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247 10/22/2024 3:33:00 PM May-Aug 1943 Japanese Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 1

0


Message from Japanese:
IC Roll.
246 10/21/2024 1:58:00 PM May-Aug 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:
SEAC (3+1) :

* 1805 (Calcutta) : Aus Air Activates.
* 1307 (Columbo) : SEAC Air Activates.
* 1805 (Calcutta) : [14AF LRB] Activates.
* 1308 (Trincomalee) : 33 British Corps Activates.

* 1308 (Trincomalee): 33 British Corps moves to 1805 (Calcutta)
* 1805 (Calcutta): [14AF LRB] moves to 1406 (Madras)
* 1307 (Columbo): SEAC Air moves to 1805 (Calcutta)

* 1905 (Dacca): Battle Hex (A) moves to 1905 (Dacca)
* 1905 (Dacca): Korean Army joins Battle A
* 1905 (Dacca): 14th Army joins Battle A
* 1905 (Dacca): 8 AD joins Battle A
* 1805 (Calcutta): SEAC Air joins Battle A
* 1805 (Calcutta): Aus Air joins Battle A
* 1406 (Madras): [14AF LRB] joins Battle A
245 10/19/2024 12:38:00 AM May-Aug 1943 Japanese Play Strategy card as Operations #32: 3 / Operation I-Go: Air Offensive
Acitvation: Any HQ. Logistic Value: 4 Conditions: Only air units may be activated. Air Shuttle: The Japanese gain a +1 die roll modification during air-naval combat if the battle is within 6 hexes of an inactive Japanese CV or CVL naval unit.

OC: 5 EC: 7

Message from Japanese:
OC on South HQ 2+3=5 acts

* 4017 (Truk) : South Seas HQ (Agreement) Activates.
* 3721 (Madang) : 18th Army Activates.
* 3721 (Madang) : 35th Army Activates.
* 3921 (Gasmata) : [19th Army] Activates.
* 3820 (Admiralty Islands) : [SS Bde] Activates.
* 3820 (Admiralty Islands) : 9 AD Activates.
* 3721 (Madang): 35th Army moves to 3615 (Ulithi)
* 3721 (Madang): 18th Army moves to 3813 (Saipan/Tinian)
* 3921 (Gasmata): [19th Army] moves to 3219 (Vogelkop)
* Japanese ASP Marker (No Barges) uses 2/4 ASP
* 3820 (Admiralty Islands): 9 AD moves to 2616 (Tarakan)
* 3820 (Admiralty Islands): [SS Bde] moves to 3416 (Palau Islands)

No battles or PBM, BTY.
244 10/18/2024 5:42:00 PM May-Aug 1943 Japanese Message Thanks Philippe. Confirming from the CSW forum: we will keep the move as is with no reaction. Appreciate the flexibility on your part.

We'll post our next op soon.
243 10/17/2024 7:43:00 AM May-Aug 1943 Allies Message in cas you keep it like that :

* 4316 (Ponape) is now Allied controlled.
* Allies have captured 3 progress of war hexes

pbm :
* 4318: CV Lexington moves to 4021 (Rabaul)
* 4318: CV Wasp moves to 4020 (Kavieng)
* 4316 (Ponape): BB North Carolina moves to 4020 (Kavieng)
* 4316 (Ponape): BB Washington moves to 4021 (Rabaul)
242 10/17/2024 2:22:00 AM May-Aug 1943 Japanese Message Crap!! You’re right of course, our fault. We will forego the op and just not react, so it will be BTY for PBM. Ponape is yours.
241 10/16/2024 5:30:00 PM May-Aug 1943 Allies Message Sorry guys, but this reaction is illegal...Comb.FL. HQ is too far way.

As the risk assessment is completely different with South Seas HQ, I suggest you redo the whole reaction activations and rolls for battle.
240 10/16/2024 3:38:00 PM May-Aug 1943 Japanese Message Lucky break... confirming what we want to flip and PBM.
239 10/16/2024 3:33:00 PM May-Aug 1943 Japanese Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 2

0
5


Message from Japanese:
BH(A) A/N

AP: 56 (+1 '43)
JP: 69
238 10/16/2024 3:32:00 PM May-Aug 1943 Japanese Message CF HQ 3+2=5 acts

* 3709 (Iwo Jima) : 21 AF Activates.
* 3615 (Ulithi) : 25 AF Activates.
* 3813 (Saipan/Tinian) : BB Yamato Activates.
* 3813 (Saipan/Tinian) : CA Takao Activates.
* 4415 (Eniwetok) : BB Kongo Activates.
* 3813 (Saipan/Tinian): BB Yamato moves to 4316 (Ponape)
* 3813 (Saipan/Tinian): CA Takao moves to 4316 (Ponape)
* 4415 (Eniwetok): BB Kongo moves to 4316 (Ponape)
* 3615 (Ulithi): 25 AF moves to 4017 (Truk)
* 3709 (Iwo Jima): 21 AF moves to 4017 (Truk)
* 4017 (Truk): 25 AF joins Battle A
* 4017 (Truk): 21 AF joins Battle A
237 10/16/2024 11:44:00 AM May-Aug 1943 Japanese Draw Extra Strategy card Message from Japanese:
For JN 25... Op incoming.
236 10/15/2024 8:53:00 AM May-Aug 1943 Japanese Play Strategy card as Event #84: 1 / JN25 Code Change
Intelligence: Intercept Draw one Strategy Card.

