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HMCS
06-14-10, 07:13 PM
Started a new career after taking a break from SH4; assigned to USS PICKEREL and patrol area assignment for the shipping lanes E of the Ryukus. Dec. 17th, we stumble right into the path of a Jap. TF of 2 CV's, 2 CA's and DD escorts (3). Weather and timing were on my side, so we moved into a perfect firing solution and bagged a Hiryu CV. On a hunch that they were headed for Wake, I booted it south and sure enough, a major Jap. air attack was reaking havoc. I decided that we would add our single 20 mike-mike to the defences, so we moved into a N of the harbor entrance. Bagged a Kate and a Val. Then we spotted a big bag of Jap. a/c heading our way, and, discretion winning over valor, we dove. Now, the next day I am heading NW and hoping to dent the invasion force.

Anybody else ever try backing up the Jarheads on Wake?

magic452
06-14-10, 11:43 PM
I haven't run into that yet but will sure take a look next career.
They put up one hell of a fight :up::up: but just didn't have enough stuff to hold off the Japs.

Magic

G2B
06-15-10, 12:18 AM
I know it's wikipedia but its still a good read.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Wake_Island