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Welcome to the 7th edition of the War Thunder Steam Community Spotlight!

The War Thunder Steam Community Management Team have seen some of your awesome screenshots and artwork uploaded to the Steam Community Hub! Once again, we’ve collected our favorites and wanted to share them with all of you. Want more? Also check out the previous 6 editions for more cool content.

We have also picked our favorites from the below list to receive the special “Steam Snail” decal. Check Special > Snails > “Steam Snail” to see if you have it.

• First edition
• Second edition
• Third edition
• Fourth edition
• Fifth edition
• Sixth edition

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Here we have a really cool Luftwaffe Tornado IDS in 1/32 size! In the background is also the Tornado IDS MFG in the game. We really like the painted details on this model, great work here.

By kolobok228191



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The B-17G Flying Fortress is a legendary WWII bomber that we’ve all come to know. What’s more legendary though is this fantastic pencil drawing of this aircraft. We’re a big fan of this drawing, keep up the good work!

By danidew



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The same author from above has drawn an M1A2 Abrams with pencil! The details on the turret and overall drawing are really nice. Brilliant work yet again!

By danidew



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An amazing drawing of the Elefant! This one was painted with a needle pen, colored lead and markers. Well done!

By 7



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The F-14A model, with the same variant from the game in the background. This is in the tiny 1/144 size. Looks cool, nice!

By James Bond HUN



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This is a drawing of the Tempest Mk.V intercepting a V1. Looks like it’s been knocked off course, this is a really good drawing here bringing out our imagination. Fantastic!

By The past is like smoke



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We love this awesome drawing of the M1A1 Abrams and this model as well, all displayed in front of the vehicle in-game as well. We can tell you’re an Abrams fan!

By HAHaha



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Here’s the premium T-80UD that we recently added in the Alpha Strike major update! A great model here, nice work!

By Дед оутcайдик



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The cool Swedish Strf 9040C! This model features some weathering which also looks really good. And of course the in-game model in the background for comparison. Nice work!

By Havanaise2



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Here we have an awesome drawing of our official wallpaper seen here. It really does look good, we’re a big fan of it, good job!

By 注肉水



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The almighty Sturmtiger with its huge cannon. STURMTA! This drawing looks cool, we can’t wait to see the finished version!

By ThePolishCanadian



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In the Air Superiority update, we released Volcano Valley for aircraft. It has volcanoes and beautiful landscapes, which is captured here in this really cool screenshot. Good work!

By Levi o Lusitano



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The awesome Cromwell Mk.I on the Fire Arc map. A really good pencil drawing here, nice!

By Gybby3



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The Leopard 2A7 is a formidable tank, and this background here certainly spices up the screenshot. Very cool!

By GRIFON



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Here’s 3 awesome aircraft drawn in a really cool style. We love this, good job!

By random_mesincuci



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The small L3/33 CC, with a pencil for scale. Nice!

By .Gasshik



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An absolutely stunning drawing of the F-16C, this looks amazing, nice!

By wayfaring_stranger_cn



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A screenshot vs drawing comparison, great art that we’re a fan of!

By CorsaRoman



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And last but not least, a very nice pencil drawing of the Zero! Perfect.

By Tilkidud



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[h3]That's all for now![/h3]

The wonderful work created by our community that we have shared has been posted to the War Thunder Community Hub — make sure you check it out and even share your own creations that we may feature here in the Community Spotlight! We look forward to seeing you next time!

[h2]Click here to view the Community Hub[/h2]

Dupleix was the fourth Suffren-class heavy cruiser in service with the French Navy. It was laid down in the fall of 1929 and put into service on May 1st 1932. At the beginning of World War II, Dupleix served near Dakar, hunting German ships and in June 1940 took part in the attack on Genoa and Vado Ligure. In November 1942, Dupleix was scuttled to avoid capture by the Germans.


This heavy cruiser is available for 6,090 Golden Eagles.



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When: From May 1st (11:00 GMT).
Where: France > Bluewater fleet > Premium vehicles.

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[h3]About this heavy cruiser[/h3]

• Dupleix boasts enhanced armor that can protect important modules from high-explosive and semi-armor-piercing shells. In terms of weapons, this heavy cruiser is a true all-rounder. This is thanks to its powerful 203 mm main caliber guns, 4 x twin 90 mm mounts, torpedoes and a reconnaissance aircraft. Use this wide arsenal to emerge victorious in a wide variety of combat situations!
  

Japan celebrates four holidays in a row for this week! Showa Day, Constitution Day, Greenery Day and Children’s Day are celebrated from April 29th to May 5th, which is why this period is called Golden Week. We’re joining the celebrations!

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From April 29th (13:00 GMT) until May 6th (11:00 GMT).

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[h2]Earn the “Golden Week 2024” decal![/h2]
This themed decal is available throughout the entirety of Golden Week!


“Golden Week 2024” decal

When: From April 29th (13:00 GMT) until May 6th (11:00 GMT).
Task: Play 3 battles using Japanese vehicles at rank III or higher to receive the Golden Week 2024 decal!

Additional details:

• You must use a minimum of rank III.
  
• Your activity must not be below 70%.
  
• You can complete the task in random battles, except for Enduring Confrontation missions, and [Assault] mode.
  
• Track your progress in the hangar by clicking Nickname → Achievements → Holidays → Golden Week.
  
• You can find the decal in the “Holidays” tab in the Customization menu.
  

