Today is the Day of Rocket Troops and Artillery

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The Day of Missile Forces and Artillery is celebrated to commemorate the merit of artillery in defeating the Nazis at Stalingrad, which provided the Red Army 19 November offensive on November 1942.

History holiday Day rocket troops and artillery

The Day of Rocket Forces and Artillery is celebrated on the basis of the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR of November 1 of 1988 of the year and has existed since the official establishment of the Armed Forces. Of course, this branch of the military is important for our army, which means that there should be an honor to honor the established holiday. Only once a year these soldiers are given a chance to draw the attention of the whole country to themselves. To do this, they arrange demonstration exercises, shooting and parades.
Artillery is not in vain called the "god of war." It is difficult to overestimate the role of artillery and missile forces in ensuring the country's defense.

Domestic military history is full of examples of heroism, courage and dedication shown by gunners and rocket engineers. The achievements of our scientists have provided the country with world leadership in the development of rocket technology. The people of Russia and the whole world remember these glorious names and memorable events.
Today, rocket troops and artillery are the pride of the Russian army and military-industrial complex of the country, the most important part of the national defense system, one of its most high-tech areas. The guardians of the country's strategic security are reliable defenders.

The first mention of the beginning of the use of tools in Russia refers to the distant 1382 year. Then, for several days (23 - 26 of August), reflecting the storming of Khan Tokhtamysh’s troops, the heroic defenders of Moscow used not only bows and crossbows, but also fired from mattresses and cannons, as the Nikon chronicle says.

Today is the Day of Rocket Troops and Artillery


Artillery history

There was no clear organization of artillery in the initial period of its existence. The main purpose of artillery was the protection of cities - fortresses. Artillery was a so-called outfit. The wars continued, and the importance and need for artillery increased sharply. In connection with the increasing importance of artillery in battles and battles, during the military reform carried out by Ivan IV (the Terrible), the outfit in Russia in the middle of the XVI century was formed into a kind of military.

A bombing company was created in the Preobrazhensky regiment, this was the beginning of regular artillery. Artillery underwent a major transformation during the reign of Peter I and received a powerful impetus for its development. And at the end of the 18 century Russian horse artillery was finally formed.

The terrible strength of the Russian artillery, the fighting qualities of domestic artillerymen were tested near Poltava, during the capture of Ishmael, in the Battle of Borodino.

In the second half of the 19 century, artillery science began to flourish, and an artillery military school was actively developed.
During the Russo-Japanese War and on the fronts of the First World War, domestic artillery showed high combat qualities. After the October 1917 of the year, the Soviet leadership put forward the development and strengthening of artillery, the construction of enterprises for the production of artillery equipment and armament. Artillery made a decisive contribution to achieving a common victory in literally all wars and battles. In 1940, the artillery was called the “god of war”, and this purpose was justified by artillery on the battlefields of the Great Patriotic War.

For merits shown in battles with the German fascist invaders, the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR from October 21 1944 was established holiday - Day of Artillery (from 1964, the Day of Rocket Forces and Artillery), which is celebrated on November 19. November 19 date was not chosen randomly. On this day, in 1942, the counteroffensive of the Soviet forces at Stalingrad began, which marked the beginning of a radical change in the war, and the artillery in this counteroffensive played a huge role.

Intensive development of artillery continued in the USSR after the Great Patriotic War. So, new, more modern and powerful models of weapons were developed. And it greatly strengthened the power of artillery units and formations.

In 1946, the first missile formation was formed on the basis of one of the guards mortar regiments. Participation in the testing of the first ballistic missiles, the independent conduct of their launches, the development of the basic provisions on the combat use of missile formations were his main tasks.

In 1961, the final formation of rocket troops and artillery as a branch of the Ground Forces took place.



The equipment of the rocket troops and artillery means of providing fire has changed radically. The use of target detection radars, laser and infrared instruments, corrector helicopters, meteorological stations, topographic reference equipment and others has significantly improved the accuracy of shooting.

Rocketry and artillerymen took an active part in the hostilities in Afghanistan, in peacekeeping operations in the CIS, in the counter-terrorist operation as part of the United Group of Russian Forces in the North Caucasus. Of course, rocket men and gunners confirmed the high quality of the domestic artillery in all these local wars and conflicts of warriors.

In 1997, in connection with the disbandment of the Main Command of the Ground Forces, Directive of the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation on 22 in November 1997, No. 314 / 2 / 0665, the rocket forces and artillery of the Land Forces were transformed into rocket forces and artillery of the RF Armed Forces.

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    1. Sergh
      +12
      19 November 2011 06: 58
      Congratulations to all the rockets! Shoot accurately, painfully and reliably!
      1. +12
        19 November 2011 10: 27
        Happy Holidays!

        Burning in our hearts is love for our dear land,
        We are going into a mortal battle for the honor of our native country.
        Cities burning in smoke
        The harsh god of war thunders in gray forests.


        Gunners, Stalin gave the order,
        Gunners, calling the Fatherland of us,
        Of hundreds of formidable batteries
        For the tears of our mothers,
        For our Motherland - fire! The fire!

        Find out, mother, find out, girlfriend,
        Find out the distant house and my whole family
        What hits and burns the enemy is our steel blizzard,
        What will we carry to the birthplace.

