Eniwetok

18.2.1944 - 23.2.1944

PacPG: 18.2.1944 - 23.2.1944

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Operation codename: Catchpole ... Admiral Spruance, however, considered that it is necessary to strike at Eniwetok before his fleet sailed south. The same view was also commander of V Corps Parachute General Holland M. Smith and Admiral Turner, whose staff has already prepared a schedule that should be Eniwetok cast immediately after the FLINTLOCK operation. Because FLINTLOCK was very successful from the beginning, Turner has advised to Spruance on 2nd February to begin operation CATCHPOLE without delay, before the Japanese will send reinforcements to Eniwetok and boost its defense. (Miloš Hubáček - Ofenziva v Pacifiku, Mladá fronta, 2000) Article on Czech Wikipedia Article on English Wikipedia Scenario in dates: 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. August 25, 1943: In the United States - In Camp Elliot, California, the V Amphibious Corps is formed, the core of which is the three Divisions of the Marine Corps (3rd, 4th, and 5th), and becomes the striking amphibious force of the 5th Fleet. Headed by one of the most competent, General Holland McTyeire Smith. It is the commander who since the outbreak of war directed extensive training of the US Army, Navy and Marines in amphibious combat, which subsequently became the main factor of successful American landings in the Pacific and Atlantic. The corps under his leadership will gradually conquer the Gilbert, Marshall and Marian Islands, eventually Iwo Jima and General Smith will retire after the war, recognized a the "father" of modern U.S. amphibious warfare. January 30, 1944: In the Marshall Islands - US Task Force 58 continues the bombardment of Kwajalein, Roi, Namur and Eniwetok. There are 7 battleships involved and 400 bombing sorties are flown. January 31, 1944: In the Marshall Islands - American landings begin on the islands of Kwajalein Atoll. Admiral Spruance is in overall command and General Holland Smith commands the various landing forces. Elements of US 4th Marine Division (Smith) land on Roi, Namur and nearby islets. Task Force 53 (Admiral Connolly) provides transport and naval support, including battleships and escort carriers. The landing on Roi makes rapid progress. On Namur there is heavy Japanese resistance. Meanwhile, there are also landings on Majuro Atoll by the US 27th Infantry Regiment. Admiral Hill´s task force provides naval support. The Majuro Atoll is captured quickly and is immediately prepared to become a base for American forces. Also, the carriers of Task Force 58 (Admiral Mitscher) continue attacks on Eniwetok and Maleolap. February 3, 1944: In the Marshall Islands - US Task Group 58.4 (Admiral Ginder) raids Eniwetok with its carrier aircraft. In the Kwajalein Atoll, American forces land on Burton Island. February 16, 1944: In the Marshall Islands - Carrier aircrafts from US Task Group 58.4 (Admiral Ginder) with Saratoga (CV-3), USS Princeton (CVL-23) a USS Langley (CVL-27) raid Eniwetok. The Japanese airfield on Engebi is no longer operational. February 17, 1944: In the Marshall Islands - US forces land on Eniwetok Atoll. Task Force 51.11 (Admiral Hill) lands small parties on Canna and Camelia islets near Engebi with artillery to cover later operations. There are 3 battleships and 3 escort carriers providing naval support. The Japanese garrison of the atoll consists of about 3400 troops commanded by General Mushida. February 18, 1944: In the Marshall Islands - In the Eniwetok Atoll, American forces land Engebi and establish a beachhead. The invasion is supported by land-based artillery from day before occupied istets, as well as naval and air bombardments. Japanese counterattacks are defeated. February 19, 1944: In the Marshall Islands - Fighting continues on Engebi in the Eniwetok Atoll. Americans land on Eniwetok in regimental strength. There is heavy Japanese resistance, in spite of massive preparatory bombardments. February 20, 1944: In the Marshall Islands - American carrier aircrafts from Task Group 58.1 (Admiral Reeves) attack Japanese targets in Jaluit Atoll. The fighting on Eniwetok continues. The nearby island of Parry is shelled by US naval forces. February 22, 1944: In the Marshall Islands - US forces land on Parry Island, in the Eniwetok Atoll. There is heavy Japanese resistance. February 23, 1944: In the Marshall Islands - Japanese resistance on Parry Island ends. American forces complete the occupation of Eniwetok Atoll. US losses are 300 killed and 750 wounded. The Japanese garrison has been wiped out. Out of 3400 troops, there are 66 prisoners. August 22, 1945: In the Marshal Islands - The Japanese garrison on Mili Atoll capitulated in a ceremony on an American destroyer escort USS Levy (DE-162). This is the first time a Japanese force surrenders en masse. Literature sources: . Swanston, Alexander & Malcolm: The Historical Atlas of World War II,   Columbus, 2007, Praha . Šnajdr, Miroslav: Flying Marines,   Akcent, 2015, Třebíč Hubáček, Miloš: Ofenzíva v Pacifiku (Offensive in Pacific),   Mladá fronta, 2000, Praha Hrbek, Jaroslav, Hrbek Ivan: Vítězství přichází z moře (Victory comes from sea),   Naše vojsko, 1999, Praha Pejčoch, Ivo: Lehký tank Typ 95 Ha-Go (Light tank Type 95 Ha-Go),  HPM No. 1/1994

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Map size: 47 x 51 hexes 16 turns, 3 turns per day Version: PacAGPG 1, Starting side: Allies, Campaign: US campaign, Order in campaign: 8.
Allied states:     USA Axis states:     Japan Neutral states:     -
Allies:     attack Axis:     defend
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Climate region:      Oceania, tropics Weather character in region:      Rain regularly all year round.
Game time costingness of scenario:    20.54 % (product of units and turns numbers divided by difference between the most long and the most short scenario)
Number of Allied units: 59 units, from them are 15 core units and 44 auxiliary units 7 air units, 8 naval units and 44 ground units 0 of units are loaded to air transport and 38 to naval transport	Transports Air/Naval: Allies - Axis 0/40 - 0/0
Number of Axis units: 60 units 0 air units, 0 naval units and 60 ground units 0 of units are loaded to air transport and 0 to naval transport	Initial prestige + every turn donation: Allies / Axis 100 + 0 / 120 + 60
Max number of Allied units: 60 units, from them are 15 core units and 45 auxiliary units - on start of scenario is possible to purchase 1 units    (0 core + 1 auxiliary)
Max number of Axis units: 60 units - on start of scenario is possible to purchase 0 unit
Transport units: Allies - air:     not available Axis - air:     not available Allies - naval:     AF Transport Axis - naval:     not available

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