In this month’s Pages of History, you’ll be at the center of events that took place in different theaters of war. Borneo, Italy, Africa and the final days of World War II in Europe: take part in battles with the vehicles corresponding to these historic battles and receive prizes. 

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From May 1st until May 31st, you’ll 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.

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[h3]Semyon Sorokin[/h3]
In the final stage of the War in Europe, the hoisting of the red flag over the Reichstag became a matter of Soviet national prestige. However, the building was turned into a fortress, which was defended by hundreds of Germans. On April 30th, 1945, under the cover of artillery, a detachment led by Lieutenant Semyon Sorokin broke into the building, captured one of the exits from the basements where the Germans were hiding from shelling, and quickly made their way to the roof, where they were the first to hoist the Victory Banner. For his courage, Sorokin was awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union.

You can immediately purchase this profile icon for Golden Eagles until June 3rd, 11:30 GMT without completing tasks. To find it, go to your Nickname → Achievements → Pages of History.

[h2]Trophy reward for each task[/h2]

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).
  

[h2]Other terms[/h2]

• 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.
  

You can read a detailed description of which task is for which day and your overall progress by going to your Nickname → Achievements → Pages of History.

[h2]May 1st — May 4th [/h2]
[h3]Operation Oboe [/h3]
On May 1st, 1945, the battle for Tarakan Island, located near Borneo, began: oil production was live there, and the Allies planned to use it as a springboard for further air operations. Within a week, the Allies reached the city of Tarakan, the largest in the region, and a week later they captured it. The remnants of Japanese forces on the island continued to resist until mid-June.

[h2]May 4th — May 7th [/h2]
[h3]Battle of Madagascar[/h3]
After Japan's successful forays into the Indian Ocean, Britain began to fear the appearance of a Japanese military base in Madagascar, which at that time was controlled by the Axis-controlled Vichy regime. On May 5th, 1942, British troops landed on the island, but failed in a frontal attack on the Vichy positions, and the battle dragged on until November.

[h2]May 7th — May 10th [/h2]
[h3]The end of the World War II in Europe[/h3]
Germany waged full scale war in Europe, and its surrender ended it. The whole world rejoiced: the sky bloomed with fireworks, the people celebrated, and soldiers marched, not to battle, but in honor of a great Victory!

[h2]May 10th — May 13th [/h2]
[h3]Operation Diadem[/h3]
In May of 1944, Allied and Axis forces clashed in the final battle of Monte Cassino. The Gustav Line proved to be Germany's most resilient line of defense in central Italy: it held out for more than six months, and only after the success of Operation Diadem were the Allies able to advance on Rome.

[h2]May 13th — May 17th[/h2]
[h3]The end of the Tunisian campaign[/h3]
By May 1943, Axis forces in North Africa were surrounded in Tunisia and deprived of supplies and the ability to evacuate. Hitler's decision to throw more forces into the North African front led to the fact that on May 13th, up to 300 thousand Italian and German soldiers were captured by the Allies.

[h2]May 18th — May 22nd[/h2]
[h3]Battle of Crete[/h3]
From May 20th to May 31st, 1941, the battle for the island of Crete took place. It began with a German landing supported by the Italian navy and air force. This was the first major airborne operation in history, and despite heavy losses for the Germans, it ended in success: the Greek forces and the British garrison were destroyed.

[h2]May 23rd — May 26th [/h2]
[h3]The Senger Line[/h3]
The network of German fortifications in Italy following the Gustav Line was originally called the Hitler Line, but the Fuhrer personally ordered it to be renamed shortly before its fall to avoid reputational losses. And indeed: it took the Allies only four days after breaking through the Gustav Line to overcome the Senger Line.

[h2]May 27th — May 31st[/h2]
[h3]First flight of the F-4 Phantom II[/h3]
The F-4 Phantom II supersonic two-seat fighter, developed by McDonnell Douglas, first took to the skies on May 27th, 1958. By the mid-1960s, it had occupied an important place in the US Air Force aircraft line-up, and by the end of its production in 1981, it had become the most produced American supersonic combat aircraft in history.

All of you captured some great screenshots last week! There was a great selection of battleships, carrier operations, and even some coastal vessels speeding about. The three most popular and three selected by us will get 300 GE. See the winners down below!

[h2]Let’s begin the 117th edition of our competition![/h2]

Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on the War Thunder Steam Community Hub with the tag #WTscreen117. You have time until the 3rd of May to submit your screenshot.

After that date, 6 winners will be selected (3 of which will be the highest rated by the community and 3 selected by our judges), each of which receive a reward of 300GE.

[h3]Terms:[/h3]

Your screenshot must include a player vehicle from rank 4 or below.
You must add the #WTscreen117 tag (title cannot have any other text in it).
Artists may only win by popular vote once per four screenshot competitions.
• Screenshots need to be compliant with the War Thunder rules.
  
• You need to be the author of the screenshot.
  
• Screenshot needs to be new. You cannot use those which have previously been published or used in other competitions.
  
• We will only accept raw screenshots from the game. You cannot use any editing software nor any other visual enhancements (like Nvidia Ansel filters).
  
• You can use filters and settings built into War Thunder.
  
• You can use the replay functionality built into War Thunder.
  
• Rewards will be delivered to the author's account within 14 working days.
  

[h2]And now, time for the winners of the competition’s 116th edition – Sea Breeze![/h2]

[h3]Winners selected via community votes:[/h3]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3227387691
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3229348593
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3227933219

[h3]Winners selected by our judges:[/h3]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3230790678
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3228180351
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3228876842

Each winner will get 300GE! Congratulations and see you next week!