konnte sich unentdeckt vom Schauplatz entfernen.
Sub attack near Ponape at 117,116
Japanese Ships
PB Seki Maru #3
PB Yasushima Maru
Allied Ships
SS Trigger
SS Trigger launches 2 torpedoes at PB Seki Maru #3
Trigger diving deep ....
PB Yasushima Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Yasushima Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Yasushima Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Yasushima Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Yasushima Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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South Pacific
Kurz nach Morgengrauen hoben von den beiden Trägern der “Fast Carrier Group” insgesamt 23 Jäger und 101 Bomber ab um die Hafenanlagen von Rabaul zu bombardieren. Das Wetter war jedoch über Nacht umgeschlagen, so das Regen und eine geschlossenen Wolkendecke den Angriff erschwerten. Den wenigen japanischen Abfangjägern, die sich entgegenstellten, schien das Wetter jedoch nicht zu stören und griffen an. Der eigene Jagdschutz verlor 2 Jäger samt Piloten. Zwar lagen nur wenige Bomben im Ziel, doch hat man dem Feind aufgezeigt, dass die Tage von Rabaul als Flotten- und Luftstützpunkt gezählt sind. Dafür sprechen auch die Berichte der Bomberbeatzungen, die übereinstimmend berichteten, dass der Hafen von Rabaul völlig leer war. Japan selbst scheint der Ansicht zu sein, dass Rabaul kein sicherer Platz mehr für die eigenen Flotte ist.
Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M3 Zero x 1
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 4
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 23
SBD-3 Dauntless x 71
TBF-1 Avenger x 30
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 2 destroyed
SBD-3 Dauntless: 5 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 3 damaged
Port hits 3
Port fuel hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
12 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
15 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
14 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
15 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
5 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
2 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
582 Ku S-1 with A6M3 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 26000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 26000.
Raid is overhead
13th Sentai with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (1 airborne, 2 on standby, 1 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
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Von Tulagi aus wurde in 3 Wellen Shortland Harbor aus der Luft angegriffen. Wie auch bei Rabaul behinderte stürmisches und regnerisches Wetter den genauen Zielanflug und sorgte für eine bescheidene Ausbeute. Man werten den Einsatz daher als besseren Trainingsflug, zumal es auch keine eigenen Verluste zu beklagen gab.
Afternoon Air attack on 51st Base Force, at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 15
TBF-1 Avenger x 15
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on 51st Base Force, at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 16
SBD-3 Dauntless x 18
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on 51st Base Force, at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Allied aircraft
TBF-1 Avenger x 15
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
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Southwest Pacific
Die japanischen Flugfelder auf Manus waren heute das Ziele der Bomber der 7. US Luftflotte. Bei geringem Feindwiderstand konnten trotz schlechten Wetters gute Trefferergebnisse erzielt werden, was das VII. US Bomberkommando bei seinem Einsatzbericht auf die gestiegene Erfahrung der Bomberbesatzungen zurückführt.
Morning Air attack on Manus , at 101,119
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 45
P-38F Lightning x 37
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 21
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
Zuikaku-1 with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
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ANZAC
Im Morgengrauen meldeten Beobachtungsposten auf der Insel Saumlaki die Annäherung mehrerer japanischer Transportzerstörer, die mit großer Wahrscheinlichkeit Landungstruppen an Bord hatten. Darauf hatte man im Hauptquartier des V. US Bomberkommandos in Darwin nur gewartet, denn die Insel Saumlaki lag bereits in der Reichweite der taktischen Bomber. So hoben kurz nach Morgengrauen in 2 Wellen insgesamt 32 Maschinen des Typs A24 auf. Die beiden Staffeln hatten sich bereits Anfang September bei der Milne Bay durch die Versenkung zweier leichter Kreuzer hervorgetan. Ihrem Ruf wurden sie auch heute gerecht. Alle 5 japanischen Transportzerstörer wurden in Küstennähe gebombt und versenkt. Ein großer Erfolg für die USAAF und ein herber Verlust für die japanische Flotte. Die Landung der Feindtruppen konnte jedoch nicht mehr verhindert werden.
Morning Air attack on TF, near Saumlaki at 78,117
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
A-24 Banshee x 18
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
APD Aoi, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
APD Shimakaze, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
APD Nadakaze, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
APD Hagi, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x A-24 Banshee releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
2 x A-24 Banshee releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
10 x A-24 Banshee releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x A-24 Banshee releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring APD Shimakaze
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring APD Nadakaze
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Saumlaki at 78,117
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 4 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Allied aircraft
A-24 Banshee x 14
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
APD Hagi, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
APD Nadakaze, Bomb hits 4, and is sunk
APD Fuji, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x A-24 Banshee releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x A-24 Banshee releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring APD Hagi
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring APD Nadakaze
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring APD Fuji
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British Far East Command
British Eastern Fleet
Südwestlich von Colombo/Ceylon wurde eine britische U-Jagdgruppe erfolglos von einem japanischen U-Boot angegriffen. Den geschossenen Torpedos konnte ausgewichen werden und bei der anschließenden Jagd wurde dem Feindboot arg zugesetzt. Leider ging der Kontakt schließlich verloren und die Verfolgung wurde abgebrochen.
Sub attack near Koggala at 27,50
Japanese Ships
SS I-27, hits 1
Allied Ships
AM Cromarty
AM Cromer
SS I-27 launches 2 torpedoes at AM Cromarty
I-27 diving deep ....
AM Cromer fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Cromer fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Cromer fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Cromer fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Cromer attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-27 eludes AM Cromer by diving deep
Escort abandons search for sub
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East India Command
In Akyab wurde heute mit einem abschließenden Appell das Burma-Korps aufgelöst. General Mc Leod dankte seinem Stab für die gute Arbeit in den letzten 12 Monaten. Unter schwierigen Umständen hat das Korps nach Kriegsbeginn die erfolgreiche Evakuierung der Commonwealth-Truppen von Burma nach Indien koordiniert und die Verteidigung der burmesischen Küste am Golf von Bengalen aufgebaut. Akyab und die dort stationierten Verbände fallen ab sofort in den Befehlsbereich des III. indischen Korps mit Hauptquartier in Cox Bazar.
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China Command
Keine Bodenkämpfe mit Ausnahme des täglichen Artilleriebeschusses der chinesischen Stellungen bei Chungking und südwestlich von Patung durch japanische Artillerie, welche heute nennenswerte Verluste bei den chinesischen Truppen verursachte.
Ground combat at Chungking (76,45)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 685 troops, 19 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 4788
Defending force 56828 troops, 478 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1621
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
23rd Tank Regiment
36th Division
27th Electric Engineer Regiment
17th Division
61st Infantry Brigade
110th Division
32nd Division
57th Infantry Brigade
7th Ind.Mixed Brigade
3rd Ind.Mixed Brigade
11th Tank Regiment
8th Engineer Regiment
17th Ind.Mixed Brigade
41st Division
35th Division
6th Division
37th Division
15th Ind.Mixed Brigade
6th Ind.Mixed Brigade
4th Brigade
9th Ind.Mixed Brigade
13th Indpt Infantry Regiment
12th Army
7th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
6th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
11th Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
1st Chinese Cavalry Corps
39th Chinese Corps
19th Chinese Corps
14th Chinese Corps
66th Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
96th Chinese Corps
23rd Chinese Corps
71st Chinese Corps
8th Route Army
11th Construction Regiment
CAF HQ
7th Artillery Regiment
20th Artillery Regiment
China Command
57th AT Gun Regiment
36th Group Army
6th Group Army
18th Artillery Regiment
22nd Artillery Regiment
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Ground combat at 80,47 (near Patung)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 18619 troops, 235 guns, 52 vehicles, Assault Value = 1338
Defending force 31434 troops, 111 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 791
Allied ground losses:
29 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
9th Tank Regiment
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
27th Division
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
34th Division
116th Division
39th Division
15th Division
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
2nd Chinese Corps
68th Chinese Corps
75th Chinese Corps
26th Group Army
45th Chinese Corps
32nd Chinese Corps
67th Chinese Corps
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Tonnageverluste am 30.12.1942
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
201st JAAF AF Bn is located at Nanyang(85,45).
5th JAAF AF Bn is located at Paramushiro-jima(137,47).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Cam Ranh Bay (64,72).
Radio transmissions detected at Kwajalein Island (132,115).
41st Infantry Regiment is located at Singapore(50,84).
3rd Engineer Construction Battalion is located at Aparri(82,73).
106th JAAF AF Bn is located at Fukuoka(103,57).
14th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion is located at Singapore(50,84).
56th Infantry Regiment is located at Tjilatjap(51,102).
Radio transmissions detected at Kirin (108,42).
16th Army is located at Babeldaob(90,97).
16th Army is located at Babeldaob(90,97).
Radio transmissions detected at Hankow (85,50).
46th Road Const Co is located at Yenki(110,44).
7th Medium Field Artillery Regiment is located at Fushun(105,42).
20th Ind. Engineer Regiment is located at Wuchow(76,57).
35th Field AA Battalion is located at Magwe(57,47).
33rd Division is located at Semarang(53,102).
58th Infantry Regiment is located at Hankow(85,50).
9th Division is located at 111,43.
11th Army is located at Hankow(85,50).
11th RGC Ind. Brigade is located at Pengpu(90,50).
4th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment is located at Yenki(110,44).
8th Area Army is located at Tokyo(114,60).
12th Ind.AA Gun Co is located at Matsue(107,57).
Previous report of sinking of SS I-175 incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
APD Shimakaze is reported to have been sunk near Saumlaki on Dec 30, 1942
APD Nadakaze is reported to have been sunk near Saumlaki on Dec 30, 1942
APD Aoi is reported to have been sunk near Saumlaki on Dec 30, 1942
APD Fuji is reported to have been sunk near Saumlaki on Dec 30, 1942
APD Hagi is reported to have been sunk near Saumlaki on Dec 30, 1942
xAP Palau Maru is reported to have been sunk near Agrihan on Dec 30, 1942
Werter George, leider war der alliierte Trägerraid gegen Rabaul nur unzureichend erfolgreich, da schlechtes Wetter und keine Schiffe vor Ort. Dafür waren die anderen Luftangriffe erfolgreicher. Immerhin ein guter Erfolg, der die Moral hebt. Eure U-Boote hatten endlich wieder einen schönen Erfolg. Nur im Indik heisst es weiterhin auf der Hut zu sein. Die japanischen U-Boote sind manchmal einfach eine Plage, aber Hauptsache sie haben nix versenken können.
In China schaut es für eure Verteidiger noch relativ gut aus. Japan muss erst einmal den Nachschub wieder in den Griff bekommen, um bei Patung sowie Chungking eure Truppenverbände wieder angreifen zu können...:ph:
Wir wünschen euch weiterhin viel Glück und viel Erfolg...:top:
herrzlichste grüsse
Hohenlohe...:top: *SEMPER FIDELIS*
Zwei U-Boote am selben Ort? Haben eure neuen Kommandanten die Rudeltaktik gelernt? Der olle Döntiz würde jetzt sonst rumgeifern, dass hier riesige Lücken in der Überwachung entstehen...
George Pickett
15.10.17, 23:10
Zwei U-Boote am selben Ort? Haben eure neuen Kommandanten die Rudeltaktik gelernt? Der olle Döntiz würde jetzt sonst rumgeifern, dass hier riesige Lücken in der Überwachung entstehen...
Ach...der olle Dönitz hatte immer was zu nörgeln. Und gegen den Pazifik ist der Atlantik eine Pfütze. Da gibt es immer Lücken. :D
George Pickett
02.11.17, 08:53
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31. Dezember 1942
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Westlich von Seattle spürte ein kanadischer Patrouillenbomber ein aufgetaucht fahrendes japanisches U-Boot auf und Griff es mit Bomben an. Dem U-Boot gelang ein erfolgreiches Ausweichmanöver und tauchte anschließend im sichere Tiefen ab.
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Central Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
South Pacific
Auch hier zeigten sich die Patrouillenbomber der US-Navy aufmerksam und konnten 2 japanischen U-Booten auf die Pelle rücken. Einmal sogar mit Erfolg, wenn man den Berichten der Besatzung einer PBY Glauben schenken darf.
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Southwest Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
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ANZAC
Nahe den Molukken gelangte das amerikanische U-Boot „S-32“ in eine günstige Angriffsposition auf einen japanischen U-Jäger. Ein 2er Fächer sollte das Schicksal des Feindschiffes besiegeln, doch einer der beiden geschossenen Mk10-Torpedos erwies sich als Blindgänger. Dennoch glaubt man, Sinkgeräusche vernommen zu haben.
Sub attack near Gebe at 80,104
Japanese Ships
PB Toko Maru #4, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS S-32
SS S-32 launches 2 torpedoes
S-32 diving deep ....
Sub escapes detection
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Saumlaki wurde am frühen morgen durch die am Vortage angelandeten japanischen Truppen in Besitz genommen. Australische und amerikanische Bomben schickten sogleich einen Willkommensgruß in Form einiger Bomben. Einige Soldaten des Tenno scheint dieser Gruß nicht gut bekommen zu sein.
Morning Air attack on 8th Indpt SNLF Coy , at 78,117 (Saumlaki)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
Mitchell II x 16
A-24 Banshee x 2
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Mitchell II bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x A-24 Banshee releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 8th Indpt SNLF Coy , at 78,117 (Saumlaki)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
A-24 Banshee x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x A-24 Banshee releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
2 x A-24 Banshee releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
8 x A-24 Banshee releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
4 x A-24 Banshee releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 8th Indpt SNLF Coy , at 78,117 (Saumlaki)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Allied aircraft
A-24 Banshee x 14
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x A-24 Banshee releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
4 x A-24 Banshee releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
4 x A-24 Banshee releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
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British Far East Command
British Eastern Fleet
Südwestlich von Colombo/Ceylon wurde wieder einmal eines der lästigen japanischen U-Boote aus der Luft angegriffen. Leider wohl ohne Erfolg
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China Command
Hier herrscht eine trügerische Ruhe zum Ausklang des Kriegsjahres 1942. Bei Chungking und südwestlich von Patung bepflasterte die japanische Artillerie die chinesischen Verteidigungsstellungen mit mäßigem Erfolg. Es wurden leichte Verluste gemeldet.
Ground combat at Chungking (76,45)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 685 troops, 19 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 4849
Defending force 56866 troops, 478 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1626
Assaulting units:
7th Ind.Mixed Brigade
23rd Tank Regiment
6th Ind.Mixed Brigade
110th Division
35th Division
11th Tank Regiment
9th Ind.Mixed Brigade
37th Division
3rd Ind.Mixed Brigade
15th Ind.Mixed Brigade
27th Electric Engineer Regiment
4th Brigade
41st Division
6th Division
57th Infantry Brigade
8th Engineer Regiment
17th Division
32nd Division
61st Infantry Brigade
36th Division
17th Ind.Mixed Brigade
13th Indpt Infantry Regiment
6th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
12th Army
7th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
11th Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
96th Chinese Corps
66th Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
1st Chinese Cavalry Corps
19th Chinese Corps
39th Chinese Corps
71st Chinese Corps
8th Route Army
23rd Chinese Corps
14th Chinese Corps
11th Construction Regiment
6th Group Army
18th Artillery Regiment
7th Artillery Regiment
20th Artillery Regiment
China Command
57th AT Gun Regiment
36th Group Army
CAF HQ
22nd Artillery Regiment
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Ground combat at 80,47 (near Patung)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 18659 troops, 235 guns, 52 vehicles, Assault Value = 1360
Defending force 31454 troops, 111 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 791
Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
34th Division
39th Division
15th Division
116th Division
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
9th Tank Regiment
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
27th Division
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
68th Chinese Corps
2nd Chinese Corps
75th Chinese Corps
45th Chinese Corps
26th Group Army
32nd Chinese Corps
67th Chinese Corps
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Tonnageverluste am 31.12.1942
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
1st JAAF AF Coy is located at Canton(77,59).
Radio transmissions detected at Taihoku (87,63).
Radio transmissions detected at Ichang (83,48).
Karafuto Mixed Brigade is located at Toyohara(124,46).
Radio transmissions detected at Sorong (82,107).
30th Fld AA Gun Co is located at Pescadores(84,63).
30th Field AA Machinecannon Company is located at Changchun(106,41).
Yokosuka Repl.Art Regiment is located at Yokohama/Yokosuka(113,61).
Radio transmissions detected at Manila (79,77).
1st Cavalry Brigade is located at Kungchang(81,36).
25th RGC Temp. Division is located at Soochow(92,54).
4th Air Division is located at Kendari(70,106).
884 men are based at Iwaki (116,59).
5th Armored Car Co is located at Kienko(78,41).
32nd Division is located at Chungking(76,45).
2nd Ching An Tui Brigade is located at Kweisui(92,35).
23rd Air Defense AA Regiment is located at Fukuoka(103,57).
a Japanese DD is located at Manila (79,77).
Radio call sign of CV Junyo detected at 124,109.
Waifu JAAF Base Force is located at Kumamoto(102,59).
Radio transmissions detected at Padang (44,85).
8th Medium Field Artillery Regiment is located at Manila(79,77).
20th Medium Field Artillery Regiment is located at Fushun(105,42).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Nagasaki/Sasebo (102,58).
3rd Air Army is located at Palembang(48,91).
52nd Const Co is located at Changchun(106,41).
6996 men are based at Chichi-jima (111,74).
38th JNAF AF Unit is located at Sorong(82,107).
79th Garrison Battalion is located at Singapore(50,84).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Ominato (119,54).
Tsushima Fortress is located at Tsushima(103,56).
6th JAAF AF Coy is located at Cam Ranh Bay(64,72).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Tokyo (114,60).
14th JAAF AF Bn is located at Takao(84,65).
34th JNAF AF Unit is located at Takamatsu(107,59).
Mito JAAF Base Force is located at Chiba(114,61).
Maizuru 1st SNLF is located at Shortlands(109,131).
4th Brigade is located at Chungking(76,45).
Werter George, wir hoffen auf weitere Erfolge für euch und eure alliierten Streitkräfte...!! :)
herzlichste grüsse
Hohenlohe...:top: *SEMPER FI*
George Pickett
03.11.17, 07:53
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01. Januar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Central Pacific
Nordöstlich von Truk spürte ein U-Boot wieder einen japanischen Truppentransporter auf, welcher als Einzelfahrer unterwegs war. Die „Kingfish“ hatte jedoch Pech mit den 4 geschossenen Torpedos, die sich allesamt als Fahrkarten erwiesen.
Sub attack near Truk at 115,101
Japanese Ships
xAP Kowa Maru
Allied Ships
SS Kingfish
SS Kingfish launches 4 torpedoes at xAP Kowa Maru
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South Pacific
2 japanische Torpedobomber versuchten sich beim Angriff auf US Schnellboote vor der Nordküste von Guadalcanal. Die schnellen und wendigen Boote konnten den geworfenen Bomben aber mühelos ausweichen.
Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Tassafaronga at 113,137
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 33 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B5N2 Kate x 2
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
PT-116
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 7000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
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Southwest Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
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ANZAC
Das britische U-Boot “Trusty” ging mit dem Angriff auf einen japanischen Geleitzerstörer ein unnötiges Risiko ein, da die Erfolgschancen gering und die Gefahr ernsthafter Konsequenzen hoch ist. Zum Glück traf nur die erste der beiden Prämissen ein und das U-Boot konnte sich schließlich absetzen.
Sub attack near Cam Ranh Bay at 63,78
Japanese Ships
E Manazuru
E Tomozuru
Allied Ships
SS Trusty
SS Trusty launches 2 torpedoes at E Manazuru
Trusty diving deep ....
E Tomozuru attacking submerged sub ....
E Tomozuru fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Tomozuru fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Tomozuru fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Tomozuru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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British Far East Command
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
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China Command
Südwestlich von Patung kam es im Abschnitt der 26. chinesischen Armee zu einem Vorfall, welcher den Anfang vom Ende des organisierten Widerstandes gegen Japan einläuten könnte. Die Stellungen waren erst vor wenigen Tagen durch 2 vermeintlich kampfstarke Korps verstärkt worden. Das chinesische Oberkommando zog daraufhin die ausgebrannten Einheiten aus der Front um sie im Raum von Chungking so gut wie möglich wieder aufzufrischen. Als kurz nach Sonnenaufgang der Feind gewohnt massiv angriff, brach die Front wie ein Kartenhaus zusammen. Noch schwerer wiegt der Umstand, dass die chinesischen Verbände nach Süden abgedrängt wurden und die Straße nach Westen offen vor dem Feind liegt. Eiligst wird versucht, alle noch greifbaren Verbände in die entstandene Bresche zu werfen.
Ground combat at 80,47 (near Patung)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 61399 troops, 655 guns, 297 vehicles, Assault Value = 1381
Defending force 31422 troops, 110 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 784
Japanese adjusted assault: 684
Allied adjusted defense: 241
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
2612 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 213 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 15 disabled
Engineers: 5 destroyed, 28 disabled
Allied ground losses:
2953 casualties reported
Squads: 258 destroyed, 77 disabled
Non Combat: 315 destroyed, 42 disabled
Engineers: 6 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 7 (7 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 6
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
15th Division
27th Division
39th Division
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
9th Tank Regiment
34th Division
116th Division
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
68th Chinese Corps
2nd Chinese Corps
75th Chinese Corps
32nd Chinese Corps
26th Group Army
45th Chinese Corps
67th Chinese Corps
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Bei Chungking beließ es der Feind beim Störfeuer seiner Artillerie, doch auch hier rechnet das chinesische Oberkommando in Kürze mit einem neuen Angriff seitens Japan.
Ground combat at Chungking (76,45)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 690 troops, 19 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 4883
Defending force 56959 troops, 478 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1634
Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Assaulting units:
17th Division
32nd Division
11th Tank Regiment
61st Infantry Brigade
9th Ind.Mixed Brigade
3rd Ind.Mixed Brigade
23rd Tank Regiment
8th Engineer Regiment
37th Division
4th Brigade
27th Electric Engineer Regiment
110th Division
6th Ind.Mixed Brigade
41st Division
15th Ind.Mixed Brigade
35th Division
6th Division
36th Division
7th Ind.Mixed Brigade
17th Ind.Mixed Brigade
57th Infantry Brigade
13th Indpt Infantry Regiment
12th Army
6th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
7th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
11th Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
23rd Chinese Corps
14th Chinese Corps
71st Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
96th Chinese Corps
66th Chinese Corps
39th Chinese Corps
8th Route Army
19th Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Cavalry Corps
11th Construction Regiment
20th Artillery Regiment
CAF HQ
36th Group Army
18th Artillery Regiment
57th AT Gun Regiment
China Command
7th Artillery Regiment
6th Group Army
22nd Artillery Regiment
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Tonnageverluste am 01.01.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Tokyo (114,60).
17 men are based at Kochi (106,60).
Radio transmissions detected at Paramushiro-jima (137,47).
Radio transmissions detected at Sabang (44,70).
6th Air Division is located at Tokyo(114,60).
Guards Mixed Brigade is located at Tokyo(114,60).
44th Ind.AA Gun Co is located at Guam(106,95).
7th Air Defense AA Regiment is located at Sendai(117,58).
1st Ind.AA Gun Co is located at Sendai(117,58).
Radio transmissions detected at Tientsin (95,41).
19th Ind. Engineer Regiment is located at Hong Kong(77,61).
30th Fld AA Gun Co is located at Pescadores(84,63).
1st Ind. Engineer Regiment is located at Babeldaob(90,97).
34th Ind.AA Gun Co is located at Akita(117,55).
54th Division is located at Kobe(108,59).
Radio transmissions detected at Eniwetok (127,108).
Radio transmissions detected at Sendai (117,58).
51st Engineer Regiment is located at Amoy(83,61).
Radio transmissions detected at 180,110.
201st JAAF AF Bn is located at Nanyang(85,45).
99th JAAF AF Bn is located at Changchun(106,41).
93rd JAAF AF Bn is located at Rangoon(54,53).
8th Base Force is located at Manus(101,119).
Radio transmissions detected at Maloelap (136,117).
92nd JAAF AF Bn is located at Kompong Trach(57,70).
Radio transmissions detected at Canton (77,59).
33rd JAAF AF Coy is located at Saigon(60,71).
Cam Ranh Fortress is located at Cam Ranh Bay(64,72).
85th JAAF AF Bn is located at Ponape(119,113).
Radio transmissions detected at Loemadjang (56,106).
5th Shipping Engineer Regiment is located at Nagoya(111,60).
53rd JAAF AF Bn is located at Kiamusze(113,40).
40th JAAF AF Bn is located at Aparri(82,73).
Previous report of sinking of SS I-22 incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
Ab dem heutigen Tag möchten wir bitte nach und nach einen stetigen Anstieg der amerikanischen U-Booterfolgsmeldungen erfahren; es wird auch langsam zeit.....
George Pickett
03.11.17, 15:09
Ab dem heutigen Tag möchten wir bitte nach und nach einen stetigen Anstieg der amerikanischen U-Booterfolgsmeldungen erfahren; es wird auch langsam zeit.....
Wir geben Unser Bestes ;)
Wir wünschen euch mehr Glück und Erfolge gegen Japan. Vor allem in China...:ph:
herzlichste grüsse
Hohenlohe...:top: *SEMPER FI*
George Pickett
10.12.17, 14:17
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02. Januar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Central Pacific
Südlich von Truk bekam das U-Boot “Shad” Kontakt mit einem japanischen Kampfverband. Beim Versuch der Annäherung wurde die gegnerische Zerstörer Eskorte auf das U-Boot aufmerksam und griff an. Die „Shad“ tauchte tief ab und konnte durch geschickte Ausweichmanöver den geworfenen Wasserbomben entkommen.
ASW attack near Truk at 113,115
Japanese Ships
CA Kako
CL Kiso
DD Yuzuki
DD Uzuki
DD Yayoi
Allied Ships
SS Shad
SS Shad is sighted by escort
Shad diving deep ....
DD Yuzuki fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Uzuki fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Yayoi attacking submerged sub ....
DD Yayoi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yayoi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yayoi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yayoi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yayoi attacking submerged sub ....
DD Yayoi loses contact with SS Shad
Escort abandons search for sub
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Der Skipper der „Shad“ war jedoch nicht gewillt, sich diese Chance entgehen zu lassen und versuchte Fühlung zu halten. Jedoch nahm die Entfernung zum Feind auf Grund seiner höheren Geschwindigkeit immer mehr zu und der Lagewinkel verschlechterte sich zunehmend. Also entschloss sich der Skipper der „Shad“ zum Angriff auf das am nächsten stehende Ziel, einem Zerstörer. Die Chancen standen schlecht und so kam es, wie befürchtet. Die Torpedos liefen am Heck des Ziels vorbei. Der Feind war aber anscheinend nicht gewillt, viel Zeit in die Suche nach dem Angreifer zu investieren und drehte nach ein paar Suchrunden ab.
ASW attack near Truk at 113,115
Japanese Ships
DD Minegumo
CA Kako
CL Kiso
DD Yuzuki
DD Uzuki
DD Yayoi
Allied Ships
SS Shad
SS Shad launches 2 torpedoes at DD Minegumo
Shad diving deep ....
DD Yuzuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Uzuki fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Yayoi fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Yuzuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yuzuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yuzuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yuzuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yuzuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yuzuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Nahe der Insel Guam bei den Marianen lieferte sich das U-Boot „Shark“ ein stundenlanges Katz- und Mausspiel mit japanischen U-Jägern, welches am Ende des Tages aber keinen Sieger sah. Erst wurde es vom Feind entdeckt und mit Wasserbomben bekämpft. Dann gelang es der „Shark“, sich aus der unmittelbaren Gefahrenzone zu entfernen und ging selber zum Angriff über. Leider erfolglos.
ASW attack near Guam at 106,96
Japanese Ships
PB Shinko Maru #3
PB Teibo Maru #2
Allied Ships
SS Shark
Captain of SS Shark elects not to launch torpedoes at this target
PB Teibo Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Teibo Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Teibo Maru #2 attacking submerged sub ....
PB Teibo Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Teibo Maru #2 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Guam at 106,96
Japanese Ships
PB Teibo Maru #2
PB Shinko Maru #3
Allied Ships
SS Shark
SS Shark launches 2 torpedoes at PB Teibo Maru #2
PB Shinko Maru #3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shinko Maru #3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shinko Maru #3 attacking submerged sub ....
PB Shinko Maru #3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shinko Maru #3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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South Pacific
Auch zwischen den Solomonen und den Neuen Hebriden tobt der Kampf U-Boot gegen U-Jäger. Hier jedoch mit umgekehrten Vorzeichen. Zwei mal versuchten japanische U-Boote den Angriff auf U-Jäger der US Navy. In beiden Fällen scheiterten sie und mindestens eines der Feindboote musste dafür den Preis in Form einiger Nahtreffer und Beschädigungen einstecken. Für eine Versenkung hat es aber wohl nicht gereicht.
Sub attack near Vanua Lava at 120,148
Japanese Ships
SS I-9
Allied Ships
SC-520
SC-521
SC-522
SS I-9 launches 2 torpedoes at SC-520
I-9 diving deep ....
SC-522 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-522 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-522 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-522 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-522 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Rennell Island at 114,140
Japanese Ships
SS I-20, hits 3
Allied Ships
SC-647
SC-648
SS I-20 launches 2 torpedoes at SC-647
SC-648 attacking submerged sub ....
SC-648 attacking submerged sub ....
SC-648 is out of ASW ammo
SC-648 is out of ASW ammo
SC-648 is out of ASW ammo
SC-648 is out of ASW ammo
SC-648 is out of ASW ammo
SC-648 attacking submerged sub ....
SC-648 is out of ASW ammo
SC-648 is out of ASW ammo
SC-648 is out of ASW ammo
SC-648 is out of ASW ammo
SC-648 is out of ASW ammo
SC-648 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-648 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Southwest Pacific
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ANZAC
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British Far East Command
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China Command
In einem letzten Sturmangriff fegten die Japaner die letzten Reste der 26. chinesischen Armee aus ihren Stellungen südwestlich von Patung. Damit hat ein monatelanger, heroischer Widerstand gegen eine vielfache Übermacht sein Ende gefunden. In aller Eile versucht das chinesische Oberkommando weiter westlich eine Auffangstellung zu errichten. Ob dieses gelingt, bevor die Feindtruppen den Fluss erreichen und ob diese Kräfte stark genug sein werden, kann nicht gesagt werden.
Ground combat at 80,47 (near Patung)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 50582 troops, 545 guns, 232 vehicles, Assault Value = 1223
Defending force 8402 troops, 68 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 20
Japanese adjusted assault: 1078
Allied adjusted defense: 109
Japanese assault odds: 9 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
85 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
3589 casualties reported
Squads: 167 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 185 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 4 destroyed, 3 disabled
Guns lost 10 (4 destroyed, 6 disabled)
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
15th Division
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
9th Tank Regiment
27th Division
39th Division
116th Division
34th Division
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
2nd Chinese Corps
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Bei Chungking und westlich von Chihkiang tastete japanische Artillerie die chinesischen Stellungen ab. An beiden Positionen rechnet das chinesische Oberkommando in Kürze mit schweren Angriffen.
Ground combat at Chungking (76,45)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 685 troops, 18 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 4932
Defending force 57044 troops, 478 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1644
Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
15th Ind.Mixed Brigade
36th Division
4th Brigade
57th Infantry Brigade
61st Infantry Brigade
37th Division
11th Tank Regiment
41st Division
17th Ind.Mixed Brigade
23rd Tank Regiment
7th Ind.Mixed Brigade
110th Division
27th Electric Engineer Regiment
6th Division
35th Division
17th Division
9th Ind.Mixed Brigade
8th Engineer Regiment
32nd Division
6th Ind.Mixed Brigade
3rd Ind.Mixed Brigade
13th Indpt Infantry Regiment
7th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
6th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
12th Army
11th Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
1st Chinese Cavalry Corps
19th Chinese Corps
23rd Chinese Corps
8th Route Army
71st Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
96th Chinese Corps
14th Chinese Corps
39th Chinese Corps
66th Chinese Corps
11th Construction Regiment
China Command
CAF HQ
20th Artillery Regiment
18th Artillery Regiment
7th Artillery Regiment
57th AT Gun Regiment
36th Group Army
6th Group Army
22nd Artillery Regiment
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Ground combat at 77,50 (near Chihkiang)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 300 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 935
Defending force 17972 troops, 49 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 599
Assaulting units:
104th Division
38th Division
2nd Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
31st Chinese Corps
100th Chinese Corps
4th War Area
9th Group Army
7th Chinese Base Force
25th Group Army
9th Chinese Base Force
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Tonnageverluste am 02.01.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
a Type KRS class SS is moving to 45,129.
Radio transmissions detected at Oita (104,59).
2nd JNAF AF Unit is located at Truk(112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at Manila (79,77).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Yokohama/Yokosuka (113,61).
2nd Mobile Engineer Regiment is located at Mukden(104,42).
4th Ind. Engineer Regiment is located at Medan(46,76).
36th Const Co is located at Mutankiang(111,42).
Radio transmissions detected at Padang (44,85).
17th JAAF Base Force is located at Hankow(85,50).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Osaka/Kyoto (109,59).
53rd Naval Guard Unit is located at Wake Island(136,98).
10th RF Gun Battalion is located at Kofu(113,60).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Ominato (119,54).
Radio transmissions detected at Hailar (107,30).
20th Army is located at Port Arthur(99,44).
51st Air Division is located at Nagoya(111,60).
54th Division is located at Kobe(108,59).
11th Air Defense AA Regiment is located at Osaka/Kyoto(109,59).
15th Air Defense AA Regiment is located at Nagoya(111,60).
1st Mortar Battalion is located at Wuchang(84,51).
1st Manchukuo Cavalry Division is located at Changchun(106,41).
2nd RF Gun Battalion is located at Canton(77,59).
Radio transmissions detected at Shanghai (92,55).
22nd Air Defense AA Regiment is located at Hiroshima/Kure(106,58).
29th JAAF AF Coy is located at Singora(51,72).
Radio transmissions detected at Mutankiang (111,42).
a Japanese DD is located at Yokohama/Yokosuka (113,61).
5th JAAF AF Coy is located at Kota Bharu(51,75).
Radio transmissions detected at 47,77.
Radio transmissions detected at Sendai (117,58).
Korea Army is located at Keijo(103,50).
Werter George, eure U-Boote und eure ASW-Verbände beschäftigen den Feind, wobei nur diverse Beschädigungen feindlicher Schiffe das Ergebnis sind. Aber immerhin kann der Feind nicht mehr ungehindert vorgehen. In China
schaut es nun ernsthafter aus, da euer Gegner seine Vorbereitungen wohl abgeschlossen hat. Trotzdem wünschen wir euch weiterhin viel Glück und viele Erfolge...:fecht:
herzlichste grüsse
Hohenlohe...:top: *SEMPER FIDELIS*
George Pickett
24.12.17, 10:48
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03. Januar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
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Central Pacific
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South Pacific
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Southwest Pacific
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ANZAC
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British Far East Command
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China Command
Großangriff der Japaner auf Chungking! Die Entscheidung in China scheint näher zu rücken und 3 Schwerpunkte der japanischen Strategie sind unschwer zu erkennen: Chungking als militärisches und politisches Zentrum Chinas. Der Raum westlich von Patung und weiter südlich der Raum um Chihkiang . Der Feind hat hier Unmengen von Truppen und Waffen aufgefahren. Der heutige Angriff konnte zwar zum Stehen gebracht werden, doch kämpft man nun bereits in den Randgebieten von Chungking. Bei Chihkiang war zwar nur die feindliche Artillerie aktiv, doch meldet die Aufklärung, dass sich von Osten weitere japanische Truppen nähern.
Ground combat at Chungking (76,45)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 130985 troops, 1079 guns, 644 vehicles, Assault Value = 4956
Defending force 55396 troops, 484 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1591
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 2
Japanese adjusted assault: 2894
Allied adjusted defense: 2911
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 2)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
5608 casualties reported
Squads: 12 destroyed, 499 disabled
Non Combat: 13 destroyed, 45 disabled
Engineers: 50 destroyed, 31 disabled
Guns lost 38 (6 destroyed, 32 disabled)
Vehicles lost 77 (15 destroyed, 62 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
4353 casualties reported
Squads: 28 destroyed, 418 disabled
Non Combat: 7 destroyed, 128 disabled
Engineers: 8 destroyed, 8 disabled
Guns lost 67 (20 destroyed, 47 disabled)
Assaulting units:
27th Electric Engineer Regiment
36th Division
41st Division
32nd Division
7th Ind.Mixed Brigade
15th Ind.Mixed Brigade
57th Infantry Brigade
3rd Ind.Mixed Brigade
11th Tank Regiment
6th Ind.Mixed Brigade
23rd Tank Regiment
17th Division
17th Ind.Mixed Brigade
6th Division
110th Division
37th Division
9th Ind.Mixed Brigade
35th Division
61st Infantry Brigade
8th Engineer Regiment
4th Brigade
13th Indpt Infantry Regiment
6th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
12th Army
7th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
11th Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
1st Chinese Cavalry Corps
8th Route Army
19th Chinese Corps
14th Chinese Corps
23rd Chinese Corps
71st Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
96th Chinese Corps
66th Chinese Corps
20th Artillery Regiment
18th Artillery Regiment
CAF HQ
6th Group Army
7th Artillery Regiment
China Command
36th Group Army
57th AT Gun Regiment
22nd Artillery Regiment
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Ground combat at 77,50 (near Chihkiang)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 300 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 933
Defending force 17926 troops, 49 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 597
Assaulting units:
104th Division
38th Division
2nd Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
31st Chinese Corps
100th Chinese Corps
4th War Area
9th Group Army
7th Chinese Base Force
25th Group Army
9th Chinese Base Force
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Tonnageverluste am 03.01.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
144th JAAF AF Bn is located at Tokyo(114,60).
Radio transmissions detected at Cagayan (79,89).
124th Infantry Regiment is located at Sabang(44,70).
2nd Ching An Tui Brigade is located at Kweisui(92,35).
Mongol Garrison Army is located at Kienko(78,41).
11th Army is located at Hankow(85,50).
5th Army is located at Mishan(114,42).
Radio transmissions detected at Swatow (81,62).
Radio transmissions detected at Maloelap (136,117).
Radio transmissions detected at Hankow (85,50).
Haranomachi JAAF Base Force is located at Iwaki(116,59).
105th JAAF AF Bn is located at Hamamatsu(111,61).
Radio transmissions detected at Port Arthur (99,44).
3rd Air Army is located at Palembang(48,91).
Kogetsu JAAF Base Force is located at Nagasaki/Sasebo(102,58).
Radio transmissions detected at Padang (44,85).
3/52nd Construction Battalion is loaded on xAK Boston Maru moving to Manila.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Fukuoka (103,57).
Amami Oshima Fortress is located at Amami Oshima(98,64).
44th Road Const Co is located at Sorong(82,107).
77th Infantry Regiment is located at Heijo(103,47).
7th Border Defense Fortress is located at 114,32.
Radio transmissions detected at Manila (79,77).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Hiroshima/Kure (106,58).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Cam Ranh Bay (64,72).
9th Base Force is located at Singkawang(56,88).
Radio transmissions detected at Liuchow (74,55).
24th Nav Gsn Unit is located at Zamboanga(75,89).
68th Ind.Infantry Battalion is located at Canton(77,59).
Radio transmissions detected at Kagi (85,64).
18th JAAF Base Force is located at Kota Bharu(51,75).
15th Base Force is located at Guam(106,95).
Radio transmissions detected at Nanning (72,55).
9th JAAF AF Coy is located at Chumphon(52,66).
1st JAAF AF Coy is located at Canton(77,59).
Kanoya JNAF Base Force is located at Kanoya(102,61).
Radio transmissions detected at Ningpo (92,56).
Radio transmissions detected at Bangkok (56,62).
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion is located at Wake Island(136,98).
Eastern Army is located at Ominato(119,54).
Previous report of sinking of SS RO-62 incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
George Pickett
24.12.17, 11:37
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04. Januar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
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Central Pacific
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South Pacific
Rund um Guadalcanal tobt der Kampf U-Jäger gegen U-Boote. Die Besatzungen der U-Jäger mussten sich mehreren Torpedoangriffen erwehren. Die anschließende Suche nach den Feindbooten blieb in beiden Fällen leider ohne Ergebnis.
Sub attack near Rennell Island at 114,140
Japanese Ships
SS I-20
Allied Ships
SC-646
SC-647
SS I-20 launches 2 torpedoes at SC-646
SC-647 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-647 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-647 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-647 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-647 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Lunga at 114,139
Japanese Ships
SS I-171
Allied Ships
SC-639
SC-640
SS I-171 launches 2 torpedoes at SC-639
I-171 diving deep ....
SC-640 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-640 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-640 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-640 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-640 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Auch aus der Luft wurde den Feindbooten zu Leibe gerückt. Angeblich, wenn man den Berichten der Besatzung Glauben schenken darf, sogar mit Erfolg.
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British Far East Command
British Eastern Fleet
Vor der indischen Westküste nahe der Hafenstadt Bombay schoss ein japanisches U-Boot 2 Frachter aus einem ungesicherten Konvoi heraus. Die vermeintliche Abwesenheit japanischer U-Boote in dieser Region hat die Admiralität und das ASW Command India etwas leichtsinnig werden lassen. Die Konsequenzen mussten die Besatzungen der beiden Frachter tragen.
Submarine attack near Bombay at 34,24
Japanese Ships
SS I-159
Allied Ships
xAK Clan Lamont, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
xAK Clan Lamont is sighted by SS I-159
SS I-159 launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Clan Lamont
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Submarine attack near Bombay at 34,24
Japanese Ships
SS I-159
Allied Ships
xAK Fingal, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Fingal is sighted by SS I-159
SS I-159 attacking xAK Fingal on the surface
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East India Command
Akyab war heute das Ziel massiver japanischer Luftangriffe. In mehreren Wellen griffen feindliche Bomber die Flugfelder der Royal Air Force an und richteten spürbare Schäden an. Die Behebung der Schäden wird 2 bis 3 Tage in Anspruch nehmen.
Morning Air attack on Akyab , at 54,45
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 91 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 42
Ki-48-Ib Lily x 18
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-Ib Lily: 2 damaged
Ki-48-Ib Lily: 1 destroyed by flak
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 14
Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Ki-48-Ib Lily bombing from 12000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Akyab , at 54,45
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 54 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-IIa Lily x 27
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-IIa Lily: 4 damaged
Airbase hits 13
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 23
Aircraft Attacking:
27 x Ki-48-IIa Lily bombing from 12000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Akyab , at 54,45
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 23 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 27
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 3 damaged
Airbase hits 9
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 9
Aircraft Attacking:
27 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 12000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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China Command
Bei Chungking und nahe Chihkiang bepflasterte die japanische Artillerie wieder einmal die chinesischen Verteidigungsstellungen. Verluste wurden nicht gemeldet. Zwischen diesen beiden Positionen liegt das „Krisengebiet“, in dem der japanische Durchbruch in die Stellungen der 26. chinesischen Armee geglückt war. Die Auffangstellungen wurden von ersten Alarmeinheiten besetzt und in den nächsten 2 bis 3 Tagen werden nennenswerten Reserven hier eintreffen. Hoffentlich vor dem Feind!
Ground combat at Chungking (76,45)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 690 troops, 18 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 4555
Defending force 51902 troops, 460 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1265
Assaulting units:
36th Division
6th Division
4th Brigade
15th Ind.Mixed Brigade
41st Division
17th Ind.Mixed Brigade
57th Infantry Brigade
32nd Division
9th Ind.Mixed Brigade
110th Division
11th Tank Regiment
37th Division
6th Ind.Mixed Brigade
61st Infantry Brigade
17th Division
23rd Tank Regiment
7th Ind.Mixed Brigade
3rd Ind.Mixed Brigade
35th Division
8th Engineer Regiment
13th Indpt Infantry Regiment
7th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
12th Army
6th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
27th Electric Engineer Regiment
11th Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
19th Chinese Corps
14th Chinese Corps
8th Route Army
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
71st Chinese Corps
23rd Chinese Corps
96th Chinese Corps
66th Chinese Corps
CAF HQ
1st Chinese Cavalry Corps
6th Group Army
20th Artillery Regiment
China Command
36th Group Army
18th Artillery Regiment
7th Artillery Regiment
57th AT Gun Regiment
22nd Artillery Regiment
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Ground combat at 77,50 (near Chihkiang)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 300 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1171
Defending force 17837 troops, 46 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 592
Assaulting units:
38th Division
104th Division
65th Brigade
2nd Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
31st Chinese Corps
100th Chinese Corps
7th Chinese Base Force
9th Group Army
25th Group Army
4th War Area
9th Chinese Base Force
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Tonnageverluste am 04.01.1943
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Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
4th JAAF AF Bn is located at Batavia(49,98).
Tachibana-wan Fortress is located at Kumamoto(102,59).
53rd Construction Battalion is located at Shanghai(92,55).
Radio transmissions detected at Balikpapan (64,97).
Radio transmissions detected at Wake Island (136,98).
12th Engineer Regiment is located at Batavia(49,98).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Pescadores (84,63).
Radio transmissions detected at Changsha (82,52).
China Expeditionary Army is located at Changsha(82,52).
11th Air Flotilla is located at Ominato(119,54).
14th RGC Ind. Brigade is located at Nanking(91,52).
3rd RGC Route Brigade is located at Hangchow(90,55).
49th Const Co is located at Hailar(107,30).
5th Division is located at Tjilatjap(51,102).
7th NCPC Infantry Brigade is located at Tangshan(96,41).
5th JAAF AF Coy is located at Kota Bharu(51,75).
54th JAAF AF Bn is located at Hankow(85,50).
Radio transmissions detected at Mishan (114,42).
Mongol Garrison Army is located at Kienko(78,41).
96th JAAF AF Bn is located at Bangkok(56,62).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Yokohama/Yokosuka (113,61).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Babeldaob (90,97).
Radio transmissions detected at Kwajalein Island (132,115).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Ominato (119,54).
RGCN Weihaiwei Base Force is located at Chefoo(98,46).
22nd Ind.AA Gun Co is located at Kumamoto(102,59).
36th JAAF AF Bn is located at Patani(51,73).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Tokyo (114,60).
6th Army is located at Hailar(107,30).
16th Army is located at Babeldaob(90,97).
17th Army is located at Tokyo(114,60).
13th Division is located at Changsha(82,52).
xAK Zinzan Maru is reported to have been sunk near Palembang on Jun 25, 1942
George Pickett
24.12.17, 12:33
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05. Januar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Central Pacific
Der Überführungsverband aus Balboa mit seinen 3 Geleitträgern sowie mehreren Frachtern und Tankern befindet sich zur Zeit rund 250 Seemeilen östlich von Pearl Harbor. Die Torpedobomber der Träger fliegen unablässig Seeüberwachung, was auf Grund der latenten U-Boot Gefahr in diesem Gebiet mehr als angebracht ist. Den Beweis lieferte heute eine TBF- welche nahe des eigenen Verbandes ein japanisches U-Boot angriff. Leider erfolglos.
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Östlich der Bonin-Inseln griff das U-Boot „Grenadier“ einen japanischen Zerstörer an, welcher mit hoher Fahrt den Kurs des U-Bootes kreuzte. Die Erfolgschancen waren eher gering und so liefen alle 4 geschossenen Torpedos am Ziel vorbei. Der Feind suchte anschließend eher lustlos und unmotiviert nach der „Grenadier“ und nahm schnell seinen alten Kurs wieder auf.
ASW attack near Chichi-jima at 118,71
Japanese Ships
DD Akebono
Allied Ships
SS Grenadier
SS Grenadier launches 4 torpedoes at DD Akebono
DD Akebono fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akebono fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akebono fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akebono fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akebono fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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South Pacific
Südlich von Guadalcanal griff eine PBY mit Erfolg ein japanisches U-Boot an. So jedenfalls stand es im Bericht der Besatzung, als sie wieder nach Lunga Point zurückgekehrt war. Vermutlich hat das japanische U-Boot lediglich ein paar Kratzer abbekommen, mehr nicht.
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Southwest Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
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ANZAC
Die „Fast Carrier Group“ hat Sydney erreicht. Der Flottenträger „Hornet“ wurde umgehend eingedockt, um die durch 2 Torpedotreffer entstandenen Rumpfschäden zu beheben. Die Werftleitung veranschlagt knapp 3 Wochen für eine vollständige Reparatur. Im Zuge der 2. Phase der Operation „Watchtower“ hat Admiral Ghormley jedoch entschieden, dass der Träger spätestens am 15. Januar wieder auslaufbereit zu sein hat, da die „Fast Carrier Group“ als Deckungsverband für die Landung des I. US. Korps bei Shortland benötigt wird. Die restlichen Schäden sollen anschließend behoben werden.
Westlich von Perth spürte eine australische U-Jagdgruppe ein japanisches U-Boot auf und setzte ihm arg zu, wie aufsteigende Trümmerteile belegten. Auch interne Explosionen sollen durch das Horchgerät zu vernehmen gewesen sein. Leider ging der Kontakt zum Feindboot auf Grund ungünstiger Thermalschichten schließlich verloren.
ASW attack near Perth at 44,147
Japanese Ships
SS I-31, hits 2
Allied Ships
AM Wallaroo
AM Punjab
SS I-31 is located by AM Wallaroo
I-31 diving deep ....
AM Punjab attacking submerged sub ....
AM Punjab fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Punjab fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Punjab fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Punjab fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Der Verbandsführer wollte jedoch nicht aufgeben und lies weitersuchen. Seine Hartnäckigkeit wurde schließlich belohnt und der Kontakt konnte wieder hergestellt werden. Erneut wurde das japanische U-Boot mit gut liegenden Wasserbomben eingedeckt und wurde erneut beschädigt. Leider langte es nicht zum finalen Erfolg, denn der Kontakt ging erneut verloren.
ASW attack near Perth at 44,147
Japanese Ships
SS I-31, hits 5
Allied Ships
AM Punjab
SS I-31 is sighted by escort
AM Punjab fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Punjab fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Punjab fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Punjab fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Punjab attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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British Far East Command
East India Command
Erneut wurde Akyab in mehreren Wellen von japanischen Bombern angegriffen. Die Schäden an den Rollfeldern und der umliegenden Infrastruktur nehmen langsam ein nicht mehr zu tolerierendes Maß an. Da zu befürchten steht, dass die japanische Luftwaffe die Aktionen gegen Akyab fortsetzen wird, hat die Royal Air Force beschlossen, 3 Jagdstaffeln der 221. Gruppe nach Akyab zu verlegen um am morgigen Tage einem etwaigen Angriff Paroli zu bieten
Morning Air attack on Akyab , at 54,45
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid detected at 110 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 34 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 41
Ki-48-Ib Lily x 15
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-Ib Lily: 4 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Ki-48-Ib Lily bombing from 12000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Akyab , at 54,45
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid detected at 85 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 21
Ki-48-IIa Lily x 25
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 5 damaged
Ki-48-IIa Lily: 3 damaged
Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 11
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x Ki-48-IIa Lily bombing from 12000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb
21 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 12000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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China Command
Die japanische Offensive im Raum Chihkiang hält weiter an. Heute durchbrachen die feindlichen Truppen im ersten Anlauf die Auffanglinie der Chinesen und drängten sie weiter nach Westen ab. Die unterversorgten und erschöpften Verteidiger hatten keine Chance.
Ground combat at 77,50 (near Chihkiang)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 33446 troops, 297 guns, 111 vehicles, Assault Value = 1172
Defending force 22484 troops, 81 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 790
Japanese adjusted assault: 775
Allied adjusted defense: 307
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
690 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 80 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Allied ground losses:
8639 casualties reported
Squads: 306 destroyed, 198 disabled
Non Combat: 310 destroyed, 35 disabled
Engineers: 10 destroyed, 5 disabled
Guns lost 31 (14 destroyed, 17 disabled)
Units retreated 8
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
38th Division
104th Division
65th Brigade
2nd Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
31st Chinese Corps
65th Chinese Corps
100th Chinese Corps
25th Group Army
7th Chinese Base Force
9th Group Army
4th War Area
9th Chinese Base Force
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Bei Chungking beließ es der Feind beim üblichen Störfeuer seiner Artillerie auf die chinesischen Stellungen. Verluste wurden nicht gemeldet.
Ground combat at Chungking (76,45)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 690 troops, 18 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 4654
Defending force 64541 troops, 541 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1760
Assaulting units:
35th Division
110th Division
4th Brigade
7th Ind.Mixed Brigade
6th Division
15th Ind.Mixed Brigade
23rd Tank Regiment
11th Tank Regiment
3rd Ind.Mixed Brigade
8th Engineer Regiment
37th Division
61st Infantry Brigade
17th Division
17th Ind.Mixed Brigade
32nd Division
41st Division
57th Infantry Brigade
6th Ind.Mixed Brigade
36th Division
9th Ind.Mixed Brigade
13th Indpt Infantry Regiment
6th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
12th Army
27th Electric Engineer Regiment
7th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
11th Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
71st Chinese Corps
8th Route Army
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
96th Chinese Corps
1st New Chinese Corps
19th Chinese Corps
14th Chinese Corps
23rd Chinese Corps
66th Chinese Corps
18th Artillery Regiment
1st Chinese Cavalry Corps
36th Group Army
CAF HQ
7th Artillery Regiment
20th Artillery Regiment
China Command
57th AT Gun Regiment
6th Group Army
22nd Artillery Regiment
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Tonnageverluste am 05.01.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
Radio transmissions detected at 12,61.
2/3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment is located at Singapore(50,84).
6th JAAF AF Coy is located at Cam Ranh Bay(64,72).
Peleliu Naval Fortress is located at Peleliu(90,98).
Ryojun Fortress is located at Port Arthur(99,44).
Radio transmissions detected at Sorong (82,107).
Radio transmissions detected at Sorong (82,107).
Radio transmissions detected at Kwajalein Island (132,115).
37th Const Co is located at Canton(77,59).
1st Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion is located at Manila(79,77).
29th Fld AA Gun Co is located at Changchun(106,41).
140th Infantry Regiment is located at 110,45.
88th Infantry Regiment is located at 110,45.
Radio transmissions detected at Guam (106,95).
Radio transmissions detected at Bangkok (56,62).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Pescadores (84,63).
2nd Area Army is located at Tokyo(114,60).
2nd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment is located at Hankow(85,50).
17th Ind.Mixed Brigade is located at Chungking(76,45).
46th Road Const Co is located at Yenki(110,44).
32nd Field AA Battalion is located at 55,61.
7th NCPC Infantry Brigade is located at Tangshan(96,41).
Radio transmissions detected at Marcus Island (123,85).
Radio transmissions detected at Maloelap (136,117).
4th RTA Division is located at Udon Thani(61,59).
2nd Area Army is located at Tokyo(114,60).
xAKL Bichu Maru is moving to Manila (79,77).
15th Base Force is located at Guam(106,95).
Cape St.Jaques Fortress is located at Saigon(60,71).
Radio transmissions detected at Liuchow (74,55).
8th Armored Car Co is located at Nanchang(85,54).
18th JAAF AF Bn is located at Canton(77,59).
Nakagusuko-wan Fortress is located at Nago(95,65).
Werter George, wie es aussieht will euer Gegner nun in China endgültig zum Angriff blasen. Leider stehen seine Chancen dafür gut. Ansonsten geht es im U-Bootkrieg unbarmherzig zur Sache mit einigen wenigen alliierten Erfolgen. Euren Trägerüberführungsverband habt ihr wohl heil nach Hawaii gebracht. Die Fast Carrier Group ist nun wohlbehalten in Sidney angekommen. Jetzt warten wir gespannt auf weitere Landungen im Bereich der
Solomonen. Wir wünschen euch für China und Burma weiterhin viel Glück und viele künftige Erfolge für eure alliierten Streitkräfte...:ph:
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Hohenlohe, der euch ein Frohes Fest wünscht...:top:
Mit einem angeschlagenen Träger in die Schlacht zu ziehen, halten wir für sehr ambitioniert. Hoffentlich geht das nicht nach hinten los, meistens trifft es ja ausgerechnet die Einheit, die am wichtigsten, unentbehrlichsten oder empfindlichsten ist.
Viel Glück dafür :)
Gibt es im Spiel so was wie eine Notinstandsetzung wie mit der realen Yorktown vor Midway?
Gibt es im Spiel so was wie eine Notinstandsetzung wie mit der realen Yorktown vor Midway?
Eine Notinstandsetzung gibt es nicht wirklich, man kann den Kahn aber jederzeit wieder aus dem Dock holen (mit 3-tägiger Wartezeit, womit das "seeklarmachen" simuliert wird). Repariert wird nach einem gewissen Muster, wir glauben das die größten Schäden zuerst behoben werden, bis ein gewisses Level erreicht wird um sich dann dem aktuell größten zuzuwenden (so in der Art jedenfalls).
Anders sieht es mit dem Unterschied zwischen schweren und weniger schweren Schäden aus; die "schweren" sind immer in rot geschrieben und können nur in einem Dock behoben werden (nur bei Maschinen und Rumpf). Die weniger schweren sind grün oder orange und ohne Dock reparabel, kleinere "schwere" Schäden (unter 5 Damagepoints) können immerhin in entsprechend großen Häfen (ab Level 7) oder mit einem Spezialschiff (AR) behoben werden.
Für Eure Frage würde das heißen, das man alle weniger schweren Schäden abarbeitet und die schweren nicht (die dauern länger), aber je nach Schadensaufkommen kann sowas trotzdem länger dauern, nach dem Motto: Je größer das Schiff, desto länger die Reparaturzeit.
Dann geht der edle George also ein gewisses Risiko ein, wenn er diesen Träger nur kurz ins Dock schickt. Hoffentlich geht dies dann auch gut aus...:)
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Hohenlohe...:top: *SEMPER FI*
Ah das ist Schade werter Taurus! Es gibt da doch diese Political Points, mit denen man Einheiten frei-kaufen kann? Da könnte man genauso gut eine "Schnellreparatur" machen die dann Political Points kostet und diese Schnellreparaturen auf einmal pro Jahr begrenzen. Oder 1942 eine Schnellreparatur gegen Political Points, 1943 zwei, 1944 drei, usw...
Ah das ist Schade werter Taurus! Es gibt da doch diese Political Points, mit denen man Einheiten frei-kaufen kann? Da könnte man genauso gut eine "Schnellreparatur" machen die dann Political Points kostet und diese Schnellreparaturen auf einmal pro Jahr begrenzen. Oder 1942 eine Schnellreparatur gegen Political Points, 1943 zwei, 1944 drei, usw...
Werter Bigfish, wir finden diese Idee sehr interessant, aber wir haben unsere Zweifel bzgl. der entsprechenden Umsetzung, da dies einen sehr umfangreichen Patches bedarf, was angesichts des Alters des Spiels kaum möglich scheint...:)
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Hohenlohe...:top:
George Pickett
27.12.17, 08:49
Gewiss ist der Einsatz eines nicht voll einsatzbereiten Trägers mit Risiken behaftet, aber Risiken gehören zum Tagesgeschäft eines Oberbefehlshabers. Die Operation zu verschieben würde bedeuten, dem Feind Zeit zu geben, sich zu verstärken. Das wollen Wir nicht zulassen.
Werter George, eure Situationsanalyse dürfte zutreffend sein. Daher kommen von unserer Seite keine Gegenargumente mehr. Wir wünschen euch für eure geplante Operation viel Glück und viel Erfolg...:ph:
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Hohenlohe...:top: *Semper Fi*
George Pickett
27.12.17, 09:34
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06. Januar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Central Pacific
Auf der Rückfahrt von Pearl Harbor nach San Francisco wurde ein Konvoi von einem japanischen U-Boot attackiert. Der Truppentransporter „Peter Kerr“ erhielt einen Torpedotreffer. Während die Sicherungsschiffe ausschwärmten um dem Feindboot zu Leibe zu rücken, konnte die Mannschaft der „Peter Kerr“ erfreulich schnell die Wassereinbrüche und Brandherde unter Kontrolle bekommen. Das Schiff scherte aus dem Konvoi aus und nahm Kurs auf Pearl Harbor. Das Feindboot konnte schließlich entkommen, hat aber wohl einige Blessuren davongetragen.
Sub attack near Lahaina at 184,105
Japanese Ships
SS I-19, hits 3
Allied Ships
xAP Peter Kerr, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
PG Sacramento
AM Motive
xAP Noordam
xAP Santa Maria
PC Taney
PC Crawford
PC Morris
SS I-19 launches 2 torpedoes at xAP Peter Kerr
I-19 diving deep ....
PC Taney fails to find sub and abandons search
PC Crawford fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC Morris attacking submerged sub ....
PC Crawford fails to find sub and abandons search
PC Morris fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC Morris fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC Morris fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC Morris fails to find sub, continues to search...
PC Morris attacking submerged sub ....
PC Morris loses contact with SS I-19
PC Morris cannot establish contact with SS I-19
Escort abandons search for sub
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South Pacific
Südlich von Guadalcanal wurde erneut ein japanisches U-Boot gesichtet und aus der Luft angegriffen. Zur Zeit ankern bei Guadalcanal 2 größerer Konvois und entladen Truppen sowie dringend benötigten Nachschub. Daher sind die U-Jäger zur See und in der Luft besonders wachsam.
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British Far East Command
British Eastern Fleet
Vor der Westküste von Indien erwischte eine U-Jagdgruppe ein japanisches U-Boot, welches entlang der Konvoi Route nach Colombo auf der Lauer lag. Die Korvetten gingen sofort zum Angriff über und deckten das Feindboot mit gut liegenden Wasserbomben ein. Leider ging, wie so oft, der Kontakt zum Feind verloren bevor die Angriffe zum erfolgreichen Abschluss gebracht werden konnten.
Sub attack near Calicut at 28,37
Japanese Ships
SS I-153, hits 4
Allied Ships
KV Freesia
KV Hollyhock
SS I-153 launches 2 torpedoes at KV Freesia
I-153 diving deep ....
KV Hollyhock attacking submerged sub ....
KV Hollyhock attacking submerged sub ....
KV Hollyhock fails to find sub, continues to search...
KV Hollyhock fails to find sub, continues to search...
KV Hollyhock fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Im Golf von Bengalen, nahe Calcutta, kam es zu einer seltenen Begegnung zwischen U-Boot und U-Jäger. Wie vor einigen Wochen sichtete eine Catalina in Küstennähe ein aufgetaucht fahrendes japanisches U-Boot. Der aus Calcutta herbeigerufene U-Jäger konnte zwar das Feindboot orten und angreifen, doch entwischte der Feind nach kurzer Zeit.
ASW attack near Diamond Harbour at 50,39
Japanese Ships
SS I-165
Allied Ships
AM Oudh
SS I-165 is sighted by escort
I-165 diving deep ....
AM Oudh fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Oudh fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Oudh attacking submerged sub ....
AM Oudh fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Oudh attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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East India Command
Die Annahme, dass der Feind auch heute Akyab bombardieren wollte, bewahrheitete sich bereits kurz nach Sonnenaufgang, als Einflüge aus Südosten gemeldet wurden. Die Jagdstaffeln der 221. Gruppe stiegen umgehend von ihren Liegeplätzen auf um die notwendige Abfanghöhe zu erreichen. Auf beiden Seiten stürzten sich rund 40 Jäger in den Luftkampf, der sich schnell zu Gunsten der Royal Air Force entwickelte. Das mag zum einem am inzwischen recht guten Ausbildungsstand der Piloten liegen, doch schwerwiegender für den Feind mag gewesen sein, dass mit der Ki43 Ic nicht unbedingt das modernste Muster der japanischen Heeresluftwaffe den Jagdschutz übernehmen musste. Immerhin gelang es ihnen, der Masse der Bomber den Weg frei zu machen, so das sie ihre Bomben über dem Ziel abwerfen konnten.
Morning Air attack on Akyab , at 54,45
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 89 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 28 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 42
Ki-48-Ib Lily x 15
Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 45
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-Ic Oscar: 9 destroyed
Ki-48-Ib Lily: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged
Ki-48-Ib Lily: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIc Trop: 2 destroyed
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Ki-48-Ib Lily bombing from 12000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
No.67 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIc Trop (0 airborne, 11 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 30000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
No.607 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIc Trop (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 30000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
No.615 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIc Trop (0 airborne, 11 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 30000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
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Als dann die 2. und 3. Bomberwelle der Japaner ohne den dringend benötigten Jagdschutz angreifen musste, wurde es für die Piloten der Royal Air Force ein Festtag. Der Himmel war voll von brennenden und abstürzenden Feindbombern. Dennoch konnten die Bombardierungen nicht verhindert werden und weitere Schäden vermindern die Einsatzbereitschaft des Luftwaffenstützpunktes.
Morning Air attack on Akyab , at 54,45
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 68 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-IIa Lily x 24
Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 18
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-IIa Lily: 14 destroyed, 3 damaged
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 12
Aircraft Attacking:
21 x Ki-48-IIa Lily bombing from 12000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
No.607 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIc Trop (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 30000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 54 minutes
No.615 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIc Trop (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 61 minutes
No.67 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIc Trop (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 86 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Akyab , at 54,45
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 115 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 33 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 18
Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 7 destroyed, 1 damaged
No Allied losses
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 12000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
No.607 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIc Trop (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000 , scrambling fighters to 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
No.615 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIc Trop (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000 , scrambling fighters to 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
No.67 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIc Trop (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000 , scrambling fighters to 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
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Am Abend gab Intel die vorläufigen Verlustzahlen bekannt und die können sich durchaus sehen lassen. 5 eigenen Verlusten stehen rund 50 abgeschossene Feindmaschinen gegenüber. Für den morgigen Tag ist eine massive Verstärkung des Luftschirmes über Akyab geplant. Dafür wurden 4 weitere Jagdgruppen auf die Flugfelder nördlich von Akyab, bei Cox Bazar verlegt. Alles in allem über 200 Jagdmaschinen.
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China Command
Lediglich die chinesischen Stellungen bei Chungking wurden heute durch die japanische Artillerie beschossen. Ansonsten starke japanische Truppenbewegungen, die als weitere Angriffsvorbereitungen gewertet werden.
Ground combat at Chungking (76,45)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 695 troops, 18 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 4706
Defending force 64692 troops, 541 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1775
Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Assaulting units:
57th Infantry Brigade
4th Brigade
61st Infantry Brigade
17th Division
23rd Tank Regiment
3rd Ind.Mixed Brigade
35th Division
6th Division
17th Ind.Mixed Brigade
7th Ind.Mixed Brigade
9th Ind.Mixed Brigade
8th Engineer Regiment
6th Ind.Mixed Brigade
110th Division
37th Division
36th Division
41st Division
15th Ind.Mixed Brigade
32nd Division
11th Tank Regiment
13th Indpt Infantry Regiment
12th Army
27th Electric Engineer Regiment
7th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
6th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
11th Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
96th Chinese Corps
1st New Chinese Corps
23rd Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Cavalry Corps
8th Route Army
71st Chinese Corps
19th Chinese Corps
14th Chinese Corps
66th Chinese Corps
7th Artillery Regiment
CAF HQ
China Command
57th AT Gun Regiment
36th Group Army
6th Group Army
18th Artillery Regiment
20th Artillery Regiment
22nd Artillery Regiment
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Tonnageverluste am 06.01.1943
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Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
39th JAAF AF Bn is located at Mutankiang(111,42).
16th JAAF Base Force is located at Hankow(85,50).
Hankow Special Base Force is located at Hankow(85,50).
13th Naval Construction Battalion is located at Osaka/Kyoto(109,59).
10th RGC Temp. Division is located at Soochow(92,54).
11th Garrison Unit is located at Shanghai(92,55).
18th Fld AA Machinecannon Company is located at Hailar(107,30).
10th Division is located at Kiamusze(113,40).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at 100,52.
96th JAAF AF Bn is located at Bangkok(56,62).
27th JAAF AF Bn is located at Singapore(50,84).
Ponape Naval Fortress is located at Ponape(119,113).
Radio transmissions detected at Mili (136,121).
8th RF Gun Battalion is located at Yokohama/Yokosuka(113,61).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Yokohama/Yokosuka (113,61).
58th Infantry Regiment is located at Hankow(85,50).
3rd RGC Route Brigade is located at Hangchow(90,55).
21st Air Flotilla is located at Denpasar(58,108).
Radio transmissions detected at 73,72.
Tachiarai JAAF Base Force is located at Fukuoka(103,57).
1st Manchukuo Division is located at Changchun(106,41).
Radio transmissions detected at Sorong (82,107).
1st NCPC Route Brigade is located at Weihsien(95,46).
8th Engineer Regiment is located at Chungking(76,45).
Kashiwa JAAF Base Force is located at Tokyo(114,60).
53rd JAAF AF Bn is located at Kiamusze(113,40).
Radio transmissions detected at Jaluit (134,120).
Tokyo Bay Fortress is located at Yokohama/Yokosuka(113,61).
Radio transmissions detected at Tungchow (92,53).
Radio transmissions detected at Takamatsu (107,59).
Radio transmissions detected at Saipan (108,93).
Radio transmissions detected at Keijo (103,50).
31st Ind.AA Gun Co is located at Ominato(119,54).
4th Medium Field Artillery Regiment is located at Yenki(110,44).
71st Mountain Gun Regiment is located at Changchun(106,41).
3rd RGC Route Brigade is located at Hangchow(90,55).
FLT Cleaver, R.B. of No.607 Sqn RAF is credited with kill number 2
FLT Cleaver, R.B. of No.607 Sqn RAF is credited with kill number 3
FLT Sharp, D.J.T. of No.615 Sqn RAF is credited with kill number 2
FO Dobbyn, H.A. of No.615 Sqn RAF is credited with kill number 2
WO Christiansen, W.J. of No.67 Sqn RAF is credited with kill number 2
PO Christensen, H. of No.67 Sqn RAF is credited with kill number 2
WO Smith, E.B. of No.67 Sqn RAF is credited with kill number 2
FLT Fulford, D. of No.607 Sqn RAF is credited with kill number 2
FLT Fulford, D. of No.607 Sqn RAF is credited with kill number 3
PO Christensen, H. of No.67 Sqn RAF is credited with kill number 3
WO Smith, E.B. of No.67 Sqn RAF is credited with kill number 3
PO Kleckner, C. of No.615 Sqn RAF is credited with kill number 2
WO Porter, E.M. of No.607 Sqn RAF is credited with kill number 2
SLDR Jones, C.A.T. of No.67 Sqn RAF is credited with kill number 2
PO Campbell, J.A. of No.615 Sqn RAF is credited with kill number 2
SLDR Lewis, A.G. of No.607 Sqn RAF is credited with kill number 2
FO Donahue, A.G. of No.615 Sqn RAF is credited with kill number 2
FO Donahue, A.G. of No.615 Sqn RAF is credited with kill number 3
FLT Sharp, D.J.T. of No.615 Sqn RAF is credited with kill number 3
WO Fleming, J.P. of No.607 Sqn RAF is credited with kill number 2
WO Fleming, J.P. of No.607 Sqn RAF is credited with kill number 3
George Pickett
27.12.17, 10:05
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07. Januar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Eine von Adak Island aus operierende PBY sichtete in den Weiten des Nord Pazifik mehrere japanische Schlachtschiffe auf östlichem Kurs. Dank der in den letzten Wochen vorgenommenen Verstärkung der Luftaufklärung auf den Aleuten ist das North Pacific Command in Dutch Harbor dieses Mal vorgewarnt. Die 11. Luftflotte versetzte die SBD- und TBF Bomber auf den Flugfeldern bei Adak Island in Alarmbereitschaft. Nun gilt es abzuwarten, wie sich in den nächsten Stunden die Lage entwickeln wird.
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Das Nord-Pazifik-Geschwader ist bereits vor Morgengrauen aus Dutch Harbor ausgelaufen. Der Grund hierfür ist nicht der gemeldete japanische Kampfverband, denn dieser wurde erst einige Stunden später gesichtet. Bereits seit Wochen meldet Intel eine Zunahme des Funkverkehrs auf Marcus Island, was auf eine Garnison und vermutlich auch auf einen Stützpunkt für Seeaufklärer hindeutet. Admiral Theobald initiierte daraufhin auf Bitten von Admiral Nimitz die Operation „Wild Card“, den Beschuss der militärischen Anlagen Japans auf Marcus Island. Voraussetzung hierfür ist es, dass sich der Verband unentdeckt dem Ziel nähern kann. Dem Verbandsführer, Captain Emerson, wurde die Umkehr im Falle eine vorzeiten Entdeckung durch den Feind befohlen.
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Central Pacific
Der Überführungsverband aus Balboa hat sicher Pearl Harbor erreicht. Nach der Behebung leichter Seeschäden werden die 3 Geleitträger in den Südpazifik aufbrechen um an der 2. Phase der Operation „Watchtower“ teilzunehmen und den Landungsverbänden Luftdeckung zu geben..
South Pacific
Südlich von Guadalcanal griffen mehrere PBY´s wieder japanische U-Boote an. Teilweise auch mit Erfolg, wenn man den Einsatzberichten der Besatzungen Glauben schenken darf.
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Der bei Tassafaronga auf Reede liegende Versorgungskonvoi wurde schließlich doch noch von einem japanischen Aufklärer entdeckt. Wie zu befürchten war, griffen wenig später leichte Bomber an, konnten jedoch keine Treffer erzielen. Da der Konvoi bereits zum großen Teil entladen ist, wird er vorzeitig nach Luganville zurückkehren um keinen weiteren Angriff zu provozieren.
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Morning Air attack on TF, near Tassafaronga at 113,137
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 53 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B5N2 Kate x 2
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 34
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N2 Kate: 1 damaged
No Allied losses
Allied Ships
xAK Titan
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 7000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
CAP engaged:
VF-3 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VF-6 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 7 minutes
VMF-111 with F4F-4 Wildcat (4 airborne, 10 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
VMF-221 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
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British Far East Command
East India Command
Wie bereits vermutet wurde schickte Japan heute einen starken Jagdverband nach Akyab und die RAF dort auszuräuchern. Die Piloten es Tenno wurden jedoch unangenehm überrascht, denn über 100 britische Jäger mit ausgeruhten Piloten warfen sich ihnen entgegen. In den sich entwickelnden heftigen Luftkämpfen konnten sich die Piloten der Royal Air Force mehr als gut behaupten und verpassten dem Feind ein blaues Auge. Japanische Bombereinflüge gab es an diesem Tage nicht mehr.
Morning Air attack on Akyab , at 54,45
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 21 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 32
Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIc x 14
Hurricane IIb Trop x 62
Hurricane IIc Trop x 17
P-40E Warhawk x 48
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 8 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIb Trop: 1 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk: 3 destroyed
CAP engaged:
No.5 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIc Trop (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
No.17 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIc Trop (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Raid is overhead
No.27 Sqn RAF with Beaufighter VIc (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 14 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 26500 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 26500.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
No.30 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIb Trop (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Raid is overhead
No.79 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIb Trop (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Raid is overhead
No.135 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIb Trop (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 9 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
No.136 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIb Trop (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 8 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
No.146 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIb Trop (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 9 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
No.258 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIb Trop (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 9 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
No.261 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIb Trop (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Raid is overhead
23rd FG/74th FS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 16 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
23rd FG/75th FS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 16 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
23rd FG/76th FS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 16 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Akyab , at 54,45
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 126 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 41 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIc x 14
Hurricane IIb Trop x 55
Hurricane IIc Trop x 17
P-40E Warhawk x 38
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 destroyed
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
No.5 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIc Trop (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters to 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
No.17 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIc Trop (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters to 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
No.27 Sqn RAF with Beaufighter VIc (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
14 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 26500 , scrambling fighters to 24580.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
No.30 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIb Trop (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters to 30000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 58 minutes
No.79 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIb Trop (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters to 18970.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
No.135 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIb Trop (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters to 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
No.136 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIb Trop (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 8 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
No.146 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIb Trop (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 9 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 52 minutes
No.258 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIb Trop (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters to 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
No.261 Sqn RAF with Hurricane IIb Trop (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters to 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
23rd FG/74th FS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
11 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters to 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
23rd FG/75th FS with P-40E Warhawk (12 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters to 19000.
Raid is overhead
23rd FG/76th FS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 15 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters to 26000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes
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Intel gab am Abend die vorläufigen Verlustzahlen bekannt, die die Einschätzung der örtlichen Group Commander untermauerte. Japan hatte sich über Akyab in der Tat ein blaues Auge geholt. Sollten in den nächsten Tagen keine weiteren Luftangriffe auf Akyab stattfinden, so kann die Aktion der Royal Air Force als voller Erfolg gewertet werden.
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China Command
Erneuter Großangriff Japans auf Chungking! In einer äußerst blutigen Schlacht konnten sich die chinesischen Verteidiger behaupten. Auf beiden Seiten gab es hohe Verluste. Pioniere begannen bereits am Abend damit, die beschädigten Verteidigungsanlagen wieder Instand zu setzen.
Ground combat at Chungking (76,45)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 139287 troops, 1173 guns, 584 vehicles, Assault Value = 4772
Defending force 64619 troops, 541 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1765
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 2
Japanese adjusted assault: 1953
Allied adjusted defense: 2235
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 2)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), leaders(+)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
9124 casualties reported
Squads: 20 destroyed, 673 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 73 disabled
Engineers: 9 destroyed, 66 disabled
Guns lost 56 (2 destroyed, 54 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
5227 casualties reported
Squads: 105 destroyed, 337 disabled
Non Combat: 9 destroyed, 157 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 36 disabled
Guns lost 41 (4 destroyed, 37 disabled)
Assaulting units:
35th Division
37th Division
32nd Division
17th Ind.Mixed Brigade
6th Division
4th Brigade
7th Ind.Mixed Brigade
36th Division
23rd Tank Regiment
41st Division
3rd Ind.Mixed Brigade
8th Engineer Regiment
11th Tank Regiment
57th Infantry Brigade
6th Ind.Mixed Brigade
110th Division
17th Division
15th Ind.Mixed Brigade
9th Ind.Mixed Brigade
61st Infantry Brigade
13th Indpt Infantry Regiment
6th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
7th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
27th Electric Engineer Regiment
12th Army
11th Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
14th Chinese Corps
23rd Chinese Corps
96th Chinese Corps
1st New Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
71st Chinese Corps
19th Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Cavalry Corps
8th Route Army
66th Chinese Corps
20th Artillery Regiment
18th Artillery Regiment
7th Artillery Regiment
57th AT Gun Regiment
China Command
6th Group Army
36th Group Army
CAF HQ
22nd Artillery Regiment
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Weiter südöstlich tastete die japanische Artillerie die Auffangstellungen der 26. chinesischen Armee ab. Auch hier wird jederzeit mit einem japanischen Bodenangriff gerechnet.
Ground combat at 78,47 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 21830 troops, 207 guns, 42 vehicles, Assault Value = 621
Defending force 25385 troops, 75 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 578
Assaulting units:
9th Tank Regiment
116th Division
27th Division
Defending units:
17th Chinese Corps
56th Chinese Corps
34th Separate Brigade
28th Chinese Corps
24th Chinese Corps
303rd Brigade
95th Chinese Corps
8th War Area
Central Reserve
9th Separate Brigade
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Tonnageverluste am 07.01.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
13th Army is located at Hangchow(90,55).
19th Army is located at Tokyo(114,60).
52nd Division is located at Kanazawa(111,57).
2nd RGC Route Brigade is located at Chaochow(81,61).
60th Infantry Brigade is located at Peiping(95,39).
Radio transmissions detected at Changchun (106,41).
11th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion is located at Yenki(110,44).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Ominato (119,54).
Northern Army is located at Sapporo(120,51).
43rd Ind.AA Gun Co is located at Chinhae(103,54).
40th Const Co is located at Changchun(106,41).
