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Why the Japanese lost the Battle of Midway
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Why the Japanese lost the Battle of Midway

Kevin R Burns

Why did the Japanese lose the battle of Midway?

The Battle of Midway was a significant naval battle fought between the Japanese and American forces during World War II. While the Japanese had a superior number of aircraft carriers, they ultimately lost the battle due to several factors:

  1. Intelligence Failure: The Japanese underestimated the strength of the American forces and didn’t expect them to be waiting for them at Midway. However, the Americans had broken the Japanese naval code and were aware of their plans.
  2. Strategic Errors: The Japanese had split their forces, with some ships attacking the island while others attacked the American fleet. This decision allowed the American carrier planes to attack the Japanese fleet without any significant opposition.
  3. Tactical Errors: During the battle, the Japanese made several tactical errors, including launching their planes in waves instead of all at once, which allowed the American defenses to prepare for each wave. Additionally, the Japanese bombers were not equipped to attack ships at sea, and the torpedo planes were slow and vulnerable to attack.
  4. Loss of Key Personnel: The Japanese lost several key personnel during the battle, including Admiral Yamamoto’s Chief of Staff, which hindered their ability to coordinate their forces effectively.

Overall, the combination of intelligence failures, strategic and tactical errors, and the loss of key personnel led to the Japanese defeat at the Battle of Midway.

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How could the USA have Won the War of 1812?
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How could the USA have Won the War of 1812?

Winning the War of 1812.

How could the USA have won the War of 1812?

The War of 1812 was fought between the United States and the British Empire from 1812 to 1815. The war was primarily fought over issues related to trade restrictions, maritime rights, and the impressment of American sailors by the British Navy. While the war ended in a stalemate, there were several ways in which the United States could have potentially achieved a victory. Here are a few possibilities:

  1. Better Military Strategy: The United States military suffered from poor leadership and planning throughout much of the war. The country could have potentially won the war if it had better military leaders who could have devised and executed better strategies.
  2. Naval Superiority: The British Navy was one of the strongest in the world at the time, and the United States Navy was relatively weak. If the United States had invested more in its navy and built more ships, it could have potentially gained naval superiority and prevented British attacks on American ports.
  3. Diplomacy: The United States could have potentially won the war through diplomatic efforts. The war was largely caused by trade restrictions and maritime rights issues, and a diplomatic resolution to these issues could have prevented the outbreak of war.
  4. Stronger Support from Allies: The United States could have potentially gained more support from its allies, such as France, during the war. This could have given the United States an advantage in battles and put more pressure on the British to negotiate a peace settlement.

Overall, the United States could have potentially won the War of 1812 through a combination of better military strategy, naval superiority, diplomacy, and stronger support from allies.

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Game Shops in Tokyo
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Game Shops in Tokyo

Sure, here is some more information about the places I mentioned:

  1. Yellow Submarine: This hobby shop chain has been around since 1986 and has multiple locations in Tokyo, as well as other cities throughout Japan. They carry a wide range of hobby products, including board games, card games, miniature games, and model kits. The staff is knowledgeable and can help you find what you’re looking for, even if you don’t speak Japanese. You can also find gaming tables and space for playing games at some of their stores.
  2. Little Tin Soldier: This store is located in the Akihabara district of Tokyo, which is known for its electronics and otaku culture. Little Tin Soldier specializes in wargaming products, including miniatures, terrain, rulebooks, and paints. They carry products from a variety of manufacturers, including Games Workshop, Privateer Press, and Corvus Belli. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and they can help you find the right products for your gaming needs. They also have a website where you can order products online if you can’t make it to the store in person.
  3. Games Workshop Tokyo: This is the official Games Workshop store in Tokyo, and it carries a variety of Warhammer products, including miniatures, rulebooks, paints, and accessories. They also host events and tournaments for Warhammer players, so it’s a great place to meet other gamers and get involved in the local gaming community. The staff is knowledgeable and can help you with painting techniques, army building, and gameplay.
  4. Mandarake: This chain of stores throughout Tokyo specializes in anime and manga merchandise, but they also carry a selection of wargames and miniatures. Their stores have a unique atmosphere and are worth a visit even if you’re not specifically looking for wargames. You can find vintage and hard-to-find items here, as well as new releases from popular manufacturers. They have several locations throughout Tokyo, so it’s easy to find one near you.

I hope this additional information helps you find the right place to buy wargames in Tokyo!

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Hotz Game Mats
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Hotz Game Mats

Hotz Game Mats:
Has anyone else ever ordered from Hotz Game Mats?
I have been waiting since April for my order of mats?
I have heard Mr. Hotz is slow, but you always get your mats.
What has been your experience with Hotz?
Any comments, advise appreciated!

Update:

I finally got my Hotz Game Mats, and they took about 18 months to arrive.  So, I would not order from them if you are in a hurry!

DBA Solo
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DBA Solo

Here are some solo set up variations for DBA from Lone Warrior.

More Solo rules for DBA on Fanaticus.

De Bellis Solitarus is a set of rules designed to all you to play DBA solo with a competent opponent.

Wargames Research Group

Alexander’s Solo Campaign for DBA

A Good AI?
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A Good AI?

AI knows how to: 
– Use terrain (will vacate poor terrain; will defend on terrain with bonuses; will avoid attacking good ground and instead look to bypass). 
– Feints or masses in one location while planning the real attack elsewhere. 
– Knows how to withdraw to pull an enemy forward streching supply lines and then counter attacks looking to encircle/cutoff an army. 
– Use seasons; will attack in the Spring and use the Winter to consolidate and secure its gains. 
– Will set up a layered defense such that the enemy is gradually attrited as it advances. 
– Will use blocking and delaying forces to slow an attack so that the main defensive line can prepare its positions. 
– Will maintain a reserve for various uses like a counter attack when the enemy is spent. 
– Will use pickets to gather intelligence about the enemy. 
– Will use screen forces to deny the enemy intelligence about actions and movements deep in the rear. 
– Will give priority to the transportation network such it will attempt to seize key junctions denying the enemy ability to move troop and reinforce a battle. 
– Will peform a hasty attack if it perceives that the enemy is disorganized; will perform a careful cohesive attack against a prepared defense. 
– Will use terrain as part of a defensive plan like set up a defense on the far side of a major river; give priority to holding bridges. 
– Will use exploit a break in the lines with fast forces such as cavarly to cause havoc in the rear. 
– Will give priority to political objectives that might break the will to fight. 
– Will attempt to flank a line a roll it up. 
– Will draw the enemy into kill areas made up of difficult terrain, prepared defenses, and artillery barrages. 
– Will trade terrain for time if the future offers recruitment/trained troop/foreign reserves. 
– Will preserve its forces and avoid attrition situations if manpower levels are low. 
– Will force high attrition combat if the enemy has less manpower. 

Well, the above are just some examples. The point is that the items above are what you would expect of a human commander. 

-Markshot, at the Ageod Forum