The Defense Of Wake Island (RSRDC)

HMCS · 06-14-10, 07:13 PM

Started a new career after taking a break from SH4; assigned to USS PICKEREL and patrol area assignment for the shipping lanes E of the Ryukus. Dec. 17th, we stumble right into the path of a Jap. TF of 2 CV's, 2 CA's and DD escorts (3). Weather and timing were on my side, so we moved into a perfect firing solution and bagged a Hiryu CV. On a hunch that they were headed for Wake, I booted it south and sure enough, a major Jap. air attack was reaking havoc. I decided that we would add our single 20 mike-mike to the defences, so we moved into a N of the harbor entrance. Bagged a Kate and a Val. Then we spotted a big bag of Jap. a/c heading our way, and, discretion winning over valor, we dove. Now, the next day I am heading NW and hoping to dent the invasion force.

Anybody else ever try backing up the Jarheads on Wake?

magic452 · 06-14-10, 11:43 PM

I haven't run into that yet but will sure take a look next career.
They put up one hell of a fight

but just didn't have enough stuff to hold off the Japs.

Magic

G2B · 06-15-10, 12:18 AM

I know it's wikipedia but its still a good read.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Wake_Island

06-14-10, 07:13 PM	#1
HMCS Sonar Guy Join Date: May 2005 Location: Squaresville, daddy-O. Posts: 394 Downloads: 186 Uploads: 0	The Defense Of Wake Island (RSRDC) Started a new career after taking a break from SH4; assigned to USS PICKEREL and patrol area assignment for the shipping lanes E of the Ryukus. Dec. 17th, we stumble right into the path of a Jap. TF of 2 CV's, 2 CA's and DD escorts (3). Weather and timing were on my side, so we moved into a perfect firing solution and bagged a Hiryu CV. On a hunch that they were headed for Wake, I booted it south and sure enough, a major Jap. air attack was reaking havoc. I decided that we would add our single 20 mike-mike to the defences, so we moved into a N of the harbor entrance. Bagged a Kate and a Val. Then we spotted a big bag of Jap. a/c heading our way, and, discretion winning over valor, we dove. Now, the next day I am heading NW and hoping to dent the invasion force. Anybody else ever try backing up the Jarheads on Wake? __________________ "Turning enemy ships into marine habitat since 1986!" Mods Loaded:TMO 2.2, RSRDC, MaxOptics, Strategic Map Symbols, Stop The Shouting OR: RFB, RSRDC, Maxoptics, SCAF, Strategic Map Symbols and the sanity-saving "stop the shouting".

06-14-10, 11:43 PM	#2
magic452 Sea Lord Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Reno Nevada USA Posts: 1,860 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	I haven't run into that yet but will sure take a look next career. They put up one hell of a fight but just didn't have enough stuff to hold off the Japs. Magic __________________ Reported lost 11 Feb. 1942 Signature by depthtok33l

06-15-10, 12:18 AM	#3
G2B XO Join Date: May 2009 Location: Guam, I think Posts: 420 Downloads: 80 Uploads: 0	I know it's wikipedia but its still a good read. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Wake_Island __________________