9th Ind. Engineer Regiment is located at Fusan(103,55).
23rd Division is located at Hailar(107,30).
Kanno Det is located at Manila(79,77).
28th Engineer Regiment is located at Harbin(109,39).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Nagasaki/Sasebo (102,58).
4th Ind.Mixed Brigade is located at Chengtu(75,41).
9th Division is located at 111,43.
2nd RF Gun Battalion is located at Canton(77,59).
56th Const Co is located at Laoag(81,72).
22nd Tank Regiment is located at Sapporo(120,51).
31st Ind.AA Gun Co is located at Ominato(119,54).
47th Naval Guard Unit is located at Tokyo(114,60).
DD Akikaze is moving to Cam Ranh Bay (64,72).
6th JAAF AF Coy is located at Cam Ranh Bay(64,72).
97th JAAF AF Bn is located at Cam Ranh Bay(64,72).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Tokyo (114,60).
Radio transmissions detected at 77,74.
6th JAAF Base Force is located at Port Arthur(99,44).
Radio transmissions detected at 69,75.
89th JAAF AF Coy is located at Ternate(78,102).
7th Manchukuo Inf Brigade is located at Antung(102,45).
III/19th Naval Guard Unit is located at Yokohama/Yokosuka(113,61).
Radio transmissions detected at Yenki (110,44).
WO Fitzgibbon R. of No.30 Sqn RAF is credited with kill number 2
2LT Oestreicher, R.G. of 23rd FG/75th FS is credited with kill number 2
Repairs completed on CA Portland at Pearl Harbor, ship returned to service
George Pickett
27.12.17, 10:32
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08. Januar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Der japanische Schlachtverband, welcher am gestrigen Tage südlich der Aleuten gesichtet worden war, konnte heute nicht aufgeklärt werden. Lediglich ein feindliches U-Boot wurde nahe Dutch Harbor entdeckt. Der Hafen von Dutch Harbor ist inzwischen evakuiert worden und alle Stellen sind in höchster Alarmbereitschaft.
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Central Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
South Pacific
Auch heute wieder griffen die unermüdlichen Besatzungen der PBY japanische U-Boote südlich von Guadalcanal an. Angeblich sogar mit Erfolg. Eine Verifizierung dieser „Erfolge“ erfolgte jedoch nicht.
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Southwest Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
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ANZAC
An der Nordwestküste von Australien soll Exmouth zu einem Stützpunkt für Seeaufklärer und leichte Marineeinheiten ausgebaut werden. Im Zuge dieser Ausbaumaßnahmen werden dort Küstenartillerie, ein Bataillon leichte Infanterie und Unterstützungseinheiten der australischen Marine stationiert. Ein Konvoi mit Truppen und Nachschub wurde auf dem Weg von Perth nach Exmouth von einem japanischen U-Boot erfolglos angegriffen. In den flachen Küstengewässern musste das Feindboot anschließend eine Serie von Wasserbombenangriffen über sich ergehen lassen, die das Boot mit hoher Wahrscheinlichkeit spürbar beschädigt haben. Eine Versenkung ist jedoch ausgeschlossen.
Sub attack near Geraldton at 48,138
Japanese Ships
SS I-23, hits 7
Allied Ships
DD Voyager
CA Canberra
CA Australia
CL Achilles
CL Leander
DD Vampire
DD Stuart
DD Napier
DD Arunta
DD Vendetta
SS I-23 launches 2 torpedoes at DD Voyager
DD Napier fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Arunta fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Vendetta attacking submerged sub ....
DD Vendetta fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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British Far East Command
British Eastern Fleet
Auch vor der indischen Westküste liefern sich japanische U-Boote Duelle mit alliierten Schiffen. Der Angriff eines Feindbootes auf eine britische U-Jagdgruppe scheiterte jedoch und es musste einige Wasserbomben über sich ergehen lasen. Schließlich brach der Kontakt zum Feindboot jedoch ab.
Sub attack near Cochin at 26,41
Japanese Ships
SS I-27
Allied Ships
KV Genista
KV Hollyhock
SS I-27 launches 2 torpedoes at KV Genista
I-27 diving deep ....
KV Hollyhock fails to find sub, continues to search...
KV Hollyhock fails to find sub, continues to search...
KV Hollyhock attacking submerged sub ....
KV Hollyhock fails to find sub, continues to search...
KV Hollyhock fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Südwestlich von Colombo/Ceylon wurde erneut ein japanisches U-boot aufgespürt und aus der Luft angegriffen. Nach Aussagen der Besatzung sollen die geworfenen Bomben auch im Ziel gelegen haben.
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East India Command
Heute verirrten sich nur eine Handvoll japanischer Jäger in den Luftraum über Akyab. Die Masse der britischen und amerikanischen Jäger sind wieder auf ihre Stützpunkte bei Calcutta, Dacca und Ledo zurückverlegt worden. Nur rund ein Dutzend beschädigter Jäger liegen noch bei Akyab, werden aber in den nächsten 1 oder 2 Tagen auch verlegt werden.
Afternoon Air attack on Akyab , at 54,45
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 51 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 5
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 16000 feet
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China Command
Südöstlich von Chungking griff der Feind die Auffangstellungen der 26. chinesischen Armee an, die jedoch im letzten Augenblick durch von Westen heraneilende Einheiten verstärkt werden konnten. Somit konnte dieser Angriff abgewiesen werden.
Ground combat at 78,47 (near Chungking)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 22559 troops, 207 guns, 139 vehicles, Assault Value = 627
Defending force 34910 troops, 107 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 891
Japanese adjusted assault: 97
Allied adjusted defense: 1198
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 12
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker: supply(-)
Japanese ground losses:
952 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 112 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 16 disabled
Allied ground losses:
542 casualties reported
Squads: 10 destroyed, 42 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 22 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Assaulting units:
116th Division
9th Tank Regiment
27th Division
Defending units:
28th Chinese Corps
56th Chinese Corps
42nd Chinese Corps
24th Chinese Corps
95th Chinese Corps
39th Chinese Corps
303rd Brigade
17th Chinese Corps
34th Separate Brigade
11th Construction Regiment
Central Reserve
8th War Area
9th Separate Brigade
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Bei Chungking ist wieder relative Ruhe eingekehrt. Lediglich die japanische Artillerie beschoss die chinesischen Stellungen, was jedoch keinen sonderlichen Eindruck machte.
Ground combat at Chungking (76,45)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 11990 troops, 117 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 4090
Defending force 61087 troops, 538 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1474
Japanese ground losses:
40 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
3rd Ind.Mixed Brigade
17th Ind.Mixed Brigade
7th Ind.Mixed Brigade
17th Division
32nd Division
57th Infantry Brigade
6th Ind.Mixed Brigade
61st Infantry Brigade
6th Division
37th Division
11th Tank Regiment
35th Division
4th Brigade
15th Ind.Mixed Brigade
41st Division
110th Division
23rd Tank Regiment
9th Ind.Mixed Brigade
36th Division
13th Indpt Infantry Regiment
8th Engineer Regiment
6th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
7th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
12th Army
27th Electric Engineer Regiment
11th Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
14th Chinese Corps
8th Route Army
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
96th Chinese Corps
71st Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Cavalry Corps
19th Chinese Corps
1st New Chinese Corps
66th Chinese Corps
China Command
CAF HQ
6th Group Army
20th Artillery Regiment
23rd Chinese Corps
18th Artillery Regiment
7th Artillery Regiment
57th AT Gun Regiment
36th Group Army
22nd Artillery Regiment
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Tonnageverluste am 08.01.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
Radio transmissions detected at Singkep (49,87).
Radio transmissions detected at Oita (104,59).
Radio transmissions detected at Peleliu (90,98).
Kitachishima Fortress is located at Paramushiro-jima(137,47).
30th RGC Division is located at Swatow(81,62).
Radio transmissions detected at Manila (79,77).
4/52nd Construction Battalion is located at Tokyo(114,60).
3/12th Garrison Unit is loaded on xAP Teia Maru moving to Wenchow.
Radio transmissions detected at Hankow (85,50).
53rd Construction Battalion is located at Shanghai(92,55).
47th Field AA Battalion is located at Vigan(80,73).
5th Ind.Hvy.Art Battalion is located at Mishan(114,42).
7th Ind. Engineer Regiment is located at Mishan(114,42).
Radio transmissions detected at Mishan (114,42).
1st RGC Capital Division is located at Nanking(91,52).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Ominato (119,54).
NCPC Army is located at Taiyuan(91,40).
6th Mongol Cavalry Division is located at Kalgan(95,37).
26th Fld AA Machinecannon Company is located at Sunwu(113,34).
4th Ind. Engineer Regiment is located at Medan(46,76).
53rd Construction Battalion is located at Shanghai(92,55).
2nd Naval Construction Battalion is located at Vigan(80,73).
Radio transmissions detected at 108,60.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Ominato (119,54).
69th Ind.Infantry Battalion is located at Swatow(81,62).
30th Field AA Machinecannon Company is located at Changchun(106,41).
Radio transmissions detected at Hailar (107,30).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Pescadores (84,63).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Yokohama/Yokosuka (113,61).
6856 men are based at Kumamoto (102,59).
Previous report of sinking of SS I-168 incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
DD Mikazuki is reported to have been sunk near Choiseul Bay on Oct 24, 1942
George Pickett
27.12.17, 11:03
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09. Januar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Central Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
South Pacific
Bei Lunga Point wurde der dort ankernde Versorgungskonvoi am Vormittag von einem japanischen Aufklärer überflogen. Die Luftsicherung wurde in erhöhte Alarmbereitschaft versetzt und tatsächlich wurden nur wenig später Kontakte gemeldet, welche sich von Norden her näherten. Doch der japanische Angriff fiel schwach aus und endete in einem Desaster. Beide anfliegenden B5N-Bomber wurden bereits über der Nordküste von Guadalcanal abgeschossen. Die nachhaltige Bombardierung von Rabaul trägt sichtbar Früchte.
Morning Air attack on TF, near Lunga at 114,138
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 31 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B5N2 Kate x 2
Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 25
F4F-4 Wildcat x 38
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N2 Kate: 1 destroyed
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
VF-3 with F4F-4 Wildcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
VF-6 with F4F-4 Wildcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
VMF-112 with F4F-4 Wildcat (6 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 2000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
VMF-122 with F4F-4 Wildcat (6 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 3000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
347th FG/339th FS with P-39D Airacobra (8 airborne, 17 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
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Southwest Pacific
In australischen Townsville ist aus den Vereinigten Staaten eine Staffel Fernaufklärer eingetroffen, die mit dem neuen Modell „PBY4-1P „Liberator“ ausgerüstet sind. Die Modifikation des strategischen Bombers B24 „Liberator“ der USAAF ist ein Zugeständnis an die Navy, der ein weitreichender Aufklärer fehlt. Einige Produktionskapazitäten der B24 wurden hierfür freigegeben. Ab Mitte des Monats sollen diese Maschinen von Port Moresby aus operieren, von wo sie sogar den japanischen Flottenstützpunkt Truk aufklären können, was enorme Auswirkungen auf Intel und die generelle Aufklärung haben wird.
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ANZAC
Im Südchinesischen Meer gelang es dem niederländischen U-Boot „O-21“ einen japanischen Einzelfahrer zu torpedieren. Leider traf von der 4 geschossenen Torpedos lediglich 1. Ein Sinken des Frachters konnte nicht beobachtet werden.
Submarine attack near Cam Ranh Bay at 69,76
Japanese Ships
xAK Rokko Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
Allied Ships
SS O21
xAK Rokko Maru is sighted by SS O21
SS O21 launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Rokko Maru
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Der Truppenkonvoi mit Ziel Exmouth wurde auch heute vom Feind belästigt und zwar in Form eines kleinen Aufklärungsflugzeuges, welches vermutlich von einem U-Boot aus gestartet wurde. Dennoch blieb der Konvoi und sein Deckungsverband bis zum Ende des Tages von Feind unbehelligt.
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British Far East Command
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China Command
Trügerische Ruhe auf dem chinesischen Kriegsschauplatz. Während der japanische Beschuss auf die chinesischen Stellungen südöstlich von Kweiyang für beide Seiten ohne Konsequenzen blieb, ging der Schuss für den Feind bei Chungking im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes nach hinten los. Die chinesischen Batterien erwidern gut gezielt das Feuer und fügten dem Feind spürbare Verluste zu.
Ground combat at Chungking (76,45)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 12062 troops, 117 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 4198
Defending force 61107 troops, 538 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1471
Japanese ground losses:
83 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
35th Division
17th Ind.Mixed Brigade
6th Division
57th Infantry Brigade
15th Ind.Mixed Brigade
7th Ind.Mixed Brigade
32nd Division
36th Division
110th Division
41st Division
23rd Tank Regiment
3rd Ind.Mixed Brigade
6th Ind.Mixed Brigade
4th Brigade
37th Division
17th Division
9th Ind.Mixed Brigade
61st Infantry Brigade
11th Tank Regiment
13th Indpt Infantry Regiment
6th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
7th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
27th Electric Engineer Regiment
12th Army
8th Engineer Regiment
11th Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
8th Route Army
1st New Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Cavalry Corps
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
71st Chinese Corps
96th Chinese Corps
19th Chinese Corps
14th Chinese Corps
66th Chinese Corps
36th Group Army
57th AT Gun Regiment
China Command
7th Artillery Regiment
18th Artillery Regiment
CAF HQ
6th Group Army
20th Artillery Regiment
23rd Chinese Corps
22nd Artillery Regiment
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Ground combat at 76,50 (near Kweiyang)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 300 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 923
Defending force 21578 troops, 110 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 591
Assaulting units:
104th Division
38th Division
2nd Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
65th Chinese Corps
31st Chinese Corps
100th Chinese Corps
62nd Chinese Corps
2nd Prov Chinese Corps
25th Group Army
9th Group Army
16th Group Army
7th Chinese Base Force
4th War Area
9th Chinese Base Force
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Tonnageverluste am 09.01.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
40th JAAF AF Bn is located at Aparri(82,73).
Radio transmissions detected at Toyohara (124,46).
Radio transmissions detected at Kagoshima (102,60).
114th Infantry Regiment is located at Batavia(49,98).
23rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment is located at Kagoshima(102,60).
3rd Infantry Regiment is located at 74,42.
66th Infantry Regiment is located at 78,53.
5th Air Defense AA Regiment is located at Tokyo(114,60).
15th Medium Field Artillery Regiment is located at Heijo(103,47).
10th Mortar Battalion is located at Kiamusze(113,40).
5th RGC Route Brigade is located at Hangchow(90,55).
Canton Special Base Force is located at Canton(77,59).
92nd JAAF AF Bn is located at Kompong Trach(57,70).
207th JAAF AF Bn is located at Harbin(109,39).
Radio transmissions detected at Oita (104,59).
3/52nd Construction Battalion is loaded on xAK Boston Maru moving to Christmas Island IO.
Chofu JAAF Base Force is located at Yokohama/Yokosuka(113,61).
Radio transmissions detected at 64,84.
Gifu JAAF Base Force is located at Gifu(110,59).
Radio transmissions detected at Marcus Island (123,85).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Rashin Fortress is located at Rashin(110,46).
Yokosuka 3rd SNLF is located at Cagayan(79,89).
Radio transmissions detected at Sorong (82,107).
46th Naval Guard Unit is located at Mili(136,121).
4th RGC Route Brigade is located at Hangchow(90,55).
1/48th JNAF AF Unit is loaded on AMC Asaka Maru moving to Christmas Island IO.
Waifu JAAF Base Force is located at Kumamoto(102,59).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Tokyo (114,60).
Radio transmissions detected at Taihoku (87,63).
Radio transmissions detected at 48,132.
Chichi-jima Special Base Force is located at Chichi-jima(111,74).
Radio transmissions detected at Hong Kong (77,61).
21st Ind.Mixed Brigade is located at Chihkiang(78,50).
6th Mongol Cavalry Division is located at Kalgan(95,37).
15th Air Defense AA Regiment is located at Nagoya(111,60).
Radio transmissions detected at 61,81.
96th JAAF AF Bn is located at Bangkok(56,62).
George Pickett
27.12.17, 11:30
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10. Januar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Südwestlich von Dutch Harbor spürte ein Patrouillenbomber ein aufgetaucht fahrendes japanisches U-Boot auf und griff es an. Nach Angaben der Besatzung sollen die geworfenen Bomben nahe beim U-Boot eingeschlagen sein.
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Der japanische Kampfverband konnte auch heute nicht gesichtet werden. Es wird vermutet, dass auf Grund der Entdeckung vor einigen Tagen der japanische Befehlshaber die Umkehr zum Heimatstützpunkt befohlen hat, da das Überraschungsmoment nicht mehr gegeben war.
Central Pacific
Heute scheiterten gleich 2 amerikanische Hochseeboote beim Angriff auf feindliche Schiffe. Zwischen Eniwetok und Kwajalain verfehlten die Torpedos der „Grouper“ ihr Ziel, während der Skipper der „Pike“ südlich von Guam amerikanische Steuergelder in Form von teuren Torpedos in den Tiefen des Pazifik versenkte. Es gilt weiterhin das Prinzip Hoffnung. Irgendwann muss es ja besser werden.
Sub attack near Ebadon at 127,113
Japanese Ships
PB Kyo Maru #6
PB Tama Maru #5
Allied Ships
SS Grouper
SS Grouper launches 2 torpedoes at PB Kyo Maru #6
Grouper diving deep ....
PB Kyo Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Guam at 106,97
Japanese Ships
DD Ushio
Allied Ships
SS Pike
SS Pike launches 2 torpedoes at DD Ushio
DD Ushio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ushio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ushio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ushio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ushio fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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South Pacific
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Southwest Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
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ANZAC
Kurz vor Exmouth kam es schließlich wieder zum befürchteten Angriff japanischer U-Boote auf den australischen Konvoi nebst Deckungsverband. Der leichte Kreuzer „Achilles“ konnte den auf ihn abgefeuerten Torpedos jedoch ausweichen und die eigenen Zerstörer schwärmten wütend aus. Schon bald wurden sie fündig und deckten das japanische U-Boot mit Wasserbomben ein. Zwar konnte ein direkte Versenkung bestätigt werden, doch will man Explosionen und Druckkörpergeräusche vernommen haben. Auf jeden Fall sollte dieses U-Boot erst einmal keine Gefahr mehr darstellen.
ASW attack near Exmouth at 49,129
Japanese Ships
SS RO-34, hits 7, heavy damage
Allied Ships
CL Achilles
CA Canberra
CA Australia
CL Leander
DD Vampire
DD Voyager
DD Napier
DD Arunta
DD Vendetta
SS RO-34 launches 4 torpedoes at CL Achilles
RO-34 diving deep ....
DD Napier attacking submerged sub ....
DD Arunta fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Vendetta fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Napier fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Napier fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Napier attacking submerged sub ....
DD Napier attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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Als der Konvoi gegen Mittag schließlich in die kleine Bucht bei Exmouth einlief, wurde er von einem hochfliegenden Langstrecken-Flugboot überflogen. Der australische Kreuzerkampfverband bleibt weiterhin in höchster Alarmbereitschaft.
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British Far East Command
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China Command
Erneuter Großangriff Japans auf Chungking. Rücksichtslos treiben die Offiziere des Tenno die einfachen Soldaten ins chinesische Abwehrfeuer. Auf beiden Seiten gab es hohe Verluste und wieder musste die Frontlinie leicht zurückgenommen werden. Die Lage wird kritischer.
Ground combat at Chungking (76,45)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 134177 troops, 1169 guns, 584 vehicles, Assault Value = 4276
Defending force 61144 troops, 538 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1465
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 1
Japanese adjusted assault: 2662
Allied adjusted defense: 1829
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
8757 casualties reported
Squads: 25 destroyed, 318 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 36 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 45 disabled
Vehicles lost 41 (4 destroyed, 37 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
4370 casualties reported
Squads: 77 destroyed, 245 disabled
Non Combat: 11 destroyed, 59 disabled
Engineers: 4 destroyed, 34 disabled
Guns lost 47 (25 destroyed, 22 disabled)
Assaulting units:
36th Division
57th Infantry Brigade
37th Division
4th Brigade
23rd Tank Regiment
3rd Ind.Mixed Brigade
61st Infantry Brigade
15th Ind.Mixed Brigade
32nd Division
41st Division
17th Division
17th Ind.Mixed Brigade
6th Ind.Mixed Brigade
6th Division
110th Division
9th Ind.Mixed Brigade
11th Tank Regiment
7th Ind.Mixed Brigade
35th Division
13th Indpt Infantry Regiment
7th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
6th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
27th Electric Engineer Regiment
8th Engineer Regiment
12th Army
11th Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
71st Chinese Corps
19th Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
1st New Chinese Corps
8th Route Army
1st Chinese Cavalry Corps
96th Chinese Corps
14th Chinese Corps
66th Chinese Corps
23rd Chinese Corps
6th Group Army
18th Artillery Regiment
57th AT Gun Regiment
36th Group Army
CAF HQ
China Command
7th Artillery Regiment
20th Artillery Regiment
22nd Artillery Regiment
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Konnten die Chinesen bei Chungking ihre Stellungen wenigsten zum größten Teil behaupten, so wurden die Verbände südwestlich von Kweiyang vom Feind förmlich überrannt. Die Verluste sind erschreckend hoch. Die Süd Front destabilisiert sich zunehmend.
Ground combat at 76,50 (near Kweiyang)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 26702 troops, 264 guns, 111 vehicles, Assault Value = 924
Defending force 21462 troops, 107 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 588
Japanese adjusted assault: 618
Allied adjusted defense: 292
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
236 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 34 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Allied ground losses:
3258 casualties reported
Squads: 115 destroyed, 81 disabled
Non Combat: 332 destroyed, 25 disabled
Engineers: 15 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 19 (19 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 11
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
104th Division
38th Division
2nd Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
100th Chinese Corps
31st Chinese Corps
65th Chinese Corps
62nd Chinese Corps
2nd Prov Chinese Corps
4th War Area
9th Group Army
16th Group Army
25th Group Army
7th Chinese Base Force
9th Chinese Base Force
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Tonnageverluste am 10.01.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
88th JAAF AF Coy is located at Kweilin(76,54).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Pescadores (84,63).
2nd Recon Battalion is located at Mukden(104,42).
9th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion is located at Manila(79,77).
5th Ind.Hvy.Art Battalion is located at Mishan(114,42).
11th RGC Ind. Brigade is located at Pengpu(90,50).
12th Base Force is located at Sabang(44,70).
2nd Garrison Unit is located at Fushun(105,42).
Radio transmissions detected at Saipan (108,93).
4th Engineer Co is located at Kendari(70,106).
15th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion is located at Manila(79,77).
10th Garrison Unit is located at Shanghai(92,55).
Radio transmissions detected at 110,63.
2nd JAAF AF Coy is located at Canton(77,59).
Tachiarai JAAF Base Force is located at Fukuoka(103,57).
32nd JAAF AF Coy is located at Guam(106,95).
5th NCPC Infantry Brigade is located at Tangshan(96,41).
23rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment is located at Kagoshima(102,60).
25th Ind. Engineer Regiment is located at Sendai(117,58).
1st Ind.AA Gun Co is located at Sendai(117,58).
3rd Shipping Engineer Regiment is located at Ominato(119,54).
27th RGC Temp. Division is located at Taichow(92,52).
11th RGC Temp. Division is located at Ichang(83,48).
Radio transmissions detected at Iloilo (79,84).
Radio transmissions detected at Liuchow (74,55).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Tokyo (114,60).
Radio transmissions detected at Hirosaki/Aomori (118,54).
Radio transmissions detected at Hakodate (119,53).
8th JAAF AF Coy is located at Cam Ranh Bay(64,72).
144th JAAF AF Bn is located at Tokyo(114,60).
88th JAAF AF Bn is located at Harbin(109,39).
13th JAAF AF Coy is located at Takao(84,65).
6th JAAF AF Coy is located at Cam Ranh Bay(64,72).
General Defence Army is located at Tokyo(114,60).
Previous report of sinking of SS RO-34 incorrect. Ship sighted and engaged at 49, 129
Japanische U-Boote: Offenbar hatten die feindlichen Kommandanten noch immer keinen Respekt vor den Gegenmaßnahmen, anders kann man die zahlreichen Angriffe in Küstennähe nicht deuten. Allerdings deuten die letzten Bekämpfungserfolge zu See und aus der Luft doch eine Wende zum Besseren an, über kurz oder lang wird der Gegner bestimmt ungefährlichere Jagdgründe suchen.
Akyab: Das die Zeros derart abgeschmiert werden, ist schon bemerkenswert. Liegt vielleicht daran, das die A6M2 nicht mehr der große Reißer ist, die Ki-43 ja ebenfalls nicht. Sobald der Feind neue Modelle zum Einsatz bringt, verschiebt sich das Gleichgewicht der Kräfte sicher wieder. Wir denken da in erster Linie an die Ki-44 "Tojo" oder zumindest die höheren Zero-Modelle; die N1K1 "George" wird wohl zum Glück noch etwas dauern.
Eine derart hohe Verlustrate nur für ein paar lausige Trichter in den Startbahnen wird auch Japan nicht lange mitmachen, deren Bomber sind ohnehin gegen Beschuß anfällig wie Papierflieger, so das die Ausfälle über längere Zeit kaum tragbar sind.
Nordpazifik: Wieder zeigt sich eindrucksvoll, das eine gutfunktionierende Seeaufklärung der Schlüssel zum langfristigen Erfolg ist. Sollte der Kampfverband allein wegen der frühzeitigen Aufdeckung umgekehrt sein, hat sich die Mühe schon allein deswegen gelohnt, selbst wenn das die einzige Sichtung des Krieges in dieser Region sein sollte.
Umgekehrt wird man nun auch sehen, was die feindlichen Seeaufklärer taugen bzw. ob es überhaupt genug gibt, um jedes Einschlupfloch abzudecken. Eure "Expedition" nach Marcus Island wird ein guter Testlauf dafür sein, vielleicht habt Ihr ja noch Ambitionen, Vorstöße an anderen sensiblen Punkten zu provozieren, wie es dort mit der Wachsamkeit des Gegners aussieht.:fiesemoep:
Fernaufklärung: Die Einführung der Navy-Aufklärerversion der Liberator ist natürlich ein Quantensprung für den Alliierten, zu wissen was im "Herz der Finsternis" (Truk) im allgemeinen so vor sich geht, macht sich auf Dauer jedenfalls bezahlt. Aber auch andere bislang unerreichbare schwarze Flecken im Hinterland des Feindes sind gute Quellen, um seine Absichten und Möglichkeiten früher und besser zu enttarnen
Leider können wir es nicht beurteilen welche Möglichkeiten alliierte Maschinen offen stehen. Wir lernen als alter Japanspieler aber viel von euren alliierten AARs, werte Herren George und Taurus...:D
herzlichste grüsse
Hohenlohe...:top:
George Pickett
27.12.17, 13:42
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11. Januar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
An bekannter Position südöstlich von Dutch Harbor wurden die Patrouillenbomber der USAAF auch heute fündig. Nahe der Konvoi Route Dutch Harbor – Seattle sichtete eine B18 ein aufgetaucht fahrendes japanisches U-Boot und griff es mit Bomben und Bordwaffen an. Natürlich mit Erfolg, wie dem Bericht der Besatzung zu entnehmen war. Die übergeordneten Kommandostellen sehen das aber etwas realistischer.
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Central Pacific
Einen Doppelschlag landete heute ein japanisches U-Boot vor der amerikanischen Westküste nahe San Francisco. Binnen weniger Minuten torpedierte es 2 der 4 Schiffe einer U-Jagdgruppe und entkam unentdeckt. Beide Schiffe sanken binnen kürzester Zeit. Hierbei handelte es sich noch um Trawler und Küstenfrachter, welche zum Kriegsbeginn behelfsmäßig für die U-Boot Abwehr eingesetzt wurden. Die restlichen Relikte aus der Anfangszeit der U-Boot Bekämpfung werden nun aus dem Frontdienst genommen und zu Minentendern umgebaut, an denen immer noch Mangel herrscht.
Sub attack near San Francisco at 215,71
Japanese Ships
SS I-7
Allied Ships
YP-241, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
SS I-7 launches 2 torpedoes at YP-241
I-7 diving deep ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near San Francisco at 215,71
Japanese Ships
SS I-7
Allied Ships
YP-279, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
SS I-7 launches 2 torpedoes at YP-279
I-7 diving deep ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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South Pacific
Nach einer mehrstündigen Besprechung mit den kommandierenden Offizieren von Heer, Luftwaffe und Marine in seinem Hauptquartier in Luganville befahl Admiral Ghormley um 16.00 Uhr Ortszeit den Beginn der 2. und letzten Phase der Operation „Watchtower“. Das I. Korps (US Army) unter den Befehl von Major General Thompson erhielt Weisung, umgehend mit der Einschiffung der Truppen zu beginnen. Die Landung auf Shortland soll am oder um den 20. Januar 1943 stattfinden. Für die Landung zeichnete dieses Mal die Army verantwortlich. Dem I. US Korps unterstanden folgende Kräfte:
32. US Infanteriedivision
112. US Kavallerieregiment
102. US Sturmpionierregiment
762. US Panzerbataillon
763. US Panzerbataillon
4. US Feldartilleriebataillon
97. US Feldartilleriebataillon
134. US Feldartilleriebataillon
Es ist die einhellige Meinung, dass dieses amphibische Unternehmen auch ohne Mitwirkung der „Fast Carrier Group”, welche zur Zeit in Sydney vor Anker liegt, durchgeführt werden kann. Der Flottenträger „Hornet“ liegt im dortigen Trockendock um die Schäden der beiden Ende Dezember erlittenen Torpedotreffer zu beheben. Sowohl die „Hornet“, als auch der Geleitträger „Nassau“, welcher im Trockendock des neuseeländischen Auckland seine Rumpfschäden reparieren lässt, stehen erst Anfang Februar wieder zu Verfügung. Die kritische Lage in China und die vermeintliche Schwäche des Gegners im Raum der Solomonen, lässt kein weiteres zögern zu. Die Truppen sind bestens vorbereitet und einsatzbereit.
Southwest Pacific
Mit schweren Luftangriffen auf Rabaul beginnt im Rahmen der Operation „Iron Sky“ der Versuch der weiteren Neutralisierung dieses japanischen Stützpunktes, um die erfolgreiche Landung des I. US Korps in wenigen Tagen sicherzustellen. Die heutigen Ergebnisse blieben jedoch wetterbedingt hinter den Erwartungen zurück.
Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 22
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 54
P-38E Lightning x 25
P-38F Lightning x 50
P-38G Lightning x 12
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 9 damaged
P-38F Lightning: 1 destroyed
Airbase hits 7
Runway hits 16
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
13th Sentai with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (5 airborne, 10 on standby, 7 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 10
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 9
P-38G Lightning x 25
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
13th Sentai with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 62 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 3
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 9
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 2 damaged
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
13th Sentai with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters to 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 50 minutes
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ANZAC
Mit Hochdruck werden die australischen Truppen und ihr Gerät bei Exmouth entladen, doch das vollständige Fehlen von Kaianlagen und Kränen verlangsamt die Bemühungen erheblich. Da der Feind um die alliierten Aktivitäten hier weiß und täglich über Aufklärer auf den neusten Stand gebracht wird, wäre ein Eingreifen des Gegners nicht unwahrscheinlich.
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British Far East Command
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
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China Command
Mit einem erneuten Großangriff auf Chungking bringt Japan die Verteidigung ins Wanken. Mit einer nie gesehenen Rücksichtslosigkeit verheizen die Kommandeure der japanischen Verbände ihre Truppen…doch der Erfolg gibt ihnen Recht, so zynisch diese Erkenntnis auch sein mag. Langsam aber sicher drängen sie die chinesischen Verteidiger in Richtung Stadtzentrum zurück. Es ist nicht unwahrscheinlich, dass Chungking in den nächsten Tagen fallen könnte.
Ground combat at Chungking (76,45)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 128917 troops, 1197 guns, 580 vehicles, Assault Value = 3926
Defending force 58074 troops, 520 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1205
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 1191
Allied adjusted defense: 1561
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 0)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
4757 casualties reported
Squads: 51 destroyed, 416 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 37 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 35 disabled
Guns lost 24 (1 destroyed, 23 disabled)
Vehicles lost 21 (1 destroyed, 20 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
4734 casualties reported
Squads: 163 destroyed, 223 disabled
Non Combat: 20 destroyed, 110 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 24 disabled
Guns lost 50 (14 destroyed, 36 disabled)
Assaulting units:
57th Infantry Brigade
61st Infantry Brigade
110th Division
17th Ind.Mixed Brigade
36th Division
7th Ind.Mixed Brigade
41st Division
4th Brigade
8th Engineer Regiment
35th Division
15th Ind.Mixed Brigade
17th Division
12th Ind.Mixed Brigade
6th Division
11th Tank Regiment
9th Ind.Mixed Brigade
3rd Ind.Mixed Brigade
32nd Division
37th Division
23rd Tank Regiment
6th Ind.Mixed Brigade
13th Indpt Infantry Regiment
12th Army
7th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
27th Electric Engineer Regiment
6th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
6th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
11th Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
8th Route Army
1st New Chinese Corps
14th Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Cavalry Corps
96th Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
71st Chinese Corps
66th Chinese Corps
57th AT Gun Regiment
19th Chinese Corps
6th Group Army
20th Artillery Regiment
China Command
CAF HQ
36th Group Army
7th Artillery Regiment
18th Artillery Regiment
23rd Chinese Corps
22nd Artillery Regiment
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Tonnageverluste am 11.01.1943
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Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
Radio transmissions detected at Takao (84,65).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Babeldaob (90,97).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Hiroshima/Kure (106,58).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Nagasaki/Sasebo (102,58).
2nd RF Gun Battalion is located at Canton(77,59).
4th Ind.Mixed Brigade is located at Chengtu(75,41).
Radio transmissions detected at Wuchang (84,51).
1st Ind.AA Gun Co is located at Sendai(117,58).
36th JAAF AF Bn is located at Patani(51,73).
Radio transmissions detected at Guam (106,95).
6th JAAF Base Force is located at Port Arthur(99,44).
Sasebo Naval Fortress is located at Nagasaki/Sasebo(102,58).
Chichi-jima Special Base Force is located at Chichi-jima(111,74).
2nd RTA Division is located at Pisanuloke(58,57).
56th Engineer Regiment is located at Bandoeng(50,100).
55th Infantry Regiment is located at Palembang(48,91).
Radio transmissions detected at Kumamoto (102,59).
Radio transmissions detected at Shortlands (109,131).
21st Ind.AA Gun Co is located at Nagasaki/Sasebo(102,58).
Radio transmissions detected at 76,52.
49th Const Co is located at Hailar(107,30).
30th RGC Division is located at Swatow(81,62).
85th JAAF AF Coy is located at Saigon(60,71).
Radio transmissions detected at 115,63.
Soya Fortress is located at Wakkanai(122,48).
68th JAAF AF Coy is located at Kaifeng(89,44).
Radio transmissions detected at Hirosaki/Aomori (118,54).
Korea Army is located at Keijo(103,50).
27th JAAF AF Bn is located at Singapore(50,84).
28th JNAF AF Unit is located at Oita(104,59).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Hiroshima/Kure (106,58).
Radio transmissions detected at Kagi (85,64).
Radio transmissions detected at 53,89.
11th JAAF AF Bn is located at Tokyo(114,60).
Previous report of sinking of SS I-7 incorrect. Ship sighted and engaged at 215, 71
SS I-3 is reported to have been sunk near Lahaina on Oct 05, 1942
xAK Eihuku Maru is reported to have been sunk near Mersing on Dec 11, 1941
Werter George, wir hoffen sehr auf weitere Erfolge bei der Operation IRON SKY, damit "WATCHTOWER" gelingt...:ph: Viel Glück...!!
herzlichste grüsse
Hohenlohe...:top: *SEMPER FIDELIS*
George Pickett
28.12.17, 08:33
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12. Januar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Der japanische Kampfverband nahe den Aleuten konnte heute wieder aufgeklärt werden. Zwar weiter westlich als bei seiner ersten Sichtung, doch immer noch nahe den eigenen Positionen in dieser Region. Außerdem soll der Verband mit nordöstlichem Kurs auf Adak Island zuhalten, dem am weitesten vorgeschobenen Stützpunkt des North Pacific Command.
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Central Pacific
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South Pacific
Der Landungsverband mit der 1. Welle hat den Hafen von Luganville kurz nach Mitternacht verlassen und strebt der zugewiesenen Wartposition östlich von Rossel Island entgegen. Morgen wird ein weiterer Landungsverband mit der 2. Welle (Stab I. US Korps sowie 2 weitere Panzerbataillone) den Hafen verlassen. Der leichte Trägerkampfverband sowie die beiden Beschießungsgruppen werden Luganville am späten Abend verlassen. 2 Minenräumverbände sind bereits am Vortage mit Kurs Shortland ausgelaufen. Die Unterstützung fällt spürbar geringer aus, als bei der Landung auf Guadalcanal und Tulagi vor 3 Monaten. 8 Schlachtschiffe liegen zur Überholung/Modernisierung in der Werft oder beheben Gefechtsschäden.
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Southwest Pacific
Die 7. US Luftflotte wird morgen ihre B24-Bomber nach Rabaul entsenden um die Liegeplätze der japanischen Luftwaffe zu bombardieren. Möglichst keine einzige Maschine soll von hier zu einem Angriff auf die Landungsverbände starten. Parallel zu diesem Luftangriff werden 2 Staffeln B25-Bomber einen Angriff auf die Flugfelder des weiter nördlich gelegenen Kavieng unternehmen.
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ANZAC
Südlich von Kendari scheiterte das amerikanische U-Boot „S-23“ beim Angriff auf einen japanischen U-Jäger. Da der Feind nicht in der Lage war, das U-Boot zu orten, blieb dieser Fehlschlag ohne weitere Konsequenzen.
Sub attack near Tockangbesi-eilanden at 70,110
Japanese Ships
PB Suyozai Maru
PB Edo Maru
Allied Ships
SS S-23
SS S-23 launches 2 torpedoes at PB Suyozai Maru
S-23 diving deep ....
PB Edo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Edo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Edo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Edo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Edo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Auch heute wurde die australische Schiffsansammlung bei Exmouth durch japanische Seeaufklärer beobachtet. Am frühen Nachmittag waren die Truppen samt Ausrüstung und Nachschub entladen und die Seeleute atmeten auf, als beide Verbände die Bucht verließen und auf Süd Kurs gingen.
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Wenn man der Meldung einer „Catalina“ Glauben schenken darf, ist der Konvoi keinen Augenblick zu früh Anker auf gegangen, denn am westlichen Rand der Timor See wurde ein japanischer Kampfverband ausgemacht, der auf die Nordwestküste von Australien zuhält. Ihn wird man im Auge behalten müssen.
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In Perth sind die ersten Staffeln der niederländischen Marineluftwaffe eingetroffen, welche im Nahen Osten wieder aufgestellt wurden. Der Konvoi mit dem PBY-Seeaufklärern sowie den Besatzungen und dem Bodenpersonal wird umgehend entladen. Eine wertvolle Verstärkung der Aufklärungskapazitäten für die australische West- und Nordküste. In wenigen Tagen werden die Maschinen zu ihren neuen Stützpunkten verlegt.
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British Far East Command
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China Command
Mit einem entschlossen geführten Angriff drängte der Feind die südöstlich von Kweiyang eingeschlossenen Verbände der 12. chinesischen Armee wieder nach Süden zurück. Ob es für sie noch eine Rettung gibt mag niemand vorherzusagen.
Ground combat at 76,50 (near Kweiyang)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 26580 troops, 264 guns, 111 vehicles, Assault Value = 1136
Defending force 17333 troops, 69 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 625
Japanese adjusted assault: 622
Allied adjusted defense: 217
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
585 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 54 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Allied ground losses:
4197 casualties reported
Squads: 182 destroyed, 54 disabled
Non Combat: 227 destroyed, 65 disabled
Engineers: 12 destroyed, 5 disabled
Guns lost 12 (9 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Units retreated 4
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
38th Division
104th Division
65th Brigade
2nd Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
25th Chinese Corps
63rd Chinese Corps
7th War Area
12th Group Army
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Aufatmen bei den erschöpften Verteidigern von Chungking. Der Feind beließ es heute beim Einsatz seiner Artillerie und rollenden Bombenangriffen. Pioniere arbeiten fieberhaft an einer Verstärkung der Stellungen. Chungking darf nicht fallen!!!
Ground combat at Chungking (76,45)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 9008 troops, 119 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 3610
Defending force 54575 troops, 510 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 976
Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
37th Division
6th Division
9th Ind.Mixed Brigade
32nd Division
3rd Ind.Mixed Brigade
6th Ind.Mixed Brigade
61st Infantry Brigade
36th Division
23rd Tank Regiment
110th Division
12th Ind.Mixed Brigade
4th Brigade
17th Division
41st Division
11th Tank Regiment
57th Infantry Brigade
7th Ind.Mixed Brigade
15th Ind.Mixed Brigade
8th Engineer Regiment
17th Ind.Mixed Brigade
35th Division
13th Indpt Infantry Regiment
12th Army
7th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
6th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
6th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
27th Electric Engineer Regiment
11th Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
71st Chinese Corps
1st New Chinese Corps
96th Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Cavalry Corps
14th Chinese Corps
8th Route Army
66th Chinese Corps
6th Group Army
China Command
7th Artillery Regiment
20th Artillery Regiment
CAF HQ
57th AT Gun Regiment
19th Chinese Corps
18th Artillery Regiment
23rd Chinese Corps
36th Group Army
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
22nd Artillery Regiment
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Tonnageverluste am 12.01.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
PB Kyo Maru #8 is moving to Fukuoka (103,57).
53rd JAAF AF Bn is located at Kiamusze(113,40).
80th Garrison Battalion is located at Singapore(50,84).
2nd Manchukuo Distr Division is located at Kirin(108,42).
Radio transmissions detected at Cagayan (79,89).
10th Tank Regiment is located at Ankang(82,42).
2000 men are based at Masan (102,54).
7th Air Defense AA Regiment is located at Sendai(117,58).
2nd Raiding Regiment is located at Kagoshima(102,60).
Radio transmissions detected at Canton (77,59).
Karafuto Mixed Brigade is located at Toyohara(124,46).
Hoyo Fortress is located at Oita(104,59).
Radio transmissions detected at Chichi-jima (111,74).
26th JNAF AF Unit is located at Kagoshima(102,60).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Babeldaob (90,97).
48th Field Artillery Regiment is located at Canton(77,59).
DMS W-11 is located at Soerabaja (56,104).
2nd JAAF AF Coy is located at Canton(77,59).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Pescadores (84,63).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Tokyo (114,60).
Radio transmissions detected at Iloilo (79,84).
Radio transmissions detected at Chefoo (98,46).
13th JAAF AF Coy is located at Takao(84,65).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Tokyo (114,60).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Nagasaki/Sasebo (102,58).
Radio transmissions detected at 80,47.
26th RGC Temp. Division is located at Taichow(92,52).
Masuda JAAF Base Force is located at Akita(117,55).
Radio transmissions detected at Rashin (110,46).
Radio transmissions detected at 106,97.
33rd JAAF AF Coy is located at Saigon(60,71).
George Pickett
28.12.17, 08:55
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13. Januar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Der japanische Kampfverband kreuzt immer noch nahe der Aleuten, außerhalb der Reichweite der taktischen Bomber auf Adak Island. Was der Feind bezweckt liegt völlig im Dunkeln. Es ist jedoch beruhigend zu wissen, dass der Aufklärer Schirm im Raum der Aleuten inzwischen relativ engmaschig ist.
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Central Pacific
Mit dem heutigen Tage ist die japanische Flottenbasis Truk nicht mehr „Terra incognita!“ Eine von Port Moresby aus gestartete PBY4-1P klärte bei guten Wetterbedingungen über dem Ziel das weitläufige Atoll auf und brachte wichtige Informationen und Bildmaterial zurück. Diese Aufklärungsflüge sollen ab jetzt in regelmäßigen Abständen wiederholt werden.
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South Pacific
Westlich von Rennell Island wurde einer der beiden Minenräumverbände, die Kurs auf Shortland halten, von einem japanischen U-Boot angegriffen. Den wachsamen Besatzungen der beiden Schiffe entging dieser Umstand aber nicht und den geschossenen Torpedos konnte ausgewichen werden. Beide Schiffe hielten sich aber nicht lange mit der Suche nach dem Feind auf, denn sie hatten einen Zeitplan einzuhalten.
Sub attack near Rennell Island at 112,140
Japanese Ships
SS I-171
Allied Ships
DMS Boggs
DMS Trevor
SS I-171 launches 2 torpedoes at DMS Boggs
I-171 diving deep ....
DMS Boggs fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Boggs fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Boggs fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Boggs fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Boggs fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Südlich von Guadalcanal wurde ein japanisches U-Boot gleich mehrfach aus der Luft angegriffen und vermutlich auch getroffen. Wie groß die Schäden am Feindboot sind, konnte jedoch nicht ermittelt werden.
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Southwest Pacific
Der japanische Stützpunkt Kavieng war heute das Ziel von 2 Staffeln B25-Bomber. Der anscheinend zur Zeit nicht genutzte Flugplatz wurde mehrfach von Bomben getroffen. Der Angriff der schweren B24-Bomber auf Rabaul musste auf Grund von schlechtem Wetter über dem Ziel abgesagt werden.
Morning Air attack on Kavieng , at 106,122
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 29
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
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 14
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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ANZAC
Japanische Truppen besetzten heute die kleine Insel Molu, nördlich von Saumlaki gelegen.
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British Far East Command
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
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China Command
Heute griff der Feind nicht an. Abgesehen von Störfeuer der japanischen Artillerie und den rollenden Luftangriffen auf die chinesischen Stellungen blieb es ruhig. Unablässig arbeiten die Pioniere an der Wiederherstellung der Befestigungsanlagen. 1 weiterer Tag Ruhe würde die Verteidigungskraft von Chungking spürbar erhöhen.
Ground combat at Chungking (76,45)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 19447 troops, 219 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 3713
Defending force 54725 troops, 510 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 991
Japanese ground losses:
41 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
17th Division
15th Ind.Mixed Brigade
37th Division
41st Division
3rd Ind.Mixed Brigade
6th Division
4th Brigade
11th Tank Regiment
6th Ind.Mixed Brigade
35th Division
7th Ind.Mixed Brigade
61st Infantry Brigade
36th Division
23rd Tank Regiment
12th Ind.Mixed Brigade
110th Division
9th Ind.Mixed Brigade
57th Infantry Brigade
17th Ind.Mixed Brigade
32nd Division
8th Engineer Regiment
13th Indpt Infantry Regiment
6th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
6th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
7th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
27th Electric Engineer Regiment
12th Army
11th Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
1st Chinese Cavalry Corps
71st Chinese Corps
14th Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
8th Route Army
1st New Chinese Corps
96th Chinese Corps
66th Chinese Corps
6th Group Army
20th Artillery Regiment
23rd Chinese Corps
7th Artillery Regiment
China Command
18th Artillery Regiment
CAF HQ
36th Group Army
57th AT Gun Regiment
19th Chinese Corps
22nd Artillery Regiment
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Tonnageverluste am 13.01.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Service
4th RGC Route Brigade is located at Hangchow(90,55).
4th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion is located at Yenki(110,44).
43rd Const Co is located at Moulmein(55,55).
2nd Mobile AA Battalion is located at Mukden(104,42).
101st NCPC Route Brigade is located at Loyang(87,43).
Radio transmissions detected at Iloilo (79,84).
1st Manchukuo Division is located at Changchun(106,41).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Tokyo (114,60).
4th Air Defense AA Regiment is located at Ambon(76,109).
4th Mortar Battalion is located at 81,54.
67th Ind.Infantry Battalion is located at Canton(77,59).
69th Ind.Infantry Battalion is located at Swatow(81,62).
2nd RGC Route Brigade is located at Chaochow(81,61).
1st Infantry Regiment is located at Sunwu(113,34).
Radio transmissions detected at 26,55.
Yosu Fortress is located at Masan(102,54).
12th Tank Regiment is located at 78,42.
Radio transmissions detected at Lanchow (81,34).
28th Fld AA Gun Co is located at Changchun(106,41).
3rd Hvy.Artillery Regiment is located at Yenki(110,44).
Tanaka Det is located at Manila(79,77).
34th Road Const Co is located at Victoria Point(51,66).
Kure 3rd SNLF is located at Ominato(119,54).
Kogetsu JAAF Base Force is located at Nagasaki/Sasebo(102,58).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Amami Oshima (98,64).
5th JAAF AF Bn is located at Paramushiro-jima(137,47).
1st Manchukuo Distr Division is located at Changchun(106,41).
Radio transmissions detected at Utsonomiya (115,60).
Radio transmissions detected at Bangkok (56,62).
2nd JAAF AF Coy is located at Canton(77,59).
Radio transmissions detected at Mili (136,121).
Radio transmissions detected at Chichi-jima (111,74).
Radio transmissions detected at Magwe (57,47).
51st Air Defense AA Battalion is located at Kagi(85,64).
TK Tonan Maru #3 is reported to have been sunk near Tandjoengselor on Jun 12, 1942
George Pickett
28.12.17, 09:25
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14. Januar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Central Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
South Pacific
Die 2. und letzte Phase der Operation “Watchtower” begann in der Nacht mit dem Eintreffen der beiden Minenräumverbände vor der Küste von Shortland. Trotz intensiver Suche konnten bis zum Morgengrauen keine japanischen Minenfelder ausgemacht werden. Für die nachfolgenden Verbände eine mehr als erfreuliche Nachricht.
Die nach Süden ablaufenden Minenräumer wurden nach Tagesanbruch von leichten Bombern angegriffen, welche wohl von Shortland aus gestartet waren. Es waren veraltete Baumuster mit leichten Bomben, die den schnellen Minenräumern nicht gefährlich werden konnten. Sowohl die geworfenen Bomben, als der der Bordwaffenbeschuss verursachten keinerlei Schäden.
Morning Air attack on TF, near Shortlands at 109,131
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-32 Mary x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-32 Mary: 1 damaged
Allied Ships
DMS Trevor
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-32 Mary bombing from 100 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Shortlands at 109,131
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 41 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-32 Mary x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
DMS Boggs
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-32 Mary bombing from 100 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
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Wenig später näherten sich von Tulagi aus in 3 Wellen leichte Bomber um die japanische Garnison auf Shortland zu bombardieren. Da sie an der Grenze ihrer Reichweite operierten, war die Bombenzuladung entsprechend gering. Dem Feind soll jedoch ein Vorgeschmack darauf gegeben werden, was ihm in den nächsten Tagen blüht.
Morning Air attack on 51st Base Force, at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 8 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 18
SBD-3 Dauntless x 18
Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 51st Base Force, at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 18
TBF-1 Avenger x 18
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
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 51st Base Force, at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 8 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 18
Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 3 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 51st Base Force, at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 3 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Allied aircraft
TBF-1 Avenger x 18
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
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Southwest Pacific
Als die leichten Bomber abgeflogen waren, näherten sich von Westen 2 Staffeln mittlerer Bomber um die Flugfelder auf der Insel zu bombardieren. Auch dieser Luftangriff fand ohne nennenswerte japanische Gegenwehr statt. Man könnte den Eindruck gewinnen, das Shortland in der Verteidigungsplanung des japanischen Oberkommandos keine Rolle mehr spielt. Den GI´s an Bord der sich aus Südwesten nähernden Truppentransporter würde das nu Recht sein.
Afternoon Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 23
No Allied losses
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Weitere schwere Luftangriffe auf Rabaul rundeten die heutigen Vorbereitungen für die in wenigen Tagen stattfindende Landung auf Shortland ab. Rabaul dürfte als Ausgangsbasis für japanische Gegenmaßnahmen nur noch eingeschränkt geeignet sein. Eine große Unbekannte bildet der Verbleib der japanischen Träger. Die gestern und heute durchgeführten Aufklärungsflüge nach Truk brachten die Erkenntnis, dass sie sich nicht dort befinden.
Afternoon Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 15
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 53
P-38F Lightning x 25
P-38G Lightning x 37
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-Ic Oscar: 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 1 damaged
P-38G Lightning: 1 destroyed
Japanese ground losses:
3 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 30
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x P-38G Lightning sweeping at 30000 feet
16 x P-38G Lightning sweeping at 30000 feet
19 x P-38F Lightning sweeping at 25000 feet *
CAP engaged:
13th Sentai with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (3 airborne, 8 on standby, 4 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 6
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 9
P-38F Lightning x 22
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-Ic Oscar: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 2 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
13th Sentai with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters between 20000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 70 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 1
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 9
P-38E Lightning x 25
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 1 damaged
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 7
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
13th Sentai with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000 , scrambling fighters to 15000.
Raid is overhead
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ANZAC
Ein amerikanisches S-Klasse U-Boot wurde südwestlich von Ambon aus der Luft angegriffen und konnte sich nur durch Schnelltauchen der Gefahr entziehen. Bisher waren die alliierten U-Boote in diesem Gebiet noch nicht durch japanische Flieger belästigt worden, was durchaus verwunderlich ist. Das U-Boot bliebe jedenfalls unbeschädigt.
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British Far East Command
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
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China Command
Chungking ist gefallen!!! Durch weitere Verbände verstärkt und inzwischen auf 12 Infanteriedivisionen, 1 Panzerdivision und selbständige Artillerieeinheiten angewachsen, traten gegen Mittag nach unablässigen Bombenangriffen und mehrstündigem Trommelfeuer die japanischen Soldaten zum finalen Angriff an. Intel berichtete von rund 130.000 Mann, 1.200 Geschütze und 600 Panzer auf Seiten der Angreifer. Kein Heldenmut und keine Opferbereitschaft bis zum Tod konnte diese Lawine der Vernichtung aufhalten. Bei Einbruch der Dunkelheit strömten die letzten Reste der chinesischen Verteidiger über die Brücken auf das Südufer des Flusses, während hinter ihnen eigene Pioniere die Brücken sprengten. Eines der letzten Industriezentren Nationalchinas ist verloren. Die Folgen dieser Niederlage sind noch nicht abzusehen, doch droht die Verteidigung in China nun endgültig vom Feind aus den Angeln gehoben zu werden.
Ground combat at Chungking (76,45)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 132819 troops, 1234 guns, 579 vehicles, Assault Value = 3810
Defending force 54689 troops, 510 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 989
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 1581
Allied adjusted defense: 675
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Chungking !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
4046 casualties reported
Squads: 10 destroyed, 362 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 28 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 33 disabled
Guns lost 25 (3 destroyed, 22 disabled)
Vehicles lost 8 (1 destroyed, 7 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
21624 casualties reported
Squads: 781 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 755 destroyed, 194 disabled
Engineers: 224 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 215 (188 destroyed, 27 disabled)
Units retreated 16
Units destroyed 3
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
8th Engineer Regiment
32nd Division
12th Ind.Mixed Brigade
3rd Ind.Mixed Brigade
61st Infantry Brigade
41st Division
110th Division
6th Ind.Mixed Brigade
35th Division
23rd Tank Regiment
7th Ind.Mixed Brigade
9th Ind.Mixed Brigade
17th Division
6th Division
36th Division
11th Tank Regiment
15th Ind.Mixed Brigade
17th Ind.Mixed Brigade
37th Division
57th Infantry Brigade
4th Brigade
13th Indpt Infantry Regiment
27th Electric Engineer Regiment
7th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
12th Army
6th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
6th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
11th Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
14th Chinese Corps
8th Route Army
71st Chinese Corps
1st New Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Cavalry Corps
96th Chinese Corps
66th Chinese Corps
57th AT Gun Regiment
China Command
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
6th Group Army
18th Artillery Regiment
23rd Chinese Corps
20th Artillery Regiment
19th Chinese Corps
36th Group Army
7th Artillery Regiment
CAF HQ
22nd Artillery Regiment
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Tonnageverluste am 14.01.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
105th JAAF AF Bn is located at Hamamatsu(111,61).
Radio transmissions detected at Wotje (135,115).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Nagasaki/Sasebo (102,58).
41st Infantry Regiment is located at Singapore(50,84).
53rd Const Co is located at Georgetown(49,74).
51st Air Defense AA Regiment is located at Takao(84,65).
1st Air Defense AA Battalion is located at Tokyo(114,60).
23rd Air Defense AA Regiment is located at Fukuoka(103,57).
21st Ind.AA Gun Co is located at Nagasaki/Sasebo(102,58).
Guards Mixed Brigade is located at Tokyo(114,60).
4th Mongol Cavalry Division is located at Taiyuan(91,40).
7th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion is located at Chungking(76,45).
23rd Field AA Machinecannon Company is located at Yenki(110,44).
44th Field AA Battalion is located at Ambon(76,109).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Hiroshima/Kure (106,58).
Radio transmissions detected at Tawi Tawi (72,90).
Radio transmissions detected at Kavieng (106,122).
1st RGC Route Brigade is located at Foochow(86,60).
Radio transmissions detected at Iki-shima (102,57).
Radio transmissions detected at Sendai (117,58).
12th JAAF Base Force is located at Georgetown(49,74).
Radio transmissions detected at Mili (136,121).
Radio transmissions detected at Chefoo (98,46).
31st Ind.AA Gun Co is located at Ominato(119,54).
35th Fld AA Gun Co is located at Patani(51,73).
Radio transmissions detected at Manila (79,77).
69th JAAF AF Bn is located at Changchun(106,41).
41st JAAF AF Bn is located at Singapore(50,84).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Nagasaki/Sasebo (102,58).
Radio transmissions detected at Maloelap (136,117).
Radio transmissions detected at Aparri (82,73).
Radio transmissions detected at Canton (77,59).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Ominato (119,54).
Radio transmissions detected at Chinhae (103,54).
8th Manchukuo Inf Brigade is located at Chinchow(101,41).
CLAA Oakland arrives at San Francisco
Japanese forces CAPTURE Chungking !!!
George Pickett
28.12.17, 09:55
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15. Januar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Central Pacific
Südlich von Guam bekam das amerikanische U-Boot “Pike” Kontakt mit einem japanischen Zerstörer. Obwohl dieser mit hoher Fahrt durch die See schnitt, versuchte der Skipper der „Pike“ einen Angriff, der jedoch scheiterte. Beide geschossenen Torpedos liefen am Heck des Zerstörers vorbei. Der japanische Kommandant indes hatte keine größeren Ambitionen, das Feindboote zu stellen und brach bereits nach wenigen Minuten die Suche ab.
Sub attack near Guam at 106,97
Japanese Ships
DD Ushio
Allied Ships
SS Pike
SS Pike launches 2 torpedoes at DD Ushio
DD Ushio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ushio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ushio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ushio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ushio fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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South Pacific
Südlich von Guadalcanal versuchte wieder einmal ein japanisches U-Boot den Angriff auf einen Verband U-Jäger der US Navy. Den aufmerksamen Wachgängern entging die Gefahr jedoch nicht und alle 3 Schiffe fuhren ein Ausweichmanöver, so dass die japanischen Torpedos ins Leere liefen. Die anschließende Verfolgung und Bekämpfung des Feindbootes war zwar langwierig, doch nicht von Erfolg gekrönt. Der Kontakt ging schließlich verloren.
Sub attack near Rennell Island at 114,140
Japanese Ships
SS I-20
Allied Ships
SC-648
SS I-20 launches 2 torpedoes at SC-648
I-20 diving deep ....
SC-648 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-648 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-648 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-648 attacking submerged sub ....
SC-648 is out of ASW ammo
SC-648 is out of ASW ammo
SC-648 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Von Tulagi aus stiegen am Vormittag wieder leichte Bomber auf, um die japanischen Truppen auf Shortland zu bombardieren. Zwar war der messbare Erfolg auch heute sehr gering, was auch an den mehr als widrigen Wetterverhältnissen gelegen haben dürfte, doch dürfte den japanischen Soldaten inzwischen klar sein, dass die Zunahme der Luftangriffe auf Shortland nicht ohne Grund erfolgt. Wie recht sie mit dieser Vermutung haben, sollten sie bereits in der nächsten Nacht erfahren.
Morning Air attack on 51st Base Force, at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 17
SBD-3 Dauntless x 49
Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000' *
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking Maizuru 1st SNLF ...
Also attacking 51st Base Force ...
Also attacking Maizuru 1st SNLF ...
Also attacking 51st Base Force ...
Also attacking Maizuru 1st SNLF ...
Also attacking 51st Base Force ...
Also attacking Maizuru 1st SNLF ...
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Morning Air attack on 51st Base Force, at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
TBF-1 Avenger x 18
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 51st Base Force, at 109,131 (Shortlands)
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Allied aircraft
TBF-1 Avenger x 18
Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 5000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Southwest Pacific
Von Port Moresby aus griffen wieder mittlere Bomber die japanischen Flugfelder auf Shortland an. Auch hier war auf Grund des schlechten Wetters das Trefferbild mehr als dürftig.
Afternoon Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 9
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Shortlands , at 109,131
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 9
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Die Luftangriffe auf Rabaul litten ebenfalls unter den schlechten Wetterbedingungen, so dass viele Staffeln nicht rechtzeitig am Sammelpunkt eintrafen oder ihn gar ganz verfehlten, Der Jagdschutz traf ebenfalls nicht ein, so dass die schweren B17 und B24 Bomber in kleinen Gruppen Rabaul angriffen. Da die Abwehrbereitschaft der japanischen Luftwaffe jedoch kaum noch vorhanden ist, hatte es nicht die befürchteten Konsequenzen. Die Flugfelder des Feindes wurden erneut getroffen. Weder von Rabaul, noch von Shortland sollte für die morgen beginnende Landung des I. US Korps auf Shortland eine nennenswerte Gefahr ausgehen.
Afternoon Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 10
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 23
B-24D Liberator x 18
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-Ic Oscar: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 3 damaged
B-24D Liberator: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 9
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
13th Sentai with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (2 airborne, 5 on standby, 3 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 22000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
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Afternoon Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 22 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 6
B-24D Liberator x 6
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 1 damaged
Runway hits 6
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 6
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 1 damaged
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 12
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 6
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 1 damaged
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 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 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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ANZAC
Japanische Kommandotruppen besetzten heute die unverteidigte Insel Babar, westlich von Saumlaki gelegen.
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British Far East Command
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
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China Command
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Tonnageverluste am 15.01.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
Radio transmissions detected at 213,56.
1/33rd Division is located at Manado(75,99).
Radio transmissions detected at Oita (104,59).
Radio transmissions detected at Mili (136,121).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Samah (69,63).
Radio transmissions detected at Balikpapan (64,97).
20th Army is located at Port Arthur(99,44).
Radio transmissions detected at Nanchang (85,54).
Radio transmissions detected at Changchun (106,41).
26th Fld AA Machinecannon Company is located at Sunwu(113,34).
2nd Ind.Mixed Regiment is loaded on xAP Teiritsu Maru moving to Wenchow.
14th Tank Regiment is located at Lashio(62,46).
3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment is located at Tjilatjap(51,102).
85th JAAF AF Coy is located at Saigon(60,71).
8th JNAF AF Unit is located at Sendai(117,58).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Yokohama/Yokosuka (113,61).
3rd Garrison Unit is located at Heiho(113,33).
Radio transmissions detected at Manila (79,77).
Kwantung Army is located at Changchun(106,41).
23rd Air Flotilla is located at Loemadjang(56,106).
8th Tank Regiment is located at Cotabato(78,90).
15th Division is located at 79,47.
22nd Division is located at 80,54.
26th RGC Temp. Division is located at Taichow(92,52).
7th Garrison Unit is located at Sunwu(113,34).
Radio transmissions detected at 78,47.
2nd JAAF AF Bn is located at Nagoya(111,60).
Radio transmissions detected at Hankow (85,50).
17th JAAF AF Bn is located at Bangkok(56,62).
Fusan Fortress is located at Fusan(103,55).
Radio transmissions detected at 113,142.
3/9th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion is loaded on a Japanese TK moving to Manila.
67th JAAF AF Coy is located at Hankow(85,50).
26th JAAF AF Bn is located at Rashin(110,46).
Radio transmissions detected at Sorong (82,107).
13th Ind.Hvy.Art Battalion is located at Fushun(105,42).
Central Army is located at Osaka/Kyoto(109,59).
Erfreulich das nun auch Shortland bald den Japanern entrissen wird, allerdings erstaunt uns, das dieser Stützpunkt so gar kein ausgebautes Bollwerk zu sein scheint. Gut, von der Lage her schreit es dort förmlich nach einer Invasion, aber trotzdem sieht es dort nicht nach großem Widerstand aus. Aber wer weiß, was dort wirklich lauert.....
Die Konsequenz des Verlustes von Shortland ist für euren Gegner aber, das dann plötzlich Rabaul zur "Frontstadt" wird und auch ziemlich exponiert dasteht. Selbst als Flottenstützpunkt ist Rabaul derzeit nicht zu gebrauchen, also wird kein Bedrohungsszenario von dort ausgehen können.
Vielleicht kann man sogar darüber nachdenken, diese Basis nicht nur zu ignorieren, sondern (solange sie noch nicht so stark zu sein scheint) alsbald zu nehmen. Aber ohne echte Trägerunterstützung wird das wohl in den kommenden Monaten nichts und in der Zeit kann Rabaul richtig ausgebaut und verstärkt werden.
Immerhin sollten demnächst die ersten Navy- und Marinestaffeln mit der F4U ausgerüstet sein, das wird schon einige Vorteile für Euch einbringen, auch wenn es nur die landgestützten Staffeln betrifft.
Im Nordpazifik ist nach wie vor Wachsamkeit gefragt, ganz aufgegeben hat Japan sein Vorhaben (welches auch immer) noch nicht. Die Marcus Island-Operation dürfte solange auch auf Eis liegen, denn die Position des Gegners ist ziemlich ungünstig.
In China dürften nun die Lichter ausgehen, ohne die Wirtschaftskraft von Chungking geht für den noch nicht besetzten Teil ein erheblicher Versorgungsanteil verloren. Die Vergangenheit bei anderen Spielen zeigt aber, das chinesische Truppen fast am besten kämpften, wenn sie nichts mehr zu beissen und zum schiessen hatten :D
Nun heißt nur noch, so lange wie möglich aushalten und den Feind binden, alle anderen Fronten profitieren davon.
Auch wir bedauern den Verlust von Chungking, aber immerhin hat es lange gedauert bis es soweit war. Nun kann man nur hoffen, dass ihr noch lange genug durchhalten könnt ehe der Rest von China an Japan fallen wird.
Für die Operation "WATCHTOWER" schaut es bislang gut aus und bald dürfte wohl Shortland an euch fallen, wo ihr wohl gute Chancen haben werdet auch noch Rabaul zu erobern. Wir wünschen euch weiterhin viel Glück und
viele Erfolge...:ph:
herzlichste grüsse
Hohenlohe...:top: *SEMPER FIDELIS*
zeit genug hatte man ja gehabt um ein Plan nach Chungking zu haben beide Seiten clever wäre wenn der Japaner denn Rückzugs weg westlich oder östlich offen gelassen hätte
die Commonwealth Einheiten drehen hier hoffentlich nicht bis Sankt Nimmerlein Däumchen :D
wenn die attack bomber produziert werden kommen kann man nicht mehr unter 6000 feet horizontal Bomben abwerfen
haben deswegen die B-25C Mitchell ihn CBI zur Luftunterstützung 3000 feet und die attack bomber zur Schiffe Jagd eingesetzt
Werter George, wünschen euch weiterhin viel Glück und viele Erfolge...!! :ph:
herzlichste grüsse
Hohenlohe...:top: *SEMPER FI*
George Pickett
01.01.18, 10:55
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16. Januar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Sporadisch werden immer wieder japanische Schiffsverbände südlich der Aleuten gesichtet und zwar in den verschiedensten Zusammensetzungen. Was der Feind in dieser Region damit bezweckt, ist immer noch unklar. Die Aufklärungsstaffeln der Navy fliegen ohne Unterbrechung, um den Kontakt nicht abreißen zu lassen.
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Central Pacific
Kurz nach Mitternacht hatte der Kreuzerkampfverband der „North Pacific Fleet“ Marcus Island erreicht. Dass die Annäherung gelang, ohne vom Feind entdeckt zu werden, lässt auf eine mehr als löchrige Luftüberwachung des Seegebietes östlich der Insel schließen. Der Verband formierte sich in Kiellinie parallel zu Küste und eröffnete das Feuer. Der Horizont war von Explosionsblitzen hell erleuchtet, als Treibstofftanks und Munitionsdepots getroffen wurden. Auch die Hafenanlagen und der Flugplatz der kleinen Insel wurden schwer getroffen. Nach 30 Minuten wendete der gesamte Verband und ging auf östlichen Kurs. Das Unternehmen „Wild Card“ kann als voller Erfolg gewertet werden.
Night Naval bombardment of Marcus Island at 123,85
Allied Ships
CA Vincennes
CA San Francisco
CL Concord
CL Marblehead
CL Trenton
CL Detroit
CL Richmond
Japanese ground losses:
38 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 24
Port hits 16
Port fuel hits 2
CA Vincennes firing at Marcus Island
CA San Francisco firing at Marcus Island
CL Concord firing at Marcus Island
CL Marblehead firing at Marcus Island
CL Trenton firing at 87th Naval Guard Unit
CL Detroit firing at 87th Naval Guard Unit
CL Richmond firing at Marcus Island
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South Pacific
Die Koordination der Landung auf Shortland gelang leider nicht so, wie es in den Operationsplänen vorgesehen war. Als sich gegen 02.45 Uhr der Landungsverband unter Führung des leichten Kreuzers „Columbia“ der Landezone näherte, waren sie allein. Die geplante Beschießung der Landezone durch die Fire Support Groups „Alpha“ und „Bravo“ hatte noch nicht stattgefunden, da beide Verbände bei der Annäherung an Shortland außerplanmäßig hinter dem Zeitplan lagen. Konteradmiral Turner befahl daraufhin, ohne diese Unterstützung die Landung zu initiieren. Während sich die beiden Kreuzer und die Sicherungszerstörer zwischen den Strand und die Truppentransporter schoben, wurde das Flaggschiff des Verbandes, die „Columbia“ von einer Explosion unter der Wasserlinie erschüttert, die selbst den Admiral von den Beinen holte. Sie waren auf eine Mine gelaufen! Sofort schwärmten die Zerstörer aus und begannen, die Landezone nach Minen abzusuchen. Die Flüche der Seeleute auf dem Kreuzer galten in den folgenden Stunden den Besatzungen der 4 Minenräumer, die noch vor 2 Tagen die Landezone minenfrei gemeldet hatten.
TF 356 encounters mine field at Shortlands (109,131)
Allied Ships
CL Columbia, Mine hits 1
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TF 356 encounters mine field at Shortlands (109,131)
Allied Ships
DD Anderson
DD Hughes
DD Bancroft
4 mines cleared
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Schnell war klar, dass die Schäden nicht bedrohlich waren und während die Truppentransporter die Landungsboote zu Wasser ließen, eröffneten die Sicherungsschiffe das Feuer auf die vermuteten Stellungen der Japaner. Mit hoher Fahrt hielten dann die Landungsboote mit der 1. Welle auf den Strand zu.
Pre-Invasion action off Shortlands (109,131) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
121 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CL Columbia, Shell hits 1
CL Nashville
DD Anderson
DD Bancroft
DD McCalla
AK Bellatrix
AP Thomas Jefferson
DD Blue
Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
CL Columbia firing at 51st Base Force
51st Base Force firing at CL Columbia
51st Base Force firing at CL Nashville
CL Nashville firing at 51st Base Force
DD Anderson firing at 51st Base Force
51st Base Force firing at DD Anderson
DD Bancroft firing at Maizuru 1st SNLF
51st Base Force firing at DD McCalla
DD McCalla firing at 51st Base Force
12cm 10YT DP Gun Battery engaging AK Bellatrix at 14,000 yards
CL Nashville firing to suppress enemy battery at 14,000 yards
12cm 10YT DP Gun Battery engaging AK Bellatrix at 14,000 yards
CL Nashville firing to suppress enemy battery at 14,000 yards
12cm 10YT DP Gun Battery engaging AK Bellatrix at 14,000 yards
CL Nashville firing to suppress enemy battery at 14,000 yards
DD Anderson fired at enemy troops
DD Bancroft fired at enemy troops
DD McCalla 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
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Als sich die Bugklappen der Landungsboote senkten, schlug den Infanteristen heftiges Abwehrfeuer entgegen, welches die ersten Verluste verursachte. Doch dann erreichten die ersten Landungsfahrzeuge mit Panzern den Strand. Im Schutze dieser Panzer gingen die Infanteristen und Sturmpioniere weiter vor und drangen ins Landesinnere ein. Bis zum Mittag war die befohlene Sicherungslinie erreicht und man begann mit der Absicherung des Brückenkopfes.
Amphibious Assault at Shortlands (109,131)
TF 356 troops unloading over beach at Shortlands, 109,131
Allied ground losses:
120 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 15 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 8 (0 destroyed, 8 disabled)
Vehicles lost 5 (0 destroyed, 5 disabled)
10 troops of a US Cmbt Eng Sqd 43 lost overboard during unload of 102nd Combat Engr Rgt
13 troops of a USA Rifle Squad 42 lost in surf during unload of 32nd Infantry Div /2
13 troops of a USA Rifle Squad 42 lost overboard during unload of 32nd Infantry Div /3
13 troops of a USA Rifle Squad 42 lost overboard during unload of 32nd Infantry Div /7
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Invasion Support action off Shortlands (109,131) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
85 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
CL Columbia, Shell hits 2
CL Nashville, Shell hits 1
DD Anderson
DD Hughes
DD McCalla
DD Lansdowne
AP Thomas Jefferson
DD Blue
Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
51st Base Force firing at CL Columbia
CL Columbia firing at 51st Base Force
51st Base Force firing at CL Nashville
CL Nashville firing at 51st Base Force
51st Base Force firing at DD Anderson
DD Hughes firing at Maizuru 1st SNLF
51st Base Force firing at DD Lansdowne
DD Lansdowne firing at 51st Base Force
DD Anderson fired at enemy troops
DD Hughes fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards
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Invasion Support action off Shortlands (109,131)
20 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
AP Thomas Jefferson
DD Blue
Allied ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards
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Den ganzen Tag über versuchten japanische Aufklärer, das Ausmaß dieser Landung zu erkennen, doch alle Aufklärer wurden von den sichernden Jägern der US-Träger und der Staffeln aus Tulagi abgeschossen. Dem Feind dürfte die Dimension dieser Invasion auch so deutlich vor Augen geführt werden.
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Am Nachmittag versuchte dann eine Handvoll leichter japanischer Bomber einen Luftangriff auf den Landungsverband, welcher jedoch scheiterte. Zwar konnten sie die eigene Luftsicherung überlisten, doch erschwerte das starke Flakfeuer anscheinend einen gezielten Anflug, so dass alle Bomben in die See fielen. 1 Bomber wurde durch die Schiffsflak abgeschossen, einige Andere beschädigt.
Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Shortlands at 109,131
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-32 Mary x 6
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 49
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-32 Mary: 2 damaged
Ki-32 Mary: 1 destroyed by flak
No Allied losses
Allied Ships
CL Columbia
CL Nashville
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-32 Mary bombing from 1000 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
CAP engaged:
VF-3 with F4F-4 Wildcat (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
VF-6 with F4F-4 Wildcat (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
VRF-2F with F4F-4 Wildcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Raid is overhead
VRF-3F with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
VRF-5F with F4F-4 Wildcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Raid is overhead
VMF-111 with F4F-4 Wildcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Raid is overhead
VMF-112 with F4F-4 Wildcat (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead
VMF-122 with F4F-4 Wildcat (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead
VMF-214 with F4F-4 Wildcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Raid is overhead
VMF-221 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 5 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
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Am späten Nachmittag schließlich erreichte die Fire Support Group “Alpha” die Landezone und deckte die Feindstellungen mit schwerem Feuer ein. Hundertfach wurde die Erde umgepflügt und Gräben und Geschützstellungen eingeebnet. Gegenwehr war kaum zu erkennen. Die japanischen Kräfte auf Shortland waren diesem Materialeinsatz nicht gewachsen, dass konnte man schon jetzt mit Sicherheit sagen.
Naval bombardment of Shortlands at 109,131 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-46-II Dinah: 1 damaged
18 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Allied Ships
BB Idaho, Shell hits 1
BB Tennessee
BB Maryland
CA Minneapolis
CA Astoria
Japanese ground losses:
245 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 35 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
Guns lost 11 (1 destroyed, 10 disabled)
Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 12
Port hits 15
Port supply hits 2
BB Idaho firing at 51st Base Force
51st Base Force firing at BB Idaho
BB Tennessee firing at 51st Base Force
51st Base Force firing at BB Tennessee
BB Maryland firing at Maizuru 1st SNLF
CA Minneapolis firing at 51st Base Force
51st Base Force firing at CA Minneapolis
CA Astoria firing at Shortlands
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Am frühen Abend eröffnete der Feind mit seinen noch zur Verfügung stehenden Geschützen das Feuer auf den Brückenkopf des I. US Korps. Doch inzwischen waren auch die Geschütze der 3 selbständigen Feldartilleriebataillone in Stellung gegangen und dem Feind schlug ein mörderischer Granathagel entgegen. Eigene Verluste waren nicht zu beklagen.
Ground combat at Shortlands (109,131)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 1410 troops, 18 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 57
Defending force 13661 troops, 257 guns, 449 vehicles, Assault Value = 641
Japanese ground losses:
40 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
Maizuru 1st SNLF
51st Base Force
Defending units:
763rd Tank Battalion
762nd Tank Battalion
32nd Infantry Division
102nd Combat Engineer Regiment
112th Cavalry Regiment
97th Field Artillery Battalion
4th Field Artillery Battalion
134th Field Artillery Battalion
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Der morgige Tag soll den gelandeten Truppen der US Army Gelegenheit geben, sich zu sammeln und etwas zu erholen. Lediglich die land- und seegestützte Artillerie soll dem Feind weiter zusetzen. Für den 18. Januar ist der Ausbruch aus dem Brückenkopf geplant.
Southwest Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
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ANZAC
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
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British Far East Command
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
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China Command
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Tonnageverluste am 16.01.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
16th Army is located at Babeldaob(90,97).
20th Division is located at Keijo(103,50).
8th Ind. Engineer Regiment is located at Changsha(82,52).
7th Mongol Cavalry Division is located at Suchow(91,47).
27th Fld AA Machinecannon Company is located at Mishan(114,42).
Radio transmissions detected at Wenchow (89,58).
Radio transmissions detected at Miri (64,87).
a Std-D Cargo class xAK is moving to Port Arthur (99,44).
36th JAAF AF Bn is located at Patani(51,73).
15th JAAF AF Bn is located at Chiang Mai(58,53).
Ponape Naval Fortress is located at Ponape(119,113).
Radio transmissions detected at Mili (136,121).
Radio transmissions detected at Kalgan (95,37).
47th Infantry Regiment is located at Bataan(78,77).
80th JAAF AF Bn is located at Tokyo(114,60).
14th Naval Construction Battalion is located at Hollandia(93,116).
Radio transmissions detected at 211,58.
Kitachishima Fortress is located at Paramushiro-jima(137,47).
a Japanese TK is moving to Manila (79,77).
Radio transmissions detected at Medan (46,76).
23rd JAAF AF Bn is located at Georgetown(49,74).
Radio transmissions detected at Rashin (110,46).
6th RTA Division is located at Bangkok(56,62).
Radio transmissions detected at Palembang (48,91).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Singapore (50,84).
1st Ind.AA Gun Co is located at Sendai(117,58).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Osaka/Kyoto (109,59).
205th JAAF AF Bn is located at Nanyang(85,45).
28th JAAF AF Bn is located at Aparri(82,73).
2nd JNAF AF Unit is located at Truk(112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at Kuala Lumpur (49,79).
