The ZiS-2 was the Soviet Union's "medium" anti-tank weapon during the Great Patriotic War, alongside the ZiS-3 divisional gun, though this design was created for and not forced into the role. It was comparable in performance to the British 6-pounder, though it did not enjoy the luxury of using APDS shells; as total destruction of the tank and its crew were priority, these weapons almost always used APHE (armour-piercing, high-explosive) shells. Though incapable of damaging modern MBTs from a frontal shot, many lighter vehicles still use this weapon throughout the world.
ZiS-2 57mm Anti-Tank Gun
Fire Support Weapon
Abilities
Common Attributes - National
Blitzbreaker - Soviet Artillery (WW2)
When Soviet infantry units found themselves facing German tanks on the offensive, the last line of defence was typically a wall of anti-tank guns. Either they stopped the Blitzkrieg, or whole divisions would be annihilated.
EFFECT:
Whenever an enemy Light Tank âš¡ or Medium Tank âš¡ fires at this cannon or a vehicle equipped with it, they may Counterattack (0 AP) with Reaction Fire (1 AP).