The day of rocket troops and artillery

Missile forces and artillery day is a memorable day, made in Russia on November 19.

For the first time the Feast Day of artillery was established by the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR on October 21, 1944 years. November 19 date was chosen to celebrate is not accidental: November 19, 1942 year with powerful artillery preparation the Red Army started a counter-offensive during the battle of Stalingrad.

With 1964 year holiday was celebrated as the day of rocket troops and artillery.

Do not confuse this holiday with another memorable day, celebrated on 17 December, the day of the strategic missile troops [rvsn].