Mito JAAF Base Force is located at Chiba(114,61).
Radio transmissions detected at Wotje (135,115).
51st Air Division is located at Nagoya(111,60).
12th RGC Ind. Brigade is located at Hwainan(89,50).
George Pickett
01.01.18, 11:20
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17. Januar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Central Pacific
Im Seegebiet der Marianen Inseln griff das U-Boot „Perch“ einen japanischen Konvoi an. Der Angriff war ebenso wenig von Erfolg gekrönt wie die Bemühungen des Feindes, die „Perch“ zu orten und zu bekämpfen.
Sub attack near Anatahan at 108,91
Japanese Ships
xAK Kyuma Maru
SC Ch 36
xAK Tokusima Maru
xAK Daifuku Maru
PB Hagoromo Maru
Allied Ships
SS Perch
SS Perch launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Kyuma Maru
Perch diving deep ....
PB Hagoromo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Hagoromo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Hagoromo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Hagoromo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Hagoromo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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South Pacific
Bei Guadalcanal geht die Jagd nach japanischen U-Booten munter weiter. Auch heute wurde ein Feindboot entdeckt und von einem PBY-Flugboot aus der Luft bekämpft. Angeblich sogar mit Erfolg.
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Die Fire Support Group „Bravo“ beschoss kurz vor Sonnenaufgang die erkannten japanischen Stellungen auf Shortland. Bei Schlachtgruppen verbleiben so lange im Operationsgebiet, bis die Landungsverbände der 1. und 2. Welle vollständig entladen haben und sich auf dem Rückmarsch nach Luganville befinden.
Night Naval bombardment of Shortlands at 109,131
Allied Ships
BB Indiana
BB Mississippi
CA Wichita
CA Quincy
Japanese ground losses:
204 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 11 destroyed, 19 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 5 (2 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 10
Port hits 7
Port supply hits 2
BB Indiana firing at Shortlands
BB Mississippi firing at Shortlands
CA Wichita firing at 51st Base Force
CA Quincy firing at Shortlands
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Im Laufe des Tages kam es verschiedentlich zu kleineren Geplänkeln zwischen der amerikanischen und der japanischen Artillerie. Die GI´s in den provisorischen Stellungen nehmen das schwache Feindfeuer zur Kenntnis, mehr aber auch nicht. Morgen, so ist ihr fester Wille, werden sie den Feind auf Shortland zerschlagen und die Insel endgültig in Besitz nehmen.
Ground combat at Shortlands (109,131)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 1380 troops, 18 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 54
Defending force 16442 troops, 263 guns, 722 vehicles, Assault Value = 769
Japanese ground losses:
44 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
Maizuru 1st SNLF
51st Base Force
Defending units:
102nd Combat Engineer Regiment
762nd Tank Battalion
754th Tank Bn /1
763rd Tank Battalion
32nd Infantry Division
112th Cavalry Regiment
193rd Tank Bn /2
134th Field Artillery Battalion
97th Field Artillery Battalion
4th Field Artillery Battalion
I US Corps /1
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Ground combat at Shortlands (109,131)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 13604 troops, 254 guns, 501 vehicles, Assault Value = 769
Defending force 2432 troops, 56 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 48
Assaulting units:
763rd Tank Battalion
762nd Tank Battalion
32nd Infantry Division
102nd Combat Engineer Regiment
754th Tank Bn /1
112th Cavalry Regiment
193rd Tank Bn /2
134th Field Artillery Battalion
4th Field Artillery Battalion
97th Field Artillery Battalion
I US Corps /1
Defending units:
Maizuru 1st SNLF
51st Base Force
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Southwest Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
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ANZAC
Vor der Nordküste von Borneo geriet das niederländische U-Boot „O-23“ an einen Verband japanischer U-Jäger. Der Feind verstand durchaus sein Handwerk und nur durch geschickte Ausweichmanöver und mehrere Tiefenänderungen gelang es dem Kommandanten von „O-23“, sein Boot dem Feind zu entziehen. Die entstandenen Schäden können glücklicherweise mit Bordmitteln behoben werden.
ASW attack near Jesselton at 66,81
Japanese Ships
E Manazuru
E Tomozuru
Allied Ships
SS O23, hits 1
SS O23 is located by E Manazuru
O23 diving deep ....
E Tomozuru fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Tomozuru fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Tomozuru fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Tomozuru attacking submerged sub ....
E Tomozuru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Am östlichen Ausgang der Makassar Straße lies sich das amerikanische U-Boot „S-15“ eine gute Gelegenheit entgehen. Es sichtete einen japanischen Tankerkonvoi, der sich wie auf einem Präsentierteller der Position des U-Bootes näherte. Trotz dieser guten Voraussetzungen liefen die beiden geschossenen Torpedos am Ziel vorbei. Der sichernde Zerstörer war nicht in der Lage, das U-Boot zu orten.
Sub attack near Donggala at 67,97
Japanese Ships
TK Okigawa Maru
TK Manei Maru
TK Akane Maru
DD Naganami
Allied Ships
SS S-47
SS S-47 launches 2 torpedoes at TK Okigawa Maru
S-47 diving deep ....
DD Naganami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Naganami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Naganami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Naganami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Naganami fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Die kleine Insel Selarce wurde heute von japanischen Truppen in Besitz genommen. Große Teile des niederländischen Kolonialgebietes befinden sich inzwischen unter japanischer Kontrolle.
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British Far East Command
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
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China Command
Bei Chungking setzte der Feind den sich zurückziehenden chinesischen Truppen nach und setzte über den Fluss. Hier traf er jedoch auf chinesische Reserveverbände, die hier bereits vor Wochen Auffangstellungen errichtet haben. Es wurde ein blutiges Gemetzel, was den Feind hoffentlich dazu veranlasst, in diesem Frontabschnitt erst einmal Ruhe zu geben.
Ground combat at 76,46 (near Chungking)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 16067 troops, 168 guns, 31 vehicles, Assault Value = 479
Defending force 38008 troops, 362 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 708
Japanese adjusted assault: 124
Allied adjusted defense: 1372
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 11
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), disruption(-)
Japanese ground losses:
2982 casualties reported
Squads: 30 destroyed, 329 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 26 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 19 disabled
Allied ground losses:
340 casualties reported
Squads: 12 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 23 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
12th Ind.Mixed Brigade
41st Division
6th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
8th Route Army
14th Chinese Corps
22nd Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Cavalry Corps
71st Chinese Corps
1st New Chinese Corps
96th Chinese Corps
19th Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
66th Chinese Corps
36th Group Army
18th Group Army
23rd Chinese Corps
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Erfolgreicher war der Feind südöstlich von Kweiyang, wo er ein abgeschnittenes chinesisches Korps aus seinen Sperrstellungen entlang der Straße werfen konnte. Somit ist ein weiterer Nachschubweg für die weiter nördlich stehenden Feindverbände offen.
Ground combat at 76,51 (near Chihkiang)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 26274 troops, 226 guns, 111 vehicles, Assault Value = 912
Defending force 12632 troops, 59 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 400
Japanese adjusted assault: 582
Allied adjusted defense: 178
Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
358 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 22 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Allied ground losses:
4974 casualties reported
Squads: 142 destroyed, 43 disabled
Non Combat: 190 destroyed, 18 disabled
Engineers: 10 destroyed, 3 disabled
Guns lost 9 (8 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Units retreated 3
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
104th Division
38th Division
Defending units:
25th Chinese Corps
63rd Chinese Corps
7th War Area
12th Group Army
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Südöstlich von Chungking beschoss japanische Artillerie die dortigen chinesischen Stellungen mit mäßigem Erfolg. Hier konnte in den letzten Tagen die Front stabilisiert und der Durchbruch des Feindes nach Westen verhindert werden.
Ground combat at 78,47 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 380 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1365
Defending force 41429 troops, 185 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1427
Allied ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
9th Tank Regiment
34th Division
39th Division
27th Division
116th Division
15th Division
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
34th Separate Brigade
77th Chinese Corps
303rd Brigade
28th Chinese Corps
42nd Chinese Corps
39th Chinese Corps
30th Chinese Corps
17th Chinese Corps
55th Chinese Corps
11th Construction Regiment
8th War Area
2nd Group Army
9th Separate Brigade
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Tonnageverluste am 17.01.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
Suzuka JNAF Base Force is located at Tsu(110,60).
12th Ind.Hvy.Art Battalion is located at Fushun(105,42).
10th Border Defense Fortress is located at 113,42.
Radio transmissions detected at Hailar (107,30).
1st Air Defense AA Regiment is located at Tokyo(114,60).
1st Tank Division is located at Mandalay(59,46).
RGC Army is located at Nanking(91,52).
11th Army is located at Hankow(85,50).
19th Army is located at Tokyo(114,60).
20083 men are based at Kiamusze (113,40).
Radio transmissions detected at Laoag (81,72).
14th Tank Regiment is located at Lashio(62,46).
12th Indpt Infantry Regiment is located at 77,43.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Nagoya (111,60).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Yokohama/Yokosuka (113,61).
TK Amatsu Maru is located at Manila (79,77).
Radio transmissions detected at 218,72.
12th Air Defense AA Battalion is located at Kobe(108,59).
Hakodate Fortress is located at Hakodate(119,53).
2nd Manchukuo Cav Brigade is located at Liaoyuan(105,40).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Cam Ranh Bay (64,72).
36th JAAF AF Bn is located at Patani(51,73).
Radio transmissions detected at Kagoshima (102,60).
Radio transmissions detected at Sorong (82,107).
2nd Recon Regiment is located at Manila(79,77).
23rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment is located at Kagoshima(102,60).
54th JAAF AF Bn is located at Hankow(85,50).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Pescadores (84,63).
10th JNAF AF Unit is located at Rabaul(106,125).
85th Naval Guard Unit is located at Bacolod(79,85).
86th JAAF AF Coy is located at Kaifeng(89,44).
Radio transmissions detected at Christmas Island IO (45,104).
Radio transmissions detected at Guam (106,95).
Kure Naval Base Force is located at Hiroshima/Kure(106,58).
22nd JAAF AF Bn is located at Samah(69,63).
Radio transmissions detected at Chichi-jima (111,74).
Waifu JAAF Base Force is located at Kumamoto(102,59).
29th JAAF AF Coy is located at Singora(51,72).
George Pickett
01.01.18, 11:41
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18. Januar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Nahe Dutch Harbor griff ein Patrouillenbomber ein japanisches U-Boot an, konnte es aber nicht beschädigen. Wenigstens eine ehrliche und realistische Einschätzung der Besatzung.
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Central Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
South Pacific
Punkt 05.30 Uhr eröffnete die Korpsartillerie des I. US Korps sowie die Geschütze der 32. US Infanteriedivision und des 112. US Kavallerieregimentes das Feuer auf die japanischen Stellungen. 30 Minuten lang verließen im Sekundentakt tausende Granaten die Geschützrohre und ließen fast alles Leben in den feindlichen Gräben erlöschen. Als die Geschütze verstummten und die Infanterie im Schutze der Panzer vorrückte, fanden sie nur noch eingeebnete Gräben und Leichen vor. Was vom Feind noch lebte und laufen konnte, floh nordwärts in den Dschungel. Shortland war eingenommen! Nach nur 3 Monaten hatte die Operation „Watchtower“ ihre Ziele erreicht. Die Solomonen waren unter alliierter Kontrolle!
Ground combat at Shortlands (109,131)
Allied Deliberate attack
Attacking force 15895 troops, 257 guns, 590 vehicles, Assault Value = 775
Defending force 2437 troops, 56 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 49
Allied adjusted assault: 741
Japanese adjusted defense: 7
Allied assault odds: 105 to 1 (fort level 1)
Allied forces CAPTURE Shortlands !!!
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-46-II Dinah: 1 destroyed
Ki-32 Mary: 1 destroyed
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), disruption(-), preparation(-), experience(-)
supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
1152 casualties reported
Squads: 31 destroyed, 21 disabled
Non Combat: 42 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 20 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 34 (25 destroyed, 9 disabled)
Vehicles lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 2
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Assaulting units:
762nd Tank Battalion
193rd Tank Battalion
32nd Infantry Division
763rd Tank Battalion
102nd Combat Engineer Regiment
754th Tank Battalion
112th Cavalry Regiment
I US Corps
97th Field Artillery Battalion
4th Field Artillery Battalion
134th Field Artillery Battalion
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Im Laufe des Vormittages gab es jedoch Meldungen der Seeaufklärer, die die Feierstimmung etwas trübten. Vor Nordosten kommend, schien ein starker japanischer Schlachtverband auf Shortland zuzuhalten. Die beiden Landungskonvois wurden angewiesen, die Entladung der Versorgungsgüter einzustellen und nach Luganville zurückzukehren. Admiral Scott fasste beide Beschießungsgruppen zu einem großen Verband zusammen. Dieser soll den beiden Konvois Deckung geben. Für die nächsten Tage sind die Einheiten des I. US Korps auf Shortland noch gut versorgt und können weiter an der Instandsetzung der Basis arbeiten. Sollte sich der Feindverband wirklich dem Hafen weiter nähern, so stehen die Bomber auf Tulagi und dem leichten Trägerkampfverband, welcher rund 150 Seemeilen südwestlich von Shortland kreuzt, zum Angriff bereit.
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Auch heute wurde wieder eine große Anzahl Minen rund um den Hafen von Shortland geräumt. Wie es möglich war, dass der Minenräum-Verband dieses ausgedehnte Minenfeld übersehen konnte, ist ein Rätsel. Auch diese Operation muss auf Grund der Bedrohungslage erst einmal eingestellt werden.
TF 359 encounters mine field at Shortlands (109,131)
Allied Ships
DMS Dorsey
DMS Lamberton
SC-522
SC-521
SC-520
18 mines cleared
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Auf Tulagi wurde die Jagdstaffel VF3 als erster US-Verband mit der neuen F4U-1 „Corsair“ ausgerüstet. Dieses Modell ist eine spürbare Verbesserung für die landgestützten Staffeln der Navy und der Marines. Bis Anfang Februar sollen sich die Piloten mit der Maschine vertraut machen, bevor die Staffel wieder in den Frontdienst geht.
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Chance Vought F4U-1 Corsair
Southwest Pacific
Im Hafen von Port Moresby wurde ein dort auf Reede liegender Versorgungskonvoi von einem japanischen Aufklärer überflogen und vermutlich auch entdeckt. Ein Luftangriff blieb jedoch glücklicherweise bis zum Abend aus.
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ANZAC
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
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British Far East Command
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
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China Command
Südlich von Chungking stürmte heute die nächste Welle japanischer Truppen über den Fluss und geriet ins Abwehrfeuer der chinesischen Verbände. Wie am Vortage erlitt der Feind massive Verluste und dürfte in diesem Frontabschnitt einige Zeit brauchen um seine Einheiten zu sammeln und wieder aufzufrischen. Diese Zeit muss das chinesische Oberkommando nutzen um die Front hier spürbar zu verstärken.
Ground combat at 76,46 (near Chungking)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 46082 troops, 438 guns, 110 vehicles, Assault Value = 1758
Defending force 53144 troops, 418 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 969
Japanese adjusted assault: 764
Allied adjusted defense: 1678
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), morale(-), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: shock(+), disruption(-)
Japanese ground losses:
6854 casualties reported
Squads: 69 destroyed, 385 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 49 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 64 disabled
Allied ground losses:
805 casualties reported
Squads: 29 destroyed, 65 disabled
Non Combat: 41 destroyed, 100 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 21 (7 destroyed, 14 disabled)
Assaulting units:
37th Division
17th Division
6th Division
110th Division
12th Ind.Mixed Brigade
41st Division
6th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
19th Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
22nd Chinese Corps
24th Chinese Corps
14th Chinese Corps
8th Route Army
56th Chinese Corps
95th Chinese Corps
96th Chinese Corps
1st New Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Cavalry Corps
71st Chinese Corps
66th Chinese Corps
Central Reserve
36th Group Army
18th Group Army
23rd Chinese Corps
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Nahe Chihkiang rieben feindliche Truppen im 2. Anlauf die Reste der hiesigen chinesischen Verteidiger auf. Die nach Süden verlaufende Nachschubstraße ist somit frei und kann vom Feind benutzt werden. Eine weitere Negativmeldung.
Ground combat at 76,51 (near Chihkiang)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 26031 troops, 226 guns, 111 vehicles, Assault Value = 889
Defending force 675 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1
Japanese adjusted assault: 484
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 484 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: shock(+), supply(-)
Allied ground losses:
918 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 88 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units destroyed 1
Assaulting units:
104th Division
38th Division
Defending units:
7th War Area
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Weiter nördlich beließ es der Feind beim Abtasten der chinesischen Stellungen mit Artillerie. Eigene Verluste wurden nicht gemeldet.
Ground combat at 78,47 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 380 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1375
Defending force 41681 troops, 231 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1425
Assaulting units:
116th Division
39th Division
27th Division
15th Division
34th Division
9th Tank Regiment
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
303rd Brigade
28th Chinese Corps
42nd Chinese Corps
55th Chinese Corps
34th Separate Brigade
39th Chinese Corps
30th Chinese Corps
77th Chinese Corps
17th Chinese Corps
11th Construction Regiment
9th Separate Brigade
8th War Area
2nd Group Army
3rd Heavy Mortar Regiment
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Tonnageverluste am 18.01.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
23rd Air Flotilla is located at Loemadjang(56,106).
2nd Air Division is located at Ambon(76,109).
Radio transmissions detected at Wuchang (84,51).
71st Mountain Gun Regiment is located at Changchun(106,41).
28th Cavalry Regiment is located at Chengchow(88,44).
Radio transmissions detected at Chungking (76,45).
11th Garrison Unit is located at Shanghai(92,55).
Radio transmissions detected at Hakodate (119,53).
97th JAAF AF Bn is located at Cam Ranh Bay(64,72).
Radio transmissions detected at Hong Kong (77,61).
Radio transmissions detected at Fushun (105,42).
4th RGC Division is located at Hangchow(90,55).
58th Infantry Regiment is located at Hankow(85,50).
31st Field AA Battalion is located at Mandalay(59,46).
21st Division is located at Soerabaja(56,104).
Korea Army is located at Keijo(103,50).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
54th Field AA Battalion is located at Mishan(114,42).
Radio transmissions detected at Harbin (109,39).
2nd Hvy.Artillery Regiment is located at Yenki(110,44).
Radio transmissions detected at Mishan (114,42).
3rd Raiding Regiment is located at Kagoshima(102,60).
Radio transmissions detected at Chefoo (98,46).
RTA Cavalry Division is located at Nakhon Ratchasima(58,61).
6th Manchukuo Inf Brigade is located at Port Arthur(99,44).
Radio transmissions detected at Akita (117,55).
209th JAAF AF Bn is located at Nanyang(85,45).
2nd Manchukuo Cav Brigade is located at Liaoyuan(105,40).
106th JAAF AF Bn is located at Fukuoka(103,57).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Yokohama/Yokosuka (113,61).
Radio transmissions detected at Bacolod (79,85).
42nd Road Const Co is located at Sorong(82,107).
Radio transmissions detected at Miri (64,87).
2/6th Air Division is loaded on xAP Kowa Maru moving to Truk.
36th Const Co is located at Canton(77,59).
14th Army is located at Manila(79,77).
Allied forces CAPTURE Shortlands !!!
Heftige Kämpfe in China und eine erfolgreiche Anlandung bei Shortlands, wenn das vor allem in China gut ausgeht. Jedenfalls kann das alliierte Oberkommando weitgehend zufrieden sein. Vor allem wg Operation Watchtower.
China ist zwar wichtig, aber der Kampf wird ja an mehreren Fronten geführt und man sollte die Flinte ja nicht allzu früh ins Korn werfen...:)
Wir wünschen euch, werter George, weiterhin viel Glück und viele Erfolge...:ph:
herzlichste grüsse
Hohenlohe...:top: *SEMPER FI*
George Pickett
01.01.18, 12:22
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19. Januar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Seit Tagen bereits werden in sporadischen Abständen japanische Schiffsverbände südlich der Aleuten gesichtet. Auch heute sichtete eine PBY einen Verband, den die Besatzung als Versorgungsverband ansprach, da er angeblich aus Sicherungsschiffen und Tankern bestand. Diese Meldung konnte zu keinem besseren Zeitpunkt eintreffen, denn nur rund 100 Seemeilen südöstlich der gemeldeten Feindposition stand zu diesem Zeitpunkt der Kreuzerkampfverband der Northern Fleet, welcher sich auf dem Rückmarsch nach Dutch Harbor befand. Admiral Theobald wies den Verbandsführer umgehend an, auf Abfangkurs zu gehen.
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Central Pacific
Midwav erlebte heute eine mehr als unangenehme Überraschung, die für außerordentlich hohe materielle und vor allem personelle Verluste sorgte. Vermutlich von Norden her hatte sich ein kampfstarker japanischer Schlachtverband dem U-Boot Stützpunkt genähert. Die Luftüberwachung der nördlichen Sektoren ist noch etwas lückenhaft und im Kombination mit der Meldung der Northern Fleet über die Sichtung eines Versorger Verbandes im Nord Pazifik ist dieser Annäherungskurs des Feindes mehr als wahrscheinlich.
Das erste Opfer war ein Flottentanker nebst Zerstörer Geleit, welche im kleinen Hafen auf Reede lagen, während der Tanker die Ölbunker des U-Boot Stützpunktes füllte. Die Beatzungen der amerikanischen Schiffe wurden derart überrascht, das praktisch keine Gegenwehr stattfand. Binnen weniger Minuten wurden die 4 Zerstörer und der Tanker zusammengeschossen und sanken. Die Überlebenden retteten sich an das nahe Ufer.
Night Time Surface Combat, near Midway Island at 158,91, Range 11,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
BB Nagato, Shell hits 1
BB Ise
CA Myoko
CA Ashigara
CA Kinugasa
CL Nagara
CL Kuma
DD Yugumo
DD Takanami
DD Kuroshio
DD Hatsukaze
DD Yukikaze
Allied Ships
DD Cummings, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
DD Downes, Shell hits 6, and is sunk
DD Clark, Shell hits 5, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
DD Hull, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
AO Cimarron, Shell hits 8, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
Improved night sighting under 96% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 96% moonlight: 11,000 yards
Range closes to 26,000 yards...
Range closes to 23,000 yards...
Range closes to 20,000 yards...
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 11,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 11,000 yards
Allied ships attempt to get underway
BB Nagato engages DD Clark at 11,000 yards
DD Cummings sunk by CA Ashigara at 11,000 yards
CA Myoko engages DD Clark at 11,000 yards
CL Kuma engages DD Clark at 11,000 yards
DD Clark sunk by DD Yukikaze at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
BB Nagato engages DD Downes at 10,000 yards
CA Kinugasa engages AO Cimarron at 10,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages DD Downes at 10,000 yards
DD Downes sunk by CA Myoko at 10,000 yards
CL Nagara engages AO Cimarron at 10,000 yards
DD Hull sunk by DD Yukikaze at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
CL Nagara engages AO Cimarron at 9,000 yards
DD Yukikaze engages AO Cimarron at 9,000 yards
AO Cimarron sunk by DD Yugumo at 9,000 yards
AO Cimarron sunk by DD Yugumo at 9,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...
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Danach nahmen die japanischen Schiffe die militärischen Anlagen auf der Insel unter Feuer. Die großkalibrigen Granaten der Schlachtschiffe und Kreuzer richteten schwere Schäden an und verursachten hohe Verluste unter den Garnisonstruppen.
Night Naval bombardment of Midway Island at 158,91 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
Allied aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft losses
PBY-5A Catalina: 8 damaged
PBY-5A Catalina: 1 destroyed on ground
17 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
BB Ise
BB Nagato
CA Kinugasa, Shell hits 1
CA Ashigara
CA Myoko
CL Kuma
CL Nagara
DD Yukikaze
DD Kuroshio
DD Takanami
DD Yugumo
Allied Ships
ACM Ash, Shell hits 1
Allied ground losses:
176 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 18 disabled
Non Combat: 7 destroyed, 18 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 16 (1 destroyed, 15 disabled)
Vehicles lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Airbase hits 11
Airbase supply hits 6
Runway hits 16
Port hits 4
BB Ise firing at 6th Marine Defense Battalion
6th Marine Defense Battalion firing at BB Ise
BB Nagato firing at Midway Island
CA Kinugasa firing at 6th Marine Defense Battalion
6th Marine Defense Battalion firing at CA Kinugasa
CA Ashigara firing at Midway Island
CA Myoko firing at 6th Marine Defense Battalion
6th Marine Defense Battalion firing at CA Myoko
CL Kuma firing at Midway Island
CL Nagara firing at 6th Marine Defense Battalion
6th Marine Defense Battalion firing at CL Nagara
DD Yukikaze firing at 6th Marine Defense Battalion
DD Kuroshio firing at Midway Island
DD Takanami firing at 6th Marine Defense Battalion
DD Yugumo firing at 6th Marine Defense Battalion
6th Marine Defense Battalion firing at DD Yugumo
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Als der Feind das Feuer einstellte und sich neu formierte um Kurs auf die hohe See zu nehmen, dröhnte die Explosion einer Mine zur Insel hinüber. Ein japanischer Zerstörer war auf eine Mine gelaufen. Dennoch wurden alle Feindschiffe gegen Mittag nordwestlich von Midway auf Heimatkurs gesichtet. Für den angeschlagenen Feindzerstörer dürfte es aber wohl eine lange Heimreise werden.
TF 203 encounters mine field at Midway Island (158,91)
Japanese Ships
DD Hatsukaze, Mine hits 1, heavy damage
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South Pacific
Südlich von Shortland wurde der Schlachtverband von Admiral Scott von einem japanischen U-Boot belästigt. Noch bevor es in Angriffsposition gelangen konnte, wurde es von den sichernden Zerstörern geortet, abgedrängt und mit Wasserbomben bekämpft. Der Verband konnte anschließend seinen Rückmarsch nach Luganville ungestört fortsetzen.
ASW attack near Shortlands at 110,132
Japanese Ships
SS I-1, hits 2
Allied Ships
BB Indiana
BB Mississippi
BB Idaho
BB Maryland
CA Wichita
CA Minneapolis
DD Selfridge
DD Porter
DD Flusser
DD Monaghan
DD Worden
DD Balch
DD Phelps
SS I-1 is sighted by escort
DD Monaghan fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Worden fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Balch fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Phelps fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Balch fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Balch fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Balch attacking submerged sub ....
DD Balch fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Südlich von Guadalcanal griff eine PBY ein aufgetaucht fahrendes japanisches U-Boot an. Leider ohne sichtbaren Erfolg.
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Eine andere PBY sichtete den am Vortage noch nahe Shortland stehenden japanischen Kampfverband nun nördlich von Kavieng mit einem Kurs, der vorläufig Entwarnung verhieß. Daraufhin wurde auch dem leichten Trägerkampfverband befohlen, nach Luganville zurückzukehren. Alle Überwasserverbände waren inzwischen außer Reichweite für den Feind.
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Southwest Pacific
Die weitere Bekämpfung der ehemaligen Verteidiger von Shortland hat die 7. US Luftflotte übernommen. Hierbei kamen erstmalig Bomberstaffeln der neuseeländischen Luftwaffe zum Einsatz, welche von Flugfeldern nahe Milne Bay aus operieren. Das 1. RNZAF Corps ist direkt der 7. US Luftflotte unterstellt und verfügt zur Zeit über rund 60 Bomber des älteren Typ „Hudson III“. In den nächsten Wochen sollen auch einige neuseeländische Jagdstaffeln dazu stoßen.
Morning Air attack on Maizuru 1st SNLF, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 30
B-25C Mitchell x 6
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
12 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 51st Base Force ...
Also attacking Maizuru 1st SNLF ...
Also attacking 51st Base Force ...
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Morning Air attack on Maizuru 1st SNLF, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 6
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 51st Base Force, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) 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
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 51st Base Force, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 6
B-25C Mitchell x 12
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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ANZAC
Nordöstlich der australischen Hafenstadt Rockhampton griff ein australischer Patrouillenbomber ein hier kreuzendes japanisches U-Boot an und konnte es lt. Aussage der Bomberbesatzung auch beschädigen.
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Exmouth, im äußersten Nordwesten von Australien gelegen, hat heute seine Arbeit als Stützpunkt für Seeaufklärer aufgenommen. Mehrere neu aufgestellte Staffeln der niederländischen Marineluftwaffe werden von hier aus den See Raum überwachen. Diese Staffeln wurden nach ihrer Zerschlagung auf Java wieder aktiviert und sind mit einer Exportversion der amerikanischen PBY „Catalina“ ausgerüstet.
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Consolidated PBY Catalina
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British Far East Command
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
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China Command
Chengtu wurde heute wieder einmal von mittelschweren Bombern des Typ B25 angegriffen. Ziel waren die dortigen Flugfelder um ihre Nutzbarmachung durch den Feind zu verzögern. Der Angriff kann als erfolgreich bezeichnet werden.
Morning Air attack on Chengtu , at 75,41
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 39
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 11
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Chengtu , at 75,41
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 9
No Allied losses
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Südlich und südöstlich von Chungking bepflasterte die japanische Artillerie die neuralgischen Frontabschnitte und ihre chinesischen Verteidiger. Trotz der hohen Feindverluste besonders in den letzen Tagen wird der Feind bereits in Kürze wieder angreifen, da ist sich das chinesische Oberkommando sicher.
Ground combat at 78,47 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 380 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1385
Defending force 41692 troops, 230 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1431
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
116th Division
9th Tank Regiment
34th Division
15th Division
27th Division
39th Division
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
77th Chinese Corps
303rd Brigade
28th Chinese Corps
55th Chinese Corps
17th Chinese Corps
39th Chinese Corps
34th Separate Brigade
42nd Chinese Corps
30th Chinese Corps
11th Construction Regiment
9th Separate Brigade
8th War Area
2nd Group Army
3rd Heavy Mortar Regiment
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Ground combat at 76,46 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 240 troops, 28 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1418
Defending force 51735 troops, 411 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 908
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
6th Division
110th Division
17th Division
12th Ind.Mixed Brigade
12th Tank Regiment
37th Division
41st Division
6th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
56th Chinese Corps
14th Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
22nd Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Cavalry Corps
24th Chinese Corps
1st New Chinese Corps
71st Chinese Corps
95th Chinese Corps
8th Route Army
66th Chinese Corps
19th Chinese Corps
36th Group Army
23rd Chinese Corps
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Tonnageverluste am 19.01.1943
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Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
3rd Army is located at Yenki(110,44).
51st Air Division is located at Nagoya(111,60).
22nd Division is located at 80,54.
51st Const Co is located at Changchun(106,41).
20th Fld AA Machinecannon Company is located at Mishan(114,42).
146th Infantry Regiment is located at Ambon(76,109).
Radio transmissions detected at Maloelap (136,117).
2nd JAAF Base Force is located at 111,43.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Nagasaki/Sasebo (102,58).
85th Naval Guard Unit is located at Bacolod(79,85).
2nd RGC Division is located at Nanking(91,52).
16th Garrison Unit is located at Hirosaki/Aomori(118,54).
74th Infantry Regiment is located at Kanko(105,47).
Radio transmissions detected at 180,110.
Tachiarai JAAF Base Force is located at Fukuoka(103,57).
Radio transmissions detected at Rabaul (106,125).
3/9th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion is loaded on a Kyushu Cargo class xAK moving to Guam.
Radio transmissions detected at Moulmein (55,55).
Radio transmissions detected at Ponape (119,113).
57th Construction Battalion is located at Keijo(103,50).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Babeldaob (90,97).
3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment is located at Tjilatjap(51,102).
23rd Air Defense AA Regiment is located at Fukuoka(103,57).
6th Army is located at Hailar(107,30).
1st RGC Route Brigade is located at Foochow(86,60).
Radio transmissions detected at 95,63.
5th JAAF AF Coy is located at Kota Bharu(51,75).
Radio transmissions detected at Utsonomiya (115,60).
Radio transmissions detected at Kendari (70,106).
2/5th Air Defense AA Regiment is loaded on AMC Kongo Maru moving to Saipan.
69th JAAF AF Coy is located at Hankow(85,50).
71st JAAF AF Bn is located at Kiamusze(113,40).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Osaka/Kyoto (109,59).
Previous report of sinking of CA Kinugasa incorrect. Ship sighted and engaged at 158, 91 (Midway)
Previous report of sinking of CL Kuma incorrect. Ship sighted and engaged at 158, 91 (Midway)
George Pickett
01.01.18, 12:46
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20. Januar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Trotz einer Schlechtwetterfront mit starkem Regen und schlechter Sicht gelang es dem Kampfverband der US-Navy kurz nach Mitternacht den japanischen Versorgungsverband aufzuspüren. Hoher Seegang erschwerte jedoch ein koordiniertes Vorgehen gegen den Feind und die ersten Salven lagen neben den Zielen. Die Feindschiffe versuchten durch einen Kurswechsel Distanz zu gewinnen und die Regenboen als Deckung zu nutzen, was ihnen teilweise auch gelang. Bis der Sichtkontakt dann aber verloren ging, gelang es immerhin 1 Zerstörer zu versenken und 2 Flottentanker und 1 U-Jäger schwer zu treffen. Nachträgliche Versenkungen sind hier nicht ausgeschlossen.
Night Time Surface Combat, near Agattu Island at 149,62, Range 7,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Sanae
DD Asagao, Shell hits 13, and is sunk
PB Fukui Maru
AO Erimo, Shell hits 1
AO Notoro
AO Ondo, Shell hits 14, heavy fires, heavy damage
AO Tsurumi, Shell hits 2, heavy fires
PB Nako Maru #2, Shell hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage
Allied Ships
CA San Francisco
CA Vincennes
CL Richmond, Shell hits 1
CL Detroit
CL Trenton
CL Marblehead
CL Concord
DD Meredith
DD Gwin
DD Grayson
DD Monssen
DD Mustin
DD Russell, Shell hits 1
DD O'Brien
DD Walke
DD Ralph Talbot
DD Henley
DD Farragut
DD Dewey
Low visibility due to Rain with 100% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 100% moonlight: 6,000 yards
Range closes to 24,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 24,000 yards
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 19,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 9,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 7,000 yards
CA Vincennes engages DD Asagao at 7,000 yards
DD Sanae engages CA Vincennes at 7,000 yards
CL Marblehead engages DD Asagao at 7,000 yards
CL Trenton engages DD Asagao at 7,000 yards
CA Vincennes engages AO Ondo at 7,000 yards
CL Richmond engages DD Asagao at 7,000 yards
DD Sanae engages DD Henley at 7,000 yards
DD Asagao engages DD Meredith at 7,000 yards
DD Asagao engages DD Henley at 7,000 yards
CA San Francisco engages DD Asagao at 7,000 yards
CA Vincennes engages PB Nako Maru #2 at 7,000 yards
CL Marblehead engages DD Asagao at 7,000 yards
CL Trenton engages DD Asagao at 7,000 yards
CL Detroit engages DD Asagao at 7,000 yards
CA Vincennes engages AO Erimo at 7,000 yards
DD Asagao engages DD Farragut at 7,000 yards
DD Ralph Talbot engages DD Asagao at 7,000 yards
DD Monssen engages AO Ondo at 7,000 yards
DD Asagao engages DD Grayson at 7,000 yards
DD Asagao engages DD Gwin at 7,000 yards
DD Meredith engages DD Asagao at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards
DD Russell engages DD Asagao at 4,000 yards
CA San Francisco engages DD Asagao at 4,000 yards
CL Richmond engages PB Nako Maru #2 at 4,000 yards
CL Marblehead engages DD Asagao at 4,000 yards
DD Ralph Talbot engages AO Tsurumi at 4,000 yards
CL Detroit engages DD Asagao at 4,000 yards
CL Richmond engages AO Notoro at 4,000 yards
DD Farragut engages DD Asagao at 4,000 yards
DD Asagao engages DD Ralph Talbot at 4,000 yards
DD Russell engages DD Asagao at 4,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
CA Vincennes engages DD Asagao at 2,000 yards
Massive explosion on DD Asagao
DD Asagao sunk by CL Concord at 2,000 yards
CA Vincennes engages PB Fukui Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Russell engages AO Tsurumi at 2,000 yards
CL Detroit engages AO Ondo at 2,000 yards
DD Walke engages AO Notoro at 2,000 yards
CA Vincennes engages AO Erimo at 2,000 yards
DD Sanae engages DD Gwin at 2,000 yards
CA Vincennes engages PB Nako Maru #2 at 2,000 yards
CL Concord engages AO Ondo at 2,000 yards
DD Farragut engages AO Tsurumi at 2,000 yards
DD Sanae engages CL Detroit at 2,000 yards
CL Richmond engages DD Sanae at 2,000 yards
Japanese Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...
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Central Pacific
Beinahe tödlich endete für das U-Boot “Salmon” die Begegnung mit den Sicherungszerstörern eines japanischen Truppenkonvois südwestlich der Bonin Inseln. Noch in der Annäherungsphase wurde das U-Boot vom Feind entdeckt und mit Wasserbomben eingedeckt. Bereits die erste Salve Wasserbomben beschädigte den Druckkörper und die E-Maschinen, so dass das U-Boot nur noch schwer zu steuern war. Es gleicht einem Wunder, dass die „Salmon“ schließlich dem Feind entkommen konnte. Nach dem Auftauchen nahm das waidwunde U-Boot umgehend Kurs auf Midway.
ASW attack near Chichi-jima at 115,80
Japanese Ships
xAP Koan Maru
DD Teruzuki
Allied Ships
SS Salmon, hits 1, heavy damage
SS Salmon is sighted by escort
Salmon diving deep ....
DD Teruzuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Teruzuki attacking submerged sub ....
DD Teruzuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Teruzuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Teruzuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Ein Unentschieden in Sachen Erfolglosigkeit gab es im Seegebiet zwischen Eniwetok und Kwajalein. Das U-Boot „Grouper“ versuchte sich mit wenig Erfolg an einem Verband japanischer U-Jäger. Der Feind suchte anschließend einige Minuten mehr oder weniger lustlos das dem U-Boot und entfernte sich dann wieder.
Sub attack near Ebadon at 127,113
Japanese Ships
PB Tama Maru #5
PB Kyo Maru #6
Allied Ships
SS Grouper
SS Grouper launches 2 torpedoes at PB Tama Maru #5
Grouper diving deep ....
PB Kyo Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kyo Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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South Pacific
In harter Nachtarbeit konnte ein Minenräumverband die letzten japanischen Minen bei Shortland räumen. Der Hafen kann nun gefahrlos von den Versorgungskonvois angelaufen werden.
TF 158 encounters mine field at Shortlands (109,131)
Allied Ships
DMS Boggs
DMS Trevor
DMS Hovey
DMS Southard
48 mines cleared
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Southwest Pacific
Über Buna lies sich nach einer längeren Abstinenzphase wieder einmal ein japanischer Aufklärer blicken. Der inzwischen gut ausgebaute Stützpunkt dürfte dem regionalen japanischen Oberkommando nicht wirklich gefallen.
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Australische und amerikanische Bomber griffen auch heute wieder die japanischen Truppen bei Torokina an. Sie sollen nach und nach durch fortlaufende Bombenangriffe aufgerieben werden. Kein GI soll hierfür unnötig in Gefahr gebracht werden.
Morning Air attack on Maizuru 1st SNLF, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 30
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
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
9 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 51st Base Force ...
Also attacking Maizuru 1st SNLF ...
Also attacking 51st Base Force ...
Also attacking Maizuru 1st SNLF ...
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Morning Air attack on 51st Base Force, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 15
B-25C Mitchell x 6
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking Maizuru 1st SNLF ...
Also attacking 51st Base Force ...
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Morning Air attack on Maizuru 1st SNLF, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 3 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 6
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 51st Base Force, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 24
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
38 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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ANZAC
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
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British Far East Command
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
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China Command
Chengtu wurde auch heute wieder durch mittlere Bomber der 10. US Luftflotte bombardiert. In den nächsten Tagen soll dann ein Zielwechsel vorgenommen werden.
Morning Air attack on Chengtu , at 75,41
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 48
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 17
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Chengtu , at 75,41
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 9
No Allied losses
Runway hits 8
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Südlich von Chungking sucht Japan die Entscheidung und lässt seine Divisionen gegen die noch provisorischen Stellungen der chinesischen Armee anrennen. Bricht der Feind hier durch, dann ist der chinesische Kriegsschauplatz verloren und die Verteidiger werden in 2 großen Kesseln zusammengetrieben. Noch ist es aber nicht so weit und Japan holte sich eine erneute Abfuhr.
Ground combat at 76,46 (near Chungking)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 44105 troops, 431 guns, 216 vehicles, Assault Value = 1472
Defending force 51926 troops, 409 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 924
Japanese adjusted assault: 356
Allied adjusted defense: 2107
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 5
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: disruption(-)
Japanese ground losses:
1776 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 146 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 21 disabled
Vehicles lost 17 (1 destroyed, 16 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
1913 casualties reported
Squads: 39 destroyed, 48 disabled
Non Combat: 7 destroyed, 85 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 6 (4 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Assaulting units:
37th Division
12th Ind.Mixed Brigade
12th Tank Regiment
17th Division
110th Division
6th Division
41st Division
6th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
24th Chinese Corps
22nd Chinese Corps
8th Route Army
56th Chinese Corps
71st Chinese Corps
95th Chinese Corps
1st New Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
14th Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Cavalry Corps
66th Chinese Corps
36th Group Army
23rd Chinese Corps
19th Chinese Corps
Central Reserve
18th Group Army
96th Chinese Corps
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Weiter südöstlich gibt es ebenfalls einen kritischen Frontabschnitt, welcher jedoch besser mit Truppen und Waffen ausgestattet ist. Hier beließ es der Feind beim Beschuss der chinesischen Stellungen durch seine Artillerie. Verluste wurden nicht gemeldet.
Ground combat at 78,47 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 370 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1397
Defending force 42004 troops, 277 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1432
Assaulting units:
27th Division
39th Division
116th Division
34th Division
15th Division
9th Tank Regiment
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
17th Chinese Corps
55th Chinese Corps
34th Separate Brigade
77th Chinese Corps
28th Chinese Corps
30th Chinese Corps
303rd Brigade
39th Chinese Corps
42nd Chinese Corps
11th Construction Regiment
3rd Heavy Mortar Regiment
8th War Area
2nd Group Army
9th Separate Brigade
4th Heavy Mortar Regiment
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Tonnageverluste am 20.01.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
Radio transmissions detected at Kushiro (123,53).
Peleliu Naval Fortress is located at Peleliu(90,98).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Davao (79,91).
6th NCPC Infantry Brigade is located at Suchow(91,47).
4th Ind. Engineer Regiment is located at Medan(46,76).
15th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion is located at Manila(79,77).
DD Isokaze is located at Toyohara (124,46).
DD Satsuki is moving to Singapore (50,84).
Mito JAAF Base Force is located at Chiba(114,61).
80th JAAF AF Bn is located at Tokyo(114,60).
Radio transmissions detected at Hong Kong (77,61).
15th Naval Construction Battalion is located at Naha(95,66).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Babeldaob (90,97).
3rd Ind. Engineer Regiment is located at Bataan(78,77).
12th Army is located at Chungking(76,45).
3rd JAAF AF Coy is located at Tourane(66,65).
Radio transmissions detected at Hankow (85,50).
1st Area Army is located at Mutankiang(111,42).
4th Garrison Unit is located at Shanghai(92,55).
46th Road Const Co is located at Yenki(110,44).
Kanno Det is located at Manila(79,77).
114th Infantry Regiment is located at Batavia(49,98).
1st RGC Division is located at Nanking(91,52).
10th RGC Temp. Division is located at Soochow(92,54).
29th JAAF AF Coy is located at Singora(51,72).
39th JNAF AF Unit is located at Sorong(82,107).
Radio transmissions detected at Canton (77,59).
Radio transmissions detected at Kagi (85,64).
67th JAAF AF Coy is located at Hankow(85,50).
5th JAAF AF Coy is located at Kota Bharu(51,75).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Hiroshima/Kure (106,58).
2nd JAAF AF Coy is located at Canton(77,59).
Radio transmissions detected at Guam (106,95).
DD Asagao is reported to have been sunk near Agattu Island on Jan 20, 1943
Dieser Angriff auf Midway hätte eigentlich früher bemerkt werden müssen. Scheinbar kam dieser japanische Kreuzerverband über die nordöostliche Route an den Aleuten vorbei. Der Versorgungsverband war wahrscheinlich für diesen Kreuzerverband gedacht. Nun fehlen Japan ein paar wichtige Schiffe...:D
Ansonsten gibt es ausser dem Bereich der Solomonen nur noch über China etwas mehr zu berichten. Solange sich Japan in China eins ums andere Mal eine ziemlich blutige Nase holt, ist das bislang noch gehaltene alliierte Gebiet in China wichtig. Denn dadurch werden die sich dort befindlichen japanischen Truppen ziemlich gebunden...:)
Wir wünschen euch weiterhin viel Glück und viele Erfolge beim harten Kampf gegen Japan...:ph:
herzlichste grüsse
Hohenlohe...:top: *SEMPER FIDELIS*
hohe_Berge
03.01.18, 09:47
Midway. Egal, wenn Ihr Nachsetzen könnt und die Flottentanker erwischt, dann wird es noch Euer Sieg. Ohne Oel keine Bewegung und Flottentanker soller ein sehr seltenes Gut beim Japaner sein.
Glück Auf
George Pickett
03.01.18, 12:53
Midway. Egal, wenn Ihr Nachsetzen könnt und die Flottentanker erwischt, dann wird es noch Euer Sieg. Ohne Oel keine Bewegung und Flottentanker soller ein sehr seltenes Gut beim Japaner sein.
Glück Auf
Vielleicht haben Wir ja Glück und können die Fühlung zum japanischen Versorger-Verband noch einmal herstellen.
Wir hoffen, dass ihr erfolgreich sein werdet...!! :)
herzlichste grüsse
Hohenlohe...:top: *SEMPER FI*
Sehr ereignisreiche Tage, die Ihr uns da präsentiert. Es ist schon manchmal kurios, das beide Seiten fast zur selben Zeit auf die gleichen Gedanken kommen (Midway - Marcus Island). Wenn es ganz dicke kommt, fahren sich beide Beschiessungsverbände sogar auf hoher See über den Haufen; immer unter dem Aspekt, wie groß die Karte ist und in welchem Gesamtzeitraum das alles passiert.
Wenn Ihr dauerhaft verhindern könnt, das Rabaul sich wieder aufrappeln kann, wird es für Japan schwierig werden, den Stützpunkt noch weiter aufzurüsten. Dann besteht eine echte Chance, dort sogar in einigen Monaten mit guten Erfolgsaussichten den Angriff zu wagen.
wahrlich kurios und beide Taskforce haben wohl kaum noch Artillerie Munition
George Pickett
07.01.18, 10:19
Sehr ereignisreiche Tage, die Ihr uns da präsentiert. Es ist schon manchmal kurios, das beide Seiten fast zur selben Zeit auf die gleichen Gedanken kommen (Midway - Marcus Island). Wenn es ganz dicke kommt, fahren sich beide Beschiessungsverbände sogar auf hoher See über den Haufen; immer unter dem Aspekt, wie groß die Karte ist und in welchem Gesamtzeitraum das alles passiert.
Wenn Ihr dauerhaft verhindern könnt, das Rabaul sich wieder aufrappeln kann, wird es für Japan schwierig werden, den Stützpunkt noch weiter aufzurüsten. Dann besteht eine echte Chance, dort sogar in einigen Monaten mit guten Erfolgsaussichten den Angriff zu wagen.
Ja, es kommt in der Tat etwas Bewegung in die Sache...
George Pickett
07.01.18, 10:43
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21. Januar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Nahe des japanischen Stützpunktes Paramushiro.jima auf den Kurilen wurde das amerikanische U-Boot “Tautog” aus der Luft angegriffen. Da der Feindbomber frühzeitig entdeckt wurde, gelang es dem U-Boot in sichere Tiefen abzutauchen, bevor die Bomben nicht unweit seiner Position einschlugen. Die „Tautog“ wurde lediglich leicht durchgeschüttelt.
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Central Pacific
Bedeutend unangenehmer ist die Situation an Bord des U-Bootes „Salmon“, welches bei einem Angriff auf einen japanischen Konvoi durch Wasserbomben schwer beschädigt wurde. Es hält weiter Kurs auf seinen Heimatstützpunkt Midway und steht zur Zeit rund 100 Seemeilen südwestlich von Wake.
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Von Midway kommend scheint sich der durch einen Minentreffer beschädigte japanische Zerstörer Wake zu nähern. Auf Grund seiner geringen Geschwindigkeit dürften die Schäden an Bord recht groß sein
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South Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Southwest Pacific
Wieder wurde Buna von einem japanischen Aufklärer überflogen. Invasionsabsichten werden dem Feind zur Zeit jedoch nicht unterstellt. Diese Gelegenheit dürfte er bereits seit einiger Zeit verpasst haben.
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Der neuerliche Angriff amerikanischer und neuseeländischer Bomber auf die japanischen Truppen bei Torokina traf überraschend auf Widerstand. Japanische Armeejäger griffen die unbegleiteten Bomber an. Besonders die schwach bewaffneten Hudson-Bomber der neuseeländischen Staffeln erlitten Verluste. Insgesamt 9 Bomber verlor das RNZAF Corps. Das Oberkommando der 7. US Luftflotte musste sich eingestehen, das man zum einen die Einsatzbereitschaft der japanischen Luftwaffe bei Rabaul unterschätzt hat, als auch den Willen des Feindes, die isolierten Bodentruppen zu unterstützen. Bereits für den nächsten Tag wurde befohlen, die Luftangriffe auf Rabaul wieder aufzunehmen.
Morning Air attack on Maizuru 1st SNLF, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 17
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 38
B-25C Mitchell x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
Hudson III (LR): 2 destroyed, 14 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
4 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
11 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
4 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
13th Sentai with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (17 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
17 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 17000.
Raid is overhead
Also attacking 51st Base Force ...
Also attacking Maizuru 1st SNLF ...
Also attacking 51st Base Force ...
Also attacking Maizuru 1st SNLF ...
Also attacking 51st Base Force ...
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Morning Air attack on Maizuru 1st SNLF, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 8 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 3
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 9
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
Hudson III (LR): 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
13th Sentai with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 189 minutes
Also attacking 51st Base Force ...
Also attacking Maizuru 1st SNLF ...
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Morning Air attack on 51st Base Force, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 1
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 6
B-25C Mitchell x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
Hudson III (LR): 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
13th Sentai with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
Also attacking Maizuru 1st SNLF ...
Also attacking 51st Base Force ...
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ANZAC
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
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British Far East Command
British Eastern Fleet
Südwestlich von Colombo/Ceylon wurde ein japanisches U-Boot gesichtet und mehrfach aus der Luft angegriffen. Einige Bomben sollen das U-Boot sogar getroffen und beschädigt haben.
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China Command
Chengtu war auch heute wieder das Ziel der mittleren Bomber der 10. US Luftflotte. Wieder konnte der militärischen Infrastruktur des Feindes ein spürbarer Schaden zugefügt werden.
Morning Air attack on Chengtu , at 75,41
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 48
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 10
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Chengtu , at 75,41
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 2 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 9
No Allied losses
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Südlich von Chungking drehte der Feind auch heute seine Soldaten und die der Verteidiger durch einen riesigen Fleischwolf. Die gewünschte Entscheidung konnte er jedoch nicht erzwingen…noch nicht!
Ground combat at 76,46 (near Chungking)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 43070 troops, 431 guns, 215 vehicles, Assault Value = 1354
Defending force 51083 troops, 406 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 836
Japanese adjusted assault: 139
Allied adjusted defense: 1273
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 9
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: disruption(-)
Japanese ground losses:
2242 casualties reported
Squads: 8 destroyed, 194 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 19 disabled
Engineers: 4 destroyed, 38 disabled
Vehicles lost 13 (1 destroyed, 12 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
1057 casualties reported
Squads: 53 destroyed, 79 disabled
Non Combat: 7 destroyed, 71 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Guns lost 12 (4 destroyed, 8 disabled)
Assaulting units:
12th Ind.Mixed Brigade
17th Division
37th Division
6th Division
110th Division
12th Tank Regiment
41st Division
6th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
24th Chinese Corps
22nd Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Cavalry Corps
95th Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
71st Chinese Corps
1st New Chinese Corps
14th Chinese Corps
66th Chinese Corps
18th Group Army
56th Chinese Corps
19th Chinese Corps
Central Reserve
23rd Chinese Corps
36th Group Army
96th Chinese Corps
8th Route Army
7th New Chinese Corps
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Südöstlich von Chungking belies es der Feind beim Abtasten der chinesischen Stellungen durch seine Artillerie. Es wurden leichte Verluste gemeldet.
Ground combat at 78,47 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 365 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1415
Defending force 41660 troops, 227 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1429
Allied ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Assaulting units:
9th Tank Regiment
34th Division
15th Division
39th Division
27th Division
116th Division
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
34th Separate Brigade
39th Chinese Corps
30th Chinese Corps
77th Chinese Corps
42nd Chinese Corps
28th Chinese Corps
303rd Brigade
55th Chinese Corps
17th Chinese Corps
11th Construction Regiment
9th Separate Brigade
2nd Group Army
8th War Area
4th Heavy Mortar Regiment
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Tonnageverluste am 21.01.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
5/6th Air Division is loaded on xAP Koan Maru moving to Truk.
68th JAAF AF Coy is located at Kaifeng(89,44).
Haranomachi JAAF Base Force is located at Iwaki(116,59).
Radio transmissions detected at Hankow (85,50).
8th JAAF Base Force is located at Port Arthur(99,44).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Yokohama/Yokosuka (113,61).
18th RGC Temp. Division is located at Hankow(85,50).
5th Ind.Hvy.Art Battalion is located at Mishan(114,42).
22nd JAAF AF Bn is located at Samah(69,63).
Radio transmissions detected at Christmas Island IO (45,104).
6th JNAF AF Unit is located at Tokyo(114,60).
Radio transmissions detected at Maloelap (136,117).
Ominato Naval Base Force is located at Ominato(119,54).
2nd Manchukuo Cav Brigade is located at Liaoyuan(105,40).
57th Construction Battalion is located at Keijo(103,50).
7th JNAF Coy is located at Roi-Namur(132,114).
66th Infantry Group is located at Kagoshima(102,60).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
AK Kyushu Maru is moving to Cam Ranh Bay (64,72).
5th JAAF AF Bn is located at Paramushiro-jima(137,47).
Hakodate Fortress is located at Hakodate(119,53).
5th RGC Division is located at Wuhu(89,53).
20th Infantry Regiment is located at Manila(79,77).
7th Medium Field Artillery Regiment is located at Fushun(105,42).
10th Division is located at Kiamusze(113,40).
6th Fleet is located at Kwajalein Island(132,115).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Hiroshima/Kure (106,58).
2nd Ind.AA Gun Co is located at Kanazawa(111,57).
8th JAAF AF Coy is located at Cam Ranh Bay(64,72).
Nagoya Fortress is located at Nagoya(111,60).
71st Mountain Gun Regiment is located at Changchun(106,41).
Kwantung Army is located at Changchun(106,41).
George Pickett
07.01.18, 11:23
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22. Januar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Das U-Boot “Tunny” griff südlich der Kurilen einen Verband japanischer U-Jäger an. Es sei der Unerfahrenheit von Skipper und Besatzung geschuldet, dass die beiden geschossenen Torpedos nicht einmal in die Nähe des anvisierten Zieles gelangten. Vielleicht sollte auf der ersten Feindfahrt nicht zu viel von den Männern erwartet werden.
Sub attack near Etorofu at 132,62
Japanese Ships
PB Fukui Maru
Allied Ships
SS Tunny
SS Tunny launches 2 torpedoes
Tunny diving deep ....
PB Fukui Maru attacking submerged sub ....
PB Fukui Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fukui Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fukui Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Fukui Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Central Pacific
Etwas besser machte es in Seegebiet zwischen den Marshall-Inseln und den Solomonen ein kleines U-Boot Rudel. Die Boote „Narwhal“ und „Nautilus“ operierten ebenfalls gegen feindliche U-Jäger. Der 2er Fächer der „Narwhal“ besiegelte das Schicksal eines der beiden Schiffe. Die Torpedos der „Nautilus“ hingegen verfehlten ihr Ziel und verhinderten einen Doppelschlag. Beide U-Boote setzten sich schließlich vom Feind ab ohne entdeckt zu werden.
Sub attack near Kusaie Island at 120,119
Japanese Ships
PB Seki Maru #3, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
PB Yasushima Maru
Allied Ships
SS Narwhal
SS Narwhal launches 2 torpedoes at PB Seki Maru #3
PB Yasushima Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Yasushima Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Yasushima Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Yasushima Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Yasushima Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Kusaie Island at 120,119
Japanese Ships
PB Yasushima Maru
Allied Ships
SS Nautilus
SS Nautilus launches 2 torpedoes
Nautilus diving deep ....
PB Yasushima Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Yasushima Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Yasushima Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Yasushima Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Yasushima Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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South Pacific
Südwestlich von Shortland landete im Morgengrauen ein kleines Aufklärungskommando auf Treasury Island und fand die Insel feindfrei vor. Dieses war an höherer Stelle bereits vermutet worden und ist nun bestätigt.
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Unermüdlich sind die Besatzungen der PBY-Flugboote sowohl bei der Seeüberwachung, als auch bei der U-Boot Bekämpfung aktiv. Nahe Guadalcanal muss meistens nicht lange nach dem Feind gesucht werden. So auch heute.
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Southwest Pacific
Der heutige Luftangriff auf die japanischen Truppen bei Torokina fiel massiv aus und lies auch den japanischen Jägern über dem Ziel keine Chance. Die P38 der eigenen Jagdsicherung drängten sie ab und verwickelten sie in Luftkämpfe. Das Trefferbild kann als zufriedenstellend bezeichnet werden.
Morning Air attack on Maizuru 1st SNLF, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 13
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 41
B-25C Mitchell x 12
P-38F Lightning x 41
P-38G Lightning x 35
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-Ic Oscar: 3 destroyed
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
46 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
13th Sentai with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (13 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
13 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 17000.
Raid is overhead
Also attacking 51st Base Force ...
Also attacking Maizuru 1st SNLF ...
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Morning Air attack on 51st Base Force, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 3 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 3
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 9
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
25 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
13th Sentai with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters to 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 268 minutes
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Morning Air attack on 51st Base Force, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 9
B-25C Mitchell x 6
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking Maizuru 1st SNLF ...
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Morning Air attack on 51st Base Force, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 12
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
38 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Der zweite Schlag wurde durch die Liberator-Bomber gegen Rabaul geführt. Die Besatzungen der fast 100 Maschinen fanden den Luftraum über der Stadt leer vor und konnten fast ungestört ihren Zielanflug durchführen. Die Liegeplätze der japanischen Luftwaffe wurden schwer getroffen.
Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 60
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-Ic Oscar: 1 destroyed on ground
H6K2-L Mavis: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 6 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 13
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 60
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 8
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 9
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 1 damaged
Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 9
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 2 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 5
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 6
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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In der Makassar Straße gelang dem amerikanischen U-Boot “S-47” die Annäherung an einen japanischen Tankerkonvoi. Vom Feind unentdeckt konnte der Skipper 2 Torpedos aus einem nahezu perfekten Lagewinkel auf einen Tanker abfeuern. Beide Torpedos trafen den Tanker…und explodierten nicht! 100 Prozent Zündversager bei den Mk10-Torpedos! Besatzung und Skipper fassungslos!
Sub attack near Balikpapan at 66,97
Japanese Ships
TK Ose Maru
TK Yamazuru Maru
TK Kaijo Maru
PB Mikitade Maru
Allied Ships
SS S-47
SS S-47 launches 2 torpedoes at TK Ose Maru
S-47 diving deep ....
PB Mikitade Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Mikitade Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Mikitade Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Mikitade Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Mikitade Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Doch Commander True war nicht die Art Mann, die bei Schwierigkeiten aufgibt. Eher die Art Offizier, die Entscheidungen treffen, wenn sie wütend sind…und Commander True war wütend! Er wagte einen neuen Anlauf auf den sich bereits entfernenden Konvoi, jedoch bot sich ihm nur noch ein Hilfs U-Jäger als Ziel an. Ein 2er Fächer wurde auf dieses an sich unbedeutende Ziel abgefeuert, vom Feind entdeckt und ausmanövriert. Dieses Mal bekam der Feind „S-47“ in die Ortung und setzten ihm mit Wasserbomben stark zu. Mehrere Nahtreffer verursachten ernstzunehmende Schäden. Zu, Glück für Boot und Besatzung gingen dem Feind schließlich die Wasserbomben aus und der U-Jäger schloss sich wieder dem Konvoi an. Später tauchte „S-47“ auf und trat den Rückmarsch nach Perth an, um dort die Schäden beheben zu lassen.
ASW attack near Balikpapan at 66,97
Japanese Ships
PB Gamitsu Maru #1
PB Nichi Maru #1
Allied Ships
SS S-47, hits 3
SS S-47 launches 2 torpedoes at PB Gamitsu Maru #1
PB Nichi Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Nichi Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Nichi Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Nichi Maru #1 attacking submerged sub ....
PB Nichi Maru #1 is out of ASW ammo
PB Nichi Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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British Far East Command
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China Command
Erneuter Luftangriff der mittleren Bomber der 10. US Luftflotte auf Chengtu. Trotz schlechter Wetterbedingungen konnten akzeptable Ergebnisse erzielt werden.
Morning Air attack on Chengtu , at 75,41
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 48
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Chengtu , at 75,41
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 1 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 8
No Allied losses
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Die schweren Bomber der USAAF und RAF griffen heute die japanischen Truppen südlich von Chungking an. Zwar mit mäßigem Ergebnis, doch der chinesische Soldat soll spüren, dass die Verbündeten da sind, das China nicht alleine steht.
Morning Air attack on 37th Division, at 76,46 , near Chungking
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
Liberator II x 9
B-24D Liberator x 6
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
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Liberator II bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 41st Division ...
Also attacking 6th Division ...
Also attacking 12th Ind.Mixed Brigade ...
Also attacking 37th Division ...
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Morning Air attack on 41st Division, at 76,46 , near Chungking
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 3 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 6
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 17th Division ...
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Südlich und südöstlich von Chungking heute keine Bodenkämpfe mit Ausnahme der Beschusses der jeweiligen chinesischen Verteidigungsstellungen durch die japanische Artillerie. Es wurden keine Verluste gemeldet.
Ground combat at 76,46 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 240 troops, 28 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1216
Defending force 49915 troops, 402 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 768
Assaulting units:
17th Division
37th Division
12th Ind.Mixed Brigade
12th Tank Regiment
110th Division
6th Division
41st Division
6th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
95th Chinese Corps
22nd Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
1st New Chinese Corps
14th Chinese Corps
71st Chinese Corps
66th Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Cavalry Corps
96th Chinese Corps
19th Chinese Corps
Central Reserve
23rd Chinese Corps
24th Chinese Corps
36th Group Army
56th Chinese Corps
8th Route Army
18th Group Army
7th New Chinese Corps
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Ground combat at 78,47 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 380 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1425
Defending force 41346 troops, 175 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1428
Assaulting units:
39th Division
27th Division
34th Division
15th Division
9th Tank Regiment
116th Division
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
39th Chinese Corps
30th Chinese Corps
17th Chinese Corps
303rd Brigade
28th Chinese Corps
55th Chinese Corps
34th Separate Brigade
42nd Chinese Corps
77th Chinese Corps
11th Construction Regiment
2nd Group Army
8th War Area
9th Separate Brigade
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Tonnageverluste am 22.01.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
Radio call sign of SS I-158 detected at 29,52.
41st JNAF AF Unit is located at Magwe(57,47).
16th JAAF Base Force is located at Hankow(85,50).
6th Manchukuo Inf Brigade is located at Port Arthur(99,44).
RTA Cavalry Division is located at Nakhon Ratchasima(58,61).
Radio transmissions detected at Bacolod (79,85).
48th Engineer Regiment is located at Soerabaja(56,104).
Radio transmissions detected at Chihkiang (78,50).
Royal Thai Army is located at Bangkok(56,62).
22nd Air Defense AA Regiment is located at Hiroshima/Kure(106,58).
25th Ind. Engineer Regiment is located at Sendai(117,58).
51st Recon Regiment is located at Tsinkiang(84,61).
35th Const Co is located at Mutankiang(111,42).
Radio transmissions detected at 79,47.
6th NCPC Infantry Brigade is located at Suchow(91,47).
42nd Ind.AA Gun Co is located at Masan(102,54).
Amami Oshima Fortress is located at Amami Oshima(98,64).
Ching Tao Special Base Force is located at Tsingtao(95,47).
1st JNAF AF Unit is located at Maloelap(136,117).
Radio transmissions detected at Chiang Mai (58,53).
3rd JAAF AF Coy is located at Tourane(66,65).
69th JAAF AF Bn is located at Changchun(106,41).
Radio transmissions detected at Kwajalein Island (132,115).
Radio transmissions detected at Mili (136,121).
18th Garrison Unit is located at Hirosaki/Aomori(118,54).
1st Engineer Co is located at Babeldaob(90,97).
80th JAAF AF Bn is located at Tokyo(114,60).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Nagasaki/Sasebo (102,58).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Saigon (60,71).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Yokohama/Yokosuka (113,61).
12th Base Force is located at Sabang(44,70).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Cam Ranh Bay (64,72).
Radio transmissions detected at Sabang (44,70).
5th Medium Field Artillery Regiment is located at Fushun(105,42).
3rd Fleet is located at Manila(79,77).
8433 men are based at Chichi-jima (111,74).
64th Infantry Group is located at Tottori(109,58).
2LT Jones H. of 12th FS is credited with kill number 4
2LT Young B. of 18th FG/44th FS is credited with kill number 2
PB Seki Maru #3 is reported to have been sunk near Kusaie Island on Jan 22, 1943
Werter George, wir freuen uns über die Erfolge eurer Luftangriffe gegen die Japaner. Eure Operationen im Raum der Solomonen sind ziemlich erfolgreich. Ansonsten sind eure U-Boote leider nur bedingt erfolgreich.
In China halten eure letzten Truppen den japanischen Angriffen weiterstand. Wie sieht es eigentlich in Burma aus...??
herzlichste grüsse
Hohenlohe...:top: *SEMPER FIDELIS*
Werter George, haben die Alliierten bereits kapituliert...;) ??
herzlichste grüsse
Hohenlohe...:top: *SEMPER FI*
George Pickett
28.09.18, 14:56
Werte Regenten,
auch hier möchten wir den Stand der Dinge berichten:
Der werte Otto Weddingen musste bereits Anfang 2017 das PBEM aus zeitlichen Gründen beenden. Unsere Intention war es, den AAR bis zu diesem Zeitpunkt fortzuführen um die geneigte Leserschaft weiter zu unterhalten. Das PBEM endete Mitte März 1943. Bis dahin gab es nur noch 2 nennenswerte Ereignisse:
-Der japanische Stützpunkt Manus auf den Admiralitätsinseln wurde durch die größte bisher in der Geschichte durchgeführte Luftlandeoperation eingenommen. An dieser Operation waren fast 10.000 amerikanische, australische und neuseeländische Fallschirmjäger beteiligt. In Kürze wäre die amphibische Landung bei Kavieng erfolgt, wodurch Rabaul vollständig isoliert und eingekreist wäre.
- Ein Raid nach Ambon und Kendari mit 2 Trägergruppen, die sich aus Geleitträgern zusammensetzten, geriet zum Desaster. Starke japanische Marinebomberverbände konnten 6 Geleitträger versenken und weitere 4 beschädigen.
Hiermit ist dieser AAR beendet.
Auch Danke für die spannende Unterhaltung und Inspiration!
Nochmals Danke für euren interessanten und unterhaltsamen AAR...!!
herzlichste grüsse
Hohenlohe
hohe_Berge
01.10.18, 17:48
Dankeschön.
Glück Auf
George Pickett
09.12.19, 15:08
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23. Januar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Central Pacific
Immer noch scheint die Torpedo Krise allgegenwärtig zu sein. Trotz mehrfacher Beteuerungen der verantwortlichen Rüstungsunternehmen hat sich an dem Problem der Zündversager wohl kaum etwas gebessert. Der beste Beleg hiefür ist der Angriff der Angriff des U-Bootes „Saury“ auf einen japanischen Konvoi südlich von Iwo-jima. Beide geschossenen Torpedos trafen einen Frachter mittschiffs, detonierten jedoch nicht. Den Besatzungen der Frontboote im Pazifik wird viel abverlangt und das mindeste, was sie dafür erwarten können ist eine funktionierende Waffe.
Sub attack near Iwo-jima at 108,78
Japanese Ships
xAK Kyuma Maru
xAK Kuraido Maru
xAK Daifuku Maru
PB Hagoromo Maru
Allied Ships
SS Saury
SS Saury launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Kyuma Maru
PB Hagoromo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Hagoromo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Hagoromo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Hagoromo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Hagoromo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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South Pacific
Im Bereich der oberen Solomonen ist es mit Ausnahme der täglichen Suche und Bekämpfung japanischer U-Boote ruhig geworden. Die Tonnageverluste auf den Konvoi Routen sind erfreulich gering und so soll es auch bleiben. Heute wurde ein Feindboot südlich von Guadalcanal aufgespürt und bekämpft.
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Southwest Pacific
Der heutige Bombenangriff auf die Liegeplätze der japanischen Luftwaffe bei Rabaul sah keine Feindjäger am Himmel. Bei widrigen Wetterbedingungen konnten dennoch Treffer erzielt werden. Auch morgen sollen die Luftangriffe fortgesetzt werden.
Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 61
P-38F Lightning x 34
P-38G Lightning x 12
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 3 damaged
B-24D Liberator: 1 destroyed by flak
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 9
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 8
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 1 damaged
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 8
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 7
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Im Zuge der Operation “Cerberus” hat General Mc Arthur die nächste Phase initiiert. In Townsville wird ein Konvoi zusammengestellt, welcher Pioniere und Bodenperonal der RAAF nach Lae bringen soll um diesen Stützpunkt zu reaktivieren. Die 7. US Luftflotte soll dem Konvoi Luftdeckung geben. Da Rabaul fortlaufend angegriffen wird stehen die Chancen gut, dass der Konvoi erst spät oder auch gar nicht von japanischen Aufklärern entdeckt wird.
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China Command
Die 10. US Luftflotte und die Royal Air Force griffen heute mit starken Kräften die Flugplätze bei Chengtu sowie japanische Truppenkonzentrationen bei Chungking an. Der Feind erlitt spürbare Verluste.
Morning Air attack on 32nd Division, at 76,45 (Chungking)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
Liberator II x 12
B-24D Liberator x 12
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
351 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 24 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 22 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Vehicles lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Liberator II bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x Liberator II bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 35th Division ...
Also attacking 36th Division ...
Also attacking 6th Ind.Mixed Brigade ...
Also attacking 57th Infantry Brigade ...
Also attacking 3rd Ind.Mixed Brigade ...
Also attacking 32nd Division ...
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Morning Air attack on Chengtu , at 75,41
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 47
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Bodenkämpfe blieben zum Glück heute aus. Der Feind beschoss die neuralgischen Frontabschnitte südlich und südöstlich von Chungking lediglich mit seiner Artillerie. Eigene Verluste waren zu beklagen.
Ground combat at 76,46 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 240 troops, 28 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1271
Defending force 49470 troops, 400 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 779
Allied ground losses:
50 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
6th Division
12th Tank Regiment
37th Division
110th Division
17th Division
12th Ind.Mixed Brigade
41st Division
6th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
22nd Chinese Corps
14th Chinese Corps
95th Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Cavalry Corps
1st New Chinese Corps
71st Chinese Corps
66th Chinese Corps
36th Group Army
8th Route Army
Central Reserve
56th Chinese Corps
23rd Chinese Corps
18th Group Army
19th Chinese Corps
24th Chinese Corps
96th Chinese Corps
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Ground combat at 78,47 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 380 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1441
Defending force 41566 troops, 209 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1432
Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
116th Division
39th Division
9th Tank Regiment
15th Division
27th Division
34th Division
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
303rd Brigade
30th Chinese Corps
55th Chinese Corps
77th Chinese Corps
34th Separate Brigade
28th Chinese Corps
39th Chinese Corps
17th Chinese Corps
42nd Chinese Corps
11th Construction Regiment
2nd Group Army
9th Separate Brigade
8th War Area
56th AT Gun Regiment
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Tonnageverluste am 23.01.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint intelligence Center
8th JAAF AF Coy is located at Cam Ranh Bay(64,72).
8th JAAF Base Force is located at Port Arthur(99,44).
Tokyo Bay Fortress is located at Yokohama/Yokosuka(113,61).
Radio transmissions detected at Kagoshima (102,60).
1st RTA Division is located at Prome(55,50).
Radio transmissions detected at Vigan (80,73).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Cam Ranh Bay (64,72).
Radio transmissions detected at Mishan (114,42).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Babeldaob (90,97).
92nd JAAF AF Bn is located at Kompong Trach(57,70).
1st JAAF AF Bn is located at Sapporo(120,51).
Radio transmissions detected at Kendari (70,106).
15th Base Force is located at Guam(106,95).
5th Mortar Battalion is located at Singapore(50,84).
5th RF Gun Battalion is located at Canton(77,59).
13th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion is located at Yenki(110,44).
14th JAAF AF Bn is located at Takao(84,65).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Tokyo (114,60).
23rd Fld AA Gun Co is located at Niigata(114,57).
3rd JAAF AF Bn is located at Okayama(108,58).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Nagasaki/Sasebo (102,58).
52nd Construction Battalion is located at Christmas Island IO(45,104).
Radio transmissions detected at Saipan (108,93).
22nd RGC Temp. Division is located at Kiangtu(91,51).
39th Const Co is located at Shikuka(126,43).
88th JAAF AF Coy is located at Kweilin(76,54).
50th JNAF AF Unit is located at Osaka/Kyoto(109,59).
1st Engineer Regiment is located at Sunwu(113,34).
48th Engineer Regiment is located at Soerabaja(56,104).
Radio transmissions detected at Hirosaki/Aomori (118,54).
Hamamatsu JAAF Base Force is located at Hamamatsu(111,61).
20th JAAF AF Bn is located at Tsitsihar(109,36).
3rd Tank Regiment is located at 82,49.
George Pickett
09.12.19, 15:25
Werte Leserschaft,
durch Zufall sind Uns noch nicht veröffentlichte Kriegstagebücher in die Hände gefallen. Wir haben Uns entschlossen, diese nun nach und nach zu veröffentlichen. Parallel dazu haben Wir Unseren Gegner von damals, den werten Otto Weddingen, angeschrieben und gefragt, ob er Save und Kennwort des PBEM noch sein eigen nennt und ob er evtl. weitermachen möchte. Die 2. Möglichkeit wäre, dass er diese Daten noch hat und sie einem neuen Gegner zur Verfügung stellt.
Da der werte Otto hier seit über 1 Jahr nicht mehr aktiv war, können Wir nur hoffen, dass Er wohlauf ist und Uns antworten wird.
Longstreet
09.12.19, 15:31
Wir hoffen, dass Ihr die Zugangsdaten bekommt! Es wäre sehr schade darum, den AAR jetzt wirklich abbrechen zu müssen - vor allem, wenn Ihr wieder in Form seid :D
Schön hier etwas zu hören - All hands on battle stations!
Admiral Hipper
09.12.19, 17:13
Ohhhhhh, das wäre natürlich sehr erfreulich wenn der AAR weitergehen würde.:)
George Pickett
09.12.19, 17:53
Wir hoffen mal das Beste. Eigentlich müsste das Passwort ja ausreichen, da Wir ja Unseren letzten Save noch haben und als Zug wieder verschicken können (Wir sind als Alliierter Player 2). Der Gegner könnte den Zug dann auslösen.
George Pickett
09.12.19, 22:23
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24. Januar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Central Pacific
Zwischen Eniwetok und Kwajalein konnte die Sub Fleet Pacific endlich wieder einen kleinen Erfolg verbuchen. Dem U-Boot „Grouper“ gelang die Torpedierung und Versenkung eines japanischen U-Jägers. Im Grunde einer Erwähnung im Tagesbericht nicht wert, wenn da nicht ein funktionierenden Mk14-Torpedo wäre, denn der ist allemal eine Meldung wert!
Sub attack near Ebadon at 127,113
Japanese Ships
PB Kyo Maru #6, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
PB Tama Maru #5
Allied Ships
SS Grouper
SS Grouper launches 2 torpedoes at PB Kyo Maru #6
Grouper diving deep ....
PB Tama Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tama Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tama Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tama Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Tama Maru #5 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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South Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Southwest Pacific
Die 7. US Luftflotte bombardierte heute feindliche Bodentruppen bei Torokina und die japanischen Flugfelder bei Rabaul. In beiden Fällen erlitt der Feind Verluste.
Morning Air attack on Maizuru 1st SNLF, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 45
P-38F Lightning x 15
P-38G Lightning x 36
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
80 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 51st Base Force ...
Also attacking Maizuru 1st SNLF ...
Also attacking 51st Base Force ...
Also attacking Maizuru 1st SNLF ...
Also attacking 51st Base Force ...
Also attacking Maizuru 1st SNLF ...
Also attacking 51st Base Force ...
Also attacking Maizuru 1st SNLF ...
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Morning Air attack on Maizuru 1st SNLF, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 9
P-38F Lightning x 18
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
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 51st Base Force, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 2 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 8
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Maizuru 1st SNLF, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 12
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Maizuru 1st SNLF, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 9
B-25C Mitchell x 18
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 59
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 2 damaged
Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 26
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-Ic Oscar: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 1 damaged
B-24D Liberator: 1 destroyed by flak
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 7
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 8
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 1 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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ANZAC
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
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British Far East Command
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
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China Command
Heute war Neikiang das Ziel der mittleren Bomber der 10. US Luftflotte. Auch hier sind die vom Feind noch ungenutzten Flugfelder das Ziel. Der Angriff kann als Erfolg angesehen werden, zumal auch hier keinerlei Gegenwehr seitens Japan erfolgte.
Morning Air attack on Neikiang , at 75,44
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 47
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 14
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Neikiang , at 75,44
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 9
No Allied losses
Runway hits 5
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Südlich von Chungking versuchte der Feind erneut, die chinesischen Verteidigungsstellungen zu durchbrechen. Auch wenn der Feind wieder schwere Verluste erlitt, so bluten die abgekämpften chinesischen Verbände in diesem Frontabschnitt doch mehr und mehr aus. Bis Anfang Februar müssen die Verbände hier noch ausharren. Dann erreichen starke Verstärkungen diesen Bereich.
Ground combat at 76,46 (near Chungking)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 42285 troops, 431 guns, 214 vehicles, Assault Value = 1323
Defending force 49729 troops, 445 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 781
Japanese adjusted assault: 316
Allied adjusted defense: 1582
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 5
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: disruption(-)
Japanese ground losses:
1146 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 102 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 16 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 20 disabled
Guns lost 11 (1 destroyed, 10 disabled)
Vehicles lost 39 (3 destroyed, 36 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
1073 casualties reported
Squads: 49 destroyed, 52 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 42 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
Guns lost 15 (1 destroyed, 14 disabled)
Assaulting units:
17th Division
12th Tank Regiment
110th Division
12th Ind.Mixed Brigade
37th Division
6th Division
41st Division
6th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
71st Chinese Corps
14th Chinese Corps
22nd Chinese Corps
95th Chinese Corps
56th Chinese Corps
1st New Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
66th Chinese Corps
19th Chinese Corps
23rd Chinese Corps
36th Group Army
96th Chinese Corps
18th Group Army
1st Chinese Cavalry Corps
Central Reserve
24th Chinese Corps
8th Route Army
3rd Heavy Mortar Regiment
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Weiter südöstlich bestrich der Feind die chinesischen Stellungen wieder mit Artilleriefeuer. Hier sind die Kräfteverhältnisse ausgeglichener und der Feind wohl auch deshalb etwas vorsichtiger.
