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This week: earn massive rewards from the Battle Hardened Chain Ops, continue earning points and winning prizes with the German Dream Machines event, buy some discounted German Tech Tree vehicles, and tackle some new Weekly Ops. This is just the tip of the iceberg, so read on to discover all our new and ongoing content!

Battle Hardened: Earn Huge Rewards from New Chained Ops Every Day!

From August 14 until August 31, chain our new Ops to earn massive rewards every day, including huge amounts of Silver, XP, and XP Boost Ops. Come back daily, complete each link four times to move to the next link, and you can eventually unlock the top rewards - you can even tie your progress in with earning points towards German Dream Machines and the ongoing Battle of Kursk Op!

These Ops are available to Tier V-X vehicles in Multiplayer battles only.

Battle Hardened I Battle Hardened II Battle Hardened III Battle Hardened IV Destroy 5 or more vehicles in a battle. Rewards: One random reward per completion from the following list: 25,000 Silver

50,000 Silver

500 XP

(1) x2 XP Boost

(1) x3 XP Boost Conditions: Available once per day. Battle Hardened Ops can be completed once per day. When you have completed one link in this Chain Op four times, you will be able to move on to the next link. Destroy 5 or more vehicles in a battle. Rewards: One random reward per completion from the following list: 50,000 Silver

100,000 Silver

1,000 XP

(2) x2 XP Boosts

(2) x3 XP Boosts Conditions: Available once per day.

Complete Battle Hardened I four times to move on to Battle Hardened II. Battle Hardened Ops can be completed once per day. When you have completed one link in this Chain Op four times, you will be able to move on to the next link. Destroy 5 or more vehicles in a battle. Rewards: One random reward per completion from the following list: 75,000 Silver

150,000 Silver

1,500 XP

(3) x2 XP Boosts

(3) x3 XP Boosts Conditions: Available once per day.

Complete Battle Hardened II four times to move on to Battle Hardened III. Battle Hardened Ops can be completed once per day. When you have completed one link in this Chain Op four times, you will be able to move on to the next link. Destroy 5 or more vehicles in a battle. Rewards: One random reward per completion from the following list: 100,000 Silver

200,000 Silver

2,000 XP

(4) x2 XP Boosts

(4) x3 XP Boosts Conditions: Available once per day.

German Dream Machines: Choose Your Own Rewards, Including the King Tiger!

Win as many awesome prizes as you can in our epic Drop Op event! Throughout August, take to the battlefield to fight for prizes during German Dream Machines, an epic event that features 10 different prize tiers that you can work towards in any order of preference. You will keep on earning and accumulating points as long as the event is active, so you have until August 27 to keep working towards any prizes you like, from XP Boost Ops to mighty Premium vehicles like the King Tiger!

German Dream Machines Ops: Hunt to Earn Prizes!

With the German Dream Machines event making German vehicles the biggest target out on the battlefield, we've thrown a couple of Ops into the mix to make the thrill of the hunt more profitable for you! Use your trusty German tanks to bring ruin to your enemies, or destroy any German tanks you come across to earn XP Boosts, Silver Boosts, and a special German Patriot Medal! If you don't have a German tank, you can earn one through German Dream Machines, or even take advantage of our awesome German Tech Tree discount extravaganza (read on to find out more)!

These Ops are available to Tier V-X vehicles in Multiplayer battles only.

German Predators Lock On: German Tanks Destroy 500 or more vehicles in any number of battles while using a German vehicle. Reward: ​x3 XP Boost ( 3 ) + German Patriot Medal Available once per account. Destroy 15 or more German vehicles in any number of battles. Reward: x2 Silver Boost ( 1 ) Available once per day.

German Tech Tree Discount Extravaganza: Last Chance!

To celebrate the spotlight on Germany this month with the German Dream Machines event, take advantage of special discounts on regular German Tech Tree vehicles before August 13!

German Tech Tree Discounts 50% off regular German vehicles from Tier III-V !

regular German vehicles from ! 30% off regular German vehicles from Tier VI-VIII !

regular German vehicles from ! 15% off regular German vehicles from Tier IX-X!

New Premium Vehicle: Hear the Citadel Tiger I Roar!

Are you ready to tame a wild new Dark Horse Hero? The Citadel Tiger I is a ferocious new fighter that's only available until September 3.

It has an excellent rate of fire and it's quick on the draw. To find out more about it, and to see the bundles the Citadel Tiger I is available in, check out our dedicated article!

Weekly Ops: Size Them Up

Every week, you can find a selection of brand new Ops to tackle in World of Tanks to help you earn rewards that include Silver, Consumables, Experience, and much more! To activate an Op, simply select the 'Ops' tab in World of Tanks: Mercenaries, and select the ones that catch your eye. From there, it's a case of fulfilling the Op's requirements and enjoying the rewards!

