Churchill III - Revision history

U143475368: Updated the ammo rack section.

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‎Usage in battles

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‎Mobility

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‎Machine guns

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+| '''85''' || 81&nbsp;''(+4)'' || 42&nbsp;''(+43)'' || 21&nbsp;''(+64)'' || 4&nbsp;''(+81)'' || 0&nbsp;''(+85)'' || No
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 * Racks disappear after all shells in the rack have been shot or loaded.
-* Turret empty: 82&nbsp;''(+3)'' shells.
+* Turret empty: 81&nbsp;''(+4)'' shells.
 ==== Optics ====

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 There are some tanks that the Churchill III doesn't even need to worry about them penetrating the Churchill from the front, the most prominent of these being the Panzer III. Angling the armour will make the tank tough against even high-penetration tanks like the Panzer IV F2, though don't rely on that armour only as the F2 has a high-velocity cannon. Against those cannons, it is advised to take cover, angle, or destroy them first. Shermans are not much concern since they won't really penetrate the Churchill armour unless flanking or hitting one of the few weak points.
-Most enemy tanks are easy to deal with the 57 mm gun that can punch straight through. Despite the small calibre, it can create enough post-penetration damage to one-shot medium tanks if aimed properly.
+Most enemy tanks are easy to deal with as the 57 mm gun can punch straight through. Despite the small calibre, it can create enough post-penetration damage to one-shot medium tanks if aimed properly.
 Overall, the Churchill III is a very powerful Rank III vehicle that is capable of holding off an entire flank, while destroying tanks easily in quick succession. If the Churchill III is not in an up-tiered situation, it can effectively enter a battle and act as a shell magnet for enemy rounds which could've been fired at weaker teammates, and then either engage the enemy with the 57 mm cannon or let teammates return fire. Companion vehicles such as the [[Pz.IV F2|Panzer IV F2]], the [[8,8 cm Flak 37 Sfl.]] and other German vehicles possess superior firepower compared to the other country vehicles in rank III (Except for other special TDs, such as the American [[M10 GMC|M10]] and British [[Achilles]]) and can in most cases hold their own.

