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Hungary was one of the first countries in the world to create its own air force. Austro-Hungarian aces — József Kiss, István Féjes, and others — were fighting in the skies over Europe as far back as World War I. But after Austria-Hungary's defeat, the state was forbidden from even having military aviation. Despite this, Hungary began secretly rebuilding its air force under the cover of organizing aviation clubs. By 1938, when the ban was lifted, the forces had long since been formed and consisted of around seventy Italian CR.32 biplane fighters, plus a few German Junkers Ju 86 bombers.

A helicopter takes off thanks to the lift generated by its main rotor, the rotation of which creates a reactive torque. According to Newton’s third law, the fuselage tends to rotate in the direction opposite to the rotor. To maintain stability, this torque must be counteracted. There are two main ways to do this: generating an auxiliary force (in single-rotor configurations) or mutual compensation (in twin-rotor configurations).

France might have won World War Two on paper, but in reality it had suffered a massive defeat. The Germans, of course, had steamrolled them at the start of the war. Showing the ineffectiveness of their tactics, tanks, and leadership. It was the lessons they learned there, that mobility and the ability to react to unforeseen threats quickly and effectively, that shaped the entire French armoured forces to this day.

Britain’s relationship with tea had been something of a running joke for many years. In 2025, a joke on social media convinced many people (mostly Americans) that the Brits have a mandatory tea-time, that is marked with an air-raid siren. While this is far from the truth, it is true that many Britons, including those in the Armed Forces, enjoy a cuppa. As such, every British tank since the Second World War has included a little extra luxury — the boiling vessel.

Australia’s use of tanks has generally been shaped by practicality rather than large-scale industrial ambition. The country never developed a major domestic tank industry, instead relying on allied designs and adapting them to suit their unique local conditions. However, Australia’s history with tanks is still extremely interesting, as Australia’s combat terrain is vastly different from that of its allies.

The T-34-57 was developed as a specialized tank destroyer capable of going head-to-head with the Wehrmacht’s new armored vehicles. In the game, this vehicle is valued for its powerful 57 mm gun, which can penetrate virtually any opponent. However, this firepower comes at the cost of weak armor and a cramped layout. So, how should this vehicle be used in the game, taking all its pros and cons into account?

Many Garfords remained to take part in the Russian Civil War after suffering relatively few losses in World War I. Some others were captured by the Germans, Czechs, and Balts, among others. After the war ended, they continued to serve in the Red Army and in states that could not afford new armored vehicles.

StuG III, or Sturmgeschütz III, was the most-produced self-propelled gun (SPG) of the Wehrmacht, with over 9,000 units built. This legendary SPG, built on the chassis of the Panzer III medium tank, was produced by the German industry from 1940 to 1945, undergoing numerous upgrades and improvements. In addition to Germany, the StuG was used by Italy, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Finland, and the Soviet Union. In the game, four StuG III modifications are available.

La Combattante was an experimental French coastal ship for the next generation of boats commissioned in 1964. During its service it saw many changes to its armament, mounting SS.11, SS.12, a 30 mm cannon, a 40 mm cannon and even the Exocet anti-ship missile. After being transferred to the Gendarmerie Maritime, it was later decommissioned in 1994. Added in the Dance of Dragons update, La Combattante is the only naval vessel armed with HEAT missiles. It offers similar gameplay to its predecessor the VLT-1 with its twin 40 mm but with a twist.

The unusual Rarden cannon found on a few British light vehicles is something of a Marmite weapon. It is either loved or loathed by most who use it and by those who face it in battle. In this article I’ll cover the history behind this unusual piece of equipment and share a few tips on its use in War Thunder.