On July 30, 1944, in Normandy, a unit of the 6th Guards Tank Brigade, equipped with Churchill tanks, became isolated from their infantry. Developed for even the most rugged of terrains, these tanks ...
Many believe that the Churchill tank, widely used by the United Kingdom during World War II, was named for then-prime minister Winston Churchill. It was not—but there is a connection. Key Point: The ...
This episode examines the Churchill tank, one of Britain’s most distinctive and resilient armored vehicles of World War II. Known for its heavy armor and ability to climb terrain other tanks couldn’t, ...