In many respects I think one wants them to keep attacking Wellington. It is a good waste of their manpower.
In many respects I think one wants them to keep attacking Wellington. It is a good waste of their manpower.
True. The most telling accounts about Tech-advance I listened to, were; on World at War, there is an interview with Vaniver <sp> Bush (I think he was head of the US Appropriations Dept. - that talks about crazy ideas that worked or something to that affect. iirc, on the "Morning" episode, Mountbatten talks about the two floating docks they brought with them since they did not have a port yet. and everyone thought they were mad.Nice video, the Dry Dock really tells why the allies won the war.
That's my view. If I can't attack them across the water, (and I get heavy losses trying) then I continue with my war of attrition and supply-prevention. I think we've already passed the point "where we could have lost the war in a single day"In many respects I think one wants them to keep attacking Wellington. It is a good waste of their manpower.
True. The most telling accounts about Tech-advance I listened to, were; on World at War, there is an interview with Vaniver <sp> Bush (I think he was head of the US Appropriations Dept. - that talks about crazy ideas that worked or something to that affect. iirc, on the "Morning" episode, Mountbatten talks about the two floating docks they brought with them since they did not have a port yet. and everyone thought they were mad.
Thanks. No kidding; I had no idea but I suppose being in charge of a large body of scientist would be a great vantage point. I only remembered his comment about sending a fragile glass tube inside a bomb/missle and not breaking sometime before hand. iirc regarding the development of the proximity-fuse.Vannevar Bush was a fascinating fellow. If you haven't already, I'd highly recommend giving "As We May Think" a read; it's amazing how far-sighted his predictions turned out to be about the future of computing.
Yes, great thinking... the French usually have a decent fleet left, for NEw-Zealand standards at least, even after Vichy is formed and Mers-el-Kébir is triggered, they are usually stuck in some small port for the rest of the war...Hmm, speaking of exiled fleets sitting unsupplied in distant ports ... whatever happened to the French Fleet? Are they sitting in some tiny port off Newfoundland without supply as well? An invitation to join AJCO could be issued - they have an interest in the South Pacific, after all. You could tag over and EF them if you think you could supply them (or at least some of them). If they express reluctance, just tell them to remember Villers-Bretonneux!
we nabbed two USN BBs. After losing the HMS Valiant in a head to head with 4 IJN Heavy-Cruisers and only sinking 1 CA, it made no sense to do the same a third time
I am glad I had that inkling...something wicked this way comes. I could have lost much.Well that is a very large enemy carrier fleet paying you such close attention! You should feel honoured. Kinda.
Fine idea mate. I know that some Subs are about but have not looked closely.Hmm, speaking of exiled fleets sitting unsupplied in distant ports ... whatever happened to the French Fleet? Are they sitting in some tiny port off Newfoundland without supply as well? An invitation to join AJCO could be issued - they have an interest in the South Pacific, after all. You could tag over and EF them if you think you could supply them (or at least some of them). If they express reluctance, just tell them to remember Villers-Bretonneux!
Solid observation...without our defense there, we could not take this present gamble on Java.At least the North Island is unsinkable!
Well, Japan has us divided, we may as well divide their possessions. If we can take and hold those vital strategic-resources and the naturals...we will do great damage to their industry; that would be a lousy trade for occupying South-Island.Java might be a risky play, but if it takes the pressure off of New Zealand itself and / or the Allies elsewhere then it may be well worth the risk. The Dutch East Indies certainly appear to be the "soft underbelly" of the Japanese Empire at present, with all their attention focused on other fronts.
When I nabbed the New Yorks, the USA had a gigantic fleet too. I did what I could but of course could not undo the empty flat-tops.Please make sure to keep your massive Japanese Carrier Fleets in your own AAR Universe please.
I've a feeling you'd made the same call. Let's hope it pays-off. I look at as if we lose...more time goes on the clock but if we win, we may cause serious problems for their pacific war-industry. This is the first step, because if we succeed, then I hope Britain will answer my summons to Borneo.That was some very rapid naval battle avoidance, followed by a bold attack on Java... very impressive, and surely very annoying to Japanese High Command, just the way we like it...
Great insertion. Now what to do about handling that last enemy fleet?<LOL>What was that old definition of insanity...to repeat the same action expecting a different result, I think?
Mead...all around. <much-clinking...or thudding>Ahhhh revenge is a dish best served cold eh? Let’s see the dice thrown high and see where they might fall eh?