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126 12/1/2023 12:27:00 PM May-Aug 1943 Allies Message Battle A results
JP rolled 7 for 4 x 1.0 = 4 CF => no effect
AP rolled 8+1 = 9 for 70 x 1.0 = 70 CF => Kamikaze eliminated
* 4423 (Guadalcanal): [APD Kamikaze] is eliminated

Battle B results
JP rolled 0 for 60 x 0.25 = 15 CF => 2 MAW flipped
AP rolled 0 for 6 x 0.25 = 2 CF => no effect
* 4021 (Rabaul) : [1 MAW] suffers a step loss.

PBM
* 4324: [CV Wasp] moves to 4024 (Gili Gili)
* 4423 (Guadalcanal): 2 MAW moves to 4222 (Buin)
* 4222 (Buin): 2 MAW moves to 4322 (New Georgia)
* 4423 (Guadalcanal): BB North Carolina moves to 4024 (Gili Gili)
* 4223: CV Lexington moves to 4423 (Guadalcanal)
* 4224: CVL San Jacinto moves to 4222 (Buin)

Back to you for PBM

125 12/1/2023 12:21:00 PM May-Aug 1943 Allies Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 2

0
0


Message from Allies:
Battle B: Rabaul

DR1 = JP with 60 CF

DR2 = AP with 6 CF and +1 DRM

124 12/1/2023 12:14:00 PM May-Aug 1943 Allies Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 2

7
8


Message from Allies:
Battle A: Guadalcanal

DR1 = JP with 4 CF

DR2 = AP with 70 CF and +1 DRM (1943)

123 12/1/2023 12:13:00 PM May-Aug 1943 Allies Message Intel die roll was 7-2 = 5 => Intercept


Activate SW Pac for 3+2 = 5 units

* 3727 (Townsville) : CVL San Jacinto Activates.
* 4423 (Guadalcanal) : [CV Wasp] Activates.
* 4024 (Gili Gili) : CV Lexington Activates.
* 4024 (Gili Gili) : BB North Carolina Activates.
* 4423 (Guadalcanal) : 2 MAW Activates.

* 4024 (Gili Gili): CV Lexington moves to 4223
* 4024 (Gili Gili): BB North Carolina moves to 4423 (Guadalcanal)
* 3727 (Townsville): CVL San Jacinto moves to 4224
* 4423 (Guadalcanal): [CV Wasp] moves to 4324

* 4224: CVL San Jacinto joins Battle A
* 4224: CVL San Jacinto joins Battle A
* 4324: [CV Wasp] joins Battle A

122 12/1/2023 11:20:00 AM May-Aug 1943 Allies Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 1

7


Message from Allies:
Intel die roll:

EC = 7 with -2 DRM (AZOI)

121 12/1/2023 6:23:00 AM May-Aug 1943 Japanese Play Strategy card as Event #25: 3 / Operation KA: Battle for the Eastern Solomons
Activation: Any HQ. Logistic Value: 4 Allied Tactical Confusion: US aircraft carrier naval units have their attack strength reduced by 2 for the duration of this Offensive.

OC: 5 EC: 7

Message from Japanese:
Activate South Seas HQ: 2+4=6 Units
* 4017 (Truk) : South Seas HQ (Rivalry) Activates.
* 3620 (Aitape) : 26 AF Activates.
* 4017 (Truk) : BB Kongo Activates.
* 4017 (Truk) : BB Hiei Activates.
* 3416 (Palau Islands) : [APD Kamikaze] Activates.
* 3520 (Hollandia) : 27 AF Activates.
* 3520 (Hollandia) : 28 AF Activates.

Movement:
* 3416 (Palau Islands): [APD Kamikaze] moves to 4423 (Guadalcanal)
* 3620 (Aitape): 26 AF moves to 3820 (Admiralty Islands)
* 3520 (Hollandia): 28 AF, 27 AF moves to 3820 (Admiralty Islands)
* 4017 (Truk): BB Hiei moves to 4021 (Rabaul)
* 4017 (Truk): BB Kongo moves to 4021 (Rabaul)

* Ben (Japan) creates Battle Hex (A) in 4423 (Guadalcanal)
* Ben (Japan) creates Battle Hex (B) in 4021 (Rabaul)
* 3820 (Admiralty Islands): 26 AF joins Battle B
* 3820 (Admiralty Islands): 28 AF joins Battle B
* 3820 (Admiralty Islands): 27 AF joins Battle B

Over to you for reaction.
120 11/30/2023 12:12:00 PM May-Aug 1943 Allies Play Strategy card as Event #82: 2 / China Offensive: Battle of Changsa-Hengyang
Move the China marker one box to the right toward the Stable Front box, unless this would put the China marker in the Stable Front box, in which case no effect.

OC: 2 EC: 0

Message from Allies:
Whew! I realized after playing the ISR card that if you had a China card, it would result in China surrendering.

I should have played this card first! Could have been a big blunder.
119 11/30/2023 10:39:00 AM May-Aug 1943 Japanese Message I just realized you can't do a China OC Offensive on consecutive turns so I will pass.
118 11/30/2023 10:36:00 AM May-Aug 1943 Japanese Message I appreciate the opportunity but I will decline.
117 11/30/2023 10:34:00 AM May-Aug 1943 Japanese Draw Strategy cards Drew 3 cards.

