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Entry # Time Turn Player Title Entry
244 8/10/2026 7:45:00 PM May-Aug 1943 Japanese Message Pass. No file.
243 8/10/2026 5:26:00 PM May-Aug 1943 Allies Message I will soon leave for a few days - probably until Sunday
242 8/10/2026 1:10:00 PM May-Aug 1943 Allies Play Strategy card as Operations #30: 2 / Operation Sandcrab-Cottage: Recapture of Attu and Kiska
Activate: Any HQ. Logistic Value: 4 Conditions: If there is at least one Japanese occupied Aleutian Island hex(hexes 4600 to 5100 inclusive) this event MUST be played as an event to declare a minimum of one battle hex against a Japanese occupied Aleutian Island hex OR this card must be discarded. If there is no Japanese occupied Aleutian Island hex this event may be played as an OC. Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 2 EC: 4

Message from Allies:
* 4415 (Eniwetok) : Cen Pac HQ (Rivalry) Activates (2+3).

* 2825 (Wyndham) : [2M Division] Activates.
* 3023 (Darwin) : CVE Sangamon Activates.
* 3319 (Biak) : 3M Division Activates.
* 4316 (Ponape) : SF Brigade Activates.
* 4020 (Kavieng) : M Brigade Activates.

* 2825 (Wyndham): [2M Division] moves to 2220 (Soerabaja)

* 3319 (Biak): 3M Division moves to 2318 (Bandjermasin)
* Allied ASP Marker uses 1/5 ASP
* Allied ASP Marker uses 2/5 ASP

* 4020 (Kavieng): M Brigade moves to 2525 (Derby)

* 4316 (Ponape): SF Brigade moves to 3319 (Biak)

PBM
* 3023 (Darwin): CVE Sangamon moves to 2220 (Soerabaja)


bty
241 8/9/2026 6:14:00 PM May-Aug 1943 Allies Message must think a bit...

...later


240 8/9/2026 6:02:00 PM May-Aug 1943 Allies Draw Strategy cards Drew 7 cards.

239 8/9/2026 3:53:00 PM May-Aug 1943 Japanese Message Illegal placement - not in supply
>[18th Army] to 3704 (Hakodate)
>[27 AF] to 3704 (Hakodate)

Change to:
[18th Army] to 3607 (Nagoya)
[27 AF] to 3305 (Seoul)

You can go first
238 8/9/2026 3:42:00 PM May-Aug 1943 Japanese Draw Strategy cards Drew 6 cards.

237 8/9/2026 3:39:00 PM May-Aug 1943 Japanese Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 1

9


Message from Japanese:
Subs 0-4
236 8/9/2026 3:37:00 PM May-Aug 1943 Japanese Message South HQ (Agreement) to 3607 (Nagoya)
9 AD to 3306 (Pusan)
50 AF to 3307 (Sasebo)
51 AF to 3607 (Nagoya)

[18th Army] to 3704 (Hakodate)
Japanese Divisions in China to 10
3305 (Seoul) : 19th Army restored to full strength.
Japanese Divisions in China to 9

[27 AF] to 3704 (Hakodate)
Delete Japanese Air Replacements

235 8/9/2026 4:53:00 AM May-Aug 1943 Allies Message AL ASP to 5

Reinforcement
CPAC to Eniwetok
Turn 6 Allied Reinforcements: CV Essex moves to 3319 (Biak)
* Turn 6 Allied Reinforcements: CVL Belleau Wood moves to 3319 (Biak)
* Turn 6 Allied Reinforcements: CVE Sangamon moves to 3023 (Darwin)
* Turn 6 Allied Reinforcements: CVL Cowpens moves to 3319 (Biak)
* Turn 6 Allied Reinforcements: CV Bunker Hill moves to 4415 (Eniwetok)
* Turn 6 Allied Reinforcements: 3M Division moves to 3319 (Biak)

RPs
2 Ground:
* 4415 (Eniwetok) : 1M Division restored to full strength.
* Eliminated AL Ground Units: [2M Division] moves to 2825 (Wyndham)
2 US NAV
* 3319 (Biak) : BB Washington restored to full strength.
1 BR NAV
* Eliminated AL Naval Units: [CV Indomitable] moves to 3023 (Darwin)
5 AIR
* 2917 (Menado) : 11AF Air restored to full strength.
* 3620 (Aitape) : 7AF Air restored to full strength.
* 3720 (Wewak) : 5AF Air restored to full strength.

bty
234 8/9/2026 4:41:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies End Turn
233 8/9/2026 4:41:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Message EoT
PoW OK
No PW change

Attrition
* 5808 (Oahu) : [X Corps] suffers a step loss.


232 8/9/2026 4:39:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Play Strategy card as Operations #3: 1 / Prime Minister Curtin
2 Ground replacements: The Australians get two ground replacements that must be used immediately to bring Australian ground units from reduced to full strength, or from the eliminated plie to reduced strength or full strength, which are placed in any friendly Australian port. Any unused replacements are forfeit. Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 1 EC: 0

Message from Allies:
CPAC HQ to track
231 8/8/2026 4:36:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Play Strategy card as Operations #48: 3 / General Adachi: New Guinea Offensive
Activation: South or South Seas HQs only. Logistic Value: 5 Conditions: Only air and ground units may be activated. Bonus: Neither the HQ nor the units being activated need to be in supply in order to be activated, but must be within HQ activation range.