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 {{Specs-Tank-Mobility}}
 <!-- ''Write about the mobility of the ground vehicle. Estimate the specific power and manoeuvrability, as well as the maximum speed forwards and backwards.'' -->
-The tank is not very fast, turns slowly. The reverse is also poor, making it unideal for peeking hills or corner fights. A Churchill III should not be expected to get anywhere fast. If the terrain is rough, the Churchill's performance will suffer, as the suspension is not suited for rough terrain. Additionally, climbing hills is an excruciating experience due to the heavy armor, so you should choose a route with the shallowest incline possible.
+The Churchill III won't get anywhere fast. It turns slowly and the reverse is also poor, making it difficult to peek hills or corner. If the terrain is rough, the Churchill's performance will suffer, as the suspension is not suited for rough terrain. Additionally, climbing hills is an excruciating experience due to the heavy armour, so you should choose a route with the shallowest incline possible.
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 {{main|6pdr OQF Mk.V (57 mm)}}
-The gun on the Churchill is also excellent, as it has very high penetration and deals also very good damage for such a small calibre. A good trait of British guns is their high rate of fire, and the Churchills 57mm is no exception. This allows the Churchill III to engage and/or destroy several tanks relatively quickly.
+The gun on the Churchill is also excellent, as it has very high penetration and deals also very good damage for such a small calibre. A good trait of British guns is their high rate of fire, and the Churchill's 57 mm is no exception. This allows the Churchill III to engage and/or destroy several tanks relatively quickly.
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 <!-- ''Describe the tactics of playing in the vehicle, the features of using vehicles in the team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but instead give the reader food for thought. Describe the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).'' -->
-The Churchill III can be effectively be played in a brawling style, going into the front lines. It can even hold off an entire enemy flank with minimal backup, due to the superb armor and excellent gun.
+The Churchill III can be effectively be played in a brawling style, going into the front lines. It can even hold off an entire enemy flank with minimal backup, due to the thick armour and excellent gun.
-In city maps you should be careful not to expose the side armour, as it is quite weak and the engine might get damaged. With its good gun, it can be a support tank as well, in the second line destroying tanks and popping smoke to provide cover for advancing friendlies. Angle the hull armour to maximize its effectiveness. When frontally angled, even the sides will be tough to penetrate.
+In city maps, you should be careful not to expose the side armour, as it is quite weak and the engine might get damaged. With its good gun, it can be used as a support tank as well, in the second line destroying tanks. Angle the hull armour to maximize its effectiveness. When frontally angled, even the sides will be tough to penetrate.
-There are some tanks that the Churchill III doesn't even need to worry about them penetrating the Churchill from the front, the most prominent of these being the Panzer III. Angling the armour will make the tank tough against even high-penetration tanks like the Panzer IV F2, though don't rely on that armor as the F2 is still a strong tank. When encountering tanks with high-velocity cannons, it is advised to take cover, angle, or destroy them first. Shermans are not much concern since they won't really penetrate the Churchill armour unless flanking or hitting one of the few weak points.
+There are some tanks that the Churchill III doesn't even need to worry about them penetrating the Churchill from the front, the most prominent of these being the Panzer III. Angling the armour will make the tank tough against even high-penetration tanks like the Panzer IV F2, though don't rely on that armour only as the F2 has a high-velocity cannon. Against those cannons, it is advised to take cover, angle, or destroy them first. Shermans are not much concern since they won't really penetrate the Churchill armour unless flanking or hitting one of the few weak points.
 Most enemy tanks are easy to deal with the 57 mm gun that can punch straight through. Despite the small calibre, it can create enough post-penetration damage to one-shot medium tanks if aimed properly.
-Overall, the Churchill III is a very powerful Rank III vehicle that is capable of holding off an entire flank, while destroying tanks easily in quick succession. If the Churchill III is not in an up-tiered situation, it can effectively enter a battle and become a shell sponge, allowing it to either engage the enemy with the 57 mm cannon or let teammates return fire. Companion vehicles such as the [[Pz.IV F2|Panzer IV F2]], the [[8,8 cm Flak 37 Sfl.]] and other German vehicles possess superior firepower compared to the other country vehicles in rank III (Except for other special TDs, such as the American [[M10 GMC|M10]] and British [[Achilles]]) and can in most cases hold their own.
+Overall, the Churchill III is a very powerful Rank III vehicle that is capable of holding off an entire flank, while destroying tanks easily in quick succession. If the Churchill III is not in an up-tiered situation, it can effectively enter a battle and act as a shell magnet for enemy rounds which could've been fired at weaker teammates, and then either engage the enemy with the 57 mm cannon or let teammates return fire. Companion vehicles such as the [[Pz.IV F2|Panzer IV F2]], the [[8,8 cm Flak 37 Sfl.]] and other German vehicles possess superior firepower compared to the other country vehicles in rank III (Except for other special TDs, such as the American [[M10 GMC|M10]] and British [[Achilles]]) and can in most cases hold their own.
 === Pros and cons ===

