The D-Day Challenge: Commemorate the Normandy Landings!

Commanders!

This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Allied landings in Normandy. This landmark event was one of the turning points of World War II and marked the opening of the Second Front in Western Europe.

To commemorate this time in history, we're launching a special event: the D-Day Challenge. It will last 14 days, from May 24 to June 6. Get ready for exciting missions and take this opportunity to earn a unique vehicle!

The D-Day Challenge:

24 May 2019, 10:00 CEST - 07 June 2019, 10:00 CEST (UTC+2)

The M10 RBFM Sirocco: A Vehicle with a Proud History     

The ultimate reward of the D-Day Challenge is the fabulous M10 RBFM, a French Premium Tier V tank destroyer with a historical custom look, Sirocco. This formidable TD became the symbol of the liberation of France and all Western Europe in August 1944.

The M10 RBFM was in service with the marines of the French Army. These tank destroyers actively participated in military operations after the Allied landings in Normandy.

During the liberation of Paris, the M10 RBFM  helped destroy a German "Panther" right on the Champs-Élysées, with a precise direct shot from a 2 km distance! During World War II, a special style called "Sirocco" was applied to the M10 RBFM. This style became an integral part of its formidable image, making it instantly recognizable to enemies.

Complete every mission of the Challenge and park this legendary vehicle in your Garage for free! We recreated the M10 RBFM down to the smallest detail, so it’s fully consistent with its historical prototype. This tank destroyer is a vivid reminder of one of the most important events in world history.

Battle Parameters

The M10 RBFM boasts great view range, complemented by a good camouflage value. It’s best played at a distance, using its camo values to stay concealed behind cover. The M10 RBFM has good concealment for its Tier, so take advantage of this to get closer to enemies and pinpoint their locations. 

Main Characteristics
Firepower
Survivability
Mobility
M10 RBFM
V
Average Damage
115/115/185 HP
Average Penetration
130/170/38 mm
Hit Points
360 HP
Top Speed / Reverse Speed
48/12 km/h
Commander
Gunner
Driver
Radio Operator
Loader
Firepower
Average Damage
115/115/185 HP
Gun Reload Time
3.1 s
Average Penetration
130/170/38 mm
Ammunition
54 item(s)
Dispersion at 100 m
0.37
Turret Traverse Speed
16 deg/s
Aiming Time
1.8 s
Gun Depression / Elevation Angles
-10/30°
Shell Types
Shell flight speed
AP
792 m/s
APCR
1,037 m/s
HE Shell
853 m/s
Survivability
Concealment of Moving Vehicle
10.66%
Hit Points
360 HP
Concealment of Stationary Vehicle
17.78%
Hull Armor
38.1/19.1/19.1 mm
Signal Range
420 m
Turret Armor
57.2/25.4/25.4 mm
View Range
370 m
When playing in this vehicle, wise decisions on the battlefield are far more important than its armor. Any enemy vehicle can easily penetrate this vehicle’s armor; SPG shells are especially dangerous, since the cabin is open. Take advantage of your good view range (370 m) and great concealment by staying out of your enemies’ reach.
Mobility
Engine Power
410 h.p.
Traverse Speed
30 deg/s
Specific Power
13.7 h.p./t
Top Speed / Reverse Speed
48/12 km/h
Weight / Load Limit
30/31.7 t
The top speed of 48 km/h sounds good, but the rather low specific power keeps this vehicle from accelerating quickly. Nevertheless, the dynamics of this vehicle allow for both drawing back when needed and supporting allies during an offensive. Changing flank won’t be too difficult, since this vehicle is quite agile.
   

How the Challenge Works

To get your hands on the M10 RBFM with the unique Sirocco style, you need to complete 14 consecutive missions.

  • Missions to be performed in historical vehicles*, so you can pay tribute as you complete them. Task conditions will be diverse, but in general these are simple, yet captivating.
  • Missions to be performed with any Tier VII-X vehicles. These missions are a bit more challenging, but completing them won’t be too difficult.

Missions for each stage will be quite simple and doable for a wide range of players, check them out! Along with the missions you’ll find interesting facts about the Normandy Landings to help you learn more about this historical event.

NOTE: Both sets of tasks can be fulfilled simultaneously (given all conditions are met). You can join the D-Day Challenge anytime after the beginning of the event and even take on missions for the days you've missed. For example, if you started completing tasks on the fifth day of the event, you can go through the missions for all the previous days and get rewards for them before June 6!

  • Utah, part 1
  • Juno, part 1
  • Sword, part 1
  • Gold, part 1
  • Omaha, part 1
  • Gold, part 2
  • Sword, part 2
  • Juno, part 2
  • Utah, part 2
  • Gold, part 3
  • Omaha, part 2
  • Sword, part 3
  • Juno, part 3
  • Endspiel
Utah, part 1

Main direction  

Play a battle. 

These missions can be completed in historical vehicles in Random Battles and Grand Battles.

Auxiliary direction 

Play a battle.

These missions can be completed in Tier VII-X vehicles (except for historical vehicles) in Random Battles and Grand Battles.

Rewards 

х3х3х3 

Juno, part 1

Main direction

Cause damage to an enemy vehicle.

These missions can be completed in historical vehicles in Random Battles and Grand Battles.

Auxiliary direction 

Cause damage to enemy vehicles 2 times

These missions can be completed in Tier VII-X vehicles (except for historical vehicles) in Random Battles and Grand Battles.

