Soviet Artillery - Museum of Slovak National Uprising, Banská Bystrica, Slovakia - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

Outside of the SNP are several artillery pieces on display that were used during the National Uprising.

The Slovak National Uprising was an armed insurrection organized by the Slovak resistance movement during World War II. It was launched on August 29 1944 from Banská Bystrica in an attempt to overthrow the collaborationist Slovak State of Jozef Tiso. Although the rebel forces were defeated by Nazi Germany, guerrilla warfare continued until the Soviet Army liberated Slovakia in 1945.

The rebel Slovak partisan forces consisted of an estimated 18,000 soldiers. The total increased to 47,000 after mobilization on September 9, 1944, and later to 60,000, plus 18,000 partisans from over 30 countries. The Slovak Insurgent Air Force had a small number of mostly obsolete planes.

The museum is a memory to all those that sacrificed their lives and families during the war.

Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds What military of the world used this device?: Slovak partisans and Soviet Regular Army Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency) Artillery is no longer operational: no Still may work: no Are there any geocaches at this location?: No What type of artillery is this?: Not listed Date artillery was in use: Not listed Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed

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