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Pages of History (December): World Champion!
Creighton Abrams was the commander of the 37th Tank Battalion in the U.S. Army, which regularly served in the vanguard of General Pattons Third Army. When the Allied forces were surrounded at Bastogne during the German counter-offensive in the Ardennes, it was Abrams 37th Battalion that broke the siege of the city. General Patton said of Abrams, Im supposed to be the best tank commander in the Army, but I have one peerAbe Abrams. Hes the world champion. You can immediately purchase this profile icon for Golden Eagles until January 3rd, 11:30 GMT without completing tasks. To find it, go to your Nickname Achievements Pages of History.
Completing each individual task will give you a trophy with one of the following rewards:
On December 1st 1943, the Allied offensive began on the Bernhardt Line, a salient in the Gustav Line running along the slope of Monte Cassino. Although not as well fortified as the main Gustav Line, it delayed the Allies for six weeks and cost them 16,000 men.
On December 5th 1943, American and Australian forces launched an offensive on the Huon Peninsula in Papua New Guinea. The opposing Japanese forces were cut off from supplies and had lost more than half their men in battle, as well as from disease and starvation. As they retreated, they buried a chest of documents in a stream bed that allowed the Allies to decipher secret Japanese communications.
For three months, from December 9th 1940 to February 9th 1941, the Allies, led by Great Britain, drove Italian troops out of Egypt and Cyrenaica. The offensive was stopped only in view of the impending German invasion of Greece. Great Britain transferred its forces to a new front, leaving only a small group in Africa.
On December 12th 1942, Germany launched Operation Winter Storm to break through the Soviet encirclement of General Paulus army in Stalingrad. The offensive stopped 35-40 km from Stalingrad. The only chance to break the blockade was from within, but Hitler ordered the city to be held, and Goering promised to supply Paulus army from the air. In early February, Paulus capitulated.
On the morning of December 16th 1944, Germany launched a surprise attack on Allied forces in the Ardennes Forest on the border between Belgium and Luxembourg. Its offensive faltered on December 25th due to a lack of fuel and ammunition. By early January, the Allies had tripled their troop levels in the region and were counterattacking. For the rest of the war, Germany was on the defensive.
In December 1941, the Red Army launched an offensive in the Kursk region. Like many Soviet attempts to counterattack at the time, it ended in failure. Overestimating its strength, the Red Army lost 30,000 men, pushing the front line back only a few kilometers.
On December 24th 1941, the third battle for the city of Changsha in Chinas Hunan Province began. As before, Chinese troops surrounded the advancing Japanese, cut them off from their supply lines, and forced them to retreat. General Xue Yue earned the nickname The Tiger of Changsha for his defense of the city.
On December 31th 1942, a convoy carrying equipment, fuel and supplies from Great Britain to the USSR collided with German ships in the Barents Sea. The attack by two German heavy cruisers was held off by British destroyers until two British light cruisers arrived, after which the Germans retreated. All cargo ships successfully reached Murmansk, and the head of the Kriegsmarine was removed from his post as a result of the defeat.
[ 2024-11-28 12:43:20 CET ] [ Original post ]
In this months Pages of History, youll be at the center of events that took place in different theaters of war. From Papua New Guinea and China to Kursk and the Ardennes: take part in battles with the vehicles corresponding to these historic battles and receive prizes.
[quote]From December 1st until December 31st, youll be offered 8 tasks consecutively. Completing each will reward you with a trophy, and completing all of them will earn you a unique player icon.[/quote]
Creighton Abrams
Creighton Abrams was the commander of the 37th Tank Battalion in the U.S. Army, which regularly served in the vanguard of General Pattons Third Army. When the Allied forces were surrounded at Bastogne during the German counter-offensive in the Ardennes, it was Abrams 37th Battalion that broke the siege of the city. General Patton said of Abrams, Im supposed to be the best tank commander in the Army, but I have one peerAbe Abrams. Hes the world champion. You can immediately purchase this profile icon for Golden Eagles until January 3rd, 11:30 GMT without completing tasks. To find it, go to your Nickname Achievements Pages of History.
Trophy reward for each task
Completing each individual task will give you a trophy with one of the following rewards:
- 20-50% RP booster for 3-10 battles;
- 20-50% SL booster for 3-10 battles;
- 3-5 universal backups;
- Premium account for 1 day;
- A random camouflage for ground vehicles (out of the selection of camouflages currently obtainable in game for completing tasks, or purchasing with Golden Eagles).
Other terms
- Tasks are available from 11:00 GMT until 11:30 GMT on the final day of each task.
- Tasks can be completed in random battles except for Assault mode.
December 1st December 4th
Bernhardt Line
On December 1st 1943, the Allied offensive began on the Bernhardt Line, a salient in the Gustav Line running along the slope of Monte Cassino. Although not as well fortified as the main Gustav Line, it delayed the Allies for six weeks and cost them 16,000 men.