Rewards  

+50% 2h 

Sword, part 1

Main direction

Be among the top 10 players on your team by experience earned 1 time.

These missions can be completed in historical vehicles in Random Battles and Grand Battles.

Auxiliary direction 

Be among the top 10 players on your team by experience earned 2 times.

These missions can be completed in Tier VII-X vehicles (except for historical vehicles) in Random Battles and Grand Battles.

Rewards  

х5

Gold, part 1

Main direction

Cause damage to enemy heavy tanks 3 times.

These missions can be completed in historical vehicles in Random Battles and Grand Battles.

Auxiliary direction 

Cause damage to enemy heavy tanks 5 times.

These missions can be completed in Tier VII-X vehicles (except for historical vehicles) in Random Battles and Grand Battles.

Rewards  

+200% 2h

Omaha, part 1

Main direction

Destroy 1 enemy vehicle.

These missions can be completed in historical vehicles in Random Battles and Grand Battles.

Auxiliary direction 

Destroy 2 enemy vehicles.

These missions can be completed in Tier VII-X vehicles (except for historical vehicles) in Random Battles and Grand Battles.

Rewards  

х5

Gold, part 2

Main direction

Cause damage to enemy medium tanks 5 times.

These missions can be completed in historical vehicles in Random Battles and Grand Battles.

Auxiliary direction 

Cause damage to enemy medium tanks 10 times.

These missions can be completed in Tier VII-X vehicles (except for historical vehicles) in Random Battles and Grand Battles.

Rewards  

+200% 2h

Sword, part 2

Main direction

Be among the top 10 players on your team by experience earned 3 times.

These missions can be completed in historical vehicles in Random Battles and Grand Battles.

Auxiliary direction 

Be among the top 10 players on your team by experience earned 4 times.

These missions can be completed in Tier VII-X vehicles (except for historical vehicles) in Random Battles and Grand Battles.

Rewards  

х5

Juno, part 2

Main direction

Cause damage to enemy vehicles 7 times.

These missions can be completed in historical vehicles in Random Battles and Grand Battles.

Auxiliary direction 

Cause damage to enemy vehicles 10 times.

These missions can be completed in Tier VII-X vehicles (except for historical vehicles) in Random Battles and Grand Battles.

Rewards  

+50% 2h

Utah, part 2

Main direction

Play 2 battles.

These missions can be completed in historical vehicles in Random Battles and Grand Battles.

Auxiliary direction 

Play 3 battles.

These missions can be completed in Tier VII-X vehicles (except for historical vehicles) in Random Battles and Grand Battles.

Rewards  

х5

Gold, part 3

Main direction

Cause damage to enemy tank destroyers 7 times.

These missions can be completed in historical vehicles in Random Battles and Grand Battles.

Auxiliary direction 

Cause damage to enemy tank destroyers 10 times.

These missions can be completed in Tier VII-X vehicles (except for historical vehicles) in Random Battles and Grand Battles.

Rewards  

  

Omaha, part 2

Main direction

Destroy 3 enemy vehicles.

These missions can be completed in historical vehicles in Random Battles and Grand Battles.

Auxiliary direction 

Destroy 5 enemy vehicles.

These missions can be completed in Tier VII-X vehicles (except for historical vehicles) in Random Battles and Grand Battles.

Rewards  

+200% 2h  х5

Sword, part 3

Main direction

Be among the top 10 players on your team by experience earned 7 times.

These missions can be completed in historical vehicles in Random Battles and Grand Battles.

Auxiliary direction 

Be among the top 10 players on your team by experience earned 10 times.

These missions can be completed in Tier VII-X vehicles (except for historical vehicles) in Random Battles and Grand Battles.

Rewards  

+200% 2h  х5

Juno, part 3

Main direction

Cause damage to enemy vehicles 15 times.

These missions can be completed in historical vehicles in Random Battles and Grand Battles.

Auxiliary direction 

Cause damage to enemy vehicles 20 times.

These missions can be completed in Tier VII-X vehicles (except for historical vehicles) in Random Battles and Grand Battles.

Rewards  

+100% 2h  х5

Endspiel

Main direction

Win 3 battles.

These missions can be completed in historical vehicles in Random Battles and Grand Battles.

Auxiliary direction 

Win 5 battles.

These missions can be completed in Tier VII-X vehicles (except for historical vehicles) in Random Battles and Grand Battles.

Rewards  

Each completed stage increases the XP bonus and Crew XP bonus. All bonuses accumulated during the challenge will be valid for three days after the completion of the marathon. The bonuses will be applied to any vehicle in Random Battles and Grand Battles.

To get the M10 RBFM, you only need to complete 10 missions. However, if you want to decorate it with the unique Sirocco historical style, you'll have to complete the remaining 4 missions. This style is worth sweating over!

In addition to the main reward, you can earn additional prizes and bonuses:

  • A Commemorative medal called "Ready for landing!"
  • Consumables and equipment
  • Personal Reserves
  • XP bonuses and Crew XP bonuses.

Complete daily missions to accumulate XP bonuses. All bonuses accumulated during the challenge will be valid for three days after the completion of the marathon so you can apply them after receiving the ultimate reward.

Complete captivating daily missions, get sweet bonuses and add a historical Premium tank with a unique style to your collection for free!

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