OC: 3 EC: 0

Message from Japanese:
Intercept.
235 10/11/2024 1:44:00 PM May-Aug 1943 Japanese Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 1

2


Message from Japanese:
SR Roll - Ponape.
234 10/10/2024 3:46:00 AM May-Aug 1943 Allies Play Strategy card as Operations #57: 2 / Axiom: British Amphibious Rangoon-Singapore Operation.
Activate: Any Commonwealth or Joint HQ. Logistic Value: 5 Conditions: Only Commonwealth and Chinese units plus US air units may be activated.

OC: 2 EC: 4

Message from Allies:
CentPac (3+2) :

* 4423 (Guadalcanal) : M Brigade Activates.
* 4423 (Guadalcanal) : CV Wasp Activates.
* 4423 (Guadalcanal) : BB Washington Activates.
* 4423 (Guadalcanal) : BB North Carolina Activates.
* 5321 (Funafuti) : CV Lexington Activates.

* 4423 (Guadalcanal): M Brigade moves to 4316 (Ponape)
* Allied ASP Marker uses 3/6 ASP
* 4423 (Guadalcanal): BB Washington moves to 4316 (Ponape)
* 4423 (Guadalcanal): BB North Carolina moves to 4316 (Ponape)
* 4423 (Guadalcanal): CV Wasp moves to 4318
* 5321 (Funafuti): CV Lexington moves to 4318


over to you
233 10/6/2024 7:30:00 PM May-Aug 1943 Japanese Play Strategy card as Event #38: 3 / Grand Escort Command: Improved Escort Organization
Activation: Combined Fleet HQ only Logistic Value: 2 Bonus: The Japanese player places the Escort marker on the game turn track on its +2 side or flips the escort marker to its +4 side if the marker is already in play on its +2 side. See Submarine Warfare for effects of this die roll modifier. Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 5 EC: 7

Message from Japanese:
EC - CF HQ 3+2=5 acts

* Leningrad84 (Japan) creates Convoy Escorts Marker (+2) in Off Board
* 3407 (Kure) : Comb Fleet HQ (Yam) (Agreement) Activates.
* 2616 (Tarakan) : 9 AD Activates.
* 4612 (Wake) : [31st Army] Activates.
* 3813 (Saipan/Tinian) : 3 SN Bde Activates.
* 3709 (Iwo Jima) : 27 AF Activates.
* 4017 (Truk) : 21 AF Activates.
* 4612 (Wake): [31st Army] moves to 3319 (Biak)
* 3813 (Saipan/Tinian): 3 SN Bde moves to 4612 (Wake)
* 2616 (Tarakan): 9 AD moves to 3820 (Admiralty Islands)
* 3709 (Iwo Jima): 27 AF moves to 4017 (Truk)
* 4017 (Truk): 21 AF moves to 3709 (Iwo Jima)

No battles or PBM, BTY.
232 10/4/2024 3:26:00 AM May-Aug 1943 Allies Message * 3620 (Aitape) : [28 AF] suffers a step loss.

* 3520 (Hollandia) is now Allied controlled.
* Allies have captured 2 progress of war hexes


pbm :
* 3520 (Hollandia): CV Enterprise moves to 3822 (Lae)
231 10/4/2024 3:24:00 AM May-Aug 1943 Allies Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 2

3
8


Message from Allies:
battle of Aitape :

AP 12 (+4)
JP 10 or 5
230 10/4/2024 1:40:00 AM May-Aug 1943 Japanese Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 1

4


Message from Japanese:
IC Roll.
229 10/2/2024 7:55:00 PM May-Aug 1943 Japanese Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 1

6


Message from Japanese:
SR Hollandia.
228 10/2/2024 5:33:00 AM May-Aug 1943 Allies Play Strategy card as Operations #8: 1 / Australian Coast Watchers
Intelligence: Intercept. Conditions: Can only be played if Japanese air or naval units are activated for the current Offensive. Draw one Strategy Card. Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 1 EC: 0

Message from Allies:
CentPac (3+1) :

* 3822 (Lae) : CV Enterprise Activates.
* 4020 (Kavieng) : CV Essex Activates.
* 4020 (Kavieng) : CV Bunker Hill Activates.
* 4020 (Kavieng) : 3M Division Activates.

* 3822 (Lae): CV Enterprise moves to 3520 (Hollandia)
* 4020 (Kavieng): 3M Division moves to 3520 (Hollandia)
* Allied ASP Marker uses 2/6 ASP
* 4020 (Kavieng): CV Essex moves to 3520 (Hollandia)
* 4020 (Kavieng): CV Bunker Hill moves to 3520 (Hollandia)

Bunker Hill and Essex are supporting the Amphibious Landing in Hollandia

* 3620 (Aitape): Battle Hex (A) moves to 3620 (Aitape)
* 3620 (Aitape): 28 AF joins Battle A
* 3520 (Hollandia): CV Enterprise joins Battle A
227 9/30/2024 1:46:00 AM May-Aug 1943 Japanese Message We'll forego the trade, back to AP!
226 9/30/2024 1:46:00 AM May-Aug 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:
The Emperor has had enough of this petty bickering!
225 9/27/2024 7:11:00 AM May-Aug 1943 Allies Draw Extra Strategy card
224 9/27/2024 7:10:00 AM May-Aug 1943 Allies Play Future Offensive card as Event #2: 1 / Imperial HQ Debate: Japanese Inter-Service rivalry
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:
223 9/27/2024 2:35:00 AM May-Aug 1943 Japanese Return Strategy card to hand #84: 1 / JN25 Code Change

Message from Japanese:
For ISR ender.
222 9/27/2024 2:35:00 AM May-Aug 1943 Japanese Discard Strategy card #63: 2 / Kamikaze Attack
OC: 4 EC: 0

Message from Japanese:
221 9/27/2024 2:34:00 AM May-Aug 1943 Japanese Play Strategy card as Event #68: 2 / Japanese Army/Navy: Central Agreement
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:
The Army and Navy decide to bury the hatchet...
220 9/25/2024 3:55:00 PM May-Aug 1943 Allies Message pbm :

* 3823 (Port Moresby): 1 MAW moves to 3626 (Cairns)
* 4024 (Gili Gili): 2 MAW moves to 3823 (Port Moresby)
219 9/25/2024 2:06:00 PM May-Aug 1943 Japanese Message [1 AD] eliminated. BTY for PBM.
218 9/25/2024 2:05:00 PM May-Aug 1943 Japanese Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 1

6


Message from Japanese:
Surprise attack!

