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09 Jul 2014 6:40 p.m. PST
by Editor in Chief Bill

  • Changed title from "Second Battle of Guadalcanal Canal using Naval Thunder" to "Second Battle of Guadalcanal using Naval Thunder"

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scrivs07 Jul 2014 1:37 p.m. PST

Mog and I played the Second Battle of Guadalcanal scenario using Naval Thunder on Tuesday evening.

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More pictures and commentary on the Scrivsland blog link

LtJBSz07 Jul 2014 3:01 p.m. PST

All of the Japanese torpedo tubes had reloads, the U.S, battleships should have had to face another salvo of long lances.

Shagnasty Supporting Member of TMP07 Jul 2014 6:28 p.m. PST

It was difficult and dangerous to reload in close combat. The DDs could pull back,reload then return to combat. Remember the LL was two tons of Oxygen and high explosive.

Phil Hall08 Jul 2014 1:50 p.m. PST

Did you use the over-penetration rule? It makes a huge difference in DD survivability.

scrivs09 Jul 2014 4:40 a.m. PST

Thanks chaps. We did use the over-penetration rule, but a 16" shell going through a DD still makes a mess and causes a critical.

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