Duell im Pazifik - WitPAE-AAR (Alliierte)

[George Pickett]

Duell im Pazifik


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“...Das Feuer war eröffnet, jedes Geschütz auf dem Schiff und den Schiffen in der Nähe feuerte. Der Lärm war ohrenbetäubend. Schwärme von Flugabwehrgeschossen trieben durch den schwarzen Qualm nach oben. Auf der Brücke schlug der Kapitän dem Steuermann gegen den Arm, um sich bemerkbar zu machen, Männer rannten immer noch zu ihren Gefechtsständen. Alles passierte mit zwei Geschwindigkeiten. Der Lärm und die verzweifelte Hast der Handlungen, und dann eine langsamere, ganz eigene Geschwindigkeit, die des Schicksals und der dunklen Punkte am Himmel, die durch das Gefechtsfeuer auf sie zukamen...”

"Alles, was ist" – James Salter

[George Pickett]

Duell im Pazifik


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Vorwort

Die US-Pläne für einen Krieg gegen Japan

Die US-Vorhaben für einen Krieg gegen Japan waren in den Operationsplänen "Orange" (später "Regenbogen fünf") festgelegt worden. Sie lauteten:

"Vorstoß zwischen den Inseln des mittleren Pazifik - Marshall - Karolinen- und Marianen-Inseln. Vernichtung der japanischen Flotte nahe den japanischen Gewässern"

Am 07. November 1941 hatte US Präsident Roosevelt das Kabinett gefragt, ob es bereit sei, einer aktiven Intervention gegen Japan zuzustimmen, wenn eine weitere Nation im Fernen Osten durch Japan bedroht werde. Ein einstimmiges "Ja" war die Antwort darauf. In London erklärte daraufhin Winston Churchill, der britisches Kriegspremier, am 10. November 1941, dass Großbritannien im Falle eines Kriegsausbruchs zwischen den USA und Japan noch in derselben Stunde Japan den Krieg erklären werde. Dies zeigte eindeutig an, dass bei ihrem Treffen in der Argentia Bucht vor Neufundland vom 09. bis 12. August 1941 Roosevelt und Churchill auch noch andere Dinge besprochen haben, als die danach bekanntgegebene Atlantik-Charta.

Am 06. Dezember 1941 erteilte das Kriegsamt in London Luftmarschall Brooke-Popham, Oberbefehlshaber der britischen Heeres- und Luftstreitkräfte in Malaysia, folgenden Befehl:

"Wir haben nunmehr die Zusage bewaffneten amerikanischen Beistandes in folgenden Fällen erhalten:

1) Wenn wir genötigt sind, einer japanischen Landung auf der Landenge von Kra zuvorzukommen, oder wenn wir gegen eine japanische Invasion in einem anderen Teil von Siam vorgehen.
2) Wenn Niederländisch Indien angegriffen wird und wir uns an der Verteidigung beteiligen.
3) Wenn die Japaner uns selbst angreifen.

Handeln Sie dieser Anweisung entsprechend sofort und ohne Rückfragen in London, sobald Sie sichere Nachrichten über das Vorrücken eines japanischen Expeditionskorps mit diesen erkennbaren Absichten haben. Wenn Niederländisch Indien angegriffen wird, verfahren Sie nach den Plänen, die zwischen Großbritannien und den Niederlanden vereinbart wurden!"

Dieser Funkbericht wurde von der US Nachrichtenüberwachung in Singapore aufgenommen und an Admiral Hart (C.i.C. Asiatic Fleet) in Manila weitergegeben. Die Ereignisse der nächsten Stunden sollten jedoch weiteren Konsultationen der 3 Militärmächte im Fernen Osten zuvorkommen...

(Siehe Saunders, Hrowe - Duell im Pazifik)

[George Pickett]

So...die Operationszentrale ist einsatzbereit. Wir sind auf den Flächenbrand gespannt, den der werte Longstreet entfachen wird. Auf das Wir den Hegemoniebestrebungen des Japanischen Kaiserreichs Einhalt gebieten können!!! :amen:




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[Cfant]

Der Krieg ist bereits verloren! Keine Chance. Wir sehen keine Kaffeetasse auf dem Tisch.

[George Pickett]

Der Krieg ist bereits verloren! Keine Chance. Wir sehen keine Kaffeetasse auf dem Tisch.

Verdammt!!! Wir wussten doch, dass noch etwas fehlt!!! :mad:

[Taurus]

Irgendwas fehlt da immer noch, sieht verdammt verwaist aus......

Stimmiges Ambiente wären: Admiralsmütze, Blumenkette von Hawaii, Colt mit Perlmuttgriff, Typenhandbuch japanischer Marinestreitkräfte vom ONI, ein voller Aschenbecher mit glimmendem Zigarrenstummel.....sowas halt :D


Ok, ist ja auch noch Frieden. Das wird sich dann aber schlagartig ab 7.12. ändern, oder?

[Bigfish]

Na mal sehen was das wird...

[LochLomond]

spätestens beim Sichten des Eröffnungszuges steht da auch ein Aschenbecher

[Managarm]

Ein unglaublich aufgeräumter Schreibtisch, werter Pickett. :eek: :top:
Wir lesen gespannt auf beiden Seiten mit. :ja:

[Duke of York]

spätestens beim Sichten des Eröffnungszuges steht da auch ein Aschenbecher

Und vermutlich Unmengen Alkohol. :D

[Hohenlohe]

Als Ally benötigt er wohl auch raue Mengen an Whiskey um die diversen Verluste besser verdauen zu können...:D

herzlichste grüsse

Hohenlohe...:ph: *BANZAI!!*

[George Pickett]

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The President of the United States
The Secretary of State
The Secretary of War
The Secretary of the Navy


Army
General G. C. Marshall (Chief of Staff of the Army)

Navy
Admiral H. R. Stark (Chief of Naval Operations)





Tagesbericht 06. Dezember 1941

Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien
Noch immer keine nachrichtendienstlichen Erkenntnisse über den Verbleib der japanischen Trägerflotte, die anscheinend am 26. November ihren Liegeplatz bei Kure verlassen hat.

Das Oberkommando auf den Philippinen meldet seit mehreren Tage nächtliche Überflüge unbekannter Flugzeuge über Luzon. Dort besonders über den Luftwaffenstützpunkten Iba und Clark Field.

Das British Far East Command berichtet, dass Luftaufklärer aus Hong Kong und Singapore japanische Konvois vor der Küste von Indochina und dem Golf von Siam gesichtet haben. Auf Grund schlechter Wetterverhältnisse brach der Kontakt schließlich ab. Als mögliche Ziele der Konvois werden die Philippinen, Thailand und Malaysia vermutet.

Das Hauptquartier der Pazifikflotte auf Hawaii informiert die beiden in See stehenden Trägerverbände über die erhöhte Gefährdungslage. Diese Verbände sind:

Task Force 405 (Admiral Brown) - 200 Seemeilen nordwestlich Johnston Island auf dem Weg nach Wake Island zur Überführung einer Staffel Sturzkampfbomber.
Flottenträger USS Lexington (Flaggschiff)
Schwerer Kreuzer USS Portland
Schwerer Kreuzer USS Chicago
Schwerer Kreuzer USS Astoria
5 Zerstörer

Task Force 406 (Admiral Halsey) - 170 Seemeilen nordöstlich Johnston Island auf Patrouille
Flottenträger USS Enterprise (Flaggschiff)
Schwerer Kreuzer USS Northampton
Schwerer Kreuzer USS Chester
Schwerer Kreuzer USS Salt Lake City
9 Zerstörer


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Eine allgemeine Warnung für den Militärbezirk Hawaii ergeht ebenfalls, jedoch wird nicht vor der Möglichkeit eines direkten Angriffs auf den Flottenstützpunkt gewarnt.


Der Befehlshaber der Asiatic Fleet in Manila, Admiral Hart, ordnet erhöhte Alarmbereitschaft für die in See stehenden Verbände an. Dieses sind:
Schwerer Kreuzer USS Houston
Leichter Kreuzer USS Helena
Leichter Kreuzer USS Marblehead
9 Zerstörer

Diese Verbände sollen die Insel Jolo ansteuern und dort weitere Befehle abwarten.


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Für den Flottenstützpunkt Cavite bei Manila wird keine erhöhte Alarmbereitschaft angeordnet. Hier liegen zu diesem Zeitpunkt 4 Zerstörer und 16 weitere Kriegs- und Unterstützungsschiffe der Asiatic Fleet sowie 27 U-Boote des Com Sub Asiatic. Lediglich das U-Boot S-36 steht vor der Westküste von Luzon in See.

In Singapore wird für für Force Z Auslaufbereitschaft befohlen, um auf eine mögliche Bedrohung der Küste von Malaysia durch japanische Streitkräfte reagieren zu können. Die Force Z unter dem Befehl von Vizeadmiral Phillips besteht aus:
Schlachtschiff HMS Prince of Wales (Flaggschiff)
Schlachtkreuzer HMS Repulse
Leichter Kreuzer HMS Danae
4 Zerstörer

Der Verband soll jedoch nicht sofort entlang der malaysischen Küste nach Norden vorstoßen, sondern sich südlich von Singapore, vor der Insel Lingga, mit den aus Palembang auslaufenden Leichten Kreuzern HMS Dragon und HMS Durban vereinen und weitere Befehle abwarten.





Für das Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI)

Lt. Colonel Bratton - Chief Far Eastern Section/Military Intelligence Division (FESMID)
Lieutenant Commander Kramer - Office of Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV)

[George Pickett]

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The Secretary of War
The Secretary of the Navy




Army

General G. C. Marshall (Chief of Staff of the Army)


Navy

Admiral H. R. Stark (Chief of Naval Operations)






Tagesbericht 07. Dezember 1941
Pazifischer Raum//Südostasien/Australien


Pazifischer Raum
Im Morgengrauen bekommen Wachschiffe vor der Einfahrt zum Flottenstützpunkt Pearl Harbor mehrmals Fühlung mit nicht identifizierten Objekten, die als U-Boote angesprochen werden. Um 06.31 Uhr detoniert eine Mine in der Durchfahrt zum Innenhafen. Trümmer können jedoch nicht ausgemacht werden. In den nächsten 60 Minuten bekommen der Zerstörer Ward und das Patrouillenboot Reliance mehrfach Sonarkontakt mit Unterwasserzielen, die jedoch nicht abschließend verifiziert werden können. Um 07.45 Uhr wird für den Militärbezirk Hawaii erhöhte Alarmbereitschaft befohlen.

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Wake Island und Guam werden aus der Luft angegriffen. Ziel sind die Flugfelder und Versorgungseinrichtungen. Die Schäden fallen moderat aus.

Afternoon Air attack on Guam , at 106,95

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6
G4M1 Betty x 15

No Japanese losses

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 7

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

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Afternoon Air attack on Wake Island , at 136,98

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M2 Nell x 27

Allied aircraft
F4F-3 Wildcat x 4

Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2 Nell: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
F4F-3 Wildcat: 4 damaged

Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 13

Aircraft Attacking:
26 x G3M2 Nell bombing from 2000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VMF-211 Det with F4F-3 Wildcat (1 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 100 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 8 minutes

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Im Laufe des Tages häufen sich im Seegebiet rund um Hawaii die U-Boot Sichtungen. Mehrfach greifen eigene Patrouillenbomber mutmaßlich japanische U-Boote nahe der Küste an.

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Südostasien
Um 06.55 Uhr Ortszeit greifen über 300 trägergestützte japanische Flugzeuge Manila und die Cavite Marinebasis an. Der Angriff trifft die Basis völlig unvorbereitet und fällt vernichtend aus! Es gibt noch keine endgültigen Verlustzahlen, aber Com Sub Asiatic meldet fast 20 U-Boot Totalverluste durch Bombentreffer und weitere, teilweise schwer beschädigte U-Boote. Damit ist praktisch die gesamte U-Boot Waffe in Südostasien ausgeschaltet. Weitere Kriegs- und Handelsschiffe werden teils schwer getroffen. Einige sinken. Andere drohen zu sinken. Cavite ist ein einziges Flammenmeer!

Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 117 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 38 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 68
B5N2 Kate x 144
D3A1 Val x 126

Allied aircraft
no flights

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 46 damaged
P-40E Warhawk: 4 destroyed on ground
PBY-4 Catalina: 41 damaged
PBY-4 Catalina: 3 destroyed on ground
SOC-1 Seagull: 5 damaged
SOC-1 Seagull: 1 destroyed on ground

Allied Ships
xAKL Don Jose, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
PT Q-112, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
DD Pope, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
SS Salmon, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
SS Sculpin, Bomb hits 3, and is sunk
AVD Childs, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Pillsbury, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
SS Permit, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
SS Sealion, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
SS Sturgeon, Bomb hits 3, and is sunk
xAKL Bisayas, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
AV Langley, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAKL Paz
SS Spearfish, Bomb hits 3, and is sunk
xAKL Anakan, Bomb hits 1
SS S-37, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
SS Sargo, Bomb hits 3, and is sunk
SS S-38, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
xAK Ethel Edwards, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
SS S-41, Bomb hits 1, heavy damage
SS Skipjack, Bomb hits 3, and is sunk
AO Pecos, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
TK Gertrude Kellogg, Bomb hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
AM Whippoorwill, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
SS Snapper, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
SS Saury, Bomb hits 3, and is sunk
AM Bittern, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
PG Asheville, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAKL Sagoland, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
SS S-40, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
SS Seawolf, Bomb hits 3, and is sunk
SS Pickerel, Bomb hits 1, heavy damage
SS Sailfish, Bomb hits 3, and is sunk
SS Porpoise, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
TK Mindanao, Bomb hits 1, on fire
PT Q-113, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
xAP President Madison, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
SS Pike, Bomb hits 2, heavy damage
DD John D. Ford, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AS Otus, Bomb hits 1, on fire
SS Searaven, Bomb hits 1, heavy damage
PG Isabel, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAKL Compagnia Filipinas, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
SS Tarpon, Bomb hits 3, and is sunk
xAK Capillo, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
SS Stingray, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
SS Shark, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
DD Peary, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAP Rochambeau, Bomb hits 1
xAK Tantalus, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
SS Seal, Bomb hits 1, heavy damage
xAP Neptuna, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AM Finch, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
PT-31, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk

Allied ground losses:
35 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Repair Shipyard hits 8
Airbase hits 11
Airbase supply hits 16
Runway hits 46
Port hits 11
Port fuel hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x A6M2 Zero bombing from 100 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
8 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
27 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 9000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg AP Bomb
15 x A6M2 Zero bombing from 100 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
15 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
14 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 9000 feet
City Attack: 1 x 800 kg AP Bomb
4 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
5 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
18 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 9000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg AP Bomb
4 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
City Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
18 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 9000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg AP Bomb
1 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
City Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
27 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 9000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg AP Bomb
7 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
27 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 9000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
13 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 9000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg AP Bomb
2 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
5 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
3 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
8 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
7 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
City Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
10 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
7 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
7 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
1 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
City Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
City Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
8 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Port Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb

Massive explosion on SS Sailfish
Massive explosion on SS Skipjack

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Zeitgleich erfolgt die Bombardierung der Luftwaffenbasen Iba und Clark Field und landgestützte japanische Bomber, die von Formosa aus aufgestiegen sind. Auch hier sind Verluste zu beklagen.

Morning Air attack on Iba , at 78,75

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 26,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 37
G4M1 Betty x 54

Allied aircraft
P-26A x 4

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
P-26A: 1 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk: 1 destroyed on ground

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 8

Aircraft Attacking:
27 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 23000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
27 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 23000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
7 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 23000 feet
2 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 23000 feet

CAP engaged:
6th PS PAAC with P-26A (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 106 NM, estimated altitude 25,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 37 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 25
G3M2 Nell x 27
G4M1 Betty x 27

Allied aircraft
P-40B Warhawk x 1

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
P-40B Warhawk: 1 damaged

Runway hits 10

Aircraft Attacking:
27 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 23000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
27 x G3M2 Nell bombing from 23000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
24th PG/HqS with P-40B Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes

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Japanische Trägerflugzeuge bombardieren den Hafen von Davao auf Mindanao. Die Hafenanlagen werden leicht beschädigt, die im Hafen liegenden Schiffe jedoch verfehlt.

Morning Air attack on Davao , at 79,91

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
B5N1 Kate x 12

No Japanese losses

Port supply hits 2

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x B5N1 Kate bombing from 5000 feet *
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

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Landung japanischer Truppen auf der unbesetzten Insel Batan vor der Nordküste von Luzon. Die Insel wird vom Feind eingenommen.

Amphibious Assault at Batan Island (85,70)

TF 90 troops unloading over beach at Batan Island, 85,70

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

6 troops of a SNLF HMG Squad lost overboard during unload of Sasebo 1st SNLF /1
17 troops of a SNLF Squad lost overboard during unload of Sasebo 1st SNLF


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Amphibious Assault at Batan Island (85,70)

TF 96 troops unloading over beach at Batan Island, 85,70

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

17 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost from landing craft during unload of 24th JAAF AF Bn /3


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Ground combat at Batan Island (85,70)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 2130 troops, 29 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 66

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

Japanese adjusted assault: 69

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 69 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Batan Island !!!

Combat modifiers
Attacker: shock(+)

Assaulting units:
Sasebo 1st SNLF
24th JAAF AF Bn

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Schwere Luftangriffe auf Hong Kong, Rangoon und verschiedene Ziele in Malaysia. Der Hafen von Rangoon wird schwer getroffen. Mehrere Frachter und Marineschiffe erhalten Bombentreffer. Vereinzelte Luftangriffe der Royal Air Force auf japanische Schiffsansammlungen vor der Küste von Malaysia, die jedoch verlustreich und erfolglos verlaufen.

Morning Air attack on Rifles of Canada Battalion, at 77,61 (Hong Kong)

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 76 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27b Nate x 7
Ki-36 Ida x 27
Ki-44 Tojo x 6
Ki-51 Sonia x 24

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
27 x Ki-36 Ida bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 30 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Rangoon , at 54,53

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 13

Allied aircraft
Buffalo I x 15

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Buffalo I: 4 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet *

CAP engaged:
No.67 Sqn RAF with Buffalo I (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 15 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Rangoon , at 54,53

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 36
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 25

Allied aircraft
Buffalo I x 2

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Buffalo I: 1 destroyed

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

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 3

Aircraft Attacking:
36 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.67 Sqn RAF with Buffalo I (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 57 minutes



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Morning Air attack on Rangoon , at 54,53

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 18

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAK Chilka, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
HDML 1103, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
xAK Mundra, Bomb hits 1
xAK Indira, Bomb hits 1

Port hits 1
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 1

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

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Morning Air attack on Kota Bharu , at 51,75

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-27b Nate x 29

Allied aircraft
Buffalo I x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-27b Nate: 11 damaged
Ki-27b Nate: 1 destroyed by flak

Allied aircraft losses
Vildebeest III: 1 destroyed on ground

Airbase hits 10
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 31

Aircraft Attacking:
27 x Ki-27b Nate bombing from 100 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.243 Sqn RAF Det with Buffalo I (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 10000.
Raid is overhead



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Morning Air attack on Tuguegarao , at 82,74

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 2 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-Ib Lily x 27

No Japanese losses

Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 16

Aircraft Attacking:
27 x Ki-48-Ib Lily bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Alor Star , at 49,73

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 3,200 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 52

Allied aircraft
no flights

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Blenheim I: 21 damaged
Blenheim I: 1 destroyed on ground

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

Airbase hits 18
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 28

Aircraft Attacking:
21 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 1200 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
31 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 1200 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on Alor Star , at 49,73

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 6
Ki-48-Ib Lily x 25

Allied aircraft
no flights

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Blenheim I: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 10

Aircraft Attacking:
25 x Ki-48-Ib Lily bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Georgetown , at 49,74

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 27

Allied aircraft
Blenheim IF x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
Blenheim IF: 2 damaged
Blenheim IF: 1 destroyed on ground
Buffalo I: 2 destroyed on ground

Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 20

Aircraft Attacking:
27 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
No.27 Sqn RAF with Blenheim IF (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 6000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 6000.
Raid is overhead



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Morning Air attack on Kota Bharu , at 51,75

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 22

Allied aircraft
no flights

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
Hudson I: 4 damaged

Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 12

Aircraft Attacking:
22 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

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Landung japanischer Truppen an der Ostküste von Malaysia bei Kota Bharu. Die 8. indische Brigade nebst Unterstützungseinheiten steht dort im Kampf.

Pre-Invasion action off Kota Bharu (51,75)

39 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
CL Sendai
DD Shikinami
DD Uranami
PB Tatsumiya Maru
SC Ch 9
SC Ch 7
AK Sasako Maru
DD Ayanami

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

CL Sendai firing at FMSV Brigade
DD Shikinami firing at 8th Indian Brigade
DD Uranami firing at 8th Indian Brigade
PB Tatsumiya Maru fired at enemy troops
SC Ch 9 fired at enemy troops
SC Ch 7 fired at enemy troops
DD Uranami fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 5,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards


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Amphibious Assault at Kota Bharu (51,75)

TF 85 troops unloading over beach at Kota Bharu, 51,75

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

19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost in surf during unload of 56th Infantry Rgt
10 Support troops lost overboard during unload of 56th Infantry Rgt /2
18 troops of a IJA Engineer Squad lost overboard during unload of 12th Engr Rgt

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Anlagen

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DD Peary sinks in port
DD Pope sinks in port
PG Isabel sinks in port
PG Asheville sinks in port
AV Langley sinks in port
AM Finch sinks in port
xAKL Don Jose sinks in port
AVD Childs sinks in port
AM Bittern sinks in port
xAKL Bisayas sinks in port
xAK Ethel Edwards sinks in port
xAK Chilka sinks in port
Loss of SS Porpoise on Dec 07, 1941 is admitted
Loss of SS Shark on Dec 07, 1941 is admitted
Loss of SS Tarpon on Dec 07, 1941 is admitted
Loss of SS Permit on Dec 07, 1941 is admitted
Loss of SS Salmon on Dec 07, 1941 is admitted
Loss of SS Skipjack on Dec 07, 1941 is admitted
Loss of SS Snapper on Dec 07, 1941 is admitted
Loss of SS Stingray on Dec 07, 1941 is admitted
Loss of SS Sturgeon on Dec 07, 1941 is admitted
Loss of SS Sargo on Dec 07, 1941 is admitted
Loss of SS Saury on Dec 07, 1941 is admitted
Loss of SS Spearfish on Dec 07, 1941 is admitted
Loss of SS Sculpin on Dec 07, 1941 is admitted
Loss of SS Sailfish on Dec 07, 1941 is admitted
Loss of SS Sealion on Dec 07, 1941 is admitted
Loss of SS Seawolf on Dec 07, 1941 is admitted
Loss of SS S-37 on Dec 07, 1941 is admitted
Loss of SS S-38 on Dec 07, 1941 is admitted
Loss of SS S-40 on Dec 07, 1941 is admitted
Loss of PT-31 on Dec 07, 1941 is admitted
Loss of PT Q-112 on Dec 07, 1941 is admitted
Loss of PT Q-113 on Dec 07, 1941 is admitted
Loss of xAKL Compagnia Filipinas on Dec 07, 1941 is admitted
Loss of HDML 1103 on Dec 07, 1941 is admitted


Japanese forces CAPTURE Batan Island !!!





Für das Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI)

Lt. Colonel Bratton - Chief Far Eastern Section/Militäry Intelligence Division (FESMID)
Lieutenant Commander Kramer - Office of Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV)

[Taurus]

Manila Harbor blieb unbehelligt? Ob bewusst oder ungewollt, da könnt ihr positiver in die nähere Zukunft blicken. Ihr wisst ja, was nun zu tun ist.

[Cfant]

Wie? Nur 1 BB verloren? Was ist mit der Force Z? Sieht ja recht glimpflich aus, oder täuschen Wir Uns?

[rawoll]

Werte WtP Kundige,

stimmen die folgenden Zahlen aus dem Schadensbericht Pearl Harbour? Gibt es dort wirklich über 150 Catalinas oder sind das 147 Schäden an einer unbekannten viel geringeren Anzahl von Flugzeugen? Ich habe mir zwar WtP AE im Matrix-Sale gekauft, bin aber noch völlig überfordert.

PBY-5 Catalina: 147 damaged
PBY-5 Catalina: 8 destroyed on ground

[Taurus]

Werte WtP Kundige,

stimmen die folgenden Zahlen aus dem Schadensbericht Pearl Harbour? Gibt es dort wirklich über 150 Catalinas oder sind das 147 Schäden an einer unbekannten viel geringeren Anzahl von Flugzeugen? Ich habe mir zwar WtP AE im Matrix-Sale gekauft, bin aber noch völlig überfordert.

PBY-5 Catalina: 147 damaged
PBY-5 Catalina: 8 destroyed on ground



Also unserer privaten Meinung nach zählt das System jede Beschädigung als einen separaten Treffer (was eigentlich Unsinn oder zu ungenau definiert ist). Wenn eine PBY zehn mal von Splittern getroffen wird, sieht das eben wie zehn einzelne PBY aus. Was anderes wäre auch nicht plausibel.
Die Anzahl der zerstörten Maschinen ist dagegen durchaus stimmig, aber ob sie vorher schon fünf mal beschädigt wurden, ehe sie es endgültig erwischte und das auch in die Zählung mit einfliesst, bleibt leider im Dunklen.

[Taurus]

Wie? Nur 1 BB verloren? Was ist mit der Force Z? Sieht ja recht glimpflich aus, oder täuschen Wir Uns?



Es gehen eher selten viele BB direkt verloren, meist sind es (was wir bisher so verfolgt haben) ein bis zwei Dickschiffe. Mag sein, das so indirekt simuliert wird, das damals die meisten anfänglich gesunkenen Schiffe wieder gehoben wurden, weil es an ihren Liegeplätzen nicht so tief war.
Hier kann das ja nicht praktiziert werden, also dürften wohl nur Totalverluste entstehen, wenn sie dermaßen viele Schäden einstecken mussten, das sie irreparabel sind.

Wir hatten damals bei unserem Spielbeginn auch nur ein BB direkt verloren, dafür waren fast alle anderen sehr lange außer Gefecht, teilweise über ein Jahr.

[George Pickett]

Wir sehen das so, wie der werte Taurus. Jeder Splitter und jede Kugel, die ein Flugzeug trifft, wird wohl als separater Schaden gewertet. Wir wären glücklich, wenn Wir über 150 PBY´s verfügen würden :D

Wir mussten das PBEMl übrigens neu starten auf Grund fehlerhafter Combat Reports, die bei den Parteien nicht identisch waren. Haben Wir so noch nicht erlebt und hoffen, dass das ein einmaliger Vorgang war. Daher wird der Post vom 07.12.41 zeitnah überarbeitet werden. Ob Wir noch einmal so glimpflich davonkommen werden...das steht in den Sternen :amen:

[George Pickett]

So...der Tagesbericht vom 07.12.41 ist an das neue PBEM angepasst. So gut Wir mit dem ersten Ergebnis leben konnten, so mies fällt das neue Ergebnis aus. Schicksal halt...


Das Schicksal ist ein mieser Verräter :motz:

[Bigfish]

Ein Neustart und diesmal Manila statt Pearl Harbor? Das finden Wir irgendwie nicht richtig. Neustart wegen technischen Problemen ja gerne, aber dann beim ersten Zug völlig anders beginnen als Japaner?

[George Pickett]

Ein Neustart und diesmal Manila statt Pearl Harbor? Das finden Wir irgendwie nicht richtig. Neustart wegen technischen Problemen ja gerne, aber dann beim ersten Zug völlig anders beginnen als Japaner?

Wir sehen das nicht ganz so problematisch. Neustart heißt ja nicht Wiederholung. Im 1. PBEM hatte der werte Longstreet 2 Tage vor Pearl Harbor eingeplant. Am 2. Tage wurde der Stützpunkt und die bereits beschädigten Schlachtschiffe nochmals arg in Mitleidenschaft gezogen. Kein einziges dieser Schlachtschiffe wäre 1942 noch zum Einsatz gekommen und die Trockendocks in Pearl und an der US Westküste wären über Monate belegt gewesen. Da aber dieser 2. Tag vor Pearl evtl. der Grund für die entstandenen Fehler in der Zugauswertung seitens des Spiels führten, war Unserem Gegner diese Möglichkeit verwehrt. Es ist also nach Unserer Meinung legitim, sich eine alternative Strategie
zurechtzulegen. Auch Wir haben 1 oder 2 Kleinigkeiten geändert, obwohl das natürlich auf alliierter Seite im 1. Zug keine spürbaren Auswirkungen zeigt.

Natürlich schmerzt der Verlust der wertvollen U-Boote, aber keiner hat behauptet, dass der Krieg fair ist. Wir schätzen Unseren Gegner aber als einen Spieler mit gesundem Menschenverstand ein, der weiß, was man machen sollte, machen kann und was man vielleicht lassen sollte. ;)

Fazit: Allet jut. Wir waren über die Verluste entsetzt, nicht über den Angriff auf Manila! als Solchen!

[Wilhelm Klink]

Wir könnten Euch angesichts der Situation einen guten Mann empfehlen. Ist auf Restauration von Ubooten spezialisiert, kennt sich mit der Stingray aus.

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[George Pickett]

Wir könnten Euch angesichts der Situation einen guten Mann empfehlen. Ist auf Restauration von Ubooten spezialisiert, kennt sich mit der Stingray aus.

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Ja...an diesen Mann hatten Wir auch schon gedacht. Die Stingray ist die letzte Hoffnung der freien Welt!!! :D


https://youtu.be/80Dorc-bOTE

[Wilhelm Klink]

Aber Achtung. Aus dem Hafenbecken gehobene U-Boote können Brackwasser im Ansaugtrakt der Diesel haben. Kann zu Qualmentwicklung und eigenartiger Geräuschkulisse führen. Wenn ihr Glück habt, tarnt letzteres ersteres bei Feindkontakt.

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[George Pickett]

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The President of the United States
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Army

General G. C. Marshall (Chief of Staff of the Army)

Navy

Admiral H. R. Stark (Chief of Naval Operations)





Tagesbericht 08. Dezember 1941
Pazifischer Raum/Südostasien/Australien




Pazifischer Raum
Multiple Sichtungen feindlicher U-Boote rund um Hawaii. Verstärker Einsatz von Seeaufklärern. Im Morgengrauen laufen 4 U-Jagdgruppen aus, die den sicheren Zugang für Schiffe nach Pearl Harbor gewährleisten sollen und um etwaige Feindboote auf den wichtigsten Schiffsrouten zu bekämpfen. Hierbei kam es auch bereits zu ersten Feindkontakten.

Sub attack near Pearl Harbor at 181,106

Japanese Ships
SS I-173

Allied Ships
DD Schley
DD Ward

SS I-173 launches 2 torpedoes at DD Schley
I-173 diving deep ....
DD Ward attacking submerged sub ....
DD Ward loses contact with SS I-173
DD Ward loses contact with SS I-173
DD Ward cannot establish contact with SS I-173
DD Ward fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ward fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ward fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Ward fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Guam wurde auch heute wieder aus der Luft angegriffen und bombardiert. Diese Aktivitäten des Feindes werden als vorbereitende Maßnahmen für eine Landungsoperation gegen Guam gewertet.

Afternoon Air attack on Guam , at 106,95

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8
G4M1 Betty x 11

No Japanese losses

Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 6

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

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Landung japanischer Truppen auf Makin Island, nördliche Gilbert Inseln. Die unverteidigte Insel wird vom Feind eingenommen.

Amphibious Assault at Makin (136,125)

TF 484 troops unloading over beach at Makin, 136,125
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Ground combat at Makin (136,125)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 444 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 13

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

Japanese adjusted assault: 7

Allied adjusted defense: 1

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

Japanese forces CAPTURE Makin !!!

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

Assaulting units:
51st Nav Gd /1

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Australien
Die australische Regierung hat in Absprache mit dem Oberkommando des Commonwealth die Generalmobilmachung beschlossen. Australische Truppen stehen in Malaysia bereits im Kampf. In der nächsten 72 Stunden beginnen groß angelegte Truppenverlegungen zum Schutz der australischen Küstengebierte.




Südostasien
Auch Niederländisch Indien erklärt Japan offiziell den Krieg und öffnet seine Stützpunkte für die Verbündeten.

Landung japanischer Fallschirmjäger bei Laoag unf Aparri (Nord-Luzon/Philippinen). Beide unverteidigten Ortschaften können von Feind eingenommen werden.

Ground combat at Laoag (81,72)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 253 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 20

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

Japanese adjusted assault: 18

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 18 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Laoag !!!

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

Assaulting units:
Yokosuka 1st SNLF /1

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Ground combat at Aparri (82,73)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 76 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2

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

Japanese adjusted assault: 3

Allied adjusted defense: 1

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

Japanese forces CAPTURE Aparri !!!

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

Assaulting units:
Yokosuka 1st SNLF /3

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Die noch verbliebenen Minenräumer, die den schweren Luftangriff auf Cavite vom 07.12. überstanden haben, laufen kurz nach Mitternacht aus, um vor Bataan ein feindliches Minenfeld zu räumen, welches anscheinend von japanischen U-Booten gelegt wurde. Kurz vor Sonnenuntergang laufen sämtliche Schiffe, beschädigte und unbeschädigte, aus und versuchen, sicheres Gewässer zu erreichen. Da die Kido Butai sich noch in Reichweite befindet, wird mit großen Tonnage- und Personalverlusten gerechnet.

TF 567 encounters mine field at Bataan (78,77)

Allied Ships
AM Lark
AM Quail
AM Tanager

13 mines cleared
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TF 567 encounters mine field at Bataan (78,77)

Allied Ships
AM Lark
AM Quail
AM Tanager

28 mines cleared

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Kurz nach Sonnenaufgang greifen landgestützte Bomber, die von Formosa aus starten, Bataan, Clark Field und Manila an. Die bereits schwer dezimiert Luftverteidigung ist völlig überfordert und erleidet schwerste Verluste. Auch Staffeln der Kido Butai greifen ein. Am Abend sind kaum noch eigene Jagdmaschinen einsatzbereit. Com Sub Asiatic weißt die wenigen noch einsatzbereiten U-Boote an, Cavite zu verlassen und gegen zu erwartende feindliche Landungsverbände vor Luzon zu operieren. Ferner werden die U-Boote angewiesen, als neuen Versorgungsstützpunkt zukünftig Tarakan/Borneo anzulaufen, da Cavite nicht mehr sicher ist.

Morning Air attack on Bataan , at 78,77

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 46 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 17

Allied aircraft
P-26A x 2
P-35A x 3
P-40B Warhawk x 3
P-40E Warhawk x 17

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
P-26A: 1 destroyed
P-35A: 1 destroyed
P-40B Warhawk: 1 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk: 5 destroyed

CAP engaged:
24th PG/3rd PS with P-40E Warhawk (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(9 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes
24th PG/17th PS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
24th PG/20th PS with P-40B Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 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 12000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes
35th PG/21st PS with P-40E Warhawk (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 12000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Raid is overhead
35th PG/34th PS with P-35A (0 airborne, 0 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 12000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
6th PS PAAC with P-26A (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Bataan , at 78,77

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 27 NM, estimated altitude 24,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6

Allied aircraft
P-40B Warhawk x 2
P-40E Warhawk x 2

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
P-40B Warhawk: 1 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet *

CAP engaged:
24th PG/20th PS with P-40B 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 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
24th PG/3rd PS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters to 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
24th PG/17th PS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 33 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 11

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
11 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet



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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 14

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 103 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 36 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6
G4M1 Betty x 36

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
B-17D Fortress: 4 damaged

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

Airbase hits 19
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 35

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
21 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 69 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 20
D3A1 Val x 59

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A1 Val: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
B-17D Fortress: 7 damaged

Airbase hits 9
Runway hits 11

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
4 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
8 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
9 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
9 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
5 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
2 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
14 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 28 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 20

Allied aircraft
P-26A x 4
P-35A x 15
P-40B Warhawk x 8
P-40E Warhawk x 22

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
P-26A: 2 destroyed
P-35A: 2 destroyed
P-40B Warhawk: 1 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk: 2 destroyed

CAP engaged:
24th PG/20th PS with P-40B Warhawk (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 18000.
Raid is overhead
35th PG/21st PS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 19000.
Raid is overhead
35th PG/34th PS with P-35A (3 airborne, 12 on standby, 0 scrambling)
15 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 20000.
Raid is overhead
6th PS PAAC with P-26A (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
24th PG/3rd PS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
24th PG/17th PS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 18000.
Raid is overhead



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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 3,100 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 15

Allied aircraft
P-35A x 5
P-40B Warhawk x 4
P-40E Warhawk x 7

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-35A: 1 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk: 2 destroyed, 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x A6M2 Zero strafing at 100 feet

CAP engaged:
24th PG/3rd PS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 67 minutes
35th PG/34th PS with P-35A (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 12000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
24th PG/17th PS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
24th PG/20th PS with P-40B 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 12000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
35th PG/21st PS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes
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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 76 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet *



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Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 36 NM, estimated altitude 2,100 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 15
D3A1 Val x 25

Allied aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
D3A1 Val: 1 damaged

Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 1 destroyed on ground
PBY-4 Catalina: 1 damaged
PBY-4 Catalina: 1 destroyed on ground

Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 5

Aircraft Attacking:
18 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
7 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb

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Bereits am Vormittag machten die Bomber der Kido Butai Jagd auf die aus Manila flüchtenden Handels- und Marine-Unterstützungsschiffe. Den ganzen Tag über wurden Einzelfahrer und Kleinkonvopis attackiert. Bis zum Abend wurde die Versenkung von mindestens eine Dutzend Kriegsschiffe, Frachter und Truppentransporter gemeldet. Weitere Schiffe wurden beschädigt. Weitere Verluste am kommenden Tage stehen daher zu befürchten.

Morning Air attack on TF, near Iba at 77,75

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

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

Japanese aircraft
D3A1 Val x 9

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
DD Thanet

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



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Tablas at 78,81

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
B5N2 Kate x 18

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAKL Princess of Negros, Bomb hits 3, and is sunk
TK Mindanao
xAKL Palawan, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
xAK Si Kiang
AO Pecos, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
9 x B5N2 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAKL Princess of Negros


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Busuanga at 77,81

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
B5N2 Kate x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
PG Tulsa, Bomb hits 5, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring PG Tulsa


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Lubang at 78,78

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

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

Japanese aircraft
D3A1 Val x 13

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
DD Pillsbury, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
2 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
3 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
8 x D3A1 Val releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring an Allied DD


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Morning Air attack on TF, near Bataan at 78,77

Weather in hex: Clear sky

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

Japanese aircraft
B5N2 Kate x 13

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AM Tanager, heavy fires, heavy damage
AM Lark, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B5N2 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Iba at 77,75

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
B5N2 Kate x 13

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
DD Scout
DD Thracian
DD Thanet

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb



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Morning Air attack on TF, near Busuanga at 77,81

Weather in hex: Light cloud

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
B5N2 Kate x 13

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
AS Canopus, Torpedo hits 4, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x B5N2 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo



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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Hong Kong at 76,68

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 9 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M2 Nell x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAK Bennevis, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G3M2 Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Iba at 77,75

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 15
D3A1 Val x 15

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
DD Thanet, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
DD Thracian, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
DD Scout, Bomb hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
8 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Thanet
Magazine explodes on DD Thracian


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Bataan at 78,77

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 23 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
B5N2 Kate x 22

Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 2

Japanese aircraft losses
B5N2 Kate: 2 destroyed, 2 damaged

No Allied losses

Allied Ships
AM Quail, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
AM Tanager, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
19 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
24th PG/3rd PS with P-40E Warhawk (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 12000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Raid is overhead
24th PG/17th PS with P-40E Warhawk (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 12000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Raid is overhead

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring AM Quail
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring AM Tanager


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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Lubang at 78,78

Weather in hex: Overcast

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

Japanese aircraft
B5N2 Kate x 15

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAP President Madison, Bomb hits 7, and is sunk

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 10000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAP President Madison

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Weitere Luftangriffe auf militärische Anlagen, Flugfelder und den Hafen von Rangoon. Mehrere Frachter wurden getroffen und teilweise schwer beschädigt.

Morning Air attack on Rangoon , at 54,53

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 23
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 25

Allied aircraft
Buffalo I x 2

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

Allied aircraft losses
Buffalo I: 1 destroyed

Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 10

Aircraft Attacking:
23 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
5 x Ki-43-Ib Oscar sweeping at 10000 feet

CAP engaged:
No.67 Sqn RAF with Buffalo I (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes



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Morning Air attack on Rangoon , at 54,53

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 3 NM, estimated altitude 20,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet *



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Morning Air attack on Rangoon , at 54,53

Weather in hex: Heavy cloud

Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 15

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAK Indira, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires
xAK Mundra, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires
xAKL Ardent, Bomb hits 1, on fire

Port hits 2

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

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Vor dem Hafen von Singapore wurde ein britischer Konvoi von einem japanischen U-Boot attackiert. Das U-Boot wurde entdeckt und von den sichernden Zerstörern abgedrängt.

ASW attack near Lingga at 51,87

Japanese Ships
SS I-122

Allied Ships
DD Encounter
AMC Kanimbla
TK Spirilla
DD Stronghold

SS I-122 launches 2 torpedoes at DD Encounter
I-122 bottoming out ....
DD Encounter fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Stronghold fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Encounter fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Stronghold fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Stronghold fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Stronghold fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Stronghold fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Die am Vortage bei Kota Bharu gelandeten japanischen Kräfte traten heute zum Angriff an und brachen aus dem Brückenkopf aus. Die hier verteidigende 8. indische Brigade musste sich unter Verlusten zurückziehen.

Ground combat at Kota Bharu (51,75)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 5009 troops, 41 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 175

Defending force 3477 troops, 40 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 122

Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 1

Japanese adjusted assault: 141

Allied adjusted defense: 29

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

Japanese forces CAPTURE Kota Bharu !!!

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

Japanese ground losses:
129 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled

Allied ground losses:
1957 casualties reported
Squads: 51 destroyed, 33 disabled
Non Combat: 54 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 30 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 16 (16 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 2
Units destroyed 1

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
56th Infantry Regiment
12th Engineer Regiment
5th JAAF AF Coy

Defending units:
FMSV Brigade
8th Indian Brigade
3rd ISF Base Force

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Nördlich von Nanking griff der Feind chinesische Positionen bei Pengpu an und zwang die Verteidiger zum Rückzug. Vereinzelte Luftangriffe auf verschiedene chinesische Positionen.

Ground combat at Pengpu (90,50)

Japanese Deliberate attack

Attacking force 5447 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 182

Defending force 1379 troops, 18 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 45

Japanese adjusted assault: 179

Allied adjusted defense: 4

Japanese assault odds: 44 to 1

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

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:
910 casualties reported
Squads: 32 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 26 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 4 (4 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 1

Defeated Allied Units Retreating!

Assaulting units:
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade

Defending units:
89th Chinese Corps

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Loss of DD Pillsbury on Dec 08, 1941 is admitted
Loss of DD Thracian on Dec 08, 1941 is admitted
Loss of PG Tulsa on Dec 08, 1941 is admitted
Loss of AS Canopus on Dec 08, 1941 is admitted
Loss of AM Tanager on Dec 08, 1941 is admitted
Loss of AM Quail on Dec 08, 1941 is admitted
Loss of AM Lark on Dec 08, 1941 is admitted
Loss of AO Pecos on Dec 08, 1941 is admitted
Loss of xAP President Madison on Dec 08, 1941 is admitted
Loss of xAKL Palawan on Dec 08, 1941 is admitted
Loss of xAKL Princess of Negros on Dec 08, 1941 is admitted
Loss of xAK Bennevis on Dec 08, 1941 is admitted
xAK Mundra sinks in port




2LT Daniel, J.S. of 24th PG/3rd PS is credited with kill number 2
2LT Burke, J.L. of 24th PG/3rd PS is credited with kill number 2




apanese forces CAPTURE Kota Bharu !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Laoag !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Makin !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Aparri !!!




Für das Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI)

Lt. Colonel Bratton - Chief Far Eastern Section/Militäry Intelligence Division (FESMID)
Lieutenant Commander Kramer - Office of Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV)

[George Pickett]

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Tagesbericht 09. Dezember 1941
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Über den ganzen Tag verteilt gab es eine Vielzahl von U-Boot Sichtungen im Raume Hawaii. Erstmalig wurden japanische U-Boote auch aus der Luft angegriffen. Ein Erfolg konnte nicht erzielt werden.

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An 2 Stellen führten die Japaner am heutigen Tage amphibische Operationen durch. Bei Ocean Island und Tarawa gingen feindliche Marinetruppen an Land. Die schwache australische Garnison auf Ocean Island wurde vom Feind schnell überwältigt. Tarwara war unbesetzt und ging kampflos in die Hand des Feindes über.

Pre-Invasion action off Ocean Island (130,130)

2 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
PB Nagata Maru
xAK Kamikaze Maru
DD Yunagi

PB Nagata Maru fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 5,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards


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Amphibious Assault at Ocean Island (130,130)

TF 15 troops unloading over beach at Ocean Island, 130,130



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Invasion Support action off Ocean Island (130,130)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

2 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
PB Nagata Maru
xAK Kamikaze Maru

PB Nagata Maru fired at enemy troops

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Invasion Support action off Ocean Island (130,130)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force

2 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Japanese Ships
PB Nagata Maru
xAK Kamikaze Maru

PB Nagata Maru fired at enemy troops

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Ground combat at Ocean Island (130,130)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 1019 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 49

Defending force 82 troops, 2 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1

Japanese adjusted assault: 18

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 18 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Ocean Island !!!

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

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

Allied ground losses:
89 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 9 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1

Assaulting units:
51st Naval Guard Unit

Defending units:
Heron Det.

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Amphibious Assault at Tarawa (136,128)

TF 116 troops unloading over beach at Tarawa, 136,128

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

17 troops of a SNLF Squad accidentally lost during unload of 53rd Nav Gd
17 troops of a SNLF Squad lost overboard during unload of 53rd Nav Gd /1

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Ground combat at Tarawa (136,128)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 1415 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 58

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

Japanese adjusted assault: 26

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 26 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Tarawa !!!

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

Assaulting units:
53rd Naval Guard Unit

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Südostasien
Vor Luzon haben die U-Boote des Com Sub Asiatic ihre Einsatzgebiete erreicht. Vor Laoag geriet die Swordfish gleich an eine feindliche Zerstörer Gruppe und wurde mit Wasserbomben attackiert. Das Boot konnte sich jedoch unbeschädigt vom Feind lösen.

ASW attack near Laoag at 80,71

Japanese Ships
DD Asagumo
DD Harusame
DD Murasame

Allied Ships
SS Swordfish

SS Swordfish is sighted by escort
DD Harusame fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Murasame attacking submerged sub ....
DD Murasame attacking submerged sub ....
DD Murasame fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Murasame fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Murasame fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Bataan, Clakr Field und Manila waren heute das Ziel der japanischen Luftwaffe, der die USAAF inzwischen nichts mehr entgegenzusetzen hat. Die Flugfelder sind stark beschädigt und es sind kaum mehr Jagdmaschinen einsatzbereit. Es soll dennoch versucht werden, die restlichen beschädigten 5 Stück B17 Bomber auf Clark Field wieder flugbereit zu machen. Sie sollen ins sichere Darwin (Nord Australien) verlegen, wo die übrigen B17 Bomber gestern und heute gelandet sind.

Afternoon Air attack on Bataan , at 78,77

Weather in hex: Thunderstorms

Raid detected at 18 NM, estimated altitude 23,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 16

Allied aircraft
P-26A x 1
P-35A x 2
P-40B Warhawk x 2
P-40E Warhawk x 7

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
P-40B Warhawk: 1 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk: 2 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
16 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 20000 feet *

CAP engaged:
24th PG/3rd PS with P-40E Warhawk (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
24th PG/17th PS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 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 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead
24th PG/20th PS with P-40B Warhawk (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 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
35th PG/21st PS with P-40E Warhawk (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead
35th PG/34th PS with P-35A (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
6th PS PAAC with P-26A (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 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead



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Afternoon Air attack on Manila , at 79,77

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 23 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 17

Allied aircraft
P-35A x 3
P-40E Warhawk x 6

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
P-35A: 1 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk: 2 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet *

CAP engaged:
24th PG/3rd PS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000
Raid is overhead
24th PG/17th PS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000
Raid is overhead
35th PG/34th PS with P-35A (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters to 6000.
Raid is overhead



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Afternoon Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 24 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8
G4M1 Betty x 15

Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 1

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Airbase hits 13
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 9

Aircraft Attacking:
15 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
24th PG/3rd PS with P-40E Warhawk (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 20000 , scrambling fighters to 9000.
Raid is overhead



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Afternoon Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 66 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 14

No Japanese losses

Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 9

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Obwohl heute nur 1 Frachter vor Luzon aus der Luft angegriffen und schwer beschädigt wurde, sanken dennoch mehrere bereits beschädigte Frachter und Tanker. Die Verluste werden in den nächsten Tagen vermutlich noch steigen.

Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Iba at 78,75

Weather in hex: Overcast

Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Japanese aircraft
G3M2 Nell x 3

No Japanese losses

Allied Ships
xAK Fatshan, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G3M2 Nell launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

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Nahe Singapore wurde ein kleiner Truppentransporter ohne Passagiere von einem japanischen U-Boot angegriffen und versenkt.

Submarine attack near Singapore at 49,84

Japanese Ships
SS I-156

Allied Ships
xAP Hong Siang, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

xAP Hong Siang is sighted by SS I-156
SS I-156 launches 2 torpedoes at xAP Hong Siang

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xAKL Elcano sinks at sea
AO Trinity sinks at sea
xAKL Dos Hermanos sinks at sea
xAK Mundra sinks in port
Loss of xAK Si Kiang on Dec 08, 1941 is admitted
Loss of xAP Hong Siang on Dec 09, 1941 is admitted


Japanese forces CAPTURE Ocean Island !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tarawa !!!



Für das Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI)

Lt. Colonel Bratton - Chief Far Eastern Section/Militäry Intelligence Division (FESMID)
Lieutenant Commander Kramer - Office of Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV)

[George Pickett]

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Ultras

The President of the United States
The Secretary of State
The Secretary of War
The Secretary of the Navy




Army

General G. C. Marshall (Chief of Staff of the Army)


Navy

Admiral H. R. Stark (Chief of Naval Operations)





Tagesbericht 10. Dezember 1941
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Japanische Truppen landen bei Kavieng, einem Rabaul vorgelagertem Stützpunkt. Die australische Garnison wurde in den letzten Tagen von Flugbooten nach Port Moresby evakuiert, so dass der Stützpunkt dem Feind am morgigen Tage kampflos in die Hände fallen wird.

Amphibious Assault at Kavieng (106,122)
TF 111 troops unloading over beach at Kavieng, 106,122
Japanese ground losses:
22 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
17 troops of a SNLF Squad accidentally lost during unload of I/66th Nav Gd

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Südostasien
Vor der Westküste von Luzon kam es zu mehreren Gefechten zwischen eigenen Schnellbooten und japanischen Verbänden. Vor Iba wurde der britische Schnellbootverband, der gerade erst aus Hong Kong entkommen war, von japanischen Kreuzern und Zerstörern angegriffen. Insgesamt verloren die Briten 3 ihrer 8 Schnellboote.

Night Time Surface Combat, near Iba at 78,75, Range 11,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Kuma
DD Samidare
DD Fumizuki
DD Asakaze
DD Matsukaze
Allied Ships
MTB 7
MTB 8
MTB 9, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
MTB 10
MTB 11, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
MTB 12, Shell hits 1
MTB 26
MTB 27
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 57% moonlight: 11,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 11,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 11,000 yards
DD Asakaze fires at MTB 27 at 11,000 yards
DD Asakaze fires at MTB 10 at 11,000 yards
DD Asakaze fires at MTB 9 at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
DD Asakaze engages MTB 27 at 7,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages MTB 27 at 7,000 yards
DD Samidare engages MTB 12 at 7,000 yards
DD Asakaze engages MTB 9 at 7,000 yards
DD Fumizuki engages MTB 7 at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
DD Samidare engages MTB 27 at 5,000 yards
DD Asakaze engages MTB 12 at 5,000 yards
DD Samidare engages MTB 11 at 5,000 yards
DD Samidare engages MTB 10 at 5,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages MTB 9 at 5,000 yards
DD Samidare engages MTB 8 at 5,000 yards
DD Asakaze engages MTB 7 at 5,000 yards
DD Asakaze engages MTB 26 at 5,000 yards
DD Asakaze engages MTB 12 at 5,000 yards
MTB 11 sunk by DD Samidare at 5,000 yards
DD Samidare engages MTB 27 at 5,000 yards
MTB 9 sunk by DD Fumizuki at 5,000 yards
DD Fumizuki engages MTB 7 at 5,000 yards
Range increases to 8,000 yards
CL Kuma engages MTB 12 at 8,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages MTB 12 at 8,000 yards
DD Asakaze engages MTB 10 at 8,000 yards
DD Samidare engages MTB 12 at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages MTB 27 at 11,000 yards
DD Fumizuki engages MTB 10 at 11,000 yards
CL Kuma engages MTB 8 at 11,000 yards
Task forces break off...

Night Time Surface Combat, near Iba at 78,75, Range 6,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Kuma
DD Samidare
DD Fumizuki
DD Asakaze
DD Matsukaze
Allied Ships
MTB 7
MTB 8
MTB 10
MTB 12, on fire
MTB 26, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
MTB 27
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 57% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 6,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 6,000 yards
MTB 26 sunk by CL Kuma at 6,000 yards
CL Kuma fires at MTB 10 at 6,000 yards
CL Kuma fires at MTB 8 at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages MTB 7 at 3,000 yards
DD Asakaze engages MTB 7 at 3,000 yards
DD Fumizuki engages MTB 8 at 3,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
CL Kuma engages MTB 8 at 7,000 yards
DD Samidare engages MTB 10 at 7,000 yards
DD Asakaze engages MTB 8 at 7,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages MTB 7 at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
DD Asakaze engages MTB 7 at 11,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages MTB 7 at 11,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards
DD Asakaze engages MTB 27 at 12,000 yards
DD Samidare engages MTB 10 at 12,000 yards
Task forces break off...

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Einen Erfolg hingegen konnten die amerikanischen Schnellboote vor Vigan für sich verbuchen. Sie griffen den japanischen Landungsverband an und konnten 2 Minensucher sowie einen Frachter versenken und einen weiteren Frachter beschädigen. Der Feindverband drehte daraufhin ab. Die Landung feindlicher Truppen konnte somit vorläufig verhindert werden.

Night Time Surface Combat, near Vigan at 80,73, Range 10,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DMS W-12, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
DMS W-17, Shell hits 1
DMS W-18, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
PB Kyo Maru #12
PB Kyo Maru #13
SC Ch 17
SC Ch 18
xAK Brisbane Maru, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
xAK Hawaii Maru
xAK Sanko Maru, Shell hits 1
xAK Takao Maru, Shell hits 1
xAK Bunzan Maru, Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
xAK Shinko Maru, Shell hits 6
xAK Oigawa Maru
Allied Ships
PT-32
PT-33
PT-34
PT-35
PT-41
PT Q-111
Japanese ground losses:
384 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 16 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Japanese TF suspends unloading operations and begins to get underway
Allied Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 57% moonlight: 11,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 10,000 yards
DMS W-18 engages PT-32 at 10,000 yards
PT Q-111 engages DMS W-12 at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
xAK Oigawa Maru , xAK Shinko Maru , xAK Bunzan Maru ,
xAK Takao Maru , xAK Sanko Maru , xAK Hawaii Maru ,
xAK Brisbane Maru screened from combat
- escorted by PB Kyo Maru #12 , SC Ch 18
DMS W-18 engages PT Q-111 at 8,000 yards
DMS W-18 engages PT-41 at 8,000 yards
DMS W-12 engages PT-32 at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
xAK Oigawa Maru , xAK Shinko Maru screened from combat
- escorted by SC Ch 18
DMS W-18 engages PT Q-111 at 6,000 yards
DMS W-17 engages PT-33 at 6,000 yards
DMS W-12 sunk by PT-32 at 6,000 yards
PT Q-111 engages xAK Brisbane Maru at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
xAK Oigawa Maru , xAK Shinko Maru , xAK Bunzan Maru ,
xAK Takao Maru , xAK Sanko Maru , xAK Hawaii Maru ,
xAK Brisbane Maru screened from combat
- escorted by PB Kyo Maru #13 , PB Kyo Maru #12
DMS W-18 sunk by PT-41 at 3,000 yards
PT-41 engages DMS W-17 at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
xAK Oigawa Maru screened from combat
PB Kyo Maru #13 engages PT Q-111 at 2,000 yards
PB Kyo Maru #12 engages PT Q-111 at 2,000 yards
PT-35 engages DMS W-17 at 2,000 yards
DMS W-17 engages PT-33 at 2,000 yards
PT Q-111 engages xAK Shinko Maru at 2,000 yards
Massive explosion on xAK Bunzan Maru
xAK Bunzan Maru sunk by PT-35 at 2,000 yards
PT Q-111 engages xAK Hawaii Maru at 2,000 yards
PT Q-111 engages xAK Brisbane Maru at 2,000 yards
PT Q-111 engages DMS W-17 at 2,000 yards
PT-33 engages PB Kyo Maru #12 at 2,000 yards
DMS W-17 engages PT-35 at 2,000 yards
PT Q-111 engages SC Ch 17 at 2,000 yards
DMS W-17 engages PT-32 at 2,000 yards
PT Q-111 engages xAK Takao Maru at 2,000 yards
PT Q-111 engages xAK Sanko Maru at 2,000 yards
xAK Oigawa Maru , xAK Shinko Maru , xAK Takao Maru screened from combat
DMS W-17 engages PT-34 at 2,000 yards
PT-33 engages DMS W-17 at 2,000 yards
PT-32 engages xAK Brisbane Maru at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
xAK Oigawa Maru , xAK Shinko Maru , xAK Takao Maru ,
xAK Sanko Maru , xAK Hawaii Maru , xAK Brisbane Maru screened from combat
DMS W-17 engages PT-41 at 3,000 yards
DMS W-17 engages PT-34 at 3,000 yards
PT-32 engages DMS W-17 at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
xAK Oigawa Maru , xAK Shinko Maru , xAK Takao Maru ,
xAK Sanko Maru , xAK Hawaii Maru , xAK Brisbane Maru screened from combat
- escorted by PB Kyo Maru #13 , PB Kyo Maru #12
SC Ch 17 engages PT-41 at 2,000 yards
PT Q-111 engages DMS W-17 at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 4,000 yards
xAK Oigawa Maru , xAK Shinko Maru , xAK Takao Maru ,
xAK Sanko Maru , xAK Hawaii Maru screened from combat
- escorted by PB Kyo Maru #13 , SC Ch 18
DMS W-17 engages PT-32 at 4,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards
xAK Oigawa Maru screened from combat
DMS W-17 engages PT Q-111 at 5,000 yards
PB Kyo Maru #12 engages PT Q-111 at 5,000 yards
SC Ch 17 engages PT-33 at 5,000 yards
PT Q-111 engages xAK Hawaii Maru at 5,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards
DMS W-17 engages PT Q-111 at 12,000 yards
PB Kyo Maru #12 engages PT Q-111 at 12,000 yards
SC Ch 17 engages PT Q-111 at 12,000 yards
PT Q-111 engages DMS W-17 at 12,000 yards
PT-35 engages xAK Oigawa Maru at 12,000 yards

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Der gleiche japanische Kampfverband, der bereits die britischen Schnellbote bei Iba dezimierte, konnte an selber Stelle nur wenige Stunden später einen kleinen, ungesicherten britischen Konvoi stellen. Es handelte sich dabei um Schiffe, die aus dem Hafen von Hong Kong geflohen waren. Alle Frachter wurden schwer beschädigt und viele von ihnen werden wahrscheinlich sinken.

Day Time Surface Combat, near Iba at 78,75, Range 15,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CL Kuma
DD Samidare
DD Fumizuki
DD Asakaze
DD Matsukaze
Allied Ships
xAKL Chengtu, Shell hits 8, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAKL Joan Moller
xAKL Kanchow, Shell hits 10, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAKL Soochow, Shell hits 6, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAKL Yat Shing, Shell hits 4, heavy fires
xAKL Halldor, Shell hits 1, on fire
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 28,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 20,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Japanese launch Long Lance torpedoes at 15,000 yards before allies detect Japanese presence
CL Kuma fires at xAKL Kanchow at 15,000 yards
DD Matsukaze fires at xAKL Kanchow at 15,000 yards
CL Kuma fires at xAKL Soochow at 15,000 yards
DD Matsukaze fires at xAKL Chengtu at 15,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards
CL Kuma engages xAKL Chengtu at 11,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages xAKL Kanchow at 11,000 yards
DD Samidare engages xAKL Kanchow at 11,000 yards
DD Samidare engages xAKL Chengtu at 11,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages xAKL Chengtu at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
DD Fumizuki engages xAKL Yat Shing at 10,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages xAKL Soochow at 10,000 yards
DD Fumizuki engages xAKL Kanchow at 10,000 yards
DD Samidare engages xAKL Yat Shing at 10,000 yards
DD Samidare engages xAKL Chengtu at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
CL Kuma engages xAKL Soochow at 8,000 yards
DD Samidare engages xAKL Yat Shing at 8,000 yards
DD Samidare engages xAKL Soochow at 8,000 yards
DD Fumizuki engages xAKL Kanchow at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages xAKL Soochow at 9,000 yards
Shibuya, Kiyomi orders Japanese TF to disengage
Range increases to 10,000 yards
DD Fumizuki engages xAKL Halldor at 10,000 yards
DD Fumizuki engages xAKL Yat Shing at 10,000 yards
DD Fumizuki engages xAKL Chengtu at 10,000 yards
Range increases to 14,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages xAKL Yat Shing at 14,000 yards
DD Matsukaze engages xAKL Chengtu at 14,000 yards
Range increases to 19,000 yards
CL Kuma engages xAKL Kanchow at 19,000 yards
Task forces break off...

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Clark Field und Manila wurden erneut schwer bombardiert. Die Kido Butai verharrt immer noch auf ihrer Position vor der Ostküste von Luzon und macht weiter Jagd auf alliierte Schiffe in ihrer Reichweite. Japan hat über Luzon die absolute Luftherrschaft.

Morning Air attack on Manila , at 79,77
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid detected at 116 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 40 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
G4M1 Betty x 15
Allied aircraft
P-35A x 1
P-40B Warhawk x 3
P-40E Warhawk x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 3 destroyed
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed, 2 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied aircraft losses
P-40B Warhawk: 1 destroyed, 1 damaged
P-40B Warhawk: 1 destroyed on ground
P-40E Warhawk: 8 damaged
P-40E Warhawk: 4 destroyed on ground
PBY-4 Catalina: 1 destroyed on ground
P-26A: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 17
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
24th PG/3rd PS with P-40E Warhawk (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 20000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
24th PG/17th PS with P-40E Warhawk (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead
24th PG/20th PS with P-40B Warhawk (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 between 5000 and 9000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
35th PG/21st PS with P-40E Warhawk (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 20000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
35th PG/34th PS with P-35A (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 75 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 26 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 18
G4M1 Betty x 21
Allied aircraft
no flights
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-17D Fortress: 4 damaged
Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 16
Aircraft Attacking:
21 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb


Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 24 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 6
G4M1 Betty x 19
Allied aircraft
no flights
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-17D Fortress: 1 damaged
Airbase hits 9
Runway hits 11
Aircraft Attacking:
19 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Bataan at 77,77
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 12
D3A1 Val x 9
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
xAKL Halldor, Bomb hits 3, and is sunk
xAKL Joan Moller, Bomb hits 3, and is sunk
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
5 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAKL Halldor

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Iba at 78,75
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 16
D3A1 Val x 13
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
xAKL Yat Shing, Bomb hits 6, and is sunk
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
3 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAKL Yat Shing

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Japanische Truppen landen bei Davao auf Mindanao und bei Sorong am westlichen Zipfel von Neu Guinea. Davao wurde von den philippinischen Truppen bereits geräumt. Bei Sorong steht ein Restkontingent holländischer Truppen, welches auf die Luftevakuierung nach Ambon wartet.

Amphibious Assault at Davao (79,91)
TF 389 troops unloading over beach at Davao, 79,91
Japanese ground losses:
95 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
17 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad accidentally lost during unload of 146th Infantry Rgt
17 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost from landing craft during unload of 146th Infantry Rgt
10 Support troops lost overboard during unload of 146th Infantry Rgt
10 Support troops lost overboard during unload of 146th Infantry Rgt /3
20 troops of a IJA HMG Squad accidentally lost during unload of 146th Infantry Rgt /4
17 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad accidentally lost during unload of 146th Infantry Rgt /4
10 Support troops lost from landing craft during unload of 146th Infantry Rgt /4


Amphibious Assault at Davao (79,91)
TF 390 troops unloading over beach at Davao, 79,91
Japanese ground losses:
25 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost overboard during unload of Miura Det /2

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Amphibious Assault at Sorong (82,107)
TF 113 troops unloading over beach at Sorong, 82,107
Japanese ground losses:
22 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
17 troops of a SNLF Squad lost in surf during unload of II/81st Nav Gd /2

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Landung japanischer Truppen bei Miri und Brunei an der Nordküste von Borneo. Die britische Garnison bereitet sich auf einen Bodenangriff vor.

Amphibious Assault at Miri (64,87)
TF 105 troops unloading over beach at Miri, 64,87
Japanese ground losses:
51 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost overboard during unload of I./124th Infantry Bn
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad accidentally lost during unload of I./124th Infantry Bn /3


Amphibious Assault at Miri (64,87)
TF 511 troops unloading over beach at Miri, 64,87
10 Support troops lost overboard during unload of 4th Naval Const Bn /6

Amphibious Assault at Brunei (65,87)
TF 510 troops unloading over beach at Brunei, 65,87

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Rangoon wurde erneut schwer bombardiert. Flugfelder und Hafenanlagen sind kaum noch einsatzbereit.

Morning Air attack on Rangoon , at 54,53
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 44 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 10
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet *


Morning Air attack on Rangoon , at 54,53
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 23
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 25
No Japanese losses
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 7
Aircraft Attacking:
23 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb


Morning Air attack on Rangoon , at 54,53
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet *


Morning Air attack on Rangoon , at 54,53
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 15
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
xAKL Hermelin, Bomb hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
Port hits 2
Port supply hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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xAKL Chengtu sinks at sea
xAKL Kanchow sinks at sea
Loss of TK Gertrude Kellogg on Dec 08, 1941 is admitted
Loss of xAKL Joan Moller on Dec 10, 1941 is admitted
Loss of xAKL Yat Shing on Dec 10, 1941 is admitted
Loss of xAKL Halldor on Dec 10, 1941 is admitted
Loss of MTB 9 on Dec 10, 1941 is admitted
Loss of MTB 10 on Dec 10, 1941 is admitted
Loss of MTB 11 on Dec 10, 1941 is admitted
Loss of MTB 26 on Dec 10, 1941 is admitted

1LT Gehrig, R.M. of 24th PG/3rd PS is credited with kill number 2

DMS W-12 is reported to have been sunk near Vigan on Dec 10, 1941
DMS W-18 is reported to have been sunk near Vigan on Dec 10, 1941
xAK Bunzan Maru is reported to have been sunk near Vigan on Dec 10, 1941




Für das Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI)

Lt. Colonel Bratton - Chief Far Eastern Section/Militäry Intelligence Division (FESMID)
Lieutenant Commander Kramer - Office of Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV)

[Ritter Kunz]

Eine bemerkenswerte Leistung der Japaner, eines der britischen Torpedoboote mit einem Torpedo zu versenken :eek:

[George Pickett]

Eine bemerkenswerte Leistung der Japaner, eines der britischen Torpedoboote mit einem Torpedo zu versenken :eek:

In der Tat...diesen Feind darf man nicht unterschätzen!!! :amen:

[George Pickett]

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Tagesbericht 11. Dezember 1941
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Mit einer Reihe von Landungsoperationen setzt Japan seine Expansion fort. Heute landeten Feindverbände auf Guam, bei Hollandia, Aitape und Wewak sowie auf Nauru Island. Widerstand ist kaum oder gar nicht zu erwarten.

Amphibious Assault at Guam (106,95)
TF 20 troops unloading over beach at Guam, 106,95
Japanese ground losses:
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
81mm Mortar dropped into water during unload of 15th Base Force /1
8 Naval Support troops lost from landing craft during unload of 15th Base Force
8 Engineers lost overboard during unload of 15th Base Force
8 Naval Support troops accidentally lost during unload of 15th Base Force /3
10 Support troops lost in surf during unload of 15th Base Force /4
8 Naval Support troops lost in surf during unload of 15th Base Force /4
10 Support troops lost from landing craft during unload of 144th Infantry Rgt
10 Support troops lost from landing craft during unload of 144th Infantry Rgt /4
8 Naval Support troops lost in surf during unload of 15th Base Force /5

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Amphibious Assault at Hollandia (93,116)
TF 112 troops unloading over beach at Hollandia, 93,116

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Amphibious Assault at Aitape (95,118)
TF 129 troops unloading over beach at Aitape, 95,118
10 Support troops accidentally lost during unload of II/81st Nav Gd

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Amphibious Assault at Wewak (96,119)
TF 130 troops unloading over beach at Wewak, 96,119

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Amphibious Assault at Nauru Island (127,128)
TF 399 troops unloading over beach at Nauru Island, 127,128

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Kavieng und Nauru Island gingen bis zum Abend in japanische Hand über. Die schwache Garnison auf Nauru Island musste sich nach kurzem Kampf ergeben.

Ground combat at Kavieng (106,122)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 385 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 15
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 16
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 16 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Kavieng !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(+)
Assaulting units:
I/66th Naval Guard Unit

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Ground combat at Nauru Island (127,128)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 342 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 16
Defending force 67 troops, 2 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1
Japanese adjusted assault: 22
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 22 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Nauru Island !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
3 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
99 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 6 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1
Assaulting units:
2nd Indpt SNLF Coy
Defending units:
Wren Det.

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Südostasien
Feindliche Landungsoperation bei Vigan/Nord Luzon. Der Abschnitt ist ungesichert. Erst weiter südlich gibt es eine improvisierte Verteidigungslinie.

Amphibious Assault at Vigan (80,73)
TF 88 troops unloading over beach at Vigan, 80,73
Japanese ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad accidentally lost during unload of Kanno Det

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Davao auf Mindanao und Sorong im Westen Neu Guineas fielen heute in die Hände Japans. Beide Orte waren bereits evakuiert worden.

Ground combat at Davao (79,91)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 4669 troops, 40 guns, 17 vehicles, Assault Value = 169
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 147
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 147 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Davao !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker:
Assaulting units:
Miura Det
146th Infantry Regiment

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Ground combat at Sorong (82,107)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 550 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 14
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 6
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Sorong !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker:
Assaulting units:
II/81st Nav Gd /1
2nd JNAF Coy

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Die Flucht der Handels-und Unterstützungsschiffe in Richtung sichere Gewässer geht weiter, doch der Feind scheint überall zu sein. Vor der Nordost Spitze von Borneo wurde ein kleiner britischer Konvoi gebombt. Mehrere Frachter wurden beschädigt. Südlich von Bangka wurde ein niederländischer Küsten-Minenleger von einem U-Boot torpediert und versenkt.

Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Balabac at 69,84
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 10
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
xAK Haraldsvang
xAK Bennevis, Bomb hits 1
xAK Hanyang, Bomb hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 5000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Submarine attack near Toboali at 51,94
Japanese Ships
SS I-166
Allied Ships
CMc Pro Patria, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
CMc Pro Patria is sighted by SS I-166
SS I-166 launches 2 torpedoes at CMc Pro Patria

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In Malaysia besetzte die japanische Armee das von den Briten geräumte Alor Star.

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xAP Neptuna sinks at sea
Loss of xAKL Soochow on Dec 10, 1941 is admitted
Loss of CMc Pro Patria on Dec 11, 1941 is admitted




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Lieutenant Commander Kramer - Office of Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV)

[George Pickett]

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Tagesbericht 12. Dezember 1941
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Östlich der Gilbert Inseln, bei Baker Island, bekam kurz nach Tagesanbruch die Lexington-Kampfgruppe Kontakt mit einem einzeln fahrenden Schiff, welches als japanischer Hilfskreuzer angesprochen wurde. Um der Gefahr eines Langstrecken-Torpedoangriffs des Feindes zu entgehen, drehte der Träger samt Zerstörer Geleit nach Südosten ab, während die Kreuzer das Feuer eröffneten. Nachdem die ersten Lagen deckend im Ziel lagen und der Hilfskreuzer mehrfach getroffen wurde. drehte der Feind nach Norden ab und entfernte sich. Eine Verfolgung wurde nicht angeordnet. Der angeschlagene Hilfskreuzer sollte als Trainingsobjekt für die Sturzbomberstaffel dienen, die 1 Stunde später startete und den Hilfskreuzer erfolgreich bombte und versenkte. 2/3 der Bomben lagen im Ziel. Eine Quote, die durchaus akzeptabel ist.

