Campaign Series Rising Sun: The Main Event

[Jason Petho]

Well, we started a new scenario. The Main Event, which is the hypothetical invasion of Honshu by the US forces. Our initial landing was a bloody affair during these initial turns. Even the 16-inch naval guns have little effect on the Japanese positions. I have figured the trick to taking out the positions, but it will be a terribly bloody affair. It's a large map with a lot of objectives, with not a lot of turns, which means it will be an interesting and challenging scenario.

[Jason Petho]

Our invasion of Honshu seems to be in good order, if you don't count the terrible casualties we are suffering. Some good news is that some of the defending coastal positions are falling and we are slowly probing into the depths of the mainland island. Of course, there is ample stubborn resistance and near the end of the session I noted to significant counter-attacks on the flanks what will need to be addressed with that already too few units at my disposal. No one said this would be a walk in the park...