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Churchill Mk. III

By: Italeri

Type: Miniatures Box Set

Product Line: Military Vehicles (1/72) (Italeri)

Last Stocked on 6/14/2011

Product Info

Title
Churchill Mk. III
Publisher
Publish Year
2004
NKG Part #
2147360405
MFG. Part #
ITA7019
Type
Miniatures Box Set

Description

The Churchill medium tank came into service with the British Army in 1942 to support and replace the earlier Valentines, Matildas and Crusaders, which, by then, were all outdated and inadequate in terms of both armor and weaponry, easily falling prey to the more advanced German tanks. Equipped with thick armor and a reliable engine, it proved to be tough and dependable, later being produced in ever-more efficient, upgraded versions. Its chassis was also used as a platform for specialized support vehicles such as the mine clearer, the bridge layer and the flame-thrower.