December 5th December 8th
Battle of Sio
On December 5th 1943, American and Australian forces launched an offensive on the Huon Peninsula in Papua New Guinea. The opposing Japanese forces were cut off from supplies and had lost more than half their men in battle, as well as from disease and starvation. As they retreated, they buried a chest of documents in a stream bed that allowed the Allies to decipher secret Japanese communications.
December 9th December 12th
Operation Compass
For three months, from December 9th 1940 to February 9th 1941, the Allies, led by Great Britain, drove Italian troops out of Egypt and Cyrenaica. The offensive was stopped only in view of the impending German invasion of Greece. Great Britain transferred its forces to a new front, leaving only a small group in Africa.
December 13th December 15th
Operation Winter Storm
On December 12th 1942, Germany launched Operation Winter Storm to break through the Soviet encirclement of General Paulus army in Stalingrad. The offensive stopped 35-40 km from Stalingrad. The only chance to break the blockade was from within, but Hitler ordered the city to be held, and Goering promised to supply Paulus army from the air. In early February, Paulus capitulated.
December 16th December 19th
Ardennes Offensive
On the morning of December 16th 1944, Germany launched a surprise attack on Allied forces in the Ardennes Forest on the border between Belgium and Luxembourg. Its offensive faltered on December 25th due to a lack of fuel and ammunition. By early January, the Allies had tripled their troop levels in the region and were counterattacking. For the rest of the war, Germany was on the defensive.
December 19th December 22nd
Kursk-Oboyan Operation
In December 1941, the Red Army launched an offensive in the Kursk region. Like many Soviet attempts to counterattack at the time, it ended in failure. Overestimating its strength, the Red Army lost 30,000 men, pushing the front line back only a few kilometers.
December 23rd December 26th
Battle of Changsha (1941)
On December 24th 1941, the third battle for the city of Changsha in Chinas Hunan Province began. As before, Chinese troops surrounded the advancing Japanese, cut them off from their supply lines, and forced them to retreat. General Xue Yue earned the nickname The Tiger of Changsha for his defense of the city.
December 27th December 31st
Battle of the Barents Sea
On December 31th 1942, a convoy carrying equipment, fuel and supplies from Great Britain to the USSR collided with German ships in the Barents Sea. The attack by two German heavy cruisers was held off by British destroyers until two British light cruisers arrived, after which the Germans retreated. All cargo ships successfully reached Murmansk, and the head of the Kriegsmarine was removed from his post as a result of the defeat.
[ 2024-11-28 12:43:20 CET ] [ Original post ]
War Thunder
Gaijin Entertainment
Developer
Gaijin Entertainment
Publisher
2013-08-15
Release
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🎹🖱️Keyboard + Mouse
🕹️ Partial Controller Support
🕹️ Partial Controller Support
Mostly Positive
(576540 reviews)
The Game includes VR Support
Keyboard & mouse: 1
Gamepad support: 1
Seated: 1
Public Linux Depots:
- War Thunder Linux [48.49 M]
- War Thunder Content [32.31 G]
- War Thunder - Ground Forces High-res Texture Pack (1945840) Depot [29.53 G]
- War Thunder - Air Forces High-res Texture Pack (1945841) Depot [19.32 G]
- War Thunder - Environment High-res Texture Pack (1945930) Depot [5.42 G]
Available DLCs:
- War Thunder - Plagis' Spitfire LF Mk. IX
- War Thunder - T29 Pack
- War Thunder - Guards T-34 Pack
- War Thunder - Ray Wetmore`s P-51D-10 Pack
- War Thunder - Black Prince Pack
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- War Thunder - M18 Black Cat Pack
- War Thunder - Sergei Dolgushin's La-7 Pack
- War Thunder - US Starter Pack
- War Thunder - USSR Beginner's Pack
- War Thunder - German Beginner's Pack
- War Thunder - Huey Hog Pack
- War Thunder - Haida Pack
- War Thunder - British Beginner's Pack
- War Thunder - Japanese Beginner's Pack
- War Thunder - XM-1 General Motors Pack
- War Thunder - Apache Pack
- War Thunder - Leopard Pack
- War Thunder - T-55AM-1 Pack
- War Thunder - USA Pacific Campaign
- War Thunder - Japanese Pacific Campaign
- War Thunder - Italian Starter Pack
- War Thunder - Japanese Starter Pack
- War Thunder - British Starter Pack
- War Thunder - USA Pacific Campaign (YP-38)
- War Thunder - French Starter Pack
- War Thunder - Black Friday Pack
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- War Thunder - Black Shark Pack
- War Thunder - German Fiat G.91 R/4 Pack
- War Thunder - Reaper Pack
- War Thunder - Rooikat 105 pack
- War Thunder - Swedish Starter Pack
- War Thunder - F-5C Pack
- War Thunder - Su-7BMK Pack
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War Thunder is a free-to-play, cross-platform MMO combat game for Windows, Linux, Mac and PlayStation®4 dedicated to military vehicles used in and around World War II and the Korean War. In War Thunder, you can take part in major battles on land, in the air, and at sea, fighting with real players from all over the world in a continuously developing environment.
