Lisätykistö

Lisätykistöä is a Finnish term that translates to "additional artillery" or "reinforcing artillery." It refers to the deployment of extra artillery units or batteries to a specific area or during a particular phase of military operations. This can be done for several reasons, such as increasing the firepower available to a given formation, providing concentrated support to an offensive or defensive action, or compensating for losses or shortages in existing artillery assets.

The concept of lisätykistöä is not unique to Finnish military doctrine but is a common practice in many armed forces. It emphasizes the strategic importance of artillery in modern warfare, where its ability to deliver indirect fire can be crucial for suppressing enemy positions, destroying fortifications, and shaping the battlefield. The decision to allocate additional artillery typically involves careful planning and consideration of logistics, ammunition supply, and the overall operational objectives.

In practice, lisätykistöä might involve moving artillery pieces from other sectors, drawing from reserve units, or even employing newly activated batteries. The goal is to achieve a temporary or sustained increase in artillery presence to achieve a specific tactical or operational advantage. This can be particularly important in situations where an enemy force is heavily dug in, or when an attacking force requires overwhelming fire support to break through defenses. The effective management and integration of lisätykistöä are key components of successful artillery planning and execution.