116 11/30/2023 8:47:00 AM May-Aug 1943 Allies Message I just realized that you could have played an EC Offensive from your Future Ops to go first if you wanted to.

Do that if you wish. I'll still play the ISR card as my first card play, so it won't change anything from my standpoint, but would obviously allow you to get in an Offensive before coming under ISR restrictions.
115 11/30/2023 8:43:00 AM May-Aug 1943 Allies Draw Extra Strategy card Message from Allies:
For ISR card play
114 11/30/2023 8:43:00 AM May-Aug 1943 Allies Play Future Offensive card as Event #43: 1 / Japanese Army/Navy Dispute
Flip the Japanese Inter-Service Rivalry Marker from its Strategic Agreement to its Inter-Service Rivalry side. No additional impact if Inter-Service Rivarly is already in effect. Draw one Strategy Card.

OC: 1 EC: 0

Message from Allies:
113 11/30/2023 8:39:00 AM May-Aug 1943 Allies Draw Strategy cards Drew 4 cards.

112 11/30/2023 8:39:00 AM May-Aug 1943 Allies Message Subs hit.

Allies draw 4 cards
Japan draws 3 cards + 1 Pass
111 11/30/2023 8:37:00 AM May-Aug 1943 Allies Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 1

5


Message from Allies:
Sub warfare roll:

DRM = -6 (turn number)
110 11/30/2023 12:12:00 AM May-Aug 1943 Japanese Message Replacements:
* 3416 (Palau Islands) : BB Yamato restored to full strength.
* 3520 (Hollandia) : 28 AF restored to full strength.
* 3520 (Hollandia) : 27 AF restored to full strength.

* Ben (Japan) sets Japanese Divisions in China to 8.
* Eliminated JP Ground Units: [31st Army] moves to 3416 (Palau Islands).

Back to you for strategic warfare and the card draw.
109 11/29/2023 10:26:00 AM May-Aug 1943 Allies Message Game Turn Marker (PM Tojo) set to Turn 6 (May-Aug 1943)

Add 1 Allied ASP
* Strategic Record Track (4): Allied ASP Marker moves to Strategic Record Track (5)

Reinforcements
* Delayed Reinforcements Box: BB Massachusetts moves to 4826 (Efate)
* Delayed Reinforcements Box: CVL San Jacinto moves to 3727 (Townsville)

* Turn 6 (May-Aug 1943): CV Bunker Hill, CV Essex, CVL Belleau Wood, CVE Sangamon, CVL Cowpens, 3M Division moves to Delayed
Reinforcements Box

Replacements: 1 ground, 1 naval, 4 air
* 4024 (Gili Gili) : CV Lexington restored to full strength.
* 3822 (Lae) : 3 Aus Corps restored to full strength.
* 3721 (Madang) : 13AF Air restored to full strength.
* Eliminated AL Air Units: [13AF LRB] moves to 3822 (Lae)
* Eliminated AL Air Units: [5AF LRB] moves to 3922 (Buna)
* 3922 (Buna) : 5AF LRB restored to full strength.

Over to you

108 11/29/2023 10:24:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies End Turn
107 11/29/2023 12:12:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Message No attrition that I can see so over to you for reinforcements.
106 11/29/2023 12:12:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Message The Mandates surrender but no Emergency Air/Naval required on my part. Admiralty Islands remain under Japanese control.
105 11/29/2023 12:08:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Play Strategy card as Future Offensive Message from Japanese:
Play into the FOQ.
104 11/28/2023 5:33:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Message I don't have anymore cards to play this turn, so proceed with your final card.
103 11/28/2023 1:38:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Play Strategy card as Event #33: 2 / Imperial Intervention
This event ends a Japanese inter-service rivalry. Flip the Japanese Inter-Service Rivalry marker to its Strategic Agreement side. If the Japanese Inter-Service Rivalry marker is already on Strategic Agreement side there is no additional effect. Bonus: If this card is played as an event, the Japanese have the option to discard a card of their choice and re-place it with any card from the discard pile (not those removed from play).

OC: 4 EC: 0

Message from Japanese:
* Ben (Japan) toggles Japanese ISR (Agreement)

Bonus: N/A
102 11/28/2023 9:44:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Message PBM

* 3922 (Buna): 1 MAW moves to 4021 (Rabaul)
* 4222 (Buin): BB Washington moves to 4423 (Guadalcanal)

* 4021 (Rabaul) is now Allied controlled.
* Allies have captured 2 progress of war hexes

Back to you
101 11/27/2023 4:08:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Message BHA Hits:
* 4017 (Truk) : [CA Kent] suffers a step loss.
* 4017 (Truk): [CA Kent] is eliminated.

BHB Hits:
N/A

BHC Hits:
* 4423 (Guadalcanal) : [CV Wasp] suffers a step loss.

