First combat use of the Type 97 anti-tank rifle

In May 1939, the only mass-produced Japanese anti-tank rifle, the Type 97, first saw combat during the Battles of Khalkhin Gol.

The design of the new anti-tank rifle proposed by the Kokura Arsenal followed the solutions previously used in the Swiss 20mm Hispano-Suiza aircraft cannon. Because of this, the rifle turned out to be very heavy and oversized, but its large caliber allowed it to fight a variety of targets.

Even towards the end of the war, when anti-tank rifles were considered obsolete and could not counter the American "Shermans", the Type 97 continued to be successfully used against landing craft and with high-explosive shells against infantry and aircraft.

From May 30th (13:00 UTC) to June 5th (13:00 UTC), you can get rewards for completing tasks. For completing 5 out of the 9 tasks, you will receive a unique "Type 14 engraved" pistol, and for 7 completed tasks, a unique portrait.

Tasks

Stage 1:

• Destroy 4 vehicles. 
• Kill 90 enemies. 
• Complete 4 battles. 

Stage 2:

• Destroy 6 vehicles. 
• Kill 10 enemies using grenades. 
• Complete 6 battles. 

Stage 3:

• Destroy 8 vehicles. 
• Kill 150 enemies. 
• Complete 8 battles. 

Terms

• The tasks can be completed in the Squads mode.
• The list of tasks is updated every two days at 13:00 UTC.
• Tasks can be completed simultaneously.
• Uncollected rewards will disappear when the tasks change.
• From June 5th to June 7th (13:00 UTC), after the end of the event, you will have the opportunity to purchase any missing rewards.