For official documentation, you can review the full patch logs on the Paradox Interactive Forums or major community hubs like Strategie-Zone.de .
Analysis of for Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game (released circa September 2012) reveals it to be one of the most substantial mechanical overhauls in the game's history. While often referred to as "1.3" or "1.03," this update fundamentally redefined the combat engine, logistics, and unit differentiation. Core Gameplay & Combat Rework
Carriers with CAG type brigades were given more refined desired combat range calculations, and disorganised carriers/bombers were barred from damaging buildings.