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The Ardennes Offensive
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On the morning of December the 16th, 1944, the German offensive on Western Front began after a powerful artillery preparation. The offensive in the Ardennes was considered the last large-scale offensive operation of the Wehrmacht in WWII.

From 11:00 GMT on the 16th of December until 11:30 GMT on the 19th of December

Rewards

Completing the “The Ardennes Offensive” task will bring you a battle trophy with one of the following rewards:

  • 20-50% RP booster for 3-10 battles
  • 20-50% SL booster for 3-10 battles
  • 3-5 universal backup vehicles
  • Random camouflage for ground vehicles of rank I-IV for USA or Germany from amongst those available to obtain in-game through achievements or purchase with GE.
  • 1 day premium account

Task

  • Destroy 40/20/20 (AB/RB/SB) player vehicles whilst controlling specified vehicles in random battles

Tasks can be completed only on vehicles from the list:

  • USA: M5A1, M10 GMC, M18 GMC, M36 GMC, M4A3E2, M4A3E2 (76) W, Cobra King, M4A2, M4A3 (105), Calliope, M4A3 (76) W, M4A2 (76) W, M8A1, M8, P-47D-25, P-47D-28, P-47N-15, P-51D-5, P-51D-20-NA, A-26B-10, A-26B-50
  • Germany: Sd.Kfz.234/1, Sd.Kfz.234/2, Sd.Kfz.234/3, Sd.Kfz.234/4, Sd.Kfz.251/21, Wirbelwind, 15 cm Pz.W.42, StuG III G, Jagdpanzer 38(t), Jagdpanzer IV, Panzer IV/70(V), Pz.IV G, Pz.IV H, Pz.IV J, Pz.Bef.Wg.IV J, Ersatz M10, Tiger II (P), Tiger II (H), Panther D, Panther A, Jagdpanther, Bfw.Jagdpanther, Bf 109 G-6, Bf 109 G-14, Bf 109 G-10, Fw 190 A-5, Fw 190 A-5/U12, Fw 190 A-5/U2, Fw 190 A-8, Fw 190 D-9, Fw 190 F-8

 

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