Would this be asking to much?

Been thinking about this the last few days..

This is just an idea btw.

An online battle.

How about those who are interested shove their names down, stating on which side they wish to play.

Someone (preferably highly knowledgeable in this area) is given the position of Hitler and someone else Stalin (or whoever depending on which battle)

They then choose whoever else has their names down on either side, designating them whichever General, assigning them their relevant Army/Divisions and giving them their mission(s) if more are playing than Generals of the time then they could be given a single division and be ranked a Colonel or something and given smaller scale missions, recieving their orders from the relevant general..

Clearly there would be a need for an independant judge.

Orders could be done through PM or email to keep the secrecy from enemy forces.

Battle could be chosen by ease of obtaining basic maps of the area, which could be uploaded for all to see.

It would be (e.g) players who are Hitler/Stalin's job to keep the maps updated with basic coloured arrows etc for troop positions and stuff?

Keeping things simple surely someone can come up with some basic facts regarding supplies etc, and supply depots could be designated on the map prior to game starting with heads of each side deciding how much supplies to place at each depot, and also realistic daily troop movement(km)?

Also things like division strengths and their equipment would be important to know.

Obviously there will be historical inaccuracy's but unless someone is willing to go to long lengths to provide 100% details on everything (which I can't provide) then surely from a gaming point of view as long as the main facts are there (e.g which divisions & generals were present) it shouldnt really matter?

Admitadly this will take a bit of imagination and may not be as straight forward or quick as a normal game but I'm willing to give it a go, how about anyone else?

A simple game to start with could be an idea with any problems being ironed out as we go along..

As I said this is just an idea, so please dont pick holes in it, advice will be great, also if you really think this wont work then please say so and explain why.

Look forward to some feedback.

Cheers

 

I think we tried this a couple of years back and we did not get enough people to take part in it.

 

Ok so not worth a go then?

 

If peope are interested then I suggest they say so here and we´ll see how many are ready to join!

 

Good plan, at a minimum I'm thinking at least 6+ people, what you think?

Obviously people who can provide info/advice but may not wish to participate in the game itself would also be important.

Names below please:

Want to play-

1) Rhyd

Will help with setting it up-

1) Rhyd

 

Want to play-

1) JTF-2

Will help with setting it up-

1) JTF-2 (all though I don't know what I could do)


Sounds very interesting!

 

Seems not enough people around. Anyway, I´ll put some of the discussions I had and orders as Stalin back in 2004. They may not be in correct time order but I truly had fun trying to do many of the things Stalin did and maybe a bit better...

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Kreml,Moscow August 19th 1939

President and Prime Minister of the French republic

My true friend Friedrich d´Èpèhèry

I received Your letter and understand Your situation completely.

I agree to your proposals except for some details I must unfortunately admit our country is not capable of.

1. We agree to the oil deal for the mentioned price.Your tankers can start the voyage as I have given orders to take the oil to Odessa where your ships can come in, as well I have made progress in discussions with Turkey and entering the Black Sea should not be a problem.

2. We are disappointed to hear of your bad connection with the British. Without their help the force facing the Germans in the west seems a whole more weaker.We hope you both can overcome these problems.In any case this makes our help of even more importance.

3. On Your requirement for planes and artillery and tanks.

I can agree to the fighter plane and bomber quantity and the price to be discussed during the meeting.

The Field-guns will be Yours.

Unfortunately for the tanks section we do no have our modern tanks yet available as the new medium tank is ready for mass production by New Year. As well the eralier mentioned T-60 and T-70 are not produced.

So far we have 11 780 tanks of T-26 and BT-tanks.These are light tanks as I´m sure you know. However they have 45 mm guns which penetrate all known German tank armor.The medium T-28 and Heavy T-35 are available, the new KV-models are being made.

We can sell you up to 2,000 light tanks as well some 100 medium and 50 heavy tanks. For the latter this means up to 50% of our tanks.I can promise every third of our new tanks to be sold to You once the production starts however.

