[REQ] Midway as base... ?

Redwine · 04-02-07, 09:33 AM

Is it posible to add Midway as base in campaign files ?

Sure, it is.... but.

Was it real ? .... any info ?

Captain_Jack · 04-02-07, 10:29 AM

After the Battle of Midway, it was used as a refueling point for subs going to and from Empire Waters. (From Clay Blair's Silent Victory)

Thats exactly how it is used in the game. When you pull into Midway there is a message asking if you want to refuel and rearm.

AntEater · 04-02-07, 10:46 AM

After 1942, Midway was more than a stopover base.
Most boats actually began their war patrols from there, returning to Pearl only for drydocking and repairs.
Normal refitting was done at Midway, major overhauls at Mare Island.
Crews naturally hated Midway, a small stretch of sand without women and bars and "other attractions" does not really compare to Waikiki beach.
Same goes for the Marianas after they were taken 1944.
There was a rest camp called "Camp Dealey" on Saipan, where Submariners were to spent their "vacations".
Keep in mind the logistics of the USN were quite developed in 1944, and a major submarine base could be created literally out of nowhere with a few tenders and repair ships

Captain_Jack · 04-02-07, 11:40 AM

Right..If it is going to be modded as a regular base then hopefully it can be done for after 1942. Before 1942 Subs were not permanantly based there due to the risk of Japanese attack. But after 1942 they no longer saw that as a problem.

Redwine · 04-03-07, 01:28 PM

Many thanks to all for info !!

04-02-07, 09:33 AM	#1
Redwine Sea Lord Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: San Martin de los Andes, Neuquen, , Argentina. Posts: 1,962 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	[REQ] Midway as base... ? Is it posible to add Midway as base in campaign files ? Sure, it is.... but. Was it real ? .... any info ? __________________ . "SH III and SH IV Mods" "Manual TDC Tutorial" "SH2 Downloads Selection"

04-02-07, 10:29 AM	#2
Captain_Jack Gunner Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 99 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	After the Battle of Midway, it was used as a refueling point for subs going to and from Empire Waters. (From Clay Blair's Silent Victory) Thats exactly how it is used in the game. When you pull into Midway there is a message asking if you want to refuel and rearm. Last edited by Captain_Jack; 04-02-07 at 11:36 AM.

04-02-07, 10:46 AM	#3
AntEater Grey Wolf Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 936 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	After 1942, Midway was more than a stopover base. Most boats actually began their war patrols from there, returning to Pearl only for drydocking and repairs. Normal refitting was done at Midway, major overhauls at Mare Island. Crews naturally hated Midway, a small stretch of sand without women and bars and "other attractions" does not really compare to Waikiki beach. Same goes for the Marianas after they were taken 1944. There was a rest camp called "Camp Dealey" on Saipan, where Submariners were to spent their "vacations". Keep in mind the logistics of the USN were quite developed in 1944, and a major submarine base could be created literally out of nowhere with a few tenders and repair ships __________________

04-03-07, 01:28 PM	#5
Redwine Sea Lord Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: San Martin de los Andes, Neuquen, , Argentina. Posts: 1,962 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Many thanks to all for info !! __________________ . "SH III and SH IV Mods" "Manual TDC Tutorial" "SH2 Downloads Selection"

04-02-07, 11:40 AM	#4
Captain_Jack Gunner Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 99 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Right..If it is going to be modded as a regular base then hopefully it can be done for after 1942. Before 1942 Subs were not permanantly based there due to the risk of Japanese attack. But after 1942 they no longer saw that as a problem.