PBM:
* 4122 (Woodlark): Tainan AG moves to 3416 (Palau Islands)
* 4221 (Baka): 6 AD moves to 3820 (Admiralty Islands)
* 4121 (Green): 7 AD moves to 3720 (Wewak)

Emergency Air/Naval Move:
* 4021 (Rabaul): 26 AF moves to 3620 (Aitape)
* 4021 (Rabaul): [27 AF] moves to 3520 (Hollandia)
* 4021 (Rabaul): CA Aoba moves to 3416 (Palau Islands)
* 4021 (Rabaul): [APD Kamikaze] moves to 3416 (Palau Islands)
Over to you for PBM.
100 11/27/2023 4:00:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 2

5
0


Message from Japanese:
Air/Naval BHC:

Jp:24CF
US:36CF+

DRM: +1 for 1943 US Air
99 11/27/2023 3:59:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 2

0
0


Message from Japanese:
Air/Naval BHB:

Jp:31CF
US:6CF+

DRM: +1 for 1943 US Air
98 11/27/2023 3:58:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 2

4
8


Message from Japanese:
Air/Naval BHA:

Jp:45CF
US:3CF

DRM: N/A
97 11/27/2023 3:56:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Message Intelligence=Intercept
Activate Comb Fleet HQ: 2+3=5 Units
* 3416 (Palau Islands) : Comb Fleet HQ (Oza) (Rivalry) Activates.
* 3416 (Palau Islands) : Tainan AG Activates.
* 3820 (Admiralty Islands) : 7 AD Activates.
* 4222 (Buin) : 6 AD Activates.

Movement:
* 4222 (Buin): 6 AD moves to 4221 (Baka)
* 3820 (Admiralty Islands): 7 AD moves to 4121 (Green)
* 3416 (Palau Islands): Tainan AG moves to 3319 (Biak)
* 3319 (Biak): Tainan AG moves to 3720 (Wewak)
* 3720 (Wewak): Tainan AG moves to 4122 (Woodlark)

* 4122 (Woodlark): Tainan AG joins Battle C
* 4121 (Green): 7 AD joins Battle C
* 4221 (Baka): 6 AD joins Battle C
96 11/27/2023 3:49:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 1

5


Message from Japanese:
Intelligence Die Roll:

DRM: -2 for entering AZOI
95 11/25/2023 10:48:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Play Strategy card as Event #36: 3 / Operation Cherry Blossom: Bougainville Landing
Activate: Any HQ. Logistics Value: 5 Arleigh Burke: US CA naval units have 2 added to their attack strength for the duration of this Offensive.

OC: 3 EC: 5

Message from Allies:
Activate ANZAC HQ for 5+1 = 6 units

* 3823 (Port Moresby) : ANZAC HQ (Rivalry) Activates.
* 4022 : 2M Division Activates.
* 3727 (Townsville) : CA Kent Activates.
* 3922 (Buna) : 1 MAW Activates.
* 4423 (Guadalcanal) : 2 MAW Activates.
* 4423 (Guadalcanal) : BB Washington Activates.
* 4423 (Guadalcanal) : CV Wasp Activates.

Movement

* 4022: 2M Division moves to 4021 (Rabaul)
* 3727 (Townsville): CA Kent moves to 4017 (Truk)
* 4423 (Guadalcanal): BB Washington moves to 4222 (Buin)

Battles
* 4017 (Truk): Battle Hex (A) moves to 4017 (Truk)

* 4021 (Rabaul): Battle Hex (B) moves to 4021 (Rabaul)

* 4222 (Buin): Battle Hex (C) moves to 4222 (Buin)

* 3922 (Buna): 1 MAW joins Battle B

* 4423 (Guadalcanal): CV Wasp joins Battle C
* 4423 (Guadalcanal): 2 MAW joins Battle C

Over to you for reaction
94 11/23/2023 10:45:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Message PBM:
* 3921 (Gasmata): [27 AF] moves to 4021 (Rabaul)
* 3921 (Gasmata): [28 AF] moves to 3520 (Hollandia)
* 3921 (Gasmata): [CVL Zuiho] moves to 4017 (Truk)
* 4723 (Ndeni): [CV Shokaku] moves to 4017 (Truk)
* 4826 (Efate): BB Hiei moves to 4017 (Truk)
* 4024 (Gili Gili): BB Kongo moves to 4017 (Truk)
* 4024 (Gili Gili): [BB Yamato] moves to 3416 (Palau Islands)

Over to you.
93 11/23/2023 10:30:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Message Hope you had a splendid time on your vacation, and that you and your family have a great Thanksgiving holiday.

PBM
* 3823 (Port Moresby): 5AF Air moves to 3626 (Cairns)
* 3922 (Buna): [13AF Air] moves to 3721 (Madang)
* 4125: [CV Lexington] moves to 4024 (Gili Gili)

Over to you for your pbm.

92 11/22/2023 8:45:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Message Back home to reality and the cold winter weather.

* 3922 (Buna) : [13AF Air] suffers a step loss.

Back to you for PBM.
91 11/6/2023 1:02:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Message A cruise around Spain and Portugal for ten days. Then a quick visit to the Normandy beaches. Very excited as it is a first for both areas for me.
90 11/6/2023 11:54:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Message No problem. Hopefully, you are doing something fun in your travels.
89 11/6/2023 11:10:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Message Not the results I was hoping for.
I am actually out of country until November 21st so unfortunately we will have to put the game on hold until then. It seems the fortunes of Japan are waning.