If you accept these I must ask the route to make the shipments.

4. I´m grateful to You for the bases granted and I wish to send troops to check the areas for bases as soon as possible after our meeting.

5. I´d appreciate for any help in the Finland situation. The Leningrad situation is getting unbearable.

6. I would like to recommend the date of 23rd August for our meeting and the date for a possible signing of mutual help and non-aggression pact.

May the eternal sun shine on You and Your people

Kai-Petrovich Stalin
Secretary General

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Second turn of my orders if I recall correctly
( I think I was trying to betray France sooner or later into war with Germany here...)

Japan:

We accept your invitation for negotiations. We request though that Your army first withdraws from Mongolia area altogether and also reduces military forces in the battle area down to 1/4. We have no other special area requests. We suggest non-aggression pact to be signed in the near future, and we send our foreign minister Molotov to take care of this in Tokyo. I expect him to return with the signed pact.

Yugoslavia:

We shall send our reply to Italian foreign minister. We wish for details of the Italian threat.

Turkey:

We hope for a 10-year pact allowing us to move our troops freely through the Bospor channel. As well a military base on both sides of the channel is hoped. For co-operation we give armor, weapons, oil.To increase trade we hope to buy minerals.If approved negotiations will be started in near future.

Italy:

Our cousin nation Yugoslavia had informed us of a possible threat from Italy´s side. We are worried as we feel obliged to help them as we have a common history. We wish to be able to help both countries before any aggressions. Please inform us of any problems.

Poland:

Troop movements towards our border have been noticed. We wish to have an explanation. Please contact our foreign minister Molotov on this issue.

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Soviet Airborne:

the divisions will be placed: Leningrad, 2 in Moscow, Odessa and Murmansk for possible operation

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The Guards units will have their origins in the Communist Revolution, the Tsarist ideology cannot be accepted.

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The bombers will be produced in the mentioned figures originating in the true history of WW2. The fighters will attack enemy bombers, and our bombers will provide cover for the army, and destroy enemy vehicles and weapons 24 hrs a day. ( I´m gonna respect history over here ).

I will expect our engineers to develope high altitude fighter planes that can attack the enmy bombers in every occasion.

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On Katjusa I will espect our engineers to do their duty, as well our spies will search for the solution in foeign countries.

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Synthetic fuel: In 1944 Germans and the US had as many men on oil business. We have the same advantage and we will concentrate on other programs at the moment. Our spies if possible will give more information but our main force here is on normal oil business not synthetic oil.

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Tsiang Kai-Sek: As long as there is no deal with the Japanesewe will continue as ordered.

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The Stalin line will be contructed as ordered. 2,500 bunkers will be made of steel cement and 1,000 will have a cannon of 45 mm or giher calibre.Other will have MG´s.

The western Russia will be turned into a defensive battle zone, and cities will be turned into siege cities, the commanders not allowing to surrender if that should happen. The commanders are told that their families will be shot if they surrender. The Germans will bleed to death if they attack. The main tank force and planes are situated 200 kms behind the lines, and main force of tanks in the south prepared to attack the German or Polish force in the flank.Marshall Zhukov will make the details.

If need be, our T-26 tanks can be buried in the ground for bunkers. Their 45 mm guns can penetrate any German tank armor today.

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Prepare Stavka to make a visit to France. This will happen before 23rd Aug when a pact is to be signed in Moscow. We will sell some of our armor and oil to France, in exchange I expect to get French weaponry for later use, and 50 cadets to be trained yearly in France in military academy.I expect to gain bases in Sirya, Algeria and Indochine.

Stavka should know as well that a non-aggression pact is to be signed soon but until then our troops must be on alert in Asia.

The Finnish front is to be investigated and the possible future attack zones marked. Use spies and reconnaissance planes.

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The money from France for oil etc, and the money gained from Spain as communistic forces retreated in 1939 will be spent on our faithful people in France, UK,US and other countries.The money is used on bribes, whores,wine etc which can be used to gain information to us.

