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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.

Following the Roadmap: Voting to Test our Proposed APHE Shell Changes

Today, we’ll be talking about changes to the post-pen effects for APHE shells used by ground vehicles that we plan to introduce into the game. We’re ready to show you what we have planned here, and at the end of this news post you can participate in voting for or against — whether there’ll be changes or not all depends on your vote. Let’s take a look!

The Shooting Range #419

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Thunder Show: SUPERSONIC NUKE

Hi! Welcome to Thunder Show and the most beautiful moments of the past week. It’s a perfect description of what you’re about to see because every moment is a true work of art today. Let’s get started!

Persian Tomcat: F-14A IRIAF

During the service history of the legendary F-14 Tomcat, Iran would become its only foreign operator and one which created an impressive service record for the aircraft. This modified variant of the Tomcat will join the fray in War Thunder’s skies, becoming available as the main reward in the Persian Tomcat event!

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The Travel Suitcase!

Pack your bags, it’s time for a well-deserved vacation. Whether you’re heading to the deserts of Sinai or the jungles of Vietnam, the fields of Poland or the Golden Bay area, your suitcase will definitely come in handy!

History of Finnish tanks

Finland is not well known for its arms manufacturing prowess, and there is a reason for that: before the mid-20th century, the government simply didn’t have the means to develop the industry, and during the Cold War, political complications arose. Historically and geographically, though, Finland could not really remain truly neutral: after the events of the Winter War and the Second World War, the country found itself between the devil and the deep blue sea, squeezed between two massive geopolitical blocs.

It’s Fixed! №94

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!

The Shooting Range #418

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Thunder Show: LASER GUNS

Hi! Welcome to Thunder Show and the most destructive moments of the past week. Today’s episode is all about scoring high with minimal effort. Let’s get started!

Meet the Winners of the Armored Apex 2024 Tournament!

The Armored Apex 2024 tournament is coming to an end, competition in this major event has been fierce! DODEC continue their meteoric rise by taking the lead in the competition once again!

The Lightning F.53 Temporarily Returns for Golden Eagles!

On August 4th 1954, the first flight of the Lightning jet fighter, the final iteration of the single-seat supersonic fighter developed and adopted in Great Britain, took place. The Lightning surely does live up to its name, as its maximum speed is insanely fast!

The Type 69-IIa and a Decal to Commemorate PLA Day!

Army Day is celebrated in China every year on August 1st. This date is both the day the PLA was created and the iconic symbol of the Chinese military — the flag and the coat of arms bear the “August 1st” symbol. The People’s Liberation Army has made many modernizations of its weapons and equipment, and now stands as one of the most powerful armed forces in the world.

Get the Iranian F-14A IRIAF in the ‘Persian Tomcat’ event

In the heat of August, it's time to cool off in air battles - and get a unique F-14A IRIAF fighter, a camouflage for it, two decals and a player icon depicting Jalil Zandi - the most successful Tomcat pilot in the world!