Will be in touch.
88 11/5/2023 11:29:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Message I just realized that I couldn't have activated the Lexington due to ISR, but it doesn't change the outcome, other than I can't PBM that unit.
87 11/5/2023 10:14:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Message Battle A results
JP has 31 CF x0.5 = 16 => flip Enterprise
AP has 12 CF x1.0 (crit) => flip Shokaku

* 4826 (Efate) : [CV Enterprise] suffers a step loss.
* 4723 (Ndeni) : [CV Shokaku] suffers a step loss.

Battle B results
JP has 5 CF x1.0 = 5 => no effect
AP has 36 CF x0.5 = 18 => 25 AF elim

* 4221 (Baka): [25 AF] is eliminated

Battle C results
JP has 59 CF x0.25 = 15 CF
AP has 54 CF x1.0 = 54 CF

* 3921 (Gasmata) : [28 AF] suffers a step loss.
* 3921 (Gasmata) : [27 AF] suffers a step loss.
* 3921 (Gasmata) : [CVL Zuiho] suffers a step loss.
* 4024 (Gili Gili) : [BB Yamato] suffers a step loss.

That's 46 CF

I'll wait for you to apply your 15 CF and then do my PBM

86 11/5/2023 10:07:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 2

2
6


Message from Allies:
Battle C: Gili Gili

DR1 = JP with 59 CF

DR2 = AP with 54 CF and +1 DRM (1943)

85 11/5/2023 10:05:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 2

6
2


Message from Allies:
Battle B: Guadalcanal

DR1 = JP with 5 CF

DR2 = AP with 36 CF and +1 DRM (1943)

84 11/5/2023 10:02:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 2

4
9


Message from Allies:
Battle A: Efate

DR1 = JP with 31 CF

DR2 = AP with 12 CF and DRM +1 (1943)

83 11/5/2023 10:00:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Message Intel roll was a 6 => Intercept

Activate ANZAC for 3+1 = 4 units

* 3721 (Madang) : 13AF Air Activates.
* 3626 (Cairns) : 5AF Air Activates.
* 3823 (Port Moresby) : Aus Air Activates.
* 4024 (Gili Gili) : [CV Lexington] Activates.

Movement

* 4024 (Gili Gili): [CV Lexington] moves to 4125
* 3721 (Madang): 13AF Air moves to 3922 (Buna)
* 3626 (Cairns): 5AF Air moves to 3823 (Port Moresby)

* 4125: [CV Lexington] joins Battle C
* 3922 (Buna): 13AF Air joins Battle C
* 3823 (Port Moresby): 5AF Air joins Battle C
* 3823 (Port Moresby): Aus Air joins Battle C


82 11/5/2023 9:40:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 1

6


Message from Allies:
Intel die roll

EC = 7 with a -2 DRM (AZOI)

81 11/4/2023 1:46:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Play Strategy card as Event #9: 3 / Rear Admiral Matami Ugaki: Seizure of Hawaiian Islands
Activation: Any HQ. Logistic Value: 6 Conditions: Maximum 1 ground (any size) unit may be activated. Bonus: Naval units for both sides may move up to 21 hexes.

OC: 5 EC: 7

Message from Japanese:
Activate South Seas HQ: 2+6=8 Units
* 4017 (Truk) : South Seas HQ (Rivalry) Activates.
* 3416 (Palau Islands) : CVL Zuiho Activates.
* 3416 (Palau Islands) : CV Shokaku Activates.
* 4020 (Kavieng) : [25 AF] Activates.
* 4017 (Truk) : BB Hiei Activates.
* 4017 (Truk) : BB Yamato Activates.
* 4017 (Truk) : BB Kongo Activates.
* 4017 (Truk) : 27 AF Activates.
* 3520 (Hollandia) : 28 AF Activates.

Movement:
* 4020 (Kavieng): [25 AF] moves to 4221 (Baka)
* 3520 (Hollandia): 28 AF moves to 3921 (Gasmata)
* 4017 (Truk): 27 AF moves to 3921 (Gasmata)
* 4017 (Truk): BB Hiei moves to 4826 (Efate)
* 4017 (Truk): BB Kongo, BB Yamato moves to 4024 (Gili Gili)
* 3416 (Palau Islands): CVL Zuiho moves to 3921 (Gasmata)
* 3416 (Palau Islands): CV Shokaku moves to 4723 (Ndeni)

* 4723 (Ndeni): CV Shokaku joins Battle A
* 4221 (Baka): [25 AF] joins Battle B
* 3921 (Gasmata): 28 AF joins Battle C
* 3921 (Gasmata): 27 AF joins Battle C
* 3921 (Gasmata): CVL Zuiho joins Battle C

Over to you for reaction.
80 11/4/2023 11:01:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Play Strategy card as Operations #46: 2 / Operation Brewer: Admiralty Is. Invasion
Activate: SW PAC HQ only. Logistic Value: 1 Intelligence: Surprise Attack. Bonus: MacArthur's Navy - applies only if US Inter-Service Rivalry is in effect. The allies may activate US Navy units OR US Army units and a maximum of one non-carrier US naval unit

OC: 2 EC: 0

Message from Allies:
Activate S Pac for 2+3 = 5 units

* 4828 (Noumea) : 2M Division Activates.
* 4828 (Noumea) : CV Enterprise Activates.
* 4024 (Gili Gili) : 2 MAW Activates.
* 3823 (Port Moresby) : CV Wasp Activates.
* 3823 (Port Moresby) : BB Washington Activates.

