IMMOVABLE HEARTH II FRAME 2

IMMOVABLE HEART II

"THE SIEGE OF IMPHAL"

FRAME2

Historical Background

The Royal Air Force High Command comunicates to the soldiers of the Commonwealth involved in the siege of Imphal:

"The Imphal Garrison has been cut out from the rest of our forces and is now under siege, after many days of fierce combat and the damage caused by enemy air raids our men fightng there are running low on supplies. The only way to resupply our soldiers is by the air. An emergency airstrip at all costs !"

Background:

7th March 1944 : The Japanese begin the Imphal-Kohima offensive from northern Burma into Assam, India.

14th March 1944: The British are forced to withdraw towards Imphal in Assam, while fighting a bitter rearguard action …A Japanese advance through Burma has isolated the British garrison at Imphal.During the three-month siege, 150,000 men have had to rely entirely on air supply for their survival. More than 400 tons of stores have had to be flown daily into a heavily guarded valley, with only three squadrons of Spitfires available for air defense.

During the last week 6 Dakotas (C47s) were lost in combat while trying to reach and resuply Imphal.

Even after such losses it was impossible for the Allies to suspend the stream of supplies from the air, the Far East RAF high command decided to convert Bostons and Wellingontons bombers into transport planes and to escort them with all the disposable fighters in that area.

But even such a strong air convoy was going to have an hard journey, as Hiro Hito's Zeros were waiting for them.

Order of battle

Arena: SEA

Japanese : Rook - 40 % of attendees.

- A6M5b "Zero" at airfield A33

100% of Japanese Forces

British RAF: Bishop - 50% of attendees.

- Spitfire V at airfield A31

50 % of RAF Forces

- B26 at airfield A31

50 % of RAF Forces

IJNAF ORDERS

A6M5 Zeros will take off from a33 to try stopping the formation of transport planes wich is tryin to reach Impahl (A32) to resuply it. Each Zero will carry a 250kg bomb, this bombs will be dropped from high altitudes on the AAAs, weakening or eliminating ack protection for the transport planes that will try to land.

After this all theZeros will run to intercept the enemy formation .

Restrictions: Due to Meteo Conditions any kind of flying is prohibited at altitudes higher than 18000 feets.

Our meteo blimps have registered extremely y dangerous gust winds (up to 120knots!) over 18000 feet.

RAF ORDERS

B26s This bombers have been converted into transport planes, their duty is to resuply the stronghold of Imphal (A32). Taking off from A31 with a full load of weapons and shells for our soldiers fighting there, taking off from A31 and landing at A32.

Spitfire mkVs This fighters will provide a close escort to the B26-tranport-planes resuplying A32.

Please note: to considerr a bomber’s mission accomplished the pilot must NOT have dropped the bombs, and must land on runway (or very close to it= less than 200 feets away).

If needed the size of the wings will be increased (w/ mission planner), so that more players can partecipate.

Restrictions: Due to Meteo Conditions any kind of flying is prohibited at altitudes higher than 18000 feets.

Our meteo blimps have registered extremely dangerous gust winds (up to 120knots!) over 18000 feet.

- Frame 1

- Date&time of the Scenario.

- Starting Instructions

- Scenario settings and rules.


	IMMOVABLE HEARTH II FRAME 2 IMMOVABLE HEART II "THE SIEGE OF IMPHAL" FRAME2 Historical Background The Royal Air Force High Command comunicates to the soldiers of the Commonwealth involved in the siege of Imphal: "The Imphal Garrison has been cut out from the rest of our forces and is now under siege, after many days of fierce combat and the damage caused by enemy air raids our men fightng there are running low on supplies. The only way to resupply our soldiers is by the air. An emergency airstrip at all costs !" Background: 7th March 1944 : The Japanese begin the Imphal-Kohima offensive from northern Burma into Assam, India. 14th March 1944: The British are forced to withdraw towards Imphal in Assam, while fighting a bitter rearguard action …A Japanese advance through Burma has isolated the British garrison at Imphal.During the three-month siege, 150,000 men have had to rely entirely on air supply for their survival. More than 400 tons of stores have had to be flown daily into a heavily guarded valley, with only three squadrons of Spitfires available for air defense. During the last week 6 Dakotas (C47s) were lost in combat while trying to reach and resuply Imphal. Even after such losses it was impossible for the Allies to suspend the stream of supplies from the air, the Far East RAF high command decided to convert Bostons and Wellingontons bombers into transport planes and to escort them with all the disposable fighters in that area. But even such a strong air convoy was going to have an hard journey, as Hiro Hito's Zeros were waiting for them. Order of battle Arena: SEA Japanese : Rook - 40 % of attendees. - A6M5b "Zero" at airfield A33 100% of Japanese Forces British RAF: Bishop - 50% of attendees. - Spitfire V at airfield A31 50 % of RAF Forces - B26 at airfield A31 50 % of RAF Forces IJNAF ORDERS A6M5 Zeros will take off from a33 to try stopping the formation of transport planes wich is tryin to reach Impahl (A32) to resuply it. Each Zero will carry a 250kg bomb, this bombs will be dropped from high altitudes on the AAAs, weakening or eliminating ack protection for the transport planes that will try to land. After this all theZeros will run to intercept the enemy formation . Restrictions: Due to Meteo Conditions any kind of flying is prohibited at altitudes higher than 18000 feets. Our meteo blimps have registered extremely y dangerous gust winds (up to 120knots!) over 18000 feet. RAF ORDERS B26s This bombers have been converted into transport planes, their duty is to resuply the stronghold of Imphal (A32). Taking off from A31 with a full load of weapons and shells for our soldiers fighting there, taking off from A31 and landing at A32. Spitfire mkVs This fighters will provide a close escort to the B26-tranport-planes resuplying A32. Please note: to considerr a bomber’s mission accomplished the pilot must NOT have dropped the bombs, and must land on runway (or very close to it= less than 200 feets away). If needed the size of the wings will be increased (w/ mission planner), so that more players can partecipate. Restrictions: Due to Meteo Conditions any kind of flying is prohibited at altitudes higher than 18000 feets. Our meteo blimps have registered extremely dangerous gust winds (up to 120knots!) over 18000 feet. - Frame 1 - Date&time of the Scenario. - Starting Instructions - Scenario settings and rules.