The Japanese set up spread out over the four hexes while the Americans surrounded them. Early on the overwhelming American firepower took it's toll and many Japanese units were eliminated. After five turns the US had already gained two of the four Japanese held hexes. Three turns later all Japanese units had been eliminated and the US had a major victory. This one only appears winnable for the Japanese if they concentrate their forces in a few strong hexes and if fog of war can occasionally prevent the American firepower from being used. Would be worth playing again solitaire, but doesn't seem to be a great two player scenario.