Day Time Surface Combat, near Baker Island at 152,130, Range 22,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
AMC Aikoku Maru, Shell hits 11, heavy fires, heavy damage
Allied Ships
CV Lexington
CA Portland
CA Chicago, Shell hits 1
CA Astoria
DD Mahan
DD Drayton
DD Lamson
DD Flusser
DD Porter
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 28,000 yards
Range closes to 22,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 22,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 22,000 yards
Range closes to 19,000 yards
CV Lexington screened from combat
- escorted by DD Porter , DD Flusser , DD Lamson ,
DD Drayton , DD Mahan
Range closes to 16,000 yards
CA Astoria engages AMC Aikoku Maru at 16,000 yards
AMC Aikoku Maru engages DD Lamson at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 13,000 yards
AMC Aikoku Maru engages DD Lamson at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards
AMC Aikoku Maru engages CV Lexington at 12,000 yards
CA Chicago engages AMC Aikoku Maru at 12,000 yards
AMC Aikoku Maru engages DD Porter at 12,000 yards
Unoike, M. orders Japanese TF to disengage
Range closes to 11,000 yards
CV Lexington screened from combat
- escorted by DD Porter , DD Flusser , DD Lamson ,
DD Drayton , DD Mahan
CA Chicago engages AMC Aikoku Maru at 11,000 yards
CA Chicago engages AMC Aikoku Maru at 11,000 yards
CA Portland engages AMC Aikoku Maru at 11,000 yards
Range increases to 18,000 yards
AMC Aikoku Maru engages DD Porter at 18,000 yards
AMC Aikoku Maru engages DD Mahan at 18,000 yards
Range increases to 25,000 yards
CV Lexington screened from combat
- escorted by DD Porter , DD Flusser , DD Lamson ,
DD Drayton , DD Mahan
CA Astoria engages AMC Aikoku Maru at 25,000 yards
Task forces break off...

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Howland Island at 150,128
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 4 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
F2A-3 Buffalo x 4
SBD-3 Dauntless x 9
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
AMC Aikoku Maru, Bomb hits 6, and is sunk
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring AMC Aikoku Maru

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Vor der US Westküste wurde aus einem ungesicherten Konvoi ein Frachter von einem japanischen U-Boote herausgeschossen und sank schließlich nach 2 Torpedotreffern.

Submarine attack near San Luis Obispo at 216,85
Japanese Ships
SS I-21
Allied Ships
xAK Dorothy Luckenbach, Torpedo hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Dorothy Luckenbach is sighted by SS I-21
SS I-21 attacking xAK Dorothy Luckenbach on the surface

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Landung japanischer Truppen auf den Shortlands, untere Solomonen. Ein sehr weit südlich gelegenes Ziel, was besonders dem australische Oberkommando Sorgen bereitet.

Amphibious Assault at Shortlands (109,131)
TF 114 troops unloading over beach at Shortlands, 109,131

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Guam, Hollandia, Aitape und Wewak sind heute vom Feind eingenommen worden. Damit hat Japan an der Nordküste von Neui Guinea Fuß gefasst. Als nächste größere Operation wird ein Landungsunternehmen gegen Rabaul auf Neu Britannien erwartet. Dieser Stützpunkt ist für Japan für eine weitere Expansion in den Süden von entscheidender Bedeutung.

Ground combat at Guam (106,95)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 3998 troops, 42 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 167
Defending force 771 troops, 0 guns, 32 vehicles, Assault Value = 10
Japanese adjusted assault: 242
Allied adjusted defense: 7
Japanese assault odds: 34 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Guam !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), leaders(-), preparation(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
41 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Allied ground losses:
384 casualties reported
Squads: 10 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 51 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 17 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 45 (45 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1
Assaulting units:
144th Infantry Regiment
15th Base Force
Defending units:
Guam USN Base Force

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Ground combat at Hollandia (93,116)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 314 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 5
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 4
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 4 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Hollandia !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(+), leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
1st JNAF Coy

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Ground combat at Aitape (95,118)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 361 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 13
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 7
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 7 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Aitape !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
II/81st Naval Guard Unit

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Ground combat at Wewak (96,119)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 310 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 5
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 4
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 4 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Wewak !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(+), leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
5th JNAF Coy

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Südostasien
Heute waren japanische U-Boote besonders erfolgreich. An der Südspitze von Borneo wurde der beschädigte US Zerstörer USS John D. Ford torpediert und versenkt. Ebenso erging es dem Tanker Manvantara vor Oosthaven, dem Frachter Mauban und dem Tanker Manatawny vor Banderjasmin. Vor Banderjasmin wird davon ausgegangen, dass hier 1 U-Boot gleich 3mal erfolgreich war.

Sub attack near Bandjermasin at 62,102
Japanese Ships
SS I-155
Allied Ships
DD John D. Ford, Torpedo hits 2, heavy damage
DD John D. Ford is sighted by SS I-155
SS I-155 launches 6 torpedoes

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Submarine attack near Oosthaven at 49,96
Japanese Ships
SS I-166
Allied Ships
TK Manvantara, Shell hits 1, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
TK Manvantara is sighted by SS I-166
SS I-166 attacking TK Manvantara on the surface

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Submarine attack near Bandjermasin at 62,102
Japanese Ships
SS I-155, hits 1
Allied Ships
xAKL Mauban, Shell hits 8, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAKL Mauban is sighted by SS I-155
SS I-155 attacking on the surface
SS I-155 low on gun ammo, Minobe S. breaks off surface engagement and submerges


Submarine attack near Bandjermasin at 62,102
Japanese Ships
SS I-155
Allied Ships
TK Manatawny, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
TK Manatawny is sighted by SS I-155
SS I-155 attacking on the surface
SS I-155 low on gun ammo, Minobe S. breaks off surface engagement and submerges

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Submarine attack near Bandjermasin at 62,102
Japanese Ships
SS I-155
Allied Ships
TK Manatawny, Torpedo hits 4, on fire, heavy damage
TK Manatawny is sighted by SS I-155
SS I-155 attacking on the surface
SS I-155 low on gun ammo, Minobe S. breaks off surface engagement and submerges

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Einen kleinen Erfolg konnte die Houston-Kampfgruppe für sich verbuchen. Sie hatte Befehl, die japanischen Landungsverbände vor Davao anzugreifen. Es wurden zwar keine Schiffe mehr vorgefunden, doch nahm man die Gelegenheit wahr und beschoss die Hafenanalagen und die Flugfelder. Eine Vielzahl von Treffer konnten beobachtet werden.

Naval bombardment of Davao at 79,91
Allied Ships
CA Houston
CL Boise
CL Marblehead
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 11
Port hits 4
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 1
CA Houston firing at 146th Infantry Regiment
CL Boise firing at 146th Infantry Regiment
CL Marblehead firing at Davao

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Von Darwin/Nordaustralien aus griffen B17 Bomber Sorong an. Hafenanlagen und Truppenansammlungen konnten getroffen werden.

Morning Air attack on Sorong , at 82,107
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 11
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
Port hits 9
Port supply hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Landung japanischer Truppen bei Atimonan/Süd Luzon. Es handelt sich um ein motorisiertes Aufklärungsregiment.

Amphibious Assault at Atimonan (80,79)
TF 107 troops unloading over beach at Atimonan, 80,79
Japanese ground losses:
131 casualties reported
Squads: 6 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
10 Support troops accidentally lost during unload of 9th Infantry Rgt
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost in surf during unload of 9th Infantry Rgt /2
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad accidentally lost during unload of 20th Infantry Rgt
10 Support troops lost in surf during unload of 20th Infantry Rgt
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost in surf during unload of 20th Infantry Rgt
10 Support troops accidentally lost during unload of 20th Infantry Rgt
10 Support troops accidentally lost during unload of 20th Infantry Rgt
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost in surf during unload of 9th Infantry Rgt /4
17 troops of a IJA Motorized Squad lost from landing craft during unload of 16th Recon Rgt
Motorized Support lost in surf during unload of 16th Recon Rgt /2

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An der Nordküste von Borneo gingen heute die britischen Stützpunkte Miri und Brunei verloren. Die schwachen Garnisonen waren hoffnungslos unterlegen und ergaben sich, bzw. zogen sich zurück.

Ground combat at Miri (64,87)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 1871 troops, 17 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 52
Defending force 56 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1
Japanese adjusted assault: 79
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 79 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Miri !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(-), disruption(-), preparation(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Allied ground losses:
58 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 14 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 3 (3 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1
Assaulting units:
I./124th Infantry Battalion
4th Naval Construction Battalion
97th JAAF AF Bn
Defending units:
100th RN Base Force

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Ground combat at Brunei (65,87)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 1003 troops, 6 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 44
Defending force 360 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1
Japanese adjusted assault: 18
Allied adjusted defense: 5
Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Brunei !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), leaders(-), preparation(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Japanese ground losses:
24 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
136 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 8 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 5 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
I/81st Naval Guard Unit
III/81st Naval Guard Unit
Defending units:
107th RN Base Force

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Hong Kong erlebte heute den ersten schweren Bodenangriff der japanischen Armee. Die Verteidiger leisteten in vorgeschobenen Positionen hinhaltenden Widerstand und zogen sich schließlich auf die Hauptkampflinie zurück.

Ground combat at Hong Kong (77,61)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 25136 troops, 376 guns, 218 vehicles, Assault Value = 769
Defending force 6621 troops, 133 guns, 83 vehicles, Assault Value = 230
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 2
Japanese adjusted assault: 287
Allied adjusted defense: 249
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 2)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 2
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), leaders(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
1238 casualties reported
Squads: 8 destroyed, 78 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Guns lost 15 (2 destroyed, 13 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
468 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 64 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Assaulting units:
66th Infantry Regiment
38th Division
19th Ind. Engineer Regiment
1st Ind.Inf.Group
20th Ind. Engineer Regiment
5th RF Gun Battalion
2nd Mortar Battalion
3rd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
2nd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
10th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
23rd Army
2nd RF Gun Battalion
21st Mortar Battalion
20th Ind. Mtn Gun Battalion
Defending units:
1st Middlesex Battalion
Rifles of Canada Battalion
Winnipeg Grenadiers Battalion
Kowloon Brigade
102nd RN Base Force
Hong Kong Fortress

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Über Süd Malaysia kam es heute zu schweren Luftkämpfen, die auch für den Gegner verlustreich ausfielen. Ziele waren Mersing, Johore Bahru und Singapore.

Morning Air attack on 109th RAF Base Force, at 50,83 (Johore Bahru)
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 14
Allied aircraft
Buffalo I x 11
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 6 destroyed, 4 damaged
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 5000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
No.21 Sqn RAAF with Buffalo I (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Raid is overhead
No.243 Sqn RAF with Buffalo I (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 12000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Raid is overhead
No.453 Sqn RAF with Buffalo I (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 12000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Raid is overhead
No.488 Sqn RAF with Buffalo I (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 12000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Raid is overhead
Also attacking 6th Indian Brigade ...
Also attacking 109th RAF Base Force ...

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Morning Air attack on 22nd Australian Brigade, at 51,82 (Mersing)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 13
Allied aircraft
Buffalo I x 15
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 3 destroyed, 5 damaged
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 7000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
No.21 Sqn RAAF with Buffalo I (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 12000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Raid is overhead
No.243 Sqn RAF with Buffalo I (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 12000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Raid is overhead
No.453 Sqn RAF with Buffalo I (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Raid is overhead
No.488 Sqn RAF with Buffalo I (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 12000.
Raid is overhead

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Afternoon Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid detected at 43 NM, estimated altitude 26,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 24
Allied aircraft
Buffalo I x 41
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
Buffalo I: 4 destroyed
CAP engaged:
No.21 Sqn RAAF with Buffalo I (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 20000 and 22000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
No.243 Sqn RAF with Buffalo I (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 21000 and 25000.
Raid is overhead
No.453 Sqn RAF with Buffalo I (3 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Raid is overhead
No.488 Sqn RAF with Buffalo I (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 12000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes

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In China griff der Feind erfolgreich chinesische Positionen westlich von Wuchang und nördlich von Nanking an. In beiden Fällen musste sich die chinesischen Verbände unter Verlusten zurückziehen.

Ground combat at 83,51 (near Wuchang)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 23838 troops, 279 guns, 126 vehicles, Assault Value = 817
Defending force 6505 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 167
Japanese adjusted assault: 761
Allied adjusted defense: 8
Japanese assault odds: 95 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: leaders(+), leaders(-), disruption(-), fatigue(-)
morale(-), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
115 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Allied ground losses:
3210 casualties reported
Squads: 118 destroyed, 48 disabled
Non Combat: 95 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 6 destroyed, 11 disabled
Guns lost 23 (20 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
40th Division
6th Division
13th Tank Regiment
9th Armored Car Co
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
51st Ind.Mtn.Gun Battalion
52nd Ind.Mtn.Gun Battalion
Defending units:
20th Chinese Corps

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Ground combat at 90,49 (near Pengpu)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 5302 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 168
Defending force 941 troops, 16 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 28
Japanese adjusted assault: 122
Allied adjusted defense: 3
Japanese assault odds: 40 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: leaders(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(+), leaders(-)
Japanese ground losses:
62 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
686 casualties reported
Squads: 29 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 24 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 8 (8 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
Defending units:
89th Chinese Corps

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Anlagen

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Loss of DD John D. Ford on Dec 12, 1941 is admitted
Loss of xAK Dorothy Luckenbach on Dec 12, 1941 is admitted
Loss of TK Manatawny on Dec 12, 1941 is admitted
Loss of xAKL Mauban on Dec 12, 1941 is admitted
Loss of xAK Hanyang on Dec 12, 1941 is admitted
Loss of xAK Nanning on Dec 12, 1941 is admitted
Loss of xAK Munlock on Dec 12, 1941 is admitted
Loss of xAKL Hermelin on Dec 12, 1941 is admitted
Loss of TK Manvantara on Dec 12, 1941 is admitted

2LT Gates, J.J. of 24th PG/20th PS is credited with kill number 2
2LT Gates, J.J. of 24th PG/20th PS is credited with kill number 3
SLDR Clouston, W.G. of No.488 Sqn RAF is credited with kill number 2
PO Baldwin R. of No.21 Sqn RAAF is credited with kill number 2
PO Garland J. of No.243 Sqn RAF is credited with kill number 2
PO Garland B. of No.243 Sqn RAF is credited with kill number 2

AMC Aikoku Maru is reported to have been sunk near Howland Island on Dec 12, 1941




Für das Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI)

Lt. Colonel Bratton - Chief Far Eastern Section/Militäry Intelligence Division (FESMID)
Lieutenant Commander Kramer - Office of Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV)

[George Pickett]

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The President of the United States
The Secretary of State
The Secretary of War
The Secretary of the Navy




Army

General G. C. Marshall (Chief of Staff of the Army)


Navy

Admiral H. R. Stark (Chief of Naval Operations)





Tagesbericht 13. Dezember 1941
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Die Trägerkampfgruppen der Enterprise und der Lexington haben sich bei Baker Island vereinigt. Der Verband (Trägerkampfgruppe "Fox") unter dem Befehl von Admiral Halsey nimmt nun Kurs auf die Korallen See, um im Bereich der oberen Solomonen zu kreuzen. Die Einsatzhaltung ist defensiv. Bei günstigen Gelegenheiten sollen jedoch auch japanische Kräfte und Positionen attackiert werden. Sie Saratoga Trägerkampfgruppe steht zu diesem Zeitpunkt 200 Seemeilen südlich von Hawaii und hält ebenfalls Kurs auf die Korallen See.

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Südostasien
Japanische Marinekräfte haben erneut erfolgreich Einzelfahrer und kleine Konvois auf ihrer Flucht nach Java angegriffen. Vor Miri gelang es einer feindlichen Kreuzer-Kampfgruppe, 4 britische Frachter aus Hong Kong zu stellen und zu versenken. Vor Singapore und Soerabaja waren jeweils japanische U-Boote erfolgreich und versenktem je 1 Frachter.

Night Time Surface Combat, near Miri at 63,86, Range 9,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Mogami
CA Mikuma
DD Maikaze
DD Nowaki
Allied Ships
xAK Bennevis, Shell hits 6, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
xAK Hinsang, Shell hits 8, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
xAK Ming Sang, Shell hits 16, and is sunk
xAK Haraldsvang, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
Reduced sighting due to 28% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 28% moonlight: 9,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 9,000 yards
Japanese launch Long Lance torpedoes at 9,000 yards before allies detect Japanese presence
CA Mikuma launches Long Lance Torpedoes at xAK Bennevis at 9,000 yards
CA Mikuma launches Long Lance Torpedoes at xAK Ming Sang at 9,000 yards
DD Nowaki launches Long Lance Torpedoes at xAK Hinsang at 9,000 yards
DD Nowaki launches Long Lance Torpedoes at xAK Bennevis at 9,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
CA Mikuma engages xAK Hinsang at 6,000 yards
CA Mogami engages xAK Ming Sang at 6,000 yards
DD Nowaki engages xAK Hinsang at 6,000 yards
CA Mogami engages xAK Bennevis at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
xAK Hinsang sunk by CA Mikuma at 5,000 yards
DD Nowaki engages xAK Ming Sang at 5,000 yards
DD Nowaki engages xAK Ming Sang at 5,000 yards
DD Nowaki engages xAK Bennevis at 5,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
CA Mogami engages xAK Ming Sang at 2,000 yards
DD Maikaze engages xAK Ming Sang at 2,000 yards
xAK Ming Sang sunk by CA Mikuma at 2,000 yards
DD Nowaki engages xAK Haraldsvang at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
Massive explosion on xAK Haraldsvang
xAK Haraldsvang sunk by CA Mikuma at 3,000 yards
xAK Haraldsvang sunk by CA Mikuma at 3,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...

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Submarine attack near Soerabaja at 57,103
Japanese Ships
SS I-153
Allied Ships
xAKL Montanes, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
xAKL Montanes is sighted by SS I-153
SS I-153 attacking on the surface

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Submarine attack near Lingga at 52,88
Japanese Ships
SS I-122
Allied Ships
xAKL De Klerk, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
xAKL De Klerk is sighted by SS I-122
SS I-122 launches 2 torpedoes at xAKL De Klerk

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Sorong wurde heute erneut durch B17 Bomber aus Darwin angegriffen.

Morning Air attack on Sorong , at 82,107
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 12
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Port hits 1
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Die Houston-Kampfgruppe hat Ambon erreicht. Vor hier aus marschiert sie weiter nach Darwin, um dort zu beölen. Danach läuft sie durch die Torrrs Stra0e in die Korallen See ein, um sich dort den anderen Kampfverbänden der US Navy anzuschließen, die sich dort sammeln.

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Auf Nord-Luzon wurde die Hafenstadt Vigan heute durch japanische Truppen besetzt.

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Erneuter schwerer Bodenangriff japanischer Truppen auf Hong Kong. Dem Feind gelingt der Einbruch in die Hauptkampflinie.

Ground combat at Hong Kong (77,61)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 24341 troops, 374 guns, 218 vehicles, Assault Value = 691
Defending force 6268 troops, 133 guns, 83 vehicles, Assault Value = 175
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 1
Japanese adjusted assault: 326
Allied adjusted defense: 233
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
551 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 42 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 23 disabled
Allied ground losses:
737 casualties reported
Squads: 26 destroyed, 39 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 15 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Assaulting units:
38th Division
19th Ind. Engineer Regiment
1st Ind.Inf.Group
66th Infantry Regiment
20th Ind. Engineer Regiment
21st Mortar Battalion
1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
5th RF Gun Battalion
2nd Mortar Battalion
10th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
3rd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
2nd RF Gun Battalion
23rd Army
2nd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
20th Ind. Mtn Gun Battalion
Defending units:
1st Middlesex Battalion
Rifles of Canada Battalion
Winnipeg Grenadiers Battalion
Kowloon Brigade
102nd RN Base Force
Hong Kong Fortress

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In Malaysia ist die japanische Luftwaffe sehr aktiv. Besonders Georgetown wird massiv bombardiert. Auf der Landenge von Kra nimmt der Feind Victoria Point ein. Die geschlagene Garnison zieht sich in den Dschungel zurück.

Ground combat at Victoria Point (51,66)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1192 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 43
Defending force 312 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 6
Japanese adjusted assault: 9
Allied adjusted defense: 3
Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Victoria Point !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), leaders(-), preparation(-)
fatigue(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(-)
Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
148 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 12 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
I./143rd Infantry Battalion
Defending units:
108th/2 Base Force

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Loss of xAKL Montanes on Dec 13, 1941 is admitted
Loss of xAK Bennevis on Dec 13, 1941 is admitted
Loss of xAK Hinsang on Dec 13, 1941 is admitted
Loss of xAK Ming Sang on Dec 13, 1941 is admitted
Loss of xAKL De Klerk on Dec 13, 1941 is admitted
Loss of xAK Haraldsvang on Dec 13, 1941 is admitted

Japanese forces CAPTURE Victoria Point !!!




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Tagesbericht 14. Dezember 1941
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Shortland ist als erster Stützpunkt im Raum der Solomonen in Feindeshand geraten. Die US Navy und die australische Marine ziehen in der Korallen See Marinekräfte zusammen, um dieser Bedrohung entgegenzuwirken.

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Ein ungesicherter Truppenkonvoi wurde während des Entladevorgangs im Hafen von Luganville von einem japanischen Hilfskreuzer überrascht. Der Feind konzentrierte sein Feuer auf den Truppentransporter Bloemfontein und den Schnellboot Tender Niagara. Beide Schiffe mussten später aufgegeben werden. Glücklicherweise war die Masse des Personals und der Ausrüstung bereits entladen worden, so das die Verluste überschaubar blieben. Zur Absicherung des restlichen Entladevorgangs wird ein freifranzösischer Zerstörer nach Luganville detachiert.

Day Time Surface Combat, near Luganville at 120,150, Range 18,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
AMC Hokoku Maru, Shell hits 1
Allied Ships
AGP Niagara, Shell hits 7, heavy fires, heavy damage
AP W.A. Holbrook, Shell hits 5
xAP Chaumont
xAP Republic, Shell hits 2, on fire
xAK Admiral Halstead, Shell hits 1
xAK Coast Farmer, Shell hits 2
xAK Meigs
xAP Bloemfontein, Shell hits 7, heavy fires, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 10 destroyed, 20 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 30 (12 destroyed, 18 disabled)
Vehicles lost 25 (8 destroyed, 17 disabled)
Japanese Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Allied TF begins to get underway
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 18,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 18,000 yards
AMC Hokoku Maru engages xAP Bloemfontein at 18,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards
Range closes to 13,000 yards
AMC Hokoku Maru engages xAP Bloemfontein at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards
AMC Hokoku Maru engages AGP Niagara at 11,000 yards
AMC Hokoku Maru engages xAP Republic at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
AMC Hokoku Maru engages AGP Niagara at 8,000 yards
AMC Hokoku Maru engages xAP Bloemfontein at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards
AMC Hokoku Maru engages AGP Niagara at 4,000 yards
AMC Hokoku Maru engages AP W.A. Holbrook at 4,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards
AMC Hokoku Maru engages xAP Republic at 5,000 yards
AMC Hokoku Maru engages AGP Niagara at 5,000 yards
AMC Hokoku Maru engages AP W.A. Holbrook at 5,000 yards
AMC Hokoku Maru engages xAP Bloemfontein at 5,000 yards
AMC Hokoku Maru engages xAK Coast Farmer at 5,000 yards
Range increases to 6,000 yards
AMC Hokoku Maru engages AP W.A. Holbrook at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 8,000 yards
AMC Hokoku Maru engages AP W.A. Holbrook at 8,000 yards
AMC Hokoku Maru engages xAK Admiral Halstead at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
AMC Hokoku Maru engages xAP Republic at 6,000 yards
AMC Hokoku Maru engages xAK Meigs at 6,000 yards
AMC Hokoku Maru engages xAK Coast Farmer at 6,000 yards
AMC Hokoku Maru engages xAK Admiral Halstead at 6,000 yards
Koh, A. orders Japanese TF to disengage
Range increases to 8,000 yards
AMC Hokoku Maru engages xAK Meigs at 8,000 yards
AMC Hokoku Maru engages xAK Coast Farmer at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards
AMC Hokoku Maru engages AP W.A. Holbrook at 12,000 yards
AMC Hokoku Maru engages AP W.A. Holbrook at 12,000 yards
Range increases to 16,000 yards
AMC Hokoku Maru engages AGP Niagara at 16,000 yards
AMC Hokoku Maru engages AP W.A. Holbrook at 16,000 yards
AMC Hokoku Maru engages xAK Coast Farmer at 16,000 yards
AMC Hokoku Maru engages xAK Admiral Halstead at 16,000 yards
Task forces break off...

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Einen ersten Erfolg konnte endlich die U-Boot Waffe für sich verbuchen. Südlich von Davao gelang dem niederländischen U-Boote K-18 die Torpedierung des Schweren Kreuzers Kako. 2 Torpedos trafen das Feindschiff, welches sofort spürbar an Fahrt verlor. Leider gelang es dem U-Boot nicht mehr, sich erneut in eine gute Angriffsposition zu bringen. Eine Versenkung kann nicht bestätigt werden.

Sub attack near Dadjangas at 79,93
Japanese Ships
CA Kako, Torpedo hits 2, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS KXVIII
SS KXVIII launches 4 torpedoes at CA Kako
KXVIII bottoming out ....
Sub escapes detection

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Das U-Boot USS Pike, welches am 07. Dezember schwer beschädigt aus dem Hafen von Cavite/Manila entkommen konnte, musste heute südlich von Palawan von der Besatzung aufgegeben werden. Die Pumpen konnten die Menge an Seewasser, welches durch den beschädigten Druckkörper in das Boot drang, schließlich nicht mehr bewältigen.

Kurz vor dem Morgengrauen beschoss eine japanische Kreuzer Kampfgruppe die philippinischen Stellungen bei Iba. Flugfelder und Hafenanlagen wurden beschädigt und es waren Tote und Verwundete zu beklagen.

Night Naval bombardment of Iba at 78,75
Japanese Ships
CA Ashigara
CL Natori
DD Hatakaze
DD Harukaze
DD Minazuki
Allied ground losses:
106 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Resources hits 1
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 10
Runway hits 26
Port hits 6
Port supply hits 5
CA Ashigara firing at Iba
CL Natori firing at 31st PA Infantry Division
DD Hatakaze firing at 31st PA Infantry Division
DD Harukaze firing at Iba
DD Minazuki firing at Iba

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Weitere Landung japanischer Kräfte in Süd Luzon. Bei Naga gingen feindliche Truppen ohne Widerstand an Land.

Amphibious Assault at Naga (81,81)
TF 89 troops unloading over beach at Naga, 81,81
Japanese ground losses:
95 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost from landing craft during unload of Kimura Det
10 Support troops lost from landing craft during unload of Kimura Det
17 troops of a SNLF Squad accidentally lost during unload of Kure 1st SNLF
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost overboard during unload of Kimura Det /3
17 troops of a SNLF Squad lost from landing craft during unload of Kure 1st SNLF /2
10 Support troops accidentally lost during unload of Kimura Det /4

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In Nord Luzon überrannten starke feindliche Kräfte die bei Tuguegarao eingesetzten philippinischen Sicherungskräfte und rieben sie völlig auf. In Süd Luzon besetzten feindliche Kräfte die Stadt Atimonan.

Ground combat at Tuguegarao (82,74)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 6183 troops, 86 guns, 83 vehicles, Assault Value = 125
Defending force 374 troops, 5 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 17
Japanese adjusted assault: 69
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 69 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tuguegarao !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: leaders(+), disruption(-), preparation(-), morale(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Allied ground losses:
367 casualties reported
Squads: 42 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 37 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 5 (5 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1
Assaulting units:
3rd Ind. Engineer Regiment
Tanaka Det
21st Ind. Engineer Regiment
9th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
9th Field AF Construction Battalion
15th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
3rd Engineer Construction Battalion
14th Army
2nd Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
8th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
56th Const Co
40th JAAF AF Bn
Defending units:
3rd/12th PA Inf Battalion

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Ground combat at Atimonan (80,79)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 9680 troops, 87 guns, 41 vehicles, Assault Value = 336
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 316
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 316 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Atimonan !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker:
Assaulting units:
16th Recon Regiment
9th Infantry Regiment
20th Infantry Regiment
16th Engineer Regiment

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Bei Hong Kong lässt der Feind nicht locker und griff erneut die britischen Stellungen an. An mehreren Abschnitten musste die Garnison die Front leicht zurücknehmen.

Ground combat at Hong Kong (77,61)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 23957 troops, 374 guns, 218 vehicles, Assault Value = 658
Defending force 5793 troops, 134 guns, 83 vehicles, Assault Value = 131
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 308
Allied adjusted defense: 269
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
176 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 17 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 4 destroyed, 42 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
483 casualties reported
Squads: 58 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 12 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 4 disabled
Guns lost 12 (9 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Vehicles lost 6 (3 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Assaulting units:
19th Ind. Engineer Regiment
38th Division
1st Ind.Inf.Group
66th Infantry Regiment
20th Ind. Engineer Regiment
10th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
2nd Mortar Battalion
5th RF Gun Battalion
1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
3rd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
2nd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
21st Mortar Battalion
2nd RF Gun Battalion
23rd Army
20th Ind. Mtn Gun Battalion
Defending units:
Rifles of Canada Battalion
Winnipeg Grenadiers Battalion
Kowloon Brigade
1st Middlesex Battalion
102nd RN Base Force
Hong Kong Fortress

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Auf dem chinesischen Festland kam es gleich an mehreren Frontabschnitten zu japanischen Angriffsoperationen. In allen Fällen mussten die chinesischen Verteidiger weichen. Im offenen Gelände sind sie dem Gegner hoffnungslos unterlegen.

Ground combat at 90,56 (near Hangchow)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 10964 troops, 102 guns, 42 vehicles, Assault Value = 362
Defending force 4510 troops, 43 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 166
Japanese adjusted assault: 368
Allied adjusted defense: 45
Japanese assault odds: 8 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: leaders(+), fatigue(-), experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(+)
Japanese ground losses:
41 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
1577 casualties reported
Squads: 70 destroyed, 12 disabled
Non Combat: 39 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 4 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 8 (3 destroyed, 5 disabled)
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
22nd Division
Defending units:
88th Chinese Corps

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Ground combat at 88,50 (near Hwainan)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 11199 troops, 102 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 364
Defending force 4560 troops, 43 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 170
Japanese adjusted assault: 371
Allied adjusted defense: 32
Japanese assault odds: 11 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(+)
Japanese ground losses:
32 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
1966 casualties reported
Squads: 152 destroyed, 27 disabled
Non Combat: 54 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 6 disabled
Guns lost 8 (3 destroyed, 5 disabled)
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
116th Division
Defending units:
48th Chinese Corps

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Ground combat at Hwaiyin (92,50)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1444 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 60
Defending force 750 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1
Japanese adjusted assault: 61
Allied adjusted defense: 8
Japanese assault odds: 7 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Hwaiyin !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: op mode(-), leaders(+), preparation(-), morale(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(+)
Allied ground losses:
199 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 18 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
Nanking Naval Guard Unit
Defending units:
Lusu War Area

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Ground combat at 88,43 (near Kaifeng)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 5387 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 180
Defending force 4604 troops, 43 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 180
Japanese adjusted assault: 145
Allied adjusted defense: 59
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
144 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 21 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Allied ground losses:
1156 casualties reported
Squads: 74 destroyed, 20 disabled
Non Combat: 46 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 5 (1 destroyed, 4 disabled)
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
3rd Ind.Mixed Brigade
Defending units:
98th Chinese Corps

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In Malaysia setzt der Feind der 8. indischen Brigade auf ihrem Rückzug nach Temuloh nach und griff die schwer angeschlagenen Verbände erfolgreich an, die nun ungeordnet zurückfluten.

Ground combat at 51,76 (near Kota Bharu)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 3574 troops, 37 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 116
Defending force 1850 troops, 11 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 32
Japanese adjusted assault: 51
Allied adjusted defense: 7
Japanese assault odds: 7 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), op mode(-), disruption(-), fatigue(-)
morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(-)
Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
490 casualties reported
Squads: 47 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 63 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 3 (2 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Units retreated 3
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
56th Infantry Regiment
Defending units:
FMSV Brigade
8th Indian Brigade
3rd ISF Base Force

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xAP Bloemfontein sinks at sea
AGP Niagara sinks at sea
Loss of xAK Fatshan on Dec 09, 1941 is admitted

Japanese forces CAPTURE Hwaiyin !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tuguegarao !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Atimonan !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Siargao !!!

FLT Williams, F.H. of No.21 Sqn RAAF is credited with kill number 2




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Tagesbericht 15. Dezember 1941
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Inzwischen haben ein halbes Dutzend Versorgungs- und Truppenkonvois Pearl Harbor, San Francisco und Los Angeles mit dem Ziel Süd Pazifik verlassen, wo der Aufbau eines Systems von Stützpunkten vorangetrieben werden soll. Auch der Aufbau einer Flottenbasis, die in der Lage ist, Großkampfschiffe und Flottenverbände zu versorgen, soll in Angriff genommen werden. Hierfür wurde das Gebiet der Neuen Hebriden ausgewählt.

Auf einer Reihe von Inseln im Mittel- und Südpazifik werden zur Verbesserung der Seeüberwachung PBY-Flugbootstaffeln stationiert, die Pearl Harbor und die Konvoi Routen im Südpazifik vor feindlichen Angriffen frühzeitig warnen sollen.




Südostasien
Mehrere niederländische U-Boote im Seegebiet vor der Küste von Mindanao suchen nach dem angeschlagenen japanischen Schweren Kreuzer Kako. Ausgerechnet K-8, welches den Kreuzer am Vortage torpedieren konnte, bekam wieder Fühlung. Es gelang ihm, in eine halbwegs aussichtsreiche Angriffsposition zu gelangen. Von den 2 geschossenen Torpedos traf immerhin 1 und riss den Rumpf des Kreuzers auf. Das U-Boot verlor aber anschließen die Fühlung, so das es keine weiteren Informationen über das Schicksal des Schweren Kreuzers Kako gibt.

Sub attack near Davao at 81,94
Japanese Ships
CA Kako, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS KVIII
SS KVIII launches 2 torpedoes

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Auf Süd-Luzon wurde die Ortschaft Naga von japanischen Truppen besetzt.

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Wieder griff der Feind mit äußerster Härte die britischen Stellungen bei Hong Kong an. Nur unter Aufbietung aller Kräfte konnten die Stellungen gehalten werden.

Ground combat at Hong Kong (77,61)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 23707 troops, 373 guns, 218 vehicles, Assault Value = 642
Defending force 5485 troops, 127 guns, 81 vehicles, Assault Value = 125
Japanese adjusted assault: 287
Allied adjusted defense: 221
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
289 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 28 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
438 casualties reported
Squads: 18 destroyed, 26 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 36 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 3 disabled
Guns lost 16 (10 destroyed, 6 disabled)
Vehicles lost 8 (1 destroyed, 7 disabled)
Assaulting units:
38th Division
66th Infantry Regiment
1st Ind.Inf.Group
20th Ind. Engineer Regiment
1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
10th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
2nd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
23rd Army
19th Ind. Engineer Regiment
2nd RF Gun Battalion
2nd Mortar Battalion
5th RF Gun Battalion
3rd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
21st Mortar Battalion
20th Ind. Mtn Gun Battalion
Defending units:
Winnipeg Grenadiers Battalion
Kowloon Brigade
102nd RN Base Force
1st Middlesex Battalion
Rifles of Canada Battalion
Hong Kong Fortress

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In Malaysia gelang dem Feind die Einnahme von Georgetown. Bevor die Garnison kapitulierte, wurden die beschädigten und nicht mehr flugbereiten Maschinen der Royal Air Force gesprengt.

Ground combat at Georgetown (49,74)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 3632 troops, 26 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 127
Defending force 279 troops, 7 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1
Japanese adjusted assault: 220
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 220 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Georgetown !!!
Allied aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft losses
Buffalo I: 3 destroyed
Blenheim IF: 1 destroyed
Combat modifiers
Defender: forts(+), leaders(-), disruption(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Allied ground losses:
365 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 35 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 6 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 8 (8 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1
Assaulting units:
42nd Infantry Regiment
Defending units:
Penang Fortress

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Loss of PG Isabel on Dec 07, 1941 is admitted
Loss of SS Pike on Dec 14, 1941 is admitted
Loss of xAKL Sagoland on Dec 08, 1941 is admitted
Loss of xAK Tantalus on Dec 08, 1941 is admitted

Japanese forces CAPTURE Georgetown !!!




Für das Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI)

Lt. Colonel Bratton - Chief Far Eastern Section/Militäry Intelligence Division (FESMID)
Lieutenant Commander Kramer - Office of Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV)

[George Pickett]

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Tagesbericht 16. Dezember 1941
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Japanische U-Boote operieren inzwischen auch im Südpazifik. Südlich von Noumea wurde der australische Hilfskreuzer Westralia 2x torpediert. Die Besatzung versucht, das Schiff in den Hafen von Noumea zu retten.

Submarine attack near Isle of Pines at 116,162
Japanese Ships
SS RO-67
Allied Ships
AMC Westralia, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
AMC Westralia is sighted by SS RO-67
SS RO-67 launches 2 torpedoes at AMC Westralia


Submarine attack near Isle of Pines at 116,162
Japanese Ships
SS RO-67
Allied Ships
AMC Westralia, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
AMC Westralia is sighted by SS RO-67
SS RO-67 launches 2 torpedoes

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Südostasien
Einen ersten bestätigten Erfolg der eigenen U-Boote gegen die japanische Marine konnte nun die niederländische Marine vermelden. Das U-Boot K-8, welches den Schweren Kreuzer Kako bereits 2x torpedierte, lies nicht locker und konnte immer wieder Fühlung mit dem schwer beschädigten Kreuzer halten. Kurz nach Mitternacht des 16. Dezember dann kam das U-Boot in eine gute Position für einen Fangschuss. 1 Torpedo traf und versetzte der Kako den Todestoß. Wenige Minuten nach dem Treffer kenterte der Kreuzer und versank in den Fluten.

Submarine attack near Davao at 81,94
Japanese Ships
CA Kako, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS KVIII
CA Kako is sighted by SS KVIII
SS KVIII launches 2 torpedoes

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Vor Vigan wurde der Verband aus amerikanischen und britischen Schnellbooten in ein Gefecht mit japanischen Zerstörern verwickelt. Bei guten Sichtbedingen nutzte der Feind der Vorteil der höheren Feuerreichweite und bekämpfte die Schnellboote aus der Distanz. 2 Schnellboote gingen verloren. Der Verband drehte nach Süden in Richtung Iba ab.

Day Time Surface Combat, near Vigan at 80,73, Range 15,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Murasame
DD Harusame
Allied Ships
PT-32
PT-33
PT-34, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
PT-35
PT-41, Shell hits 1
PT Q-111
MTB 7, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
MTB 8
MTB 12
MTB 27
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 27,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 20,000 yards
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 15,000 yards
DD Murasame engages MTB 7 at 15,000 yards
DD Harusame engages MTB 7 at 15,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards
DD Harusame engages MTB 7 at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
PT Q-111 engages DD Murasame at 6,000 yards
DD Murasame engages MTB 7 at 6,000 yards
PT-35 engages DD Harusame at 6,000 yards
DD Harusame engages PT-34 at 6,000 yards
PT-32 engages DD Murasame at 6,000 yards
MTB 7 sunk by DD Harusame at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 8,000 yards
DD Harusame engages PT Q-111 at 8,000 yards
DD Murasame engages PT-35 at 8,000 yards
DD Murasame engages MTB 27 at 8,000 yards
Astin H. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range increases to 13,000 yards
DD Harusame engages PT Q-111 at 13,000 yards
DD Harusame engages PT-41 at 13,000 yards
DD Harusame engages PT-35 at 13,000 yards
DD Harusame engages PT-34 at 13,000 yards
DD Murasame engages PT-33 at 13,000 yards
DD Murasame engages MTB 27 at 13,000 yards
Range increases to 15,000 yards
DD Murasame engages PT-41 at 15,000 yards
DD Harusame engages PT-35 at 15,000 yards
DD Harusame engages PT-34 at 15,000 yards
DD Harusame engages PT-33 at 15,000 yards
DD Harusame engages PT-32 at 15,000 yards
DD Harusame engages MTB 12 at 15,000 yards
Range increases to 16,000 yards
DD Harusame engages PT Q-111 at 16,000 yards
DD Murasame engages PT Q-111 at 16,000 yards
DD Harusame engages PT-34 at 16,000 yards
DD Murasame engages PT-32 at 16,000 yards
DD Murasame engages MTB 12 at 16,000 yards
DD Murasame engages MTB 8 at 16,000 yards
Range increases to 18,000 yards
DD Harusame engages PT Q-111 at 18,000 yards
DD Murasame engages PT Q-111 at 18,000 yards
DD Murasame engages PT-35 at 18,000 yards
PT-34 sunk by DD Murasame at 18,000 yards
DD Harusame engages MTB 27 at 18,000 yards
DD Murasame engages MTB 8 at 18,000 yards
DD Harusame engages PT Q-111 at 18,000 yards
DD Harusame engages PT-41 at 18,000 yards
DD Harusame engages PT-32 at 18,000 yards
DD Harusame engages MTB 27 at 18,000 yards
Astin H. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range closes to 17,000 yards
DD Harusame engages PT Q-111 at 17,000 yards
DD Murasame engages PT Q-111 at 17,000 yards
DD Harusame engages MTB 8 at 17,000 yards
Task forces break off...

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Auf Süd-Luzon besetzten japanische Truppen die unverteidigte Hafenstadt Legapsi.

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Schwere japanische Marineverbände beschossen heute die Insel Jolo, zwischen Mindanao und Borneo gelegen. Der Grund für diesen Beschuss ist unklar, ist die Insel doch völlig verlassen.

Night Naval bombardment of Jolo at 74,90
Japanese Ships
CA Maya
CL Naka
DD Asagumo
DD Minegumo
DD Natsugumo
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 22
Port hits 9
CA Maya firing at Jolo
CL Naka firing at Jolo
DD Asagumo firing at Jolo
DD Minegumo firing at Jolo
DD Natsugumo firing at Jolo


Night Naval bombardment of Jolo at 74,90
Japanese Ships
CA Maya
CL Naka
DD Asagumo
DD Minegumo
DD Natsugumo
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 5
Runway hits 12
Port hits 4
Port supply hits 3
CA Maya firing at Jolo
CL Naka firing at Jolo
DD Asagumo firing at Jolo
DD Minegumo firing at Jolo
DD Natsugumo firing at Jolo

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Über Luzon auch heute Einflüge japanischer Bomberverbände. Ziel waren militärische Einrichtungen in Manila.

An der Nordküste von Borneo fanden heute 2 weitere japanische Landungsoperationen statt und zwar bei Kuching und bei Kudat. Währen bei Kuching einen britische Garnison steht, ist Kudat völlig unverteidigt.

Amphibious Assault at Kuching (58,88)
TF 218 troops unloading over beach at Kuching, 58,88
Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost overboard during unload of III./124th Infantry Bn

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Amphibious Assault at Kudat (69,86)
TF 487 troops unloading over beach at Kudat, 69,86

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Hong Kong ist gefallen! Nach mehrtägigen, erbittert geführten Kämpfen mussten sich die völlig erschöpften und zahlenmäßig weit unterlegenen britischen Truppen dem Feind ergeben.

Ground combat at Hong Kong (77,61)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 23557 troops, 373 guns, 217 vehicles, Assault Value = 625
Defending force 5147 troops, 120 guns, 80 vehicles, Assault Value = 105
Japanese adjusted assault: 435
Allied adjusted defense: 145
Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Hong Kong !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
250 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 16 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Guns lost 5 (1 destroyed, 4 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
2184 casualties reported
Squads: 194 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 507 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 34 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 126 (126 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 80 (80 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 6
Assaulting units:
38th Division
1st Ind.Inf.Group
19th Ind. Engineer Regiment
66th Infantry Regiment
20th Ind. Engineer Regiment
2nd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
2nd Mortar Battalion
5th RF Gun Battalion
2nd RF Gun Battalion
23rd Army
10th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
21st Mortar Battalion
3rd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
20th Ind. Mtn Gun Battalion
Defending units:
Rifles of Canada Battalion
Kowloon Brigade
102nd RN Base Force
1st Middlesex Battalion
Winnipeg Grenadiers Battalion
Hong Kong Fortress

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In China werden Kämpfe aus dem Raum Nanchang gemeldet. Hier mussten sich die chinesischen Kräfte schließlich nach Westen zurückziehen.

Ground combat at 84,55 (near Nanchang)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 12101 troops, 104 guns, 42 vehicles, Assault Value = 420
Defending force 9770 troops, 97 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 310
Japanese adjusted assault: 580
Allied adjusted defense: 158
Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(+)
Japanese ground losses:
1299 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 67 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 9 disabled
Allied ground losses:
1766 casualties reported
Squads: 218 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 208 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 7 destroyed, 3 disabled
Guns lost 8 (8 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 2
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
39th Division
Defending units:
21st Chinese Corps
3rd New Chinese Corps

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In der Celebes See sichteten Aufklärer einen japanischen Trägerkampfverband mit westlichem Kurs. Zwar handelt es sich nicht um die Kido Butai, doch ist es dennoch ein schlagkräftiger Verband. Für alle in dieser Region in See stehenden Schiffe und für die betroffenen Stützpunkte wurde höchste Alarmbereitschaft angeordnet.

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Loss of AM Whippoorwill on Dec 08, 1941 is admitted
Loss of PT-34 on Dec 16, 1941 is admitted
Loss of MTB 7 on Dec 16, 1941 is admitted
Loss of HDML Panglima on Dec 16, 1941 is admitted

Japanese forces CAPTURE Hong Kong !!!

WO Burgess C. of No.243 Sqn RAF is credited with kill number 2
2LT Dionne N. of 35th PG/21st PS is credited with kill number 3

CA Kako is reported to have been sunk near Davao on Dec 16, 1941




Für das Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI)

Lt. Colonel Bratton - Chief Far Eastern Section/Militäry Intelligence Division (FESMID)
Lieutenant Commander Kramer - Office of Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV)

[Taurus]

Die KAKO ist zu diesem frühen Zeitpunkt zweifellos ein toller Erfolg, nur drängt sich uns die Frage auf, warum der Kreuzer ohne Sicherungseinheiten unterwegs war? Mit Begleitung wäre die Versenkung wohl nicht so leicht gelungen (wenn überhaupt).

Die Beschiessung von Jolo klingt für uns so, als wenn ein Hund überall am Wegesrand sein Bein hebt und Duftmarken hinterlässt :D

[George Pickett]

Die KAKO ist zu diesem frühen Zeitpunkt zweifellos ein toller Erfolg, nur drängt sich uns die Frage auf, warum der Kreuzer ohne Sicherungseinheiten unterwegs war? Mit Begleitung wäre die Versenkung wohl nicht so leicht gelungen (wenn überhaupt).

Die Beschiessung von Jolo klingt für uns so, als wenn ein Hund überall am Wegesrand sein Bein hebt und Duftmarken hinterlässt :D

Die Kako war wirklich ein Geschenk. Unser Respekt gebührt natürlich auch dem Kommandanten von K-8, der über mehrere Tage nicht locker gelassen hat. Das Fehlen von Zerstörern hat Uns aber auch sehr gewundert. Was Jolo angeht...lieber die japanischen Granaten dort versenkt als da, wo sie Unsere Truppen treffen würden :D

[George Pickett]

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Tagesbericht 17. Dezember 1941
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Im Morgengrauen bekam die Trägerkampfgruppe "Fox" (Admiral Halsey) mit den Flottenträgern Enterprise und Lexington nördlich der Santa Cruz Inseln Kontakt mit einem japanischen Hilfskreuzer, der nach Norden abdrehte und kurze Zeit später außer Sicht geriet. Auf Grund von Wartungsarbeiten an den Bombern war kein Luftangriff auf den Hilfskreuzer, anders als vor wenigen Tagen, möglich.

Day Time Surface Combat, near Reef Islands at 120,141, Range 25,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
AMC Hokoku Maru
Allied Ships
CV Lexington
CV Enterprise
CA Northampton
CA Chester
CA Salt Lake City
CA Astoria
DD Craven
DD Gridley
DD McCall
DD Maury
DD Benham
DD Ellet
DD Dunlap
DD Fanning
DD Porter
DD Balch
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions: 20,000 yards
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 19,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 19,000 yards
Both TF attempt to withdraw!
Range increases to 25,000 yards...
Both Task Forces evade combat

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Nur wenig später wurde die Landung japanischer Truppen auf Tulagi/obere Solomen gemeldet. Admiral Halsey befahl daraufhin der Trägerkampfgruppe eine Position südlich von Guadalcanal einzunehmen und die Feindkräfte am folgenden Tag anzugreifen.

Amphibious Assault at Tulagi (114,137)
TF 399 troops unloading over beach at Tulagi, 114,137

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Wenig später wurde die Landung japanischer Kräfte auf den Admiralitätsinseln bei Manus gemeldet. Währenddessen räumt der Minenräumer Penguin feindliche Minen im Hafen von Rabaul, die mutmaßlich ein japanisches U-Boot gelegt hat. Der australische Minenleger Bungaree ist auf dem Weg nach Rabaul um seinerseits den Hafen großflächig mit 150 Minen zu verminen. Amerikanische, australische und neuseeländische Flottenverbände haben sich nahe Rabaul positioniert, um etwaige feindliche Landungsverbände abzufangen und zu bekämpfen.

TF 583 encounters mine field at Rabaul (106,125)
Allied Ships
AM Penguin
1 mine cleared

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Amphibious Assault at Manus (101,119)
TF 129 troops unloading over beach at Manus, 101,119

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Der Einsatz von schweren Überwasserverbänden nahe Rabaul ist deshalb möglich, da Japan noch über keine Luftwaffenstützpunkte in der Region verfügt und die Position der beiden feindlichen Trägerkampfgruppen mehr oder weniger genau bestimmt werden kann. Der leichte Trägerkampfverband wurde gestern in der Celebes See aufgeklärt ist ist mehrere Marschtage von Rabaul entfernt. Die Kido Butai scheint sich Wake zu nähern, wo anscheinend in Bälde die japanische Landung beginnen wird. Eigene U-Boote nahe Wake hatten heute mehrfach Kontakt zu trägergestützten Feindmaschinen.

SS Plunger sights D3A1 Val at 131,98 near Wake Island
SS Tautog shadowed by Japanese Recon at 131,101 near Wake Island
SS Thresher detected by Japanese Aircraft at 130,100 near Wake Island

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Südostasien
Vor Bataan geriet ein japanischer Kampfverband in das defensive Minenfeld, welches die Bucht von Manila schützt. Mehrere Kreuzer und Zerstörer erhielten Minentreffer und wurden von 155 mm Küstenartillerie bekämpft. Obwohl sich der Feindverband einnebelte und abdrehte wird davon ausgegangen, dass alle Feindschiffe derart schwer getroffen wurden, dass sie sinken werden.

Naval Gun Fire at Bataan - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
58 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CL Kuma, Shell hits 5, Mine hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Matsukaze, Shell hits 11, Mine hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Asakaze, Shell hits 5, Mine hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
DD Fumizuki, Shell hits 4, Mine hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Samidare, Shell hits 1, Mine hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
Manila Bay Defenses firing at CL Kuma
CL Kuma firing at Manila Bay Defenses
Manila Bay Defenses firing at DD Matsukaze
Manila Bay Defenses firing at DD Asakaze
Manila Bay Defenses firing at DD Fumizuki
DD Fumizuki firing at Manila Bay Defenses
Manila Bay Defenses firing at DD Samidare

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Nahe Iba gerieten die eigenen Schnellboote wieder an einen japanischen Kreuzerkampfverband. 2 Torpedoboote gingen verloren. Der Verband zog sich schließlich nach Cavite/Manila zurück.

Night Time Surface Combat, near Iba at 79,74, Range 2,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Ashigara
CL Natori
DD Minazuki
DD Harukaze
DD Hatakaze
Allied Ships
PT-32, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
PT-33
PT-35
PT-41, Shell hits 1
PT Q-111
MTB 8
MTB 12, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
MTB 27
Reduced sighting due to 0% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 0% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages PT-41 at 2,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages PT-33 at 2,000 yards
MTB 12 engages DD Hatakaze at 2,000 yards
MTB 8 engages CA Ashigara at 2,000 yards
CL Natori engages PT Q-111 at 2,000 yards
DD Harukaze engages PT Q-111 at 2,000 yards
PT-32 sunk by CA Ashigara at 2,000 yards
CL Natori engages MTB 8 at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
CL Natori engages PT-41 at 3,000 yards
DD Harukaze engages PT-41 at 3,000 yards
DD Minazuki engages PT-41 at 3,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards
CA Ashigara engages PT-41 at 5,000 yards
DD Harukaze engages PT-33 at 5,000 yards
DD Minazuki engages PT-41 at 5,000 yards
MTB 12 sunk by CA Ashigara at 5,000 yards
Task forces break off...

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Auf Süd Luzon wurde die Ortschaft Lucdena vom Feind besetzt. Der Feind nähert sich von Norden und Süden Manila.

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Auf Mindanao landeten Feindkräfte bei Cagayan an der Nordküste. Die hier zusammengezogenen philippinischen Kräfte belegten den Landungsabschnitt mit Artilleriefeuer.

Amphibious Assault at Cagayan (79,89)
TF 389 troops unloading over beach at Cagayan, 79,89
Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
10 Support troops lost from landing craft during unload of 1st Ind. Engr Rgt
Type 89A Medium Tank lost overboard during unload of 8th Tank Rgt

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Ground combat at Cagayan (79,89)
Allied Bombardment attack
Attacking force 3852 troops, 42 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 207
Defending force 2072 troops, 3 guns, 149 vehicles, Assault Value = 96
Japanese ground losses:
157 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 17 disabled
Assaulting units:
1st /101st PA Battalion
102nd PA Infantry Regiment
3rd PA Constabulary Regiment
103rd PA Infantry Regiment
3rd/101st PA Battalion
Cagayan USAAF Base Force
Mindanao Force Corps
Defending units:
8th Tank Regiment
1st Ind. Engineer Regiment

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Landung japanischer Truppen bei Puerto Princesa auf der Insel Palawan. Die schwache Garnison bereitet sich auf dden Abwehrkampf vor.

Amphibious Assault at Puerto Princesa (73,83)
TF 516 troops unloading over beach at Puerto Princesa, 73,83
Japanese ground losses:
45 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
17 troops of a SNLF Squad lost in surf during unload of Yokosuka 4th SNLF
17 troops of a SNLF Squad accidentally lost during unload of Yokosuka 4th SNLF /3

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Landung japanischer Truppen bei Singkawang an der Nordküste von Borneo. Auch hier bereitet sich die schwache Garnison auf den Abwehrkampf vor.

Amphibious Assault at Singkawang (56,88)
TF 98 troops unloading over beach at Singkawang, 56,88
Japanese ground losses:
22 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
17 troops of a SNLF Squad lost in surf during unload of Yokosuka 2nd SNLF

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Bei Kuching und Kudat traten die japanischen Truppen aus ihren Brückenköpfen zum Angriff und konnten die schwachen Verteidigungskräfte niederkämpfen. Beide Hafenstädte fielen in die Hand des Feindes.

Ground combat at Kuching (58,88)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 2697 troops, 14 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 103
Defending force 1471 troops, 9 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 46
Japanese adjusted assault: 41
Allied adjusted defense: 11
Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Kuching !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), fatigue(-), morale(-)
experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
107 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 13 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
514 casualties reported
Squads: 48 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 37 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 5 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 5 (3 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Vehicles lost 4 (4 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 2
Units destroyed 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
II./124th Infantry Battalion
III./124th Infantry Battalion
Defending units:
Sarawak Force
2/15 Punjab Battalion
106th RN Base Force

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Ground combat at Kudat (69,86)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 504 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 22
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 7
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 7 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Kudat !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
2nd Sasebo SNLF Coy

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In China griff der Feind chinesische Kräfte an verschiedenen Punkten an, um Bahnlinien und Versorgungsstraßen freizukämpfen, was schließlich auch gelang.

Ground combat at 88,49 (near Hwainan)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 11202 troops, 101 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 363
Defending force 2586 troops, 40 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 51
Japanese adjusted assault: 337
Allied adjusted defense: 9
Japanese assault odds: 37 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
135 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Allied ground losses:
786 casualties reported
Squads: 55 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 17 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 5 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 30 (9 destroyed, 21 disabled)
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
116th Division
Defending units:
48th Chinese Corps

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Ground combat at 91,39 (near Chengting)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 11038 troops, 102 guns, 32 vehicles, Assault Value = 392
Defending force 853 troops, 2 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 8
Japanese adjusted assault: 377
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 377 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Allied ground losses:
912 casualties reported
Squads: 97 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 36 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1
Assaulting units:
41st Division
Defending units:
83rd Chinese Corps

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Ground combat at 91,48 (near Suchow)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1025 troops, 4 guns, 42 vehicles, Assault Value = 38
Defending force 393 troops, 10 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 4
Japanese adjusted assault: 12
Allied adjusted defense: 2
Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: leaders(+), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: op mode(-), leaders(+)
Allied ground losses:
107 casualties reported
Squads: 12 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 6 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 3 (3 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
1st Recon Regiment
Defending units:
89th Chinese Corps

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Loss of AO Pecos on Dec 09, 1941 is admitted
Loss of PT-32 on Dec 17, 1941 is admitted
Loss of MTB 12 on Dec 17, 1941 is admitted

Japanese forces CAPTURE Kuching !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Kudat !!!

1LT Anderson, M.J. of 24th PG/20th PS is credited with kill number 2
2LT Fossey, W.J. of 24th PG/20th PS is credited with kill number 2
2LT Luker, J.A. of 24th PG/20th PS is credited with kill number 2
1LT Gehrig, R.M. of 24th PG/3rd PS is credited with kill number 3
1LT Gehrig, R.M. of 24th PG/3rd PS is credited with kill number 4
2LT LaMar Gillett, R. of 24th PG/17th PS is credited with kill number 2
1LT Bronson O. of 35th PG/21st PS is credited with kill number 2
2LT Wilcox, W.V. of 24th PG/17th PS is credited with kill number 2
1LT Bronson O. of 35th PG/21st PS is credited with kill number 3




Für das Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI)

Lt. Colonel Bratton - Chief Far Eastern Section/Militäry Intelligence Division (FESMID)
Lieutenant Commander Kramer - Office of Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV)

[Taurus]

Euer Gegner bereitet euch ungewöhnlich viele Geschenke in der Anfangsphase. Nach der KAKO wird nun ein unmotiviert? in die Manila-Bay einlaufender leichter Kampfverband zerhäckselt, was zur Hölle wollen die da, wenn die ganze Umgebung noch feindlich belegt ist?

Nun gut, auf der anderen Seite ist aber auch bedenklich, das ein Hilfskreuzer einfach so ungesehen in eure Trägergruppe reinfährt und dann auch noch ungeschoren davon kommt. Klingt nach unglücklichem Schadensmanagement des "Air-Boss"; wenn man schon im Niemandsland herumkreuzt, sollten auch die stärksten Waffen des Verbandes verfügbar sein (wenigstens ein paar von ihnen).
Wir reden da aus eigener Unachtsamkeit, weil uns auch mal ein hoffnungsvoller Trägereinsatz verwehrt wurde, weil alle Maschinen durch Dauereinsätze derart verschlissen waren, das im entscheidenden Moment fast alle zur Zwangswartung verurteilt wurden.

[George Pickett]

Euer Gegner bereitet euch ungewöhnlich viele Geschenke in der Anfangsphase. Nach der KAKO wird nun ein unmotiviert? in die Manila-Bay einlaufender leichter Kampfverband zerhäckselt, was zur Hölle wollen die da, wenn die ganze Umgebung noch feindlich belegt ist?

Nun gut, auf der anderen Seite ist aber auch bedenklich, das ein Hilfskreuzer einfach so ungesehen in eure Trägergruppe reinfährt und dann auch noch ungeschoren davon kommt. Klingt nach unglücklichem Schadensmanagement des "Air-Boss"; wenn man schon im Niemandsland herumkreuzt, sollten auch die stärksten Waffen des Verbandes verfügbar sein (wenigstens ein paar von ihnen).
Wir reden da aus eigener Unachtsamkeit, weil uns auch mal ein hoffnungsvoller Trägereinsatz verwehrt wurde, weil alle Maschinen durch Dauereinsätze derart verschlissen waren, das im entscheidenden Moment fast alle zur Zwangswartung verurteilt wurden.

Ja, da haben Wir geschlafen. Die SBD´s standen auf Naval Search bzw. Training und die TBD´s auf ASW Combat. Wenn das ein Kampfverband gewesen wäre, hätte das leicht ins Auge gehen können. Da trösten natürlich auch die kleinen und größeren Nachlässigkeiten der Japaner :D

[George Pickett]

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Tagesbericht 18. Dezember 1941
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Die japanischen Operationen gegen Wake Island scheinen in der Tat kurz vor ihrem Beginn zu stehen. In der Nacht bekam das U-Boot Triton direkt vor der Küste von Wake Island Kontakt mit einem schweren Kampfverband. Bevor der Skipper der Triton reagieren konnte, geriet sein U-Boot in die Ortung der sichernden Feindzerstörer. In den relativ flachen Küstengewässern war die Wirkung der geworfenen Wasserbomben unangenehm stark. Schließlich konnte sich die Triton jedoch aus der Ortung befreien und die offene See erreichen. Sie steuert nun mit mittleren Schäden Pearl Harbor an, um die Schäden beheben zu lassen.

ASW attack near Wake Island at 136,98
Japanese Ships
BB Mutsu
DD Kikuzuki
DD Sanae
DD Oboro
Allied Ships
SS Triton, hits 3
SS Triton is sighted by escort
Triton bottoming out ....
DD Sanae fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Oboro fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Oboro fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Oboro fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Oboro fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Oboro fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Oboro attacking submerged sub ....
Escort abandons search for sub

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Nur wenige Minuten später wurde Wake Island von einem starken Beschießungsverband unter Feuer genommen. Die Geschütze von nicht weniger als 4 Schlachtschiffen pflügten den Strand um und sorgten für Verluste unter der Garnison. Auch Flugfeld und Hafen wurden in Mitleidenschaft gezogen.

Night Naval bombardment of Wake Island at 136,98 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
Japanese Ships
BB Yamashiro
BB Fuso
BB Mutsu
BB Nagato
CA Kinugasa
CA Aoba
Allied ground losses:
145 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 14 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 15 (1 destroyed, 14 disabled)
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 5
Port hits 4
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 1
BB Yamashiro firing at 1st Marine Defense Battalion
1st Marine Defense Battalion firing at BB Yamashiro
BB Fuso firing at 1st Marine Defense Battalion
BB Mutsu firing at Wake Island
BB Nagato firing at Wake Island
CA Kinugasa firing at Wake Island
CA Aoba firing at Wake Island

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Nach Sonnenaufgang versuchte das U-Boot Argonaut, sich dem Feindverband zu nähern um anzugreifen. Die auf einen Zerstörer abgeschossenen Torpedos verfehlten jedoch ihr Ziel und das U-Boot wurde zum Gejagten. Ähnlich wie bei dem U-Boot Triton musste die Argonaut im flachen Gewässer Treffer hinnehmen, die jedoch weitaus gefährlicher ausfielen. Zwar konnte sich auch die Argonaut schließlich vom Feind lösen, doch sind die Schäden erheblich. Auch die Argonaut wird versuchen, nach Pearl Harbor zurückzulaufen.

ASW attack near Wake Island at 136,98
Japanese Ships
DD Oboro
CA Aoba
DD Shiratsuyu
DD Sanae
Allied Ships
SS Argonaut, hits 15, heavy damage
SS Argonaut launches 4 torpedoes at DD Oboro
Argonaut bottoming out ....
DD Sanae attacking submerged sub ....
DD Oboro fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sanae fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Oboro attacking submerged sub ....
DD Sanae fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Oboro fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Sanae fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Sanae fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Der Minenräumer Penguin hat Rabaul erreicht und beginnt mit der Räumung der Minen vor der Hafeneinfahrt. Bis zum Abend konnte das Minenfeld komplett geräumt werden. Der Hafen ist wieder nutzbar.

TF 583 encounters mine field at Rabaul (106,125)
Allied Ships
AM Penguin
4 mines cleared


TF 583 encounters mine field at Rabaul (106,125)
Allied Ships
AM Penguin
5 mines cleared


TF 583 encounters mine field at Rabaul (106,125)
Allied Ships
AM Penguin
6 mines cleared


TF 583 encounters mine field at Rabaul (106,125)
Allied Ships
AM Penguin
7 mines cleared


TF 583 encounters mine field at Rabaul (106,125)
Allied Ships
AM Penguin
3 mines cleared


TF 583 encounters mine field at Rabaul (106,125)
Allied Ships
AM Penguin
8 mines cleared

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Tulagi im Bereich der oberen Solomonen sowie Manus auf den Admiralitätsinseln sind heute in die Hand des Feindes geraten.

Ground combat at Tulagi (114,137)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 342 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 16
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 5
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 5 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tulagi !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-), fatigue(-)
Assaulting units:
2nd Indpt SNLF Coy

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Ground combat at Manus (101,119)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 361 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 13
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 13
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 13 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Manus !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker:
Assaulting units:
II/81st Naval Guard Unit

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Südostasien
Ternate wurde in der Nacht von einem japanischen Kreuzerverband beschossen. Verlusten waren nicht zu beklagen, da die niederländische Garnison bereits vor Tagen nach Java evakuiert worden ist. Die Aktion wird als Vorbereitung für ein bevorstehenden Landungsunternehmen gewertet.

Naval bombardment of Ternate at 78,102
Japanese Ships
CA Haguro
CL Nagara
Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 6
Port hits 4
Port fuel hits 1
CA Haguro firing at Ternate
CL Nagara firing at Ternate

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Kurz vor Morgengrauen begann die japanische Landung bei Manado, im Nordosten von Celebes gelegen. Auch hier wurde die hiesige Garnison bereits zu einem großen Teil nach Java evakuiert.

Amphibious Assault at Manado (75,99)
TF 539 troops unloading over beach at Manado, 75,99
10 Support troops lost in surf during unload of Sasebo 2nd SNLF /2

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Dem niederländischen U-Boot K-11 gelang vor Singkawang die Torpedierung eines Frachters. Bei der anschließenden Jagd durch japanische Geleitschiffe wurde K-11 leicht beschädigt, kann jedoch im Operationsgebiet verbleiben.

Sub attack near Singkawang at 56,88
Japanese Ships
xAK Nojima Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
xAK Meiten Maru
PB Eiko Maru
Allied Ships
SS KXI, hits 3
SS KXI launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Nojima Maru
KXI bottoming out ....
PB Eiko Maru attacking submerged sub ....
PB Eiko Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Eiko Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Eiko Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Eiko Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Die Einnahme von Singkawang durch die Japaner konnte K-11 jedoch nicht verhindern. Ebenso fiel an diesem Tage Puerto Princesa auf der Insel Palawan in die Hände des Feindes.

Ground combat at Singkawang (56,88)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1521 troops, 19 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 63
Defending force 694 troops, 10 guns, 4 vehicles, Assault Value = 17
Japanese adjusted assault: 53
Allied adjusted defense: 9
Japanese assault odds: 5 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Singkawang !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), disruption(-), preparation(-)
morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
22 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
481 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 19 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 5 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 9 (9 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 5 (5 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 2
Units destroyed 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
Yokosuka 2nd SNLF
7th JAAF AF Coy
Defending units:
West Borneo KNIL Battalion
Singkawang Base Force
Sambas Base Force

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Ground combat at Puerto Princesa (73,83)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1504 troops, 19 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 61
Defending force 145 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 4
Japanese adjusted assault: 31
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 31 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Puerto Princesa !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), fatigue(-), morale(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(-)
Allied ground losses:
64 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
Yokosuka 4th SNLF
Defending units:
2nd PI Base Force

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In Malaysia besetzten japanische Truppen das geräumte Taiping.

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Japanese forces CAPTURE Tulagi !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Singkawang !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Puerto Princesa !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Manus !!!




Für das Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI)

Lt. Colonel Bratton - Chief Far Eastern Section/Militäry Intelligence Division (FESMID)
Lieutenant Commander Kramer - Office of Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV)

[George Pickett]

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Tagesbericht 19. Dezember 1941
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
In der Nacht und am frühen Morgen versuchten eigene U-Boote, die Kido Butai zu stellen. Den U-Booten Tautog und Dolphin gelang es schließlich, in eine halbwegs günstige Angriffsposition zu kommen. Während der Angriff der Tautog auf einen Zerstörer scheiterte, gelang der Dolphin die Torpedierung des Flottenträgers Kaga. Leider erwies sich der MK14-Torpedo als Blindgänger.

Sub attack near Wake Island at 134,94
Japanese Ships
DD Kisaragi
DD Hayate
Allied Ships
SS Tautog
SS Tautog launches 2 torpedoes at DD Kisaragi
DD Hayate fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hayate fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hayate fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hayate fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hayate fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Sub attack near Wake Island at 134,96
Japanese Ships
CV Kaga
BB Kirishima
CA Chikuma
CL Abukuma
DD Kagero
DD Kasumi
DD Arare
DD Tanikaze
DD Hamakaze
Allied Ships
SS Dolphin
SS Dolphin launches 4 torpedoes at CV Kaga
Dolphin diving deep ....
DD Kasumi fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Arare fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hamakaze attacking submerged sub ....
DD Kasumi attacking submerged sub ....
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hamakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kasumi attacking submerged sub ....
DD Tanikaze attacking submerged sub ....
DD Hamakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Kasumi fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Hamakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hamakaze attacking submerged sub ....
DD Hamakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hamakaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


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Am späten Vormittag griffen dann rund 100 trägergestützte Bomber die Stellungen der Garnison auf Wake Island an und verursachten Verluste. Die Landung feindlicher Truppen steht unmittelbar bevor.

Morning Air attack on Wake Island , at 136,98
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 24
D3A1 Val x 101
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A1 Val: 3 damaged
Allied ground losses:
44 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
6 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
4 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
12 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
4 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
2 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
4 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
6 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
4 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
8 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
4 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 15000 feet
8 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
8 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
12 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
10 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
12 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
2 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
1 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
2 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
Also attacking 1st Marine Defense Battalion ...
Also attacking Wake USN CPNAB ...
Also attacking 1st Marine Defense Battalion ...
Also attacking Wake USN CPNAB ...
Also attacking 1st Marine Defense Battalion ...
Also attacking Wake USN CPNAB ...
Also attacking 1st Marine Defense Battalion ...
Also attacking Wake USN CPNAB ...
Also attacking 1st Marine Defense Battalion ...
Also attacking Wake USN CPNAB ...
Also attacking 1st Marine Defense Battalion ...
Also attacking Wake USN CPNAB ...
Also attacking 1st Marine Defense Battalion ...
Also attacking Wake USN CPNAB ...

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Diese begann dann auch am frühen Nachmittag, als sich Landungsboote der Insel näherten. Das japanische Marineregiment stürmte direkt die vorderen Stellungen der Verteidiger, die nicht in der Lage waren, denn Einbruch abzuriegeln. Am späten Nachmittag stand der Feind am Rollfeld und vor dem Gefechtsstand der Inselverteidigung. Um 07.00 P.M. kapitulierten die Verteidiger von Wake Island.

Amphibious Assault at Wake Island (136,98)
TF 16 troops unloading over beach at Wake Island, 136,98

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Ground combat at Wake Island (136,98)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 1523 troops, 19 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 63
Defending force 946 troops, 24 guns, 10 vehicles, Assault Value = 16
Japanese adjusted assault: 74
Allied adjusted defense: 2
Japanese assault odds: 37 to 1 (fort level 2)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Wake Island !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: forts(+), leaders(+), disruption(-), experience(-)
supply(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Japanese ground losses:
97 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
549 casualties reported
Squads: 28 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 106 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 10 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 27 (27 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 12 (12 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 2
Assaulting units:
Maizuru 2nd SNLF
Defending units:
Wake USN CPNAB
1st Marine Defense Battalion

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Die Trägerkampfgruppe "Fox" griff kurz nach Sonnenaufgang den japanischen Landungsverband vor Tulagi an. 1 Leichter Kreuzer und 1 großer Frachter konnten versenkt werden. Die Kampfgruppe marschiert weiter nach Nordwesten und nimmt eine Position ein, die es ihr morgen erlaubt, die Hafenanlagen von Tulagi und Shortland zu bombardieren.