OC: 5 EC: 7

Message from Japanese:
2813 (Manila/Corregidor) : Comb Fleet HQ (Oza) (Agreement) Activates.

4017 (Truk) : [31st Army] Activates.
2415 (Miri) : [25th Army] Activates.
2616 (Tarakan) : [19th Army] Activates.
3813 (Saipan/Tinian) : [BB Hiei] Activates.

3813 (Saipan/Tinian): [BB Hiei] to 2909 (Tainan)
4017 (Truk): [31st Army] to 3709 (Iwo Jima)
Japanese ASP Marker (No Barges) uses 1/5 ASP
2415 (Miri): [25th Army] to 3209 (Okinawa)
2616 (Tarakan): [19th Army] to 3305 (Seoul)
230 8/8/2026 12:33:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Change War in Europe value From 1 to 3
229 8/8/2026 12:33:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Play Strategy card as Future Offensive Message from Allies:
no file sent

bty
228 8/7/2026 7:25:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Play Strategy card as Operations #18: 1 / Bridge on River Kwai: Death Railroad
If the Japanese control hexes 2108 and 2109, they become Trans Routes for the remainder of the game and any Japanese HQ that can trace a continuous Trans Routes via the Kwai RR to Rangoon has +1 added to its efficiency rating if any units are activated in Burma or Northern India. Place the Bridge Over the River Kwai marker near this location as a reminder. Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 3 EC: 0

Message from Japanese:
2813 (Manila/Corregidor) : Comb Fleet HQ (Oza) (Agreement) Activates.
1+2

2019 (Tjilatjap) : [28th Army] Activates.
2220 (Soerabaja) : [25th Army] Activates.
3615 (Ulithi) : 26 AF Activates.

3615 (Ulithi): 26 AF to 3705 (Ominato)
2019 (Tjilatjap): [28th Army] to 2311 (Cam Ranh)
2220 (Soerabaja): [25th Army] to 2415 (Miri)
2415 (Miri): 2 AD to 2415 (Miri)
227 8/7/2026 7:08:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Draw Extra Strategy card Message from Japanese:
Japanese Drawn Cards Marker moves to Strategic Record Track (1)
226 8/7/2026 7:06:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Message PBM

2616 (Tarakan): [4 AD] to 3209 (Okinawa)
2616 (Tarakan): 8 AD moves to 2211 (Phnom Penh)
3014 (Samar/Leyte): [22 AF] moves to 3615 (Ulithi)

225 8/7/2026 6:45:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Message * 2715 (Jolo) : [BB Kongo] suffers a step loss.
PBM
* 3119 (Sarong): SEAC LRB moves to 3023 (Darwin)
* 2916: CV Lexington moves to 3319 (Biak)
* 2816: CVL San Jacinto moves to 3520 (Hollandia)
* 2715 (Jolo): [BB Washington] moves to 3319 (Biak)
* 2715 (Jolo): BB Massachusetts moves to 3520 (Hollandia)
* 2715 (Jolo): CA London moves to 3023 (Darwin)

bty
224 8/6/2026 6:08:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Message 2715 (Jolo) : [BB Washington] suffers a step loss.

Your choice for 15 hits.

223 8/6/2026 6:04:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 2

0
2


Message from Japanese:
Battle A 2715 (Jolo)
US: 60 +1
JP: 67
222 8/6/2026 6:01:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Message 2813 (Manila/Corregidor) : Comb Fleet HQ (Oza) (Agreement) Activates.
3+2

2719 (Kendari) : 6 AD Activates.
2318 (Bandjermasin) : 8 AD Activates.
2211 (Phnom Penh) : [4 AD] Activates.
2915 (Davao) : BB Yamato Activates.
3416 (Palau Islands) : [22 AF] Activates.

2719 (Kendari): 6 AD to 2616 (Tarakan)
2616 (Tarakan): 6 AD joins Battle A
2318 (Bandjermasin): 8 AD to 2616 (Tarakan)
2616 (Tarakan): 8 AD joins Battle A
2211 (Phnom Penh): [4 AD] to 2616 (Tarakan)
2616 (Tarakan): [4 AD] joins Battle A
2915 (Davao): BB Yamato to 2715 (Jolo)
2715 (Jolo): BB Yamato joins Battle A
3416 (Palau Islands): [22 AF] to 3014 (Samar/Leyte)
3014 (Samar/Leyte): [22 AF] joins Battle A

221 8/6/2026 5:52:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Play Strategy card as Event #69: 1 / JN25 Code Change
Intelligence: Intercept Draw one Strategy Card.

OC: 3 EC: 0

Message from Japanese:
220 8/6/2026 4:10:00 PM 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:
* 3023 (Darwin) : ANZAC HQ (Rivalry) Activates (1+5).

