Battle of Leyte Gulf

skirich · 09-18-19, 01:36 PM

Battle: Oct 23-26, 1944

Well, for the first time during my lengthy career from 1941, I was able to time a major battle (that I knew about) with the PAC Messages and my location to be part of it.

I happened to be in the Luzon Straights when the message came in about our forces invading the Philippines, I figured this had to be Leyte.
So I quickly looked up the dates and the battle routes and I had 6 days to get to either the South West side of the Leyte Passage, or Park near San Bernadino Straights.

I wanted to hit one of the Jap battle groups coming in from the west.
I originally thought of going for the northern carrier fleet with four juicy carriers, but decided the area was way too wide to search in the time I had, I would probably never find them. I may try anyway, in another save.
Anyway I had two battle groups back to back come into my sights while I parked just south west of Bohol Island. Nice deep spot with lots of places to hide and run behind.

The first battle group was Shimas Heavy Cruiser group. 7 destroyers four cruisers, two where heavy, and various support craft.

Nailed one of the heavies and got out of dodge.

As I was escaping, Nishimuras battle group of four battleships and 9 destroyers came steaming right at me in the mouth of the west straight by Sulu bay. I setup for a quick Vector analysis shot, which BTW is awesome for ships traveling at massive speeds. I was able to get the lead battleship and then get out of dodge.

Both times I used 3 torpedos.
Both were mid-day attacks in crystal clear weather.

Now as I escape, I'm thinking, dang, they are traveling towards the Leyte Straight, a tight, small pinch point. I should chase the group. I can probably knock out one or two more.
Now how the hell do I use the red pencil. Gotta figure that one out.

So thats my story.
Has anyone else been part of this battle?
Interested in stories about attacking San Bernadino straight instead, or maybe the carrier group.

09-18-19, 01:36 PM	#1
skirich Chief Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Patroling the south pacific Posts: 321 Downloads: 75 Uploads: 0	Battle of Leyte Gulf Battle: Oct 23-26, 1944 Well, for the first time during my lengthy career from 1941, I was able to time a major battle (that I knew about) with the PAC Messages and my location to be part of it. I happened to be in the Luzon Straights when the message came in about our forces invading the Philippines, I figured this had to be Leyte. So I quickly looked up the dates and the battle routes and I had 6 days to get to either the South West side of the Leyte Passage, or Park near San Bernadino Straights. I wanted to hit one of the Jap battle groups coming in from the west. I originally thought of going for the northern carrier fleet with four juicy carriers, but decided the area was way too wide to search in the time I had, I would probably never find them. I may try anyway, in another save. Anyway I had two battle groups back to back come into my sights while I parked just south west of Bohol Island. Nice deep spot with lots of places to hide and run behind. The first battle group was Shimas Heavy Cruiser group. 7 destroyers four cruisers, two where heavy, and various support craft. Nailed one of the heavies and got out of dodge. As I was escaping, Nishimuras battle group of four battleships and 9 destroyers came steaming right at me in the mouth of the west straight by Sulu bay. I setup for a quick Vector analysis shot, which BTW is awesome for ships traveling at massive speeds. I was able to get the lead battleship and then get out of dodge. Both times I used 3 torpedos. Both were mid-day attacks in crystal clear weather. Now as I escape, I'm thinking, dang, they are traveling towards the Leyte Straight, a tight, small pinch point. I should chase the group. I can probably knock out one or two more. Now how the hell do I use the red pencil. Gotta figure that one out. So thats my story. Has anyone else been part of this battle? Interested in stories about attacking San Bernadino straight instead, or maybe the carrier group.