[1] Intended to replace the various Austro-Hungarian heavy howitzer that the Czechs had inherited, they began a program to develop a new howitzer shortly after achieving independence in 1919.

It didn't reflect many of the lessons of World War I as it retained a box trail and wooden wheels suitable only for horse traction.

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