Churchill Infantry Tank 1941-51 (New Vanguard) [Paperback]

Bryan Perrett (Author), Mike Chappell (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 27, 1993 | Series: New Vanguard (Book 4)

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.

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The unrivalled illustrated reference on fighting vehicles, transport and artillery through the ages. Each volume is illustrated throughout, making these books uniquely accessible to history enthusiasts of all ages.

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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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (May 27, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1855322978
• ISBN-13: 978-1855322974
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 0.1 x 9.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,331,846 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1.0 out of 5 stars Too many errors, February 12, 2009

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This review is from: Churchill Infantry Tank 1941-51 (New Vanguard) (Paperback)

With the addition of six pages, his book is essentially an update of the author's previous work, The Churchill Tank..

None of the errors (including some dozen-plus in Chappell's drawings)in the earlier book have been corrected with the exception of two which, on Page 44, correctly identifies 31 and 34 Tank Brigades.