122 mm howitzer M1938, 1930s towed 122 mm howitzer of Soviet origin
The 122 mm howitzer M1938 is a Soviet field gun displayed as a war memorial in Kirovskoe. This light artillery piece was designed for use by the Red Army and represents the type of equipment used during major military campaigns of the period.
The M1938 gun was developed by Soviet engineers in the late 1930s as a standard light howitzer. It saw service throughout major Soviet military operations in the decades that followed.
The howitzer is displayed in an open location and can be viewed from outside at any time, requiring no special arrangements. It remains accessible year-round as a permanent memorial that visitors can approach on foot.
The gun was praised for its robust design, making it a favored choice among Soviet military engineers of the time. Its reliability and versatility in different combat situations set it apart from other artillery pieces in use.
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