* 3023 (Darwin) : CA London Activates.
* 4020 (Kavieng) : BB Massachusetts Activates.
* 4020 (Kavieng) : CV Lexington Activates.
* 4020 (Kavieng) : BB Washington Activates.
* 3319 (Biak) : CVL San Jacinto Activates.
* 3023 (Darwin): SEAC LRB moves to 3119 (Sarong)

* 3119 (Sarong): SEAC LRB joins Battle A
* 2715 (Jolo): BB Kongo joins Battle A

* 3023 (Darwin): CA London moves to 2715 (Jolo)
* 2715 (Jolo): CA London joins Battle A

* 4020 (Kavieng): BB Massachusetts moves to 2715 (Jolo)
* 2715 (Jolo): BB Massachusetts joins Battle A

* 4020 (Kavieng): BB Washington moves to 2715 (Jolo)
* 2715 (Jolo): BB Washington joins Battle A

* 4020 (Kavieng): CV Lexington moves to 2916
* 2916: CV Lexington joins Battle A

* 3319 (Biak): CVL San Jacinto moves to 2816
* 2816: CVL San Jacinto joins Battle A


No ZOI crossed

bty
219 8/5/2026 6:28:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Play Strategy card as Event #23: 2 / Operation RE: Attack on Milne Bay
Activation: Any HQ. Logistic Value: 3 Elite Units: The Japanese player gains a +1 ground combat die modifier if any brigade size ground units are involved in a ground combat during this Offensive.

OC: 4 EC: 6

Message from Japanese:
2813 (Manila/Corregidor) : Comb Fleet HQ (Oza) (Agreement) Activates.
3+2

1917 (Teloekbetoeng) : CV Junyo Activates.
2018 (Batavia) : CA Nachi Activates.
2018 (Batavia) : 2 SN Bde Activates.
2318 (Bandjermasin) : 26 AF Activates.
2709 (Hong Kong) : 8 AD Activates.

2318 (Bandjermasin): 26 AF to 3615 (Ulithi)
2709 (Hong Kong): 8 AD to 2318 (Bandjermasin)
1917 (Teloekbetoeng): CV Junyo to 2709 (Hong Kong)
2018 (Batavia): 2 SN Bde to 2709 (Hong Kong)
2018 (Batavia): CA Nachi to 2709 (Hong Kong)
218 8/5/2026 4:42:00 PM 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:
WiE TO 3

bty
217 8/5/2026 3:14:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Message Doh! Should be:
South HQ at 2212 (Saigon) to Turn 6
216 8/5/2026 3:06:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Play Strategy card as Operations #73: 2 / Ants: Japanese Barge Traffic Reinforcement
Activation: South or South Seas HQ only Logistics Value: 3 Bonus: If the Allies have not yet played the PT Boats event (Allied card 23) flip the Japanese ASP marker to its Barges side. The Japanese can use Japanese Barge movement until the Allied play of the PT Boats event cancels this capability. Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 4 EC: 6

Message from Japanese:
South HQ at 4017(Truk) to Turn 6
215 8/5/2026 12:38:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Message PBM

* 4415 (Eniwetok): 7AF LRB moves to 5108 (Midway)


BTY
214 8/5/2026 10:41:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Message 4017 (Truk): APD Kamikaze is eliminated

bty
213 8/5/2026 10:41:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 2

6
6


Message from Japanese:
Battle A 4017 (Truk)
US: 16 +4
JP: ?
212 8/5/2026 10:39:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 1

3


Message from Japanese:
Intel 0-2
211 8/5/2026 3:09:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Message forgot to note: no ZOI crossed
210 8/5/2026 3:07:00 AM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Play Strategy card as Operations #11: 2 / WAR IN EUROPE: Minor 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: 1 1944: 2 1945: 3 Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 2 EC: 0

Message from Allies:
* 5808 (Oahu) : Cen Pac HQ (Rivalry) Activates (2+3).

* 5108 (Midway) : 7AF LRB Activates.
* 4022 : XIV Corps Activates.
* 4222 (Buin) : 10AF LRB Activates.
* 3820 (Admiralty Islands) : 11AF LRB Activates.
* 3921 (Gasmata) : 13AF LRB Activates.

* 4022: XIV Corps moves to 4021 (Rabaul)
* Rabaul: Allies have captured 4 progress of war hexes
* 4021 (Rabaul) is now Allied controlled.

* 5108 (Midway): 7AF LRB moves to 4415 (Eniwetok)
* 4415 (Eniwetok): 7AF LRB joins Battle A

* 4017 (Truk): APD Kamikaze joins Battle A

* 3820 (Admiralty Islands): 11AF LRB joins Battle A

* 3921 (Gasmata): 13AF LRB joins Battle A

* 4222 (Buin): 10AF LRB joins Battle A


bty
209 8/4/2026 6:11:00 PM Jan-Apr 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:
Convoy Escorts Marker (+2) in Turn 5 (Jan-Apr 1943)
208 8/4/2026 3:35:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Play Strategy card as Event #16: 1 / Makin Island Raid: US Raiders
One Japanese air unit (Allied Player's choice) that is on a non-Japanese Islands hex within the range of a US HQ is reduced one step, even if this would eliminate the air unit. Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 1 EC: 0

Message from Allies:
* 3416 (Palau Islands) : [22 AF] suffers a step loss.


bty
207 8/4/2026 3:17:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Message Second pass. No file.
206 8/4/2026 3:11:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Message PBM
* 4117 (Nomoi): CV Lexington moves to 4020 (Kavieng)
* 4316 (Ponape): BB North Carolina moves to 4415 (Eniwetok)
* 4316 (Ponape): BB Massachusetts moves to 4020 (Kavieng)


bty
205 8/4/2026 2:56:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Message Oops. Battle A is 44 +3, so:

4316 (Ponape): [27 AF] is eliminated

Back to you for PBM
204 8/4/2026 2:51:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Message 4415 (Eniwetok) : [1M Division] suffers a step loss.
4415 (Eniwetok): 2M Division is eliminated

4415 (Eniwetok): [18th Army] is eliminated

203 8/4/2026 2:48:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 2

4
6


Message from Japanese:
Battle B 4415 (Eniwetok)
Ground
US: 24 +4
JP: 9 +3

202 8/4/2026 2:42:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 2

1
6


Message from Japanese:
Battle A 4316 (Ponape)
US: 32
JP: CH
201 8/4/2026 2:39:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 1

6


Message from Japanese:
Intel 0-7
200 8/3/2026 5:29:00 PM 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:
* 5808 (Oahu) : Cen Pac HQ (Rivalry) Activates (6+3).

