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JoeCorrado · 06-03-08, 12:08 AM

After Action Report: 5 Nov 1943, USS Balao

Encountered Heavy IJN Units moving in line this day at approximately 1600 . Enemy ASW escorts both flank and ahead of main formation. Moved to engage and attack began at 16:40 - one Fuso Class Battleship 29,330 tons sank and one Mogami Class Heavy Cruiser 8,500 tons sank, inflicted moderate damage to one Tayo Class Escort Carrier.

Recieved attention from ASW units for nearly 4 hours and was unable to further prosecute the attack. Heavy IJN Units last seen moving NNW at 18 knots. Formation included Battleships, Cruisers and atleast two (one damaged) escort carriers.

Balao suffered damage during repeated depth charge attacks that cannot be repaired at sea.

Returning to Pearl.

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Ducimus- you should give RSRD a try with your own TMO. The two just cannot be beat. True,you will not be seeing many convoys and even less of these major naval formations- but when you do run across one- you sure do enjoy it! Lurker and you have combined for one heck of an enjoyable experience!

06-03-08, 12:08 AM	#3
JoeCorrado Weps Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 366 Downloads: 176 Uploads: 5	After Action Report: 5 Nov 1943, USS Balao Encountered Heavy IJN Units moving in line this day at approximately 1600 . Enemy ASW escorts both flank and ahead of main formation. Moved to engage and attack began at 16:40 - one Fuso Class Battleship 29,330 tons sank and one Mogami Class Heavy Cruiser 8,500 tons sank, inflicted moderate damage to one Tayo Class Escort Carrier. Recieved attention from ASW units for nearly 4 hours and was unable to further prosecute the attack. Heavy IJN Units last seen moving NNW at 18 knots. Formation included Battleships, Cruisers and atleast two (one damaged) escort carriers. Balao suffered damage during repeated depth charge attacks that cannot be repaired at sea. Returning to Pearl. *===* Ducimus- you should give RSRD a try with your own TMO. The two just cannot be beat. True,you will not be seeing many convoys and even less of these major naval formations- but when you do run across one- you sure do enjoy it! Lurker and you have combined for one heck of an enjoyable experience! __________________ ============= My Game starts with GFO - Keepin' it real as it needs to be!