The strenght of the Nigerian army has historically centred around its armoured and artillery forces. There are times when a country needs the brute force of heavy artillery, this is where Nigeria stands out. 
Artillery is a core part of Nigeria’s ground force. Nigeria invested a disproportionate amount of resources on heavy artillery in the 80s as part of Nigeria's strategic focus on near peer adversaries.
The Palmaria had its baptism of fire during the war with Chadian. With an operational range of 400km, it was Nigeria's strategic long-range cannon that shoots to 35km.
On April 18, 1983, Chadian forces launched a surprise attack, invading and occupying 19 islands in Lake Chad.
On April 18, 1983, Chadian forces launched a surprise attack, invading and occupying 19 islands in Lake Chad.
Acting independently of the Nigerian government, Muhammadu Buhari, GOC of the 3rd Armoured Division of Jos, unilaterally closed the Chadian-Nigerian border and mobilized his forces.
President Shehu Shagari ordered Buhari to reopen the border, but he openly refused,
President Shehu Shagari ordered Buhari to reopen the border, but he openly refused,
..opting to expel the Chadian troops without the blessings of the government. Nigerian troops successfully recaptured the islands, and also pursued the Chadians 50 kilometers across the border into Chad.
Palmaria 155 in the northeast theatre.
Argentina is another operator of the Palmaria 155. It was used against the British during the Falklands war.
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