The French agents will deliver us info on Maginot line which will be delivered to the German agents "accidentally". Use correct information with false data involved to cause huge men losses in case Germany should attack the maginot line.

To Marko Petri: Continue with the Iraqi leader. However warn that in case of betrayal the consequences to his family and friends are fatal.We shall not send Russian weaponry but French arms that we get in exchange for our oil and tanks.If caught by the British we will not be blamed.

Our spy office: pressure on "Lucy" a.k.a. Rossler and Bureau Ha (Swiss). Check the SPies like us on the Forums. More info on German plans.
As well the Tokyo section must tell us more.

 

a couple of Press releases out:

from Pravda:

Aug 1939

Comrade Stalin believes firmly that Poland and Germany will find an agreement in the Danzig question

Finnish troops violated the USSR border in several places last week

General Franco´s weak government falls in 6 months

Stavka to visit France next week

War at Halhin Gol turning to victory

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Moscow, August 2nd 1939

Dear Friedrich d'Épéhéry, Président de la Rébublique Française

I, the Secretary General, appreciate your kind words and respect your view on the fascistic Germany´s targets in the very near future. I have been aware of the danger Hitler has presented to the Europe and to us since his book "Mein Kampf" was published. However, so far the western nations have only nodded to all that Mr Hitler has requested which has made things very difficult for me as well. I was not invited to the Munich congress and thus the possibility for the USSR to interfere was halted.This made me very sad.

It is true we have much in history that binds us. And to guarantee the peace in Europe again only co-operation can stop another war. I am willing to send my foreign minister Molotov and STAVKA to make certain opening talks in order to negotiate the Polish situation and co-operation between our armies.

As well I have several items to discuss further at the same time:

The Finland situation-danger for Leningrad

the Baltic nations: back up for requesting naval stations to protect Leningrad

USSR volunteer force ( 50,000 men and 1,000 tanks and 1,000 planes ) for Poland in case of war

Bases in Syria and North Africa ( French colonies )for USSR in exchange for oil

Regards

Kai-Petrovich Stalin
Secretary General

 

Kreml,Moscow, Aug 3rd 1939

Dear Dear Friedrich d'Épéhéry, Président de la Rébublique Française

I´m truly happy of Your reply to my matters of concern.

I shall put forward to my foreign minister an order to arrange a meeting and he shall contact your ministers for a suitable date which should be within a fortnight in my view.

After the proceedings of that meeting I´m glad to meet you and confirm the results and possibly create a pact if that should be the case.

As you know I have never left the country for political meetings I sincerely wish that you would accept my invitation to come to meet me and my staff in Moscow for this meeting.

On my and Your matters to be discussed:

As You know Leningrad is thus situated as the direct route from Southern Finland is only 50 kilometers from the border and Finnish artillery can easily reach this distance today. As well enemy troops that attack Finland could, after beating the minor Finnish Army, attack the city with no real defence from the north. We have made several proposals to Finns in order to exchange the Isthmus area to huge piece of land in Northern Karelia which is 5-6 times the area they would hand over to us but somehow they have not been willing to do this. The situation is getting unbearable.The Red Army has around 300,000 men and 500 pieces of artillery to protect the city+ our navy, but even strengthening the troops would not matter if we cannot get more ground to defend the city.
The Finns have always been interested in irritating the Soviet government that only wants to protect its basic rights, and even as we speak, in several places Finnish soldiers violate the border and rob our villages, and we cannot stand back and watch this happen for very much longer. My security lead by Berija can give all the details if needed.
As an advice from a friend I can tell you the Finns only understand tough language and you should not get too soft with them. In the latter case they will only use you for their own purpose.

I am most grateful for Your help with the Baltic nations.

The idea behind our Volunteer troops is to send some men to help the Polish to fight, yet it is in our interest to send material as you can see, which will be used by the Polish, not Red Army troops.The force will be able to help the Poles to use the vehicles. This would happen only when the Polish government asked for help either in a grave danger of war breaking out or during a conflict.

