The 2S1 Gvozdika is a Soviet self-propelled howitzer introduced in 1972 and in service in Russia and other countries as of 2023. It is based on the MT-LBu multi-purpose chassis, mounting a 122 mm 2A18 howitzer. "2S1" is its GRAU designation. An alternative Russian designation is SAU-122, but in the Russian Army it is commonly known as Gvozdika. The 2S1 is fully amphibious with very little preparation, and once afloat is propelled by its tracks. A variety of track widths are available to allow the 2S1 to operate in snow or swamp conditions. It is NBC protected and has infrared night-vision capability.
2S1 Gvozdika
Croatian 2S1 in 1996
Serbian Army 2S1 Gvozdika modernized
Polish Land Forces 2S1 Gvozdika at artillery range
The Land Forces are the land forces of the Polish Armed Forces. They currently contain some 100,000 active personnel and form many components of the European Union and NATO deployments around the world. Poland's recorded military history stretches back a millennium – since the 10th century. Poland's modern army was formed after Poland regained independence following World War I in 1918.
Polish 120 mm battery during the Battle of Warsaw; Polish–Soviet War, August 1920
Polish flag raised over Berlin on the Victory Column; World War II, 2 May 1945
Soldier of the Polish People's Army firing a DP light machine gun
Polish soldiers during Anakonda 2016 exercises