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Get HMS Dreadnought Free for 120 Years in World of Warships

HMS Dreadnought

1906-2026

The ship that redefined naval warfare is up for grabs. To celebrate the 120th anniversary of the legendary HMS Dreadnought, World of Warships is running a dedicated mission chain that rewards players with the Tier III battleship itself, a Port slot, and a 6-skill-point Commander. HMS Dreadnought isn't just another low-tier battleship; it represents the shift to the ‘all-big-gun’ era that made every other warship obsolete overnight. Wargaming has baked this history directly into the mission requirements. To secure your bundle, you'll need to tackle a specific set of objectives that mirror the ship's legacy.

The mission chain, titled ‘Dreadnought Anniversary: 120 Years

Players are required to finish the following:

-Earn 1,906 Base XP: A nod to the year the ship was launched.

-Deal 184,100 Damage: Representing the sheer firepower that defined the class.

-Spot 40 Torpedoes: A reminder of the constant underwater threats these behemoths faced.

Event Dates: February 6th 2026 to February 22nd 2026

History of HMS Dreadnought:

HMS Dreadnought was a Battleship laid down by the Royal Navy in 1905, which set a new world-wide standard for Battleships as well as coining the today well-known term "Dreadnought". The principle of modern Naval Combat was realized by introducing a unified caliber for the main battery, a high speed of 21kn and an armor protection sufficient for its time, while at the same time not displacing more weight than what was necessary.

Being completed within 14 months, she also demonstrated that the ship-building capabilities of the United Kingdom was not to be underestimated.

While never being part of a Naval Battle, HMS Dreadnought did distinguish herself by being the only Battleship in history to sink a submarine. In 1915 she rammed the German UBoat U-25, which as a consequence sank. Following WW1 HMS Dreadnought was sold for scrap in 1920.