We thank you for a possibility to have a military base in Sirya but a base in northern Africa would be very important to us as well to be a base for our navy returning from Southern Atlantic. I´m sure we can get to an agreement on this.

On your request on oil I´m glad to accept. Concerning the request of our most advanced fighting vehicles , if I were You, I´d wait for your military specialists´opinion before making a deal.We have several prototypes being manufactured and during the next few years I´m sure we can deliver something better than today could be sent. My humble opinion would be to wait and as the time arrives maybe within a year, 1,000 medium weight tanks+ 500 heavy tanks could be sent. However I´d be glad to see what STAVKA has to say in order to exchange information and possibly what Your country could send us to supply our army´s deficits.

With kind regards from the people of the USSR that I humbly and proudly present

Kai-Petrovich Stalin
Secretary General

 

I'll play

 

There is something we play in called Miller Systems WW2 Campaign,
but it costs alot of money every month. And you have to commit for literally years of play. And be great sports on top of that. Most of my teammates are non-American, but it's in English.

i think the email link is wrong, should be millerww2@shaw.ca


Miller Systems WW2 Campaign
http://members.shaw.ca/millerww2/ww2/index.html

HPS below is a great game simulation company who's programs helped create milsys, though not partners, they speak highly, we like HPS games too.

HPS Simulations
http://www.hpssims.com/

“I whole-heartedly recommend WW2 Campaign by Miller Systems. After 20 years of wiping out the competition, it only goes to show it is the best game of that scope and scale available.”
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http://www.hpssims.com/Pages/products/adc2/Miller_Systems/ADC2_Miller_Systems.htm

 

Sounds interesting, count me in but im not sure as to exactly what to do

 

Here were the last set I sent in Kai for comparison: Part 1

JAPANESE ORDERS FOR SEPTEMBER 1939
Notes: Ship names are in blue for ease of recognition. Red indicates notes not for publication and solely for the use of the umpire.

Carrier construction program time lines (where they differ from historical)

Started. Launch Completion

Junyo 8/39 6/40 5/41
Hiyo 8/39 6/40 7/41
Unryu 8/39 3/41 1/42
Amagi 8/39 3/41 1/42
Chitose 8/39 N/A 10/40
Chiyoda 8/39 N/A 12/40
Mizuho 8/39 N/A 3/41 Speed increased to 28 kts.
Nissihn 8/39 N/A 10/40

The submarine depot ships Taigei and Tsurigisaki are to be taken in hand in November for conversion to carriers. They will be redesignated Ryuho and Shoho respectively. This just moves up their conversion by about a year.

Diplomatic initiatives:

1. Japan announces (see newspaper headlines below) her support for the Indian National Congress and Prime Minister Gandhi. Japan calls for India’s complete independence from Great Britain and an end to Indian servitude in British military service. Japan proposes full diplomatic recognition of the Indian government and nation as a separate entity from the British Commonwealth and seeks to establish full diplomatic relations with the nation of India. Japan also “advises” (e.g., Thailand will make the same demand or else….) Thailand to make the same political demand. Japan is sending a diplomatic delegation to India as part of a “world cruise” by two naval vessels. See newspaper article below.
2. Continue Philippines independence initiative. Keep this low key and do not upset the Americans!
3. To the United States: In regards to the President Hoover situation:
1. Via radio transmission (coded), to our Washington diplomatic mission: You are to immediately have a meeting with the US Secretary of State regarding the President Hoover accident. You are to inform his Excellency that it appears that the ship President Hoover was the victim of an attack by a submarine. Japan, upon investigating the vessel after reaching port had suffered damage consistent with a torpedo hit.
2. You are to further inform his Excellency in the most strenuous terms that Japan did not cause this attack and is shocked and disturbed by it. If the United States wishes, they can investigate the ship immediately. Japan grants the US Naval Attaché in Tokyo or other representatives of the United States full access to the vessel now in dry-dock at Sasebo. Japan will assist in transportation issues as requested by the United States.
3. As of this date Japan has not made this attack public and has restricted access to the vessel as well as screened it from public view. Japan will not make any public statements about this attack until the US and His Majesty’s Government are in agreement on what should be said and done about this matter.
4. It is Japan’s belief that this attack was most likely the work of a Soviet submarine. As the US is fully aware, there are only four nations with submarines in the Pacific as of this date. The US, Japan, the Netherlands, and the Soviet Union. Of these, the Soviets have 80 + submarines on hand with about 10 of those being capable of reaching the attack site. The Dutch have none. As neither the Japanese nor US caused this attack, this leaves the Soviets by default. Japan’s recent border disputes with the Soviets also leave reason for such an attack. If this is the case, it represents a major escalation in Soviet aggression as it represents unrestricted submarine warfare in violation of the Hauge Convention.
5. Japan offers to move the passengers so desiring to their destination on Japanese vessels or passenger airplanes as soon as possible. Japan is holding the crew as guests of our government until the investigation is completed in case there is any information they can provide. The US is granted full access to the crew and, once satisfied with their interviews they will be permitted to leave Japan. Japan has already discretely interviewed the passengers about the accident and is satisfied they were not involved. There were 6 Japanese citizens aboard the vessel as passengers of which 1 was injured.
6. Upon request from the United States, Japan is willing to repair the President Hoover to a state of seaworthiness for towing at no cost or, to make other repairs as negotiated.
7. Japan is sorrowed and deeply troubled by this incident. It is Japan’s intention to work fully and openly with the United States to find the attacker(s) and see justice done.
4. The Imperial Navy heavy cruisers Ashagara and Nachi are to depart on a “World cruise.” Currently scheduled stops include: Jakarta, Madras, Cape Town, Cherbourg, Kiel, Hamburg and, London. Both ships should be in Hamburg by late October, early November. The war situation may change this schedule. (See newspaper headlines below) Umpire; please notify the appropriate players for the necessary diplomatic clearances!
5. To Germany: A naval attaché with our German mission recently became aware of the development of a high-speed experimental submarine using a new propulsion system from personnel at the Germaniawerkt Shipyards. The Japanese purchasing commission is interested in purchase of this technology (the Walter V80 HTP closed cycle engine submarine system). Discussions on this with the Marineamt offices of the Kriegsmarine are to be arranged.
The following technologies are to be negotiated for licensing with the German government: The DB 601 aero engine, the Mauser MG 151 20mm cannon, purchase of machine tools and machinery for heavy industry. Japan also wishes to enquire about terms for purchase of surplus Panzer I and II tanks should these become available. Japan understands both types are considered interim models for Germany but both would be very suitable to Japanese requirements.
6. To Great Britain: Japan informs Great Britain that their continued arms sales and support of the Chinese military and various Chinese War Lords opposed to the Japanese is becoming increasingly unacceptable. Japan most strongly suggests that Britain end such support immediately.
Japan also wishes to inform Britain that their continued colonialism in Asia is also becoming increasingly unacceptable. The Indian National Congress, the legitimate voice of the Indian people wants to end British rule in India, a move that Japan now completely supports. Japan also informs Britain that they will not back initiatives by the Free India Army movement, whom Japan sees as terrorists, by providing either monetary or material support despite overtures from this terrorist group. Japan sees this as no different than Britain stopping such support to China in reciprocation.
As an added note: Our agents in India are to inform the Free Indian Army that they can expect no assistance from the Japanese whatsoever. Japan’s support there is solely to the legitimate government and any army they may form in the future.
7. To France: Japan wishes to immediately arrange the purchase of 180 25mm anti-tank guns of the Hotchkiss pattern. If this is acceptable, a freighter will arrive to take shipment on 22 September. This is a cash sale. Japan would also like to acquire two (2) Char B1bis tanks for study if feasible to be included in the same shipment. Note to umpire: It would be very much in keeping with the French character to sell these weapons to Japan. First, Japan has a long history of purchase of weapons from France, particularly artillery (including the 75mm Type 38, Type 95, Type 90 and, the 105 Type 91). France also was selling arms to Romania and Finland, among other nations almost up until they were invaded.
Japan also informs France that they are becoming increasingly upset with their arms sales to China. Japan has been a long time partner of France in trading, far more so than China. If France wishes to continue their relationship with Japan in this respect, they need to end arms sales to China.
8. Japan has received information that that annoying Dr. Jones may be headed to China. Due to the dangerous situation and ongoing conflicts there he is not to be granted access or a visa. His arrest is to occur if he is found in Japanese occupied areas. Our government understands that the Germans also are looking for him on criminal charges. This could be a news article as required.
9. To the Soviet Union: Recent increases in border tensions and open incidents of aggression are not doing either party any good. Japan wishes to enter into a non-aggression pact with the Soviet government immediately. (Note to umpire: For both sides in the Nomohan incidents that recently concluded very heavy casualties resulted. The Soviets were originally concerned enough over air losses alone that major investigations were held, including one that resulted in their leading designer at the time Polikarpov being ‘sacked’ by Stalin. There would be some concern on the Soviet side to continued losses as well as the Japanese).
10. Japan makes available to the government of Thailand 24 Ki 20 light bombers and 12 Ki 27 fighter planes. Imperial Army advisors and pilots will be provided to assist the Thai government in military matters and training.
11. To Switzerland: Japan wishes to acquire licensing for manufacture of the Solothurn 20mm anti-tank rifle.
12. To Finland: Japan wishes to acquire licensing for manufacture of the Laithi 20mm anti-tank rifle.