Ground combat at 78,47 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 380 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1641
Defending force 41546 troops, 203 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1433
Allied ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Assaulting units:
116th Division
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
34th Division
9th Tank Regiment
39th Division
15th Division
27th Division
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
39th Chinese Corps
77th Chinese Corps
17th Chinese Corps
303rd Brigade
55th Chinese Corps
28th Chinese Corps
30th Chinese Corps
34th Separate Brigade
42nd Chinese Corps
11th Construction Regiment
2nd Group Army
9th Separate Brigade
8th War Area
56th AT Gun Regiment
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Tonnageverluste am 24.01.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
12th Army is located at Chungking(76,45).
6th Air Division is located at Truk(112,108).
2nd Air Defense AA Regiment is located at Chiba(114,61).
2nd Ind.AA Gun Co is located at Kanazawa(111,57).
13th Division is located at 79,53.
62nd Infantry Brigade is located at Shanghai(92,55).
2nd Border Defense Fortress is located at 111,43.
8th JAAF AF Coy is located at Cam Ranh Bay(64,72).
209th JAAF AF Bn is located at Nanyang(85,45).
56th JAAF AF Bn is located at Kaifeng(89,44).
28th JAAF AF Bn is located at Aparri(82,73).
22nd JAAF AF Bn is located at Samah(69,63).
Radio transmissions detected at Wake Island (136,98).
1st Army is located at Neikiang(75,44).
27th JAAF AF Bn is located at Singapore(50,84).
24th JAAF AF Bn is located at Aparri(82,73).
Waifu JAAF Base Force is located at Kumamoto(102,59).
48th JAAF AF Bn is located at Takao(84,65).
4th Manchukuo Cav Brigade is located at Arshaan(105,33).
Radio transmissions detected at Saipan (108,93).
II/66th Naval Guard Unit is located at Guam(106,95).
31st Air Defense AA Regiment is located at Kushiro(123,53).
5th Field AF Construction Battalion is located at Kavieng(106,122).
Radio transmissions detected at Bangkok (56,62).
65th Brigade is located at 76,50.
19th Army is located at Tokyo(114,60).
115th JAAF AF Bn is located at Tokyo(114,60).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Yokohama/Yokosuka (113,61).
Radio transmissions detected at Kiukiang (85,53).
68th Ind.Infantry Battalion is located at Canton(77,59).
3rd Ching An Tui Brigade is located at Tatung(93,37).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Babeldaob (90,97).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Cam Ranh Bay (64,72).
PB Kyo Maru #6 is reported to have been sunk near Ebadon on Jan 24, 1943
Zum jetzigen Zeitpunkt sind funktionierende Torpedos immer eine Meldung wert, allerdings normal gut (10% Versagerrate) werden sie leider erst ab September 1943.
Seit Anfang Januar ist noch nicht so viel zu spüren, immerhin wird von allen Torpedos, die eine Versagerquote über 49% haben, diese jeweils um 20% gesenkt, was aber immer noch zu gelegentlichen Wutausbrüchen führen wird (Quelle: Handbuch)
Das gefällt uns, das es hier noch etwas weiter geht.
Viel erfolgt wenn es um das Passwort geht.
Aber einen Gegner finden wird wohl nicht leicht sein, es gibt schon allgemein recht wenig Spieler für WITP-AE in diesen Hallen.
George Pickett
11.12.19, 08:31
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25. Januar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Um die Nordflanke der pazifischen Front besser zu schützen, begann heute auf Befehl von Admiral Nimitz eine groß angelegte Aktion zu weiteren Verminung der Aleuten Stützpunkte Adak Island und Dutch Harbor. Im Zuge dieser Aktion liefen 2 Minenverbände aus Pearl Harbor aus um im Umfeld dieser beiden Stützpunkte je 250 zusätzliche Minen zu legen. Admiral Theobald als C.i.C. North Pacific hat angeordnet, in beiden Häfen 2 zusätzliche Minentender zu stationieren um die Wartung und Instandhaltung der vergrößerten Minenfelder zu gewährleisten.
Central Pacific
Östlich der Bonin Inseln stieß das amerikanische U-Boot „Drum“ auf einen Verband japanischer Flottentanker. Noch bevor sich der Skipper des U-Bootes Gedanken über einen etwaigen Angriff machen konnte, wurde das Boot von einem der sichernden Zerstörer entdeckt und angegriffen. Die „Drum“ ging auf maximale Tauchtiefe und konnte nach mehreren Kursänderungen schließlich der Ortung des Feindes entkommen.
ASW attack near Chichi-jima at 114,75
Japanese Ships
AO Toho Maru
AO Toei Maru
AO Ken'yo Maru
DD Hatsuyuki
Allied Ships
SS Drum
SS Drum is sighted by escort
DD Hatsuyuki attacking submerged sub ....
DD Hatsuyuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hatsuyuki attacking submerged sub ....
DD Hatsuyuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hatsuyuki attacking submerged sub ....
DD Hatsuyuki cannot reach attack position over SS Drum
DD Hatsuyuki cannot establish contact with SS Drum
DD Hatsuyuki cannot establish contact with SS Drum
Escort abandons search for sub
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South Pacific
Der C.i.C. South Pacific, Admiral Ghormley, hat auf Befehl von Admiral Nimitz die Verfügungsgewalt über die „Fast Carrier Group“ abgegeben. Die Neuen Hebriden und die Solomonen können sich inzwischen recht gut ihrer Haut erwehren und immerhin verbleiben ja insgesamt 8 Geleitträger, 4 ältere Schlachtschiffe sowie eine Reihe von leichten und schweren Kreuzern nebst einer ansehnlichen Anzahl von Zerstörern unter seinem Kommando. Mit dem Ausdocken des Flottenträgers „Hornet“ in der Werft von Sydney sind die durch 2 Torpedotreffer im Dezember erlittenen Schäden behoben und nun beginnt die lange Heimreise des Trägerkampfverbandes nach Pearl Harbor.
Southwest Pacific
Großkampftag für die Bomber der 7. US Luftflotte. Gleich 3 Ziele wurden heute durch die mittleren und schweren Bomber angegriffen. Bei Torokina griffen B17-Bomber die dort isolierten japanischen Truppen an und konnten ihnen spürbare Verluste beibringen. Nun, da Rabaul als Luftwaffenstützpunkt für Japan kaum noch nutzbar ist und über Torokina nicht mehr mit japanischen Jägern gerechnet werden muss, sollen auch die neuseeländischen Bomberstaffeln in 1 oder 2 Tagen die Angriffe wieder aufnehmen.
Morning Air attack on 51st Base Force, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 51
P-38F Lightning x 15
P-38G Lightning x 36
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
97 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 18 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking Maizuru 1st SNLF ...
Also attacking 51st Base Force ...
Also attacking Maizuru 1st SNLF ...
Also attacking 51st Base Force ...
Also attacking Maizuru 1st SNLF ...
Also attacking 51st Base Force ...
Also attacking Maizuru 1st SNLF ...
Also attacking 51st Base Force ...
Also attacking Maizuru 1st SNLF ...
Also attacking 51st Base Force ...
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Morning Air attack on 51st Base Force, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 9
P-38F Lightning x 24
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
20 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Maizuru 1st SNLF, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 7 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 6
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Maizuru 1st SNLF, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 1 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 6
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
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Die B24-Bomber griffen erneut Rabaul an und gruben die Erde um. Ein einzelner Feindjäger stellte sich der Phalanx entgegen, wurde jedoch vom massiven Abwehrfeuer der Bordschützen abgedrängt und beschädigt. Ziel muss es sein, dem Feind dauerhaft die Nutzung der Flugfelder zu verwehren.
Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 1
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 42
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-Ic Oscar: 1 damaged
Ki-43-Ic Oscar: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 4 damaged
Airbase hits 6
Runway hits 15
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
13th Sentai with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 17000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 11
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 3 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 7
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 8
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 4 damaged
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 8
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 8
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 7
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Runway hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Nicht so glatt lief der Luftangriff der mittleren B-25 Bomber auf den japanischen Luftwaffenstützpunkt Manus auf den Admiralitätsinseln ab. Der versprochene Jagdschutz fand sich am Treffpunkt nicht ein. Dennoch nahmen die Staffeln Kurs auf das Ziel um ihren Auftrag befehlsgemäß auszuführen. Über dem Ziel wurden sie von einer Staffel japanischer Heeres-Jäger abgefangen und bedrängt. Insgesamt 4 Bomber wurden abgeschossen oder machten eine Bruchlandung. Anscheinend hat der Feind einen Teil seiner fliegenden Verbände, welche noch vor kurzem in Rabaul stationiert waren, hierhin verlegt.
Morning Air attack on 8th Base Force, at 101,119 (Manus)
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 12
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 30
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 2 destroyed, 5 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
13th Sentai with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (12 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 17000.
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ANZAC
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
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British Far East Command
In Aden wird die 9. australische Division auf einen großen Konvoi verladen um in die Heimat gebracht zu werden. Die britischen Erfolge gegen Rommels Afrika Korps in Libyen und Tunesien machen den Abzug der australischen Truppen möglich und sind eine willkommene Verstärkung für die Verteidigung Australiens.
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China Command
Auch heute wieder wurde Neikiang durch amerikanische B25-Bomber angegriffen und schwer getroffen. Immer noch ist der Feind nicht willens oder nicht in der Lage, diesen Angriffen etwas entgegenzusetzen.
Afternoon Air attack on Neikiang , at 75,44
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 31
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 8
Runway hits 27
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Am Boden herrschte heute eine relative Ruhe, die nur durch japanisches Artilleriefeuer auf chinesische Stellungen südlich und südöstlich von Chungking unterbrochen wurde. Es wurden leichte eigene Verluste gemeldet.
Ground combat at 76,46 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 240 troops, 28 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1192
Defending force 49192 troops, 489 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 740
Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
17th Division
37th Division
12th Ind.Mixed Brigade
12th Tank Regiment
6th Division
110th Division
41st Division
6th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
22nd Chinese Corps
71st Chinese Corps
14th Chinese Corps
95th Chinese Corps
56th Chinese Corps
1st New Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
66th Chinese Corps
18th Group Army
19th Chinese Corps
96th Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Cavalry Corps
Central Reserve
3rd Heavy Mortar Regiment
23rd Chinese Corps
36th Group Army
8th Route Army
24th Chinese Corps
4th Heavy Mortar Regiment
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Ground combat at 78,47 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 380 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1659
Defending force 45811 troops, 245 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1609
Assaulting units:
34th Division
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
27th Division
39th Division
15th Division
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
9th Tank Regiment
116th Division
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
42nd Chinese Corps
55th Chinese Corps
28th Chinese Corps
39th Chinese Corps
3rd New Chinese Corps
77th Chinese Corps
30th Chinese Corps
11th Construction Regiment
2nd Group Army
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Tonnageverluste am 25.01.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligeligence Center
51st Air Defense AA Battalion is located at Kagi(85,64).
3rd RGC Route Brigade is located at Hangchow(90,55).
27th Electric Engineer Regiment is located at Chungking(76,45).
3rd RF Gun Battalion is located at Hailar(107,30).
15th Garrison Unit is located at Osaka/Kyoto(109,59).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Hiroshima/Kure (106,58).
21st JAAF AF Bn is located at Bangkok(56,62).
Nagoya Fortress is located at Nagoya(111,60).
Radio transmissions detected at Cagayan (79,89).
21st Division is located at Soerabaja(56,104).
52nd Field AA Battalion is located at Sunwu(113,34).
51st Air Division is located at Nagoya(111,60).
56th Field AA Battalion is located at Changchun(106,41).
3rd Cavalry Brigade is located at Hailun(111,37).
11th Army is located at Hankow(85,50).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
1st Air Defense AA Regiment is located at Tokyo(114,60).
Radio transmissions detected at 224,96.
89th JAAF AF Coy is located at Ternate(78,102).
25th JAAF AF Bn is located at Hirosaki/Aomori(118,54).
13th JAAF AF Bn is located at Kobe(108,59).
Radio transmissions detected at Guam (106,95).
Radio transmissions detected at Hong Kong (77,61).
Radio transmissions detected at Chichi-jima (111,74).
3rd NCPC Infantry Brigade is located at Yenan(88,37).
PB Chohakusan Maru is moving to Miri (64,87).
Waifu JAAF Base Force is located at Kumamoto(102,59).
1st Mortar Regiment is located at Nagasaki/Sasebo(102,58).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Tokyo (114,60).
III/66th Naval Guard Unit is located at Babeldaob(90,97).
25th RGC Temp. Division is located at Soochow(92,54).
Radio transmissions detected at Mili (136,121).
10th JAAF Base Force is located at Hollandia(93,116).
Repairs completed on CV Hornet at Sydney, ship returned to service
Pilot Sanders W. is reported as having been found
George Pickett
11.12.19, 09:11
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26. Januar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Nach einer längeren Phase der Ruhe wurde heute wieder einmal ein japanischer Seeaufklärer über den westliche Aleuten gesichtet. Die Meldung kam von einem kleinen Beobachterposten auf Amchitka Island. Ob es sich um einen routinemäßigen Aufklärungsflug handelt oder mehr dahinter steckt ist zur Zeit noch offen.
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Central Pacific
Südlich von Truk misslang dem Skipper der „Seawolf“ der Angriff auf einen japanischen U-Jäger. Die beiden geschossenen Torpedos liefen am Bug des Feinschiffes vorbei. Das anschließend initiierte Ausweichmanöver der „Seawolf“ war erfolgreich und das U-Boot konnte sich absetzen.
Sub attack near Truk at 113,112
Japanese Ships
PB Yasushima Maru
Allied Ships
SS Seawolf
SS Seawolf launches 2 torpedoes
Seawolf diving deep ....
PB Yasushima Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Yasushima Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Yasushima Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Yasushima Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Yasushima Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Besser machte es da das U-Boot „Snapper“, welches nahe Iwo-jima zum Schuss auf einen Einzelfahrer kam. Beide geschossenen Torpedos trafen den Frachter, detonierten jedoch nicht. Eine wirkliche Besserung bei der Torpedokrise scheint nicht in Sicht zu sein.
Submarine attack near Iwo-jima at 107,79
Japanese Ships
xAK Sugiyama Maru
Allied Ships
SS Snapper
xAK Sugiyama Maru is sighted by SS Snapper
SS Snapper launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Sugiyama Maru
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South Pacific
Die Shortlands, als vorgeschobene Basis des South Pacific Command, werden weiter mit Hochdruck ausgebaut. Hafenanlagen und Flugfelder werden vergrößert um als Sprungbrett nach Rabaul zu dienen. Bisher verlaufen die Ausbauarbeiten planmäßig, ohne vom Feind in irgendeiner Weise gestört zu werden.
Southwest Pacific
Der Grund hierfür könnten die fortgesetzten Luftangriffe der 7. US Luftflotte auf Rabaul sein, die diesen wichtigen japanischen Stützpunkt mehr und mehr neutralisieren und als Luft- und Flottenstützpunkt unhaltbar machen. Auch die weiter nördlich gelegenen Admiralitätsinseln werden nun regelmäßig bombardiert um auch diese Luftwaffenbasis des Feindes zu schwächen.
Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 1
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 52
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 7 damaged
Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
13th Sentai with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 17000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 1
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 7
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 1 damaged
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
13th Sentai with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters to 15000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 1
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 6
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
13th Sentai with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters to 15000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 1
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 7
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
13th Sentai with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters to 15000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 1
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 6
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 1 damaged
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
13th Sentai with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters to 15000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Manus , at 101,119
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 36
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 7
Runway hits 27
Aircraft Attacking:
12 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
12 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 Manus , at 101,119
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 9
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 5
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Manus , at 101,119
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 9
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Manus , at 101,119
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 9
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Manus , at 101,119
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 7 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 9
No Allied losses
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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ANZAC
Vor der Nordwestküste von Australien droht neues Ungemach. Eine niederländische PBY sichtete nur 200 Seemeilen nordwestlich von Exmouth einen japanischen Kampfverband, welcher anscheinend auf diesen noch im Aufbau befindlichen Stützpunkt zuhält. Da der Stützpunkt außerhalb der Reichweite der in Broome stationierten Torpedobomber liegt und selber noch nicht über einsatzbereite Flugfelder verfügt, ist er einem Feindbeschuss wehrlos ausgeliefert. Mit diesem Beschuss wird in der kommenden Nacht gerechnet. In Perth ist unter dem Kommando von Admiral Crace das australische Kreuzergeschwader ausgelaufen und hat Kurs auf Exmouth genommen. Unter normalen Umständen wird es jedoch zu spät kommen.
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British Far East Command
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
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China Command
Mittlere Bomber der 10. US Luftflotte bombardierten zwischen Chengtu und Neikijang japanische Marschkolonnen und fügten dem Feind spürbare Verluste zu. Wo immer es geht, unterstützt die USAAF ihre chinesischen Verbündeten im Kampf um ihre Heimat.
Morning Air attack on 11th Indpt Infantry Regiment, at 74,43 , near Neikiang
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 49 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 27
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
101 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 12th Indpt Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking 11th Indpt Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking 12th Indpt Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking 11th Indpt Infantry Regiment ...
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Morning Air attack on 11th Indpt Infantry Regiment, at 74,43 , near Neikiang
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 14
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
43 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Bodenkämpfe wurden am heutigen Tage nur in Form von feindlichem Artilleriebeschuss südlich und südöstlich von Chungking gemeldet. In beiden Fällen kam es zu eigenen leichten Verlusten.
Ground combat at 76,46 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 240 troops, 28 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1261
Defending force 49225 troops, 488 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 749
Allied ground losses:
24 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Assaulting units:
6th Division
17th Division
110th Division
12th Ind.Mixed Brigade
12th Tank Regiment
37th Division
41st Division
6th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
56th Chinese Corps
71st Chinese Corps
1st New Chinese Corps
14th Chinese Corps
22nd Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
95th Chinese Corps
66th Chinese Corps
23rd Chinese Corps
8th Route Army
19th Chinese Corps
18th Group Army
3rd Heavy Mortar Regiment
24th Chinese Corps
96th Chinese Corps
Central Reserve
36th Group Army
1st Chinese Cavalry Corps
4th Heavy Mortar Regiment
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Ground combat at 78,47 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 380 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1675
Defending force 45747 troops, 242 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1606
Allied ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
9th Tank Regiment
34th Division
15th Division
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
116th Division
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
27th Division
39th Division
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
77th Chinese Corps
55th Chinese Corps
30th Chinese Corps
28th Chinese Corps
39th Chinese Corps
3rd New Chinese Corps
42nd Chinese Corps
11th Construction Regiment
2nd Group Army
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Tonnageverluste am 26.01.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
xAK Tokusima Maru is moving to Tokyo (114,60).
201st JAAF AF Bn is located at Nanyang(85,45).
71st JAAF AF Bn is located at Kiamusze(113,40).
Yosu Fortress is located at Masan(102,54).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Yokohama/Yokosuka (113,61).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Tokyo (114,60).
3rd JNAF AF Unit is located at Babeldaob(90,97).
Yura Fortress is located at Kobe(108,59).
Radio transmissions detected at Tsingtao (95,47).
11th Border Defense Fortress is located at 115,42.
20th Fld AA Machinecannon Company is located at Mishan(114,42).
30th Infantry Regiment is located at Harbin(109,39).
Radio transmissions detected at Singkawang (56,88).
7th Medium Field Artillery Regiment is located at Fushun(105,42).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Ominato (119,54).
2nd Garrison Unit is located at Fushun(105,42).
Radio transmissions detected at Kwajalein Island (132,115).
60th Division is located at 76,50.
29th Division is located at Mukden(104,42).
27th Fld AA Gun Co is located at Changchun(106,41).
8th Border Defense Fortress is located at Hailar(107,30).
33rd Ind.AA Gun Co is located at Ominato(119,54).
Radio transmissions detected at Toyohara (124,46).
20th RGC Division is located at Kukong(79,57).
36th JAAF AF Bn is located at Patani(51,73).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Nagasaki/Sasebo (102,58).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Batavia (49,98).
Radio transmissions detected at Batavia (49,98).
11th Ind.AA Gun Co is located at Wakayama(109,60).
NCPC Army is located at Taiyuan(91,40).
George Pickett
11.12.19, 10:03
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27. Januar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Central Pacific
Westlich von Pearl Harbor wurde nach längerer Abstinenz wieder mal ein japanisches U-Boot gesichtet und durch einen Patrouillenbomber angegriffen. Nach Aussage der Besatzung des Bombers auch mit Erfolg. Die höhere Kommandoebene ist da nicht ganz so optimistisch.
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South Pacific
Vor der Südküste von Guadalcanal konnte ein U-Jagdverband ein japanisches U-Boot aufspüren und bekämpfte es über mehrere Stunden hinweg. Mehrere Nahtreffer dürften es merklich beschädigt haben, doch leider brach der Kontakt ab und konnte auch nicht wieder hergestellt werden.
ASW attack near Lunga at 113,139
Japanese Ships
SS I-20, hits 1
Allied Ships
SC-645
SS I-20 is sighted by escort
I-20 diving deep ....
SC-645 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-645 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-645 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-645 attacking submerged sub ....
SC-645 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Bei Tagesanbruch suchten einige PBY den Sektor nach dem japanischen U-Boot ab und wurden auch fündig. Nach Wasserbomben in der Nacht regneten nun Bomben auf das Feindboot und zwangen es erneut zum tauchen. Auch hier will die Besatzung des Flugbootes Treffer auf dem U-Boot gesehen haben.
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Die Inseln zwischen Guadalcanal und den Shortlands werden nach und nach auf Feindaktivitäten und Feindpräsenz hin überprüft. Heute landete ein Aufklärungskommando an der Choiseul Bay, südöstlich der Shortlands gelegen. Die Insel wurde feindfrei gemeldet.
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Southwest Pacific
Die japanischen Flugfelder auf den Admiralitätsinseln bei Manus wurden auch heute von schweren Bombern bombardiert. Wie auch bei Rabaul zeigt das fortgesetzte Bombardement Wirkung und die sichtbaren Schäden nehmen zu. Ziel ist es, dem Feind die Möglichkeit zu nehmen, von diesen Basen aus mit seiner Luftwaffe zu agieren.
Morning Air attack on Manus , at 101,119
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 54
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 17
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 59
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 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
12 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 Manus , at 101,119
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 8 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 9
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Manus , at 101,119
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 8 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 9
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 5
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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ANZAC
Auf dem Marsch in das zugewiesene Operationsgebiet vor der Küste von Indochina wurde das niederländische U-Boot “O-19” in der Makassar-Straße von japanischen U-Jägern aufgespürt. Dem Kommandanten des Bootes gelang es jedoch mit geschickten Ausweichmanövern dem Feind zu entkommen.
ASW attack near Donggala at 68,97
Japanese Ships
E Tomozuru
Allied Ships
SS O19
SS O19 is sighted by escort
O19 diving deep ....
E Tomozuru fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Tomozuru fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Tomozuru fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Tomozuru fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Tomozuru attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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Der japanische Kampverband, welcher gestern nahe Exmouth gesichtet wurde, konnte heute nicht aufgeklärt werden. Die befürchtete Beschießung des Stützpunktes fand nicht statt. Dennoch wird das australische Kreuzergeschwader weiter nach Norden marschieren und sich in Bereitschaft halten.
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British Far East Command
British Eastern Fleet
Gegen Abend liefen 2 Kampfverbände aus dem Hafen von Colombo/Ceylon aus. Ihre Ziele sind Sabang an der Nordküste von Sumatra gelegen und Cocos Island. Die militärischen Anlagen dieser Stützpunkte sollen beschossen werden. Zudem soll somit herausgefunden werden, wie dicht und zuverlässig die japanische Luftüberwachung in diesen Sektoren ist.
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China Command
Erneut wurden die japanischen Marschkolonnen nahe Neikiang angegriffen. Wieder erlitt der Feind spürbare Verluste.
Morning Air attack on 12th Indpt Infantry Regiment, at 74,43 , near Neikiang
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 36
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
161 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 11th Indpt Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking 12th Indpt Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking 11th Indpt Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking 12th Indpt Infantry Regiment ...
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Morning Air attack on 11th Indpt Infantry Regiment, at 74,43 , near Neikiang
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 7
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 12th Indpt Infantry Regiment, at 74,43 , near Neikiang
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 9
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
25 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Südlich und südöstlich von Chungking beließ es der Feind auch heute beim Beschuss der chinesischen Stellungen durch seine Artillerie. Es wurden leichte Verluste gemeldet.
Ground combat at 76,46 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 240 troops, 28 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2224
Defending force 49247 troops, 485 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 760
Allied ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Assaulting units:
12th Ind.Mixed Brigade
6th Division
36th Division
110th Division
17th Division
35th Division
41st Division
12th Tank Regiment
37th Division
32nd Division
6th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
71st Chinese Corps
95th Chinese Corps
14th Chinese Corps
1st New Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
22nd Chinese Corps
66th Chinese Corps
24th Chinese Corps
Central Reserve
56th Chinese Corps
96th Chinese Corps
23rd Chinese Corps
3rd Heavy Mortar Regiment
8th Route Army
1st Chinese Cavalry Corps
18th Group Army
19th Chinese Corps
36th Group Army
4th Heavy Mortar Regiment
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Ground combat at 78,47 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 380 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1691
Defending force 79102 troops, 285 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2391
Assaulting units:
34th Division
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
27th Division
9th Tank Regiment
39th Division
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
116th Division
15th Division
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
41st Chinese Corps
39th Chinese Corps
2nd Chinese Corps
68th Chinese Corps
90th Chinese Corps
92nd Chinese Corps
77th Chinese Corps
28th Chinese Corps
75th Chinese Corps
30th Chinese Corps
55th Chinese Corps
42nd Chinese Corps
11th Construction Regiment
5th War Area
22nd Group Army
2nd Group Army
26th Group Army
32nd Chinese Corps
45th Chinese Corps
67th Chinese Corps
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Tonnageverluste am 27.01.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
1/5th Air Division is located at Truk(112,108).
5th JAAF AF Bn is located at Paramushiro-jima(137,47).
Radio transmissions detected at Zamboanga (75,89).
56th Field Artillery Regiment is located at Singapore(50,84).
47th Field AA Battalion is located at Vigan(80,73).
1st Recon Regiment is located at Sunwu(113,34).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Batavia (49,98).
101st JAAF AF Bn is located at Iwaki(116,59).
33rd JNAF AF Unit is located at Saipan(108,93).
51st Construction Battalion is located at Tokyo(114,60).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Hiroshima/Kure (106,58).
18th Mountain Gun Regiment is located at Singapore(50,84).
Radio transmissions detected at Jaluit (134,120).
59th Infantry Brigade is located at Sian(83,41).
2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade is located at Neikiang(75,44).
87th Infantry Regiment is located at 110,45.
Tonei Hvy Gun Regiment is located at Yenki(110,44).
6th RF Gun Battalion is located at Mutankiang(111,42).
Radio transmissions detected at Moulmein (55,55).
7th Division is located at Asahikawa(121,51).
84th JAAF AF Bn is located at Singora(51,72).
56th Construction Battalion is located at Keijo(103,50).
25th RGC Temp. Division is located at Soochow(92,54).
1/33rd Division is located at Manado(75,99).
69th JAAF AF Bn is located at Changchun(106,41).
Tokyo Bay Fortress is located at Yokohama/Yokosuka(113,61).
Radio transmissions detected at Rashin (110,46).
97th JAAF AF Bn is located at Cam Ranh Bay(64,72).
92nd JAAF AF Bn is located at Kompong Trach(57,70).
55th Field AA Battalion is located at Guam(106,95).
George Pickett
11.12.19, 11:18
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28. Januar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Central Pacific
Südlich von Truk gelang dem amerikanischen U-Boot “Runner” die Torpedierung und Versenkung eines japanischen U-Jägers. Auch das anschließende Absetzmanöver verlief erfolgreich, so dass man von einem Angriff wie aus dem Lehrbuch sprechen kann.
Sub attack near Truk at 113,112
Japanese Ships
PB Yasushima Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Runner
SS Runner launches 2 torpedoes
Runner diving deep ....
Sub escapes detection
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South Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Southwest Pacific
Von ihrem Stützpunkt nahe Milne Bay griffen die Bomber des neuseeländischen Air Corps heute wieder in das Geschehen ein und bombardierten die japanischen Truppen bei Torokina. Zur Zeit ist über dem Ziel mit japanischen Jägern nicht zu rechnen, da die Flugfelder bei Rabaul immer noch durch die Luftangriffe der 7. US Luftflotte ausgeschaltet sind.
Morning Air attack on Maizuru 1st SNLF, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 48
Allied aircraft losses
Hudson III (LR): 5 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
9 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
12 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
12 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 51st Base Force ...
Also attacking Maizuru 1st SNLF ...
Also attacking 51st Base Force ...
Also attacking Maizuru 1st SNLF ...
Also attacking 51st Base Force ...
Also attacking Maizuru 1st SNLF ...
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Morning Air attack on Maizuru 1st SNLF, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 6
Allied aircraft losses
Hudson III (LR): 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Mit dem Angriff von rund 70 B17-Bombern auf die japanischen Flugfelder bei Manus auf den Admiralitätsinseln ist auch dieser Stützpunkt des Feindes inzwischen schwer in Mitleidenschaft gezogen worden und dürfte für die japanische Luftwaffe zur Zeit unbrauchbar sein. Im Bereich der unteren Solomonen, Neu Britaniens, Neu Irlands und den Admiralitätsinseln dürften die Alliieren somit eine gewisse Luftüberlegenheit etabliert haben.
Morning Air attack on Manus , at 101,119
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 43
No Japanese losses
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
Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 6
Runway hits 31
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 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 Manus , at 101,119
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 9
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Manus , at 101,119
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 8
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 7
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Manus , at 101,119
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 9
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 11
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Um diese Luftüberlegenheit weiter auszubauen landeten heute australische Pioniere und Bodenpersonal der RAAF in Lae an um diesen Stützpunkt zu reaktivieren und weiter auszubauen. General Mc Arthur will Lae zum Ausgangspunkt seines Vormarsches entlang der Nordküste von Neu Guinea machen. Hierfür stehen ihm das I. und II. australische Korps zur Verfügung, denen inzwischen 2 australische und 10 neuseeländische Brigaden sowie eine große Anzahl Artillerie- und Unterstützungseinheiten unterstehen, die entweder bereits in Townsville auf die Verlegung nach Lae warten, oder sich in Überführung nach Townsville befinden. Somit befindet sich die Operation „Cerberus“ nunmehr in der Endphase.
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ANZAC
In der Makassar Straße scheiterte das amerikanische U-Boot „S-32“ nahe Balikpapan beim Angriff auf japanische U-Jäger. Der Feind zeigte sich bei der Suche und Bekämpfung des Angreifers ebenfalls glücklos.
Sub attack near Balikpapan at 65,99
Japanese Ships
PB Nichi Maru #1
PB Gamitsu Maru #1
Allied Ships
SS S-32
SS S-32 launches 2 torpedoes at PB Nichi Maru #1
PB Gamitsu Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Gamitsu Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Gamitsu Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Gamitsu Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Gamitsu Maru #1 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Am Vormittag ging im Hauptquartier der australischen Flotte in Perth eine Anfrage der British Eastern Fleet aus Colombo ein. Hierbei wurde um Unterstützung der beiden britischen Kreuzer-Geschwader gebeten. Diese Unterstützung sollte in Form der Beschießung von Christmas Island (I.O.) geschehen. Diese Insel liegt nahe Cocos Island. Nach kurzer Beratung wurde dieser Bitte entsprochen, da der japanische Kampfverband anscheinend den Rückmarsch angetreten hat und für Exmouth keine direkte Bedrohung mehr darstellt. Admiral Crace an Bord des Schweren Kreuzers "HMAS Canberra" wurde schließlich über seinen neuen Einsatzbefehl informiert.
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British Far East Command
British Eastern Fleet
Bei den Malediven wurde ein Lehrkonvoi auf dem Weg nach Aden von einem japanischen U-Boot angegriffen. Zwar traf ein Torpedo den Frachter „Maridal“, doch erwies er sich glücklicherweise als Blindgänger. So weit westlich wurde bisher kein Kontakt mit japanischen U-Booten gemeldet. Das Flottenkommando in Colombo wird die Situation weiter beobachten.
Submarine attack near Addu at 18,49
Japanese Ships
SS I-164
Allied Ships
xAK Maridal
xAK Maridal is sighted by SS I-164
SS I-164 launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Maridal
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China Command
Wieder wurden japanische Bodentruppen zwischen Chengtu und Neikiang durch Bomber der 10. US Luftflotte angegriffen. Bei schwierigen Wetterbedingungen waren die Ergebnisse nicht ganz zufriedenstellend.
Afternoon Air attack on 11th Indpt Infantry Regiment, at 74,43 , near Neikiang
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 9
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on 11th Indpt Infantry Regiment, at 74,43 , near Neikiang
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 6
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on 12th Indpt Infantry Regiment, at 74,43 , near Neikiang
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 8
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Wieder versuchte der Feind südlich von Chungking den Durchbruch durch die chinesischen Linien, wurde jedoch auch heute unter hohen Verlusten abgewiesen. In den nächsten 7 Tagen werden nach und nach kampfstarke Verstärkungen eintreffen und die Front in diesem wichtigen Abschnitt verstärken.
Ground combat at 76,46 (near Chungking)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 73231 troops, 727 guns, 347 vehicles, Assault Value = 2289
Defending force 51866 troops, 516 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 853
Japanese adjusted assault: 1131
Allied adjusted defense: 1768
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
2764 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 218 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 19 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 38 disabled
Guns lost 23 (1 destroyed, 22 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
1554 casualties reported
Squads: 89 destroyed, 54 disabled
Non Combat: 53 destroyed, 64 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Guns lost 64 (2 destroyed, 62 disabled)
Units destroyed 1
Assaulting units:
41st Division
36th Division
12th Ind.Mixed Brigade
37th Division
110th Division
17th Division
6th Division
35th Division
12th Tank Regiment
32nd Division
6th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
34th Separate Brigade
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
22nd Chinese Corps
71st Chinese Corps
17th Chinese Corps
303rd Brigade
14th Chinese Corps
1st New Chinese Corps
95th Chinese Corps
66th Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Cavalry Corps
9th Separate Brigade
96th Chinese Corps
23rd Chinese Corps
56th Chinese Corps
8th Route Army
4th Heavy Mortar Regiment
36th Group Army
18th Group Army
24th Chinese Corps
19th Chinese Corps
3rd Heavy Mortar Regiment
Central Reserve
8th War Area
56th AT Gun Regiment
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Südöstlich von Chungking beließ es der Feind beim Beschuss der chinesischen Stellungen durch seine Artillerie. Hier gibt es für den Feind zur Zeit nichts zu erben, da über diesen Brückenkopf die durch die eingeleiteten Frontverkürzungen frei gewordenen Verbände nach Westen abfließen und daher permanent ein hohes Truppenaufkommen herrscht. Nach Abschluss der Umgruppierungen Anfang Februar sollen die Verbände der Jingcha War Area diesen wichtigen Abschnitt übernehmen.
Ground combat at 78,47 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 380 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1719
Defending force 79105 troops, 281 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2394
Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
9th Tank Regiment
116th Division
39th Division
15th Division
34th Division
27th Division
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
41st Chinese Corps
68th Chinese Corps
75th Chinese Corps
55th Chinese Corps
42nd Chinese Corps
28th Chinese Corps
39th Chinese Corps
77th Chinese Corps
2nd Chinese Corps
90th Chinese Corps
92nd Chinese Corps
30th Chinese Corps
11th Construction Regiment
2nd Group Army
22nd Group Army
26th Group Army
45th Chinese Corps
5th War Area
32nd Chinese Corps
67th Chinese Corps
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Tonnageverluste am 28.01.1942
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Hong Kong (77,61).
28th JNAF AF Unit is located at Oita(104,59).
Amoy Special Base Force is located at Amoy(83,61).
Tsushima Fortress is located at Tsushima(103,56).
3rd RTA Division is located at Chiang Mai(58,53).
20th Fld AA Machinecannon Company is located at Mishan(114,42).
22nd Field AA Machinecannon Company is located at Yenki(110,44).
71st Mountain Gun Regiment is located at Changchun(106,41).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Nagasaki/Sasebo (102,58).
19th Division is located at Heijo(103,47).
RGC Capital Brigade is located at Nanking(91,52).
8th Ind.Mixed Brigade is located at Tientsin(95,41).
9th Border Defense Fortress is located at 110,45.
Radio transmissions detected at Mutankiang (111,42).
35th Const Co is located at Mutankiang(111,42).
2nd JAAF AF Bn is located at Nagoya(111,60).
Majuro Base Force is located at Majuro(136,119).
Radio transmissions detected at Kagoshima (102,60).
Oita JNAF Base Force is located at Oita(104,59).
Sasebo Naval Base Force is located at Nagasaki/Sasebo(102,58).
12th Ind.Hvy.Art Battalion is located at Fushun(105,42).
29th JAAF AF Coy is located at Singora(51,72).
14th JAAF AF Bn is located at Takao(84,65).
38th Field AA Machinecannon Company is located at Hamamatsu(111,61).
22nd RGC Temp. Division is located at Kiangtu(91,51).
65th Brigade is located at 76,50.
Radio transmissions detected at Mishan (114,42).
29th JAAF AF Coy is located at Singora(51,72).
Radio transmissions detected at Hailar (107,30).
12th Army is located at Chungking(76,45).
CL Kashii is moving to Hong Kong (77,61).
51st JAAF AF Bn is located at Hailar(107,30).
Radio transmissions detected at Sabang (44,70).
Radio transmissions detected at Ishigaki (90,66).
26th Air Flotilla is located at Paramushiro-jima(137,47).
Radio transmissions detected at Takao (84,65).
Tsushima Fortress is located at Tsushima(103,56).
Western Army is located at Nagasaki/Sasebo(102,58).
PB Yasushima Maru is reported to have been sunk near Truk on Jan 28, 1943
Die Ausschaltung von Rabaul als luftbeherrschenden Faktor hätten wir uns nicht so recht vorstellen können, es scheint beim Japaner so einiges im Argen zu liegen. Da sieht man eben, was mit Entschlossenheit und den richtig angesetzten Mitteln so alles möglich ist.
Der schleichende Niedergang wurde eigentlich schon mit eurer Eroberung von Guadalcanal eingeleitet, eine starke Basis so weit vorgeschoben macht eine Menge aus.
Unabhängig davon sind wir momentan sehr begeistert, das jetzt drei (eigentlich vier) verschiedene AARs laufen, die auch noch die unterschiedlichsten Zeiträume behandeln. Die werten Longstreet/Wierusz sind in der wilden Anfangsphase, Ihr selbst arbeitet euch gerade in der spannenden "Wendezeit" am Gegner ab und unsere Wenigkeit lässt einen Blick auf die beginnende Endphase werfen.
Was besseres kann es ja kaum geben, um die Möglichkeiten dieses Spieles anschaulich dem Leser darzubringen und den einen oder anderen vielleicht auch (wieder) anzufixen. :^^:
George Pickett
11.12.19, 13:16
Die Ausschaltung von Rabaul als luftbeherrschenden Faktor hätten wir uns nicht so recht vorstellen können, es scheint beim Japaner so einiges im Argen zu liegen. Da sieht man eben, was mit Entschlossenheit und den richtig angesetzten Mitteln so alles möglich ist.
Der schleichende Niedergang wurde eigentlich schon mit eurer Eroberung von Guadalcanal eingeleitet, eine starke Basis so weit vorgeschoben macht eine Menge aus.
Unabhängig davon sind wir momentan sehr begeistert, das jetzt drei (eigentlich vier) verschiedene AARs laufen, die auch noch die unterschiedlichsten Zeiträume behandeln. Die werten Longstreet/Wierusz sind in der wilden Anfangsphase, Ihr selbst arbeitet euch gerade in der spannenden "Wendezeit" am Gegner ab und unsere Wenigkeit lässt einen Blick auf die beginnende Endphase werfen.
Was besseres kann es ja kaum geben, um die Möglichkeiten dieses Spieles anschaulich dem Leser darzubringen und den einen oder anderen vielleicht auch (wieder) anzufixen. :^^:
Japan ist nach der Niederlage bei der Trägerschlacht von Makin Island Mitte Januar 1942 im Süd- und Südwest Pazifik sehr zögerlich vorgegangen. Papua Neuguinea lag gar nicht im Fokus Japans und so konnten Wir Port Moresby zu einem unsinkbaren Superträger ausbauen, der nun die gesamte Region für Japan zu einem heißen Pflaster macht. In allen anderen Regionen ist Japan konsequent und erfolgreich vorgegangen, siehe China.
Die schwierige japanische Lage Anfang 1943 macht es natürlich nicht einfacher, einen neuen Gegner zu finden, sollte der werte Otte nicht wieder einsteigen wollen. Außerdem bräuchten Wir ja erst mal sein Passwort. Wir hoffen aber das beste, denn Wir haben riesige Lust, dieses PBEM und den AAR fortzuführen!
Longstreet
11.12.19, 13:23
Vielleicht sollten wir einen Safe im Forum anlegen, wo die Passwörter der Mitspieler hinterlegt werden können :D bei einem Vertrauensmann, der mit WitPAE nichts am Hut hat.
Leider bekomme ich das Spiel auf meinem Intel i5- Rechner nicht mehr zum Laufen. Mein alter Rechner war ein zusammengebauter AMD PC mit Win7-32-bit und 2GB VRAM sowie 8 GB RAM. Mein alter Herr hat mir törichterweise nur dieses SCH***Acer-Komplettsystem gekauft. Ich versuche derzeit genug Geld zu Sparen, damit ich mir in spätestens 18 Monaten einen neuen PC kaufen kann...*seufz*
Sonst wäre evtl. bereit den Japaner zu übernehmen. Bin aber seit rund 4 Jahren ohne WITP-Spielerfahrung. Eigentlich müsste ich mich damit vertraut machen zuerst, da man zu Beginn die japanische Produktion grundsätzlich neu einstellen muss. Macht man da etwas verkehrt, merkt man das viel zu spät.
Vor zwei Jahren habe ich zuletzt versucht die entsprechenden Parameter mit Hilfe von Tipps aus dem Matrixforum zu ändern. Aber dies hat trotzdem nicht viel geholfen. Die geänderte EXE funzte leider nicht wie gewollt. Danach habe ich völlig frustriert das Spiel von der Platte gefegt.
Euch aber werter George wünsche ich fürs Spiel viel Erfolg. Vor allem, dass der werte Otto das Passwort noch hat und auch an euch schickt.
herzlichste grüsse
Hohenlohe, der alte Japanfan…:top: *BANZAI!!*
George Pickett
13.12.19, 10:48
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29. Januar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Central Pacific
Nördlich der Marianen Inseln stieß das amerikanische U-Boot „Pickerel“ auf einen kleinen japanischen Truppenkonvoi. Dem Skipper des U-Bootes gelang es, sich in eine gute Angriffsposition auf einen der Truppentransporter zu bringen und löste einen 4er Fächer aus. Mindestens 1 dieser Torpedos traf den Truppentransporter auch, detonierte jedoch nicht. Trotz der aufkommenden Frustration behielt die Mannschaft den Fokus auf das jetzt Notwendige und leitete die notwendigen Ausweich- und Absetzmanöver ein, was auch gelang. Die „Pickerel“ entkam unentdeckt.
Sub attack near Agrihan at 114,82
Japanese Ships
xAP Kowa Maru
xAP Koan Maru
DD Teruzuki
Allied Ships
SS Pickerel
SS Pickerel launches 4 torpedoes at xAP Kowa Maru
Pickerel diving deep ....
DD Teruzuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Teruzuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Teruzuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Teruzuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Teruzuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Etwas mehr Glück hatte westlich der Marianen Inseln das U-Boot „Perch“, welches auf einen kleinen Verband japanischer Minenleger stieß. Auch hier wurde ein 4er Fächer in aussichtsreicher Position auf eines der Feindschiffe abgefeuert und zumindest 2 dieser Torpedos trafen auch. Leider schoss an der Bordwand des Minenlegers nur eine einzelne Wasserfontäne in die Höhe, als ein Mk14 Torpedo einschlug und detonierte. Das Schiff verlor sofort an Fahrt und bekam Schlagseite. Ob das Schiff schließlich gesunken ist, konnte vor Ort nicht geklärt werden.
Sub attack near Saipan at 105,91
Japanese Ships
CM Aotaka, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CM Hatsutaka
Allied Ships
SS Perch
SS Perch launches 4 torpedoes at CM Aotaka
Perch diving deep ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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South Pacific
Der See Raum südlich von Guadalcanal und Tulagi gehört zur Zeit im weitesten Sinne bereits zur Etappe und die Feindkontakte beschränken sich auf die Sichtung und Bekämpfung japanischer U-Boote. So auch heute, als südlich von Guadalcanal ein japanisches U-Boot von einer PBY entdeckt und mit Bomben bekämpft wurde.
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Southwest Pacific
Den neuseeländischen Bombern stellte sich bei ihrem Zielanflug auf Torokina wider Erwarten ein japanischer Jäger entgegen. Das Ergebnis waren 2 Totalschäden und keine sichtbaren Ergebnisse bei der Bombardierung der japanischen Bodentruppen. Die Angriffe werden erst einmal ausgesetzt und der Feind ausgehungert.
Morning Air attack on Maizuru 1st SNLF, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 1
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 38
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
Hudson III (LR): 1 destroyed, 6 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
8 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
9 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
13th Sentai with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 17000.
Raid is overhead
Also attacking 51st Base Force ...
Also attacking Maizuru 1st SNLF ...
Also attacking 51st Base Force ...
Also attacking Maizuru 1st SNLF ...
Also attacking 51st Base Force ...
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Morning Air attack on Maizuru 1st SNLF, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 6
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Maizuru 1st SNLF, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 6
Allied aircraft losses
Hudson III (LR): 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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ANZAC
Am westlichen Ausgang der Makassar-Strasse entging das amerikanische U-Boot “S-23” dem Angriff eines japanischen Bombers nur durch Schnelltauchen. Die geworfenen Bomben schüttelten Boot und Besatzung lediglich etwas durch.
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British Far East Command
British Eastern Fleet
Der britische Kreuzerkampfverband mit Kurs auf Sabang/Nord Sumatra wurde gegen Mittag von einem japanischen Aufklärer überflogen und vermutlich entdeckt. Für diesen Fall hatte die Admiralität dem Verbandsführer klare Instruktionen erteilt. Wenig später änderte der Verband seinen Kurs auf 210 Grad und nahm Kurs auf das Ausweichziel Cocos Island.
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China Command
Südlich und südöstlich von Chungking wurde heute nur japanisches Artilleriefeuer gemeldet, welches leichte Verluste bei den chinesischen Einheiten verursachte. Täglich wird jedoch mit neuen Bodenangriffen gerechnet.
Ground combat at 76,46 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 240 troops, 28 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2320
Defending force 49607 troops, 507 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 747
Assaulting units:
36th Division
37th Division
6th Division
32nd Division
17th Division
35th Division
12th Tank Regiment
110th Division
12th Ind.Mixed Brigade
41st Division
4th Brigade
6th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
22nd Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
303rd Brigade
1st New Chinese Corps
17th Chinese Corps
56th Chinese Corps
71st Chinese Corps
95th Chinese Corps
14th Chinese Corps
66th Chinese Corps
9th Separate Brigade
24th Chinese Corps
18th Group Army
Central Reserve
3rd Heavy Mortar Regiment
96th Chinese Corps
8th Route Army
1st Chinese Cavalry Corps
19th Chinese Corps
4th Heavy Mortar Regiment
8th War Area
23rd Chinese Corps
36th Group Army
56th AT Gun Regiment
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Ground combat at 78,47 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 375 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1731
Defending force 78982 troops, 279 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2387
Allied ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
39th Division
15th Division
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
34th Division
116th Division
27th Division
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
9th Tank Regiment
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
30th Chinese Corps
92nd Chinese Corps
77th Chinese Corps
68th Chinese Corps
90th Chinese Corps
2nd Chinese Corps
41st Chinese Corps
55th Chinese Corps
28th Chinese Corps
75th Chinese Corps
39th Chinese Corps
42nd Chinese Corps
11th Construction Regiment
45th Chinese Corps
2nd Group Army
32nd Chinese Corps
22nd Group Army
26th Group Army
5th War Area
67th Chinese Corps
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Tonnageverluste am 29.01.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
1st RTA Division is located at Prome(55,50).
Radio transmissions detected at Manila (79,77).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Tokyo (114,60).
5th RGC Route Brigade is located at Hangchow(90,55).
30th RGC Division is located at Swatow(81,62).
7th RGC Temp. Division is located at Hwainan(89,50).
5th Ind.Mixed Brigade is located at Tsingtao(95,47).
19th Ind.Mixed Brigade is located at Tuyun(74,51).
26th RGC Temp. Division is located at Taichow(92,52).
1st Ching An Tui Brigade is located at Kweisui(92,35).
Tonei Hvy Gun Regiment is located at Yenki(110,44).
55th Cavalry Regiment is located at Moulmein(55,55).
58th Infantry Regiment is located at Hankow(85,50).
Radio transmissions detected at Maizuru (110,58).
5th RGC Division is located at Wuhu(89,53).
24th JAAF AF Bn is located at Aparri(82,73).
35th Fld AA Gun Co is located at Patani(51,73).
Radio transmissions detected at Hamamatsu (111,61).
Radio transmissions detected at Chinhae (103,54).
7th Garrison Unit is located at Sunwu(113,34).
40th Field AA Battalion is located at Moulmein(55,55).
11th Indpt Infantry Regiment is located at 74,43.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Yokohama/Yokosuka (113,61).
Radio transmissions detected at Hanoi (68,56).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Tokyo (114,60).
18th JAAF Base Force is located at Kota Bharu(51,75).
Radio transmissions detected at Paramushiro-jima (137,47).
2nd Area Army is located at Tokyo(114,60).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Fukuoka (103,57).
19th Division is located at Heijo(103,47).
Radio transmissions detected at Kalgan (95,37).
17th JAAF Base Force is located at Hankow(85,50).
Radio transmissions detected at Chefoo (98,46).
Kwantung Army is located at Changchun(106,41).
George Pickett
13.12.19, 11:16
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30. Januar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Central Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
South Pacific
Wieder wurde nahe Guadalcanal ein japanisches U-Boot aufgespürt und aus der Luft bekämpft. Diese Region ist für Japans U-Boote zu Zeit wenig ergiebig, dafür aber umso gefährlicher.
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Southwest Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
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ANZAC
In der Makassar-Straße zwischen Borneo und Celebes hatten gleich 2 U-Boote der Sub Fleet Asiatic Kontakt mit dem gleichen Feindverband. Den Anfang machte das niederländische U-Boot „O-24“ welches sich auf dem Marsch in sein Operationsgebiet im Südchinesischen Meer befindet. Sein Angriff auf den Sicherungszerstörer eines Tankerkonvois scheiterte kläglich, doch konnte sich das U-Boot wenigstens unbeschadet der Verfolgung durch den Feind entziehen.
ASW attack near Donggala at 68,97
Japanese Ships
DD Yukaze
Allied Ships
SS O24
SS O24 launches 4 torpedoes at DD Yukaze
O24 diving deep ....
DD Yukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Nur wenig später stieß weiter östlich das amerikanische U-Boot “S-41” auf den Tankerkonvoi und versuchte sich ebenfalls an einem der Sicherungszerstörer. Leider war auch diesem Angriff kein Erfolg vergönnt. Auch „S-41“ konnte sich erfolgreich vom Feind lösen.
Sub attack near Donggala at 69,96
Japanese Ships
DD Sawakaze
TK Ryuei Maru
DD Yukaze
Allied Ships
SS S-41
SS S-41 launches 2 torpedoes at DD Sawakaze
S-41 diving deep ....
DD Yukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yukaze attacking submerged sub ....
DD Yukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yukaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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British Far East Command
British Eastern Fleet
Nachdem der nördliche Kreuzerkampfverband den ganzen Tag über nicht von japanischen Seeaufklärern entdeckt wurde, nahm er auf Befehl aus Colombo wieder Kurs auf Sabang/Nord-Sumatra, dem ursprünglichen Ziel des Beschießungsverbandes. In 2 Tagen sollen beide Verbände eine Position rund 150 Seemeilen westlich ihrer Ziele eingenommen haben um sich in der darauffolgenden Nacht mit Höchstfahrt ihren Zielen (Cocos Island und Sabang) zu nähern um etwaige militärische Anlagen des Feindes zu beschießen. In Rücksprache mit dem ANZAC-Kommando schließt sich ja das australische Kreuzergeschwader unter dem Kommando von Admiral Grace der Operation an und wird Christmas Island beschießen. Der Verband stand ja bereits in See, da nahe Exmouth vor wenigen Tagen ein japanischer Kampfverband gesichtet wurde. Da über alle 3 Ziele keine Aufklärungsberichte vorliegen, ist es ein „Schuss ins Blaue“.
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China Command
Südlich und südöstlich von Chungking beschoss die japanische Artillerie erneut die chinesischen Stellungen. Beide Positionen konnten in den letzten Tagen durch zusätzliche Truppen verstärkt werden, woraufhin das chinesische Oberkommando beide Frontabschnitte vorläufig als stabilisiert ansieht.
Ground combat at 76,46 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 235 troops, 28 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2439
Defending force 56374 troops, 583 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1009
Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
6th Division
12th Tank Regiment
36th Division
41st Division
110th Division
37th Division
32nd Division
12th Ind.Mixed Brigade
35th Division
17th Division
4th Brigade
6th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
71st Chinese Corps
303rd Brigade
17th Chinese Corps
95th Chinese Corps
3rd New Chinese Corps
56th Chinese Corps
1st New Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
14th Chinese Corps
22nd Chinese Corps
66th Chinese Corps
19th Chinese Corps
Central Reserve
8th Route Army
1st Chinese Cavalry Corps
23rd Chinese Corps
9th Separate Brigade
18th Group Army
8th War Area
36th Group Army
3rd Heavy Mortar Regiment
96th Chinese Corps
4th Heavy Mortar Regiment
24th Chinese Corps
56th AT Gun Regiment
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Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 380 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1746
Defending force 54384 troops, 187 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1803
Assaulting units:
9th Tank Regiment
116th Division
27th Division
39th Division
15th Division
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
34th Division
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
28th Chinese Corps
42nd Chinese Corps
92nd Chinese Corps
41st Chinese Corps
39th Chinese Corps
77th Chinese Corps
90th Chinese Corps
55th Chinese Corps
30th Chinese Corps
11th Construction Regiment
5th War Area
2nd Group Army
22nd Group Army
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Tonnageverluste am 30.01.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
4th Army is located at Sunwu(113,34).
1667 men are based at Arshaan (105,33).
2nd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment is located at Hankow(85,50).
48th Engineer Regiment is located at Soerabaja(56,104).
33rd Road Const Co is located at Mandalay(59,46).
Radio transmissions detected at Taihoku (87,63).
Radio transmissions detected at Shanghai (92,55).
4th Air Defense AA Regiment is located at Ambon(76,109).
22nd Fld AA Gun Co is located at Akita(117,55).
11th RGC Ind. Brigade is located at Pengpu(90,50).
51st Engineer Regiment is located at Amoy(83,61).
8th Ind.Mixed Brigade is located at Tientsin(95,41).
3rd Ind.Mixed Brigade is located at Chungking(76,45).
1st Cavalry Brigade is located at Kungchang(81,36).
Radio transmissions detected at Port Arthur (99,44).
Korea Army is located at Keijo(103,50).
9th Armored Car Co is located at Ichang(83,48).
48th Recon Regiment is located at Kweilin(76,54).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Tokyo (114,60).
Radio transmissions detected at Hanoi (68,56).
Radio transmissions detected at Singkawang (56,88).
1st Manchukuo Division is located at Changchun(106,41).
54th Division is located at Kobe(108,59).
General Defence Army is located at Tokyo(114,60).
11th Army is located at Hankow(85,50).
1st Tank Division is located at Mandalay(59,46).
6th Mongol Cavalry Division is located at Kalgan(95,37).
Radio transmissions detected at Wake Island (136,98).
12th Ind.Hvy.Art Battalion is located at Fushun(105,42).
90th Infantry Regiment is located at Rashin(110,46).
George Pickett
13.12.19, 11:50
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31. Januar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Die Häfen von Adak Island und Dutch Harbor wurden heute großflächig vermint, um den Schutz vor japanischen Seebeschießungen und Landungsversuchen zu erhöhen. Über 400 Minen warten je Stützpunkt nun auf den Feind. Die Anzahl der für die Wartung der Minen notwendigen Tender wurde entsprechend erhöht.
Central Pacific
Der Aufklärungsflug einer PB4Y-1P brachte aktuelle Erkenntnisse über den japanischen Flottenstützpunkt Truk, wo anscheinend zur Zeit keine schweren Verbände der japanischen Flotte vor Anker liegen. Auch die Luftwaffenpräsenz scheint sich hauptsächlich auf Aufklärungsmaschinen zu begrenzen.
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South Pacific
Hier wurde heute nur der Angriff einer PBY auf ein japanisches U-Boot südlich von Guadalcanal gemeldet. Im Befehlsbereich von Admiral Ghormley finden zur Zeit groß angelegte Umgruppierungsmaßnahmen im Rahmen der Vorbereitung zur Operation „Dynamo“ statt, der Angriff auf Rabaul. Die bisher größte amphibische Operation der amerikanischen Streitkräfte sieht die 6. US Armee (I. und XIV. US Korps) mit insgesamt 6 Infanteriedivisionen, 2 Sturmpionierregimentern, 4 selbständigen Panzerbataillonen und 6 selbständigen Artilleriebataillonen verantwortlich. Der Beginn der Operation ist für Anfang bis März 1943 vorgesehen. Zeitgleich soll im Rahmen der Operation „Eclipse“ die Landung auf Kavieng erfolgen (1. USMC Commando Brigade, 112. US Kavallerie-Regiment, 151. Sturmpionierregiment)
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Southwest Pacific
Auch hier laufen die Vorbereitungen für weitere Operationen. General Mc Arthur stehen nun das I. und II. australische Korps mit rund 35.000 Mann sowie die 7. US Luftflotte zur Verfügung. In Lae wird bereits am zügigen Ausbau der Basis für das weitere Vorgehen entlang der Nordküste von Neu Guinea gearbeitet. Endziel der Operation „Cerberus“ ist Hollandia. In Port Moresby haben die Vorbereitungen für die Operation „Dragon Flight“ begonnen, welche zeitgleich mit den Operationen „Dynamo“ und „Eclipse“ des South Pacific Command starten soll. Ziel ist die Landung bei Manus auf den Admiralitätsinseln.
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ANZAC
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
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British Far East Command
British Eastern Fleet
Alle 3 Kampfverbände wurden heute durch japanische Seeaufklärer entdeckt. Ob der Feind sich über die genaue Zusammensetzung und die Absichten der Verbände im Klaren ist, kann nicht gesagt werden. Da 2 der 3 Verbände ihre Ausgangspositionen am späten Nachmittag bereits erreicht haben, wurde die Fortsetzung des Unternehmens befohlen. So kurz vor dem Ziel aufzugeben erschien wenig sinnvoll.
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China Command
Es herrscht eine trügerische Ruhe auf dem chinesischen Kriegsschauplatz. Auch in der Luft war auf Grund der schlechten Wetterlage wenig japanische Aktivität zu verzeichnen. Lediglich südlich und südöstlich von Chungking belegte der feind die chinesischen Stellungen mit Artilleriefeuer, jedoch mit wenig Erfolg. Mit dem morgigen Eintreffen der Verbände der Jingcha War Area in den befohlenen Auffangstellungen südöstlich von Chungking sind die umfangreichen Umgruppierungen erfolgreich abgeschlossen worden.
Ground combat at 76,46 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 240 troops, 28 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2534
Defending force 56440 troops, 577 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1020
Allied ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
110th Division
37th Division
32nd Division
41st Division
6th Division
12th Tank Regiment
35th Division
12th Ind.Mixed Brigade
17th Division
36th Division
4th Brigade
6th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
71st Chinese Corps
17th Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
14th Chinese Corps
95th Chinese Corps
56th Chinese Corps
3rd New Chinese Corps
22nd Chinese Corps
1st New Chinese Corps
303rd Brigade
66th Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Cavalry Corps
3rd Heavy Mortar Regiment
9th Separate Brigade
23rd Chinese Corps
96th Chinese Corps
24th Chinese Corps
Central Reserve
36th Group Army
19th Chinese Corps
18th Group Army
8th War Area
4th Heavy Mortar Regiment
8th Route Army
56th AT Gun Regiment
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Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 380 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1773
Defending force 54345 troops, 181 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1801
Assaulting units:
27th Division
116th Division
9th Tank Regiment
15th Division
39th Division
34th Division
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
28th Chinese Corps
41st Chinese Corps
55th Chinese Corps
30th Chinese Corps
42nd Chinese Corps
77th Chinese Corps
39th Chinese Corps
90th Chinese Corps
92nd Chinese Corps
11th Construction Regiment
5th War Area
2nd Group Army
22nd Group Army
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Tonnageverluste am 31.01.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
23rd Air Defense AA Regiment is located at Fukuoka(103,57).
51st Ind.Mtn.Gun Battalion is located at Changsha(82,52).
3rd Cavalry Brigade is located at Hailun(111,37).
9th Ind. Engineer Regiment is located at Fusan(103,55).
5th RGC Route Brigade is located at Hangchow(90,55).
39th Field AA Machinecannon Company is located at Hamamatsu(111,61).
4th JNAF AF Unit is located at Kagi(85,64).
Haiphong Fortress is located at Haiphong(68,57).
7th Naval Construction Battalion is located at Truk(112,108).
11th RGC Temp. Division is located at Ichang(83,48).
4th Garrison Unit is located at Shanghai(92,55).
2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade is located at Neikiang(75,44).
Central Army is located at Osaka/Kyoto(109,59).
76th JAAF AF Bn is located at Changchun(106,41).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Pescadores (84,63).
DD Makigumo is located at Tokyo (114,60).
68th JAAF AF Coy is located at Kaifeng(89,44).
105th JAAF AF Bn is located at Hamamatsu(111,61).
Radio transmissions detected at Kweilin (76,54).
1/33rd Division is located at Manado(75,99).
27th JAAF AF Bn is located at Singapore(50,84).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Tokyo (114,60).
8th Ind. Engineer Regiment is located at Changsha(82,52).
11th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion is located at Yenki(110,44).
3rd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment is located at Singapore(50,84).
6th JNAF Coy is located at Miri(64,87).
Maizuru Fortress is located at Maizuru(110,58).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Yokohama/Yokosuka (113,61).
88th JAAF AF Bn is located at Harbin(109,39).
49th JAAF AF Bn is located at Sapporo(120,51).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Tokyo (114,60).
Peng Hu Fortress is located at Pescadores(84,63).
89th JAAF AF Coy is located at Ternate(78,102).
13th JAAF AF Coy is located at Takao(84,65).
8th Manchukuo Inf Brigade is located at Chinchow(101,41).
Radio transmissions detected at Bangkok (56,62).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Tokyo (114,60).
Radio transmissions detected at Sorong (82,107).
16th JNAF AF Unit is located at Nagasaki/Sasebo(102,58).
3rd Manchukuo Distr Division is located at Tsitsihar(109,36).
Task Force 64 lays defensive minefield at Adak Island ( 162 , 52) and sets course for Pearl Harbor
Task Force 230 lays defensive minefield at Dutch Harbor ( 171 , 50) and sets course for Pearl Harbor
Previous report of sinking of SS RO-65 incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
xAKL Kanaiyama Maru is reported to have been sunk near Eniwetok on July 26, 1942
Na das sind ja knackige Aussichten, Neu-Britanien soll dem Feind entrissen werden. Eine Operation, die es so nie gab und die nun von euch exklusiv für uns gierige Leser perfekt in Szene gesetzt werden wird.
Und wenn Rabaul jemals angegangen wird, dann ist jetzt der perfekte Zeitpunkt, wo die "Frucht" reif zum pflücken ist. Man könnte sich eine Menge Ärger ersparen, wenn dann im engeren Umfeld keine Luftabwehr stören würde.
Eine Herausforderung könnte sein, das die Landung in der Masse ohne spezialisierte Angriffstransporter (APA, AKA) unternommen werden muß, naturgemäß dauern die Entladeaktionen erheblich länger und während der Zeit kann Japan noch unschön reagieren.
George Pickett
14.12.19, 10:55
Na das sind ja knackige Aussichten, Neu-Britanien soll dem Feind entrissen werden. Eine Operation, die es so nie gab und die nun von euch exklusiv für uns gierige Leser perfekt in Szene gesetzt werden wird.
Und wenn Rabaul jemals angegangen wird, dann ist jetzt der perfekte Zeitpunkt, wo die "Frucht" reif zum pflücken ist. Man könnte sich eine Menge Ärger ersparen, wenn dann im engeren Umfeld keine Luftabwehr stören würde.
Eine Herausforderung könnte sein, das die Landung in der Masse ohne spezialisierte Angriffstransporter (APA, AKA) unternommen werden muß, naturgemäß dauern die Entladeaktionen erheblich länger und während der Zeit kann Japan noch unschön reagieren.
Wie Ihr schon richtig angemerkt habt, ist der Zeitpunkt für eine Offensive gegen Neu-Britanien, Neu-Irland und die Admiralitätsinseln günstig. Alle relevanten japanischen Luftwaffenstützpunkte in Frontnähe sind nahezu ausgeschaltet. Die nächsten japanischen Stützpunkte, von wo aus eine Reaktion erfolgen könnte, wären Hollandia und Truk. Hollandia liegt in Reichweite unserer strategischen Bomber und würde vor Beginn der Operationen Unsere besondere Aufmerksamkeit genießen. Truk ist so weit entfernt, dass aus der Luft nichts zu befürchten wäre, da die japanischen Marine-Bomber ohne Jagdschutz angreifen müssten. Die Landungsverbände für Rabaul würden jedoch von 4 eigenen Luftwaffenstützpunkten Luftdeckung bekommen, nämlich von den Shortlands, Lae, Buna und Port Moresby.
Richtig ist aber auch, dass die Landung verlustreich ausfallen und sowohl hohe personelle und materielle Verluste verursachen wird, da entsprechende Angriffstransporter noch nicht zur Verfügung stehen. Daher wird die Entladung der Transporter unter feindlichem Feuer recht lange dauern. Dennoch sind Wir optimistisch, was das Gelingen der Operation "Dynamo" angeht. Rabaul würde für die weiteren Operationen gegen West-Neuguinea und die Pallau-Inseln ein hervorragendes Sprungbrett abgeben.
George Pickett
23.12.19, 08:25
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01. Februar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Central Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
South Pacific
Ein Aufklärungskommando hat heute die südlich der Shortlands liegende Insel Vella Lavella feindfrei gemeldet. Damit ist bis auf die Bouganinville die Solomonen Inselkette in alliierter Hand.
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Southwest Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
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ANZAC
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
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British Far East Command
British Eastern Fleet
Die gemeinsame Operation der Royal Navy und der Royal Australian Navy gegen japanische Stützpunkte im indischen Ozean wurde zu einem vollen Erfolg, wenn auch der Beschießungsverband für Cocos Island auf Grund schwerer See die Beschießung am heutigen Tage noch nicht durchführen konnte. Die japanischen Stützpunkte Sabang, an der Nordspitze von Sumatra gelegen und Christmas Island wurden durch schwere Schiffsartillerie stark in Mitleidenschaft gezogen. Sollte der Rückmarsch der beiden Verbände ohne weitere Zwischenfälle ablaufen, so ist die Operation mehr als gelungen.
Night Naval bombardment of Christmas Island IO at 45,104
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2 Nell: 2 damaged
G3M2 Nell: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied Ships
CA Canberra
CA Australia
CL Hobart
CL Perth
CL Achilles
CL Leander
Japanese ground losses:
121 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 22 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 14
Port hits 4
Port fuel hits 4
CA Canberra firing at Christmas Island IO
CA Australia firing at Christmas Island IO
CL Hobart firing at Christmas Island IO
CL Perth firing at Christmas Island IO
CL Achilles firing at Christmas Island IO
CL Leander firing at Christmas Island IO
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Night Naval bombardment of Sabang at 44,70
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2 Nell: 30 damaged
G3M2 Nell: 1 destroyed on ground
H6K4 Mavis: 2 damaged
Ki-15-II Babs: 2 damaged
Ki-46-II Dinah: 1 damaged
Allied Ships
CA Exeter
CA Cornwall
CA Devonshire
CA Dorsetshire
CL Birmingham
CL Mauritius
Japanese ground losses:
36 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Airbase hits 13
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 44
CA Exeter firing at Sabang
CA Cornwall firing at Sabang
CA Devonshire firing at Sabang
CA Dorsetshire firing at Sabang
CL Birmingham firing at Sabang
CL Mauritius firing at Sabang
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China Command
Der Feind belegte die chinesischen Stellungen südlich und südöstlich von Chungking wieder mit Artilleriefeuer. Mit dem Beschuss der Stellungen der 23. chinesischen Armee bei Shaoyang eröffnet Japan eine neue Front im Süden des chinesischen Verteidigungsperimeters.
Ground combat at 76,46 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 240 troops, 28 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2608
Defending force 56418 troops, 571 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1029
Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
32nd Division
110th Division
41st Division
12th Ind.Mixed Brigade
12th Tank Regiment
17th Division
6th Division
35th Division
37th Division
36th Division
4th Brigade
6th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
303rd Brigade
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
22nd Chinese Corps
3rd New Chinese Corps
56th Chinese Corps
17th Chinese Corps
14th Chinese Corps
71st Chinese Corps
1st New Chinese Corps
95th Chinese Corps
66th Chinese Corps
4th Heavy Mortar Regiment
Central Reserve
96th Chinese Corps
23rd Chinese Corps
9th Separate Brigade
24th Chinese Corps
18th Group Army
8th Route Army
1st Chinese Cavalry Corps
19th Chinese Corps
8th War Area
3rd Heavy Mortar Regiment
36th Group Army
56th AT Gun Regiment
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Ground combat at 78,47 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 380 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1794
Defending force 94826 troops, 309 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 3037
Assaulting units:
15th Division
39th Division
9th Tank Regiment
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
116th Division
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
27th Division
34th Division
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
77th Chinese Corps
76th Chinese Corps
16th Chinese Corps
28th Chinese Corps
57th Chinese Corps
39th Chinese Corps
41st Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Corps
91st Chinese Corps
92nd Chinese Corps
42nd Chinese Corps
90th Chinese Corps
30th Chinese Corps
47th Chinese Corps
55th Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Corps
61st Chinese Corps
11th Construction Regiment
22nd Group Army
36th Chinese Corps
34th Group Army
4th Group Army
Jingcha War Area
8th Group Army
2nd Group Army
5th War Area
38th Chinese Corps
43rd Chinese Corps
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Ground combat at Shaoyang (80,52)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 530 troops, 67 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1077
Defending force 17745 troops, 128 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 740
Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
1st Ind.Inf.Group
13th Division
22nd Division
66th Infantry Regiment
4th Mortar Battalion
10th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
Defending units:
21st Chinese Corps
49th Chinese Corps
50th Chinese Corps
23rd Group Army
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Tonnageverluste am 01.02.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
Radio transmissions detected at Denpasar (58,108).
3rd Shipping Engineer Regiment is located at Ominato(119,54).
13th Division is located at Shaoyang(80,52).
58th Infantry Brigade is located at Shanghai(92,55).
28th Cavalry Regiment is located at Chengchow(88,44).
Radio transmissions detected at Yenki (110,44).
8th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion is located at Sunwu(113,34).
a Ch-4 class SC is moving to 65,104.
10th JAAF AF Coy is located at Cam Ranh Bay(64,72).
13th JAAF AF Coy is located at Takao(84,65).
Radio transmissions detected at Manus (101,119).
Radio transmissions detected at Tarakan (67,91).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Ominato (119,54).
138th Infantry Regiment is located at 78,47.
6th RF Gun Battalion is located at Mutankiang(111,42).
10th Mortar Battalion is located at Kiamusze(113,40).
Radio transmissions detected at Maloelap (136,117).
38th Field AA Machinecannon Company is located at Hamamatsu(111,61).
109th JAAF AF Bn is located at Tokyo(114,60).
Radio transmissions detected at Kendari (70,106).
Radio transmissions detected at Wotje (135,115).
4th RTA Division is located at Udon Thani(61,59).
13th Garrison Unit is located at Hiroshima/Kure(106,58).
21st Fld AA Gun Co is located at Rangoon(54,53).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Singapore (50,84).
21st Ind.Mixed Brigade is located at Chihkiang(78,50).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Nagasaki/Sasebo (102,58).
RTA Cavalry Division is located at Nakhon Ratchasima(58,61).
1/33rd Division is located at Manado(75,99).
9th JAAF AF Coy is located at Chumphon(52,66).
19th Army is located at Tokyo(114,60).
11th Air Defense AA Battalion is located at Kobe(108,59).
51st Ind.AA Gun Co is located at Takao(84,65).
66th Infantry Group is located at Kagoshima(102,60).
69th JAAF AF Bn is located at Changchun(106,41).
Radio transmissions detected at Kendari (70,106).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Nagasaki/Sasebo (102,58).
3rd JAAF AF Coy is located at Tourane(66,65).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Babeldaob (90,97).
Radio transmissions detected at Manila (79,77).
BB Maryland taken out of commission to begin refit at Luganville
BB West Virginia taken out of commission to begin refit at Seattle
George Pickett
23.12.19, 08:48
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02. Februar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Central Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
South Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Southwest Pacific
Amerikanische und neuseeländische Bomber griffen heute die japanischen Flugfelder bei Rabaul an. Widerstand seitens des Feindes gab es nur in Form von Flakfeuer. Das schlechte Wetter war der Hauptgrund für das eher mäßige Ergebnis der Bombardierung.
Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 33
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
Hudson III (LR): 3 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 7
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
12 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 6
B-25C Mitchell x 3
P-38G Lightning x 12
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 6
B-25C Mitchell x 15
P-38G Lightning x 25
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
Hudson III (LR): 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 6
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 6
Allied aircraft losses
Hudson III (LR): 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 12
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 2 damaged
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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ANZAC
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
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British Far East Command
British Eastern Fleet
Mit dem Beschuss von Cocos Island durch das zweite britische Kreuzergeschwader fand die Operation gegen japanische Positionen im Indischen Ozean ihr erfolgreiches Ende. Nun ist auch offensichtlich geworden, dass Japan Cocos Island nicht als vorgeschobene Basis nutzt. Die Insel ist unbesetzt.
Naval bombardment of Cocos Islands at 33,101
Allied Ships
CA Frobisher
CA Hawkins
CL Dauntless
CL Durban
CL Danae
Port hits 16
Port supply hits 2
CA Frobisher firing at Cocos Islands
CA Hawkins firing at Cocos Islands
CL Dauntless firing at Cocos Islands
CL Durban firing at Cocos Islands
CL Danae firing at Cocos Islands
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China Command
Heute nun griffen die Jäger der 76. Jagdstaffel (23. Jagdgruppe) der 10. US. Luftflotte ein und attackierten die unbegleiteten japanischen Bomberströme, die die chinesischen Stellungen südlich von Chungking seit Wochen mit Bomben belegen und der Erfolg kann sich durchaus sehen lassen. Alles in allem verlor Japan über 20 Bomber aller Typen. Das kurze Gastspiel in China endet morgen mit der Verlegung der Staffeln von Kweijang nach Kunming auch schon wieder. Von Kunming aus werden die Maschinen dann wieder ins ostindische Ledo verlegt.
Morning Air attack on 1st New Chinese Corps, at 76,46 , near Chungking
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-Ib Lily x 6
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 20
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-Ib Lily: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 4 destroyed, 1 damaged
No Allied losses
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 11000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
4 x Ki-48-Ib Lily bombing from 11000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
23rd FG/76th FS with P-40E Warhawk (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
Also attacking 3rd New Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking Central Reserve ...
Also attacking 56th Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 1st New Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking Central Reserve ...
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Morning Air attack on 66th Chinese Corps, at 76,46 , near Chungking
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-Ic Sally x 19
Ki-48-IIa Lily x 42
Ki-49-Ia Helen x 22
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-Ic Sally: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
Ki-48-IIa Lily: 3 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-49-Ia Helen: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
No Allied losses
Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Ki-48-IIa Lily bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
18 x Ki-21-Ic Sally bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
20 x Ki-49-Ia Helen bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
24 x Ki-48-IIa Lily bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
23rd FG/76th FS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 87 minutes
Also attacking 95th Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 71st Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 14th Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 66th Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 95th Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 71st Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 95th Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 71st Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 66th Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 95th Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 14th Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 66th Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 71st Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 95th Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 71st Chinese Corps ...
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Morning Air attack on 1st New Chinese Corps, at 76,46 , near Chungking
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-Ib Lily x 9
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 2
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-Ib Lily: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Ki-48-Ib Lily bombing from 11000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
23rd FG/76th FS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 53 minutes
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Am Boden wurde dafür von Japan 10-fach zurückgezahlt. Sowohl südlich von Chungking, als auch bei Shaoyang griffen sie massiv die chinesischen Stellungen an und konnte nur mit äußersten Kraftanstrengung zum Stehen gebracht werden. Südöstlich von Chungking beließ es der Feind beim Einsatz seiner Artillerie.
Ground combat at 76,46 (near Chungking)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 85647 troops, 823 guns, 384 vehicles, Assault Value = 2731
Defending force 56592 troops, 568 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1058
Japanese adjusted assault: 1138
Allied adjusted defense: 1576
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
1639 casualties reported
Squads: 14 destroyed, 321 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 32 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 23 disabled
Vehicles lost 27 (1 destroyed, 26 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
3178 casualties reported
Squads: 188 destroyed, 80 disabled
Non Combat: 49 destroyed, 133 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 15 disabled
Guns lost 74 (5 destroyed, 69 disabled)
Units destroyed 1
Assaulting units:
37th Division
12th Tank Regiment
12th Ind.Mixed Brigade
23rd Tank Regiment
6th Division
41st Division
36th Division
17th Division
110th Division
32nd Division
35th Division
4th Brigade
6th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
14th Chinese Corps
17th Chinese Corps
71st Chinese Corps
3rd New Chinese Corps
22nd Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
1st New Chinese Corps
56th Chinese Corps
303rd Brigade
95th Chinese Corps
66th Chinese Corps
Central Reserve
3rd Heavy Mortar Regiment
9th Separate Brigade
8th Route Army
96th Chinese Corps
19th Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Cavalry Corps
24th Chinese Corps
36th Group Army
18th Group Army
8th War Area
4th Heavy Mortar Regiment
23rd Chinese Corps
56th AT Gun Regiment
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Ground combat at Shaoyang (80,52)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 30554 troops, 323 guns, 42 vehicles, Assault Value = 1078
Defending force 17744 troops, 128 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 739
Japanese adjusted assault: 616
Allied adjusted defense: 145
Japanese assault odds: 4 to 1 (fort level 3)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 2
Combat modifiers
Defender: preparation(-), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
898 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 68 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Allied ground losses:
1043 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 143 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
Guns lost 13 (2 destroyed, 11 disabled)
Assaulting units:
1st Ind.Inf.Group
13th Division
22nd Division
66th Infantry Regiment
4th Mortar Battalion
10th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
Defending units:
49th Chinese Corps
21st Chinese Corps
50th Chinese Corps
23rd Group Army
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Ground combat at 78,47 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 380 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1825
Defending force 93570 troops, 304 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2965
Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
116th Division
34th Division
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
39th Division
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
15th Division
27th Division
9th Tank Regiment
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
1st Chinese Corps
55th Chinese Corps
91st Chinese Corps
47th Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Corps
30th Chinese Corps
61st Chinese Corps
41st Chinese Corps
28th Chinese Corps
76th Chinese Corps
57th Chinese Corps
92nd Chinese Corps
90th Chinese Corps
16th Chinese Corps
42nd Chinese Corps
77th Chinese Corps
11th Construction Regiment
22nd Group Army
2nd Group Army
34th Group Army
Jingcha War Area
36th Chinese Corps
4th Group Army
8th Group Army
38th Chinese Corps
5th War Area
43rd Chinese Corps
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Tonnageverluste am 02.02.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
88th JAAF AF Coy is located at Kweilin(76,54).
