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Molon Labe · 06-22-22, 08:23 AM

31 January 1943

Burma
More night raids on Lashio, these cost him a Helen and two Sallies. During the day, they had Zeroes try to stop our bombing raids, escorting Hurricanes shot down 5 with no losses. They rested their ground fores, and we rested ours (on the mountain trail south of Lashio). The majority of their bomber forces are now focusing on my partially-supplied armies trying to clear out the blocking force. I don't think I'll be able to clear the blockers out like this.

Japan
USS Haddo torpedoed and sank an unescorted cargo ship near Kanoya.

Solomons and New Guinea
An enemy sub tried to intercept a supply convoy headed for Rossel Island, it was slighly damaged by an escorting destroyer.

At Guadalcanal, we lost a P-38 sweeping but shot down 3 Tojos, 2 Zeroes, and an Oscar.

Strategic Outlook
I'm probably just a few days away from sending amphibious raids against Marcus, Canton Island, and Shortlands. And while I would like all of these, they're really a diversion. The big one is ready to go except for one late-arriving fighter squadron. I'd like to run a test-loading of the main raid just to see how many days it takes to load everyone into the ships, but if I get a KB sighting far away, I might just run with it. It's been a long time since I've seen any sign of carriers, right now my best guess is they're hanging out at Truk, because at least there my subs on patrol are getting spotted by aircraft. I wouldn't rule out that they might support the operation against Sri Lanka, although it would be overkill IMO.

06-22-22, 08:23 AM	#575
Molon Labe Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Along the Watchtower Posts: 3,810 Downloads: 27 Uploads: 5	31 January 1943 Burma More night raids on Lashio, these cost him a Helen and two Sallies. During the day, they had Zeroes try to stop our bombing raids, escorting Hurricanes shot down 5 with no losses. They rested their ground fores, and we rested ours (on the mountain trail south of Lashio). The majority of their bomber forces are now focusing on my partially-supplied armies trying to clear out the blocking force. I don't think I'll be able to clear the blockers out like this. Japan USS Haddo torpedoed and sank an unescorted cargo ship near Kanoya. Solomons and New Guinea An enemy sub tried to intercept a supply convoy headed for Rossel Island, it was slighly damaged by an escorting destroyer. At Guadalcanal, we lost a P-38 sweeping but shot down 3 Tojos, 2 Zeroes, and an Oscar. Strategic Outlook I'm probably just a few days away from sending amphibious raids against Marcus, Canton Island, and Shortlands. And while I would like all of these, they're really a diversion. The big one is ready to go except for one late-arriving fighter squadron. I'd like to run a test-loading of the main raid just to see how many days it takes to load everyone into the ships, but if I get a KB sighting far away, I might just run with it. It's been a long time since I've seen any sign of carriers, right now my best guess is they're hanging out at Truk, because at least there my subs on patrol are getting spotted by aircraft. I wouldn't rule out that they might support the operation against Sri Lanka, although it would be overkill IMO. __________________ Last edited by Molon Labe; 06-22-22 at 12:42 PM.