 

Part 2:

New technological initiatives:

Recent results with Experimental Vessel No. 71 (see characteristics below) at Kure (these are secret and not to be released) have proved successful. The Kaichu type submarine planned for the 4th and 5th Fleet Replacement Laws are to be redesigned using data from these results. Testing with this vessel is to continue to obtain more data.
Experimental Vessel No. 71:

Experimental high underwater speed submarine
Completed Aug 1938. Trials to 1940.
213 tons, 140 ft oa, 1200 bhp diesel, 1800 hp electric. 18kts surf., 25kts sub.

The new class of Kaichukan Taka Sho (6th model)
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding engineering department under K. Nakamura are to design a new submarine to meet the 2nd class Kaichukan Taka Sho (medium fast submarines) requirement for the defense of central Pacific island bases. These will be designated RO 35 – 83.
Planned characteristics are:
Displacement 980 tons normal surfaced, 258 ft length OA, 23 ft beam, 13 ft draft.
2 x Diesels w/ 2 shafts, 4200 bhp nominal, 19.5 knots surfaced.
2 x electric, 2600 hp, 13 knots submerged. Battery size is increased too.
Optimized for underwater performance.
Range 5000 NM @ 16 knots surf, 100 NM @ 6 knots submerged.
4 x 21” Torpedo Tubes (all forward) with provision for 10 Type 95 torpedoes.
Machineguns for air defense when surfaced to be provided. No deck gun.
Complement 52
Diving depth 280 ft.

Construction planning is for first of class to be laid down in November 1939 and first launch in July 1940. First completion is November 1940. Production rate to be 3 per month, 1 per yard using 3 yards with a planned class size of 48 vessels. The design of these vessels is a state secret. Public release is that they are capable of 7 knots submerged with a total of 1800 hp electric motors. (I.e., they are nothing special; just another class of medium submarine being built on schedule.) This class replaces the original RO 35 – 83 class that began construction at this time.

Other Naval Construction:

Two additional gunboats of the Fushimi class are to be laid down for use on the Amur River.

