Downfall 1944

joegrundman · 06-12-12, 01:00 PM

Spring 1944

Battle of the Atlantic still a struggle with new generation of German u-boats

New models of U-boat, new equipment such as radar and snorkels, and new torpedo types mean that the U-boats continue to be a threat, although allied asw efforts resulting in more sinkings of uboats

Axis announces third torpedo result

allies play ultra card which offsets this

axis sink 4 transports and abort 7 for 2 uboat factors lost

joegrundman · 06-13-12, 03:02 AM

Spring 1944

Germany puts into service the world's first operational jet fighter

The Me 262 with advanced propulsion and wing design is a revolution in fighter design that heralds the coming of a new era.

joegrundman · 06-13-12, 03:09 AM

Spring 1944

Germany steps up night fighter construction

to counter the bomber threat, germany has increased the number of night fighters to intercept the allied bombers.

germany has also increased shipyard capacity in kiel and produced a number of flak factors to defend the heartland

4 interceptors, 2 aaf, 6 flak factors, three 3-3 infantry produced

joegrundman · 06-15-12, 04:16 AM

Spring 1944
Japanese ASW improved

The Imperial Japanese Navy has improved the design of the depth charges, operating at increased depths and with a heavier payload.

However this advance has been to some degree offset by improvements to US torpedo design and manufacture. The US now fields certain types derived from captured German torpedoes.

joegrundman · 06-15-12, 04:22 AM

Spring 1944

US air and submarine forces cut supply to Marshalls, Solomons and Gilberts

US land based air in the contested marshall islands destroyed a small convoy of merchantmen attempting to supply the Japanese held islands in the Marshalls. However there was a pair of anti-aircraft ships in the convoy which the Americans were not expecting, and several planes were shot down. 1 NAS lost.

American submarines also prevented useful supplies from reaching the Japanese garrisons in the Solomons and Bismarck islands.

The Japanese decision not to reinforce these convoys may indicate a decision by the IJN to withdraw to the "inner perimeter"

joegrundman · 06-19-12, 04:09 AM

Spring 1944

Battle of Rennes

A seaborne invasion from Great Britain combined with a breakout from the Allied forces in Brittany led to a major battle in the region centered around Rennes.

The seaborne invasion was very costly, with 4 Royal Navy cruisers sunk by coastal artillery and one older dreadnought class battleship damaged when a manned torpedo hit her in the night time after D-Day.

Allied planes softening up the target area were also exposed to severe anti-aircraft fire with heavy losses.

Eventually the forces breaking out from Brittany captured Rennes in a battle that almost demolished the well-defended town.

Germany loses two 3-3 infantry
Allies loses three 3-4 infantry, 4 aaf, CA4, BB3 damaged

06-12-12, 01:00 PM	#1
joegrundman Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,689 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	Downfall 1944 Spring 1944 Battle of the Atlantic still a struggle with new generation of German u-boats New models of U-boat, new equipment such as radar and snorkels, and new torpedo types mean that the U-boats continue to be a threat, although allied asw efforts resulting in more sinkings of uboats Axis announces third torpedo result allies play ultra card which offsets this axis sink 4 transports and abort 7 for 2 uboat factors lost __________________ "Enemy submarines are to be called U-Boats. The term submarine is to be reserved for Allied under water vessels. U-Boats are those dastardly villains who sink our ships, while submarines are those gallant and noble craft which sink theirs." Winston Churchill

06-13-12, 03:02 AM	#2
joegrundman Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,689 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	Spring 1944 Germany puts into service the world's first operational jet fighter The Me 262 with advanced propulsion and wing design is a revolution in fighter design that heralds the coming of a new era. __________________ "Enemy submarines are to be called U-Boats. The term submarine is to be reserved for Allied under water vessels. U-Boats are those dastardly villains who sink our ships, while submarines are those gallant and noble craft which sink theirs." Winston Churchill

06-13-12, 03:09 AM	#3
joegrundman Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,689 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	Spring 1944 Germany steps up night fighter construction to counter the bomber threat, germany has increased the number of night fighters to intercept the allied bombers. germany has also increased shipyard capacity in kiel and produced a number of flak factors to defend the heartland 4 interceptors, 2 aaf, 6 flak factors, three 3-3 infantry produced __________________ "Enemy submarines are to be called U-Boats. The term submarine is to be reserved for Allied under water vessels. U-Boats are those dastardly villains who sink our ships, while submarines are those gallant and noble craft which sink theirs." Winston Churchill Last edited by joegrundman; 06-13-12 at 06:39 AM.

06-15-12, 04:16 AM	#4
joegrundman Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,689 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	Spring 1944 Japanese ASW improved The Imperial Japanese Navy has improved the design of the depth charges, operating at increased depths and with a heavier payload. However this advance has been to some degree offset by improvements to US torpedo design and manufacture. The US now fields certain types derived from captured German torpedoes. __________________ "Enemy submarines are to be called U-Boats. The term submarine is to be reserved for Allied under water vessels. U-Boats are those dastardly villains who sink our ships, while submarines are those gallant and noble craft which sink theirs." Winston Churchill

06-15-12, 04:22 AM	#5
joegrundman Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,689 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	Spring 1944 US air and submarine forces cut supply to Marshalls, Solomons and Gilberts US land based air in the contested marshall islands destroyed a small convoy of merchantmen attempting to supply the Japanese held islands in the Marshalls. However there was a pair of anti-aircraft ships in the convoy which the Americans were not expecting, and several planes were shot down. 1 NAS lost. American submarines also prevented useful supplies from reaching the Japanese garrisons in the Solomons and Bismarck islands. The Japanese decision not to reinforce these convoys may indicate a decision by the IJN to withdraw to the "inner perimeter" __________________ "Enemy submarines are to be called U-Boats. The term submarine is to be reserved for Allied under water vessels. U-Boats are those dastardly villains who sink our ships, while submarines are those gallant and noble craft which sink theirs." Winston Churchill Last edited by joegrundman; 06-15-12 at 04:42 AM.

06-19-12, 04:09 AM	#6
joegrundman Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,689 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	Spring 1944 Battle of Rennes A seaborne invasion from Great Britain combined with a breakout from the Allied forces in Brittany led to a major battle in the region centered around Rennes. The seaborne invasion was very costly, with 4 Royal Navy cruisers sunk by coastal artillery and one older dreadnought class battleship damaged when a manned torpedo hit her in the night time after D-Day. Allied planes softening up the target area were also exposed to severe anti-aircraft fire with heavy losses. Eventually the forces breaking out from Brittany captured Rennes in a battle that almost demolished the well-defended town. Germany loses two 3-3 infantry Allies loses three 3-4 infantry, 4 aaf, CA4, BB3 damaged __________________ "Enemy submarines are to be called U-Boats. The term submarine is to be reserved for Allied under water vessels. U-Boats are those dastardly villains who sink our ships, while submarines are those gallant and noble craft which sink theirs." Winston Churchill