Try to take Pearl Harbour asap. Most of their fleet is in the Hawaii sector kill it. Oh and get a fleet(6 dd near home island) near every bundel of island.
Good progress up till now.
Good progress up till now.
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Karaiskandar: Thanks. I'm actually afraid I've given them too little time. I want more epic naval battles. Well, maybe they'll start fighting when I've taken Pearl Harbor from them.
MidEvil: Thank you, working on it, I've only been at war with them for a month
And here's my main fleet composition:
Yamamoto's Carrier Task Force
6 CVs
2 CLs
22 DDs
Osami's Carrier Task Force
6 CVs
2 CLs
22 DDs
Ozawa's Surface Attack Group
6 BBs
4 BCs
7 CVLs
2 CAs
7 CLs
4 DDs
Nagano's Cruiser Fleet
12 CAs
18 CLs
To me it seems that Ozawa's fleet is the most successful so far.
MidEvil: Thank you, working on it, I've only been at war with them for a month
And here's my main fleet composition:
Yamamoto's Carrier Task Force
6 CVs
2 CLs
22 DDs
Osami's Carrier Task Force
6 CVs
2 CLs
22 DDs
Ozawa's Surface Attack Group
6 BBs
4 BCs
7 CVLs
2 CAs
7 CLs
4 DDs
Nagano's Cruiser Fleet
12 CAs
18 CLs
To me it seems that Ozawa's fleet is the most successful so far.
Oh, I will. I actually have two options for the invasion route. I was thinking about Christmas Island or any of the small islands close to it. If I build a level 1 naval base there, I think I can reach LA or even Panama.
While the Germans distracted the Russians in Europe, we decided to take the opportunity and launch an invasion of the Asian part of the USSR.
The front line of this war was the widest ever.
Meanwhile, Admiral Ozawa had been given the task to execute an invasion of the Philippines. He was viewed as the most competent candidate for the mission, and he was given 11 Siamese divisions to perform this invasion with.
The USN responded after a month, but by then the invasion was almost over already. The USN lost many fine ships because they rushed the intervention plan.
As if it wasn't bad enough already, the USN kept pouring ships towards Ozawa's fleet, losing badly over and over again.
While Ozawa's fleet kept sinking enemy ships, the Americans attempted a huge invasion of Wake Island, involving tanks, artillery and motorized divisions. However the invasion failed, largely because the Japanese soldiers guarding the island had fortified it with all kinds of cannons, mines and traps.
On the 30th of June, Ozawa declared victory in the Philippines. The Americans had failed, and lost many fine ships in the process.
In July, Nagano was asked to arrange an invasion of Pearl Harbor, and to drive the Americans out of the Hawaii islands. He approached the islands unopposed at first, but an intelligence report revealed to him that Pearl Harbor was too heavily garrisoned for his forces to be able to land there. Instead he turned his attention towards The Big Island. This was when the Americans noticed him. Nagano managed to get 4 divisions to Hawaii, but only because his cruiser fleet stalled the USN for several days. Japanese high command thought Pearl Harbor would be an easy invasion like the Philippines, and in the aftermath regretted that they had sent Nagano there. Nagano's fleet was usually viewed as the weakest in the IJN, and he was only given 6 divisions to invade Pearl Harbor with. Japanese high command realized that this had been a mistake.
The next month another disaster occurred. Admiral Osami, determined to avenge Nagano's loss in Hawaii, lost all of his CVs to protect Wake Island. An invasion of Pearl Harbor seemed even more unlikely now.
The USA finally decided to drag Vichy France into the war, by attempting an invasion of Morocco. Now, of the European countries, only Ireland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and Schweiz remain at peace.
Another event, that occurred in August, was the American attempted invasion of Indonesia. Japan offered to send assistance to Indonesia, but they refused and took care of the invasion themselves.