Movement

* 3823 (Port Moresby): CV Wasp, BB Washington moves to 4423 (Guadalcanal)
* 4024 (Gili Gili): 2 MAW moves to 4423 (Guadalcanal)
* 4828 (Noumea): CV Enterprise moves to 4826 (Efate)
* 4828 (Noumea): 2M Division moves to 4022

* Allied ASP Marker uses 1/4 ASP

No battles. No PBM.
Back to you.
79 11/2/2023 1:22:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Message China OC Offensive = 9
Just make it again..

* Ben (Japan) sets China Front Marker (No Offensive) to Chungking Falls

Back to you.
78 11/2/2023 1:20:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 1

8


Message from Japanese:
China OC Offensive:

Offensive Baseline=9

DRM: +1 for 14th AF LRB in China box.
77 11/2/2023 1:20:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Play Strategy card as Operations #28: 3 / Big Tokyo Express Operation: Battle of Cape Esperance
Acitvation: Any HQ. Logistic Value: 4 Conditions: Only one ground unit (of any size) may be activated. Bonus: Place the Tokyo Express marker in any Japanese controlled hex. See Emergency Supply Routes for the use of this marker.

OC: 5 EC: 7

Message from Japanese:
Play for a China OC offensive.
76 11/2/2023 1:13:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Draw Extra Strategy card Message from Japanese:
From reaction event.
75 11/2/2023 1:12:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Message EAM:
* 3718: [25 AF] moves to 4020 (Kavieng)
74 11/1/2023 5:42:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Message I think the critical hit has to go towards the unit with the lowest defense, which would be the air unit
* 3721 (Madang) : [25 AF] suffers a step loss.

PBM
* 4423 (Guadalcanal): 13AF Air moves to 3721 (Madang)

25 AF will have to EAM
* 3721 (Madang): [25 AF] moves to 3718

* 3721 (Madang) is now Allied controlled.
* Allies have captured 1 progress of war hexes

Over to you to EAM and play your next card

73 10/31/2023 7:27:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Message Hits:
BHA
Jp=41x1.0=41 Hits
* 3922 (Buna) : [13AF LRB] suffers a step loss.
* 3922 (Buna): [13AF LRB] is eliminated

You have a critical hit so I will allow you to choose your flip.

BHB
Jp=39x0.5=20 Hits
* 3822 (Lae) : [5AF LRB] suffers a step loss.
* 3822 (Lae): [5AF LRB] is eliminated
US= N/A

PBM:
* 3721 (Madang): BB Kongo moves to 4017 (Truk)
* 3721 (Madang): BB Yamato moves to 4017 (Truk)
* 3720 (Wewak): BB Hiei moves to 4017 (Truk)
* 3618: CV Shokaku, CVL Zuiho moves to 3416 (Palau Islands)

Back to you.
72 10/31/2023 7:21:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 2

4
1


Message from Japanese:
Air/Naval BHB:

Jp: 39CF
US: 4CF+

DRM: +1 1943 US Air
71 10/31/2023 7:20:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 2

7
9


Message from Japanese:
Air/Naval BHA:

Jp: 41CF
US: 4CF+

DRM: +1 1943 US Air
70 10/31/2023 7:19:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Play Future Offensive card as Event #17: 2 / Japanese Counterattack at Savo Island
Activation: Any HQ. Logistic Value: 3 Intelligence: Intercept. Conditions: Either air or naval units may be activated, but not both. Japanese Night Fighting Advantage: Japanese CA, CL and APD naval units have 2 added to their attack strength for all battles fought during the current Offensive. Draw one Strategy Card.

OC: 4 EC: 0

Message from Japanese:
Intelligence->Intercept

Activate South Seas HQ: 2+3=5 Units
* 4017 (Truk) : South Seas HQ (Rivalry) Activates.
* 4017 (Truk) : BB Yamato Activates.
* 4017 (Truk) : BB Hiei Activates.
* 4017 (Truk) : BB Kongo Activates.
* 3416 (Palau Islands) : CVL Zuiho Activates.
* 3416 (Palau Islands) : CV Shokaku Activates.

Movement:
* 4017 (Truk): BB Yamato moves to 3721 (Madang)
* 4017 (Truk): BB Kongo moves to 3721 (Madang)
* 4017 (Truk): BB Hiei moves to 3720 (Wewak)
* 3416 (Palau Islands): CV Shokaku moves to 3618
* 3416 (Palau Islands): CVL Zuiho moves to 3618

* 3618: CV Shokaku joins Battle B
* 3618: CVL Zuiho joins Battle B
69 10/30/2023 3:01:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Play Strategy card as Operations #44: 2 / Operation Squarepeg: Green Is. Invasion
Activate: Anzac HQ only. Logistic Value: 2 Intelligence: Surprise Attack. Conditions: Any air or naval units may be activated, but the only ground unit that can be activated is the 3rd NZ division.