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 {{Specs-Tank-Mobility}}
 <!-- ''Write about the mobility of the ground vehicle. Estimate the specific power and manoeuvrability, as well as the maximum speed forwards and backwards.'' -->
-The tank is not very fast and does turn quite slowly. The reverse is not as great.
+The tank is not very fast, turns slowly. The reverse is also poor, making it unideal for peeking hills or corner fights. A Churchill III should not be expected to get anywhere fast. If the terrain is rough, the Churchill's performance will suffer, as the suspension is not suited for rough terrain. Additionally, climbing hills is an excruciating experience due to the heavy armor, so you should choose a route with the shallowest incline possible.
 {{tankMobility|abMinHp=452|rbMinHp=310}}
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 {{main|6pdr OQF Mk.V (57 mm)}}
-The gun on the Churchill is also excellent, as it has very high penetration and deals also very good damage for such a small calibre. A good trait of British guns is their high rate of fire, allowing the Churchill III to destroy several tanks quickly.
+The gun on the Churchill is also excellent, as it has very high penetration and deals also very good damage for such a small calibre. A good trait of British guns is their high rate of fire, and the Churchills 57mm is no exception. This allows the Churchill III to engage and/or destroy several tanks relatively quickly.
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-This tank can be effectively be played in a brawling style, going into the front lines. This tank, due to its excellent armour and gun, can even hold off an entire enemy flank with minimal backup.
+The Churchill III can be effectively be played in a brawling style, going into the front lines. It can even hold off an entire enemy flank with minimal backup, due to the superb armor and excellent gun.
-In city maps, be careful not to expose the side armour as it is quite weak and the engine might get damaged. With its good gun, it can be as a support tank as well, in the second line destroying tanks. Angle the hull armour to maximize its effectiveness. When frontally angled, even the sides will be tough to penetrate.
+In city maps you should be careful not to expose the side armour, as it is quite weak and the engine might get damaged. With its good gun, it can be a support tank as well, in the second line destroying tanks and popping smoke to provide cover for advancing friendlies. Angle the hull armour to maximize its effectiveness. When frontally angled, even the sides will be tough to penetrate.
-There are some tanks that the Churchill III doesn't even need to worry about them penetrating the Churchill from the front, such as the Panzer III. Angling the armour will make the tank tough even against the high-penetration tanks like the Panzer IV F2, though these are still a big concern. When encountering these tanks with high-velocity cannons, it is advised to take cover, angle, or destroy them first. Shermans are not much threat since they won't really penetrate the Churchill armour, but sometimes they do.
+There are some tanks that the Churchill III doesn't even need to worry about them penetrating the Churchill from the front, the most prominent of these being the Panzer III. Angling the armour will make the tank tough against even high-penetration tanks like the Panzer IV F2, though don't rely on that armor as the F2 is still a strong tank. When encountering tanks with high-velocity cannons, it is advised to take cover, angle, or destroy them first. Shermans are not much concern since they won't really penetrate the Churchill armour unless flanking or hitting one of the few weak points.
 Most enemy tanks are easy to deal with the 57 mm gun that can punch straight through. Despite the small calibre, it can create enough post-penetration damage to one-shot medium tanks if aimed properly.
-Overall, the Churchill III is a very powerful Rank III vehicle that is capable of holding off an entire flank, while destroying tanks easily in quick succession. If the Churchill III is not in an up-tiered situation, it can effectively enter a battle and absorb all the enemy rounds which could've been fired at weaker teammates and either engage the enemy with the 57 mm cannon or let teammates return fire. Companion vehicles such as the [[Pz.IV F2|Panzer IV F2]], the [[8,8 cm Flak 37 Sfl.]] and other German vehicles possess superior firepower compared to the other country vehicles in rank III (Except for other special TDs, such as the American [[M10 GMC|M10]] and British [[Achilles]]) and can in most cases hold their own.
+Overall, the Churchill III is a very powerful Rank III vehicle that is capable of holding off an entire flank, while destroying tanks easily in quick succession. If the Churchill III is not in an up-tiered situation, it can effectively enter a battle and become a shell sponge, allowing it to either engage the enemy with the 57 mm cannon or let teammates return fire. Companion vehicles such as the [[Pz.IV F2|Panzer IV F2]], the [[8,8 cm Flak 37 Sfl.]] and other German vehicles possess superior firepower compared to the other country vehicles in rank III (Except for other special TDs, such as the American [[M10 GMC|M10]] and British [[Achilles]]) and can in most cases hold their own.
 === Pros and cons ===
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 * Armour and gun are not sufficient against other heavy tanks or enemy tanks with high-velocity guns
 * Armour consists of lots of flat sides and has a frontal weak point in the machine gun port, also roof armour is quite thin
-* Has trouble scaling obstacles
+* Has trouble scaling obstacles or hills
 * Ammo racks just below the turret, smart player will shoot there and will be lethal most of the time
 * Priority target by planes due to size and bad reverse speed
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 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=uk_a_22b_mk_3_churchill_1942 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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 ==== Ammunition ====
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+{{:6pdr OQF Mk.V (57 mm)/Ammunition|Shot Mk.8, Shot Mk.5 HV, Shot Mk.9, Shell Mk.10}}
 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====

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 ! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition
 ! rowspan="2" | Type of<br>warhead
-! colspan="6" | '''Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)'''
+! colspan="6" | Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
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 ! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
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-| Coaxial || 9,350 (225) || 600 || N/A || N/A
+| Coaxial || 9,450 (225) || 600 || N/A || N/A
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 Most enemy tanks are easy to deal with the 57 mm gun that can punch straight through. Despite the small calibre, it can create enough post-penetration damage to one-shot medium tanks if aimed properly.
-Overall, the Churchill III is a very powerful Rank III vehicle that is capable of holding off an entire flank, while destroying tanks easily in quick succession. If the Churchill III is not in an up-tiered situation, it can effectively enter a battle and absorb all the enemy rounds which could've been fired at weaker teammates and either engage the enemy with the 57 mm cannon or let teammates return fire. Companion vehicles such as the [[Pz.IV F2|Panzer IV F2]], the [[8,8 cm Flak 37 Sfl.]] and other German vehicles possess superior firepower compared to the other country vehicles in rank III (Except for other special TD's, such as the American [[M10 GMC|M10]] and British [[Achilles]]) and can in most cases hold their own.
+Overall, the Churchill III is a very powerful Rank III vehicle that is capable of holding off an entire flank, while destroying tanks easily in quick succession. If the Churchill III is not in an up-tiered situation, it can effectively enter a battle and absorb all the enemy rounds which could've been fired at weaker teammates and either engage the enemy with the 57 mm cannon or let teammates return fire. Companion vehicles such as the [[Pz.IV F2|Panzer IV F2]], the [[8,8 cm Flak 37 Sfl.]] and other German vehicles possess superior firepower compared to the other country vehicles in rank III (Except for other special TDs, such as the American [[M10 GMC|M10]] and British [[Achilles]]) and can in most cases hold their own.
 === Pros and cons ===