AP: 18 (+3 surprise, +1 '43)
217 9/25/2024 2:02:00 PM May-Aug 1943 Japanese Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 1

6


Message from Japanese:
IC Roll.
216 9/25/2024 2:52:00 AM May-Aug 1943 Allies Play Strategy card as Operations #77: 2 / Mao Tse Tung: Communits Offensive
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. Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 2 EC: 0

Message from Allies:
SW (2+2) :

* 4322 (New Georgia) : SF Brigade Activates.
* 3822 (Lae) : CV Enterprise Activates.
* 3823 (Port Moresby) : 1 MAW Activates.
* 3626 (Cairns) : 2 MAW Activates.


* 4322 (New Georgia): SF Brigade moves to 5018 (Tarawa)
* Allied ASP Marker uses 1/6 ASP
* 5018 (Tarawa) is now Allied controlled.
* Allies have captured 1 progress of war hexes
* 3626 (Cairns): 2 MAW moves to 4024 (Gili Gili)

* 3721 (Madang): Battle Hex (A) moves to 3721 (Madang)
* 3822 (Lae): CV Enterprise joins Battle A
* 3823 (Port Moresby): 1 MAW joins Battle A
215 9/24/2024 5:28:00 PM May-Aug 1943 Japanese Message Sorry to forget about 38th Army!

* Turn 6 (May-Aug 1943): [38th Army] moves to 4715 (Kwajalein)
214 9/21/2024 1:40:00 AM May-Aug 1943 Japanese Draw Strategy cards Drew 6 cards.

213 9/21/2024 1:40:00 AM May-Aug 1943 Japanese Message Subs just hit, we lose another ASP and the Escort modifier.
212 9/21/2024 1:38:00 AM May-Aug 1943 Japanese Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 1

4


Message from Japanese:
Strat war roll.
211 9/21/2024 1:38:00 AM May-Aug 1943 Japanese Message Philippe, my apologies for not ending the turn properly--I must admit I usually play JP and rely on my more experienced opponents such as you and Rob to carry out that protocol! I did forget to hit the End Turn button, my fault.

JP R&R:

* Japanese Reinforcement Schedule: 9 AD moves to 2616 (Tarakan)
* Japanese Reinforcement Schedule: 50 AF moves to 4715 (Kwajalein)
* Japanese Reinforcement Schedule: 51 AF moves to 2620 (Makassar)
* 1905 (Dacca) : Korean Army restored to full strength.
* Leningrad84 (Japan) sets Japanese Divisions in China to 5
210 9/18/2024 5:03:00 AM May-Aug 1943 Allies Draw Strategy cards Drew 7 cards.

209 9/18/2024 5:00:00 AM May-Aug 1943 Allies Message Reinforcements :

* Strategic Record Track (5): Allied ASP Marker moves to Strategic Record Track (6)
* Turn 6: 3M Division moves to 4020 (Kavieng)
* Delayed Reinforcements Box: CVL San Jacinto moves to 4020 (Kavieng)
* Delayed Reinforcements Box: BB Massachusetts moves to 4020 (Kavieng)
* Turn 6: CVL Cowpens moves to 4020 (Kavieng)
* Turn 6: CV Bunker Hill moves to 4020 (Kavieng)
* Turn 6: CV Essex moves to 4020 (Kavieng)
* Turn 6: CVL Belleau Wood moves to 4020 (Kavieng)
* Turn 6: CVE Sangamon moves to 5808 (Oahu)
* Delayed Reinforcements Box: XXIV Corps moves to 3822 (Lae)
* Delayed Reinforcements Box: SEAC LRB moves to 1308 (Trincomalee)
* Turn 6 (May-Aug 1943): 7AF Air moves to 4517 (Kusaie)


Replacements :

* 1308 (Trincomalee) : 33 British Corps restored to full strength.
* 1805 (Calcutta) : 15 British Corps restored to full strength.
* 4021 (Rabaul) : 5AF Air restored to full strength.
* 3823 (Port Moresby) : 13AF Air restored to full strength.
* 1406 (Madras) : 14AF Air restored to full strength.
* Eliminated AL Air Units: 10AF LRB moves to 4110 (Marcus)
* Eliminated AL Naval Units: CA Northampton moves to 4021 (Rabaul)
* Eliminated AL Naval Units: [CA London] moves to 1308 (Trincomalee)
208 9/17/2024 1:42:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese End Turn
207 9/17/2024 1:42:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Message JP PBM:

* 3520 (Hollandia): 26 AF moves to 3119 (Sarong)
* 4017 (Truk): 27 AF moves to 3709 (Iwo Jima)
* 3720 (Wewak): 25 AF moves to 3615 (Ulithi)
206 9/14/2024 8:44:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Message pbm :

