ZiS-2 Anti-tank gun - Odolov, Czech Republic - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

The ZiS-2 was a Soviet 57-mm anti-tank gun used during World War II. The ZiS-4 was a version of the gun meant to be installed in tanks. ZiS stands for Zavod imeni Stalina (Russian "Factory named after Stalin").

In the beginning of 1940 the design office of V. G. Grabin received from the Artillery Department the task to develop a powerful anti-tank gun.

Development started in May 1940 and in the beginning of 1941 the gun was adopted as 57-mm anti-tank gun model 1941 (ZiS-2). Production began on June 1, 1941 but on December 1st, 1941 it was stopped by marshals N. N. Voronov and G. L. Govorov, their explanation being that ZiS-2 shells go right through weakly armored German tanks without doing much harm inside. Other possible reasons for the decision were high cost of the gun and problems with shell production. By then, 371 pieces were built.

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This gun is part of WWII memorial in Odolov village (visit link) .

What type of artillery is this?: anti-tank gun Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds What military of the world used this device?: Soviet Red Army Parking location to view this Waymark: N 50° 31.604 W 016° 05.382 Artillery is no longer operational: yes Still may work: no Date artillery was in use: Not listed Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed Cost?: Not Listed Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed

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