Last Friday had another game with the W.A.R.G.S. re-fighting the Battle of the Solomon Islands on 24 to 25 August 1942.

Historical, as the third carrier battle of the Pacific campaign, the battle was a draw but was considered a minor   tactical and strategic victory for the U.S. because the Japanese lost more ships, aircraft, and aircrew, and Japanese troop reinforcements for Guadalcanal were delayed.

Vice Admiral Nagumo (Steve N) was commanding the Shōkaku and Nomoto Nameki (David S) was commanding the Zuikaku.

Facing them were the clan of John G and Chris G commanding Fletcher’s Enterprise and Saratoga.

The game ended with the Imperialist Yankee’s Enterprise requiring Scottie to beam them up (from the seabed) and the Saratoga on fire from tip to stern.

The brave and loyal Imperial Japanese navy had some damage on both the Shōkaku and  the Zuikaku but they will both be in action in a short time to support the attack on Guadalcanal.

A great game using John G’s rules.