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The German Juggernaut E 75 TS

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The E 75 TS boasts a thick sloped front, side screens, and an extremely strong turret. Its fast-firing gun inflicts high damage per minute, aims quickly, and strikes its target accurately. This even-keeled German juggernaut rips the enemy defense open like a tin can! Get the superheavy E 75 TS, demolish your foes, and earn lots of credits!
Through October 25, you'll find two bundles in the Store: one with the E 75 TS and a Garage slot and one with a complete set featuring a fully-equipped E 75 TS with the Eagle Legendary camouflage and Underwater Menace Legendary avatar.
Eagle Legendary Camouflage

This warpaint represents the predatory nature of the E 75 TS at its finest. The tank keeps a watchful eye on the battlefield, patiently stalking before single-mindedly chasing its prey. It strikes with pinpoint accuracy and in cold blood, digging its deadly claws into the victim's armor.



The Eagle Legendary camouflage costs 1,450 gold, is effective on all map types, does not require replenishment, and changes the tank's name in battle to the E 75 TS Eagle. Attack the enemy like a merciless predator!

Irrepressible Power

Is it that irrepressible? Strong armor? How much? And what about the fast-firing gun? For answers to these and other questions, check the precise numbers of the E 75 TS stats.

The E 75 TS is first and foremost durable armor. Its upper armor plate and turret front are almost invulnerable for standard shells of medium tanks and most Tier VIII heavies. The enemy will need at least 245 mm of penetration to damage the turret front, while the upper armor plate will be a tough nut to crack for even most Tier X guns!

The weak spot is the tank's lower armor plate. It can be easily penetrated, so whenever possible, hide behind cover or destroyed tanks. The terrain can also help. The 10-degree gun depression angle allows the E 75 TS to play in the American style. If there is no such opportunity, then approach your opponent head-on! When going toe-to-toe, the guns of most enemies simply cannot reach the lower armor plate, while the E 75 TS penetrates the defenseless top of the enemy's turret.



Another way for the E 75 TS to block damage is to sidescrape behind cover. In this position, the lower armor plate is hidden and the 120 mm side with its 15 mm shield is perfectly sloped for ricocheting. It's the perfect situation. You deal damage while taking none! The only drawback to this tank is that the front of its suspension can sometimes be penetrated, so it's better for you not to stay in the same place for a long time. Also, remember to always keep a Repair Kit on you.
The gun of the E 75 TS deals 2,086 damage per minute, among the best rates for Tier VIII heavy tanks. Combined with provisions and equipment, the E 75 TS can deal damage up to 2,400 HP! When you take aim at your opponent, its HP will melt as quickly as ice cream on a hot day!


The E 75 TS penetrates the hulls of most Tier VIII heavies with ease in spite of its modest 215 mm of penetration. However, it may experience some difficulties when dealing with the Tiger II or Tier IX vehicles. In this case, use APCR shells.

The gun of the E 75 TS features high accuracy, quick aiming, and small reticle dispersion when moving and turning the hull or the turret. Combined with strong armor, this means you'll be able to unleash the full potential of the E 75 TS' impressive firepower: play aggressively, hit frequently, and achieve penetration even when moving at full speed!

The engine of the E 75 TS has a difficult task to perform. It needs to move a huge 85-ton machine! It huffs and puffs, using all 780 horsepower to work, but it copes with its task with dignity, accelerating the tank to 20 km/h in 4-5 seconds and to 30 km/h in 10 seconds.

A price must be paid for the armor of the E 75 TS, which is its low power-to-weight ratio and slow chassis. A close encounter with a quick maneuverable tank may prove to be fatal. Use Improved Control or Engine Accelerator and take Standard or Improved Fuel when going into battle, and then enable Engine Power Boost when carouselling. Everything that can increase engine power or hull traverse speed also increases your chances of survival.



Such a heavy mass has its pros for the E 75 TS. If you happen to meet an unfortunate, lightly armored fellow on your way, just ram it without remorse! Successful ramming will deprive the opponent of 100-350 HP. You won't be able to resist laughing maniacally when a careless light tank explodes after bumping into you!

The E 75 TS was made for fighting face-to-face on the frontline with the most dangerous opponents. It's an armored wedge that you can force through the enemy's defense shell by shell, breaking through and paving the way to victory for your allies and yourself.

The Furious Vulcan



Welcome the new hero of the Valkyria Chronicles! The state-of-the-art imperial tank Vulcan] has arrived in World of Tanks Blitz straight from the epicenter of European War II. This well armed and perfectly armored combat vehicle will intimidate your enemies and tear them to pieces!

Until October 18, bundles featuring the brand-new Vulcan, as well as the iconic Edelweiss, Lupus, Nameless, and Hafen, are available in the Premium Store.

The Vulcan bears a very strong resemblance to German tank destroyers, despite the fact that it has a solid turret instead of casemate.