2nd JAAF AF Bn is located at Nagoya(111,60).
Radio transmissions detected at Oosthaven (48,96).
Radio transmissions detected at Jaluit (134,120).
43rd Const Co is located at Moulmein(55,55).
Radio transmissions detected at Manila (79,77).
51st JAAF AF Bn is located at Hailar(107,30).
Kitachishima Fortress is located at Paramushiro-jima(137,47).
Maizuru Fortress is located at Maizuru(110,58).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
105th NCPC Route Brigade is located at Peiping(95,39).
3rd NCPC Infantry Brigade is located at Yenan(88,37).
41st Field AA Battalion is located at Ambon(76,109).
31st Ind.AA Gun Co is located at Ominato(119,54).
Radio transmissions detected at Genzan (105,48).
Radio transmissions detected at Palembang (48,91).
84th JAAF AF Bn is located at Singora(51,72).
21st JAAF AF Bn is located at Bangkok(56,62).
Chichi-jima Fortress is located at Chichi-jima(111,74).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Cam Ranh Bay (64,72).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Tokyo (114,60).
18th Tank Regiment is located at Kagoshima(102,60).
20th Army is located at Port Arthur(99,44).
Radio transmissions detected at Mili (136,121).
7th Air Defense AA Regiment is located at Sendai(117,58).
RGC Tax Police Regiment is located at Nanchang(85,54).
1LT Gibbons L. of 23rd FG/76th FS is credited with kill number 2
2LT Wilde, R.M. of 23rd FG/76th FS is credited with kill number 2
1LT Daniels N. of 23rd FG/76th FS is credited with kill number 2
LTC Campbell, D.A. of 23rd FG/76th FS is credited with kill number 2
LTC Campbell, D.A. of 23rd FG/76th FS is credited with kill number 3
LTC Campbell, D.A. of 23rd FG/76th FS is credited with kill number 4
LTC Campbell, D.A. of 23rd FG/76th FS is credited with kill number 5
LTC Campbell, D.A. of 23rd FG/76th FS attains ace status!!
2LT Morrissey T. of 23rd FG/76th FS is credited with kill number 2
2LT Wilde, R.M. of 23rd FG/76th FS is credited with kill number 3
Ace pilot Chu, C. of 11th FG/44th FS CAF is promoted to 2LT
CL Denver arrives at Balboa
George Pickett
29.12.19, 11:27
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03. Februar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Central Pacific
Vor der Küste von Japan gelang dem U-Boot “Harder” die Versenkung eines japanischen Patrouillenbootes. Die geschossenen Mk14-Torpedos erwiesen sich heute als zuverlässig.
Sub attack near Aogashima at 115,69
Japanese Ships
PB Tenshin, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
PB Kibi Maru
Allied Ships
SS Harder
SS Harder launches 2 torpedoes at PB Tenshin
Harder diving deep ....
PB Kibi Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kibi Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kibi Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kibi Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Kibi Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Doch der Gegner schlug in gleicher Weise zurück und zwar östlich von Hawaii. Hier gelang es einem japanischen U-Boot, eines der Sicherungsschiffe eines Konvois zu torpedieren und zu versenken. Das Feindboot wurde angegriffen und vermutlich auch beschädigt.
Sub attack near Lahaina at 184,105
Japanese Ships
SS I-26, hits 1
Allied Ships
SC PC-580, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
SC-750
SC-749
SC PC-581
SC PC-579
SS I-26 launches 2 torpedoes at SC PC-580
I-26 diving deep ....
SC PC-581 fails to find sub and abandons search
SC PC-579 attacking submerged sub ....
SC PC-579 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC PC-579 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC PC-579 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC PC-579 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC PC-579 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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South Pacific
Shortland ist ab heute eingeschränkt als Luftbasis nutzbar. Die 13. US Luftflotte wird von hier aus in den kommenden Tagen und Wochen Rabaul weiter isolieren und den Boden für die Landung der 6. US Armee bereiten.
Southwest Pacific
Die 7. US Luftflotte hatte den gleichen Auftrag und bombardierte heute erneut die japanischen Flugfelder bei Rabaul. Der Feindwiderstand ist nur noch marginal und nicht der Rede wert.
Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 18
P-38G Lightning x 37
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
B-25C Mitchell: 1 destroyed by flak
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Runway hits 7
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 11
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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ANZAC
Für das niederländische U-Boot “K-8” stand es heute auf des Messers Schneide! Den ganzen Tag über wurde es nahe der Insel Denpasar von einer japanischen Zerstörer Gruppe gejagt und spürbar beschädigt. Als der Feind am späten Nachmittag die Suche und Bekämpfung aufgab und sich entfernte, tauchte das beschädigte U-Boot auf um die Batterien aufzuladen und Frischluft ins Boot zu lassen. Kaum aufgetaucht, stieß ein japanischer Bomber auf „K-8“ herab und deckte es mit Bomben ein. Wie durch ein Wunder konnte allen Bomben ausgewichen werden. Das U-Boot nimmt nun Kurs auf Perth um im dortigen Trockendock die umfangreichen Schäden beheben zu lassen.
ASW attack near Denpasar at 58,109
Japanese Ships
DD Inazuma
Allied Ships
SS KVIII, hits 2
SS KVIII is located by DD Inazuma
KVIII diving deep ....
DD Inazuma attacking submerged sub ....
DD Inazuma fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Inazuma attacking submerged sub ....
DD Inazuma fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Inazuma fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Denpasar at 58,109
Japanese Ships
DD Ikazuchi
Allied Ships
SS KVIII
SS KVIII is located by DD Ikazuchi
KVIII diving deep ....
DD Ikazuchi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ikazuchi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ikazuchi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ikazuchi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ikazuchi fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for Sub
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British Far East Command
British Eastern Fleet
Vor der Küste von Ceylon kam es zu den schwersten Kämpfen gegen japanische U-Boote seit Kriegsbeginn. Grund für die Massierung von Feindbooten nahe des britischen Flottenstützpunktes war wohl die von Japan erwartete Rückkehr der beiden Kreuzergeschwader, die japanische Stützpunkte beschossen hatten. Mit einem dieser beiden Geschwader bekam der Feind auch Kontakt, konnte jedoch keinen Nutzen daraus ziehen. Mehrere Feindboote wurden durch die sichernden Zerstörer bzw. durch selbständige U-Jagdgruppen beschädigt.
ASW attack near Colombo at 24,49
Japanese Ships
SS I-122, hits 2
Allied Ships
KV Auricula
KV Jasmine
KV Nigella
SS I-122 is sighted by escort
I-122 diving deep ....
KV Nigella fails to find sub, continues to search...
KV Nigella fails to find sub, continues to search...
KV Nigella fails to find sub, continues to search...
KV Nigella attacking submerged sub ....
KV Nigella fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ASW attack near Koggala at 29,52
Japanese Ships
SS I-158, hits 4
Allied Ships
CA Devonshire
CA Dorsetshire
CL Birmingham
CL Mauritius
DD Decoy
DD Arrow
DD Fortune
DD Encounter
SS I-158 is sighted by escort
DD Fortune fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Encounter fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Encounter attacking submerged sub ....
DD Encounter fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Encounter fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Encounter attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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Japanese Ships
SS I-122, hits 3
Allied Ships
DD Decoy
CA Devonshire
CA Dorsetshire
CL Birmingham
CL Mauritius
DD Arrow
DD Fortune
DD Encounter
SS I-122 launches 2 torpedoes at DD Decoy
I-122 diving deep ....
DD Fortune fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Encounter fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Encounter fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Encounter fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Encounter attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-122 eludes DD Encounter by hugging bottom
DD Encounter attacking submerged sub ....
DD Encounter is out of ASW ammo
DD Encounter is out of ASW ammo
DD Encounter is out of ASW ammo
DD Encounter is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub
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Auch die Bomberstaffeln des Fleet Air Arm griffen in die Kämpfe ein und bombardierten mehrfach japanische U-Boote, wobei auch wohl Treffer erzielt worden sind.
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China Command
Heute griff der Feind an 2 neuralgischen Punkten die chinesischen Verteidigungsstellungen an, konnte aber keinen abschließenden Erfolg verbuchen, wenn auch der Fall der Stadt Shaoyang wohl nur noch eine Frage von Stunden ist. Südlich von Chungking waren die Verluste auf chinesischer Seite zwar hoch, doch liegen hier auch größere Kontingente um die Verluste wenigstens teilweise zu kompensieren. Im Raum südöstlich von Chungking beließ es der Feind beim Einsatz seiner Artillerie.
Ground combat at 76,46 (near Chungking)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 70605 troops, 676 guns, 309 vehicles, Assault Value = 2483
Defending force 71202 troops, 625 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1233
Japanese adjusted assault: 410
Allied adjusted defense: 2077
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 5
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: disruption(-)
Japanese ground losses:
1341 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 229 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 20 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 24 disabled
Allied ground losses:
2458 casualties reported
Squads: 89 destroyed, 60 disabled
Non Combat: 11 destroyed, 91 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 17 disabled
Guns lost 80 (7 destroyed, 73 disabled)
Units destroyed 2
Assaulting units:
37th Division
6th Division
41st Division
23rd Tank Regiment
12th Tank Regiment
110th Division
12th Ind.Mixed Brigade
32nd Division
17th Division
35th Division
36th Division
4th Brigade
6th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
71st Chinese Corps
14th Chinese Corps
3rd New Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
1st New Chinese Corps
2nd Chinese Corps
303rd Brigade
95th Chinese Corps
56th Chinese Corps
68th Chinese Corps
66th Chinese Corps
8th War Area
22nd Chinese Corps
4th Heavy Mortar Regiment
18th Group Army
3rd Heavy Mortar Regiment
19th Chinese Corps
32nd Chinese Corps
23rd Chinese Corps
67th Chinese Corps
45th Chinese Corps
8th Route Army
36th Group Army
9th Separate Brigade
Central Reserve
24th Chinese Corps
26th Group Army
96th Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Cavalry Corps
56th AT Gun Regiment
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Ground combat at Shaoyang (80,52)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 29555 troops, 323 guns, 42 vehicles, Assault Value = 976
Defending force 16600 troops, 125 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 605
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 1
Japanese adjusted assault: 167
Allied adjusted defense: 183
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 1)
Combat modifiers
Defender: leaders(+), disruption(-), preparation(-), fatigue(-)
experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: supply(-)
Japanese ground losses:
824 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 47 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Allied ground losses:
781 casualties reported
Squads: 6 destroyed, 130 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 14 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Assaulting units:
22nd Division
13th Division
1st Ind.Inf.Group
66th Infantry Regiment
4th Mortar Battalion
10th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
Defending units:
49th Chinese Corps
21st Chinese Corps
50th Chinese Corps
23rd Group Army
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Tonnageverluste am 03.02.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
Kwantung Army is located at Changchun(106,41).
RGC Army is located at Nanking(91,52).
90th Infantry Regiment is located at Rashin(110,46).
Radio transmissions detected at Hwainan (89,50).
Radio transmissions detected at Soochow (92,54).
Radio transmissions detected at Kavieng (106,122).
Radio transmissions detected at Canton (77,59).
Oita JNAF Base Force is located at Oita(104,59).
Radio transmissions detected at Shanghai (92,55).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Yokohama/Yokosuka (113,61).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Samah (69,63).
Yokosuka 2nd SNLF is located at Kuala Lumpur(49,79).
3rd Garrison Unit is located at Heiho(113,33).
15th RGC Temp. Division is located at Anyang(89,43).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Maizuru (110,58).
Radio transmissions detected at 203,51.
30th JAAF AF Bn is located at Kanko(105,47).
Royal Thai Army is located at Bangkok(56,62).
57th Infantry Regiment is located at Sunwu(113,34).
13th Mortar Battalion is located at Mishan(114,42).
16th Recon Regiment is located at Manila(79,77).
30th RGC Division is located at Swatow(81,62).
5th NCPC Infantry Brigade is located at Tangshan(96,41).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Osaka/Kyoto (109,59).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Tokyo (114,60).
Radio transmissions detected at Manila (79,77).
96th JAAF AF Bn is located at Bangkok(56,62).
Radio transmissions detected at Kushiro (123,53).
Radio transmissions detected at Georgetown (49,74).
Sasebo Naval Fortress is located at Nagasaki/Sasebo(102,58).
4th JAAF Base Force is located at Ambon(76,109).
Radio transmissions detected at Manus (101,119).
21st Ind.AA Gun Co is located at Nagasaki/Sasebo(102,58).
Hamamatsu JAAF Base Force is located at Hamamatsu(111,61).
107th JAAF AF Bn is located at Kumamoto(102,59).
PB Tenshin is reported to have been sunk near Aogashima on Feb 03, 1943
George Pickett
29.12.19, 12:07
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04. Februar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Central Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
South Pacific
Das Seegebiet zwischen den oberen Solomonen und den Neuen Hebriden ist inzwischen bereits Etappe. Lediglich japanische U-Boote versuchen noch, den alliierten Konvoi Verkehr zu stören, was ihnen aber kaum gelingt. Eher droht ihnen die Entdeckung durch U-Jagdgruppen oder wie heute durch Patrouillenmaschinen der US Navy. Treffer konnte leider nicht bestätigt werden.
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Eine Jagdstaffel des XIII. US Jägerkommandos griff heute erstmalig von Liegeplätzen auf den Shortlands aus im Tiefflug die japanischen Flugfelder bei Rabaul an. Obwohl dem Feind keine Jägersicherung mehr zur Verfügung steht, fielen die eigenen Verluste erschreckend hoch aus, da der Feind starke Flakverbände und Ballons hier zusammengezogen hat. Von dieser Angriffstaktik wird bis auf Weiteres Abstand genommen.
Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-39D Airacobra x 25
Allied aircraft losses
P-39D Airacobra: 15 damaged
P-39D Airacobra: 2 destroyed by flak
Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-39D Airacobra bombing from 100 feet *
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Southwest Pacific
Von solcher Art Problemen sind die Höhenbomber der 7. US Luftflotte völlig unbelastet. Dem Feind fehlen inzwischen die notwendigen Mittel, um sich diesen Angriffen erfolgreich entgegenzustellen.
Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 1
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 27
P-38G Lightning x 62
Japanese aircraft losses
H6K2-L Mavis: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 2 damaged
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 13
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
13th Sentai with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 17000.
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ANZAC
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British Far East Command
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China Command
Die japanische Schlinge um den Hals Chinas wird vom Feind immer enger zugezogen. Zwar kam es heute nicht zu Bodenkämpfen, doch stehen starke Feindverbände nun bereits an 4 Frontabschnitten zum Angriff bereit. Die Aussichten sind wahrlich nicht gut.
Ground combat at 76,46 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 240 troops, 28 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2396
Defending force 76580 troops, 625 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1427
Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
36th Division
110th Division
6th Division
41st Division
37th Division
32nd Division
4th Brigade
17th Division
12th Ind.Mixed Brigade
23rd Tank Regiment
12th Tank Regiment
35th Division
11th Tank Regiment
6th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
71st Chinese Corps
2nd Chinese Corps
75th Chinese Corps
14th Chinese Corps
1st New Chinese Corps
303rd Brigade
68th Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
95th Chinese Corps
3rd New Chinese Corps
66th Chinese Corps
18th Group Army
4th Heavy Mortar Regiment
26th Group Army
3rd Heavy Mortar Regiment
45th Chinese Corps
32nd Chinese Corps
56th Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Cavalry Corps
8th Route Army
67th Chinese Corps
8th War Area
36th Group Army
22nd Chinese Corps
Central Reserve
96th Chinese Corps
24th Chinese Corps
56th AT Gun Regiment
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Ground combat at 78,47 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 380 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1865
Defending force 61928 troops, 174 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1933
Allied ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
15th Division
9th Tank Regiment
116th Division
34th Division
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
39th Division
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
27th Division
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
41st Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Corps
57th Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Corps
47th Chinese Corps
91st Chinese Corps
16th Chinese Corps
90th Chinese Corps
61st Chinese Corps
42nd Chinese Corps
76th Chinese Corps
92nd Chinese Corps
4th Group Army
36th Chinese Corps
34th Group Army
Jingcha War Area
38th Chinese Corps
8th Group Army
43rd Chinese Corps
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Ground combat at 75,49 (near Kweiyang)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 6638 troops, 33 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 696
Defending force 6664 troops, 48 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 216
Assaulting units:
104th Division
65th Brigade
Defending units:
62nd Chinese Corps
89th Chinese Corps
2nd Prov Chinese Corps
16th Group Army
3rd Chinese Base Force
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Ground combat at Shaoyang (80,52)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 530 troops, 67 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 906
Defending force 15411 troops, 124 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 477
Assaulting units:
13th Division
1st Ind.Inf.Group
22nd Division
66th Infantry Regiment
4th Mortar Battalion
10th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
Defending units:
49th Chinese Corps
21st Chinese Corps
50th Chinese Corps
23rd Group Army
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Tonnageverluste am 04.02.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
28th JNAF AF Unit is located at Oita(104,59).
Radio transmissions detected at Oosthaven (48,96).
Tachibana-wan Fortress is located at Kumamoto(102,59).
55th Construction Battalion is located at Keijo(103,50).
18th Tank Regiment is located at Kagoshima(102,60).
1st Engineer Co is located at Babeldaob(90,97).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Tokyo (114,60).
60th Division is located at 76,50.
62nd Infantry Brigade is located at Shanghai(92,55).
13th Mortar Battalion is located at Mishan(114,42).
Radio transmissions detected at Saumlaki (78,117).
24th Nav Gsn Unit is located at Zamboanga(75,89).
Radio transmissions detected at Saipan (108,93).
Southwest Area Fleet is located at Tokyo(114,60).
22nd Air Defense AA Regiment is located at Hiroshima/Kure(106,58).
Radio transmissions detected at Balikpapan (64,97).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Davao (79,91).
55th Construction Battalion is located at Keijo(103,50).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Tokyo (114,60).
4th Medium Field Artillery Regiment is located at Yenki(110,44).
Radio transmissions detected at Wusih (91,53).
7th Air Division is loaded on a Brazil Maru class xAP moving to Guam.
6th Army is located at Hailar(107,30).
32nd JAAF AF Coy is located at Guam(106,95).
101st JAAF AF Bn is located at Iwaki(116,59).
3rd Air Army is located at Palembang(48,91).
Eastern Army is located at Ominato(119,54).
Radio transmissions detected at Hwainan (89,50).
91st JAAF AF Bn is located at Victoria Point(51,66).
Radio transmissions detected at Chichi-jima (111,74).
Radio transmissions detected at Guam (106,95).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Nagasaki/Sasebo (102,58).
8th Armored Car Co is located at Nanchang(85,54).
In China möchte euer Gegner sicherlich möglichst schnell klare Verhältnisse schaffen, um für andere Operationen Bodentruppen und Luftwaffeneinheiten frei zu bekommen. Wahrscheinlich geschieht das jetzt schon in begrenztem Umfang, da der Spielraum für die chinesische Armee immer kleiner wird.
George Pickett
29.12.19, 12:28
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05. Februar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
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Central Pacific
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South Pacific
Japans U-Boote scheinen auf die veränderte Situation reagiert zu haben und operieren jetzt weiter nördlich bei den Shortlands. Da jedoch die PBY-Staffeln der US Navy ebenfalls hierhin vorverlegt haben, ändert sich im negativen Sinne nichts für die japanischen U-Boote. Weiterhin müssen sie jederzeit mit einem Angriff aus der Luft rechnen.
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Aus der Luft wurde auch Rabaul angegriffen und zwar von den Flugfeldern auf den Shortlands aus. Die 13. US Luftflotte lies erstmalig Marinebomber die Flugfelder bombardieren. Die Luft wird für Japan in dieser Region immer dünner. Die alliierten Streitkräfte haben eindeutig die Luftüberlegenheit über Rabaul.
Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 36
TBF-1 Avenger x 35
Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 11
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
17 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 1
Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 18
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 2 damaged
Airbase hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
6 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
8 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
13th Sentai with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 17000.
Raid is overhead
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Southwest Pacific
In diese Angriffe fielen auch wieder die mittleren Bomber der 7. US Luftflotte ein. Rabaul darf bis zur Landung amerikanischer Truppen nicht mehr für den Feind als See- oder Luftstützpunkt nutzbar sein!
Afternoon Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 1
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 11
P-38G Lightning x 35
Japanese aircraft losses
H6K2-L Mavis: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
B-25C Mitchell: 1 destroyed by flak
Japanese ground losses:
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 6
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
13th Sentai with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 17000.
Raid is overhead
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Afternoon Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 11
P-38G Lightning x 25
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 7
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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China Command
Im dritten Anlauf gelang dem Feind die Einnahme von Shaoyang. Stundenlange Artillerievorbereitung und massive Bombenangriffe auf die Stellungen der erschöpften chinesischen Verbände waren der Garant für den Erfolg des Feindes. Das chinesische Oberkommando hat befohlen, alle verbliebenen Verbände auf die Auffangstellungen nördlich von Changsa zurückzunehmen.
Ground combat at Shaoyang (80,52)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 22957 troops, 269 guns, 42 vehicles, Assault Value = 928
Defending force 15167 troops, 123 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 462
Japanese adjusted assault: 529
Allied adjusted defense: 95
Japanese assault odds: 5 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Shaoyang !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: disruption(-), preparation(-), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
531 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 44 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Allied ground losses:
4409 casualties reported
Squads: 204 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 157 destroyed, 16 disabled
Engineers: 62 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 28 (26 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Units retreated 4
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
22nd Division
13th Division
1st Ind.Inf.Group
66th Infantry Regiment
4th Mortar Battalion
10th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
Defending units:
49th Chinese Corps
21st Chinese Corps
50th Chinese Corps
23rd Group Army
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An den anderen drei Brennpunkten hielt sich der Feind zurück und machte sich lediglich durch Artilleriefeuer auf die chinesischen Stellungen bemerkbar.
Ground combat at 76,46 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 240 troops, 28 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2504
Defending force 76614 troops, 613 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1436
Allied ground losses:
41 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Assaulting units:
23rd Tank Regiment
35th Division
36th Division
32nd Division
110th Division
12th Tank Regiment
41st Division
37th Division
6th Division
12th Ind.Mixed Brigade
4th Brigade
17th Division
11th Tank Regiment
6th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
2nd Chinese Corps
95th Chinese Corps
14th Chinese Corps
1st New Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Cavalry Corps
71st Chinese Corps
68th Chinese Corps
75th Chinese Corps
3rd New Chinese Corps
22nd Chinese Corps
303rd Brigade
66th Chinese Corps
67th Chinese Corps
36th Group Army
3rd Heavy Mortar Regiment
26th Group Army
Central Reserve
8th War Area
24th Chinese Corps
56th Chinese Corps
32nd Chinese Corps
18th Group Army
4th Heavy Mortar Regiment
8th Route Army
96th Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Cavalry Corps
45th Chinese Corps
56th AT Gun Regiment
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Ground combat at 78,47 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 380 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1878
Defending force 47835 troops, 150 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1459
Assaulting units:
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
15th Division
27th Division
116th Division
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
9th Tank Regiment
34th Division
39th Division
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
57th Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Corps
16th Chinese Corps
61st Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Corps
47th Chinese Corps
42nd Chinese Corps
76th Chinese Corps
91st Chinese Corps
4th Group Army
34th Group Army
Jingcha War Area
8th Group Army
38th Chinese Corps
36th Chinese Corps
43rd Chinese Corps
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Ground combat at 75,49 (near Kweiyang)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 6638 troops, 33 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 696
Defending force 6671 troops, 48 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 215
Assaulting units:
104th Division
65th Brigade
Defending units:
89th Chinese Corps
62nd Chinese Corps
2nd Prov Chinese Corps
16th Group Army
3rd Chinese Base Force
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Tonnageverluste am 05.02.1943
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Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
21st AA Regiment is located at Kaifeng(89,44).
2nd RF Gun Battalion is located at Canton(77,59).
77th Infantry Regiment is located at Heijo(103,47).
Radio transmissions detected at Kushiro (123,53).
13th Indpt Infantry Regiment is located at Chungking(76,45).
38th Field AA Battalion is located at Hamamatsu(111,61).
Radio transmissions detected at Chichi-jima (111,74).
Haranomachi JAAF Base Force is located at Iwaki(116,59).
8th JAAF AF Bn is located at Makassar(65,106).
2nd JAAF AF Bn is located at Nagoya(111,60).
51st Construction Battalion is located at Tokyo(114,60).
35th Field AA Battalion is located at Magwe(57,47).
1st Recon Regiment is located at Sunwu(113,34).
11th JAAF AF Bn is located at Tokyo(114,60).
Keelung Fortress is located at Taihoku(87,63).
11th RGC Ind. Brigade is located at Pengpu(90,50).
102nd Infantry Regiment is located at Tuyun(74,51).
3rd NCPC Infantry Brigade is located at Yenan(88,37).
5th Air Defense AA Regiment is located at Saipan(108,93).
1st Air Defense AA Regiment is located at Tokyo(114,60).
General Defence Army is located at Tokyo(114,60).
21st Ind.Mixed Brigade is located at Chihkiang(78,50).
26th Engineer Regiment is located at Changsha(82,52).
Kashiwa JAAF Base Force is located at Tokyo(114,60).
83rd JAAF AF Bn is located at Sapporo(120,51).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Nagoya (111,60).
Kainan Naval Base Force is located at Samah(69,63).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Saigon (60,71).
51st Construction Battalion is located at Tokyo(114,60).
Soya Fortress is located at Wakkanai(122,48).
Radio transmissions detected at Hirosaki/Aomori (118,54).
57th JNAF AF Unit is located at Tokyo(114,60).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Nagasaki/Sasebo (102,58).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Tokyo (114,60).
54th JAAF AF Bn is located at Hankow(85,50).
Japanese forces CAPTURE Shaoyang !!!
xAK Surabaya Maru is reported to have been sunk near Choiseul Bay on Aug 14, 1942
George Pickett
29.12.19, 12:36
In China möchte euer Gegner sicherlich möglichst schnell klare Verhältnisse schaffen, um für andere Operationen Bodentruppen und Luftwaffeneinheiten frei zu bekommen. Wahrscheinlich geschieht das jetzt schon in begrenztem Umfang, da der Spielraum für die chinesische Armee immer kleiner wird.
Das sehen Wir ähnlich. In China hat Unser Gegner vieles richtig gemacht und Wir eher weniger. Unser Ziel ist es, Uns auf diesem Kriegsschauplatz noch möglichst viel Zeit zu erkaufen.
George Pickett
29.12.19, 13:04
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06. Februar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
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Central Pacific
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South Pacific
Von den Luftbasen der Shortlands aus erfolgten heute erneut Luftangriffe leichter Marinebomber gegen Rabaul. Gegenwehr erfolgte lediglich durch japanische Flak. Der Einsatz verlief zufriedenstellend und in den verschiedenen Führungsstellen ist man optimistisch, das Rabaul dauerhaft als Stützpunkt neutralisiert ist und nun für die im kommenden Monat geplante Landung der 6. US Armee „weichgeklopft“ werden kann.
Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 35
SBD-3 Dauntless x 17
TBF-1 Avenger x 4
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 4 damaged
Runway hits 9
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
2 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
2 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Allied aircraft
TBF-1 Avenger x 30
Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 2 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Runway hits 15
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Southwest Pacific
Auch die Bomber des 1st New Zealand Air Corps griffen die japanischen Flugfelder bei Rabaul an. Zwar fehlt es den Besatzungen noch etwas an Erfahrung, doch ist Rabaul ein ideales Trainingsobjekt. Das Ergebnis der Bombardierung ist durchaus zufriedenstellend.
Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 45
Allied aircraft losses
Hudson III (LR): 2 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 8
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
9 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
12 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
9 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 6
Allied aircraft losses
Hudson III (LR): 1 damaged
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Währenddessen griffen schwere Bomber des Typs “B-17“ den japanischen Stützpunkt Manus auf den Admiralitätsinseln an. Hier kann das Ergebnis sogar als hervorragend bezeichnet werden. Japan verfügt in dieser Region über keinen voll einsatzbereiten Luftstützpunkt mehr.
Morning Air attack on Manus , at 101,119
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 45
P-38G Lightning x 61
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
3 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 25
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Manus , at 101,119
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 9
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Manus , at 101,119
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 9
No Allied losses
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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In der Makassar Straße gelang dem amerikanischen U-Boot „S-23“ die Versenkung eines japanischen Geleitzerstörers. Im Zuge der feindlichen Gegenmaßnahmen wurde das U-Boot leicht beschädigt, kann jedoch im Operationsgebiet verbleiben. Auch einen Luftangriff am späten Nachmittag überstand „S-23“ unbeschadet.
Sub attack near Balikpapan at 65,99
Japanese Ships
E Tomozuru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
E Manazuru
Allied Ships
SS S-23, hits 1
SS S-23 launches 4 torpedoes at E Tomozuru
S-23 diving deep ....
E Manazuru attacking submerged sub ....
E Manazuru fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Manazuru fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Manazuru fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Manazuru attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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Östlich von Kweiyang versuchte der Feind den Durchbruch, wurde aber von den Einheiten der 16. chinesischen Armee noch einmal aufgehalten. Wieder geht es um Zeitgewinn, denn in 48 Stunden könnten Verstärkungen diesen Frontabschnitt erreichen.
Ground combat at 75,49 (near Kweiyang)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 19300 troops, 137 guns, 42 vehicles, Assault Value = 695
Defending force 6691 troops, 48 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 217
Japanese adjusted assault: 407
Allied adjusted defense: 244
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
512 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 38 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Allied ground losses:
887 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 50 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 9 disabled
Guns lost 10 (3 destroyed, 7 disabled)
Assaulting units:
104th Division
65th Brigade
Defending units:
62nd Chinese Corps
89th Chinese Corps
2nd Prov Chinese Corps
16th Group Army
3rd Chinese Base Force
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Südlich und südöstlich von Chungking sind die chinesischen Linien stabiler. Hier beließ es der Feind beim Einsatz seiner Artillerie, der leichte Verluste verursachte.
Ground combat at 76,46 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 240 troops, 28 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2617
Defending force 64103 troops, 569 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1422
Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Assaulting units:
17th Division
36th Division
12th Ind.Mixed Brigade
41st Division
6th Division
110th Division
37th Division
12th Tank Regiment
23rd Tank Regiment
35th Division
32nd Division
4th Brigade
11th Tank Regiment
6th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
71st Chinese Corps
2nd Chinese Corps
14th Chinese Corps
95th Chinese Corps
75th Chinese Corps
3rd New Chinese Corps
68th Chinese Corps
1st New Chinese Corps
66th Chinese Corps
26th Group Army
36th Group Army
Central Reserve
3rd Heavy Mortar Regiment
8th War Area
4th Heavy Mortar Regiment
18th Group Army
56th AT Gun Regiment
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Ground combat at 78,47 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 380 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1909
Defending force 40332 troops, 114 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1225
Assaulting units:
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
15th Division
39th Division
116th Division
9th Tank Regiment
34th Division
27th Division
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
3rd Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Corps
47th Chinese Corps
16th Chinese Corps
57th Chinese Corps
76th Chinese Corps
61st Chinese Corps
91st Chinese Corps
8th Group Army
38th Chinese Corps
34th Group Army
36th Chinese Corps
Jingcha War Area
4th Group Army
43rd Chinese Corps
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Tonnageverluste am 06.02.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
85th JAAF AF Coy is located at Saigon(60,71).
9th JAAF AF Coy is located at Chumphon(52,66).
97th JAAF AF Bn is located at Cam Ranh Bay(64,72).
2nd RTA Division is located at Pisanuloke(58,57).
87th Naval Guard Unit is located at Marcus Island(123,85).
38th Road Const Co is located at Merak(48,97).
Radio transmissions detected at 218,72.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Yokohama/Yokosuka (113,61).
Radio transmissions detected at Tsingtao (95,47).
1st Indpt SNLF Coy is located at Cocos Islands(33,101).
II/66th Naval Guard Unit is located at Guam(106,95).
Radio transmissions detected at Hirosaki/Aomori (118,54).
51st Air Defense AA Regiment is located at Takao(84,65).
12th RGC Ind. Brigade is located at Hwainan(89,50).
88th Infantry Regiment is located at 110,45.
31st Road Const Co is located at Changchun(106,41).
Radio transmissions detected at Yenki (110,44).
Radio transmissions detected at Sining (80,32).
2nd Medium Field Artillery Regiment is located at Mutankiang(111,42).
31st Fld AA Gun Co is located at Pescadores(84,63).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Cam Ranh Bay (64,72).
Radio transmissions detected at Hakodate (119,53).
53rd JAAF AF Bn is located at Kiamusze(113,40).
24th Air Defense AA Regiment is located at Sapporo(120,51).
Radio transmissions detected at Mili (136,121).
Nagasaki Fortress is located at Nagasaki/Sasebo(102,58).
68th JAAF AF Coy is located at Kaifeng(89,44).
92nd JAAF AF Bn is located at Kompong Trach(57,70).
35th JAAF AF Bn is located at Bangkok(56,62).
Radio transmissions detected at Genzan (105,48).
Radio call sign of PB Yokae Maru detected at 136,49.
3rd JAAF AF Coy is located at Tourane(66,65).
Korea Army is located at Keijo(103,50).
General Defence Army is located at Tokyo(114,60).
8th JAAF AF Coy is located at Cam Ranh Bay(64,72).
Radio transmissions detected at Oita (104,59).
E Tomozuru is reported to have been sunk near Balikpapan on Feb 06, 1943
George Pickett
29.12.19, 13:28
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07. Februar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Central Pacific
Nahe San Francisco griff ein B25-Bomber ein aufgetaucht fahrendes japanisches U-Boot an. Treffer konnten aber wohl keine erzielt werden, wie die Besatzung nach der Landung zu Protokoll gab.
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South Pacific
Anders im Raum der unteren Solomonen. Hier wurden heute nicht weniger als 4(!!!) Feindboote aus der Luft angegriffen und in 2 Fällen wollen die Besatzungen der PBY auch Treffer beobachtet haben.
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Rabaul war auch heute wieder das Ziel der Marinebomber. Systematisch soll nun der Stützpunkt zerschlagen werden um in der nächsten Phase die dortigen japanischen Truppen zu bombardieren und zu demoralisieren.
Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 35
SBD-3 Dauntless x 13
TBF-1 Avenger x 17
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 2 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
3 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
15 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
2 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
TBF-1 Avenger x 16
No Japanese losses
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
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Southwest Pacific
Hier das gleiche Bild, aber die 7. Luftflotte, mit ihren inzwischen beachtlichen Ressourcen, greift simultan mehrere Ziele an. So waren heute Rabaul und Kavieng das Ziel der mittleren und schweren Bomber, wobei fast 100 Bomber des Typs B24 „Liberator“ heute am Boden blieben um sie zu schonen. Der Erfolg spricht für sich.
Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 24
B-25C Mitchell x 3
Allied aircraft losses
Hudson III (LR): 4 damaged
Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 10
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 6
No Allied losses
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 6
B-25C Mitchell x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
H6K2-L Mavis: 1 destroyed on ground
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 12
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 5
No Allied losses
Runway hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 6
No Allied losses
Runway hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Kavieng , at 106,122
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 45
P-38G Lightning x 12
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
Airbase hits 14
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 24
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Kavieng , at 106,122
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 9
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 6
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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ANZAC
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
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British Far East Command
East India Command
Nach Abschluss der Planungsphase hat das IV. indische Korps offiziell den Befehl zur Durchführung der Operation „Tiger Leap“ erhalten, welche sich bereits seit Anfang des Jahres in der Vorbereitung befindet. Geplanter Beginn der Operation ist der 20. Februar. Erste Einheiten, darunter die 3rd Special Forces Division, haben ihre Bereitstellungsräume fast erreicht.
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China Command
Auch heute griff der Feind die Stellungen der 16. chinesischen Armee östlich von Kweiyang an und wäre wohl auch durchgebrochen…wenn nicht buchstäblich in letzter Sekunde die sehnlichst erwarteten Verstärkungen eingetroffen wären. So wurde es für Japan zu einem relativ blutigen Tag.
Ground combat at 75,49 (near Kweiyang)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 18954 troops, 137 guns, 42 vehicles, Assault Value = 660
Defending force 17946 troops, 93 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 591
Japanese adjusted assault: 508
Allied adjusted defense: 616
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), op mode(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
1226 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 110 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Allied ground losses:
293 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 18 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Assaulting units:
104th Division
65th Brigade
Defending units:
2nd Prov Chinese Corps
62nd Chinese Corps
60th Chinese Corps
89th Chinese Corps
6th Chinese Corps
16th Group Army
1st Group Army
3rd Chinese Base Force
21st Chinese Base Force
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Südlich und südöstlich von Chungking das gewohnte Bild. Der Feind bestreicht die chinesischen Stellungen mit Artilleriefeuer, hält sich ansonsten jedoch vorläufig noch zurück.
Ground combat at 76,46 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 240 troops, 28 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2709
Defending force 64304 troops, 563 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1454
Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
12th Ind.Mixed Brigade
6th Division
36th Division
110th Division
4th Brigade
41st Division
17th Division
32nd Division
23rd Tank Regiment
12th Tank Regiment
35th Division
37th Division
11th Tank Regiment
6th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
2nd Chinese Corps
3rd New Chinese Corps
71st Chinese Corps
1st New Chinese Corps
14th Chinese Corps
68th Chinese Corps
75th Chinese Corps
95th Chinese Corps
66th Chinese Corps
Central Reserve
18th Group Army
8th War Area
26th Group Army
3rd Heavy Mortar Regiment
4th Heavy Mortar Regiment
36th Group Army
56th AT Gun Regiment
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Ground combat at 78,47 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 380 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1913
Defending force 40298 troops, 112 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1221
Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
39th Division
34th Division
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
116th Division
27th Division
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
15th Division
9th Tank Regiment
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
57th Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Corps
16th Chinese Corps
47th Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Corps
61st Chinese Corps
76th Chinese Corps
91st Chinese Corps
34th Group Army
8th Group Army
38th Chinese Corps
Jingcha War Area
4th Group Army
36th Chinese Corps
43rd Chinese Corps
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Tonnageverluste am 07.02.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
11th Air Flotilla is located at Ominato(119,54).
1st Cavalry Brigade is located at Kungchang(81,36).
2nd Border Defense Fortress is located at 111,43.
21st Ind.Mixed Brigade is located at Chihkiang(78,50).
Radio transmissions detected at Nanning (72,55).
55th Construction Battalion is located at Keijo(103,50).
11th Ind.Hvy.Art Battalion is located at Fushun(105,42).
Radio transmissions detected at Changchun (106,41).
Amami Oshima Fortress is located at Amami Oshima(98,64).
84th Naval Guard Unit is located at Saipan(108,93).
10th Mortar Battalion is located at Kiamusze(113,40).
12th Army is located at Chungking(76,45).
61st Infantry Brigade is located at Chungking(76,45).
21st AA Regiment is located at Kaifeng(89,44).
171st Cavalry Regiment is located at Changchun(106,41).
3rd Army is located at Yenki(110,44).
Waifu JAAF Base Force is located at Kumamoto(102,59).
88th JAAF AF Coy is located at Kweilin(76,54).
Radio transmissions detected at Kushiro (123,53).
7th Manchukuo Inf Brigade is located at Antung(102,45).
62nd Naval Guard Unit is located at Tokyo(114,60).
Radio transmissions detected at Ningpo (92,56).
11th Garrison Unit is located at Shanghai(92,55).
51st Recon Regiment is located at Tsinkiang(84,61).
Mongol Garrison Army is located at Kienko(78,41).
1st Air Army is located at Soerabaja(56,104).
17th JNAF AF Unit is located at Taihoku(87,63).
Radio transmissions detected at Majuro (136,119).
7th Manchukuo Cav Brigade is located at Linhsi(100,36).
38th Const Co is located at Toyohara(124,46).
Radio transmissions detected at Paramushiro-jima (137,47).
21st JAAF AF Bn is located at Bangkok(56,62).
Mili Naval Fortress is located at Mili(136,121).
Ace pilot Heath L. of 18th FG/78th FS is promoted to MAJ
George Pickett
30.12.19, 07:53
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08. Februar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Central Pacific
Nahe Midway wurde ein japanisches U-Boot aufgespürt und aus der Luft bekämpft. Treffer auf dem Feindboot konnten jedoch nicht beobachtet werden.
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South Pacific
Die 13. US Luftflotte griff auch heute massiv die japanischen Flugfelder bei Rabaul an, die inzwischen vollständig unbrauchbar sind. Im nächsten Schritt sollen nun die japanischen Truppen in dieser Region regelmäßig bombardiert werden. Die Vorbereitungen für die Landung bei Rabaul machen weiter gute Fortschritte. Der Stab der 6. US Armee und des XIV. US Korps treffen in wenigen Tagen in Luganville ein.
Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 35
SBD-3 Dauntless x 14
TBF-1 Avenger x 2
Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 3 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
2 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
7 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Allied aircraft
TBF-1 Avenger x 16
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
TBF-1 Avenger x 16
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 damaged
Runway hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Southwest Pacific
Auch die 7. US Luftflotte griff heute mit Bombern des neuseeländischen Air Corps Rabaul an. Ab morgen wird den Bombern eine Auszeit gegönnt um wieder die Sollstärke zu erreichen. In Port Moresby werden die ersten beiden schweren Bomberstaffeln des VII. US Bomberkommandos auf die B24 D1 umgerüstet.
Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 18
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
Hudson III (LR): 2 damaged
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 6
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 17
Allied aircraft losses
Hudson III (LR): 1 damaged
Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 6
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
5 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 6
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 6
No Allied losses
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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ANZAC
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
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British Far East Command
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
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China Command
Bei Siangtan griff der Feind die Stellungen der 19. chinesischen Armee ein und konnte die vorderen Befestigungen einnehmen. Die Armee ist zwar halbwegs versorgt und auf Sollstärke, doch fehlt es an Artillerie. Mit dem Eintreffen weiterer Truppen am morgigen Tage dürfte dieses Problem hoffentlich behoben werden.
Ground combat at Siangtan (81,52)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 22794 troops, 269 guns, 42 vehicles, Assault Value = 728
Defending force 30634 troops, 91 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1219
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 2
Japanese adjusted assault: 384
Allied adjusted defense: 619
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 2)
Combat modifiers
Defender: forts(+), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
599 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 47 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 16 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 18 disabled
Allied ground losses:
480 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 56 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Assaulting units:
13th Division
22nd Division
4th Mortar Battalion
10th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
Defending units:
46th Chinese Corps
4th Chinese Corps
79th Chinese Corps
19th Group Army
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Südlich und südöstlich von Chungking beließ es der Feind beim Einsatz seiner Artillerie gegen die chinesischen Stellungen. Es wurden leichte Verluste gemeldet.
Ground combat at 76,46 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 240 troops, 28 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2771
Defending force 79192 troops, 575 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1955
Assaulting units:
6th Division
37th Division
12th Ind.Mixed Brigade
35th Division
32nd Division
17th Division
23rd Tank Regiment
4th Brigade
41st Division
12th Tank Regiment
36th Division
110th Division
11th Tank Regiment
6th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
2nd Chinese Corps
41st Chinese Corps
95th Chinese Corps
75th Chinese Corps
1st New Chinese Corps
66th Chinese Corps
71st Chinese Corps
14th Chinese Corps
92nd Chinese Corps
90th Chinese Corps
3rd New Chinese Corps
68th Chinese Corps
11th Construction Regiment
4th Heavy Mortar Regiment
36th Group Army
26th Group Army
8th War Area
Central Reserve
18th Group Army
3rd Heavy Mortar Regiment
56th AT Gun Regiment
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Ground combat at 78,47 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 380 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1921
Defending force 40203 troops, 112 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1214
Allied ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
15th Division
39th Division
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
116th Division
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
27th Division
9th Tank Regiment
34th Division
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
61st Chinese Corps
16th Chinese Corps
47th Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Corps
57th Chinese Corps
76th Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Corps
91st Chinese Corps
36th Chinese Corps
8th Group Army
34th Group Army
38th Chinese Corps
Jingcha War Area
4th Group Army
43rd Chinese Corps
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Tonnageverluste am 08.02.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
1/33rd Division is located at Manado(75,99).
49th JAAF AF Bn is located at Sapporo(120,51).
Radio transmissions detected at Kota Bharu (51,75).
Radio transmissions detected at Manus (101,119).
Eiko-wan Fortress is located at Genzan(105,48).
Radio transmissions detected at Nanning (72,55).
22nd JAAF AF Bn is located at Samah(69,63).
Babeldoap Naval Fortress is located at Babeldaob(90,97).
Radio transmissions detected at Marcus Island (123,85).
38th Field AA Battalion is located at Hamamatsu(111,61).
4th Field AF Construction Battalion is located at Ternate(78,102).
Radio transmissions detected at Manila (79,77).
7th Medium Field Artillery Regiment is located at Fushun(105,42).
Radio transmissions detected at Sendai (117,58).
15th Army is located at Mandalay(59,46).
6th JAAF AF Coy is located at Cam Ranh Bay(64,72).
Radio transmissions detected at Maizuru (110,58).
Radio transmissions detected at Pagan (110,89).
Radio transmissions detected at Ambon (76,109).
21st Ind. Engineer Regiment is located at Bataan(78,77).
1st Engineer Regiment is located at Sunwu(113,34).
6th Air Defense AA Regiment is located at Tokyo(114,60).
86th JAAF AF Bn is located at Mutankiang(111,42).
4th JAAF AF Bn is located at Batavia(49,98).
96th JAAF AF Bn is located at Bangkok(56,62).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Pescadores (84,63).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Cam Ranh Bay (64,72).
Radio transmissions detected at Saipan (108,93).
1st JAAF AF Coy is located at Canton(77,59).
92nd JAAF AF Bn is located at Kompong Trach(57,70).
Radio transmissions detected at Kuala Lumpur (49,79).
Kure 5th SNLF is located at Hiroshima/Kure(106,58).
84th JAAF AF Bn is located at Singora(51,72).
Radio transmissions detected at Moulmein (55,55).
Radio transmissions detected at Fusan (103,55).
Radio transmissions detected at Majuro (136,119).
George Pickett
30.12.19, 08:20
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09. Februar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
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Central Pacific
Die “Fast Carrier Group” hat am späten Vormittag Pearl Harbor erreicht. Nach fast 8 Monaten im Südpazifik ist ihre Anwesenheit dort nicht mehr erforderlich. Die weiteren Operationen in diesem Gebiet können nun unter dem Schutz landgestützter Maschinen der 7. und 13. US Luftflotte durchgeführt werden. Admiral Nimitz löste den Verband mit einem abschließenden Appell auf. Für die beiden Träger und die schnellen Schlachtschiffe des Verbandes stehen in nächster Zeit einige Überholungs- und Modernisierungsmaßnahmen an. Wenn dann ab Mai die ersten Trägerneubauten zur Verfügung stehen, wird es eine neue schnelle Trägerkampfgruppe geben, das versicherte der Admiral.
South Pacific
Ein von Shortland nach Luganville zurücklaufender Konvoi wurde kurz nach dem Auslaufen von einem japanischen U-Boot beschattet. Die aufmerksame Konvoisicherung entdeckte den Störenfried jedoch zeitig und griff ihn an. Einige Schäden dürften die geworfenen Wasserbomben beim Feindboot angerichtet haben.
ASW attack near Shortlands at 110,131
Japanese Ships
SS RO-68, hits 4
Allied Ships
xAP Ormiston
xAP Katoomba
xAP Hong Siang
xAP Hong Kheng
xAP Lycaon
xAP Idomeneus
xAK Mormacrio
xAK Mormacrey
DD Bancroft
DD McCalla
SS RO-68 is sighted by escort
DD Bancroft attacking submerged sub ....
DD McCalla fails to find sub and abandons search
Escort abandons search for sub
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Zwischen Truk und Rabaul wurde durch Seeaufklärer ein schwerer japanischer Kampfverband ausgemacht. Bereits gestern wurden in diesem Sektor Feindschiffe gesichtet, jedoch konnten Art der Schiffe sowie der Kurs nicht bestimmt werden. Das war heute anders. Was die Absichten des Feindes sind, kann jedoch noch nicht gesagt werden.
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Mit einem letzten Angriff, bevor ab morgen primär die Hafenanlagen bombardiert werden, wurden noch einmal die japanischen Flugfelder bei Rabaul durch leichte Marienbomber der 13. Luftflotte angegriffen. Es ist kaum begreiflich, das Japan diesen wichtigen Stützpunkt nicht konsequenter Verteidigt.
Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 14
TBF-1 Avenger x 2
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 2 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase supply hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
5 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
2 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 35
TBF-1 Avenger x 17
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 8
Aircraft Attacking:
17 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes
Allied aircraft
TBF-1 Avenger x 16
Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 6
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Southwest Pacific
Auch die Bomber der 7. US Luftflotte werden ab morgen einen Zielwechsel vornehmen. Lediglich japanische Flak versuchte den Zielanflug der B25 zu stören, was jedoch nur mäßig erfolgreich gelang.
Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 18
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 17
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 12
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 7
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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British Far East Command
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China Command
Die Fronten haben sich inzwischen wieder halbwegs gefestigt. An den vier augenblicklichen Brennpunkten blieb es weitestgehend ruhig. Japanisches Störfeuer wurde aus dem Raum südlich und südöstlich von Chungking, sowie dem Raum Siangtan gemeldet.
Ground combat at 76,46 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 240 troops, 28 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2827
Defending force 109475 troops, 700 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2955
Allied ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
23rd Tank Regiment
35th Division
37th Division
12th Tank Regiment
4th Brigade
12th Ind.Mixed Brigade
17th Division
110th Division
41st Division
36th Division
6th Division
32nd Division
11th Tank Regiment
6th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
75th Chinese Corps
1st New Chinese Corps
92nd Chinese Corps
55th Chinese Corps
14th Chinese Corps
42nd Chinese Corps
2nd Chinese Corps
77th Chinese Corps
30th Chinese Corps
90th Chinese Corps
68th Chinese Corps
41st Chinese Corps
3rd New Chinese Corps
66th Chinese Corps
71st Chinese Corps
95th Chinese Corps
11th Construction Regiment
Central Reserve
5th War Area
22nd Group Army
36th Group Army
2nd Group Army
18th Group Army
4th Heavy Mortar Regiment
3rd Heavy Mortar Regiment
8th War Area
26th Group Army
56th AT Gun Regiment
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Ground combat at 78,47 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 380 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1941
Defending force 40066 troops, 108 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1201
Assaulting units:
34th Division
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
9th Tank Regiment
39th Division
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
27th Division
116th Division
15th Division
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
61st Chinese Corps
76th Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Corps
57th Chinese Corps
16th Chinese Corps
47th Chinese Corps
91st Chinese Corps
38th Chinese Corps
4th Group Army
Jingcha War Area
36th Chinese Corps
8th Group Army
34th Group Army
43rd Chinese Corps
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Ground combat at Siangtan (81,52)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 525 troops, 67 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 637
Defending force 47861 troops, 240 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1615
Japanese ground losses:
3 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Assaulting units:
13th Division
22nd Division
4th Mortar Battalion
10th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
Defending units:
9th Prov Chinese Corps
50th Chinese Corps
72nd Chinese Corps
46th Chinese Corps
21st Chinese Corps
4th Chinese Corps
58th Chinese Corps
49th Chinese Corps
78th Chinese Corps
79th Chinese Corps
19th Group Army
23rd Group Army
30th Group Army
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Tonnageverluste am 09.02.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
Radio transmissions detected at Maloelap (136,117).
Chichi-jima Fortress is located at Chichi-jima(111,74).
56th Construction Battalion is located at Keijo(103,50).
Radio transmissions detected at Sorong (82,107).
20th AA Regiment is located at Georgetown(49,74).
8th Recon Regiment is located at Sining(80,32).
22nd Field AA Machinecannon Company is located at Yenki(110,44).
17th Army is located at Tokyo(114,60).
83rd JAAF AF Bn is located at Sapporo(120,51).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Tokyo (114,60).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Batavia (49,98).
Hong Kong Special Base Force is located at Hong Kong(77,61).
Radio transmissions detected at Fushun (105,42).
16th Infantry Regiment is located at Canton(77,59).
55th Mountain Gun Regiment is located at Rangoon(54,53).
20th AA Regiment is located at Georgetown(49,74).
51st Road Const Co is located at Hankow(85,50).
PC Sumire is moving to Hong Kong (77,61).
a Japanese DD is located at Oita (104,59).
39th JAAF AF Bn is located at Mutankiang(111,42).
57th JNAF AF Unit is located at Tokyo(114,60).
Radio transmissions detected at Chichi-jima (111,74).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Hiroshima/Kure (106,58).
5th RGC Route Brigade is located at Hangchow(90,55).
6th NCPC Infantry Brigade is located at Suchow(91,47).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Ominato (119,54).
4th Raiding Regiment is located at Kagoshima(102,60).
67th JAAF AF Coy is located at Hankow(85,50).
51st JAAF AF Bn is located at Hailar(107,30).
4th Air Division is located at Kendari(70,106).
PC Sumire is moving to Hong Kong (77,61).
4/52nd Construction Battalion is located at Tokyo(114,60).
3rd Fleet is located at Manila(79,77).
14th Army is located at Manila(79,77).
27th Fld AA Gun Co is located at Changchun(106,41).
Previous report of sinking of SS I-171 incorrect. Ship sighted and engaged at 106, 125
Ace pilot French H. of 12th FS is promoted to 1LT
Ace pilot Edwards A. of 318th FG/73rd FS is promoted to CPT
Wir sind immer wieder leicht irritiert, wenn wir in den Berichten lesen, das im Gebiet von Bismarck-Archipel und Neu-Britanien die alliierten Flugzeuge ihre Trainingsflüge absolvieren können. Zu einer Zeit, die normalerweise die Blütezeit des kaiserlichen Japan sein müsste.
Da sind fürwahr einige Fehler gemacht worden, dazu kommt eure offensiv-aggressive Vorgehensweise, dieses Manko auch auszunutzen.
Ist es denkbar, das Japan an anderer Stelle sich verlorenen Boden wieder zurückholt oder ist mit offensiven Aktionen des Gegners nicht mehr zu rechnen (China mal ausgeklammert)?
George Pickett
30.12.19, 18:27
Wir sind immer wieder leicht irritiert, wenn wir in den Berichten lesen, das im Gebiet von Bismarck-Archipel und Neu-Britanien die alliierten Flugzeuge ihre Trainingsflüge absolvieren können. Zu einer Zeit, die normalerweise die Blütezeit des kaiserlichen Japan sein müsste.
Da sind fürwahr einige Fehler gemacht worden, dazu kommt eure offensiv-aggressive Vorgehensweise, dieses Manko auch auszunutzen.
Ist es denkbar, das Japan an anderer Stelle sich verlorenen Boden wieder zurückholt oder ist mit offensiven Aktionen des Gegners nicht mehr zu rechnen (China mal ausgeklammert)?
Gefühlt würden Wir sagen...nein. China wird Japan wohl bis Mitte des Jahres vollständig besetzen. Bis dahin, so hoffen Wir, sind Rabaul, Manus und Kavieng in Unserer Hand und bedrohen Hollandia. Außerdem startet in wenigen Tagen die britische Offensive in Burma.
Wir glauben, dass Japan den Zenit seiner Expansion überschritten hat.
China wird Japan wohl bis Mitte des Jahres vollständig besetzen
Böse Schlappe für die Amis das, diese Doppeldeutigkeit... :D
George Pickett
31.12.19, 10:16
Böse Schlappe für die Amis das, diese Doppeldeutigkeit... :D
Ähmmm...in der Tat... :D
George Pickett
02.01.20, 08:10
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10. Februar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Central Pacific
Gleich 2 japanische U-Boote hatten es heute auf den Verband abgesehen, der um das Schlachtschiff “Tennessee” herum aufgebaut war. Die „Tennessee“ ist auf dem Weg von Pearl Harbor nach Los Angeles, um dort planmäßige Modernisierungsmaßnahmen durchführen zu lassen, welche annähernd 9 Monate dauern werden. Die Angreifer wurden erst bemerkt, als an der Steuerbordseite des Zerstörers „Farenholt“ ein Torpedo einschlug. Der zweite Angriff wurde frühzeitig entdeckt und durch ein Ausweichmanöver abgewehrt. Die „Farenholt“ ist schwer beschädigt und die Besatzung kämpft mit schweren Wassereinbrüchen. Dennoch wird versucht, das Schiff nach Pearl Harbor zu retten.
Sub attack near Lahaina at 184,105
Japanese Ships
SS I-26
Allied Ships
DD Farenholt, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Duncan
DD Barton
SS I-26 launches 2 torpedoes at DD Farenholt
DD Barton fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Barton fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Barton fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Barton fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Barton fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Lahaina at 184,105
Japanese Ships
SS I-19
Allied Ships
DD Barton
SS I-19 launches 4 torpedoes at DD Barton
I-19 diving deep ....
DD Barton attacking submerged sub ....
DD Barton fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Barton fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Barton attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-19 eludes DD Barton by diving deep
DD Barton loses contact with SS I-19
DD Barton fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Nahe San Francisco griff eine B25 erneut ein japanisches U-Boot an. Treffer auf dem Feindboot konnten von der Bomberbesatzung jedoch nicht bestätigt werden.
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South Pacific
Mit Luftangriffen auf die Hafenanlagen begann die nächste Phase der Neutralisierung von Rabaul. Neben den Hafenanlagen selber wurden auch Treibstofftanks getroffen.
Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 35
SBD-3 Dauntless x 15
TBF-1 Avenger x 20
Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 5 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 damaged
Port fuel hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
2 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
18 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
11 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Allied aircraft
TBF-1 Avenger x 15
No Allied losses
Port hits 2
Port fuel hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Southwest Pacific
Von Port Moresby aus griffen die B25-Bomber erstmalig Stellungen der japanischen Truppen im Raum Rabaul an. Zwar sind diese durch starke Befestigungen inzwischen vor Bombenangriffen recht gut geschützt, doch der Moral der Soldaten des Tenno dürfte eine fortgesetzte Bombardierung nicht unbedingt zuträglich sein. Verwundert nahm man einen Intel-Meldung zur Kenntnis, nach der sich der Stab der Kombinierten Flotte in Rabaul befinden soll.
Morning Air attack on 144th Infantry Regiment, at 106,125 (Rabaul)
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 30
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking Combined Fleet ...
Also attacking 36th JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 144th Infantry Regiment ...
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ANZAC
Das niederländische U-Boot “O-21” griff erfolglos einen japanischen Tankerkonvoi vor der Küste von Indochina an. Durch geschickte Ausweichmanöver gelang es jedoch, der feindlichen Konvoi Sicherung zu entkommen.
ASW attack near Tourane at 68,67
Japanese Ships
DD Numakaze
TK Ogura Maru #1
Allied Ships
SS O21
SS O21 launches 4 torpedoes at DD Numakaze
DD Numakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Numakaze attacking submerged sub ....
DD Numakaze attacking submerged sub ....
DD Numakaze is out of ASW ammo
DD Numakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Numakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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China Command
Das vor wenigen Tagen von der chinesischen Armee geräumte Hengyang wurde heute erwartungsgemäß von feindlichen Truppen besetzt.
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Südöstlich von Chungking versuchte der Feind nach einer längeren Ruheperiode wieder den Durchbruch, um die chinesische Verteidigungsfront endgültig in zwei Teile aufzuspalten. Dieses gelang ihm jedoch nicht. Beide Seiten erlitten hohe Verluste.
Japanese adjusted assault: 319
Allied adjusted defense: 1042
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 3
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: supply(-)
Japanese ground losses:
3395 casualties reported
Squads: 8 destroyed, 333 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 35 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 42 disabled
Guns lost 28 (1 destroyed, 27 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
1990 casualties reported
Squads: 70 destroyed, 80 disabled
Non Combat: 7 destroyed, 96 disabled
Engineers: 7 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 10 (2 destroyed, 8 disabled)
Assaulting units:
116th Division
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
34th Division
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
27th Division
39th Division
9th Tank Regiment
15th Division
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
16th Chinese Corps
57th Chinese Corps
76th Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Corps
47th Chinese Corps
61st Chinese Corps
91st Chinese Corps
8th Group Army
38th Chinese Corps
4th Group Army
Jingcha War Area
36th Chinese Corps
34th Group Army
43rd Chinese Corps
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Südwestlich von Chungking und bei Siangtan fühlte jedoch lediglich die japanische Artillerie vor und verursachte bei den Verteidigern leichte Verluste. Siangtan musste jedoch massive Bombenangriffe über sich ergehen lassen. Über 500 Mann wurden getötet oder verwundet. Japan setzt in diesem Abschnitt momentan wohl das Groß seiner Luftwaffe ein.
Ground combat at Siangtan (81,52)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 530 troops, 66 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 644
Defending force 47528 troops, 240 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1591
Allied ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
13th Division
22nd Division
4th Mortar Battalion
10th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
Defending units:
58th Chinese Corps
9th Prov Chinese Corps
78th Chinese Corps
72nd Chinese Corps
50th Chinese Corps
46th Chinese Corps
21st Chinese Corps
4th Chinese Corps
49th Chinese Corps
79th Chinese Corps
23rd Group Army
19th Group Army
30th Group Army
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Ground combat at 76,46 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 240 troops, 28 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2897
Defending force 109389 troops, 691 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2956
Assaulting units:
110th Division
6th Division
4th Brigade
37th Division
36th Division
41st Division
23rd Tank Regiment
32nd Division
35th Division
12th Tank Regiment
12th Ind.Mixed Brigade
17th Division
11th Tank Regiment
6th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
77th Chinese Corps
68th Chinese Corps
95th Chinese Corps
14th Chinese Corps
90th Chinese Corps
75th Chinese Corps
92nd Chinese Corps
2nd Chinese Corps
30th Chinese Corps
41st Chinese Corps
3rd New Chinese Corps
1st New Chinese Corps
66th Chinese Corps
42nd Chinese Corps
71st Chinese Corps
55th Chinese Corps
11th Construction Regiment
4th Heavy Mortar Regiment
22nd Group Army
2nd Group Army
8th War Area
26th Group Army
18th Group Army
Central Reserve
36th Group Army
3rd Heavy Mortar Regiment
5th War Area
56th AT Gun Regiment
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Tonnageverluste am 10.02.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Saigon (60,71).
41st JAAF AF Bn is located at Singapore(50,84).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Nagasaki/Sasebo (102,58).
13th Ind.Hvy.Art Battalion is located at Fushun(105,42).
7th Manchukuo Inf Brigade is located at Antung(102,45).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Yokohama/Yokosuka (113,61).
13th RGC Temp. Division is located at 81,49.
3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment is located at Tjilatjap(51,102).
29th Field AA Machinecannon Company is located at Changchun(106,41).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Osaka/Kyoto (109,59).
14th Army is located at Manila(79,77).
17th Army is located at Tokyo(114,60).
1st Mortar Regiment is located at Nagasaki/Sasebo(102,58).
15th Medium Field Artillery Regiment is located at Heijo(103,47).
41st Ind.AA Gun Co is located at Chinhae(103,54).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Ominato (119,54).
2nd Area Army is located at Tokyo(114,60).
Gifu JAAF Base Force is located at Gifu(110,59).
10th JAAF AF Coy is located at Cam Ranh Bay(64,72).
Radio transmissions detected at Rabaul (106,125).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Ominato (119,54).
Radio transmissions detected at Kagoshima (102,60).
Ryojun Fortress is located at Port Arthur(99,44).
1st Manchukuo Cavalry Division is located at Changchun(106,41).
Radio transmissions detected at Bandoeng (50,100).
Radio transmissions detected at Tsu (110,60).
33rd JAAF AF Coy is located at Saigon(60,71).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Shanghai (92,55).
9293 men are based at Wakayama (109,60).
Radio transmissions detected at Hamamatsu (111,61).
52nd Infantry Brigade is located at Shanghai(92,55).
Haranomachi JAAF Base Force is located at Iwaki(116,59).
50th JNAF Coy is located at Wake Island(136,98).
Mili Naval Fortress is located at Mili(136,121).
6th Manchukuo Inf Brigade is located at Port Arthur(99,44).
67th JAAF AF Coy is located at Hankow(85,50).
207th JAAF AF Bn is located at Harbin(109,39).
Waifu JAAF Base Force is located at Kumamoto(102,59).
27th JAAF AF Bn is located at Singapore(50,84).
BB South Dakota beginning refit in shipyard at Pearl Harbor
BB Indiana beginning refit in shipyard at Pearl Harbor
Previous report of sinking of SS I-31 incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
George Pickett
02.01.20, 08:29
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11. Februar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Central Pacific
Rund um Pearl Harbor wurden in den letzten Tagen wieder vermehrt japanische U-Boote gesichtet. Erst gestern gelang einem Feindboot östlich von Hawaii die Torpedierung des Zerstörers „Farenholt“. Dieser schleppt sich mit kleinster Fahrt in Richtung des Flottenstützpunktes. Noch hat die Besatzung die Wassereinbrüche halbwegs im Griff und wenn das Wetter sich nicht verschlechtert, hat der Zerstörer eine kleine Chance. Südwestlich von Pearl Harbor griff ein Patrouillenbomber ein feindliches U-Boot an und konnte es wohl auch treffen.
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South Pacific
In Luganville wurde unter Konteradmiral Sherman ein Trägerkampfverband zusammengestellt, der sich ausschließlich aus Geleitträgern zusammensetzt. Er soll in den nächsten Tagen nach Darwin verlegen und von dort aus einen Vorstoß in japanisch besetztes Seegebiet unternehmen. Geplant sind Angriffe auf Konvois, sollte man auf welche treffen, sowie die Bombardierung von Ambon und Kendari.
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Southwest Pacific
Die verbliebenen japanischen Stützpunkte rund um Rabaul werden weiter attackiert. P38 griffen heute Bodenziele auf Manus an, während neuseeländische Bomber Stellungen des 144. Regiments bei Rabaul angriffen. Auch wenn diese Angriffe keine unmittelbare Wirkung entfalten konnten, zeigen sie dem Feind dennoch auf, wer die Lufthoheit über der Bismarck See hat.
Morning Air attack on 8th Base Force, at 101,119 (Manus)
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 8 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Allied aircraft
P-38G Lightning x 25
Allied aircraft losses
P-38G Lightning: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x P-38G Lightning bombing from 100 feet
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Afternoon Air attack on 144th Infantry Regiment, at 106,125 (Rabaul)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 18
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 7th Base Force ...
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Afternoon Air attack on Combined Fleet, at 106,125 (Rabaul)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 12
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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ANZAC
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
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British Far East Command
East India Command
Der Flugplatz der Royal Air Force bei Comilla war heute das Ziel japanischer Bomber. Da der Stützpunkt zur Zeit nur ausgebaut und nicht aktiv genutzt wird, gab es für Japan hier nicht viel zu erben. Rund ein halbes Dutzend Feindbomber wurde der Angriff zum Verhängnis. Die Schäden waren bis zum Abend wieder behoben.
Morning Air attack on Comilla , at 56,39
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 42
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 22
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 13 damaged
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 2 destroyed by flak
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 7
Aircraft Attacking:
21 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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China Command
Südlich und südöstlich von Chungking lies der Feind wieder seine Artillerie mit mäßigem Erfolg sprechen. Weitaus schlimmer und verlustreicher sind die rollenden Bombenangriffe des Feindes auf die chinesischen Stellungen bei Siangtan, die täglich mehrere hundert Soldaten töten und verwunden. Leider ist man gegen diese Angriffe machtlos.
Ground combat at 76,46 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 240 troops, 28 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2956
Defending force 109287 troops, 680 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2953
Assaulting units:
12th Ind.Mixed Brigade
110th Division
37th Division
41st Division
17th Division
6th Division
12th Tank Regiment
4th Brigade
36th Division
23rd Tank Regiment
32nd Division
35th Division
11th Tank Regiment
6th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
90th Chinese Corps
77th Chinese Corps
55th Chinese Corps
68th Chinese Corps
66th Chinese Corps
41st Chinese Corps
42nd Chinese Corps
1st New Chinese Corps
30th Chinese Corps
3rd New Chinese Corps
14th Chinese Corps
92nd Chinese Corps
71st Chinese Corps
95th Chinese Corps
75th Chinese Corps
2nd Chinese Corps
11th Construction Regiment
26th Group Army
18th Group Army
Central Reserve
3rd Heavy Mortar Regiment
4th Heavy Mortar Regiment
2nd Group Army
5th War Area
22nd Group Army
8th War Area
36th Group Army
56th AT Gun Regiment
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Ground combat at 78,47 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 375 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1639
Defending force 38135 troops, 103 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1073
Assaulting units:
116th Division
39th Division
34th Division
15th Division
27th Division
9th Tank Regiment
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
61st Chinese Corps
47th Chinese Corps
76th Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Corps
57th Chinese Corps
91st Chinese Corps
16th Chinese Corps
8th Group Army
38th Chinese Corps
Jingcha War Area
36th Chinese Corps
4th Group Army
34th Group Army
43rd Chinese Corps
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Tonnageverluste am 11.02.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelliegence Center
Radio transmissions detected at Port Arthur (99,44).
84th JAAF AF Bn is located at Singora(51,72).
28th JAAF AF Bn is located at Aparri(82,73).
Radio transmissions detected at Torokina (109,130).
34th JNAF AF Unit is located at Takamatsu(107,59).
17th JAAF Base Force is located at Hankow(85,50).
1st Air Army is located at Soerabaja(56,104).
12th Army is located at Chungking(76,45).
2nd RGC Route Brigade is located at Chaochow(81,61).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Batavia (49,98).
18th Tank Regiment is located at Kagoshima(102,60).
61st Naval Guard Unit is located at Jaluit(134,120).
2nd Naval Construction Battalion is located at Vigan(80,73).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Tokyo (114,60).
a Japanese SC is located at Hakodate (119,53).
Kogetsu JAAF Base Force is located at Nagasaki/Sasebo(102,58).
Radio transmissions detected at Padang (44,85).
16th JAAF Base Force is located at Hankow(85,50).
Radio transmissions detected at Paramushiro-jima (137,47).
Radio transmissions detected at Changchun (106,41).
52nd Field AA Battalion is located at Sunwu(113,34).
DMS W-8 is located at Davao (79,91).
73rd JAAF AF Bn is located at Sapporo(120,51).
8th JAAF AF Coy is located at Cam Ranh Bay(64,72).
Radio transmissions detected at Sapporo (120,51).
80th Garrison Battalion is located at Singapore(50,84).
3rd RTA Division is located at Chiang Mai(58,53).
6433 men are based at Saigon (60,71).
8th Ind. Engineer Regiment is located at Changsha(82,52).
80th JAAF AF Bn is located at Tokyo(114,60).
Radio transmissions detected at 108,60.
20th JAAF Base Force is located at Sapporo(120,51).
Radio transmissions detected at Chefoo (98,46).
Ace pilot Landry N. of 18th FG/78th FS is promoted to CPT
Danke für die Berichte.
Auch uns wundert die totale Untätigkeit bei Rabaul.
Habt ihr euren Gegner nochmals erreicht wegen dem Passwort?
Oder wird die Partie sogar fortgeführt?
George Pickett
02.01.20, 12:05
Danke für die Berichte.
Auch uns wundert die totale Untätigkeit bei Rabaul.
Habt ihr euren Gegner nochmals erreicht wegen dem Passwort?
Oder wird die Partie sogar fortgeführt?
Leider konnten Wir den werten Otto Weddingen noch immer nicht erreichen. Auf Unsere PN hat er noch nicht reagiert. Der edle Alith Anar wollte parallel auch bei Unserem Gegner nachforschen. Sollten Wir das Passwort erhalten, wäre es dennoch ein schwieriges Unterfangen für die japanische Seite einen Gegner zu finden, denn die Lage ist für Japan suboptimal. Die Kido Butai vernichtet und die Forschung und Entwicklung neuer Flugzeugtypen scheint auch im argen zu liegen.
Wir geben die Hoffnung aber nicht auf :)
Admiral Hipper
02.01.20, 16:00
Wir hätten noch eine Email Adresse vom werten Otto, wissen aber natürlich nicht ob er diese noch nutzt. Außerdem gehen Wir von aus Ihr habt eine Adresse, da dies hier ja ein Pbem ist.
Ansonsten schicken Wir Euch diese gerne per PN.
George Pickett
02.01.20, 17:36
Wir hätten noch eine Email Adresse vom werten Otto, wissen aber natürlich nicht ob er diese noch nutzt. Außerdem gehen Wir von aus Ihr habt eine Adresse, da dies hier ja ein Pbem ist.
Ansonsten schicken Wir Euch diese gerne per PN.
Wir haben dem werten Otto 1 PN aus dem Forum und just heute eine E-Mail geschickt und zwar an die gleiche E-Mail Adresse, von der er seine Züge zu Uns geschickt hatte. Für Hilfe wären Wir dankbar, werter Admiral. Vordergründig aber um zu erfahren, ob es dem werten Otto gut geht!
Longstreet
02.01.20, 18:57
Wegen dem Passwort: probiert mal passwort oder 12345678 :D.... oder weddigen :cool:
George Pickett
02.01.20, 22:36
Wegen dem Passwort: probiert mal passwort oder 12345678 :D.... oder weddigen :cool:
Weder besonders hilfreich...noch zielführend...noch originell...aber Wir werden es mal ausprobieren :D
Longstreet
03.01.20, 06:14
Weder besonders hilfreich...noch zielführend...noch originell...aber Wir werden es mal ausprobieren :D
Immerhin zwei der drei gehören zu Deutschlands beliebtesten Passwörtern :D - war ja nur so ein Gedanke....
Frankenland
03.01.20, 14:15
Ein Vorstoß mit leichten Träger. Mutig und Verrückt. Wir sind begeistert! :D
Ein Vorstoß mit leichten Träger. Mutig und Verrückt. Wir sind begeistert! :D
Uns würden vor allem die Worte sorglos und leichtsinnig einfallen......
Die Escort-Träger halten in keinem Fall auch nur annähernd so viele Treffer aus wie ein Flottenträger. Naja, vielleicht werden sie ja auch nicht getroffen ;)
George Pickett
04.01.20, 19:21
Uns würden vor allem die Worte sorglos und leichtsinnig einfallen......
Die Escort-Träger halten in keinem Fall auch nur annähernd so viele Treffer aus wie ein Flottenträger. Naja, vielleicht werden sie ja auch nicht getroffen ;)
Ach...Damals waren wir noch jung...und ungestüm ;)
Ach...Damals waren wir noch jung...und ungestüm ;)
Daraus entstehen manchmal die besten Spiele, wenn man weniger denkt und eher intuitiv handelt
George Pickett
05.01.20, 09:55
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12. Februar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Central Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
South Pacific
Die von Shortland aus operierenden Bomberstaffeln können einen ersten greifbaren Erfolg vermelden. Beim Luftangriff auf den Hafen von Rabaul wurde ein an der Pier liegendes U-Boot durch einen Bombenvolltreffer versenkt. Wieder konnte der Feind den Luftangriffen keine wirksamen Maßnahmen entgegensetzen.
Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 13
TBF-1 Avenger x 2
Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 4 damaged
Japanese Ships
SS I-171, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
6 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
2 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 34
TBF-1 Avenger x 32
Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
24 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Port supply hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
17 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Southwest Pacific
Von Port Moresby und der Milne Bay aus griffen mittlere und schwere Bomber der amerikanischen und neuseeländischen Luftwaffe die Befestigungen der japanischen Garnison bei Rabaul an. In ihren Bunkern und Unterständen gut geschützt, sind die Verluste recht gering. Jedoch sollte der negative Effekt auf die Moral der Soldaten nicht außer Acht gelassen werden.
Morning Air attack on Combined Fleet, at 106,125 (Rabaul)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 44
B-25C Mitchell x 12
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 144th Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking 7th Base Force ...
Also attacking 35th JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 37th JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 10th JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 7th JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking Combined Fleet ...
Also attacking 7th Base Force ...
Also attacking 37th JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 7th Base Force ...
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Morning Air attack on Combined Fleet, at 106,125 (Rabaul)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 9
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
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 41st Air Defense AA Regiment, at 106,125 (Rabaul)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 9
B-25C Mitchell x 6
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 5th Air Division ...
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Morning Air attack on 41st Air Defense AA Regiment, at 106,125 (Rabaul)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 12
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 35th JNAF AF Unit , at 106,125 (Rabaul)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 9
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on 144th Infantry Regiment, at 106,125 (Rabaul)
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 12
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 37th JNAF AF Unit ...
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Afternoon Air attack on 144th Infantry Regiment, at 106,125 (Rabaul)
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) 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
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on 41st Air Defense AA Regiment, at 106,125 (Rabaul)
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 12
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
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British Far East Command
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
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China Command
Südlich und südöstlich von Chungking prasselten wieder japanische Granaten auf die chinesischen Stellungen nieder. Der Feind scheint in diesen beiden Abschnitten seine Verbände aufzufüllen. Mit einem erneuten Bodenangriff ist hier jederzeit zu rechnen.
Ground combat at 76,46 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 240 troops, 28 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 3378
Defending force 83629 troops, 470 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2546
Assaulting units:
37th Division
35th Division
4th Brigade
36th Division
7th Ind.Mixed Brigade
17th Division
23rd Tank Regiment
41st Division
6th Division
32nd Division
9th Ind.Mixed Brigade
12th Ind.Mixed Brigade
110th Division
12th Tank Regiment
11th Tank Regiment
6th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
75th Chinese Corps
90th Chinese Corps
41st Chinese Corps
2nd Chinese Corps
3rd New Chinese Corps
66th Chinese Corps
77th Chinese Corps
55th Chinese Corps
42nd Chinese Corps
30th Chinese Corps
92nd Chinese Corps
68th Chinese Corps
11th Construction Regiment
36th Group Army
2nd Group Army
4th Heavy Mortar Regiment
3rd Heavy Mortar Regiment
26th Group Army
22nd Group Army
18th Group Army
5th War Area
8th War Area
56th AT Gun Regiment
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Ground combat at 78,47 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 380 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1661
Defending force 38073 troops, 100 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1070
Allied ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Assaulting units:
15th Division
34th Division
27th Division
39th Division
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
116th Division
9th Tank Regiment
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
76th Chinese Corps
57th Chinese Corps
61st Chinese Corps
47th Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Corps
91st Chinese Corps
36th Chinese Corps
8th Group Army
4th Group Army
Jingcha War Area
34th Group Army
38th Chinese Corps
16th Chinese Corps
43rd Chinese Corps
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Siangtan wird inzwischen täglich von hunderten japanischer Bomber angegriffen. Die absolute Luftherrschaft über China erlaubt es dem Feind, seine Bomber massiert mit einem Minimum an Jagdschutz einzusetzen. Meist kommen sie gar ohne Begleitschutz. Täglich werden im Schnitt über 500 Gefallene oder Verwunderte aus der Stadt gemeldet.
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Tonnageverluste am 12.02.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
5th Army is located at Mishan(114,42).
1st Air Defense AA Regiment is located at Tokyo(114,60).
9th Ind.Mixed Brigade is located at 76,46.
3rd Cavalry Brigade is located at Hailun(111,37).
Radio transmissions detected at Sunwu (113,34).
4th Division is located at Guam(106,95).
Radio transmissions detected at Victoria Point (51,66).
8th JAAF AF Coy is located at Cam Ranh Bay(64,72).
