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There really aren't many maps where bombers can be used against BB's effectively.
On Samar, the Allies have to focus on sending torp planes as bombers don't hurt the Yamato. The Jap CV could send bombers to the Allied BB's but it's a waste considering fighters are needed in the air to stop the incoming torp planes plus the Yamato can handle the Allied BB's just fine, esp. if a CA gets into it.
On Sibuyan Sea bombers don't hurt the BB's. Use torp planes once the airfields are out or bomb the DD's to get the subs in close.
On Suriago Strait the Allies need to send torps against the BB's. They are more effective than the bombers.
Solomons is about the only map were bombers could be used with effect but the problem is that the bombers, on both sides, have better things to hit, namely the shipyards and airfields.
One way you might want to use bombers against a BB on Solomons is if you are playing the Allies and your BB is about to engage a Kongo or has already started fighting. It might be to your advantage to divert a large bombing raid heading to an installation to hit the Kongo. This really depends on your BB's position on the map. The Kongos are stronger than the Renown class BB. A bombing raid could help your BB sink the Kongo (since the bombs remove the armor/hull) and have enough health left over to make it to the installations. I'd rather have a BB in range of installations, esp. the airfields, and forgo the bombing raid. If you can have a BB take out the nearest airfield and then start around to the other airfield you'll see the Japs focus all their attention on that BB, giving your other units time to close the gap on the shipyards. Most likely, the BB will take out the other airfield too and then turn toward the Jap shipyards. A Kongo will have to be sent to deal with it, allowing your CA's to get in and finish off the shipyards. If your Allied BB is in poor health (probably), turn away from the Kongo and draw it from the shipyards. Just let it be a constant threat.
"The trouble isn't that there are too many fools, but that the lightning isn't distributed right." --Mark Twain
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