The Allied forces accept the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany, ending World War II in Europe.
Initial release of the IL-2 Sturmovik flight simulator game showcasing World War II Eastern Front air battles.
Release of the 1946 expansion pack adding new aircraft, missions, and features to the original IL-2 Sturmovik game.
The German Luftwaffe begins its surprise invasion of the Soviet Union, marking the start of massive air battles on the Eastern Front.
Soviet and Axis air forces engage in intense combat during the pivotal Battle of Stalingrad.
Allied air forces conduct extensive bombing and air superiority missions to prepare for the D-Day landings on the beaches of Normandy.
Air operations intensify as Allied forces close in on Berlin with aerial bombings and fighter cover.
The game’s extended 1946 campaign explores hypothetical jet fighter engagements between Soviet and Western forces following World War II.