Morning Air attack on TF, near Tulagi at 114,137
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
F2A-3 Buffalo x 10
F4F-3A Wildcat x 11
F4F-3 Wildcat x 5
SBD-2 Dauntless x 29
SBD-3 Dauntless x 13
TBD-1 Devastator x 12
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
xAK Hokkai Maru, Bomb hits 5, and is sunk
CL Kashima, Bomb hits 14, and is sunk
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
9 x SBD-2 Dauntless releasing from 4000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
12 x TBD-1 Devastator bombing from 1000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 500 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-2 Dauntless releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SBD-2 Dauntless releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
8 x SBD-2 Dauntless releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
4 x SBD-3 Dauntless releasing from 10000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 1000 lb SAP Bomb
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Hokkai Maru
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CL Kashima

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Das australische Geschwader steht vor Rabaul uns soll morgen früh Kavieng beschießen. Von Luganville aus sind 2 Kampfverbände ausgelaufen, die Tulagi und Shortland beschießen sollen. Der am 16.12. südlich von Noumea von einem japanischen U-Boot torpedierte australische Hilfskreuzer Westralia hat den Hafen von Noumea erreicht. Hier sollen alle Schäden behoben werden, für die kein Trockendock notwendig ist. Anschließen soll der Hilfskreuzer ins neuseeländische Auckland verlegen um dort eingedockt zu werden.




Südostasien
Im Bereich der Philippinen ging Calapani in die Hand des Feindes über.

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Auf der Insel Celebes konnten die Verteidiger von Manado dem Angriff der am Vortage gelandeten Feindtruppen standhalten. Der Ausbruch aus dem Brückenkopf konnte vereitelt werden.

Ground combat at Manado (75,99)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1478 troops, 19 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 62
Defending force 1348 troops, 2 guns, 3 vehicles, Assault Value = 55
Japanese adjusted assault: 23
Allied adjusted defense: 13
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), preparation(-), morale(-)
experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
82 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
39 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
Sasebo 2nd SNLF
3rd JNAF AF Unit
Defending units:
Manado Garrison Battalion
Manado Base Force

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Japanische Truppen landen an der Nordküste von Borneo bei Jesselton. Die schwache britische Garnison wird einem Angriff nicht standhalten können.

Amphibious Assault at Jesselton (68,86)
TF 516 troops unloading over beach at Jesselton, 68,86
10 Support troops lost from landing craft during unload of Sasebo 8th SNLF /5

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In Malaysia stand heute Mersing im Fokus. Hier liegen 2 australische Brigaden in Stellung, um die Anlandung feindlicher Truppen zu verhindern, bis die restlichen Truppen aus Zentral Malaysia die Absetzbewegungen nach Singapore abgeschlossen haben. Vor Morgengrauen beschoss ein japanischer Kampfverband den Küstenabschnitt ohne jedoch Verluste zu verursachen. Ob dieses als Vorbereitung für eine Landungsoperation zu werten ist, kann noch nicht gesagt werden.

Night Naval bombardment of Mersing at 51,82
Japanese Ships
BB Haruna
BB Kongo
CA Atago
DD Arashio
Port hits 3
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 1
BB Haruna firing at Mersing
BB Kongo firing at 27th Australian Brigade
CA Atago firing at 22nd Australian Brigade
DD Arashio firing at Mersing

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Ein weiterer japanischer Kampfverband stellte 5 kleine Hafenwachboote, die von Singapore nach Batavia verlegen sollten. Sie hatten keine Chance und wurden binnen weniger Minuten versenkt.

Day Time Surface Combat, near Toboali at 51,91, Range 16,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Mogami
CA Mikuma
DD Maikaze
DD Nowaki
Allied Ships
HDML Pahalwan, Shell hits 4, and is sunk
HDML Pennigat, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
HDML Panji, Shell hits 6, and is sunk
HDML 1062, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
HDML 1063, Shell hits 3, and is sunk
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions: 20,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 16,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 16,000 yards
Dredge O. crosses the 'T'
Massive explosion on HDML 1063
CA Mikuma engages HDML 1063 at 16,000 yards
Dredge O. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range closes to 11,000 yards
HDML 1063 sunk by CA Mogami at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
HDML 1062 sunk by CA Mogami at 9,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
CA Mogami engages HDML Panji at 7,000 yards
DD Nowaki engages HDML Panji at 7,000 yards
DD Maikaze engages HDML Panji at 7,000 yards
Dredge O. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range increases to 9,000 yards
CA Mikuma engages HDML Panji at 9,000 yards
HDML Pennigat sunk by DD Nowaki at 9,000 yards
CA Mikuma engages HDML Panji at 9,000 yards
DD Maikaze engages HDML Pahalwan at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
Massive explosion on HDML Panji
CA Mikuma engages HDML Panji at 11,000 yards
HDML Panji sunk by DD Nowaki at 11,000 yards
HDML Pahalwan sunk by DD Maikaze at 11,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...

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Bereits zum zweiten Mal erreicht ein aus 10 kleinen Frachtern bestehender Versorgungskonvoi aus Palembang die Festung Singapore. An Bord knapp 11.000 Tonnen Versorgungsgüter. Ein feindlicher Luftangriff auf den Konvoi im Hafen schlug fehl. Mit der Entladung der Frachter wurde umgehend begonnen.

Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Singapore at 50,84
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 16 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G3M2 Nell x 13
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2 Nell: 1 damaged
Allied Ships
xAKL Sibolga
xAKL Siaoe
xAKL Siberoet
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x G3M2 Nell bombing from 6000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

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In China geht der Feind gegen chinesische Positionen westlich von Haichow vor. Es gelang ihm, die chinesischen Truppen zu werfen und die Straße freizukämpfen.

Ground combat at 89,48 (near Hwainan)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 11182 troops, 101 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 360
Defending force 1487 troops, 33 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 5
Japanese adjusted assault: 552
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 552 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: leaders(+), disruption(-), morale(-), supply(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(+)
Japanese ground losses:
40 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
1443 casualties reported
Squads: 42 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 127 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 8 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 19 (19 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1
Assaulting units:
116th Division
Defending units:
48th Chinese Corps

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Loss of HDML Pahalwan on Dec 19, 1941 is admitted
Loss of HDML Pennigat on Dec 19, 1941 is admitted
Loss of HDML Panji on Dec 19, 1941 is admitted
Loss of HDML 1062 on Dec 19, 1941 is admitted
Loss of HDML 1063 on Dec 19, 1941 is admitted

Japanese forces CAPTURE Wake Island !!!

CL Kashima is reported to have been sunk near Tulagi on Dec 19, 1941
xAK Hokkai Maru is reported to have been sunk near Tulagi on Dec 19, 1941




Für das Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI)

Lt. Colonel Bratton - Chief Far Eastern Section/Militäry Intelligence Division (FESMID)
Lieutenant Commander Kramer - Office of Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV)

[George Pickett]

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Tagesbericht 20. Dezember 1941
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Die Planungen für die Verstärkung der vorgeschobenen Basen im Zentralpazifik sind abgeschlossen. Midway Island und Johnston Island sollen massiv vermint und mit Truppen verstärkt werden. Mittelfristig sollen sie als U-Boot Stützpunkte und Basis für Seeaufklärer dienen.

Kavieng wurde in der Nacht durch das australische Kampfgeschwader beschossen. Hafenanlagen und Gebäude wurden mehrfach getroffen. Der Ausbau dieser Basis durch den Feind dürfte damit etwas behindert werden. Am Nachmittag griffen ein halbes Dutzend Bomber den Verband ohne Erfolg an. Der Luftangriff der Trägerkampfgruppe "Fox" auf Shortland und Tulagi musste auf Grund schlechten Wetters abgesagt werden. Da im Laufe des Tages mehrere U-Boot Sichtungen gemeldet wurden, befahl Admiral Halsey einen südwestlichen Kurs um sich von den Solomonen zu entfernen. In 1 bis 2 Tagen soll die Kampfgruppen dann nach Brisbane laufen um dort zu beölen und Nachschub aufzunehmen.

Night Naval bombardment of Kavieng at 106,122
Allied Ships
CA Canberra
CA Australia
CL Adelaide
CL Perth
CL Achilles
CL Leander
Port hits 13
Port supply hits 10
CA Canberra firing at Kavieng
CA Australia firing at Kavieng
CL Adelaide firing at Kavieng
CL Perth firing at Kavieng
CL Achilles firing at Kavieng
CL Leander firing at Kavieng


Night Naval bombardment of Kavieng at 106,122
Allied Ships
CA Canberra
CA Australia
CL Adelaide
CL Perth
CL Achilles
CL Leander
Port hits 7
Port supply hits 2
CA Canberra firing at Kavieng
CA Australia firing at Kavieng
CL Adelaide firing at Kavieng
CL Perth firing at I/66th Naval Guard Unit
CL Achilles firing at Kavieng
CL Leander firing at Kavieng

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Kavieng at 106,122
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 6
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged
Allied Ships
CL Achilles
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

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Südostasien
Südlich von Manila erreichten japanische Truppen die Stadt Batanas und stehen damit nur noch wenige Marschtage vor der Hauptstadt der Philippinen. Auf Nord Luzon sind bisher wenig feindliche Truppenbewegungen auszumachen. Lediglich an der Westküste konnte die Aufklärung feindliche Marschkolonnen ausmachen, die auf dem Marsch von Vigan nach San Fernando sind. Dieser Ort wird auch seit mehreren Tagen massiv vom Feind bombardiert.

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Auf Mindanao wurde Cagayan erneut durch schwere Marineeinheiten beschossen. Hier verhalten sich die feindlichen Bodeneinheiten noch passiv und scheinen auf weitere Verstärkungen zu warten.

Night Naval bombardment of Cagayan at 79,89
Japanese Ships
CA Maya
CL Naka
DD Minegumo
Runway hits 3
CA Maya firing at Cagayan
CL Naka firing at Cagayan
DD Minegumo firing at Cagayan

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Die niederländischen Stellungen bei Manado wurden heute durch trägergestützte Bomber angegriffen. Der Trägerverband steht in der Ceram See. Trotz dieser massiven Unterstützung scheiterte auch der heutige Angriff der japanischen Bodentruppen. Die Niederländer konnten ihre Stellungen behaupten.

Morning Air attack on Manado Base Force, at 75,99 (Manado)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 24
B5N1 Kate x 20
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N1 Kate: 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B5N1 Kate bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
5 x B5N1 Kate bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
6 x B5N1 Kate bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
2 x B5N1 Kate bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
1 x B5N1 Kate bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
1 x B5N1 Kate bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
Also attacking Manado Garrison Battalion ...
Also attacking Manado Base Force ...
Also attacking Manado Garrison Battalion ...
Also attacking Manado Base Force ...

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Ground combat at Manado (75,99)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1409 troops, 19 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 53
Defending force 1246 troops, 2 guns, 3 vehicles, Assault Value = 45
Japanese adjusted assault: 43
Allied adjusted defense: 29
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), disruption(-), preparation(-)
fatigue(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
27 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
85 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Assaulting units:
Sasebo 2nd SNLF
3rd JNAF AF Unit
Defending units:
Manado Garrison Battalion
Manado Base Force

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Landung japanischer Truppen auf den unbesetzten Inseln Jolo und Talaud-eilanden.

Amphibious Assault at Jolo (74,90)
TF 120 troops unloading over beach at Jolo, 74,90
10 Support troops lost in surf during unload of Sasebo 3rd SNLF

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Amphibious Assault at Talaud-eilanden (79,97)
TF 143 troops unloading over beach at Talaud-eilanden, 79,97

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Japanische Schiffe beschossen erneut die australischen Küstenstellungen bei Mersing. Noch keine weiteren Anzeichen für ein feindliches Landungsunternehmen in diesem Sektor erkennbar.

Night Naval bombardment of Mersing at 51,82
Japanese Ships
BB Haruna
CA Atago
CA Takao
BB Haruna firing at Mersing
CA Atago firing at 27th Australian Brigade
CA Takao firing at 22nd Australian Brigade

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Vor Singkawang gelang dem niederländischen U-Boot O-16 die Torpedierung und Versenkung eines feindlichen Patrouillenschiffes.

Sub attack near Singkawang at 56,88
Japanese Ships
PB Eiko Maru, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
DMS W-4
Allied Ships
SS O16
SS O16 launches 4 torpedoes at PB Eiko Maru
O16 bottoming out ....
DMS W-4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS W-4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS W-4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS W-4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS W-4 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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In China geht der Feind weiter mit massiver Luftunterstützung gegen chinesische Positionen im Süden und Südosten vor. In den meisten Fällen mussten die chinesischen Verteidiger zurückweichen.

Ground combat at 89,55 (near Hangchow)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 5497 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 189
Defending force 740 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1
Japanese adjusted assault: 88
Allied adjusted defense: 7
Japanese assault odds: 12 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), leaders(-), experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(-)
Allied ground losses:
381 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 31 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
11th Ind.Mixed Brigade
Defending units:
10th Group Army

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Ground combat at Nanchang (85,54)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 11174 troops, 76 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 386
Defending force 5315 troops, 43 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 169
Japanese adjusted assault: 348
Allied adjusted defense: 18
Japanese assault odds: 19 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: preparation(-), fatigue(-), morale(-), experience(-)
supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
237 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 19 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
917 casualties reported
Squads: 8 destroyed, 119 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 23 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 3 disabled
Assaulting units:
12th Ind.Mixed Brigade
20th Ind.Mixed Brigade
17th JAAF Base Force
Defending units:
50th Chinese Corps
23rd Group Army

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Ground combat at 87,45 (near Chengchow)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 11115 troops, 94 guns, 32 vehicles, Assault Value = 391
Defending force 5479 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 134
Japanese adjusted assault: 516
Allied adjusted defense: 51
Japanese assault odds: 10 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: op mode(-), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
181 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 21 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
2916 casualties reported
Squads: 141 destroyed, 12 disabled
Non Combat: 149 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 14 destroyed, 17 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 4
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
35th Division
Defending units:
8th New Chinese Corps
3rd Construction Regiment
7th New Chinese Corps
7th Construction Regiment
10th Chinese Base Force

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Ground combat at 90,48 (near Hwainan)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1025 troops, 4 guns, 42 vehicles, Assault Value = 38
Defending force 272 troops, 6 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 3
Japanese adjusted assault: 36
Allied adjusted defense: 2
Japanese assault odds: 18 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: op mode(-), leaders(+), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Allied ground losses:
190 casualties reported
Squads: 9 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 6 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
1st Recon Regiment
Defending units:
89th Chinese Corps

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Japanese forces CAPTURE Jesselton !!!

PB Eiko Maru is reported to have been sunk near Singkawang on Dec 20, 1941




Für das Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI)

Lt. Colonel Bratton - Chief Far Eastern Section/Militäry Intelligence Division (FESMID)
Lieutenant Commander Kramer - Office of Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV)

[George Pickett]

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Tagesbericht 21. Dezember 1941
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Ein PBY-Aufklärer, der von Midway Island aus operiert, sichtete rund 200 Seemeilen westlich der Insel einen schweren japanischen Kampfverband, der Kurs auf Midway hält. Es scheint sich um den gleichen Verband zu handeln, der vom Feind auch bei der Invasion von Wake eingesetzt wurde. Für die Garnison der Insel wurde die höchste Alarmstufe inkl. Invasionsaalarm ausgegeben.

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Die Task Force 411 beschoss in der Nacht japanische Positionen bei Shortland. Die Hafenanlagen und Stellungen des Feindes wurden mehrfach getroffen.

Night Naval bombardment of Shortlands at 109,131
Allied Ships
CA Pensacola
CA Louisville
Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Port hits 3
Port supply hits 1
CA Pensacola firing at Shortlands
CA Louisville firing at II/66th Naval Guard Unit

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Südostasien
Erneut war ein niederländisches U-Boot erfolgreich. Vor Singkawang gelang dem U-Boot K-17 die Torpedierung und Versenkung des Minenlegers Kamone. Bei der anschließenden Jagd durch feindliche Sicherungsschiffe wurde K-17 leicht beschädigt, verbleibt jedoch im Operationsgebiet.

ASW attack near Singkawang at 56,88
Japanese Ships
CM Kamome, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
E Shimushu
Allied Ships
SS KXVII, hits 3
SS KXVII launches 4 torpedoes at CM Kamome
KXVII bottoming out ....
E Shimushu fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Shimushu fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Shimushu fails to find sub, continues to search...
E Shimushu attacking submerged sub ....
E Shimushu fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Auf dem Philippinen geht der japanische Vormarsch langsam voran. Die Insel Burias fiel heute in die Hand des Feindes. Im Westen der Insel Palawan gingen feindliche Truppen bei Balabac an Land. Bei San Fernando auf Nord Luzon griffen starke Feindkräfte die hier sichernden philippinischen Kräfte an und warfen sie.

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Amphibious Assault at Balabac (70,84)
TF 517 troops unloading over beach at Balabac, 70,84

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Ground combat at San Fernando (80,74)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 11771 troops, 71 guns, 200 vehicles, Assault Value = 470
Defending force 2577 troops, 71 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 71
Japanese adjusted assault: 326
Allied adjusted defense: 3
Japanese assault odds: 108 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE San Fernando !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), disruption(-), preparation(-)
experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
116 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
1493 casualties reported
Squads: 62 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 68 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 4 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 23 (23 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
Kanno Det
47th Infantry Regiment
48th Engineer Regiment
1st Formosa Inf. Regiment
4th Tank Regiment
48th Recon Regiment
7th Tank Regiment
Defending units:
11th PA Infantry Division

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Unterstützt durch dem Einsatz von Schiffsartillerie gelang dem Feind schließlich die Einnahme von Manado. Auch die Inseln Jolo und Talaud-eilanden wurden heute vom Feind eingenommen.

Ground combat at Manado (75,99)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1400 troops, 19 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 52
Defending force 1131 troops, 2 guns, 3 vehicles, Assault Value = 32
Japanese adjusted assault: 21
Allied adjusted defense: 11
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), disruption(-), preparation(-), morale(-)
experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
37 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Assaulting units:
Sasebo 2nd SNLF
3rd JNAF AF Unit
Defending units:
Manado Garrison Battalion
Manado Base Force

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Ground combat at Jolo (74,90)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1519 troops, 19 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 62
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 31
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 31 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Jolo !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
Sasebo 3rd SNLF

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Ground combat at Talaud-eilanden (79,97)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 118 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 4
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 2
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Talaud-eilanden !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-), supply(-)
Assaulting units:
Yokosuka 1st SNLF /3

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In Zentral-Malaysia wurde die 8. indische Brigade erneut vom Feind angegriffen und zurückgedrängt. Die Vorhuten der zurückweichenden Verbände haben nun jedoch Temuloh erreicht. Von hier aus sollen die Einheiten per Bahn nach Singapore verlegt werden, bevor der Feind die Bahnlinie sperren kann. Bei Mersing weiterhin starkes feindliches Flottenaufkommen, jedoch noch keine Anzeichen für eine Landungsoperation. Niederländische U-Boote versuchen immer wieder, sich den japanischen Schiffsverbänden zu nähern

Ground combat at 50,77 (near Temuloh)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 3664 troops, 37 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 124
Defending force 1819 troops, 8 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 43
Japanese adjusted assault: 55
Allied adjusted defense: 22
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(-)
Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
887 casualties reported
Squads: 41 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 62 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units retreated 3
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
56th Infantry Regiment
Defending units:
FMSV Brigade
1st Hyderabad Battalion
8th Indian Brigade
3rd ISF Base Force

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Im Süden und Südosten von China weiterhin schwere Kämpfe an verschiedenen Abschnitten. Die chinesische Armee versucht immer wieder, wichtige Straßen- und Bahnverbindungen des Feindes zu sperren, was auch teilweise gelingt. Gegen diese Verbände geht der Feind nun vermehrt vor.

Ground combat at 89,55 (near Hangchow)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 5506 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 190
Defending force 410 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1
Japanese adjusted assault: 197
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 197 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), fatigue(-), morale(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(+)
Allied ground losses:
186 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 23 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
11th Ind.Mixed Brigade
Defending units:
10th Group Army

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Ground combat at Nanchang (85,54)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 10966 troops, 76 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 366
Defending force 4495 troops, 42 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 75
Japanese adjusted assault: 250
Allied adjusted defense: 10
Japanese assault odds: 25 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: disruption(-), preparation(-), morale(-), experience(-)
supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
33 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
748 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 41 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 57 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
12th Ind.Mixed Brigade
20th Ind.Mixed Brigade
17th JAAF Base Force
Defending units:
50th Chinese Corps
23rd Group Army

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Ground combat at 77,58 (near Canton)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 12429 troops, 104 guns, 42 vehicles, Assault Value = 447
Defending force 4484 troops, 43 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 163
Japanese adjusted assault: 447
Allied adjusted defense: 28
Japanese assault odds: 15 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: leaders(-), experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(+)
Japanese ground losses:
49 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
2311 casualties reported
Squads: 40 destroyed, 59 disabled
Non Combat: 47 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 6 disabled
Guns lost 12 (6 destroyed, 6 disabled)
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
104th Division
Defending units:
62nd Chinese Corps

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Ground combat at 87,45 (near Chengchow)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 10948 troops, 94 guns, 32 vehicles, Assault Value = 371
Defending force 296 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1
Japanese adjusted assault: 135
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 135 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender:
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(+)
Allied ground losses:
298 casualties reported
Squads: 8 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 24 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units destroyed 1
Assaulting units:
35th Division
Defending units:
8th New Chinese Corps

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Ground combat at Kweiteh (90,46)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 11631 troops, 102 guns, 42 vehicles, Assault Value = 416
Defending force 2557 troops, 2 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 102
Japanese adjusted assault: 413
Allied adjusted defense: 7
Japanese assault odds: 59 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Kweiteh !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: preparation(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(+)
Allied ground losses:
1221 casualties reported
Squads: 45 destroyed, 52 disabled
Non Combat: 16 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units retreated 2
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
32nd Division
Defending units:
51st Chinese Corps
69th Chinese Corps

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Loss of xAKL Mauban on Dec 12, 1941 is admitted
Loss of xAK Hai Lee on Dec 13, 1941 is admitted

Japanese forces CAPTURE Kweiteh !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE San Fernando !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Jolo !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Talaud-eilanden !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Manado !!!

CM Kamome is reported to have been sunk near Singkawang on Dec 21, 1941




Für das Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI)

Lt. Colonel Bratton - Chief Far Eastern Section/Militäry Intelligence Division (FESMID)
Lieutenant Commander Kramer - Office of Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV)

[Taurus]

Was uns immer wieder auf japanischer Seite auffällt (nicht nur hier, auch in anderen Partien), ist eine teilweise Verzettelung der Eroberungsaktivitäten mit (für uns) nebensächlichen oder unbedeutenden Orten.
Vor allem in der heißen Anfangsphase werden unbesetzte oder nur schwach besetzte Inselchen und Stützpunkte mit Landungstruppen angegangen, die kaum taktische oder strategische Bedeutung haben.
Wie gerade hier beispielsweise Balabac gegenüber der Spitze von Nord-Borneo; warum da jetzt gelandet werden muß erschließt sich uns nicht wirklich. Könnte man ignorieren und erst erobern, wenn der erste Schwung verebbt ist, da passiert sonst nichts.
Anders dagegen Talaud-Eilanden, diese Insel hat durchaus einen Wert (z.B. als U-Bootüberwachungsbasis) und sollte von Japan baldigst genutzt werden. Pauschal gilt ja, das alles feindliche, was inmitten der eigenen Einflußsphäre liegt und nicht mit aktiven Truppen belegt ist, früher oder später ohnehin vom System automatisch besetzt wird- was auch logisch und sinnvoll ist.


Für euch ist japanische Unvollkommenheit natürlich nicht verkehrt, alles (auch seine eigenen Fehler) was den Gegner an schnellem Vordringen hindert, ist höchst willkommen.

[George Pickett]

Was uns immer wieder auf japanischer Seite auffällt (nicht nur hier, auch in anderen Partien), ist eine teilweise Verzettelung der Eroberungsaktivitäten mit (für uns) nebensächlichen oder unbedeutenden Orten.
Vor allem in der heißen Anfangsphase werden unbesetzte oder nur schwach besetzte Inselchen und Stützpunkte mit Landungstruppen angegangen, die kaum taktische oder strategische Bedeutung haben.
Wie gerade hier beispielsweise Balabac gegenüber der Spitze von Nord-Borneo; warum da jetzt gelandet werden muß erschließt sich uns nicht wirklich. Könnte man ignorieren und erst erobern, wenn der erste Schwung verebbt ist, da passiert sonst nichts.
Anders dagegen Talaud-Eilanden, diese Insel hat durchaus einen Wert (z.B. als U-Bootüberwachungsbasis) und sollte von Japan baldigst genutzt werden. Pauschal gilt ja, das alles feindliche, was inmitten der eigenen Einflußsphäre liegt und nicht mit aktiven Truppen belegt ist, früher oder später ohnehin vom System automatisch besetzt wird- was auch logisch und sinnvoll ist.


Für euch ist japanische Unvollkommenheit natürlich nicht verkehrt, alles (auch seine eigenen Fehler) was den Gegner an schnellem Vordringen hindert, ist höchst willkommen.


Wir sind inzwischen für jede noch so kleine Nachlässigkeit Unseres Gegner mehr als dankbar. Der werte Longstreet geht sehr methodisch vor und scheint die 1. Phase seines Eroberungsfeldzuges gut geplant zu haben und setzt es auch konsequent um.

[George Pickett]

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Tagesbericht 22. Dezember 1941
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
3 Kreuzer-Geschwader der US Navy beschossen heute japanische Stützpunkte auf den Solomonen. Das Ziel waren Shortland und Tulagi. Die Hafenanlagen beider Stützpunkte wurden schwer getroffen. Die Kampfgruppen laufen nun in Richtung Neue Hebriden ab.

Night Naval bombardment of Shortlands at 109,131
Allied Ships
CA San Francisco
CA Minneapolis
CA New Orleans
CL Honolulu
CL Phoenix
Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Port hits 20
Port supply hits 4
CA San Francisco firing at II/66th Naval Guard Unit
CA Minneapolis firing at Shortlands
CA New Orleans firing at Shortlands
CL Honolulu firing at Shortlands
CL Phoenix firing at II/66th Naval Guard Unit

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Night Naval bombardment of Tulagi at 114,137
Allied Ships
CA Pensacola
CA Louisville
Port hits 23
Port supply hits 2
CA Pensacola firing at Tulagi
CA Louisville firing at Tulagi

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Night Naval bombardment of Tulagi at 114,137
Allied Ships
CA Chicago
CA Indianapolis
CA Portland
CL Helena
CL St. Louis
Port hits 28
Port supply hits 8
CA Chicago firing at Tulagi
CA Indianapolis firing at Tulagi
CA Portland firing at Tulagi
CL Helena firing at 2nd Indpt SNLF Coy
CL St. Louis firing at 2nd Indpt SNLF Coy

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Die Trägerkampfgruppe "Fox" hat Kurs auf Brisbane genommen um dort zu beölen und um Seeschäden zu beheben. Danach soll sie nach Suva aufbrechen, um sich dort in rund 2 Wochen mit dem Flottenträger USS Yorktown zu vereinen. Die Houston-Kampfgruppe hat heute ebenfalls Brisbane erreicht und wird dem gleichen Prozedere unterzogen.

Die Lage bei Midway Island scheint sich zuzuspitzen. Eigene U-Boote, die vor der Insel operieren, meldeten Angriffe durch trägergestützte Bomber, Wenig später meldete eine PBY einen großen japanischen Kampfverband nur wenige Meilen westlich der Insel. Der östlich der Insel stehende eigene Minenleger-Verband wurde angewiesen, mit südöstlichem Kurs abzulaufen.

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Am späten Vormittag griffen dann rund 100 trägergestützte Horizontalbomber Midway Island an. Es waren Tote und Verwundete zu beklagen, doch hielten sich die Verluste glücklicherweise in Grenzen. Für das 6th Marine Defence Bataillon wurde volle Kampfbereitschaft angeordnet und die Stellungen und Geschützstände besetzt. Die Invasion der Insel scheint bald zu beginnen.

Morning Air attack on 116th USAAF Base Force, at 158,91 (Midway Island)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 24
B5N2 Kate x 107
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N2 Kate: 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
36 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 5 (1 destroyed, 4 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
22 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
22 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
14 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
15 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
14 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
20 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

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Südostasien
Auf Süd-Luzon besetzten japanische Truppen die Ortschaft Mauban, südöstlich von Manila gelegen. Damit steht der Feind südlich und südöstlich von Manila vor den vorgeschobenen Verteidigungslinien der Stadt.

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Auf Nord-Luzon landeten im Morgengrauen japanische Truppen bei Lingayen. Da bereits feindliche Truppen nördlich der Stadt stehen, erschließt sich dem Oberkommando der Sinn dieser Operation nicht. Bei der Anlandung erlitt der Feind Verluste.

Amphibious Assault at Lingayen (79,75)
TF 87 troops unloading over beach at Lingayen, 79,75
Japanese ground losses:
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
13.2mm T93 AAMG (2) dropped into water during unload of 4th JAAF Base Force
8 Aviation Support troops lost in surf during unload of 4th JAAF Base Force
8 Aviation Support troops lost from landing craft during unload of 4th JAAF Base Force /2


Amphibious Assault at Lingayen (79,75)
TF 115 troops unloading over beach at Lingayen, 79,75
Japanese ground losses:
43 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
7.7mm T99 AAMG lost in surf during unload of 65th Bde /2
17 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost overboard during unload of 65th Bde /3
17 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost in surf during unload of 65th Bde /6
10 Support troops accidentally lost during unload of 65th Bde /12

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Vor der Küste von Malaysia bei Mersing bekamen niederländische U-Boote mehrfach Kontakt mit japanischen Kampverbänden. Die gefahren Angriffe blieben jedoch ohne Erfolg. Bei Mersing geriet das U-Boot K-17 an feindliche Sicherungskräfte. Bei der über Stunden andauernden Verfolgung mit Wasserbombenbeschuss wurde das U-Boot ernsthaft beschädigt und musste den Rückmarsch nach Soerabaja antreten.

ASW attack near Djemadja at 52,83
Japanese Ships
DD Hagikaze
Allied Ships
SS KXIV, hits 1
SS KXIV launches 4 torpedoes at DD Hagikaze
KXIV bottoming out ....
DD Hagikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hagikaze attacking submerged sub ....
DD Hagikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hagikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hagikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Djemadja at 52,83
Japanese Ships
CA Kumano
DD Hagikaze
Allied Ships
SS KXVII
SS KXVII launches 2 torpedoes at CA Kumano
KXVII bottoming out ....
DD Hagikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hagikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hagikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hagikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hagikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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ASW attack near Mersing at 51,82
Japanese Ships
BB Haruna
BB Kongo
DD Arashio
DD Hibiki
DD Akatsuki
Allied Ships
SS KXVII, hits 5
SS KXVII is sighted by escort
DD Hibiki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hibiki attacking submerged sub ....
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hibiki fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Akatsuki attacking submerged sub ....
DD Akatsuki fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub


ASW attack near Mersing at 51,82
Japanese Ships
xAK Kotohira Maru
xAK Koto Maru
PB Ginyo Maru
Allied Ships
SS KXVII, hits 5, heavy damage
SS KXVII is sighted by escort
PB Ginyo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Ginyo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Ginyo Maru attacking submerged sub ....
PB Ginyo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Ginyo Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Ein bei Palembang auf Reede liegender Versorgungskonvoi für Singapore wurde durch Marinebomber angegriffen. Da die Bomber mutmaßlich von einem Stützpunkt in Malaysia gestartet waren, ist Palembang für Schiffe nicht mehr sicher. 2 Konvois konnten in den letzten Tagen von hier aus erfolgreich Singapore mit fast 25.000 Tonnen Nachschub versorgen. Diese Operationen müssen nun eingestellt werden. Der Konvoi soll versuchen, sich nach Batavia/Java durchzuschlagen.

Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Palembang at 48,91
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G3M2 Nell x 9
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
xAKL Siaoe, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
xAKL Meroendoeng
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x G3M2 Nell bombing from 8000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

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Über Singapore erlebten japanische Heeresbomber jedoch eine unangenehme Überraschung. Die recht niedrig anfliegenden Bomber gerieten in starkes Flakfeuer. 5 Feindbomber wurden abgeschossen und 5 weitere erhielten Treffer. Es kann davon ausgegangen werden. dass sie es nicht mehr zu ihrem Einsatzflugplatz zurückgeschafft haben.

Afternoon Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 4
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 13
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 8
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 3 damaged
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 5 destroyed by flak
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 6
Runway hits 23
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

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In Zentral Malaysia greift der Feind unablässig die 8. indische Brigade an, die sich auf dem Rückzug nach Temuloh befindet. Die Inder erlitten auch heute hohe Verluste.

Ground combat at 50,77 (near Temuloh)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 3664 troops, 37 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 124
Defending force 914 troops, 7 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 17
Japanese adjusted assault: 53
Allied adjusted defense: 4
Japanese assault odds: 13 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), op mode(-), leaders(-), fatigue(-), morale(-)
experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: leaders(-)
Allied ground losses:
170 casualties reported
Squads: 15 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 31 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 2
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
56th Infantry Regiment
Defending units:
8th Indian Brigade
FMSV Brigade
3rd ISF Base Force

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In Süd China kam es bei Chuhsien und Nanchang zu Gefechten. Während der japanische Angriff bei Chuhsien scheiterte mussten sich die chinesischen Kräfte bei Nanchang zurückziehen.

Ground combat at Chuhsien (88,56)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 11041 troops, 102 guns, 42 vehicles, Assault Value = 368
Defending force 5112 troops, 40 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 102
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 1
Japanese adjusted assault: 163
Allied adjusted defense: 109
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(-)
Japanese ground losses:
243 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 22 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
22nd Division
Defending units:
88th Chinese Corps
16th Construction Regiment
3rd War Area

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Ground combat at Nanchang (85,54)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 10887 troops, 76 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 357
Defending force 3914 troops, 39 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 11
Japanese adjusted assault: 357
Allied adjusted defense: 5
Japanese assault odds: 71 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: disruption(-), preparation(-), fatigue(-), morale(-)
experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
704 casualties reported
Squads: 118 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 43 destroyed, 17 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 7 (5 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Units retreated 2
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
12th Ind.Mixed Brigade
20th Ind.Mixed Brigade
17th JAAF Base Force
Defending units:
50th Chinese Corps
23rd Group Army

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xAKL Siaoe sinks at sea

2LT Coleman, L.A. of 35th PG/21st PS is credited with kill number 2
2LT Wolf, S.C. of 24th PG/17th PS is credited with kill number 2
1LT Alder, G.M. of 24th PG/20th PS is credited with kill number 2
1LT Ellis, H.S. of 24th PG/3rd PS is credited with kill number 2




Für das Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI)

Lt. Colonel Bratton - Chief Far Eastern Section/Militäry Intelligence Division (FESMID)
Lieutenant Commander Kramer - Office of Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV)

[Taurus]

Das man Wake um diese Zeit an Japan verliert, gehört ja eigentlich zur üblichen Folklore, aber das auch Midway unmittelbar darauf in Gefahr gerät, ist dann doch sehr......interessant.
Schade, das euer Minenlegerverband um zwei/drei Tage zu spät kommt, das hätte schon noch einiges für Japan schwieriger gestalten können. Wenn sich Midway länger halten kann, sind wir mal auf die kommenden Ereignisse gespannt ;)

[Duke of York]

Hmm .. Midway, Midway ... da war doch was ...
War das nicht der Wendepunkt im Pazifikkrieg? :D

[George Pickett]

Das man Wake um diese Zeit an Japan verliert, gehört ja eigentlich zur üblichen Folklore, aber das auch Midway unmittelbar darauf in Gefahr gerät, ist dann doch sehr......interessant.
Schade, das euer Minenlegerverband um zwei/drei Tage zu spät kommt, das hätte schon noch einiges für Japan schwieriger gestalten können. Wenn sich Midway länger halten kann, sind wir mal auf die kommenden Ereignisse gespannt ;)

Ja, Unser Gegner ist mehr als ambitioniert und möchte anscheinend das Eisen schmieden, solange es glüht und die Segnungen des Szenario 2 möglichst effizient ausnutzen. Wir befürchten daher, dass noch weitere unangenehme Überraschungen auf Uns warten werden...




Hmm .. Midway, Midway ... da war doch was ...
War das nicht der Wendepunkt im Pazifikkrieg? :D

Das muss in einem Paralleluniversum gewesen sein... ;)

[George Pickett]

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Tagesbericht 23. Dezember 1941
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Noch vor Morgengrauen beschossen japanische Schlachtschiffe und Kreuzer Midway Island. Das Flugfeld und die dazugehörigen Gebäude wurden schwer beschädigt und sind zur Zeit nicht nutzbar. Mehrere PBY-Seeaufklärer wurden zerstört oder beschädigt.

Night Naval bombardment of Midway Island at 158,91 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
Allied aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft losses
PBY-4 Catalina: 7 damaged
PBY-4 Catalina: 1 destroyed on ground
PBY-5 Catalina: 1 damaged
3 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
BB Yamashiro
BB Fuso
BB Mutsu
BB Nagato
CA Kinugasa
CA Aoba
Allied ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 17
Port hits 5
BB Yamashiro firing at Midway Island
BB Fuso firing at 6th Marine Defense Battalion
6th Marine Defense Battalion firing at BB Fuso
BB Mutsu firing at 6th Marine Defense Battalion
6th Marine Defense Battalion firing at BB Mutsu
BB Nagato firing at Midway Island
CA Kinugasa firing at 6th Marine Defense Battalion
6th Marine Defense Battalion firing at CA Kinugasa
CA Aoba firing at Midway Island

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Dennoch stiegen nach Sonnenaufgang die PBY wieder auf, um die Feindkräfte zu lokalisieren, was auch gelang. Vor der Ostküste der Insel kreuzte der japanische Schlachtverband während die Kido Butai ihre Position weiter nach Süden verlagert hatte und nun rund 120 Seemeilen südöstlich von Midway Island stand.

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Von dort aus startete der Feind an späten Vormittag dann auch einen weiteren Luftangriff auf die Stellungen des 6th Marine Defense Bataillon. Rund 50 Verwundete wurden nach dem Angriff gezählt. Ein erwartetes Landungsmanöver blieb jedoch vorläufig aus.

Morning Air attack on 6th Marine Defense Battalion, at 158,91 (Midway Island)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 24
B5N2 Kate x 92
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
59 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
22 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
22 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
14 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
14 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
20 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
Also attacking 116th USAAF Base Force ...
Also attacking 6th Marine Defense Battalion ...
Also attacking 116th USAAF Base Force ...
Also attacking 6th Marine Defense Battalion ...
Also attacking 116th USAAF Base Force ...
Also attacking 6th Marine Defense Battalion ...

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Die Trägerkampfgruppe "Fox" wurde kurzfristig nach Sydney umgeleitet, da die Werftkapazitäten in Brisbane durch die Houston Kampfgruppe belegt sind. Die Trägerkampfgruppe "Baker", die um den Flottenträger "Saratoga" aufgebaut ist, wird in den nächsten 2 bis 3 Tagen das neuseeländische Auckland erreichen. Hier soll beölt werden und Seeschäden behoben werden.




Südostasien
Im Bereich der Philippinen wurde heute die Insel Lubang vom Feind besetzt. Japanische Truppen erreichen die südlichen Vororte von Manila. Bei Lingayen gelingen der Küstenartillerie mehrere Treffer auf einem Frachter.

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Invasion Support action off Lingayen (79,75)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
14 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
xAKL Kurama Maru, Shell hits 10, heavy fires, heavy damage
DMS W-16
SC Ch 15
SC Ch 14
SC Ch 13
xAK Anzan Maru #2, on fire
155mm M1918 GPF Battery engaging xAKL Kurama Maru at 5,000 yards
DMS W-16 firing to suppress enemy battery at 5,000 yards
155mm M1918 GPF Battery engaging xAKL Kurama Maru at 5,000 yards
DMS W-16 firing to suppress enemy battery at 5,000 yards
SC Ch 15 fired at enemy troops
SC Ch 14 fired at enemy troops
SC Ch 13 fired at enemy troops

Landung japanischer Truppen auf Ternate und bei Tarakan. Bei Tarakan greift die niederländische Küstenartillerie erfolgreich Schiffe des feindlichen Landungsverbandes an.

Amphibious Assault at Ternate (78,102)
TF 121 troops unloading over beach at Ternate, 78,102
Japanese ground losses:
28 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
17 troops of a SNLF Squad lost from landing craft during unload of 16th Nav Gd
6 troops of a SNLF HMG Squad lost from landing craft during unload of 16th Nav Gd /1

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Pre-Invasion action off Tarakan (67,91)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
23 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
xAKL Ryoyu Maru #21, Shell hits 16, heavy fires, heavy damage
APD Fuji
Japanese ground losses:
57 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
120mm CD Gun Battery engaging xAKL Ryoyu Maru #21 at 9,000 yards
APD Fuji firing to suppress enemy battery at 9,000 yards
75mm CD Gun Battery engaging xAKL Ryoyu Maru #21 at 9,000 yards
APD Fuji firing to suppress enemy battery at 9,000 yards
120mm CD Gun Battery engaging xAKL Ryoyu Maru #21 at 9,000 yards
APD Fuji firing to suppress enemy battery at 9,000 yards
75mm CD Gun Battery engaging xAKL Ryoyu Maru #21 at 9,000 yards
APD Fuji firing to suppress enemy battery at 9,000 yards
120mm CD Gun Battery engaging xAKL Ryoyu Maru #21 at 9,000 yards
75mm CD Gun Battery engaging xAKL Ryoyu Maru #21 at 9,000 yards
APD Fuji firing to suppress enemy battery at 9,000 yards
APD Fuji fired at enemy guns
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 4,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards

Amphibious Assault at Tarakan (67,91)
TF 487 troops unloading over beach at Tarakan, 67,91

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Über Singapore erleiden japanische Heeresbomber wieder schwere Verluste durch eigenes Flakfeuer. Erneut fliegen die Feindbomber relativ niedrig an und geraten dadurch auch in den Wirkungsbereich der leichten und mittleren Flakgeschütze. 50 Prozent der angreifenden Bomber werden abgeschossen.

Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 10
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 8
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 3 damaged
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 5 destroyed by flak
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 5000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

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In China gelingt dem Feind die Einnahme von Chusien, während der Angriff auf die Hafenstadt Wenchow blutig scheitert. Im Südosten geht der Feind weiter gegen chinesische Störverbände vor.

Ground combat at Chuhsien (88,56)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 10818 troops, 102 guns, 42 vehicles, Assault Value = 349
Defending force 5079 troops, 40 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 98
Japanese adjusted assault: 307
Allied adjusted defense: 94
Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Chuhsien !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(+)
Japanese ground losses:
293 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 21 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Vehicles lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
3212 casualties reported
Squads: 43 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 220 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 35 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 8 (7 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Units retreated 2
Units destroyed 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
22nd Division
Defending units:
88th Chinese Corps
16th Construction Regiment
3rd War Area

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Ground combat at Wenchow (89,58)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 3389 troops, 16 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 127
Defending force 12339 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 440
Japanese adjusted assault: 44
Allied adjusted defense: 391
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 8 (fort level 2)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), leaders(+), preparation(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(+), leaders(-)
Japanese ground losses:
456 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 41 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
66 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
2nd Ind.Mixed Regiment
Defending units:
100th Chinese Corps
25th Group Army
14th Chinese Base Force

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Ground combat at 92,48 (near Haichow)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1468 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 61
Defending force 590 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1
Japanese adjusted assault: 31
Allied adjusted defense: 5
Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: leaders(+), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(+), leaders(-)
Allied ground losses:
162 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 23 destroyed, 14 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
Nanking Naval Guard Unit
Defending units:
Lusu War Area

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Ground combat at 92,38 (near Chengting)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 11138 troops, 102 guns, 32 vehicles, Assault Value = 402
Defending force 10023 troops, 75 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 224
Japanese adjusted assault: 363
Allied adjusted defense: 205
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
100 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
180 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 13 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 17 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
41st Division
Defending units:
35th Chinese Corps
13th Group Army

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Ground combat at 89,47 (near Kweiteh)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1017 troops, 4 guns, 42 vehicles, Assault Value = 38
Defending force 109 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2
Japanese adjusted assault: 21
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 21 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: op mode(-), leaders(+), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(+), leaders(-)
Allied ground losses:
66 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 6 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
1st Recon Regiment
Defending units:
89th Chinese Corps

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Japanese forces CAPTURE Chuhsien !!!



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Tagesbericht 24. Dezember 1941
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Am Vormittag erfolgte ein erneuter Angriff trägergestützter Maschinen auf Midway Island mit rund 100 Bombern. Wieder gab es ein hohe Anzahl an Verletzten. Der Feind scheint die Insel sturmreif bomben zu wollen.

Morning Air attack on 6th Marine Defense Battalion, at 158,91 (Midway Island)
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 24
B5N2 Kate x 106
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
55 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
22 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
22 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
14 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
14 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
14 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
20 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
Also attacking 116th USAAF Base Force ...
Also attacking 6th Marine Defense Battalion ...
Also attacking 116th USAAF Base Force ...
Also attacking 6th Marine Defense Battalion ...
Also attacking 116th USAAF Base Force ...
Also attacking 6th Marine Defense Battalion ...
Also attacking 116th USAAF Base Force ...
Also attacking 6th Marine Defense Battalion ...
Also attacking 116th USAAF Base Force ...
Also attacking 6th Marine Defense Battalion ...
Also attacking 116th USAAF Base Force ...
Also attacking 6th Marine Defense Battalion ...

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Südostasien
Seit Tagen werden die amerikanischen und philippinischen Stellungen auf Nord Luzon durch die japanische Luftwaffe ohne große Gegenwehr bombardiert. Heute jedoch gelang es den noch einsatzbereiten Maschinen der USAAF und der PAAF, über Clark Field schwach geschützte Bomberpulks abzufangen. Ohne eigene Verluste konnten insgesamt rund 20 Maschinen abgeschossen oder beschädigt werden. Ein wichtiger Erfolg für die schwer ringende Front auf den Philippinen.

Morning Air attack on 200th & 515th Coast AA Regiment, at 79,76 (Clark Field)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 43 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 14
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 14
Allied aircraft
P-26A x 2
P-35A x 4
P-40B Warhawk x 6
P-40E Warhawk x 17
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 7 destroyed
Ki-43-Ia Oscar: 2 destroyed
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 8000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
24th PG/3rd PS with P-40E Warhawk (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead
24th PG/17th PS with P-40E Warhawk (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead
24th PG/20th PS with P-40B Warhawk (5 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
35th PG/21st PS with P-40E Warhawk (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 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead
6 planes vectored on to bombers
35th PG/34th PS with P-35A (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 22 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
6th PS PAAC with P-26A (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead


Morning Air attack on 200th & 515th Coast AA Regiment, at 79,76 (Clark Field)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 79 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 27 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 4
Allied aircraft
P-35A x 2
P-40B Warhawk x 3
P-40E Warhawk x 2
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia: 2 destroyed
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
24th PG/20th PS with P-40B Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
35th PG/34th PS with P-35A (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
35th PG/21st PS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters to 4000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes

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Die unverteidigte Insel Ternate wurde heute vom Feind eingenommen.

Ground combat at Ternate (78,102)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1440 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 64
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 30
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 30 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Ternate !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker:
Assaulting units:
16th Naval Guard Unit
6th JNAF Coy

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Japanische Truppen versuchten den Angriff aus dem Brückenkopf bei Tarakan, waren jedoch zu schwach, um die niederländischen Verteidiger zu überwinden. Der Angriff brach schließlich zusammen.

Ground combat at Tarakan (67,91)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 400 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 14
Defending force 375 troops, 14 guns, 7 vehicles, Assault Value = 10
Japanese adjusted assault: 2
Allied adjusted defense: 7
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 3 (fort level 1)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), fatigue(-), experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(-)
Japanese ground losses:
25 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
3 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
2nd Sasebo SNLF Coy
Defending units:
VII KNIL Bn /1
Tarakan Coastal Gun Battalion
Tarakan Base Force /1

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In Zentral Malaysia wurde die 8. indische Brigade nach einem neuerlichen Angriff der Japaner beinahe zerschlagen. Die demoralisierten Reste der Brigade erreichten schließlich Temuloh.

Ground combat at 50,77 (near Temuloh)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 3664 troops, 37 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 124
Defending force 506 troops, 6 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 11
Japanese adjusted assault: 28
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 28 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), op mode(-), disruption(-), fatigue(-)
morale(-), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: leaders(-)
Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
232 casualties reported
Squads: 34 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 10 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Units retreated 2
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
56th Infantry Regiment
Defending units:
8th Indian Brigade
3rd ISF Base Force

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In Süd Malaysia begann im Morgengrauen schließlich doch, Unterstützt durch Luftangriffe und schwere Schiffsartillerie, die Landung japanischer Truppen, die einen Brückenkopf bilden konnten.

Amphibious Assault at Mersing (51,82)
TF 123 troops unloading over beach at Mersing, 51,82
Japanese ground losses:
125 casualties reported
Squads: 6 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 8 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
17 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost in surf during unload of 148th Infantry Rgt
17 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost in surf during unload of 148th Infantry Rgt
10 Support troops lost from landing craft during unload of 148th Infantry Rgt
Motorized Support lost in surf during unload of 56th Recon Rgt
17 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost in surf during unload of 113th Infantry Rgt
10 Support troops lost from landing craft during unload of 113th Infantry Rgt
17 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost overboard during unload of 148th Infantry Rgt /3
17 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost overboard during unload of 148th Infantry Rgt /3
10 Support troops lost in surf during unload of 148th Infantry Rgt /3
10 Support troops accidentally lost during unload of 148th Infantry Rgt /3
10 Support troops lost from landing craft during unload of 148th Infantry Rgt /3
10 Support troops lost overboard during unload of 113th Infantry Rgt /2
17 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost overboard during unload of 113th Infantry Rgt /3


Amphibious Assault at Mersing (51,82)
TF 147 troops unloading over beach at Mersing, 51,82

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Die Evakuierung Süd Burmas ist abgeschlossen. Die letzte Einheit wurde heute, gestört durch japanische Bombenangriffe, in Züge verladen um nach Zentral Burma gebracht zu werden. Bei Moulmein verbleibt als Sperrverband die 1st Burma Division.

Morning Air attack on Tenasserim BAF Battalion, at 55,55 (Moulmein)
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 22
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 23
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
79 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
23 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
Also attacking 1st Burma Division ...
Also attacking Tenasserim BAF Battalion ...

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Nördlich von Chengting scheiterte der feindliche Versuch, die Bahnlinie freizukämpfen. Die chinesischen Verbände hielten dem Druck szand.

Ground combat at 92,38 (near Chengting)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 11079 troops, 102 guns, 32 vehicles, Assault Value = 396
Defending force 9868 troops, 75 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 212
Japanese adjusted assault: 173
Allied adjusted defense: 142
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: leaders(-)
Japanese ground losses:
186 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 16 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Allied ground losses:
81 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 19 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Assaulting units:
41st Division
Defending units:
35th Chinese Corps
13th Group Army

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Japanese forces CAPTURE Ternate !!!


2LT Dionne N. of 35th PG/21st PS is credited with kill number 4
2LT Fossey, W.J. of 24th PG/20th PS is credited with kill number 3
1LT Dyess, W.E. of 35th PG/21st PS is credited with kill number 4
1LT Schwanebeck N. of 35th PG/34th PS is credited with kill number 2
1LT Burke I. of 35th PG/34th PS is credited with kill number 3
1LT McLaughlin, J.P. of 24th PG/20th PS is credited with kill number 2
2LT Ibold, R.S. of 35th PG/21st PS is credited with kill number 2
2LT Berg P. of 35th PG/21st PS is credited with kill number 2
2LT Irvin, B.S. of 35th PG/21st PS is credited with kill number 2
2LT Irvin, B.S. of 35th PG/21st PS is credited with kill number 3
1LT Schwanebeck N. of 35th PG/34th PS is credited with kill number 3
1LT Burke I. of 35th PG/34th PS is credited with kill number 4
2LT Berg P. of 35th PG/21st PS is credited with kill number 3
2LT Ibold, R.S. of 35th PG/21st PS is credited with kill number 3
2LT Fossey, W.J. of 24th PG/20th PS is credited with kill number 4
2LT Fossey, W.J. of 24th PG/20th PS is credited with kill number 5
2LT Ibold, R.S. of 35th PG/21st PS is credited with kill number 4

2LT Fossey, W.J. of 24th PG/20th PS attains ace status!!





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Lieutenant Commander Kramer - Office of Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV)

[Cfant]

Was sind denn die Segnungen von Szenario 2, von denen Ihr sagt, dass Japan sie genießt?

[George Pickett]

Was sind denn die Segnungen von Szenario 2, von denen Ihr sagt, dass Japan sie genießt?

Wenn Wir es richtig verstanden haben, ist die Schlagkraft der japanischen Armee in den ersten Monaten noch etwas höher als in Szenario 11. Die Rohstoffreserven zu Kriegsbeginn sind wohl höher und Armee, Luftwaffe und Marine verfügen wohl über mehr Einheiten als historisch. Man möge Uns korrigieren, wenn etwas hiervon nicht zutrifft.

[Cfant]

Danke. Wenn Euer Gegner weniger Erfahrung hat als Ihr, ist das sicher keine schlechte Sache für die Spannung. :)

[Taurus]

Vor allem was Marinekräfte angeht, bekommt Japan einen Bonus. Etliche real nur begonnene oder geplante Einheiten sind hier wohl einsetzbar, auch (wenn wir uns nicht täuschen) sind einige Umbauten von existierenden Schiffen machbar, die früher nur als Planung oder Option vorgesehen waren.

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Tagesbericht 25. Dezember 1941
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Noch vor Morgengrauen kündigte sich das an, was alle Marines auf Midway Island befürchteten. Der erneute Beschuss der Insel durch den schweren japanischen Kampfverband konnte nur bedeuten, dass die Landung feindlicher Truppen kurz bevor stand.

Night Naval bombardment of Midway Island at 158,91 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
7 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
BB Yamashiro
BB Fuso
BB Mutsu
BB Nagato
CA Aoba
BB Yamashiro firing at 6th Marine Defense Battalion
BB Fuso firing at 6th Marine Defense Battalion
BB Mutsu firing at Midway Island
6th Marine Defense Battalion firing at BB Nagato
BB Nagato firing at 6th Marine Defense Battalion
CA Aoba firing at 6th Marine Defense Battalion
6th Marine Defense Battalion firing at CA Aoba

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Noch während die Granaten der Schiffsartillerie auf die Stellungen der Marines eindroschen, näherten sich Landungsboote dem Strand. Fast zeitgleich mit dem Verstummen der schweren Schiffsartillerie mischte sich ein dumpfes Brummen in die trügerische Stille. Von Südwesten näherten sich an die 200 trägergestützte Bomber, die den eigenen Truppen das Anlanden erleichtern sollten. Das gelang ihnen auch eindrucksvoll, wurden doch ganze Grabenabschnitte eingeebnet und Geschützstände zerfetzt. Kaum ein Schuss fiel, als die Soldaten des 144. Infanterieregiments aus den Landungsbooten stürmten. Nach eine Kurzen Phase der Reorganisation begann bereits der entscheidende Sturmangriff auf die Stellungen des 6th Marine Defense Battalion. Nur an vereinzelten Punkten wurde länger Widerstand geleistet. Bis zum Abend mussten sich die letzten Widerstandnester ergeben. Midway ist gefallen!

Amphibious Assault at Midway Island (158,91)
TF 20 troops unloading over beach at Midway Island, 158,91
Japanese ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
17 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost from landing craft during unload of 144th Infantry Rgt
8 Engineers lost from landing craft during unload of 144th Infantry Rgt /33
10 Support troops lost in surf during unload of 144th Infantry Rgt /36

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Morning Air attack on 6th Marine Defense Battalion, at 158,91 (Midway Island)
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 23
B5N2 Kate x 106
D3A1 Val x 99
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A1 Val: 2 damaged
Allied ground losses:
60 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 15 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
10 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
22 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
12 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
22 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
10 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
14 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
2 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
14 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
9 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
14 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
16 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
20 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
3 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
11 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
7 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
3 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
1 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
3 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
Also attacking 116th USAAF Base Force ...
Also attacking 6th Marine Defense Battalion ...
Also attacking 116th USAAF Base Force ...
Also attacking 6th Marine Defense Battalion ...
Also attacking 116th USAAF Base Force ...
Also attacking 6th Marine Defense Battalion ...
Also attacking 116th USAAF Base Force ...
Also attacking 6th Marine Defense Battalion ...
Also attacking 116th USAAF Base Force ...
Also attacking 6th Marine Defense Battalion ...
Also attacking 116th USAAF Base Force ...
Also attacking 6th Marine Defense Battalion ...
Also attacking 116th USAAF Base Force ...
Also attacking 6th Marine Defense Battalion ...
Also attacking 116th USAAF Base Force ...
Also attacking 6th Marine Defense Battalion ...
Also attacking 116th USAAF Base Force ...
Also attacking 6th Marine Defense Battalion ...
Also attacking 116th USAAF Base Force ...

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Ground combat at Midway Island (158,91)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 3919 troops, 42 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 131
Defending force 2349 troops, 51 guns, 60 vehicles, Assault Value = 63
Japanese adjusted assault: 23
Allied adjusted defense: 3
Japanese assault odds: 7 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Midway Island !!!
Allied aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft losses
PBY-5 Catalina: 1 destroyed
PBY-4 Catalina: 3 destroyed
Combat modifiers
Defender: disruption(-), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-), disruption(-), fatigue(-)
Japanese ground losses:
166 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 13 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
1989 casualties reported
Squads: 93 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 115 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 14 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 51 (51 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 76 (76 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 2
Assaulting units:
144th Infantry Regiment
Defending units:
116th USAAF Base Force
6th Marine Defense Battalion

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Südostasien
Über 2 Wochen quälte sich das schwer angeschlagene U-Boot S-41 durch die See. Ziel des bei Cavite am 07.12.41 durch Bomben beschädigten U-Bootes war Balikpapan, um hier die nötigsten Reparaturen vorzunehmen um dann das Boot in das Trockendock von Soerabaja zu überführen. Mit nur 2 Konten Fahrt schlich es förmlich durch die See und das wurde S-41 zum Verhängnis. Ein japanisches U-Boot sichtete S-41 und griff es aus kurzer Distanz an. Der Torpedotreffer bedeutete das Ende von S-41. Das U-Boot sank binnen weniger Sekunden.

Sub vs Sub: SS RO-33 attacking SS S-41 at 70,94 - near Tandjoengselor
Japanese Ships
SS RO-33
Allied Ships
SS S-41, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
SS RO-33 launches 2 torpedoes at 2,000 yards

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Manila wurde heute überraschend durch japanischen Truppen angegriffen. Überraschend deshalb, weil es sich nur um 2 Regimenter des Süd-Luzon Kontingentes der Japaner handelte. Der Angriff brach im massiven Abwehrfeuer der eigenen Kräfte zusammen.

Ground combat at Manila (79,77)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 7343 troops, 80 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 250
Defending force 26241 troops, 372 guns, 192 vehicles, Assault Value = 734
Japanese adjusted assault: 69
Allied adjusted defense: 581
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 8 (fort level 2)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
1941 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 184 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
74 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 11 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 5 (1 destroyed, 4 disabled)
Assaulting units:
9th Infantry Regiment
20th Infantry Regiment
Defending units:
41st PA Infantry Division
91st PA Infantry Division
51st PA Infantry Division
71st PA Infantry Division
57th PS Infantry Regimental Combat Team
1st PA Infantry Division
USAFFE
Cavite USN Base Force
Manila USAAF Base Force
South Luzon Force
PAF Aviation
Asiatic Fleet
1st USMC AA Battalion

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Auf Borneo gelang es dem Feind, an der Nordküste Sambas einzunehmen. Die geschlagene Garnison musste sich zurückziehen. Im Osten der Insel, bei Tarakan hingegen, brach der erneute Angriff des Feindes wieder zusammen.

Ground combat at Sambas (57,88)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1521 troops, 19 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 62
Defending force 305 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 8
Japanese adjusted assault: 54
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 54 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Sambas !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), fatigue(-), morale(-)
experience(-)
Attacker:
Allied ground losses:
151 casualties reported
Squads: 11 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units retreated 2
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
Yokosuka 2nd SNLF
Defending units:
2/15 Punjab Battalion
106th RN Base Force

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Ground combat at Tarakan (67,91)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 400 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 14
Defending force 371 troops, 14 guns, 7 vehicles, Assault Value = 9
Japanese adjusted assault: 11
Allied adjusted defense: 10
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
2nd Sasebo SNLF Coy
Defending units:
VII KNIL Bn /1
Tarakan Coastal Gun Battalion
Tarakan Base Force /1

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In Süd Malaysia trat der Feind bei Mersing zum Angriff aus seinem Brückenkopf an. Zwar konnte der Angriff abgeschlagen werden, doch befahl das Hauptquartier in Singapore die Rücknahme der beiden australischen Brigaden nach Johore Bahru, auf halbem Weg nach Singapore gelegen. Diese Position soll gehalten werden, bis die letzten Einheiten aus Zentral Malaysia ihren Rückzug abgeschlossen und die Stadt passiert haben. Das soll in 3 bis 4 Tagen der Fall sein.

Japanese adjusted assault: 157
Allied adjusted defense: 103
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(-), preparation(-), fatigue(-)
experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
295 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 21 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
362 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 47 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Guns lost 12 (1 destroyed, 11 disabled)
Assaulting units:
148th Infantry Regiment
56th Recon Regiment
113th Infantry Regiment
56th Engineer Regiment
56th Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
22nd Australian Brigade
27th Australian Brigade

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Mit Tavoy hat der Feind die erste größere Ortschaft im Süden von Burma eingenommen. Eigene Kräfte stehen erst weiter nördlich, bei Moulmein.

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Japanese forces CAPTURE Midway Island !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Sambas !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Mersing !!!

Loss of SS S-41 on Dec 25, 1941 is admitted




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[Taurus]

Na, das ist ja mal eine ungewohnte Situation: Midway steht auf unbestimmte Zeit nicht zur Verfügung.
Was nun Herr Admiral? Wie wird euer kurz- bis mittelfristiger Plan zur Rückgewinnung dieses nicht gerade unwichtigen Stützpunktes aussehen? So schnell wir möglich oder sobald es Sinn macht?

[George Pickett]

Na, das ist ja mal eine ungewohnte Situation: Midway steht auf unbestimmte Zeit nicht zur Verfügung.
Was nun Herr Admiral? Wie wird euer kurz- bis mittelfristiger Plan zur Rückgewinnung dieses nicht gerade unwichtigen Stützpunktes aussehen? So schnell wir möglich oder sobald es Sinn macht?


Das ist eine gute Frage. Vermutlich erst einmal versuchen Midway zu isolieren. Primärziel muss es sein, die Insel von der Versorgung abzuschneiden um zu verhindern, dass Japan die Insel ausbauen und als Aufklärungsstützpunkt nutzen kann. Danach wird man sehen. Unser Gegner ist sehr ambitioniert und im Augenblick stehen nicht mal ansatzweise die Kräfte zur Verfügung um auch nur einem Teil seiner Expansionsbestrebungen entgegenzutreten. Mittelfristig, wenn die Sicherung eines amphibischen Verbandes gewährleistet wäre...vielleicht. Die Entwicklung des Krieges wird es dann zeigen.

[Taurus]

Es scheint uns ein ziemliches Dilemma zu sein, denn wenn die Kräfte für eine schnelle Rückeroberung nicht vorhanden sind oder anderweitig mehr Sinn machen, bindet es ja auch gewisse Resourcen, Midway dem Feind so sauer wie möglich zu machen.
Vielleicht ist es ja auch genau das, was der Gegner bezwecken möchte: Selbst eine für ihn zweitrangige Baustelle aufmachen, die euch von anderen (nicht minder wichtigen) Örtlichkeiten ablenken soll.

[George Pickett]

Es scheint uns ein ziemliches Dilemma zu sein, denn wenn die Kräfte für eine schnelle Rückeroberung nicht vorhanden sind oder anderweitig mehr Sinn machen, bindet es ja auch gewisse Resourcen, Midway dem Feind so sauer wie möglich zu machen.
Vielleicht ist es ja auch genau das, was der Gegner bezwecken möchte: Selbst eine für ihn zweitrangige Baustelle aufmachen, die euch von anderen (nicht minder wichtigen) Örtlichkeiten ablenken soll.

Ihr kennt diesen Leidensdruck ja auch, werter Taurus. Die ersten Monate sind halt...schwierig. Wir haben Uns eine rote Linie gezogen, ab der Wir um jeden Meter Boden kämpfen werden. Diese Linie ist noch nicht erreicht. Wir hätten gerne Midway als U-Boot und Seeaufklärer Basis genutzt aber ohne Midway geht es auch. Wenn sich der Feind in den Weiten des Pazifik verzetteln möchte, dann gerne. Er ist auch auf den Aleuten gerne eingeladen, seine Truppen im Winter bei Eis und Sturm über gewaltige Distanzen zu versorgen. ;)

Hauptsache, uns gehen in den nächsten Wochen nicht die Beruhigungsmittel aus :D

[Taurus]

Das beste Beruhigungsmittel ist eine gelungene eigene Angriffsaktion :ja:

[George Pickett]

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Tagesbericht 26. Dezember 1941
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Bei Midway gelang dem U-Boot Gar die Torpedierung und Versenkung eines japanischen Küsten-Minenräumers. Im Hauptquartier der Pazifik-Flotte in Pearl Harbor berät zur Stunde der Stab über die Situation im Zentral-Pazifik nach dem Verlust von Midway Island.

Sub attack near Midway Island at 158,91
Japanese Ships
AMc Seki Maru #3, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS Gar
SS Gar launches 2 torpedoes
Gar bottoming out ....
Sub escapes detection

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Südostasien
Auf den Philippinen rückt der Feind weiter vor. Heute besetzte er die Insel Tablas. Auf Nord-Luzon griff er die Stellungen der 21. philippinischen Division bei Lingayen an und zwang sie zum Rückzug. Wenig später besetzten japanische Truppen die Stadt. Die philippinischen Kräfte zogen sich nach Clark Field zurück.

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Ground combat at Lingayen (79,75)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 19872 troops, 115 guns, 200 vehicles, Assault Value = 754
Defending force 3244 troops, 77 guns, 6 vehicles, Assault Value = 133
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 526
Allied adjusted defense: 6
Japanese assault odds: 87 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Lingayen !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: preparation(-), fatigue(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
205 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 16 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Vehicles lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
2121 casualties reported
Squads: 182 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 43 destroyed, 24 disabled
Engineers: 11 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 68 (59 destroyed, 9 disabled)
Vehicles lost 8 (8 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 2
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
Kanno Det
48th Recon Regiment
48th Engineer Regiment
7th Tank Regiment
47th Infantry Regiment
65th Brigade
1st Formosa Inf. Regiment
4th Tank Regiment
1st Sasebo SNLF Coy
4th JAAF Base Force
14th JAAF AF Bn
Defending units:
21st PA Infantry Division
86th PS Coastal Artillery Battalion

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Im Osten von Borneo landete der Feind weitere Kräfte bei Tarakan an. Ein später angesetzter Angriff auf die niederländischen Stellungen scheiterte jedoch erneut.

Amphibious Assault at Tarakan (67,91)
TF 120 troops unloading over beach at Tarakan, 67,91
10 Support troops lost from landing craft during unload of Sasebo 3rd SNLF /3

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Ground combat at Tarakan (67,91)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 409 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 77
Defending force 367 troops, 14 guns, 7 vehicles, Assault Value = 9
Japanese adjusted assault: 2
Allied adjusted defense: 7
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 3 (fort level 0)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
28 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
Sasebo 3rd SNLF
2nd Sasebo SNLF Coy
Defending units:
VII KNIL Bn /1
Tarakan Coastal Gun Battalion
Tarakan Base Force /1

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In Süd-Malaysia lief der Angriff der japanischen Truppen aus dem Brückenkopf bei Mersing ins Leere. Die beiden australischen Brigaden hatten sich bereits Stunden zuvor aus ihren Stellungen gelöst und sich nach Johore Bahru zurückgezogen. Diese Stellung soll so lange gehalten werden, wie es eine Chance gibt, der 8. indischen Brigade den Rückzug aus Zentral Malaysia nach Singapore zu ermöglichen.

Ground combat at Mersing (51,82)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 8480 troops, 73 guns, 41 vehicles, Assault Value = 300
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 164
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 164 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Mersing !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker:
Assaulting units:
56th Recon Regiment
113th Infantry Regiment
148th Infantry Regiment
56th Engineer Regiment
56th Field Artillery Regiment

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In China griff der Feind an 3 Orten chinesische Positionen an. Während die Chinesen bei Hankow ihre Stellungen behaupten konnten, fiel nordwestlich von Canton die Stadt Wuchow in Feindeshand. Bei Kweiteh gelang es dem Feind, ein chinesischen Korps aufzureiben.

Ground combat at 86,50 (near Hankow)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 5560 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 192
Defending force 11449 troops, 71 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 353
Japanese adjusted assault: 60
Allied adjusted defense: 583
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 9
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(+), leaders(-)
Japanese ground losses:
364 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 60 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
223 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 29 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Assaulting units:
14th Ind.Mixed Brigade
Defending units:
7th Chinese Corps
84th Chinese Corps
21st Group Army

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Ground combat at Wuchow (76,57)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 12432 troops, 104 guns, 42 vehicles, Assault Value = 446
Defending force 2914 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 56
Japanese adjusted assault: 421
Allied adjusted defense: 16
Japanese assault odds: 26 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Wuchow !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: leaders(+), experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(+)
Japanese ground losses:
46 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
1174 casualties reported
Squads: 57 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 39 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 10 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 7 (4 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
104th Division
Defending units:
62nd Chinese Corps

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Ground combat at 89,46 (near Kweiteh)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1025 troops, 4 guns, 42 vehicles, Assault Value = 38
Defending force 54 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2
Japanese adjusted assault: 37
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 37 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: leaders(+), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Allied ground losses:
56 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 8 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 5 (5 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1
Assaulting units:
1st Recon Regiment
Defending units:
89th Chinese Corps

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Japanese forces CAPTURE Wuchow !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Lingayen !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Mersing !!!

AMc Seki Maru #3 is reported to have been sunk near Midway Island on Dec 26, 1941





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Tagesbericht 27. Dezember 1941
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Das pazifische Schlachtgeschwader hat Pearl Harbor mit Kurs Midway Island verlassen. Die bei Midway operierenden U-Boote sollen westlich der Insel einen Aufklärungsgürtel bilden, um vor der Anwesenheit japanischer Kampfverbände zu warnen. Das Schlachtgeschwader wird beim French Frigate Atoll kreuzen, bis eine Präsenz feindlicher Schlachtschiffe oder Träger ausgeschlossen werden kann. Die Schlachtschiffe sollen die japanischen Positionen auf der Insel beschießen und einem großen Minenleger Verband Deckung geben, der anschließend die Küstenregion von Midway Island großflächig verminen soll.

Im Südpazifik landeten heute im Feuer der australischen Küstenartillerie japanische Truppen bei Rabaul. Da vermutet wird, dass der Feindverband als Fernsicherung von einem Trägerkampfverband gesichert wird, wurde für die schnellen Kreuzergeschwader kein Einsatzbefehl erteilt. Mindestens 1 feindlicher Zerstörer lief auf eine Mine und wurde schwer beschädigt.

TF 138 encounters mine field at Rabaul (106,125)
Japanese Ships
DD Hatsushima, Mine hits 1, heavy damage


Pre-Invasion action off Rabaul (106,125) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
8 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
xAP Argentina Maru, Shell hits 2
xAP Katori Maru
xAP Suwa Maru
DD Wakaba
xAP Montevideo Maru
Japanese ground losses:
32 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
xAP Argentina Maru firing at Rabaul Det. Base Force
Rabaul Det. Base Force firing at xAP Argentina Maru
xAP Argentina Maru fired at enemy troops
xAP Katori Maru fired at enemy troops
xAP Suwa Maru fired at enemy troops
xAP Argentina Maru fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards

Amphibious Assault at Rabaul (106,125)
TF 138 troops unloading over beach at Rabaul, 106,125
Japanese ground losses:
271 casualties reported
Squads: 6 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 8 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
18 troops of a IJA Engineer Squad lost in surf during unload of 33rd Div /1
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost from landing craft during unload of 33rd Div /2
20 troops of a IJA HMG Squad lost overboard during unload of 33rd Div /2
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad accidentally lost during unload of 33rd Div /2
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost from landing craft during unload of 33rd Div
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost in surf during unload of 33rd Div
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost overboard during unload of 33rd Div /4
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost from landing craft during unload of 33rd Div /4
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost from landing craft during unload of 33rd Div /5
10 Support troops lost from landing craft during unload of 33rd Div /5
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad accidentally lost during unload of 33rd Div /6
10 Support troops lost overboard during unload of 33rd Div /6
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost overboard during unload of 33rd Div /7
10 Support troops lost from landing craft during unload of 33rd Div /7
10 Support troops accidentally lost during unload of 33rd Div /7
10 Support troops accidentally lost during unload of 33rd Div /8
10 Support troops lost from landing craft during unload of 33rd Div /8
10 Support troops lost in surf during unload of 33rd Div /9
10 Support troops accidentally lost during unload of 33rd Div /9

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Südostasien
Landung japanischer Truppen auf Ambon. Im Feuer der niederländischen Küstenartillerie gelang dem Feind die Bildung eines Brückenkopfes.

