OPHE and angling my friend. Turn your hull and turret at like 30° or something and you’re immune to most russian guns and most German mains.
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I might just have to give it another chance
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British players as soon as they get APHE
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This would be a very welcome addition, +1 from me!
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Thanks!
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I’ve still yet to give it another go but your argument is compelling.
The Squadron Leader briefs two other Commanders of his squadron. - IWM (B 7631)
Churchill tanks of 7th Royal Tank Regiment, 31st Tank Brigade, advance through a cornfield, 28 June 1944. - IWM (B 6114) Just visible in the background is a couple of Mk. IIIs.
Churchill tanks of 7th Royal Tank Regiment (31st Tank Brigade), with infantry and anti-tank guns of 15th Division at the edge of a cornfield during Operation Epsom, Normandy, 28 June 1944. - IWM (B 6117) On the left is a Mk. VI and to the right is a Mk. IV but just visible between the gun crew is the turret of a Mk. III.
A column of Churchill tanks of 107th Regiment, Royal Armoured Corps, 34th Tank Brigade, move up to the front in Normandy, July 1944. - IWM (HU 104153) Up front is a Mk. VI but the two immediately behind it both appear to be Mk. IIIs.
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Churchill tanks of 7th Royal Tank Regiment (31st Tank Brigade), supporting infantry during Operation Epsom, Normandy, 28 June 1944. - IWM (B 6116)
Churchill tanks of 9th Royal Tank Regiment (31st Tank Brigade), and infantry of 15th Division, move forward during Operation Epsom, Normandy, 26 June 1944. - IWM (B 5955)
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Some photos from the restoration of The Churchill Trust’s Mk. III* which is currently on long-term loan to The Tank Museum.
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I can’t say no to another Churchill! The frontal armor isn’t as thick as the Churchill VII, but it still so good, it’s one of the best looking Churchills in my opinion. Absolutely +1
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Being the first of my suggestions I’ve got a big soft spot for it but, if I’m honest I think the Mk. VI might be my favourite looks-wise.
Of course, if we had the full 20 or so Churchill variations to choose from, we’d be able to make a more informed decision.
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Finally gotten a more definitive idea of ammunition stowage. Canadiana Heritage C-5772 4513/4514 gives 72 rounds of 75mm and 6975 rounds of 7.92mm for the Besas.
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Oh yeah I forgot this thing existed. Well since the Mk VII is going to 5.0 this thing might as well come at 4.7 or maybe the Mk IV/VI turret is better idk.
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The applique patches would probably give this the overall edge but the cast turret probably has the better frontal armour profile with the variable casting and rounded nature of it.
In terms of the hull they’d be fairly even but this obviously has the side applique and some IVs had it too but for some reason VIs don’t appear to have ever been fitted with it. Yet another thing that I need to look into deeper.
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The original VI’s didn’t, but they were fitted later.
Personally I think the III Late with the L/50 and APDS would be a better 4.7 replacement, or the Mk VIII with the 95mm Howitzer.
The III* feels more like a 4.3 vehicle when/if NA75 drops to 4.0
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