New video on how the Russian Ground Forces employ its brigade and divisional tube artillery, 152mm self-propelled howitzers. We focus particularly on the Msta-S/Msta-SM, the most prolific of the "modern" SPGs in their service. Included is an overview of technical characteristics, range and ammunition comparisons, howitzer battalion organization down to the gun-level, how their fire control network functions, target acquisition support, and tactics in the attack, defense and meeting engagement.
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