In the beginning of October, 2 large IJN fleets had lost their fighting power, while the other two were stuck on repairs and maintenance. The overall situation for the IJN didn't look very bright, and before the war Yamamoto himself said: "It would not be enough that we take Guam and the Philippines, nor even Hawaii and San Francisco. To make victory certain, we would have to march into Washington and dictate the terms of peace in the White House. I wonder if our politicians (who speak so lightly of a Japanese-American war) have confidence as to the final outcome and are prepared to make the necessary sacrifices." Japanese high command hadn't realized that he was right until now, and braced themselves for a long war.
Meanwhile, the war against the Soviet Union had been going very well. Japanese, Chinese and Manchu divisions marched north almost unopposed.
The front line of this war was the widest ever.
Meanwhile, Admiral Ozawa had been given the task to execute an invasion of the Philippines. He was viewed as the most competent candidate for the mission, and he was given 11 Siamese divisions to perform this invasion with.
The USN responded after a month, but by then the invasion was almost over already. The USN lost many fine ships because they rushed the intervention plan.
As if it wasn't bad enough already, the USN kept pouring ships towards Ozawa's fleet, losing badly over and over again.
While Ozawa's fleet kept sinking enemy ships, the Americans attempted a huge invasion of Wake Island, involving tanks, artillery and motorized divisions. However the invasion failed, largely because the Japanese soldiers guarding the island had fortified it with all kinds of cannons, mines and traps.
On the 30th of June, Ozawa declared victory in the Philippines. The Americans had failed, and lost many fine ships in the process.
In July, Nagano was asked to arrange an invasion of Pearl Harbor, and to drive the Americans out of the Hawaii islands. He approached the islands unopposed at first, but an intelligence report revealed to him that Pearl Harbor was too heavily garrisoned for his forces to be able to land there. Instead he turned his attention towards The Big Island. This was when the Americans noticed him. Nagano managed to get 4 divisions to Hawaii, but only because his cruiser fleet stalled the USN for several days. Japanese high command thought Pearl Harbor would be an easy invasion like the Philippines, and in the aftermath regretted that they had sent Nagano there. Nagano's fleet was usually viewed as the weakest in the IJN, and he was only given 6 divisions to invade Pearl Harbor with. Japanese high command realized that this had been a mistake.
The next month another disaster occurred. Admiral Osami, determined to avenge Nagano's loss in Hawaii, lost all of his CVs to protect Wake Island. An invasion of Pearl Harbor seemed even more unlikely now.
The USA finally decided to drag Vichy France into the war, by attempting an invasion of Morocco. Now, of the European countries, only Ireland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and Schweiz remain at peace.
Another event, that occurred in August, was the American attempted invasion of Indonesia. Japan offered to send assistance to Indonesia, but they refused and took care of the invasion themselves.
In the beginning of October, 2 large IJN fleets had lost their fighting power, while the other two were stuck on repairs and maintenance. The overall situation for the IJN didn't look very bright, and before the war Yamamoto himself said: "It would not be enough that we take Guam and the Philippines, nor even Hawaii and San Francisco. To make victory certain, we would have to march into Washington and dictate the terms of peace in the White House. I wonder if our politicians (who speak so lightly of a Japanese-American war) have confidence as to the final outcome and are prepared to make the necessary sacrifices." Japanese high command hadn't realized that he was right until now, and braced themselves for a long war.
Meanwhile, the war against the Soviet Union had been going very well. Japanese, Chinese and Manchu divisions marched north almost unopposed.
Wow the IJN has been badly mauled by the USN, bad news.
How many carriers do you have now?
Hopefully the war against the soviets will end quickly and you'll be able to focus on the americans.
How many carriers do you have now?
Hopefully the war against the soviets will end quickly and you'll be able to focus on the americans.
fighting UK, USA and SU at the same time?
just hope that the americans get busy in europe
just hope that the americans get busy in europe
Karaiskandar: Yeah, but I still have 6 carriers left. And those 6 carriers are the 6 more up-to-date ones.
Mico94: Yes, I told you this would be one badass game. It's probably the most fun and exciting game I've ever played.
