In Pages of History this month, you will find yourself at the center of events that took place in various theaters of war. From Berlin to Tunisia, Madagascar to Crete: participate in battles while using vehicles linked to these historic battles and get some prizes!
From May 1st until May 31st, you will be able to participate in 8 tasks consecutively. Completing each task will grant you a trophy with a reward, completing all of the tasks will earn you a unique profile icon!
Ivan Konev started as a Lieutenant General in the Second World War. He participated in the defense of Moscow and the Battle of Kursk, and in 1944, he was promoted to marshal. In 1945, troops under his command liberated Auschwitz and Silesia, and participated in the assault on Berlin alongside Marshal Zhukov’s forces.
You can purchase this profile background for Golden Eagles until June 3rd (11:30 GMT) without completing tasks. To find it, go to your Nickname → Achievements → Pages of History.
Trophy reward for each task
Completing each individual task will give you a trophy with one of the following rewards:
- 20-50% RP booster for 3-10 battles
- 20-50% SL booster for 3-10 battles
- 3-5 universal backups
- Premium account for 1 day
- A random ground vehicle camouflage (out of those that can currently be unlocked or purchased with Golden Eagles)
Other terms
- Tasks are available from 11:00 GMT until 11:30 GMT on the final day of each task.
- Tasks can be completed in random battles except for “Assault” mode.
You can read a detailed description of which task is for which day and your overall progress by going to your Nickname → Achievements → Pages of History.
Calendar
May 1st — May 4th
Battle of Berlin
The final days of the Second World War in Europe were played out in the German capital, which was overrun by the Red Army with support from the Polish Army. After a week of fierce fighting, on May 2nd 1945 Berlin Commandant General Helmut Weidling announced the surrender of the city.
May 4th — May 7th
Battle of Madagascar
To prevent the establishment of Japanese military bases in Madagascar, Britain decided to seize the island, which was under the control of Vichy France. On May 5th 1942, British Commonwealth forces landed at Diego-Suarez Bay in northern Madagascar and fortified their position within a few days. The battle for the island lasted for six months, until early November.
May 7th — May 10th
The end of World War II in Europe
As soon as Admiral Karl Dönitz became Reich President of Nazi Germany after Hitler’s death, he immediately began preparing for the end of the war. On May 8th 1945, on his instructions, Field Marshal Wilhelm Keitel signed the Act of Unconditional Surrender of the German Armed Forces in Karlshorst near Berlin, officially ending hostilities in Europe.
May 10th — May 13th
Operation Diadem
On May 11th 1944, the Fourth Battle of Monte Cassino began. The Gustav Line in central Italy had held back the Allied advance for six months, but Operation Diadem succeeded in breaching it after a week of fighting. German forces retreated further to the Senger Line.
May 13th — May 17th
End of the Tunisian Campaign
By early May 1943, Axis forces in Tunisia were encircled and bottled up on both land and sea. Beginning on May 7th, Germans and Italians began surrendering en masse. On May 13th, the North African campaign came to an end. The victorious Allies were able to plan their next steps: landing in Sicily and then on mainland Italy.
May 18th — May 22nd
Battle of Crete
On May 20th 1941, the first major operation in history with the decisive use of parachute troops began. Germany landed a large force on Crete, which ultimately established control of the island. However, the high losses Germany suffered during the landing put an end to further operations of this type.
May 23rd — May 26th
Senger Line
The next reserve line of German defense after the Gustav Line was called the Hitler Line, but when it became clear it wouldn’t hold for long, it was quickly renamed in honor of General Fridolin von Senger, who commanded the Wehrmacht forces in this sector. In late May 1944, the Allies broke through this line, pushing the Germans back to the Caesar Line. When it fell as well, the road to Rome was open.
May 27th — May 31st
First Flight of the F-4 Phantom II
The F-4 Phantom II’s maiden flight took place on May 27th 1958. The Phantom became one of the most versatile and iconic fighters of the Cold War. It served on both aircraft carriers and airfields, setting 16 world records for speed, altitude, and rate of climb. It could perform a wide range of missions, from reconnaissance and interception to ground attack and air defense suppression.