Pre-Invasion action off Ambon (76,109)
18 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
xAKL Hidaka Maru, Shell hits 2
APD Hagi
TB Hayabusa
Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
150mm CD Gun Battery engaging xAKL Hidaka Maru at 8,000 yards
APD Hagi firing to suppress enemy battery at 8,000 yards
TB Hayabusa fired at enemy guns
APD Hagi fired at enemy guns
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 4,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards

Amphibious Assault at Ambon (76,109)
TF 121 troops unloading over beach at Ambon, 76,109

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Bei Tarakan griff ein japanisches Kreuzergeschwader in die Kämpfe ein und beschoss die niederländischen Stellungen. Am Nachmittag dann traten die verstärkten japanischen Bodentruppen erneut zum Angriff an und konnten in die Stellungen der Niederländer eindringen und Diese zum Rückzug zwingen. Tarakan ist gefallen!

Night Naval bombardment of Tarakan at 67,91 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
17 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
CA Furutaka
Tarakan Coastal Gun Battalion firing at CA Furutaka
CA Furutaka firing at Tarakan Coastal Gun Battalion

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Ground combat at Tarakan (67,91)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1913 troops, 22 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 77
Defending force 357 troops, 14 guns, 7 vehicles, Assault Value = 9
Japanese adjusted assault: 40
Allied adjusted defense: 7
Japanese assault odds: 5 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tarakan !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(-), preparation(-), fatigue(-)
experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
135 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 10 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 13 (13 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 8 (8 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 3
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
Sasebo 3rd SNLF
2nd Sasebo SNLF Coy
Defending units:
VII KNIL Bn /1
Tarakan Coastal Gun Battalion
Tarakan Base Force /1

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Am östlichen Ausgang der Makassar-Straße wurde erneut ein eigenes U-Boot torpediert. Dieses mal war das niederländische U-Boot K-7 das Opfer. Das U-Boot und seine Besatzung hatten keine Chance. Es sank binnen weniger Sekunden.

Sub vs Sub: SS I-159 attacking SS KVII at 69,96 - near Donggala
Japanese Ships
SS I-159
Allied Ships
SS KVII, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
SS I-159 launches 4 torpedoes at 3,000 yards

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In Malaysia besetzte der Feind heute die von der britischen Armee geräumte Stadt Kuala Lumpur.

Ground combat at Kuala Lumpur (49,79)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 3627 troops, 26 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 182
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 33
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 33 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Kuala Lumpur !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: fatigue(-)
Assaulting units:
42nd Infantry Regiment
5th Recon Regiment

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In China ging der Feind gegen chinesische Verbände an der Bahnlinie Suchow-Keifeng vor. Die chinesischen Verteidiger mussten sich schließlich zurückziehen.

Ground combat at 89,45 (near Kaifeng)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 11612 troops, 102 guns, 42 vehicles, Assault Value = 439
Defending force 1394 troops, 2 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 46
Japanese adjusted assault: 203
Allied adjusted defense: 5
Japanese assault odds: 40 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: morale(-), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
44 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
942 casualties reported
Squads: 77 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 15 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 2
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
15th Tank Regiment
32nd Division
Defending units:
51st Chinese Corps
69th Chinese Corps

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Japanese forces CAPTURE Sidate !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tarakan !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Kuala Lumpur !!!

Loss of SS KVII on Dec 27, 1941 is admitted





Für das Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI)

Lt. Colonel Bratton - Chief Far Eastern Section/Militäry Intelligence Division (FESMID)
Lieutenant Commander Kramer - Office of Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV)

[Taurus]

Das man ein eigenes U-Boot durch ein feindliches verliert, sollte eigentlich eher die Ausnahme sein. Aber zu so einem frühen Zeitpunkt sind gleich zwei Verluste schon höchst ungewöhnlich, noch dazu ausgerechnet die Holländer, wo man als Alliierter eh schon nicht genug zuverlässige Torpedoträger besitzt.

Zum Thema Midway lässt sich sagen, das die Entscheidung des Gegners, Manila statt Hawaii anzugreifen, wieder mal Nach- und Vorteile hatte. Ihr habt zwar einen Haufen U-Boote verloren, aber dafür ist eure Schlachtflotte intakt, mit der man bei Midway bedeutend mehr Rabatz machen kann, als wenn einem "nur" schwere Kreuzer zur Verfügung stehen.

[George Pickett]

Das man ein eigenes U-Boot durch ein feindliches verliert, sollte eigentlich eher die Ausnahme sein. Aber zu so einem frühen Zeitpunkt sind gleich zwei Verluste schon höchst ungewöhnlich, noch dazu ausgerechnet die Holländer, wo man als Alliierter eh schon nicht genug zuverlässige Torpedoträger besitzt.

Zum Thema Midway lässt sich sagen, das die Entscheidung des Gegners, Manila statt Hawaii anzugreifen, wieder mal Nach- und Vorteile hatte. Ihr habt zwar einen Haufen U-Boote verloren, aber dafür ist eure Schlachtflotte intakt, mit der man bei Midway bedeutend mehr Rabatz machen kann, als wenn einem "nur" schwere Kreuzer zur Verfügung stehen.

Der Verlust der beiden U-Boote wiegt schwer. Insgesamt haben wir in 3 Wochen 30 (!!!) U-Boote verloren! Es ist wirklich eine harte Zeit und gerade im Pazifikraum hat Unser Gegner wohl noch so einiges vor. Was Sumatra/Java, Singapore, Burma und China angeht, so sind wir da etwas optimistischer. Wir sind dabei, einen Großteil der niederländischen Truppen nach Java zu evakuieren, was auch gut gelingt. Singapore konnte mehrmals durch kleinere Konvois versorgt werden und fast alle britischen Truppen haben das Absetzmanöver in die Festung erfolgreich abgeschlossen. In Burma herrscht noch Ruhe und in China geht Unser Gegner ungewohnt zögerlich vor, was Uns nur zum Vorteil gereichen kann.

Was Midway angeht, so muss sich die Situation im Pazifik erst einmal stabilisieren um dahingehend Entscheidungen treffen zu können. Im Frühjahr wissen Wir da mehr.

[Taurus]

Auf jeden Fall ist in diesem Spiel mal eine völlig neue Dynamik entstanden, uns fallen nicht so viele Beispiele ein, an denen man sich in ähnlichen Dimensionen orientieren könnte.
Es bleibt daher spannend für die Protagonisten wie für die Leser.

[George Pickett]

Ja, es bleibt spannend. Unser Gegner hat Uns heute informiert, dass er seinen Feldzug zur Unterwerfung der Völker Südostasiens morgen wieder fortsetzen wird. Aktuell sind wir Mitte Januar 1942 angelangt.

[George Pickett]

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The President of the United States
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Army

General G. C. Marshall (Chief of Staff of the Army)


Navy

Admiral H. R. Stark (Chief of Naval Operations)





Tagesbericht 28. Dezember 1941
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Nordöstlich von Hawaii wurde der Minentender "USS Barricade" von einem japanischen U-Boot torpediert und versenkt.

Submarine attack near Pearl Harbor at 184,99
Japanese Ships
SS I-6
Allied Ships
ACM Barricade, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
ACM Barricade is sighted by SS I-6
Massive explosion on ACM Barricade
SS I-6 launches 2 torpedoes at ACM Barricade

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Im Bereich der westlichen Aleuten wurden japanische Seeverbände aufgeklärt. Für den Nordpazifikraum wurde die höchste Alarmstufe ausgegeben.

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Landung japanischer Truppen bei Vanimo, nahe Hollandia an der Nordküste von Neu Guinea.

Amphibious Assault at Vanimo (93,117)
TF 539 troops unloading over beach at Vanimo, 93,117

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Bei Rabaul lieferten sich in der Nacht japanische Schiffe und die australische Küstenartillerie Feuergefechte in deren Verlauf mehrere japanische Schiffe getroffen wurden. Die Anlandung weiterer Feindtruppen konnten die Küstenbatterien jedoch nicht verhindern. Am Nachmittag gelang dem Feind die Einnahme von Rabaul. Die Garnison musste kapitulieren.

Invasion Support action off Rabaul (106,125)
6 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
xAP Montevideo Maru
DD Wakaba
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards


Invasion Support action off Rabaul (106,125)
15 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
xAP Suwa Maru, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Hatsushima
DD Nenohi
DD Wakaba
xAP Montevideo Maru
Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
6'' Mk V/VII Gun Battery engaging xAP Suwa Maru at 5,000 yards
DD Nenohi firing to suppress enemy battery at 5,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 4,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards


Invasion Support action off Rabaul (106,125)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
7 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
xAP Katori Maru, Shell hits 1
DD Hatsushima
DD Nenohi
xAP Montevideo Maru
6'' Mk V/VII Gun Battery engaging xAP Katori Maru at 11,000 yards
DD Nenohi firing to suppress enemy battery at 11,000 yards

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Ground combat at Rabaul (106,125)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 12441 troops, 119 guns, 31 vehicles, Assault Value = 433
Defending force 0 troops, 10 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 4
Japanese adjusted assault: 192
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 192 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Rabaul !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), preparation(-), fatigue(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(-)
Allied ground losses:
Guns lost 10 (10 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 2
Assaulting units:
33rd Division
Defending units:
Lark Bn /1
Rabaul Det. Base Force

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Als richtig erwies sich die Vermutung, dass die Invasion von Rabaul seitens des Feindes durch einen Trägerkampfverband abgesichert wird. Dieser wurde am Nachmittag durch einen Seeaufklärer aufgespürt.

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Südostasien
Auf den Philippinen wurde die Insel Masbate durch den Feind besetzt.

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Clark Field wurde heute von unbegleiteten Feindbombern angegriffen. Die von Flugfeldern bei Manila aufgestiegenen eigenen Jagdverbände konnten 4 leichte Feindbomber abschießen.

Morning Air attack on Subic Bay Defenses , at 79,76 (Clark Field)
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 3
Allied aircraft
P-40B Warhawk x 2
P-40E Warhawk x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia: 2 destroyed
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
24th PG/3rd PS with P-40E Warhawk (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead
24th PG/17th PS with P-40E Warhawk (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 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead
24th PG/20th PS with P-40B Warhawk (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 20000.
Raid is overhead

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Von Darwin aus griffen B17 Bomber in die Kämpfe bei Ambon ein und bombardierten den japanischen Brückenkopf. Zwar erlitt der Feind Verluste, doch konnte der erfolgreiche Angriff der Japaner nicht verhindert werden. Ambon wurde vom Feind eingenommen. Die niederländische Garnison musste kapitulieren.

Morning Air attack on 16th Naval Guard Unit, at 76,109 (Ambon)
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb


Morning Air attack on 16th Naval Guard Unit, at 76,109 (Ambon)
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 7 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 2
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Ground combat at Ambon (76,109)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1416 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 58
Defending force 423 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 16
Japanese adjusted assault: 25
Allied adjusted defense: 7
Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Ambon !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(-)
Japanese ground losses:
22 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
516 casualties reported
Squads: 19 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 22 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 11 (11 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1
Assaulting units:
16th Naval Guard Unit
Defending units:
4th Coastal Gun Battalion

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Landung japanischer Truppen bei Babo, im Westen von Neu Guinea gelegen.

Amphibious Assault at Babo (83,111)
TF 389 troops unloading over beach at Babo, 83,111

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Südlich von Nanchang scheiterte ein japanischer Angriff auf chinesische Positionen. An der Bahnlinie Nanking-Suchow gelang dem Feind die Vertreibung chinesischer Störverbände.

Ground combat at 84,55 (near Nanchang)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 11487 troops, 104 guns, 42 vehicles, Assault Value = 359
Defending force 13524 troops, 156 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 362
Japanese adjusted assault: 128
Allied adjusted defense: 80
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(-)
Japanese ground losses:
511 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 35 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Allied ground losses:
697 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 59 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Assaulting units:
39th Division
Defending units:
49th Chinese Corps
21st Chinese Corps
50th Chinese Corps
3rd New Chinese Corps
23rd Group Army

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Ground combat at 91,48 (near Suchow)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1468 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 61
Defending force 330 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1
Japanese adjusted assault: 64
Allied adjusted defense: 3
Japanese assault odds: 21 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: leaders(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(+)
Allied ground losses:
129 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 13 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
Nanking Naval Guard Unit
Defending units:
Lusu War Area

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Japanese forces CAPTURE Rabaul !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Ambon !!!

Loss of ACM Barricade on Dec 28, 1941 is admitted

1LT Moore, J.H. of 24th PG/20th PS is credited with kill number 2
2LT Brezina, J.O. of 24th PG/17th PS is credited with kill number 2
2LT Daniel, J.S. of 24th PG/3rd PS is credited with kill number 2





Für das Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI)

Lt. Colonel Bratton - Chief Far Eastern Section/Militäry Intelligence Division (FESMID)
Lieutenant Commander Kramer - Office of Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV)

[Taurus]

Was machen eigentlich Minentender auf offener See (außer sie sind gerade auf einer Überführungsfahrt von der Westküste)? In dem Fall wäre das natürlich extremes Pech, ausgerechnet dann einem U-Boot vor die Flinte zu fahren.

Mit dem Fall von Rabaul wird euer Handlungsspielraum demnächst in der Region geringer, wollt ihr den Ausbau zum alles beherrschenden Stützpunkt wenn möglich verzögern oder ist die Angelegenheit damit abgehakt?

[George Pickett]

Was machen eigentlich Minentender auf offener See (außer sie sind gerade auf einer Überführungsfahrt von der Westküste)? In dem Fall wäre das natürlich extremes Pech, ausgerechnet dann einem U-Boot vor die Flinte zu fahren.

Mit dem Fall von Rabaul wird euer Handlungsspielraum demnächst in der Region geringer, wollt ihr den Ausbau zum alles beherrschenden Stützpunkt wenn möglich verzögern oder ist die Angelegenheit damit abgehakt?


Der Minentender befand sich tatsächlich auf einer Verlegungsfahrt nach Pearl Harbor. Er war eigentlich für Midway geplant, welches ja vermint werden sollte und wurde nach dem Fall der Insel nach Pearl umgeleitet. Tja...wenn man kein Glück hat kommt halt auch noch Pech dazu.

Der Fall von Rabaul war nicht zu verhindern und jeder Versuch, mit Luft- oder Seeangriffen den Ausbau zu verhindern ist in Unseren Augen aussichtslos. Unser Gegner geht da sehr sorgfältig vor und sichert die Operation gut ab. Schon der leichte Trägerkampfverband ist eine Bedrohung und wo sich die KB herumtreibt, wissen Wir auch nicht. Wir vermuten Truk um neu auszurüsten und dann geht es bestimmt in den Südpazifik. Da heißt es Köpfe einziehen und versuchen, die erste Flutwelle lebendig zu überstehen. Unser Ziel muss es sein, Port Moresby zu halten mit den wenigen Mitteln, die Uns hier zur Verfügung stehen.

[Cerberus]

Hab mich auch mal wieder in die alten Gemäuer verirrt und siehe, es laufen noch aktuelle Partien :)

Na bis jetzt sind ja hier noch keine größeren Katastrophen passiert - und wenn man das als Alliierter Anfang 42 sagen kann, dann hat man zumindest nicht alles falsch gemacht. ;)
Der Verlust Midways ist sicher unerheblich, liegt im Nirgendwo für Japan - allein das Hinschippern mit der KB dürfte ein paar tausend Tonnen Treibstoff verbrannt haben - und zu halten isses auch nicht wirklich. Aber trotzdem ein schöner Zug des Japaners für die geneigte Leserschaft, sieht man nicht alle Tage :D

[George Pickett]

Hab mich auch mal wieder in die alten Gemäuer verirrt und siehe, es laufen noch aktuelle Partien :)

Na bis jetzt sind ja hier noch keine größeren Katastrophen passiert - und wenn man das als Alliierter Anfang 42 sagen kann, dann hat man zumindest nicht alles falsch gemacht. ;)
Der Verlust Midways ist sicher unerheblich, liegt im Nirgendwo für Japan - allein das Hinschippern mit der KB dürfte ein paar tausend Tonnen Treibstoff verbrannt haben - und zu halten isses auch nicht wirklich. Aber trotzdem ein schöner Zug des Japaners für die geneigte Leserschaft, sieht man nicht alle Tage :D

Werter Cerberus,
willkommen zurück in diesen erlauchten Hallen :)

Wir teilen Eure Einschätzung, was Midway angeht. Ob Wir dieses "Problem" angehen und wann, dass steht noch in den Sternen. Unser Gegner ist wahrlich für einige Überraschungen gut, die dieses PBEM in einigen Bereichen von den sonst üblichen Entwicklungen abkoppeln wird. Soviel können Wir schon verraten. Interessant wird es allemal werden, davon sind Wir auch überzeugt.

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Tagesbericht 29. Dezember 1941
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
In San Diego ist der Flottenträger "USS Yorktown" eingetroffen. Er wird mit entsprechendem Zerstörer Geleit umgehend in den Südpazifik aufbrechen, um die Trägerkampfgruppe "Fox" zu verstärken.


Der bei den westlichen Aleuten am Vortage gesichtete Feindverband wurde heute weiter östlich aufgeklärt. Es wird vermutet, dass es sich um einen Invasionsverband handelt, der die Insel Adak zum Ziel hat. Für kurzfristige Gegenmaßnahmen stehen im Nordpazifik derzeit keine Kräfte zur Verfügung.

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Port Moresby wurde heute von einem trägergestützten Torpedobomber überflogen. Der im Hafen ankernde kleine Truppenkonvoi, der noch entladen wird, wurde höchstwahrscheinlich vom Feind entdeckt. Mit Luftangriffen muss jederzeit gerechnet werden.

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An der Nordküste von Neu Guinea nahm der Feind die Ortschaft Vanimo ein.

Ground combat at Vanimo (93,117)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 402 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 16
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 9
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 9 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Vanimo !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
III/66th Naval Guard Unit

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Östlich von Lae sichtete am Nachmittag ein Seeaufklärer schließlich den hier bereits vermuteten japanischen Trägerkampfverband, der anscheinend in die Solomonen See einläuft. Für Port Moresby und die Versorgungskonvois in dieser Region besteht höchste Gefahr und entsprechende Warnungen wurden herausgegeben.

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Südostasien
Im Bereich der Philippinen besetzte der Feind heute die Insel Sibuyan.

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Südlich der Insel Palawan wurden die von Cavite/Manila aus operierenden amerikanischen Schnellboote in ein Gefecht mit japanischen Kreuzern verwickelt. Trotz der günstigen Gefechtsentfernung konnten die Schnellboote ihre Torpedos nicht wirksam einsetzen. Nachdem 2 Schnellboote getroffen wurden und sanken, zog sich der Verband mit Kurs Cavite zurück.

Day Time Surface Combat, near Puerto Princesa at 74,83, Range 4,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Ashigara
CL Natori
DD Minazuki
DD Harukaze
DD Hatakaze
Allied Ships
PT-33
PT-35
PT-41, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
PT Q-111, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
MTB 8
MTB 27
Poor visibility due to Thunderstorms
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms: 4,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 4,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 4,000 yards
PT Q-111 sunk by CL Natori at 4,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
PT-33 engages DD Hatakaze at 3,000 yards
DD Harukaze engages PT-41 at 3,000 yards
DD Minazuki engages PT-41 at 3,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards
DD Hatakaze engages PT-33 at 5,000 yards
PT-41 sunk by DD Minazuki at 5,000 yards
Range increases to 6,000 yards
CL Natori engages PT-33 at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
Kingman, C.I. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range increases to 10,000 yards
DD Harukaze engages PT-33 at 10,000 yards
DD Minazuki engages PT-35 at 10,000 yards
Task forces break off...

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Vor der Küste von Java, nahe Soerabaja, sichtete ein niederländischer Seeaufklärer japanische Kriegsschiffe. 2 Schnellboot-Geschwader aus Soerabaja sollen den Feind am nächsten Tag angreifen, sollte er sich noch auf dieser Position befinden.

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B17-Bomber aus Darwin griffen erneut Ambon an. Ziel waren die japanischen Bodentruppen.

Morning Air attack on 16th Naval Guard Unit, at 76,109 (Ambon)
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 16
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
38 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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In China griff der Feind chinesische Positionen bei Nanchang und bei Chengchow an. Bei Nanchang mussten sich die Chinesen unter großen Verlusten zurückziehen.

Ground combat at 84,55 (near Nanchang)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 11035 troops, 104 guns, 42 vehicles, Assault Value = 314
Defending force 13018 troops, 156 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 304
Japanese adjusted assault: 232
Allied adjusted defense: 62
Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: morale(-), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: leaders(+)
Japanese ground losses:
414 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 26 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Allied ground losses:
5071 casualties reported
Squads: 176 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 186 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 12 destroyed, 5 disabled
Guns lost 23 (18 destroyed, 5 disabled)
Units retreated 5
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
39th Division
Defending units:
21st Chinese Corps
50th Chinese Corps
49th Chinese Corps
3rd New Chinese Corps
23rd Group Army

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Ground combat at Chengchow (88,44)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 1354 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 49
Defending force 12728 troops, 87 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 325
Japanese adjusted assault: 20
Allied adjusted defense: 124
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 6 (fort level 2)
Combat modifiers
Defender: leaders(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Japanese ground losses:
259 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 24 disabled
Allied ground losses:
197 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 21 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
26th Engineer Regiment
Defending units:
40th Chinese Corps
15th Chinese Corps
98th Chinese Corps
7th New Chinese Corps
24th Group Army
1st War Area
39th Group Army

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Loss of PT-41 on Dec 29, 1941 is admitted
Loss of PT Q-111 on Dec 29, 1941 is admitted

Japanese forces CAPTURE Vanimo !!!




Für das Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI)

Lt. Colonel Bratton - Chief Far Eastern Section/Militäry Intelligence Division (FESMID)
Lieutenant Commander Kramer - Office of Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV)

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Tagesbericht 30. Dezember 1941
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Wie befürchtet, landeten im Morgengrauen japanische Truppen auf Adak Island. Die im Nordpazifik nur spärlich vorhandenen eigenen Kräfte werden zur Stärkung der eigenen Defensivpositionen rund um Dutch Harbor eingesetzt.

Amphibious Assault at Adak Island (162,52)
TF 166 troops unloading over beach at Adak Island, 162,52
Japanese ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 8 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
8 Naval Support troops lost overboard during unload of 7th Base Force
8 Naval Support troops lost in surf during unload of 7th Base Force
17 troops of a SNLF Squad accidentally lost during unload of 7th Base Force /2
8 Aviation Support troops lost overboard during unload of 7th Base Force /2
8 Aviation Support troops lost from landing craft during unload of 7th Base Force /2
8 Naval Support troops lost in surf during unload of 7th Base Force /2
10 Support troops lost from landing craft during unload of 7th Base Force /3

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Westlich von Midway Island griff das U-Boot "Tautog" einen Küsten-Minensucher an. Er wurde zwar von einem Torpedo getroffen, der jedoch nicht detonierte.

Sub attack near Kure Island at 153,91
Japanese Ships
AMc Shonan Maru #7
Allied Ships
SS Tautog
SS Tautog launches 2 torpedoes
AMc Shonan Maru #7 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AMc Shonan Maru #7 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AMc Shonan Maru #7 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AMc Shonan Maru #7 fails to find sub, continues to search...
AMc Shonan Maru #7 fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Wie erwartet, war Port Moresby heute das Ziel des japanischen Trägerkampfverbandes. Während der morgendliche Angriff die eigenen Bodentruppen zum Ziel hatte, griffen am Nachmittag Torpedobomber die im Hafen liegenden Frachter und Truppentransporter an. Es kam zu erheblichen Verlusten an Truppen, Ausrüstung und Schiffsraum.

Morning Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,130
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B5N1 Kate x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
xAP Rangitata, heavy fires, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
40 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 12 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 9 (8 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B5N1 Kate bombing from 7000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAP Rangitata

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 48 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 15
B5N1 Kate x 36
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N1 Kate: 6 damaged
B5N1 Kate: 3 destroyed by flak
Runway hits 1
Port supply hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x B5N1 Kate bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
7 x B5N1 Kate bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
8 x B5N1 Kate bombing from 7000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
7 x B5N1 Kate bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
4 x B5N1 Kate bombing from 7000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
Also attacking 15th RAAF Base Force ...
Also attacking Port Moresby ...
Also attacking Port Moresby Brigade ...

Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 98,130
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 31 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 7
B5N1 Kate x 3
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
xAK Centaur, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires
Allied ground losses:
Guns lost 12 (7 destroyed, 5 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B5N1 Kate bombing from 7000 feet
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring xAK Centaur

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In der Solomonen See operiert nun anscheinend neben den japanischen Trägerkampfverband auch ein Schlachtverband des Feindes. Die genauen Absichten sind noch nicht bekannt.

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Südostasien
Im Raum der Philippinen wurde die Insel Catanduanes vom Feind besetzt. Nördlich von Manila erreichte das Groß des japanischen Expeditionskorps die Stadt Cabanatuan und nahm sie ein. Damit sind die eigenen Kräfte auf Luzon im Dreieck Manila-Clark Field-Bataan isoliert. Iba an der Westküste hat der Feind zwar noch nicht erreicht, wurde von den eigenen Verbänden aber bereits geräumt. Auf Mindanao scheiterte der Angriff der japanischen Truppen auf die philippinischen Stellungen bei Cagayan.

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Ground combat at Cabanatuan (80,76)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 8516 troops, 169 guns, 91 vehicles, Assault Value = 888
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 127
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 127 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Cabanatuan !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker:
Assaulting units:
48th Engineer Regiment
65th Brigade
7th Tank Regiment
1st Formosa Inf. Regiment
4th Tank Regiment
21st Ind. Engineer Regiment
Tanaka Det
48th Recon Regiment
47th Infantry Regiment
Kanno Det
3rd Ind. Engineer Regiment
1st Sasebo SNLF Coy
14th JAAF AF Bn
9th Field AF Construction Battalion
4th JAAF Base Force
3rd Engineer Construction Battalion
56th Const Co
48th Field Artillery Regiment
8th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
9th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
2nd Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
14th Army
40th JAAF AF Bn
1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
48th JAAF AF Bn

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Ground combat at Cagayan (79,89)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 8849 troops, 73 guns, 213 vehicles, Assault Value = 330
Defending force 6993 troops, 57 guns, 60 vehicles, Assault Value = 229
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 162
Allied adjusted defense: 175
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 0)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
343 casualties reported
Squads: 7 destroyed, 31 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Vehicles lost 11 (1 destroyed, 10 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
867 casualties reported
Squads: 47 destroyed, 87 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 15 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 15 (4 destroyed, 11 disabled)
Assaulting units:
II./4th Infantry Battalion
8th Tank Regiment
1st Ind. Engineer Regiment
2nd Engineer Regiment
1st Engineer Co
I./4th Infantry Battalion
2nd Recon Regiment
Kure 2nd SNLF
16th Army
17th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
103rd PA Infantry Regiment
2nd/101st PA Battalion
3rd PA Constabulary Regiment
102nd PA Infantry Regiment
1st /101st PA Battalion
3rd/101st PA Battalion
Cagayan USAAF Base Force
Mindanao Force Corps

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Im Westen von Neu Guinea nahm der Feind die Hafenstadt Babo ein.

Ground combat at Babo (83,111)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 491 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 12
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 7
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 7 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Babo !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(+), leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
9th JNAF Coy

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B17-Bomber aus Darwin griffen heute erfolgreich die Hafenanlagen von Ambon an. Neben den Hafenanlagen wurde auch ein Frachter getroffen und schwer beschädigt.

Morning Air attack on Ambon , at 76,109
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 9
No Allied losses
Japanese Ships
xAKL Hidaka Maru, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
Port hits 1
Port supply hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Der am Vortage östlich von Soerabaja gesichtete japanische Kampfverband wurde noch in der Nacht 2x erfolglos von niederländischen Schnellbooten angegriffen. 1 Schnellboot wurde vom Feind versenkt, 2 Weitere wurden beschädigt. Auch das U-Boot K-8, welches bereits den Schweren Kreuzer IJN Kako versenken konnte, kam zum Schuss auf den Schweren Kreuzer IJN Kumano. Die beiden geschossenen Torpedos verfehlten aber ihr Ziel. Das U-Boot wurde bei der anschließenden Verfolgung durch japanische Zerstörer leicht beschädigt, kann jedoch im Operationsgebiet verbleiben.

Night Time Surface Combat, near Pamekasan at 58,103, Range 2,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Suzuya
CA Kumano
DD Arashi
DD Hagikaze
Allied Ships
PT TM-4
PT TM-5
PT TM-6
PT TM-7
PT TM-8, Shell hits 1, on fire
PT TM-9, Shell hits 1, on fire
Low visibility due to Thunderstorms with 89% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms and 89% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
Van Den Heuvel W. gains tactical advantage
PT TM-9 engages CA Kumano at 2,000 yards
CA Kumano engages PT TM-8 at 2,000 yards
DD Hagikaze engages PT TM-9 at 2,000 yards
CA Kumano engages PT TM-6 at 2,000 yards
PT TM-9 engages CA Kumano at 2,000 yards
CA Kumano engages PT TM-8 at 2,000 yards
DD Hagikaze engages PT TM-9 at 2,000 yards
DD Arashi engages PT TM-9 at 2,000 yards
CA Kumano engages PT TM-4 at 2,000 yards
Task forces break off...

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Pamekasan at 58,103, Range 2,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Suzuya
CA Kumano
DD Arashi
DD Hagikaze
Allied Ships
PT TM-10
PT TM-11
PT TM-12
PT TM-13
PT TM-14, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
PT TM-15
Reduced visibility due to Thunderstorms with 89% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms and 89% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
CA Kumano engages PT TM-12 at 2,000 yards
CA Kumano engages PT TM-11 at 2,000 yards
CA Kumano engages PT TM-15 at 2,000 yards
PT TM-14 sunk by CA Suzuya at 2,000 yards
CA Kumano engages PT TM-13 at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards
CA Kumano engages PT TM-15 at 5,000 yards
CA Kumano engages PT TM-12 at 5,000 yards
Task forces break off...

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ASW attack near Pamekasan at 58,103
Japanese Ships
CA Kumano
DD Hagikaze
Allied Ships
SS KVIII, hits 2
SS KVIII launches 2 torpedoes at CA Kumano
KVIII bottoming out ....
DD Hagikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hagikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hagikaze attacking submerged sub ....
DD Hagikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hagikaze attacking submerged sub ....
DD Hagikaze cannot establish contact with SS KVIII
DD Hagikaze cannot reach attack position over SS KVIII
DD Hagikaze is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub

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In China werden chinesische Positionen nordöstlich von Ichang seit mehreren Tagen durch die japanische Luftwaffe bombardiert. Heute stiegen von Flugfeldern bei Sian aus Jäger der American Volunteers Group auf, um für die Verbündeten Luftsicherung zu fliegen. Mehrere Feindbomber konnten abgeschossen werden.

Morning Air attack on 92nd Chinese Corps, at 84,46 , near Ichang
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-Ic Sally x 13
Allied aircraft
H81-A3 x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-Ic Sally: 4 destroyed, 1 damaged
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-21-Ic Sally bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
AVG/3rd Sqn with H81-A3 (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
Also attacking 30th Chinese Corps ...

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An 3 Stellen griffen japanische Kräfte chinesische Positionen an. In allen Gefechten behielten die Chinesen die Oberhand und konnten die Feindangriffe erfolgreich abwehren.

Ground combat at 87,56 (near Chuhsien)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 5640 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 397
Defending force 9483 troops, 73 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 246
Japanese adjusted assault: 37
Allied adjusted defense: 435
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 11
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
166 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 28 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Allied ground losses:
138 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 21 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Assaulting units:
11th Ind.Mixed Brigade
20th Ind.Mixed Brigade
Defending units:
28th Chinese Corps
88th Chinese Corps
16th Construction Regiment

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Ground combat at Chengchow (88,44)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 5787 troops, 38 guns, 50 vehicles, Assault Value = 246
Defending force 12624 troops, 87 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 314
Japanese adjusted assault: 45
Allied adjusted defense: 124
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 2)
Combat modifiers
Defender: leaders(+), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), disruption(-), supply(-)
Japanese ground losses:
1939 casualties reported
Squads: 7 destroyed, 211 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 24 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
Guns lost 5 (1 destroyed, 4 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
526 casualties reported
Squads: 6 destroyed, 53 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 2 disabled
Assaulting units:
3rd Ind.Mixed Brigade
15th Tank Regiment
26th Engineer Regiment
Defending units:
98th Chinese Corps
15th Chinese Corps
40th Chinese Corps
7th New Chinese Corps
24th Group Army
1st War Area
39th Group Army

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Ground combat at Kweisui (92,35)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1640 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 80
Defending force 4840 troops, 43 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 127
Japanese adjusted assault: 35
Allied adjusted defense: 79
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), fatigue(-), experience(-)
Attacker: morale(-)
Japanese ground losses:
125 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 25 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Assaulting units:
2nd Ching An Tui Brigade
1st Ching An Tui Brigade
3rd Ching An Tui Brigade
Defending units:
11th Chinese Corps
17th Group Army

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xAP Rangitata sinks at sea
Loss of PT TM-14 on Dec 30, 1941 is admitted

Japanese forces CAPTURE Cabanatuan !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Babo !!!

CPT Raine, R. of AVG/3rd Sqn is credited with kill number 2

SSX Ha-14 is reported to have been sunk near Pearl Harbor on Dec 07, 1941




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Tagesbericht 31. Dezember 1941
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Im Nordpazifik, im Bereich der Aleuten, wurde Adak Island heute von den Japaner besetzt.

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Auf Neu Guinea landeten heute japanische Kräfte bei Madang. Stadt und Hafen werden spätestens am Folgetag in feindliche Hände fallen.

Amphibious Assault at Madang (97,123)
TF 539 troops unloading over beach at Madang, 97,123
Japanese ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
17 troops of a SNLF Squad lost overboard during unload of III/66th Nav Gd /2

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Ein von Port Moresby nach Townsville zurücklaufender Versorgungsfrachter wurde Opfer trägergestützter Torpedobomber. Der langsame und unbewaffnete Frachter hatte keine Chance.

Morning Air attack on TF, near Port Moresby at 97,133
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 7
B5N1 Kate x 4
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
xAK Centaur, Torpedo hits 4, and is sunk
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B5N1 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

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Südostasien
Landung japanischer Truppen auf der Luzon vorgelagerten Insel Polillo. Die unverteidigte Insel stellt für den Feind keine Herausforderung dar.

Amphibious Assault at Polillo (81,78)
TF 143 troops unloading over beach at Polillo, 81,78
10 Support troops lost in surf during unload of Yokosuka 1st SNLF /3

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Auf Mindanao scheiterte erneut ein japanischer Angriff auf die philippinischen Stellungen bei Cagayan.

Ground combat at Cagayan (79,89)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 8479 troops, 73 guns, 212 vehicles, Assault Value = 297
Defending force 10438 troops, 81 guns, 60 vehicles, Assault Value = 302
Japanese adjusted assault: 152
Allied adjusted defense: 117
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), preparation(-), fatigue(-)
morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
829 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 21 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 15 disabled
Engineers: 10 destroyed, 42 disabled
Guns lost 6 (2 destroyed, 4 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
810 casualties reported
Squads: 23 destroyed, 51 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Guns lost 6 (1 destroyed, 5 disabled)
Assaulting units:
2nd Recon Regiment
2nd Engineer Regiment
I./4th Infantry Battalion
1st Engineer Co
8th Tank Regiment
1st Ind. Engineer Regiment
II./4th Infantry Battalion
Kure 2nd SNLF
16th Army
17th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
1st /101st PA Battalion
3rd/101st PA Battalion
102nd PA Infantry Regiment
103rd PA Infantry Regiment
3rd PA Constabulary Regiment
102nd PA Infantry Division
Cagayan USAAF Base Force
Mindanao Force Corps
2nd/101st PA Battalion

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Nordwestlich von Ambon landeten japanische Truppen bei Namlea.

Amphibious Assault at Namlea (76,108)
TF 121 troops unloading over beach at Namlea, 76,108
Japanese ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
17 troops of a SNLF Squad lost overboard during unload of 16th Nav Gd

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An der Nordküste von Borneo bei Beaufort griffen japanische Kräfte britische Restverbände an und zwangen sie zum Rückzug in den Dschungel. Wenig später besetzte der Feind die Stadt.

Ground combat at Beaufort (66,87)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1005 troops, 6 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 43
Defending force 441 troops, 5 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2
Japanese adjusted assault: 26
Allied adjusted defense: 7
Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Beaufort !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(-), preparation(-), morale(-)
experience(-)
Attacker:
Allied ground losses:
119 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 10 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units retreated 2
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
I/81st Naval Guard Unit
III/81st Naval Guard Unit
Defending units:
107th RN Base Force
108th RN Base Force

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Nach einer mehr als 3-wöchigen Odyssee seit der Bombardierung und Beschädigung des U-Bootes bei Cavite/Manila erlag das U-Boot "USS Searaven", nur knapp 200 Seemeilen östlich von Soerabaja, seinen Schäden. Die Wassereinbrüche gerieten außer Kontrolle, so das die Besatzung das Boot aufgeben musste. Niederländische Flugboote bargen die Überlebenden und brachten sie nach Soerabaja.

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Mit der Ankunft der 8. indischen Brigade in Singapore sind die planmäßigen Absetzbewegungen abgeschlossen. Als letzte Einheit konnte sie per Bahn über die Strecke Temuloh-Singapore, die noch nicht von den Japanern gesperrt worden war, nach Süden evakuiert werden. Die beiden australischen Brigaden begannen am Abend mit der Räumung von Johore Bahru, um sich ebenfalls in die Festung zurückzuziehen. Weiter nördlich nahm der Feind die Städte Malacca und Temuloh ein.

Ground combat at Malacca (49,81)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1175 troops, 2 guns, 69 vehicles, Assault Value = 55
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 34
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 34 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Malacca !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: op mode(-), leaders(+)
Assaulting units:
5th Recon Regiment

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Ground combat at Temuloh (50,78)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 3664 troops, 37 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 124
Defending force 5 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1
Japanese adjusted assault: 121
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 121 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Temuloh !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+)
Attacker: leaders(+)
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units destroyed 1
Assaulting units:
56th Infantry Regiment
Defending units:
3rd ISF Base Force

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In China scheiterten japanische Angriffe auf chinesische Positionen bei Wenchow und Chuhsien. Die Chinesen konnten ihre Stellungen behaupten.

Ground combat at Wenchow (89,58)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 14168 troops, 117 guns, 41 vehicles, Assault Value = 465
Defending force 12452 troops, 43 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 447
Japanese adjusted assault: 166
Allied adjusted defense: 1426
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 8 (fort level 2)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), leaders(+), preparation(-)
experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
639 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 74 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 6 disabled
Allied ground losses:
296 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 29 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Assaulting units:
22nd Division
2nd Ind.Mixed Regiment
Defending units:
100th Chinese Corps
25th Group Army
14th Chinese Base Force

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Ground combat at 87,56 (near Chuhsien)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 11075 troops, 76 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 373
Defending force 9401 troops, 73 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 232
Japanese adjusted assault: 307
Allied adjusted defense: 169
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), fatigue(-), morale(-)
experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
288 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 24 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Allied ground losses:
519 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 65 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
Assaulting units:
11th Ind.Mixed Brigade
20th Ind.Mixed Brigade
Defending units:
28th Chinese Corps
88th Chinese Corps
16th Construction Regiment

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Loss of xAK Centaur on Dec 31, 1941 is admitted

Japanese forces CAPTURE Malacca !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Temuloh !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Beaufort !!!

Bestätigte Schiffsverluste auf allierter Seite vom 07.12.1941 bis 31.12.1941
2 Zerstörer
19 U-Boote
14 Schnellboote
1 Schnellboot-Tender
1 U-Boot-Tender
3 Minenräumer
7 Geleitschiffe/U-Jäger

21 Frachter (54.000 Bruttoregistertonnen)
1 Flottentanker (7.000 Bruttoregistertonnen)
4 Truppentransporter (29.600 Bruttoregistertonnen)

Bestätigte Schiffsverluste auf japanischer Seite vom 07.12.1941 bis 31.12.1941
1 Schwerer Kreuzer (IJN Kako)
1 Leichter Kreuzer (IJN Kashima)
1 Minenleger
4 Minenräumer
1 Geleitschiff/U-Jäger
1 Klein U-Boot

2 Frachter (8.900 Bruttoregistertonnen)




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Tagesbericht 01. Januar 1942
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Die am Vortage gelandeten Feindtruppen nahmen heute Stadt und Hafen von Madang auf Neu Guinea ein.

Ground combat at Madang (97,123)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 385 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 15
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 8
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 8 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Madang !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
III/66th Naval Guard Unit

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Der japanische Trägerkampfverband vor Papua Neuguinea hat seine Position nach Süden verlagert, um wahrscheinlich das Seegebiet zwischen Australien und Port Moresby besser überwachen zu können. Eigene Schiffsbewegungen finden jedoch zur Zeit in diesem Seegebiet nicht statt.

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Südostasien
Namlea wurde vom Feind heute erwartungsgemäß eingenommen.

Ground combat at Namlea (76,108)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1357 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 54
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 28
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 28 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Namlea !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(+), leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
16th Naval Guard Unit

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Auf Mindanao erreichte ein japanisches Vorauskommando die kleine Hafenstadt Cotabato, während an der Nordküste von Mindanao japanische Truppen bei Oroquieta an Land gingen. Cagayan ist nun vom Feind umzingelt und wurde auch heute von starken japanischen Verbänden angegriffen. Die Philippinen konnten sich jedoch erneut behaupten und wiesen den Angriff ab.

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Amphibious Assault at Oroquieta (78,88)
TF 510 troops unloading over beach at Oroquieta, 78,88
Japanese ground losses:
26 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost from landing craft during unload of III./4th Infantry Bn
10 Support troops lost in surf during unload of III./4th Infantry Bn

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Ground combat at Cagayan (79,89)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 7576 troops, 70 guns, 212 vehicles, Assault Value = 233
Defending force 9823 troops, 80 guns, 60 vehicles, Assault Value = 238
Japanese adjusted assault: 122
Allied adjusted defense: 261
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 1)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), preparation(-), morale(-)
experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
584 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 37 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 21 disabled
Guns lost 7 (1 destroyed, 6 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
373 casualties reported
Squads: 11 destroyed, 32 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
8th Tank Regiment
II./4th Infantry Battalion
1st Ind. Engineer Regiment
2nd Recon Regiment
I./4th Infantry Battalion
2nd Engineer Regiment
Kure 2nd SNLF
17th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
16th Army
1st Engineer Co
Defending units:
3rd PA Constabulary Regiment
102nd PA Infantry Regiment
103rd PA Infantry Regiment
102nd PA Infantry Division
III Philippine Corps
1st /101st PA Battalion
Cagayan USAAF Base Force
2nd/101st PA Battalion
3rd/101st PA Battalion

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Vor der Küste von Luzon nahm der Feind die Insel Polillo ein.

Ground combat at Polillo (81,78)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 593 troops, 7 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 28
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 28
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 28 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Polillo !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker:
Assaulting units:
Yokosuka 1st SNLF

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In China unternahm der Feind 2 erfolglose Angriffe auf chinesische Positionen bei Wuchow und Chengting. Die chinesischen Verbände konnten ihre Stellungen behaupten.

Ground combat at 77,56 (near Wuchow)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 12498 troops, 104 guns, 42 vehicles, Assault Value = 452
Defending force 7622 troops, 77 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 204
Japanese adjusted assault: 373
Allied adjusted defense: 349
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
696 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 44 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 8 disabled
Allied ground losses:
537 casualties reported
Squads: 16 destroyed, 23 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 12 (3 destroyed, 9 disabled)
Assaulting units:
104th Division
Defending units:
62nd Chinese Corps
2nd Prov Chinese Corps
16th Group Army

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Ground combat at 92,38 (near Chengting)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 16929 troops, 140 guns, 32 vehicles, Assault Value = 609
Defending force 9699 troops, 75 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 195
Japanese adjusted assault: 328
Allied adjusted defense: 148
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
66 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
2492 casualties reported
Squads: 121 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 190 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 4 destroyed, 4 disabled
Guns lost 10 (10 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
41st Division
2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade
Defending units:
35th Chinese Corps
13th Group Army

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Japanese forces CAPTURE Madang !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Polillo !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Namlea !!!





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Admiral H. R. Stark (Chief of Naval Operations)





Tagesbericht 02. Januar 1942
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Kurz nach Mitternacht näherten sich die 8 Schlachtschiffe der Pazifik-Flotte nebst Kreuzer- und Zerstörer Geleit Midway Island. Erstes Opfer wurde ein Küsten-Minensucher, der mit wenigen Salven versenkt wurde. Dann richteten die Schlachtschiffe ihre Geschütze auf die Insel und eröffneten das Feuer. Die Erde auf der Insel wurde mehrfach umgepflügt. Als der Beschießungsverband wieder abdrehte, schien Midway Island in Flammen zu stehen. Die Schäden dürften für den Feind spürbar sein.

Night Time Surface Combat, near Midway Island at 158,91, Range 12,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
AMc Shonan Maru #7, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
Allied Ships
BB Maryland
BB West Virginia
BB Nevada
BB Oklahoma
BB Arizona
BB Pennsylvania
BB California
BB Tennessee
CL Raleigh
CL Detroit
DD Reid
DD Tucker
DD Cassin
DD Downes
DD Allen
DD Litchfield
Improved night sighting under 100% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 100% moonlight: 12,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 12,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards
AMc Shonan Maru #7 sunk by CL Detroit at 11,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...

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Night Naval bombardment of Midway Island at 158,91
Allied Ships
BB Tennessee
BB California
BB Pennsylvania
BB Arizona
BB Oklahoma
BB Nevada
BB West Virginia
BB Maryland
CL Detroit
CL Raleigh
Japanese ground losses:
695 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 33 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 44 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 21
Port hits 11
Port supply hits 2
BB Tennessee firing at 144th Infantry Regiment
BB California firing at 144th Infantry Regiment
BB Pennsylvania firing at 144th Infantry Regiment
BB Arizona firing at Midway Island
BB Oklahoma firing at 144th Infantry Regiment
BB Nevada firing at Midway Island
BB West Virginia firing at 144th Infantry Regiment
BB Maryland firing at 144th Infantry Regiment
CL Detroit firing at 144th Infantry Regiment
CL Raleigh firing at Midway Island

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In Bereich der Solomonen See sind starke japanische Flottenbewegungen im Gange. Ob es sich hier um Operationen gegen Port Moresby oder die Milne Bay handelt, kann noch nicht gesagt werden. Vielleicht haben diese Verbände aber auch Ziele, die weiter südlich liegen.

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Südostasien
Auf den Philippinen wurde die Insel Boac vom Feind besetzt. Auf Mindanao besetzten die am Vortage gelandeten Feindtruppen die kleine Hafenstadt Oroquieta.

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Ground combat at Oroquieta (78,88)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1155 troops, 7 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 42
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 22
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 22 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Oroquieta !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(+), leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
III./4th Infantry Battalion

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In China kam es zu einer Reihe von schweren Gefechten mit wechselvollem Ausgang. Negativer Höhepunkt der Kampfhandlungen war der Fall der Stadt Chengchow, die vom Feind nach mehreren Anläufen schließlich eingenommen werden konnte.

Ground combat at 87,48 (near Sinyang)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 11510 troops, 101 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 390
Defending force 4811 troops, 43 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 121
Japanese adjusted assault: 524
Allied adjusted defense: 19
Japanese assault odds: 27 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: op mode(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
305 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 36 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Allied ground losses:
2779 casualties reported
Squads: 110 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 78 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 5 disabled
Guns lost 10 (5 destroyed, 5 disabled)
Units retreated 2
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
116th Division
Defending units:
12th Chinese Corps
3rd Group Army

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Ground combat at 77,56 (near Wuchow)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 12027 troops, 104 guns, 42 vehicles, Assault Value = 405
Defending force 7292 troops, 74 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 178
Japanese adjusted assault: 355
Allied adjusted defense: 322
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), morale(-), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
214 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
445 casualties reported
Squads: 15 destroyed, 21 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 6 (1 destroyed, 5 disabled)
Assaulting units:
104th Division
Defending units:
62nd Chinese Corps
2nd Prov Chinese Corps
16th Group Army

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Ground combat at Chengchow (88,44)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 26749 troops, 233 guns, 74 vehicles, Assault Value = 889
Defending force 12291 troops, 87 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 271
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 1
Japanese adjusted assault: 526
Allied adjusted defense: 129
Japanese assault odds: 4 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Chengchow !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: leaders(+), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
313 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 45 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Allied ground losses:
4693 casualties reported
Squads: 176 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 162 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 23 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 14 (14 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 7
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
15th Tank Regiment
3rd Ind.Mixed Brigade
35th Division
32nd Division
26th Engineer Regiment
Defending units:
40th Chinese Corps
98th Chinese Corps
15th Chinese Corps
7th New Chinese Corps
24th Group Army
1st War Area
39th Group Army

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Ground combat at 92,38 (near Chengting)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 16890 troops, 140 guns, 32 vehicles, Assault Value = 603
Defending force 705 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1
Japanese adjusted assault: 367
Allied adjusted defense: 10
Japanese assault odds: 36 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: fatigue(-)
Allied ground losses:
297 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 19 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units retreated 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
41st Division
2nd Ind.Mixed Brigade
Defending units:
13th Group Army

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Ground combat at Kweisui (92,35)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 8058 troops, 77 guns, 132 vehicles, Assault Value = 300
Defending force 4850 troops, 43 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 127
Japanese adjusted assault: 227
Allied adjusted defense: 109
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
146 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 34 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
1220 casualties reported
Squads: 64 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 73 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 3 (2 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Units retreated 2
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
4th Cavalry Brigade
2nd Ching An Tui Brigade
1st Ching An Tui Brigade
3rd Ching An Tui Brigade
5th Armored Car Co
1st Cavalry Brigade
12th Indpt Infantry Regiment
Mongol Garrison Army
Defending units:
11th Chinese Corps
17th Group Army

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Japanese forces CAPTURE Chengchow !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Oroquieta !!!

AMc Shonan Maru #7 is reported to have been sunk near Midway Island on Jan 02, 1942







Für das Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI)

Lt. Colonel Bratton - Chief Far Eastern Section/Militäry Intelligence Division (FESMID)
Lieutenant Commander Kramer - Office of Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV)

[George Pickett]

Leider musste Unser werter Gegner aus persönlichen/privaten Gründen die Partie abbrechen. Er war jedoch so fair, uns sein Passwort zu übersenden, so dass die Möglichkeit besteht, seitens der Regentschaft als japanischer Oberbefehlshaber in dieses PBEM einzusteigen. Sollte sich ein Interessent finden, so würden wir hm den letzten Save (Mitte Januar 1942) samt Passwort per Mail/PN zusenden.

[George Pickett]

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Admiral H. R. Stark (Chief of Naval Operations)





Tagesbericht 03. Januar 1942
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Japanische Kräfte landen auf Attu Island/westliche Aleuten.

Amphibious Assault at Attu Island (153,49)
TF 447 troops unloading over beach at Attu Island, 153,49

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Zwischen Mitternacht und den frühen Morgenstunden legte der Minenleger Verband über 400 Minen an der Küste von Midway Island aus. Diese sollen die Versorgung und Verstärkung der feindlichen Basis behindern.

Task Force 326 lays minefield at Midway Island ( 158 , 91) and sets course for Pearl Harbor




Ein vor dem Hafen von Suva auf Reede liegender Frachter wurde von einem japanischen U-Boot torpediert und versenkt.

Submarine attack near Suva at 132,160
Japanese Ships
SS I-18
Allied Ships
xAK Admiral Y. Williams, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Admiral Y. Williams is sighted by SS I-18
SS I-18 launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Admiral Y. Williams

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Im Gebiet um Papua Neuguinea spitzt sich die Lage zu. Während japanische Kräfte an der Milne Bay an Land gingen, sichtete ein Seeaufklärer nahe Port Moresby einen feindlichen Konvoi, der als Landungsverband angesprochen wurde. Die Garnison von Port Moresby wurde daraufhin in höchste Alarmbereitschaft versetzt. Der Einsatz der Trägerkampfgruppe "Fox" gegen diesen Verband wird nicht in Erwägung gezogen. Die 3 Träger des Verbandes liegen zur Zeit im Hafen von Suva und warten auf die Ankunft des Trägers Yorktown, der in ca. 1 Woche Suva erreichen soll. Erst dann soll der Verband wieder aktiv auf japanische Operationen reagieren und eingesetzt werden.

Amphibious Assault at Milne Bay (101,133)
TF 539 troops unloading over beach at Milne Bay, 101,133
Japanese ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
17 troops of a SNLF Squad lost from landing craft during unload of III/66th Nav Gd /4

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Südostasien
Auf Mindanao besetzten japanische Truppen die Stadt Malaybalay.

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In Malaysia wurde heute die Festung Singapore mehrfach von feindlichen Bombern angegriffen. Zwar stehen keine eigenen Jagdmaschinen mehr zur Verteidigung auf den Flugfeldern bereit, doch konnte die in der Festung konzentrierte Flak rund 10 Bomber abschießen und weitere 20 beschädigen.

Morning Air attack on Singapore Base Force, at 50,84 (Singapore)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 20
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 23
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 11 damaged
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 6 destroyed by flak
Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 5000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
Also attacking 109th RN Base Force ...
Also attacking Singapore Base Force ...
Also attacking 109th RN Base Force ...
Also attacking Singapore Base Force ...

Morning Air attack on Singapore Fortress, at 50,84 (Singapore)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 32 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 19
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 16 damaged
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 2 destroyed by flak
Allied ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
19 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 7000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
Also attacking 22nd Australian Brigade ...
Also attacking Singapore Fortress ...
Also attacking 22nd Australian Brigade ...
Also attacking Singapore Fortress ...

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In China rücken die japanischen Verbände auf breiter Front weiter vor. Einige chinesische Einheiten wurden zerschlagen. Andere mussten sich unter Verlusten zurückziehen.

Ground combat at 82,55 (near Pingsiang)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 10896 troops, 104 guns, 42 vehicles, Assault Value = 299
Defending force 9513 troops, 139 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 195
Japanese adjusted assault: 172
Allied adjusted defense: 48
Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: op mode(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Japanese ground losses:
574 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 61 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
Allied ground losses:
2893 casualties reported
Squads: 75 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 234 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 5 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 23 (16 destroyed, 7 disabled)
Units retreated 5
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
39th Division
Defending units:
21st Chinese Corps
50th Chinese Corps
49th Chinese Corps
3rd New Chinese Corps
23rd Group Army

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Ground combat at 90,49 (near Pengpu)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 5424 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 174
Defending force 240 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1
Japanese adjusted assault: 92
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 92 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: op mode(-), morale(-), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: leaders(+), leaders(-)
Allied ground losses:
321 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 29 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units destroyed 1
Assaulting units:
13th Ind.Mixed Brigade
Defending units:
Lusu War Area

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Ground combat at 77,56 (near Wuchow)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 11916 troops, 103 guns, 42 vehicles, Assault Value = 394
Defending force 6963 troops, 73 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 158
Japanese adjusted assault: 149
Allied adjusted defense: 157
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), fatigue(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(+), leaders(-)
Japanese ground losses:
292 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 48 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Allied ground losses:
89 casualties reported
Squads: 11 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Assaulting units:
104th Division
Defending units:
62nd Chinese Corps
2nd Prov Chinese Corps
16th Group Army

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Ground combat at Kweiteh (90,46)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 542 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 108
Defending force 459 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 10
Japanese adjusted assault: 28
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 28 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: leaders(+), leaders(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Allied ground losses:
481 casualties reported
Squads: 26 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 30 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units destroyed 1
Assaulting units:
12th Tank Regiment
8th RGC Route Brigade
Defending units:
69th Chinese Corps

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Für das Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI)

Lt. Colonel Bratton - Chief Far Eastern Section/Militäry Intelligence Division (FESMID)
Lieutenant Commander Kramer - Office of Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV)

[George Pickett]

So...hier geht es nun auch weiter. Der edle Cerberus hat sich an die Spitze des japanischen Militärs geputscht, den Kaiser entha...ähm...ins Exil geschickt und die Macht an sich gerissen. Sein erster Zug liegt bei Uns und die Sch...ähm...die Chose kann weitergehen... :D

[Oerty]

Wir wünschen euch ein angenehmes Spiel und werden die Partie gespannt verfolgen.

[Hohenlohe]

Da wir fleissig auf beiden Seiten mitlesen, enthalten wir uns eines Kommentars, da wir nicht als japanischer Spion exekutiert werden wollen...:D

herzlichste grüsse

Hohenlohe-san...*BANZAI!!*

edit: wir werden aus Höflichkeit das Abo löschen...

[Taurus]

Sehr gute Nachrichten, wäre auch schade gewesen, dieses schon zu Beginn unorthodox aggressive japanische Vordringen nicht weiter verfolgen zu können.

[George Pickett]

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Tagesbericht 04. Januar 1942
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Im Morgengrauen begannen fast zeitgleich japanische Landungsmanöver bei Port Moresby und Buna. Port Moeresby wurde in den letzten Tagen zwar durch australische Truppenverbände verstärkt, doch wurden die anlandenden Feindkräfte als 4. japanische Infanteriedivision, ein äußerst kampfstarker Verband, aufgeklärt. Dennoch soll dem Feind die Wegnahme dieses wichtigen Stützpunktes so lange wie möglich verwehrt werden. Buna hingegen ist unverteidigt und wird vom Feind ohne Probleme besetzt werden können.

Amphibious Assault at Port Moresby (98,130)
TF 132 troops unloading over beach at Port Moresby, 98,130
Japanese ground losses:
176 casualties reported
Squads: 9 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 7 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost overboard during unload of 4th Div /3
16 troops of a IJA Cavalry Squad accidentally lost during unload of 4th Div /3
10 Support troops lost overboard during unload of 4th Div /3
75mm T90 Field Gun dropped into water during unload of 4th Div /4
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost overboard during unload of 4th Div /5
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost from landing craft during unload of 4th Div /6
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost from landing craft during unload of 4th Div /7
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost overboard during unload of 4th Div /8
10 Support troops lost from landing craft during unload of 4th Div /9
10 Support troops accidentally lost during unload of 4th Div /10
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost overboard during unload of 4th Div /13
10 Support troops lost overboard during unload of 4th Div /14
10 Support troops accidentally lost during unload of 4th Div /15

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Amphibious Assault at Buna (99,129)
TF 124 troops unloading over beach at Buna, 99,129
10 Support troops accidentally lost during unload of Maizuru 1st SNLF /6
10 Support troops lost in surf during unload of Maizuru 1st SNLF /7

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Mit der Landung bei Lunga/Guadalcanal verstärkt der Feind seine Präsenz im Gebiet der oberen Solomonen. Im Augenblick können die eigenen Kräfte gegen die japanische Expansion in diesem Gebiet wenig bis gar nichts unternehmen, da in diesem Gebiet starke feindliche Flottenverbände operieren. Da die Position der Kido Butai zudem nicht bekannt ist, verbleiben die eigenen Marinekräfte im Raum der Neuen Hebriden und der Fiji Inseln in einer defensiven Position.

Amphibious Assault at Lunga (114,138)
TF 190 troops unloading over beach at Lunga, 114,138
8 Aviation Support troops lost from landing craft during unload of 10th JNAF AF Unit

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Bei den Fiji Inseln kommt es auch vermehrt zu Zwischenfällen mit japanischen U-Booten. Mit dem Eintreffen von Zerstörern der US Navy wird die U-Boot Abwehr in dieser Region nun verstärkt. Vor dem Hafen von Suva konnte heute ein Feindboot gestellt, bekämpft und wohl auch beschädigt werden.

ASW attack near Suva at 132,160
Japanese Ships
SS I-18, hits 5
Allied Ships
AG Spica
APD Waters
xAK Idaho
DD Preston
DD Smith
DD Perkins
SS I-18 is sighted by escort
DD Preston fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Smith fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Perkins fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Perkins fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Perkins attacking submerged sub ....
DD Perkins fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Perkins fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Perkins attacking submerged sub ....
DD Perkins cannot reach attack position over SS I-18
DD Perkins is out of ASW ammo
DD Perkins is out of ASW ammo
DD Perkins fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Südostasien
Im Raum der Philippinen besetzte der Feind heute die kleine Hafenstadt Dumaguete.

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Östlich von Ambon landeten Feindkräfte nahe des kleinen Ölhafens von Boela.

Amphibious Assault at Boela (80,110)
TF 548 troops unloading over beach at Boela, 80,110

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Singapore wurde auch heute aus der Luft angegriffen. Die britische Flak schoss präzise und konnte so einige Bomber am genauen Bombenabwurf hindern. Während der Feind wieder einige Bomber einbüsste, hielten sich die eigenen Verluste in Grenzen.

Afternoon Air attack on Singapore Fortress, at 50,84 (Singapore)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 5
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 24
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 damaged
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 2 destroyed by flak
Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 5000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb


Afternoon Air attack on Singapore Fortress, at 50,84 (Singapore)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 6 damaged
Allied ground losses:
14 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 7000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

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Nördlich von Singapore erreichten heute japanische Vorauseinheiten die Stadt Johore Bahru und besetzten sie. Damit ist, abgesehen von der Festung Singapore, ganz Malaysia in japanischer Hand.

Ground combat at Johore Bahru (50,83)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1385 troops, 28 guns, 69 vehicles, Assault Value = 208
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 52
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 52 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Johore Bahru !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker:
Assaulting units:
5th Recon Regiment
148th Infantry Regiment
56th Engineer Regiment
56th Field Artillery Regiment

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In China griff der Feind erfolglos chinesische Positionen westlich von Chusien und nordöstlich von Wuchow an.

Ground combat at 87,56 (near Chuhsien)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 10932 troops, 76 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 353
Defending force 9133 troops, 73 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 198
Japanese adjusted assault: 196
Allied adjusted defense: 209
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), fatigue(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
253 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 19 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Allied ground losses:
515 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 66 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 12 (1 destroyed, 11 disabled)
Assaulting units:
11th Ind.Mixed Brigade
20th Ind.Mixed Brigade
Defending units:
88th Chinese Corps
28th Chinese Corps
16th Construction Regiment

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Ground combat at 77,56 (near Wuchow)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 11566 troops, 103 guns, 42 vehicles, Assault Value = 358
Defending force 6864 troops, 73 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 160
Japanese adjusted assault: 241
Allied adjusted defense: 319
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
205 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Allied ground losses:
293 casualties reported
Squads: 23 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Assaulting units:
104th Division
Defending units:
62nd Chinese Corps
2nd Prov Chinese Corps
16th Group Army

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Japanese forces CAPTURE Johore Bahru !!!

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Tagesbericht 05. Januar 1942
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Im Raum Papua Neu Guinea konnte der Feind heute Buna und die Milne Bay unter seine Kontrolle bringen. Port Moresby wurde durch einen schweren Kampfverband beschossen. Die Anlandung der Feindtruppen kann kaum gestört oder behindert werden. Morgen sollen B17-Bomber aus Townsville die feindlichen Bodentruppen bei Port Moresby angreifen.

Ground combat at Buna (99,129)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1518 troops, 19 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 63
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 31
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 31 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Buna !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
Maizuru 1st SNLF

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Ground combat at Milne Bay (101,133)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 368 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 14
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 8
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 8 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Milne Bay !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
III/66th Naval Guard Unit

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Naval bombardment of Port Moresby at 98,130 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
10 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
BB Yamashiro
BB Fuso
BB Mutsu
BB Nagato, Shell hits 1
CA Kinugasa
CA Aoba
Allied ground losses:
155 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 20 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 10
Port hits 8
BB Yamashiro firing at Port Moresby
BB Fuso firing at Port Moresby
BB Mutsu firing at 6th RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment
6th RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment firing at BB Mutsu
BB Nagato firing at 15th RAAF Base Force
15th RAAF Base Force firing at BB Nagato
CA Kinugasa firing at Port Moresby
CA Aoba firing at 15th RAAF Base Force
15th RAAF Base Force firing at CA Aoba

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Südostasien
Auf Nord Luzon erreichten japanische Truppen heute das geräumte Iba und besetzten die Stadt. Die Verteidigung auf Luzon konzentriert sich auf das Dreieck Manila-Clark Field-Bataan.

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Westlich der Insel Palawan landeten heute japanische Truppen auf der unbesetzten Insel Balbac.

Amphibious Assault at Balabac (70,84)
TF 143 troops unloading over beach at Balabac, 70,84
Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
13 troops of a SNLF Para Squad accidentally lost during unload of Yokosuka 1st SNLF /3

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In Süd Burma besetzten heute feindliche Truppen das geräumte Mergui.

Ground combat at Mergui (53,62)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1112 troops, 7 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 43
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 42
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 42 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Mergui !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker:
Assaulting units:
III./143rd Infantry Battalion

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In China attackierte der Feind erfolglos chinesische Stellungen östlich von Hankow. Der Angreifer erlitt schwere Verluste.

Ground combat at 86,50 (near Hankow)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 16710 troops, 142 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 544
Defending force 11397 troops, 71 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 351
Japanese adjusted assault: 283
Allied adjusted defense: 405
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), fatigue(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
1314 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 85 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Allied ground losses:
368 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 37 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Assaulting units:
13th Division
14th Ind.Mixed Brigade
Defending units:
7th Chinese Corps
84th Chinese Corps
21st Group Army

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Japanese forces CAPTURE Mergui !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Buna !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Milne Bay !!!

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Tagesbericht 06. Januar 1942
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Auf dem Rückmarsch nach Pearl Harbor wurde der Minenleger Verband in der Nacht von einem japanischen U-Boot angegriffen, welches das Führungschiff des Verbandes, den Minenleger "USS Oglala" mit 3 Torpedotreffern versenkte. Die Suche nach dem Feindboot war erfolglos und nachdem die Überlebenden der Oglala aus dem Wasser gerettet waren, nahm der Verband wieder Kurs auf Pearl Harbor.

Sub attack near French Frigate Shoal at 173,102
Japanese Ships
SS I-174
Allied Ships
CM Oglala, Torpedo hits 3, on fire, heavy damage
DM Breese
DM Sicard
DM Pruitt
DM Preble
DM Tracy
SS I-174 launches 4 torpedoes at CM Oglala
DM Sicard fails to find sub and abandons search
DM Pruitt fails to find sub and abandons search
DM Preble fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Tracy fails to find sub and abandons search
DM Preble fails to find sub, continues to search...
DM Preble fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Kurz vor Morgengrauen landeten japanische Truppen auf Baker Island. Diese Insel liegt bereits an der Grenze zum Südpazifik und damit nahe an den Konvoi Routen von den Vereinigten Staaten nach Australien. Sollte es dem Feind gelingen, hier eine Basis für Seeaufklärer zu errichten, so wären die Konvois nach Australien der Gefahr der Entdeckung preisgegeben. Der Feind könnte so seine U-Boote zu den langsamen Konvois dirigieren und verheerenden Schaden anrichten.

Amphibious Assault at Baker Island (149,136)
TF 116 troops unloading over beach at Baker Island, 149,136
Japanese ground losses:
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
13.2mm T93 AAMG dropped into water during unload of 53rd Nav Gd
10 Support troops accidentally lost during unload of 53rd Nav Gd

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Ground combat at Baker Island (149,136)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 1414 troops, 11 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 59
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 52
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 52 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Baker Island !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
53rd Naval Guard Unit

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Auch im Raum Papua Neuguinea/Australien spitzt sich die Lage zu. Port Moresby wurde in der Nacht erneut von schweren Einheiten der japanischen Flotte beschossen. Der am Vormitag dann von der 4. japanischen Infanteriedivision angesetzte Angriff brach aber im konzentrierten Abwehrfeuer der australischen Verteidiger zusammen. Ein großer Erfolg, der dem Stützpunkt hoffentlich etwas Luft verschafft um die Schäden zu beheben und die Stellungen weiter auszubauen.

Night Naval bombardment of Port Moresby at 98,130 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
4 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
BB Yamashiro
BB Fuso
BB Mutsu
BB Nagato
CA Kinugasa
CA Aoba
Allied ground losses:
39 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 3
Port hits 7
BB Yamashiro firing at 6th RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment
6th RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment firing at BB Yamashiro
BB Fuso firing at Port Moresby
BB Mutsu firing at Port Moresby
BB Nagato firing at 6th RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment
6th RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment firing at BB Nagato
CA Kinugasa firing at 6th RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment
6th RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment firing at CA Kinugasa
CA Aoba firing at Port Moresby

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Ground combat at Port Moresby (98,130)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 12854 troops, 113 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 443
Defending force 9079 troops, 114 guns, 60 vehicles, Assault Value = 312
Japanese adjusted assault: 136
Allied adjusted defense: 299
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 2)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(+), fatigue(-)
Japanese ground losses:
1053 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 100 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
Allied ground losses:
118 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 16 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Assaulting units:
4th Division
Defending units:
B Coy/NG Rifles
19th MG Battalion
C Coy/NG Rifles
Port Moresby Brigade
D Coy/NG Rifles
2/1st Ind Coy
30th Australian Brigade
A Coy/NG Rifles
Lark Battalion
6th RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment
15th RAAF Base Force
Rabaul Det. Base Force
4th Australian Lt AA Regiment

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Völlig überraschend wurde die australische Hafenstadt Cairns durch japanische Trägerflugzeuge angegriffen. Das Ziel waren die Stellungen der 1. motorisierten Brigade der austraslischen Armee, die hier zum Küstenschutz eingesetzt ist. Die Wirkung des Angriffs von fast 100 Horizontalbombern verpuffte jedoch weitgehend im weitläufigen Gelände. Die Brigade hatte kaum Verluste zu beklagen. Auf Grund der Menge der angreifenden Flugzeuge wird vermutet, dass es sich bei dem Trägerkampfverband um die Kido Butai handelt.

Morning Air attack on 1st Motor Brigade, at 92,140 (Cairns)
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 48
B5N2 Kate x 95
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
35 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
22 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
15 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
15 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
22 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
21 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

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Am Nachmittag flogen dann von Townville aus einige B17-Bomber einen Luftangriff auf den japanischen Brückenkopf bei Port Moresby. Der Erfolg war mehr als überschaubar, doch soll den Verteidigern Mut gemacht werden. Sie sind nicht allein!

Afternoon Air attack on 4th Division, at 98,130 (Port Moresby)
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-17D Fortress x 7
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Für die Front im Südpazifik wurde am heutigen Tage die angedachte Verteidigungslinie den örtlichen Kommandeuren vorgestellt. Zentrale Eckpfeiler dieser Verteidigung sind Neu Kaledonien, die Neuen Hebriden sowie die Fiji Inseln als zentraler Flotten- und Versorgungsstützpunkt. Auf dieser Linie soll der erste ernsthafte Widerstand geleistet werden, um die Versorgung Australiens weiter gewährleisten zu können.

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Südostasien
Die Rest der britischen und amerikanischen Schnellboote, die von Cavite/Manila aus operierten, haben gestern ihren Heimatstützpunkt verlassen, um nach Java zu verlegen. Im Kampf um Luzon sind sie keine großem Hilfe mehr und so sollen sie sich in Soerabaja/Java den niederländischen Torpedobooten anschließen. Bei der Insel Tawi Tawi bedienten sich die Besatzungen aus einem hier angelegten Treibstoffdepot. Als der Verband kurz vor Morgengrauen aufbrechen wollte, wurden japanische Zerstörer gesichtet. Den Schnelbootten gelang es aber auf Grund ihrer hohen Geschwindigkeit, dem Feind zu entkommen.

Night Time Surface Combat, near Tawi Tawi at 72,90, Range 8,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Fubuki
DD Usugumo
DD Shirayuki
DD Hatsuyuki
Allied Ships
PT-33
PT-35
MTB 8
MTB 27
Improved night sighting under 82% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 82% moonlight: 11,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 8,000 yards
DD Hatsuyuki engages PT-35 at 8,000 yards
DD Usugumo engages PT-35 at 8,000 yards
DD Fubuki engages PT-35 at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
DD Hatsuyuki engages PT-35 at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 8,000 yards
DD Shirayuki engages PT-35 at 8,000 yards
DD Usugumo engages PT-33 at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
DD Hatsuyuki engages MTB 8 at 10,000 yards
DD Fubuki engages MTB 8 at 10,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards
DD Fubuki engages MTB 27 at 12,000 yards
Task forces break off...

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Die Insel Palawan wurde heute vom Feind besetzt. Auf Mindanao tut sich der Feind bei der Einnahme von Cagayan weiterhin schwer. Auch der heutige Angriff drang nicht durch, obwohl es mehrmakls auf des Messer´s Schneide stand. Die philippinischen Linien hielten jedoch stand.