        The hour of victory will strike, the end of the campaign will come,
        But before leaving for the homes of their relatives,
        In honor of our Motherland, in honor of our people
        We will give a joyful salute at midnight.



        1944


        But for the sake of completeness, it’s better to listen, of course.
      2. vadimus
        +2
        20 November 2011 01: 40
        Do not fail fathers and grandfathers! Happy holiday!
    2. patriot64
      +12
      19 November 2011 09: 21
      I CONGRATULATE ALL SERVICERS ON THE HOLIDAY! We did not disgrace ourselves during our military service and wish the same to the younger generation!
    3. Alexey Prikazchikov
      +6
      19 November 2011 09: 29
      Well, dudes, you are the most important of all the Armed Forces, if you hadn’t acted with us like Iraq would have been a long time ago, from us the airborne troops are the biggest congratulations on the occasion and the clear sky above your head.
    4. Artemka
      +4
      19 November 2011 10: 29
      You have to bumble once, but how. So that then no one climbed.
    5. Odessa
      +5
      19 November 2011 10: 29
      Happy holiday to you dear !!!
    6. vv1263os
      +5
      19 November 2011 10: 56
      Happy holiday, friends !!!
    7. mox
      mox
      +5
      19 November 2011 11: 36
      Happy holiday colleagues!
    8. +5
      19 November 2011 11: 41
      Congratulations on the holiday, brothers !!! winked
    9. dred
      +5
      19 November 2011 12: 18
      Happy holiday to all artillerymen and rocket launchers!
    10. CARTRIDGE
      +5
      19 November 2011 12: 50
      Happy holiday! Good luck in service and life!
    11. ESCANDER
      +5
      19 November 2011 13: 23
      In our area, as Satan was removed in the 90s, it’s still as if we are walking without pants.
      I hope this does not happen again.
      Happy holiday guys!
    12. +6
      19 November 2011 13: 57
      Congratulations to my colleagues on a professional holiday! I wish you all good health, successful completion of your tasks at a set time, with the lowest ammunition consumption ....
      Guys, do not confuse the day of the Missile Forces and Artillery of the Ground Forces of the RF Armed Forces with the day of the Strategic Missile Forces, which we will celebrate on December 17. Therefore, in the photographs attached to the article, instead of the Topol strategic complex, it would be appropriate to place a photograph of the Iskander tactical missile system or the Tochka tactical missile complex ... it would be to place not an anti-aircraft gun, but a field artillery weapon .... In general, thanks for the congratulations.
      1. +4
        19 November 2011 16: 08
        Thanks to piston.k for congratulations and reminder of the Strategic Missile Forces day. All who served in them remember this holiday, but we always celebrated November 19 only. He is also ours, on the buttonholes we all wore crossed cannon trunks. Happy holiday to all missile and artillerymen!
        1. +4
          19 November 2011 16: 15
          Nick
          Thanks. But it seems that it is not accepted to congratulate in advance .... Therefore, I leave my congratulations to my colleagues on December 17. I promise, we will note not weaker .... And then the command will go: "FROM THE TABLE !!!"
          1. +2
            19 November 2011 19: 24
            Well, then we’ll celebrate 17 December colleague, as you say. Happy holiday again!
    13. +5
      19 November 2011 14: 32
      Happy holiday MUZHIK!
    14. +3
      19 November 2011 16: 11
      Happy holiday guys !!!
      Special greetings to all who serve and have served at 14 Peace-122 !!!
      1. +2
        20 November 2011 08: 45
        Thanks for the congratulations, but Mirny was always called Mirny-12.
    15. +4
      19 November 2011 18: 11
      happy gods of war
    16. cxfcnkbdxbr
      +4
      19 November 2011 19: 58
      Happy holiday guys! Let's make a quality mark in the sky ?!
    17. Dad
      Dad
      +1
      20 November 2011 13: 27
      FRIENDS! WITH A PROFESSIONAL HOLIDAY! It is sad that in the electronic media on November 19 not a word was said about this holiday. The authorities set an example of oblivion of the Great Patriotic War. On this day in 1942, a Soviet counter-offensive near Stalingrad began, which marked the beginning of a radical turning point in the war, and artillery in this counterattack played a huge role, starting a powerful artillery preparation and escorting troops in depth.
    18. Mr. Truth
      +2
      20 November 2011 13: 58
      To the gods of war Hurray!
    19. +2
      20 November 2011 16: 47
      Happy Holidays! "The key to the start, hand to the key" - let it be only during training!
      1. +2
        20 November 2011 16: 58
        December 17 is far away, but there are two holidays in the Strategic Rocket Forces. :)
    20. +2
      21 November 2011 00: 39
      As Marshal Zhukov correctly said: "With 350 guns per kilometer of the front, they don't report on the enemy!" Glory to the Russian artillerymen !!!
    21. SAVA555.IVANOV
      +1
      21 November 2011 01: 50
      Exact calculation guys !!! Your service saves many lives in wartime !!!!
    22. Gur
      0
      21 November 2011 11: 07
      Congratulations to all on a holiday! .. and colleagues and women telecom operators .. Odintsova 10.

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