36th JAAF AF Bn is located at Patani(51,73).
Radio transmissions detected at Chichi-jima (111,74).
79th Garrison Battalion is located at Singapore(50,84).
Cam Ranh Fortress is located at Cam Ranh Bay(64,72).
1st RTA Division is located at Prome(55,50).
4th RGC Route Brigade is located at Hangchow(90,55).
1st Ind.Inf.Group is located at Shaoyang(80,52).
Radio transmissions detected at Changchun (106,41).
Wake Coastal Gun Battalion is located at Wake Island(136,98).
Radio transmissions detected at Tsingtao (95,47).
Radio transmissions detected at 212,88.
37th JAAF AF Bn is located at Yenki(110,44).
12 aircraft are based at Sendai (117,58).
1st Ind.AA Gun Co is located at Sendai(117,58).
52nd Ind.Mtn.Gun Battalion is located at Changsha(82,52).
Radio transmissions detected at 110,45.
28th Mountain Gun Regiment is located at Harbin(109,39).
1st Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion is located at Manila(79,77).
21st Division is located at Soerabaja(56,104).
Radio transmissions detected at Christmas Island IO (45,104).
Radio transmissions detected at Saipan (108,93).
1st JAAF Base Force is located at Chumphon(52,66).
11th Indpt Infantry Regiment is located at Neikiang(75,44).
1st Air Army is located at Soerabaja(56,104).
8th Recon Regiment is located at Sining(80,32).
56th Construction Battalion is located at Keijo(103,50).
Radio transmissions detected at 69,96.
13th JAAF Base Force is located at Manado(75,99).
21st JAAF AF Bn is located at Bangkok(56,62).
46th JNAF AF Unit is located at Christmas Island IO(45,104).
Repairs completed on CL Dauntless at Colombo, ship returned to service
SS I-171 is reported to have been sunk near Rabaul on Feb 12, 1943
George Pickett
05.01.20, 10:13
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13. Februar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
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Central Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
South Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Southwest Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
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ANZAC
ie Sub-Fleet Asiatic muss den Verlust des amerikanischen U-Bootes “S-23” bekanntgeben. Es wurde in der Makassar Straße nahe Balikpapan von einer japanischen U-Jagdgruppe überrascht und konnte nicht mehr rechtzeitig auf Tiefe gehen. Die gut platzierten Wasserbomben führten zu starken Wassereinbrüchen und Systemausfällen, die das U-Boot schließlich zum Notauftauchen zwangen. An der Oberfläche schließlich wurde „S-23“ von Geschützen der Feindzerstörer unter Feuer genommen bis es in den Fluten versank.
Submarine attack near Balikpapan at 65,99
Japanese Ships
E Kamo
E Kiji
E Manazuru
Allied Ships
SS S-23, hits 17, and is sunk
SS S-23 is located by E Kamo
E Kamo attacking submerged sub ....
SS S-23 forced to surface!
E Kamo firing on surfaced sub ....
E Kiji firing on surfaced sub ....
E Manazuru firing on surfaced sub ....
E Kamo firing on surfaced sub ....
E Kiji firing on surfaced sub ....
E Manazuru firing on surfaced sub ....
E Kamo firing on surfaced sub ....
Sub slips beneath the waves
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China Command
Bei Siangtan herrscht am Boden weiterhin Ruhe, während die japanische Luftwaffe unentwegt die chinesischen Stellungen nahe der Stadt bombardiert. Täglich erleiden die Verteidiger dadurch hohe Verluste, doch noch halten sie die Stadt. Südlich und südöstlich von Chungking begnügte sich der Feind mit dem Einsatz seiner Artillerie gegen die chinesischen Abwehrstellungen. Es wurden leichte Verluste gemeldet.
Ground combat at 76,46 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 240 troops, 28 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 3434
Defending force 83588 troops, 466 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2546
Allied ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
7th Ind.Mixed Brigade
41st Division
17th Division
9th Ind.Mixed Brigade
23rd Tank Regiment
12th Ind.Mixed Brigade
110th Division
37th Division
32nd Division
12th Tank Regiment
35th Division
6th Division
36th Division
4th Brigade
11th Tank Regiment
6th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
42nd Chinese Corps
41st Chinese Corps
30th Chinese Corps
3rd New Chinese Corps
66th Chinese Corps
92nd Chinese Corps
55th Chinese Corps
2nd Chinese Corps
75th Chinese Corps
90th Chinese Corps
77th Chinese Corps
68th Chinese Corps
11th Construction Regiment
2nd Group Army
22nd Group Army
3rd Heavy Mortar Regiment
18th Group Army
36th Group Army
4th Heavy Mortar Regiment
5th War Area
8th War Area
26th Group Army
56th AT Gun Regiment
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Ground combat at 78,47 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 380 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1701
Defending force 37978 troops, 95 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1065
Assaulting units:
27th Division
9th Tank Regiment
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
34th Division
116th Division
15th Division
39th Division
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
76th Chinese Corps
61st Chinese Corps
57th Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Corps
47th Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Corps
91st Chinese Corps
4th Group Army
38th Chinese Corps
16th Chinese Corps
Jingcha War Area
8th Group Army
36th Chinese Corps
34th Group Army
43rd Chinese Corps
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Tonnageverluste am 13.02.1943
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Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
2nd Ind. Engineer Regiment is located at Nanyang(85,45).
Radio transmissions detected at Vigan (80,73).
19th RGC Temp. Division is located at Shaohing(91,56).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Cam Ranh Bay (64,72).
Tsushima Fortress is located at Tsushima(103,56).
17th JAAF Base Force is located at Hankow(85,50).
Radio transmissions detected at Sorong (82,107).
SS I-158 is moving to 26,50.
Suzuka JNAF Base Force is located at Tsu(110,60).
101st JAAF AF Bn is located at Iwaki(116,59).
Peleliu Naval Fortress is located at Peleliu(90,98).
1st Engineer Co is located at Babeldaob(90,97).
24th Division is located at Mishan(114,42).
52nd Road Const Co is located at Nanyang(85,45).
5th Air Defense AA Regiment is located at Saipan(108,93).
14th JAAF AF Coy is located at Guam(106,95).
8th JAAF Base Force is located at Port Arthur(99,44).
113th JAAF AF Bn is located at Tokyo(114,60).
109th JAAF AF Bn is located at Tokyo(114,60).
Chofu JAAF Base Force is located at Yokohama/Yokosuka(113,61).
18th JAAF AF Bn is located at Canton(77,59).
7th Air Division is located at Guam(106,95).
11th Ind.AA Gun Co is located at Wakayama(109,60).
28th Cavalry Regiment is located at Chengchow(88,44).
57th Division is located at 111,43.
24th Division is located at Mishan(114,42).
8th Engineer Regiment is located at Chungking(76,45).
24th Air Defense AA Regiment is located at Sapporo(120,51).
16th Army is located at Babeldaob(90,97).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Hiroshima/Kure (106,58).
PB Tatibana Maru is moving to Singapore (50,84).
4/52nd Construction Battalion is located at Tokyo(114,60).
2nd Air Army is located at Changchun(106,41).
21st Air Defense AA Regiment is located at Nagasaki/Sasebo(102,58).
Guards Mixed Brigade is located at Saipan(108,93).
Radio transmissions detected at Harbin (109,39).
Radio transmissions detected at Majuro (136,119).
a Ch-4 class SC is located at Hakodate (119,53).
7th JAAF Base Force is located at Chiang Mai(58,53).
2nd JAAF AF Coy is located at Canton(77,59).
53rd JAAF AF Bn is located at Kiamusze(113,40).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Ominato (119,54).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Nagasaki/Sasebo (102,58).
Werter George, wir sind uuns nicht ganz sicher, ob ihr mittlerweile das Problem mit dem Passwort habt bereits lösen können...?!? Wann hatte denn der Weddigen das vergangene Jahr Geburtstag...?? Wir pflegen ja normalerweise eigentlich jedem als Geburtstagskind angegebenen zu gratulieren. Jedenfalls meinen wir den edlen Weddigen als aktiven Nutzer mal vormittags gesehen zu haben. Aber wann dies war, wissen wir nimmer. Auf jeden Fall wünschen wir euch viel Glück.
Übrigens versucht doch mal folgende Wörter:
YAMAMOTO _ SHOGUN _ TENNO _ NIPPON _ YAMATO _ BANZAI _ KAMIKAZE _ KIDO BUTAI
Wir wissen zwar auch nicht mehr als ihr, aber eines dieser Wörter würden wir wg der gewissen Affinität als Japanspieler benutzen. Leider solltet ihr auch berücksichtigen, dass es ausser der Kleinschreibung noch eine dritte Möglichkeit gibt: den Anfangsbuchstaben gross und den Rest kleinschreiben.
mit herzlichster Empfehlung
euer Fan Hohenlohe...:top:
Admiral Hipper
05.01.20, 11:47
Uns ist gerade noch was eingefallen wegen dem Passwort. Wer kennt noch den guten alten Ausdruck "keinen Roy" bauen?:D
Jedenfalls hat sich der gute Gudi1979 damals von Matrix das Passwort besorgt. Vielleicht könnt Ihr das auch versuchen werter George, falls vom guten Otto weiterhin nichts zu hören ist.
OK wo fang ich denn an dies hier fällt mir nicht leicht und ich bin echt schwer enttäuscht!!!!
aber irgendwo müsst ihr ja gewarnt werden!!! Roy manipuliert an den Spielen rum !!!!
wollte das spiel was er beendet hat, halt weiterspielen mit nem kumpel. da sich roy wie ich nun weis aus sehr guten grund geweigert hat das pw weiterzuleiten hab ich es mir bei matrix besorgt. und was fragt mein kumpel mich ob das mein Ernst ist mit dem Spiel. ich natürlich nachgefragt, worauf er nur sagte ich soll mir das ganze ma ansehen. Ich Sag nur erschreckende Bilder die sich da gezeigt haben.
1. er hat die xp-werte bei den bodeneinheiten hochgeändert alleine in China laufen massenweise einheiten mit 99 xp rum.
2. dann hat er an den TOE´s rumgebaut zwar nicht so massive aber erhat es getan.
3. Seine Piloten hat er auch hochgezogen er hat hunderte 90 xp Piloten gebastelt
wie komm ich jetzt darauf das er die reinediert hat ? ganz einfach ein Pilot ohne einen einzigen einsatz, also 0 geflogene Missionen hat keine 90 xp!!!! und wenn durch zufall doch mal einer bei sein sollte dann bestimmt keine massen davon.
Ich Find es echt krass und stelle gerne Jedem der es möchte den Spielstand zur verfügung damit er es sich selber ansehen kann.
Ich werd euch auch jetzt Paar screens machen aber logischerweise kann ich nicht jede einzelne Veränderung die er vorgenommen hat Posten!!!!! das sprengt den rahmen dieses Forums.
Find es sehr schade das ein Spieler sowas tut !!! Das spiel macht doch so überhaupt keinen Spass :(.
http://www.si-games.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21914&page=14
George Pickett
05.01.20, 11:51
Ja, der Roy...
Das ist eine Gute Idee, die Wir im Hinterkopf behalten werden.
Vielen Dank!
George Pickett
06.01.20, 07:48
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14. Februar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Central Pacific
Nahe San Francisco sichtete ein Patrouillenbomber ein aufgetaucht fahrendes Feindboot und griff es umgehend an. Die Bomben sollen gemäß der Aussage der Besatzung im Ziel gelegen haben. Eine Beschädigung des Bootes ist auf jeden Fall wahrscheinlich.
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South Pacific
Auch im Bereich der Solomonen haben die japanischen U-Boote nichts zu lachen. Fast täglich werden sie aus der Luft angegriffen und durch U-Jäger bekämpft. Die Erfolgsquote des Feindes geht hier gegen Null.
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Die Hafenanlagen von Rabaul wurden auch heute wieder durch leichte Marinebomber angegriffen. Ein organisierte Gegenwehr des Feindes war auch heute nicht auszumachen. Lediglich die Flak versuchte dagegenzuhalten, was ich nur leidlich gelang.
Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 13
TBF-1 Avenger x 4
Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 5 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Port hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
2 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
2 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 34
TBF-1 Avenger x 15
No Allied losses
Port hits 2
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes
Allied aircraft
TBF-1 Avenger x 15
Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Southwest Pacific
Die Bomber der 7. US Luftflotte griffen erneut die Stellungen der bei Rabaul stationierten japanischen Bodentruppen an. Auf Grund der starken Befestigungen sind die Erfolge eher überschaubar.
Morning Air attack on 144th Infantry Regiment, at 106,125 (Rabaul)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 45
B-17E Fortress x 6
Allied aircraft losses
Hudson III (LR): 3 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
10 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
10 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
10 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking Combined Fleet ...
Also attacking 41st Air Defense AA Regiment ...
Also attacking 7th Base Force ...
Also attacking 36th JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 7th JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 7th Base Force ...
Also attacking Combined Fleet ...
Also attacking 41st Air Defense AA Regiment ...
Also attacking 7th Base Force ...
Also attacking Combined Fleet ...
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Morning Air attack on 144th Infantry Regiment, at 106,125 (Rabaul)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 6
B-17E Fortress x 6
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 37th JNAF AF Unit , at 106,125 (Rabaul)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 38
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
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 35th JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 16th AA Regiment ...
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Morning Air attack on 7th JNAF AF Unit , at 106,125 (Rabaul)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 12
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
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 5th Air Division, at 106,125 (Rabaul)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 9
B-25C Mitchell x 18
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
3 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 10th JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 5th Air Division ...
Also attacking 10th JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 5th Air Division ...
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Morning Air attack on 144th Infantry Regiment, at 106,125 (Rabaul)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress 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
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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ANZAC
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
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British Far East Command
East India Command
Im Zuge der Operation „Tiger Leap“ wird auch die Royal Air Force unterstützend eingreifen. Die Verlegung von mehreren Jäger- und Bomberstaffeln nach Akyab und Cox Basar hat heute begonnen. Die Operation soll um den 20. Februar beginnen.
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China Command
Eine Wiederkehr der Ereignisse des gestrigen Tages. Siangtan wird von Bombenteppichen der japanischen Luftwaffe in Schutt und Asche gelegt. Südlich und südöstlich von Chungking belegt japanische Artillerie die chinesischen Stellungen mit Artilleriefeuer.
Ground combat at 76,46 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 240 troops, 28 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 3465
Defending force 83465 troops, 455 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2540
Allied ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
32nd Division
7th Ind.Mixed Brigade
4th Brigade
12th Tank Regiment
6th Division
17th Division
12th Ind.Mixed Brigade
37th Division
36th Division
35th Division
23rd Tank Regiment
9th Ind.Mixed Brigade
41st Division
110th Division
11th Tank Regiment
6th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
75th Chinese Corps
3rd New Chinese Corps
90th Chinese Corps
77th Chinese Corps
92nd Chinese Corps
42nd Chinese Corps
30th Chinese Corps
66th Chinese Corps
41st Chinese Corps
68th Chinese Corps
2nd Chinese Corps
55th Chinese Corps
11th Construction Regiment
5th War Area
26th Group Army
2nd Group Army
18th Group Army
4th Heavy Mortar Regiment
3rd Heavy Mortar Regiment
22nd Group Army
8th War Area
36th Group Army
56th AT Gun Regiment
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Ground combat at 78,47 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 380 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1730
Defending force 37950 troops, 92 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1066
Assaulting units:
15th Division
116th Division
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
39th Division
27th Division
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
9th Tank Regiment
34th Division
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
57th Chinese Corps
47th Chinese Corps
61st Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Corps
76th Chinese Corps
91st Chinese Corps
38th Chinese Corps
4th Group Army
34th Group Army
8th Group Army
36th Chinese Corps
Jingcha War Area
16th Chinese Corps
43rd Chinese Corps
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Tonnageverluste am 14.02.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
Radio transmissions detected at Anking (88,52).
3rd Ind.Mixed Brigade is located at Chungking(76,45).
1st Cavalry Brigade is located at Kungchang(81,36).
1st Ind. Engineer Regiment is located at Babeldaob(90,97).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Ominato (119,54).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Babeldaob (90,97).
3rd JAAF AF Bn is located at Okayama(108,58).
39th Division is located at 78,47.
23rd RGC Temp. Division is located at Nanchang(85,54).
12th Border Defense Fortress is located at Mishan(114,42).
4th Brigade is located at 76,46.
38th Division is located at 75,49.
19th Ind. Engineer Regiment is located at Hong Kong(77,61).
33rd Road Const Co is located at Mandalay(59,46).
General Defence Army is located at Tokyo(114,60).
29th JAAF AF Coy is located at Singora(51,72).
177th JAAF AF Bn is located at Sapporo(120,51).
35th JAAF AF Bn is located at Bangkok(56,62).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Tokyo (114,60).
2nd JNAF AF Unit is located at Truk(112,108).
Radio transmissions detected at Rashin (110,46).
84th JAAF AF Bn is located at Singora(51,72).
Radio transmissions detected at Tandjoengselor (68,92).
34th Division is located at 78,47.
30th Field AA Machinecannon Company is located at Changchun(106,41).
18th Mountain Gun Regiment is located at Singapore(50,84).
North China Area Army is located at Peiping(95,39).
66th Infantry Group is located at Kagoshima(102,60).
George Pickett
06.01.20, 08:08
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15. Februar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Central Pacific
Der Zerstörer “Farenholt” welcher vor wenigen Tagen rund 150 Seemeilen nordöstlich von Pearl Harbor von einem japanischen U-Boot torpediert wurde, hat es tatsächlich nach Pearl Harbor zurückgeschafft. Er wird umgehend eingedockt um die Schäden zu beheben.
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South Pacific
Hier das gewohnte Bild. Von Shortland aus greifen die leichten Marinebomber der 13. US Luftflotte inzwischen täglich die japanischen Positionen bei Rabaul an. Im Zuge der Vorbereitungen für die Operation „Dynamo“, die amphibische Landung bei Rabaul, sind bereits gute Fortschritte erzielt worden. Nur sporadisch stellen sich noch Feindjäger entgegen, so wie heute. Verhindern können sie die Bombardierung jedoch nicht.
Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 1
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 34
SBD-3 Dauntless x 11
TBF-1 Avenger x 4
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 4 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
2 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
13th Sentai with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 17000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes
Allied aircraft
TBF-1 Avenger x 29
Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 damaged
Port hits 6
Port fuel hits 2
Port supply hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Southwest Pacific
Auch die 7. US Luftflotte greift täglich von ihren Basen Port Moresby und Milne Bay aus Rabau an. Ihr ziel sind jedoch primär die Stellungen der japanischen Garnison von Rabaul.
Morning Air attack on Combined Fleet, at 106,125 (Rabaul)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 47
B-17E Fortress x 12
B-25C Mitchell x 11
Allied aircraft losses
Hudson III (LR): 3 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
10 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
10 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
10 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
10 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 35th JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 144th Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking 41st Air Defense AA Regiment ...
Also attacking 10th JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 5th Air Division ...
Also attacking 7th JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 144th Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking 16th AA Regiment ...
Also attacking Combined Fleet ...
Also attacking 144th Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking Combined Fleet ...
Also attacking 144th Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking 7th JNAF AF Unit ...
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Morning Air attack on 7th Base Force, at 106,125 (Rabaul)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 14
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 144th Infantry Regiment ...
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Morning Air attack on 7th Base Force, at 106,125 (Rabaul)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 8
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 5th Air Division, at 106,125 (Rabaul)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 6
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 36th JNAF AF Unit , at 106,125 (Rabaul)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 18
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 37th JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 36th JNAF AF Unit ...
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Morning Air attack on 37th JNAF AF Unit , at 106,125 (Rabaul)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 9
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 144th Infantry Regiment, at 106,125 (Rabaul)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 9
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 16th AA Regiment, at 106,125 (Rabaul)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 8
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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ANZAC
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
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British Far East Command
East India Command
Die Vorbereitungen für die Operation „Tiger Leap“ sind fast abgeschlossen. In Ledo treffen morgen die letzten Verbände der 3rd Special Forces Division ein. Rund 150 Transportmaschinen stehen dort für die geplante Luftlandung in Nord-Burma bereit. Auf den Basen der Royal Air Force am Golf von Bengalen bei Akyab, Cox Basar und Chittagong haben das RAF Air Command India sowie die 10. US Luftflotte insgesamt rund 250 Jäger und 100 Bomber zusammengezogen, um die japanischen Fliegerbasen in Zentral-Burma temporär auszuschalten. Die Operation ist mit einem hohen Risiko behaftet, doch soll der chinesische Verbündete wenigstens kurzfristig entlastet werden.
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China Command
An vier neuralgischen Punkten belegte die japanische Artillerie die chinesischen Stellungen mit Artilleriefeuer, verzichtete jedoch auf Bodenangriffe. Bei Siangtan war die japanische Luftwaffe wieder äußerst aktiv und bombte die chinesischen Stellungen den ganzen Tag über.
Ground combat at 76,46 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 240 troops, 28 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 3495
Defending force 74375 troops, 361 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2249
Assaulting units:
35th Division
4th Brigade
6th Division
12th Ind.Mixed Brigade
7th Ind.Mixed Brigade
32nd Division
12th Tank Regiment
37th Division
23rd Tank Regiment
36th Division
9th Ind.Mixed Brigade
110th Division
17th Division
41st Division
11th Tank Regiment
6th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
2nd Chinese Corps
90th Chinese Corps
92nd Chinese Corps
55th Chinese Corps
42nd Chinese Corps
30th Chinese Corps
41st Chinese Corps
75th Chinese Corps
68th Chinese Corps
77th Chinese Corps
3rd New Chinese Corps
11th Construction Regiment
26th Group Army
2nd Group Army
8th War Area
5th War Area
22nd Group Army
4th Heavy Mortar Regiment
3rd Heavy Mortar Regiment
18th Group Army
36th Group Army
56th AT Gun Regiment
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Ground combat at 78,47 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 380 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1778
Defending force 37867 troops, 90 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1060
Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
9th Tank Regiment
27th Division
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
116th Division
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
34th Division
15th Division
39th Division
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
47th Chinese Corps
76th Chinese Corps
61st Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Corps
57th Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Corps
91st Chinese Corps
Jingcha War Area
4th Group Army
8th Group Army
38th Chinese Corps
16th Chinese Corps
34th Group Army
36th Chinese Corps
43rd Chinese Corps
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Ground combat at Siangtan (81,52)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 530 troops, 66 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 809
Defending force 46695 troops, 238 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1537
Allied ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
22nd Division
13th Division
66th Infantry Regiment
4th Mortar Battalion
10th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
Defending units:
72nd Chinese Corps
58th Chinese Corps
49th Chinese Corps
4th Chinese Corps
9th Prov Chinese Corps
78th Chinese Corps
46th Chinese Corps
50th Chinese Corps
21st Chinese Corps
79th Chinese Corps
19th Group Army
23rd Group Army
30th Group Army
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Ground combat at 75,49 (near Kweiyang)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 300 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1078
Defending force 17910 troops, 91 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 590
Allied ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
104th Division
38th Division
65th Brigade
2nd Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
2nd Prov Chinese Corps
89th Chinese Corps
62nd Chinese Corps
60th Chinese Corps
6th Chinese Corps
1st Group Army
16th Group Army
3rd Chinese Base Force
21st Chinese Base Force
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Tonnageverluste am 15.02.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
Radio transmissions detected at Manus (101,119).
Maizuru Fortress is located at Maizuru(110,58).
Kagoshima Fortress is located at Kagoshima(102,60).
Radio transmissions detected at Canton (77,59).
44th Naval Guard Unit is located at Tokyo(114,60).
26th Engineer Regiment is located at Changsha(82,52).
44th Field AA Battalion is located at Ambon(76,109).
5th Field AF Construction Battalion is located at Kavieng(106,122).
Radio transmissions detected at Ominato (119,54).
Radio transmissions detected at 55,80.
Radio transmissions detected at Takao (84,65).
2nd Engineer Regiment is located at Loemadjang(56,106).
1st Cavalry Brigade is located at Kungchang(81,36).
15th Medium Field Artillery Regiment is located at Heijo(103,47).
19th Army is located at Tokyo(114,60).
Radio transmissions detected at 76,50.
Tachiarai JAAF Base Force is located at Fukuoka(103,57).
Kogetsu JAAF Base Force is located at Nagasaki/Sasebo(102,58).
Mito JAAF Base Force is located at Chiba(114,61).
Radio transmissions detected at Fusan (103,55).
68th JAAF AF Bn is located at Tokyo(114,60).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Tokyo (114,60).
Radio transmissions detected at Marcus Island (123,85).
Radio transmissions detected at Kweilin (76,54).
19th RGC Temp. Division is located at Shaohing(91,56).
25th Ind. Engineer Regiment is located at Sendai(117,58).
23rd Ind.AA Gun Co is located at Hiroshima/Kure(106,58).
23rd Fld AA Gun Co is located at Niigata(114,57).
45th Ind.AA Gun Co is located at Rashin(110,46).
2nd Area Army is located at Tokyo(114,60).
67th JAAF AF Coy is located at Hankow(85,50).
85th JAAF AF Bn is located at Ponape(119,113).
Radio transmissions detected at Kushiro (123,53).
80th Garrison Battalion is located at Singapore(50,84).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Tokyo (114,60).
105th JAAF AF Bn is located at Hamamatsu(111,61).
60th Division is located at 76,50.
52nd JNAF AF Unit is located at Tokyo(114,60).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Batavia (49,98).
SS S-35 taken out of commission to begin refit at Darwin
George Pickett
06.01.20, 08:36
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16. Februar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Central Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
South Pacific
Nördlich des Bismarck-Archipels stieß das U-Boot “Tuna” auf eine japanische Zerstörer Gruppe. Der auf den Führungszerstörer abgeschossene 2er Fächer verfehlte jedoch sein Ziel. Die Zerstörer schienen es eilig gehabt zu haben, den nach kurzer Suche gingen sie wieder auf ihren alten Kurs zurück und entfernten sich zunehmend.
Sub attack near Mussau Island at 106,115
Japanese Ships
DD Amagiri
DD Ushio
Allied Ships
SS Tuna
SS Tuna launches 2 torpedoes at DD Amagiri
Tuna diving deep ....
DD Ushio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ushio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ushio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ushio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ushio fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Die Bombardierungen von Rabaul gehen weiter. Sie sind inzwischen Routine und bergen normalerweise kein großes Gefahrenpotential mehr. Trotzdem darf man sich nie zu sicher sein.
Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 1
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 32
SBD-3 Dauntless x 11
TBF-1 Avenger x 19
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
SBD-3 Dauntless: 6 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 3
Port fuel hits 2
Port supply hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
17 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Port Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
2 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
13th Sentai with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 17000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
TBF-1 Avenger x 14
Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 damaged
Port hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Southwest Pacific
Das Gleiche gilt auch für die Angriffe, welche die 7. US Luftflotte gegen Rabaul durchführt. Wenn alles planmäßig verläuft, soll bis Ende April Rabaul in amerikanischer Hand sein und die Bomberbesatzungen können sich neuen Zielen zuwenden.
Morning Air attack on 41st Air Defense AA Regiment, at 106,125 (Rabaul)
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 47
Allied aircraft losses
Hudson III (LR): 4 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
10 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
10 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
10 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
10 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 144th Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking Combined Fleet ...
Also attacking 7th Base Force ...
Also attacking 10th JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 35th JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 36th JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 144th Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking 5th Air Division ...
Also attacking 16th AA Regiment ...
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Morning Air attack on 37th JNAF AF Unit , at 106,125 (Rabaul)
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 30
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 7th JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 144th Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking 37th JNAF AF Unit ...
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British Far East Command
East India Command
In der letzten Phase der Vorbereitungen für die Operation „Tiger Leap“ sollen nun die Ziele verstärkt durch Luftaufklärer angeflogen werden. Da die Operation in den nächsten 48 bis 72 Stunden beginnt, dürfte dem Feind keine Zeit für größere Gegenmaßnahmen bleiben.
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China Command
Östlich von Kweiyang versuchte der Feind erneut, die chinesischen Abwehrstellungen einzunehmen und nach Westen Raum zu gewinnen. Unter hohen Verlusten scheiterte er jedoch. Dieser Abwehrriegel ist zur Zeit relativ stabil.
Ground combat at 75,49 (near Kweiyang)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 32578 troops, 297 guns, 111 vehicles, Assault Value = 1086
Defending force 17945 troops, 91 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 595
Japanese adjusted assault: 825
Allied adjusted defense: 1528
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
2469 casualties reported
Squads: 7 destroyed, 167 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 14 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 24 disabled
Allied ground losses:
780 casualties reported
Squads: 11 destroyed, 31 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Assaulting units:
104th Division
38th Division
65th Brigade
2nd Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
89th Chinese Corps
60th Chinese Corps
62nd Chinese Corps
2nd Prov Chinese Corps
6th Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Base Force
16th Group Army
1st Group Army
21st Chinese Base Force
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Südlich und südöstlich von Chungking, sowie bei Siangtan beließ es der Feind beim Einsatz seiner Artillerie, welcher keine Verluste verursachte. Hohe Verluste erleiden die chinesischen Verteidiger bei Siangtan jedoch durch die massiven Bombenangriffe, die täglich stattfinden.
Ground combat at 76,46 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 240 troops, 28 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 3723
Defending force 74348 troops, 358 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2249
Assaulting units:
9th Ind.Mixed Brigade
41st Division
36th Division
23rd Tank Regiment
110th Division
7th Ind.Mixed Brigade
12th Ind.Mixed Brigade
37th Division
35th Division
6th Division
4th Brigade
12th Tank Regiment
32nd Division
17th Division
2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade
11th Tank Regiment
6th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
55th Chinese Corps
75th Chinese Corps
77th Chinese Corps
68th Chinese Corps
30th Chinese Corps
92nd Chinese Corps
42nd Chinese Corps
90th Chinese Corps
2nd Chinese Corps
41st Chinese Corps
3rd New Chinese Corps
11th Construction Regiment
5th War Area
2nd Group Army
4th Heavy Mortar Regiment
8th War Area
22nd Group Army
36th Group Army
18th Group Army
3rd Heavy Mortar Regiment
26th Group Army
56th AT Gun Regiment
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Ground combat at 78,47 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 380 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1801
Defending force 37854 troops, 89 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1061
Assaulting units:
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
9th Tank Regiment
39th Division
15th Division
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
116th Division
34th Division
27th Division
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
3rd Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Corps
76th Chinese Corps
47th Chinese Corps
57th Chinese Corps
61st Chinese Corps
91st Chinese Corps
34th Group Army
16th Chinese Corps
Jingcha War Area
8th Group Army
4th Group Army
36th Chinese Corps
38th Chinese Corps
43rd Chinese Corps
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Ground combat at Siangtan (81,52)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 530 troops, 66 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 811
Defending force 46524 troops, 238 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1518
Assaulting units:
13th Division
22nd Division
66th Infantry Regiment
4th Mortar Battalion
10th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
Defending units:
78th Chinese Corps
49th Chinese Corps
46th Chinese Corps
72nd Chinese Corps
21st Chinese Corps
50th Chinese Corps
4th Chinese Corps
9th Prov Chinese Corps
58th Chinese Corps
79th Chinese Corps
19th Group Army
23rd Group Army
30th Group Army
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Tonnageverluste am 16.02.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
2nd JAAF AF Coy is located at Canton(77,59).
96th JAAF AF Bn is located at Bangkok(56,62).
Radio transmissions detected at Chefoo (98,46).
Radio transmissions detected at Nanking (91,52).
12th Garrison Unit is located at Wenchow(89,58).
56th Recon Regiment is located at Singapore(50,84).
49th Const Co is located at Hailar(107,30).
1st Engineer Regiment is located at Sunwu(113,34).
Radio transmissions detected at 105,66.
9th JAAF AF Coy is located at Chumphon(52,66).
108th JAAF AF Bn is located at Tokyo(114,60).
Radio transmissions detected at Chichi-jima (111,74).
Radio transmissions detected at Fusan (103,55).
6th Base Force is located at Roi-Namur(132,114).
Gifu JAAF Base Force is located at Gifu(110,59).
4th JNAF AF Unit is located at Kagi(85,64).
33rd JAAF AF Coy is located at Saigon(60,71).
Radio transmissions detected at Christmas Island IO (45,104).
Radio transmissions detected at Padang (44,85).
Radio transmissions detected at Guam (106,95).
13th JAAF Base Force is located at Manado(75,99).
Thai Aviation Coy is located at Bangkok(56,62).
4th Naval Construction Battalion is located at Cam Ranh Bay(64,72).
20th Infantry Regiment is located at Manila(79,77).
4th Air Division is located at Kendari(70,106).
4th Army is located at Sunwu(113,34).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Nagasaki/Sasebo (102,58).
2nd Air Division is located at Ambon(76,109).
Radio transmissions detected at 111,73.
47th JAAF AF Bn is located at Canton(77,59).
205th JAAF AF Bn is located at Nanyang(85,45).
91st JAAF AF Bn is located at Victoria Point(51,66).
George Pickett
06.01.20, 09:06
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17. Februar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
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Central Pacific
Zu einer Katastrophe wäre es beinahe vor der amerikanischen Westküste bei Los Angeles gekommen. Das Schlachtschiff „Tennessee“ befand sich auf dem Weg dorthin, um geplante Modernisierungsmaßnahmen in der dortigen Werft vornehmen zu lassen und war bereits vor wenigen Tagen nordöstlich von Hawaii durch ein japanisches U-Boot angegriffen worden, wobei der Zerstörer "Farenholt" schwer beschädigt wurde. Das Unheil schlug ohne Vorwarnung zu als 2 Wasserfontänen an der Backbordseite des Schlachtschiffes aufstiegen. Ein japanisches U-Boot hatte sich unbemerkt in eine gute Angriffsposition gebracht und einen Fächer abgefeuert. Sofort nach den Treffern schwärmten die begleitenden Zerstörer aus und bekämpften das Feindboot. Leider jedoch ohne messbaren Erfolg.
Sub attack near San Clemente Island at 224,81
Japanese Ships
SS I-4
Allied Ships
BB Tennessee, Torpedo hits 2
DD Lardner
SS I-4 launches 4 torpedoes at BB Tennessee
I-4 diving deep ....
DD Lardner fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Lardner attacking submerged sub ....
DD Lardner fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Lardner fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Lardner fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Auf der “Tennessee” waren die Schadenskontroll-Teams auf Zack und konnten schnell die durch die Torpedotreffer volllaufenden Abteilungen abriegeln. Plötzlich schlugen 2 weitere Torpedos ein, wovon sich einer zum Glück als Blindgänger erwies. Dieser Umstand dürfte das alte Schlachtschiff gerettet haben. Auch die erneute Suche nach dem Feindboot verlief ohne Ergebnis und der Verband setzte mit verminderter Geschwindigkeit die Fahrt nach Los Angeles fort.
Sub attack near San Clemente Island at 224,81
Japanese Ships
SS I-4
Allied Ships
BB Tennessee, Torpedo hits 1
DD Lardner
SS I-4 launches 4 torpedoes at BB Tennessee
DD Lardner fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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South Pacific
Südlich von Shortland waren die Zerstörer der US Navy bei der Bekämpfung japanischer U-Boote erfolgreicher, wenn es auch nicht zu einer Versenkung reichte. Dennoch dürfte das Feindboot beschädigt worden sein.
ASW attack near Shortlands at 110,132
Japanese Ships
SS RO-68, hits 8
Allied Ships
xAP Ormiston
xAP Katoomba
xAP Hong Siang
xAP Hong Kheng
xAP Idomeneus
xAK Mormacrio
xAK Mormacrey
DD Bancroft
DD McCalla
SS RO-68 is sighted by escort
DD Bancroft fails to find sub and abandons search
DD McCalla fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD McCalla fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD McCalla fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD McCalla fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD McCalla attacking submerged sub ....
DD McCalla fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Southwest Pacific
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ANZAC
Der leichte Trägerverband hat die östliche Timor See erreicht und wurde prompt von einem feindlichen Seeaufklärer entdeckt. Man war sich jedoch von vornherein im Klaren darüber, dass die Operationen gegen Kendari und Ambon nicht als Überraschungsangriff glücken würden. Dafür wird dieses Gebiet wahrscheinlich zu stark überwacht. Morgen soll der Verband in die Banda See einlaufen und eine Position einnehmen, von der aus Ziele bei Ambon angegriffen werden können.
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Am östlichen Ende der Makassar Straße gelang es dem amerikanischen U-Boot „S-41“ in eine gute Angriffsposition auf einen feindlichen Tankerkonvoi zu kommen und einen Tanker zu torpedieren und sich unentdeckt zu entfernen. Die Versenkung ist inzwischen bestätigt.
Sub attack near Donggala at 69,96
Japanese Ships
TK Arima Maru #4, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
TK Shoyo Maru
TK Nichiei Maru
PB Naruto Maru #3
Allied Ships
SS S-41
SS S-41 launches 4 torpedoes at TK Arima Maru #4
S-41 diving deep ....
PB Naruto Maru #3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Naruto Maru #3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Naruto Maru #3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Naruto Maru #3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Naruto Maru #3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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British Far East Command
East India Command
Ob es nun Zufall ist, oder der Feind die Massierung von Flugzeugen der Royal Air Force auf Liegeplätzen entlang des Golfs von Bengalen entdeckt hat…am späten Vormittag entdeckte ein Catalina Flugboot südwestlich von Akyab einen japanischen Kampfverband, der auf die Küste zuhielt. Sein Ziel konnte nur einer der 3 hiesigen Stützpunkte sein. Sofort wurde befohlen, die auf den beiden südlichen Stützpunkten stationierten Maschinen umgehend nach Calcutta und Dacca zu verlegen, was bis zum Abend auch vollständig gelang. In Diamond Harbor und Chittagong wurden die dortigen Torpedobomber und Sturzbomber in Alarmbereitschaft versetzt. Sollten die nördlichen Stützpunkte das Ziel der Feindschiffe sein, so hätten sie eine Chance, den Feind anzugreifen.
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China Command
An 3 Stellen belegte die japanische Artillerie die chinesischen Stellungen mit Granaten. Bodenangriffe wurden jedoch nicht gemeldet. Siangtan liegt weiterhin im pausenlosen Bombenhagel der japanischen Luftwaffe.
Ground combat at 78,47 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 380 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1833
Defending force 37885 troops, 89 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1066
Assaulting units:
15th Division
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
9th Tank Regiment
39th Division
34th Division
116th Division
27th Division
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
47th Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Corps
61st Chinese Corps
76th Chinese Corps
57th Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Corps
91st Chinese Corps
34th Group Army
36th Chinese Corps
8th Group Army
38th Chinese Corps
4th Group Army
16th Chinese Corps
Jingcha War Area
43rd Chinese Corps
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Ground combat at Siangtan (81,52)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 530 troops, 66 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 816
Defending force 46381 troops, 238 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1505
Allied ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
22nd Division
13th Division
66th Infantry Regiment
4th Mortar Battalion
10th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
Defending units:
78th Chinese Corps
4th Chinese Corps
50th Chinese Corps
72nd Chinese Corps
49th Chinese Corps
21st Chinese Corps
58th Chinese Corps
46th Chinese Corps
9th Prov Chinese Corps
79th Chinese Corps
19th Group Army
23rd Group Army
30th Group Army
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Ground combat at 75,49 (near Kweiyang)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 300 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 925
Defending force 17347 troops, 91 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 529
Assaulting units:
104th Division
38th Division
65th Brigade
2nd Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
2nd Prov Chinese Corps
60th Chinese Corps
62nd Chinese Corps
6th Chinese Corps
89th Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Base Force
1st Group Army
16th Group Army
21st Chinese Base Force
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Tonnageverluste am 17.02.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
Radio transmissions detected at Fusan (103,55).
Radio transmissions detected at Maloelap (136,117).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Ominato (119,54).
1st Naval Construction Battalion is located at Davao(79,91).
Radio transmissions detected at Cagayan (79,89).
Radio transmissions detected at Sorong (82,107).
10531 men are based at Toyohara (124,46).
24157 men are based at Kiamusze (113,40).
13th Air Flotilla is located at Hamamatsu(111,61).
51st Const Co is located at Changchun(106,41).
45th Field AA Battalion is located at Aparri(82,73).
Radio transmissions detected at Canton (77,59).
56th Field Artillery Regiment is located at Singapore(50,84).
12th Air Defense AA Regiment is located at Nagoya(111,60).
1/33rd Division is located at Manado(75,99).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Hiroshima/Kure (106,58).
67th JAAF AF Coy is located at Hankow(85,50).
13th JAAF AF Coy is located at Takao(84,65).
Radio transmissions detected at Georgetown (49,74).
Radio transmissions detected at Tsingtao (95,47).
Radio transmissions detected at Hollandia (93,116).
18th Mountain Gun Regiment is located at Singapore(50,84).
49th Const Co is located at Hailar(107,30).
7th RF Gun Battalion is located at Hailar(107,30).
21st Mortar Battalion is located at Tuyun(74,51).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Hiroshima/Kure (106,58).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Tokyo (114,60).
Yokosuka Repl.Art Regiment is located at Yokohama/Yokosuka(113,61).
Radio transmissions detected at Utsonomiya (115,60).
5th JAAF AF Coy is located at Kota Bharu(51,75).
5th Army is located at Mishan(114,42).
66th Infantry Group is located at Kagoshima(102,60).
TK Arima Maru #4 is reported to have been sunk near Donggala on Feb 17, 1943
George Pickett
06.01.20, 09:41
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18. Februar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
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Central Pacific
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South Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Southwest Pacific
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ANZAC
Am Vormittag hatte die leichte Trägergruppe die Angriffsposition erreicht. Aufklärer der begleitenden Kreuzer sichteten einen Konvoi im Hafen von Ambon, sowie einen in See stehenden feindlichen U-Jagdverband. Der Angriff auf den Konvoi bei Ambon geriet zum Desaster. 5 Torpedos trafen die beiden Frachter. Kein einziger detonierte. Ein Problem, welches Ende November bei Trägerangriff auf Ocean Island auch aufgetreten war. Beim Angriff auf die U-Jäger westlich von Ambon detonierten jedoch alle 4 Torpedos, die ihr Ziel trafen. Ein Rätsel!
Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Ambon at 76,109
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 20
TBF-1 Avenger x 9
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
xAK Maebasi Maru
xAK Tarayasu Maru
Aircraft Attacking:
9 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 Ambon at 75,110
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 21
TBF-1 Avenger x 9
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
SC Ch 1, Torpedo hits 4, and is sunk
SC Ch 2
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x TBF-1 Avenger launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
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Binnen 24 Stunden konnte das amerikanische U-Boot “S-41” am östlichen Ausgang der Makassar Straße einen weiteren Erfolg verbuchen…und dieser wurde ihm zum Verhängnis. Der waghalsige Angriff auf 2 Geleitzerstörer war zwar von Erfolg gekrönt, da eines der beiden Schiffe getroffen wurde und kurz darauf sank. Der zweite Zerstörer jedoch preschte derart schnell heran, dass „S-41“ nicht schnell genug auf Tiefe gehen konnte. Bereits eine der ersten Salven Wasserbomben riss den Druckkörper auf. Das Boot war nicht mehr zu halten und sank immer weiter ab, bis die Verbände endgültig nachgaben. „S-41“ wir als offizieller Verlust geführt.
Sub attack near Donggala at 69,96
Japanese Ships
E Kiji, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
E Kamo
Allied Ships
SS S-41, hits 10, heavy damage
SS S-41 launches 2 torpedoes at E Kiji
E Kamo fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Kamo attacking submerged sub ....
E Kamo attacking submerged sub ....
Sounds of submarine breaking up detected!
Escort abandons search for sub
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British Far East Command
East India Command
Akyab, der südlichste Stützpunkt am Golf von Bengalen, war das Ziel des japanischen Geschwaders. Die Garnison verkroch sich so gut es ging in den inzwischen zahlreich vorhandenen Bunkern und Grabensystemen. Das Stahlgewitter verursachte dennoch hohe Verluste und Schäden an den militärischen Anlagen. Dennoch werden die Schäden bereits in wenigen Tagen wieder behoben sein.
Night Naval bombardment of Akyab at 54,45
Japanese Ships
BB Yamashiro
BB Mutsu
CA Kumano
CA Takao
CL Isuzu
CL Jintsu
DD Yudachi
DD Harusame
DD Murasame
DD Shigure
DD Shiratsuyu
Allied ground losses:
135 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 10 destroyed, 17 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 8 (5 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Vehicles lost 15 (4 destroyed, 11 disabled)
Manpower hits 3
Fires 238
Airbase hits 28
Airbase supply hits 7
Runway hits 57
Port hits 6
Port fuel hits 3
Port supply hits 2
BB Yamashiro firing at Akyab
BB Mutsu firing at 17th Indian Division
CA Kumano firing at 17th Indian Division
CA Takao firing at 39th Indian Division
CL Isuzu firing at 17th Indian Division
CL Jintsu firing at Akyab
DD Yudachi firing at Akyab
DD Harusame firing at 268th Motorised Brigade
DD Murasame firing at Akyab
DD Shigure firing at 17th Indian Division
DD Shiratsuyu firing at 17th Indian Division
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Wie befürchtet, konnten die weiter nördlich in Bereitschaft stehenden Torpedo- und Sturzbomber nicht eingreifen. Bei Tagesanbruch stand das japanische Geschwader bereits zu weit südlich. Wären das weiter nördlich gelegene Cox Bazar oder Chittagong das Ziel gewesen…der Feind hätte sein blaues Wunder erlebt!
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Doch im Fokus stand heute der Beginn der Operation „Tiger Leap“. Bereits im Morgengrauen stiegen mehrere Wellen britischer und amerikanischer Bomber auf und bombardierten die Stellungen des 6. japanischen Panzerregimentes bei Myitkyina. Der Erfolg war vordergründig mehr als überschaubar, da die Panzer weit verteilt im Gelände postiert waren, so dass kaum Treffer verbucht werden konnten, doch hoffte man eher auf den psychologischen Effekt auf den Gegner.
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Nur wenige Minuten später näherten sich knapp 120 Transportmaschinen dem Ziel. An Bord die 1. Welle Luftlandetruppen, bestehend aus Teilen der 50. indischen Luftlandebrigade sowie Teilen von 2 Brigaden der 3th Special Forces Division. Über dem Ziel angelangt, sprangen die rund 1.000 Mann der 1. Welle aus den Maschinen.
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Am Boden angekommen formierten sich die Teileinheiten und gingen energisch gegen die Positionen des Feindes vor. Der immer noch überraschte Gegner konnte keine organisierte Verteidigung etablieren, zumal ihm hier die notwendige Infanterie fehlte. Die Panzerbesatzungen waren in diesem unübersichtlichen Gelände den Fallschirmjägern, die die Panzer mit Nahbekämpfungsmitteln und leichten Feldkanonen angingen, hoffnungslos unterlegen. Der Feind büßte 80 Panzer ein und floh unorganisiert über den Fluss nach Süden. Myitkyina ist eingenommen!
Ground combat at Myitkyina (64,42)
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 1069 troops, 33 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 85
Defending force 603 troops, 0 guns, 99 vehicles, Assault Value = 37
Allied adjusted assault: 65
Japanese adjusted defense: 13
Allied assault odds: 5 to 1 (fort level 0)
Allied forces CAPTURE Myitkyina !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), disruption(-), preparation(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 80 (80 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 1
Allied ground losses:
86 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 13 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Defeated Japanese Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
111th Chindit Bde /1
50th Indian Para Bde /1
77th Chindit Bde /1
Defending units:
6th Tank Regiment
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China Command
Das übliche Sperrfeuer der japanischen Artillerie auf neuralgische Punkte der chinesischen Verteidigungslinien. Bodenkämpfe wurden nicht gemeldet.
Ground combat at 78,47 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 375 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1846
Defending force 37779 troops, 89 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1061
Assaulting units:
39th Division
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
15th Division
27th Division
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
34th Division
116th Division
9th Tank Regiment
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
3rd Chinese Corps
76th Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Corps
47th Chinese Corps
61st Chinese Corps
57th Chinese Corps
91st Chinese Corps
Jingcha War Area
4th Group Army
36th Chinese Corps
16th Chinese Corps
38th Chinese Corps
34th Group Army
8th Group Army
43rd Chinese Corps
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Ground combat at Siangtan (81,52)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 530 troops, 66 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 820
Defending force 46239 troops, 238 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1495
Assaulting units:
22nd Division
13th Division
66th Infantry Regiment
4th Mortar Battalion
10th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
Defending units:
21st Chinese Corps
50th Chinese Corps
9th Prov Chinese Corps
46th Chinese Corps
4th Chinese Corps
72nd Chinese Corps
58th Chinese Corps
78th Chinese Corps
49th Chinese Corps
79th Chinese Corps
19th Group Army
23rd Group Army
30th Group Army
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Ground combat at 75,49 (near Kweiyang)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 300 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 949
Defending force 17439 troops, 91 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 535
Assaulting units:
38th Division
104th Division
65th Brigade
2nd Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
2nd Prov Chinese Corps
62nd Chinese Corps
60th Chinese Corps
89th Chinese Corps
6th Chinese Corps
16th Group Army
3rd Chinese Base Force
1st Group Army
21st Chinese Base Force
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Tonnageverluste am 18.02.1943
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Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
25744 men are based at Saipan (108,93).
2nd Ind.AA Gun Co is located at Kanazawa(111,57).
20th Division is located at Keijo(103,50).
60th Division is located at 76,50.
28th Mountain Gun Regiment is located at Harbin(109,39).
Radio transmissions detected at Maizuru (110,58).
31st Air Defense AA Battalion is located at Hirosaki/Aomori(118,54).
Radio transmissions detected at 114,140.
Radio transmissions detected at Naha (95,66).
92nd JAAF AF Bn is located at Kompong Trach(57,70).
30th JAAF AF Bn is located at Kanko(105,47).
2nd JAAF Base Force is located at 111,43.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Nagasaki/Sasebo (102,58).
xAK Kaisyo Maru is moving to Nagasaki/Sasebo (102,58).
Radio transmissions detected at Naha (95,66).
96th JAAF AF Bn is located at Bangkok(56,62).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Nagasaki/Sasebo (102,58).
51st JAAF AF Bn is located at Hailar(107,30).
37th JAAF AF Bn is located at Yenki(110,44).
Radio transmissions detected at Taihoku (87,63).
Radio transmissions detected at 111,43.
Kaosing Fortress is located at Takao(84,65).
56th Field Artillery Regiment is located at Singapore(50,84).
6th Field AF Construction Battalion is located at Chiang Mai(58,53).
30th Fld AA Gun Co is located at Pescadores(84,63).
Radio transmissions detected at Taichow (92,52).
Radio transmissions detected at 69,96.
106th JAAF AF Bn is located at Fukuoka(103,57).
Radio transmissions detected at Bangkok (56,62).
1st Air Army is located at Soerabaja(56,104).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Nagasaki/Sasebo (102,58).
62nd Infantry Brigade is located at Shanghai(92,55).
Waifu JAAF Base Force is located at Kumamoto(102,59).
Chofu JAAF Base Force is located at Yokohama/Yokosuka(113,61).
Allied forces CAPTURE Myitkyina !!!
E Kiji is reported to have been sunk near Donggala on Feb 18, 1943
SC Ch 1 is reported to have been sunk near Ambon on Feb 18, 1943
Wir müssen eindeutig feststellen, das die Vorhaben unter eurer Führung ziemlich tollkühn und wagemutig angegangen werden und meist auch noch klappen!
Vieles davon, was wir uns damals in unserer Partie nicht zugetraut hatten, ist vielleicht doch klug gewesen, bei eurer Offerte nicht schwach geworden zu sein - wir würden definitiv sehr alt aussehen. Ist hier wieder ein schönes Beispiel dafür, wie unterschiedlich doch jede Partie ablaufen kann.
Die Rettung der FAHRENHOLT ist so eine kleine Geschichte, die absolut die Würze eines solchen globalen Konfliktes ausmacht. Für die Weltgeschichte nicht mal eine Fussnote, aber man selbst leidet und zittert in diesen Momenten total mit und fühlt sich einfach großartig, wenn die Karre doch endlich den Hafen erreicht.
Der Kommandant dürfte auf jeden Fall seinen Anteil daran haben, wir sehen zwar seinen Naval-Wert nicht, aber die Führungswerte könnten das Zünglein an der Waage gewesen sein. Bei sehr viel schlechteren Werten wäre der Zerstörer womöglich gesunken.
Die TENNESSEE ist glücklich davon gekommen, japanische Torpedos sind normalerweise eine Bank und versagen sehr selten. Seid ihr auf der Standardroute (kürzeste Entfernung) gefahren? Sollte man lieber vermeiden und stattdessen zwei oder drei Hexfelder daneben wählen. So ist das Risiko geringer einem U-Boot zu begegnen (Ausnahmen bestätigen die Regel) ;)
Das die US-Lufttorpedos manchmal so eine lausige Performence besitzen, hat uns auch oft genug wahsinnig werden lassen. Kam besonders gut bei den seltenen Trägerschlachten, viele Treffer gab es eh nicht und von den wenigen versagt dann auch noch ein Drittel.
Wenn dann aber ein mickriger U-Jäger gleich von vier Stück pulversiert wird, zeigt einem das Spiel sozusagen den virtuellen Mittelfinger (wir hegten dann oft Gewaltphantasien).
Zwei S-Klasse-Boote innerhalb kurzer Zeit verloren, werden die Patrouillengebiete neu angepasst oder wird "auf die harte Tour" weiter gemacht?
Gespannt sind wir auch auf Operation Dynamo, Rabaul haben wir noch nie unter Belagerung erlebt. :ja:
Longstreet
06.01.20, 21:12
Wir müssen eindeutig feststellen, das die Vorhaben unter eurer Führung ziemlich tollkühn und wagemutig angegangen werden und meist auch noch klappen!
Was man leider vom Angriff auf Cemetary Ridge nicht sagen kann - also dass es auch noch klappt :D
George Pickett
07.01.20, 08:55
Wir müssen eindeutig feststellen, das die Vorhaben unter eurer Führung ziemlich tollkühn und wagemutig angegangen werden und meist auch noch klappen!
Vieles davon, was wir uns damals in unserer Partie nicht zugetraut hatten, ist vielleicht doch klug gewesen, bei eurer Offerte nicht schwach geworden zu sein - wir würden definitiv sehr alt aussehen. Ist hier wieder ein schönes Beispiel dafür, wie unterschiedlich doch jede Partie ablaufen kann.
Die Rettung der FAHRENHOLT ist so eine kleine Geschichte, die absolut die Würze eines solchen globalen Konfliktes ausmacht. Für die Weltgeschichte nicht mal eine Fussnote, aber man selbst leidet und zittert in diesen Momenten total mit und fühlt sich einfach großartig, wenn die Karre doch endlich den Hafen erreicht.
Der Kommandant dürfte auf jeden Fall seinen Anteil daran haben, wir sehen zwar seinen Naval-Wert nicht, aber die Führungswerte könnten das Zünglein an der Waage gewesen sein. Bei sehr viel schlechteren Werten wäre der Zerstörer womöglich gesunken.
Die TENNESSEE ist glücklich davon gekommen, japanische Torpedos sind normalerweise eine Bank und versagen sehr selten. Seid ihr auf der Standardroute (kürzeste Entfernung) gefahren? Sollte man lieber vermeiden und stattdessen zwei oder drei Hexfelder daneben wählen. So ist das Risiko geringer einem U-Boot zu begegnen (Ausnahmen bestätigen die Regel) ;)
Das die US-Lufttorpedos manchmal so eine lausige Performence besitzen, hat uns auch oft genug wahsinnig werden lassen. Kam besonders gut bei den seltenen Trägerschlachten, viele Treffer gab es eh nicht und von den wenigen versagt dann auch noch ein Drittel.
Wenn dann aber ein mickriger U-Jäger gleich von vier Stück pulversiert wird, zeigt einem das Spiel sozusagen den virtuellen Mittelfinger (wir hegten dann oft Gewaltphantasien).
Zwei S-Klasse-Boote innerhalb kurzer Zeit verloren, werden die Patrouillengebiete neu angepasst oder wird "auf die harte Tour" weiter gemacht?
Gespannt sind wir auch auf Operation Dynamo, Rabaul haben wir noch nie unter Belagerung erlebt. :ja:
Manchmal sind Wir aber auch zu ungestüm, werter Taurus, und zahlen dann den Preis dafür. Entscheidend wird in Burma jetzt sein, ob die schweren Kampfeinheiten (Infanterie/Panzer/Artillerie) durch den Dschungel schnell genug nachrücken können. Wir wollten sie nicht vorzeitig in Marsch setzen, um den Feind nicht mit der Nase auf Unsere Operation zu stoßen.
Die Fahrenholt ist wirklich so eine Sache. Wir hätten keinen Cent mehr für den Zerstörer gegeben, zumal er kaum noch Fahrt machte. Wie Ihr sagt, es sind die kleinen Highlights im Spiel. Gleiches gilt für das Glück der Tennessee, wobei Wir da wirklich geschlampt haben. Wie Ihr schon richtig vermutet habt, war es ein Direktkurs nach San Francisco, wo mit japanischen U-Booten in jedem Fall gerechnet werden muss. Eine schwere Nachlässigkeit Unsererseits!
2 S-Boote verloren...ja, das ist bitter! Aber das ist auch der Krieg! Die Makassar-Straße ist ein Nadelöhr einer wichtigen japanischen Tankerroute, aber auch extrem gefährlich für U-Boote. Eigene U-Boote werden auch weiterhin in diesem Gebiet operieren.
Was man leider vom Angriff auf Cemetary Ridge nicht sagen kann - also dass es auch noch klappt :D
Das Ihr immer die alten Kamellen aufwärmen müsst... :D
Longstreet
07.01.20, 10:52
Aber das ist auch der Krieg!
In der Tat - genau so sehen wir es auch. Man muss bereit sein etwas zu riskieren. Kennt Ihr "Die letzte Fahrt der Bismarck"? Da wird der Chef der Operationsabteilung gefragt, ob er als er einen Konvoi schwächt mit 25.000 Menschenleben spielen will. Seine Antwort, es ist ein Unterschied zwischen einem Spiel und einer Aktion, die ein Risiko einschließt. Man muss wagen, aber mit Maß. Andernfalls kommt man nicht voran. :)
Wir haben auch seit Jahren gerne unsere teuer gebastelten Einheiten "bewahrt" (z.B. bei Age of Empires oder auch unsere Flotte in Anno...) und dabei nichts riskiert. Ein typischer Bunkerspieler - nur kommt man so zu nichts :D
George Pickett
07.01.20, 11:52
In der Tat - genau so sehen wir es auch. Man muss bereit sein etwas zu riskieren. Kennt Ihr "Die letzte Fahrt der Bismarck"? Da wird der Chef der Operationsabteilung gefragt, ob er als er einen Konvoi schwächt mit 25.000 Menschenleben spielen will. Seine Antwort, es ist ein Unterschied zwischen einem Spiel und einer Aktion, die ein Risiko einschließt. Man muss wagen, aber mit Maß. Andernfalls kommt man nicht voran. :)
Wir haben auch seit Jahren gerne unsere teuer gebastelten Einheiten "bewahrt" (z.B. bei Age of Empires oder auch unsere Flotte in Anno...) und dabei nichts riskiert. Ein typischer Bunkerspieler - nur kommt man so zu nichts :D
Ja, dieses Problem kennen Wir auch. Man muss das gesunde Mittel zwischen "Wer alles verteidigt, verteidigt nichts!" und "Wer nicht kämpft, hat schon verloren!" finden. Das ist gerade in diesem Spiel nicht immer einfach, da es, gerade für die alliierte Seite, langer Zeit ein Geduldsspiel ist und geschicktes taktieren mit den begrenzten Ressourcen gefragt ist. Aber das macht auch den großen Reiz dieses Spiels aus.
Uns würden vor allem die Worte sorglos und leichtsinnig einfallen......
Die Escort-Träger halten in keinem Fall auch nur annähernd so viele Treffer aus wie ein Flottenträger. Naja, vielleicht werden sie ja auch nicht getroffen
Eine Flotte von Escort-Trägern will auch erst mal ausgeschaltet sein! So oder so ist der Feind beschäftigt ob mit 4 Flottenträgern oder 10 Escort-Trägern...
George Pickett
09.01.20, 07:53
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19. Februar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Central Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
South Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Southwest Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
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ANZAC
In der Banda-See erlitt die US Navy heute eine empfindliche Schlappe und erhielt die Gewissheit, dass diese Region von Japan durchaus angemessen gesichert wird. Außerdem reift die Erkenntnis, dass Geleitträger keinen adäquaten Ersatz für Flottenträger bilden. Mitten in die Vorbereitungen für die an diesem Tage geplanten Luftangriffe auf Ambon und Kendari wurden der Trägerverband (Konteradmiral Sherman) und der Nahsicherungsverband (Konteradmiral Scott) von japanischen Aufklärern entdeckt. Nur wenig später kam die Meldung der Radarbeobachter, dass sich aus mehreren Richtungen großen Wellen Feindmaschinen den beiden Verbänden nähern würden. Die Luftsicherung ging umgehend auf Abfangkurs und die Alarmrotten auf den Flugdecks erhielten Starterlaubnis. Zwar konnten die eigenen Jäger den japanischen Jägern durchaus Paroli bieten, doch gelang es dem Feind weitestgehend, seinen eigenen Bombern eine Gasse zu bahnen. 4 Geleitträger und 2 schwere Kreuzer erhielten Torpedotreffer. Der Geleitträger „Altamaha“ sank am späten Nachmittag. Die Geleitträger „Chenango“, Copajee“ und „Sangamon“ schwimmen zwar noch, machen aber kaum noch Fahrt und wurden mit einer Minimalbesatzung aus Freiwilligen zurückgelassen. Die Kreuzer „Houston“ und „Salt Lake Citiy“ erlitten nur leichte Schäden und können im Verband verbleiben, der umgehend Kurs auf die australische Nordküste nahm.
Morning Air attack on TF, near Bara at 73,110
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 31 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 36
G3M2 Nell x 13
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 78
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 5 destroyed
G3M2 Nell: 7 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 2 destroyed
Allied Ships
CVE Chenango
CVE Suwannee
CVE Sangamon, Torpedo hits 2, heavy damage
CL Nashville
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x G3M2 Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
CAP engaged:
VF-35 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
VF-37 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-60 with F4F-4 Wildcat (3 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
VRF-1F with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-2F with F4F-4 Wildcat (1 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-3F with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
VRF-5F with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VMF-214 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Bara at 73,110
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 80 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 31 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 14
G3M2 Nell x 13
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 59
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 destroyed
G3M2 Nell: 2 destroyed, 8 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed
Allied Ships
CA Houston, Torpedo hits 1
CA Salt Lake City, Torpedo hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x G3M2 Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
CAP engaged:
VF-37 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-35 with F4F-4 Wildcat (2 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-60 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-1F with F4F-4 Wildcat (3 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters to 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-2F with F4F-4 Wildcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-3F with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters to 5000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-5F with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
VMF-214 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Bara at 73,110
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid detected at 70 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 22
Ki-43-IIa Oscar x 28
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 44
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 10 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed by flak
Ki-43-IIa Oscar: 2 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 1 destroyed
Allied Ships
CA Portland
CVE Altamaha, Torpedo hits 4, and is sunk
CVE Chenango, Torpedo hits 2, heavy damage
CVE Copahee, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
CVE Suwannee
CVE Long Island
Aircraft Attacking:
21 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
CAP engaged:
VF-37 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-35 with F4F-4 Wildcat (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Raid is overhead
VF-60 with F4F-4 Wildcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-1F with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
VRF-2F with F4F-4 Wildcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-3F with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 5000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-5F with F4F-4 Wildcat (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
VMF-214 with F4F-4 Wildcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
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Vor der australischen Westküste wurde ein japanisches U-Boot von niederländischen Zerstörern aufgespürt, die als Konvoischutz agierten. In mehreren Anläufen wurde das Feindboot mit Wasserbomben bekämpft und wohl aus spürbar beschädigt. Leider ging der Kontakt verloren, bevor greifbare Ergebnisse erzielt werden konnten.
ASW attack near Carnarvon at 47,135
Japanese Ships
SS I-121, hits 2
Allied Ships
DD Banckert
DD Tjerk Hiddes
DD Van Galen
xAP Kedah
xAP Van Landsberge
DD Evertsen
DD Witte de With
DD Van Nes
SS I-121 is sighted by escort
DD Evertsen attacking submerged sub ....
DD Evertsen cannot reach attack position over SS I-121
DD Witte de With fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Van Nes fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Evertsen fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Van Nes fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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British Far East Command
East India Command
Weitere Fallschirmjäger, Ausrüstung und Nachschub wurden heute nach Nord-Burma eingeflogen. Aufklärungsflüge über den wichtigsten Stützpunkten des Feindes in Zentral-Burma ergaben, dass die Präsenz der japanischen Armee in dieser Region durchaus überschaubar ist. Eine weitere Verstärkung der eigenen Positionen in dieser Region wird daher weiter forciert.
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China Command
Es wurden keine Bodenkämpfe gemeldet. Lediglich Artilleriefeuer auf die chinesischen Positionen südöstlich von Chungking, bei Siangtan und östlich von Kweiyang. Es wurden leichte Verluste gemeldet.
Ground combat at 78,47 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 375 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1871
Defending force 37765 troops, 87 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1061
Assaulting units:
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
39th Division
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
34th Division
9th Tank Regiment
27th Division
116th Division
15th Division
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
76th Chinese Corps
57th Chinese Corps
47th Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Corps
61st Chinese Corps
91st Chinese Corps
36th Chinese Corps
34th Group Army
Jingcha War Area
16th Chinese Corps
38th Chinese Corps
4th Group Army
8th Group Army
43rd Chinese Corps
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Ground combat at Siangtan (81,52)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 530 troops, 66 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1202
Defending force 46078 troops, 238 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1478
Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
3rd Division
13th Division
22nd Division
66th Infantry Regiment
4th Mortar Battalion
10th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
Defending units:
58th Chinese Corps
50th Chinese Corps
72nd Chinese Corps
46th Chinese Corps
78th Chinese Corps
4th Chinese Corps
9th Prov Chinese Corps
21st Chinese Corps
49th Chinese Corps
79th Chinese Corps
19th Group Army
23rd Group Army
30th Group Army
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Ground combat at 75,49 (near Kweiyang)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 300 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 965
Defending force 17454 troops, 91 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 541
Assaulting units:
104th Division
38th Division
65th Brigade
2nd Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
2nd Prov Chinese Corps
60th Chinese Corps
89th Chinese Corps
62nd Chinese Corps
6th Chinese Corps
16th Group Army
3rd Chinese Base Force
1st Group Army
21st Chinese Base Force
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Tonnageverluste am 19.02.1943
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Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
Radio transmissions detected at Port Arthur (99,44).
Radio transmissions detected at Hollandia (93,116).
Radio transmissions detected at Makin (136,125).
Radio transmissions detected at Bacolod (79,85).
8th RGC Route Brigade is located at Suchow(91,47).
2nd RF Gun Battalion is located at Canton(77,59).
8th Garrison Unit is located at Hailun(111,37).
28th Fld AA Gun Co is located at Changchun(106,41).
Radio transmissions detected at 98,149.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Tokyo (114,60).
Radio transmissions detected at Port Arthur (99,44).
Radio transmissions detected at Saipan (108,93).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Ominato (119,54).
Radio transmissions detected at Vigan (80,73).
55th Construction Battalion is located at Keijo(103,50).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Davao (79,91).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Nagasaki/Sasebo (102,58).
Radio transmissions detected at 212,83.
40th JAAF AF Bn is located at Aparri(82,73).
Radio transmissions detected at Torokina (109,130).
Radio transmissions detected at Chichi-jima (111,74).
Maizuru Naval Base Force is located at Maizuru(110,58).
39th Field AA Machinecannon Company is located at Hamamatsu(111,61).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Hiroshima/Kure (106,58).
38th Road Const Co is located at Merak(48,97).
2nd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion is located at Tuyun(74,51).
10th Medium Field Artillery Regiment is located at Mutankiang(111,42).
67th Infantry Group is located at Yamagata(116,57).
18th JAAF AF Bn is located at Canton(77,59).
Radio transmissions detected at Christmas Island IO (45,104).
14th Army is located at Manila(79,77).
201st JAAF AF Bn is located at Nanyang(85,45).
Radio transmissions detected at Roi-Namur (132,114).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Ominato (119,54).
Nakagusuko-wan Fortress is located at Nago(95,65).
Radio transmissions detected at Wake Island (136,98).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Tokyo (114,60).
LTJG Farrell P. of VRF-3F is credited with kill number 2
ENS Isaacs E. of VRF-3F is credited with kill number 3
ENS Horner A. of VRF-1F is credited with kill number 2
ENS Drake W. of VRF-1F is credited with kill number 2
ENS Simmons R. of VRF-5F is credited with kill number 3
George Pickett
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Central Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
South Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Southwest Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
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ANZAC
Eine Schlechtwetterfront schützte die angeschlagenen Geleitträger, welche mit 2 bis 3 Knoten nach Süden schlichen. Kein japanisches Flugzeug lies sich blicken. Alle sind sich jedoch bewusst, dass es sich nur um ein Aufschieben des Unvermeidlichen handelt. Der Hauptverband dürfte morgen bereits sicheres Gebiet erreicht haben und ist somit außer Gefahr.
In der Makassar Straße gelang einem amerikanischen U-Boot erneut die Torpedierung eines japanischen Zerstörers. Einer der von „S-32“ geschossenen Torpedos traf und riss dem Feindschiff mittschiffs den Rumpf auf. Die Versenkung ist zwar noch nicht bestätigt, aber nicht unwahrscheinlich.
ASW attack near Madjene at 64,101
Japanese Ships
DD Sagiri, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS S-32
SS S-32 launches 4 torpedoes at DD Sagiri
Sub escapes detection
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British Far East Command
East India Command
Japan reagierte heute erstmalig auf die neue Lage in Nord-Burma. Heeresbomber griffen Myitkyina an, konnten jedoch kaum Wirkung erzielen. Der Schutz der eigenen Truppen hier vor feindlichen Luftangriffen wird eine Herausforderung darstellen.
Morning Air attack on 77th Chindit Brigade, at 64,42 (Myitkyina)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-IIa Lily x 27
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 9
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
27 x Ki-48-IIa Lily bombing from 12000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
4th FG/21st FS CAF with P-40E Warhawk (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 29000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 29000.
Raid is overhead
4th FG/22nd FS CAF with P-40E Warhawk (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 29000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 29000.
Raid is overhead
4th FG/23rd FS CAF with P-40E Warhawk (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 29000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 29000.
Raid is overhead
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China Command
Bei Siangtan und östlich von Kweiyang griff der Feind die chinesischen Stellungen erfolglos an und erlitt hohe Verluste. Gerade bei Siangtan, wo gefühlt seit Wochen die gesamte japanische Luftwaffe täglich die chinesischen Stellungen bombardiert, ist die erfolgreiche Verteidigung der Stadt durchaus eine positive Überraschung.
Ground combat at Siangtan (81,52)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 37814 troops, 426 guns, 42 vehicles, Assault Value = 1205
Defending force 45798 troops, 238 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1461
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 1
Japanese adjusted assault: 529
Allied adjusted defense: 312
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: leaders(+), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
3476 casualties reported
Squads: 6 destroyed, 323 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 20 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 31 disabled
Allied ground losses:
517 casualties reported
Squads: 12 destroyed, 37 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 95 disabled
Engineers: 10 destroyed, 7 disabled
Assaulting units:
13th Division
3rd Division
22nd Division
66th Infantry Regiment
4th Mortar Battalion
10th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
Defending units:
9th Prov Chinese Corps
50th Chinese Corps
78th Chinese Corps
49th Chinese Corps
72nd Chinese Corps
21st Chinese Corps
58th Chinese Corps
46th Chinese Corps
4th Chinese Corps
79th Chinese Corps
23rd Group Army
19th Group Army
30th Group Army
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Ground combat at 75,49 (near Kweiyang)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 31465 troops, 297 guns, 111 vehicles, Assault Value = 982
Defending force 17464 troops, 90 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 545
Japanese adjusted assault: 668
Allied adjusted defense: 907
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
1193 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 151 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 14 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Allied ground losses:
801 casualties reported
Squads: 52 destroyed, 31 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 25 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Assaulting units:
38th Division
104th Division
65th Brigade
2nd Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
89th Chinese Corps
60th Chinese Corps
2nd Prov Chinese Corps
62nd Chinese Corps
6th Chinese Corps
16th Group Army
1st Group Army
3rd Chinese Base Force
21st Chinese Base Force
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Ansonsten gab es nur japanisches Störfeuer auf die chinesischen Stellungen südöstlich von Chungking und östlich von Changteh. In beiden Fällen wurden keine eigenen Verluste gemeldet.
Ground combat at 78,47 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 380 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1898
Defending force 37695 troops, 86 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1058
Assaulting units:
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
116th Division
34th Division
27th Division
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
39th Division
15th Division
9th Tank Regiment
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
3rd Chinese Corps
61st Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Corps
57th Chinese Corps
47th Chinese Corps
76th Chinese Corps
91st Chinese Corps
8th Group Army
4th Group Army
38th Chinese Corps
Jingcha War Area
36th Chinese Corps
34th Group Army
16th Chinese Corps
43rd Chinese Corps
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Ground combat at 81,49 (near Changteh)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 2560 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 177
Defending force 19009 troops, 32 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 745
Assaulting units:
3rd Tank Regiment
13th RGC Temp. Division
Defending units:
87th Chinese Corps
94th Chinese Corps
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Tonnageverluste am 20.02.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
a Std-C Cargo class xAK is moving to Nagasaki/Sasebo (102,58).
109th JAAF AF Bn is located at Tokyo(114,60).
14th JNAF AF Unit is located at Genzan(105,48).
10th JAAF Base Force is located at Hollandia(93,116).
12th Ind.Hvy.Art Battalion is located at Fushun(105,42).
37th Const Co is located at Canton(77,59).
1st Art.Mortar Regiment is located at Yokohama/Yokosuka(113,61).
4th Division is located at Guam(106,95).
PB Keiko Maru is moving to Palembang (48,91).
Radio transmissions detected at Bataan (78,77).
89th JAAF AF Coy is located at Ternate(78,102).
20th JAAF AF Bn is located at Tsitsihar(109,36).
Radio transmissions detected at Makassar (65,106).
Radio transmissions detected at Bacolod (79,85).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Shanghai (92,55).
Radio transmissions detected at Port Arthur (99,44).
Tokyo Bay Fortress is located at Yokohama/Yokosuka(113,61).
Radio transmissions detected at Balikpapan (64,97).
31st Air Defense AA Regiment is located at Kushiro(123,53).
Radio transmissions detected at Manila (79,77).
Hamamatsu JAAF Base Force is located at Hamamatsu(111,61).
18th JAAF Base Force is located at Kota Bharu(51,75).
6th Shipping Engineer Regiment is located at Nagasaki/Sasebo(102,58).
68th JAAF AF Coy is located at Kaifeng(89,44).
3rd JAAF AF Coy is located at Tourane(66,65).
Radio transmissions detected at 92,60.
Radio transmissions detected at Aparri (82,73).
113th JAAF AF Bn is located at Tokyo(114,60).
1st JAAF AF Bn is located at Sapporo(120,51).
51st Engineer Regiment is located at Amoy(83,61).
56th Construction Battalion is located at Keijo(103,50).
20th AA Regiment is located at Georgetown(49,74).
George Pickett
09.01.20, 08:59
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21. Februar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
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Central Pacific
Nahe San Francisco wurde ein japanisches U-Boot aus der Luft angegriffen und wohl auch getroffen. Auch wenn die Bedrohung durch feindlich U-Boote entlang der Westküste der Vereinigten Staaten in den letzten Wochen und Monaten abgenommen hat, so sind sie immer noch eine Bedrohung für den Konvoi Verkehr und auch für die US Navy, wie die Torpedierung des Schlachtschiffes „Tennessee“ nahe Los Angeles vor wenigen Tagen beweist.
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South Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Southwest Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
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ANZAC
Das Ende für die drei schwer beschädigten Geleitträger kam schnell und unbarmherzig. Japanische Bomber griffen trotz tief liegender Wolkendecke an und warfen ihre Torpedos ab. Binnen weniger Minuten wurden alle drei Geleitträger getroffen und sanken nur kurze Zeit später.
Morning Air attack on TF, near Damar at 75,114
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 15
G3M2 Nell x 18
G4M1 Betty x 13
Allied aircraft
no flights
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2 Nell: 5 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 13 destroyed
SBD-3 Dauntless: 4 destroyed
TBF-1 Avenger: 6 destroyed
Allied Ships
CVE Sangamon, Torpedo hits 3, and is sunk
CVE Chenango, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
CVE Copahee, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x G3M2 Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
13 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
Ammo storage explosion on CVE Chenango
Fuel storage explosion on CVE Sangamon
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British Far East Command
British Eastern Fleet
Völlig überraschend wurde die Insel Diego Garcia im indischen Ozean von einem japanischen Schlachtgeschwader beschossen. Fernab der Kampfzonen fristete die Insel bisher ein ruhiges Dasein. Der Zweck der Beschießung erschließt sich noch nicht. Ob vielleicht eine Landung japanischer Truppen bevorsteht, wird sich in den nächsten Tagen zeigen.
Night Naval bombardment of Diego Garcia at 11,62
Japanese Ships
BB Kongo
CA Suzuya
CA Mikuma
CA Mogami
CA Atago
CL Natori
DD Ariake
DD Yugure
DD Samidare
DD Kagero
DD Akigumo
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 7
Runway hits 40
Port hits 25
Port supply hits 4
BB Kongo firing at Diego Garcia
CA Suzuya firing at Diego Garcia
CA Mikuma firing at Diego Garcia
CA Mogami firing at Diego Garcia
CA Atago firing at Diego Garcia
CL Natori firing at Diego Garcia
DD Ariake firing at DG RN Detachment
DD Yugure firing at Diego Garcia
DD Samidare firing at Diego Garcia
DD Kagero firing at Diego Garcia
DD Akigumo firing at Diego Garcia
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Westlich von Colombo/Ceylon wurde wieder einmal ein japanisches U-Boot aufgespürt und bekämpft. Das Feindboot dürfte auf jeden Fall beschädigt worden sein.
Sub attack near Colombo at 26,48
Japanese Ships
SS I-11, hits 2
Allied Ships
KV Jasmine
KV Nigella
Captain of SS I-11 elects not to launch torpedoes at this target
KV Nigella fails to find sub, continues to search...
KV Nigella attacking submerged sub ....
KV Nigella fails to find sub, continues to search...
KV Nigella fails to find sub, continues to search...
KV Nigella fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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East India Command
Über Myitkyina zeigten sich heute japanische Jäger, jedoch keine Bomber. Weder die Royal Air Force, noch die China Air Task Force und die 10. US Luftflotte ließen sich dadurch provozieren und vermieden Luftkämpfe.
Morning Air attack on Myitkyina , at 64,42
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 41
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
41 x Ki-43-Ic Oscar sweeping at 15000 feet
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China Command
Dem neuerlichen Bodenangriff hatten die erschöpften und dezimierten chinesischen Verteidiger von Siangtan schließlich nichts mehr entgegenzusetzen. Von den rollenden Bombenangriffen der japanischen Luftwaffe und dem Trommelfeuer der feindlichen Artillerie zermürbt, traten sie schließlich den Rückzug nach Nordosten an. Damit ist eine weitere chinesische Stadt in Feindeshand gefallen.
