Fall 2020 Event/Info
Introduction
The Fall 2020 Event known as Escort! Fleet Transport Operation is scheduled to launch on November 27th, 2020. The event has been split into 2 parts, a Main Operation and Extra Operation. The event is planned to be Medium Scale with a total of 4 Maps.
The Main Operation will be taking place within Europe and will consist of 3 maps in total.
The Extra Operation location remains unknown but is planned to be released early in December and will consist of 1 Map.
For additional information regarding event-related subjects and content, please refer to the following links:
- Combined Fleet
- Armor Reduction
- Land-Based Air Squadron
- Transport Operation
- Anti-Air Cut-In
- Line of Sight
- Improving Ship Speed (May become a part of event map requirements)
- Vanguard Formation
- Striking Force Fleet
- Emergency Anchorage Repair
Historical Background
Disclaimer: The following information is based upon a summary of World War II history and may not have any bearing on in-game mechanics. This is for historical reference only.
European Related Historcial Campaigns
Second Battle of Sirte - Link
Also known as Operation MG1, this engagement took place within the Mediterranean Sea as the British attempted to escort merchant ships to Malta and got caught in a battle against the Regia Marina which they were successful at warding off the Italian Forces, but lost a large amount of supplies from the merchant ships due to the fight lasting long enough for air strikes to come at dawn taking out most of the British's transport supplies.
Historical ships related to the campaign:
British Royal Navy: Jervis
Regia Marina: Littorio , Grecale