* 4021 (Rabaul): 11AF Air moves to 3922 (Buna)
* 4021 (Rabaul): [13AF Air] moves to 3823 (Port Moresby)
* 4021 (Rabaul): 13AF LRB moves to 4517 (Kusaie)
* 4021 (Rabaul): 11AF LRB moves to 4719 (Nauru)
205 9/14/2024 8:32:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Message * 4021 (Rabaul) : [13AF Air] suffers a step loss.
* 4021 (Rabaul) : [5AF Air] suffers a step loss.
* 4017 (Truk): 24 AF is eliminated
204 9/13/2024 7:38:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Message Sorry, forgot to mark our hits in the logfile, please do the honors--if it's even worth the hassle. :)
203 9/13/2024 7:29:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Message Crit for AP! JP flips 2, which will just come back next turn. For what it's worth, we'll flip 5 AF and 13 AF.

Back to you to kill an air unit, then we will PBM (and so can you).
202 9/13/2024 7:26:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 2

9
3


Message from Japanese:
BH(A) A/N

AP: 27 (+1)
JP: 40
201 9/13/2024 7:26:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Message JP Reaction:

SS HQ 2+2=4 acts

* 4017 (Truk) : South Seas HQ (Rivalry) Activates.
* 3615 (Ulithi) : 25 AF Activates.
* 3119 (Sarong) : 26 AF Activates.
* 3709 (Iwo Jima) : 24 AF Activates.
* 4715 (Kwajalein) : 27 AF Activates.
* 3119 (Sarong): 26 AF moves to 3520 (Hollandia)
* 3615 (Ulithi): 25 AF moves to 3720 (Wewak)
* 3709 (Iwo Jima): 24 AF moves to 4017 (Truk)
* 4715 (Kwajalein): 27 AF moves to 4017 (Truk)
* 4017 (Truk): 24 AF joins Battle A
* 4017 (Truk): 27 AF joins Battle A
* 3720 (Wewak): 25 AF joins Battle A
* 3520 (Hollandia): 26 AF joins Battle A
200 9/12/2024 5:04:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Message over to you to resolve
199 9/12/2024 5:03:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 1

1


Message from Allies:
You can't play any card, so I will roll the Intelligence die.
198 9/12/2024 5:03:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Play Strategy card as Event #38: 2 / Operation Tarzan: Burma Offensive
Activate: Any HQ. Logistic Value: 4 Conditions: The Allied player may only activate ground and air units, of which one must be a Chinese Army unit IF there is one on the map and in HQ range. If no such unit is available, this requirement is ignored.

OC: 2 EC: 4

Message from Allies:
CentPac (4+3) :

* 5808 (Oahu) : 7AF Air Activates.
* 4719 (Nauru) : 5AF LRB Activates.
* 4322 (New Georgia) : 13AF Air Activates.
* 4024 (Gili Gili) : 11AF Air Activates.
* 4024 (Gili Gili) : 11AF LRB Activates.
* 4423 (Guadalcanal) : 5AF Air Activates.
* 4423 (Guadalcanal) : 13AF LRB Activates.

* 5808 (Oahu): 7AF Air moves to Turn 6 (May-Aug 1943)
* 4024 (Gili Gili): 11AF Air moves to 4021 (Rabaul)
* 4024 (Gili Gili): 11AF LRB moves to 4021 (Rabaul)
* 4322 (New Georgia): 13AF Air moves to 4021 (Rabaul)
* 4423 (Guadalcanal): 5AF Air moves to 4021 (Rabaul)
* 4423 (Guadalcanal): 13AF LRB moves to 4021 (Rabaul)
* 4719 (Nauru): 5AF LRB moves to 4021 (Rabaul)

no move into Japanese AZOI

* 3620 (Aitape): Battle Hex (A) moves to 3620 (Aitape)
* 3620 (Aitape): 28 AF joins Battle A
* 4021 (Rabaul): 5AF LRB joins Battle A
* 4021 (Rabaul): 13AF LRB joins Battle A
* 4021 (Rabaul): 5AF Air joins Battle A
* 4021 (Rabaul): 13AF Air joins Battle A
* 4021 (Rabaul): 11AF LRB joins Battle A
* 4021 (Rabaul): 11AF Air joins Battle A
197 9/8/2024 1:42:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Play Strategy card as Event #37: 3 / 1st Convoy Escort Fleet: Escort Organization
Activation: Combined Fleet HQ only Logistic Value: 2 Bonus: The Japanese player places the Escort marker on the game turn track on its +2 side or flips the escort marker to its +4 side if the marker is already in play on its +2 side. See Submarine Warfare for effects of this die roll modifier. Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 5 EC: 7

Message from Japanese:
* Leningrad84 (Japan) creates Convoy Escorts Marker (+2) in Off Board

* 3407 (Kure) : Comb Fleet HQ (Yam) (Rivalry) Activates.
* 3416 (Palau Islands) : [CA Mogami] Activates.
* 4017 (Truk) : [SS Bde] Activates.
* 3615 (Ulithi) : CA Nachi Activates.
* 3416 (Palau Islands): [CA Mogami] moves to 2015 (Singapore)
* 3615 (Ulithi): CA Nachi moves to 3416 (Palau Islands)
* 4017 (Truk): [SS Bde] moves to 3820 (Admiralty Islands)

No battles or PBM, BTY!
196 9/1/2024 5:38:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Message EAM :
* 2205 (Ledo): [14AF LRB] moves to 1805 (Calcutta)
195 9/1/2024 5:37:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Draw Extra Strategy card Message from Allies:
for PT Boats
194 9/1/2024 5:35:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Play Strategy card as Event #23: 2 / PT Boats
Flip the Japanese ASP marker to its No Barges side. If Japanese Barges are not currently in play (Japanese card 73) that event is permanently superseded. Place the PT Boat marker on the game turn track as a reminder. Draw one Strategy Card. Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 2 EC: 0

Message from Allies:
193 9/1/2024 2:28:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Message No PBM for JP.
192 8/31/2024 8:51:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Message SEAC (3+1) :

* 1307 (Columbo) : CV Indomitable Activates.
* 1308 (Trincomalee) : SEAC Air Activates.