* 3820 (Admiralty Islands) : 2M Division Activates.
* 4222 (Buin) : 1M Division Activates.
* 4816 (Maleolap) : SF Brigade Activates.
* 4612 (Wake) : W Brigade Activates.
* 4222 (Buin) : CV Lexington Activates.
* 4222 (Buin) : CV Wasp Activates.
* 3820 (Admiralty Islands) : CV Enterprise Activates.
* 4020 (Kavieng) : BB Massachusetts Activates.
* 3820 (Admiralty Islands) : BB North Carolina Activates.

* 4222 (Buin): CV Lexington moves to 4117 (Nomoi)
* 4117 (Nomoi): CV Lexington joins Battle A
* 4316 (Ponape): [27 AF] joins Battle A

* 4017 (Truk): [31st Army] is out of supply.
* 4017 (Truk): South Seas HQ (Agreement) is out of supply.
* 4017 (Truk): APD Kamikaze is out of supply.
* 4316 (Ponape): [27 AF] is out of supply.
* 4415 (Eniwetok): [18th Army] is out of supply.

* 4612 (Wake): W Brigade moves to 4517 (Kusaie)
* Kusaie: Allies have captured 1 progress of war hexes
* 4517 (Kusaie) is now Allied controlled.
* Allied ASP Marker uses 1/4 ASP

* 4816 (Maleolap): SF Brigade moves to 4316 (Ponape)
* 4316 (Ponape): SF Brigade joins Battle A
* Allied ASP Marker uses 2/4 ASP

* 3820 (Admiralty Islands): 2M Division moves to 4415 (Eniwetok)
* 4415 (Eniwetok): 2M Division joins Battle B
* 4415 (Eniwetok): 2M Division joins Battle B
* 4415 (Eniwetok): [18th Army] joins Battle B

* 4222 (Buin): 1M Division moves to 4415 (Eniwetok)
* 4415 (Eniwetok): 1M Division joins Battle B
* Allied ASP Marker uses 3/4 ASP
* Allied ASP Marker uses 4/4 ASP

* 4222 (Buin): CV Wasp moves to 4415 (Eniwetok)
* 4415 (Eniwetok): CV Wasp joins Battle B

* 3820 (Admiralty Islands): CV Enterprise moves to 4415 (Eniwetok)
* 4415 (Eniwetok): CV Enterprise joins Battle B

* 4020 (Kavieng): BB Massachusetts moves to 4316 (Ponape)
* 4316 (Ponape): BB Massachusetts joins Battle A

* 3820 (Admiralty Islands): BB North Carolina moves to 4316 (Ponape)
* 4316 (Ponape): BB North Carolina joins Battle A


bty

all battles are outside HQ range
199 8/3/2026 4:08:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Message Correction. File up.
198 8/3/2026 4:06:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Message First pass. No file.
197 8/3/2026 4:03:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Message PBM

3014 (Samar/Leyte): 8 AD moves to 2709 (Hong Kong)
196 8/3/2026 3:57:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Message * 3214: [CV Shokaku] is eliminated
* 3014 (Samar/Leyte): [21 AF] is eliminated
* 2915 (Davao): [CVL Ryujo] is eliminated

PBM
* 2917 (Menado): [5AF Air] moves to 3720 (Wewak)
* 2917 (Menado): [7AF Air] moves to 3620 (Aitape)
* 3119 (Sarong): SEAC LRB moves to 3023 (Darwin)
* 3319 (Biak): 13AF LRB moves to 3921 (Gasmata)
* 3319 (Biak): 14AF LRB moves to 3822 (Lae)


bty
195 8/3/2026 3:39:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Message 2917 (Menado) : [5AF Air] suffers a step loss.
2917 (Menado) : [7AF Air] suffers a step loss.
2917 (Menado) : [11AF Air] suffers a step loss.

Your choice for hits.

194 8/3/2026 3:36:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 2

9
3


Message from Japanese:
Battle A 2915 (Davao)
US: 42 +1
JP: 59
193 8/3/2026 3:35:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Message 2813 (Manila/Corregidor) : Comb Fleet HQ (Oza) (Agreement) Activates.
2+2

3014 (Samar/Leyte) : 7 AD Activates.
2709 (Hong Kong) : 8 AD Activates.
3706 (Tokyo) : CV Shokaku Activates.
3615 (Ulithi) : [21 AF] Activates.

3014 (Samar/Leyte): 7 AD joins Battle A
2709 (Hong Kong): 8 AD to 3014 (Samar/Leyte)
3014 (Samar/Leyte): 8 AD joins Battle A
3615 (Ulithi): [21 AF] to 3014 (Samar/Leyte)
3014 (Samar/Leyte): [21 AF] joins Battle A
3706 (Tokyo): CV Shokaku to 3214
3214: CV Shokaku joins Battle A
192 8/3/2026 2:55:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 1

4


Message from Japanese:
Intel 0-6
191 8/3/2026 1:44:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Play Strategy card as Event #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:
* 3023 (Darwin) : ANZAC HQ (Rivalry) Activates (5+1).

