The Churchill was undoubtedly one of the most successful British tanks of the Second World War. Although it suffered from being underarmed, a defect common to most British armoured vehicles of the period, it was nevertheless loved by its crews: its cross-country ability was unrivalled and it was less inclined to 'brew-up' from a direct hit than the Sherman. It was also adaptable. Modified Churchills played a crucial part in the initial D-Day landings and in the subsequent advance through France. Bryan Perrett traces the life of this slow-moving but effective and respected tank from its initial inception through till its eventual obsolescence.
| Published | May 27 1993 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 48 |
| ISBN | 9781855322974 |
| Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
| Illustrations | 43 b/w; 13 col |
| Dimensions | 248 x 184 mm |
| Series | New Vanguard |
| Short code | NVG 4 |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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