ON THE ISSUE OF ARTILLERY SUPPORT FOR THE BATTLE IN THE FOREST (FROM THE EXPERIENCE OF THE 22ND GUARDS RIFLE DIVISION DURING THE LIBERATION OF LATVIA IN 1944)
The breakthrough of a strong enemy defense during the Baltic strategic offensive operation in a short time required careful preparation and organization of the offensive, timely comprehensive support for the actions of troops (forces), the creation of high densities of forces and means of fire destruction in the direction of the main and other attacks. Mastering a powerful fortified area required a massive and coordinated use of all forces and means, including artillery. The geographical features of this area - an abundance of lakes, rivers, swamps and a rather rare road network in woodlands, made it difficult to conduct offensive operations and use artillery. The article summarizes the experience of using artillery of a rifle division in a wooded area.