* 1307 (Columbo): CV Indomitable moves to 2006 (Akyab)
* 1308 (Trincomalee): SEAC Air moves to 1805 (Calcutta)
participating in Battle A

battle A : nothing happens

* 2205 (Ledo) is now Japanese controlled.

pbm :
* 2006 (Akyab): CV Indomitable moves to 1805 (Calcutta)
* 1805 (Calcutta): SEAC Air moves to 1307 (Columbo)


any pbm ?
191 8/31/2024 4:50:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 1

1


Message from Allies:
intelligence roll
190 8/30/2024 1:03:00 AM Jan-Apr 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:
EC on South HQ 1+4=5 acts

* 2212 (Saigon) : South HQ (Rivalry) Activates.
* 1905 (Dacca) : [15th Army] Activates.
* 2104 (Jarhat) : [28th Army] Activates.
* 2106 (Mandalay) : [2 AD] Activates.
* 2008 (Rangoon) : [27th Army] Activates.
* 2110 (Bangkok) : 8 AD Activates.
* 2008 (Rangoon): [27th Army] moves to 2106 (Mandalay)
* 1905 (Dacca): [15th Army] moves to 2008 (Rangoon)
* 2110 (Bangkok): 8 AD moves to 1905 (Dacca)
* 2104 (Jarhat): [28th Army] moves to 2205 (Ledo)
* 2205 (Ledo): [28th Army] joins Battle A
* 2106 (Mandalay): [2 AD] moves to 2110 (Bangkok)

BTY for resolution.
189 8/28/2024 4:26:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Message pbm :

* 1905 (Dacca): BB Warspite moves to 1307 (Columbo)
* 1805 (Calcutta): [14AF Air] moves to 1406 (Madras)
* 1805 (Calcutta): SEAC Air moves to 1308 (Trincomalee)
* 1907: CV Indomitable moves to 1307 (Columbo)
188 8/28/2024 1:57:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Message PBM:

* 2110 (Bangkok): 4 AD moves to 1813 (Medan)
* 2006 (Akyab): 5 AD moves to 2008 (Rangoon)

BTY!
187 8/28/2024 1:56:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Message But the dice still had a little present for you! 2 AD flips, 10 LRB is eliminated.

Will post PBM shortly once we gather our dead...
186 8/28/2024 1:54:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 2

9
7


Message from Japanese:
CA London bites the dust!

BH(C) A/N

AP: 4 (+1 '43, for crit)
JP: 20
185 8/28/2024 1:52:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 1

7


Message from Japanese:
Sorry, I forgot the +1 modifier for a US air unit in '43, so the result is 4, but still *0.5. 25 hits, which flips the Korea Army. The dice spared us!

BH(B) A/N

AP: 6 (no possibility of damage due to lack of air parity)
JP: 36

Rolling JP only.
184 8/28/2024 1:47:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 1

3


Message from Japanese:
BH(A) A/N

AP: 50
183 8/28/2024 1:46:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Message Intercept, but not a ton of options...

South HQ 1+2=3 acts

* 2212 (Saigon) : South HQ (Rivalry) Activates.
* 2008 (Rangoon) : 5 AD Activates.
* 2110 (Bangkok) : 8 AD Activates.
* 1813 (Medan) : 4 AD Activates.
* 1813 (Medan): 4 AD moves to 2110 (Bangkok)
* 2110 (Bangkok): 8 AD joins Battle B
* 2110 (Bangkok): 4 AD joins Battle B
* 2008 (Rangoon): 5 AD moves to 2006 (Akyab)
182 8/26/2024 5:13:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 1

4


Message from Japanese:
IC Roll.
181 8/24/2024 6:20:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Play Strategy card as Event #70: 2 / Slim's Burma Offensive
Activate: SEAC HQ only. Logistic Value: 6 Conditions: Only Commonwealth and Chinese units plus US air units may be activated. Bonus: The Allied player receives the 7th Armored Brigade. Place this unit in any friendly in supply, Indian or Burmese port hex. If this condition cannot be met, the unit is permanently remove from the game. Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 2 EC: 4

Message from Allies:
SEAC (6+1) :

bonus :
* Special Events: 7 Armor Bde moves to 1406 (Madras)

* 1406 (Madras) : CA London Activates.
* 1406 (Madras) : SEAC Air Activates.
* 1805 (Calcutta) : [14AF Air] Activates.
* 1805 (Calcutta) : Aus Air Activates.
* 1307 (Columbo) : CV Indomitable Activates.
* 1307 (Columbo) : 10AF LRB Activates.
* 1308 (Trincomalee) : BB Warspite Activates.