* 2917 (Menado) : 11AF Air Activates.
* 3620 (Aitape) : 7AF Air Activates.
* 3720 (Wewak) : 5AF Air Activates.
* 3023 (Darwin) : SEAC LRB Activates.
* 3922 (Buna) : 13AF LRB Activates.
* 3921 (Gasmata) : 14AF LRB Activates.

* 2915 (Davao): [37th Army] joins Battle A
* 2915 (Davao): [CVL Ryujo] joins Battle C
* 2915 (Davao): BB Yamato joins Battle A

* 2917 (Menado): 11AF Air joins Battle A

* 3023 (Darwin): SEAC LRB moves to 3119 (Sarong)
* 3119 (Sarong): SEAC LRB joins Battle A

* 3620 (Aitape): 7AF Air moves to 2917 (Menado)
* 2917 (Menado): 7AF Air joins Battle A

* 3720 (Wewak): 5AF Air moves to 2917 (Menado)
* 2917 (Menado): 5AF Air joins Battle A

* 3921 (Gasmata): 14AF LRB moves to 3319 (Biak)
* 3319 (Biak): 14AF LRB joins Battle A

* 3922 (Buna): 13AF LRB moves to 3319 (Biak)
* 3319 (Biak): 13AF LRB joins Battle A


bty
190 8/2/2026 4:58:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Message You go first
189 8/2/2026 4:57:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Draw Strategy cards Drew 5 cards.

188 8/2/2026 4:56:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Message Japanese ASP Marker (No Barges) to Strategic Record Track (5)
187 8/2/2026 4:55:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 1

3


Message from Japanese:
Subs 0-5
186 8/2/2026 4:54:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Japanese Message R&R

[33rd Army] to 3014 (Samar/Leyte)
8 AD to 2709 (Hong Kong)
28 AF moves to 3416 (Palau Islands)

[25 AF] to 4110 (Marcus)
Japanese Air Replacements to Strategic Record Track (1)

185 8/2/2026 1:54:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Draw Strategy cards Drew 7 cards.

184 8/2/2026 1:52:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Message after your RR/RPs, you may roll for my subs

I'll draw now my cards to start thinking


bty
183 8/2/2026 1:49:00 PM Jan-Apr 1943 Allies Message AL ASP = 4

Reinforcement
Delayed Reinforcements Box: 4 Ind Corps moves to 1905 (Dacca)
* Delayed Reinforcements Box: CA London moves to 3023 (Darwin)
* Delayed Reinforcements Box: 14AF LRB moves to 3921 (Gasmata)
* Turn 5 (Jan-Apr 1943): 7AF Air moves to 3620 (Aitape)
* Turn 5 Allied Reinforcements: SEAC LRB moves to 3023 (Darwin)
* Delayed Reinforcements Box: 2 MAW moves to 4817 (Jaluit)
* Delayed Reinforcements Box: 2M Division moves to 3820 (Admiralty Islands)
* Delayed Reinforcements Box: BB Washington moves to 4020 (Kavieng)
* Turn 5 Allied Reinforcements: CVL San Jacinto moves to 3319 (Biak)
* Turn 5 Allied Reinforcements: BB Massachusetts moves to 4020 (Kavieng)
* Turn 5 Allied Reinforcements: XXIV Corps moves to 3520 (Hollandia)

RPs
I see only that:
* 4222 (Buin) : CV Wasp restored to full strength.
* 2107 : 5 Chinese Army restored to full strength.
182 8/2/2026 1:32:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Allies End Turn
181 8/2/2026 1:32:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Allies Message by WS I meant PW...
180 8/2/2026 1:31:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Allies Message EoT
No WS change, PoW OK

No attrition too
179 8/2/2026 1:05:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Japanese Play Strategy card as Event #19: 2 / Weather: Monsoon Rains Cancel Offensive
Allied Offensive is canceled. All units are placed back at their starting locations. Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 4 EC: 0

Message from Japanese:
No file. Back to you to end turn.
178 8/2/2026 4:34:00 AM Sep-Dec 1942 Allies Play Strategy card as Operations #15: 2 / Heroic Repair: Emergency Battle Repairs
2 Naval Replacements: The Allies gain two US naval replacements that must be used immediately. Unused replacements are lost. If the Allied Player brings a naval unit from the eliminated pile back into the game it is placed within range of a US or Joint HQ, in any friendly, in supply port.

OC: 2 EC: 0

Message from Allies:
* 5808 (Oahu) : Cen Pac HQ (Rivalry) Activates (2+3).

* 3720 (Wewak) : 5AF Air Activates.
* 3820 (Admiralty Islands) : 11AF LRB Activates.
* 4020 (Kavieng) : 13AF Air Activates.
* 3922 (Buna) : 13AF LRB Activates.
* 4222 (Buin) : 10AF LRB Activates.

