A 1978 Soviet collectible postcard featuring the monument to the liberators of Kherson on 13 March Square.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard shows a close-up of the monument, which consists of a Soviet 122 mm howitzer M1938 (M-30) mounted on a pedestal clad in grey granite slabs. A dark memorial plaque on the front of the pedestal reads in Russian: “To the valiant Soviet soldiers who liberated the city of Kherson on March 13, 1944”. Deciduous trees and a portion of a building roof are visible in the background against a clear blue sky.
Historical note
The monument was erected to honor the Soviet divisions that liberated Kherson on March 13, 1944, during the Bereznegovatoye-Snigirevka Offensive. The M-30 howitzer represents the artillery contribution to breaking the enemy lines and securing the city.
Present day
Today, the howitzer monument remains on 13 March Square in Kherson, serving as a historical landmark of the World War II era.
Location (map)
Address: 13 March Square (Perekopska St), Kherson, Ukraine
Coordinates: 46.648170, 32.641690
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Coordinates of 13 March Square in Kherson, where the howitzer monument is located..
Questions and answers
- What is depicted on the postcard? The postcard depicts the monument to the liberating soldiers in Kherson, featuring a 122 mm M-30 howitzer on a granite pedestal.
- What event does this monument commemorate? The monument commemorates the liberation of Kherson from German occupation on March 13, 1944.
- Where in Kherson is this monument located? The monument is located on 13 March Square (Perekopska Street).
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Kherson from 1978.
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