* 1406 (Madras): CA London moves to 2008 (Rangoon)
* 1307 (Columbo): 10AF LRB moves to 1805 (Calcutta)
* 1307 (Columbo): CV Indomitable moves to 1907
* 1308 (Trincomalee): BB Warspite moves to 1905 (Dacca)
* 1406 (Madras): SEAC Air moves to 1805 (Calcutta)

* 1905 (Dacca): Battle Hex (A) moves to 1905 (Dacca)
* 1905 (Dacca): Korean Army joins Battle A
* 1905 (Dacca): 14th Army joins Battle A
* 1905 (Dacca): [15th Army] joins Battle A
* 1905 (Dacca): BB Warspite joins Battle A
* 1805 (Calcutta): SEAC Air joins Battle A
* 1805 (Calcutta): [14AF Air] joins Battle A
* 1805 (Calcutta): Aus Air joins Battle A

* 2008 (Rangoon): Battle Hex (B) moves to 2008 (Rangoon)
* 2008 (Rangoon): [27th Army] joins Battle B
* 2008 (Rangoon): 5 AD joins Battle B
* 2008 (Rangoon): CA London joins Battle B

* 2106 (Mandalay): Battle Hex (C) moves to 2106 (Mandalay)
* 2106 (Mandalay): 2 AD joins Battle C
* 1805 (Calcutta): 10AF LRB joins Battle C
180 8/21/2024 2:16:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Message reaction with SEAC (1+1) :

* 1805 (Calcutta) : SEAC Air Activates.
* 1406 (Madras) : 10AF LRB Activates.

* 1406 (Madras): 10AF LRB moves to 1805 (Calcutta)


battle : no effect

* 2104 (Jarhat) is now Japanese controlled.

pbm :
* 1805 (Calcutta): 10AF LRB moves to 1307 (Columbo)
* 1805 (Calcutta): SEAC Air moves to 1406 (Madras)

EAM :
* 2104 (Jarhat): [14AF Air] moves to 1805 (Calcutta)


now we need to review our thinking
179 8/21/2024 2:02:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 1

0


Message from Allies:
intelligence roll
178 8/20/2024 4:41:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Play Strategy card as Operations #65: 1 / Yamato Suicide Run
Activation: Any HQ Intelligence: Intercept Logistic Value: One more (+1) than Allied OC value. Conditions: Only air and naval units may be activated. During Post Battle Movement, if the Yamato naval unit is on the map it must be reduced one step, wether it participates in a battle or not. Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 4 EC: 0

Message from Japanese:
OC on South HQ 1+1=2 acts

* 2212 (Saigon) : South HQ (Rivalry) Activates.
* 2005 (Dimasur) : [28th Army] Activates.
* 2005 (Dimasur): [28th Army] moves to 2104 (Jarhat)

BTY for resolution.
177 8/20/2024 4:40:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Message You know the region quite well! It's actually called St. Aygulf, but it's right near Frejus-St. Raph, like 10 minutes away. Typical Cote d'Azur, cute, sleepy, busy in summer and abandoned in winter. :)
176 8/15/2024 4:21:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Play Strategy card as Future Offensive Message from Allies:
Hey, Cannes is far away from Paris, but I can manage the French Riviera as well !

What is the name of the small town near Cannes ? Fréjus ? St-Raphaël ? Juan-les Pins ?
175 8/13/2024 1:27:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Message Yes, I should have included Deb--their daughter will be lucky to have such grandparents nearby!

Paris would be the best (my parents actually spend each summer in a little beach town near Cannes), but East Coast sounds more realistic (my parents live there the remainder of the year, near DC).

As for this game, JP Team will play our PASS. Back to AP!
174 8/13/2024 5:23:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Change War in Europe value From -1 to 1
173 8/13/2024 5:23:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Play Future Offensive card as Event #66: 2 / WAR IN EUROPE: Major Allied Victory
Increase the War in Europe marker a number of spaces equal to the value associated with the year of the current game turn: 1942: 1 1943: 2 1944: 3 1945: 3 Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 2 EC: 0

Message from Allies:
Hey Kirill,

Deb and Rob are the nicest of guys for sure !

Playing the battle of the Three Emperors on a table would be great, but we have to meet midway. I suggest Paris ;-)

Or maybe one of these American conventions on the east coast ?
172 8/11/2024 4:37:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Message Sorry for all the issues Philippe, more detailed mea cuplas are in the CSW forum thread! If it's okay with you guys, we would like to do the following using the 2 OC card play:

EAM:

* 4021 (Rabaul): 25 AF moves to 4122 (Woodlark)
* 3923: [SS Bde] is in supply.

2 OC on SS HQ 2+2=4 acts

* 4017 (Truk) : South Seas HQ (Rivalry) Activates.
* 5018 (Tarawa) : 1 SN Bde Activates.
* 4715 (Kwajalein) : 3 SN Bde Activates.
* 3923 : [SS Bde] Activates.
* 4122 (Woodlark) : 25 AF Activates.
* 3923: [SS Bde] moves to 4017 (Truk)
* 4715 (Kwajalein): 3 SN Bde moves to 3813 (Saipan/Tinian)
* 5018 (Tarawa): 1 SN Bde moves to 4715 (Kwajalein)
* 4122 (Woodlark): 25 AF moves to 3615 (Ulithi)

BTW, Rob mentioned what a great time he had hosting you and your wife! He just did our family the same favor, isn't he the nicest guy? Maybe one day we can all have a reunion in Eugene and play over the board... :)
171 8/9/2024 5:03:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Play Strategy card as Operations #62: 2 / Kamikaze Attack
Play prior to one battle of the Offensive that is within 11 hexes of Tokyo (3706) and within extended range of a Japanese air unit. The Japanese player eliminates two Allied naval steps (Japanese player's choice, may not eliminate a unit unless there is no other option), while reducing the Japanese air unit whose range was used one step (even if this would eliminate the air unit). No more than one Kamikaze per battle, but more than one Kamikaze per offensive is allowed. Draw One Strategy Card. Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 4 EC: 0