The first thing you notice about the Vulcan (characteristics) is its reliable armor. The front of the turret is 155 mm thick, while the hull is 160 mm. The sides are less armored, but still pretty impressive due to the protective shielding. Despite being quite well-armored, the Vulcan requires wise combat tactics. Its front is thick, but not invulnerable. To make sure you’ll live to the end of the battle, avoid open areas and use cover.

Although the Vulcan is a heavy tank, it is quite speedy for its class. The 900 hp engine and high specific power guarantee good dynamics. This vehicle can accelerate to 36 km/h and maintain its speed well. Additionally, the tank boasts great maneuverability as the Vulcan acts quickly and accurately, making it perfectly suited for dynamic second-line combat.



The new imperial “heavy” is armed with a 110 mm gun. Its penetration indicators are equal to the Nameless. However, the Vulcan’s AP and APCR shells deal more damage per shot at 350 HP and 290 HP respectively. That's enough to make enemies think twice before approaching.

This combination of solid armor, a powerful gun, and good maneuverability will let you support the offensive, break through enemy lines, and reduce anyone who gets in your way to ashes.

In Valkyria Chronicles, the Vulcan is in the service of the 502nd Imperial Heavy Tank Battalion, better known by its unit name Ausbruch. Its commanding officer was Lieutenant Colonel Klaus Walz. The tank was named after the Roman equivalent of the Greek god, the smith Hephaestus, who was associated with fire in all its aspects, including forges, metalworking, and volcanoes.

Western Front Special


The European nation has joined the fight! To get an Italian Tier X tank faster and dress up your new vehicles in a showy camouflage, you'll certainly need resources. From September 20 through 27, complete missions to earn War Bonds and exchange them for rewards in the Store:

The "6,000 Free XP", "1 Day of Premium Account", and "200,000 Credits" bundles can be purchased up to 5 times each. The "Tactical Shield Camouflage" bundle can be purchased up to 3 times.
Duration of the special:
  • CIS: from September 20, 08:00 (MSK) through September 27, 08:00 (MSK)
  • Europe: from September 20, 14:00 (CEST) through September 27, 14:00 (CEST)
  • North America: from September 20, 06:00 (PT) / 09:00 (ET) through September 27, 06:00 (PT) / 09:00 (ET)
  • Asia: from September 20, 14:00 (UTC+8) through September 27, 14:00 (UTC+8)

For more information about participation in Twister 2019 operation, please go to the game client and our official website.

Update 6.3

It finally happened! The European nation, the highly anticipated new branch, becomes available September 18! Research it to the top and enjoy the advantages of an Italian Tier X tank with an autoreloading system. Dress the Progetto M40 mod. 65 and P.44 Pantera in a Legendary camouflage right off the bat. Last but not least, try out the provisions and consumables introduced in recent updates on Chinese tank destroyers and American heavies.
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New Nation
The European nation has joined the game. For Tiers VIII–X, it is represented by Italian medium tanks featuring a gun autoreloading system. The branch includes: Vickers Mk. F, 10TP, 14TP, Lago, Strv m/42, P.43 bis, P.43 ter, P.44 Pantera, Prototipo Standard B, Progetto M40 mod. 65.
Each tank has its national flag as the background. At the same time, a union flag of the European nation is used to represent the whole branch for the pre-tutorial screen, Tech Tree screen, Profile statistics screen, and vehicle selection filter.
With the release of Update 6.3, all players will receive the Vickers Mk. F and a Garage slot.

Provisions and Consumables

The Cinnamon Roll (+3% to crew mastery) and Cheesehead (+10% to crew mastery) provisions are available for Tier VI–X tanks of the European nation. Tier IV and V vehicles can only grab a cinnamon roll for the battle.
The Reticle Calibration and Reactive Armor consumables, as well as the Sandbag Armor and Enhanced Sandbag Armor provisions, are now available for Chinese Tier VII–X tank destroyers.
The Improved Engine Power Boost and Reactive Armor consumables, as well as the Sandbag Armor and Enhanced Sandbag Armor provisions, are now available for American Tier VII–X heavies in the T110E5 branch.

Camouflage

You can dress the Italian newcomers in a Legendary camouflage right off the bat:
  • Furious for the P.44 Pantera at 1,450 gold. Changes the tank name in battle to P.44 Pantera Furious.
  • Gladiator for the Progetto M40 mod. 65 at 2,550 gold. Changes the tank name in battle to Progetto 65 Gladiator.

Or get a Common camouflage using 50–3,000 credits (for all vehicles of the European nation):
  • Heatwave and Tree Bark for summer maps.
  • Winter Steppe and Ice Mosaic for winter maps.
  • Sun-scorched and Bronze Green for desert maps.

The following new Rare camouflages can be applied to all vehicles in the game:
  • Area 52 for 65–750 gold.
  • Golden Carp for 65–750 gold.

The Missile Arsenal and Missile Salvo Rare camouflages are back in the Store for 65–750 gold.
While the Full Forward, Retro, Blitz, and Faster, Higher, Stronger camouflages are no longer available for purchase.
Take a closer look at the new camouflages in the Camouflage in Update 6.3 article.