OC: 2 EC: 0

Message from Allies:
Activate SW Pac for 2+2 = 4 units

* 3822 (Lae) : I Corps Activates.
* 3822 (Lae) : 5AF LRB Activates.
* 4423 (Guadalcanal) : 13AF Air Activates.
* 4825 (Espiritu Santo) : 13AF LRB Activates.

Movement
* 3822 (Lae): I Corps moves to 3721 (Madang)
* 4825 (Espiritu Santo): 13AF LRB moves to 3922 (Buna)

* 3721 (Madang): Battle Hex (A) moves to 3721 (Madang)
* 3720 (Wewak): Battle Hex (B) moves to 3720 (Wewak)

* 3922 (Buna): 13AF LRB joins Battle A
* 3822 (Lae): 5AF LRB joins Battle B

Over to you for reaction
68 10/28/2023 5:48:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Play Strategy card as Operations #52: 3 / WAR IN EUROPE: Minor Axis Victory
Decrease the War in Europe marker a number of spaces equal to the value associated with the year of the current game turn: 1942: 2 1943: 1 1944: No Effect 1945: No Effect Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 5 EC: 0

Message from Japanese:
Activate South Seas HQ: 2+3=5 Units
* 4017 (Truk) : South Seas HQ (Rivalry) Activates.
* 4017 (Truk) : 19th Army Activates.
* 4122 (Woodlark) : 6 AD Activates.
* 4322 (New Georgia) : 7 AD Activates.
* 4322 (New Georgia) : 17th Army Activates.

Movement:
* 4322 (New Georgia): 17th Army moves to 3820 (Admiralty Islands)
* 4017 (Truk): 19th Army moves to 3720 (Wewak)
* 4322 (New Georgia): 7 AD moves to 4021 (Rabaul)
* 4021 (Rabaul): 7 AD moves to 3820 (Admiralty Islands)
* 4122 (Woodlark): 6 AD moves to 4222 (Buin)

No battles. No PBM.
Over to you.
67 10/28/2023 5:10:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Draw Strategy cards Drew 4 cards.

66 10/27/2023 8:26:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Play Strategy card as Operations #31: 3 / Black Day: US New Guinea Air Offensive
Activate: Any HQ. Logistic Value: 6 Conditions: Only air units may be activated.

OC: 3 EC: 5

Message from Allies:
Activate C Pac for 3+3 = 6 units
* 5808 (Oahu) : XI Corps Activates.
* 5808 (Oahu): XI Corps moves to 3823 (Port Moresby)

No battles. No pbm.
Over to you.
65 10/27/2023 8:17:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Draw Strategy cards Drew 4 cards.

64 10/27/2023 8:17:00 AM Sep-Dec 1942 Allies End Turn
63 10/27/2023 8:17:00 AM Sep-Dec 1942 Allies Message Subs miss. Both sides draw 4 cards. Allies play first.
62 10/27/2023 8:16:00 AM Sep-Dec 1942 Allies Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 1

7


Message from Allies:
Submarine warfare roll

DRM = -5 (game turn)

61 10/26/2023 3:20:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Japanese Message Reinforcements:
* Turn 5 (Jan-Apr 1943): 28 AF moves to 3520 (Hollandia)

Replacements:
N/A

Back to you for SW.
60 10/24/2023 5:50:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Allies Message XXIV Corps sent to Europe

Replacements: 1 ground, 1 naval, 4 air
* 3922 (Buna) : XIV Corps restored to full strength.
* 3823 (Port Moresby) : CV Wasp restored to full strength.
* Eliminated AL Air Units: 1 MAW moves to 3922 (Buna)
* 3822 (Lae) : 5AF LRB restored to full strength.

Over to you for R&R

59 10/24/2023 5:42:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Allies Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 1

0


Message from Allies:
XXIV Corps divert to Europe roll

Range = 0-1 with -1 DRM for ISR

58 10/24/2023 5:41:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Allies Message End of turn stuff

- No national status change
- No US PW change
- No Attrition
- End the turn

* 3822 (Lae) is now Allied controlled.
* Allies have captured 1 progress of war hexes
* 3922 (Buna) is now Allied controlled.
* Allies have captured 0 progress of war hexes

* Game Turn Marker (PM Tojo) set to Turn 5 (Jan-Apr 1943)

- Start of next turn
- Allies gain 1 ASP
* Strategic Record Track (3): Allied ASP Marker moves to Strategic Record Track (4)

- Allied Reinforcements
* Turn 5 (Jan-Apr 1943): XXIV Corps, BB Massachusetts, CVL San Jacinto moves to Delayed Reinforcements Box

I'll make a divert to Europe roll for the XXIV Corps next.
57 10/24/2023 5:19:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Allies Play Strategy card as Event #20: 1 / Halsey Replaces Ghormley: Offensive Spirit
Activation: Halsey South HQ only. Logistic Value: 4 Conditions: If the Ghormley South HQ is in play, remove it and place Halsey HQ in its location. If it is not yet in play, it is removed from the game and the Halsey South HQ is brought into play and placed in any friendly in supply port. Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 1 EC: 3

Message from Allies:
Activate S Pac for 4+3 = 7 units
* 3823 (Port Moresby) : [XIV Corps] Activates.
* 4825 (Espiritu Santo) : 13AF LRB Activates.
* 4825 (Espiritu Santo) : 13AF Air Activates.

