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USS Tennessee (BB-43): Smooth & Sweet

USS Tennessee (BB-43) is an American battleship of the so-called ‘standard type’, built close to the end of WWI and incorporating several improvements over the New Mexico-class preceding it.

The Shooting Range #421

You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and Captains in War Thunder.

Thunder Show: ANTI-AIR BALLOОN

Hi! Welcome to Thunder Show and the most crushing moments of the past week. This episode features a lot of truly huge planes and moments when players go beyond any expectation. Let’s get started!

ZSU-23-4M2: Afghan Escort Vehicle

Let’s take a look at the ZSU-23-4M2 (also known as the Shilka-M2), which is a special variant of the Shilka SPAA, used for accompanying tank columns during the Afghan War.

Anniversary of the MiG-15’s Adoption into Service: Discount on the MiG-15bis ISH

The MiG-15, the most mass-produced jet fighter in history, was designed by the Mikoyan and Gurevich Design Bureau and accepted into service with the Soviet Air Force on August 23rd 1949. It served various countries for over half a century and took part in conflicts in China, Korea and Egypt, and was also actively used by the USSR to protect the air borders of Warsaw Pact countries.

T1E1 (90 mm): Up the Ante!

Today, we’ll be taking a look at the T1E1 (90 mm), a vehicle that derived from fitting the T1E1 with a more powerful 90 mm cannon. Although this upgrade didn’t ultimately change the outcome of the development program, this unique up-gunned variant of the T1E1 will soon arrive to the American ground forces tree as part of the next major War Thunder update!

Prinz Eugen Temporarily Returns to Celebrate the Anniversary of its Launch

Named after the 18th century Austrian general, the Prinz Eugen heavy cruiser was launched on August 22nd 1938. In May 1941, it took part in Operation Rheinübung and helped in the attack of the British battlecruiser HMS Hood. From mid-1943, Prinz Eugen provided artillery cover for German troops on the Eastern Front. After the war, it was handed over to the United States and was destroyed during nuclear tests at Bikini Atoll.

Superior Armor: How to Play Churchill Tanks

British Prime Minister Winston Churchill once remarked that they only named a tank after him because of the vehicle’s many shortcomings. The initial batches of Churchill tanks indeed suffered from numerous defects and breakdowns, but those issues did not prevent the tank from becoming renowned for its formidable armor and survivability.

It’s fixed! №95

Today, we’ll be going over the bug fixes and improvements that we’ve made to the game over the past 2 weeks. Let’s take a look!

Fair Play: August 2024

We’re constantly working on removing cheaters from War Thunder. We rely on the Easy Anti-Cheat system to check for prohibited software usage, as well as on reports from players that we carefully go through. You can use the replay service on our website to report players to us who have violated the Terms of Service and the License Agreement of the game.

Following the Roadmap: Safe Exit Zones for Aircraft in Ground Arcade Battles

We’re continuing to cover features from the Roadmap that we outlined at the beginning of the year. Today, we’ll be talking about safe exit zones for aircraft in Air Events in Ground Arcade Battles. Let’s take a look!

The Shooting Range #420

You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and Captains in War Thunder.

Thunder Show: GAUSS GUN

Hi! Welcome to Thunder Show and the most mind-blowing moments of the past week. Some of them literally knock the ground out from under the tracks! Sounds exciting, huh? Let’s get started then!

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A New Decal and Decoration for the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Paris!

On August 19th 1944, the French Resistance began the Battle of Paris against the Germans and Vichy forces under its command. On August 24th, the Allies arrived as well, causing Paris to be liberated within hours. Hitler ordered that if the city could not be held, it should be destroyed, but the commandant of Paris, Dietrich von Choltitz, refused to carry out the order.

US Airborne Day: Get Yourself a New Decal & the UH-1C XM-30!

On August 16th 1940, the first airborne landing of American troops took place. Since 1943, the US Airborne Forces actively participated in combat operations during World War II — first during the invasion of Italy, and then in Normandy and the Ardennes. They played a vital role during D-Day, assisting with the Allies having a safer landing on the beaches.

Polish Armed Forces Day: Lanovski’s P-47M-1-RE and a New Decal!

On August 15th, Poland celebrates Polish Armed Forces Day, a national holiday dedicated to all branches of the country’s armed forces. A large military parade takes place on Warsaw’s main square, and concerts and public festivities are held throughout the country.

Panthers: Steel Cats

Every military history buff knows this name: “Panther”. After all, it was one of the very first jets available to the US Navy and an iconic aircraft of the Korean War era. Or are you thinking of another Panther? Ah yes: the French destroyer Panthère is not as well known as its American counterpart but it still left its mark in history. Yet another Panther, you say? The German armored one? Well, everybody knows about that Panther! You know what? This time, we’re going to talk about ALL Panthers in War Thunder. We’ll list their strengths and quirks and also tell you about their distant relatives!

50th Anniversary of the Tornado’s First Flight: A Special Decal and a Discount!

On the 14th August 1974, the Panavia Tornado took to the skies for the first time. This multinational, multirole aircraft marks 50 years since its first flight in 2024 and still flies today with the Luftwaffe, Aeronautica Militare and Royal Saudi Air Force. The Royal Air Force, previously being one of the 3 original operators, retired their last Tornados in 2019.