July 1943 was a significant period for tank production industry during World War II; that month serious changes took place in Soviet, German and American tank parks. And actually, July was always full of events: soviet medium tank T-28 was used in combat for the first time; T-34 mass production was started; last mass PzIV Ausf H was produced; Stug-III Ausf F was rearmed with 75mm StuK 40 L/48; medium tank M4 Sherman was used in battle in Europe for the first time; tank destroyer M10 Wolverine was used in battle in Europe for the first time.
But the most significant event, which took place in July 1943, was Operation Husky.
"The Allied invasion of Sicily, codenamed Operation Husky, was a major World War II campaign, in which the Allies took Sicily from the Axis (Italy and Nazi Germany). Husky began on the night of 9–10 July 1943, and ended 17 August. It opened the way to the Allied invasion of Italy."
At this stage World of Tanks development team is glad to announce the launch of Operation Husky Special which is dedicated to Allied invasion of Sicily (9 July – 17 August 1943).
UPD. July 26. World of Tanks players will taste the following offers which are available till 11:00 AM UTC August 1:
- Enlarge barracks price halved (100 gold per member now);
- The price for crew training to 100% primary skill halved (100 gold per member now);
- The price for 100% crew when buying it with a vehicle halved (100 gold per member now);
- The price for crew retraining to 100% primary skill halved (100 gold per member now).
For more information on tank crew, its skills and training read here.
Starting from 11:30 AM UTC, July 28, and till 11:30 AM UTC, July 29, all World of Tanks players will enjoy the following offers:
- Credit income for Т-28, Т-34, М10 Wolverine, M4 Sherman, PzIV, Stug-III doubled;
- The price in credits for Т-28, Т-34, М10 Wolverine, M4 Sherman, PzIV, Stug-III halved.
Attention! If you sell Т-28, Т-34, М10 Wolverine, M4 Sherman, PzIV, Stug-III tanks during the special, please, bear in mind that their cost will be halved too.
UPD. July 28. Dear Players! We are happy to announce the surprise promised! Within the frames of Husky Operation Special until July 29th 11:30 UTC all types of premium accounts can be purchased with a 28% discount.
Do not miss the chance to take part in the special and get ready for upcoming events!
Stay tuned for more World of Tanks!