Armor development:

Japan will begin design and construction of an improved M2594 (Medium Type 94) will be implemented. This vehicle will have the following changes from the Type 94C model:
1. The frontal armor increases from 25 mm to 38 mm in thickness. Side armor increases from 11mm to 17mm.
2. A 70mm Type 92 battalion gun with limited traverse is to be installed in the front hull. 35 rounds will be provided.
3. The turret will be redesigned to allow for a front ball mounted machinegun next to the main gun and the Type 94 37mm tank gun replaces the 57mm gun previously in use. The rear machinegun is deleted. The 37mm ammunition load remains 100 rounds.
4. The side panniers over the tracks will be extended forward to give more internal space.
5. This tank will be designated Medium Tank Type M2599.

On chemical and biological warfare: Our development command in China is given permission to carry out limited tests on prisoners as required. Any “unsatisfactory” results are to be disposed of by cremation. All tests are state secrets.

Notes to Germany on carrier development:

Japanese procedure is as follows:

Aircraft are hangered except for launch. Deck parks are not used. Temporary deck parks are used during launch and land cycles but aircraft are struck down to their hangers as soon as possible.
Hangers are segregated by type. Fighters are forward, dive-bombers amidships and, attack / torpedo aircraft are aft. Each hanger has its own elevator.
CAP operations are conducted with other aircraft struck down. The flight deck is kept clear for new CAP launches and landing of airborne CAP as necessary.
Arming of aircraft is normally done in the hanger except for bomb arming of dive-bombers, which is done on deck. Fueling can be done either on deck or in the hanger (normal procedure).
All aircraft are warmed-up on deck. The hangers are fully enclosed.
Note, this follows current British procedure fairly closely.
The Kido Butai is normally used enmasse. Small carriers are frequently used independently and with secondary forces.
The Germans are to be supplied schematics of arresting gear and catapult systems in use on Japanese carriers.

News articles: Asahi Shinbun, Japan’s leading newspaper (remember, red is not for publication)

Tokyo: (Headline story)

His Imperial Majesty’s Government announced today that it has formally recognized the Indian National Congress of Prime Minister Gandhi as the sole legitimate government of India. The government has called on Great Britain to disassemble its colonial establishment and turn over India to home rule. His Imperial Majesty’s Government has also called for an end to the British military’s exploitation of the Indian people to further their colonial imperialism throughout the world. Prime Minister ****** himself called for “An end to the indentured servitude of the Indian people in the English Army. This exploitation of an Asian people must end!”
Establishment of diplomatic relations with the Indian National Congress is now underway. His Imperial Majesty proclaimed, “May the Indian and Japanese people harmoniously live and prosper in Asia together.” Japan has sent a diplomatic delegation with the cruisers Ashagara and Nachi to arrive in Madras in late September as part of those ships world cruise. See related articles below.

Related: Bangkok Thailand
The Imperial government of Thailand has joined Japan in the call for Indian self-rule. The Thai government has extended diplomatic recognition to the INC and begun talks for normalization of relations with India’s new government.

Nomohan, Manchuko: (notes: This incident ran from roughly June to September 1939) (Front page)

Recent clashes between the Imperial Army and Soviet forces have resulted in extremely heavy losses to the Soviets who illegally and deliberately crossed into Japan’s territories. General Giga Tetsuji of the Imperial Army Air Force states his pilots have destroyed over 500 Russian airplanes in combat, bringing the Soviet air losses to over 1000 planes!
In massive air battles during early September, our glorious air armies destroyed 221 Russian machines alone. Colonel Abe Katsumi was killed in these battles after scoring 24 victories. A ceremony at the Shinto Shrine in his home district is planned for next week to remember his selfless bravery.
On the ground the Imperial Army has destroyed over 300 Russian tanks and continues to valiantly defend Japanese territory without giving so much as a centimeter! Every Soviet incursion has met with destruction at the hands of our courageous soldiers.
(Notes to umpire: The actual losses were roughly 100 - 200 Japanese and 200 - 300 Soviet aircraft. On the ground a Soviet mechanized corps with 1 mechanized division (the 36th), 1 tank brigade, 1 mechanized brigade, 1 cavalry division (the 8th) and, 3 armored car brigades pushed back the Japanese 23rd Infantry Division while suffering heavy, if unspecified, casualties. Polikarpov, the Russian aircraft designer whose aircraft were the primary ones involved was ‘sacked’ by Stalin following the poor showing his planes made against the Japanese.....it didn’t matter that Soviet pilots typically had 100 - 300 hours flying time against the 1000 + that the Japanese pilots had.. This following a personal demonstration by Polikarpov in front of Stalin of an I-16 versus a captured Ki 10 biplane fighter staged to “prove” the superiority of the Russian planes. Stalin wasn’t impressed! The 23rd Infantry Division suffered heavy losses as well, having to be rebuilt. It was the severity of casualties on both sides that led to the non-aggression pact.)
Elsewhere in China, our forces continued their advance southwards.

