From the SU-76 to the SU-152: The Evolution of Soviet Self-Propelled Artillery 1941–1945

The Elite Self-Propelled Artillery. How Soviet Self-Propelled Artillery Penetrated German Armor. Videos about Soviet self-propelled guns from the Great Patriotic War (SU-76, SU-85, SU-100, ISU-152) – with various highlights (history, combat use, comparisons). At the beginning of the Great Patriotic War in 1941, self-propelled artillery was practically unused for various reasons. It only became widely used by the Red Army relatively late – only in late 1942. However, the vehicles produced by Soviet designers made a significant contribution to the overall victory. Without exception, all Soviet self-propelled guns from the war can be considered formidable vehicles, with varying degrees of usefulness on the battlefield. From the small but no less effective SU-76, to the monster ISU-152, which could easily destroy a pillbox or destroy a building occupied by Nazis. Popular Soviet self-propelled guns (SPGs) from the Great Patriotic War included the SU-76, SU-85, SU-100, and the heavy ISU-152. The USSR even made a film, "In War as in War," starring the Su-100. It also showed viewers for the first time the vehicle's internal structure and how it fired. Let's take a closer look at these formidable vehicles and learn about their history. Timecodes: 00:00 Introduction 01:26 SU-76 05:12 SU-85 08:56 SU-100 09:21 SU-152 Link to the video about the SU-100 on VK Video https://vkvideo.ru/video-230069848_45...