These Ops are available to Tier III-X vehicles in Multiplayer battles only.

2nd Destroyer! Eyes on the Prize On a Roll Size Them Up Top of the Class Wrecking Ball Destroy 2 or more vehicles. Reward: ​+25%Silver Available three times per day. Assist with 1 or more damage due to you spotting vehicles. Reward: ​Small Repair Kit ( 1 ) Available five times per day. Win 2 battles in a row. Reward: ​1,000XP Available once per day. Detect 3 or more vehicles. Reward: +25%XP Available five times per day. Does not combine with first win bonus. Place in the top 5 XP earners in a winning battle. Reward: +25%XP Available three times per day. Deal 2,500 or more damage in a battle. Reward: 500XP Available three times per day.

German Dream Bundles: Loaded Bundles Available August 14

If you don't want to grind for your prizes in the German Dream Machines event, or if you're simply looking to get your hands on some of the vehicles more quickly, we've also got the prize tanks available in a series of epic bundles! Check the in-game Store to add these Premium vehicles to your Garage before August 28.

All Premium vehicles purchased from the Store come with a 100% trained Crew, their own Garage slot, and a mix of standard and Premium ammo.

German King Tiger Loaded Hammer Loaded The Hidden Loaded Pz.Kpfw. S35 739 Loaded Pz. Kpfw. 38H 735 Loaded German Tier VIII King Tiger Heavy Tank

Heavy Tank Premium Account ( 3 days )

) Crew Customization Voucher ( 1 )

) x3 XP Boost Op ( 10 ) 14,400Gold 10% savings! German Tier VII Tiger I Hammer ​ Heavy Tank

​ Heavy Tank Premium Account ( 3 days )

) x3 XP Boost Op ( 5 ) 8,300Gold 10% savings! German Tier V The Hidden StuG III Tank Destroyer

Tank Destroyer Premium Account ( 3 days )

) x3 XP Boost Op ( 5 ) 3,520Gold 10% savings! German Tier III Pz.Kpfw. S35 739 (f) Medium Tank

Medium Tank Premium Account ( 3 days )

) x3 XP Boost Op ( 5 )

) x4 Crew XP Boost Op ( 5 ) 2,700Gold 10% savings! German Tier II Pz.Kpfw. 38H 735 (f) Light Tank

Light Tank Premium Account ( 3 days )

) x3 XP Boost Op ( 5 ) 2,000Gold 10% savings!

Limited Edition Bundles: Available Until August 14

Save on some incredible bundles for a limited time only, from the Spectacular Seven collection to the mighty Volk T-44-100 in an Ultimate bundle!

All Premium vehicles purchased from the Store come with a 100% trained Crew, their own Garage slot, and a mix of standard and Premium ammo.

Captain's Picks: Strength in Numbers Spectacular Seven Volk T-44-100 Ultimate Horse Power: Triumph Tactical Duo Chinese Tier VIII 112 Heavy Tank

Heavy Tank Japanese Tier VI Heavy Tank No. VI Heavy Tank

Heavy Tank Premium Account ( 3 days )

) x3 XP Boost Op ( 5 )

) x4 Crew XP Boost Op ( 5 ) 14,750Gold 20% savings! American Tier II T2 Light Tank Light Tank

Light Tank American Tier III M22 Locust Light Tank

Light Tank Soviet Tier III T-127 Light Tank

Light Tank Soviet Tier IV Valentine II Light Tank

Light Tank German Tier III Pz.Kpfw. S35 739 (f) Medium Tank

Medium Tank French Tier III FCM 36 PaK 40 Tank Destroyer

Tank Destroyer British Tier III Sexton I Artillery 6,000Gold 35% savings! Soviet Tier VIII Volk T-44-100 Medium Tank

Medium Tank Premium Account ( 7 days )

) x3 XP Boost Op ( 15 ) 11,300Gold 15% savings! German Tier V The Hidden StuG III Tank Destroyer

Tank Destroyer British Tier VI Sherman Firefly Boilermaker Medium Tank 100% "Jim White" Trained Crew Last Stand Skill

Medium Tank 5,200Gold 25% savings! Chinese Tier VIII 59-Patton Medium Tank

Medium Tank Chinese Tier VII Type 62 Light Tank 11,500Gold 10% savings!

Decorate your tank with one of these Emblems before August 30. To access the Emblems and Inscriptions in-game, hit 'Upgrade' on your tank of choice, then head to the 'Customize' tab.

Battle of Kursk

This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Kursk, a major confrontation between the Soviet and German armies on the Eastern Front throughout July and August 1943. To commemorate the battle, you can earn x2 XP Boosts by battling with Soviet and German vehicles before August 24! You can combine your progress and prizes with your work towards the German Dream Machines and Battle Hardened events too...

These Ops are available to Tier V-X Soviet and German vehicles in Multiplayer battles only.