Toaw Scenario: Burma Campaign 1942-1945 (By Stuart)

Burma, Siam. India,
January 14, 1942,

Japanese army of 267 units opposed to British army of 588 units
for a battle of complexity 2.75 at Battalion(II) level
on a 20 Km/Hex map
for 195 turns of Full Week each.

by Stuart submited on 29-01-2006

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Briefing

BURMA CAMPAIGN 1942-1945

Version: 1.0
AI has been set for both forces.
1. OPPOSING FORCES
  • Axis: Japanese
  • Allies: British, Indian, Chinese
2. OBJECTIVES
2.1. Japanese
  • 1942: Major offensive aimed at capturing Moulmein, Rangoon, Yenangyaung, Mandalay, Myitkina, Lashio, Kalewa, Akyab and various places in between.
  • 1943: Hold captured areas.
  • 1944: Offensive aimed at capturing Imphal, Kohima, Dimapur, Chittagong and various places in between.
  • 1945: Hold captured areas.
2.2. Allies
  • 1942: Limit the Japanese offensive.
  • 1943: Limited offensive in Arakan, aimed at capturing Akyab. Test Long Range Penetration techniques
  • 1944: Limit the Japanese objectives. Advance from Ledo into Burma.
  • 1945: Major offensive on all fronts, aimed at the recapture of Burma.
3. FORMATION SUPPORT
3.1. Japanese
The Imperial Japanese Forces are well prepared and have high level of co-operation between units.
3.2. Allies
There is limited co-operation between individual Chinese Units and little co-operation between the Chinese Units and the British/Indian Units.
4. SPECIAL FEATURES/EVENTS
  • The Monsoon occurs from June to November each year, severely affecting all operations.
  • Allied reconnaisance is limited throughout the first half of 1942, but improves later in the campaign.
  • The Allies and Japanese have water transport available for most of the scenario, however, the quantity available varies with the situation of the campaign.
  • The Allies have air transport available from April 1942 onwards, however, the quantity available varies with the situation of the campaign.
  • The Japanese Air force has limited replacements from 1943 onwards. The Japanese ground forces have limited replacements during 1945.
    Chindit Operations have been programmed.
5. KNOWN PROBLEMS
Whilst attempting to be historically accurate, it is not possible, nor is it practical in terms of playability.
A problem may occur when tryng to identify opposing forces, as both the British/Indian and Japanese forces have similar coloured units. Units are coloured to distinguish between Regiments. A second scenario is being developed using colours to Division level only.
The movement of Air Units between bases (objectives) has been a problem that I am not experienced enough to solve.
Chindit Operations have been programmed, however, I am not entirely satisfied with the way in which they have been set up.
I would appreciate any feedback
Stuart