* 3720 (Wewak): 5AF Air moves to 3319 (Biak)
* 3319 (Biak): 5AF Air joins Battle A
* 3416 (Palau Islands): 22 AF joins Battle A

* 3820 (Admiralty Islands): 11AF LRB joins Battle A

* 4020 (Kavieng): 13AF Air moves to 3319 (Biak)
* 3319 (Biak): 13AF Air joins Battle A

* 3922 (Buna): 13AF LRB moves to 3620 (Aitape)
* 3620 (Aitape): 13AF LRB joins Battle A

* 4222 (Buin): 10AF LRB moves to 3620 (Aitape)
* 3620 (Aitape): 10AF LRB joins Battle A


No ZOI crossed

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177 8/1/2026 4:31:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Japanese Discard Strategy card #67: 2 / Japanese Army/Navy: Central Agreement
OC: 4 EC: 0

Message from Japanese:
No file. bty.
176 8/1/2026 3:06:00 AM Sep-Dec 1942 Allies Play Strategy card as Future Offensive Message from Allies:
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175 8/1/2026 3:05:00 AM Sep-Dec 1942 Allies Message PBM
* 3820 (Admiralty Islands): 11AF Air moves to 2917 (Menado)
* 3820 (Admiralty Islands): 5AF Air moves to 3720 (Wewak)
* 3721 (Madang): 11AF LRB moves to 3820 (Admiralty Islands)



174 7/31/2026 5:40:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Japanese Play Strategy card as Future Offensive Message from Japanese:
173 7/31/2026 5:36:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Japanese Message 4017 (Truk): 3 AD is eliminated
172 7/31/2026 5:34:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Japanese Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 2

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2


Message from Japanese:
Battle A 4017 (Truk)
US: 27 +3
JP: ?
171 7/31/2026 5:32:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Japanese Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 1

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Message from Japanese:
Intel 0-5
170 7/31/2026 2:55:00 AM Sep-Dec 1942 Allies Play Strategy card as Event #63: 3 / Operation Stalemate: Invasion of Pelelu and Ulithi
Activate: Any HQ. Logistic Value: 6 if US Central Pac HQ, for all others: 4

OC: 3 EC: 5

Message from Allies:
* 5808 (Oahu) : Cen Pac HQ (Rivalry) Activates (6+3).

* 5108 (Midway) : 7AF Air Activates.
* 5808 (Oahu) : 7AF LRB Activates.
* 4222 (Buin) : 10AF LRB Activates.
* 4020 (Kavieng) : 13AF Air Activates.
* 3922 (Buna) : 13AF LRB Activates.
* 3721 (Madang) : 11AF LRB Activates.
* 3721 (Madang) : 11AF Air Activates.
* 3820 (Admiralty Islands) : 5AF Air Activates.

* 3820 (Admiralty Islands): 5AF Air joins Battle A
* 4017 (Truk): [31st Army] joins Battle A
* 4017 (Truk): South Seas HQ (Agreement) joins Battle A
* 4017 (Truk): APD Kamikaze joins Battle A
* 4017 (Truk): 3 AD joins Battle A

* 4020 (Kavieng): 13AF Air joins Battle A

* 3721 (Madang): 11AF LRB joins Battle A

* 3721 (Madang): 11AF Air moves to 3820 (Admiralty Islands)
* 3820 (Admiralty Islands): 11AF Air joins Battle A

* 3922 (Buna): 13AF LRB joins Battle A

* 4222 (Buin): 10AF LRB joins Battle A

* 5808 (Oahu): 7AF LRB moves to 5108 (Midway)

* 5108 (Midway): 7AF Air moves to Turn 5 (Jan-Apr 1943)


No ZOI crossed

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169 7/30/2026 5:22:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Japanese Message No file.

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168 7/30/2026 5:22:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Japanese Return Strategy card to hand #34: 2 / US Army/Navy Dispute: Slows US Reinforcements

Message from Japanese:
167 7/30/2026 5:22:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Japanese Discard Strategy card #66: 2 / Kamikaze Attack
OC: 4 EC: 0

Message from Japanese:
166 7/30/2026 5:21:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Japanese Play Future Offensive 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:
165 7/30/2026 2:47:00 AM Sep-Dec 1942 Allies Message * Maleolap: Allies have captured 6 progress of war hexes
* 4816 (Maleolap) is now Allied controlled.

PBM
* 5018 (Tarawa): 1 MAW moves to 4716 (Namu)
* 4715 (Kwajalein): [4 SN Bde] is out of supply.
* 4816 (Maleolap): CV Lexington moves to 4222 (Buin)
* 4415 (Eniwetok): BB Mississippi moves to 4222 (Buin)
* 4316 (Ponape): BB North Carolina moves to 3820 (Admiralty Islands)
* 4317: CV Enterprise moves to 3820 (Admiralty Islands)

164 7/29/2026 6:11:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Japanese Message 4316 (Ponape) : [27 AF] suffers a step loss.

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163 7/29/2026 6:10:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Japanese Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 2

0
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Message from Japanese:
4715 (Kwajalein): [24 AF] is eliminated

Battle B 4415 (Eniwetok) auto
4415 (Eniwetok): [CL Tenryu] is eliminated

Battle C
US: 28 +3
JP: ?
162 7/29/2026 6:07:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Japanese Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 2

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Message from Japanese:
Battle A (4715, Kwajalein)
US: 12 +3
JP: ?
161 7/29/2026 6:02:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Japanese Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 1

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Message from Japanese:
Intel 0-6
160 7/29/2026 3:43:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Allies Play Future Offensive card as Event #28: 2 / Operation Chronicle: Woodlark Island Operation
Actiavte: Any HQ. Logistic Value: 3 Bonus: If ground units are landed on an unoccupied one hex island, prior to ANY reaction place an Allied control marker on all adjacent unoccupied one hex islands.

