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The Germans had thought they could replace light artillery with mortars, believing it unnecessary to furnish their troops with light guns and howitzers. The theory was wrong as they found out during the invasion.

Leonid Govorov

The leading force in the struggle for peace and for strengthening cooperation among the peoples is the Soviet Union.

Leonid Govorov

We are going for the enemy's fortifications. Artillery is doing its share in every phase of the battle. Automatic weapons are so extensively used today that we cannot possibly limit our operation to silencing enemy gun emplacements. Drive them underground? No, we have to wipe them out! The artillerymen can no longer be guided merely by orders for the infantry. It is waging battle in its own right.

Leonid Govorov

Leonid Govorov

Leonid Govorov

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Born: February 22, 1897

Died: March 19, 1955 (aged 58)

Bio: Leonid Aleksandrovich Govorov was a Soviet military commander. An artillery officer, he joined the Red Army in 1920. He graduated from several Soviet military academies, including the Military Academy of Red Army General Staff.

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