Pages of History (June): Rough Rider
In this month’s Pages of History, you will find yourself in the midst of key historical events across different theaters of war. Normandy and the Soviet Union, Libya and the Philippines — take part in battles using vehicles corresponding to these historic conflicts and earn rewards!
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From June 1st until June 30th, you’ll have access to 8 tasks consecutively. Completing each task will grant you a trophy with a reward, completing all of the tasks will earn you a unique player icon![/h3]
[h3]Theodore Roosevelt III[/h3]
The son of U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt distinguished himself both in politics and at the front. He fought in both World Wars on the front lines, even becoming a Brigadier General. During the Normandy Landings, he personally led his troops and was one of the first to land on Utah Beach. At the age of 56, he was the oldest member of the D-Day landing party; however due to heart problems and arthritis, he was forced to walk with a cane. Despite this, he carried out all of his tasks flawlessly and for his heroism, he was awarded the Medal of Honor.
You can immediately purchase this profile icon for Golden Eagles until July 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]June 1st — June 4th[/h2]
[h3]Battle of Midway[/h3]
From June 4th to June 7th 1942, the most important battle in the Pacific Theater during the Second World War took place. Thanks to the interception of encrypted enemy messages, the Americans were able to prepare for the battle and take advantage of the disunity of the Japanese forces, inflicting a crushing defeat on them. Japan lost four aircraft carriers and more than 3,000 sailors and airmen, including well-trained pilots, and ultimately the strategic initiative in the war.
[h2]June 5th — June 8th[/h2]
[h3]D-Day[/h3]
On June 6th 1944, the largest amphibious landing in history took place. More than 150,000 Allied troops landed in Normandy, opening the Western Front in Europe. By the end of the summer and with the capture of Paris, the ambitious Operation Overlord had succeeded entirely.
[h2]June 9th — June 12th [/h2]
[h3]Vyborg–Petrozavodsk Offensive [/h3]
On June 10th 1944, Soviet troops launched a large-scale offensive, north of Leningrad. Finland’s defenses of the Karelian Isthmus crumbled and on June 20th, they took Vyborg. The Finns transferred troops from Eastern Karelia to Vyborg, allowing the USSR to take Petrozavodsk on June 28th. Peace negotiations then began. On August 4th, Marshal Mannerheim became president of Finland, and on September 19th a peace treaty was signed.
[h2]June 12th — June 15th [/h2]
[h3]Battle of Villers-Bocage[/h3]
On June 13th 1944, British troops advancing through Normandy as part of Operation Overlord unexpectedly encountered German forces near the town of Villers-Bocage. At the beginning of the battle, the Germans were able to take advantage of the surprise and superiority of their heavy Tiger tanks. Despite this, the British regrouped and successfully repelled the German attack, with their tanks operating without any infantry support.
[h2]June 15th — June 18th [/h2]
[h3]Operation Battleaxe[/h3]
On June 15th to 17th 1941, Allied forces attempted to lift the siege of Tobruk in Libya. For the first time, the Wehrmacht was forced to defend itself, but despite this, Field Marshal Rommel’s masterful counterattack forced the enemy to retreat, nearly encircling a significant part of the British forces. Operation Battleaxe had failed.
[h2]June 19th — June 22nd[/h2]
[h3]Battle of the Philippine Sea[/h3]
On June 19th to 20th 1944, the largest carrier battle in history took place in the Philippine Sea. It involved 24 carriers, launching more than 1,300 aircraft. By this time, the Americans had technical superiority and had concrete plans for Japan, while Japanese pilots were under trained. As a result, Japan suffered a crushing defeat and lost a significant number of its pilots.
[h2]June 23rd — June 26th [/h2]
[h3]Battle of Raseiniai[/h3]
Shortly after the invasion of the USSR, German forces encountered heavy KV tanks in combat for the first time. This new armor rendered Germany’s anti-tank guns obsolete against them. However, Soviet forces were poorly organized and supplied. Due to the lack of shells, some tank crews abandoned their vehicles, while others went into battle and were forced to literally crush enemy guns with their tracks, having no other options. Victory remained with Germany.
[h2]June 27th — June 30th[/h2]
[h3]Case Blue[/h3]
On June 28th 1942, the execution of the “Blau” plan began. German leadership sent a significant part of the Wehrmacht forces to seize the Caucasian oil fields to provide the army with fuel. Stalin however was waiting for an attack on Moscow, so at first “Blau” had notable successes: in early July, German troops captured the western part of Voronezh and Rostov-on-Don. After that, Hitler ordered to split his forces, sending some of the Caucasus and some to Stalingrad. As a result, Germany suffered defeat on both fronts.
