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From 15:00 GMT on the 19th of July until 07:00 GMT on the 22nd of July
Join the battle for the Korean Peninsula in the sky and on the ground with historical vehicle setups (RB).

Available events:

• US, British and Soviet aviation including jet aircraft will participate in the event.
  

• US, British and Soviet ground vehicles will participate.
  
• There are 3 respawns available. To fly out in aircraft and some ground vehicles you need to earn Respawn Scores. The number of respawns on some ground vehicles is limited for the team.
  
• The difficulty level is “World War”. A special marker will appear above the enemy vehicle that has been found by your crew. The usual aircraft marker and “lead” marker for self-propelled anti aircraft guns will be displayed. The external bombing marker (as in AB mode) is available for aircraft.
  

Both events have a 30% SL and RP bonus.

On the 14th July we commemorate Bastille Day, where French revolutionaries stormed the Bastille fortress and marked a major turning point in the French Revolution in 1789. This inspirational moment in France's history embodies the spirit of Liberté, égalité, fraternité ("liberty, equality, fraternity"), that define the country to this day.

A salute to our friends in France. Bonne fête du 14 juillet!

From 15:00 GMT on the 12th of July until 07:00 GMT on the 15th of July
Complete the tasks in French vehicles of rank II and higher and get festive decals!

Become the last player alive among dozens of opponents in a shrinking battle area! Pick the loot up on the map to defeat all enemies - blow them up with powerful artillery or repair all modules and restore the crew in your tank in the battle. Choose tactics and find your optimal tank that will bring victory in the tournament with prizes!


Coupon for the “Gladiator helmet” (gold) decoration
For the best 100 players in the leaderboard

You can track your progress and the number of destroyed enemies by choosing the tournament game mode and clicking “leaderboard”.

This July 4th marks the 243rd anniversary of when American colonists declared independence from Great Britain, officially marking the beginning of the American Revolutionary War and resulting in the birth of a new nation based upon common ideals. Observed as one of the largest holidays of the year, Independence Day comes with parades, fireworks, food, and parties all across the country.

From 4th of July till 07:00 GMT on the 6th of July

• Play 3 battles with an activity level of 60% or higher using US vehicles of rank II and above and receive the unique “4th of July” decal.
  
• Achieve first place in the team whilst playing US vehicles of rank II or higher for any team and get the unique pin up decal "Liberty Belle".
  

• This task can be performed in random battles but not in “Enduring Confrontation” and Assault game modes.
  
• To follow your progress you will need to click on “Your nickname” → Achievements → Independence day USA.
  

Become the last player alive among dozens of opponents in a shrinking battle area! Pick the loot on the map to defeat all enemies up — blow them up with powerful artillery or repair all modules and restores the crew your tank in the battle. Choose tactics and find your optimal tank that will bring victory in the upcoming tournament with prizes!





Take part in the training battles of "Battle Royale" in AB and RB before the start of the tournament "King of the Hill", which will take place very soon™!
Player ratings are based on the place in the Leaderboard, and in the following sessions, opponents with the closest rating are selected for them.

• You may participate in vehicles of BRs from 6.0 to 7.0
  
• You can only play solo (not as squad)
  
• Battle locations: Port Novorossiysk, Abandoned factory, Stalingrad and Finland and for the first time Vietnam.
  
• There’s a bonus that can be picked up during battle that includes:
  • Artillery — an extremely powerful strike that destroys anything within a specific radius but it takes a while before the barrage begins. Available for all vehicle types. Is not available at the end of a battle
    
  • Repair kit - repairs all modules and restores all ammo.
    
  • Med kit — restores the crew.
    
  • Fire extinguisher.
• There are additional rewards for the top 3 players in training battles of "Battle Royale".