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  The final objectives chart. Japan just one short of victory in the time allowed. Objectives translated onto the campaign map. During the c...

Doorman successfully intercepts the WAF Invasion Convoy heading for Batavia having evaded aircraft and sea patrols. The scene is set for the...

 The rules used throughout the campaign is General Quarters 3 (GQ3). The remnants of the Japanese Distant Cover Group newly transferred from...

  The start of turn 6 with just a handful of objectives remaining for the Japanese. The Java targets will be critical and being large convoy...

  The situation at the start of turn 5. The most notable development being the fall of Singapore. 2 RN destroyers in drydock were destroyed ...

  A summary of movements and actions at the end of turn 4. The final possible actions at the end of the turn are the possibility of air atta...

Turning now to the final surface v surface action on turn 4, the US EastGroup reinforced by two New Zealand light cruisers successfully inte...

Turning now to the east, the Australian Darwin group escaped unscathed from a torpedo bomber attack and now make a dash for an invasion conv...

Focussing on the Dutch CenGroup, their flagship has pulled out due to damage sustained in a bombing attack. The flag has been transferred to...

A reminder of the situation at the end of turn 3. Japanese objectives captured are circled. WAF has completed 2 tiers and the EAF 1.   Conti...

  A reminder of the situation at the end of turn 2 with objectives captured by the Japanese circled. For this turn it will be a priority for...

The final actions of campaign turn 2 are potential air attacks on crippled or disabled ships underway for repair. The first phase is a carri...

Two allied naval groups have succeeded in thwarting any Japanese attempts to prevent them intercepting convoys. EASGROUP v JINTSU CONVOY Eas...

The second Japanese patrol was also successful intercepting the USN EasGroup which is the subject of the next game. The heavy cruiser Nachi ...

In this phase the Japanese have sent out two patrols with the intention of intervening any allied sweeps before they interfere with any inva...

Two Japanese Land Based Air attacks were launched. One each from the Western Attack Force and the Eastern Attack Force. Turning first to the...

  The Japanese Eastern Attack Force are now operating out of Davao allowing them to ramp up operations. The allies have yet to form ABDACOM ...

Currently reading a book covering the naval aspects of the invasion of Norway in 1940 had inspired me to continue with my naval campaign.  O...

Rear Admiral Arthur Palliser commanding the WESGROUP sweep breathes a sigh of relief having successfully evaded any Japanese patrols. It was...

  IJN Western Attack Force (WAF) - Allied WESGROUP (RN) Rear Admiral Arthur Palliser commands the WESGROUP sweep intending to intercept the ...