There are several invasion forces that hit the Philippines early war about the same time..One is at Vigan, the other heads to Lingayen. There is also a large BB group that is near the Vigan TF, but more west. Others hit Aparri and Legaspi...think that's how they're spelled. Really depends on what sub you take to what orders you're given. You've run into the Vigan one or the one headed to Lingayen..After they reach their destination all the merchants mill around why all the escorts protect...Much easier to attack them before this why they're moving.
With RDRD, after you lose Manila and head to Surabaya, in late Feb and Early March the large Java invasion forces hit, one close to 60 ships...Just travel the Java coast about 30NM's out...you'll run into one.
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