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.
About the Author: Bryan Perrett was born in 1934 and educated at Liverpool College.
He served in the Royal Armoured Corps, the 17th/21st Lancers, Westminster Dragoons and the Royal Tank Regiment, and was awarded the Territorial Decoration.
During the Falklands and Gulf wars, he worked as defence correspondent for the Liverpool Echo.
A highly successful author, Bryan is married and lives in Lancashire.
| Crews | Its crosscountry ability was unrivalled and it was less inclined to brewup from a direct hit than the |
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| Author | Bryan |
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