Mico94: Yes, I told you this would be one badass game. It's probably the most fun and exciting game I've ever played.
Ok I see, so you have still enough naval power to teach the Americans some more lessons.
It would be great if you showed the progress of your puppets.
Indonesia has 6 divisions already?
What about India and china?
No Indians fighing in russia? or ar they guarding the beaches?
Indonesia has 6 divisions already?
What about India and china?
No Indians fighing in russia? or ar they guarding the beaches?
Middelkerke: I could make an update dedicated to my puppets, showing you all kinds of information like IC, MP, resources, techs, what their armies are doing etc.
I should make up a name for my alliance, after all we're 7 nations now. Japan, China, Manchukuo, Mengkukuo, Siam, India and Indonesia. We could be the Alliance of Asian Nations. Or the Alliance of Independent States. Independent States of Asia. Maybe something like the Anti-Imperialist League. Or the League of Independent Nations.
I'll give it some thought and post an update when I've decided.
I should make up a name for my alliance, after all we're 7 nations now. Japan, China, Manchukuo, Mengkukuo, Siam, India and Indonesia. We could be the Alliance of Asian Nations. Or the Alliance of Independent States. Independent States of Asia. Maybe something like the Anti-Imperialist League. Or the League of Independent Nations.
I'll give it some thought and post an update when I've decided.
Looks like the United States had a different Midway of their own in this AAR. Outside of that, with you putting pressure on the Soviets from the West (or Far East for them) and with Germany breathing down their necks, it's only a matter of time and if the Allies can't help them in Europe, a victory for the Axis is all but inevitable.
Great stuff!
Great stuff!
Karaiskandar: This? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greater_East_Asia_Co-Prosperity_Sphere I admit it, I'm an idiot. This is perfect! Just gotta remove the "East" from it, cause we're going for all of Asia! Co-Prosperity Sphere of Greater Asia!
volksmarschall: Thanks! Cheers, and brace for an epic naval showdown between me and the USN!
volksmarschall: Thanks! Cheers, and brace for an epic naval showdown between me and the USN!
Hehe don't be so hard on yourself, but yes Co-Prosperity Sphere of Greater Asia sounds really cool!
Not as cool as "League of Mutual Co-Prosperity".:rofl:
Seriously though, a great AAR. I haven't read the whole thing, just a bit here and a bit there, but being a grand admiral by nature I applaud another bright soul being initiated in The Way of Navy.
Keep up the good work! (Just don't let the reds drop a nuke on you)
Karaiskandar: Thanks!
Lighthearter: No, but unfortunately that name's already taken by a certain guy who thinks Japan would ever ally a European great power occupying half of southern Asia.
Seriously though, thank you. Brace for more epic naval battles!
KaiserMuffin: IRA reference? Anyway, having an emperor as your head of state never means you're imperialistic. Even in these modern times Japan still has an emperor.
Nathan Madien: Haha That's cool, but how about this: "If you know yourself, know your enemy and your enemy is Japan, you need not fear the result of a thousand battles, because you'll surrender before the first one."
Lighthearter: No, but unfortunately that name's already taken by a certain guy who thinks Japan would ever ally a European great power occupying half of southern Asia.
Seriously though, thank you. Brace for more epic naval battles!
KaiserMuffin: IRA reference?
Anyway, having an emperor as your head of state never means you're imperialistic. Even in these modern times Japan still has an emperor.Nathan Madien: Haha
That's cool, but how about this: "If you know yourself, know your enemy and your enemy is Japan, you need not fear the result of a thousand battles, because you'll surrender before the first one."
to bad about your carriers, but hey thats a nice midway for ye .
Your really need bomber to bomb the shi* out of the US navy.
Good luck with taking mainland USA, in my experience you need 100 divisions, if you attack them with less then it's going to be a disaster.
Keep up the good work
.Your really need bomber to bomb the shi* out of the US navy.
Good luck with taking mainland USA, in my experience you need 100 divisions, if you attack them with less then it's going to be a disaster.
Keep up the good work