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[p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]On October 13th 1775, exactly 250 years ago, the Continental Navy of the United Colonies of North American was founded, then used against Great Britain in the Revolutionary War. Today the United States boasts the largest naval force in the world, with more than 2,600 aircraft, 480 ships, including 11 aircraft carriers, and over 380,000 personnel in service![/p][p] [/p][h2]USS Cowell is temporarily available for Golden Eagles at a discount![/h2][p][/p][p][/p]

• [p]USS Cowell (rank III) is temporarily available at a 30% discount for 3,416 Golden Eagles[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][p]About this ship[/p]

• [p]USS Cowell was one of the first destroyers built by the United States after the end of the Washington and London Treaties, and a participant in the Second World War. She resembles her sister ship, USS Fletcher, but has slightly more firepower with three additional turrets with 40 mm Bofors autocannons and one with 20 mm cannons. She is capable of effectively countering both enemy naval and air forces![/p]

[p][/p][h2]Get the “US Navy Jack” ship flag![/h2][p]You can get this unique flag for completing the below task.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]“US Navy Jack” ship flag[/p][p][/p][p]When: From October 13th (11:00 GMT) until October 16th (11:00 GMT).[/p][p]Task: Earn 10,000 mission points in battles where you used a Coastal or Bluewater USA vessel at rank III or higher to receive the “US Navy Jack” ship flag.[/p][p]Please note: After finishing the task, you need to collect the reward manually.[/p][p][/p][p]Additional details:[/p]

• [p]You can complete the task in random battles.[/p]
• [p]Track your progress in the hangar by clicking Nickname → Achievements → Holidays → US Navy Day.[/p]
• [p]You can find the ship flag in the ship customization menu under “Flag” > Special.[/p]

[p][/p][p] October 12th marks the National Day of Spain, commemorating Christopher Columbus’s discovery of America on this day in 1492 under the flag of the Spanish Crown. October 12th also marks Spanish Language Day, the native language of nearly 500 million people worldwide. In honor of this event, we’re pleased to present a new video in our popular Moments of Valor series, dedicated to Spain![/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]
[/p][h2]Check out the “Todo por la Patria” Bundle![/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]The bundle is available until October 19th 11:00 (GMT). Available for PC users only.[/p][p][/p][p]Players on all platforms who already own all vehicles in the bundle can also earn the title by playing 3 battles with each vehicle before October 19th. You can complete the task in random battles, except for \[Assault] mode. Track your progress in the hangar by clicking Nickname → Achievements → Holidays → Moments of Valor: Spain.
[/p][h3]Check out some unique Spanish camouflages![/h3][p][/p][p]The following camouflages are permanently available in-game for Golden Eagles:[/p]

• [p]VRCC Centauro (rank VI, Italy) — unique “Castillejos” camouflage[/p]
• [p]F/A-18C Hornet (Swiss) (rank VIII, Germany) — unique “Tiger Meet 2016” camouflage[/p]
• [p]F-104S TAF (rank VII, Italy) — unique “C8-12” camouflage[/p]
• [p]EF-2000 (rank VIII, Italy) — unique “С. 17-24” camouflage[/p]
• [p]Flegel’s Bf 109 A (rank I, Germany) — unique “Spain 1936” camouflage[/p]
• [p]Mirage F1C-200  (rank VII, France) — unique “Tiger Meet 2012” camouflage[/p]
• [p]BO 105 CB-2  (rank V, Germany) — unique “1st Attack Helicopter Battalion” camouflage[/p]

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Thanks once again for your outstanding submissions!. This time, the theme drifts to Shrouded Skies. Whether it’s morning fog, drifting smoke from burning wrecks, or stormy weather rolling in, capture a moment where the atmosphere takes over! The three most popular and three selected by us will get 300 GE. See the winners down below!

[h2]Let’s begin the 193rd edition of our competition![/h2]

Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on the War Thunder Steam Community Hub with the tag #WTscreen193. You have time until the 17th of October 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 cloudy or stormy weather or burning wreckage.
You must add the #WTscreen193 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 192nd edition – In the Crosshairs![/h2]

[h3]Winners selected via community votes:[/h3]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3568157528
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3580156492
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3581817675

[h3]Winners selected by our judges:[/h3]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3580577371
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3581729255
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3582870238

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

[p][/p][p][/p][h3]Aircraft[/h3]

• [p]Z-11WA — the camera position in cockpit view has been corrected so that the sight can be used. A bug that caused the MFDs in the cockpit to not function has been fixed.[/p]

[p] [/p][h3]Ground Vehicles[/h3]

• [p]T-80 (all variants) — a bug in the Damage Model that caused some shells in the hull’s ammo rack to stick out of the side of the hull has been fixed.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Graphics[/h3]

• [p]Multiple bugs with water flow simulation effects around ground vehicles have been fixed.[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p]Patch notes reflect only key changes, meaning they may not include a complete list of all improvements made. Additionally, War Thunder is constantly being updated and some changes may not require an update. Changes reflected in patch notes are formed by taking reactions and requests of the community from the bug reporting service, forums and other official platforms into account. Bug fixes and changes are implemented in order of importance, for example a game-breaking bug will be worked on and implemented sooner.[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]HMS Iron Duke is one of the most famous battleships from the First World War. She was laid down on January 12th and launched on October 12th, 1912. During the Battle of Jutland, HMS Iron Duke served as the flagship of the Grand Fleet, and after the First World War, as the flagship of the British Mediterranean Fleet. During the Second World War, she defended Scapa Flow harbor from Luftwaffe raids.[/p][p] [/p][h3]30% Discount on HMS Iron Duke![/h3][p][/p][p][/p]

• [p]HMS Iron Duke (rank V) for 5866 Golden Eagles[/p]

[p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][p]About this battleship[/p]

• [p]HMS Iron Duke features excellent protection and devastating firepower! Ten 343 mm main guns and twelve 152 mm secondary guns are ready to riddle anyone who challenges this super dreadnought. When playing this battleship, stick close to allies that have strong anti-air defenses, engage slower larger targets and strike with no fear![/p]