* 3823 (Port Moresby): [XIV Corps] moves to 3922 (Buna)
* 4825 (Espiritu Santo): 13AF Air moves to 4423 (Guadalcanal)

No battle hexes, no PBM

* 3922 (Buna) is now Allied controlled.
* Allies have captured 2 progress of war hexes
56 10/23/2023 2:40:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Japanese Message PBM:
* 4121 (Green): 27 AF moves to 4017 (Truk)
* 4420: CV Shokaku, CVL Zuiho moves to 3416 (Palau Islands)
* 4423 (Guadalcanal): BB Yamato moves to 4017 (Truk)

Back to you.
55 10/21/2023 1:17:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Allies Message Battle A results
JP has 50 CF x1.0 = 50 CF => 1 MAW eliminated
AP has 6 CF x0.25 => no effect
* 4423 (Guadalcanal): 1 MAW is eliminated

Batte B results
JP has 4 CF x0.25 => no effect
AP has 34 CF x0.5 = 17 CF => Tenryu eliminated
* 4024 (Gili Gili): CL Tenryu is eliminated

Battle C results
JP has 10 CF x0.25 => no effect
AP has 44 CF x1.0 = 44 CF => Nachi eliminated
* 3823 (Port Moresby): CA Nachi is eliminated

PBM
* 3624 (Cape York): 5AF Air moves to 3626 (Cairns)

Over to you for PBM

54 10/21/2023 1:11:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Allies Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 2

0
6


Message from Allies:
Battle C

DR1 = JP with 10 CF
DR2 = AP with 44 CF

53 10/21/2023 1:09:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Allies Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 2

1
3


Message from Allies:
Battle B

DR1 = JP with 4 CF
DR2 = AP with 34 CF

52 10/21/2023 1:06:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Allies Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 2

5
0


Message from Allies:
Battle A

DR1 = JP with 50 CF
DR2 = AP with 6 CF

51 10/21/2023 1:04:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Allies Message Intel roll was 2 => Intercept

Activate SW Pac for 3+2 = 5 units

* 3626 (Cairns) : 5AF Air Activates.
* 3822 (Lae) : [5AF LRB] Activates.

Movement
* 3626 (Cairns): 5AF Air moves to 3624 (Cape York)

* 3822 (Lae): [5AF LRB] joins Battle B
* 3624 (Cape York): 5AF Air joins Battle C

50 10/21/2023 12:04:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Allies Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 1

2


Message from Allies:
Intel die roll

EC = 7 with -2 DRM (AZOI)
49 10/21/2023 12:23:00 AM Sep-Dec 1942 Japanese Play Strategy card as Event #44: 3 / Tokyo Express: Bougainville Reinforcements
Activation: Any HQ. Logistic Value: 4 Bonus: The Japanese temporarily gain 2 ASPs that can be used for the duration of this Offensive. Place the Tokyo Express marker in any Japanese controlled hex. See Emergency Supply Routes for the use of this marker.

OC: 5 EC: 7

Message from Japanese:
Activate South Seas HQ: 2+4=6 Units
* 4017 (Truk) : South Seas HQ (Rivalry) Activates.
* 4017 (Truk) : CVL Zuiho Activates.
* 4017 (Truk) : CV Shokaku Activates.
* 4017 (Truk) : BB Yamato Activates.
* 3820 (Admiralty Islands) : 27 AF Activates.
* 3720 (Wewak) : CA Nachi Activates.
* 4021 (Rabaul) : CL Tenryu Activates.

Movement:
* 3720 (Wewak): CA Nachi moves to 4123
* 4123: CA Nachi moves to 3823 (Port Moresby)
* 4021 (Rabaul): CL Tenryu moves to 4024 (Gili Gili)
* 4017 (Truk): BB Yamato moves to 4423 (Guadalcanal)
* 4017 (Truk): CV Shokaku, CVL Zuiho moves to 4420
* 3820 (Admiralty Islands): 27 AF moves to 4121 (Green)

* 4420: CV Shokaku joins Battle A
* 4420: CVL Zuiho joins Battle A
* 4121 (Green): 27 AF joins Battle A

Over to you for reaction.
48 10/17/2023 4:29:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Allies Play Strategy card as Future Offensive Message from Allies:
==
Playing as Future Ops. No new log file.
47 10/17/2023 2:12:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Japanese Message No logfile and back to you.
46 10/17/2023 2:05:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Japanese Change War in Europe value From 1 to -1
45 10/17/2023 2:05:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Japanese Play Strategy card as Event #51: 3 / WAR IN EUROPE: Minor Axis Victory
Decrease the War in Europe marker a number of spaces equal to the value associated with the year of the current game turn: 1942: 2 1943: 1 1944: No Effect 1945: No Effect Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 5 EC: 0

Message from Japanese:
Play as event.
44 10/14/2023 2:17:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Allies Message ==
Well, I was extremely fortunate on that one. Ground combat is often a real crapshoot unless you can heavily stack the odds in your favor. Even then, it can be super bloody for the "victor".
==

PBM

* 3626 (Cairns): [5AF LRB] moves to 3822 (Lae)

Over to you for your next card play.