OC: 2 EC: 4

Message from Allies:
* 5808 (Oahu) : Cen Pac HQ (Rivalry) Activates (3+3).

* 4222 (Buin) : CV Lexington Activates.
* 4222 (Buin) : CV Enterprise Activates.
* 4222 (Buin) : BB North Carolina Activates.
* 4222 (Buin) : BB Mississippi Activates.
* 4423 (Guadalcanal) : SF Brigade Activates.
* 5018 (Tarawa) : 1 MAW Activates.

* 4222 (Buin): CV Lexington moves to 4816 (Maleolap)
* 4816 (Maleolap): CV Lexington joins Battle A
* 4715 (Kwajalein): [24 AF] joins Battle A

* 4423 (Guadalcanal): SF Brigade moves to 4816 (Maleolap)
* Allied ASP Marker uses 2/3 ASP

* 4222 (Buin): BB Mississippi moves to 4415 (Eniwetok)
* 4415 (Eniwetok): BB Mississippi joins Battle B
* 4415 (Eniwetok): [CL Tenryu] joins Battle B

* 4222 (Buin): CV Enterprise moves to 4317
* 4317: CV Enterprise joins Battle C
* 4316 (Ponape): 27 AF joins Battle C

* 4222 (Buin): BB North Carolina moves to 4316 (Ponape)
* 4316 (Ponape): BB North Carolina joins Battle C

- Bonus
* Wotje: Allies have captured 2 progress of war hexes
* 4815 (Wotje) is now Allied controlled.
* Mili: Allies have captured 3 progress of war hexes
* 4916 (Mili) is now Allied controlled.
* Jaluit: Allies have captured 4 progress of war hexes
* 4817 (Jaluit) is now Allied controlled.
* Namu: Allies have captured 5 progress of war hexes
* 4716 (Namu) is now Allied controlled.

1MAW will move at PBM

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159 7/29/2026 1:13:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 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:
2813 (Manila/Corregidor) : Comb Fleet HQ (Oza) (Agreement) Activates.
3+2

2220 (Soerabaja) : [CVL Ryujo] Activates.
2915 (Davao) : CVL Zuiho Activates.
2812 (Clark Field) : 5 AD Activates.
2813 (Manila/Corregidor) : BB Yamato Activates.

2220 (Soerabaja): [CVL Ryujo] to 2915 (Davao)
2915 (Davao): CVL Zuiho to 2813 (Manila/Corregidor)
2813 (Manila/Corregidor): BB Yamato to 2915 (Davao)
2812 (Clark Field): 5 AD to 2813 (Manila/Corregidor)
158 7/29/2026 11:40:00 AM Sep-Dec 1942 Japanese Draw Extra Strategy card Message from Japanese:
Japanese Drawn Cards Marker moves to Strategic Record Track (2)
157 7/29/2026 11:39:00 AM Sep-Dec 1942 Japanese Play Strategy card as Event #64: 2 / Weather: Halsey's Typhoon
Allied Offensive is canceled. All units are placed back at their starting locations. The Japanese player may reduce one full strength Allied CA or DD naval unit (Japanese player choice) that was activated for the canceled Offensive. This can only reduce, not eliminate, the naval unit. If none of the specified naval units are available, there is no additional effect. Draw one Strategy Card. Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 4 EC: 0

Message from Japanese:
156 7/29/2026 3:16:00 AM Sep-Dec 1942 Allies Play Strategy card as Event #21: 3 / Operation Cartwheel: Breaking the Bismark Barrier
Activate: Any HQ. Logistic Value: 6 if US SW Pac HQ, for all others: 4

OC: 3 EC: 5

Message from Allies:
* 3720 (Wewak) : SW Pac HQ (Rivalry) Activates (6+2).

* 3520 (Hollandia) : 5AF LRB Activates.
* 3119 (Sarong) : [19 LRB] Activates.
* 3820 (Admiralty Islands) : 5AF Air Activates.
* 4020 (Kavieng) : 13AF Air Activates.
* 3721 (Madang) : 11AF LRB Activates.
* 3721 (Madang) : 11AF Air Activates.
* 3922 (Buna) : 13AF LRB Activates.
* 4222 (Buin) : 10AF LRB Activates.

* 3119 (Sarong): [19 LRB] moves to 2917 (Menado)
* 2917 (Menado): [19 LRB] joins Battle A
* 2813 (Manila/Corregidor): BB Yamato joins Battle A

* 4020 (Kavieng): 13AF Air moves to 2917 (Menado)
* 2917 (Menado): 13AF Air joins Battle B
* 2915 (Davao): CVL Zuiho joins Battle B

* 3820 (Admiralty Islands): 5AF Air moves to 2917 (Menado)
* 2917 (Menado): 5AF Air joins Battle B

* 3520 (Hollandia): 5AF LRB joins Battle C
* 3416 (Palau Islands): 22 AF joins Battle C

* 3721 (Madang): 11AF LRB moves to 3520 (Hollandia)
* 3520 (Hollandia): 11AF LRB joins Battle C

* 3922 (Buna): 13AF LRB moves to 3520 (Hollandia)
* 3520 (Hollandia): 13AF LRB joins Battle C

* 4222 (Buin): 10AF LRB moves to 3620 (Aitape)
* 3620 (Aitape): 10AF LRB joins Battle C

* 3721 (Madang): 11AF Air moves to 3319 (Biak)
* 3319 (Biak): 11AF Air joins Battle C

So
A: 1AF
B: 20AF
C: 21AF


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155 7/28/2026 5:21:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Japanese Play Strategy card as Operations #35: 3 / Operation KE: Guadalcanal Evacuation
Choose a Japanese occupied coastal hex. Up to 3 Japanese ground units in the chose hex and all adjacent hexes (that do not have to be coastal hexes) may conduct strategic naval movement (with no amphibious shipping points required) from these hexes to any single friendly port hex. No battles may be initiated. The move is unaffected by Allied air ZOI, however all other conditions for a strategic naval move apply.

