What actually IS an "SPG"? And why are they so important in Ukraine?

An SPG, or a Self Propelled Gun, is a type of armoured vehicle designed to pound the opposition from long range. Despite looking a lot like one, the SPG is not a "tank", and fulfils a very different role in the modern battlefield. The ongoing war in Ukraine has highlighted just how important these vehicles are, and both sides are using them to devastating effect.

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:38 Artillery's Evolution
01:05 Direct vs Indirect
02:07 Regular Artillery
03:10 The Rise of the SPG
04:23 Autoloaders!
04:57 SPGs in Ukraine
05:45 The Future

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