I remember from the original rules, there was no retaliation from a coastal bombardment, but when I’ve played 1942 online, it seems they do attack back.
Yes; the Bombardments in 1942 online occur before the attacker turn, but combine with the attacker's rolls against the defender. The defender can never deal damage to the Bombarding ships, but those defenders who were hit by the bombardment still get a roll against land/air forces. Apologies for any confusion!
The sea zone 5 attack as UK is fine. UK would attack with 2 fighters and bomber (it makes no sense not to take the small risk) . Even if they don't clean up the transports Russia can clean up with the fighter/fighters from Archangel.
