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- For PC
- For MAC
- For Linux
- OS: Windows 7 SP1/8/10 (64 bit)
- Processor: Dual-Core 2.2 GHz
- Memory: 4GB
- Video Card: DirectX 10.1 level video card: AMD Radeon 77XX / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660. The minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 17 GB
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64 bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5 or Ryzen 5 3600 and better
- Memory: 16 GB and more
- Video Card: DirectX 11 level video card or higher and drivers: Nvidia GeForce 1060 and higher, Radeon RX 570 and higher
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 95 GB
- OS: Mac OS Big Sur 11.0 or newer
- Processor: Core i5, minimum 2.2GHz (Intel Xeon is not supported)
- Memory: 6 GB
- Video Card: Intel Iris Pro 5200 (Mac), or analog from AMD/Nvidia for Mac. Minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p with Metal support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 17 GB
- OS: Mac OS Big Sur 11.0 or newer
- Processor: Core i7 (Intel Xeon is not supported)
- Memory: 8 GB
- Video Card: Radeon Vega II or higher with Metal support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 95 GB
- OS: Most modern 64bit Linux distributions
- Processor: Dual-Core 2.4 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB
- Video Card: NVIDIA 660 with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) / similar AMD with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months; the minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p) with Vulkan support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 17 GB
- OS: Ubuntu 20.04 64bit
- Processor: Intel Core i7
- Memory: 16 GB
- Video Card: NVIDIA 1060 with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) / similar AMD (Radeon RX 570) with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) with Vulkan support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 95 GB
The Invasion of Normandy was one of the most important operations of WW2.
The Allies have been planning it for a long time and in November 1943 Adolf Hitler, who was aware of the possible threat put Erwin Rommel in charge of defense operations in the region of North France. Germans prepared 2,400 mile fortification of bunkers, landmines as well as beach and water obstacles. The Allies managed to carry out an outstanding deceptive operation to make Germans think that the main invasion target was Pas-De-Calais (the narrowest point between Britain and France) rather than Normandy.
General Dwight Eisenhower was appointed commander of Operation Overlord. He selected June 5, 1944 as the date of the Invasion of Normandy, but bad weather conditions lead to the delay of the operation. About 24 hours later the originally designed date more than 5000 ships and landing craft with over 11000 aircraft to cover them began the famous Invasion of Normandy.
On 6th of June, right by the dawn thousands of paratroopers and glider troops hit the ground behind the enemy lines thus securing most important bridges and escape routes.
The amphibious invasions began at 6:30 a.m. British, Canadian and American troops captured important strategic points, such as beaches codenamed Gold, Juno, Sword, Utah and Omaha. Allied forces suffered about 4000 casualties during the first day of operation with more than 326 000 troops, over 50 000 vehicles and some 100 000 tons of equipment following the landing in a week to come.
German ranks suffered poor organization and lack of support from the main group of troops, located deeper in country. Adolf Hitler was sure that Allies try to distract his army and main strike is planned to Seine region. Accordingly, main German divisions located in France were not able to secure shore area and counterattack fast. Armored troops also weren’t alarmed and could not be called to help the defenders. Tactical mistakes of German commandment and highly effective air and naval operations of the Allied troops ensured the successful advancing of ground forces across Normandy.
Allied land forces that saw combat in Normandy on 6 June came from Canada, the Free French Forces, the United Kingdom, and the United States. In the weeks following the invasion, Polish forces also participated, as well as contingents from Belgium, Czechoslovakia, Greece, and the Netherlands. Most of the above countries also provided air and naval support, as did the Royal Australian Air Force, the Royal New Zealand Air Force, and the Royal Norwegian Navy.
By the end of summer 1944, the Allies reached the Seine river, liberated Paris and prepared to enter Germany. Allied invasion had strong psychological effect both for sieged Nazi army and Soviet forces, who fought their way from the East. Great inspiration and unity of free nations encouraged every soldier and officer of the anti-Hitler coalition. The victory in the Second World War was close.
from 6th of June 4 pm GMT (9 am PDT) to 7th of June 8 pm GMT (1 pm PDT) War Thunder presents Special Event: +30% experience on the following planes:
- P-51D-5, P-47D, B-17G,
- Tempest Mk V, Spitfire Mk XVI, Wellington Mk III,
- Bf 109 G-2, Bf 109 G-6, Bf 109 G-10, Do 217K-1, Do 217M-1
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