World cruise announced: (Front page)

It was announced today that His Imperial Majesty’s ships Ashagara and Nachi are departing Sasebo on a world cruise to promote better relations between Japan and the nations of the world. Announced stops include: Jakarta Dutch East Indies, Madras India where Japanese representatives will meet with the new Indian government, Cape Town S. Africa, Cherbourg France and, Hamburg Germany. Later stops are being planned for the United States and nations in South America. This cruise will be reminiscent of the one Ashagara made to Europe in 1937.

Hoover incident: (3rd page of world news, minor article)

The liner President Hoover is now safely in dock at Sasebo. Japanese and United States marine experts are investigating the cause of this mishap. The crew and passengers are to be taken to their destinations pleasure of the Japanese government.

Science:

A Japanese archeological team has found new fossils in Manchuko. The fossilized remains of two ancient creatures now named Aerodactyl and Kabutops will be put on display later this year at the University of Tokyo Science Library.

Business:
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries reports a 3% gain in profits this quarter.

************** End of news articles ***************

 

And part 3 (21,000 words and change)

Unit orders and formation

1. Immediately start raising 12 new infantry divisions. The first will be established this month with a new one being established each month thereafter. Training and equipage is to take 8 months. This puts the first unit in service in May 1940. One quarter of each unit is to be a cadre of reservists. Officers will be drawn from both reserve and active commands to fill out these divisions.
2. The 59th and 64th Sentais that are now completing their work up on with the Ki-43 are to transfer to the 2nd Hikoshidan in China immediately. This is in view of the situation at Nomohan.
3. Operations started in Southern China are to continue until goals are met.
4. 1st Armored Brigade and 7th Infantry Division are transferred to 6th Army and are to move to Hailaerh from Tsitsihar to reinforce the 23rd Division. A brigade of railway engineers is to be assigned to support the rail line to Hailaerh and extend it to Nomohan.
5. JAAF pilot training increases to 1000 pilots a year due to the losses at Nomohan. (Note to umpire: Nomohan was a rude shock to the JAAF in terms of pilot loss. They originally increased training greatly; I am just increasing it a bit more than originally occurred. Likewise, I am doing the same with the JNAF for this reason and, for the increased carrier construction.)
6. The oceanographic vessel Kaiyo 1 which just completed is to fit out and begin a cruise of the South Indian Ocean. Study of the Kerguelen Islands ecology is to be part of the voyage. All crew assigned are to be drawn from Naval personnel except where specialized science personnel are not available.
7. The Army is instructed to use their prototype Ki 46 that just began flight trials to over fly Vladivostok and determine the status of the Soviet Pacific Fleet.
8. The Army and Navy are to begin joint planning for the conquest of Northern Sakalin Island in the event that talks with the Soviet Union fail. Particular attention is to be paid to destruction of the large oil transfer facilities there so as to prevent use by the mainland.
The Military is also to begin planning for air raids to disrupt or stop rail traffic on the Soviet Trans-Siberian railway. Use of Navy long-range G3M bombers is anticipated in this action.

 

Finally, if there was enough interest in a similar campaign, I might...might be persuaded to refree one.

 

I would play, but I think it would be a bit too complicated for me...:bucky:

 

Im Sooooooo confused!!!

 

Welcome to the club!