Designed in the aftermath of the evacuation of Dunkirk by the British Expeditionary Force, the Churchill tank was Britain’s attempt to readdress the technology gap between their ageing Matilda II battalion and the German Panzer tanks that had them out-gunned. The result was the Mark I, a heavily armoured battle tank equipped with a two-pounder main gun, three-inch howitzer in the rear and the most advanced and robust suspension system yet conceived. It was a defensive juggernaut, designed with one goal: to dominate the European theatre of war.
From its introduction in June 1941, the tank proved a reliable and versatile weapon platform capable of engaging targets quickly and efficiently. Key to this was its high speed of 26km/h (16mph) and excellent turning ability, characteristics made possible by its multiple-bogie…
You're reading a preview of
History of War Book of Combat Machines (Digital) - 1 Issue, History of War Book of Combat Machines 2016