Makin

20.11.1943 - 23.11.1943

PacPG: 20.11.1943 - 22.11.1943

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Historic overview:

Operation codename: Galvanic Defending second main objective of Operation GALVANIC, the island of Butaritari in Makin Atoll, was not nearly such impressive (as in the case of Tarawa). Japanese commander was Lt. Seizo Ishikawa and had 384 soldiers of combat troops and 414 men of working groups. Defense device on Butaritari were concentrated around the seaplane base and terminal. (Miloš Hubáček - Ofenziva v Pacifiku, Mladá fronta, 2000) Article on Czech Wikipedia Article on English Wikipedia Scenario in dates: August 17, 1942: Gilbert Islands - A raiding unit of the US Marine Corps, in which James Roosevelt, the eldest son of the US President, also serves, attacks the seaplane base on Makin Island, landing from submarines USS Argonaut (SM-1) and USS Nautilus (SS-168). The purpose of the raid is to get intelligence and to draw Japanese attention from Guadalcanal, but none of them succeed, and the action, on the contrary, leads to the later fortification of the Gilbert Islands by the Japanese and the American losses during their attack. However, the operation boosts morale and tests Raider tactics. The war film Gung Ho! will be made about this event during the war, with attack commander Evans Carlson as a technical advisor during production. August 11, 1943: Central Pacific - US Army defense forces occupy remote, deserted Baker Island in preparation for a campaign against the Gilbert and Marshall Islands. Construction of an airfield for B-24 bombers and P-40 fighters begins immediately. September 1, 1943: In the Central Pacific - US forces land on Baker Island and build an air strip within a week. This action is to support the campaign in the Gilbert Islands. November 18, 1943: Carolina Archipelago - In attacking the Japanese Truk convoy, US submarine USS Sculpin (SS-191) is sunk by destroyer Yamagumo. Part of the survivors are taken captive, but Captain John P. Cromwell, commander of a wolf pack of submarines patrolling before Truk and knows the plans for upcoming operation Galvanic, the secrets of breaking the Japanese secret codes, and long-term Allied strategic plans in the head, voluntarily sinks with the ship. November 19, 1943: In the Gilbert Islands - Carrier aircraft of US Task Force 50 (Admiral Pownall) raid Mili, Tarawa, Makin and Nauru as a prelude to landings. Four carrier groups are engaged in the operation. There are 11 carriers, 5 battleships and 6 cruisers in the American task force. November 20, 1943: In the Gilbert Islands - American forces begin amphibious assaults. On the Tarawa Atoll, the 2nd Marine Division (General J. C. Smith) lands on Betio Island. Task Force 53 (Admiral Hill) provides naval support with 3 battleships and 4 cruisers and air support from 4 escort carriers. Of the 5000 American troops in the initial landing 1500 become casualties. The Japanese garrison consists of 4800 troops under the command of Admiral Shibasaki, supported by 50 artillery pieces and 14 light tanks Type 95. On Makin Atoll, the US 27th Infantry Division (General RC Smith) lands on Butaritari. Task Force 52 (Admiral Turner) provides naval support with 4 battleships and 4 cruisers and air support from 3 escort carriers. Meanwhile, the USS Independence (CVL-22) from Task Force 50 is hit by an aerial torpedo. November 21, 1943: In the Gilbert Islands - On Tarawa Atoll, more American troops (of the 2nd Marine Divison) land on Betio Island. There are heavy casualties initially. However, by noon some progress is being made in successfully landing more troops. Other American units land on Bairiki Island. On Makin Atoll, elements of the US 27th Infantry Division begin to advance on Butaritari Island. December 20, 1943: United States - The premiere of the war film Gung Ho! (full title Gung Ho!: The Story of Carlson´s Makin Island Raiders ), based on the story of the raid US Marine Corps unit on Makin Island in August 1942. Literature sources: Jordan, David, Wiest Andrew: Atlas Of World War II.,   Ottovo nakladatelství, 2006, Praha . Šnajdr, Miroslav: Flying Marines,   Akcent, 2015, Třebíč Rottman, Gordon L.: Battle orders 12 US special warfare units in the Pacific theater 1941-45,   Computer press, 2007, Brno Pejčoch, Ivo: Lehký tank Typ 95 Ha-Go (Light tank Type 95 Ha-Go),  HPM No. 1/1994

Game play matters:

Scenario data:

Map size: 0 x 0 hexes 14 turns, 6 turns per day Version: PacPG 2, Starting side: Axis, Campaign: Single scenario, Order in campaign: 1.
Axis states:     Japan Allied states:     USA Neutral states:     -
Axis:     defend Allies:     attack
Experience of Axis purchased units:     Experience of Allied purchased units:
Climate region:      Dry area Weather character in region:      Usually desert or area where was not rain during battle fights.
Game time costingness of scenario:    14.03 % (product of units and turns numbers divided by difference between the most long and the most short scenario)
Number of Axis units: 50 units, from them are 0 core units and 50 auxiliary units 0 air units, 2 naval units and 48 ground units 0 of units are loaded to air transport and 0 to naval transport	Transports Air/Naval: Axis - Allies 0/0 - 1/28
Number of Allied units: 47 units 6 air units, 12 naval units and 29 ground units 0 of units are loaded to air transport and 0 to naval transport	Initial prestige + every turn donation: Axis / Allies 536 + 68 / 400 + 0
Max number of Axis units: 68 units, from them are 18 core units and 50 auxiliary units - on start of scenario is possible to purchase 18 unit    (18 core + 0 auxiliary)
Max number of Allied units: 51 units - on start of scenario is possible to purchase 4 unit
Transport units: Axis - air:     not available Allies - air:     C-47 Dakota Axis - naval:     not available Allies - naval:     AF Transport

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Light tanks type M3 Stuart on Butaritari island. In addition, tanks type M3 Lee participated battle too.



West tank barrier



American fighter Wildcat over Butaritari island