Darryl wrote:
WOW! They picked up 172 points? Even more than I thought, but at least we also picked up more than first thought. We still have a 45-point lead going into the final frame.
We really must defend our assets like never before. Gotta spread out all over the place and not let them get anything. The targets are fewer and so, it won't be too hard to cover them. Our fighters are excellent and will slaughter them as they come across the frontline. Gotta protect our shipping, too. They'll send light force (Jg77) to try to intercept the bombers, so we won't need as much support as early frames.
They'll try to hit our bridges, ships, and C47s. We only have TAC 42, 43 and a port at C20 left for them to take out. If they get TAC 42, 43 that's 30 points. If they get the port, that's potentially another 15+ points. That would pull them even with us. So, they'll have to pick up a lot of ships, bridge spans, and C47s.
If we close at least 3 large bases, that would be a wash with our field and ground target losses. Then, it will come down to what our strikes and fighters do for the victory. I really don't see how we can lose the war, fellas.
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I agree with Darryl and Mr. Gums. Protect assets as priority and be careful with our heavy bombers in final frame. Only way LW can win is to close more fields, sink ships, and/or wipe out our 4 engine bomber group (which is hard to do). Let's focus on defense and make them pay. They have to be on the offense F5 to have any chance at victory.
My two cents....
Oskar
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