Supply Re: [Consim-l] Op Shoestring/Henderson Field

[Pat Collins]

> No, neither game is that detailed on supply.  The main combat effect in 
> Henderson Field is that the fire rate of Japanese artillery is reduced by 
> a low supply level.

The other big effect is attrition - a force is much more likely to take a 
step loss if the supply  is low.

As for play, it's actually very quick. Especially in the early turns, there 
is no real chance for air battle, as Rabual units can't hit south of  the 
island, and US based units can't provide CAP until Henderson is operational. 
That won't happen until turn 6 at best.

After two turns both sides have a number of naval step losses due to surface 
and air strikes. No air has been lost, but the Japanese lost a TRANS point 
to transport attack. They really can't afford that.

The IJN landed one land unit, the US 5. Both are low supply, but the US can 
hope tofix that next turn. The Japanese lost all but one INF unit on the 
Island, and Henderson is under repair with the CB units on the field.

Lots of  US VPs, but then it's only mid August :)

Regards, Pat
Last Played: Here Come the Rebels, Elsenborn Ridge, Ardennes