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Moments of Valor: Canada
Every year on the first Sunday in June, Canada celebrates Armed Forces Day. At the start of the First World War, the Canadian Armed forces had just 3,500 men, but by the end of the war with conscription announced, they expanded to 400,000. 24,000 of these took part in battles in Europe. The conscription for the Second World War was even larger, with more than a million Canadians serving and of these, 42,000 died in combat. Currently, the Canadian Armed Forces have just over 90,000 personnel.
A Decal and Discount on the T129 ATAK & F-104S TAF for Turkish Air Force Day!
The first air squadrons appeared in the Ottoman Empire on June 1st, 1911. This date is also celebrated in the Turkish Republic as Air Force Day. Under president Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the Turkish Air Force became one of the largest in Europe. They were modernized several times, which was facilitated by the country’s accession to NATO. Turkey was one of the five countries where F-16 fighters were produced.
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Get the SAV 20.12.48 and a New Decal for Swedish National Security Forces Day!
The Swedish National Security Forces were founded on May 29th 1940. They consist of 50 battalions and are the rapid reaction force and military reserve of the Swedish Army.
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A Decal and VLT-2 for National Sailor’s Day in France!
The French Navy has been around since the Middle Ages. It carried crusaders across the Mediterranean and was a participant in the Hundred Years’ War. In 1690, France won one of its most impressive naval victories in the Battle of Beachy Head, having sunk 10 Anglo-Dutch fleet ships without losing a single one of their own.
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Celebrate US Armed Forces Day With A New Decal!
The third Sunday in May marks US Armed Forces Day, a day where people pay tribute to all US personnel. The US accounts for a third of global military spending, and in 2026, the US military budget is expected to reach a trillion dollars.
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Celebrate the 80th Anniversary of Victory Day!
May 8th is an important anniversary — 80 years ago on this day, the Second World War in Europe ended after 6 years of brutal conflict. Many countries in Europe have this day as a main holiday, and in War Thunder we’re celebrating this anniversary with a decal, decorations, profile background, sales and an event!
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A Tokyo Tower Decal for Golden Week in Japan!
Four holidays in Japan are celebrated within the same week. Showa Day, Constitution Day, Greenery Day and Children’s Day are celebrated from April 29th to May 5th. This is a long vacation and a reason to relax and have fun. We’re joining the celebrations with a new decal in War Thunder!
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A Decal for the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Italy!
The Italian Partisan Liberation Committee declared the beginning of an uprising against German troops occupying northern Italy and the remnants of Mussolini’s fascist regime on April 25th, 1945. Four days later the Germans agreed to capitulate, causing the unrecognized Italian Social Republic to cease to exist. The date of the beginning of the uprising was chosen as Italy’s Liberation Day — and today is the 80th anniversary.
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England’s Flag for St. George’s Day!
On April 23rd, England observes St George’s Day. On this day, parades, festivals and dances occur in the country. Today we’re temporarily bringing back the English flag, the St. George’s cross.
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Happy Easter!
Easter is the main holiday in the Christian calender, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is observed on different dates in both Catholic and Orthodox traditions, but this year those dates coincide on April 20th.
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Celebrating International Day of Human Space Flight with a Decal!
April 12th, 1961 was a historical date. On this day, humans made the first space flight. In honor of Yuri Gagarin’s flight, April 12th was already established as Cosmonautics Day in the USSR in 1961, and in 2011 the UN called for this date to be celebrated as International Day of Human Space flight.
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The Infantry Backpack!
The sounds of the first tanks and aircraft engines from The Great War gradually fade away now, but even after the end of this large-scale war, the need for resources and support on the battlefield has not gone away! The infantry backpack, an essential attribute to any infantryman, is filled with valuable rewards from past War Thunder events and handy consumables.
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Puck! Puck!
In honor of Alexander Ovechkin’s historic achievement of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goal scoring record, we’re launching a special event for all hockey fans!
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A Decal and Discounts for the Royal Air Force’s Birthday & the Introduction of the Harrier!
One of the Royal Air Force’s most famous aircraft in the second half of the 20th century was the Hawker Siddeley Harrier jet. It was the first aircraft to enter production that featured vertical/short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) capabilities. It entered service on April 1st 1969 and served until 2006 after several upgraded modification
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A Decal and Discounts for Italian Air Force Day!
On March 28th 1923, the Italian Air Force was founded as a separate unit called Regia Aeronautica. After World War II and the abolition of the monarchy, it was renamed Aeronautica Militare. When the Italian Air Force decided to modernize in the late 20th century, it purchased the Eurofighter Typhoon — these aircraft now make up a significant part of the Aeronautica Militare’s fleet.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a New Decal and Discount!
In the early 5th century, Saint Patrick set out to spread Christianity from Roman Britain, where he was born, to Ireland. Today, he is reserved as the patron saint of Ireland, and festivals and celebrations are held every year on March 17th in honor of St. Patrick.
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Decorate Your Vehicle with a New Decal for International Women’s Day!
Happy International Women’s Day! We’ve created a decal and send our best wishes and thanks to all the women around the world on this day.
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A Decal and Discounts on Finnish Aircraft for Finnish Air Force Day!
Finland declared its independence in December 1917 and shortly after on March 6th 1918, the country’s Air Force was formed. The Finnish Air Force showed itself especially well during the two Soviet-Finnish wars. The number of downed Soviet aircraft was an order of magnitude higher than Finnish air losses. As a result of a peace treaty, Finland significantly reduced its Air Force after the war, however it began to build it up again in 1990. Currently, the Finnish Air Force has 60 multi-role American F/A-18 aircraft and another 64 F-35 Lightning II are to join them.