Message from Japanese:
OC on SS HQ 2+2=4 acts

* 4017 (Truk) : South Seas HQ (Rivalry) Activates.
* 3921 (Gasmata) : 25 AF Activates.
* 3923 : [SS Bde] Activates.
* 3923: [SS Bde] moves to 3416 (Palau Islands)
* 3921 (Gasmata): 25 AF moves to 3615 (Ulithi)
170 8/9/2024 5:01:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Message JP EAM

* 4021 (Rabaul): 25 AF moves to 3921 (Gasmata)
169 8/3/2024 1:18:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Draw Extra Strategy card Message from Japanese:
For Savo.
168 8/3/2024 1:16:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Message PBM:

* 4715 (Kwajalein): BB Nagato moves to 3813 (Saipan/Tinian)
* 4715 (Kwajalein): CA Takao moves to 3813 (Saipan/Tinian)
* 4715 (Kwajalein): BB Yamato moves to 3813 (Saipan/Tinian)
* 4021 (Rabaul): CA Nachi moves to 3615 (Ulithi)

Will consult re: EAM.
167 8/3/2024 1:11:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Message Northampton is sunk, APD Kamikaze is flipped.

Rabaul falls to the intrepid kiwis. We will post our PBM/EAM shortly.
166 8/3/2024 1:07:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 1

6


Message from Japanese:
BH(B) A/N

AP: 9
JP: 70 (auto)

Rolling for AP only.
165 8/3/2024 1:03:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Play Strategy 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:
Intercept.

SS HQ 2+3=5 acts

* 4017 (Truk) : South Seas HQ (Rivalry) Activates.
* 3813 (Saipan/Tinian) : BB Yamato Activates.
* 3813 (Saipan/Tinian) : CA Takao Activates.
* 3615 (Ulithi) : BB Nagato Activates.
* 4021 (Rabaul) : CA Nachi Activates.
* 3813 (Saipan/Tinian): BB Yamato moves to 4715 (Kwajalein)
* 3813 (Saipan/Tinian): CA Takao moves to 4715 (Kwajalein)
* 3615 (Ulithi): BB Nagato moves to 4715 (Kwajalein)
164 7/30/2024 3:40:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Play Strategy card as Event #53: 3 / Operation Forager II: Invasion of Saipan and Tinian
Activate: Any HQ. Logistic Value: 6 if US Central Pac HQ, for all others: 4

OC: 3 EC: 5

Message from Allies:
Anzac (4+1) :

* 4022 : [3NZ Division] Activates.
* 4517 (Kusaie) : M Brigade Activates.
* 3822 (Lae) : 2 MAW Activates.
* 3922 (Buna) : 3 Aus Corps Activates.
* 4423 (Guadalcanal) : CA Northampton Activates.

* 4022: [3NZ Division] moves to 4021 (Rabaul)
* 4423 (Guadalcanal): CA Northampton moves to 4715 (Kwajalein)
* 4517 (Kusaie): M Brigade moves to 4423 (Guadalcanal)
* 3922 (Buna): 3 Aus Corps moves to 3822 (Lae)
* 3822 (Lae): 2 MAW moves to 3626 (Cairns)

* 4021 (Rabaul): Battle Hex (A) moves to 4021 (Rabaul)
* 4021 (Rabaul): CA Nachi joins Battle A
* 4021 (Rabaul): 25 AF joins Battle A
* 4021 (Rabaul): [3NZ Division] joins Battle A

* 4715 (Kwajalein): Battle Hex (B) moves to 4715 (Kwajalein)
* 4715 (Kwajalein): 3 SN Bde joins Battle B
* 4715 (Kwajalein): APD Kamikaze joins Battle B
* 4715 (Kwajalein): 27 AF joins Battle B
* 4715 (Kwajalein): CA Northampton joins Battle B
163 7/28/2024 4:41:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Message pbm :

* 4024 (Gili Gili): 13AF Air moves to 4322 (New Georgia)
162 7/28/2024 4:38:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Message * 4022: 1M Division is eliminated
* 4022: 17th Army is eliminated
* 4022 : [19th Army] suffers a step loss.
* 4022 : [3NZ Division] suffers a step loss.

* 4022: [19th Army] moves to 3921 (Gasmata)
161 7/28/2024 4:33:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 2

8
8


Message from Allies:
battle A (ground) :

JP 36 (-2)
AP 21 (+4)
160 7/28/2024 4:32:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Message battle A (A/N) :

the Japanese planes are ambushed and destroyed

* 3921 (Gasmata): [6 AD] is eliminated
159 7/28/2024 4:30:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Play Strategy card as Event #26: 2 / US Army Breaks Japanese Army Codes
Intelligence: Ambush. Bonus: For the duration of the Offensive the Allies gain +4 in any ground combat, in addition to the normal ambush modifier for air-naval combat. Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 2 EC: 0

Message from Allies:
Anzac (2+1) :

* 3823 (Port Moresby) : 3NZ Division Activates.
* 3822 (Lae) : 11AF Air Activates.
* 4024 (Gili Gili) : 13AF Air Activates.

