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Japan Self-Defense Forces Day!
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After its defeat in World War II, Japan renounced war in its Constitution. But soon its leaders decided that it didn’t mean relinquishing Japan’s right to self-defense, and called the new army that was founded on July 1st, 1954, “Japan Self-Defense Forces”.

From June 30th (10:00 GMT) until July 4th (9:00 GMT), play 3 battles using Japanese vehicles (rank III or higher, with an activity of not less than 70%) to receive the “Japan Self-Defense Forces Day” decal.

Complete the task in random battles, except for Enduring Confrontation missions and [Assault] mode. Track your progress in the hangar by clicking Nickname → Achievements → Japan Self-Defense Forces Day.

You can find the decal in the “Holidays” tab in the Customisation menu.

"Japan Self-Defense Forces Day” decal
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