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Ground combat at Cagayan (79,89)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 8620 troops, 74 guns, 218 vehicles, Assault Value = 464
Defending force 9511 troops, 79 guns, 60 vehicles, Assault Value = 211
Japanese adjusted assault: 178
Allied adjusted defense: 89
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
324 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 21 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Vehicles lost 7 (1 destroyed, 6 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
946 casualties reported
Squads: 52 destroyed, 37 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 32 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 11 (1 destroyed, 10 disabled)
Assaulting units:
146th Infantry Regiment
I./4th Infantry Battalion
8th Tank Regiment
1st Ind. Engineer Regiment
II./4th Infantry Battalion
2nd Recon Regiment
2nd Engineer Regiment
1st Engineer Co
Kure 2nd SNLF
16th Army
17th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
3rd PA Constabulary Regiment
103rd PA Infantry Regiment
102nd PA Infantry Regiment
102nd PA Infantry Division
III Philippine Corps
1st /101st PA Battalion
Cagayan USAAF Base Force
2nd/101st PA Battalion
3rd/101st PA Battalion

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Im Dschungel von Nord Borneo wurden 2 britische Garnisonsverbände von feindlichen Truppen gestellt und in Kämpfe verwickelt. In dem schwierigen und unübersichtlichen Gelände konnten sich die Brieten behaupten.

Ground combat at 67,88 (near Beaufort)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 501 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 21
Defending force 362 troops, 5 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2
Japanese adjusted assault: 8
Allied adjusted defense: 7
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), op mode(-), fatigue(-), morale(-)
experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: leaders(-)
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
I/81st Naval Guard Unit
Defending units:
107th RN Base Force
108th RN Base Force

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In Malaysia erreichten japanische Truppen Unerwartet spät die Hafenstadt Kuantan und besetzten sie. Die Stadt wurde von den britischden Verteidigern bereits vor 3 Wochen geräumt.

Ground combat at Kuantan (51,79)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 3632 troops, 26 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 185
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 30
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 30 to 1 (fort level 2)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Kuantan !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: fatigue(-)
Assaulting units:
21st Infantry Regiment
12th Engineer Regiment
21st JAAF AF Bn

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Aus China gab es lediglich einen Gefechtsbericht über japanische Angriffe östlich von Hankow, die von den chinesischen Verteidigern jedoch abgewiesen wurden. Der Feind erlitt spürbare Verluste.

Ground combat at 86,50 (near Hankow)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 15756 troops, 142 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 443
Defending force 11109 troops, 71 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 318
Japanese adjusted assault: 190
Allied adjusted defense: 331
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
848 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 59 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Allied ground losses:
391 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 51 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Assaulting units:
13th Division
14th Ind.Mixed Brigade
Defending units:
7th Chinese Corps
84th Chinese Corps
21st Group Army

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Japanese forces CAPTURE Kuantan !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Baker Island !!!

Loss of CM Oglala on Jan 06, 1942 is admitted





Für das Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI)

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Lieutenant Commander Kramer - Office of Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV)

[George Pickett]

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Tagesbericht 07. Janaur 1942
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
In der Nacht wurde Port Moresby erneut von schweren japanischen Marineeinheiten beschossen. Die Schäden fielen weitaus geringer aus alS am Vortage, da die Schlachtschiffe und Kreuzer anscheinend keine Munition mehr für ihre Hauptartillerie besaßen. Der anschließende Angriff der Landungstruppen endete blutig und unter schweren Verlusten für den Feind im konzentrierten Abwehrfeuer der australischen Truppen. Auch B17 Bomber aus Townsville griffen wieder in die Kämpfe ein und bombardierten die feindlichen Truppen.

Night Naval bombardment of Port Moresby at 98,130 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
5 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
BB Yamashiro
BB Fuso
BB Mutsu
BB Nagato
CA Kinugasa
CA Aoba
Allied ground losses:
27 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 3
Port hits 2
BB Yamashiro firing at 6th RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment
6th RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment firing at BB Yamashiro
BB Fuso firing at Port Moresby
BB Mutsu firing at 6th RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment
6th RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment firing at BB Mutsu
BB Nagato firing at Port Moresby
CA Kinugasa firing at 6th RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment
6th RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment firing at CA Kinugasa
CA Aoba firing at Port Moresby

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Ground combat at Port Moresby (98,130)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 11818 troops, 113 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 342
Defending force 8797 troops, 113 guns, 60 vehicles, Assault Value = 267
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 1
Japanese adjusted assault: 19
Allied adjusted defense: 127
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 6 (fort level 1)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), disruption(-), experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(+), fatigue(-)
Japanese ground losses:
1032 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 82 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 9 disabled
Guns lost 5 (1 destroyed, 4 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
138 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 19 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
4th Division
Defending units:
Lark Battalion
2/1st Ind Coy
19th MG Battalion
30th Australian Brigade
Port Moresby Brigade
6th RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment
Rabaul Det. Base Force
15th RAAF Base Force
4th Australian Lt AA Regiment

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Morning Air attack on 4th Division, at 98,130 (Port Moresby)
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 10
B-17E Fortress x 11
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:
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Die Kido Butai kreuzt immer noch vor der australischen Ostküste und bombardierte heute Townsville. Ziel waren wieder Bodentruppen. Die Verluste fielen eher gering aus.

Morning Air attack on 98th Coast AA Regiment, at 92,144 (Townsville)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 40
B5N2 Kate x 56
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N2 Kate: 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 8 (1 destroyed, 7 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
21 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
13 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
22 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 10000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

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Nördlich von Guadfalcanal gingen japanische Truppen bei der Thousend Ships Bay an Land und übernahmen dort die Kontrolle.

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Südostasien
Der britisch-amerikanische Schnellbootverband traf in der Nacht südlich der Insel Tawi Tawi auf japanische Kreuzer und Zerstörer. Je 1 britisches und 1 amerikanisches Schnellboot wurden getroffen und sanken. Die anderen 2 Schnellboote konnten durchbrechen und halten Kurs auf Samarinda, um dort Treibstoff aufzunehmen.

Night Time Surface Combat, near Tawi Tawi at 71,91, Range 10,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
CA Haguro
CL Nagara
DD Yamagumo
DD Ikazuchi
DD Inazuma
Allied Ships
PT-33
PT-35, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
MTB 8
MTB 27, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
Improved night sighting under 75% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 75% moonlight: 11,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 10,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 10,000 yards
CA Haguro engages PT-35 at 10,000 yards
CL Nagara engages PT-35 at 10,000 yards
MTB 27 sunk by CA Haguro at 10,000 yards
Zubal, D.G. orders Allied TF to disengage
Range closes to 9,000 yards
DD Yamagumo engages PT-35 at 9,000 yards
PT-35 sunk by CA Haguro at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards
CA Haguro engages PT-33 at 12,000 yards
DD Yamagumo engages PT-33 at 12,000 yards
DD Inazuma engages PT-33 at 12,000 yards
DD Ikazuchi engages PT-33 at 12,000 yards
DD Yamagumo engages PT-33 at 12,000 yards

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Auf Mindanao gelang es den philippinischen Verteidigern von Cagayan auch heute mit letzter Kraft, den japanischen Angriff abzuweisen. Die Verteidiger erlitten jedoch erneut hohe Verluste.

Ground combat at Cagayan (79,89)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 12229 troops, 106 guns, 234 vehicles, Assault Value = 440
Defending force 8791 troops, 78 guns, 60 vehicles, Assault Value = 156
Japanese adjusted assault: 221
Allied adjusted defense: 75
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
427 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 32 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 11 disabled
Vehicles lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
962 casualties reported
Squads: 80 destroyed, 34 disabled
Non Combat: 23 destroyed, 20 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 4 disabled
Guns lost 8 (6 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Assaulting units:
146th Infantry Regiment
1st Ind. Engineer Regiment
2nd Recon Regiment
8th Tank Regiment
2nd Engineer Regiment
II./4th Infantry Battalion
1st Engineer Co
I./4th Infantry Battalion
Kure 2nd SNLF
16th Army
17th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
3rd/101st PA Battalion
3rd PA Constabulary Regiment
102nd PA Infantry Division
1st /101st PA Battalion
Cagayan USAAF Base Force
102nd PA Infantry Regiment
III Philippine Corps
103rd PA Infantry Regiment
2nd/101st PA Battalion

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Auf Borneo landeten japanische Truppen südlich von Tarakan bei Tandjoengselor, wohin sich die geschlagenen Reste der Garnison von Tarakan zurückgezogen haben. In Nord Borneo scheiterte südlich von Beaufort erneut der Angriff japanischer Truppen auf 2 britische Garnisonseinheiten.

Amphibious Assault at Tandjoengselor (68,92)
TF 120 troops unloading over beach at Tandjoengselor, 68,92
Japanese ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
17 troops of a SNLF Squad accidentally lost during unload of 2nd Sasebo SNLF Coy

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Ground combat at 67,88 (near Beaufort)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 504 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 22
Defending force 357 troops, 5 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2
Japanese adjusted assault: 9
Allied adjusted defense: 7
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), fatigue(-), morale(-), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
I/81st Naval Guard Unit
Defending units:
107th RN Base Force
108th RN Base Force

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Loss of SS Searaven on Dec 31, 1941 is admitted
Loss of PT-35 on Jan 07, 1942 is admitted
Loss of MTB 27 on Jan 07, 1942 is admitted




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Lieutenant Commander Kramer - Office of Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV)

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Tagesbericht 08. Januar 1942
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Die Lage im Seegebiet zwischen Hawaii und den Fiji Inseln spitzt sich dramatisch zu. Im Morgengrauen landeten japanische Truppen auf Canton Island und überwältigten die schwache Garnison. Es zeigt das Dilemma der alliierten Kräfte auf, die eben nicht ansatzweise über die Mittel verfügen, um an allen Brennpunkten mit den notwendigen Kräften präsent zu sein. Das Hauptquartier der Pazifik Flotte hat ad hoc die Aufstellung eines Operationsstabes befohlen, um dieser Entwicklung generell entgegenzutreten. Aufgabe dieses Stabes ist die Ausarbeitung von Plänen zur kurzfristigen Rückgewinnung von strategisch wichtigen Positionen, die bereits hinter einer zuvor definierten "Last Line of Defense" liegen ("Tango Staff"). Ziel ist es, binnen kürzester Zeit mit Hilfe eine Risikoanalyse auf gegnerische Operationen innerhalb der "Reaction-Zone" zu antworten. Um 11.30 P.M. CPT erteilte Admiral Nimitz den Befehl zur Initiierung der Operation "Tango One", der Rückeroberung von Canton Island.

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Ground combat at Canton Island (153,143)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 1511 troops, 15 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 62
Defending force 417 troops, 0 guns, 6 vehicles, Assault Value = 1
Japanese adjusted assault: 26
Allied adjusted defense: 4
Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Canton Island !!!
Allied aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft losses
PBY-5 Catalina: 10 destroyed
Combat modifiers
Defender: leaders(-), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Allied ground losses:
583 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 44 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 20 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 6 (6 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 1
Assaulting units:
Maizuru 2nd SNLF
Defending units:
Canton USN CPNAB

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Vor der australischen Ostküste ist die Kido Butai weiter aktiv. Heute griffen ihre Bomber Cairns und Townsville an. Auf Grund fehlender Kräfte konnte dem Angriff außer dem Einsatz von Flakgeschützen nichts entgegengesetzt werden. Im Hafen von Townsville wurden eine Reihe von Kriegs- und Handelsschiffen teilweise schwer beschädigt oder sanken im Hafen. Ferner wurde nordöstlich von Cairns ein feindlicher Kampfverband aufgeklärt.

Morning Air attack on Cairns , at 92,140
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 48
B5N2 Kate x 42
D3A1 Val x 67
Allied aircraft
no flights
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A1 Val: 2 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
Wirraway: 3 damaged
Wirraway: 1 destroyed on ground
Catalina I: 1 damaged
Allied Ships
AM Townsville, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 13
Runway hits 36
Port hits 7
Port fuel hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000' *
Ground Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
20 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
9 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
15 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
11 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
22 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
12 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000' *
Ground Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
13 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
Also attacking 1st Motor Brigade ...
Also attacking Cairns ...
Also attacking 1st Motor Brigade ...
Also attacking Cairns ...
Also attacking 1st Motor Brigade ...
Also attacking Cairns ...
Also attacking 1st Motor Brigade ...
Also attacking Cairns ...

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Morning Air attack on Townsville , at 92,144
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B5N2 Kate x 72
D3A1 Val x 44
Allied aircraft
no flights
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N2 Kate: 1 damaged
D3A1 Val: 6 damaged
D3A1 Val: 2 destroyed by flak
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 8 damaged
B-17D Fortress: 3 damaged
B-17D Fortress: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied Ships
xAK Yochow, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Yunnan, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Beltana, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
AM Mildura, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires
xAP Sarpedonia, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAP Maori, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAKL Bidelia, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Anshun, Bomb hits 1, on fire
AM Wollongong, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAP Macdhui, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 14
Port hits 3
Port fuel hits 1
Port supply hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
22 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
15 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg AP Bomb
13 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
6 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
7 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
22 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg AP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
5 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
9 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'

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Trotz der Schäden an den Flugfeldern und den abgestellten Maschinen starteten am späten Vormittag knapp 2 Dutzend B17 Bomber nach Port Moresby und bombardierten erneut die japanischen Truppen im Brückenkopf. Nach ihrer Landung in Townville wurden die Maschinen erneut betankt und auf einen Luftwaffenstützpunkt nahe Sydney zurückverlegt, wo die Staffeln außer Reichweite der Kido Butai sind und aufgefrischt werden können. Im Gegenzug wurde ein Geschwader A24 Sturzkampfbomber von Brisbane nach Townsville vorverlegt. Sollte sich am morgigen Tage die Gelegenheit ergeben, so soll das Geschwader die feindlichen Schlachtschiffe und Kreuzer vor der Küste bei Cairns angreifen.

Morning Air attack on 4th Division, at 98,130 (Port Moresby)
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 14
B-17E Fortress x 8
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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In der nördliche Korallen See gelang dem U-Boot S-23 die Torpedierung eines Frachters. Eine Versenkung wäre sicher gewesen, wenn sich nicht einer der beiden geschossenen Torpedos als Blindänger erwiesen hätte. Die Sicherungsschiffe drängten das U-Boot ab, so das es keine gesicherten Informationen über das Schicksal des Frachters gibt.

Sub attack near Rossel Island at 108,139
Japanese Ships
xAK Kano Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire
DMS W-9
Allied Ships
SS S-23
Japanese ground losses:
19 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
SS S-23 launches 2 torpedoes at xAK Kano Maru
S-23 diving deep ....
DMS W-9 fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS W-9 fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS W-9 attacking submerged sub ....
DMS W-9 fails to find sub, continues to search...
DMS W-9 attacking submerged sub ....
DMS W-9 is out of ASW ammo
Escort abandons search for sub

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Südostasien
Auf Mindanao treibt der Feind seine Okkupation weiter voran. Im Süden der Insel besetzte er die kleien Hafenstadt Dadjangas. An der Nordküste mussten sich die phillipinischen Verteidiger von Cagayan nach tagelangen schweren und verlustreichen Gefechten schließlich aus der Stadt zurückziehen. Sie zogen sich in die weiter östlich gelegene Stadt Butuan zurück.

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Ground combat at Cagayan (79,89)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 12035 troops, 106 guns, 234 vehicles, Assault Value = 460
Defending force 7986 troops, 72 guns, 60 vehicles, Assault Value = 124
Japanese adjusted assault: 369
Allied adjusted defense: 57
Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Cagayan !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), preparation(-), fatigue(-)
morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
106 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Allied ground losses:
3250 casualties reported
Squads: 156 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 89 destroyed, 18 disabled
Engineers: 23 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 29 (27 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Vehicles lost 50 (50 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 8
Units destroyed 1
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
2nd Recon Regiment
II./4th Infantry Battalion
I./4th Infantry Battalion
8th Tank Regiment
1st Engineer Co
2nd Engineer Regiment
146th Infantry Regiment
III./4th Infantry Battalion
1st Ind. Engineer Regiment
Kure 2nd SNLF
16th Army
17th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
3rd PA Constabulary Regiment
102nd PA Infantry Division
1st /101st PA Battalion
2nd/101st PA Battalion
103rd PA Infantry Regiment
Cagayan USAAF Base Force
III Philippine Corps
102nd PA Infantry Regiment
3rd/101st PA Battalion

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In der Makassar-Straße bekam das U-Boot "SS Seadragon" Fühlung mit einem feindlichen Truppenkonvoi. Der Angriff auf einen Truppentransporter verlief zwar erfolgreich, doch erwiesen sich beide geschossene Torpedos als Blindgänger. Nachdem sich das U-Boot vom Feind lösen konnte, tauchte es auf und informierte das nierderländische Oberkommando in Soerabaja über den Truppenkonvoi. Möglich wäre eine feindliche Landungsoperation an der Südküste von Borneo bei Samarinda.

Sub attack near Donggala at 68,97
Japanese Ships
xAP Hakone Maru
CM Itsukushima
Allied Ships
SS Seadragon
SS Seadragon launches 2 torpedoes at xAP Hakone Maru
Seadragon diving deep ....
CM Itsukushima fails to find sub, continues to search...
CM Itsukushima fails to find sub, continues to search...
CM Itsukushima fails to find sub, continues to search...
CM Itsukushima fails to find sub, continues to search...
CM Itsukushima fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Der kleine Ölhafen von Boela wurde heute vom Feind eingenommen.

Ground combat at Boela (80,110)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1384 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 60
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 60
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 60 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Boela !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker:
Assaulting units:
16th Naval Guard Unit
14th JAAF AF Coy

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In Nord Borneo gelang dem Feind schließlich im 3. Anlauf die britischen Garnisonseinheiten zu werfen. Sie zogen sich nach Osten weiter in den Dschungel zurück.

Ground combat at 67,88 (near Beaufort)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 504 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 22
Defending force 357 troops, 5 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2
Japanese adjusted assault: 18
Allied adjusted defense: 7
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(-), morale(-), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Allied ground losses:
92 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 8 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units retreated 2
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
I/81st Naval Guard Unit
Defending units:
107th RN Base Force
108th RN Base Force

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Der Angriff auf die holländischen Kräfte bei Tandjoengselor scheiterte jedoch.

Ground combat at Tandjoengselor (68,92)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 487 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 21
Defending force 288 troops, 2 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 3
Japanese adjusted assault: 4
Allied adjusted defense: 4
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), fatigue(-), morale(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(-), fatigue(-)
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
2nd Sasebo SNLF Coy
Defending units:
Tarakan Base Force /1
Tarakan Coastal Gun Battalion
VII KNIL Bn /1

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In Süd Burma besetzten japanische Truppen die geräumte Stadt Moulmein, die von der 1st Burma Division erst 2 Tage vorher geräumt worden war. Burma Command plant eine Verteidigungslinie in Zentral Burma. Zu diesem Zweck befinden sich bereits Verstärkungen aus Indien auf dem Weg nach Burma.

Ground combat at Moulmein (55,55)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 3686 troops, 60 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 247
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 129
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 129 to 1 (fort level 2)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Moulmein !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker:
Assaulting units:
55th Cavalry Regiment
14th Tank Regiment
112th Infantry Regiment
55th Engineer Regiment
55th Mountain Gun Regiment
7th JAAF Base Force

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East India Command, Burma Command und das chinesische Oberkommando haben eine verstärkte Zusammenarbeit beschlossen und wollen ihre militärischen Operationen miteinander koordinieren. Als Ergebnis der ersten gemeinsamen Konferenz auf Befehlshaberebene in Kunming wurde eine gemeinsame Verteidigungslinie vom Golf von Bengalen bis ins ostchinesische Hochland beschlossen, die mit Nachdruck verteidigt werden soll.

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Japanese forces CAPTURE Cagayan !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Moulmein !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Canton Island !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Boela !!!

AM Townsville sinks in port
xAK Yunnan sinks in port
xAK Beltana sinks in port
xAP Maori sinks in port




Für das Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI)

Lt. Colonel Bratton - Chief Far Eastern Section/Militäry Intelligence Division (FESMID)
Lieutenant Commander Kramer - Office of Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV)

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Das frühe Überschreiten der "roten Linie" bringt so einiges durcheinander, ihr habt wenig Zeit eine vernünftige Strategie ins rollen zu bringen.

Krisenreaktionskräfte wären vielleicht eine Möglichkeit, aber wo stationieren? Die rote Linie ist zu lang, um in akzeptabler Zeit einen frühen Gegenschlag zu führen und gerade jetzt in der Anfangsphase wird jedes Schiff gebraucht, um die wichtigsten Vorhaben zu realisieren.
Sollte der Gegner sogar noch bis Palmyra bzw. Christmas Island vordringen, wird es ziemlich knifflig, denn dann sind direkte Konvoilinien zwischen Hawaii und dem Dreieck Tonga - Samoa - Fiji ein enormes Risiko.

Eine vor der australischen Ostküste herummarodierende KB hatten wir auch schon, nur etwas später. Da ist nicht viel gegen zu unternehmen, außer einige U-Boote zu platzieren und aufs Beste zu hoffen.


Die Linie mitten in Burma und weiter durch China klingt sehr ambitioniert, viel hängt auch davon ab, wie lange sich Japan mit China abmühen muss.

[HYZ]

Werter George Pickett,

wir lesen sowohl bei Euch, als auch bei der Gegenseite, gespannt mit und werden uns deshalb mit Kommentaren leider etwas zurückhalten müssen.

Seid Euch aber sicher, daß wir von Eurer Berichterstattung begeistert sind und uns auch hier regelmäßig über den Fortlauf des Krieges informieren werden.

Wir drücken Euch die Daumen, daß Ihr Mittel und Wege findet, die japanische Expansion noch vor Eurer endgültigen Schmerzgrenze zum erliegen bekommt!

Grüße
HYZ

PS: Leider können wir keinen der Autoren der mehreren AARs, die wir aktuell mitlesen, bewerten :o ... dann gibt`s eben viele "Thanks" ;)

[elbe1]

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Werter George Pickett,

jetzt wo ihr die zusage der Chinese Expeditionary Force habt ihn Burma war um wollt ihr nicht ganz Burma halten
die Australier aus Nordafrika werden ja auch bald auf tauchen !

Palembang Batavia werden der Südarmee der Japaner noch eigne zeit und Truppen kosten

vielleicht bindet ihr ihn Pazifik auch noch 4 oder mehr Divisionen

Priorität hat wohl China bei der japanischen Armee

die Aleuten. Midway. Canton Island alles kostet Truppen und Material wenn er sich eingräbt
und ein paar US Kreuzer ein paar Salven abfeuern und vielleicht was wichtiges treffen seine Marine wird ja kaum neue größer Einheiten erhalten 2BB und kaum Kreuzer
alles versorgen gegen bald 6 US Flugzeugträger :smoke:

[George Pickett]

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Das frühe Überschreiten der "roten Linie" bringt so einiges durcheinander, ihr habt wenig Zeit eine vernünftige Strategie ins rollen zu bringen.

Krisenreaktionskräfte wären vielleicht eine Möglichkeit, aber wo stationieren? Die rote Linie ist zu lang, um in akzeptabler Zeit einen frühen Gegenschlag zu führen und gerade jetzt in der Anfangsphase wird jedes Schiff gebraucht, um die wichtigsten Vorhaben zu realisieren.
Sollte der Gegner sogar noch bis Palmyra bzw. Christmas Island vordringen, wird es ziemlich knifflig, denn dann sind direkte Konvoilinien zwischen Hawaii und dem Dreieck Tonga - Samoa - Fiji ein enormes Risiko.

Eine vor der australischen Ostküste herummarodierende KB hatten wir auch schon, nur etwas später. Da ist nicht viel gegen zu unternehmen, außer einige U-Boote zu platzieren und aufs Beste zu hoffen.


Die Linie mitten in Burma und weiter durch China klingt sehr ambitioniert, viel hängt auch davon ab, wie lange sich Japan mit China abmühen muss.

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Gerade die Gefahr eines weiteren Vordringens des Feindes weiter in den Südpazifik hinein zwingt Uns zu einer, wenn auch begrenzten Gegenreaktion. Palmyra und Christmas Island werden spürbar verstärkt und vielleicht ist die Operation gegen Canton Island so wahnwitzig, dass der Feind niemals auf die Idee kommen würde, dass Wir so etwas durchziehen würden und Wir erwischen ihn auf dem linken Fuß.

Zentral-Burma zu halten...genauer gesagt es zu versuchen...erhöht vielleicht auch den Druck auf Japan und zwingt ihn, größere Armeekontingente auf dem Festland einzusetzen, statt sie im Pazifik offensiv einsetzen zu können. Die Wahrscheinlichkeit grandios zu scheitern ist recht groß. Wenn aber Singapore lange genug aushält und die Masse der 25. japanischen Armee binden kann, dann schaffen Wir es vielleicht, eine starke Verteidigungsposition in Burma aufzubauen. Wenn Japan hier nicht zu Ruhe kommt kann das Auswirkungen auf andere Abschnitte seiner riesigen Front haben. Wir setzen hier auf´s Risiko.

[George Pickett]

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Werter George Pickett,

jetzt wo ihr die zusage der Chinese Expeditionary Force habt ihn Burma war um wollt ihr nicht ganz Burma halten
die Australier aus Nordafrika werden ja auch bald auf tauchen !

Palembang Batavia werden der Südarmee der Japaner noch eigne zeit und Truppen kosten

vielleicht bindet ihr ihn Pazifik auch noch 4 oder mehr Divisionen

Priorität hat wohl China bei der japanischen Armee

die Aleuten. Midway. Canton Island alles kostet Truppen und Material wenn er sich eingräbt
und ein paar US Kreuzer ein paar Salven abfeuern und vielleicht was wichtiges treffen seine Marine wird ja kaum neue größer Einheiten erhalten 2BB und kaum Kreuzer
alles versorgen gegen bald 6 US Flugzeugträger :smoke:

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Für ganz Burma fehlt Uns vielleicht der Mut. Japan wird so weit im Süden Burmas die Luftherrschaft halten und Unseren Bodentruppen schwer zusetzen. Im Dschungel Zentral-Burmas haben Wir vielleicht mehr Chancen und im Optimalfall halten Wir ihn von den burmesischen Ölfeldern fern. Dann binden Wir hier seine Divisionen, die dann im Pazifik fehlen werden.

[George Pickett]

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Tagesbericht 09. Januar 1942
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Die Lage vor der australischen Ostküste bleibt angespannt. In der Nacht beschossen japanische Schlachtschiffe und Kreuzer den Hafen und militärische Anlagen im Raum Townsville. Besonders die hier eigentlich für einen Angriff auf Feindschiffe abgestellten A24 Sturzkampfbomber wurden in Mitleidenschaft gezogen. Kurz nach Morgengrauen jedoch brach die eigentliche Katastrophe über Townsville herein, als rund 100 Bomber der Kido Butai angriffen und Hafen sowie Flugfelder in ein Flammenmeer verwandelten. Alle Schiffe, die im Hafen Schutz vor der japanischen Flotte gesucht hatten, wurden schwer getroffen. Bis zum Abend sanken nicht weniger als 12 Kriegsschiffe und Frachter im Hafen von Townsville.

Night Naval bombardment of Townsville at 92,144 - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
Allied aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft losses
A-24 Banshee: 14 damaged
A-24 Banshee: 1 destroyed on ground
6 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
BB Yamashiro
BB Fuso
BB Mutsu
BB Nagato
CA Kinugasa
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 7
BB Yamashiro firing at 5th RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment
5th RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment firing at BB Yamashiro
BB Fuso firing at 5th RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment
BB Mutsu firing at 5th RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment
BB Nagato firing at Townsville
CA Kinugasa firing at Townsville

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Morning Air attack on Townsville , at 92,144
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 40
B5N2 Kate x 70
D3A1 Val x 38
Allied aircraft
no flights
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N2 Kate: 1 damaged
B5N2 Kate: 1 destroyed by flak
D3A1 Val: 13 damaged
D3A1 Val: 3 destroyed by flak
Allied aircraft losses
A-24 Banshee: 3 damaged
A-24 Banshee: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied Ships
TK Sunchaser, Bomb hits 5, heavy fires
AM Whyalla, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
PG Moresby, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAP Rangitiki, Bomb hits 4, heavy fires, heavy damage
AM Bunbury, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Johanne Justesen, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Anshun, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAKL Prusa, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Momba, Bomb hits 2, on fire
PG Swan, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAKL Nevadan, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
AM Mildura, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 15
Port hits 4
Port fuel hits 4
Port supply hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
21 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
14 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
12 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg AP Bomb
12 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
8 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
22 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
11 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
1 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
2 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
Airfield Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb

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In der Korallen See wurden alle eigenen Schiffsbewegungen untersagt. Auf See befindliche Schiffe sollen entweder die Fiji Inseln oder Brisbane bzw. Sydney anlaufen bis die Präsenz der japanischen Flotte in diesem Seegebiet wieder abnimmt. Eine Versorgung von Port Moresby per Seetransport ist zur zeit nicht mehr möglich.

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Zur gleichen Zeit sprangen japanische Fallschirmjäger über Terapo/Papua Neu Guinea ab und nahmen den unverteidigten Ort ein.

Ground combat at Terapo (96,127)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 317 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 22
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 18
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 18 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Terapo !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
1st Raiding Rgt /1

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Südostasien
In der Makassar Straße bekam das niederländische U-Boot K-11 erneut Kontakt zu einem japanischen Konvoi. Es gelang dem U-Boot, einen Frachter aus dem Feindverband herauszuschießen und zu vesenken. Die Anzeichen für eine Landung japanischer Kräfte in Süd Borneo verdichten sich.

Sub attack near Donggala at 68,97
Japanese Ships
xAK Asaka Maru #3, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Liverpool Maru
PB Chitose Maru
Allied Ships
SS KXI
Japanese ground losses:
39 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
SS KXI launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Asaka Maru #3
PB Chitose Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Chitose Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Chitose Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Chitose Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Chitose Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Nur wenige Stunden später wurden aus den Anzeichen Gewissheiten, als sich japanische Schiffe dem verminten Hafen von Balikpapan näherten. Noch bevor die Feindschiffe ihre Position für das Aussetzen der Landungsboote erreichten, lief ein Minenleger auf eine Mine. Wenige Minuten später begann schließlich das feindliche Landungsmanöver.

TF 389 encounters mine field at Balikpapan (64,97)
Japanese Ships
CM Itsukushima, Mine hits 1
Japanese ground losses:
20 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled


Amphibious Assault at Balikpapan (64,97)
TF 389 troops unloading over beach at Balikpapan, 64,97

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Südlich von Tarakan griff der Feind bei Tandjoengselor die niederländische Kräfte an und warf sie aus ihren provisorischen Verteidigungsstellungen. Die eigenen Verbände zogen sich daraufhin in den Dschungel zurück.

Ground combat at Tandjoengselor (68,92)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 487 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 21
Defending force 283 troops, 2 guns, 1 vehicles, Assault Value = 4
Japanese adjusted assault: 9
Allied adjusted defense: 4
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tandjoengselor !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), preparation(-), fatigue(-)
morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(-)
Allied ground losses:
87 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 8 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 3
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
2nd Sasebo SNLF Coy
Defending units:
VII KNIL Bn /1
Tarakan Coastal Gun Battalion
Tarakan Base Force /1

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Erster massiver Bodenangriff der japanischen 14. Armee auf Manila. Der Feind konnte zwar in die vorgeschobenen Stellungen eindringen, erlitt jedoch massive Verluste.

Ground combat at Manila (79,77)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 40442 troops, 450 guns, 394 vehicles, Assault Value = 1256
Defending force 27071 troops, 375 guns, 195 vehicles, Assault Value = 771
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 2
Japanese adjusted assault: 503
Allied adjusted defense: 693
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 2)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
2767 casualties reported
Squads: 22 destroyed, 169 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 37 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 60 disabled
Guns lost 19 (2 destroyed, 17 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
1411 casualties reported
Squads: 6 destroyed, 144 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 56 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Guns lost 25 (4 destroyed, 21 disabled)
Assaulting units:
9th Infantry Regiment
48th Engineer Regiment
16th Engineer Regiment
47th Infantry Regiment
48th Recon Regiment
Kimura Det
4th Tank Regiment
3rd Ind. Engineer Regiment
20th Infantry Regiment
Kanno Det
1st Formosa Inf. Regiment
Kure 1st SNLF
21st Ind. Engineer Regiment
7th Tank Regiment
Tanaka Det
65th Brigade
1st Sasebo SNLF Coy
14th JAAF AF Bn
48th Field Artillery Regiment
4th JAAF Base Force
Tonei Hvy Gun Regiment
1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
9th Field AF Construction Battalion
56th Const Co
2nd Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
40th JAAF AF Bn
3rd Engineer Construction Battalion
Botanko Hvy Gun Regiment
15th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
8th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
14th Army
9th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
48th JAAF AF Bn
Defending units:
91st PA Infantry Division
41st PA Infantry Division
57th PS Infantry Regimental Combat Team
71st PA Infantry Division
51st PA Infantry Division
1st PA Infantry Division
Cavite USN Base Force
Asiatic Fleet
PAF Aviation
II Philippine Corps
USAFFE
Manila USAAF Base Force
1st USMC AA Battalion

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xAK Yochow sinks in port
AM Bunbury sinks in port
AM Mildura sinks in port
TK Sunchaser sinks in port
xAKL Nevadan sinks in port
xAP Sarpedonia sinks in port
xAK Johanne Justesen sinks in port
PG Swan sinks in port
PG Moresby sinks in port
xAP Rangitiki sinks in port
xAP Macdhui sinks in port
xAKL Prusa sinks in port

Japanese forces CAPTURE Tandjoengselor !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Terapo !!!

xAK Asaka Maru #3 is reported to have been sunk near Donggala on Jan 09, 1942




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Lieutenant Commander Kramer - Office of Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV)

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Tagesbericht 10. Januar 1942
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
In der Nacht landeten bei Port Moresby weitere japanische Kräfte an, die die angeschlagene 4. japanische Infanteriedivision unterstützen sollen. Darunter ist auch die 33. japanische Infanteriedivision. Die australische Küstenartillerie tat das ihr mögliche, um dem Feind die Anlandung der Verstärkungen zu erschweren, aber die Mittel sind mehr als begrenzt.

Pre-Invasion action off Port Moresby (98,130)
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
132 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
PB Taiko Maru
PB Kamitsu Maru
xAK Chuko Maru
Japanese ground losses:
36 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 13 (2 destroyed, 11 disabled)
PB Taiko Maru fired at enemy troops
PB Kamitsu Maru fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 5,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards

Pre-Invasion action off Port Moresby (98,130) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
155 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
AK Kinka Maru, Shell hits 2, on fire
DD Shinonome
AK Tosan Maru
Japanese ground losses:
187 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 45 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 25 (1 destroyed, 24 disabled)
AK Kinka Maru firing at 6th RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment
6th RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment firing at AK Kinka Maru
6'' Mk XI/XII Gun Battery engaging AK Kinka Maru at 12,000 yards
DD Shinonome firing to suppress enemy battery at 12,000 yards
6'' Mk V/VII Gun Battery engaging AK Kinka Maru at 12,000 yards
DD Shinonome firing to suppress enemy battery at 12,000 yards
6'' Mk XI/XII Gun Battery engaging AK Kinka Maru at 12,000 yards
DD Shinonome firing to suppress enemy battery at 12,000 yards
6'' Mk XI/XII Gun Battery engaging AK Kinka Maru at 12,000 yards
DD Shinonome firing to suppress enemy battery at 12,000 yards
6'' Mk V/VII Gun Battery engaging AK Kinka Maru at 12,000 yards
DD Shinonome firing to suppress enemy battery at 12,000 yards
AK Kinka Maru fired at enemy troops
AK Tosan Maru fired at enemy troops
DD Shinonome fired at enemy troops
AK Kinka Maru fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 5,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards


Pre-Invasion action off Port Moresby (98,130) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
Defensive Guns engage approaching landing force
167 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
DD Wakaba, Shell hits 1
DD Hatsuharu
xAP Montevideo Maru
DD Nenohi
Japanese ground losses:
134 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 20 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
15th RAAF Base Force firing at DD Wakaba
DD Wakaba firing at 15th RAAF Base Force
DD Hatsuharu firing at 6th RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment
6th RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment firing at DD Hatsuharu
DD Wakaba fired at enemy troops
DD Hatsuharu fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 4,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards

Amphibious Assault at Port Moresby (98,130)
TF 387 troops unloading over beach at Port Moresby, 98,130


Amphibious Assault at Port Moresby (98,130)
TF 19 troops unloading over beach at Port Moresby, 98,130
Japanese ground losses:
170 casualties reported
Squads: 8 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 9 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
7.7mm T99 AAMG lost overboard during unload of 33rd Div
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost from landing craft during unload of 33rd Div /2
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost from landing craft during unload of 33rd Div /3
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost in surf during unload of 33rd Div /3
10 Support troops lost overboard during unload of 33rd Div /3
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost from landing craft during unload of 33rd Div /4
20 troops of a IJA HMG Squad lost in surf during unload of 33rd Div /4
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost in surf during unload of 33rd Div /5
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost from landing craft during unload of 33rd Div /5
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost from landing craft during unload of 33rd Div /6
10 Support troops lost in surf during unload of 33rd Div /6
10 Support troops lost overboard during unload of 33rd Div /6
10 Support troops lost in surf during unload of 33rd Div /7
Motorized Support dropped into water during unload of 33rd Div /8
10 Support troops lost overboard during unload of 33rd Div /8
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost in surf during unload of 33rd Div /9
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad accidentally lost during unload of 33rd Div /10
10 Support troops lost in surf during unload of 33rd Div /10
10 Support troops lost overboard during unload of 33rd Div /10


Amphibious Assault at Port Moresby (98,130)
TF 118 troops unloading over beach at Port Moresby, 98,130

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Townsville, bisher Ausgangspunkt für die Versorgung von Port Moresby mit Truppen und Nachschubgütern wird von der Kido Butai systematich niedergehalten. Auch heute bombardierten feindliche Bomber den Hafen der Stadt und versenkten auch die restlichen Schiffe im Hafen. Townsville ist als Versorgungsstützpunkt ausgeschaltet.

Morning Air attack on Townsville , at 92,144
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 40
B5N2 Kate x 70
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N2 Kate: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied Ships
xAKL Morazan, Bomb hits 2, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Momba, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
xAKL Pulganbar, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
AM Whyalla, Bomb hits 2, and is sunk
AM Wollongong, Bomb hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAKL Bidelia, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
Port hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
22 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
14 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
12 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
22 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

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Auf Guadalcanal übernahm der Feind die Kontrolle über Lunga.

Ground combat at Lunga (114,138)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 191 troops, 2 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 14
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 4
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 4 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Lunga !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker:
Assaulting units:
III/66th Naval Guard Unit
10th JNAF AF Unit

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Operation "Tango One" ist angelaufen. In San Francisco lief heute der Truppenkonvoi mit den Landungsverbänden für die Rückeroberung von Canton Island aus. Es handelt sich hierbei um das 161. Infanterieregiment sowie das 193. Panzerbataillon. Die Landung soll mit Unterstützung der Trägerkampfgruppe "Fox" um den 25. Januar herum stattfinden.




Südostasien
Mit der Einnahme von Taytay hat der Feind die vollständige Kontrolle über die Insel Palawan übernommen. Der erneute Großangriff der japanischen 14. Armee auf Luzon endete in einem Blutbad. Die Verteidiger von Manila hoffen nun auf ein paar Tage Ruhe um die eigenen Kräfte aufzufrischen und das Stellungssystem weiter auszubauen.

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Ground combat at Manila (79,77)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 38303 troops, 448 guns, 394 vehicles, Assault Value = 1069
Defending force 25818 troops, 371 guns, 195 vehicles, Assault Value = 604
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 1
Japanese adjusted assault: 495
Allied adjusted defense: 555
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 1)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
2862 casualties reported
Squads: 14 destroyed, 187 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 35 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 27 disabled
Guns lost 20 (1 destroyed, 19 disabled)
Vehicles lost 25 (2 destroyed, 23 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
729 casualties reported
Squads: 8 destroyed, 87 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 29 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Guns lost 39 (3 destroyed, 36 disabled)
Assaulting units:
65th Brigade
Kimura Det
4th Tank Regiment
47th Infantry Regiment
3rd Ind. Engineer Regiment
48th Recon Regiment
Tanaka Det
Kure 1st SNLF
7th Tank Regiment
48th Engineer Regiment
9th Infantry Regiment
20th Infantry Regiment
1st Formosa Inf. Regiment
21st Ind. Engineer Regiment
Kanno Det
16th Engineer Regiment
1st Sasebo SNLF Coy
9th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Tonei Hvy Gun Regiment
8th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
56th Const Co
14th JAAF AF Bn
48th Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
14th Army
4th JAAF Base Force
9th Field AF Construction Battalion
3rd Engineer Construction Battalion
2nd Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
Botanko Hvy Gun Regiment
40th JAAF AF Bn
48th JAAF AF Bn
Defending units:
57th PS Infantry Regimental Combat Team
41st PA Infantry Division
71st PA Infantry Division
91st PA Infantry Division
51st PA Infantry Division
1st PA Infantry Division
Manila USAAF Base Force
Asiatic Fleet
USAFFE
II Philippine Corps
Cavite USN Base Force
PAF Aviation
1st USMC AA Battalion

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Darwin in Nord-Australien wurde heute erstmals durch japanische Bomber angegriffen, die mutmaßlich von Flugfeldern bei Ambon aufgestiegen sind. Die Verluste fielen gering aus.

Morning Air attack on Emery Point Fortress, at 76,124 (Darwin)
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 70 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 18
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Ein weiterer Frachter des japanischen Landungsverbandes vor Balikpapan ist auf eine Mine gelaufen und wurde schwer beschädigt.

TF 143 encounters mine field at Balikpapan (64,97)
Japanese Ships
xAK Nichiran Maru, Mine hits 1, heavy damage




In China wurden an 3 Abschnitten größere Gefechte gemeldet. Östlich von Hankow gelang es dem Feind, die chinesischen Kräfte über den Fluß zurückzuwerfen und Straße nach Anking freizukämpfen. Westlich von Chuhsien und nordöstlich von Wuchow scheiterten jedoch die feindlichen Angriffe auf die chinesischen Stellungen.

Ground combat at 86,50 (near Hankow)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 15301 troops, 142 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 395
Defending force 10575 troops, 71 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 269
Japanese adjusted assault: 354
Allied adjusted defense: 121
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), fatigue(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
421 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 40 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Allied ground losses:
3235 casualties reported
Squads: 129 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 235 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Units retreated 3
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
13th Division
14th Ind.Mixed Brigade
Defending units:
7th Chinese Corps
84th Chinese Corps
21st Group Army

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Ground combat at 87,56 (near Chuhsien)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 10807 troops, 76 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 340
Defending force 8795 troops, 72 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 155
Japanese adjusted assault: 151
Allied adjusted defense: 131
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
216 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 20 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
630 casualties reported
Squads: 21 destroyed, 14 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 16 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
Assaulting units:
11th Ind.Mixed Brigade
20th Ind.Mixed Brigade
Defending units:
88th Chinese Corps
28th Chinese Corps
16th Construction Regiment

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Ground combat at 77,56 (near Wuchow)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 11764 troops, 103 guns, 42 vehicles, Assault Value = 378
Defending force 6842 troops, 73 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 167
Japanese adjusted assault: 318
Allied adjusted defense: 163
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
475 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 34 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Allied ground losses:
222 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 17 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Assaulting units:
104th Division
Defending units:
62nd Chinese Corps
2nd Prov Chinese Corps
16th Group Army

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AM Wollongong sinks in port
xAKL Morazan sinks in port
xAK Anshun sinks in port

Japanese forces CAPTURE Lunga !!!




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Da man als Alliierter im ersten Kriegsjahr ohnehin nur zu asymetrischer Kriegsführung fähig ist, wäre die Operation "Tango One" genau so ein Einsatz, den Japan zu diesem frühen Zeitpunkt nicht unbedingt erwartet.
Da ist es günstig zu wissen, wo sich gerade die schweren Marineeinheiten des Feindes herumtreiben, aber wird das auch noch so sein, wenn man Canton Island endlich erreicht hat?

Mit den vorhandenen beschränkten Mitteln dauert das Entladen der Truppen ohnehin etwas länger, viel Zeit habt ihr dafür nicht gerade, die Gefahr einer schnellen japanischen Reaktion dürfte gegeben sein.

Ansonsten bleibt euch das nervige Sticheln an allen möglichen (und unmöglichen) Plätzen, der Gegner wird die schnelle Ausbreitung vielleicht noch bereuen, wenn er nicht alle Eroberungen adäquat schützen kann.

[George Pickett]

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Da man als Alliierter im ersten Kriegsjahr ohnehin nur zu asymetrischer Kriegsführung fähig ist, wäre die Operation "Tango One" genau so ein Einsatz, den Japan zu diesem frühen Zeitpunkt nicht unbedingt erwartet.
Da ist es günstig zu wissen, wo sich gerade die schweren Marineeinheiten des Feindes herumtreiben, aber wird das auch noch so sein, wenn man Canton Island endlich erreicht hat?

Mit den vorhandenen beschränkten Mitteln dauert das Entladen der Truppen ohnehin etwas länger, viel Zeit habt ihr dafür nicht gerade, die Gefahr einer schnellen japanischen Reaktion dürfte gegeben sein.

Ansonsten bleibt euch das nervige Sticheln an allen möglichen (und unmöglichen) Plätzen, der Gegner wird die schnelle Ausbreitung vielleicht noch bereuen, wenn er nicht alle Eroberungen adäquat schützen kann.


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Im Südpazifik sehen Wir Uns etwas im Zugzwang. Japanische Vorposten so tief in Unseren Konvoi Routen können nicht toleriert werden. Das Risiko ist aber hoch, das geben Wir gerne zu. Wir haben keinen blassen Dunst, wo sich z. B. die leichten japanischen Träger herumtreiben, geschweige denn auch nur eine Ahnung, was als nächstes kommen wird. Wenigstens wissen Wir, wo die Kido Butai steht. Sie legt den Nordosten von Australien in Schutt und Asche...

Aber Sticheln...ja, dass haben Wir auch vor :teufel:

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Tagesbericht 11. Januar 1942
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Das U-Boot "Pollack" bekam rund 100 Seemeilen südwestlich von Midway Island Kontakt mit einem kleinen Unterstützungsverband des Feindes. Der Angriff auf ein Patrouillenboot war zwar im Prinzip erfolgreich, doch detonierte der Torpedo beim Aufschlag nicht. Das U-Boot setzte sich daraufhin ab. Eine PBY, die am Vormittag Midway Island überflog, meldete vor der Küste der Insel einen japanischen Seeflugzeugträger, der Schlagseite hatte. Es wird vermutet, dass er auf eine der zahlreich gelegten Minen gelaufen ist.

Sub attack near Kure Island at 153,95
Japanese Ships
PB Nikki Maru
Allied Ships
SS Pollack
SS Pollack launches 2 torpedoes at PB Nikki Maru
Pollack diving deep ....
PB Nikki Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Nikki Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Nikki Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Nikki Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
PB Nikki Maru fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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TF 129 encounters mine field at Midway Island (158,91)
Japanese Ships
CS Chitose, Mine hits 1




Die Kido Butai bombardierte heute Cairns und richtete schwere Schäden im Hafenbereich und auf den Flugfeldern an. Weder von Cairns, noch von Townsville aus können die Verteidiger von Port Moresby zur Zeit unterstützt werden.


Morning Air attack on Cairns , at 92,140
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 40
B5N2 Kate x 64
D3A1 Val x 99
Allied aircraft
no flights
Japanese aircraft losses
D3A1 Val: 21 damaged
D3A1 Val: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied aircraft losses
Hudson I: 1 damaged
Wirraway: 5 damaged
Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 6
Runway hits 45
Port fuel hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
20 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg AP Bomb
14 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
22 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg AP Bomb
10 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
3 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
9 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
22 x B5N2 Kate bombing from 10000 feet
Port Attack: 1 x 800 kg AP Bomb
9 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
8 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
8 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
12 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
8 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000' *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Mehrere japanische Konvois haben bei Port Moresby gestern und in der Nacht weitere Verstärkungen in Form der 33. Infanteriedivision und des Stabes der 15. japanischen Armee ausgeladen. Derart verstärkt trat der Feind schließlich erneut zum Angriff an. Nach stundendnlangen, schweren Kämpfen gelang dem Feind der Einbruch in die Verteidigungsstellungen und brach schließlich zum Hafen durch. Unter schweren Verlusten setzten sich die Verteidiger entlang der Küste nach Westen ab. Flugboote sollen ab Morgen damit beginnen, so viel Personal wie möglich von dort nach Australien zu evakuieren. Die B17 Bomber des V. US Bomberkommandos sollen die Flugfelder bei Port Moresby bombardieren, um deren Nutzung einzuschränken und bestenfalls zu verhindern.

Defending force 8948 troops, 120 guns, 67 vehicles, Assault Value = 259
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 448
Allied adjusted defense: 97
Japanese assault odds: 4 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Port Moresby !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), fatigue(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
1737 casualties reported
Squads: 11 destroyed, 135 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 22 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 15 disabled
Guns lost 5 (1 destroyed, 4 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
4229 casualties reported
Squads: 69 destroyed, 20 disabled
Non Combat: 131 destroyed, 38 disabled
Engineers: 42 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 65 (58 destroyed, 7 disabled)
Vehicles lost 63 (62 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Units retreated 9
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
4th Division
33rd Division
45th Field AA Battalion
31st Fld AA Gun Co
15th Army /1
Defending units:
Lark Battalion
Port Moresby Brigade
30th Australian Brigade
19th MG Battalion
2/1st Ind Coy
6th RAA Coastal Artillery Regiment
15th RAAF Base Force
Rabaul Det. Base Force
4th Australian Lt AA Regiment

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Seeaufklärer meldeten beide japanische Kampfverbände am Nachmittag auf nordöstlichem Kurs, evtl. in Richtung Rabaul, was die Lage in der Korallensee entspannen würde. Die im diesen Gebiet operierenden U-Boote wurden entsprechend informiert. Die Trägerkampfgruppe "Fox" hat Suva verlassen, um sich bei Pago Pago mit dem Träger "USS Yorktown" zu treffen.

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Südostasien
Der am Vortage bei Balikpapan auf eine Mine gelaufene japanische Minenleger "Itsukushima" lief heute dem niederländischen U-Boot "O-19" vor die Rohre. Das nur mit geringer Fahrt laufende Feindschiff wurde schließlich Opfer des geschossenen Torpedofächers und sank wenige Minuten später. Vor dem Hafen von Balikpapan lief erneut ein japanischer Frachter auf eine Mine und wurde schwer beschädigt. Am Nachmittag traten die bei Balikpapan gelandeten Feindtruppen dann zum Angriff auf die noch nicht evakuierten holländischen Truppen an und konnten Balikpapan einnehmen. Die geschlagenen Verteidiger zogen sich nach Samarinda zurück. Dort wird ab dem morgigen Tag die Evakuierung per Flugboot nach Soerabaja fortgesetzt.

Submarine attack near Donggala at 69,96
Japanese Ships
CM Itsukushima, Torpedo hits 1, heavy damage
Allied Ships
SS O19
CM Itsukushima is sighted by SS O19
SS O19 launches 6 torpedoes at CM Itsukushima

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TF 143 encounters mine field at Balikpapan (64,97)
Japanese Ships
xAK Liverpool Maru, Mine hits 1, on fire




Ground combat at Balikpapan (64,97)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1963 troops, 25 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 81
Defending force 476 troops, 8 guns, 5 vehicles, Assault Value = 8
Japanese adjusted assault: 45
Allied adjusted defense: 4
Japanese assault odds: 11 to 1 (fort level 2)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Balikpapan !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
238 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 18 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 6 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 8 (8 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 5 (5 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 4
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
Sasebo 2nd SNLF
Yokosuka 1st SNLF
Defending units:
Samarinda KNIL Bn /1
VI KNIL Bn /1
Tarakan Base Force
Balikpapan Base Force

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Auf Luzon halten die schweren Kämpfe bei Manila unvermindert an. Der Feind erlitt wieder hohe Verluste. An keiner Stelle des Verteidigungsperimeters gelang ihm der Einbruch in das Stellungssystem.

Ground combat at Manila (79,77)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 38417 troops, 465 guns, 478 vehicles, Assault Value = 939
Defending force 25176 troops, 368 guns, 195 vehicles, Assault Value = 522
Japanese adjusted assault: 294
Allied adjusted defense: 575
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 1)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
1944 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 142 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 15 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 38 disabled
Guns lost 9 (1 destroyed, 8 disabled)
Vehicles lost 26 (3 destroyed, 23 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
914 casualties reported
Squads: 10 destroyed, 125 disabled
Non Combat: 6 destroyed, 56 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 14 disabled
Guns lost 37 (4 destroyed, 33 disabled)
Vehicles lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Assaulting units:
1st Formosa Inf. Regiment
48th Recon Regiment
4th Tank Regiment
7th Tank Regiment
Tanaka Det
3rd Ind. Engineer Regiment
65th Brigade
47th Infantry Regiment
Kure 1st SNLF
21st Ind. Engineer Regiment
16th Recon Regiment
9th Infantry Regiment
20th Infantry Regiment
16th Engineer Regiment
Kimura Det
48th Engineer Regiment
Kanno Det
1st Sasebo SNLF Coy
48th Field Artillery Regiment
2nd Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
4th JAAF Base Force
Tonei Hvy Gun Regiment
15th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
9th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
14th JAAF AF Bn
9th Field AF Construction Battalion
3rd Engineer Construction Battalion
14th Army
1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Botanko Hvy Gun Regiment
56th Const Co
8th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
40th JAAF AF Bn
48th JAAF AF Bn
Defending units:
57th PS Infantry Regimental Combat Team
51st PA Infantry Division
41st PA Infantry Division
91st PA Infantry Division
71st PA Infantry Division
1st PA Infantry Division
Cavite USN Base Force
USAFFE
PAF Aviation
II Philippine Corps
Asiatic Fleet
Manila USAAF Base Force
1st USMC AA Battalion

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In China scheiterten feindliche Angriffe westlich von Chuhsien, nordöstlich von Wuchow und bei Paotow. Die chinesischen Verteidiger konnten ihre Stellungen behaupten.

Ground combat at 87,56 (near Chuhsien)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 10617 troops, 76 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 320
Defending force 8348 troops, 72 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 125
Japanese adjusted assault: 102
Allied adjusted defense: 69
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), fatigue(-), morale(-), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
155 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
403 casualties reported
Squads: 8 destroyed, 33 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Assaulting units:
11th Ind.Mixed Brigade
20th Ind.Mixed Brigade
Defending units:
28th Chinese Corps
88th Chinese Corps
16th Construction Regiment

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Ground combat at 77,56 (near Wuchow)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 11427 troops, 103 guns, 42 vehicles, Assault Value = 346
Defending force 6627 troops, 73 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 147
Japanese adjusted assault: 148
Allied adjusted defense: 199
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(-), morale(-), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: leaders(+), fatigue(-)
Japanese ground losses:
193 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 21 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Allied ground losses:
259 casualties reported
Squads: 16 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 7 (1 destroyed, 6 disabled)
Assaulting units:
104th Division
Defending units:
62nd Chinese Corps
2nd Prov Chinese Corps
16th Group Army

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Ground combat at Paotow (92,34)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1414 troops, 20 guns, 50 vehicles, Assault Value = 43
Defending force 3736 troops, 41 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 92
Japanese adjusted assault: 6
Allied adjusted defense: 88
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 14
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(+), leaders(-), fatigue(-)
Japanese ground losses:
154 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 14 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
64 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Assaulting units:
1st Cavalry Brigade
Defending units:
11th Chinese Corps
17th Group Army

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Japanese forces CAPTURE Port Moresby !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Balikpapan !!!

CM Itsukushima is reported to have been sunk near Donggala on Jan 11, 1942




Für das Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI)

Lt. Colonel Bratton - Chief Far Eastern Section/Militäry Intelligence Division (FESMID)
Lieutenant Commander Kramer - Office of Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV)

[George Pickett]

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Tagesbericht 12. Januar 1942
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Für Johnston Island wurde heute die höchste Alarmstufe ausgegeben. Die Insel wurde am frühen Vormittag mehrmals von trägergestützten Aufklärern überflogen und schließlich auch aus der Luft angegriffen. Die Anzahl der angreifenden Feindmaschinen war zwar überschaubar und es wurden kaum Schäden verzeichnet, doch sichteten Seeaufklärer am Nachmittag mutmaßlich schnelle Transportzerstörer. Für die Insel wurde Invasionsalarm ausgegeben. Erst vor wenigen Tagen wurde die Küste der Insel mit über 250 Seeminen vermint. Morgen sollen per Lufttransport zusätzliche Marines von Pearl Harbor aus auf die Insel geflogen werden. Pacific Command beordert die Trägerkampfgruppe "Fox" zurück nach Pearl Harbor. Der in See stehende Landungsverband für Canton Island bereitet sich darauf vor, bei einer evtl. stattfindenden japanischen Landung auf Johnston Island den Gegenangriff durchzuführen. In diesem Falle würde die Landung auf Canton Island (Operation "Tango One") zurückgestellt werden.

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Morning Air attack on Johnston Island , at 164,112
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 7
B5N1 Kate x 6
Allied aircraft
no flights
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
PBY-5 Catalina: 1 damaged
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B5N1 Kate bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

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Vor der Milne Bay bekam das U-Boot "S-27" Kontakt zum ablaufenden japanischen Kampfverband und griff die Zerstörer Sicherung mit Torpedos an. Der Feindzerstörer konnte den geschossenen Torpedos jedoch ausweichen. "S-27" wurde im Anschluss durch einen Wasserbombentreffer moderat beschädigt und wird Brisbane für die notwendigen Reparaturen anlaufen.

ASW attack near Milne Bay at 100,135
Japanese Ships
DD Akigumo
BB Kirishima
BB Hiei
CA Chikuma
CL Abukuma
DD Isokaze
DD Kasumi
DD Arare
DD Tanikaze
DD Hamakaze
Allied Ships
SS S-27, hits 1
SS S-27 launches 2 torpedoes at DD Akigumo
S-27 diving deep ....
DD Kasumi fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Arare attacking submerged sub ....
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Hamakaze fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Arare fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tanikaze attacking submerged sub ....
DD Tanikaze attacking submerged sub ....
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Tanikaze fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Von Townsville aus starteten auch sämtliche einsatzbereiten B17 Bomber zum Angriff auf Port Moresby. Dem Feind muss die Nutzung dieser Basis so lange wie möglich verwehrt werden. Ziel waren die Flugfelder nahe der Stadt.

Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 9
B-17E Fortress x 4
Allied aircraft losses
B-17D Fortress: 1 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 5
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb


Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130
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-17D Fortress x 6
Allied aircraft losses
B-17D Fortress: 1 damaged
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 7
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Die pazifische Schlachtflotte hat San Francisco erreicht. Hier werden die 8 Schlachtschiffe des Verbandes Modernisierungsmaßnahmen unterzogen, für die ca. 4 - 5 Wochen veranschlagt werden.




Südostasien
Vor der Nordküste von Mindanao besetzte der Feind die unverteidigte Insel Siquijor. Auf Luuzon scheiterte ein neuerlicher Angriff der japanischen Armee auf die phillipinischen Stellungen bei Manila. Beide Seiten erlitten hohe Verluste.

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Ground combat at Manila (79,77)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 34688 troops, 418 guns, 519 vehicles, Assault Value = 1287
Defending force 24263 troops, 364 guns, 194 vehicles, Assault Value = 420
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 151
Allied adjusted defense: 363
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 0)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
1480 casualties reported
Squads: 6 destroyed, 74 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 16 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 28 disabled
Guns lost 20 (1 destroyed, 19 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
1387 casualties reported
Squads: 32 destroyed, 153 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 44 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 29 (5 destroyed, 24 disabled)
Assaulting units:
20th Infantry Regiment
65th Brigade
21st Ind. Engineer Regiment
47th Infantry Regiment
3rd Ind. Engineer Regiment
7th Tank Regiment
Kure 1st SNLF
16th Engineer Regiment
9th Infantry Regiment
48th Recon Regiment
4th Tank Regiment
16th Recon Regiment
Kimura Det
Tanaka Det
Kanno Det
1st Formosa Inf. Regiment
48th Engineer Regiment
21st Division
1st Sasebo SNLF Coy
Tonei Hvy Gun Regiment
14th JAAF AF Bn
9th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
48th Field Artillery Regiment
14th Army
3rd Engineer Construction Battalion
Botanko Hvy Gun Regiment
15th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
8th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
56th Const Co
1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
2nd Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
40th JAAF AF Bn
4th JAAF Base Force
9th Field AF Construction Battalion
48th JAAF AF Bn
Defending units:
41st PA Infantry Division
57th PS Infantry Regimental Combat Team
51st PA Infantry Division
71st PA Infantry Division
91st PA Infantry Division
1st PA Infantry Division
PAF Aviation
Asiatic Fleet
Cavite USN Base Force
Manila USAAF Base Force
USAFFE
II Philippine Corps
1st USMC AA Battalion

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Im Süden und Südosten Chinas griff der Feind an 3 Stellen chinesischen Positionen erfolglos an, und zwar bei Wenchow, westlich von Chuhsien und südlich von Paotow.

Ground combat at Wenchow (89,58)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 14010 troops, 117 guns, 41 vehicles, Assault Value = 479
Defending force 12608 troops, 50 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 446
Japanese adjusted assault: 320
Allied adjusted defense: 973
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 3 (fort level 3)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), leaders(+), preparation(-), morale(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: fatigue(-)
Japanese ground losses:
222 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 19 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
122 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 18 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
22nd Division
51st Recon Regiment
2nd Ind.Mixed Regiment
Defending units:
100th Chinese Corps
25th Group Army
14th Chinese Base Force

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Ground combat at 87,56 (near Chuhsien)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 10534 troops, 76 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 313
Defending force 8079 troops, 72 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 98
Japanese adjusted assault: 172
Allied adjusted defense: 113
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), morale(-), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: fatigue(-)
Japanese ground losses:
232 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 20 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Allied ground losses:
271 casualties reported
Squads: 18 destroyed, 36 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Assaulting units:
11th Ind.Mixed Brigade
20th Ind.Mixed Brigade
Defending units:
28th Chinese Corps
88th Chinese Corps
16th Construction Regiment

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Ground combat at 92,36 (near Kweisui)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 3407 troops, 26 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 126
Defending force 4832 troops, 43 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 187
Japanese adjusted assault: 23
Allied adjusted defense: 47
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(-), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: leaders(-)
Japanese ground losses:
289 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 12 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
88 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 17 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Assaulting units:
11th Indpt Infantry Regiment
Defending units:
3rd Prov Chinese Corps

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Loss of AM Whyalla on Jan 10, 1942 is admitted
Loss of xAKL Pulganbar on Jan 10, 1942 is admitted
Loss of xAKL Bidelia on Jan 10, 1942 is admitted
Loss of xAK Momba on Jan 10, 1942 is admitted




Für das Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI)

Lt. Colonel Bratton - Chief Far Eastern Section/Militäry Intelligence Division (FESMID)
Lieutenant Commander Kramer - Office of Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV)

[Bigfish]

Wenn die Japs Träger tagelang Australien weichgeklopft haben, können die doch kaum noch Munition haben und die CAP müsste erschöpft sein? Kann man so was nicht ausnutzen? Ja ja Torpedos haben sie noch - verstanden...

[George Pickett]

Wenn die Japs Träger tagelang Australien weichgeklopft haben, können die doch kaum noch Munition haben und die CAP müsste erschöpft sein? Kann man so was nicht ausnutzen? Ja ja Torpedos haben sie noch - verstanden...

Die Kido Butai steht noch im Korallenmeer. Hier scheint es sich um den Verband leichter japanischer Träger zu handeln.
Eigene Kräfte stehen aber in der Region um Pearl Harbor nicht zur Verfügung, da die eigenen Träger noch im Südpazifik stehen.

[Bigfish]

Die Kido Butai steht noch im Korallenmeer.


Werter George,

genau die meinen Wir doch! Dann stehen Eure Träger im Südpazifik doch genau Richtig. Der Kido Butai muss doch allmählich das Material für die Bomber ausgehen?

[George Pickett]

Werter George,

genau die meinen Wir doch! Dann stehen Eure Träger im Südpazifik doch genau Richtig. Der Kido Butai muss doch allmählich das Material für die Bomber ausgehen?

Da hatten Wir Euch missverstanden, Wir dachten, Ihr bezieht euch auf die japanischen Träger nahe Johnston Island. Was die Kido Butai angeht...in dieser frühen Phase des Krieges ist sie ohne Bomben und mit erschöpften Piloten gefährlicher, als alle alliierten Träger zusammen. Die könnten auch mit Steinen werfen und dennoch meine Träger versenken.

Außerdem steht die Trägerkampfgruppe Fox bei Pagp Pago. Das wären 3 bis 4 harte Marschtage zum Korallenmeer und dann wären die Feindträger wahrscheinlich bereits in Richtung Truk zum Beölen und Neuausrüsten abgerückt.

[George Pickett]

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Tagesbericht 13. Januar 1942
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Erneut wurde Johnston Island durch trägergestützte Bomber angegriffen. Im Laufe des Tage wurden erste Teile eines Marineinfanteriebataillons von Pearl Harbor aus mit Flugbooten zu Insel verlegt, um die Garnison zu verstärken. Feindliche Landungsverbände konnten noch nicht ausgemacht werden.

Morning Air attack on Johnston Island , at 164,112
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 7
B5N1 Kate x 6
No Japanese losses
Port hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B5N1 Kate bombing from 7000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

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An der westlichsten Grenze des pazifischen Operationsgebietes landeten im Morgengrauen feindliche Kräfte auf Horn Island, in der Torres Strait gelegen. Der vom Feind sofort angesetzte Angriff auf die Stellungen der australischen Verteidiger scheiterte jedoch. Von Cairns aus sollen am nächsten Tage Verstärkungen auf die Insel geflogen werden.

Amphibious Assault at Horn Island (91,128)
TF 124 troops unloading over beach at Horn Island, 91,128
10 Support troops lost in surf during unload of Maizuru 1st SNLF /2
10 Support troops lost overboard during unload of Maizuru 1st SNLF /4

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Ground combat at Horn Island (91,128)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 1498 troops, 18 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 63
Defending force 1113 troops, 4 guns, 3 vehicles, Assault Value = 33
Japanese adjusted assault: 21
Allied adjusted defense: 19
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0
Combat modifiers
Defender: leaders(-), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Japanese ground losses:
24 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
30 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
Maizuru 1st SNLF
Defending units:
A Coy/49th Aus Battalion
Torres Strait Battalion
Horn Isl Det.

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B17 Bomber, die von Townsville aus operieren, bombardierten heuiter die Flugfelder bei Port Moresby, um die Nutzbarmachung durch den Feind zu verzögern. Es gab keine Verluste und ein gutes Trefferbild.

Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 14
B-17E Fortress x 8
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 6
Runway hits 18
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb


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Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 1
B-17E Fortress x 2
No Allied losses
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Südostasien
Eneuter Angriff japanischer Bodentruppen auf Manila. Unter Aufbierung aller Kräfte konnte der Angriff der 14. japanischen Armee abgewiesen werden, aber die Lage wird zunehmend schwieriger.

Ground combat at Manila (79,77)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 49588 troops, 570 guns, 550 vehicles, Assault Value = 1217
Defending force 23340 troops, 360 guns, 194 vehicles, Assault Value = 312
Japanese adjusted assault: 396
Allied adjusted defense: 331
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), experience(-)
Attacker: disruption(-)
Japanese ground losses:
980 casualties reported
Squads: 20 destroyed, 60 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 19 disabled
Guns lost 16 (1 destroyed, 15 disabled)
Vehicles lost 12 (3 destroyed, 9 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
1467 casualties reported
Squads: 72 destroyed, 62 disabled
Non Combat: 6 destroyed, 32 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
Guns lost 55 (3 destroyed, 52 disabled)
Vehicles lost 4 (2 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Assaulting units:
20th Infantry Regiment
48th Recon Regiment
Tanaka Det
1st Formosa Inf. Regiment
9th Infantry Regiment
Kimura Det
16th Recon Regiment
7th Tank Regiment
47th Infantry Regiment
16th Engineer Regiment
21st Division
21st Ind. Engineer Regiment
Kanno Det
65th Brigade
3rd Ind. Engineer Regiment
4th Tank Regiment
48th Engineer Regiment
Kure 1st SNLF
1st Sasebo SNLF Coy
Tonei Hvy Gun Regiment
15th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
14th JAAF AF Bn
14th Army
9th Field AF Construction Battalion
3rd Engineer Construction Battalion
4th JAAF Base Force
8th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
40th JAAF AF Bn
1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
2nd Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
56th Const Co
48th Field Artillery Regiment
Botanko Hvy Gun Regiment
9th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
48th JAAF AF Bn
Defending units:
41st PA Infantry Division
91st PA Infantry Division
51st PA Infantry Division
57th PS Infantry Regimental Combat Team
71st PA Infantry Division
1st PA Infantry Division
USAFFE
II Philippine Corps
Asiatic Fleet
Cavite USN Base Force
Manila USAAF Base Force
PAF Aviation
1st USMC AA Battalion

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Die Singapore vorgelagerte Insel Tandjoengpinang wurde heute von feindlichen Kräften besetzt. Die japanische 25. Armee beginnt mit dem Übersetzen über den Johore River und kann unter schweren Verlusten am Nordufer der Festung Singapore einen Brückenkopf errichten.

Ground combat at Singapore (50,84)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 35831 troops, 443 guns, 320 vehicles, Assault Value = 1242
Defending force 47552 troops, 595 guns, 532 vehicles, Assault Value = 1153
Japanese adjusted assault: 324
Allied adjusted defense: 3487
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 10 (fort level 4)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), disruption(-)
Japanese ground losses:
4136 casualties reported
Squads: 200 destroyed, 393 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 74 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 51 disabled
Guns lost 46 (22 destroyed, 24 disabled)
Vehicles lost 28 (1 destroyed, 27 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
1415 casualties reported
Squads: 35 destroyed, 151 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 38 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 6 disabled
Guns lost 32 (2 destroyed, 30 disabled)
Vehicles lost 10 (4 destroyed, 6 disabled)
Assaulting units:
148th Infantry Regiment
113th Infantry Regiment
41st Infantry Regiment
56th Recon Regiment
22nd Recon Regiment
1st Tank Regiment
11th Infantry Regiment
42nd Infantry Regiment
56th Engineer Regiment
56th Infantry Regiment
23rd Ind. Engineer Regiment
5th Engineer Regiment
5th Recon Regiment
114th Infantry Regiment
91st Naval Guard Unit
5th Mortar Battalion
25th Army
8th Field AF Construction Battalion
5th Field Artillery Regiment
3rd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
18th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
1st RF Gun Battalion
56th Field Artillery Regiment
18th Mountain Gun Regiment
51st Field AA Battalion
Defending units:
2/17 Dogra Battalion
22nd Australian Brigade
1st Mysore Battalion
9th Indian Division
2nd Loyal Battalion
2nd Gordons Battalion
2nd Malay Battalion
3rd SSVF Battalion
27th Australian Brigade
1st Hyderabad Battalion
1st Manchester Battalion
3rd Cavalry Regiment
1st Malay Battalion
11th Indian Division
5/14th Punjab Bn /1
Malayan Air Wing
1st HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
22nd Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
Malaya Army
3rd HK&S Light AA Regiment
Singapore Fortress
SSVF Brigade
3rd Heavy AA Regiment
111th RAF Base Force
1st ISF Base Force
24th NZ Pioneer Coy
III Indian Corps
110th RAF Base Force
223 Group RAF
112th RAF Base Force
1st Indian Heavy AA Regiment
2nd HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
109th RAF Base Force
224 Group RAF
Singapore Base Force
2nd ISF Base Force
AHQ Far East
109th RN Base Force

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In Südchina scheitern erneut japanische Angriffe auf chinesische Stellungen westlich und südwestlich von Chuhsien. In dieser Region stockt der japanische Vormarsch deutlich.

Ground combat at Pucheng (86,57)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 10732 troops, 104 guns, 42 vehicles, Assault Value = 280
Defending force 17339 troops, 76 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 647
Japanese adjusted assault: 113
Allied adjusted defense: 1573
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 13 (fort level 3)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), leaders(+), preparation(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(-)
Japanese ground losses:
179 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 33 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Allied ground losses:
104 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Assaulting units:
39th Division
Defending units:
70th Chinese Corps
86th Chinese Corps
32nd Group Army

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Ground combat at 87,56 (near Chuhsien)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 10203 troops, 76 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 279
Defending force 7648 troops, 70 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 63
Japanese adjusted assault: 194
Allied adjusted defense: 105
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
62 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
263 casualties reported
Squads: 7 destroyed, 17 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 3 disabled
Assaulting units:
11th Ind.Mixed Brigade
20th Ind.Mixed Brigade
Defending units:
28th Chinese Corps
88th Chinese Corps
16th Construction Regiment

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Tagesbericht 14. Januar 1942
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
B17-Bomber aus Townsville bombardierten auch heute wieder die japanischen Flugfelder bei Port Moresby, um deren Nutzbarmachung durch den Feind zu verzögern. Bisher erfolgt noch keine Gegenwehr seitens des Feindes. Daher sollen die Luftangriffe mit größtmöglicher Intensität fortgeführt werden.

Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 11
B-17E Fortress x 7
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 6
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Die am Vortage auf Horn Island gelandeten japanischen Marinetruppen griffen auch heute wieder die australischen Stellungen an, scheiterten jedocvh bereits im Vorfeld. Aus Cairns mit Flugbooten eingeflogene Verstärkungen unterstützten die Garnison der Insel. In den nächsten Tagen soll die Insel durch weitere Truppenkontingente verstärkt werden. Die Evakuierung der ehemaligen Verteidiger von Port Moresby verzögert sich dadurch jedoch, da alle einsatzbereiten Flugboote für die Verstärkung von Horn Island benötigt werden.

Ground combat at Horn Island (91,128)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1458 troops, 18 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 59
Defending force 1135 troops, 4 guns, 3 vehicles, Assault Value = 34
Japanese adjusted assault: 9
Allied adjusted defense: 21
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 0)
Combat modifiers
Defender: preparation(-)
Attacker: leaders(-)
Japanese ground losses:
87 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
45 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
Maizuru 1st SNLF
Defending units:
A Coy/49th Aus Battalion
Torres Strait Battalion
2/3rd Ind Coy /1
Horn Isl Det.

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Östlich der Samoa Inseln hat sich die Trägerkampfgruppe "Fox" mit dem Yorktown-Kampfverband vereinigt. Befehlsgemäß sollte der Verband nun nach Pearl Harbor marschieren, um dort zu beölen und neu auszurüsten. Nun soll ein Unterstützungsverband, bestehend aus 2 Flottentankern und 2 Zerstörern aus Pearl Harbor in den Südpazifik auslaufen, um die Träger zu versorgen, die auf Befehl von Admiral Nimitz im Zusammenhang mit der Operation "Tango One" in dieser Region verbleiben sollen

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Südostasien
Auf Luzon tobt die Schlacht um Manila. In den Straßen der philippinischen Hauptstadt toben schwere und verlustreiche Straßenkämpfe. Auch heute konnten die Verteidiger ihre Positionen behaupten, geraten jedoch zunehmend an ihre Grenzen.

Ground combat at Manila (79,77)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 49530 troops, 575 guns, 553 vehicles, Assault Value = 1209
Defending force 22256 troops, 357 guns, 192 vehicles, Assault Value = 223
Japanese adjusted assault: 367
Allied adjusted defense: 411
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 1)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
1237 casualties reported
Squads: 6 destroyed, 111 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 14 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 9 disabled
Guns lost 11 (1 destroyed, 10 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
1528 casualties reported
Squads: 116 destroyed, 74 disabled
Non Combat: 8 destroyed, 60 disabled
Engineers: 13 destroyed, 5 disabled
Guns lost 60 (39 destroyed, 21 disabled)
Vehicles lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Assaulting units:
16th Recon Regiment
9th Infantry Regiment
1st Formosa Inf. Regiment
3rd Ind. Engineer Regiment
65th Brigade
Tanaka Det
21st Division
47th Infantry Regiment
16th Engineer Regiment
Kimura Det
48th Recon Regiment
Kure 1st SNLF
7th Tank Regiment
4th Tank Regiment
Kanno Det
48th Engineer Regiment
20th Infantry Regiment
21st Ind. Engineer Regiment
1st Sasebo SNLF Coy
Botanko Hvy Gun Regiment
48th Field Artillery Regiment
2nd Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
9th Field AF Construction Battalion
14th JAAF AF Bn
1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
56th Const Co
3rd Engineer Construction Battalion
Tonei Hvy Gun Regiment
4th JAAF Base Force
9th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
40th JAAF AF Bn
8th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
15th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
14th Army
48th JAAF AF Bn
Defending units:
91st PA Infantry Division
57th PS Infantry Regimental Combat Team
71st PA Infantry Division
41st PA Infantry Division
51st PA Infantry Division
1st PA Infantry Division
II Philippine Corps
Manila USAAF Base Force
Asiatic Fleet
PAF Aviation
Cavite USN Base Force
USAFFE
1st USMC AA Battalion

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In Südchina griff der Feind erneut die chinesischen Positionen in Küstennähe an. Während bei Pucheng und Wenchpw die chinesischen Truppen auch heute dem feindlichen Druck standhalten konnten, mussten die Stellungen westlich von Chuhsien unter Verlusten aufgegeben werden. Die angeschlagenen chinesischen Truppen ziehen sich nach Süden in Richtung Pucheng zurück, um die dortigen Verteidiger zu verstärken.

Ground combat at Pucheng (86,57)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 10431 troops, 104 guns, 42 vehicles, Assault Value = 250
Defending force 17277 troops, 76 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 638
Japanese adjusted assault: 95
Allied adjusted defense: 1303
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 13 (fort level 3)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), leaders(+), experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(-)
Japanese ground losses:
369 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 32 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Allied ground losses:
103 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 15 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
39th Division
Defending units:
70th Chinese Corps
86th Chinese Corps
32nd Group Army

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Ground combat at Wenchow (89,58)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 14806 troops, 120 guns, 83 vehicles, Assault Value = 456
Defending force 12541 troops, 51 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 433
Japanese adjusted assault: 319
Allied adjusted defense: 889
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 3)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), leaders(+), experience(-)
Attacker: fatigue(-), supply(-)
Japanese ground losses:
427 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 64 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Vehicles lost 8 (1 destroyed, 7 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
132 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 12 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Assaulting units:
51st Recon Regiment
22nd Division
2nd Ind.Mixed Regiment
Defending units:
100th Chinese Corps
25th Group Army
14th Chinese Base Force

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Ground combat at 87,56 (near Chuhsien)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 10195 troops, 76 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 278
Defending force 7446 troops, 70 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 49
Japanese adjusted assault: 239
Allied adjusted defense: 63
Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
224 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 24 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Allied ground losses:
3278 casualties reported
Squads: 93 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 159 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 10 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 14 (14 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 3
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
11th Ind.Mixed Brigade
20th Ind.Mixed Brigade
Defending units:
88th Chinese Corps
28th Chinese Corps
16th Construction Regiment

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Im Ostchina erzwang der Feind südlich von Yenan den Übergang über den Fluß und drängte die chinesischen Verteidiger nach Nordwestn zurück. Östlich von Yenan konnten die chinesischen Truppen einen erneuten Feindangriff abweisen und ihre Stellungen behaupten.

Ground combat at 89,39 (near Taiyuan)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 9305 troops, 64 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 331
Defending force 6506 troops, 45 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 204
Japanese adjusted assault: 396
Allied adjusted defense: 81
Japanese assault odds: 4 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), disruption(-)
Japanese ground losses:
710 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 38 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
1150 casualties reported
Squads: 105 destroyed, 18 disabled
Non Combat: 93 destroyed, 16 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 5 disabled
Guns lost 8 (4 destroyed, 4 disabled)
Units retreated 3
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
4th Ind.Mixed Brigade
3rd Infantry Regiment
Defending units:
19th Chinese Corps
23rd Chinese Corps
6th Group Army

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Ground combat at 92,36 (near Kweisui)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 3204 troops, 26 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 105
Defending force 4689 troops, 43 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 170
Japanese adjusted assault: 42
Allied adjusted defense: 45
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(-), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: leaders(-)
Japanese ground losses:
149 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 16 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
83 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
11th Indpt Infantry Regiment
Defending units:
3rd Prov Chinese Corps

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BB Royal Sovereign arrives at Aden
CA Dorsetshire arrives at Cape Town
DD Clark arrives at San Francisco
DD Tjerk Hiddes arrives at Mombasa
AS Sperry arrives at Cristobal
AM Launceton arrives at Brisbane
AM Lismore arrives at Trincomalee
SS Gato arrives at Balboa
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Tagesbericht 15. Januar 1942
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Port Moresby war auch heute wieder das Ziel der B17-Bomber aus Townsville. Erstmalig stellten sich ihnen Marinejäger entgegen. Mehrere Bomber wurden beschädigt, doch die Bombardierung konnte der Feind nicht verhindern. Wieder wurden die Flugfelder nahe der Stadt getroffen.

Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 11
Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 8
B-17E Fortress x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-17D Fortress: 2 damaged
B-17E Fortress: 3 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
12th Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (3 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes

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An der Nordküste von Papua Neuguinea sprangen japanische Fallschirmjäger über der kleinen Stadt Salamaua ab und nahmen sie in Besitz. Die Ortschaft war unverteidigt.

Ground combat at Salamaua (98,127)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 314 troops, 3 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 22
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 19
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 19 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Salamaua !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
1st Raiding Rgt /1

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Auf Horn Island gelang den australischen Verteidigern ein erneuter Abwehrerfolg gegen die vor wenigen Tagen angelandeten japanischen Marinetruppen. Von Cairns aus werden auch in den kommenden Tagen weiter Verstärkungen und Nachschub nach Horn Island geflogen, um diesen wichtigen Stützpunkt in der Torres Strait zu verstärken und auszubauen.

Ground combat at Horn Island (91,128)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1399 troops, 18 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 53
Defending force 1208 troops, 4 guns, 3 vehicles, Assault Value = 37
Japanese adjusted assault: 26
Allied adjusted defense: 22
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0
Combat modifiers
Defender: preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
43 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 13 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
37 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
Maizuru 1st SNLF
Defending units:
Torres Strait Battalion
A Coy/49th Aus Battalion
2/4th Ind Coy
2/3rd Ind Coy /1
Horn Isl Det.

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Südostasien
Darwin wurde heute durch japanische Marinebomber angegriffen, die vermutlich von Flugfeldern auf Ambon aufgestiegen sind. Eigene Jagdverbände stehen hier zur Zeit nicht zur Verfügung. Die gesamte australische Nordküste wird unter den Befehl der 1. australischen Armee gestellt. Große Truppenkontingente befinden sich bereits im Verlegungsmarsch zu den neuralgischen Punkten, wie Darwin, Broome oder Derby.

Morning Air attack on Darwin , at 76,124
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid detected at 69 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 24 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 19
No Japanese losses
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
19 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Auf Luzon kam es sowohl zu Luft-, als auch zu Bodenkämpfen. Über dem Luftwaffenstützpunkt Clark Field versuchten die Reste der amerikanischen und phillipinischen Jagdverbände, einen japanischen Bomberverband, der sich mit Jagdschutz dem Stützpunkt näherte, anzugreifen. Zwar behielt der Feind bei den Luftkämpfen die Oberhand, doch richteten die Bombenabwürfe keinerlei Schäden an.

Morning Air attack on Subic Bay Defenses , at 79,76 (Clark Field)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid detected at 101 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 21
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 39
Ki-51 Sonia x 9
Allied aircraft
P-26A x 3
P-35A x 2
P-40B Warhawk x 3
P-40E Warhawk x 8
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-Ia Oscar: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
P-26A: 2 destroyed
P-35A: 1 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk: 1 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 12000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
24th PG/3rd PS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
24th PG/20th PS with P-40B Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 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 17000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes
24th PG/21st PS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
24th PG/34th PS with P-35A (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 17000.
Raid is overhead
6th PS PAAC with P-26A (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, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
Also attacking 2nd PA Constabulary Division ...
Also attacking Subic Bay Defenses ...

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Auch heute tobten in den Straßen von Manila schwere Kämpfe, doch kommt der Feind nicht wirklich voran. Bis zum Abend konnten die eigenen Verbände die Einbrüche des Feindes abriegeln und teilweise sogar beseitigen. Die Verluste sind jedoch hoch und im Hauptquartier hofft man, dass die 14. japanische Armee seinen eigenen Soldaten eine kleine Ruhepause gönnen muss.

Ground combat at Manila (79,77)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 49037 troops, 575 guns, 553 vehicles, Assault Value = 1168
Defending force 21277 troops, 329 guns, 191 vehicles, Assault Value = 166
Japanese adjusted assault: 364
Allied adjusted defense: 297
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), experience(-)
Attacker: disruption(-)
Japanese ground losses:
849 casualties reported
Squads: 6 destroyed, 53 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 22 disabled
Allied ground losses:
1719 casualties reported
Squads: 105 destroyed, 45 disabled
Non Combat: 6 destroyed, 118 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 10 disabled
Guns lost 37 (18 destroyed, 19 disabled)
Assaulting units:
21st Ind. Engineer Regiment
47th Infantry Regiment
48th Recon Regiment
3rd Ind. Engineer Regiment
Kure 1st SNLF
21st Division
Tanaka Det
9th Infantry Regiment
65th Brigade
20th Infantry Regiment
48th Engineer Regiment
1st Formosa Inf. Regiment
7th Tank Regiment
Kanno Det
16th Engineer Regiment
4th Tank Regiment
16th Recon Regiment
Kimura Det
1st Sasebo SNLF Coy
8th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Botanko Hvy Gun Regiment
15th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
Tonei Hvy Gun Regiment
3rd Engineer Construction Battalion
9th Field AF Construction Battalion
56th Const Co
1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
4th JAAF Base Force
2nd Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
40th JAAF AF Bn
14th Army
14th JAAF AF Bn
9th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
48th Field Artillery Regiment
48th JAAF AF Bn
Defending units:
71st PA Infantry Division
57th PS Infantry Regimental Combat Team
51st PA Infantry Division
41st PA Infantry Division
1st PA Infantry Division
II Philippine Corps
Cavite USN Base Force
USAFFE
PAF Aviation
Asiatic Fleet
91st PA Infantry Division
Manila USAAF Base Force
1st USMC AA Battalion

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Auf Mindanao nahm der Feind die unverteidigte Stadt Dumanquilas ein.

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Aus der Festung Singapore wurde lediglich Artilleriefeuer gemeldet. Beide Seiten hatten leichte Verluste zu beklagen.

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In China scheiterten an 2 Frontabschnitten japanische Angriffe. Nordöstlich von Wuchow hielt der chinesische Sperriegel erneut stand. Die Verteifiger von Loyang konnten sich ebenfalls den Angriffen des Feindes erwehren und hielten größtenteils ihre Stellungen.

Ground combat at 77,56 (near Wuchow)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 11783 troops, 142 guns, 42 vehicles, Assault Value = 352
Defending force 6459 troops, 72 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 144
Japanese adjusted assault: 153
Allied adjusted defense: 151
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
222 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 18 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Guns lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
129 casualties reported
Squads: 11 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 8 (3 destroyed, 5 disabled)
Assaulting units:
104th Division
21st Mortar Battalion
Defending units:
62nd Chinese Corps
2nd Prov Chinese Corps
16th Group Army

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Ground combat at Loyang (87,43)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 34530 troops, 274 guns, 124 vehicles, Assault Value = 1125
Defending force 22572 troops, 157 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 655
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 2
Japanese adjusted assault: 650
Allied adjusted defense: 223
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 2)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 2
Combat modifiers
Defender: forts(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
2602 casualties reported
Squads: 8 destroyed, 235 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 17 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 18 disabled
Allied ground losses:
1190 casualties reported
Squads: 7 destroyed, 76 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 15 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Assaulting units:
10th Ind.Mixed Brigade
32nd Division
3rd Ind.Mixed Brigade
35th Division
15th Tank Regiment
26th Engineer Regiment
Defending units:
40th Chinese Corps
93rd Chinese Corps
15th Chinese Corps
2nd Chinese Cavalry Corps
98th Chinese Corps
1st War Area
24th Group Army
15th Group Army
39th Group Army

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Japanese forces CAPTURE Salamaua !!!


2LT Kellogg U. of 24th PG/21st PS is credited with kill number 2




Für das Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI)

Lt. Colonel Bratton - Chief Far Eastern Section/Militäry Intelligence Division (FESMID)
Lieutenant Commander Kramer - Office of Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV)

[Taurus]

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Da wo dem Feind Widerstand geleistet wird, gelingen ihm wenigstens keine schnellen Erfolge. Weder in China noch auf den Philippinen oder Horn Island, ein "Blitzkrieg" sieht anders aus.


Wie haltet ihr es mit Horn Island? Verteidigen nur um des Widerstands willen oder seht ihr in dem Stützpunkt auch eine gewisse taktische Position, um die Kontrolle der Torres Strait nicht vollends abzugeben?
Für Japan würde hier freie Durchfahrt viele Umwege und/oder gewisse Risiken ersparen, wenn man es trotzdem tut.

Man kann auch an später denken, denn Horn Island ist im Regelfall der exponierteste Stützpunkt um Aufklärung jenseits von Neu-Guinea zu betreiben.

[George Pickett]

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Da wo dem Feind Widerstand geleistet wird, gelingen ihm wenigstens keine schnellen Erfolge. Weder in China noch auf den Philippinen oder Horn Island, ein "Blitzkrieg" sieht anders aus.


Wie haltet ihr es mit Horn Island? Verteidigen nur um des Widerstands willen oder seht ihr in dem Stützpunkt auch eine gewisse taktische Position, um die Kontrolle der Torres Strait nicht vollends abzugeben?
Für Japan würde hier freie Durchfahrt viele Umwege und/oder gewisse Risiken ersparen, wenn man es trotzdem tut.

Man kann auch an später denken, denn Horn Island ist im Regelfall der exponierteste Stützpunkt um Aufklärung jenseits von Neu-Guinea zu betreiben.

Wenn Wir Horn Island mit den zur Zeit zur Verfügung stehenden Mitteln halten können, würden Wir auch mittelfristig versuchen, die Basis weiter auszubauen. Wie Ihr richtig angemerkt habt, bietet sich Horn Island als Luftaufklärungsstützunkt an, um etwas tiefer ins Imperium zu blicken. Evtl. ist auch eine Stationierung von Schnellbooten möglich, mit denen Merauke und Port Moresby bedrängt werden können, die zu 100 Prozent von Nachschub von See her angewiesen sind.

[Bigfish]

Dieser AAR wurde für die Wahl zum AAR des Quartal III/2020 nominiert!

Es darf gewählt werden:

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Tagesbericht 16. Januar 1942
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Erneuter Luftangriff durch B17-Bomber auf die japanischen Flugfelder bei Port Moresby. Mehrere Bomber wurden durch Feindjäger beschädigt. Einigen Staffeln muss eine mehrtägige Ruhepause verordnet werden, damit sich die Besatzungen erholen und die Bomber repariert werden können.

Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 13
Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 14
B-17E Fortress x 10
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-17D Fortress: 7 damaged
B-17E Fortress: 3 damaged
Runway hits 12
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
12th Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (2 airborne, 5 on standby, 6 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes

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Die Kämpfe auf Horn Island gehen unvermindert weiter. Nach einem vorbereitenden Luftangriff japanischer Marinebomber, die anscheinend von Rabaul aus operieren, trat das bereits angeschlagene feindliche Marineinfanterieregiment erneut zum Angriff an, blieb aber wieder vor den Stellungen der australischen Verteidiger liegen. Die australische Armee will in den nächsten Tagen weitere Truppen mittels Flugbooten auf die Insel bringen.

Afternoon Air attack on Torres Strait Battalion, at 91,128 (Horn Island)
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 13
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Ground combat at Horn Island (91,128)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1344 troops, 18 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 46
Defending force 1324 troops, 4 guns, 3 vehicles, Assault Value = 38
Japanese adjusted assault: 9
Allied adjusted defense: 26
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 0)
Combat modifiers
Defender: preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(+), leaders(-)
Japanese ground losses:
162 casualties reported
Squads: 5 destroyed, 11 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
Maizuru 1st SNLF
Defending units:
2/3rd Ind Coy
A Coy/49th Aus Battalion
Torres Strait Battalion
2/4th Ind Coy
Horn Isl Det.

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Südostasien
Wieder war die Hafenstadt Darwin Ziel eines Luftangriffs. Es gab kaum Schäden zu vermelden.

Afternoon Air attack on Darwin , at 76,124
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 68 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 23 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 19
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged
Port hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
19 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 15000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Die Funkaufklärung in Pearl Harbor meldet, dass bei Midway Island anscheinend ein japanischer Minentender auf eine Mine gelaufen ist. Für Schiffe dieser Größe meist ein Todesurteil. Eine Versenkung ist zu diesem Zeitpunkt jedoch nicht bestätigt.

TF 249 encounters mine field at Midway Island (158,91)
Japanese Ships
ACM Teiko Maru, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage




Auf Mindanao besetzten japanische Truppen die Hafenstadt Surigao. Auf Luzon gab es Luftkämpfe über dem Luftwaffenstützpunkt Clark Field, die insgesamt zu Gunsten der USAAF ausgingen. In Manila tobten auch heute schwere Kämpfe, doch zeigt auch die japanische 14. Armee Erschöpfungserscheinungen. Die eigenen Kräfte konnten ihre Stellungen behaupten.

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Ground combat at Manila (79,77)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 49103 troops, 575 guns, 554 vehicles, Assault Value = 1177
Defending force 20159 troops, 316 guns, 191 vehicles, Assault Value = 108
Japanese adjusted assault: 228
Allied adjusted defense: 265
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 1)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: disruption(-)
Japanese ground losses:
364 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 71 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 16 disabled
Allied ground losses:
1342 casualties reported
Squads: 96 destroyed, 33 disabled
Non Combat: 4 destroyed, 46 disabled
Engineers: 5 destroyed, 5 disabled
Guns lost 56 (7 destroyed, 49 disabled)
Vehicles lost 6 (1 destroyed, 5 disabled)
Assaulting units:
65th Brigade
Kimura Det
48th Engineer Regiment
21st Division
16th Engineer Regiment
Kure 1st SNLF
Kanno Det
16th Recon Regiment
4th Tank Regiment
3rd Ind. Engineer Regiment
21st Ind. Engineer Regiment
47th Infantry Regiment
Tanaka Det
7th Tank Regiment
20th Infantry Regiment
9th Infantry Regiment
1st Formosa Inf. Regiment
48th Recon Regiment
1st Sasebo SNLF Coy
9th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
8th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
2nd Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
4th JAAF Base Force
9th Field AF Construction Battalion
15th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
48th Field Artillery Regiment
14th Army
3rd Engineer Construction Battalion
56th Const Co
Tonei Hvy Gun Regiment
1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
14th JAAF AF Bn
40th JAAF AF Bn
Botanko Hvy Gun Regiment
48th JAAF AF Bn
Defending units:
51st PA Infantry Division
71st PA Infantry Division
41st PA Infantry Division
1st PA Infantry Division
91st PA Infantry Division
57th PS Infantry Regimental Combat Team
Asiatic Fleet
Cavite USN Base Force
Manila USAAF Base Force
II Philippine Corps
PAF Aviation
USAFFE
1st USMC AA Battalion

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Morning Air attack on Subic Bay Defenses , at 79,76 (Clark Field)
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 59 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 20 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 20
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 38
Ki-51 Sonia x 9
Allied aircraft
P-26A x 2
P-35A x 3
P-40B Warhawk x 4
P-40E Warhawk x 8
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-43-Ia Oscar: 3 destroyed
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 12000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
24th PG/3rd PS with P-40E Warhawk (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 17000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 17000.
Raid is overhead
24th PG/20th PS with P-40B Warhawk (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
24th PG/21st PS with P-40E Warhawk (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 17000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 17000.
Raid is overhead
24th PG/34th PS with P-35A (0 airborne, 0 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 17000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
6th PS PAAC with P-26A (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
Also attacking 2nd PA Constabulary Division ...
Also attacking Subic Bay Defenses ...

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In der Makassar Straße gelang dem niederländischen U-Boot "K-14" der Angriff auf einen feindlichen Truppenkonvoi. 2 Torpedos trafen den Frachter "Asosan Maru" (5.935 BRT). Er sank nur wenige Minuten später. Das U-Boot konnte dem sichernden Zerstörer ausweichen und entkommen.

Sub attack near Donggala at 67,97
Japanese Ships
xAK Asosan Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
xAP Naminoue Maru
xAK Nako Maru
xAK Kinugawa Maru
xAK Kansai Maru
DD Yugiri
Allied Ships
SS KXIV
Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
SS KXIV launches 4 torpedoes at xAK Asosan Maru
KXIV diving deep ....
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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Japanische Artillerie beschoss heute britische Stellungen innerhalb der Festung Singapore. Die britische Artillerie eröffnete daraufhin das Feuer auf erkannte Feinbatterien und konnte dem Feind spürbare Verluste beibringen.

Ground combat at Singapore (50,84)
Japanese Bombardment attack
Attacking force 2115 troops, 230 guns, 56 vehicles, Assault Value = 812
Defending force 46710 troops, 599 guns, 547 vehicles, Assault Value = 1011
Japanese ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 28 (4 destroyed, 24 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
15 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
5th Engineer Regiment
42nd Infantry Regiment
5th Recon Regiment
148th Infantry Regiment
56th Recon Regiment
113th Infantry Regiment
22nd Recon Regiment
1st Tank Regiment
41st Infantry Regiment
23rd Ind. Engineer Regiment
56th Engineer Regiment
56th Infantry Regiment
114th Infantry Regiment
11th Infantry Regiment
91st Naval Guard Unit
5th Mortar Battalion
1st RF Gun Battalion
8th Field AF Construction Battalion
3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
3rd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
18th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
18th Mountain Gun Regiment
5th Field Artillery Regiment
25th Army
56th Field Artillery Regiment
51st Field AA Battalion
Defending units:
1st Malay Battalion
1st Manchester Battalion
2nd Loyal Battalion
11th Indian Division
9th Indian Division
27th Australian Brigade
22nd Australian Brigade
1st Hyderabad Battalion
3rd Cavalry Regiment
3rd SSVF Battalion
2/17 Dogra Battalion
2nd Malay Battalion
2nd Gordons Battalion
5/14th Punjab Bn /1
112th RAF Base Force
224 Group RAF
24th NZ Pioneer Coy
22nd Indian Mountain Gun Regiment
III Indian Corps
1st Mysore Battalion
Singapore Fortress
Malayan Air Wing
3rd Heavy AA Regiment
1st HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
223 Group RAF
Malaya Army
2nd HK&S Heavy AA Regiment
2nd ISF Base Force
111th RAF Base Force
Singapore Base Force
1st ISF Base Force
AHQ Far East
109th RAF Base Force
1st Indian Heavy AA Regiment
110th RAF Base Force
109th RN Base Force
3rd HK&S Light AA Regiment
SSVF Bde /1

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In China kommt der Feind zur Zeit nicht wirklich voran. Einziger Teilerfolg Japans ist der teilweise Rückzug chinesischer Truppen nach einem Angriff bei Wuchang.Bei Pucheng, Wuchow, Loyang und nahe Kweisui konnten die chinesischen Verteidiger ihre Stellungen behaupten.

Ground combat at Wuchang (84,51)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 5856 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 233
Defending force 6916 troops, 70 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 148
Japanese adjusted assault: 197
Allied adjusted defense: 47
Japanese assault odds: 4 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), disruption(-), preparation(-)
morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
78 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
2684 casualties reported
Squads: 125 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 106 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 4 destroyed, 3 disabled
Guns lost 6 (1 destroyed, 5 disabled)
Units retreated 2
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
18th Ind.Mixed Brigade
23rd RGC Temp. Division
Defending units:
7th Chinese Corps
84th Chinese Corps
21st Group Army

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Ground combat at Pucheng (86,57)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 10192 troops, 104 guns, 42 vehicles, Assault Value = 226
Defending force 17130 troops, 76 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 623
Japanese adjusted assault: 166
Allied adjusted defense: 1087
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 6 (fort level 3)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
558 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 44 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Allied ground losses:
147 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 14 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
39th Division
Defending units:
70th Chinese Corps
86th Chinese Corps
32nd Group Army

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Ground combat at 77,56 (near Wuchow)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 11656 troops, 141 guns, 42 vehicles, Assault Value = 339
Defending force 6355 troops, 68 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 141
Japanese adjusted assault: 281
Allied adjusted defense: 307
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
264 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 20 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Allied ground losses:
176 casualties reported
Squads: 10 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 6 (6 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Assaulting units:
104th Division
21st Mortar Battalion
Defending units:
62nd Chinese Corps
2nd Prov Chinese Corps
16th Group Army

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Ground combat at Loyang (87,43)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 32478 troops, 274 guns, 124 vehicles, Assault Value = 915
Defending force 21433 troops, 157 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 521
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 1
Japanese adjusted assault: 323
Allied adjusted defense: 362
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 1)
Combat modifiers
Defender: preparation(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
973 casualties reported
Squads: 37 destroyed, 28 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
Guns lost 10 (1 destroyed, 9 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
1554 casualties reported
Squads: 105 destroyed, 33 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 46 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 5 disabled
Guns lost 34 (15 destroyed, 19 disabled)
Assaulting units:
32nd Division
35th Division
3rd Ind.Mixed Brigade
10th Ind.Mixed Brigade
15th Tank Regiment
26th Engineer Regiment
Defending units:
40th Chinese Corps
93rd Chinese Corps
15th Chinese Corps
2nd Chinese Cavalry Corps
98th Chinese Corps
24th Group Army
1st War Area
15th Group Army
39th Group Army

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Ground combat at 92,36 (near Kweisui)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 3137 troops, 26 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 98
Defending force 4598 troops, 43 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 159
Japanese adjusted assault: 40
Allied adjusted defense: 75
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(-), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: leaders(-)
Japanese ground losses:
171 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 14 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
116 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
11th Indpt Infantry Regiment
Defending units:
3rd Prov Chinese Corps

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1LT Bronson O. of 24th PG/21st PS is credited with kill number 4
2LT Donaldson, I.B.J. of 24th PG/21st PS is credited with kill number 2
2LT Richard, B.R. of 24th PG/3rd PS is credited with kill number 2

xAK Asosan Maru is reported to have been sunk near Donggala on Jan 16, 1942




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Tagesbericht 17. Januar 1942
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Auf Horn Island blieb es heute am Boden ruhig. Japanische Marinebomber griffen am Vormittag die australischen Stellungen an und verursachten spürbare Verluste. Ansonsten wurden keine größeren Kampfhandlungen gemeldet.

Morning Air attack on 2/4th Ind Coy , at 91,128 (Horn Island)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 18
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
78 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
Also attacking Horn Isl Det. ...
Also attacking 2/4th Ind Coy ...

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Südostasien
Auf der philippinischen Insel Samar besetzten japanische Truppen die Stadt Catbalogan.

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Der Luftwaffenstützpunkt Clark Field auf Luzon war heute das Ziel japanischer Luftangriffe. Im Laufe des Tages wurden die noch verbliebenen Maschinen der USAAF und PAF niedergekämpft. Das Oberkommando verhängte am Abend ein generelles Startverbot für die noch einsatzbereiten Maschinen und Piloten.

Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 19 NM, estimated altitude 33,810 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 28
Allied aircraft
P-26A x 1
P-35A x 2
P-40B Warhawk x 3
P-40E Warhawk x 6
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
P-35A: 1 destroyed
P-40B Warhawk: 1 destroyed
P-40E Warhawk: 1 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
23 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 32810 feet
CAP engaged:
24th PG/3rd PS with P-40E Warhawk (0 airborne, 2 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 17000 , scrambling fighters between 17000 and 29000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
24th PG/20th PS with P-40B Warhawk (1 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 31000 and 32000.
Raid is overhead
24th PG/21st PS with P-40E Warhawk (1 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 17000 , scrambling fighters between 17000 and 28000.
Raid is overhead
24th PG/34th PS with P-35A (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 17000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 17000.
Raid is overhead
6th PS PAAC with P-26A (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 17000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 17000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes


Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 106 NM, estimated altitude 34,810 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 3
Allied aircraft
P-26A x 1
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
P-26A: 1 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 32810 feet
CAP engaged:
6th PS PAAC with P-26A (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 34400.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes


Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 106 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 33 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 15
Ki-48-Ib Lily x 21
Allied aircraft
no flights
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-48-Ib Lily: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied aircraft losses
P-40B Warhawk: 1 damaged
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 15
Aircraft Attacking:
21 x Ki-48-Ib Lily bombing from 5000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 100 kg GP Bomb


Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid detected at 115 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 40 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 14
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 8
Ki-51 Sonia x 11
No Japanese losses
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 12000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb

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Wider erwarten blieb es bei Manila heute am Boden ruhig. Abgesehen von vereinzelter Späh- und Stosstrupptätigkeit sowie Störfeuer japanischer Artillerie gab es keine nennenswerten Kampfhandlungen. Die erschöpften Verteidiger nutzen die Zeit, um die eigenen Stellungen weiter auszubauen und die Verbände zu ordnen.

Auch Singapore erlebte heute mehrere Luftangriffe, die jedoch nur leichte Schäden anrichteten. Wieder wurde eine größere Anzahl Feindbomber beschädigt bzw. abgeschossen. Den ganzen Tag über lieferte sich die Artilleriebeider Seiten Feuerduelle.

Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 34 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G3M2 Nell x 27
G4M1 Betty x 30
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2 Nell: 4 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 2 damaged
Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 10
Aircraft Attacking:
27 x G3M2 Nell bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
30 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb


Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 4
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 29
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 3
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 4 damaged
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 2 destroyed by flak
Airbase supply hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
3 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
19 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb


Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 3
Ki-43-Ib Oscar x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 2 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

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Am 17. Januar 1942 erfolgte der Wechsel im kaiserlich japanischem Oberkommando. Der edle Longstreet wurde zurückgetreten...ähm...trat zurück und der edle Cerberus übernahm den Oberbefehl! :amen:

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Tagesbericht 18. Januar 1942
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Die einzigen Meldungen über Kampfhandlungen in diesem Operationsgebiet kommen aus der Region Papua Neuguinea/Horn Island. Beide Seiten griffen mit mäßigem Erfolg gegnerische Positionen auf Horn Island und Port Moresby an.

Morning Air attack on Horn Isl Det. , at 91,128 (Horn Island)
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 18
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
Also attacking 2/4th Ind Coy ...
Also attacking Horn Isl Det. ...

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Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 1
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed on ground
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb


Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 2
Allied aircraft losses
B-17D Fortress: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb


Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 5
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 11
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Südostasien
In der Makassar Straße hatten gleich 2 holländische U-Boote (K-10 und K-11) Fühlung mit japanischen Konvois. Beide gelangten in eine günstige Angriffsposition, doch die Torpedos verfehlten alle ihr Ziel. Gerade im Falle des modernen Landungstransporters "Shinshu Maru" ist die verpasste Gelegenheit einer Versenkung mehr als ärgerlich, hätte dieser Verlust die japanische Flotte doch geschmerzt.

Submarine attack near Donggala at 68,97
Japanese Ships
xAP Naminoue Maru
Allied Ships
SS KXI
xAP Naminoue Maru is sighted by SS KXI
SS KXI launches 4 torpedoes at xAP Naminoue Maru

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Submarine attack near Donggala at 69,96
Japanese Ships
LSD Shinshu Maru
Allied Ships
SS KX
LSD Shinshu Maru is sighted by SS KX
SS KX launches 2 torpedoes at LSD Shinshu Maru

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Vor der Küste von Nord-Borneo wurde die kleine Insel Banggi von japanischen Truppen besetzt.

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Auf Luzon blieb es am Boden auch heute ruhig. Lediglich die japanische Artillerie bestrich bei Manila die Stellungen der Verteidiger mit Artilleriefeuer. Clark Field wurde wieder aus der Luft angegriffen. Die Schäden sind überschaubar.

Afternoon Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 38,810 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 15
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 32810 feet


Afternoon Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 88 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 30 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 14
Ki-51 Sonia x 9
No Japanese losses
Runway hits 8
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 12000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb

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Über Singapore holte sich die japanische Luftwaffe heute eine blutige Nase. Fast 20 beschädigte oder abgeschossene Bomber stehen einem schlechten Trefferbild der Bombenabwürfe gegenüber.

Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 16
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 9
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 10 damaged
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 destroyed by flak
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb


Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 31 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 18
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 5 damaged
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 8
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb




In China haben die Bodenkämpfe ebenfalls abgeebbt. Der Feind fliegt verstärkt Luftangriffe auf ausgewählte Ziele wie Loyang, Changsa oder Wenchow. Generell wird die Zunahme von feindlichen Aufklärungsflügen gemeldet, so auch heute über Palembang/Sumatra.




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39th Division (Jap) is planning for an attack on Changsha.

Pilot White R. is reported as having been found

Loss of DD Peary on Dec 07, 1941 is admitted






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Tagesbericht 19. Januar 1942
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien





Pazifischer Raum
Auf der Insel Bougainville (Untere Solomonen) wurde die Ortschaft Torokina von japanischen Truppen besetzt.

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Südostasien
Weiterhin kaum feindliche Aktivitäten am Boden. Der Feind scheint seine Kräfte teilweise umzugruppieren und aufzufrischen. Luftangriffe auf Clark Field, Singapore, Changsa und Wenchow, wobei die beiden letzteren besonders schwer ausfallen. Beide Städte scheinen Nahziele der weiteren Vormarschplanung der japanischen Armee zu sein und sollen durch die Luftwaffe anscheinend "weichgeklopft" werden. Die Chinesen beginnen mit dem Teilrückzug ihrer Kräfte aus Loyang, da eine erfolgreiche Verteidigung der Stadt kaum möglich ist und ihnen dort die Umfassung droht.

Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 34 NM, estimated altitude 34,810 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 15
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 32810 feet


Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 76 NM, estimated altitude 33,810 feet.
Estimated time to target is 25 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 2
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 32810 feet


Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 103 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 35 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 21
Ki-51 Sonia x 12
Allied aircraft
no flights
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-51 Sonia: 1 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 1 destroyed on ground
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 6
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 12000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G3M2 Nell x 34
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2 Nell: 11 damaged
G3M2 Nell: 1 destroyed by flak
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 6
Aircraft Attacking:
34 x G3M2 Nell bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G3M2 Nell x 29
G4M1 Betty x 10
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2 Nell: 6 damaged
G3M2 Nell: 1 destroyed by flak
G4M1 Betty: 5 damaged
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 10
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 15
Aircraft Attacking:
28 x G3M2 Nell bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
10 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb


Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 37 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 15
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 9 damaged
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 15000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Changsha , at 82,52
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 9
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-43-Ic Oscar sweeping at 38500 feet


Morning Air attack on Changsha , at 82,52
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-Ic Sally x 47
Ki-27b Nate x 28
Ki-51 Sonia x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-Ic Sally: 2 damaged
Airbase hits 18
Airbase supply hits 9
Runway hits 50
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-21-Ic Sally bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
25 x Ki-21-Ic Sally bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
5 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb
4 x Ki-21-Ic Sally bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb


Morning Air attack on Changsha , at 82,52
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 43,500 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 2
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-43-Ic Oscar sweeping at 38500 feet


Morning Air attack on Changsha , at 82,52
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-51 Sonia x 19
No Japanese losses
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 8
Aircraft Attacking:
19 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb


Morning Air attack on Changsha , at 82,52
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-Ic Sally x 17
Ki-27b Nate x 12
No Japanese losses
Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 9
Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Ki-21-Ic Sally bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

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Afternoon Air attack on Wenchow , at 89,58
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-Ib Lily x 18
No Japanese losses
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 9
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-48-Ib Lily bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb

Morning Air attack on Wenchow , at 89,58
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 12
Ki-51 Sonia x 3
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
3 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 7000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb


Morning Air attack on Wenchow , at 89,58
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 9
No Japanese losses
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 7000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb

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Tagesbericht 20. Januar 1942
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Erneute Bombardierung der australischen Bodentruppen auf Horn Island durch die japanische Luftwaffe. Verluste wurden gemeldet.

Morning Air attack on Torres Strait Battalion, at 91,128 (Horn Island)
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 18
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
35 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
Also attacking Horn Isl Det. ...
Also attacking Torres Strait Battalion ...

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Südostasien
Die Schwerpunkte der japanischen Luftangriffe lagen heute bei Clark Field/Luzon, Palembang/Sumatra und Singapore/Malaysia. An allen Orten wurden Schäden und Verluste gemeldet.

Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 16 NM, estimated altitude 43,500 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 9
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-43-Ic Oscar sweeping at 38500 feet


Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 53 NM, estimated altitude 39,500 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 2
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x Ki-43-Ic Oscar sweeping at 38500 feet


Morning Air attack on Clark Field , at 79,76
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid detected at 106 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 36 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ia Oscar x 28
Ki-51 Sonia x 12
Allied aircraft
no flights
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
P-40E Warhawk: 1 damaged
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 7
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 12000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Palembang , at 48,91
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 22
Allied aircraft
no flights
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
L-18 Lodestar: 1 destroyed on ground
Do-24K-1: 4 damaged
Airbase hits 5
Runway hits 5
Aircraft Attacking:
22 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb


Morning Air attack on Palembang , at 48,91
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G3M2 Nell x 25
Allied aircraft
no flights
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2 Nell: 2 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
Catalina I: 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 11
Aircraft Attacking:
25 x G3M2 Nell bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb


Morning Air attack on Palembang , at 48,91
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G3M2 Nell x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2 Nell: 1 damaged
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x G3M2 Nell bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 22,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 16
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 5 damaged
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 destroyed by flak
Aircraft Attacking:
11 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 17000 feet
Port Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
5 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 17000 feet
Port Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb


Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 21
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 3 damaged
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 destroyed by flak
Port hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
21 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 17000 feet
Port Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb


Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 27,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 19
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 5 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 11
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 25000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 25000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Japanische Truppen landen bei Kendari/Celebes. Die holländischen Garnisonstruppen wurden bereits vor einigen Tagen nach Java evakuiert.

Amphibious Assault at Kendari (70,106)
TF 516 troops unloading over beach at Kendari, 70,106
Japanese ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
6 troops of a SNLF HMG Squad accidentally lost during unload of 15th Nav Gd /1

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In China war die japanische Luftwaffe heute stark präsent und konzentrierte ihre Einsätze auf Loyang, Hengyang, Wenchow, Siangtan und Changteh. Da der Feind über China die Luftüberlegenheit besitzt, und die Bodentruppen kaum oder gar nicht über adäquate Flugabwehrwaffen verfügen, müssen die Bodentruppen diese Angriffe mehr oder weniger wehrlos über sich ergehen lassen.

Morning Air attack on Loyang , at 87,43
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 20
No Japanese losses
Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 15
Runway hits 35
Aircraft Attacking:
20 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 50 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 25th Chinese Corps, at 80,53 (Hengyang)
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-Ic Sally x 22
Ki-27b Nate x 26
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
51 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
22 x Ki-21-Ic Sally bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
Also attacking 65th Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 25th Chinese Corps ...

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Morning Air attack on Wenchow , at 89,58
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-30 Ann x 12
Ki-48-Ib Lily x 5
Ki-51 Sonia x 3
No Japanese losses
Airbase hits 2
Runway hits 17
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x Ki-30 Ann bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 1 x 250 kg GP Bomb
5 x Ki-48-Ib Lily bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb
3 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 7000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb


Morning Air attack on Wenchow , at 89,58
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-48-Ib Lily x 18
No Japanese losses
Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 4
Runway hits 16
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-48-Ib Lily bombing from 7000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 100 kg GP Bomb


Morning Air attack on Wenchow , at 89,58
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-51 Sonia x 9
No Japanese losses
Runway hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 7000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 3rd New Chinese Corps, at 81,52 (Siangtan)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-27b Nate x 14
Ki-51 Sonia x 27
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
27 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 7000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb
Also attacking 21st Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 3rd New Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 21st Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 3rd New Chinese Corps ...

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Morning Air attack on 44th Chinese Corps, at 81,50 (Changteh)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 12 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-Ic Sally x 22
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
68 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 13 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
22 x Ki-21-Ic Sally bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
Also attacking 6th War Area ...
Also attacking 44th Chinese Corps ...

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Tagesbericht 21. Januar 1942
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Auf Horn Island trat der Feind heute aus seinem Brückenkopf heraus zum Angriff an, blieb jedoch vor den australischen Stellungen im Abwehrfeuer liegen. Die Verteidiger werden per Luftbrücke mit Nachschub und Verstärkungen versorgt, die sich aus Truppen zusammenstellen, die mit Flugbooten von der Küste nahe Port Moresby evakuiert werden.

Ground combat at Horn Island (91,128)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1431 troops, 19 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 57
Defending force 1383 troops, 4 guns, 3 vehicles, Assault Value = 44
Japanese adjusted assault: 42
Allied adjusted defense: 20
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0
Combat modifiers
Defender: preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
44 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
38 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
Maizuru 1st SNLF
Defending units:
Torres Strait Battalion
2/3rd Ind Coy
2/1st Ind Coy
A Coy/49th Aus Battalion
2/4th Ind Coy
Horn Isl Det.

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Südostasien
Kendari wurde heute von dem am Vortage gelandeten Feindtruppen besetzt.

Ground combat at Kendari (70,106)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1462 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 60
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 29
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 29 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Kendari !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
15th Naval Guard Unit

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Unterstützt durch Bombenangriffe und starker Artillerievorbereitung trat die japanische Armee heute wieder zum Angriff auf Manila an. Die Verteidiger konnten noch einmal den Angriff abwehren, doch die Männer sind erschöpft und die Nachschubsituation ist kritisch. Mit dem Fall der Stadt wird in Kürze gerechnet.

Ground combat at Manila (79,77)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 27192 troops, 357 guns, 379 vehicles, Assault Value = 1236
Defending force 19545 troops, 305 guns, 190 vehicles, Assault Value = 114
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 543
Allied adjusted defense: 315
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
554 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 38 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 11 disabled
Allied ground losses:
528 casualties reported
Squads: 33 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 54 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 6 disabled
Guns lost 11 (4 destroyed, 7 disabled)
Vehicles lost 10 (2 destroyed, 8 disabled)
Assaulting units:
65th Brigade
7th Tank Regiment
20th Infantry Regiment
Kimura Det
21st Division
Kure 1st SNLF
48th Division
16th Engineer Regiment
1st Sasebo SNLF Coy
9th Field AF Construction Battalion
9th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
56th Const Co
14th JAAF AF Bn
40th JAAF AF Bn
4th JAAF Base Force
1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
2nd Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
3rd Engineer Construction Battalion
8th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
14th Army
Tonei Hvy Gun Regiment
Botanko Hvy Gun Regiment
15th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
48th JAAF AF Bn
Defending units:
57th PS Infantry Regimental Combat Team
91st PA Infantry Division
51st PA Infantry Division
41st PA Infantry Division
71st PA Infantry Division
1st PA Infantry Division
USAFFE
Manila USAAF Base Force
Cavite USN Base Force
II Philippine Corps
Asiatic Fleet
PAF Aviation
1st USMC AA Battalion

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Nahe Cebu besetzte der Feind heute die Insel Tagbilaran.

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Auf Borneo geht der japanische Vormarsch weiter. An der Südküste von Borneo erreichten Feindtruppen die Hafenstadt Samarinda und besetzten sie. An der Westküste ereilte die Hafenstadt Pontianiak das gleiche Schicksal

Ground combat at Samarinda (65,96)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1488 troops, 19 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 61
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 29
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 29 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Samarinda !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
Sasebo 2nd SNLF

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Ground combat at Pontianak (56,90)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1538 troops, 19 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 63
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 34
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 34 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Pontianak !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(+), leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
Yokosuka 2nd SNLF

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Am östliche Ausgang der Makassar Straße geriet das holländische U-Boot "K-11" an einen japanischen Zerstörer Verband. Bereits die ersten Wasserbomben lagen nahe am U-Boot und verursachten Schäden. Zum Glück gingen dem Feind aber bald die Wasserbomben aus und die Zerstörer drehten ab. Die Schäden an Bord von "K-11" sind nicht schwerwiegen, doch steuert das U-Boot Soerabaja an, um die Schäden dort beheben zu lassen.

ASW attack near Donggala at 68,97
Japanese Ships
DD Natsugumo
DD Minegumo
Allied Ships
SS KXI, hits 2, on fire
SS KXI is located by DD Natsugumo
DD Minegumo attacking submerged sub ....
Massive explosion on SS KXI
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Minegumo attacking submerged sub ....
DD Minegumo is out of ASW ammo
DD Minegumo is out of ASW ammo
DD Minegumo attacking submerged sub ....
DD Minegumo is out of ASW ammo
DD Minegumo is out of ASW ammo
DD Minegumo is out of ASW ammo
DD Minegumo is out of ASW ammo
DD Minegumo fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Singapore und Palembang wurden auch heute wieder vom Feind bombardiert. Während Singapore auch heute nur die dort stationierte Flak zur Abwehr einsetzen konnte, empfingen über Palembang den Feind 3 holländische Jagdstaffeln, die das holländische Luftwaffenkommando kurzfristig von Basen auf Java hierhin verlegt hatte. Zwar konnten die ersten beiden Bomberwellen nicht mehr erreicht werden, doch die 3. Welle Feindbomber geriet in den Wirkungsbereich der Staffeln und wurden erfolgreich angegriffen. 5 Feindbomber konnten bestätigt abgeschossen werden. Weitere wurden beschädigt. Es ist daher anzunehemn, dass die Gesamtverluste des Feindes höher ausgefallen sind.

Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 31 NM, estimated altitude 39,500 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 18
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-43-Ic Oscar sweeping at 38500 feet


Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 27,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G3M2 Nell x 33
G4M1 Betty x 4
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2 Nell: 3 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 1 damaged
Allied ground losses:
6 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Airbase hits 12
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 28
Aircraft Attacking:
33 x G3M2 Nell bombing from 25000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
4 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 25000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb


Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 28,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 18
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 4 damaged
Airbase hits 7
Runway hits 9
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 25000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb


Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 38 NM, estimated altitude 27,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 57
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 damaged
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 8
Aircraft Attacking:
29 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 25000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
7 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 25000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
21 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 25000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb


Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 35 NM, estimated altitude 28,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 9
No Japanese losses
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 25000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb


Morning Air attack on Singapore , at 50,84
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 39 NM, estimated altitude 40,500 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 6
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-43-Ic Oscar sweeping at 38500 feet

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Morning Air attack on Palembang , at 48,91
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 21
Allied aircraft
B-339D x 32
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied aircraft losses
L-18 Lodestar: 1 destroyed on ground
Airbase hits 3
Runway hits 5
Aircraft Attacking:
16 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
3-Vl.G.IV with B-339D (4 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
1-VI.G.V with B-339D (3 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
3-VI.G.V with B-339D (3 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes


Morning Air attack on Palembang , at 48,91
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 3 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G3M2 Nell x 24
Allied aircraft
B-339D x 32
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2 Nell: 2 damaged
No Allied losses
Allied ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 11
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x G3M2 Nell bombing from 11000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
3-Vl.G.IV with B-339D (4 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
1-VI.G.V with B-339D (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 13160 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
3-VI.G.V with B-339D (3 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes


Morning Air attack on Palembang , at 48,91
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G3M2 Nell x 9
Allied aircraft
B-339D x 32
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2 Nell: 5 destroyed
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
3-Vl.G.IV with B-339D (4 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 20000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
1-VI.G.V with B-339D (7 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000 , scrambling fighters between 13160 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
3-VI.G.V with B-339D (3 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes

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In China ist heute die Stadt Loyang gefallen. Die unterlegenen Verteidiger mussten sich unter großen Verlusten nach Westen zurückziehen und drohen, von den eigenen Linien abgeschnitten zu werden.

Ground combat at Loyang (87,43)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 28169 troops, 236 guns, 74 vehicles, Assault Value = 915
Defending force 20552 troops, 146 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 492
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 660
Allied adjusted defense: 252
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Loyang !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
1582 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 142 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Units pursuing 1
Allied ground losses:
6074 casualties reported
Squads: 286 destroyed, 47 disabled
Non Combat: 366 destroyed, 21 disabled
Engineers: 37 destroyed, 2 disabled
Guns lost 31 (21 destroyed, 10 disabled)
Units retreated 9
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
3rd Ind.Mixed Brigade
10th Ind.Mixed Brigade
35th Division
1st Recon Regiment
32nd Division
26th Engineer Regiment
Defending units:
93rd Chinese Corps
40th Chinese Corps
15th Chinese Corps
2nd Chinese Cavalry Corps
98th Chinese Corps
15th Group Army
24th Group Army
1st War Area
39th Group Army

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Japanese forces CAPTURE Loyang !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Samarinda !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Pontianak !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Kendari !!!

BB New Mexico arrives at San Francisco
BB Mississippi arrives at San Francisco
DD Morris arrives at Balboa

FO Wessels, W.E. of 1-VI.G.V is credited with kill number 2
FO van Haarlem, G. of 1-VI.G.V is credited with kill number 2




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Das die von Neu-Guinea evakuierten Truppen gleich vom Regen in die Traufe auf Horn Island geschickt werden, hat schon ein wenig von "letzter Patrone", die da aufgeboten wird. Andererseits ist es auch einfach nur effizient, weil die Krisenherde zufällig nah beieinander liegen.
Solange der Gegner keine Verstärkungen anlandet, könntet ihr dort sogar noch ein wenig aushalten und so die Operation verzögern.

[George Pickett]

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Tagesbericht 22. Januar 1942
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Erneuter Angriff der japanischen Bodentruppen auf Horn Island. Auch dieser Angriff wurde abgewiesen.

Ground combat at Horn Island (91,128)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1304 troops, 19 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 43
Defending force 1455 troops, 7 guns, 3 vehicles, Assault Value = 45
Japanese adjusted assault: 27
Allied adjusted defense: 26
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0
Combat modifiers
Defender: preparation(-)
Attacker: leaders(+)
Japanese ground losses:
107 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 13 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
54 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
Maizuru 1st SNLF
Defending units:
2/3rd Ind Coy
A Coy/49th Aus Battalion
2/1st Ind Coy
Torres Strait Battalion
2/4th Ind Coy
Lark Bn /2
Horn Isl Det.

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Von Lae wurde die lang erwartete Landung japanischer Truppen gemeldet. Die unverteidigte Hafenstadt wird spätesten am morgigen Tage unter japanischer Kontrolle sein.

Amphibious Assault at Lae (99,126)
TF 160 troops unloading over beach at Lae, 99,126

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Admiral Nimitz hat am Abend der Ausführung der Operation "Tango-One" zugestimmt. Der Landungsverband für Canton Island (161. Infanterieregiment/193. Panzerbataillon), der rund 200 Seemeilen südwestlich von Palmyra eine Warteposition bezogen hat, soll sich am nächsten Tag mit Kurs auf Canton Island in Marsch setzen. Die Task Force 316 (Fire Support Group Tango) und die Task Force 285 (Trägerkampfgruppe Fox) laufen aus Palmyra aus, um ihre Einsatzpositionen einzunehmen. Die Landung soll durch ein Bombardement von See aus und durch Luftangriffe vorbereitet werden. Aus Geheimhaltungsgründen wird es erst am Tag vor der Landung aktive Luftaufklärung über dem Ziel geben.

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Am gleichen Abend wurde für den Bereich des Nordpazifik die Operation "Tango Two" (Adak Island) von Admiral Nimitz genehmigt. Diese Insel soll im Laufe des Februar zurückerobert werden.

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Südostasien
Auf den Philippinen kam es auf Luzon und Mindanao erneut zu schweren Kämpfen. Während die Verteidiger von Manila wider erwarten dem japanischen Angriff noch einmal Stand halten konnten, musste auf Mindanao das III. philippinische Korps bei Butuan die Waffen strecken und kapitulieren. Der Widerstand auf Mindanao ist damit fast vollständig erloschen.

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Ground combat at Butuan (80,89)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 11890 troops, 112 guns, 49 vehicles, Assault Value = 414
Defending force 4971 troops, 49 guns, 20 vehicles, Assault Value = 70
Japanese adjusted assault: 169
Allied adjusted defense: 16
Japanese assault odds: 10 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Butuan !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: leaders(+), preparation(-), morale(-), experience(-)
supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
83 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Allied ground losses:
3083 casualties reported
Squads: 312 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 586 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 5 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 60 (60 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 17 (17 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units destroyed 8
Assaulting units:
146th Infantry Regiment
2nd Engineer Regiment
1st Ind. Engineer Regiment
4th Infantry Regiment
Kure 2nd SNLF
16th Army
17th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
3rd PA Constabulary Regiment
2nd/101st PA Battalion
103rd PA Infantry Regiment
102nd PA Infantry Regiment
102nd PA Infantry Division
Cagayan USAAF Base Force
III Philippine Corps
1st /101st PA Battalion

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Japanese forces CAPTURE Butuan !!!

DD Fumizuki is reported to have been sunk near Clark Field on Dec 17, 1941 (Wahrscheinlich Minentreffer)

Repairs completed on BB Colorado at Seattle, ship returned to service




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Das die von Neu-Guinea evakuierten Truppen gleich vom Regen in die Traufe auf Horn Island geschickt werden, hat schon ein wenig von "letzter Patrone", die da aufgeboten wird. Andererseits ist es auch einfach nur effizient, weil die Krisenherde zufällig nah beieinander liegen.
Solange der Gegner keine Verstärkungen anlandet, könntet ihr dort sogar noch ein wenig aushalten und so die Operation verzögern.

In schwierigen Zeiten neigt man zu extremen Maßnahmen. Vielleicht haben die etwas über 100 Mann, die über Nacht nach Horn Island eingeflogen wurden, heute den Ausschlag für den Abwehrerfolg gegeben. Wir werden Uns auf diesem kargen Eiland festkrallen und dem Tenno was husten...

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Tagesbericht 23. Januar 1942
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Erwartungsgemäß nahmen die am Vortage bei Lae gelandeten japanischen Truppen die Stadt heute in Besitz. Damit sins alle relevanten Positionen auf Neu Guinea in japanischer Hand.

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Auch heute griff die japanische Luftwaffe die australischen Stellungen auf Horn Island an und verursachte Verluste unter den Verteidigern. Bereits am gestrigen Tage wurde in Absprache mit der USAAF entschieden, den Verteidigern Unterstützung zu leisten. Nur wenige Minuten nach dem die japanischen Bomber nach Osten abgeflogen waren, näherten sich aus Süden fast 30 B-17 Bomber in 2 Wellen. Sie luden ihre Bombenfracht über dem japanischen Brückenkopf aus und verursachten nach Berichten der vorgeschobenen Beobachter ein Inferno. Die Verluste beim Feind müssen sehr hoch ausgefallen sein. Der Angriff soll morgen wiederholt werden. Parallel dazu werden täglich weitere Verstärkungen eingeflogen.

Morning Air attack on Horn Isl Det. , at 91,128 (Horn Island)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 4 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 15
No Japanese losses
Allied ground losses:
35 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Maizuru 1st SNLF, at 91,128 (Horn Island)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 24
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
162 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 21 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 13 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb


Morning Air attack on Maizuru 1st SNLF, at 91,128 (Horn Island)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 4
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
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Ein weiteres Ziel der in Townsville stationierten schweren Bomber der USAAF war Buna. Die Hafenanlagen wurden mehrfach getroffen. Eigene Verluste waren nicht zu beklagen.

Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 18
No Allied losses
Port hits 3
Port supply hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb


Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 4
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Südostasien
Manila ist gefallen! Nach wochenlangen schweren und verlustreichen Kämpfen mussten sich die dezimierten und erschöpften Verteidiger des II. philippinischen Korps schließlich nach Westen zurückziehen und zogen sich hinter die Stellungen des I. philippinischen Korps beim Luftwaffenstützpunkt Clark Field zurück. Der Kampf um Luzon geht in seine Endphase.

Ground combat at Manila (79,77)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 45266 troops, 527 guns, 421 vehicles, Assault Value = 1261
Defending force 18292 troops, 267 guns, 182 vehicles, Assault Value = 73
Japanese adjusted assault: 908
Allied adjusted defense: 295
Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Manila !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
299 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 33 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 17 disabled
Allied ground losses:
5850 casualties reported
Squads: 211 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 294 destroyed, 19 disabled
Engineers: 42 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 144 (144 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 151 (148 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Units retreated 13
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
48th Division
7th Tank Regiment
65th Brigade
21st Division
16th Engineer Regiment
Kure 1st SNLF
2nd Tank Regiment
Kimura Det
20th Infantry Regiment
1st Sasebo SNLF Coy
3rd Engineer Construction Battalion
2nd Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
9th Field AF Construction Battalion
4th JAAF Base Force
14th JAAF AF Bn
1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
40th JAAF AF Bn
9th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
56th Const Co
15th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
8th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
14th Army
Tonei Hvy Gun Regiment
Botanko Hvy Gun Regiment
48th JAAF AF Bn
Defending units:
91st PA Infantry Division
71st PA Infantry Division
51st PA Infantry Division
41st PA Infantry Division
1st PA Infantry Division
Cavite USN Base Force
Manila USAAF Base Force
PAF Aviation
USAFFE
57th PS Infantry Regimental Combat Team
Asiatic Fleet
II Philippine Corps
1st USMC AA Battalion

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Japanese forces CAPTURE Manila !!!

8/16th Naval Guard Unit is loaded on a Yusen N Cargo class xAK moving to Horn Island.




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[Bigfish]

Wir werden Uns auf diesem kargen Eiland festkrallen und dem Tenno was husten...


Damit wäre dann geklärt, dass die USA Corona-Bomben schon im zweiten Weltkrieg zum Einsatz gebracht habe!

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Damit wäre dann geklärt, dass die USA Corona-Bomben schon im zweiten Weltkrieg zum Einsatz gebracht habe!

Genau! Völlig unlauter! Aus humanitären Gründen wird jedoch auf eine Wiederholung verzichtet.

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Tagesbericht 24. Januar 1942
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Feindliche Bomber griffen heute erneut die australischen Truppen auf Horn Island an, wo im Augenblick am Boden eine Pattsituation herrscht. Keine Seite ist stark genug, um den Feind zu werfen um die vollständige Kontrolle über die strategische wichtige Insel zu erlangen. Erstmalig wurden nahe Port Moresby auch die ehemaligen Verteidiger der Stadt aus der Luft angegriffen. Seit Tagen werden täglich Soldaten und leichte Ausrüstung von Flugbooten vom Strand ins australische Cairns gebracht. Das Ziel ist es, möglichst viele Soldaten zu evakuieren.

Morning Air attack on Horn Island , at 91,128
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 25 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G3M2 Nell x 13
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2 Nell: 1 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 10
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x G3M2 Nell bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 4th Australian Lt AA Regiment, at 97,129 , near Port Moresby
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 19
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
19 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 15000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Doch auch die USAAF teilt seit einigen Tagen in dieser Region aus. Wieder wurde der Hafen von Buna und der japanische Brückenkopf auf Horn Island erfolgreich bombardiert.

Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 19
No Allied losses
Port hits 1
Port supply hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Maizuru 1st SNLF, at 91,128 (Horn Island)
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 12
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
112 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 6 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
1 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb


Morning Air attack on Maizuru 1st SNLF, at 91,128 (Horn Island)
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 3
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:
3 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Operation "Tango One"
Am Abend haben alle 3 beteiligten Flottenverbände ihre Bereitstellungsräume erreicht. Da über die feindliche Präsenz auf Canton Island keinerlei aktuelle Informationen vorliegen, werden morgen mehrere von Kreuzern aus startende Seeaufklärer die Insel überfliegen und Luftaufnahmen machen. Für den 26. Januar sind dann Küstenbeschießungen und Luftangriffe auf erkannte Feindpositionen auf der Insel geplant. Im Schutze der Schiffsartillerie und der trägergestützten Bomber soll dann bei Morgengrauen des 27. Januar die Landung der Truppen beginnen. Die Operation birgt enorme Risiken und muss schnell zum Erfolg führen, denn Admiral Nimitz hat der Trägerkampfgruppe eindeutigen Befehl erteilt, bei Anzeichen feindlicher Trägerpräsenz sofort nach Süden abzudrehen und sich aus dem Seegebiet rund um Canton Island zurückzuziehen.

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Südostasien
Singapore und Palembang melden erneut starke Luftangriffe und Schäden an der Infrastruktur.

In China setzt der Feind seine Offensive im Raum Loyang fort. Während die Chinesen bei Tsiaotso ihre Positionen behaupten konnten, treiben weiter westlich Feindverbände die geschlagenen Verteidiger von Loyang vor sich her. Unter schweren Verlusten zogen sich die Chinesen weiter nach Nordwesten zurück.

Ground combat at Tsiaotso (88,42)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 30811 troops, 285 guns, 111 vehicles, Assault Value = 1537
Defending force 9436 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 292
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 2
Japanese adjusted assault: 832
Allied adjusted defense: 1285
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 2)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), leaders(+), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
481 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 33 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 6 disabled
Allied ground losses:
477 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 78 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Assaulting units:
36th Division
110th Division
27th Division
9th Ind.Mixed Brigade
6th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
27th Chinese Corps
5th New Chinese Corps

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Ground combat at 87,44 (near Chengchow)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 21763 troops, 195 guns, 124 vehicles, Assault Value = 659
Defending force 14714 troops, 129 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 280
Japanese adjusted assault: 535
Allied adjusted defense: 125
Japanese assault odds: 4 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: op mode(-), morale(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
398 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 18 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Vehicles lost 4 (1 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
5539 casualties reported
Squads: 151 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 334 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 31 (30 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Units retreated 8
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
15th Tank Regiment
35th Division
32nd Division
Defending units:
40th Chinese Corps
2nd Chinese Cavalry Corps
93rd Chinese Corps
15th Chinese Corps
98th Chinese Corps
15th Group Army
24th Group Army
1st War Area
39th Group Army

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SS Grampus arrives at Balboa
SS Grayback arrives at Balboa
SS Grenadier arrives at Los Angeles

Loss of AM Bittern on Dec 07, 1941 is admitted




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Tagesbericht 25. Januar 1942
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Die Aufklärungsflüge der von den Kreuzern gestarteten Seeaufklärer über Canton Island brachten die Gewissheit, dass die Insel vom Feind wieder geräumt wurde. Die Landungsoperation soll nun am 28.Januar durchgeführt werden.


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In diese positive Meldung platzte der Bericht einer von Suva aus operierenden PBY, dass auf der Insel Vaitupu feindliche Truppen an Land gehen. Diese Insel liegt zwischen Suva und Canton Island und wäre als Stützpunkt für Seeaufklärer für Japan ein wertvoller strategischer Punkt, da man von hier aus tief in den Südpazifik aufklären kann. Eine untragbare Situation!

Amphibious Assault at Vaitupu (138,145)
TF 63 troops unloading over beach at Vaitupu, 138,145

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Ground combat at Vaitupu (138,145)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 806 troops, 10 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 5
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 6
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Vaitupu !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
24th JNAF AF Unit

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Ad hoc wurde noch am Abend entschieden, in Suva ein Bataillon Marines einzuschiffen, um schnellstmöglich eine Gegenlandung durchzuführen (Operation "Tango Three"). Sollte die Landung auf Canton Island problemlos verlaufen, so soll das dort eingesetzte Panzerbataillon wieder eingeschifft, und ebenfalls zur Unterstützung des Gegenangriffs nach Vaitupu verbracht werden. Die Fire Support Group "Tango" marschiert ebenfalls dorthin, während die Trägerkampfgruppe "Fox" ihre Position südlich von Canton Island beibehält, um den Landungsverband zu sichern. Außerdem soll der Verband in 72 Stunden hier auf See durch Flottentanker beölt werden.

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Südostasien
Noch vor Morgengrauen gingen japanische Truppen an der Westküste von Borneo nahe der Hafenstadt Banderjasmin an Land. Die Stadt dürfte am morgigen Tage in die Hände der Japaner fallen.

Amphibious Assault at Bandjermasin (60,99)
TF 78 troops unloading over beach at Bandjermasin, 60,99
10 Support troops accidentally lost during unload of Sasebo 3rd SNLF /2

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Vor dem Hafen von Soerabaja wurden 2 Patrouillenboote von japanischen Zerstörern überrascht und versenkt. Die kleinen Wachboote hatten nicht den Hauch einer Chance.

Night Time Surface Combat, near Soerabaja at 57,103, Range 12,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Isokaze
DD Oshio
DD Arashio
DD Shiratsuyu
DD Shigure
DD Harusame
Allied Ships
HDML 1096, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
HDML 1097, Shell hits 4, and is sunk
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions and 60% moonlight: 12,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 12,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 12,000 yards
DD Harusame engages HDML 1097 at 12,000 yards
DD Arashio engages HDML 1097 at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards
HDML 1097 sunk by DD Shigure at 11,000 yards
DD Arashio engages HDML 1096 at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
DD Shigure engages HDML 1096 at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards
HDML 1096 sunk by DD Harusame at 4,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...

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Im Raum Loyang geht die japanische Offensive weiter. Westlich der Stadt wurden weitere Teile der ehemaligen Verteidiger der Stadt vom Feind angegriffen und unter starken Verlusten zurückgedrängt. Nordöstlich von Loyang konnten die Verteidiger der Stadt Tsiaotso unter Verlusten ihre Stellungen behaupten.

Ground combat at 87,44 (near Chengchow)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 21448 troops, 194 guns, 123 vehicles, Assault Value = 623
Defending force 1981 troops, 36 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 37
Japanese adjusted assault: 554
Allied adjusted defense: 5
Japanese assault odds: 110 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: op mode(-), disruption(-), morale(-), experience(-)
supply(-)
Attacker: leaders(+)
Japanese ground losses:
38 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
1213 casualties reported
Squads: 72 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 29 destroyed, 9 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 47 (17 destroyed, 30 disabled)
Units retreated 2
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
35th Division
15th Tank Regiment
32nd Division
Defending units:
98th Chinese Corps
1st War Area

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Ground combat at Tsiaotso (88,42)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 42997 troops, 426 guns, 111 vehicles, Assault Value = 1499
Defending force 8916 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 227
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 1
Japanese adjusted assault: 1255
Allied adjusted defense: 493
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), fatigue(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
195 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 19 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Allied ground losses:
997 casualties reported
Squads: 21 destroyed, 59 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Assaulting units:
110th Division
36th Division
27th Division
9th Ind.Mixed Brigade
1st Mortar Battalion
6th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
27th Chinese Corps
5th New Chinese Corps

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Im Westen Chinas besetzte der Feind heute die geräumte Stadt Nanning.

Ground combat at Nanning (72,55)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1719 troops, 6 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 77
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 38
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 38 to 1 (fort level 2)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Nanning !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: morale(-)
Assaulting units:
2nd Militia Regiment

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Japanese forces CAPTURE Vaitupu !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Nanning !!!

Loss of HDML 1096 on Jan 25, 1942 is admitted
Loss of HDML 1097 on Jan 25, 1942 is admitted

4/146th Infantry Regiment is planning for an attack on Palembang.
13th Army is planning for an attack on Wenchow.
3rd Mortar Battalion is planning for an attack on Rangoon.






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Tagesbericht 26. Januar 1942
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Auch heute griffen japanische Bomber Horn Island an, während die US Bomber eine Pause einlegen mussten. Morgen sollen 8 P40-Jagdmaschinen von Townsville auf das Flugfeld von Horn Island verlegen und gegen die angreifenden Feindbomber vorgehen.

Afternoon Air attack on Horn Island , at 91,128
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G3M2 Nell x 8
No Japanese losses
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x G3M2 Nell bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb

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Weiter nordwestlich, bei Merauke, landeten japanische Truppen an der Südküste von Neu Guinea, was die Lage in diesem Gebiet zunehmend ernst aussehen lässt. Dennoch soll weiter versucht werden, Horn Island über eine Luftbrücke zu versorgen und zu halten.

Amphibious Assault at Merauke (89,124)
TF 516 troops unloading over beach at Merauke, 89,124
Japanese ground losses:
24 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
17 troops of a SNLF Squad lost in surf during unload of 16th Nav Gd /2
10 Support troops accidentally lost during unload of 16th Nav Gd /5

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Südostasien
In der Nacht und am frühen morgen landeten japanische Truppen an gleich 2 Punkten der DEI, nämlich bei Makassar/Celebes und bei Koepang/Timor. Beide Stützpunkte sind verlassen. Die holländischen Truppen wurden nach Java evakuiert. Banderjasmin/Borneo wurde heute von den am Vortage gelandeten Truppen eingenommen.

Amphibious Assault at Makassar (65,106)
TF 68 troops unloading over beach at Makassar, 65,106
Japanese ground losses:
Guns lost 2 (2 destroyed, 0 disabled)
70mm T92 Howitzer lost from landing craft during unload of Sasebo 8th SNLF
70mm T92 Howitzer lost overboard during unload of Sasebo 8th SNLF

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Amphibious Assault at Koepang (68,116)
TF 159 troops unloading over beach at Koepang, 68,116
Japanese ground losses:
24 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
17 troops of a SNLF Squad accidentally lost during unload of Yokosuka 4th SNLF

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Ground combat at Bandjermasin (60,99)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1528 troops, 19 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 74
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 31
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 31 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Bandjermasin !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker:
Assaulting units:
Sasebo 3rd SNLF
30th JNAF AF Unit
23rd JAAF AF Bn

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In China stößt der Feind weiter vor. Nach mehrtätigen Kämpfen fiel schließlich die Stadt Tsiaotso. Die geräumte Stadt Nanyang wurde vom Feind kampflos besetzt.

Ground combat at Tsiaotso (88,42)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 42922 troops, 426 guns, 111 vehicles, Assault Value = 1488
Defending force 8227 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 153
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 987
Allied adjusted defense: 142
Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tsiaotso !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), preparation(-), fatigue(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
195 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 16 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Allied ground losses:
2356 casualties reported
Squads: 145 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 144 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 32 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 8 (5 destroyed, 3 disabled)
Units retreated 2
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
110th Division
36th Division
27th Division
9th Ind.Mixed Brigade
1st Mortar Battalion
6th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
27th Chinese Corps
5th New Chinese Corps

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Ground combat at Nanyang (85,45)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 6241 troops, 78 guns, 11 vehicles, Assault Value = 223
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 215
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 215 to 1 (fort level 3)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Nanyang !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker:
Assaulting units:
1st Ind.Mixed Brigade
2nd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment

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Japanese forces CAPTURE Tsiaotso !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Nanyang !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Bandjermasin !!!