43 10/14/2023 1:32:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Japanese Message Emergency Movement:
* 3822 (Lae): CA Nachi moves to 3720 (Wewak)
* 3822 (Lae): 25 AF moves to 3721 (Madang)

* Ben (Japan) removes Battle Hex (A)
* 3822 (Lae) is now Allied controlled.
* Allies have captured 1 progress of war hexes

Back to you for PBM.
42 10/14/2023 1:31:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Japanese Message Ground Combat:
US=44x1.0=44 Hits
* 3822 (Lae) : [18th Army] suffers a step loss.
* 3822 (Lae) : [SS Bde] suffers a step loss.
* 3822 (Lae): [18th Army] is eliminated
* 3822 (Lae): [SS Bde] is eliminated

Jp=24x0.5=12 Hits
* 3822 (Lae) : [3 Aus Corps] suffers a step loss.
41 10/14/2023 1:19:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Japanese Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 2

6
2


Message from Japanese:
BHA Ground Combat:

US: 44CF--
Jp: 25CF

DRM: -2 for combat in mixed terrain
40 10/14/2023 1:11:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Japanese Message Hits:
US=4x0.5=2 Hits N/A
Jp=20x0.5=10 Hits

* 3626 (Cairns) : [5AF LRB] suffers a step loss.
39 10/14/2023 1:08:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Japanese Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 2

1
4


Message from Japanese:
Air/Naval BHA:

US: 4CF+++
JP: 20CF

DRM: +3 for US Surprise
38 10/14/2023 1:07:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Japanese Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 1

9


Message from Japanese:
Intelligence Die Roll:

DRM: -2 for entering an AZOI with ground units.
37 10/14/2023 10:07:00 AM Sep-Dec 1942 Allies Play Strategy card as Event #40: 3 / Operation Dexterity: New Britain Invasion
Activate: Any HQ. Logistic Value: 5 if US SW HQ, for all others: 3

OC: 3 EC: 5

Message from Allies:
Activate ANZAC for 3+1 = 4 units

* 3823 (Port Moresby) : ANZAC HQ (Rivalry) Activates.
* 3823 (Port Moresby) : I Corps Activates.
* 3823 (Port Moresby) : 3 Aus Corps Activates.
* 3626 (Cairns) : 5AF LRB Activates.
* 3626 (Cairns) : [XIV Corps] Activates.

Movement

* 3823 (Port Moresby): 3 Aus Corps, I Corps moves to 3823 (Port Moresby)
* 3823 (Port Moresby): 3 Aus Corps, I Corps moves to 3822 (Lae)
* 3626 (Cairns): [XIV Corps] moves to 3823 (Port Moresby)

* 3822 (Lae): Battle Hex (A) moves to 3822 (Lae)
* 3626 (Cairns): 5AF LRB joins Battle A

Over to you for reaction
36 10/14/2023 12:30:00 AM Sep-Dec 1942 Japanese Play Strategy card as Event #42: 3 / Ichi-Go: China Offensive
Move the China marker one box to the left toward Government Collaped box. If moved into the Government Collapsed box China surrenders immediately. Remove from play if use as an event.

OC: 5 EC: 0

Message from Japanese:
Marker back towards collapse. Map updated.
35 10/13/2023 6:02:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Allies Play Strategy card as Event #81: 2 / China Offensive: Counter-Offensive in Kweilin-Liuchow
Move the China marker one box to the right toward the Stable Front box, unless this would put the China marker in the Stable Front box, in which case no effect.

OC: 2 EC: 0

Message from Allies:
Playing as event to move the China marker back to the right.

I'll update the map and then it is back to you.
34 10/13/2023 5:29:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Japanese Message Very close but China Offensive is successful.
* Ben (Japan) sets China Front Marker (No Offensive) to Threat to Chungking

No other change to map so back to you.
33 10/13/2023 5:26:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Japanese Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 1

8


Message from Japanese:
China Offensive Roll:

Baseline: 9 Divisions in China.

DRM: +1 for 14th AF in China Box.
32 10/13/2023 5:25:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Japanese Play Strategy card as Operations #16: 3 / Operation RI: New Guinea Offensive
Activation: Any HQ. Logistic Value: 4 Conditions: Only air and ground units may be activated.

OC: 5 EC: 7

Message from Japanese:
Play for a 3OC China Offensive.
31 10/13/2023 5:20:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Japanese Draw Strategy cards Drew 4 cards.

30 10/13/2023 5:19:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Japanese Message No apologies necessary. Mistakes happen in the game and that is why I really wanted to make sure we got to the bottom of it. I might have missed something!
29 10/13/2023 4:50:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Allies Message I should have also said that there is no new log file since nothing on the board has changed.

Over to you for your first card play.
28 10/13/2023 4:48:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Allies Message Both sides have 4 cards, and it's 1942, so JP goes first.
27 10/13/2023 4:46:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Allies Draw Strategy cards Drew 4 cards.

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