War Thunder already offers a highly detailed experience in military aviation and ground forces combat, giving players access to a Guinness World Record breaking number of aircraft, as well as an abundance of tanks and other combat vehicles - and the number is constantly rising.
You can feel the unmatched intensity of aerial dogfights in a fighter, the decisive power of commanding a heavy strategic bomber or the heat of battle in a ground attacker, delivering precision strikes against your enemies. Alternatively, you can join the spearhead of armoured vehicles, fighting for dominance over the battlefield on the ground: Man a heavy tank with impressive armour and firepower, use the maneuverability of a medium or light tank to your advantage, or support your team by screening the skies with your anti aircraft vehicle - the choice is yours!
In the future, the game will also allow players to ‘set sail’ by commanding a variety of warships in the fight over the control of the world’s oceans, giving the game a truly epic scale.
Master your vehicles through both upgrades and personal experience in an environment that is constantly expanding and rewarding the personal skill of the player. Organise your efforts in one of the countless player squadrons and become an ace pilot or tanker - or both! Our thriving and welcoming community of millions of players is also actively participating in the game’s ongoing development, offering custom content through War Thunder Live, such as skins, missions and even vehicles.
War Thunder has something for everyone. Play cooperative games with your friends on Windows PC, Linux, Mac or PlayStation 4 against AI, or squad up for a PvP battle in a difficulty setting matching your play style, ranging from Arcade to Simulator using Mouse and Keyboard, Gamepad or Joystick.
War Thunder already offers a highly detailed experience in military aviation and ground forces combat, giving players access to a Guinness World Record breaking number of aircraft, as well as an abundance of tanks and other combat vehicles - and the number is constantly rising.
You can feel the unmatched intensity of aerial dogfights in a fighter, the decisive power of commanding a heavy strategic bomber or the heat of battle in a ground attacker, delivering precision strikes against your enemies. Alternatively, you can join the spearhead of armoured vehicles, fighting for dominance over the battlefield on the ground: Man a heavy tank with impressive armour and firepower, use the maneuverability of a medium or light tank to your advantage, or support your team by screening the skies with your anti aircraft vehicle - the choice is yours!
In the future, the game will also allow players to ‘set sail’ by commanding a variety of warships in the fight over the control of the world’s oceans, giving the game a truly epic scale.
Master your vehicles through both upgrades and personal experience in an environment that is constantly expanding and rewarding the personal skill of the player. Organise your efforts in one of the countless player squadrons and become an ace pilot or tanker - or both! Our thriving and welcoming community of millions of players is also actively participating in the game’s ongoing development, offering custom content through War Thunder Live, such as skins, missions and even vehicles.
War Thunder has something for everyone. Play cooperative games with your friends on Windows PC, Linux, Mac or PlayStation 4 against AI, or squad up for a PvP battle in a difficulty setting matching your play style, ranging from Arcade to Simulator using Mouse and Keyboard, Gamepad or Joystick.
Features include:
- An entire arsenal at your command - Over 500 highly detailed aircraft, tanks, and other combat vehicles crafted carefully from historical documents and surviving sources.
- Right into the heat of battle - Intense PvP experiences in full-scale combat missions on various difficulty settings for all play styles and degrees of experience.
- A single bullet can make a difference - A realistic damage system for aircraft and ground vehicles involving individual component durability instead of an overall health bar.
- The true free to play experience - Download and play the game for free as much and as long as you like it. Support the ongoing development entirely at your own leisure.
- Crossing the platform border - Seamless cross-platform gameplay between Windows PC, Linux, Mac and PlayStation®4 (more to come) with tens of thousands of players from all over the globe online at the same time.
- Play together with your friends - Rich PvE content including historical and dynamic campaigns, solo missions, a mission editor and much more for single-player and cooperative gameplay.
- Challenge the best of the best - Ever expanding tournament and clan battle systems, including ELO-based ranked matches as well as professionally organized events involving hundreds of players.
- Theatrical beauty - Astonishing graphics, authentic sound effects and beautiful music creating an atmosphere to fully immerse yourself in.
- Take matters in your own hands - Create custom content for War Thunder and share it on War Thunder Live, with the prospect of earning real money through the Revenue Share Partner System!
- But wait, there is more! - Ever expanding and evolving environment, offering new and exciting content and features with every regular major update.
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- Memory: 4 GB RAM
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- Storage: 40 GB available space
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- Processor: Intel Core i7Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA 1060 with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) / similar AMD (Radeon RX 570) with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) with Vulkan support.Network: Broadband Internet connection
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