Ground combat at Siangtan (81,52)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 35422 troops, 426 guns, 42 vehicles, Assault Value = 959
Defending force 44684 troops, 237 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1405
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 566
Allied adjusted defense: 176
Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Siangtan !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: disruption(-), preparation(-), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
1223 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 217 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 31 disabled
Allied ground losses:
16138 casualties reported
Squads: 460 destroyed, 58 disabled
Non Combat: 601 destroyed, 22 disabled
Engineers: 121 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 37 (36 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Units retreated 12
Units destroyed 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
13th Division
22nd Division
3rd Division
66th Infantry Regiment
4th Mortar Battalion
10th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
Defending units:
50th Chinese Corps
46th Chinese Corps
58th Chinese Corps
4th Chinese Corps
49th Chinese Corps
21st Chinese Corps
72nd Chinese Corps
78th Chinese Corps
79th Chinese Corps
23rd Group Army
19th Group Army
30th Group Army
9th Prov Chinese Corps
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Ferner gab es noch Störfeuer japanischer Artillerie auf die chinesischen Stellungen südöstlich von Chungking, Östlich von Changteh und östlich von Kweiyang. Es wurden leichte eigene Verluste gemeldet.
Ground combat at 78,47 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 380 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1912
Defending force 37660 troops, 84 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1058
Allied ground losses:
18 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
39th Division
27th Division
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
34th Division
116th Division
9th Tank Regiment
15th Division
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
57th Chinese Corps
76th Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Corps
61st Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Corps
47th Chinese Corps
91st Chinese Corps
8th Group Army
34th Group Army
Jingcha War Area
4th Group Army
36th Chinese Corps
16th Chinese Corps
38th Chinese Corps
43rd Chinese Corps
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Ground combat at 81,49 (near Changteh)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 2560 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 177
Defending force 18991 troops, 31 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 745
Assaulting units:
3rd Tank Regiment
13th RGC Temp. Division
Defending units:
87th Chinese Corps
94th Chinese Corps
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Ground combat at 75,49 (near Kweiyang)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 300 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 881
Defending force 24885 troops, 145 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 694
Allied ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
104th Division
38th Division
65th Brigade
2nd Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
62nd Chinese Corps
2nd Prov Chinese Corps
1st New Chinese Corps
60th Chinese Corps
6th Chinese Corps
16th Group Army
1st Group Army
89th Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Base Force
21st Chinese Base Force
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Tonnageverluste am 21.02.1943
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Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
1244 men are based at Singora (51,72).
51st Air Division is located at Nagoya(111,60).
68th Ind.Infantry Battalion is located at Canton(77,59).
60th Infantry Brigade is located at Peiping(95,39).
34th Field AA Battalion is located at Singapore(50,84).
34th Road Const Co is located at Victoria Point(51,66).
32nd Ind.AA Gun Co is located at Ominato(119,54).
91st JAAF AF Bn is located at Victoria Point(51,66).
84th JAAF AF Bn is located at Singora(51,72).
19th JAAF Base Force is located at Naha(95,66).
Radio transmissions detected at Changchun (106,41).
Radio transmissions detected at Miri (64,87).
1st Raiding Regiment is located at Shanghai(92,55).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Singapore (50,84).
10th JAAF Base Force is located at Hollandia(93,116).
Radio transmissions detected at Sorong (82,107).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Singapore (50,84).
RGC Capital Brigade is located at Nanking(91,52).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at 72,67.
2/113th JAAF AF Bn is loaded on xAK Norfolk Maru moving to Tokyo.
11th JAAF AF Bn is located at Tokyo(114,60).
48th JAAF AF Bn is located at Takao(84,65).
13th JAAF AF Bn is located at Kobe(108,59).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
51st Air Division is located at Nagoya(111,60).
115th JAAF AF Bn is loaded on xAK Izan Maru moving to Tokyo.
17th JAAF AF Bn is located at Bangkok(56,62).
Radio transmissions detected at Guam (106,95).
Radio transmissions detected at Sabang (44,70).
Radio transmissions detected at 178,121.
52nd JNAF AF Unit is located at Tokyo(114,60).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Kobe (108,59).
Japanese forces CAPTURE Siangtan !!!
Frankenland
09.01.20, 16:21
Die Ohrfeigen ham gesessen! :eek:
Tja, da hat die legendäre und sagenumwobene "Bestie" doch ihr hässliches Haupt erhoben, die torpedotragenden und in weitem Umkreis alles beherrschenden Langstreckenbomber Nell und Betty.
Wenn es überhaupt eines besseren Beweises bedurft hätte, dies war er. Bitter, aber nun wisst ihr, wo eine definitive Todeszone ausgewiesen ist. Immerhin könnt ihr euch in nächster Zukunft dafür revanchieren, wenn die ersten B-25D1 in Aktion treten können (Ist zumindest unser Lieblingswerkzeug für niveauvolle Schiffsbekämpfung).
Diego Garcia? Wäre zumindest für Japan sicher nicht uninteressant, einen Stützpunkt nahe der Route Capetown - Indien zu besitzen. Schwierig wäre es aber mit der Versorgung über die große Entfernung, es fehlen dem Gegner ja wohl einige Träger für eine adäquate Sicherung.
George Pickett
13.01.20, 13:33
Wie bereits weiter oben angemerkt...damals waren Wir noch jung, ungestüm und unvernünftig...
Mit Abstand betrachtet war diese Aktion der Gipfel der Unvernunft. Sogar mit 4 Flottenträgern würden Wir so einen Blödsinn heute nicht mehr versuchen. Bitter, ab Gott sei Dank nicht kriegsentscheidend. Aufstehen...Dreck abwischen...weitermachen...
Wie heisst es doch so schön? "Wer keine Fehler macht, hat auch nie etwas gewagt"!
George Pickett
13.01.20, 13:57
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22. Februar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Central Pacific
Vor der amerikanischen Westküste bei San Francisco kommt es wieder vermehrt zu Sichtungen japanischer U-Boote. Patrouillenbomber werden dann umgehend auf diese Ziele angesetzt. So auch heute, als eine B25 ein Feindboot mit Bomben belegte. Treffer konnten jedoch nicht beobachtet werden.
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Im Raum der Marianen-Inseln gelang dem U-Boot „Perch“ die Versenkung eines Patrouillenbootes. Zwar ein eher unbedeutendes Ziel, doch wenigsten zeigte sich der Zünder des Mk14-Torpedos zuverlässig.
Sub attack near Saipan at 107,91
Japanese Ships
PB Teibo Maru #2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
PB Shinko Maru #3
Allied Ships
SS Perch
SS Perch launches 2 torpedoes at PB Teibo Maru #2
Perch diving deep ....
PB Shinko Maru #3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shinko Maru #3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shinko Maru #3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shinko Maru #3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shinko Maru #3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for Sub
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South Pacific
Die Luftangriffe gegen Rabaul sind inzwischen Routine und bergen im Normalfall ein überschaubares Risiko. Die Vorbereitungen für die Operation „Dynamo“, die Landung bei Rabaul, sind fast abgeschlossen. Im März soll die Operation beginnen.
Morning Air attack on 41st Air Defense AA Regiment, at 106,125 (Rabaul)
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 17
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 144th Infantry Regiment ...
Also attacking 7th Base Force ...
Also attacking 41st Air Defense AA Regiment ...
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Morning Air attack on 41st Air Defense AA Regiment, at 106,125 (Rabaul)
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 11
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Southwest Pacific
Im Vorfeld der Operation “Dynamo” soll im Befehlsbereich von General Mc Arthur mit der Operation “Dragon Flight” die erste echte Offensivaktion in diesem Operationsgebiet stattfinden. Auch hier sind die Vorbereitungen fast abgeschlossen.
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ANZAC
Die Sicherung eines leer nach Perth zurücklaufenden Konvois entdeckte südwestlich von Carnavon ein feindliches U-Boot und griff umgehend an. Es gelang dem Konvoi Schutz, das Feindboot vom Konvoi abzudrängen und zu beschädigen. Eine Versenkung des Feindbootes wird jedoch ausgeschlossen.
ASW attack near Carnarvon at 47,135
Japanese Ships
SS I-121, hits 4
Allied Ships
xAKL Hetton Bank
AM Bengal
AM Punjab
SS I-121 is sighted by escort
AM Bengal fails to find sub and abandons search
AM Punjab fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Punjab attacking submerged sub ....
AM Punjab fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Punjab fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Punjab fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Punjab fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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British Far East Command
East India Command
Im Zuge der Operation „Tiger Leap“ befinden sich größere Truppenkontingente auf dem Marsch durch den dichten Dschungel nach Nord-Burma, um die Fallschirmjäger der 3. Special Forces Division zu verstärken. Diese soll in den nächsten Tagen über Fluss setzen und auf dem Südufer einen Brückenkopf errichten. Das dort liegende japanische Panzerregiment ist angeschlagen und dürfte zu werfen sein. Die Luftaufklärung konnte noch keine feindlichen Verstärkungen ausmachen. Dieser Umstand soll ausgenutzt werden.
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China Command
Die japanischen Aktivitäten beschränkten sich heute auf den Artilleriebeschuss chinesischer Stellungen südöstlich von Chungking, nordöstlich von Changteh und östlich von Kweiyang. Eigene Verluste wurden nicht gemeldet.
Ground combat at 78,47 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 380 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1928
Defending force 37601 troops, 83 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1052
Assaulting units:
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
15th Division
27th Division
116th Division
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
34th Division
9th Tank Regiment
39th Division
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
57th Chinese Corps
47th Chinese Corps
61st Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Corps
76th Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Corps
91st Chinese Corps
4th Group Army
Jingcha War Area
38th Chinese Corps
36th Chinese Corps
8th Group Army
34th Group Army
16th Chinese Corps
43rd Chinese Corps
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Ground combat at 81,49 (near Changteh)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 2555 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 177
Defending force 18973 troops, 31 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 745
Assaulting units:
3rd Tank Regiment
13th RGC Temp. Division
Defending units:
87th Chinese Corps
94th Chinese Corps
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Ground combat at 75,49 (near Kweiyang)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 300 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 911
Defending force 24884 troops, 145 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 698
Assaulting units:
38th Division
104th Division
65th Brigade
2nd Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
62nd Chinese Corps
1st New Chinese Corps
60th Chinese Corps
2nd Prov Chinese Corps
6th Chinese Corps
89th Chinese Corps
16th Group Army
1st Group Army
3rd Chinese Base Force
21st Chinese Base Force
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Tonnageverluste am 22.02.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
Radio transmissions detected at Port Arthur (99,44).
29th JAAF AF Coy is located at Singora(51,72).
201st JAAF AF Bn is located at Nanyang(85,45).
14th Naval Construction Battalion is located at Hollandia(93,116).
14th Naval Guard Unit is located at Yokohama/Yokosuka(113,61).
3rd Ind. Engineer Regiment is located at Bataan(78,77).
6th Air Defense AA Regiment is located at Tokyo(114,60).
Yokosuka Repl.Art Regiment is located at Yokohama/Yokosuka(113,61).
1st Air Army is located at Soerabaja(56,104).
12th Air Defense AA Battalion is located at Kobe(108,59).
1st Air Defense AA Regiment is located at Tokyo(114,60).
2nd Ind.Mixed Regiment is located at Babeldaob(90,97).
6th RGC Division is located at Luchow(88,51).
1st NCPC Infantry Brigade is located at Tsiaotso(88,42).
Radio transmissions detected at Hanoi (68,56).
Haranomachi JAAF Base Force is located at Iwaki(116,59).
88th JAAF AF Bn is located at Harbin(109,39).
15th Medium Field Artillery Regiment is located at Heijo(103,47).
209th JAAF AF Bn is located at Nanyang(85,45).
207th JAAF AF Bn is located at Harbin(109,39).
15th JAAF Base Force is located at Magwe(57,47).
Radio transmissions detected at Sorong (82,107).
4th Mongol Cavalry Division is located at Taiyuan(91,40).
5th Shipping Engineer Regiment is located at Nagoya(111,60).
45th Ind.AA Gun Co is located at Rashin(110,46).
2nd Ching An Tui Brigade is located at Kweisui(92,35).
China Expeditionary Army is located at Changsha(82,52).
207th JAAF AF Bn is located at Harbin(109,39).
Radio transmissions detected at Kagoshima (102,60).
5th Manchukuo Distr Division is located at Anshan(102,43).
Radio transmissions detected at Saipan (108,93).
11th Air Defense AA Regiment is located at Osaka/Kyoto(109,59).
108th JAAF AF Bn is located at Tokyo(114,60).
12th Ind.Hvy.Art Battalion is located at Fushun(105,42).
Radio transmissions detected at Baybay (81,86).
Radio transmissions detected at Hamamatsu (111,61).
Repairs completed on BB Arizona at San Francisco, ship returned to service
George Pickett
13.01.20, 14:23
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23. Februar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Central Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
South Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Southwest Pacific
In der Torres Straße wurde der zurücklaufende Trägerverband am Vormittag durch einen japanischen Aufklärer gesichtet. Für die Jagdstaffeln an Bord der Träger wurde Sitzbereitschaft befohlen. Am Nachmittag näherten sich dann aus nordöstlicher Richtung feindliche Bomber mit starkem Jägergeleit. Dieses mal jedoch war die eigene Jagdabwehr gut aufgestellt. Der japanische Jagdschutz wurde in schwere Luftkämpfe verwickelt und von den Bombern getrennt, die dann eine leichte Beute für die nachfolgende Welle F4F-Jäger wurden. Bei 4 eigenen Verlusten (2 im Luftkampf – 2 Bruchlandungen) verlor Japan im Luftkampf und durch Notlandungen und Abstürze während des Rückfluges insgesamt 14 Jäger und 12 Bomber. Ab morgen sollen zusätzlich P38-Jäger aus Merauke den Luftschirm über dem Verband verstärken.
Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Merauke at 89,126
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 27 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 40
G4M1 Betty x 16
Allied aircraft
F4F-4 Wildcat x 76
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 3 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 11 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
F4F-4 Wildcat: 2 destroyed
CAP engaged:
VF-37 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead
VF-35 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
VRF-2F with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-3F with F4F-4 Wildcat (1 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
VF-60 with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-1F with F4F-4 Wildcat (4 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
12 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-5F with F4F-4 Wildcat (0 airborne, 14 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VMF-214 with F4F-4 Wildcat (1 airborne, 11 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
15 planes vectored on to bombers
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ANZAC
Nahe Ternate griff das amerikanische U-Boot “S-42” erfolglos einen japanischen Zerstörer an. Das Feindschiff hielt sich nicht lange mit der Suche nach dem U-Boot auf und entfernte sich bald mit hoher Geschwindigkeit.
Sub attack near Ternate at 77,101
Japanese Ships
DD Yugiri
Allied Ships
SS S-42
SS S-42 launches 4 torpedoes at DD Yugiri
DD Yugiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Yugiri fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Die japanischen U-Boot Aktivitäten vor der australischen Westküste scheinen wieder zuzunehmen. Wieder sichtete der Konvoi Schutz und Feindboot und musste es abdrängen, was auch gelang.
ASW attack near Geraldton at 47,138
Japanese Ships
SS I-31, hits 1
Allied Ships
AM Eland Dubois
xAKL Koonda
AM Bengal
AM Punjab
SS I-31 is sighted by escort
I-31 diving deep ....
AM Bengal fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Punjab fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Bengal fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Punjab fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Bengal fails to find sub and abandons search
AM Punjab attacking submerged sub ....
AM Punjab fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Punjab fails to find sub, continues to search...
AM Punjab fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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China Command
Wieder versuchte der Feind, die chinesischen Stellungen östlich von Kweiyang zu durchbrechen und holte sich wieder eine blutige Nase. Zur Zeit wird diese Abwehrstellung als stabil angesehen.
Ground combat at 75,49 (near Kweiyang)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 30951 troops, 297 guns, 111 vehicles, Assault Value = 932
Defending force 24933 troops, 144 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 709
Japanese adjusted assault: 732
Allied adjusted defense: 823
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
2202 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 80 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 15 disabled
Allied ground losses:
777 casualties reported
Squads: 6 destroyed, 44 disabled
Non Combat: 6 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Assaulting units:
38th Division
104th Division
65th Brigade
2nd Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
60th Chinese Corps
2nd Prov Chinese Corps
1st New Chinese Corps
62nd Chinese Corps
6th Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Base Force
89th Chinese Corps
1st Group Army
16th Group Army
21st Chinese Base Force
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Im Raum südöstlich von Chungking und nordöstlich von Changteh beließ es der Feind beim Beschuss der chinesischen Stellungen durch seine Artillerie. Eigene Verluste wurden nicht gemeldet.
Ground combat at 78,47 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 380 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1946
Defending force 37530 troops, 82 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1049
Assaulting units:
34th Division
27th Division
15th Division
116th Division
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
9th Tank Regiment
39th Division
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
47th Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Corps
57th Chinese Corps
76th Chinese Corps
61st Chinese Corps
91st Chinese Corps
16th Chinese Corps
Jingcha War Area
38th Chinese Corps
34th Group Army
36th Chinese Corps
8th Group Army
4th Group Army
43rd Chinese Corps
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Ground combat at 81,49 (near Changteh)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 2556 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 177
Defending force 18919 troops, 31 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 742
Assaulting units:
3rd Tank Regiment
13th RGC Temp. Division
Defending units:
87th Chinese Corps
94th Chinese Corps
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Tonnageverluste am 23.02.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
3rd Fleet is located at Manila(79,77).
51st Engineer Regiment is located at Amoy(83,61).
RGC Tax Police Regiment is located at Nanchang(85,54).
16th Field AA Machinecannon Company is located at Changchun(106,41).
47th Road Const Co is located at Yenki(110,44).
Radio transmissions detected at Heiho (113,33).
57th Construction Battalion is located at Keijo(103,50).
97th JAAF AF Bn is located at Cam Ranh Bay(64,72).
53rd JAAF AF Bn is located at Kiamusze(113,40).
16th JAAF Base Force is located at Hankow(85,50).
Kaosing Fortress is located at Takao(84,65).
Sasebo 3rd SNLF is located at Nanning(72,55).
105th NCPC Route Brigade is located at Peiping(95,39).
1st Air Division is located at Sapporo(120,51).
62nd Infantry Brigade is located at Shanghai(92,55).
209th JAAF AF Bn is located at Nanyang(85,45).
Radio transmissions detected at Fusan (103,55).
8th Ind. Engineer Regiment is located at Changsha(82,52).
Radio transmissions detected at Canton (77,59).
30th Infantry Regiment is located at Harbin(109,39).
47th Road Const Co is located at Yenki(110,44).
Radio transmissions detected at Mishan (114,42).
38th Const Co is located at Toyohara(124,46).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Tokyo (114,60).
Radio transmissions detected at Kwajalein Island (132,115).
21st Special Base Force is located at Yokohama/Yokosuka(113,61).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Ominato (119,54).
Kitachishima Fortress is located at Paramushiro-jima(137,47).
Radio transmissions detected at Kota Bharu (51,75).
1st JAAF AF Coy is located at Canton(77,59).
Radio transmissions detected at Chumphon (52,66).
Radio transmissions detected at Padang (44,85).
12th Ind.AA Gun Co is located at Matsue(107,57).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Babeldaob (90,97).
ENS Randall F. of VF-60 is credited with kill number 2
ENS Hammond S. of VRF-5F is credited with kill number 2
LTJG Cummings T. of VRF-5F is credited with kill number 2
2LT Marshall L. of VMF-214 is credited with kill number 2
2LT Marshall L. of VMF-214 is credited with kill number 3
1LT Bastian, S. of VMF-214 is credited with kill number 2
1LT Bastian, S. of VMF-214 is credited with kill number 3
1LT Bastian, S. of VMF-214 is credited with kill number 4
FO Marshall W. of VMF-214 is credited with kill number 2
George Pickett
25.01.20, 14:44
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24.Februar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
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Central Pacific
Der britische Flugzeugträger “HMS Victorious” hat den Panama-Kanal durchquert und den Hafen von Balboa erreicht. Von hier aus wird die Überführung in den indischen Ozean vorbereitet, wo die britische Flotte den Träger bereits erwartet. Bis er dort eintrifft, wird jedoch noch einige Zeit vergehen.
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South Pacific
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Southwest Pacific
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ANZAC
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China Command
Auch heute herrschte am Boden eine relative Ruhe. Selbst die japanische Luftwaffe war nicht im üblichen Umfang am Himmel vertreten. Die feindlichen Aktivitäten beschränkten sich auf den Beschuss chinesischer Stellungen südöstlich von Chungking, nordöstlich von Changteh und östlich von Kweiyang durch Artillerie. Es wurden leichte eigene Verluste gemeldet.
Ground combat at 78,47 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 380 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1963
Defending force 37449 troops, 82 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1050
Assaulting units:
34th Division
116th Division
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
39th Division
9th Tank Regiment
27th Division
15th Division
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
1st Chinese Corps
57th Chinese Corps
61st Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Corps
47th Chinese Corps
76th Chinese Corps
91st Chinese Corps
8th Group Army
34th Group Army
4th Group Army
Jingcha War Area
38th Chinese Corps
36th Chinese Corps
16th Chinese Corps
43rd Chinese Corps
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Ground combat at 81,49 (near Changteh)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 2560 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 177
Defending force 18894 troops, 30 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 738
Assaulting units:
3rd Tank Regiment
13th RGC Temp. Division
Defending units:
87th Chinese Corps
94th Chinese Corps
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Ground combat at 75,49 (near Kweiyang)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 300 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 796
Defending force 22528 troops, 142 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 612
Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
104th Division
38th Division
65th Brigade
2nd Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
60th Chinese Corps
62nd Chinese Corps
2nd Prov Chinese Corps
1st New Chinese Corps
6th Chinese Corps
16th Group Army
1st Group Army
89th Chinese Corps
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Tonnageverluste am 24.02.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
22nd JAAF AF Bn is located at Samah(69,63).
Radio transmissions detected at Sendai (117,58).
Radio transmissions detected at Saipan (108,93).
5th Manchukuo Cav Brigade is located at Yingkow(101,43).
Radio transmissions detected at Manila (79,77).
3rd RF Gun Battalion is located at Hailar(107,30).
5th JAAF AF Coy is located at Kota Bharu(51,75).
Radio transmissions detected at Kagoshima (102,60).
Amoy Special Base Force is located at Amoy(83,61).
19th Field AA Machinecannon Company is located at Heijo(103,47).
3rd Ind. Engineer Regiment is located at Bataan(78,77).
21st Division is located at Soerabaja(56,104).
Waifu JAAF Base Force is located at Kumamoto(102,59).
8th JAAF AF Bn is located at Makassar(65,106).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Osaka/Kyoto (109,59).
Radio transmissions detected at Kiamusze (113,40).
Radio transmissions detected at Sorong (82,107).
12th Base Force is located at Sabang(44,70).
13th Ind.Hvy.Art Battalion is located at Fushun(105,42).
5th Manchukuo Distr Division is located at Anshan(102,43).
Radio transmissions detected at Bandoeng (50,100).
6th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion is located at Chungking(76,45).
30th Infantry Regiment is located at Harbin(109,39).
Tachiarai JAAF Base Force is located at Fukuoka(103,57).
9th JAAF AF Coy is located at Chumphon(52,66).
General Defence Army is located at Tokyo(114,60).
29th JAAF AF Coy is located at Singora(51,72).
19th JNAF AF Unit is located at Shanghai(92,55).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Saigon (60,71).
3rd RTA Division is located at Chiang Mai(58,53).
5th RF Gun Battalion is located at Canton(77,59).
2/109th JAAF AF Bn is loaded on xAK Burma Maru moving to Manila.
Radio transmissions detected at Taihoku (87,63).
George Pickett
26.01.20, 10:40
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25. Februar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
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Central Pacific
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South Pacific
Südlich von Guadalcanal überraschte eine U-Jagdgruppe ein japanisches U-Boot und zwang es zum tauchen. Bei der anschließenden Jagd mit Wasserbomben wurde dem Feindboot arg zugesetzt. Munitionsmangel und Ortungsschwierigkeiten zwangen den Verbandsführer schließlich zum Abbruch der Jagd.
ASW attack near Rennell Island at 114,140
Japanese Ships
SS I-20, hits 5, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SC-639
SC-640
SS I-20 is located by SC-639
I-20 diving deep ....
SC-640 attacking submerged sub ....
SC-640 cannot establish contact with SS I-20
SC-640 loses contact with SS I-20
SC-640 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-640 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-640 attacking submerged sub ....
SC-640 loses contact with SS I-20
SC-640 is out of ASW ammo
SC-640 is out of ASW ammo
SC-640 is out of ASW ammo
SC-640 is out of ASW ammo
SC-640 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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ANZAC
Ein ähnliches Bild vor der Nordwestküste von Australien, wo die Sicherung eines Konvois ebenfalls ein lauerndes U-Boot aufspürte und bekämpfte. Den niederländischen Zerstörern war jedoch kein Erfolg beschieden und mussten die Suche nach dem Feindboot schließlich abbrechen.
ASW attack near Exmouth at 49,129
Japanese Ships
SS I-166
Allied Ships
DD Banckert
DD Tjerk Hiddes
DD Van Galen
xAP Kedah
xAP Van Landsberge
xAP Van Diemen
DD Evertsen
DD Witte de With
DD Van Nes
SS I-166 is sighted by escort
DD Evertsen fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Witte de With attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-166 eludes ASW attack from DD Witte de With
SS I-166 eludes ASW attack from DD Witte de With
DD Van Nes fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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China Command
Trügerische Ruhe an den diversen Fronten. Lediglich südöstlich von Chungking und östlich von Kweiyang lies der Feind die chinesischen Stellungen durch Artillerie beschießen. Eigene Verluste wurden nicht gemeldet.
Ground combat at 78,47 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 380 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1981
Defending force 37433 troops, 82 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1045
Assaulting units:
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
9th Tank Regiment
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
27th Division
39th Division
15th Division
34th Division
116th Division
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
47th Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Corps
76th Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Corps
57th Chinese Corps
61st Chinese Corps
91st Chinese Corps
4th Group Army
16th Chinese Corps
34th Group Army
Jingcha War Area
36th Chinese Corps
38th Chinese Corps
8th Group Army
43rd Chinese Corps
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Ground combat at 75,49 (near Kweiyang)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 300 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 813
Defending force 22580 troops, 142 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 618
Assaulting units:
38th Division
104th Division
65th Brigade
2nd Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
60th Chinese Corps
62nd Chinese Corps
2nd Prov Chinese Corps
1st New Chinese Corps
6th Chinese Corps
16th Group Army
1st Group Army
89th Chinese Corps
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Tonnageverluste am 25.02.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
115th JAAF AF Bn is loaded on xAK Izan Maru moving to Manila.
48th JNAF AF Unit is located at Christmas Island IO(45,104).
Radio transmissions detected at Sorong (82,107).
Maloelap Base Force is located at Maloelap(136,117).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Babeldaob (90,97).
11th Border Defense Fortress is located at 115,42.
China Expeditionary Army is located at Changsha(82,52).
2nd Area Army is located at Tokyo(114,60).
20th Army is located at Port Arthur(99,44).
53rd Division is located at Osaka/Kyoto(109,59).
51st Const Co is located at Changchun(106,41).
20th Infantry Regiment is located at Manila(79,77).
55th Infantry Regiment is located at Palembang(48,91).
Radio transmissions detected at Manila (79,77).
Radio transmissions detected at Kompong Trach (57,70).
86th JAAF AF Bn is located at Mutankiang(111,42).
6th JAAF AF Coy is located at Cam Ranh Bay(64,72).
52nd Construction Battalion is located at Christmas Island IO(45,104).
Radio transmissions detected at Kweilin (76,54).
16th JAAF Base Force is located at Hankow(85,50).
Rashin Fortress is located at Rashin(110,46).
Radio transmissions detected at Zamboanga (75,89).
8th NCPC Infantry Brigade is located at Taiyuan(91,40).
18th Mountain Gun Regiment is located at Singapore(50,84).
10th Garrison Unit is located at Shanghai(92,55).
19th Ind. Engineer Regiment is located at Hong Kong(77,61).
44th Ind.AA Gun Co is located at Guam(106,95).
54th Division is located at Kobe(108,59).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Cam Ranh Bay (64,72).
91st JAAF AF Bn is located at Victoria Point(51,66).
85th JAAF AF Bn is located at Ponape(119,113).
Radio transmissions detected at Port Arthur (99,44).
11th Army is located at Hankow(85,50).
12th Air Flotilla is located at Nagasaki/Sasebo(102,58).
Previous report of sinking of DD Mutsuki incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
George Pickett
27.01.20, 13:54
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26. Februar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Hin und wieder können die Patrouillenbomber bei den Aleuten doch ein japanisches U-Boot entdecken. Bevor jedoch ein Angriff geflogen werden konnte, tauchte das Feindboot in sichere Tiefen ab und verschwand.
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Central Pacific
Mit dem modernen Schlachtschiff „Massachusetts“ hat weitere Verstärkung den Pazifik erreicht. Vom Panama-Kanal aus soll es in wenigen Tagen in Richtung Pearl Harbor weiter gehen.
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South Pacific
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Southwest Pacific
Die 7. US Luftflotte erhöht kurz vor dem Beginn der Operation „Dragon Flight“ den Druck auf die japanischen Positionen rund um die Bismarck-See. Manus und Rabaul waren das Ziel der beiden schweren Bombergruppen. Schlechtes Wetter verhinderte bessere Ergebnisse, doch sind beide Ziele bereits mehr oder weniger neutralisiert.]
Morning Air attack on 8th Base Force, at 101,119 (Manus)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 54
P-38G Lightning x 48
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
8 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 1
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 44
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Port hits 3
Port fuel hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
13th Sentai with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 17000.
Raid is overhead
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 9
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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ANZAC
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
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British Far East Command
East India Command
Die 10. US Luftflotte und die Royal Air Force flogen heute massive Luftangriffe auf japanische Panzeransammlungen bei Lashio und südlich von Myitkyina mit unterschiedlichem Erfolg. Während bei Lashio das feindliche Panzerregiment hohe Verluste erlitt, war der zweite Angriff auf die Panzeransammlungen südlich von Myitkyina ein Misserfolg, was wohl auch am schlechten Wetter lag.
Morning Air attack on 14th Tank Regiment, at 62,46 (Lashio)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
Wellington Ic x 23
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 17 (1 destroyed, 16 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Wellington Ic bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x Wellington Ic bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x Wellington Ic bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 6th Tank Regiment, at 63,43 , near Myitkyina
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 35
P-38F Lightning x 18
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 6th Tank Regiment, at 63,43 , near Myitkyina
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 9
P-38F Lightning x 4
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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China Command
In China wenig Neues. Artilleriefeuer auf die chinesischen Stellungen südöstlich von Chungking und östlich von Kweiyang. Es wurden leichte eigene Verluste gemeldet.
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 380 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1995
Defending force 37399 troops, 80 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1043
Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
116th Division
39th Division
34th Division
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
15th Division
9th Tank Regiment
27th Division
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
3rd Chinese Corps
57th Chinese Corps
76th Chinese Corps
47th Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Corps
61st Chinese Corps
91st Chinese Corps
36th Chinese Corps
Jingcha War Area
38th Chinese Corps
4th Group Army
8th Group Army
34th Group Army
16th Chinese Corps
43rd Chinese Corps
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Ground combat at 75,49 (near Kweiyang)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 300 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 835
Defending force 22580 troops, 141 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 620
Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
38th Division
104th Division
65th Brigade
2nd Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
60th Chinese Corps
1st New Chinese Corps
62nd Chinese Corps
2nd Prov Chinese Corps
6th Chinese Corps
16th Group Army
1st Group Army
89th Chinese Corps
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Tonnageverluste am 26.02.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
Radio transmissions detected at Wakayama (109,60).
6th Division is located at 76,46.
2nd Ind. Engineer Regiment is located at Nanyang(85,45).
22nd AA Regiment is located at Hankow(85,50).
12th Division is located at Yenki(110,44).
57th Division is located at 111,43.
7th Medium Field Artillery Regiment is located at Fushun(105,42).
Korea Army is located at Keijo(103,50).
23rd Field AA Machinecannon Company is located at Yenki(110,44).
57th Infantry Regiment is located at Sunwu(113,34).
3rd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment is located at Singapore(50,84).
3rd Mortar Battalion is located at Prome(55,50).
303rd Ind.Infantry Battalion is located at Kushiro(123,53).
10th Tank Regiment is located at Ankang(82,42).
6th Shipping Engineer Regiment is located at Nagasaki/Sasebo(102,58).
22nd JAAF AF Bn is located at Samah(69,63).
Radio transmissions detected at Maloelap (136,117).
53rd Construction Battalion is located at Shanghai(92,55).
Radio transmissions detected at Makin (136,125).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Yokohama/Yokosuka (113,61).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Patani (51,73).
38th JNAF AF Unit is located at Sorong(82,107).
Radio transmissions detected at Naha (95,66).
19th Army is located at Tokyo(114,60).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Ominato (119,54).
Majuro Base Force is located at Majuro(136,119).
15th Tank Regiment is located at Paoting(94,40).
27th Fld AA Gun Co is located at Changchun(106,41).
19th Tank Regiment is located at Fukuoka(103,57).
29th Ind. Engineer Regiment is located at Changchun(106,41).
4th Manchukuo Distr Division is located at Harbin(109,39).
Pilot Shannon U. is reported as having been found
BB Massachusetts arrives at Balboa
Wenn im Laufe des Jahres alle BB der Indiana- und South Dakota-Klasse im Pazifik sind, sehen die Trägergruppen endlich auch mal schlagkräftig aus ("räusper", natürlich müssen dafür auch noch die ausstehenden Träger eintreffen ;) ).
Vor allem in Punkto Luftabwehrstärke machen ein bis zwei Schlachtschiffe in der Task Force eine Menge aus.
George Pickett
30.01.20, 08:19
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27. Februar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Central Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
South Pacific
Heute standen die U-Boote beider Kriegsparteien im Fokus, wobei die Boote der US Navy eindeutig die erfolgreicheren waren. Den Beginn machte die „Sealion“, welches auf dem Marsch in ihr Operationsgebiet (Seegebiet Kavieng-Truk) westlich von Munda das japanische U-Boot „I-20“ torpedieren und versenken konnte. Ein seltenes und mehr als erfreuliches Ereignis.
Sub vs Sub: SS Sealion attacking SS I-20 at 110,136 - near Munda
Japanese Ships
SS I-20, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Sealion
SS Sealion launches 2 torpedoes at 1,000 yards
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In besagtem Operationsgebiet zwischen Kavieng und Truk operiert ebenfalls das U-Boot “Tuna”. Es bekam Fühlung mit einem kleinen japanischen Konvoi, welcher wohl die Basis Kavieng ansteuerte. Der Skipper konnte sein Boot in eine gute Angriffsposition bringen und schoss 2 Torpedos auf einen Frachter ab. Beide Torpedos trafen und detonierten auch. Während die „Tuna“ wegtauchte und einen Ausweichkurs einschlug, konnten die Horchgeräte eindeutige Sinkgeräusche vernehmen.
Sub attack near Kavieng at 108,118
Japanese Ships
xAK Kotobuki Maru #5, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
PB Shonon Maru #15
Allied Ships
SS Tuna
SS Tuna launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Kotobuki Maru #5
PB Shonon Maru #15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonon Maru #15 attacking submerged sub ....
PB Shonon Maru #15 is out of ASW ammo
PB Shonon Maru #15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonon Maru #15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shonon Maru #15 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Westlich von Munda waren auch mehrere japanische U-Boote auf der alliierten Konvoi Route aktiv. Das bekam ein Verband Minenräumer zu spüren, welcher in Vorbereitung der nächsten offensiven Operationen zu einem vorgeschobenen Stützpunkt verlegt werden sollte. Gleich zweimal wurden die Schiffe angegriffen, konnten jedoch auch Grund ihrer hohen Geschwindigkeit den geschossenen Torpedos ausweichen. Die fehlende Erfahrung in der Bekämpfung von U-Booten lies die anschließende Jagd nach den Feindbooten jedoch ins leere laufen.
Sub attack near Munda at 110,135
Japanese Ships
SS I-172
Allied Ships
DMS Boggs
DMS Southard
DMS Trevor
SS I-172 launches 2 torpedoes at DMS Boggs
I-172 diving deep ....
DMS Boggs fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Trevor attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-172 eludes DMS Trevor by diving deep
SS I-172 eludes ASW attack from DMS Trevor
DMS Boggs fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Trevor fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Boggs fails to find sub and abandons search
DMS Trevor attacking submerged sub ....
DMS Trevor loses contact with SS I-172
DMS Trevor loses contact with SS I-172
DMS Trevor attacking submerged sub ....
DMS Trevor is out of ASW ammo
DMS Trevor is out of ASW ammo
DMS Trevor is out of ASW ammo
DMS Trevor is out of ASW ammo
DMS Trevor is out of ASW ammo
DMS Trevor fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Trevor fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Munda at 109,134
Japanese Ships
SS I-9
Allied Ships
DMS Southard
DMS Trevor
DMS Boggs
SS I-9 launches 2 torpedoes at DMS Southard
I-9 diving deep ....
DMS Boggs fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Boggs fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Boggs fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Boggs fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS Boggs fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Southwest Pacific
Die 7. US Luftflotte bombardierte heute simultan Munda und Rabaul, beides die nächsten Ziele amphibischer Operationen. Eine japanische Gegenwehr war nicht erkennbar.
Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 44
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 1
Port fuel hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 9
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 9
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 8th Base Force, at 101,119 (Manus)
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 50
P-38G Lightning x 43
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
28 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 8th Base Force, at 101,119 (Manus)
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 9
P-38G Lightning x 5
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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ANZAC
Die Luftaufklärung im Seegebiet zwischen der australischen Nordküste und den ehemaligen niederländischen Kolonialgebieten zwischen Java und der Timor-See ist inzwischen zwar nicht vollständig flächendeckend, doch hat sie ein hohes Maß an Zuverlässigkeit erreicht. Hierzu tragen auch die niederländischen Flugboote bei, die sein Anfang des Jahres auf der neuen Basis Exmouth stationiert sind. Zu lange konnten japanische U-Boote und Überwasserverbände in diesem Seegebiet unbehelligt operieren und auch Beutejagd gehen, oder alliierte Stützpunkte von See her beschießen. Diese Gefahr ist nun bis zu einem gewissen Grad gebannt.
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An diesem Vormittag schreckten gleich mehrere Meldungen niederländischer und australischer Seeaufklärer die Kommandostäbe in Broome auf, wo die 5. US Luftflotte für alle Luftoperationen verantwortlich zeichnete. Gleich zwei feindliche Kampfverbände wurden gesichtet. Glücklicherweise in einer derart großen Entfernung zur Küste, dass noch keine unmittelbare Gefahr für eigenen Konvois bestand.
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Der südliche der beiden Verbände befand sich jedoch in Reichweite der australischen Torpedobomber, die seit einigen Wochen auf den Liegeplätzen bei Broome stationiert waren. Sie hatten zwar noch keine Kampferfahrung sammeln können, doch brannten sie darauf, es dem Feind zu zeigen. Trotz des sich rasant verschlechternden Wetters stiegen die Beaufort-Torpedobomber auf und flogen in nördlich Richtung davon. Rund die Hälfte der gestarteten Maschinen fand schließlich den Feindverband und griff an. Starker Wind, Flakfeuer und die fehlende Erfahrung der Besatzungen verhinderten einen greifbaren Erfolg, doch sollte der Feind nun gewarnt sein. Die Zeit, in der er in diesem Seegebiet unentdeckt und unbehelligt operieren konnte, sind endgültig vorbei.
Morning Air attack on TF, near Sawoe-eilanden at 62,119
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
Beaufort VIII x 25
Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort VIII: 5 damaged
Japanese Ships
DD Asashio
DD Arare
CL Tatsuta
DD Shirayuki
CS Mizuho
DD Oshio
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Beaufort VIII launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
10 x Beaufort VIII launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
9 x Beaufort VIII launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Sawoe-eilanden at 62,119
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
Beaufort VIII x 18
Allied aircraft losses
Beaufort VIII: 9 damaged
Beaufort VIII: 1 destroyed by flak
Japanese Ships
CL Tatsuta
TB Kari
CS Mizuho
TB Kasasagi
DD Hagikaze
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Beaufort VIII launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
5 x Beaufort VIII launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 22in Mk 13 Torpedo
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British Far East Command
East India Command
Die 10. US Luftflotte bombardierte auch heute wieder die japanischen Panzeransammlungen südlich von Myitkyina. Wieder wurden gute Trefferergebnisse erzielt, so dass der in Kürze stattfindende Angriff der indischen Fallschirmjäger über den Fluss gute Erfolgsaussichten hat. Der Feind scheint auf die Entwicklung in Nordost-Burma noch nicht sichtbar reagiert zu haben.
Morning Air attack on 6th Tank Regiment, at 63,43 , near Myitkyina
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 53
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 17 (2 destroyed, 15 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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China Command
In China ist es weiterhin ruhig. Südöstlich von Chungking und östlich von Kweiyang wurden die chinesischen Stellungen durch feindliche Artillerie beschossen. Eigen Verluste wurden nicht gemeldet.
Ground combat at 78,47 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 380 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2007
Defending force 37285 troops, 78 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1036
Assaulting units:
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
15th Division
9th Tank Regiment
27th Division
34th Division
116th Division
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
39th Division
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
3rd Chinese Corps
47th Chinese Corps
76th Chinese Corps
57th Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Corps
61st Chinese Corps
91st Chinese Corps
38th Chinese Corps
16th Chinese Corps
36th Chinese Corps
34th Group Army
Jingcha War Area
4th Group Army
8th Group Army
43rd Chinese Corps
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Ground combat at 75,49 (near Kweiyang)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 300 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 857
Defending force 22610 troops, 141 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 627
Assaulting units:
38th Division
104th Division
65th Brigade
2nd Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
60th Chinese Corps
62nd Chinese Corps
2nd Prov Chinese Corps
1st New Chinese Corps
6th Chinese Corps
1st Group Army
16th Group Army
89th Chinese Corps
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Tonnageverluste am 27.02.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
3/22nd Port Unit is loaded on xAP Kowa Maru moving to Hiroshima/Kure.
86th JAAF AF Coy is located at Kaifeng(89,44).
Sasebo Naval Fortress is located at Nagasaki/Sasebo(102,58).
Ominato Naval Base Force is located at Ominato(119,54).
Radio transmissions detected at Manila (79,77).
13th Indpt Infantry Regiment is located at Chungking(76,45).
6th Fleet is located at Kwajalein Island(132,115).
68th Ind.Infantry Battalion is located at 78,59.
2nd Border Defense Fortress is located at 111,43.
4th RF Gun Battalion is located at Yenki(110,44).
24th Ind. Engineer Regiment is located at Paramushiro-jima(137,47).
25th Division is located at Mutankiang(111,42).
Radio transmissions detected at Kagoshima (102,60).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Ominato (119,54).
Radio transmissions detected at 224,81.
47th JAAF AF Bn is located at Canton(77,59).
6th Air Division is located at Truk(112,108).
58th Infantry Brigade is located at Shanghai(92,55).
9th Border Defense Fortress is located at 110,45.
25th Field AA Machinecannon Company is located at Changchun(106,41).
9th Infantry Regiment is located at Manila(79,77).
Radio transmissions detected at Hangchow (90,55).
4th NCPC Infantry Brigade is located at 81,37.
6634 men are based at Pisanuloke (58,57).
Shimonoseki Fortress is located at Shimonoseki(104,57).
5th JNAF Coy is located at Ambon(76,109).
Radio transmissions detected at Masan (102,54).
4th Mongol Cavalry Division is located at Taiyuan(91,40).
9th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion is located at Guam(106,95).
92nd JAAF AF Bn is located at Kompong Trach(57,70).
84th JAAF AF Bn is located at Singora(51,72).
Radio transmissions detected at Maloelap (136,117).
43rd Naval Guard Unit is located at Tokyo(114,60).
Kakogawa JAAF Base Force is located at Kobe(108,59).
Radio transmissions detected at Jaluit (134,120).
62nd JAAF AF Bn is located at Ubon(62,63).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Tokyo (114,60).
Previous report of sinking of SS I-20 incorrect. Ship sighted and engaged at 110, 136
AMc Choun Maru #7 is reported to have been sunk near Bataan on Mar 11, 1942
SS I-20 is reported to have been sunk near Munda on Feb 27, 1943
xAK Kotobuki Maru #5 is reported to have been sunk near Kavieng on Feb 27, 1943
Inzwischen macht es sich ja doch bemerkbar, das seit Jahresanfang die Torpedoversagerquote wenigstens ein bisschen besser geworden ist, die Frustmomente werden deutlich weniger.
Ein gut ausbalanciertes Seeaufklärernetz lässt einen doch sicherlich ruhiger schlafen. Wenn nicht gerade mehrtägige Stürme toben, dürfte der Japaner kaum noch ungesehen in eure Sphäre eindringen können.
Wie sieht es denn umgekehrt aus? Habt ihr schon das eine oder andere Gebiet ausgekundschaftet, wo die japanische "Aufklärung" nicht auf der Höhe der Zeit ist?
George Pickett
31.01.20, 07:33
Inzwischen macht es sich ja doch bemerkbar, das seit Jahresanfang die Torpedoversagerquote wenigstens ein bisschen besser geworden ist, die Frustmomente werden deutlich weniger.
Ein gut ausbalanciertes Seeaufklärernetz lässt einen doch sicherlich ruhiger schlafen. Wenn nicht gerade mehrtägige Stürme toben, dürfte der Japaner kaum noch ungesehen in eure Sphäre eindringen können.
Wie sieht es denn umgekehrt aus? Habt ihr schon das eine oder andere Gebiet ausgekundschaftet, wo die japanische "Aufklärung" nicht auf der Höhe der Zeit ist?
Die Talsohle bei den Mk14-Torpedos scheint wirklich durchschritten zu sein. Was japanische "Überwachungslöcher" angeht, so hatten Wir ja z. B. das Gebiet um Marcus Island ausgemacht, welches Wir ja durch einen Kampfverband vor wenigen Wochen beschießen ließen. Der japanische Verteidigungsperimeter wird aber kleiner werden, so das eigentlich auch zwangsläufig die Qualität der Seeüberwachung besser werden müsste...eigentlich...
George Pickett
31.01.20, 08:00
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28. Februar 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Central Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
South Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Southwest Pacific
Die 7. US Luftflotte griff heute japanische Bodentruppen auf Bouganiville und militärische Anlagen bei Rabaul an. Besonderes Rabaul wurde wieder schwer getroffen.
Morning Air attack on Maizuru 1st SNLF, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 39
Allied aircraft losses
Hudson III (LR): 3 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
12 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 51st Base Force ...
Also attacking Maizuru 1st SNLF ...
Also attacking 51st Base Force ...
Also attacking Maizuru 1st SNLF ...
Also attacking 51st Base Force ...
Also attacking Maizuru 1st SNLF ...
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Morning Air attack on Maizuru 1st SNLF, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) 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
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Maizuru 1st SNLF, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 7 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 6
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 51st Base Force, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 6
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 54
P-38G Lightning x 24
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 2 damaged
Port hits 8
Port fuel hits 4
Port supply hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 8
No Allied losses
Port hits 1
Port fuel hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 9
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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ANZAC
Seeaufklärer konnten heute nur noch einen der beiden japanischen Kampfverbände ausmachen, der seine Positionen etwas weiter nach Norden verlagerte hat und sich somit außerhalb der Reichweite der australischen Torpedobomber befindet.
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British Far East Command
East India Command
Der Feind sieht der Zerschlagung seiner Panzerverbände südlich von Myitkyina scheinbar tatenlos zu. Weder werden die Truppen durch Jäger abgeschirmt, noch kann die Luftaufklärung das Herannahen von Verstärkungen erkennen. Für den bevorstehenden Angriff der indischen Fallschirmjäger mehr als gute Vorzeichen.
Morning Air attack on 6th Tank Regiment, at 63,43 , near Myitkyina
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 38
P-38F Lightning x 24
P-40K Warhawk x 25
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 7 (7 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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China Command
In China das übliche Bild. Die japanische Artillerie beschoss chinesische Stellungen südöstlich von Chungking und östlich von Kweiyang. Eigene Verluste wurden nicht gemeldet.
Ground combat at 78,47 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 380 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2021
Defending force 37242 troops, 77 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1038
Assaulting units:
15th Division
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
9th Tank Regiment
116th Division
27th Division
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
34th Division
39th Division
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
1st Chinese Corps
61st Chinese Corps
47th Chinese Corps
76th Chinese Corps
57th Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Corps
91st Chinese Corps
34th Group Army
36th Chinese Corps
8th Group Army
16th Chinese Corps
Jingcha War Area
4th Group Army
38th Chinese Corps
43rd Chinese Corps
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Ground combat at 75,49 (near Kweiyang)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 300 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 877
Defending force 27388 troops, 213 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 694
Assaulting units:
38th Division
104th Division
65th Brigade
2nd Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
2nd Prov Chinese Corps
14th Chinese Corps
1st New Chinese Corps
60th Chinese Corps
62nd Chinese Corps
6th Chinese Corps
1st Group Army
16th Group Army
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Tonnageverluste am 28.02.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
Radio transmissions detected at 42,69.
Masuda JAAF Base Force is located at Akita(117,55).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Cam Ranh Bay (64,72).
2nd JAAF AF Coy is located at Canton(77,59).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Saigon (60,71).
14th Garrison Unit is located at Hirosaki/Aomori(118,54).
1st Area Army is located at Mutankiang(111,42).
59th Infantry Brigade is located at Sian(83,41).
28th Field AA Machinecannon Company is located at Yenki(110,44).
7th Field AF Construction Battalion is located at Sabang(44,70).
56th Const Co is located at Laoag(81,72).
7th RGC Temp. Division is located at Hwainan(89,50).
11th RF Gun Battalion is located at Kofu(113,60).
China Expeditionary Army is located at Changsha(82,52).
51st Infantry Brigade is located at Wuchang(84,51).
13th JAAF AF Bn is located at Kobe(108,59).
16th JAAF Base Force is located at Hankow(85,50).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Ominato (119,54).
Central Army is located at Osaka/Kyoto(109,59).
Botanko Hvy Gun Regiment is located at Fushun(105,42).
29th Fld AA Gun Co is located at Changchun(106,41).
8th Border Defense Fortress is located at Hailar(107,30).
3rd RF Gun Battalion is located at Hailar(107,30).
2nd Medium Field Artillery Regiment is located at Mutankiang(111,42).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Tokyo (114,60).
Radio transmissions detected at Chichi-jima (111,74).
3rd Ind.AA Gun Co is located at Tokyo(114,60).
Radio transmissions detected at Chungking (76,45).
Radio transmissions detected at Patani (51,73).
Radio transmissions detected at Kushiro (123,53).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Hiroshima/Kure (106,58).
19th Field AA Machinecannon Company is located at Heijo(103,47).
1/72nd JAAF AF Bn is loaded on APD Tade moving to Manila.
58th JNAF AF Unit is located at Tokyo(114,60).
1st Area Army is located at Mutankiang(111,42).
86th JAAF AF Bn is located at Mutankiang(111,42).
Radio transmissions detected at Kuala Lumpur (49,79).
Pilot Alford S. is reported as having been found
Die Talsohle bei den Mk14-Torpedos scheint wirklich durchschritten zu sein. Was japanische "Überwachungslöcher" angeht, so hatten Wir ja z. B. das Gebiet um Marcus Island ausgemacht, welches Wir ja durch einen Kampfverband vor wenigen Wochen beschießen ließen. Der japanische Verteidigungsperimeter wird aber kleiner werden, so das eigentlich auch zwangsläufig die Qualität der Seeüberwachung besser werden müsste...eigentlich...
Das die japanische Seeaufklärung mit kleiner werdendem Hoheitsgebiet besser werden sollte, können wir so nicht bestätigen. Bei unserem Spiel gelingt es auch Anfang 1945 immer noch, weitgehend ungesehen viele unserer Landungsziele zu erreichen.
Gut, natürlich hängt es auch in erster Linie vom japanischen Spieler selber ab, ob und was er gegen dieses Kardinalproblem unternehmen möchte, daher dienen unsere Erfahrungen nur bedingt als Referenz. Es ist ein stetiger Prozess, Lücken in des Gegners Sichtfeld aufzudecken und viele Ideen zu offensiven Aktionen werden erst durch diese spontanen Erkenntnisse zum Leben erweckt.
Wenn nach eurer Beobachtung das Gebiet rund um Marcus Island günstig sein könnte, unbemerkt mit einem kleinen Flottenverband einzudringen und vielleicht die Verbindungsroute zwischen Japan und Truk zu bedrohen, hätten wir schon eine der Optionen, wie man Japan verunsichern könnte. Ein bisschen Glück gehört auch dazu, es ist ja immer auch ein schmaler Grat zwischen gesundem Risiko und purem Leichtsinn.
Jedenfalls sind meist die Operationen die erfolgreichsten, die der Gegner einem vielleicht nicht zutraut.
George Pickett
01.02.20, 12:37
Raids mit Marcus Island als Einfallstor hatten Wir auch schon in Erwägung gezogen. Es sind aber extrem lange Anmarschwege zu bewältigen, so dass solche Raids am Besten durch Leichte Kreuzer durchzuführen wären, die über eine entsprechende Reichweite und Geschwindigkeit verfügen. Die sollten dann Jagd auf Konvois machen. Die Geleitschiffe (Patrouillenboote und Escort-Zerstörer) sollten der Feuerkraft eines modernen Leichten Kreuzers nicht gewachsen sein.
Es spielt ja auch eine Rolle, welche Mittel zur Verfügung stehen. Als Rückversicherung könnte auch ein AO-Verband etwas außerhalb des japanischen Hoheitsgebietes warten, evtl. mit einem oder zwei Eskort-Trägern als Sicherung.
Manchmal ist ja auch schon das Auskundschaften solcher Gebiete spannend genug und bietet Stoff für Geschichten. Als Test eignet sich z.B. ein kleiner Zerstörerverband, der für einen gewissen Zeitraum ins den Hinterhof des Feindes eindringt und dort verweilt, so bekommt man das Langzeitverhalten mit, inwieweit ein Seegebiet belebt ist oder eben nicht.
Ohne solche Tests wären wir nie auf die Idee gekommen, das man an Truk oder Japan selbst ungesehen herankommen könnte und doch war es so.
George Pickett
23.02.20, 09:43
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01. März 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Central Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
South Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Southwest Pacific
Die wichtigsten japanischen Positionen rund um Rabaul liegen seit Wochen im Bombenhagel der alliierten Luftwaffe. In wenigen Tagen werden die verschiedenen Operationen beginnen, die mit der Einnahme von Rabaul, Manus und Kavieng enden sollen und somit der japanischen Präsenz in diesem Gebiet endgültig ein Ende setzen.
Morning Air attack on 8th Base Force, at 101,119 (Manus)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 49
P-38G Lightning x 47
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 8th Base Force, at 101,119 (Manus)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 2 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 9
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 45
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 1 damaged
Port hits 1
Port fuel hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 9
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 1 damaged
Port hits 1
Port fuel hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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ANZAC
Heute zeigten sich die U-Boote der Sub Fleet Asiatic von ihrer besten Seite. Dem niederländischen U-Boot „K-17“ gelang es, sich an den südlichen Kampfverband des Feindes anzunähern und auf einen leichten Kreuzer zum Schuss zu kommen. Ein erfolgreicher Angriff, der höchstwahrscheinlich mit der Versenkung des Kreuzers geendet hätte, wenn sich der zweite Torpedo, der dem Kreuzer traf, nicht als Blindgänger entpuppt hätte. Bei der anschließenden Verfolgung durch feindliche Zerstörer wurde das U-Boot durch Wasserbomben schwer beschädigt, konnte sich schließlich jedoch aus dem Gefahrenbereich entfernen. Es versucht nun, den rettenden Hafen von Broome zu erreichen.
ASW attack near Mataram at 59,114
Japanese Ships
CL Tatsuta, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
CS Mizuho
DD Hagikaze
DD Nowaki
DD Maikaze
TB Kari
TB Kasasagi
DD Shirayuki
DD Suzukaze
DD Arare
DD Michishio
Allied Ships
SS KXVII, hits 2, heavy damage
SS KXVII launches 4 torpedoes at CL Tatsuta
DD Shirayuki attacking submerged sub ....
DD Suzukaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Arare attacking submerged sub ....
DD Michishio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Shirayuki attacking submerged sub ....
DD Arare fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Michishio fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Shirayuki fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Arare attacking submerged sub ....
DD Michishio fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Arare fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Arare fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Östlich der Molukken gelang es “S-37”, aus einem kleinen Konvoi einen Frachter herauszuschießen. Zwei Torpedotreffer waren das Todesurteil für den Frachter. „S-37“ konnte sich anschließend erfolgreich von der Konvoi Sicherung absetzen.
Sub attack near Morotai at 81,101
Japanese Ships
xAK Mito Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
PB Chosa Maru
Allied Ships
SS S-37
SS S-37 launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Mito Maru
S-37 diving deep ....
PB Chosa Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Chosa Maru attacking submerged sub ....
PB Chosa Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Chosa Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Chosa Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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British Far East Command
East India Command
Heute reagierte der Feind auf die neue Situation im Nordosten von Burma und griff die indischen Fallschirmjäger auf dem Nordufer des Flusses mit mäßigem Erfolg aus der Luft an. Nur wenig später bombardierten US-Bomber die japanischen Panzeransammlungen auf dem Südufer.
Morning Air attack on 77th Chindit Brigade, at 64,42 (Myitkyina)
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 42
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 22
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
22 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 11000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 6th Tank Regiment, at 63,43 , near Myitkyina
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 38
P-38F Lightning x 24
P-40K Warhawk x 25
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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China Command
Abgesehen von den massiven und für die chinesischen Bodentruppen äußerst verlustreichen Luftangriffe, die der Feind flächendeckend fliegt, blieb es relative ruhig. Lediglich das übliche Artilleriefeuer auf chinesische Stellungen südöstlich von Chungking und östlich von Kweiyang wurde gemeldet. Eigene Verluste wurden nicht gemeldet.
Ground combat at 78,47 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 380 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2030
Defending force 37096 troops, 75 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1026
Assaulting units:
116th Division
39th Division
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
34th Division
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
15th Division
9th Tank Regiment
27th Division
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
57th Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Corps
61st Chinese Corps
76th Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Corps
47th Chinese Corps
91st Chinese Corps
4th Group Army
38th Chinese Corps
8th Group Army
16th Chinese Corps
36th Chinese Corps
34th Group Army
Jingcha War Area
43rd Chinese Corps
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Ground combat at 75,49 (near Kweiyang)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 300 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 902
Defending force 27417 troops, 212 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 697
Assaulting units:
104th Division
38th Division
65th Brigade
2nd Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
60th Chinese Corps
62nd Chinese Corps
14th Chinese Corps
1st New Chinese Corps
2nd Prov Chinese Corps
6th Chinese Corps
1st Group Army
16th Group Army
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Tonnageverluste am 01.03.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
Radio transmissions detected at 116,61.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Tokyo (114,60).
Radio transmissions detected at Oosthaven (48,96).
Radio transmissions detected at Saipan (108,93).
Yosu Fortress is located at Masan(102,54).
26th Engineer Regiment is located at Changsha(82,52).
3rd Raiding Regiment is located at Kagoshima(102,60).
Radio transmissions detected at Sabang (44,70).
2nd Fleet is located at Singapore(50,84).
Radio transmissions detected at Hamamatsu (111,61).
22nd Air Defense AA Regiment is located at Hiroshima/Kure(106,58).
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade is located at 78,47.
9th Medium Field Artillery Regiment is located at Yenki(110,44).
48th Road Const Co is located at Yenki(110,44).
5th Ind.Hvy.Art Battalion is located at Mishan(114,42).
22nd Ind.AA Gun Co is located at Kumamoto(102,59).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Babeldaob (90,97).
6th Army is located at Hailar(107,30).
Radio transmissions detected at 170,155.
Radio transmissions detected at Tsu (110,60).
Kasumigaura JNAF Base Force is located at Utsonomiya(115,60).
Radio transmissions detected at Tourane (66,65).
109th JAAF AF Bn is loaded on a Japanese xAK moving to Manila.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Shanghai (92,55).
Radio transmissions detected at Saipan (108,93).
Radio transmissions detected at Saipan (108,93).
North China Area Army is located at Peiping(95,39).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Cam Ranh Bay (64,72).
Radio transmissions detected at Sorong (82,107).
Radio transmissions detected at Sorong (82,107).
93rd JAAF AF Bn is located at Mandalay(59,46).
Soya Fortress is located at Wakkanai(122,48).
Radio transmissions detected at Changchun (106,41).
30th JAAF AF Bn is located at Kanko(105,47).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Tokyo (114,60).
NCPC Army is located at Taiyuan(91,40).
BB Washington taken out of commission to begin refit at Los Angeles
xAK Mito Maru is reported to have been sunk near Morotai on Mar 01, 1943
George Pickett
23.02.20, 10:27
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02. März 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Central Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
South Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Southwest Pacific
Großkampftag für die neuseeländischen und amerikanischen Bomberbesatzungen der 7. US Luftflotte bei Port Moresby und Milne Bay. Während die neuseeländischen Bomber abgeschnittene japanische Truppen bei Torokina bombardierten, griffen die amerikanischen B17- und B24-Bomber japanische Positionen bei Rabaul und auf Manus an. Man kann durchaus davon ausgehen, dass die Voraussetzungen für die kommenden Landungsoperationen durch die Luftwaffe geschaffen wurden.
Morning Air attack on 51st Base Force, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 45
Allied aircraft losses
Hudson III (LR): 4 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
37 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
12 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
12 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking Maizuru 1st SNLF ...
Also attacking 51st Base Force ...
Also attacking Maizuru 1st SNLF ...
Also attacking 51st Base Force ...
Also attacking Maizuru 1st SNLF ...
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Morning Air attack on Maizuru 1st SNLF, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 6
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
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Maizuru 1st SNLF, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 6
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 52
P-38G Lightning x 4
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 2 damaged
Port hits 3
Port fuel hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 9
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 8th Base Force, at 101,119 (Manus)
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 42
P-38G Lightning x 41
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 8th Base Force, at 101,119 (Manus)
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 8
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
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 8th Base Force, at 101,119 (Manus)
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 8
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
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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ANZAC
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
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British Far East Command
East India Command
Japan scheint aufzuwachen und bombardiert wieder die Bereitstellungsräume der 3. Special Forces Division, jedoch ohne greifbaren Erfolg. Anders die eigenen Luftangriffe, die weitere Feindpanzer ausschalten können. Hier hat der Feind eindeutig zu spät und nicht konsequent genug reagiert.
Morning Air attack on 77th Chindit Brigade, at 64,42 (Myitkyina)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 42
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 22
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
22 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 11000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 6th Tank Regiment, at 63,43 , near Myitkyina
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 55
P-38F Lightning x 22
P-40K Warhawk x 25
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Das bekam der Feind dann zu spüren, als die indischen Fallschirmjäger im Schutze der eigenen Bombenangriffe in Sturmbooten über den Fluss setzten und die Besatzungen der verbliebenen Panzer überwältigten. Die Reste des japanischen Panzerregimentes konnten zerschlagen und der Brückenkopf gesichert werden. Weitere Teile der Division sollen umgehend nachgeführt werden.
Ground combat at 63,43 (near Myitkyina)
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 2934 troops, 36 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 141
Defending force 49 troops, 0 guns, 23 vehicles, Assault Value = 3
Allied adjusted assault: 47
Japanese adjusted defense: 1
Allied assault odds: 47 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-), fatigue(-)
Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 30 (30 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1
Assaulting units:
77th Chindit Brigade
Defending units:
6th Tank Regiment
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China Command
Die Ruhe auf dem chinesischen Kriegsschauplatz kommt dem chinesischen Oberkommando durchaus entgegen, können das im Rahmen des Möglichen Umgruppierungen durchgeführt werden und an kritischen Punkten Verstärkungen eingeschoben werden. Dennoch steht es schlecht genug für die chinesische Armee. Heute begnügte sich der Feind wieder mit dem Beschuss bestimmter Frontabschnitte durch seine Artillerie.
Ground combat at 78,47 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 380 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2043
Defending force 36979 troops, 74 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1020
Japanese ground losses:
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Assaulting units:
15th Division
39th Division
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
9th Tank Regiment
116th Division
34th Division
27th Division
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
3rd Chinese Corps
47th Chinese Corps
76th Chinese Corps
61st Chinese Corps
57th Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Corps
91st Chinese Corps
4th Group Army
34th Group Army
38th Chinese Corps
36th Chinese Corps
16th Chinese Corps
8th Group Army
Jingcha War Area
43rd Chinese Corps
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Ground combat at 75,49 (near Kweiyang)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 300 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 914
Defending force 27464 troops, 211 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 700
Assaulting units:
104th Division
38th Division
65th Brigade
2nd Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
14th Chinese Corps
60th Chinese Corps
62nd Chinese Corps
2nd Prov Chinese Corps
1st New Chinese Corps
6th Chinese Corps
1st Group Army
16th Group Army
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Tonnageverluste am 02.03.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
Kwantung Army is located at Changchun(106,41).
25th Ind. Engineer Regiment is located at Sendai(117,58).
51st Const Co is located at Changchun(106,41).
23rd Ind. Engineer Regiment is located at Singapore(50,84).
36th Field AA Battalion is located at Chiang Mai(58,53).
54th Const Co is located at Magwe(57,47).
16th Infantry Regiment is located at Canton(77,59).
Radio transmissions detected at Nanyang (85,45).
Radio transmissions detected at Kushiro (123,53).
6th JAAF Base Force is located at Port Arthur(99,44).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Cam Ranh Bay (64,72).
16th Garrison Unit is located at Hirosaki/Aomori(118,54).
7th Division is located at Asahikawa(121,51).
13 ships are based at Muroran (120,52).
2nd Air Army is located at Changchun(106,41).
97th JAAF AF Bn is located at Cam Ranh Bay(64,72).
4th JAAF AF Bn is located at Batavia(49,98).
9th JAAF Base Force is located at Nanyang(85,45).
3rd Manchukuo Cav Brigade is located at Chihfeng(100,38).
Yokosuka 1st SNLF is located at Bandoeng(50,100).
11th RF Gun Battalion is located at Kofu(113,60).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Yokohama/Yokosuka (113,61).
Tanaka Det is located at Manila(79,77).
Radio transmissions detected at Hangchow (90,55).
11th Ind.AA Gun Co is located at Wakayama(109,60).
1st RGC Capital Division is located at 83,52.
9th Ind.Mixed Brigade is located at 76,46.
207th JAAF AF Bn is located at Harbin(109,39).
Radio transmissions detected at Nanyang (85,45).
8th JAAF AF Coy is located at Cam Ranh Bay(64,72).
21st JAAF AF Bn is located at Bangkok(56,62).
17th Army is located at Tokyo(114,60).
Wir können immer noch nicht so recht glauben, das Japan der Ausschaltung oder sogar dem drohenden Verlust von Rabaul völlig tatenlos zusehen wird. Irgendwo an der riesigen Front muß doch eine Gegenaktion geplant sein, alles andere würde uns etwas verstören.
Die Vernichtung des Panzerregiments (wenn auch geschwächt) ist auch so ein Highlight, wobei schon der Angriff selbst über einen Fluß hinweg schon für sich eine sportliche Angelegenheit ist, die auch in die Hose gehen kann. Und dann noch "ohne Überlebende", um Japans Militär im allgemeinen muß es in der Tat schlecht bestellt sein.
George Pickett
23.02.20, 23:37
Wir können immer noch nicht so recht glauben, das Japan der Ausschaltung oder sogar dem drohenden Verlust von Rabaul völlig tatenlos zusehen wird. Irgendwo an der riesigen Front muß doch eine Gegenaktion geplant sein, alles andere würde uns etwas verstören.
Die Vernichtung des Panzerregiments (wenn auch geschwächt) ist auch so ein Highlight, wobei schon der Angriff selbst über einen Fluß hinweg schon für sich eine sportliche Angelegenheit ist, die auch in die Hose gehen kann. Und dann noch "ohne Überlebende", um Japans Militär im allgemeinen muß es in der Tat schlecht bestellt sein.
Wobei angemerkt werden muss, dass das japanische Panzerregiment seit Wochen fast täglich aus der Luft bombardiert wurde. Es war bereits sehr angeschlagen und wohl auch demoralisiert. Dennoch war es natürlich ein Risiko, aber...ohne Risiko kein Gewinn...
Dennoch hätte Japan Zeit genug gehabt, seine Stellungen seit Beginn Unserer Offensive mit Verstärkungen zu festigen. Das ist aber bis zu diesem Zeitpunkt nicht geschehen.
George Pickett
27.02.20, 08:26
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03. März 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Central Pacific
Südlich von Guam griff das U-Boot „Shark“ einen japanischen Geleitzerstörer an. Ein unnötiges Risiko, welches auch nicht zum gewünschten Erfolg führte. Das Feindschiff wich den geschossenen Torpedos aus und drehte den Spieß kurzerhand um. Über mehrere Stunden ging die Jagd und der Skipper der „Shark“ musste alle Register ziehen um sich seiner Haut zu erwehren, was auch schließlich gelang.
Sub attack near Guam at 106,96
Japanese Ships
E W-22
Allied Ships
SS Shark
SS Shark launches 2 torpedoes at E W-22
E W-22 attacking submerged sub ....
E W-22 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E W-22 attacking submerged sub ....
E W-22 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E W-22 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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South Pacific
Die Vorbereitungen für die Operation “Dynamo” gehen in die Endphase. Die Vorverlegung der Truppen des I. amphibischen Korps sowie des I. und XIV. US Korps nach Shortland und Guadalcanal ist in vollem Gange und soll bis Mitte des Monats abgeschlossen sein. Der endgültige Starttermin wird den Kommandeuren vom Stab der 6. US Armee kurzfristig bekanntgegeben.
Southwest Pacific
Die 7. US Luftflotte setzt ihre vorbereitenden Angriffe auch heute fort. Das Trefferbild war insgesamt zufriedenstellend.
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 45
Allied aircraft losses
Hudson III (LR): 3 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
35 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
12 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
12 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 51st Base Force ...
Also attacking Maizuru 1st SNLF ...
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Morning Air attack on Maizuru 1st SNLF, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 6
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 51st Base Force, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 6
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 8th Base Force, at 101,119 (Manus)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 40
P-38G Lightning x 21
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
27 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 8th Base Force, at 101,119 (Manus)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 8 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 9
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
22 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 8th Base Force, at 101,119 (Manus)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 8
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
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 8th Base Force, at 101,119 (Manus)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 7
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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ANZAC
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
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British Far East Command
East India Command
Neuerlicher Angriff auf die indischen Fallschirmjäger, doch wieder kein greifbares Ergebnis für den Feind. Die Bomber der 10. US Luftflotte bombardierten derweil japanische Panzeransammlungen bei Lashio, wobei auch größere feindliche Truppenbewegungen in östlicher Richtung gemeldet wurden. Japan reagiert!
Afternoon Air attack on 77th Chindit Brigade, at 63,43 , near Myitkyina
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 18
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 11000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on 14th Tank Regiment, at 62,46 (Lashio)
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 16
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 4 (2 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Vor wenigen Tagen musste der geplante massive Luftangriff auf die japanischen Flugplätze bei Magwe kurzfristig gestoppt werden, da die eigenen Liegeplätze am Golf von Bengalen durch japanische Flottenverbände bedroht wurden. Die Royal Air Force und die 10. US Luftflotte zogen heute kurzfristig rund 400 Jäger und Bomber auf verschiedenen Stützpunkten zusammen. Morgen soll die Operation durchgeführt werden.
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China Command
Nichts Neues in China. Massive feindliche Luftangriffe und Störfeuer japanischer Artillerie auf einige Frontabschnitte, die jedoch keine Verluste verursachten.
Ground combat at 78,47 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 380 troops, 44 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2051
Defending force 36822 troops, 74 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1011
Assaulting units:
9th Tank Regiment
116th Division
39th Division
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
34th Division
15th Division
27th Division
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
57th Chinese Corps
76th Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Corps
47th Chinese Corps
61st Chinese Corps
91st Chinese Corps
16th Chinese Corps
38th Chinese Corps
34th Group Army
4th Group Army
8th Group Army
36th Chinese Corps
Jingcha War Area
43rd Chinese Corps
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Ground combat at 75,49 (near Kweiyang)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 300 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 927
Defending force 27538 troops, 210 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 714
Assaulting units:
104th Division
38th Division
65th Brigade
2nd Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
14th Chinese Corps
60th Chinese Corps
62nd Chinese Corps
2nd Prov Chinese Corps
1st New Chinese Corps
6th Chinese Corps
1st Group Army
16th Group Army
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Tonnageverluste am 03.03.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
201st JAAF AF Bn is located at Nanyang(85,45).
73rd JAAF AF Bn is located at Sapporo(120,51).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Tokyo (114,60).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Hiroshima/Kure (106,58).
57th Construction Battalion is located at Keijo(103,50).
Radio transmissions detected at Chefoo (98,46).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Tokyo (114,60).
18th Mountain Gun Regiment is located at Singapore(50,84).
23rd JAAF AF Bn is located at Georgetown(49,74).
58th JNAF AF Unit is located at Tokyo(114,60).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Nagoya (111,60).
6th Manchukuo Cav Brigade is located at Hailar(107,30).
Radio transmissions detected at Udon Thani (61,59).
1st RTA Division is located at Prome(55,50).
23rd JAAF AF Bn is located at Georgetown(49,74).
24th Port Unit is located at Hiroshima/Kure(106,58).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Batavia (49,98).
Radio transmissions detected at Chichi-jima (111,74).
82nd JAAF AF Bn is located at Phnom Penh(58,69).
Radio transmissions detected at Hollandia (93,116).
16th JAAF Base Force is located at Hankow(85,50).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Nagasaki/Sasebo (102,58).
Yura Fortress is located at Kobe(108,59).
30th Ind. Engineer Regiment is located at Kurume(103,58).
5th Manchukuo Cav Brigade is located at Yingkow(101,43).
2nd Mobile Engineer Regiment is located at Mukden(104,42).
2nd Raiding Regiment is located at Kagoshima(102,60).
56th Recon Regiment is located at Singapore(50,84).
63rd Infantry Group is located at Wakayama(109,60).
Radio transmissions detected at Hong Kong (77,61).
31st JNAF AF Unit is located at Fusan(103,55).
DD Arashi is moving to Singapore (50,84).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at 74,86.
209th JAAF AF Bn is located at Nanyang(85,45).
21st JAAF Base Force is located at Hirosaki/Aomori(118,54).
Radio transmissions detected at 42,69.
96th JAAF AF Bn is located at Bangkok(56,62).
6th Army is located at Hailar(107,30).
4th JAAF AF Coy is located at Bangkok(56,62).
76th JAAF AF Bn is located at Changchun(106,41).
Pilot Clark W. is reported as having been found
George Pickett
27.02.20, 09:09
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04. März 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Central Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
South Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Southwest Pacific
Mit zeitgleich durchgeführten Luftangriffen auf alle vier noch verbliebenen japanischen Stützpunkte rund um Rabaul zeigte die 7. US Luftflotte dem Feind eindrucksvoll ihre Macht auf. Über Kavieng kam erstmals die B24-D1 zum Einsatz. Mit der absoluten Luftherrschaft sind die Voraussetzungen für die in Kürze beginnenden Landungsmanöver geschaffen.
Morning Air attack on 51st Base Force, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 39
Allied aircraft losses
Hudson III (LR): 4 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
24 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
12 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking Maizuru 1st SNLF ...
Also attacking 51st Base Force ...
Also attacking Maizuru 1st SNLF ...
Also attacking 51st Base Force ...
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Morning Air attack on Maizuru 1st SNLF, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 7 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 6
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 35
P-38F Lightning x 5
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 1 damaged
Port hits 2
Port fuel hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 9
No Allied losses
Port hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Kavieng , at 106,122
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 24
No Allied losses
Port hits 1
Port supply hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 8th Base Force, at 101,119 (Manus)
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 42
P-38F Lightning x 2
P-38G Lightning x 44
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 8th Base Force, at 101,119 (Manus)
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 8
P-38F Lightning x 18
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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ANZAC
Das niederländische U-Boot “K-9” hielt Fühlung zum japanischen Kampfverband vor der Küste von Java. Ein Angriff auf einen der sichernden Zerstörer scheiterte und der Kommandant des U-Bootes musste seine ganze Erfahrung einsetzen, um das U-Boot aus dem Bereich der Ortungsgeräte zu manövrieren, was schließlich auch gelang.
ASW attack near Denpasar at 54,111
Japanese Ships
DD Yugumo
BB Nagato
CA Kinugasa
CL Nagara
DD Takanami
DD Nenohi
DD Kuroshio
Allied Ships
SS KIX
SS KIX launches 2 torpedoes at DD Yugumo
KIX diving deep ....
DD Nenohi attacking submerged sub ....
DD Kuroshio fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Nenohi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Nenohi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Nenohi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Nenohi fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Eine neue Bedrohung wurde in Form eines japanischen Trägerkampfverbandes nördlich von Timor in der Banda-See aufgeklärt, der westlichen Kurs hält. Was diese Massierung von schweren Flotteneinheiten zu bedeuten hat, ist noch völlig unklar. Als Reaktion darauf wies die Sub Fleet Asiatic mehrere U-Boote an, sich auf dem möglichen Kurs des Trägerverbandes auf die Lauer zu legen. Die 5. US Luftflotte zieht auf dem Luftwaffenstützpunkt Broome zusätzlich Sturzbomber und Jäger zusammen. Die nächsten 24 Stunden werden hoffentlich Aufschluss über die feindlichen Absichten geben.
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British Far East Command
East India Command
Jetzt reagiert Japan doch, und das massiv! Die bei Lashio aufgeklärten Feindverbände entpuppten sich als 1. Panzerdivision. Diese marschiert in Richtung der 3. Special Forces Division. Die 10. US Luftflotte griff die Marschkolonnen dieser Division mehrmals mit Erfolg an. Die japanische Luftwaffe bombardierte im Gegenzug die Stellungen der indischen Fallschirmjäger. Die als Luftsicherung eingeteilten chinesischen Jagdstaffeln waren zu weit entfernt und kamen nicht mehr an die Bomber heran. Der geplante Angriff auf japanische Flugfelder bei Magwe musste wetterbedingt um 1 Tag verschoben werden.
Morning Air attack on 1st Tank Division, at 62,46 (Lashio)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 45
P-38E Lightning x 23
P-38F Lightning x 20
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
B-25C Mitchell: 1 destroyed by flak
Japanese ground losses:
20 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 17 (1 destroyed, 16 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
13 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 14th Tank Regiment ...
Also attacking 1st Tank Division ...
Also attacking 14th Tank Regiment ...
Also attacking 1st Tank Division ...
Also attacking 14th Tank Regiment ...
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Morning Air attack on 1st Tank Division, at 62,46 (Lashio)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 6 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 8
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 2 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on 77th Chindit Brigade, at 63,43 , near Myitkyina
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-49-IIa Helen x 18
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-49-IIa Helen: 1 damaged
No Allied losses
Allied ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-49-IIa Helen bombing from 11000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
4th FG/21st FS CAF with P-40E Warhawk (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead
4th FG/22nd FS CAF with P-40E Warhawk (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead
4th FG/23rd FS CAF with P-40E Warhawk (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead
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China Command
Hier blieb es auch heute ruhig. Die üblichen Ausnahmen waren japanisches Artilleriefeuer auf chinesische Stellungen südöstlich von Chungking und östlich von Kweiyang. Es wurden keine eigenen Verluste gemeldet.