Balance Changes

Engine power was increased from 650 to 750 hp for the WZ-113G FT.
Gun reload time was reduced from 9.11 to 8.34 s for the WZ-121.
Tiger II
Increased armor:
  • From 150 to 160 mm for the upper glacis plate.
  • From 120 to 160 mm for the lower glacis plate.
  • From 80 to 100 mm for the upper part of the side.

Increased top turret armor:
  • From 185 to 220 mm for the front.
  • From 80 to 100 mm for the side.
  • From 40 to 55 mm for the turret roof.
  • From 80 to 100 mm for the commander's cupola.
  • From 80 to 180 mm for the gun mount.
  • From 0 to 180 mm for the gun mount opening.
  • To 180 mm for all gun mantlets (previous values varied from 20 to 145 mm).
VK 36.01 (H)
Increased armor:
  • From 100 to 145 mm for the upper glacis plate.
  • From 100 to 145 mm for the machine gun's mantlet and covers of the drive wheels.
  • From 86 to 100 mm for the lower glacis plate and upper part of the transmission roof.
  • From 60 to 80 mm for the lower part of the side.
  • From 60 to 80 mm for the side hatches and bottom of the rear.
  • From 0 to 80 mm for the side rear observation slits.
  • From 100 to 145 mm for the driver's observation slit.

Increased top turret armor:
  • From 100 to 145 mm for the front.
  • From 60 to 100 mm for the rear part of the mantlet.
  • From 0 to 100 mm for the gun mount opening.
  • To 135 mm for all gun mantlets (previous values varied from 20 to 100 mm).


New Matchmaker Rule

Testing of the matchmaker rule for players who show extremely low efficiency in recent series of battles has been extended for CIS and EU live servers.

Medals

You can put some more medals on your chest:
  • Technical Engineer: European Nation — research all tanks of the European nation.
  • Expert: European Nation — destroy each tank of the European nation at least once.


National Flag

The Ram II is now displayed with the Canadian flag as a background, while the AC 1 Sentinel and AC IV Sentinel are with the Australian flag.


Bug Fixes

A hole between the T-44's triplex and turret was removed.
On Vineyards, bushes and windmill will no longer be able to stop shells with invisible textures. Also, gaps between objects and terrain were removed.
For the Mines and New Bay maps, unplanned passages and areas where players could get stuck were removed.
The Black Dragon camouflage, when used on the Dead Rail map, will no longer look like a hole in space.
Various screens, notifications, and descriptions were improved.
General bugs and client crashes were fixed.

Camouflage in Update 6.3


Update 6.3 will add a number of warpaints to the game. Most of them are meant for tanks of the new game nation — the European nation. Check out the new arrivals and choose the lucky camo that will help you climb to the top of this research branch!

As the new update is released, the Full Forward, Retro, Blitz, and Faster, Higher, Stronger camouflages will no longer be available. So hurry up and get them before they're gone!

Camouflage for the European Nation
Common Warpaints

Heatwave

Tree Bark

Despite their placid names, these two summer camos will throw off the enemy team. Wear them for a realistic battle and the enemy will have a hard time trying to pinpoint you in the thickets or on a grassy terrain.
Resupply cost: 50–3,000 credits depending on the vehicle tier.

Winter Steppe

Ice Mosaic

These two cold, harsh, and stately winter warpaints for the European Nation tanks will send shivers down your enemies' spine. An excellent choice for snowy maps such as Faust and Dead Rail.
Resupply cost: 50–3,000 credits depending on the vehicle tier.

Sun-scorched

Bronze Green

These are two camouflages designed for desert locations. Install them on your tank to make every sand dune or a rocky hill on the map your faithful ally!
Resupply cost: 50–3,000 credits depending on the vehicle tier.

Legendary Warpaints


The Furious Legendary camouflage for the P.44 Pantera European Nation tank.
This stylish warpaint gives the P.44 Pantera the look of a race car. All the more reason to rush to victory at maximum speed!
Cost: 1,450 gold


The Gladiator Legendary camouflage for the Progetto M40 mod. 65 European Nation tank.
One look at the Gladiator warpaint colors is enough to show that this fighter has countless victories and mountains of fallen enemies under its tracks. Install the camouflage on the Progetto M40 mod. 65 and let your glory shine!
Cost: 2,550 gold

Camouflage for the Tanks of all Nations
New Warpaints


The Area 52 Rare camouflage is a predatory and somewhat “unearthly” warpaint. Install it on your tank and, in the eyes of opponents, you'll transform into an alien beast on the hunt!
Cost: 65–750 gold depending on the vehicle tier.


On the Golden Carp Rare camouflage, the silhouettes of fish against the black background look stylish and picturesque, like an artist’s canvas and not tank armor. In other words, it's not a warpaint but a work of art!
A fancy tank deserves a stylish camo!
Cost: 65–750 gold depending on the vehicle tier.


Returning to the Store
With the update release, two rare camouflage will be back in the game: Missile Arsenal and Missile Salvo.

Missile Arsenal

Missile Salvo