The Churchill fought with Allied armies in North Africa, Italy and on the Eastern Front. The early marks struggled with a range of issues, but by 1944 it is an essential part of the British and Canadian tank force. In July of 1944, just outside of Caumont, France - a squadron of 18 Churchills met a new foe - hear what happened in our latest YouTube video.. 🎥https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYHDEqCP3go | The Tank Museum

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The Churchill tank, entering service in 1941, was a slow-moving behemoth reaching a top speed of only 15 mph. However, its massive armor and legendary ability to climb steep, rough terrain allowed it to excel where other tanks failed. Alongside peers like the mechanical workhorse Valentine (1940) and the nearly invincible Matilda II (1939), these British legends defied the odds across North Africa and Europe. Rugged and reliable, they remain enduring symbols of British grit and armored resilienc