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British Armed Forces Day!
On June 26th, 1857, the first Victoria Crosses, the highest military awards in the British honours system, were awarded to veterans of the Crimean War by Queen Victoria herself. Since 2006 the United Kingdom has celebrated its soldiers on the last Saturday of June.
  • 24 June 2022
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Bundeswehr Day!
In June of 1955, West Germany founded its Ministry of Defense that began working on rebuilding the country’s armed forces. The new army received a new name: instead of “Wehrmacht” it was called “Bundeswehr”.
  • 24 June 2022
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Italian Navy Day
On the 10th of June, 1918 the Italian Navy sank the Austro-Hungarian dreadnought SMS “Szent István” during its first major voyage. In honor of this, the 10th of June in Italy is celebrated as Navy Day.
  • 10 June 2022
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80th Anniversary of the Battle of Midway
This June marks the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Midway, a turning point of the war in the Pacific during WWII. Japanese forces planned to catch the Americans by surprise, but the Japanese naval code was deciphered, and this allowed US troops to properly prepare and triumph in battle.
  • 3 June 2022
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Top Ace Challenge!
If you’re drooling over the freshly announced F-14A, we’d like to suggest some rigorous training before you sit in the pilot seat of the Tomcat. This weekend daring pilots will fight it out using the best aircraft — and only the top aces will get the prizes.
  • 27 May 2022
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Home Guard: Swedish National Security Forces Day
Although Sweden maintained neutrality during WWII, events forced it to form its own National Security Forces. It happened on the 29th of May, 1940 and for the anniversary of this event we want to invite you to decorate your vehicle with the Emblem of the Home Guard decal.
  • 27 May 2022
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Maiden flight of the Bf 109
May 28th, 1935, the Messerschmitt Bf 109 took her maiden flight to soon become the most well known WWII German piston fighter, remaining in service over twenty years after the war was over. The greatest German and Finnish aces used only the Bf 109!
  • 27 May 2022
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Israel Independence Day
In mid May, 1948 Israel declared its independence and immediately defended it in an unequal battle. Since then, the anniversary has been celebrated as a major national holiday with ceremonies and parades.
  • 4 May 2022
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Italian Army Day
In March of 1861, Italy became a united country after which on 4th of May the Italian Army was created on the basis of the Royal Sardinian Army. In honor of the anniversary of this event we want to invite you to get the emblem of the General Staff of the Italian Army by playing a few battles.
  • 4 May 2022
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Japanese Constitution Day
On May 3rd, 1947, the Constitution of Japan entered into force to declare the state’s status as democratic and pacifist. Lawmakers did their job brilliantly - there were no amendments to the Constitution for the whole 75 years of its existence!
  • 3 May 2022
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Polish Constitution Day
On May 3rd, 1791, the Polish Sejm Wielki declared the Constitution - the second in world history after the United States. Declaration day has become a real symbol of Enlightenment for Poles, and is celebrated as a national holiday.
  • 2 May 2022
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Happy cosmonautics day!
61 years ago, humankind made its first piloted flight into outer space! The whole world watched this flight with baited breath. People from all around the world were united by the idea of space flight, great discoveries and new knowledge, setting a new goal for mankind. Today we continue our way into the unknown, which began with a simple dream and the shout “Let’s go!”.
  • 12 April 2022
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Happy International Women’s Day!
Dear friends! On International Women’s Day we would like to remind you how important it is to give attention, kind words, love and of course flowers to our most beautiful and irreplaceable girls. And of course we invite you to complete your collection of holiday decals in War Thunder!
  • 7 March 2022
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Spitfire Mk.IX first flight
80 years ago, an excellent exponent of the legendary fighter family, Spitfire Mk IX, took her virgin flight. Get battle trophies in honour of this anniversary. Plagis’ Spitfire LF Mk.IXc will be temporarily available for Golden Eagles, Spitfire LF Mk.IXc (USA) is available with 30% discount.
  • 25 February 2022
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Defender Tournament and Gaijin Store sale!
Get ready for a series of War Thunder special events and tournaments to get unique prizes and tons of Golden Eagles! Discounts at the Gaijin Store are also available!
  • 22 February 2022
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Battle of Iwo Jima
The first US land operation on Japanese ground began on Iwo Jima island on the 16th of February, 1945. American troops had to fight through the heavily fortified Japanese defenses.
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  • 18 February 2022
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Happy Valentine’s Day!
All over the world, people are preparing to celebrate the day of love, support, and understanding with their beloved ones. Cupid is back in business! Let’s help them!
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  • 11 February 2022
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Channel Dash
On the 11th of February 1942, an operation began to relocate a squadron of two battleships, a single heavy cruiser and six Kriegsmarine destroyers from Brest to Germany.
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  • 11 February 2022