GPS to Sully
Mainichi Shinbun: Tokyo, Japan - Apr 11th Showa 18
US WITHDRAWS FROM MAINLAND AUSTRALIA
In danger of being overruned, the USAF have abandoned their Aussie brethern in fear of Japanese reprisals. This week saw the US moving all of its air assets back to mainland USA leaving the local defenders bewildered. This is indeed bad news for the Aussie homeguard as it appears that it is the USAF that has been providing tactical air support for their defensive operations. With close air support on the mainland, the Aussie will surely sucumb to the combined might of the IJN, IJA, and IJAF quickly.
DOUBLE-PRONG OFFENSIVE BEGINS
Endgame is nearing for the defenders of Australia as Japan and its GEACPS allies begin their final push towards the Australian captial of Brisbane. On the northeast front, the first pincer prong, land based bombers soften up the defense works around Rockhampton as IJA armies killed one light tank division nearby with minimal damage. In addition to supporting the advancing IJA troops, IJAF bombers began to disrupt the road network near Brisbane. It is only a matter of time before a breakthrough occurs at Rockhampton. On the southern fornt, the second pincer, IJA and GEACPS reinforcements have arrived to once again challenge supremacy over southern Australia. The local MGB garrison recaptured Hopetown uncontested while infantry and light tank divisions advance towards Eucla. Many analysts believe that without US air tactical support, this front will be over very shortly.
PORT MORESBY FALLS
Early last week, IJN admirals once again began their assualt on the mighty British bulwark Port Moresby in New Guinea. After the failed invasion plan a year ago, this time, the IJN admirals were able to regain their honour. IJN naval aircraft hammered the local light tank division as SNLF units advanced into the city. Within a matter of hours, the US defenders surrendered. The flag of Japan now flies over this former British stronghold.
Other news:
1 US sub sank near Palau with sub.