OC: 5 EC: 0

Message from Japanese:
4017 (Truk) : South Seas HQ (Agreement) Activates.
3+2

4715 (Kwajalein) : [CL Tenryu] Activates.
4316 (Ponape) : [24 AF] Activates.
4017 (Truk) : 7 AD Activates.
3014 (Samar/Leyte) : 27 AF Activates.

4715 (Kwajalein): [CL Tenryu] to 4415 (Eniwetok)
4316 (Ponape): [24 AF] to 4715 (Kwajalein)
3014 (Samar/Leyte): 27 AF to 4316 (Ponape)
4017 (Truk): 7 AD to 3014 (Samar/Leyte)
154 7/28/2026 4:24:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Allies Message 20 hits, 25AF killed, no response

PBM
4716 (Namu): CV Enterprise moves to 4222 (Buin)
* 4817 (Jaluit): CV Lexington moves to 4222 (Buin)
* 3617: [CV Wasp] moves to 4222 (Buin)


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153 7/28/2026 4:21:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Allies Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 1

5


Message from Allies:
Wasp flips

Battle B
USA dr, 24AF, +3 drm

152 7/28/2026 4:20:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Allies Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 2

2
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Message from Allies:
Battle A
USA dr, 12AF +3drm
JP dr, remnants
151 7/28/2026 4:20:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Allies Play Strategy card as Event #84: 3 / U.S. Carrier Raids
Activate: Central Pacific HQ only. Logistic Value: 0 Intelligence: Surprise Attack, which cannot be changed by a reaction event card. Conditions: Only US Carrier naval units may be activated. This card cannot be cancelled by a weather card. Remove from play if used as an event.

OC: 3 EC: 0

Message from Allies:
* 5808 (Oahu) : Cen Pac HQ (Rivalry) Activates (0+3).

* 5808 (Oahu) : CV Enterprise Activates.
* 5808 (Oahu) : CV Lexington Activates.
* 4020 (Kavieng) : CV Wasp Activates.

* 4020 (Kavieng): CV Wasp moves to 3617
* 3617: CV Wasp joins Battle A
* 3416 (Palau Islands): [27th Army] joins Battle A
* 3416 (Palau Islands): 22 AF joins Battle A

* 5808 (Oahu): CV Enterprise moves to 4716 (Namu)
* 4716 (Namu): CV Enterprise joins Battle B
* 4715 (Kwajalein): [CL Tenryu] joins Battle B
* 4715 (Kwajalein): [4 SN Bde] joins Battle B
* 4715 (Kwajalein): 25 AF joins Battle B

* 5808 (Oahu): CV Lexington moves to 4817 (Jaluit)
* 4817 (Jaluit): CV Lexington joins Battle B


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150 7/28/2026 3:51:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Japanese Play Strategy card as Event #77: 3 / Fuel Shortage: Japanese re-deploy fleet
Due to fuel shortages the Japanese player may move the Combined Fleet HQ and up to 4 naval units of any type from their current location to any port hex which is within 3 hexes of a resource space. The movement of the HQ and naval units may not enter an unneutralized Allied air ZOI.

OC: 5 EC: 0

Message from Japanese:
3407 (Kure): Comb Fleet HQ (Oza) (Agreement) to 2813 (Manila/Corregidor)
149 7/28/2026 3:15:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Allies Message * Allied ASP Marker uses 1/3 ASP
* Menado: Allies have captured 1 progress of war hexes
* 2917 (Menado) is now Allied controlled.
PBM
* 3118 (Waigeo): CV Wasp moves to 4020 (Kavieng)

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148 7/27/2026 5:49:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Japanese Message 2918 (Batjan): [CV Indomitable] is eliminated

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147 7/27/2026 5:47:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Japanese Die roll request Request: 10-sided die x 2

3
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Message from Japanese:
No reaction

Battle A
US: CH
JP: CH


146 7/27/2026 4:50:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Allies Message forgot to note on map: ASP 1/3
145 7/27/2026 4:48:00 PM Sep-Dec 1942 Allies Play Strategy card as Event #35: 2 / Operation Ash: Vella Lavella 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:
surprise unless...

* 3023 (Darwin) : ANZAC HQ (Rivalry) Activates (2+1).

* 3319 (Biak) : CV Wasp Activates.
* 3023 (Darwin) : [CV Indomitable] Activates.
* 2825 (Wyndham) : 3NZ Division Activates.

* 3023 (Darwin): [CV Indomitable] moves to 2918 (Batjan)
* 2918 (Batjan): [CV Indomitable] joins Battle A
* 2719 (Kendari): 6 AD joins Battle A

* 2825 (Wyndham): 3NZ Division moves to 2917 (Menado)
* TASOS (Referee) creates Landing Hex (B) in 2917 (Menado)

* 3319 (Biak): CV Wasp moves to 3118 (Waigeo)
* 3218: CV Wasp covers Landing B

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