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The first combat mission of the "Flying Tigers"
Feel like one of the legendary squadron pilots in the P-40 series fighter!
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  • 20 December 2021
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The Ardennes Offensive
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.
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  • 16 December 2021
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Attack on Nibeiwa
On December the 9th, 1940, a fortified Italian base held by the Maletti armored group and the Italian 10th Army, was captured by British and Indian forces. Attack on the Nibeiwa fortified camp marked the beginning of Operation Compass, which resulted in the failure of the Italian offensive in Egypt in 1940.
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  • 9 December 2021
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Attack on Pearl Harbor
80 years ago, on Sunday morning on the 7th of December 1941, Japanese aircraft struck the US Navy’s Pacific fleet at Pearl Harbor. Thus began WWII for the United States.
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80th Anniversary of the Battle of Moscow
December the 5th is a day of Military Glory in Russia. 80 years ago, the Soviet army began the counteroffensive along the entire front line near Moscow that became one of the turning points of the Second World War.
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  • 3 December 2021
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Naval Infantry Day
On the 27th of November, the “Naval Infantry” celebrate their professional day! This naming was given back in 1705 by decree of the Russian Tsar, Peter the Great to a new kind of troops that are known today as “marine infantry”.
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  • 26 November 2021
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Mosquito first flight
On November 25th, 1940, the British de Havilland Mosquito multirole combat aircraft made its first flight. The Mosquito FB.Mk.VI and other modifications were versatile vehicles that perfectly suited the role of a bomber interceptor, and, thanks to various suspended weaponry, were capable of destroying enemy ground vehicles.
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  • 25 November 2021
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Soviet offensive at Stalingrad
On the 19th of November, 1942, the troops from three fronts of the Soviet army began a counter-offensive near Stalingrad. In honour of this, simple battle tasks will be available in War Thunder that you can perform in random battles to get useful rewards.
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  • 19 November 2021
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103 Year Anniversary of Poland Regaining Independence
November the 11th is a very special day in the hearts of the Polish People. 103 years ago, after the end of the Great War, Poland regained its independence and re-appeared on European maps. To celebrate this anniversary together, we have prepared a special decal!
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  • 11 November 2021
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Founding of the People's Liberation Army Air Force
The 11th of November marks the day on which the People's Liberation Army Air Force was officially established.
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  • 11 November 2021
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Italian National Unity and Armed Forces Day
On the 4th of November Italy celebrates Armed Forces Day also also known as National Unity Day.
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  • 4 November 2021
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US Navy Day
This terrifying force has been part of many key battles of World War II. The citizens of the United States are still proud of it. Today the US Navy celebrates their professional holliday!
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  • 15 October 2021
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German Unity Day
We wish all German players a fantastic German Unity Day and together, will celebrate with them!
  • 1 October 2021
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National Day of the People's Republic of China
The ‘National Day’ of the People's Republic of China is one of the main national holidays celebrated in China annually on the 1st October. We heartily celebrate our Chinese players and wish you good luck both in life and in the game!
  • 1 October 2021
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US Air Force Day
Today we salute the USAF on their 74th Birthday! The USAF today continues to meet the highest standards possible, producing many of the finest pilots the world has ever seen.
  • 17 September 2021
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Battle of Britain Day
On the 15th of September, 1940, over one and a half thousand experienced pilots from Great Britain with some of its friends and Germany entered battle in the skies over Southern England!
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  • 15 September 2021
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Happy Tankers’ Day!
Hear the engines roar! On September 12th we celebrate Tanker's Day, a holiday of steel armour and steel will! We recognise the drivers, commanders, gunners, loaders, radio operators and designers of tanks. We salute you, the War Thunder ground forces players!
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  • 10 September 2021
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Day of the Russian Aerospace Forces
On August 12, the Day of the Aerospace Forces of the Russian Federation is celebrated,  being one of the leaders in the number of aircraft in the world and capable of solving any tactical task given to them.