In this blog Christian Basar analyses historical events or ideas one may encounter in the historiographical field. Though this podcast will cover many different topics, Basar’s main interests lie in military and Russian history.
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In this blog Christian Basar analyses historical events or ideas one may encounter in the historiographical field. Though this podcast will cover many different topics, Basar’s main interests lie in military and Russian history.
"Stalin Organs:" The Soviet "Katyusha" Rocket Artillery System
Historical Thoughts and Interpretations
1 hour 57 seconds
4 years ago
"Stalin Organs:" The Soviet "Katyusha" Rocket Artillery System
First being used mere weeks after Nazi Germany invaded the Soviet Union in 1941, the "Katyusha" Multiple-Rocket Launcher (MRL) system became a famous symbol of Soviet firepower. Effective against massed targets, the Katyusha was especially devastating to enemy morale. It was also a relatively simple weapon, capable of being installed on virtually all kinds of vehicles. In this episode, we will go over some of the multiple Katyusha variants, the system's advantages, and disadvantages. We will also briefly go over its importance to the Soviet central command, which in October 1941 issued a directive on how to use the weapon effectively.
Intro song credit: "Katyusha" by VarvaraKatyusha rocket sound: "Stalin's organ - BM 13" YouTube video by Mikele2200Thumbnail photo: BM-13-16 launcher on Palace Square in St. Petersburg by Christian Basar, 2016
Historical Thoughts and Interpretations
In this blog Christian Basar analyses historical events or ideas one may encounter in the historiographical field. Though this podcast will cover many different topics, Basar’s main interests lie in military and Russian history.