CL Sumatra arrives at Soerabaja



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Tagesbericht 27. Januar 1942
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Die US Navy konnte heute gleich 2 Erfolge vermelden. Bei einem Vorstoß nach Midway gelang den Zerstörern "USS Mahan" und "USS Drayton" vor der Küste von Midway die Versenkung des Frachters "Takegawa Maru" (1.900 BRT). Der Fire Support Group "Tango", die nach der Landung japanischer Truppen auf Vaitupu von Canton Island aus dorthin mit Höchstfahrt marschierte, überraschte dicht unter Land 2 feindliche Hilfskreuzer. Beide Schiffe wurden zusammengeschossen und sanken schließlich. Es waren die Hilfskreuzer "Kinryu Maru" (6.900 Tonnen) und "Kongo Maru" (6.000 Tonnen). Der Feind konnte keinen einzigen Treffer setzen. Anschließend beschoss der Verband erkannte Feindpositionen an Land, um die Landung der eigenen Truppen am nächsten Tag vorzubereiten.

Night Time Surface Combat, near Midway Island at 158,91, Range 9,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
xAKL Takegawa Maru, Shell hits 23, and is sunk
Allied Ships
DD Mahan
DD Drayton
Improved night sighting under 78% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 78% moonlight: 11,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 9,000 yards
Allies open fire on surprised Japanese ships at 9,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
DD Mahan engages xAKL Takegawa Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Drayton engages xAKL Takegawa Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Mahan engages xAKL Takegawa Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Drayton engages xAKL Takegawa Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Mahan engages xAKL Takegawa Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Mahan engages xAKL Takegawa Maru at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
Range increases to 4,000 yards
DD Drayton engages xAKL Takegawa Maru at 4,000 yards
xAKL Takegawa Maru sunk by DD Drayton at 4,000 yards
xAKL Takegawa Maru sunk by DD Drayton at 4,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Vaitupu at 138,145, Range 24,000 Yards
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Japanese aircraft losses
E13A1 Jake: 1 destroyed
Japanese Ships
AMC Kinryu Maru, Shell hits 24, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
AMC Kongo Maru, Shell hits 38, and is sunk
Allied Ships
CA Portland
CA Indianapolis
CL Trenton
CL Concord
DD Dunlap
DD Lamson
DD Flusser
DD Balch
Maximum visibility in Clear Conditions: 30,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 24,000 yards
Japanese ships attempt to get underway
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 24,000 yards
Range closes to 20,000 yards
CA Portland engages AMC Kongo Maru at 20,000 yards
CA Portland engages AMC Kinryu Maru at 20,000 yards
Range closes to 19,000 yards
AMC Kongo Maru engages DD Flusser at 19,000 yards
CA Portland engages AMC Kinryu Maru at 19,000 yards
CL Concord engages AMC Kinryu Maru at 19,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards
CA Indianapolis engages AMC Kinryu Maru at 16,000 yards
CL Trenton engages AMC Kinryu Maru at 16,000 yards
AMC Kinryu Maru engages DD Balch at 16,000 yards
AMC Kinryu Maru engages DD Flusser at 16,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards
CA Indianapolis engages AMC Kinryu Maru at 12,000 yards
CA Portland engages AMC Kinryu Maru at 12,000 yards
CL Concord engages AMC Kinryu Maru at 12,000 yards
DD Balch engages AMC Kongo Maru at 12,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
CA Indianapolis engages AMC Kongo Maru at 9,000 yards
DD Balch engages AMC Kinryu Maru at 9,000 yards
CL Concord engages AMC Kinryu Maru at 9,000 yards
AMC Kinryu Maru sunk by CL Trenton at 9,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
AMC Kongo Maru engages CA Indianapolis at 8,000 yards
AMC Kongo Maru engages CL Trenton at 8,000 yards
DD Balch engages AMC Kongo Maru at 8,000 yards
DD Lamson engages AMC Kongo Maru at 8,000 yards
DD Balch engages AMC Kongo Maru at 8,000 yards
DD Balch engages AMC Kongo Maru at 8,000 yards
AMC Kongo Maru engages DD Flusser at 8,000 yards
CA Portland engages AMC Kongo Maru at 8,000 yards
CL Concord engages AMC Kongo Maru at 8,000 yards
CL Trenton engages AMC Kongo Maru at 8,000 yards
DD Flusser engages AMC Kongo Maru at 8,000 yards
DD Balch engages AMC Kongo Maru at 8,000 yards
DD Lamson engages AMC Kongo Maru at 8,000 yards
AMC Kongo Maru engages DD Dunlap at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
AMC Kongo Maru engages DD Lamson at 9,000 yards
AMC Kongo Maru engages DD Lamson at 9,000 yards
DD Flusser engages AMC Kongo Maru at 9,000 yards
CL Concord engages AMC Kongo Maru at 9,000 yards
CL Trenton engages AMC Kongo Maru at 9,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
DD Lamson engages AMC Kongo Maru at 8,000 yards
AMC Kongo Maru engages DD Dunlap at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
AMC Kongo Maru sunk by CA Indianapolis at 7,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...

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Naval bombardment of Vaitupu at 138,145
Allied Ships
CA Indianapolis
CA Portland
CL Concord
CL Trenton
Japanese ground losses:
82 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 18 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Port hits 17
Port supply hits 10
CA Indianapolis firing at 24th JNAF AF Unit
CL Concord firing at Vaitupu
CL Trenton firing at Vaitupu

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Über Horn Island gelang den dorthin verlegten Jagdmaschinen ein Erfolg gegen die japanischen Bomber. Alle Bomber wurden abgeschossen oder ernsthaft beschädigt. Es wird davon ausgegangen, dass es kein einziger Bomber zurück zu seiner Heimatbasis geschafft hat.

Morning Air attack on Horn Island , at 91,128
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G3M2 Nell x 10
Allied aircraft
P-40E Warhawk x 7
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2 Nell: 4 destroyed, 2 damaged
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x G3M2 Nell bombing from 8000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
20th PS (P)/A with P-40E Warhawk (2 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 12000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes

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Südostasien
Heute fielen die Orte Makassar, Koepang und Merauke in feindliche Hände. Clark Field, Singapore und Palembang sind jeden Tag schwereren Bombenangriffen ausgesetzt. Singapore wurde in mehreren Wellen von fast 100 Bombern angegriffen. Das holländische Luftwaffenkommando zieht die Transportmaschinen und Flugboote, die in den letzten Tagen Nachschub nach Singapore geflogen haben, von Palembang nach Batavia zurück, da die Verluste nicht zu kompensieren sind.

Ground combat at Makassar (65,106)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1488 troops, 17 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 63
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 61
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 61 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Makassar !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker:
Assaulting units:
Sasebo 8th SNLF

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Ground combat at Koepang (68,116)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1501 troops, 17 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 62
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 55
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 55 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Koepang !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(+)
Assaulting units:
Yokosuka 4th SNLF

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Ground combat at Merauke (89,124)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1436 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 60
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 16
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 16 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Merauke !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
16th Naval Guard Unit

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In China attackierte der Feind versprengte Truppen nahe Wuchang an und fügte ihnen schwerste Verluste zu. Die Chinesen zogen sich fluchtartig zurück.

Ground combat at Wuchang (84,51)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 55289 troops, 547 guns, 94 vehicles, Assault Value = 1866
Defending force 5255 troops, 69 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 116
Japanese adjusted assault: 1784
Allied adjusted defense: 25
Japanese assault odds: 71 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), preparation(-), fatigue(-)
morale(-), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
250 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Allied ground losses:
2570 casualties reported
Squads: 218 destroyed, 13 disabled
Non Combat: 113 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 4 destroyed, 9 disabled
Guns lost 45 (19 destroyed, 26 disabled)
Units retreated 3
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
13th Division
13th Tank Regiment
3rd Division
40th Division
6th Division
14th Ind.Mixed Brigade
23rd RGC Temp. Division
1st Army
15th Ind.Medium Field Artillery Regiment
11th Army
14th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
51st Ind.Mtn.Gun Battalion
52nd Ind.Mtn.Gun Battalion
Defending units:
7th Chinese Corps
84th Chinese Corps
21st Group Army

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Japanese forces CAPTURE Makassar !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Koepang !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Merauke !!!

xAKL Georgian sinks at sea

AMC Kinryu Maru is reported to have been sunk near Vaitupu on Jan 27, 1942
AMC Kongo Maru is reported to have been sunk near Vaitupu on Jan 27, 1942
xAKL Takegawa Maru is reported to have been sunk near Midway Island on Jan 27, 1942

2LT Berg M. of 20th PS (P)/A is credited with kill number 2
2LT Berg M. of 20th PS (P)/A is credited with kill number 3
2LT Edwards U. of 20th PS (P)/A is credited with kill number 2
2LT Wilcox, W.V. of 20th PS (P)/A is credited with kill number 3
2LT Wilcox, W.V. of 20th PS (P)/A is credited with kill number 4
2LT Rea F. of 20th PS (P)/A is credited with kill number 2




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Lieutenant Commander Kramer - Office of Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV)

[hohe_Berge]

Sehr schnelle Zugfolge oder nur die Berichterstattung "aufgeholt?"

Glück Auf

Ach eine Frage zum Verständnis. Clark Field hat doch keinen Versorgungspunkt, Manila schon. Müsste nicht Manila die letzte Bastion sein?

[George Pickett]

Sehr schnelle Zugfolge oder nur die Berichterstattung "aufgeholt?"

Glück Auf

Ach eine Frage zum Verständnis. Clark Field hat doch keinen Versorgungspunkt, Manila schon. Müsste nicht Manila die letzte Bastion sein?

Wir versuchen, bei den Berichten aufzuholen. Das PBEM ist bereits am 17. Februar angelangt.

Manila verfügt zwar über Industrie zur Produkt von Nachschub, ist aber schwer zu verteidigen. Auch als Manila noch in unserer Hand war, war die Versorgungslage schlecht.

Der Weg nach Bataan/Corregidor führt über Clark Field und die Küstenbatterien von Corregidor beherrschen die Einfhart zum Hafen von Manila. So lange Corregidor in unserer Hand ist, kann der Feind den Hafen nicht nutzen.

[oberst_klink]

Werter George, welches KartenMod wird denn verwendet? Spielt Er mit der Vanilla oder einem der Betas und/oder DaBabes? Ja, der alte Klink ist noch am Leben und versucht sich mal wieder im erlernen des Klassikers.

Danke!

Klink, Oberst

[George Pickett]

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Tagesbericht 28. Januar 1942
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Im Morgengrauen gingen die Landungstruppen bei Canton Island an Land und sicherten die Insel. Bereits morgen sollem 2 Staffeln PBY-Flugboote und ein Seeflugzeugtender hier eintreffen, um die klaffende Lücke bei der Seeüberwachung in dieser Region wieder zu schließen.

Ground combat at Canton Island (153,143)
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 1781 troops, 62 guns, 54 vehicles, Assault Value = 86
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Allied adjusted assault: 144
Japanese adjusted defense: 1
Allied assault odds: 144 to 1 (fort level 0)
Allied forces CAPTURE Canton Island !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: shock(+)
Assaulting units:
161st Infantry Regiment
193rd Tank Bn /2

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Weniger gut verlief die Landung bei Vaitupu. Die schlecht vorbereiteten Truppen kamen trotz Unterstützungsfeuer einiger Zerstörer nur unter Verlusten und unorganisiert an Land. An eine Einnahme der Insel ist mit diesen Kräften nicht zu rechnen. Verstärkungen sollen kurzfristig angelandet werden. Das neuseeländische Armeeoberkommando hat sich bereit erklärt, eine Infanteriebrigade für die Operation "Tango Three" abzustellen.

Amphibious Assault at Vaitupu (138,145)
TF 108 troops unloading over beach at Vaitupu, 138,145
Allied ground losses:
73 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 22 (0 destroyed, 22 disabled)
Vehicles lost 2 (0 destroyed, 2 disabled)

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Südostasien
Massive Luftangriffe des Feindes auf Clark Field, Palembang, Singapore und Positionen in China. Japan nutzt seine Luftüberlegenheit konsequent aus.




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Allied forces CAPTURE Canton Island !!!




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Tagesbericht 29. Januar 1942
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Horn Island liegt zur Zeit im Zentrum der Auseinandersetzungen. In der Nacht landete der Feind Verstärkungen in Bataillonsstärke an, um den Brückenkopf zu verstärken.

Amphibious Assault at Horn Island (91,128)
TF 516 troops unloading over beach at Horn Island, 91,128
10 Support troops lost in surf during unload of 16th Nav Gd /8

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Die schweren B17-Bomber aus Townsville griffen heute wieder mit Erfolg den japanischen Truppen im Brückenkopf an und verursachten hohe Verluste beim Feind. Morgen sollen die Luftangriffe weiter intensiviert werden.

Morning Air attack on Maizuru 1st SNLF, at 91,128 (Horn Island)
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 25
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
134 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb


Morning Air attack on Maizuru 1st SNLF, at 91,128 (Horn Island)
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 2
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
28 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Ein vom Feind am Nachmittag an angesetzter Angriff aus dem Brückenkopf heraus wurde abgewiesen.

Ground combat at Horn Island (91,128)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 1417 troops, 11 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 80
Defending force 1848 troops, 10 guns, 3 vehicles, Assault Value = 68
Japanese adjusted assault: 66
Allied adjusted defense: 38
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 0
Combat modifiers
Defender: preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)
Japanese ground losses:
138 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 20 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (1 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
90 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 9 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Assaulting units:
Maizuru 1st SNLF
16th Naval Guard Unit
Defending units:
2/4th Ind Coy
2/1st Ind Coy
19th MG Battalion
A Coy/49th Aus Battalion
2/3rd Ind Coy
Torres Strait Battalion
Lark Bn /1
Horn Isl Det.

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Im Nordpazifik geht die Operation "Tango Two" in die erste entscheidende Phase. In 2 Tagen wird der Deckungsverband, der um das Schlachtschiff "USS Colorado" herum aufgebaut ist, Adak Island erreichen. Schon Morgen beginnen PBY-Flugboote aus Dutch Harbor mit der Luftaufklärung über dem Ziel, um die Stärke des Gegners zu eruieren. In 4 Tagen dann sollen die Truppen (87. Gebirgsregiment/42. Sturmpionierregiment) in Dutch Harbor eintreffen.




Südostasien
Der Feind verstärkt in der DEI seine Luftoffensive gegen strategisch wichtige Punkte wie Clark Field, Singapore, Palembang und erstmalig auch Batavia. Mehrere holländische Maschinen wurden am Boden zerstört oder beschädigt. Über Soerabaja flogen japanische Marinejäger auf der Suche nach Gegnern, doch die holländischen Jagdmaschinen blieben am Boden. Die Zero´s kamen mutmaßlich aus Banderjasmin, an der Westküste von Borneo gelegen und erst vor wenigen Tagen vom Feind erobert. Das holländische Luftwaffenoberkommando entschließt sich zu einem riskanten Angriff mit allen verfügbaren Bombern auf diese Feindbasis, um sie temporär auszuschalten. Die Bomber sollen die Java-See im Tiefflug überqueren und dann aus nur 2.000 Meter Höhe ihre Bomben auf die Flugfelder abwerfen.

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Der Feind besetzte in China heute die von den Chinesen geräumte Stadt Pucheng.

Ground combat at Pucheng (86,57)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 5400 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 329
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 172
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 172 to 1 (fort level 3)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Pucheng !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker:
Assaulting units:
11th Ind.Mixed Brigade
20th Ind.Mixed Brigade

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Japanese forces CAPTURE Pucheng !!!



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[George Pickett]

Werter George, welches KartenMod wird denn verwendet? Spielt Er mit der Vanilla oder einem der Betas und/oder DaBabes? Ja, der alte Klink ist noch am Leben und versucht sich mal wieder im erlernen des Klassikers.

Danke!

Klink, Oberst

Werter Oberst,
schön, wieder etwas von Euch in diesen erlauchten Hallen zu hören. Ihr habt Uns gefehlt. Wir glauben allerdings nicht, dass Ihr dieses Spiel neu erlernen müsst, seid Ihr doch ein erfahrener Spieler!

Welcher Karten-Mod verwendet wird, kann ich Euch beim besten Willen nicht sagen. Wir haben ihn vor Jahren durch Zufall entdeckt. Spielversion ist die letzte Beta-Version.

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Tagesbericht 30. Januar 1942
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Im Morgengrauen landeten im Gebiet der Santa Cruz Inseln japanische Truppen auf Ndeni, ein verlorenen Eiland, welches nicht einmal einen Hafen oder Flugfeld besitzt. Als direkte Gegenmaßnahme sollen ab morgen schwere Bomber aus Suva die Feindtruppen auf Ndeni bombardieren, um einen Ausbau der Insel zur Feindbasis zu verzögern oder sogar zu verhindern.

Amphibious Assault at Ndeni (120,143)
TF 95 troops unloading over beach at Ndeni, 120,143
Japanese ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
17 troops of a SNLF Squad lost in surf during unload of 52nd Nav Gd
10 Support troops accidentally lost during unload of 52nd Nav Gd

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Weiter östlich griffen Bomber der Trägerkampfgruppe "Fox" die feindlichen Bodentruppen auf Vaitupu erfolgreich an. Nachdem die letzte Maschine unversehrt wieder gelandet war, nahm der Verband Kurs auf Pearl Harbor. Da die Position des eigenen Trägerkampverbandes dem Feind nun mehr oder weniger bekannt ist, wäre ein weiterer Aufenthalt in diesem Seegebiet zu gefährlich. Schon seit geraumer Zeit gibt es keine Informationen über den Verbleib der japanischen Trägerflotte.

Morning Air attack on 24th JNAF AF Unit , at 138,145 (Vaitupu)
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 32 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Allied aircraft
F2A-3 Buffalo x 11
F4F-3A Wildcat x 11
F4F-3 Wildcat x 21
TBD-1 Devastator x 54
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
136 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x TBD-1 Devastator bombing from 1000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x TBD-1 Devastator bombing from 1000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x TBD-1 Devastator bombing from 1000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x TBD-1 Devastator bombing from 1000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Am Abend beschoss dann noch ein Kreuzer-Geschwader die Insel und fügte dem Feind weitere Verluste zu.

Naval bombardment of Vaitupu at 138,145
Allied Ships
CA Astoria
CA Salt Lake City
CA Pensacola
CL Helena
CL St. Louis
Japanese ground losses:
203 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 33 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 6 disabled
Guns lost 8 (2 destroyed, 6 disabled)
Port hits 31
Port supply hits 25
CA Astoria firing at 24th JNAF AF Unit
CA Salt Lake City firing at Vaitupu
CA Pensacola firing at 24th JNAF AF Unit
CL Helena firing at Vaitupu
CL St. Louis firing at Vaitupu

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Auch die japanischen Truppen im Brückenkopf auf Horn Island bekamen heute die massive Wucht von fast 50 schweren Bombern zu spüren, die ihre Bombenlast über ihren Stellungen abwarfen. Die Feinverluste fielen sehr hoch aus.

Morning Air attack on 16th Naval Guard Unit, at 91,128 (Horn Island)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 29
B-17E Fortress x 19
Allied aircraft losses
B-17D Fortress: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
401 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 16 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 24 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Vehicles lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking Maizuru 1st SNLF ...
Also attacking 16th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking Maizuru 1st SNLF ...
Also attacking 16th Naval Guard Unit ...

Morning Air attack on Maizuru 1st SNLF, at 91,128 (Horn Island)
Weather in hex: Partial cloud
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 3
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
30 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Südostasien
Auf Java wurde die Hafenstadt Soerabaja Ziel eines japanischen Terrorangriffs. Unzählige Zivilisten starben im Bombenhagel, als die Bomber ihre tödliche Last über den Wohngebieten ausklinkten. Nur wenige Bomben trafen militärische Anlagen.

Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G3M2 Nell x 29
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2 Nell: 6 damaged
G3M2 Nell: 1 destroyed by flak
Repair Shipyard hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
14 x G3M2 Nell bombing from 8000 feet
City Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
15 x G3M2 Nell bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
1-Vl.G.IV with 75A-7 Hawk (12 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 25000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 25000.
Raid is overhead
Training flight from 1-Vl.G.IV has been caught up in attack

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Die Antwort der Holländer ließ nicht lange auf sich warten. In 3 Wellen griffen fast 60 Bomber die feindlichen Flugfelder bei Banderjasmin/Borneo an und pfügten sie um. Alle Bomber kehrten unbeschadet zu ihren Stützpunkten zurück.

Morning Air attack on Bandjermasin , at 60,99
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 39 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
139WH-3 x 34
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-15-II Babs: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied aircraft losses
139WH-3: 2 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 30
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x 139WH-3 bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 3 x 300 kg GP Bomb
9 x 139WH-3 bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 3 x 300 kg GP Bomb
9 x 139WH-3 bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 3 x 300 kg GP Bomb
7 x 139WH-3 bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 3 x 300 kg GP Bomb


Morning Air attack on Bandjermasin , at 60,99
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
139WH-3 x 6
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 3
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x 139WH-3 bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 3 x 300 kg GP Bomb


Morning Air attack on Bandjermasin , at 60,99
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Allied aircraft
139WH-3 x 14
Allied aircraft losses
139WH-3: 1 damaged
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 4
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x 139WH-3 bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 3 x 300 kg GP Bomb
6 x 139WH-3 bombing from 6000 feet
Airfield Attack: 3 x 300 kg GP Bomb

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Palembang, Singapore und mehrere Positionen in China war wieder Ziel massierter feindlicher Bombenangriffe. Dennoch konnten britische Pioniere die Befestigungen in Singapore auf Stufe 5 ausbauen.




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Imperial Guards Division is planning for an attack on Singapore.
Southern Army is planning for an attack on Singapore.
2/17th Indpt Guards Regiment is planning for an attack on Palembang.


BB Idaho arrives at San Francisco





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Lieutenant Commander Kramer - Office of Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV)

[George Pickett]

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Tagesbericht 31. Januar 1942
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
In der Nacht beschießt die Colorado-Kampfgruppe Adak Island und fügt den feindlichen Bodentruppen spürbare Verluste zu. Innerhalb der nächsten 10 bis 14 Tage soll das Landungsunternehmen "Tango Two" hier stattfinden. Die für die Landung angedachten Truppen und ein Schlachtgeschwader sammeln sich derzeit bei Dutch Harbor.


Night Naval bombardment of Adak Island at 162,52
Allied Ships
BB Colorado
CL Detroit
CL Raleigh
Japanese ground losses:
144 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 21 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
BB Colorado firing at 7th Base Force
CL Detroit firing at Adak Island
CL Raleigh firing at 7th Base Force

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Südostasien
Dem heutigen Luftangriff auf Soerabaja stemmten sich rund 70 holländische Jäger entgegen und die bereiteten dem Feind einen heißen Empfang! Zwar gelang es den japanischen Bombern, einige Bomben im Ziel zu platzieren, doch sie bezahlten einen hohen Preis dafür. Alles im Allen rund 2 Dutzend japanischer Jäger und Bomber wurden entweder abgeschossen oder stürzten später auf dem Rückflug in die See. Die Schäden an den Flugfeldern waren bis zum Abend wieder behoben. Etwas länger wird es dauern, die Schäden am Trockendock zu beheben.

Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 31
G3M2 Nell x 29
Allied aircraft
B-339D x 47
CW-21B Demon x 11
75A-7 Hawk x 11
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
G3M2 Nell: 9 destroyed, 8 damaged
G3M2 Nell: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied aircraft losses
139WH-3: 1 destroyed on ground
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 8
Aircraft Attacking:
12 x G3M2 Nell bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 2 x 250 kg GP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
1-Vl.G.IV with 75A-7 Hawk (3 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
2-Vl.G.IV with CW-21B Demon (3 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
Ambon Patrouille with B-339D (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 13 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
3-Vl.G.IV with B-339D (3 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
1-VI.G.V with B-339D (3 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
2-VI.G.V with B-339D (3 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
3-VI.G.V with B-339D (3 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 20000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes

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In Burma ist eine neue Lage eingetreten. Feindliche Truppen haben die eigenen Stellungen bei Pegu umgangen und sind durch den Dschungel nach Norden vorgerückt. Heute rückten japanische Panzer in Toungoo ein. Wie dieses Aufklärungsdesaster geschehen konnte, ist unklar. Aus dem Raum Mandalay wurden Kräfte nach Süden in Marsch gesetzt um weiter südlich einen Sperrriegel zu errichten. Burma Command hat die Räumung von Pegu und Rangoon angeordnet, und ein Absetzen der dortigen Kräfte in den Norden befohlen.

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2LT Vonck, C.A. of 1-VI.G.V is credited with kill number 2
1LT Broers, F.E. of Ambon Patrouille is credited with kill number 2
1LT Broers, F.E. of Ambon Patrouille is credited with kill number 3
2LT Wanamaker O. of 3-Vl.G.IV is credited with kill number 2


Bestätigte Schiffsverluste auf alliierter Seite vom 01.01.1942 bis 31.01.1942
1 Minenräumer
2 Schnellboote
2 Patrouillenboote
4 Frachter (6.500 Bruttoregistertonnen)


Bestätigte Schiffsverluste auf japanischer Seite vom 01.01.1942 bis 31.01.1942
2 Hilfskreuzer
1 Zerstörer
1 Minenleger
1 Minenräumer
3 Frachter (12.700 Bruttoregistertonnen)





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Tagesbericht 01. Februar 1942
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Kurz nach Morgengrauen näherte sich der Landungsverband mit der 2. Welle (8. Neuseeländische Brigade) der Insel Vaitupu und ging unter dem Schutz der feuernden Zerstörer an Land. Zwar gab es keine Gegenwehr, doch kam es auf Grund der Unerfahrenheit der Soldaten und der mangelnden Vorbereitung auf das Einsatzziel zu Unfällen, die mehrere Soldaten töteten oder verwundeten. Dennoch war bis zum frühen Nachmittag ein großer Teil der Brigade in den Brückenkopf der US Marines eingeflossen.

Amphibious Assault at Vaitupu (138,145)
TF 10 troops unloading over beach at Vaitupu, 138,145
Allied ground losses:
120 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 24 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 23 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 2 (0 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Vehicles lost 4 (0 destroyed, 4 disabled)
10 Support troops accidentally lost during unload of 8th NZ Bde
11 troops of a NZ Inf Section lost in surf during unload of 8th NZ Bde /4

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Der Kommandant der Brigade, General Row, übernahm umgehend das Kommando über alle alliierten Truppen auf der Insel und setzte für 5.00 P.M. den Angriff an, der durch einen kurzen Artillerieschlag eingeleitet werden sollte. Als nach 5-minütiger Artillerievorbereitung die neuseeländischen und amerikanischen Soldaten vorrückten, kam nur vereinzelt Widerstand auf, denn man hatte es hier nicht mit einer kampferprobten Fronteinheit zu tun, sondern mit einer Unterstützungseinheit, die hier wohl einen Seefliegerstützpunkt einrichten sollte. Sie wurde fast vollständig aufgerieben. Nur wenige Japaner ergaben sich.

Ground combat at Vaitupu (138,145)
Allied Shock attack
Attacking force 1650 troops, 44 guns, 14 vehicles, Assault Value = 55
Defending force 284 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1
Allied adjusted assault: 7
Japanese adjusted defense: 1
Allied assault odds: 7 to 1 (fort level 0)
Allied forces CAPTURE Vaitupu !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: leaders(+), leaders(-), disruption(-), preparation(-)
experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker: shock(+), disruption(-)
Japanese ground losses:
231 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 53 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 5 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units destroyed 1
Assaulting units:
8th NZ Bde /1
4th Marine Defense Battalion
Defending units:
24th JNAF AF Unit

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Auf Horn Island scheint der Feind im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes sein Pulver verschossen zu haben. Die täglichen Luftangriffe fügen ihm schwere Verluste zu und die Versorgungslage im Brückenkopf dürfte sich auch von Tag zu Tag verschlechtern. Auch heute warfen wieder fast 50 schwere Bomber ihre Last über dem Brückenkopf ab. Inzwischen ist man im australischen Hauptquartier optimistisch, die Insel halten zu können.

Morning Air attack on Maizuru 1st SNLF, at 91,128 (Horn Island)
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 25
B-17E Fortress x 20
Allied aircraft losses
B-17D Fortress: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
352 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 21 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 16 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 16th Naval Guard Unit ...
Also attacking Maizuru 1st SNLF ...

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Im Raum der Neuen Hebriden hat sich die Lage inzwischen weiter gefstigt. Luganville wird als Frontbasis weiter ausgebaut und auch die direkt südliche liegende Insel Efate wird von Pioniereinheiten ausgebaut. Vor Luganville kreuzt seit einiger Zeit die Task Force 330 (Rear Admiral McMorris) mit den Schweren Kreuzern "USS Minneapolis", "USS San Francisco", den leichten Kreuzern "USS Honolulu", "USS Phoenix" sowie 4 Zerstörern. Gestern nun sichteten mehrere PBY Seeaufklärer vor Guadalcanal und Tulagi Schiffsansammlungen, die als feindliche Truppen-und Versorgungskonvois angesprochen wurden. Japanische Kampfschiffe oder Träger konnten nicht ausgemacht werden. Nach Rücksprache mit den Sektor-Kommando in Suva wurde ein schneller Vorstoß der Task Force 330 in den Raum der oberen Solomonen befohlen, um diese Schiffe abzufangen und zu versenken.

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Südostasien
In Burma rückte heute der Feind in Pegu ein. Rangoo dürfte in den nächsten 2 bis 3 Tagen ebenfalls fallen. Bei Toungoo scheint es sich in der Tat um ein japanisches Panzerregiment zu handeln. Ob es allein weiter nach Norden vorstößt, wird sich zeigen

Ground combat at Pegu (55,53)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 3356 troops, 20 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 126
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 60
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 60 to 1 (fort level 2)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Pegu !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: fatigue(-)
Assaulting units:
112th Infantry Regiment

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In China ging der Feind gegen chinesische Verbände in seinem Hinterland nahe Hankow vor und fügte den Chinesen schwere Verluste zu. Diese wichen fluchtartig über den Fluss aus.

Ground combat at 85,51 (near Hankow)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 41038 troops, 366 guns, 279 vehicles, Assault Value = 1479
Defending force 2730 troops, 53 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 40
Japanese adjusted assault: 1126
Allied adjusted defense: 13
Japanese assault odds: 86 to 1
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), fatigue(-), morale(-), experience(-), supply(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
76 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Allied ground losses:
1673 casualties reported
Squads: 79 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 147 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 3 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 33 (23 destroyed, 10 disabled)
Units retreated 3
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
19th Division
13th Tank Regiment
12th Division
9th Armored Car Co
14th Division
Defending units:
7th Chinese Corps
84th Chinese Corps
21st Group Army

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Japanese forces CAPTURE Pegu !!!
Allied forces CAPTURE Vaitupu !!!



AMc Wa 3 is reported to have been sunk near Hong Kong on Dec 25, 1941
xAK Azuma Maru is reported to have been sunk near Lingayen on Dec 22, 1941


CA Northampton beginning refit in shipyard at Sydney
CA Houston beginning refit in shipyard at Sydney




Für das Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI)

Lt. Colonel Bratton - Chief Far Eastern Section/Militäry Intelligence Division (FESMID)
Lieutenant Commander Kramer - Office of Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV)

[George Pickett]

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The President of the United States
The Secretary of State
The Secretary of War
The Secretary of the Navy




Army

General G. C. Marshall (Chief of Staff of the Army)


Navy

Admiral H. R. Stark (Chief of Naval Operations)





Tagesbericht 02. Februar 1942
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Die beiden Zerstörer, die seit einigen Tagen Midway "belagern", haben zum Abschluss der Operation erkannte Ziele auf der Insel beschossen, bevor sie sich auf dem Heimweg nach Pearl Harbor machten. Die Schäden auf der Insel dürften zwar überschaubar sein, doch die psychologische Wirkung sollte nicht unterschätzt werden.

Night Naval bombardment of Midway Island at 158,91
Allied Ships
DD Drayton
DD Mahan
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 4
DD Drayton firing at Midway Island
DD Mahan firing at Midway Island

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Zur Überraschung der australischen Soldaten auf Horn Island waren am Morgen japanische Schiffe vor der Küste aufgetaucht. Sie landeten aber keine weiteren Truppen an, sondern begannen anscheinend, die auf der Insel befindlichen Truppen zu evakuieren! Diese Information wurde umgehend nach Townsville weitergegeben. Amerikanische U-Boote, die gegen diesen Schiffsverband operieren, bestätigten wenig später diese Information (Weitere Informationen siehe Anlage 2).




Da die schweren B17-Bomber ihre Aufgabe bei Horn Island mit Bravour erledigt haben, werden ihnen nun neue Ziele auf Papua Neuguinea zugewiesen. Heute war eine japanische Pioniereinheit bei Buna das Ziel ihrer Bomben. Der Feind erlitt spürbare Verluste.

Morning Air attack on 2nd Naval Construction Battalion, at 99,129 (Buna)
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 27
B-17E Fortress x 19
Allied aircraft losses
B-17D Fortress: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
22 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 29th JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 2nd Naval Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 29th JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 2nd Naval Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 29th JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 2nd Naval Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 29th JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 2nd Naval Construction Battalion ...

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Südostasien
Die japanische Invasion von Sumatra und Java beginnt! Bereits in der Nacht bekamen holländische und britische U-Boote in der Java-See Fühlung zu Landungs- und Deckungsverbänden des Feindes. Hierbei konnten die U-Boote einige Erfolge erzielen (Weitere Informationen Siehe Anlage 2).




Kurz nach Morgengrauen sprangen dann japanische Fallschirmjäger über mehreren Positionen in Java ab, und zwar bei Kalidjati, Semarang, Bandoeng und Djokjakarta. Da die Ortschaften unverteidigt waren, fielen sie kampflos in die Hände des Feindes. Das holländische Oberkommando hatte schon Mitte Dezember entschieden, sich bei der Verteidigung auf die strategisch wichtigen Städte Batavia und Soerabaja zu konzentrieren.

Ground combat at Kalidjati (50,99)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 76 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 5
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 6
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Kalidjati !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
1st Raiding Rgt /1

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Ground combat at Semarang (53,102)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 63 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 3
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 2
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Semarang !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
1st Raiding Rgt /2

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Ground combat at Bandoeng (50,100)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 76 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 5
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 6
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Bandoeng !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
2nd Raiding Rgt /1

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Ground combat at Djokjakarta (52,103)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 56 troops, 2 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 4
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 5
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 5 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Djokjakarta !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
2nd Raiding Rgt /2

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An der Südspitze von Sumatra sprangen japanische Fallschirmjäger über der Hafenstadt Oosthaven ab und nahmen sie ein. Auch hier standen keine eigenen Truppen, die sich in Palembang konzentrieren. Nach Angaben der Aufklärung hat Japan für diese Operationen einen Großteil seiner verfügbaren Luftlandeeinheiten von Heer und Marine eingesetzt.

Ground combat at Oosthaven (48,96)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 136 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 11
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 6
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Oosthaven !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
Yokosuka 3rd SNLF /1

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Holländische Bomber griffen heute erneut die japanische Luftwaffenbasis bei Banderjasmin/Borneo an, aber dieses mal mit Jagdschutz. Der Feind wurde sichtlich überrascht und der Angriff konnte ohne eigene Verluste durchgeführt werden. Der Feind verlor mehrere Maschinen am Boden und Rollfelder und Gebäude wurden mehrfach getroffen.

Morning Air attack on Bandjermasin , at 60,99
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 37 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
139WH-3 x 32
B-339D x 20
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 4 destroyed on ground
Ki-15-II Babs: 1 destroyed on ground
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
21 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Airbase hits 4
Runway hits 12
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x 139WH-3 bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 3 x 300 kg GP Bomb
9 x 139WH-3 bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 3 x 300 kg GP Bomb
5 x 139WH-3 bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 3 x 300 kg GP Bomb
3 x 139WH-3 bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 3 x 300 kg GP Bomb
6 x 139WH-3 bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 3 x 300 kg GP Bomb


Morning Air attack on Bandjermasin , at 60,99
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
139WH-3 x 6
B-339D x 16
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Airbase supply hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x 139WH-3 bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 3 x 300 kg GP Bomb


Morning Air attack on Bandjermasin , at 60,99
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
139WH-3 x 12
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 destroyed on ground
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Runway hits 5
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x 139WH-3 bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 3 x 300 kg GP Bomb
6 x 139WH-3 bombing from 4000 feet
Airfield Attack: 3 x 300 kg GP Bomb

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Japanese forces CAPTURE Kalidjati !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Semarang !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Bandoeng !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Djokjakarta !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Oosthaven !!!



xAK Konzan Maru is reported to have been sunk near Horn Island on Feb 02, 1942




Für das Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI)

Lt. Colonel Bratton - Chief Far Eastern Section/Militäry Intelligence Division (FESMID)
Lieutenant Commander Kramer - Office of Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV)

[Oerty]

Ihr macht es eurem Gegenspieler sichtlich schwer.

Danke für die Berichte. Die Schiffsverluste zum Monatswechsel sind ja erstaunlich gering.

[George Pickett]

Ihr macht es eurem Gegenspieler sichtlich schwer.

Danke für die Berichte. Die Schiffsverluste zum Monatswechsel sind ja erstaunlich gering.


Die Schiffsverluste (Eigene und Feindliche), die Wir angeben, sind ausnahmslos die offiziell bestätigten Verluste. Gerade bei feindlichen Schiffsverlusten kann es Monate dauern, bis Diese bestätigt werden. Selbst eigene Verluste, die Wir sicher wissen, werden nicht immer am gleichen Tag offiziell bestätigt-

[George Pickett]

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Tagesbericht 03. Februar 1942
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Das Kreuzergeschwader unter Konteradmiral McMorris erreichte in der Nacht Guadalcanal. Während der Liegeplatz bei Lunga leer war, wurde man wenig später bei der Nachbarinsel fündig. Vor Tulagi überrasche man einen japanischen Konvoi, der seine Ladung entlud. McMorris befahl umgehend den Angriff. Trotz der Überlegenheit der eigenen Verbandes gelang es dem Feind, sich nach und nach aus dem Feuerbereich zu manövrieren. Zudem kollidierten in der Dunkelheit der Leichte Kreuzer "USS Phoenix" und der Zerstörer "USS Dent" miteinander, was besonders beim Zerstörer zu schweren Schäden an der Antriebsanlage führte. Die Geschwindigkeit des Zerstörer fällt auf 12 Knoten ab. Mit 2 versenkten Schiffen und der mutmaßlichen Versenkung eines dritten Frachters blieb die Kampfgruppe unter ihren Möglichkeiten. Dennoch kann der Vorstoß zu diesem Zeitpunkt als Erfolg gewertet werden.

Night Time Surface Combat, near Tulagi at 114,137, Range 6,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
AK Azumasan Maru, Shell hits 3
AK Yamasimo Maru, Shell hits 6, on fire
xAK Sinko Maru, Shell hits 12, heavy fires, heavy damage
xAK Huzikawa Maru, Shell hits 31, and is sunk
xAK Hiyoshi Maru
PB Chitose Maru #2, Shell hits 12, and is sunk
PB Yamabato Maru
Allied Ships
CA Minneapolis
CA San Francisco
CL Phoenix
CL Honolulu
DD Cummings
DD Case
DD Dent
DD Crosby
Poor visibility due to Rain with 92% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 92% moonlight: 6,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 6,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 6,000 yards
CA Minneapolis engages PB Yamabato Maru at 6,000 yards
CA Minneapolis engages PB Chitose Maru #2 at 6,000 yards
CL Honolulu engages PB Chitose Maru #2 at 6,000 yards
CL Honolulu engages AK Azumasan Maru at 6,000 yards
DD Crosby engages AK Azumasan Maru at 6,000 yards
DD Crosby engages xAK Huzikawa Maru at 6,000 yards
DD Crosby engages xAK Sinko Maru at 6,000 yards
DD Cummings engages xAK Huzikawa Maru at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
CA San Francisco engages xAK Sinko Maru at 7,000 yards
CL Phoenix engages xAK Huzikawa Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Dent engages xAK Huzikawa Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Case engages xAK Sinko Maru at 7,000 yards
DD Cummings engages xAK Huzikawa Maru at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 3,000 yards
CA San Francisco engages PB Chitose Maru #2 at 3,000 yards
CA Minneapolis engages xAK Sinko Maru at 3,000 yards
DD Cummings engages AK Azumasan Maru at 3,000 yards
CL Phoenix engages xAK Huzikawa Maru at 3,000 yards
CL Phoenix engages xAK Sinko Maru at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
CA San Francisco engages xAK Huzikawa Maru at 2,000 yards
CA Minneapolis engages PB Chitose Maru #2 at 2,000 yards
DD Crosby engages AK Yamasimo Maru at 2,000 yards
CL Phoenix engages xAK Huzikawa Maru at 2,000 yards
CA San Francisco engages xAK Huzikawa Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Case engages xAK Sinko Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Cummings engages xAK Sinko Maru at 2,000 yards
CA San Francisco engages xAK Sinko Maru at 2,000 yards
PB Chitose Maru #2 sunk by CL Phoenix at 2,000 yards
CL Honolulu engages AK Yamasimo Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Case engages AK Azumasan Maru at 2,000 yards
xAK Huzikawa Maru sunk by CL Honolulu at 2,000 yards
DD Case engages xAK Sinko Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Dent collides with CL Phoenix at 114 , 137
CA San Francisco engages AK Yamasimo Maru at 2,000 yards
CA Minneapolis engages AK Yamasimo Maru at 2,000 yards
Japanese Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...

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Die USAAF führte heute 2 Luftangriffe durch. Von Suva aus griffen LB30-Bomber (Vorserienversion der B-24) die auf Ndeni gelandeten Feindtruppen ohne messbaren Erfolg an. Von Townsville aus griffen B17-Bomber japanische Truppen bei Port Moresby an. Von Cairns aus wird die Evakuierung der australischen Truppen von Neu Guineas durch Flugboote wieder aufgenommen.

Morning Air attack on 52nd Naval Guard Unit, at 120,143 (Ndeni)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 7 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
LB-30 Liberator x 5
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x LB-30 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on 47th Field AA Battalion, at 98,130 (Port Moresby)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 6
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 48th Field AA Battalion ...


Morning Air attack on 47th Field AA Battalion, at 98,130 (Port Moresby)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 3
Allied aircraft losses
B-17D Fortress: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *

Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

Morning Air attack on 48th Field AA Battalion, at 98,130 (Port Moresby)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 24
B-17E Fortress x 21
Allied aircraft losses
B-17D Fortress: 1 damaged
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged
Japanese ground losses:
3 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 47th Field AA Battalion ...
Also attacking 48th Field AA Battalion ...
Also attacking 47th Field AA Battalion ...

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Südostasien
Vor der Küste von Java bei Semarang kam es zu einem nächtlichen Gefecht zwischen eigenen Schnellbooten und feindlichen Deckungsverbänden. Keine Seite konnte Treffer erzielen.

Night Time Surface Combat, near Semarang at 54,101, Range 2,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Shiratsuyu
DD Shigure
DD Harusame
Allied Ships
PT TM-4
PT TM-5
PT TM-6
PT TM-7
PT TM-8
PT TM-9
Poor visibility due to Rain with 92% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 92% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
Van Den Heuvel W. gains tactical advantage
PT TM-9 engages DD Shigure at 2,000 yards
DD Shigure engages PT TM-5 at 2,000 yards
DD Shigure engages PT TM-9 at 2,000 yards
DD Shigure engages PT TM-9 at 2,000 yards
PT TM-6 engages DD Harusame at 2,000 yards
DD Shigure engages PT TM-5 at 2,000 yards
DD Shiratsuyu engages PT TM-4 at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 6,000 yards
DD Harusame engages PT TM-9 at 6,000 yards
DD Shigure engages PT TM-8 at 6,000 yards
DD Harusame engages PT TM-7 at 6,000 yards
DD Harusame engages PT TM-6 at 6,000 yards
PT TM-5 engages DD Harusame at 6,000 yards
Task forces break off...

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An der Westküste von Java landeten im Morgengrauen japanische Truppen bei Merak an. Die Stadt ist unverteidigt und wird spätestens Morgen in die Hand des Feindes fallen. Holländische Bomber griffen die bei Djokjakarta gelandeten japanischen Fallschirmjäger aus niedriger Höhe an und konnten ihnen Verluste zufügen.

Amphibious Assault at Merak (48,97)
TF 122 troops unloading over beach at Merak, 48,97

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Morning Air attack on 2nd Raiding Regiment, at 52,103 (Djokjakarta)
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 18 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
139WH-3 x 36
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
72 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 3 (2 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x 139WH-3 bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 300 kg GP Bomb
9 x 139WH-3 bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 300 kg GP Bomb
9 x 139WH-3 bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 300 kg GP Bomb
9 x 139WH-3 bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 3 x 300 kg GP Bomb

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In China gehen die massierten Luftangriffe auf chinesische Stellungen weiter, die sich zunehmend zu einem Problem entwickeln, da sie den Stellungsausbau verzögern und durch notwendige Reparaturmaßnahmen den knappen Nachschub mehr und mehr beanspruchen. Die 11. japanische Armee hat mit 4 Infanteriedivisionen samt Unterstützungseinheiten Changsa erreicht.




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54th Division (JA) is planning for an attack on Canton Island.


Loss of xAK Itola on Feb 03, 1942 is admitted
Loss of xAP Hong Peng on Feb 03, 1942 is admitted
Loss of xAP Macdhui on Jan 09, 1942 is admitted
xAKL Beatrice sinks at sea




Für das Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI)

Lt. Colonel Bratton - Chief Far Eastern Section/Militäry Intelligence Division (FESMID)
Lieutenant Commander Kramer - Office of Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV)

[Hohenlohe]

Werter George, da wir auch bei euch mitlesen gelegentlich, gibts unsererseits keine Unterstützung für den Japaner. Wir hatten uns nur über eure Erfolge gewundert, aber nun sehen wir viel klarer. Wir sind weiterhin am Mitlesen.

herzlichst

Hohenlohe der mitliest auf beiden Seiten...:D

[George Pickett]

Zwischendurch mal was zum Lachen für den geneigten Leser und zum Verzweifeln für den Spieler:

Auszug aus einem Intel-Bericht von Coastwatchern, Man beachte die Meldungen über Rabaul!


Coastwatcher Report: CLAA Tenryu reported in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Port Moresby
Coastwatcher Report: 43 ships reported in port at Rabaul
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 107,126 near Rabaul , Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul , Speed 0 , Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher Report: CLAA Tenryu reported in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Lae
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Rabaul is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Manus
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 99,129 near Buna , Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 109,131 near Shortlands , Speed unknown

Wohl gemerkt...alle Meldungen sind vom gleichen Tag!

Entweder haben 43 Schiffe im Laufe des Tages fluchtartig den Hafen verlassen oder der vereinsamte Beobachtungsposten, tief im feindlichen Hinterland, hat endgültig die Nerven verloren :D

[George Pickett]

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The President of the United States
The Secretary of State
The Secretary of War
The Secretary of the Navy




Army

General G. C. Marshall (Chief of Staff of the Army)


Navy

Admiral H. R. Stark (Chief of Naval Operations)





Tagesbericht 04. Februar 1942
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Ndeni wurde auch heute wieder durch schwere Bomber aus Suva angegriffen. Die Feindtruppen erlitten Verluste.

Morning Air attack on 52nd Naval Guard Unit, at 120,143 (Ndeni)
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 2 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 0 minutes
Allied aircraft
LB-30 Liberator x 5
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:
5 x LB-30 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Südostasien
In der Nacht kam es vor der Nordküste von Java erneut zu einem Gefecht zwischen eigenen Schnellbooten und japanischen Zerstörern. Auch dieses Gefecht blieb ergebnislos.

Night Time Surface Combat, near Tjepoe at 54,103, Range 10,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Shiratsuyu
DD Shigure
DD Harusame
Allied Ships
PT TM-4
PT TM-5
PT TM-6
PT TM-7
PT TM-8
PT TM-9
Improved night sighting under 85% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 85% moonlight: 11,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 10,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 10,000 yards
Tomita, Sutezo crosses the 'T'
DD Harusame engages PT TM-9 at 10,000 yards
DD Shigure engages PT TM-9 at 10,000 yards
DD Shigure engages PT TM-4 at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
DD Harusame engages PT TM-9 at 7,000 yards
DD Shigure engages PT TM-9 at 7,000 yards
DD Shiratsuyu engages PT TM-9 at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
DD Harusame engages PT TM-9 at 6,000 yards
DD Shigure engages PT TM-9 at 6,000 yards
DD Harusame engages PT TM-7 at 6,000 yards
DD Shigure engages PT TM-6 at 6,000 yards
DD Shigure engages PT TM-5 at 6,000 yards
PT TM-4 engages DD Shigure at 6,000 yards
DD Shigure engages PT TM-9 at 6,000 yards
PT TM-4 engages DD Shiratsuyu at 6,000 yards
DD Harusame engages PT TM-5 at 6,000 yards
DD Shiratsuyu engages PT TM-4 at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 8,000 yards
DD Harusame engages PT TM-9 at 8,000 yards
DD Shigure engages PT TM-9 at 8,000 yards
DD Shiratsuyu engages PT TM-9 at 8,000 yards
DD Harusame engages PT TM-4 at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
DD Harusame engages PT TM-9 at 11,000 yards
DD Shigure engages PT TM-9 at 11,000 yards
DD Shiratsuyu engages PT TM-9 at 11,000 yards
DD Harusame engages PT TM-6 at 11,000 yards
DD Shigure engages PT TM-4 at 11,000 yards
Tomita, Sutezo orders Japanese TF to disengage
Task forces break off...

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Holländische Bomber griffen in der Nacht die Flugfelder bei Kalidjati, nahe Batavia, an und konnten mehrere Feindmaschinen am Boden zerstören, die hier dicht an dicht standen.

Night Air attack on Kalidjati , at 50,99
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
no flights
Allied aircraft
139WH-3 x 3
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 destroyed on ground
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x 139WH-3 bombing from 3000 feet
Airfield Attack: 3 x 300 kg GP Bomb


Night Air attack on Kalidjati , at 50,99
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 49 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes
Allied aircraft
139WH-3 x 3
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x 139WH-3 bombing from 3000 feet
Airfield Attack: 3 x 300 kg GP Bomb


Night Air attack on Kalidjati , at 50,99
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 3,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
139WH-3 x 4
No Allied losses
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x 139WH-3 bombing from 3000 feet
Airfield Attack: 3 x 300 kg GP Bomb


Night Air attack on Kalidjati , at 50,99
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 43 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Allied aircraft
139WH-3 x 4
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x 139WH-3 bombing from 3000 feet
Airfield Attack: 3 x 300 kg GP Bomb

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Am Tage dann drangen japanische Jäger in den Luftraum über Soerabaja ein, um Luftkämpfe zu provozieren. Die holländischen Jäger waren auf diese Situation vorbereitet und waren dem Feind durchaus ebenbürtig. Zwar konnte nur 1 Abschuss direkt bestätigt werden, doch meldete die Aufklärung, dass bis zu 15 beschädigte Feindjäger über der Java-See ins Meer gestürzt sind. Bei 3 eigenen Flugzeugverlusten ein mehr als gutes Ergebnis.

Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 36 NM, estimated altitude 35,810 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 30
Allied aircraft
B-339D x 42
CW-21B Demon x 11
75A-7 Hawk x 11
Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
Allied aircraft losses
B-339D: 1 destroyed
CAP engaged:
1-Vl.G.IV with 75A-7 Hawk (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 32000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
2-Vl.G.IV with CW-21B Demon (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 34000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
Ambon Patrouille with B-339D (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 33000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
3-Vl.G.IV with B-339D (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 33000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
1-VI.G.V with B-339D (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 33000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
2-VI.G.V with B-339D (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 33000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
3-VI.G.V with B-339D (0 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 33000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes

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Merak wurde heute erwartungsgemäß vom Feind eingenommen. Auf Celebes erreichten Feindverbände die Stadt Pare Pare und nahmen sie ein.

Ground combat at Merak (48,97)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 4549 troops, 51 guns, 16 vehicles, Assault Value = 164
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 80
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 80 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Merak !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
5th Amphibious Brigade

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Ground combat at Pare Pare (66,104)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1494 troops, 19 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 62
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 31
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 31 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Pare Pare !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(+), leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
Sasebo 8th SNLF

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Japanese forces CAPTURE Pare Pare !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Merak !!!

9th Division (JA) is planning for an attack on Chungking.
3/4th Ind.Mixed Regiment is planning for an attack on Palembang.



FO Snoeck, L.J. of 1-VI.G.V is credited with kill number 2
2LT Benjamins, P.A.C. of 1-VI.G.V is credited with kill number 2
2LT Brouwer, J. of Ambon Patrouille is credited with kill number 2
1LT Broers, F.E. of Ambon Patrouille is credited with kill number 4




Für das Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI)

Lt. Colonel Bratton - Chief Far Eastern Section/Militäry Intelligence Division (FESMID)
Lieutenant Commander Kramer - Office of Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV)

[Taurus]

Zwischendurch mal was zum Lachen für den geneigten Leser und zum Verzweifeln für den Spieler:

Auszug aus einem Intel-Bericht von Coastwatchern, Man beachte die Meldungen über Rabaul!


Coastwatcher Report: CLAA Tenryu reported in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Port Moresby
Coastwatcher Report: 43 ships reported in port at Rabaul
Coastwatcher sighting: 3 Japanese ships at 107,126 near Rabaul , Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 106,125 near Rabaul , Speed 0 , Moving Northwest
Coastwatcher Report: CLAA Tenryu reported in port at Shortlands
Coastwatcher Report: 3 ships in port at Lae
Coastwatcher Report: harbor at Rabaul is reported empty
Coastwatcher Report: 1 ship in port at Manus
Coastwatcher sighting: 2 Japanese ships at 99,129 near Buna , Speed unknown
Coastwatcher sighting: 1 Japanese ship at 109,131 near Shortlands , Speed unknown

Wohl gemerkt...alle Meldungen sind vom gleichen Tag!

Entweder haben 43 Schiffe im Laufe des Tages fluchtartig den Hafen verlassen oder der vereinsamte Beobachtungsposten, tief im feindlichen Hinterland, hat endgültig die Nerven verloren :D




Ist normaler Geheimdienst-Alltag, mindestens einer von beiden ist eben ein Doppelagent, der Falschinformationen verbreitet.


Aber genauso putzig finden wir immer die Meldungen, das ein bestimmtes Schiff innerhalb eines Tages z.B in Rabaul und in Darwin gesichtet wurde. Man kann sich zwar noch herausreden, das es eben zwei Einheiten der gleichen Klasse wären, aber eine solche "Denkweise" wird die KI nicht hinbekommen.

[George Pickett]

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The President of the United States
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The Secretary of War
The Secretary of the Navy




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General G. C. Marshall (Chief of Staff of the Army)


Navy

Admiral H. R. Stark (Chief of Naval Operations)





Tagesbericht 05. Februar 1942
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Begünstigt durch die noch lückenhafte Luftaufklärung im Gebiet zwischen den Solomonen und den Neuen Hebriden/Fiji Inseln gelang einem japanischen Trägerkampfverband die Annäherung an die vor Luganville kreuzende Kampfgruppe unter Konteradmiral McMorris. Dem massiven Luftangriff hatten die eigenen Schiffe wenig entgegenzusetzen. Fast alle Schiffe wurden zum Teil schwer getroffen und bis zum Abend mussten die Schweren Kreuzer "USS Minneapolis" und "USS San Francisco" sowie der Zerstörer "USS Cummings" aufgegeben werden und sanken nur wenig später.

Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Luganville at 120,150
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 111 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 41 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 54
B5N2 Kate x 36
D3A1 Val x 59
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N2 Kate: 1 damaged
D3A1 Val: 11 damaged
D3A1 Val: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied Ships
CL Phoenix, Bomb hits 3, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
CL Honolulu, Bomb hits 1
CA Minneapolis, Bomb hits 6, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
CA San Francisco, Bomb hits 5, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Cummings, Bomb hits 3, heavy fires, heavy damage
DD Case
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
18 x B5N2 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
5 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
18 x B5N2 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo
15 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
8 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
8 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
6 x D3A1 Val releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
4 x D3A1 Val releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 250 kg SAP Bomb
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CA San Francisco
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CL Phoenix
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring CA Minneapolis
Heavy smoke from fires obscuring DD Cummings
Massive explosion on DD Cummings


Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Luganville at 120,150
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid detected at 53 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 22 minutes
Japanese aircraft
B5N2 Kate x 27
Japanese aircraft losses
B5N2 Kate: 2 damaged
Allied Ships
DD Case
CL Phoenix, heavy fires, heavy damage
CL Honolulu, Torpedo hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
27 x B5N2 Kate launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

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Kurz vor Einbruch der Dunkelheit konnte eine PBY die Position des feindlichen Trägerkampfverbandes ausmachen, der zu diesem Zeitpunkt einen westlichen Kurs steuerte. Ob es sich um die Kido Butai handelt, oder Teile von ihr, kann noch nicht gesagt werden. Admiral McMorris weißt die restlichen Schiffe seines Verbandes an, einzeln auf die australische Küste bei Brisbane zuzuhalten. Die in den Häfen von Luganville und Suva ankernden Schiffe wurden angewiesen, auszulaufen und südlichen Kurs zu steuern, um sich einem zu erwartendem Angriff des Feindes am morgigen Tage zu entziehen.

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Admiral Nimitz kommentierte die Meldung über den japanischen Trägerangriff knapp mit den Worten "Verluste wird es immer geben. Wir machen weiter und werden den Feind im Pazifik Schritt für Schritt zurückdrängen!" Die nur wenig später hereinkommende Meldung einer PBY, die von Canton Island aus operiert, gab gleich die Gelegenheit dazu. Bei Baker Island scheinen feindliche Schiffe zu ankern. Eine bei Canton Island stehend Zerstörer-Gruppe erhielt Befehl, dorthin vorzustoßen. Diese Information belegt die Wichtigkeit von Canton Island als Aufklärungsstützpunkt für die Alliierten.


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Südostasien
Wieder kam es in der Nacht vor der Nordküste von Java zu Gefechten zwischen japanischen Zerstörern und eigenen Schnellbooten, doch dieses Mal zeigte sich der Gegner überlegen. Die Gefechte zogen sich bis in den Vormittag und endeten schließlich mit dem Verlust von 4 Schnellbooten. Der Feind hatte keine Verluste zu beklagen. Die übrigen Schnellboote zogen sich nach Soerabaja zurück.

Night Time Surface Combat, near Tjepoe at 54,103, Range 10,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Kuretake
DD Asagao
DD Fuyo
DD Kuri
Allied Ships
PT TM-4, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
PT TM-5
PT TM-6
PT TM-7, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
PT TM-8
PT TM-9
Improved night sighting under 78% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 78% moonlight: 11,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 10,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 10,000 yards
DD Kuri fires at PT TM-9 at 10,000 yards
DD Fuyo fires at PT TM-9 at 10,000 yards
DD Kuri fires at PT TM-7 at 10,000 yards
DD Kuretake fires at PT TM-7 at 10,000 yards
PT TM-4 sunk by DD Fuyo at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards
DD Kuri engages PT TM-9 at 8,000 yards
DD Asagao engages PT TM-7 at 8,000 yards
DD Kuretake engages PT TM-9 at 8,000 yards
DD Kuri engages PT TM-5 at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards
DD Kuri engages PT TM-9 at 7,000 yards
DD Asagao engages PT TM-8 at 7,000 yards
DD Kuri engages PT TM-5 at 7,000 yards
Range closes to 6,000 yards
DD Kuretake engages PT TM-8 at 6,000 yards
DD Asagao engages PT TM-8 at 6,000 yards
DD Fuyo engages PT TM-5 at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
DD Kuri engages PT TM-9 at 9,000 yards
DD Fuyo engages PT TM-9 at 9,000 yards
PT TM-7 sunk by DD Fuyo at 9,000 yards
DD Kuri engages PT TM-5 at 9,000 yards
Task forces break off...

Night Time Surface Combat, near Tjepoe at 54,103, Range 8,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Kuretake
DD Asagao
DD Fuyo
DD Kuri
Allied Ships
PT-33
PT TM-10
PT TM-11
PT TM-12
PT TM-13
PT TM-15
MTB 8
Improved night sighting under 78% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions and 78% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 8,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 8,000 yards
DD Kuri engages MTB 8 at 8,000 yards
DD Asagao engages MTB 8 at 8,000 yards
DD Fuyo engages PT TM-11 at 8,000 yards
DD Fuyo engages PT-33 at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
DD Asagao engages PT TM-15 at 5,000 yards
DD Fuyo engages MTB 8 at 5,000 yards
DD Kuretake engages MTB 8 at 5,000 yards
PT TM-10 engages DD Kuretake at 5,000 yards
PT-33 engages DD Fuyo at 5,000 yards
DD Kuretake engages MTB 8 at 5,000 yards
Range increases to 6,000 yards
DD Kuri engages MTB 8 at 6,000 yards
DD Fuyo engages MTB 8 at 6,000 yards
DD Asagao engages MTB 8 at 6,000 yards
DD Kuri engages PT TM-10 at 6,000 yards
DD Kuri engages PT-33 at 6,000 yards
DD Kuri engages MTB 8 at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
DD Kuri engages PT TM-15 at 7,000 yards
DD Asagao engages PT TM-12 at 7,000 yards
DD Kuri engages PT TM-10 at 7,000 yards
DD Kuri engages PT-33 at 7,000 yards
DD Asagao engages MTB 8 at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 9,000 yards
DD Kuri engages MTB 8 at 9,000 yards
DD Kuri engages PT TM-13 at 9,000 yards
DD Asagao engages MTB 8 at 9,000 yards
DD Kuretake engages PT TM-11 at 9,000 yards
DD Fuyo engages PT-33 at 9,000 yards
DD Kuri engages MTB 8 at 9,000 yards
Task forces break off...


Day Time Surface Combat, near Tjepoe at 55,102, Range 8,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Kuretake
DD Asagao
DD Fuyo
DD Kuri
Allied Ships
PT-33
PT TM-10
PT TM-11
PT TM-12
PT TM-13, Shell hits 1, and is sunk
PT TM-15
MTB 8, Shell hits 2, and is sunk
Maximum visibility in Partly Cloudy Conditions: 17,000 yards
Range closes to 12,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 8,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 8,000 yards
DD Kuri fires at PT TM-15 at 8,000 yards
DD Fuyo fires at MTB 8 at 8,000 yards
DD Kuri fires at PT TM-12 at 8,000 yards
DD Kuri fires at PT TM-10 at 8,000 yards
DD Fuyo fires at PT-33 at 8,000 yards
Range closes to 4,000 yards
DD Fuyo engages PT TM-15 at 4,000 yards
DD Fuyo engages PT TM-12 at 4,000 yards
DD Kuri engages PT TM-10 at 4,000 yards
DD Kuri engages PT-33 at 4,000 yards
DD Kuri engages MTB 8 at 4,000 yards
Range increases to 6,000 yards
DD Fuyo engages PT TM-15 at 6,000 yards
DD Fuyo engages MTB 8 at 6,000 yards
PT TM-11 engages DD Kuretake at 6,000 yards
DD Kuretake engages PT TM-10 at 6,000 yards
Range increases to 8,000 yards
DD Fuyo engages PT TM-12 at 8,000 yards
DD Kuretake engages MTB 8 at 8,000 yards
DD Fuyo engages PT-33 at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 13,000 yards
DD Fuyo engages MTB 8 at 13,000 yards
MTB 8 sunk by DD Asagao at 13,000 yards
DD Asagao engages PT TM-10 at 13,000 yards
DD Fuyo engages PT-33 at 13,000 yards
orders Allied TF to disengage
Range increases to 16,000 yards
DD Asagao engages PT TM-15 at 16,000 yards
DD Asagao engages PT TM-12 at 16,000 yards
DD Asagao engages PT TM-10 at 16,000 yards
DD Kuretake engages PT-33 at 16,000 yards
DD Fuyo engages PT TM-10 at 16,000 yards
DD Kuretake engages PT TM-13 at 16,000 yards
DD Fuyo engages PT TM-10 at 16,000 yards
DD Asagao engages PT-33 at 16,000 yards
Range increases to 17,000 yards
PT TM-13 sunk by DD Fuyo at 17,000 yards
DD Asagao engages PT TM-12 at 17,000 yards
DD Kuretake engages PT TM-10 at 17,000 yards
DD Kuretake engages PT-33 at 17,000 yards
Range closes to 16,000 yards
DD Asagao engages PT TM-12 at 16,000 yards
DD Kuretake engages PT TM-11 at 16,000 yards
orders Allied TF to disengage
Akamatsu, W. orders Japanese TF to disengage
Range closes to 15,000 yards
DD Asagao engages PT TM-11 at 15,000 yards
DD Kuretake engages PT TM-10 at 15,000 yards
DD Kuretake engages PT-33 at 15,000 yards
Task forces break off...

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Dem heutigen Nachtangriff holländischer Bomber auf die Flugfelder bei Kalidjati stellten sich überraschend Feindjäger entgegen. Der Angriff blieb ohne sichtbaren Erfolg.

Night Air attack on Kalidjati , at 50,99
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 15 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 12
Allied aircraft
139WH-3 x 4
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
139WH-3: 1 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x 139WH-3 bombing from 3000 feet
Airfield Attack: 3 x 300 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
64th Sentai/A with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (3 airborne, 7 on standby, 2 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 3500 , scrambling fighters to 3000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes


Night Air attack on Kalidjati , at 50,99
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 12
Allied aircraft
139WH-3 x 4
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x 139WH-3 bombing from 3000 feet
Airfield Attack: 3 x 300 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
64th Sentai/A with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (12 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 3500 , scrambling fighters to 3000.

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Auf Celebes nahmen feindliche Truppen die unverteidigte Ortschaft Kolaka ein.

Ground combat at Kolaka (68,105)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1462 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 60
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 28
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 28 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Kolaka !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
15th Naval Guard Unit

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Japanese forces CAPTURE Kolaka !!!


CA Minneapolis sinks at sea
DD Cummings sinks at sea
CA San Francisco sinks at sea
Loss of PT TM-4 on Feb 05, 1942 is admitted
Loss of PT TM-7 on Feb 05, 1942 is admitted
Loss of PT TM-13 on Feb 05, 1942 is admitted
Loss of MTB 8 on Feb 05, 1942 is admitted

DD Wakatake is reported to have been sunk near Semarang on Feb 05, 1942

BB Revenge arrives at Cape Town




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Tagesbericht 06. Februar 1942
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Morgen früh wird das Zerstörer-Geschwader Baker Island erreichen. Luftaufklärer melden immer noch feindliche Schiffsbewegungen in der Nähe der Insel.

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Der Hafen von Luganville wurde in der Nacht von japanischen Kreuzern beschossen. Die Schäden halten sich in Grenzen. Der direkt ausgegebene Invasionsalarm wurde am späten Nachmittag wieder aufgehoben, da keine Landungsverbände aufgeklärt werden konnten.

Night Naval bombardment of Luganville at 120,150
Japanese Ships
CA Mikuma
CA Nachi
Allied ground losses:
48 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 17 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 6 disabled
Airbase hits 6
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 19
Port hits 14
Port supply hits 2
CA Mikuma firing at Luganville
CA Nachi firing at Luganville

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Südostasien
Auch der heutige Nachtangriff auf die japanischen Flugfelder bei Kalidjati brachte keine Ergebnisse. Die Angriffe werden daher vorläufig eingestellt.

Night Air attack on Kalidjati , at 50,99
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 12
Allied aircraft
139WH-3 x 4
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x 139WH-3 bombing from 3000 feet
Airfield Attack: 3 x 300 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
64th Sentai/C with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (3 airborne, 7 on standby, 2 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 3500 , scrambling fighters to 3000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 48 minutes


Night Air attack on Kalidjati , at 50,99
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 44 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 12
Allied aircraft
139WH-3 x 4
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x 139WH-3 bombing from 3000 feet
Airfield Attack: 3 x 300 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
64th Sentai/C with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (12 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
12 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 3500 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 3500.
Raid is overhead


Night Air attack on Kalidjati , at 50,99
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 43 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 11
Allied aircraft
139WH-3 x 6
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
139WH-3: 1 damaged
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x 139WH-3 bombing from 3000 feet
Airfield Attack: 3 x 300 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
64th Sentai/C with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (11 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 3500 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 3500.
Raid is overhead


Night Air attack on Kalidjati , at 50,99
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 10
Allied aircraft
139WH-3 x 3
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x 139WH-3 bombing from 3000 feet
Airfield Attack: 3 x 300 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
64th Sentai/C with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (10 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
10 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 3500 , scrambling fighters to 3000.
Raid is overhead


Night Air attack on Kalidjati , at 50,99
Weather in hex: Overcast
Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 5,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 9
Allied aircraft
139WH-3 x 4
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x 139WH-3 bombing from 3000 feet
Airfield Attack: 3 x 300 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
64th Sentai/C with Ki-43-Ic Oscar (9 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
9 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 3500 , scrambling fighters to 3000.
Raid is overhead

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Von genau dieser Basis startete der Feind dann am Vormittag einen massiven Luftangriff auf die holländischen Flugfelder bei Soerabaja. Zwar wurden einige Maschinen am Boden zerstört oder beschädigt, doch büßte der Feind fast ein Dutzend Bomber ein.

Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 22 NM, estimated altitude 34,810 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 45
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
45 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 32810 feet *


Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 6,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 30
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 24
Allied aircraft
no flights
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 18 damaged
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied aircraft losses
139WH-3: 19 damaged
139WH-3: 1 destroyed on ground
B-339D: 9 damaged
B-339D: 1 destroyed on ground
Do-24K-1: 1 destroyed on ground
Airbase hits 3
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 16
Aircraft Attacking:
24 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 3000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb

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48th JAAF AF Bn is planning for an attack on Bataan.
25th Army is planning for an attack on Singapore.


Loss of DD Pope on Dec 07, 1941 is admitted
Loss of TK Marpessa on Feb 06, 1942 is admitted


Repairs completed on BB West Virginia at San Francisco, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on BB Maryland at San Francisco, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on CA Portland at Pearl Harbor, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on CL Trenton at Pearl Harbor, ship returned to service




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[Bigfish]

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CA Minneapolis sinks at sea
DD Cummings sinks at sea
CA San Francisco sinks at sea


Zwei schwere Kreuzer zu verlieren ist trotzdem alles andere als schön!

[George Pickett]

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Zwei schwere Kreuzer zu verlieren ist trotzdem alles andere als schön!



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Wo gehobelt wird, da fallen Späne!!! Nicht schön, aber die Verluststatistik bei schweren Überwassereinheiten ist fast ausgeglichen und das gereicht Uns mehr zum Vorteil als dem Feind.

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Tagesbericht 07. Februar 1942
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Noch in der Nacht erreichte das Zerstörer Geschwader Baker Island. Jedoch fanden sie lediglich ein Sicherungsschiff vor und eröffneten auf kurze Distanz das Feuer. Die Okiyu Maru (2.700 BRT) wurde mit wenigen, gezielten Salven versenkt. Das Geschwader nimmt Kurs auf Pearl Harbor, wo die Zerstörer mit verstärkter Flak ausgerüstet werden sollen. Insgesamt befinden sich seit Anfang Februar viele Zerstörer und auch einige Kreuzer in verschiedenen Werften, um modernisiert, aufgerüstet oder umgerüstet zu werden. So werden zur Zeit alle alten Zerstörer der Clemson Klasse (WW1 Zerstörer) zu Transportzerstörern umgebaut.

Night Time Surface Combat, near Baker Island at 149,136, Range 1,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
PB Okiyu Maru, Shell hits 23, and is sunk
Allied Ships
DD Hull
DD MacDonough
DD Worden
DD Dale, Shell hits 1
Reduced visibility due to Thunderstorms with 60% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Thunderstorms and 60% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 1,000 yards...
Hirusawa N. crosses the 'T'
DD Dale engages PB Okiyu Maru at 1,000 yards
Range increases to 2,000 yards
DD Dale engages PB Okiyu Maru at 2,000 yards
Hirusawa N. orders Japanese TF to disengage
DD Hull engages PB Okiyu Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Dale engages PB Okiyu Maru at 2,000 yards
DD MacDonough engages PB Okiyu Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Hull engages PB Okiyu Maru at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
DD Hull engages PB Okiyu Maru at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
DD Dale engages PB Okiyu Maru at 2,000 yards
DD Worden engages PB Okiyu Maru at 2,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...

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Südostasien
Die Schlacht um Java wird härter und es zeigt sich, das die holländische Luftwaffe trotz der guten Erfolge der letzten Tage mittelfristig auf verlorenem Posten steht. Heute kam es zu schweren Luftkämpfen und Bombenangriffen über Soerabaja, in denen auch die Holländer Verluste einstecken mussten.

Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 16 NM, estimated altitude 37,810 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 11
Allied aircraft
B-339D x 43
CW-21B Demon x 12
75A-7 Hawk x 9
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
1-Vl.G.IV with 75A-7 Hawk (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 32340 , scrambling fighters to 32000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
2-Vl.G.IV with CW-21B Demon (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 1 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 33000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
Ambon Patrouille with B-339D (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 33000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
3-Vl.G.IV with B-339D (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 33000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
1-VI.G.V with B-339D (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 33000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
2-VI.G.V with B-339D (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 33000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
3-VI.G.V with B-339D (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 33000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes


Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 41 NM, estimated altitude 35,810 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 9
Allied aircraft
B-339D x 43
CW-21B Demon x 10
75A-7 Hawk x 7
No Japanese losses
No Allied losses
CAP engaged:
1-Vl.G.IV with 75A-7 Hawk (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 32340 , scrambling fighters between 32810 and 33810.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
2-Vl.G.IV with CW-21B Demon (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 33000 , scrambling fighters between 32810 and 36810.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
Ambon Patrouille with B-339D (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 33000 , scrambling fighters between 32810 and 33000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
3-Vl.G.IV with B-339D (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 33000 , scrambling fighters between 32810 and 33000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
1-VI.G.V with B-339D (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 33000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 47 minutes
2-VI.G.V with B-339D (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 33000 , scrambling fighters between 33000 and 33550.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
3-VI.G.V with B-339D (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 33000 , scrambling fighters between 32810 and 33550.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes


Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 38 NM, estimated altitude 36,810 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 44
Allied aircraft
B-339D x 40
CW-21B Demon x 10
75A-7 Hawk x 6
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-339D: 1 destroyed
CW-21B Demon: 3 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
21 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 32810 feet *
CAP engaged:
1-Vl.G.IV with 75A-7 Hawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 6 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 32340 , scrambling fighters to 33810.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
2-Vl.G.IV with CW-21B Demon (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 5 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 33000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
Ambon Patrouille with B-339D (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 33000 , scrambling fighters to 33810.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
3-Vl.G.IV with B-339D (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 33000 , scrambling fighters between 32810 and 33550.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
1-VI.G.V with B-339D (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 33000 , scrambling fighters between 29810 and 33550.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
2-VI.G.V with B-339D (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 33000 , scrambling fighters between 32810 and 34810.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
3-VI.G.V with B-339D (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 33000 , scrambling fighters to 33550.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes


Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 26
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 17
Allied aircraft
B-339D x 27
CW-21B Demon x 4
75A-7 Hawk x 5
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 12 damaged
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied aircraft losses
B-339D: 1 destroyed
139WH-3: 2 destroyed on ground
Allied ground losses:
7 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 4
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 17
Aircraft Attacking:
17 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
1-Vl.G.IV with 75A-7 Hawk (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 32340 , scrambling fighters between 32000 and 32340.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes
3-Vl.G.IV with B-339D (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 5 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 33000 , scrambling fighters between 32000 and 33000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
1-VI.G.V with B-339D (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 5 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 33000 , scrambling fighters between 29000 and 32810.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
2-VI.G.V with B-339D (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 33000 , scrambling fighters between 31000 and 33550.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
3-VI.G.V with B-339D (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 5 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 33000 , scrambling fighters between 31000 and 33000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
2-Vl.G.IV with CW-21B Demon (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 3 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 33000 , scrambling fighters between 29810 and 33000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
Ambon Patrouille with B-339D (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 33000 , scrambling fighters to 33810.
Raid is overhead

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Allgemein ist anzumerken, dass Japan seine Luftangriffe auf strategische Ziele von Tag zu Tag verstrkt. Singapore z. B. wird täglich von über 100 Bombern angegriffen. Das gleiche gilt für Palembang auf Sumatra und seit kurzem mit steigender Tendenz auch für Batavia und Soerabaja auf Java. Auch in China werden wichtige Frontabschnitte vom Feind mit Flächenbomardements belegt.

Dort kam es heute nur im Raum Amoy zu Kampfhandlungen, wo die zurückweichenden chinesischen Truppen angegriffen wurden, ihre Positionen jedoch behaupten konnten.

Ground combat at 83,59 (near Amoy)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 5438 troops, 38 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 168
Defending force 20058 troops, 114 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 655
Japanese adjusted assault: 73
Allied adjusted defense: 1585
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 21
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), fatigue(-), experience(-)
Attacker: leaders(+), leaders(-)
Japanese ground losses:
385 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 21 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Allied ground losses:
245 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 25 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Assaulting units:
61st Infantry Brigade
Defending units:
28th Chinese Corps
70th Chinese Corps
86th Chinese Corps

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2LT Droge, H.G.G. of 1-Vl.G.IV is credited with kill number 2

PB Okiyu Maru is reported to have been sunk near Baker Island on Feb 07, 1942

4/3rd Infantry Regiment is loaded on a Japanese xAK moving to Adak Island.




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Tagesbericht 08. Februar 1942
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Im Gebiet der Gilbert Inseln setzt der Feind seine Expansionsabsichten fort. Im Morgengrauen landete er Truppen auf Tabiteuea.

Amphibious Assault at Tabiteuea (137,134)
TF 171 troops unloading over beach at Tabiteuea, 137,134
8 Engineers lost in surf during unload of 7th Naval Const Bn /6


Amphibious Assault at Tabiteuea (137,134)
TF 97 troops unloading over beach at Tabiteuea, 137,134
Japanese ground losses:
50 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
17 troops of a SNLF Squad lost overboard during unload of 51st Nav Gd /1
17 troops of a SNLF Squad accidentally lost during unload of 51st Nav Gd /1

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Ground combat at Tabiteuea (137,134)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 437 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 29
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 27
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 27 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tabiteuea !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: shock(+)
Assaulting units:
51st Nav Gd /2
7th Naval Construction Battalion

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Der heutige Luftangriff der schweren B17-Bomber auf Port Moresby traf auf heftige Gegenwehr, wobei die feindliche Luftwaffe auch ein bisher unbekanntes Jägermodell einsetzte. Glücklicherweise ging nur 1 Bomber verloren, doch fast alle Bomber kehrten beschädigt zu ihren Stützpunkten zurück. Die Angriffe werden vorläufig eingestellt, bis die Staffeln wieder Sollstärke erreicht haben. Bis dahin sollen auch neue Angriffsziele ausgemacht werden.

Morning Air attack on Port Moresby , at 98,130
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-44 Tojo x 8
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 23
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 14 damaged
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
4 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
47th I.F.Chutai with Ki-44 Tojo (2 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 14000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes

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Südostasien
Im Morgengrauen landeten japanische Truppen auf der Malaysia vorgelagerten Insel Terempa.

Amphibious Assault at Terempa (54,83)
TF 14 troops unloading over beach at Terempa, 54,83

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Erneut schwere Luftangriffe auf Soerabaja. Sowohl die Flugfelder, als auch Hafen- und Dockanlagen wurden schwer getroffen. Im Trockendock erlitten 3 holländische U-Boote Bombentreffer. Das holländische Oberkommando räumt ein, dass Soerabaja als Stützpunkt für die U-Boot Flotte nicht mehr geeignet ist, da die Luftwaffe die Stadt nicht mehr ausreichend schützen kann. Die 3 U-Boote sollen innerhalb der nächsten 3 Tage ausgedockt werden und nach Perth laufen, wo das gemeinsame australische und holländische Marinekommando sein neues Hauptquartier eingerichtet hat. Perth verfügt über ein Trockendock, welches Reparaturen an Schiffen bis zur Zerstörer Größe ermöglicht. Auch die in See stehenden holländischen U-Boote sollen Perth anlaufen.

Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 5 NM, estimated altitude 17,810 feet.
Estimated time to target is 1 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 13
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 17810 feet


Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 40 NM, estimated altitude 39,500 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-43-Ic Oscar x 36
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
36 x Ki-43-Ic Oscar sweeping at 38500 feet


Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 9,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 31
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 18
Allied aircraft
no flights
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 22 damaged
Allied aircraft losses
139WH-3: 6 damaged
B-339D: 7 damaged
B-339D: 1 destroyed on ground
T.IVa: 1 damaged
75A-7 Hawk: 4 damaged
Do-24K-1: 1 damaged
CW-21B Demon: 1 damaged
CW-21B Demon: 1 destroyed on ground
Allied ground losses:
4 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 2
Runway hits 11
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb


Afternoon Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 29
G4M1 Betty x 18
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 2 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied Ships
SS O21, Bomb hits 1
SS KXVI, Bomb hits 1, heavy damage
SS O23, Bomb hits 1
Port hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
17 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 9000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb

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Japanese forces CAPTURE Tabiteuea !!!

xAK Anzan Maru #2 is reported to have been sunk near Fukue-jima on Dec 29, 1941

Repairs completed on BB Oklahoma at San Francisco, ship returned to service
Repairs completed on BB Nevada at San Francisco, ship returned to service

DD Crosby taken out of commission to begin refit at Brisbane




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Tagesbericht 09. Februar 1942
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Der am Vortage an der US-Westküste durch ein feindliches U-Boot torpedierte Truppentransporter "Santa Paula" ist vor der Bucht von San Francisco gesunken, nachdem die Wassereinbrüche außer Kontrolle gerieten.




Südostasien
Erneut wurde Soerabaja massiv aus der Luft angegriffen. Die holländischen Jagdstaffeln mussten auf Grund der Beschädigungen an den Maschinen heute am Boden bleiben. Die Dockanlagen wurden schwer getroffen und das eingedockte U-Boot "SS O-23" durch einen Bombenvolltreffer zerstört.




Die am Vortage auf Terempa gelandeten Feindtruppen nahmen die Insel heute in Besitz.

Ground combat at Terempa (54,83)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 81 troops, 2 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 10
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 7
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 7 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Terempa !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: shock(+)
Assaulting units:
Yokosuka 3rd SNLF /2
6th JAAF AF Coy
3rd JAAF AF Coy
88th JAAF AF Coy

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In China standen heute die Bodenkämpfe bei Wenchow im Fokus. Die wichtige Hafenstadt an der südchinesischen Küste ist immer noch unter Kontrolle der chinesischen Armee. Dem Feind gelang es, in die vorderen Stellungen einzudringen.

Ground combat at Wenchow (89,58)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 35072 troops, 309 guns, 110 vehicles, Assault Value = 1213
Defending force 13100 troops, 60 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 470
Japanese adjusted assault: 1978
Allied adjusted defense: 1453
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 3)
Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 2
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), leaders(+), leaders(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
773 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 145 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 16 disabled
Engineers: 2 destroyed, 78 disabled
Vehicles lost 3 (1 destroyed, 2 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
703 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 78 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 48 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Assaulting units:
51st Engineer Regiment
15th Division
22nd Division
55th Infantry Brigade
2nd Ind.Mixed Regiment
13th Army
4th Mortar Battalion
Defending units:
100th Chinese Corps
25th Group Army
14th Chinese Base Force

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Japanese forces CAPTURE Terempa !!!

2nd Hvy.Artillery Regiment is planning for an attack on Chungking.
4/2nd Division is planning for an attack on Palembang.

xAP Santa Paula sinks at sea
Loss of SS O23 on Feb 09, 1942 is admitted

DD Asakaze is reported to have been sunk near Clark Field on Dec 17, 1941 (vermutlich Minentreffer)




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Tagesbericht 10. Februar 1942
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Im Morgengrauen beschoss das US-Schlachtgeschwader erkannte feindliche Positionen auf Adak Island. Der Beschuss soll morgen fortgesetzt werden. In Durch Harbor wurden 2 Infanterieregimenter und 1 Sturmpionierregiment zusammengezogen, um bis Ende Februar eine Gegenlandung auf der Insel durchzuführen. Bis dahin soll der Feind weiter geschwächt und am Ausbau seiner Verteidigungsstellungen gehindert werden

Naval bombardment of Adak Island at 162,52
Allied Ships
BB Mississippi
BB New Mexico
BB Idaho
BB Arizona
BB Colorado
CL Marblehead
CL Detroit
CL Raleigh
Japanese ground losses:
192 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 4 disabled
Non Combat: 5 destroyed, 43 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Port hits 15
Port supply hits 3
BB Mississippi firing at 7th Base Force
BB New Mexico firing at 7th Base Force
BB Idaho firing at 7th Base Force
BB Arizona firing at Adak Island
BB Colorado firing at 7th Base Force
CL Marblehead firing at Adak Island
CL Detroit firing at Adak Island
CL Raleigh firing at Adak Island

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Südostasien
In der Timor See landeten feindliche Kräfte auf der unverteidigten Insel Dobo.

Amphibious Assault at Dobo (83,116)
TF 276 troops unloading over beach at Dobo, 83,116

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Weiterhin schwere Luftangriffe des Feindes auf Ziele in China, Singapore, Palembang, Batavia und Soerabaja, wo im Trockendock erneut 2 holländische U-Boote durch Bomben schwer beschädigt wurden. Mit dem Verlust dieser U-Boote wird gerechnet.

Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G3M2 Nell x 20
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2 Nell: 5 damaged
G3M2 Nell: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied Ships
SS KXVI, Bomb hits 2, heavy damage
SS O21, Bomb hits 1
Port hits 9
Aircraft Attacking:
19 x G3M2 Nell bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb




In China griff der Feind heute erneut die Hafenstadt Wenchow erfolglos an. Über der unverteidigten Hafenstadt Pakhoi sprangen japanische Fallschirmjägher ab und sicherten die Stadt.

Ground combat at Wenchow (89,58)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 33652 troops, 309 guns, 110 vehicles, Assault Value = 1068
Defending force 12456 troops, 60 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 411
Japanese adjusted assault: 689
Allied adjusted defense: 694
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 2)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
769 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 52 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Allied ground losses:
881 casualties reported
Squads: 4 destroyed, 125 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 39 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 6 disabled
Assaulting units:
22nd Division
15th Division
55th Infantry Brigade
51st Engineer Regiment
2nd Ind.Mixed Regiment
13th Army
4th Mortar Battalion
Defending units:
100th Chinese Corps
25th Group Army
14th Chinese Base Force

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Ground combat at Pakhoi (72,58)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 253 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 20
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 17
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 17 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Pakhoi !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(+), leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
Yokosuka Assault SNLF /1

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Japanese forces CAPTURE Pakhoi !!!




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Tagesbericht 11. Februar 1942
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Die US-Schlachtgruppe beschießt erneut Adak Island, bevor der Verband nach Dutch Harbor zurückkehrt. Dort sollen die Schiffe neu bewaffnet und beölt werden, um die in den nächsten Tagen geplante Landung auf der Insel zu unterstützen.

Night Naval bombardment of Adak Island at 162,52
Allied Ships
BB Mississippi
BB New Mexico
BB Idaho
BB Arizona
BB Colorado
CL Marblehead
CL Detroit
CL Raleigh
Japanese ground losses:
75 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Port hits 2
Port supply hits 4
BB Mississippi firing at Adak Island
BB New Mexico firing at 7th Base Force
BB Idaho firing at Adak Island
BB Arizona firing at 7th Base Force
BB Colorado firing at Adak Island
CL Marblehead firing at Adak Island
CL Detroit firing at Adak Island
CL Raleigh firing at 7th Base Force

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Südostasien
In den heutigen, schweren Luftkämpfen über Soerabaja erlitt die holländische Jagdwaffe massive Verluste und konnte die Bombardierung des Hafens und des Trockendocks nicht verhindern. Das U-Boot "K-16" wurde im Dock von einer Bombe getroffen und brannte aus. Das ausgedockte U-Boot "O-21" wurde ebenfalls getroffen und ist kaum seetüchtig. Am Abend konnte kein einziger Jäger einsatzbereit gemeldet werden.

Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 24
G4M1 Betty x 23
Allied aircraft
B-339D x 30
CW-21B Demon x 7
75A-7 Hawk x 11
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 5 destroyed, 8 damaged
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed by flak
No Allied losses
Allied Ships
SS O21, Bomb hits 3, heavy damage
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Port hits 6
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
1-Vl.G.IV with 75A-7 Hawk (3 airborne, 8 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
2-Vl.G.IV with CW-21B Demon (2 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
Ambon Patrouille with B-339D (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 13000.
Raid is overhead
3-Vl.G.IV with B-339D (2 airborne, 6 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
1-VI.G.V with B-339D (2 airborne, 5 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
2-VI.G.V with B-339D (3 airborne, 7 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
3-VI.G.V with B-339D (1 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers


Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 15
G3M2 Nell x 18
Allied aircraft
B-339D x 25
CW-21B Demon x 7
75A-7 Hawk x 10
Japanese aircraft losses
G3M2 Nell: 7 destroyed, 2 damaged
G3M2 Nell: 1 destroyed by flak
Allied aircraft losses
B-339D: 1 destroyed
75A-7 Hawk: 1 destroyed
Allied Ships
SS KXVI, Bomb hits 1, and is sunk
Aircraft Attacking:
8 x G3M2 Nell bombing from 8000 feet
Port Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb, 4 x 60 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
1-Vl.G.IV with 75A-7 Hawk (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 13000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
2-Vl.G.IV with CW-21B Demon (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
Ambon Patrouille with B-339D (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 13000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
1-VI.G.V with B-339D (0 airborne, 3 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
2-VI.G.V with B-339D (5 airborne, 4 on standby, 0 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
7 planes vectored on to bombers
3-VI.G.V with B-339D (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
3-Vl.G.IV with B-339D (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 13000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers


Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 20,810 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 22
Allied aircraft
B-339D x 8
CW-21B Demon x 5
75A-7 Hawk x 4
No Japanese losses
Allied aircraft losses
B-339D: 3 destroyed
CW-21B Demon: 2 destroyed
75A-7 Hawk: 1 destroyed
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 17810 feet
CAP engaged:
2-Vl.G.IV with CW-21B Demon (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
Ambon Patrouille with B-339D (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 13000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
2-VI.G.V with B-339D (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 13000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
1-Vl.G.IV with 75A-7 Hawk (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 13000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
3-Vl.G.IV with B-339D (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 13000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Raid is overhead
1-VI.G.V with B-339D (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 13000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
3-VI.G.V with B-339D (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 13000 , scrambling fighters to 8000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes


Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-IIa Sally x 19
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-IIa Sally: 14 damaged
Allied ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 8
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 20
Aircraft Attacking:
19 x Ki-21-IIa Sally bombing from 8000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb


Morning Air attack on Soerabaja , at 56,104
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 29 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 27
No Japanese losses
Aircraft Attacking:
27 x A6M2 Zero sweeping at 13000 feet *

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Das holländische Oberkommando hat allen U-Booten der Flotte den Rückzug nach Australien befohlen, wo sich neue U-Boot Stützpunkte im Aufbau befinden. Den Endkampf um Sumatra und Java müssen die Bodentruppen allein ausfechten, da auch die noch verbliebenen Luftwaffenkräfte abgezogen werden.




Die am Vortage gelandeten Feindkräfte nahmen heute die Insel Dobo in Besitz.

Ground combat at Dobo (83,116)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 169 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 8
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 9
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 9 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Dobo !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker:
Assaulting units:
II/81st Nav Gd /3

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Einigermaßen überraschend ist heute die chinesische Hafenstadt Wenchow gefallen. Der Verlust von Wenchow war zwar abzusehen, doch war man überzeugt, dass die 25. Armee die Stadt noch einige Tage länger würde halten können.

Ground combat at Wenchow (89,58)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 33310 troops, 309 guns, 110 vehicles, Assault Value = 1033
Defending force 11651 troops, 60 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 318
Japanese adjusted assault: 1770
Allied adjusted defense: 343
Japanese assault odds: 5 to 1 (fort level 2)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Wenchow !!!
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), leaders(+), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
785 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 70 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 5 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 9 disabled
Allied ground losses:
4112 casualties reported
Squads: 110 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 98 destroyed, 12 disabled
Engineers: 38 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 16 (15 destroyed, 1 disabled)
Units retreated 3
Defeated Allied Units Retreating!
Assaulting units:
55th Infantry Brigade
15th Division
22nd Division
51st Engineer Regiment
2nd Ind.Mixed Regiment
13th Army
4th Mortar Battalion
Defending units:
100th Chinese Corps
25th Group Army
14th Chinese Base Force

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Japanese forces CAPTURE Wenchow !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Dobo !!!

15th Guards Regiment is planning for an attack on Palembang.

Loss of SS KXVI on Feb 11, 1942 is admitted
Loss of xAK Iron Warrior on Feb 11, 1942 is admitted


2LT Wanamaker O. of 3-Vl.G.IV is credited with kill number 3
2LT Kuijper, J. of 1-VI.G.V is credited with kill number 2
2LT Kuijper, J. of 1-VI.G.V is credited with kill number 3
2LT Kuijper, J. of 1-VI.G.V is credited with kill number 4
FO Snoeck, L.J. of 1-VI.G.V is credited with kill number 3
CPT van Helsdingen, J.P. of 3-VI.G.V is credited with kill number 2
CPT van Helsdingen, J.P. of 3-VI.G.V is credited with kill number 3
FO Bruggink, G.M. of 3-Vl.G.IV is credited with kill number 2
2LT Danielsen N. of 2-VI.G.V is credited with kill number 2
2LT Droog, J.N. of 1-VI.G.V is credited with kill number 2
2LT Wanamaker O. of 3-Vl.G.IV is credited with kill number 4
FO Dorman P. of 3-Vl.G.IV is credited with kill number 2
FO van Haarlem, G. of 1-VI.G.V is credited with kill number 3
2LT Michaelius D. of 2-VI.G.V is credited with kill number 2
2LT Beukman, S.F. of 1-Vl.G.IV is credited with kill number 2
2LT Marinus, A.J. of 1-Vl.G.IV is credited with kill number 2




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schade um Wenchow 1-2 Chinese Corps mehr hätte wenchow noch versorgen können nun wird wohl die 13.Armee der Japaner frei
Singapore bindet ja wohl noch große teile der Süd Heeresgruppe der Japaner was hat er da Divisionen und könntet ihr mal ein Überblick was er wo hat?
25th Army 5/18/56/Guards = Singapore
16th Army 2 = Dei
15th Army, 33/55 = Burma
14th Army 16/48 = Philippinen
Rest 21/38

[George Pickett]

Werter elbe1,

nachfolgend die Verteilung der japanischen Kräfte in Burma/Malaysia und der DEI, soweit bekannt:


Batavia/Java
5th Amphibious Brigade
15th Guards Regiment
17th Indpt Guards Regiment
14th Guards Regiment
124th Infantry Regiment
21st Ind.Mixed Brigade
1st Ind. Engineer Regiment
5th Guards Engineer Regiment
6th Tank Regiment
17th Medium Field Artillery Regiment

Singapore
25th Army
Imperial Guards Division
18th Division
5th Division
41st Infantry Regiment
15th Ind. Engineer Regiment
23rd Ind. Engineer Regiment
20th Ind. Engineer Regiment
19th Ind. Engineer Regiment
1st Tank Regiment
3rd Medium Field Artillery Regiment
20th Ind. Mtn Gun Battalion
3rd Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
2nd Mortar Battalion
51st Field AA Battalion
5th Mortar Battalion
1st RF Gun Battalion
34th Field AA Battalion
3rd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
1st Hvy.Artillery Regiment
18th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
10th Ind. Mountain Gun Regiment
26th Fld AA Gun Co
2nd Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
11th Shipping Engineer Regiment

Burma
15th Army
12th Infantry Regiment
14th Tank Regiment
3rd RTA Division
21st Medium Field Artillery Battalion
3rd Mortar Battalion

Philippinen/Luzon
14th Army
48th Division
65th Brigade
Botanko Hvy Gun Regiment
15th Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion
Tonei Hvy Gun Regiment
1st Medium Field Artillery Regiment
9th Ind.Hvy.Art. Battalion
2nd Ind.Art.Mortar Battalion


Die 33. japanische ID vermuten Wir im Raum Papua Neuguinea/Solomonen

[George Pickett]

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Tagesbericht 12. Februar 1942
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




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Vor dem Hafen von Soerabaja griffen japanische Marinebomber erfolglos einen Verband holländischer und amerikanischer Schnellboote an.

Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Soerabaja at 56,104
Weather in hex: Severe storms
Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 12 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 18
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
PT TM-15
PT TM-6
PT TM-5
PT TM-12
PT TM-8
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

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Auf Java nahmen feindliche Kräfte die Ortschaft Soerakarta ein.

Ground combat at Soerakarta (53,103)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 2048 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 71
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 64
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 64 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Soerakarta !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker:
Assaulting units:
4th Ind.Mixed Regiment

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Auch heute wurden aus Java, Sumatra, Malaysia und China massive feindliche Bombenangriffe gemeldet.

Japanische Minenräumer versuchten vor Bataan Minen zu räumen, um die Zufahrt zum Hafen von Manila zu öffnen. Sie wurden von den Küstenbatterien der Festung Corregidor unter Feuer genommen. Alle Feindschiffe wurden mehrfach schwer getroffen und dürften sinken.

TF 264 encounters mine field at Bataan (78,77) - Coastal Guns Fire Back!
20 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.
Japanese Ships
AMc Rokko Maru #2, Shell hits 6, heavy fires, heavy damage
AMc Seki Maru #3, Shell hits 7, heavy fires, heavy damage
AMc Fukuei Maru, Shell hits 7, heavy fires, heavy damage
AMc Bokuyo Maru, Shell hits 8, heavy fires, heavy damage
Manila Bay Defenses firing at AMc Rokko Maru #2
AMc Rokko Maru #2 firing at Manila Bay Defenses
Manila Bay Defenses firing at AMc Seki Maru #3
AMc Seki Maru #3 firing at Manila Bay Defenses
Manila Bay Defenses firing at AMc Fukuei Maru
AMc Fukuei Maru firing at Manila Bay Defenses
AMc Bokuyo Maru firing at Manila Bay Defenses
Manila Bay Defenses firing at AMc Bokuyo Maru
Manila Bay Defenses firing at AMc Rokko Maru #2
AMc Seki Maru #3 firing at Manila Bay Defenses
Manila Bay Defenses firing at AMc Seki Maru #3
AMc Fukuei Maru firing at Manila Bay Defenses
Manila Bay Defenses firing at AMc Fukuei Maru
103 mines cleared




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Lieutenant Commander Kramer - Office of Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV)

[Bigfish]

Eine spannende Wahl hat ihr Ende gefunden.


Wir danken für Euren Beitrag!


Möge es Vorbild und Ansporn für Euch und auch alle anderen Regenten sein.


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Wir haben zwar keinen Schimmer, wieviel Minenräumer Japan besitzt und ob sie bedenkenlos nachlegen können, aber immerhin hat dieser "Opfergang" (falls alles Totalverluste sein sollten) auch 103 Minen beseitigt.

Mag sein, das hier das Feld für Beschiessung von See aus vorbereitet werden soll. Immer noch die effektivste Art eure Festung schneller sturmreif zu bekommen. Oder, im günstigsten Fall, nach der Einnahme sofort den Hafen nutzen zu können.

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Wir haben zwar keinen Schimmer, wieviel Minenräumer Japan besitzt und ob sie bedenkenlos nachlegen können, aber immerhin hat dieser "Opfergang" (falls alles Totalverluste sein sollten) auch 103 Minen beseitigt.

Mag sein, das hier das Feld für Beschiessung von See aus vorbereitet werden soll. Immer noch die effektivste Art eure Festung schneller sturmreif zu bekommen. Oder, im günstigsten Fall, nach der Einnahme sofort den Hafen nutzen zu können.


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Eine Beschießung von Bataan von See her wäre mal etwas neues. Zur Zeit scheint es Unser Gegner auf Luzon nicht sehr eilig zu haben. Mir merken aber zunehmend, dass der Februar trotz Unserer erfolgreichen Nadelstiche ein böser...böser Monat werden könnte... :uhoh:

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Tagesbericht 13. Februar 1942
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




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An gleich 5 Orten führte der Feind heute amphibische Operationen durch, und zwar bei Muntok, Ketapang, Taberfane, Toboali und Biliton. Da diese Punkte unverteidigt sind, werden sie schnell in Feindeshand fallen.

Amphibious Assault at Muntok (50,90)
TF 28 troops unloading over beach at Muntok, 50,90

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Amphibious Assault at Ketapang (55,93)
TF 54 troops unloading over beach at Ketapang, 55,93

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Amphibious Assault at Taberfane (82,117)
TF 276 troops unloading over beach at Taberfane, 82,117

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Amphibious Assault at Toboali (50,93)
TF 34 troops unloading over beach at Toboali, 50,93

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Amphibious Assault at Billiton (52,93)
TF 37 troops unloading over beach at Billiton, 52,93

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Erstmalig griff der Feind mit Bodentruppen den Verteidigungsperimeter von Batavia an. Es gelang ihm, unter hohen Verlusten, in die vorderen Stellungen einzudringen, bevor der Einbruch abgeriegelt werden konnte.

Ground combat at Batavia (49,98)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 24332 troops, 244 guns, 140 vehicles, Assault Value = 1007
Defending force 26487 troops, 296 guns, 216 vehicles, Assault Value = 890
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 2
Japanese adjusted assault: 297
Allied adjusted defense: 1033
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 3 (fort level 2)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(-), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
1443 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 170 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 14 disabled
Engineers: 1 destroyed, 31 disabled
Allied ground losses:
819 casualties reported
Squads: 12 destroyed, 114 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 15 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 3 disabled
Guns lost 13 (1 destroyed, 12 disabled)
Assaulting units:
14th Guards Regiment
15th Guards Regiment
124th Infantry Regiment
1st Ind. Engineer Regiment
5th Guards Engineer Regiment
6th Tank Regiment
21st Ind.Mixed Brigade
5th Amphibious Brigade
17th Indpt Guards Regiment
17th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
Batavia Coastal Gun Battalion
4th KNIL Landstorm Battalion
West Borneo KNIL Battalion
Tjilatjap KNIL Battalion
Mobiele Eenheid Battalion
4th KNIL Regiment
6th KNIL Regiment
1st KNIL Regiment
1st Regt Cavalerie
Lijfwacht Cav Sqn
2nd KNIL Regiment
1st KNIL Landstorm Battalion
Kendari Garrison Battalion
1 ML-KNIL Aviation
North Borneo Base Force
ABDA
KNIL Army Command
Batavia Base Force

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Vor dem Hafen von Soerabja griffen feindliche Marinebomber erneut erfolglos die hier kreuzenden Schnellboote an.

Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Soerabaja at 56,104
Weather in hex: Light cloud
Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 18
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
PT TM-6
PT TM-15
PT TM-10
PT TM-11
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x G4M1 Betty bombing from 10000 feet *
Naval Attack: 2 x 250 kg SAP Bomb

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In Süd-China besetzte der Feind die Ortschaft Pingsiang.

Ground combat at Pingsiang (82,54)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 225 troops, 0 guns, 32 vehicles, Assault Value = 18
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 20
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 20 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Pingsiang !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(+)
Assaulting units:
8th Armored Car Co

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Japanese forces CAPTURE Pingsiang !!!

DD Samidare is reported to have been sunk near Clark Field on Dec 17, 1941 (vermutlich Minentreffer)




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Tagesbericht 14. Februar 1942
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Luftangriff auf feindliche Positionen bei Buna. Hier scheint der Feind größere Pionierkontingente zusammengezogen zu haben, um den Stützpunkt schnellstmöglich auszubauen.

Morning Air attack on 29th JNAF AF Unit , at 99,129 (Buna)
Weather in hex: Moderate rain
Raid spotted at 33 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 30
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Ground Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 39th Road Const Co ...
Also attacking 29th JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 2nd Naval Construction Battalion ...
Also attacking 29th JNAF AF Unit ...

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Südostasien
Der Vormarsch des Feindes im Gebiet der DEI geht ungebremst weiter. Heute fielen Madjene, Muntok, Toboali, Ketapang, Biliton und Taberfane in die Hand des Feindes. Auf Java blieb es weitestgehend ruhig.

Ground combat at Madjene (65,103)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 1513 troops, 19 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 62
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 56
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 56 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Madjene !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker:
Assaulting units:
Sasebo 8th SNLF

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Ground combat at Muntok (50,90)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 163 troops, 2 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 10
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 10 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Muntok !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker:
Assaulting units:
Yokosuka 3rd SNLF /2

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Ground combat at Toboali (50,93)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 148 troops, 5 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 15
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 16
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 16 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Toboali !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker:
Assaulting units:
Yokosuka 2nd SNLF /3

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Ground combat at Ketapang (55,93)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 148 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 5
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 6
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Ketapang !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker:
Assaulting units:
Yokosuka 2nd SNLF /4

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Ground combat at Billiton (52,93)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 140 troops, 9 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 7
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 5
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 5 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Billiton !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
Yokosuka 2nd SNLF /1

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Ground combat at Taberfane (82,117)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 169 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 8
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 9
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 9 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Taberfane !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker:
Assaulting units:
II/81st Nav Gd /3

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Das britische Oberkomando bereitet den Widerstand gegen das japanische Vordringen in Burma vor. Burma Command soll eine Linie verteidigen, die vom Golf von Bengalen, südlich von Akyab, über das Ölzentrum Magwe bis zum Salween River reicht. Das III. und IV. indische Korps sollen mittelfristig Burma Command unterstellt werden. Zu diesem Zeitpunkt befinden sich 1 britische Division, 1 burmesische Division, 2 indische Divisionen und 2 australische Divisionen in Zuführung bzw. befinden sich bereits im Operationsgebiet. Hinzu kommen noch eine Reihe von Artillerie und Panzerverbänden. Die RAF treibt mit Hochdruck den Ausbau von Luftwaffenbasen in Nord-Burma voran.


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Japanese forces CAPTURE Madjene !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Muntok !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Toboali !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Ketapang !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Billiton !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Taberfane !!!

39th Road Const Co is planning for an attack on Sian.
Imperial Guards Division is planning for an attack on Singapore.
53rd Division is planning for an attack on Luganville.

Loss of PG Asheville on Dec 07, 1941 is admitted

BB Ramillies arrives at Cape Town
BB Resolution arrives at Cape Town
CL Nashville arrives at Balboa
DD Decoy arrives at Aden
DD Griffin arrives at Aden
APD Manley arrives at Cristobal
APD Colhoun arrives at Cristobal
APD Gregory arrives at Cristobal
APD Little arrives at Cristobal
APD McKean arrives at Cristobal
APD Stringham arrives at Cristobal
AV Pocomoke arrives at Balboa
AM Cessnock arrives at Sydney
SS Greenling arrives at Eastern USA
SS Haddock arrives at Eastern USA
SS Trigger arrives at Mare Island
xAK San Alvaro arrives at Abadan
xAP Klipfontein arrives at San Francisco
ACM Alder arrives at Seattle
ML No. 201 arrives at Karachi
ML No. 202 arrives at Karachi
ML No. 362 arrives at Singapore
ML No. 363 arrives at Singapore




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Tagesbericht 15. Februar 1942
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Flugfelder und Hafenanlagen bei Buna waren heute das Ziel der schweren B17-Bomber. Das Ziel ist es, den Ausbau dieses Stützpunktes zu verzögern.

Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 35 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 10 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 24
No Allied losses
Airbase hits 1
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 7
Aircraft Attacking:
7 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 29
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
17 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Port hits 5
Port supply hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Südostasien
Feindliche Landungsoperationen wurden heute von Tambelan-eilanden und Saumlaki gemeldet.

Amphibious Assault at Tambelan-eilanden (54,92)
TF 34 troops unloading over beach at Tambelan-eilanden, 54,92

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Amphibious Assault at Saumlaki (78,117)
TF 276 troops unloading over beach at Saumlaki, 78,117

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Erneut schwere Kämpfe bei Batavia. Dem Feind gelangen unter schweren Verlusten weitere Einbrüche in die Stellungen der Holländer, die nur mit Mühe abgeriegelt werden konnten.

Ground combat at Batavia (49,98)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 27131 troops, 295 guns, 161 vehicles, Assault Value = 832
Defending force 25645 troops, 295 guns, 216 vehicles, Assault Value = 785
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 1
Japanese adjusted assault: 195
Allied adjusted defense: 853
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 4 (fort level 1)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), experience(-)
Attacker: fatigue(-)
Japanese ground losses:
2191 casualties reported
Squads: 11 destroyed, 185 disabled
Non Combat: 2 destroyed, 16 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 54 disabled
Vehicles lost 37 (2 destroyed, 35 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
888 casualties reported
Squads: 11 destroyed, 52 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 25 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Guns lost 22 (1 destroyed, 21 disabled)
Vehicles lost 14 (6 destroyed, 8 disabled)
Assaulting units:
21st Ind.Mixed Brigade
6th Tank Regiment
15th Guards Regiment
5th Guards Engineer Regiment
14th Guards Regiment
124th Infantry Regiment
1st Ind. Engineer Regiment
5th Amphibious Brigade
17th Indpt Guards Regiment
17th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
Tjilatjap KNIL Battalion
Lijfwacht Cav Sqn
2nd KNIL Regiment
1st KNIL Landstorm Battalion
Mobiele Eenheid Battalion
4th KNIL Regiment
West Borneo KNIL Battalion
1st KNIL Regiment
6th KNIL Regiment
Batavia Coastal Gun Battalion
1st Regt Cavalerie
4th KNIL Landstorm Battalion
Kendari Garrison Battalion
1 ML-KNIL Aviation
North Borneo Base Force
ABDA
KNIL Army Command
Batavia Base Force

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Unter erneuten massivem Einsatz von Luftlandetruppen nahm der Feind heute Banjoewangi, Denpasar und Mataram ein.

Ground combat at Banjoewangi (57,107)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 63 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 4
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 5
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 5 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Banjoewangi !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
1st Raiding Rgt /1

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Ground combat at Denpasar (58,108)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 63 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 4
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 5
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 5 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Denpasar !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
2nd Raiding Rgt /1

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Ground combat at Mataram (59,109)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 29 troops, 2 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 3
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 4
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 4 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Mataram !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(+), leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
Yokosuka 1st SNLF /1

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In China besetzte der Feind heute die Stadt Kanhsien.

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Japanese forces CAPTURE Banjoewangi !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Denpasar !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Mataram !!!

Repairs completed on DD Crosby at Brisbane, ship returned to service




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Tagesbericht 16. Februar 1942
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Am späten Nachmittag eröffneten die Schlachtschiffe und Kreuzer des Unterstützungsgeschwaders das Feuer auf die erkannten feindlichen Positionen auf Adak Island, während sich weiter auf See die Truppentransporter und Sicherungsschiffe formierten, um die Ausladung der Truppen und der Ausrüstung vorzubereiten.


Naval bombardment of Adak Island at 162,52
Allied Ships
BB Mississippi
BB New Mexico
BB Idaho
BB Arizona
BB Colorado
CL Marblehead
CL Detroit
CL Raleigh
Japanese ground losses:
123 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 21 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Port hits 5
Port supply hits 1
BB Mississippi firing at 7th Base Force
BB New Mexico firing at Adak Island
BB Idaho firing at 7th Base Force
BB Arizona firing at Adak Island
BB Colorado firing at 7th Base Force
CL Marblehead firing at Adak Island
CL Detroit firing at Adak Island
CL Raleigh firing at Adak Island

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Allen Beteiligten war klar, das die Landungsoperation ohne ausreichende Vorbereitung und ohne geeignetes Landungsgerät mehr als problematisch sein würde. Viele Einheiten verloren während der Annährung an den Strand Teile ihrer Ausrüstung. Soldaten gingen über Bord und mussten von nachfolgenden Landungsbooten aus dem kalten Wasser geborgen werden. Zum Glück gab es kein Abwehrfeuer des Feindes, was die Verlustzahlen wohl signifikant erhöht hätte. Am Abend konnte nach Dutch Harbor gemeldet werden, das der Brückenkopf gesichert war. Um die Ordnung in den Verbänden wieder herzustellen und die beschädigte Ausrüstung zu reparieren, werden jedoch einige Tage vergehen. Die Schlachtschiffe werden in der Nacht noch einmal die Feindstellungen beschießen und dann nach Dutch Harbor zurückkehren. In wenigen Tagen wird ein Kreuzergeschwader als Verstärkung in dieser Region eintreffen.

Amphibious Assault at Adak Island (162,52)
TF 137 troops unloading over beach at Adak Island, 162,52
Allied ground losses:
305 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 80 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 70 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 4 (0 destroyed, 4 disabled)
Vehicles lost 19 (0 destroyed, 19 disabled)
13 troops of a USA Rifle Squad lost from landing craft during unload of 87th Mountain Rgt

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Viel hängt jetzt von der Reaktion des Gegners ab. 2 kanadische Hilfskreuzer kreuzen südwestlich von Adak Island, um eine Annäherung feindlicher Schiffe frühzeitig erkennen zu können. Mehrere U-Boote sind im Anmarsch und werden diese Vorpostenkette in den Tagen verstärken. Sollte der Feind jedoch mit stärkeren Flottenverbänden oder gar Trägern eingreifen, so wird die Lage mehr als schwierig werden.




Buna wurde erneut bombardiert. Die Schäden an den Hafenanlagen und Flugfeldern sind aus der Luft bereits gut erkennbar. Die Angriffe sollen auch morgen fortgesetzt werden.

Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 26 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 21
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
Airbase hits 7
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 10
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb


Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 28 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 25
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 5
Port supply hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
5 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb


Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129
Weather in hex: Clear sky
Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 2
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
Port hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Südostasien
In der DEI landeten Feindkräfte heute an 2 Punkten Truppen an und zwar bei Sampit/Borneo und und Singkep, vor der Küste Sumatras gelegen.

Amphibious Assault at Singkep (49,87)
TF 54 troops unloading over beach at Singkep, 49,87

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Amphibious Assault at Singkep (49,87)
TF 54 troops unloading over beach at Singkep, 49,87

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Auf Java konnte der Feind die Stadt Madoen einnehmen. Die am Vortage auf Saumlaki und Tambelan-eilanden gelandeten Feindverbände konnten die Inseln heute sichern.

Ground combat at Madioen (54,104)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 2048 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 71
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 66
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 66 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Madioen !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(+)
Assaulting units:
4th Ind.Mixed Regiment

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Ground combat at Saumlaki (78,117)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 169 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 8
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 9
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 9 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Saumlaki !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker:
Assaulting units:
II/81st Nav Gd /3

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Ground combat at Tambelan-eilanden (54,92)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 148 troops, 5 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 15
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 9
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 9 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tambelan-eilanden !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
Yokosuka 2nd SNLF /1

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Japanese forces CAPTURE Madioen !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Saumlaki !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tambelan-eilanden !!!




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Eine amphibische Landungsoperation im Nordpazifik! ohne seriöse Vorbereitung und ohne vernünftige Transport-/Landungsfahrzeuge; sowas kann man ja wohl nur tollkühn nennen. Mit ein bisschen Pech kann das ganz schnell in einer ausgewachsenen Tragödie enden.
Vielleicht kann euer Gegner aber auch nicht so schnell reagieren, das es wenigstens reicht, alles und jeden von den Schiffen zu bekommen, bevor es brenzlig wird.

Dazu würde ein Zitat von Macciavelli passen: "Nichts gelingt so leicht als das, was dich der Feind zu wagen außerstande hält."

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Tagesbericht 17. Februar 1942
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
In der Nacht verschlechterte sich das Wetter im Raum der Aleuten zunehmend und es wurde mehr und mehr klar, das diese Landungsoperation im Winter mit schlecht vorbereiteten Truppen mehr als ein Vabanque Spiel war. In schwerer See konnten die Transporter kaum Ausrüstung oder Truppen entladen und ein Zerstörer kollidierte mit einem Truppentransporter. Erst 20 Prozent der Truppen waren an Land und es würde noch mindestens 4 bis 5 weitere Tage dauern, bis beide Verbände an Land und einsatzbereit waren. Um 02.40 Uhr A.M. wurde gemeldet, das bei den westlichen Aleuten Feindschiffe gesichtet wurden. Über die Zusammensetzung des Feindverbandes wurde nichts bekannt. Nach kurzer Beratung wurde beschlossen, das Landungsunternehmen abzubrechen und die bereits an Land befindlichen Truppen wieder einzuschiffen. Man wollte kein Risiko eingehen. Unter dem Schutz der Schlachtschiffe, die Adak Island mit schweren Granaten belegten, wurden die Truppen vom Strand evakuiert. Bei Morgengrauen nahmen beide Verbände Kurs auf Dutch Harbor. Operation "Tango Two" ist gescheitert...vorerst.

Night Naval bombardment of Adak Island at 162,52
Allied Ships
BB Mississippi
BB New Mexico
BB Idaho
BB Arizona
BB Colorado
CL Marblehead
CL Detroit
CL Raleigh
Japanese ground losses:
166 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 7 destroyed, 21 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Guns lost 1 (1 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Port hits 4
BB Mississippi firing at Adak Island
BB New Mexico firing at Adak Island
BB Idaho firing at Adak Island
BB Arizona firing at Adak Island
BB Colorado firing at 7th Base Force
CL Marblehead firing at 7th Base Force
CL Detroit firing at Adak Island
CL Raleigh firing at Adak Island

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Buna wurde heute erneut von den schweren B17-Bombern angegriffen. Wieder wurden Treffer erzielt. Eigen Verluste wurden nicht gemeldet.

Afternoon Air attack on Buna , at 99,129
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 13
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
9 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 1
Runway hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb


Afternoon Air attack on Buna , at 99,129
Weather in hex: Heavy rain
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 14
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 1
Aircraft Attacking:
2 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Südostasien
Die chinesischen Positionen werden täglich von der japanischen Luftwaffe massiv bombardiert und die chinesische Armee erleidet hohe Verluste. Besonders der Großraum Changsa liegt im Fokus des Feindes. Hier ist seit einiger Zeit zu beobachten, dass die japanischen Bomberpulks ohne Jagdschutz angreifen, da sie sich sehr sicher fühlen. Die American Volunteer Group entschloss sich daher, wieder einmal einen Nadelstich zu setzen, der sich aber zu einer großen Fleischwunde auswuchs. Am Vortage verlegte eine Gruppe der AVG auf Flugfelder nordwestlich von Changsa. Als am nächsten Nachmittag gemeldet wurde, dass sich über 80 japanische Bomber im Anflug auf Siangtan (westlich Changsa) befanden, stiegen die P40 der AVG auf. Aus der Überhöhung überraschen sie den Feind und konnten fast 30 Bomber abschießen. Einer der größten Erfolge der alliierten Luftwaffe seit Kriegsbeginn!

Afternoon Air attack on 49th Chinese Corps, at 81,52 (Siangtan)
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 17 NM, estimated altitude 12,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes
Japanese aircraft
Ki-21-Ic Sally x 37
Ki-51 Sonia x 47
Allied aircraft
H81-A3 x 20
Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-21-Ic Sally: 4 destroyed, 4 damaged
Ki-51 Sonia: 10 destroyed, 5 damaged
No Allied losses
Allied ground losses:
200 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 11 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 10 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 7000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb
17 x Ki-51 Sonia bombing from 7000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 50 kg GP Bomb
12 x Ki-21-Ic Sally bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
18 x Ki-21-Ic Sally bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 kg GP Bomb
CAP engaged:
AVG/3rd Sqn with H81-A3 (20 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(22 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
20 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 0 and 15000.
Raid is overhead
Also attacking 21st Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 49th Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 21st Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 49th Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 21st Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 49th Chinese Corps ...
Also attacking 21st Chinese Corps ...

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Japanese forces CAPTURE Singkep !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Sampit !!!

Loss of CA Minneapolis on Feb 05, 1942 is admitted
Loss of xAK Nurani on Feb 17, 1942 is admitted

16th Naval Guard Unit is planning for an attack on Horn Island.

1LT Martin, N. of AVG/3rd Sqn is credited with kill number 2
1LT McMillan, G.B. of AVG/3rd Sqn is credited with kill number 2
CPT Raine, R. of AVG/3rd Sqn is credited with kill number 3
1LT Martin, N. of AVG/3rd Sqn is credited with kill number 3
2LT Cavanah, H. of AVG/3rd Sqn is credited with kill number 2
2LT Cavanah, H. of AVG/3rd Sqn is credited with kill number 3
CPT Mangleburg, L. of AVG/3rd Sqn is credited with kill number 2
CPT Mangleburg, L. of AVG/3rd Sqn is credited with kill number 3
CPT Mangleburg, L. of AVG/3rd Sqn is credited with kill number 4
CPT Groh, C. of AVG/3rd Sqn is credited with kill number 2
CPT Hodges, F. of AVG/3rd Sqn is credited with kill number 2
CPT Haywood, T.C. of AVG/3rd Sqn is credited with kill number 2
2LT Gilbert, H. of AVG/3rd Sqn is credited with kill number 2
2LT Greene, P. of AVG/3rd Sqn is credited with kill number 2




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Tagesbericht 18. Februar 1942
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Im Raum der Aleuten konnte der Feind die Insel Attu sichern. Die eigenen Kräfte im Nordpazifik beschränken sich darauf, den Ausbau der Insel Adak durch den Feind zu verhindern und für das Frühjahr eine erneute Landungsoperation vorzubereiten.

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Kurz nach Mitternacht traf bei der Insel Vaitupu ein Konvoi mit Nachschub und weiteren Truppen ein. Hierbei lief der sichernde Zerstörer "USS Perkins" auf eine Mine, die den Kiel aufriss. Die Wassereinbrüche waren nicht kontrollierbar und der Zerstörer musste aufgegeben werden. Er sank nur wenige Minuten nach dem Minentreffer.

TF 47 encounters mine field at Vaitupu (138,145)
Allied Ships
DD Perkins, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

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Buna wurde auch heute von schweren B17-Bombern angegriffen. Die Trefferausbeute war zufriedenstellend. Die Staffeln werden in den nächsten 2 bis 3 Tagen am Boden bleiben, um notwendige Wartungsarbeiten durchzuführen und um den Besatzungen eine Pause zu gönnen.

Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 21
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 19
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb


Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 23 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17D Fortress x 21
No Allied losses
Port hits 9
Port supply hits 2
Aircraft Attacking:
3 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-17D Fortress bombing from 10000 feet *
Port Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb


Morning Air attack on Buna , at 99,129
Weather in hex: Heavy cloud
Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes
Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 1
No Allied losses
Airbase supply hits 1
Aircraft Attacking:
1 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 15000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Südostasien
Für die Versorgung von Nord-Australien ist eine neue Lage eingetreten. Bisher waren hier vor allem feindliche U-Boote aktiv und konnten einzelne Erfolge erzielen. Heute jedoch wurde ein Konvoi kurz vo der Hafenstadt Broome von feindlichen Marinebombern angegriffen, die mutmaßlich von Stützpunkten auf Timor gestartet waren. Die Verluste waren verheerend! Der Konvoi verlor 2 Frachter und 1 Tanker (bisher bestätigt) mit insgesamt fast 18.000 BRT. Der Konvoi Führer befahl daraufhin die Auflösung des Verbandes. Jeder Frachter sollte einzeln versuchen, Broome zu erreichen.

Morning Air attack on TF, near Broome at 62,127
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 19 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 26
Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 2 damaged
Allied Ships
xAK Barossa
xAK Kooringa
TK Peik, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
xAK Khandalla, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
xAK Asphalion, Torpedo hits 1
xAK Rona
Aircraft Attacking:
26 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo


Morning Air attack on TF, near Broome at 62,127
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 15
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
xAK Clan Mactavish, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
xAK Empire Baxter
xAK Lewis Luckenbach
Aircraft Attacking:
15 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo


Morning Air attack on TF, near Broome at 62,127
Weather in hex: Thunderstorms
Raid spotted at 21 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 7 minutes
Japanese aircraft
G4M1 Betty x 18
No Japanese losses
Allied Ships
xAK Lewis Luckenbach, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Asphalion, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Filleigh
xAK Rona
Aircraft Attacking:
18 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo


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Es war damit gerechnet worden, dass der Feind mittelfristig die Versorgungsrouten nach Nord-Australien angreifen würde. Das australische Oberkommando erarbeitet in Zusammenarbeit mit der USAAF seit einiger Zeit einen Plan zum Ausbau von Luftwaffenbasen in dieser Region. Mit der Umsetzung dieser Planung wurde erst vor wenigen Tagen begonnen und erste Basen werden in wenigen Tagen einsatzbereit sein. Dann wird es möglich sein, den Konvois in der Endphase ihres Anmarsches Luftdeckung zu geben.




In der DEI setzt der Feind an 6 weiteren Stellen seine Expansion fort und landet Truppen an.

Amphibious Assault at Bengkalis (48,82)
TF 13 troops unloading over beach at Bengkalis, 48,82

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Amphibious Assault at Serasan (57,86)
TF 34 troops unloading over beach at Serasan, 57,86

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Amphibious Assault at Kangean (59,105)
TF 46 troops unloading over beach at Kangean, 59,105

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Amphibious Assault at Lingga (50,87)
TF 54 troops unloading over beach at Lingga, 50,87

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Amphibious Assault at Sepandjang (60,106)
TF 63 troops unloading over beach at Sepandjang, 60,106

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Amphibious Assault at Babar (76,117)
TF 276 troops unloading over beach at Babar, 76,117

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2 weiterer Positionen im Raum der DEI konnte der Feind heute einnehmen.

Ground combat at Serasan (57,86)
Japanese Shock attack
Attacking force 148 troops, 5 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 15
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 16
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 16 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Serasan !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(+), leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
Yokosuka 2nd SNLF /6

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Ground combat at Soebi-besar (57,85)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 158 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 5
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 6
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Soebi-besar !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(+)
Assaulting units:
Yokosuka 2nd SNLF /1

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Den heutige Bodenangriff auf Batavia konnten die holländischen Verteidiger erneut abwehren. Die feindlichen Einbrüche konnten bis zum Abend abgeriegelt, bzw. bereinigt werden. Der Feind erlitt hohe Verluste. Besonders hoch lagen die Verlustzahlen des Feindes bei den Pioniereinheiten.

Ground combat at Batavia (49,98)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 35222 troops, 375 guns, 192 vehicles, Assault Value = 1131
Defending force 25221 troops, 295 guns, 206 vehicles, Assault Value = 749
Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 547
Allied adjusted defense: 761
Japanese assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 0)
Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), leaders(+), experience(-)
Attacker:
Japanese ground losses:
2245 casualties reported
Squads: 8 destroyed, 148 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 26 disabled
Engineers: 33 destroyed, 34 disabled
Vehicles lost 13 (1 destroyed, 12 disabled)
Allied ground losses:
1905 casualties reported
Squads: 31 destroyed, 57 disabled
Non Combat: 1 destroyed, 23 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Guns lost 17 (1 destroyed, 16 disabled)
Vehicles lost 9 (2 destroyed, 7 disabled)
Assaulting units:
1st Ind. Engineer Regiment
5th Guards Engineer Regiment
5th Amphibious Brigade
124th Infantry Regiment
15th Guards Regiment
6th Tank Regiment
2nd Division
14th Guards Regiment
17th Indpt Guards Regiment
17th Medium Field Artillery Regiment
Defending units:
1st KNIL Landstorm Battalion
4th KNIL Regiment
4th KNIL Landstorm Battalion
West Borneo KNIL Battalion
1st Regt Cavalerie
6th KNIL Regiment
1st KNIL Regiment
Mobiele Eenheid Battalion
2nd KNIL Regiment
Lijfwacht Cav Sqn
Tjilatjap KNIL Battalion
Kendari Garrison Battalion
KNIL Army Command
North Borneo Base Force
1 ML-KNIL Aviation
ABDA
Batavia Coastal Gun Battalion
Batavia Base Force

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Japanese forces CAPTURE Serasan !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Soebi-besar !!!


DD Perkins sinks at sea
Loss of xAK Clan Mactavish on Feb 18, 1942 is admitted
Loss of xAK Khandalla on Feb 18, 1942 is admitted
Loss of xAK George Livanos on Feb 18, 1942 is admitted
Loss of TK Peik on Feb 18, 1942 is admitted




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Lieutenant Commander Kramer - Office of Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV)

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Tagesbericht 19. Februar 1942
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Adak Island wurde heute erneut von einem Kreuzergeschwader beschossen. Dem Feind soll möglichst keine Ruhe gegönnt werden.

Naval bombardment of Adak Island at 162,52
Allied Ships
CA Indianapolis
CA Portland
CL Concord
CL Trenton
Japanese ground losses:
23 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
CA Indianapolis firing at 7th Base Force
CA Portland firing at 7th Base Force
CL Concord firing at Adak Island
CL Trenton firing at Adak Island

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Südostasien
In der DEI treibt der Feind seine Expansion mit hohem Tempo voran. Landungen feindlicher Truppen wurden von Salajar und Groot Natoena gemeldet. Bengkalis, Kangean, Lingga, Sepandjang und Babar wurde heute vom Feind eingenommen.

Amphibious Assault at Salajar (66,108)
TF 122 troops unloading over beach at Salajar, 66,108

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Amphibious Assault at Groot Natoena (57,83)
TF 28 troops unloading over beach at Groot Natoena, 57,83

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Ground combat at Bengkalis (48,82)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 166 troops, 1 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 11
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 12
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 12 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Bengkalis !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker:
Assaulting units:
Yokosuka 2nd SNLF /3

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Ground combat at Kangean (59,105)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 51 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 3
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 2
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Kangean !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-), supply(-)
Assaulting units:
1st Raiding Rgt /1

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Ground combat at Lingga (50,87)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 148 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 5
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 6
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 6 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Lingga !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker:
Assaulting units:
Yokosuka 2nd SNLF /4

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Ground combat at Sepandjang (60,106)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 63 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 4
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 3
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 3 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Sepandjang !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
2nd Raiding Rgt /1

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Ground combat at Babar (76,117)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 169 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 8
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 5
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 5 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Babar !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(+), leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
II/81st Nav Gd /3

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In Zentral-Burma haben feindliche Kräfte die Stadt Meiktila erreicht. Erstmalig griffen nun Bomberverbände der Royal Air Force von Stützpunkten in Indien aus ein und bombardierten mit Erfolg die Feindverbände.

Morning Air attack on 21st Medium Field Artillery Battalion, at 58,47 (Meiktila)
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 20 NM, estimated altitude 7,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes
Allied aircraft
Blenheim IV x 12
Hudson IIIa x 18
No Allied losses
Japanese ground losses:
Vehicles lost 11 (1 destroyed, 10 disabled)
Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Hudson IIIa bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
6 x Blenheim IV bombing from 3000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
12 x Hudson IIIa bombing from 3000 feet
Ground Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
6 x Blenheim IV bombing from 3000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
Also attacking 14th Tank Regiment ...
Also attacking 3rd RTA Division ...
Also attacking 14th Tank Regiment ...


Morning Air attack on 21st Medium Field Artillery Battalion, at 58,47 (Meiktila)
Weather in hex: Light rain
Raid spotted at 11 NM, estimated altitude 4,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes
Allied aircraft
Blenheim IV x 9
No Allied losses
Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Blenheim IV bombing from 3000 feet *
Ground Attack: 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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In Süd China besetzte der Feind die geräumte Stadt Kukong.

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Japanese forces CAPTURE Bengkalis !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Kangean !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Lingga !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Sepandjang !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Babar !!!




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Tagesbericht 20. Februar 1942
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Keine relevanten Meldungen eingegangen.




Südostasien
Die Küste von Nord-Australien wird zunehmend zum Kampfgebiet. Heute stießen 2 feindliche Kampfgruppen nach Broome und Derby vor und griffen auf Reede liegende Frachter an. Der Feind versenkte 3 Frachter mit zusammen 14.000 BRT. Schlachtschiffe beschossen anschließend die Hafenanlagen von Broome und trafen mehrere Frachter. Ein weiterer schwerer Schlag für die Handelsflotte, von der die Versorgung Australiens abhängt.

Day Time Surface Combat, near Derby at 64,127, Range 17,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Kagero
DD Shiranui
DD Tanikaze
Allied Ships
xAK Macedon, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
Japanese Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Allied TF begins to get underway
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions: 20,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 20,000 yards
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
Japanese launch Long Lance torpedoes at 17,000 yards before allies detect Japanese presence
DD Tanikaze launches Long Lance Torpedoes at xAK Macedon at 17,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Broome at 62,127, Range 18,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
BB Fuso
BB Yamashiro
Allied Ships
xAK Lewis Luckenbach, Shell hits 5, and is sunk
Japanese Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Allied TF begins to get underway
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions: 20,000 yards
Range closes to 21,000 yards...
Range closes to 18,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 18,000 yards
Japanese open fire on surprised Allied ships at 18,000 yards
BB Yamashiro fires at xAK Lewis Luckenbach at 18,000 yards
xAK Lewis Luckenbach sunk by BB Fuso at 18,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...


Day Time Surface Combat, near Broome at 62,127, Range 20,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
BB Fuso
BB Yamashiro
Allied Ships
xAK Barossa, Shell hits 13, and is sunk
Japanese Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Allied TF begins to get underway
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions: 20,000 yards
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 20,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 20,000 yards
BB Fuso engages xAK Barossa at 20,000 yards
Range closes to 19,000 yards
BB Yamashiro engages xAK Barossa at 19,000 yards
Range closes to 17,000 yards
BB Yamashiro engages xAK Barossa at 17,000 yards
BB Fuso engages xAK Barossa at 17,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...

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Naval bombardment of Broome at 62,127
Japanese Ships
BB Yamashiro
BB Fuso
Allied Ships
xAK Filleigh, Shell hits 2, on fire, heavy damage
xAK Clan Macfadyen, Shell hits 1, on fire
Allied ground losses:
52 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 3 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Airbase hits 2
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 9
Port hits 3
Port supply hits 3
BB Yamashiro firing at Broome
BB Fuso firing at Broome

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In Burma rückte der Feind in das geräumte Prome ein. Weiter nördlich bei Meiktila lieferten sich indische und burmesische Truppen ein Artilleriegefecht mit japanischen Vorhuten.

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Weitere japanische Landungsoperationen in der DEI und zwar bei Tandjoengbalai, Pamekasan und Moa. Die Insel Groot Natoena wurde vom Feind eingenommen.

Amphibious Assault at Tandjoengbalai (47,78)
TF 13 troops unloading over beach at Tandjoengbalai, 47,78

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Amphibious Assault at Pamekasan (57,105)
TF 46 troops unloading over beach at Pamekasan, 57,105

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Amphibious Assault at Moa (74,116)
TF 276 troops unloading over beach at Moa, 74,116

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Ground combat at Groot Natoena (57,83)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 158 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 5
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 4
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 4 to 1 (fort level 0)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Groot Natoena !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(+), leaders(-)
Assaulting units:
Yokosuka 2nd SNLF /1

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Japanese forces CAPTURE Groot Natoena !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Salajar !!!

Loss of xAK Lewis Luckenbach on Feb 20, 1942 is admitted
Loss of xAK Barossa on Feb 20, 1942 is admitted
Loss of xAK Macedon on Feb 20, 1942 is admitted

xAKL Shingetsu Maru is reported to have been sunk near Vigan on Dec 23, 1941

CLAA Van Heemskerck arrives at Colombo




Für das Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI)

Lt. Colonel Bratton - Chief Far Eastern Section/Militäry Intelligence Division (FESMID)
Lieutenant Commander Kramer - Office of Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV)

[George Pickett]

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The President of the United States
The Secretary of State
The Secretary of War
The Secretary of the Navy




Army

General G. C. Marshall (Chief of Staff of the Army)


Navy

Admiral H. R. Stark (Chief of Naval Operations)





Tagesbericht 21. Februar 1942
Pazifischer Raum/Australien/Südostasien




Pazifischer Raum
Auf Amchitka Island, westlich von Adak Island gelegen, landeten heute japanische Truppen an. Die Lage im Raum der Aleuten verschärft sich.

Amphibious Assault at Amchitka Island (158,52)
TF 240 troops unloading over beach at Amchitka Island, 158,52
Japanese ground losses:
62 casualties reported
Squads: 3 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost overboard during unload of 3rd Infantry Rgt /2
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad accidentally lost during unload of 3rd Infantry Rgt /4
19 troops of a IJA Infantry Squad lost in surf during unload of 3rd Infantry Rgt /7

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Südostasien
Die Küste Nord-Australiens wird zunehmend durch den Feind bedroht. Japanische Marineeinheiten versenkten vor Derby und Port Hedland 2 Frachter mit zusammen 8.700 BRT. Holländische U-Boote sind auf dem Marsch in die Krisenregion. Die australische Luftwaffe ist in dieser Region gar nicht vertreten und kann daher nicht eingreifen.

Night Time Surface Combat, near Derby at 64,125, Range 8,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
DD Kagero
DD Shiranui
DD Tanikaze
Allied Ships
xAK Baron Cawdor, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions and 32% moonlight: 8,000 yards
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 8,000 yards
Japanese launch Long Lance torpedoes at 8,000 yards before allies detect Japanese presence
xAK Baron Cawdor sunk by DD Tanikaze at 8,000 yards
xAK Baron Cawdor sunk by DD Tanikaze at 8,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Port Hedland at 57,129, Range 19,000 Yards
Japanese Ships
BB Fuso
BB Yamashiro
Allied Ships
xAK Lillian Luckenbach, Shell hits 7, and is sunk
Japanese Ships Reported to be Approaching!
Allied TF begins to get underway
Maximum visibility in Overcast Conditions: 20,000 yards
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 19,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 19,000 yards
BB Fuso engages xAK Lillian Luckenbach at 19,000 yards
Range closes to 17,000 yards
BB Fuso engages xAK Lillian Luckenbach at 17,000 yards
xAK Lillian Luckenbach sunk by BB Fuso at 17,000 yards
Combat ends with last Allied ship sunk...

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Feindliche Landungsoperationen fanden heute bei Watampone, Culion und Tandjoengbalai statt.Tandjoengbalai, Pamekasan und Moa wurden vom Feind eingenommen.

Amphibious Assault at Watampone (66,105)
TF 37 troops unloading over beach at Watampone, 66,105

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Amphibious Assault at Culion (76,80)
TF 34 troops unloading over beach at Culion, 76,80

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Amphibious Assault at Tandjoengbalai (47,78)
TF 54 troops unloading over beach at Tandjoengbalai, 47,78

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Ground combat at Tandjoengbalai (47,78)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 314 troops, 5 guns, 2 vehicles, Assault Value = 14
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 16
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 16 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Tandjoengbalai !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(+)
Assaulting units:
Yokosuka 2nd SNLF /3

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Ground combat at Pamekasan (57,105)
Japanese Deliberate attack
Attacking force 36 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2
Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0
Japanese adjusted assault: 2
Allied adjusted defense: 1
Japanese assault odds: 2 to 1 (fort level 1)
Japanese forces CAPTURE Pamekasan !!!
Combat modifiers
Attacker: leaders(+), supply(-)
Assaulting units:
1st Raiding Rgt /1

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Japanese forces CAPTURE Tandjoengbalai !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Pamekasan !!!
Japanese forces CAPTURE Moa !!!

3rd Division is planning for an attack on Changsha.

Loss of xAK Lillian Luckenbach on Feb 21, 1942 is admitted
Loss of xAK Baron Cawdor on Feb 21, 1942 is admitted

SSX Ha-24 is reported to have been sunk near Pearl Harbor on Dec 07, 1941





Für das Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI)

Lt. Colonel Bratton - Chief Far Eastern Section/Militäry Intelligence Division (FESMID)
Lieutenant Commander Kramer - Office of Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV)

[George Pickett]

Werte Regenten,
Werte Leserschaft,

schweren Herzens müssen Wir vermelden, dass dieser AAR und auch das dazugehörige PBEM hier enden werden. Diese Entscheidung ist Uns nicht leicht gefallen, doch die allgemeinen Umstände, sowohl beruflich, als auch privat, lassen Uns diese Entscheidung als den einzig richtigen Weg erscheinen. Kommt es nur Uns so vor, als ob "früher" einfach mehr freie Zeit vorhanden war? Oder war man "früher" belastbarer, da jünger? In der Vergangenheit haben Wir viele Spielzüge spät abends oder sogar nachts vorbereitet und auch den AAR gepflegt. Wenn Wir heute von der Arbeit nach Hause kommen, fühlen Wir uns oft ausgebrannt, erschöpft. Das mag auch mit zusätzlichen beruflichen Verantwortlichkeiten zusammenhängen, aber Wir vermuten schlicht und einfach auch Unser Alter als möglichen Grund. Vielleich sind Wir einfach nicht mehr so belastbar wie früher.

Wir zitieren mal Malcolm McDowell aus Star Trek VII.

"Die Zeit ist das Feuer, in dem wir verbrennen"

Wir glauben, dass für Uns die Zeit gekommen ist, mit dem Thema PBEM und AAR abzuschließen. Es waren schöne Zeiten mit spannenden Partien gegen Gegner wie den werten Regenten Kensai, Lewis Armistead, Otto Weddingen, Ammann, Divico, Longstreet und schließlich dem edlen Cerberus. Die Gemeinschaftspartie TOAW mit Ammann, Cfant und dem Oberst gegen die KI wird Uns immer in angenehmer Erinnerung bleiben . Auch die Teilnahme als Protagonist in AAR´s anderer Regenten, wie z. B. dem des edlen der Dessauer (Bombing the Reich) waren eine schöne Erfahrung.

Wir werden als Leser dem Forum natürlich treu bleiben und hier und da in den AAR´s der Regenten Unsere unqualifizierten Kommentare anbringen. Dafür erbitten Wir schon jetzt die Nachsicht der Regenten ;)

Es ist kein Abschied...eher die Realisierung des unvermeidlichen...

Wir hoffen, Ihr bleibt Uns gewogen


Beste Grüße

George




P.S.
Es gibt in Unserer Entscheidung eine einzige Ausnahme: Der AAR "Bis die Rohre glühen!" liegt Uns sehr am Herzen und soll zukünftig mit mäßigem und unregelmäßigem Tempo einen würdigen Abschluss finden.

[Cerberus]

Dann möchte ich die Chance ergreifen, gleich der erste hier zu sein, der seinen Respekt und Dank ausdrückt. Auch wenn wir nur über knapp 2 Spielmonate und ein knappes halbes Jahr in RL die Klingen gekreuzt haben, fand ich diese Auseinandersetzung sehr fordernd und anspruchsvoll, mithin so, wie man sich ein solches Spiel wünscht. Wir haben in einer Phase gespielt, in der die Möglichkeiten der Alliierten noch ziemlich begrenzt sind - und selbst das dürfte ein Euphemismus sein. Trotzdem war Euere Defensive systematisch und stabil aufgebaut und hat nur wenig Möglichkeiten gelassen, Euch mal mit runtergelassener Hose zu erwischen. Da, wo es mir dann doch ab und an vielleicht mal ansatzweise gelungen ist, hatte es (aus japanischer Sicht) zudem dann auch keine schwerwiegend nachteiligen Folgen für Euch. Das heißt operativ gab es für mich zwar den einen oder anderen Erfolg, strategisch seid Ihr aus meiner Sicht aber nie ernsthaft in Bedrängnis gekommen - nur China könnte evtl eine Ausnahme sein, aber hier kann der Alliierte ja notfalls auch einen Totalverlust verkraften...

Eure Entscheidung bedauere ich, kann Sie aber, wie schon geschrieben, nachvollziehen und verstehen. Auch ich merke, dass meine Kapazitäten, viel Energie nach Feierabend in ein solches Monster zu stecken, langsam begrenzter werden ... Auf die Fortsetzung der glühenden Rohre bin ich schon gespannt :prost:

[Ammann]

Werter Pickett.....wir können euch voll und ganz verstehen......bei uns ist es ebenso....über die Jahre wurden die Aufgaben und Verantwortung die man auf den Baustellen hat immer größer.....dann kommt man nach Hause und versorgt da noch seine Tiere und ist am Ende oft einfach platt ......deswegen spielen wir zum Großteil nur noch am Wochende.
Auch wir errinnern uns an euch als ehrenwerten Gegner und Mitstreiter.Also wenn es euch irgendwann mal bei TOAW jucken sollte wisst ihr bescheid.....

[Taurus]

Mit Bedauern aber voller Verständnis müssen wir euren Rückzug von der aktiven Forumsarbeit hinnehmen, eure thematisch vielfältigen und inhaltlich hervorragenden Berichte werden uns und natürlich allen anderen Lesern auch sehr fehlen.
Da ihr ja nicht nur diesen AAR samt Spiel, sondern auch fast alle anderen Projekte beendet, können wir uns nur ansatzweise vorstellen, welchen zeitlichen Belastungen ihr ausgesetzt seid. Aber nun versteht ihr sicherlich besser, warum auch wir uns nicht mehr einem solchen Monsterspiel aussetzen wollten - man wird wirklich langsam alt und hat noch andere Prioritäten im Leben.

[George Pickett]

Wir sind erleichtert, dass Unsere Entscheidung nicht zur Bildung eines Lynchmobs geführt hat :D

Der Zuspruch tut gut und gerade Regenten, wie der edle Taurus und der edle Cerberus können nachvollziehen, mit was für einem Monster von Spiel Wir es hier zu tun haben und wieviel Zeit es frisst . Wir fühlen Uns dem einfach nicht mehr gewachsen und würden Niemandem einen Gefallen damit tun, hier mit halber Kraft und ohne mit dem Herzen dabei zu sein, das Spiel fortzusetzen. Auch der edle Ammann kennt die Probleme, dass der Tag leider nur 24 Stunden hat...

Da per PN die Frage aufkam: Nein, mein Entschluss, es ruhiger angehen zu lassen, hat Gott sei Dank nichts mit meinem gesundheitlichen Zustand zu tun. Höchstens indirekt, da es dazu beitragen soll, dass der Zustand so bleibt, wie er ist :)