This event takes you back to the brutal battlefields of the Western Front in Flanders during the First World War. Command the first tanks to have ever gone into combat and dogfight in the skies with aircraft, or immerse yourself by piloting a Zeppelin airship, capable of bombing enemy targets. An event like this wouldn’t be complete without AI infantry, who roam around the trenches and in no man’s land at the front line.
This event pits two of the main sides of the First World War against each other: the Triple Entente consisting of Great Britain, France and Russia against the German Empire.
Queue up as the Triple Entente in this event to use the following vehicles:
Queue up as the German Empire in this event to use the following vehicles:
A7V (Germany)
Zeppelins were used by Germany during the First World War. Inflated with hydrogen gas, they were mainly used as reconnaissance but were also equipped with bombs for use against military targets and cities in France and Britain.
Obtainable vehicles:
- — an Event Vehicle Medium tank for Great Britain at Rank I
- — an Event Vehicle Medium tank for France at Rank I
- — an Event Vehicle Light tank for the USSR at Rank I
- — an Event Vehicle Bomber for Great Britain at Rank I
Rewards are given when you complete a specific number of stages:
- For 1 Stage: Random Triple Entente vehicle from the list
- For 2 Stages: “Stormbreaker” decal
- For 3 Stages: Random Triple Entente vehicle from the list
- For 4 Stages: Random Triple Entente vehicle from the list
- For 5 Stages: Random Triple Entente vehicle from the list
- For 6 Stages: “Great War Veteran” title
“Stormbreaker” decal
Obtainable vehicles:
- — an Event Vehicle Medium tank for Germany at Rank I
- — an Event Vehicle Medium tank for Germany at Rank I
- — an Event Vehicle Light Tank for Germany at Rank I
Rewards are given when you complete a specific number of stages:
- For 1 Stage: “Mephisto” decal
- For 2 Stages: Random German Empire vehicle from the list
- For 3 Stages: “Pickelhaube” decoration
- For 4 Stages: Random German Empire vehicle from the list
- For 5 Stages: Random German Empire vehicle from the list
- For 6 Stages: “German Empire Tankman” profile icon
Flanders is an area of Belgium where some of the bloodiest battles of the First World War took place. Featuring an intense layout of trenches, bunkers, barbed wire, gun entrenchments and a neutral area known as no man’s land, the Triple Entente and German Empire will pit against each other on this barren landscape. What was once peaceful fields has now turned into a bloody battle for a mere few yards of land. “In Flanders Fields, the poppies blow” – John McCrae
Infantry played a major role during the First World War. Trenches were muddy and wet, rats roamed around and “trench foot” was rampant. Most soldiers had no choice but to go over the top of the trenches into no man’s land on first command, to then get gunned down or shelled with little to no gain for their side. “The most appalling conditions met the men as they endeavoured to cross No Man’s Land.” – Extract from The Wipers Times, Third Wipers 1917
AI infantry roam the trenches and are a target while in your tank and plane. The British and German soldiers wear authentic uniforms from the time period and also charge into no man’s land. They can fire back at you and throw grenades, so watch out! Taking out one AI infantry will yield 5 mission points, up to a maximum of 500 mission points per battle (100 soldiers), helping to contribute to stage tasks.
Good luck out there, new conscript.
I’m getting ready for this event! I’m especially excited to control the Zeppelin, it’s going to be super exciting. Anyone else planning to join the German Empire?