Ground combat at 78,47 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 380 troops, 44 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2070
Defending force 39799 troops, 109 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1064
Assaulting units:
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
9th Tank Regiment
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
116th Division
34th Division
15th Division
27th Division
39th Division
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
76th Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Corps
47th Chinese Corps
58th Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Corps
61st Chinese Corps
78th Chinese Corps
57th Chinese Corps
91st Chinese Corps
38th Chinese Corps
23rd Group Army
8th Group Army
4th Group Army
Jingcha War Area
36th Chinese Corps
16th Chinese Corps
34th Group Army
43rd Chinese Corps
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Ground combat at 75,49 (near Kweiyang)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 300 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 931
Defending force 27590 troops, 210 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 722
Assaulting units:
104th Division
38th Division
65th Brigade
2nd Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
60th Chinese Corps
14th Chinese Corps
62nd Chinese Corps
2nd Prov Chinese Corps
1st New Chinese Corps
6th Chinese Corps
1st Group Army
16th Group Army
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Tonnageverluste am 04.03.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
80th JAAF AF Bn is located at Tokyo(114,60).
14th JAAF AF Bn is located at Takao(84,65).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Tokyo (114,60).
14th JNAF AF Unit is located at Genzan(105,48).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Ominato (119,54).
Tokyo Bay Fortress is located at Yokohama/Yokosuka(113,61).
67th Naval Guard Unit is located at Hollandia(93,116).
5th Field AF Construction Battalion is located at Kavieng(106,122).
Radio transmissions detected at Siangtan (81,52).
17th Ind.Mixed Brigade is located at 76,46.
10th Mortar Battalion is located at Kiamusze(113,40).
56th Field AA Battalion is located at Changchun(106,41).
9th Division is located at 111,43.
52nd Field AA Battalion is located at Sunwu(113,34).
1st Art.Mortar Regiment is located at Yokohama/Yokosuka(113,61).
3rd FF Const Unit is located at Anshan(102,43).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Ominato (119,54).
Radio transmissions detected at Changchun (106,41).
5th Naval Construction Battalion is located at Saipan(108,93).
Radio transmissions detected at Vigan (80,73).
Radio transmissions detected at Manila (79,77).
24th Port Unit is located at Hiroshima/Kure(106,58).
1st Raiding Regiment is located at Shanghai(92,55).
15th Ind. Engineer Regiment is located at Sabang(44,70).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Pescadores (84,63).
Radio transmissions detected at 80,71.
Radio transmissions detected at 80,71.
8th Fleet is located at Babeldaob(90,97).
89th JAAF AF Coy is located at Ternate(78,102).
Radio transmissions detected at Peleliu (90,98).
8th Area Army is located at Tokyo(114,60).
Pilot Micheel, V.L. is reported as to have escaped capture
Pilot King K. is reported as having been found
George Pickett
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05. März 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Central Pacific
Nahe der Insel Guam versuchte sich das U-Boot “Shark” erfolglos an einem Patrouillenboot. Immerhin gelange es dem Skipper der „Shark“ sich der Verfolgung durch den Feind ohne Blessuren zu entziehen.
Sub attack near Guam at 106,96
Japanese Ships
PB Shinko Maru #3
Allied Ships
SS Shark
SS Shark launches 2 torpedoes
PB Shinko Maru #3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shinko Maru #3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shinko Maru #3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Shinko Maru #3 attacking submerged sub ....
PB Shinko Maru #3 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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South Pacific
Umgekehrtes Bild im Bereich der Solomonen. Hier scheiterte ein japanisches U-Boot beim Angriffe auf einen großen Truppenkonvoi welcher sich von den Shortlands auf dem Rückweg nach Luganville befand. Die Konvoi Sicherung reagierte schnell und präzise und konnte wohl einige Nahtreffer setzen, die das Feindboot spürbar beschädigt haben dürften.
ASW attack near Munda at 110,135
Japanese Ships
SS I-172, hits 4
Allied Ships
APD Chew
SC-630
AP William Ward Burrows
AP Arthur Middleton
AP President Polk
AP President Monroe
AP President Hayes
AP President Adams
AP U.S. Grant
AP Fuller
AP Heywood
AP W.A. Holbrook
AP Wharton
AK Mercury
SC-637
SC-636
SC-633
SC-632
SS I-172 launches 2 torpedoes at APD Chew
SC-637 fails to find sub and abandons search
SC-636 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-633 fails to find sub and abandons search
SC-632 fails to find sub and abandons search
SC-636 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-636 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-636 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-636 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-636 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-636 attacking submerged sub ....
SS I-172 eludes ASW attack from SC-636
Escort abandons search for sub
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Southwest Pacific
Die 7. US Luftflotte griff heute Ziele auf Munda und bei Rabaul an. Der Feind störte die Aktionen lediglich durch Flakfeuer, welches aber kaum spürbar, geschweige den wirksam war.
Afternoon Air attack on 8th Base Force, at 101,119 (Manus)
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 18
P-38G Lightning x 23
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on 8th Base Force, at 101,119 (Manus)
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 18
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
3 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 27
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 9
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Afternoon Air attack on Rabaul , at 106,125
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 7
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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ANZAC
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British Far East Command
East India Command
Von mehreren Stützpunkten aus stiegen heute die Jäger und Bomber der Royal Air Force auf, um den japanischen Luftwaffenstützpunkt Magwe in Zentral-Burma anzugreifen. Das Glück schien auf Seiten der Piloten zu sein, denn kein Feindjäger befand sich über Magwe in der Luft. Wahrscheinlich rechnete auf japanischer Seite niemand mit einem Angriff. So konnten die Bomber mehr oder weniger ungestört ihre Arbeit verrichten.
Morning Air attack on Magwe , at 57,47
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 41 NM, estimated altitude 33,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIb Trop x 15
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Hurricane IIb Trop sweeping at 30000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Magwe , at 57,47
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
Blenheim IV x 41
Wellington Ic x 6
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
Wellington Ic: 1 damaged
Runway hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Blenheim IV bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
14 x Blenheim IV bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
13 x Blenheim IV bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x Wellington Ic bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x Wellington Ic bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Magwe , at 57,47
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
Liberator II x 10
Wellington Ic x 32
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 1 destroyed on ground
Ki-43-Ic Oscar: 1 destroyed on ground
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 7
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Wellington Ic bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x Wellington Ic bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x Liberator II bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x Liberator II bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x Wellington Ic bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Magwe , at 57,47
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
Blenheim IV x 11
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-Ic Oscar: 1 destroyed on ground
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Blenheim IV bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Die 10. US Luftflotte bombardierte auch heute die Marschkolonnen der 1. japanischen Panzerdivision. Auf Grund der schlechten Wetterlange war das Trefferausbeute jedoch nicht zufriedenstellend.
Morning Air attack on 1st Tank Division, at 62,46 (Lashio)
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 29
P-38E Lightning x 23
P-38F Lightning x 20
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 2 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 14th Tank Regiment ...
Also attacking 1st Tank Division ...
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China Command
Weiterhin ist es an der chinesischen Front relative ruhig. Lediglich südöstlich von Chungking und östlich von Kweiyang belegte die japanische Artillerie die chinesischen Stellungen mit Granatfeuer. Eigene Verluste wurden nicht gemeldet.
Ground combat at 78,47 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 380 troops, 44 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2085
Defending force 40100 troops, 107 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1064
Assaulting units:
39th Division
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
15th Division
116th Division
27th Division
9th Tank Regiment
34th Division
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
76th Chinese Corps
47th Chinese Corps
61st Chinese Corps
57th Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Corps
78th Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Corps
58th Chinese Corps
91st Chinese Corps
36th Chinese Corps
8th Group Army
43rd Chinese Corps
Jingcha War Area
16th Chinese Corps
38th Chinese Corps
4th Group Army
34th Group Army
23rd Group Army
9th Prov Chinese Corps
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Ground combat at 75,49 (near Kweiyang)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 300 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 933
Defending force 27584 troops, 207 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 725
Assaulting units:
38th Division
104th Division
65th Brigade
2nd Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
14th Chinese Corps
62nd Chinese Corps
1st New Chinese Corps
60th Chinese Corps
2nd Prov Chinese Corps
6th Chinese Corps
1st Group Army
16th Group Army
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Tonnageverluste am 05.03.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
Radio transmissions detected at Saipan (108,93).
Shimonoseki Fortress is located at Shimonoseki(104,57).
138th Infantry Regiment is located at 78,47.
Radio transmissions detected at Medan (46,76).
8th Medium Field Artillery Regiment is located at Manila(79,77).
23rd Field AA Machinecannon Company is located at Yenki(110,44).
Radio transmissions detected at Mukden (104,42).
Radio transmissions detected at Taiyuan (91,40).
Radio transmissions detected at Nanyang (85,45).
Radio transmissions detected at Kagi (85,64).
11th Special Base Force is located at Saigon(60,71).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Osaka/Kyoto (109,59).
38th Field AA Machinecannon Company is located at Hamamatsu(111,61).
58th Infantry Regiment is located at Hankow(85,50).
15279 men are based at Kiamusze (113,40).
52nd JNAF AF Unit is located at Tokyo(114,60).
18th JAAF Base Force is located at Kota Bharu(51,75).
Radio transmissions detected at Amoy (83,61).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Nagoya (111,60).
7th Manchukuo Cav Brigade is located at Linhsi(100,36).
Radio transmissions detected at Maizuru (110,58).
41st Infantry Regiment is located at Singapore(50,84).
7th RF Gun Battalion is located at Hailar(107,30).
8th Garrison Unit is located at Hailun(111,37).
171st Cavalry Regiment is located at Changchun(106,41).
Radio transmissions detected at 54,111.
109th JAAF AF Bn is loaded on a Std-A Cargo class xAK moving to Makassar.
36th Division is located at 76,46.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Shanghai (92,55).
23rd Army is located at Canton(77,59).
1st Mortar Battalion is located at Wuchang(84,51).
Southern Army is located at Singapore(50,84).
20th JNAF AF Unit is located at Hiroshima/Kure(106,58).
Nakagusuko-wan Fortress is located at Nago(95,65).
George Pickett
04.03.20, 11:11
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06. März 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Central Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
South Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Southwest Pacific
Stürme und Starkregen hinderten die 7. US Luftflotte heute größtenteils daran, die japanischen Stützpunkte rund um Rabaul zu bombardieren. Lediglich die Bomber des 1. neuseeländischen Air Corps stiegen von ihren Stützpunkten bei der Milne Bay auf und bombardierten die auf Bouganiville abgeschnittenen japanischen Truppen.
Morning Air attack on Maizuru 1st SNLF, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 48
Allied aircraft losses
Hudson III (LR): 3 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
12 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
9 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
12 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 51st Base Force ...
Also attacking Maizuru 1st SNLF ...
Also attacking 51st Base Force ...
Also attacking Maizuru 1st SNLF ...
Also attacking 51st Base Force ...
Also attacking Maizuru 1st SNLF ...
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Morning Air attack on 51st Base Force, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 6
Allied aircraft losses
Hudson III (LR): 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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ANZAC
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British Far East Command
East India Command
Heute schließlich konnte die eigentliche Luftoffensive gegen den japanischen Luftwaffenstützpunkt Magwe in Zentral-Burma beginnen. Trotz einer immer noch nicht zufriedenstellenden Wetterlage stiegen von den Flugfeldern bei Cox Bazar die Jagdstaffeln auf, die zur freien Jagd über Magwe eingeteilt waren. Sie hatten den Auftrag, die japanische Luftsicherung in Luftkämpfe zu verwickeln, zu verschleißen und somit den nachfolgenden Bomberverbänden den Weg zu ebnen…und diese Aufgabe erfüllten sie mit Bravour! Fast 30 feindliche Jagdmaschinen konnten die Piloten der Royal Air Force bei nur 3 eigenen Verlusten abschießen.
Morning Air attack on Magwe , at 57,47
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 45 NM, estimated altitude 32,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 20
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 44
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 14
Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIb Trop x 16
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-Ic Oscar: 2 destroyed
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 2 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIb Trop: 2 destroyed
CAP engaged:
253 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 20 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead
11th Sentai with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (0 airborne, 18 on standby, 11 scrambling)
18 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
64th Sentai Det with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 14000.
Raid is overhead
77th Sentai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (3 airborne, 8 on standby, 3 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 16000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Magwe , at 57,47
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 31,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 19
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 34
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 9
Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIb Trop x 15
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-Ic Oscar: 4 destroyed
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 1 destroyed
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
253 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
19 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters to 32000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
64th Sentai Det with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
77th Sentai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 16000 and 32000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 56 minutes
11th Sentai with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (11 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
15 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 16000 and 33000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 62 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Magwe , at 57,47
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 35,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 12
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 25
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 8
Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIb Trop x 16
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-43-Ic Oscar: 4 destroyed
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 1 destroyed
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
253 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters to 27000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 124 minutes
64th Sentai Det with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 14000 , scrambling fighters to 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
77th Sentai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 17000 and 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
11th Sentai with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 5 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
10 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 19000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Magwe , at 57,47
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 36,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 14
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 7
Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIb Trop x 16
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-Ic Oscar: 7 destroyed
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIb Trop: 1 destroyed
CAP engaged:
253 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 9 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters to 27000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
77th Sentai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 24845 and 26000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
11th Sentai with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 17000 and 28000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
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Als sich die erste Bomberwelle dann der Abwurfzone näherte, war der Himmel praktisch frei von japanischen Jägern. Trotz der schlechten Sicht konnten die einzelnen Staffeln sich halbwegs für den Bombenanwurf positionieren und klinkten schließlich ihre tödliche Last aus. Das Ergebnis war dann schließlich auch durchaus zufriedenstellend.
Morning Air attack on Magwe , at 57,47
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 2
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 3
Allied aircraft
Blenheim IV x 15
Hurricane IIc Trop x 64
Vengeance I x 32
Wellington Ic x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
Hurricane IIc Trop: 1 destroyed
Wellington Ic: 1 damaged
Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 19
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Vengeance I releasing from 2000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 25000 feet *
11 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 25000 feet *
11 x Vengeance I releasing from 2000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x Wellington Ic bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x Blenheim IV bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x Wellington Ic bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x Wellington Ic bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 25000 feet
5 x Vengeance I releasing from 4000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 25000 feet
1 x Vengeance I releasing from 4000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
253 Ku S-1 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 24360.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
11th Sentai with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters to 24000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 51 minutes
77th Sentai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 16000 , scrambling fighters between 24000 and 27360.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Magwe , at 57,47
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIc x 16
Blenheim IV x 15
Hurricane IIc Trop x 48
Liberator II x 4
Vengeance I x 16
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIc: 1 damaged
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 5
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Blenheim IV bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
16 x Beaufighter VIc bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x Vengeance I releasing from 2000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x Liberator II bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x Vengeance I releasing from 4000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
253 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters to 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 57 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Magwe , at 57,47
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Allied aircraft
Wellington Ic x 9
No Allied losses
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Wellington Ic bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Magwe , at 57,47
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
Blenheim IV x 11
Wellington Ic x 12
No Allied losses
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Wellington Ic bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x Blenheim IV bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Magwe , at 57,47
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Allied aircraft
Vengeance I x 16
Allied aircraft losses
Vengeance I: 2 damaged
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 8
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x Vengeance I releasing from 4000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x Vengeance I releasing from 2000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Magwe , at 57,47
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
Liberator II x 6
Allied aircraft losses
Liberator II: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Liberator II bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Magwe , at 57,47
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Allied aircraft
Blenheim IV x 13
No Allied losses
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Blenheim IV bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Magwe , at 57,47
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
Wellington Ic x 8
Allied aircraft losses
Wellington Ic: 1 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Wellington Ic bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Magwe , at 57,47
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIc x 15
Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIc: 3 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Beaufighter VIc bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Weiter östlich bombardierte die 10. US Luftflotte wieder die japanischen Marschkolonnen östlich von Lashio. Bis der Feind sie Stellungen der indischen Fallschirmjäger erreicht, soll er möglichst stark dezimiert und demoralisiert werden.
Morning Air attack on 1st Tank Division, at 62,46 (Lashio)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 40
P-38E Lightning x 22
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 4 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 14th Tank Regiment ...
Also attacking 1st Tank Division ...
Also attacking 14th Tank Regiment ...
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Morning Air attack on 1st Tank Division, at 62,46 (Lashio)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 7
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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m Abend wurde von der Royal Air Force eine erste Auswertung der Einsätze vorgenommen, die ein durchaus positives Bild zeichneten. Die japanische Jagdabwehr hatte hohe Verluste zu verzeichnen gehabt und Luftbildaufnahmen zeigen sichtbare Beschädigungen an den Flugfeldern und der umgebenden Infrastruktur bei Magwe.
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China Command
In China wenig neues, was dem chinesischen Oberkommando nur recht sein kann. Japanisches Artilleriefeuer auf die chinesischen Stellungen südöstlich von Chungking und östlich von Kweiyang.
Ground combat at 78,47 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 380 troops, 42 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2096
Defending force 40016 troops, 106 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1060
Assaulting units:
9th Tank Regiment
15th Division
116th Division
27th Division
39th Division
34th Division
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
78th Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Corps
58th Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Corps
61st Chinese Corps
57th Chinese Corps
76th Chinese Corps
47th Chinese Corps
91st Chinese Corps
4th Group Army
8th Group Army
Jingcha War Area
23rd Group Army
16th Chinese Corps
36th Chinese Corps
38th Chinese Corps
34th Group Army
43rd Chinese Corps
9th Prov Chinese Corps
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Ground combat at 75,49 (near Kweiyang)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 300 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 951
Defending force 27575 troops, 206 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 728
Assaulting units:
38th Division
104th Division
65th Brigade
2nd Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
60th Chinese Corps
14th Chinese Corps
1st New Chinese Corps
2nd Prov Chinese Corps
62nd Chinese Corps
6th Chinese Corps
1st Group Army
16th Group Army
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Tonnageverluste am 06.03.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
Radio transmissions detected at 180,110.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Babeldaob (90,97).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Yokohama/Yokosuka (113,61).
14th Garrison Unit is located at Hirosaki/Aomori(118,54).
3rd Engineer Construction Battalion is located at Aparri(82,73).
22nd Ind. Engineer Regiment is located at Mishan(114,42).
13th Border Defense Fortress is located at 114,31.
5th Ind.Mixed Brigade is located at Tsingtao(95,47).
11th Army is located at Hankow(85,50).
4995 men are based at Udon Thani (61,59).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Kobe (108,59).
59th Infantry Brigade is located at Sian(83,41).
Radio transmissions detected at Chefoo (98,46).
Radio transmissions detected at Iloilo (79,84).
7th RTA Division is located at Chiang Mai(58,53).
47th JAAF AF Bn is located at Canton(77,59).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Tokyo (114,60).
Radio transmissions detected at Anking (88,52).
17th Division is located at 76,46.
Radio transmissions detected at Yenki (110,44).
24th Division is located at Mishan(114,42).
Radio transmissions detected at Hailar (107,30).
10th Border Defense Fortress is located at 113,42.
55th Infantry Regiment is located at Palembang(48,91).
Radio transmissions detected at Wakayama (109,60).
Radio transmissions detected at Hirosaki/Aomori (118,54).
Kakogawa JAAF Base Force is located at Kobe(108,59).
9th Tank Regiment is located at 78,47.
22nd AA Regiment is located at Hankow(85,50).
15th RGC Temp. Division is located at Anyang(89,43).
8th NCPC Infantry Brigade is located at Taiyuan(91,40).
9th Armored Car Co is located at Ichang(83,48).
101st JAAF AF Bn is located at Iwaki(116,59).
97th JAAF AF Bn is located at Cam Ranh Bay(64,72).
20th Army is located at Port Arthur(99,44).
PO Paxton, T.G. of No.30 Sqn RAF is credited with kill number 2
PO Spanton P. of No.30 Sqn RAF is credited with kill number 2
WO Kynman, D. of No.79 Sqn RAF is credited with kill number 2
FLT Bowes, R.R. of No.79 Sqn RAF is credited with kill number 2
FLT Bowes, R.R. of No.79 Sqn RAF is credited with kill number 3
FLT Bowes, R.R. of No.79 Sqn RAF is credited with kill number 4
PO Parker, B.J. of No.79 Sqn RAF is credited with kill number 2
PO Hanson, G.B. of No.136 Sqn RAF is credited with kill number 2
WO Butler, V.B.G. of No.136 Sqn RAF is credited with kill number 2
PO Goddard, F.J.P. of No.136 Sqn RAF is credited with kill number 2
Was ist nur mit der japanischen Luftwaffe in Burma passiert, das man sie dermaßen vor sich hertreiben kann? Magwe erst gar nicht, dann höchstens halbherzig verteidigt und von Hurricanes!!! auseinandergenommen worden. :eek:
Ist das schon der Anfang vom Ende? :geistlicher:
George Pickett
04.03.20, 14:46
Was ist nur mit der japanischen Luftwaffe in Burma passiert, das man sie dermaßen vor sich hertreiben kann? Magwe erst gar nicht, dann höchstens halbherzig verteidigt und von Hurricanes!!! auseinandergenommen worden. :eek:
Ist das schon der Anfang vom Ende? :geistlicher:
Wir können da nur Vermutungen anstellen. Vielleicht hat Unser Gegner generell die Lage in Burma falsch eingeschätzt, was Unseren Willen zur Initiative angeht. In Nord- und Zentralburma scheint die japanische Armee und auch die Luftwaffe nicht wirklich stark vertreten zu sein. Wenn man sich ein eingesetzten Flugzeugmuster ansieht, so sind das wahrlich nicht die Modernsten. A6M2 und Ki43Ic bildeten das Groß der eingesetzten Maschinen, also veraltete Muster. Die Ki44IIa ist zwar ein moderner Flugzeugtyp, doch nur in geringen Zahlen über Magwe eingesetzt. Außerdem kamen Unsere Piloten aus der Überhöhung. In wie fern dass schlechte Wetter und die Qualifikation der jeweiligen Piloten noch ins Gewicht fallen, können Wir nicht sagen. Auf jeden Fall gehen Wir davon aus, das der Feind über Nord- und Zentral Burma zur Zeit keine Luftüberlegenheit besitzt.
Wir können da nur Vermutungen anstellen. Vielleicht hat Unser Gegner generell die Lage in Burma falsch eingeschätzt, was Unseren Willen zur Initiative angeht. In Nord- und Zentralburma scheint die japanische Armee und auch die Luftwaffe nicht wirklich stark vertreten zu sein. Wenn man sich ein eingesetzten Flugzeugmuster ansieht, so sind das wahrlich nicht die Modernsten. A6M2 und Ki43Ic bildeten das Groß der eingesetzten Maschinen, also veraltete Muster. Die Ki44IIa ist zwar ein moderner Flugzeugtyp, doch nur in geringen Zahlen über Magwe eingesetzt. Außerdem kamen Unsere Piloten aus der Überhöhung. In wie fern dass schlechte Wetter und die Qualifikation der jeweiligen Piloten noch ins Gewicht fallen, können Wir nicht sagen. Auf jeden Fall gehen Wir davon aus, das der Feind über Nord- und Zentral Burma zur Zeit keine Luftüberlegenheit besitzt.
Also wir haben das ja völlig anders erlebt, da sieht man mal wieder, wie unterschiedlich doch mit dem gleichen Material umgegangen werden kann. Die meisten anderen Orte drumherum kann man ja vielleicht noch verstehen, das da nicht alles abgesichert ist, aber Magwe als Herzstück der Ölproduktion?
George Pickett
05.03.20, 07:26
Also wir haben das ja völlig anders erlebt, da sieht man mal wieder, wie unterschiedlich doch mit dem gleichen Material umgegangen werden kann. Die meisten anderen Orte drumherum kann man ja vielleicht noch verstehen, das da nicht alles abgesichert ist, aber Magwe als Herzstück der Ölproduktion?
In der Tat ist Magwe einer der wichtigen Orte in Burma und verdient einen angemessenen Schutz. Jetzt dürfte es dafür zu spät sein. Sobald Magwe als Luftwaffenstützpunkt ausgeschaltet ist, werden wir Uns die Ölförderanlagen vornehmen.
George Pickett
05.03.20, 09:31
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07. März 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Central Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
South Pacific
Die Vorbereitungen für die Operation “Dynamo” nähern sich ihrem Ende. Bis Ende März sollen alle Truppen in den Einschiffungshäfen Shortland und Lunga versammelt sein. Ebenso die Landungsfahrzeuge, Truppentransporter, Sicherungs- und Kampfverbände. Die 7. und 13.US Luftflotte sollen für die notwendige Luftüberlegenheit über Rabaul und Kavieng sorgen.
Southwest Pacific
Die 7. US Luftflotte bombardierte heute japanische Positionen auf Bouganiville und Kavieng mit den inzwischen üblichen Ergebnissen und dem völligen Fehlen japanischer Abwehrbemühungen.
Morning Air attack on Maizuru 1st SNLF, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 51
Allied aircraft losses
Hudson III (LR): 5 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
36 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
12 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
10 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
10 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
10 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 51st Base Force ...
Also attacking Maizuru 1st SNLF ...
Also attacking 51st Base Force ...
Also attacking Maizuru 1st SNLF ...
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Morning Air attack on Kavieng , at 106,122
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 1
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 24
P-38F Lightning x 25
No Japanese losses
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 supply hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
13th Sentai with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 17000.
Raid is overhead
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Das Hauptaugenmerk liegt jedoch bei den rund 3.500 amerikanischen, australischen und neuseeländischen Fallschirmjägern, welche sich bei Buna auf ihren morgigen Einsatz vorbereiten. 200 Transportmaschinen stehen für die bisher größte Luftlandeoperation im Pazifik bereit. Es ist die erste offensive Aktion des Southwest Pacific Command. General Mc Arthur persönlich überwacht in Port Moresby den Ablauf der Operation.
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ANZAC
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
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British Far East Command
East India Command
Auch die heutige Luftangriffe gegen Magwe waren ein voller Erfolg. Kein einziger japanischer Jäger lies sich über dem Ziel blicken. Nach den Bombardierungen dürften die Flugfelder auch nur noch sehr eingeschränkt nutzbar sein.
Morning Air attack on Magwe , at 57,47
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 31
Liberator II x 5
Vengeance I x 32
Wellington Ic x 6
Allied aircraft losses
Vengeance I: 3 damaged
Wellington Ic: 1 damaged
Airbase hits 9
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 14
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Vengeance I releasing from 4000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x Vengeance I releasing from 2000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x Liberator II bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x Wellington Ic bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x Wellington Ic bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x Vengeance I releasing from 4000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x Vengeance I releasing from 2000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Magwe , at 57,47
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
Blenheim IV x 41
Hurricane IIc Trop x 75
Wellington Ic x 3
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Blenheim IV bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x Wellington Ic bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x Blenheim IV bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
11 x Blenheim IV bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Magwe , at 57,47
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Allied aircraft
Wellington Ic x 21
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 5
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Wellington Ic bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x Wellington Ic bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Magwe , at 57,47
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIc x 15
Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIc: 1 damaged
Beaufighter VIc: 1 destroyed by flak
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Beaufighter VIc bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Magwe , at 57,47
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
Vengeance I x 30
Allied aircraft losses
Vengeance I: 1 damaged
Airbase hits 6
Runway hits 12
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Vengeance I releasing from 2000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x Vengeance I releasing from 4000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x Vengeance I releasing from 4000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Magwe , at 57,47
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 4 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Allied aircraft
Liberator II x 6
Allied aircraft losses
Liberator II: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Liberator II bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Magwe , at 57,47
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIc x 14
Blenheim IV x 13
Hurricane IIc Trop x 16
Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIc: 2 damaged
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 9
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Blenheim IV bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
14 x Beaufighter VIc bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Magwe , at 57,47
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
Wellington Ic x 7
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 hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Wellington Ic bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Auch die japanischen Marschkolonnen bei Lashio waren wieder das Ziel mehrerer Luftangriffe. Leider waren sie heute wetterbedingt wenig erfolgreich.
Morning Air attack on 1st Tank Division, at 62,46 (Lashio)
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 27
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 14th Tank Regiment ...
Also attacking 1st Tank Division ...
Also attacking 14th Tank Regiment ...
Also attacking 1st Tank Division ...
Also attacking 14th Tank Regiment ...
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Morning Air attack on 1st Tank Division, at 62,46 (Lashio)
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 21
P-38E Lightning x 21
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 14th Tank Regiment ...
Also attacking 1st Tank Division ...
Also attacking 14th Tank Regiment ...
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China Command
Auch heute wieder ein ruhiger Tag. Lediglich japanisches Störfeuer auf die chinesischen Positionen südöstlich von Chungking und östlich von Kweiyang wurde gemeldet.
Ground combat at 78,47 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 375 troops, 42 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2115
Defending force 42124 troops, 125 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1098
Assaulting units:
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
39th Division
34th Division
116th Division
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
9th Tank Regiment
27th Division
15th Division
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
76th Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Corps
57th Chinese Corps
58th Chinese Corps
50th Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Corps
47th Chinese Corps
78th Chinese Corps
61st Chinese Corps
91st Chinese Corps
23rd Group Army
36th Chinese Corps
16th Chinese Corps
34th Group Army
Jingcha War Area
8th Group Army
4th Group Army
38th Chinese Corps
43rd Chinese Corps
9th Prov Chinese Corps
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Ground combat at 75,49 (near Kweiyang)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 300 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 957
Defending force 27596 troops, 206 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 733
Assaulting units:
104th Division
38th Division
65th Brigade
2nd Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
1st New Chinese Corps
14th Chinese Corps
2nd Prov Chinese Corps
62nd Chinese Corps
60th Chinese Corps
6th Chinese Corps
1st Group Army
16th Group Army
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Tonnageverluste am 07.03.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
3rd JAAF AF Coy is located at Tourane(66,65).
37th JAAF AF Bn is located at Yenki(110,44).
Shimonoseki Fortress is located at Shimonoseki(104,57).
Radio transmissions detected at Pagan (110,89).
146th Infantry Regiment is located at Ambon(76,109).
171st Cavalry Regiment is located at Changchun(106,41).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Nagasaki/Sasebo (102,58).
5209 men are based at Pagan (110,89).
PB Busho Maru is moving to Cam Ranh Bay (64,72).
9th JAAF Base Force is located at Nanyang(85,45).
4th JAAF Base Force is located at Ambon(76,109).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Truk (112,108).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Maizuru (110,58).
Radio transmissions detected at Linhsi (100,36).
1st Manchukuo Cav Brigade is located at Tunghua(106,44).
Radio transmissions detected at Miri (64,87).
Radio transmissions detected at Balikpapan (64,97).
RTA Cavalry Division is located at Nakhon Ratchasima(58,61).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Ominato (119,54).
Kure Naval Base Force is located at Hiroshima/Kure(106,58).
Radio transmissions detected at Jaluit (134,120).
3rd RGC Division is located at Ningpo(92,56).
14th Garrison Unit is located at Hirosaki/Aomori(118,54).
19th Ind. Engineer Regiment is located at Hong Kong(77,61).
24th Ind. Engineer Regiment is located at Paramushiro-jima(137,47).
13th Border Defense Fortress is located at 114,31.
8th JAAF AF Coy is located at Cam Ranh Bay(64,72).
67th JAAF AF Coy is located at Hankow(85,50).
4th JAAF AF Coy is located at Bangkok(56,62).
2nd JAAF AF Coy is located at Canton(77,59).
2/113th JAAF AF Bn is loaded on xAK Norfolk Maru moving to Makassar.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Saigon (60,71).
11th JAAF AF Bn is located at Tokyo(114,60).
9th JAAF AF Coy is located at Chumphon(52,66).
44th Ind.AA Gun Co is located at Guam(106,95).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Kobe (108,59).
20th Army is located at Port Arthur(99,44).
In der Tat ist Magwe einer der wichtigen Orte in Burma und verdient einen angemessenen Schutz. Jetzt dürfte es dafür zu spät sein. Sobald Magwe als Luftwaffenstützpunkt ausgeschaltet ist, werden wir Uns die Ölförderanlagen vornehmen.
Lassen das denn die vereinbarten "üblichen Hausregeln" überhaupt zu? Oder habt ihr keine Beschränkungen bezüglich der strategischen Bombardierungen ausgemacht?
Wenn Japan an zwei sehr wichtigen Fronten (Burma, Rabaul) schon so früh arg schwächelt, könnte man dafür annehmen, das euch dann anderswo vielleicht unangenehme Überraschungen erwarten. Der Gegner kann doch nicht überall so unaufmerksam aufgestellt sein.....oder doch????
George Pickett
05.03.20, 14:26
Lassen das denn die vereinbarten "üblichen Hausregeln" überhaupt zu? Oder habt ihr keine Beschränkungen bezüglich der strategischen Bombardierungen ausgemacht?
Wenn Japan an zwei sehr wichtigen Fronten (Burma, Rabaul) schon so früh arg schwächelt, könnte man dafür annehmen, das euch dann anderswo vielleicht unangenehme Überraschungen erwarten. Der Gegner kann doch nicht überall so unaufmerksam aufgestellt sein.....oder doch????
Das Agreement bzgl. strategischer Bombardierungen legt ein Verbot bis in das Frühjahr 1943 fest. Und da in Japan ja schon mancherorts das Kirschblütenfest gefeiert wird, ist es Frühjahr! Also....
Bombs away!!! :D
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Was die unangenehmen Überraschungen angeht...Wir wüssten zur Zeit wirklich nicht, wo Diese lauern sollten.
Auf Kernwaffen müsst ihr noch knapp 2,5 Jahre verzichten, aber wir sind sicher, das ihr das auch mit konventionellen Sprengkörpern hinbekommt ;)
Longstreet
06.03.20, 07:56
Angriffe auf Manpower-Zentren sollen angeblich dafür sorgen, dass mehrtägige Brände zusätzliche Schäden verursachen. Allerdings habe ich in letzter Zeit soviel gelesen, dass ich nicht mehr die genaue Quelle weiß. :eek:
Edith hat's gefunden. Hier: https://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=4248006&mpage=1&key=manpower�
George Pickett
07.03.20, 10:00
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08. März 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Central Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
South Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Southwest Pacific
Die Operation “Dragon Flight” begann kurz nach Morgengrauen, als die erste Welle Fallschirmjäger über Manus aus den Transportmaschinen sprang. Den 1.800 Mann der 1. USMC Airborne Brigade und des 503. Luftlandebataillons der Army gelang es, mehrere Stützpunkte des Feindes auszuschalten und in das Hauptstellungssystem einzudringen. Morgen soll Manus fallen.
Ground combat at Manus (101,119)
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 1780 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 120
Defending force 2818 troops, 14 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 27
Allied adjusted assault: 52
Japanese adjusted defense: 33
Allied assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 1)
Allied Assault reduces fortifications to 0
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
279 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 22 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 14 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 18 disabled
Allied ground losses:
63 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 15 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
1st USMC Parachute Bn /1
3rd USMC Parachute Bn /1
2nd USMC Parachute Bn /1
503rd Parachute Rgt /1
Defending units:
8th Base Force
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ANZAC
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
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British Far East Command
East India Command
In Burma geht die Luftoffensive der Royal Air Force und der 10. US Luftflotte weiter. Magwe dürfte inzwischen nur noch eingeschränkt nutzbar sein und die japanischen Panzertruppen bei Lashio werden täglich bombardiert. Japanische Gegenwehr konnte in beiden Fällen nicht beobachtet werden.
Morning Air attack on Magwe , at 57,47
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Allied aircraft
Blenheim IV x 27
Hurricane IIc Trop x 108
Vengeance I x 44
Allied aircraft losses
Vengeance I: 1 damaged
Airbase hits 6
Runway hits 11
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x Blenheim IV bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x Vengeance I releasing from 4000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x Vengeance I releasing from 2000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x Blenheim IV bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
8 x Vengeance I releasing from 2000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x Vengeance I releasing from 4000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x Vengeance I releasing from 2000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Magwe , at 57,47
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIc x 27
Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIc: 5 damaged
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Beaufighter VIc bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
13 x Beaufighter VIc bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Magwe , at 57,47
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 16
Vengeance I x 14
Allied aircraft losses
Vengeance I: 1 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Vengeance I releasing from 4000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x Vengeance I releasing from 2000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Magwe , at 57,47
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
Blenheim IV x 15
Allied aircraft losses
Blenheim IV: 2 damaged
Runway hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Blenheim IV bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Magwe , at 57,47
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Allied aircraft
Blenheim IV x 13
No Allied losses
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Blenheim IV bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 1st Tank Division, at 62,46 (Lashio)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 15
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 14th Tank Regiment ...
Also attacking 1st Tank Division ...
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Morning Air attack on 1st Tank Division, at 62,46 (Lashio)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 38
P-38E Lightning x 23
P-38F Lightning x 23
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 14th Tank Regiment ...
Also attacking 1st Tank Division ...
Also attacking 14th Tank Regiment ...
Also attacking 1st Tank Division ...
Also attacking 14th Tank Regiment ...
Also attacking 1st Tank Division ...
Also attacking 14th Tank Regiment ...
Also attacking 1st Tank Division ...
Also attacking 14th Tank Regiment ...
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China Command
Es herrscht immer noch eine trügerische Ruhe. Lediglich südöstlich von Chungking und östlich von Kweiyang lagen die chinesischen Stellungen unter Artilleriefeuer.
Ground combat at 78,47 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 375 troops, 41 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2125
Defending force 41968 troops, 124 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1095
Assaulting units:
39th Division
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
15th Division
9th Tank Regiment
27th Division
116th Division
34th Division
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
78th Chinese Corps
61st Chinese Corps
50th Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Corps
57th Chinese Corps
47th Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Corps
76th Chinese Corps
58th Chinese Corps
91st Chinese Corps
38th Chinese Corps
8th Group Army
36th Chinese Corps
4th Group Army
43rd Chinese Corps
Jingcha War Area
34th Group Army
23rd Group Army
16th Chinese Corps
9th Prov Chinese Corps
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Ground combat at 75,49 (near Kweiyang)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 300 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 963
Defending force 27603 troops, 206 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 735
Assaulting units:
38th Division
104th Division
65th Brigade
2nd Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
1st New Chinese Corps
14th Chinese Corps
60th Chinese Corps
2nd Prov Chinese Corps
62nd Chinese Corps
6th Chinese Corps
1st Group Army
16th Group Army
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Tonnageverluste am 08.03.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
14th JAAF AF Bn is located at Takao(84,65).
Radio transmissions detected at Saipan (108,93).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Pescadores (84,63).
10th JAAF Base Force is located at Hollandia(93,116).
26th Recon Regiment is located at Urumchi(79,11).
Radio transmissions detected at Kushiro (123,53).
22nd Field AA Machinecannon Company is located at Yenki(110,44).
71st Engineer Regiment is located at Changchun(106,41).
Radio transmissions detected at Kagi (85,64).
Nanking Naval Guard Unit is located at Nanking(91,52).
1st Mortar Battalion is located at Wuchang(84,51).
Radio transmissions detected at Majuro (136,119).
54th JAAF AF Bn is located at Hankow(85,50).
47th JAAF AF Bn is located at Canton(77,59).
Radio transmissions detected at Chichi-jima (111,74).
Radio transmissions detected at Port Arthur (99,44).
25th RGC Temp. Division is located at Soochow(92,54).
68th JAAF AF Coy is located at Kaifeng(89,44).
101st JAAF AF Bn is located at Iwaki(116,59).
14th Army is located at Manila(79,77).
18th JAAF Base Force is located at Kota Bharu(51,75).
2nd Garrison Unit is located at Fushun(105,42).
Radio transmissions detected at Ningpo (92,56).
12th Garrison Unit is located at Wenchow(89,58).
148th Infantry Regiment is located at Singapore(50,84).
13th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion is located at Yenki(110,44).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Saigon (60,71).
Radio transmissions detected at Vigan (80,73).
21st Mortar Battalion is located at Tuyun(74,51).
Radio transmissions detected at 76,46.
4th Mongol Cavalry Division is located at Taiyuan(91,40).
Southeast Area Fleet is located at Truk(112,108).
11th Air Defense AA Regiment is located at Osaka/Kyoto(109,59).
Previous report of sinking of DD Yugumo incorrect. Intelligence reports ship is still in service
PB Toko Maru #4 is reported to have been sunk near Sorong on Jan 05, 1943
George Pickett
10.03.20, 08:18
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09. März 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
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Central Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
South Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Southwest Pacific
Neuseeländische Bomber griffen heute wieder die auf Bougainville abgeschnittenen japanischen Truppen an. So makaber und zynisch es auch klingen mag...diese relativ ungefährlichen Einsätze sind für die Bomberbesatzungen, die noch über recht wenig Kampferfahrung verfügen, sehr wichtig und nützlich.
Morning Air attack on Maizuru 1st SNLF, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 36
Allied aircraft losses
Hudson III (LR): 3 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
6 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
10 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
10 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 51st Base Force ...
Also attacking Maizuru 1st SNLF ...
Also attacking 51st Base Force ...
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Morning Air attack on Maizuru 1st SNLF, at 109,130 (Torokina)
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
Hudson III (LR) x 11
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
4 x Hudson III (LR) bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Den ganzen Tag über war der Himmel über Manus der Ausgangspunkt todbringender Bombenangriffe. Auch die japanische Luftwaffe griff von Truk aus mit einigen Bombern in die Bodenkämpfe ein, doch das Heft des Handelns hatte eindeutig die USAAF in der Hand. In mehreren Wellen wurden die japanischen Stellungen flächendeckend bombardiert, bis kein Stein mehr auf dem Anderen war. Beim Feind müssen sich unbeschreibliche Szenen abgespielt haben.
Afternoon Air attack on 1st USMC Parachute Battalion, at 101,119 (Manus)
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 18
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 9000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 8th Base Force, at 101,119 (Manus)
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 38
B-24D Liberator x 26
B-24D1 Liberator x 11
B-25D1 Mitchell x 30
P-38G Lightning x 22
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
56 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 16 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 8th Base Force, at 101,119 (Manus)
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 8
B-24D1 Liberator x 9
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 8th Base Force, at 101,119 (Manus)
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 7
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
3 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 8th Base Force, at 101,119 (Manus)
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 7
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 8th Base Force, at 101,119 (Manus)
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 9
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 8th Base Force, at 101,119 (Manus)
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 6
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Währenddessen brachten Transportmaschinen von Port Moresby aus weitere Kontingente Fallschirmjäger der 1. Welle, welche über den bereits am Vortage gesicherten Landezonen absprangen. Bis zum frühen Nachmittag rückten diese Verstärkungen in die Stellungen ihrer Kameraden ein. Punkt 17.00 Uhr sprangen über 2.000 Fallschirmjäger aus ihren Schützenlöchern auf und stürmten auf die japanischen Stellungen zu, Anfangs wehrte sich der Feind verbissen und Nahkämpfe flammten auf, doch der Feind war dem Ansturm der Elite Soldaten schließlich nicht gewachsen. Die Dämme brachen und bis zum Abend waren Hafen und Flugfeld in amerikanischer Hand. Nur wenige japanische Überlebende konnten sich in den Dschungel retten. Ihnen soll morgen nachgesetzt werden. Manus ist eingenommen!
Ground combat at Manus (101,119)
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 2265 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 130
Defending force 2454 troops, 10 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 8
Allied adjusted assault: 51
Japanese adjusted defense: 5
Allied assault odds: 10 to 1 (fort level 0)
Allied forces CAPTURE Manus !!!
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-32 Mary: 2 destroyed
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), disruption(-), preparation(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
261 casualties reported
Squads: 22 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 20 disabled
Engineers: 26 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 5 (5 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
3rd USMC Parachute Bn /1
1st USMC Parachute Bn /1
2nd USMC Parachute Bn /1
503rd Parachute Rgt /1
Defending units:
8th Base Force
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ANZAC
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
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British Far East Command
East India Command
In Burma geht die alliierte Luftoffensive weiter und Japan zeigt bisher keinerlei Anstalten, irgendwelche Gegenmaßnahmen einzuleiten. Mit der heutigen Bombardierung der Flugfelder bei Magwe dürften diese für die nächste Zeit ausgeschaltet sein. Verluste sind kaum zu beklagen.
Morning Air attack on Magwe , at 57,47
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Allied aircraft
Blenheim IV x 27
Hurricane IIc Trop x 92
Vengeance I x 27
Wellington Ic x 3
Allied aircraft losses
Wellington Ic: 1 damaged
Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 9
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Vengeance I releasing from 4000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x Blenheim IV bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
2 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x Blenheim IV bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
3 x Wellington Ic bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x Vengeance I releasing from 2000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x Vengeance I releasing from 4000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Magwe , at 57,47
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Allied aircraft
Liberator II x 11
Wellington Ic x 27
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
3 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 9
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Wellington Ic bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x Wellington Ic bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x Liberator II bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x Liberator II bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x Wellington Ic bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Magwe , at 57,47
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIc x 25
Allied aircraft losses
Beaufighter VIc: 2 damaged
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Beaufighter VIc bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
13 x Beaufighter VIc bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Magwe , at 57,47
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Allied aircraft
Vengeance I x 15
Allied aircraft losses
Vengeance I: 1 destroyed by flak
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 5
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x Vengeance I releasing from 4000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x Vengeance I releasing from 2000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Magwe , at 57,47
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
Vengeance I x 14
Allied aircraft losses
Vengeance I: 1 damaged
Runway hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Vengeance I releasing from 2000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x Vengeance I releasing from 3000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x Vengeance I releasing from 4000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Magwe , at 57,47
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
Blenheim IV x 13
Hurricane IIc Trop x 29
No Allied losses
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Blenheim IV bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Magwe , at 57,47
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
Blenheim IV x 13
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 5
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Blenheim IV bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Im Raum Lashio wurden wieder japanische Truppenkonzentrationen angegriffen, wenn auch mit überschaubarem Erfolg. In den dicht bewaldeten Gebieten ist eine gute Zielerkennung schwer, manchmal auch unmöglich.
Morning Air attack on 14th Tank Regiment, at 62,46 (Lashio)
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 10
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 1st Tank Division, at 63,46 , near Lashio
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 28
P-38E Lightning x 19
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 1st Tank Division, at 63,46 , near Lashio
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 9
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 1st Tank Division, at 63,46 , near Lashio
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 10
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 1st Tank Division, at 63,46 , near Lashio
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 7
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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China Command
Hier ist die Lage weiterhin statisch. Der Feind beschießt ausgewählte chinesische Verteidigungspositionen, greift jedoch nicht an. Dieser Zustand soll noch möglichst lang anhalten, wenn es nach dem chinesischen Oberkommando geht.
Ground combat at 78,47 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 375 troops, 41 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2132
Defending force 36473 troops, 121 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1083
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
116th Division
39th Division
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
15th Division
34th Division
9th Tank Regiment
27th Division
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
47th Chinese Corps
61st Chinese Corps
78th Chinese Corps
76th Chinese Corps
58th Chinese Corps
50th Chinese Corps
57th Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Corps
91st Chinese Corps
23rd Group Army
4th Group Army
8th Group Army
Jingcha War Area
34th Group Army
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Ground combat at 75,49 (near Kweiyang)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 300 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 976
Defending force 27627 troops, 206 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 739
Assaulting units:
104th Division
38th Division
65th Brigade
2nd Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
2nd Prov Chinese Corps
60th Chinese Corps
1st New Chinese Corps
62nd Chinese Corps
14th Chinese Corps
6th Chinese Corps
1st Group Army
16th Group Army
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Tonnageverluste am 09.03.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
Radio transmissions detected at 130,137.
86th JAAF AF Coy is located at Kaifeng(89,44).
92nd JAAF AF Bn is located at Kompong Trach(57,70).
Radio transmissions detected at Kweilin (76,54).
Radio transmissions detected at Saipan (108,93).
Radio transmissions detected at Hanoi (68,56).
Radio transmissions detected at Paramushiro-jima (137,47).
83rd Naval Guard Unit is located at Kavieng(106,122).
4/52nd Construction Battalion is located at Tokyo(114,60).
82nd JAAF AF Bn is located at Phnom Penh(58,69).
69th JAAF AF Bn is located at Changchun(106,41).
Radio transmissions detected at Port Arthur (99,44).
Radio transmissions detected at Makassar (65,106).
19th Field AA Machinecannon Company is located at Heijo(103,47).
11th Division is located at Kirin(108,42).
7th Air Defense AA Regiment is located at Sendai(117,58).
4th Air Division is located at Kendari(70,106).
Radio transmissions detected at Shanghai (92,55).
9th Border Defense Fortress is located at 110,45.
26th Air Defense AA Regiment is located at Fusan(103,55).
20th Fld AA Machinecannon Company is located at Mishan(114,42).
Radio transmissions detected at Naha (95,66).
56th Construction Battalion is located at Keijo(103,50).
72nd JAAF AF Bn is located at Makassar(65,106).
General Defence Army is located at Tokyo(114,60).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Ominato (119,54).
4th Manchukuo Distr Division is located at Harbin(109,39).
Radio transmissions detected at Tsu (110,60).
Radio transmissions detected at Jaluit (134,120).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Tokyo (114,60).
Radio transmissions detected at Chinhae (103,54).
17th Army is located at Tokyo(114,60).
Radio transmissions detected at Sorong (82,107).
4th JAAF Base Force is located at Ambon(76,109).
Repairs completed on BB North Carolina at San Francisco, ship returned to service
Allied forces CAPTURE Manus !!!
Pilot Marett, S.H. is reported as to have escaped capture
George Pickett
26.03.20, 07:55
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10. März 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Central Pacific
Nördlich von Ponape scheiterte das U-Boot “Grayling“ beim Angriff auf ein feindliches Patrouillenboot. Wenigstens gelang es dem Skipper, das Boot unentdeckt aus der Gefahrenzone zu bringen.
ASW attack near Ponape at 119,109
Japanese Ships
PB Takuna Maru #6
Allied Ships
SS Grayling
SS Grayling launches 2 torpedoes at PB Takuna Maru #6
Grayling diving deep ....
PB Takuna Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Takuna Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Takuna Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Takuna Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Takuna Maru #6 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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South Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Southwest Pacific
Als die Fallschirmjäger auf Manus kurz nach Morgengrauen auf die vermuteten Stellungen der japanischen Restverbände vorrückten, fiel kein einziger Schuss. In dem Dschungelstreifen fanden sie dutzende Leichen toter japanischer Soldaten, die anscheinend Selbstmord begangen hatten. Manus ist feindfrei. Der Kampf ist beendet.
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ANZAC
Erfolglos operierte „S-37“ welches bei den Molukken einen Konvoi angriff. Die geschossenen Torpedos liefen am Ziel vorbei und der Geleitschutz suchte hektisch, aber schließlich erfolglos nach dem U-Boot. „S-37“ konnte sich von den Verfolgern lösen.
Sub attack near Gebe at 80,104
Japanese Ships
E W-10
xAK Kyuma Maru
xAK Daifuku Maru
xAK Tokusima Maru
xAK Shinko Maru
Allied Ships
SS S-37
SS S-37 launches 2 torpedoes at E W-10
S-37 diving deep ....
E W-10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E W-10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E W-10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
E W-10 attacking submerged sub ....
E W-10 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Erfolgreicher war da das niederländische U-Boot „O-21“ vor der Küste Indochinas. Es konnte sich einem Konvoi nähern und einen Frachter torpedieren. Eine Versenkung ist wahrscheinlich, aber noch nicht bestätigt.
Sub attack near Quinhon at 67,70
Japanese Ships
xAK Imizu Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Ishikari Maru
DD Tachikaze
Allied Ships
SS O21
SS O21 launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Imizu Maru
O21 diving deep ....
DD Tachikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tachikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tachikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tachikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tachikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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British Far East Command
East India Command
Die Luftangriffe auf japanische Luftwaffenbasen und Truppenkonzentrationen gehen unvermindert weiter. Eine japanische Gegenwehr ist seit Tagen nicht mehr zu verzeichnen.
Morning Air attack on Magwe , at 57,47
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Allied aircraft
Blenheim IV x 40
Hurricane IIc Trop x 60
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 10
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x Blenheim IV bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
13 x Blenheim IV bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
12 x Blenheim IV bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Magwe , at 57,47
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Allied aircraft
Blenheim IV x 14
Hurricane IIc Trop x 29
No Allied losses
Runway hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Blenheim IV bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 1st Tank Division, at 63,46 , near Lashio
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
Liberator II x 10
Wellington Ic x 26
B-24D Liberator x 22
Allied aircraft losses
Wellington Ic: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Wellington Ic bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x Wellington Ic bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x Liberator II bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x Liberator II bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x Wellington Ic bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 1st Tank Division, at 63,46 , near Lashio
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 4 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Allied aircraft
Wellington Ic x 12
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Wellington Ic bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 1st Tank Division, at 63,46 , near Lashio
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 52
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 4 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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China Command
Kaum Aktivitäten des Feindes am Boden. Lediglich japanisches Artilleriefeuer auf die chinesischen Stellungen südöstlich von Chungking und östlich von Kweiyang. Eigene Verluste wurden nicht gemeldet.
Ground combat at 78,47 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 355 troops, 40 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2139
Defending force 38408 troops, 144 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1094
Assaulting units:
34th Division
27th Division
15th Division
9th Tank Regiment
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
116th Division
39th Division
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
58th Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Corps
49th Chinese Corps
61st Chinese Corps
50th Chinese Corps
57th Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Corps
76th Chinese Corps
78th Chinese Corps
47th Chinese Corps
91st Chinese Corps
23rd Group Army
8th Group Army
4th Group Army
Jingcha War Area
34th Group Army
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Ground combat at 75,49 (near Kweiyang)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 300 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 984
Defending force 27651 troops, 205 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 743
Assaulting units:
104th Division
38th Division
65th Brigade
2nd Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
60th Chinese Corps
62nd Chinese Corps
14th Chinese Corps
2nd Prov Chinese Corps
1st New Chinese Corps
6th Chinese Corps
1st Group Army
16th Group Army
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Tonnageverluste am 10.03.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
29th JAAF AF Coy is located at Singora(51,72).
94th JAAF AF Bn is located at Rangoon(54,53).
Radio transmissions detected at Roi-Namur (132,114).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Nagasaki/Sasebo (102,58).
Radio transmissions detected at Nanning (72,55).
Maizuru 1st SNLF is located at Torokina(109,130).
Radio transmissions detected at Samah (69,63).
4th Ind.Mixed Regiment is located at Tuyun(74,51).
Tachiarai JAAF Base Force is located at Fukuoka(103,57).
209th JAAF AF Bn is located at Nanyang(85,45).
39th JNAF AF Unit is located at Sorong(82,107).
Radio transmissions detected at Naha (95,66).
Radio transmissions detected at Oosthaven (48,96).
Saipan Naval Fortress is located at Saipan(108,93).
54th JAAF AF Bn is located at Hankow(85,50).
7th JAAF Base Force is located at Chiang Mai(58,53).
12th JAAF Base Force is located at Georgetown(49,74).
Kagoshima Fortress is located at Kagoshima(102,60).
8th JAAF AF Coy is located at Cam Ranh Bay(64,72).
201st JAAF AF Bn is located at Nanyang(85,45).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Pescadores (84,63).
3rd Manchukuo Cav Brigade is located at Chihfeng(100,38).
Sasebo 3rd SNLF is located at Nanning(72,55).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Hiroshima/Kure (106,58).
Radio transmissions detected at Hakodate (119,53).
Radio transmissions detected at Tsu (110,60).
7th JAAF Base Force is located at Chiang Mai(58,53).
Radio transmissions detected at 76,46.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Singapore (50,84).
20th Division is located at Keijo(103,50).
31st Road Const Co is located at Changchun(106,41).
57th Division is located at 111,43.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Tokyo (114,60).
2nd Air Division is located at Ambon(76,109).
52nd Road Const Co is located at Nanyang(85,45).
4th Air Defense AA Regiment is located at Ambon(76,109).
Bhamo is occupied by the Allies
Repairs completed on BB Indiana at Pearl Harbor, ship returned to service
BB North Carolina taken out of commission to begin refit at San Francisco
George Pickett
26.03.20, 08:24
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11. März 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Central Pacific
Vor der japanischen Küste gelang dem U-Boot “Harder” der Angriff auf einen japanischen Hilfskreuzer, welcher Truppen geladen hatte. Leider konnte nur 1 Torpedotreffer gesetzt werden, so dass eine Versenkung wenig wahrscheinlich ist. Bei der anschließenden Verfolgung durch japanische Sicherungsschiffe wurde die „Harder“ leicht beschädigt, kann jedoch im Operationsgebiet verbleiben.
Sub attack near Aogashima at 114,66
Japanese Ships
AMC Akagi Maru, Torpedo hits 1
DD Kiyonami
Allied Ships
SS Harder, hits 1
Japanese ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
SS Harder launches 4 torpedoes at AMC Akagi Maru
DD Kiyonami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kiyonami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kiyonami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kiyonami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kiyonami attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub
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South Pacific
Im Bereich der Solomonen Inseln geht der Aufmarsch für die bevorstehende Landung bei Rabaul mit Hochdruck voran. Einer der vielen Truppenkonvois wurde heute von einem japanischen U-Boot erfolglos angegriffen. Es gelang dem Feindboot im Anschluss, sich der Verfolgung durch die sichernden U-Jäger zu entziehen.
ASW attack near Munda at 110,135
Japanese Ships
SS I-172
Allied Ships
APD Chew
AP William Ward Burrows
AP Arthur Middleton
AP President Polk
AP President Monroe
AP President Hayes
AP President Adams
AP U.S. Grant
AP Fuller
AP Heywood
AP W.A. Holbrook
SC-637
SC-636
SC-633
SC-632
SS I-172 launches 2 torpedoes at APD Chew
I-172 diving deep ....
SC-637 fails to find sub and abandons search
SC-636 fails to find sub and abandons search
SC-633 attacking submerged sub ....
SC-632 fails to find sub and abandons search
SC-633 fails to find sub, continues to search...
SC-633 attacking submerged sub ....
SC-633 is out of ASW ammo
SC-633 is out of ASW ammo
SC-633 attacking submerged sub ....
SC-633 is out of ASW ammo
SC-633 is out of ASW ammo
SC-633 is out of ASW ammo
SC-633 is out of ASW ammo
SC-633 is out of ASW ammo
SC-633 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Southwest Pacific
Manus ist zwar in alliierter Hand, doch ist die Insel als Basis noch nicht nutzbar. Ein Konvoi mit Unterstützungstruppen und Pionieren befand sich nur noch 150 Seemeilen südlich der Insel, als sie von 2 schweren japanischen Schlachtgeschwadern angegriffen wurde. Die großkalibrigen Granaten pflügten die Erde um und richteten verheerende Schäden an. Trotz der Gefahr japanischer Vorstöße soll der Konvoi weiter Kurs auf Manus halten und Truppen und Fracht entladen. Dann können umgehend PBY-Seeaufklärer auf der Insel stationiert werden, die das Seegebiet zwischen der Nordküste von Neuguinea bis Truk flächendeckend überwachen können.
Night Naval bombardment of Manus at 101,119
Japanese Ships
BB Yamato
BB Hiei
CA Maya
CA Chikuma
CA Tone
CL Yubari
CL Abukuma
DD Wakaba
DD Hatsushima
DD Umikaze
DD Arashio
Airbase hits 9
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 47
Port hits 10
Port supply hits 5
BB Yamato firing at Manus
BB Hiei firing at Manus
CA Maya firing at Manus
CA Chikuma firing at Manus
CA Tone firing at Manus
CL Yubari firing at Manus
CL Abukuma firing at Manus
DD Wakaba firing at Manus
DD Hatsushima firing at Manus
DD Umikaze firing at Manus
DD Arashio firing at Manus
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Night Naval bombardment of Manus at 101,119
Japanese Ships
BB Fuso
CA Kako
CA Aoba
CL Kiso
DD Yuzuki
DD Uzuki
DD Yayoi
DD Asagumo
DD Minegumo
DD Natsugumo
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 13
Port hits 10
Port supply hits 2
BB Fuso firing at Manus
CA Kako firing at Manus
CA Aoba firing at Manus
CL Kiso firing at Manus
DD Yuzuki firing at Manus
DD Uzuki firing at Manus
DD Yayoi firing at Manus
DD Asagumo firing at Manus
DD Minegumo firing at Manus
DD Natsugumo firing at Manus
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ANZAC
Gleich 2 U-Boote der Sub Fleet Asiatic meldeten heute Feindkontakt. Während „S-40“ südlich von Mindanao beim Angriff auf einen feindlichen Tankerkonvoi scheiterte, gelang dem niederländischen U-Boot „K-12“ nahe der Ostküste von Java die Versenkung eines Patrouillenbootes.
ASW attack near Sangi at 78,96
Japanese Ships
DD Naganami
TK Manei Maru
TK Akane Maru
TK Okigawa Maru
Allied Ships
SS S-40
SS S-40 launches 4 torpedoes at DD Naganami
S-40 diving deep ....
DD Naganami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Naganami attacking submerged sub ....
DD Naganami fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Naganami attacking submerged sub ....
DD Naganami fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub
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Sub attack near Denpasar at 57,108
Japanese Ships
PB Fuji Maru #3, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS KXII
SS KXII launches 2 torpedoes
Escort abandons search for sub
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British Far East Command
East India Command
Die täglichen Bombenangriffe auf die Marschkolonnen der 1. japanischen Panzerdivision östlich von Lashio scheinen zwar kaum Verluste beim Feind zu verursachen, doch sind sie der Moral des Feindes wohl abträglich und werden daher fortgesetzt, zumal die japanische Luftwaffe nicht Willens oder in der Lage ist, hier störend einzugreifen.
Morning Air attack on 1st Tank Division, at 63,46 , near Lashio
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
Liberator II x 5
Wellington Ic x 18
Allied aircraft losses
Wellington Ic: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Wellington Ic bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x Wellington Ic bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x Liberator II bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x Wellington Ic bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 1st Tank Division, at 63,46 , near Lashio
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 24 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
Liberator II x 6
Wellington Ic x 12
B-24D Liberator x 3
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Wellington Ic bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x Liberator II bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 1st Tank Division, at 63,46 , near Lashio
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 41 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Allied aircraft
Wellington Ic x 8
B-24D Liberator x 3
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x Wellington Ic bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 1st Tank Division, at 63,46 , near Lashio
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 41 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 25
Allied aircraft losses
B-24D Liberator: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 1st Tank Division, at 63,46 , near Lashio
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 37
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 2 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 1st Tank Division, at 63,46 , near Lashio
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 8
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on 1st Tank Division, at 63,46 , near Lashio
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 7
Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 5000 feet
Ground Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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China Command
Die Phase der japanischen Inaktivität in China setzt sich auch heute weiter fort. Lediglich südöstlich von Chungking und östlich von Kweiyang wurden die chinesischen Stellungen vom Feind beschossen. Eigene Verluste wurden nicht gemeldet.
Ground combat at 78,47 (near Chungking)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 355 troops, 40 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2150
Defending force 38207 troops, 140 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1080
Assaulting units:
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
34th Division
9th Tank Regiment
27th Division
116th Division
15th Division
39th Division
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
76th Chinese Corps
3rd Chinese Corps
78th Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Corps
50th Chinese Corps
61st Chinese Corps
58th Chinese Corps
47th Chinese Corps
57th Chinese Corps
49th Chinese Corps
91st Chinese Corps
4th Group Army
Jingcha War Area
23rd Group Army
8th Group Army
34th Group Army
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Ground combat at 75,49 (near Kweiyang)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 300 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 991
Defending force 27635 troops, 205 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 746
Assaulting units:
104th Division
38th Division
65th Brigade
2nd Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
1st New Chinese Corps
62nd Chinese Corps
2nd Prov Chinese Corps
60th Chinese Corps
14th Chinese Corps
6th Chinese Corps
1st Group Army
16th Group Army
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Tonnageverluste am 11.03.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Nagasaki/Sasebo (102,58).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Nagasaki/Sasebo (102,58).
2nd Mobile Engineer Regiment is located at Mukden(104,42).
124th Infantry Regiment is located at Sabang(44,70).
51st Field AA Battalion is located at 55,60.
3rd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment is located at Singapore(50,84).
37th Const Co is located at Canton(77,59).
2nd RGC Route Brigade is located at Chaochow(81,61).
18th Army is located at Tokyo(114,60).
3rd Tank Regiment is located at 81,49.
27th RGC Temp. Division is located at Taichow(92,52).
29th Field AA Machinecannon Company is located at Changchun(106,41).
35th Const Co is located at Mutankiang(111,42).
2nd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion is located at Tuyun(74,51).
56th Field Artillery Regiment is located at Singapore(50,84).
31st JNAF AF Unit is located at Fusan(103,55).
Radio transmissions detected at Hakodate (119,53).
46th JNAF AF Unit is located at Christmas Island IO(45,104).
Radio transmissions detected at Pagan (110,89).
Radio transmissions detected at Roi-Namur (132,114).
Radio transmissions detected at Saipan (108,93).
Bako Special Base Force is located at Pescadores(84,63).
Radio transmissions detected at Kofu (113,60).
Radio transmissions detected at Chumphon (52,66).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Saigon (60,71).
67th Infantry Group is located at Yamagata(116,57).
49th JAAF AF Bn is located at Sapporo(120,51).
52nd JNAF AF Unit is located at Tokyo(114,60).
Radio transmissions detected at Kumamoto (102,59).
4th NCPC Infantry Brigade is located at 81,39.
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Nagasaki/Sasebo (102,58).
Radio transmissions detected at Guam (106,95).
Radio transmissions detected at Haiphong (68,57).
PB Fuji Maru #3 is reported to have been sunk near Denpasar on Mar 11, 1943
George Pickett
26.03.20, 08:50
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12. März 1943
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Pacific Command
North Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Central Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
South Pacific
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
Southwest Pacific
Rabaul und Kavieng sind die nächsten Ziele der 6. US Armee. Im Zuge der vorbereitenden Maßnahmen wurde die japanische Garnison von Kavieng heute massiv aus der Luft angegriffen.
Morning Air attack on 25th Special Base Force, at 106,122 (Kavieng)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 1
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 53
B-24D Liberator x 24
B-24D1 Liberator x 17
B-25D1 Mitchell x 30
P-38G Lightning x 22
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
22 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
11 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 3 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
13th Sentai with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 17000.
Raid is overhead
Also attacking 83rd Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 5th Field AF Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 83rd Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 25th Special Base Force ...
Also attacking 83rd Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking 25th Special Base Force ...
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Morning Air attack on 25th Special Base Force, at 106,122 (Kavieng)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 1
Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 7
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
13th Sentai with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
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Morning Air attack on 83rd Naval Guard Unit, at 106,122 (Kavieng)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 1
Allied aircraft
B-24D1 Liberator x 18
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
13th Sentai with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Raid is overhead
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ANZAC
Keine besonderen Vorkommnisse.
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British Far East Command
East India Command
Die japanischen Marschkolonnen östlich von Lashio werden täglich von der 10. US Luftflotte bombardiert, wobei das Trefferbild auf Grund des dichten Dschungels und des oft suboptimalen Wetters ausbaufähig ist.
Morning Air attack on 1st Tank Division, at 63,46 , near Lashio
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Allied aircraft
Liberator II x 6
Wellington Ic x 15
B-24D Liberator x 3
Allied aircraft losses
Wellington Ic: 2 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Wellington Ic bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x Liberator II bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x Wellington Ic bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
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China Command
Die japanische Armee startete an zwei Frontabschnitten massive Bodenangriffe auf die chinesischen Abwehrstellungen. Sowohl südöstlich von Chungking, als auch nordwestlich von Changsa konnten die Chinesen ihre Stellungen behaupten. Der Feind erlitt sehr hohe Verluste, was den Verteidigern wohl einige Zeit der Ruhe verspricht. Östlich von Kweiyang beließ es der Feind beim Beschuss der chinesischen Stellungen durch seine Artillerie.
Ground combat at 78,47 (near Chungking)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 70621 troops, 674 guns, 297 vehicles, Assault Value = 2162
Defending force 41126 troops, 175 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1181
Japanese adjusted assault: 248
Allied adjusted defense: 1090
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 4
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: supply(-)
Japanese ground losses:
6158 casualties reported
Squads: 10 destroyed, 536 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 59 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 37 disabled
Guns lost 37 (1 destroyed, 36 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
1817 casualties reported
Squads: 21 destroyed, 135 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 29 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Assaulting units:
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
34th Division
27th Division
116th Division
15th Division
39th Division
9th Tank Regiment
138th Infantry Regiment
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
3rd Chinese Corps
49th Chinese Corps
61st Chinese Corps
21st Chinese Corps
57th Chinese Corps
1st Chinese Corps
58th Chinese Corps
47th Chinese Corps
78th Chinese Corps
76th Chinese Corps
50th Chinese Corps
91st Chinese Corps
Jingcha War Area
23rd Group Army
8th Group Army
4th Group Army
34th Group Army
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Ground combat at 81,51 (near Changsha)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 43451 troops, 503 guns, 42 vehicles, Assault Value = 1248
Defending force 57427 troops, 160 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1987
Japanese adjusted assault: 536
Allied adjusted defense: 799
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
4060 casualties reported
Squads: 11 destroyed, 336 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 35 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 36 disabled
Guns lost 26 (2 destroyed, 24 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
923 casualties reported
Squads: 9 destroyed, 103 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Assaulting units:
13th Division
40th Division
3rd Division
22nd Division
4th Mortar Battalion
51st Ind.Mtn.Gun Battalion
10th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
Defending units:
10th Chinese Corps
74th Chinese Corps
26th Chinese Corps
4th Chinese Corps
46th Chinese Corps
79th Chinese Corps
9th War Area
19th Group Army
29th Group Army
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Ground combat at 75,49 (near Kweiyang)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 300 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 998
Defending force 27685 troops, 205 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 754
Assaulting units:
104th Division
38th Division
65th Brigade
2nd Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
1st New Chinese Corps
2nd Prov Chinese Corps
62nd Chinese Corps
60th Chinese Corps
14th Chinese Corps
6th Chinese Corps
1st Group Army
16th Group Army
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Tonnageverluste am 12.03.1943
** Keine **
Erkenntnisse des Joint Intelligence Center
Radio transmissions detected at Fushun (105,42).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Tokyo (114,60).
1st RGC Division is located at Nanking(91,52).
11th Field Artillery Regiment is located at 76,46.
18th Tank Regiment is located at Kagoshima(102,60).
41st Infantry Regiment is located at Singapore(50,84).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Tokyo (114,60).
Cam Ranh Fortress is located at Cam Ranh Bay(64,72).
Amami Oshima Fortress is located at Amami Oshima(98,64).
6th RTA Division is located at Bangkok(56,62).
85th Naval Guard Unit is located at Bacolod(79,85).
2nd Recon Regiment is located at Manila(79,77).
3rd Air Division is located at Sabang(44,70).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Cam Ranh Bay (64,72).
43rd JNAF AF Unit is located at Bangkok(56,62).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Ominato (119,54).
6th Manchukuo Inf Brigade is located at Port Arthur(99,44).
2nd Recon Battalion is located at Mukden(104,42).
11th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion is located at Yenki(110,44).
14th Army is located at Manila(79,77).
67th Ind.Infantry Battalion is located at Canton(77,59).
37th Const Co is located at Canton(77,59).
58th Infantry Regiment is located at Hankow(85,50).
162 men are based at Niigata (114,57).
Radio transmissions detected at Ternate (78,102).
Radio transmissions detected at Pagan (110,89).
Radio transmissions detected at Moulmein (55,55).
6th RTA Division is located at Bangkok(56,62).
56th Construction Battalion is located at Keijo(103,50).
Radio transmissions detected at Jaluit (134,120).
Heavy Volume of Radio transmissions detected at Shanghai (92,55).
Pilot Allison J. is reported as having been found
Die japanischen Probleme sind ziemlich offensichtlich, zwar etwas überraschend zu diesem frühen Zeitpunkt, aber wir denken mal, das die damalige gegenseitige Ausschaltung der Trägerflotten vor allem für den Gegner einschneidende Nachteile bedeuten. Aber der Verlust der Dominanz von Rabaul in der Region hätte auch so nie passieren dürfen.
Die stete Bedrohung aus dem Hintergrund durch die KB fehlt halt, da mutet die plötzliche Aktion des japanischen schweren Kampfverbandes gegen Manus ohne Luftdeckung fast wie Verzweiflung an.
George Pickett
26.03.20, 13:26
Die japanischen Probleme sind ziemlich offensichtlich, zwar etwas überraschend zu diesem frühen Zeitpunkt, aber wir denken mal, das die damalige gegenseitige Ausschaltung der Trägerflotten vor allem für den Gegner einschneidende Nachteile bedeuten. Aber der Verlust der Dominanz von Rabaul in der Region hätte auch so nie passieren dürfen.
Die stete Bedrohung aus dem Hintergrund durch die KB fehlt halt, da mutet die plötzliche Aktion des japanischen schweren Kampfverbandes gegen Manus ohne Luftdeckung fast wie Verzweiflung an.
Japan ist im Südpazifik schon jetzt zu diesem frühen Zeitpunkt in der Defensive. Hoffentlich finden Wir heraus, wie es weitergeht, denn hier endet das PBEM...vorerst. Wir haben das Matrix-Forum angeschrieben und um Hilfe bei der Ermittlung des Passwortes des werten Otto Weddingen gebeten. Vielleicht haben Wir ja Glück. Wenn sich dann noch ein Gegner findet, der die Japaner übernehmen würde...ein Traum :)
George Pickett
28.03.20, 10:46
Die Rückmeldungen aus dem Matrix Forum sind wenig ermutigend. Im Normalfall geht die Wiederherstellung eines Passwortes nur mit Unterstützung der Programmierer des Spiels, die sich aber dahingehend wohl schon vor längerer Zeit ausgeklinkt haben. Außerdem wurde das PbEM mit einer alten Version des Spiels begonnen, was zu Schwierigkeiten mit der aktuellen Spielversion führen würde. Aber der entscheidende Punkt ist wohl Dieser, den ein Forumsmitglied anbrachte:
With such losses on the Japanese side I don't think anyone would take over that side anyway....GP
So verabschieden Wir Uns von diesem PBEM und diesem AAR und hoffen, dass er dennoch in den letzten Wochen wieder zur Unterhaltung der Leserschaft beigetragen hat. Wir verweisen in diesem Zusammenhang auf den aktuell laufenden AAR gegen den werten Longstreet, wo Unsere Leidensgeschichte von vorne beginnt. Und auch der Verlauf von "Duell im Pazifik" scheint wieder atypisch zu sein. Wir sind wahrlich ein Glückskind, was Das angeht...
Wie groß sind den die Verluste bei den Japanern?
Von der großen und für beide Seiten verlustreichen Trägerschlacvt. 1942 wissen wir, aber
Was bleibt einem potenziellen Japanspieler noch an Flotte? Ich bin nicht abgeneigt, aber das Spiel als Japse sollte noch die eine oder andere Möglichkeit bieten.
Zugfrequenz ist bei uns sehr nieder. Aber die Leidensfähigkeit ist groß.
Wir haben bisher nachgesagter ob ihr euren alten Gegner nicht wieder aktivieren könnt. Aber ohne Passwort wird es schwierig.
Gruß Oerty
George Pickett
28.03.20, 23:17
Wie groß sind den die Verluste bei den Japanern?
Von der großen und für beide Seiten verlustreichen Trägerschlacvt. 1942 wissen wir, aber
Was bleibt einem potenziellen Japanspieler noch an Flotte? Ich bin nicht abgeneigt, aber das Spiel als Japse sollte noch die eine oder andere Möglichkeit bieten.
Zugfrequenz ist bei uns sehr nieder. Aber die Leidensfähigkeit ist groß.
Wir haben bisher nachgesagter ob ihr euren alten Gegner nicht wieder aktivieren könnt. Aber ohne Passwort wird es schwierig.
Gruß Oerty
Japan hat bis März 1943 insgesamt 5 Flottenträger und 2 Geleitträger verloren. Auch 1 oder 2 Schlachtschiffe wurden versenkt. Wir vermuten ebenfalls Defizite beim Produktions- und Forschungsmanagement auf Seiten Japans. Der werte Otto Weddingen ist leider nicht erreichbar. Wir und auch andere Regenten haben es in der Vergangenheit versucht. Also werden wir das PBEM und den AAR mit Würde zu Grabe tragen :amen:
Nun wir halten die Verluste für über ein Jahr Krieg noch annehmbar.
Zumindest um den Kampf fortzuführen. Euer Gegrnspieler war gefühlt schon sehr inaktiv.
Wir möchten uns jedoch für den schönen AAR aufs herzlichste bedanken.
George Pickett
29.03.20, 09:55
Nun wir halten die Verluste für über ein Jahr Krieg noch annehmbar.
Zumindest um den Kampf fortzuführen. Euer Gegrnspieler war gefühlt schon sehr inaktiv.
Wir möchten uns jedoch für den schönen AAR aufs herzlichste bedanken.
Diese kämpferische Einstellung ehrt Euch, werter Oerty. Die Lage ist für Japan dennoch brisant. Australische Kräfte rücken entlang der Nordküste von Neu Guinea auf Hollandia vor. Die Admiralitätsinseln in alliierter Hand. Rabaul und Kavieng de facto isoliert. da die alliierte Luftwaffe über diesem Gebiet die absolute Luftherrschaft besitzt. Im Norden Burmas ist die britische Armee zur Offensive übergegangen. Nur in China sieht es für Japan recht gut aus, wobei seit Wochen hier aber seitens des Feindes nur wenige Fortschritte erzielt werden.
Wir sehen auch praktisch keine modernen Flugzeugmuster auf Seiten Japans im Fronteinsatz. Hier vermuten Wir Probleme im Bereich Forschung und Entwicklung.
Vor allem im Segment "Forschung und Entwicklung" der Luftstreitkräfte liegt der Schlüssel zur nachhaltigen Wettbewerbsfähigkeit der japanischen Seite. Wir konnten uns davon ja eindrucks- und (vor allem) leidvoll selbst überzeugen, das es für die Alliierten sehr schwer wird, im Laufe des Krieges die Luftherrschaft zu erringen, weil Japan technologisch nicht mehr (wie historisch) den Anschluß verliert.
Nun da der edle Otto Weddingen auferstanden ist - wie geht es hier weiter?
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George Pickett
14.04.20, 07:32
Nun da edle Otto Weddingen auferstanden ist - wie geht es hier weiter?
https://www.si-games.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30273&p=1172910#post1172910
Wir sind erfreut, dass der werte Otto scheinbar wohlauf ist. Er hat ja bereits vor einiger Zeit Post von Uns bekommen. Vielleicht erhalten Wir ja eine Antwort.
Also ich bin am überlegen, ob ich mich mal wieder in ein pbem stürzen möchte. Wenn er nicht mehr weitermachen möchte und das Passwort rausrückt, würde ich mir die Sache zumindest mal anschauen. Ob meine Leidensfähigkeit aber wirklich gross genug wäre, will ich noch nicht versprechen ;)
Vom Aar hier hab ich aber die letzten Seiten schon gelesen, die Geheimhaltung wäre auf allierter Seite also erstmal dahin...
George Pickett
19.04.20, 12:48
Also ich bin am überlegen, ob ich mich mal wieder in ein pbem stürzen möchte. Wenn er nicht mehr weitermachen möchte und das Passwort rausrückt, würde ich mir die Sache zumindest mal anschauen. Ob meine Leidensfähigkeit aber wirklich gross genug wäre, will ich noch nicht versprechen ;)
Vom Aar hier hab ich aber die letzten Seiten schon gelesen, die Geheimhaltung wäre auf allierter Seite also erstmal dahin...
Werter Cerberus,
Wir haben den werten Otto nochmals angeschrieben und hoffen auf eine Antwort. Sollte er Uns das Passwort übermitteln, so würden Wir Euch den letzten Save samt Passwort übersenden, damit Ihr Euch ein Bild von der Lage machen und abwägen könnt, ob Ihr das PBEM weiteerführen möchtet. Was die Geheimhaltung angeht, so haben Wir ja nicht viel über die weiteren Pläne berichtet und die Lage rund um Rabaul ist ja offensichtlich. Das wäre also kein Problem für Uns.
Hab ihm auch geschrieben, leider Funkstille ...
George Pickett
28.04.20, 07:30
Hab ihm auch geschrieben, leider Funkstille ...
Trotzdem geben Wir die Hoffnung nicht auf, das sich der werte Otto noch meldet.
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