* 3823 (Port Moresby): 3NZ Division moves to 4022
* Allied ASP Marker uses 5/5 ASP
* 3822 (Lae): 11AF Air moves to 4024 (Gili Gili)
158 7/24/2024 2:38:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Play Strategy card as Operations #81: 2 / Kamikaze Attack
Play prior to one battle of the Offensive that is within 11 hexes of Tokyo (3706) and within extended range of a Japanese air unit. The Japanese player eliminates two Allied naval steps (Japanese player's choice, may not eliminate a unit unless there is no other option), while reducing the Japanese air unit whose range was used one step (even if this would eliminate the air unit). No more than one Kamikaze per battle, but more than one Kamikaze per offensive is allowed. Draw One Strategy Card. Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 4 EC: 0

Message from Japanese:
OC on South HQ 2+2=4 acts

* 4017 (Truk) : South Seas HQ (Rivalry) Activates.
* 3615 (Ulithi) : [1 AD] Activates.
* 3721 (Madang) : [6 AD] Activates.
* 3921 (Gasmata) : 19th Army Activates.
* 4021 (Rabaul) : 17th Army Activates.
* 3721 (Madang): [6 AD] moves to 3921 (Gasmata)
* 3615 (Ulithi): [1 AD] moves to 3721 (Madang)
* 4021 (Rabaul): 17th Army moves to 4022
* 3921 (Gasmata): 19th Army moves to 4022
* 3921 (Gasmata): [6 AD] joins Battle A

BTY for reaction.
157 7/18/2024 6:29:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Play Strategy card as Event #18: 1 / Edwin Booz: Defense Consultant
Allied player immediately receives 1 permanent amphibious shipping point. Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 1 EC: 0

Message from Allies:
no file sent

over to you
156 7/18/2024 1:05:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Play Strategy card as Operations #76: 2 / Operation Tsurugi: Japan Attacks a B29 Base with Giretsu Airborne unit
Activation: Any HQ Logistics Value: 1 Conditions: Any air or naval units may be activated, but only one brigade size ground unit may be activated. Bonus: If the Allied player has a B29 LRB unit within 8 hexes of Tokyo (3706) or in the China Air units box, the Japanese player rolls a die. On a die roll of: 0-4: Lose one B29 Air step* 5-9: No Effect *Japanese choice Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 4 EC: 6

Message from Japanese:
OC on SS HQ 2+2=4 acts

* 4017 (Truk) : South Seas HQ (Rivalry) Activates.
* 4017 (Truk) : 19th Army Activates.
* 3813 (Saipan/Tinian) : [31st Army] Activates.
* 3720 (Wewak) : [33rd Army] Activates.
* 4017 (Truk): 19th Army moves to 3921 (Gasmata)
* 3813 (Saipan/Tinian): [31st Army] moves to 4612 (Wake)
* 3720 (Wewak): [33rd Army] moves to 4017 (Truk)
* Japanese ASP Marker (Barges) uses 1/3 ASP
* Japanese ASP Marker (Barges) uses 2/3 ASP
* Japanese ASP Marker (Barges) uses 3/3 ASP
* 4612 (Wake) is now Japanese controlled.

No battles or PBM, BTY!
155 7/14/2024 10:59:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Change Allies player Allies player changed from Robert Champer to Philippe B
154 7/14/2024 10:52:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Message Arrives next turn.
153 7/14/2024 10:52:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 1

3


Message from Allies:
XXIV Corps
152 7/14/2024 10:51:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Play Strategy card as Operations #83: 2 / China Offensive: Battle for Central Honan
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:
OC on CPAC (3+2)
* 5808 (Oahu) : Cen Pac HQ (Rivalry) Activates.
* 4612 (Wake) : 2M Division Activates.
* 4423 (Guadalcanal) : 1M Division Activates.
* 4828 (Noumea) : SF Brigade Activates.
* 4719 (Nauru) : M Brigade Activates.
* 5321 (Funafuti) : BB Washington Activates.
* 4423 (Guadalcanal): 1M Division moves to 4022
* 4828 (Noumea): SF Brigade moves to 4322 (New Georgia)
* 4719 (Nauru): M Brigade moves to 4517 (Kusaie)
* 4612 (Wake): 2M Division moves to 4110 (Marcus)
* 5321 (Funafuti): BB Washington moves to 4423 (Guadalcanal)
* Allied ASP Marker uses 1/4 ASP
* Allied ASP Marker uses 2/4 ASP
* Allied ASP Marker uses 3/4 ASP
* Allied ASP Marker uses 4/4 ASP
No PBM, BTY.
151 7/12/2024 1:32:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Draw Strategy cards Drew 6 cards.

150 7/12/2024 1:30:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Change Japanese Divisions Available in China From 7 to 6
149 7/12/2024 1:30:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Message Japanese R&R

* Japanese Reinforcement Schedule : 8 AD Activates.
* Japanese Reinforcement Schedule : [33rd Army] Activates.
* Japanese Reinforcement Schedule : 28 AF Activates.
* Japanese Reinforcement Schedule: 8 AD moves to 2110 (Bangkok)
* Japanese Reinforcement Schedule: [33rd Army] moves to 3720 (Wewak)
* Japanese Reinforcement Schedule: 28 AF moves to 3620 (Aitape)
* Eliminated JP Ground Units : [27th Army] Activates.
* Eliminated JP Ground Units: [27th Army] moves to 2008 (Rangoon)
* Eliminated JP Air Units : [7 AD] suffers a step loss.
* Eliminated JP Air Units : [7 AD] Activates.
* Eliminated JP Air Units: [7 AD] moves to 1916 (Palembang)
* Strategic Record Track (2): Japanese Air Replacements moves to Strategic Record Track (1)
* Leningrad84 (Japan) sets Japanese Divisions in China to 6
* 2105 (Imphal/Kohima) is now Japanese controlled.
148 7/11/2024 1:26:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Draw Strategy cards Drew 7 cards.

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