Rating: |
5.45 (2) |
Games Played: |
3 |
SM: |
5 |
Turns: |
30 |
Type: |
Custom |
First Side: |
US Navy |
Second Side: |
Imp. Japanese Navy |
Scenario length – 3 hours
December 7, 1941. A date which would live in infamy. Throughout the interwar era, the Japanese plan in the event of a war with the United States involved a series of battles of attrition as the US Navy sailed across the Pacific, ending with a decisive battle where the Japanese Navy would make their stand against a worn down US Fleet. However, with the rise of airpower (and following the example of the British attack on Taranto), the Japanese decided to try to exploit their carriers to cripple the US Pacific Fleet at the start. Just before 8:00 am Hawaii time, the Japanese forces attacked, ravaging the United States Navy as well as inflicting severe losses on Air Units based on Oahu. NOTE: This scenario is intended for play against a US AI. The IJN strike missions are not pre-set, and will need to be designated by the player at game start.