Downfall 1944

joegrundman · 06-20-12, 04:18 AM

Spring 1944

New Bulgarian Government Surrenders to British

With British forces on the outskirts of Sofia, a revolt occurred in the Bulgarian army led by Zveno officers. The pro-nazi government was swiftly removed from power and a new government installed under Kimon Georgiev.

One of his first acts was to declare a ceasefire and surrender to the Allies.

joegrundman · 07-02-12, 05:21 AM

Spring 1944

Allied Air Strikes in Burma neutralise Japanese Air Forces

The Flying Tigers operating from China and USAAF factors operating from the allies airbase in the Andaman Islands raided Japanese bases in Burma with stunning success.

Despite being outnumbered, the allies managed to inflict severe damage on Japanese airfields around Rangoon and Toungoo(V13). Although air to air combat saw many allied losses too, all the airfields that were targetted were neutralised.

3 USAAF and 2 flying tigers attack 7 Japanese aaf

Japan loses 3 aaf, and 4 aaf neutralised, allies lose 2 AAF (both usaaf)

US air Strike on Tarawa

In the Gilberts, the carrier CV3 USS Ticonderoga and light escort ships launched an attack on the small Japanese airfield at Tarawa.

The Japanese Naval Air Squadron was caught on the ground in the dawn raid, and all 25 planes were destroyed. One US plane had engine problems and was lost. The pilot bailed out and was rescued by submarine. No other losses to US forces occurred.

1 japanese NAS lost in tarawa

joegrundman · 07-02-12, 02:45 PM

Spring 1944

Battle of Cape Gloucester

Atrocious weather the main problem for the marines as they storm Cape Gloucester on the Western portion of New Britain

No losses to the US

Japanese 1-2 eliminated

joegrundman · 07-02-12, 02:47 PM

Spring 1944

Capture of Hollandia

A combined marine invasion with army units attacking from landward led to the capture of the port of Hollandia after a tough battle, particularly in the jungles east of the port

US 2-2 infantry eliminated in the attack
japanese 1-2 eliminated

joegrundman · 07-02-12, 02:49 PM

Spring 1944

Kwajalein atoll and Nauru captured after short battles

The lightly defended Kwajalein atoll in the Marshalls fell after only light resistance from the small garrison. A similar story unfolded in Nauru in the Gilberts which was also captured at a similar time

no losses to the US

joegrundman · 07-02-12, 02:54 PM

Spring 1944

Chindits capture Mandalay

Led by the unusual Orde Wingate, the Chindits on a legendary journey, passed through Japanese held lines in the mountains north of dacca, then supplied only by airdrops, trekked through the jungle mountains on the burmese border, crossed the Irawaddy and captured the ancient city of Mandalay, scattering the surprised Japanese garrison.

joegrundman · 07-02-12, 02:57 PM

Spring 1944

Allies capture Rangoon

US marines and British commonwealth troops make landings on the coast near rangoon and then captured the city which was garrisoned mainly by Royal Siamese soldiers who largely fled or surrendered, rather than fight to death for the Japanese.

06-20-12, 04:18 AM	#1
joegrundman Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,689 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	Spring 1944 New Bulgarian Government Surrenders to British With British forces on the outskirts of Sofia, a revolt occurred in the Bulgarian army led by Zveno officers. The pro-nazi government was swiftly removed from power and a new government installed under Kimon Georgiev. One of his first acts was to declare a ceasefire and surrender to the Allies. __________________ "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

07-02-12, 05:21 AM	#2
joegrundman Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,689 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	Spring 1944 Allied Air Strikes in Burma neutralise Japanese Air Forces The Flying Tigers operating from China and USAAF factors operating from the allies airbase in the Andaman Islands raided Japanese bases in Burma with stunning success. Despite being outnumbered, the allies managed to inflict severe damage on Japanese airfields around Rangoon and Toungoo(V13). Although air to air combat saw many allied losses too, all the airfields that were targetted were neutralised. 3 USAAF and 2 flying tigers attack 7 Japanese aaf Japan loses 3 aaf, and 4 aaf neutralised, allies lose 2 AAF (both usaaf) US air Strike on Tarawa In the Gilberts, the carrier CV3 USS Ticonderoga and light escort ships launched an attack on the small Japanese airfield at Tarawa. The Japanese Naval Air Squadron was caught on the ground in the dawn raid, and all 25 planes were destroyed. One US plane had engine problems and was lost. The pilot bailed out and was rescued by submarine. No other losses to US forces occurred. 1 japanese NAS lost in tarawa __________________ "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

07-02-12, 02:45 PM	#3
joegrundman Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,689 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	Spring 1944 Battle of Cape Gloucester Atrocious weather the main problem for the marines as they storm Cape Gloucester on the Western portion of New Britain No losses to the US Japanese 1-2 eliminated __________________ "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; 07-03-12 at 04:06 AM.

07-02-12, 02:47 PM	#4
joegrundman Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,689 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	Spring 1944 Capture of Hollandia A combined marine invasion with army units attacking from landward led to the capture of the port of Hollandia after a tough battle, particularly in the jungles east of the port US 2-2 infantry eliminated in the attack japanese 1-2 eliminated __________________ "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; 07-03-12 at 04:07 AM.

07-02-12, 02:49 PM	#5
joegrundman Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,689 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	Spring 1944 Kwajalein atoll and Nauru captured after short battles The lightly defended Kwajalein atoll in the Marshalls fell after only light resistance from the small garrison. A similar story unfolded in Nauru in the Gilberts which was also captured at a similar time no losses to the US __________________ "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; 07-03-12 at 04:07 AM.

07-02-12, 02:54 PM	#6
joegrundman Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,689 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	Spring 1944 Chindits capture Mandalay Led by the unusual Orde Wingate, the Chindits on a legendary journey, passed through Japanese held lines in the mountains north of dacca, then supplied only by airdrops, trekked through the jungle mountains on the burmese border, crossed the Irawaddy and captured the ancient city of Mandalay, scattering the surprised Japanese garrison. __________________ "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

07-02-12, 02:57 PM	#7
joegrundman Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,689 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	Spring 1944 Allies capture Rangoon US marines and British commonwealth troops make landings on the coast near rangoon and then captured the city which was garrisoned mainly by Royal Siamese soldiers who largely fled or surrendered, rather than fight to death for the Japanese. __________________ "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; 07-03-12 at 04:08 AM.

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