About the book: 1980 / Abstract from the editor: The book is intended for officers of artillery units, as well as fans of the Soviet military history. The book quite objectively describes the advantages and disadvantages of Soviet artillery tactics during the Great Patriotic War, and also traces the path to improving tactical and strategic artillery techniques, which was based on understanding combat experience. The book contains a huge number of facts, artillery operation diagrams, tables, as well as clearly formulated conclusions on all main types of combat operations of Soviet artillery during the Great Patriotic War.