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 The Churchill tank was first used in the Dieppe Raid in August 1942. While it was really a test on how an opposed landing would work, the 60 Churchill tanks to support the Canadian units suffered from mechanical issues, and those that did work are not able to penetrate past the sea wall due to impassable defenses. None of the Churchill tanks that landed returned from the beaches and with a 70% casualty rate, the raid's attempt to establish a beachhead was a failure.
-The next use of the Churchill was in North Africa during the Second Battle of El Alamein. At this point, the Churchills have been upgraded to the '''Mk.III''' variants with 6-pounders as their main armament. The detachment, code named "King Force", help supported the 7th Motor Brigade in their attack. The Churchills were fired upon by many German anti-tank weapons, but none were taken out with only one receiving note worthy damage. "King Force", as a test bed for the feasibility of Churchills operating in the desert environment, was disbanded with the establishment of the 25th Army Tank Brigade with the Churchills to see action in February 1943 in Tunisia. In the German offensive Operation Ochsenkpf, two Churchill Mk.III from the 51st Royal Tank Regiment came across an entire German transport column that they ambushed. The end result was a loss of twelve artillery pieces, 25 wheeled vehicles, two [[Pz.III J|Panzer III]]s and 200 casualties on the German side with no losses for the British. The Churchill also played a key role in the Battle of Longstop Hill, where Churchill tanks in the 48th Royal Tank Regiment faced off with Germany's newest heavy tank [[Tiger H1|Tiger I]]. Though suffering losses, a lucky 6-pounder shot from the Churchill ended up jamming the Tiger's turret and turret ring that injured the crew, forcing them to abandon the tank. The Tiger tank was captured by the British for intelligence purpose on Germany's armoured forces. The Tiger Tank is named Tiger 131.
+The next use of the Churchill was in North Africa during the Second Battle of El Alamein. At this point, the Churchills have been upgraded to the '''Mk.III''' variants with 6-pounders as their main armament. The detachment, code named "King Force", help supported the 7th Motor Brigade in their attack. The Churchills were fired upon by many German anti-tank weapons, but none were taken out with only one receiving note worthy damage. "King Force", as a test bed for the feasibility of Churchills operating in the desert environment, was disbanded with the establishment of the 25th Army Tank Brigade with the Churchills to see action in February 1943 in Tunisia. In the German offensive Operation Ochsenkpf, two Churchill Mk.III from the 51st Royal Tank Regiment came across an entire German transport column that they ambushed. The end result was a loss of twelve artillery pieces, 25 wheeled vehicles, two [[Pz.III J|Panzer III]]s and 200 casualties on the German side with no losses for the British. The Churchill also played a key role in the Battle of Longstop Hill, where Churchill tanks in the 48th Royal Tank Regiment faced off with Germany's newest heavy tank [[Tiger H1|Tiger I]]. Though suffering losses, a lucky 6-pounder shot from the Churchill ended up jamming the Tiger's turret and turret ring that injured the crew, forcing them to abandon the tank. The Tiger tank was captured by the British for intelligence purposes on Germany's armoured forces. The Tiger Tank is named Tiger 131.
-After the North African campaign, the Churchill began to see widespread usage in the British army as a support unit for the infantry. The Churchill saw much more operation hours than any other British tank in service. It was at this point that the Churchill Mk.III began a conversion into the 75 mm guns that were used on the American [[M4|M4 Sherman]] tanks. These conversions, known as ''NA75'', proved to be more efficient than the Shermans and were used more effectively. Some Churchills were also converted into close support vehicles with 95 mm howitzers as their main armaments. In response to the growing German anti-tank firepower in the later years of World War II, the Churchill tanks were also upgraded in armour by a large degree, though their engines were also upgraded to compensate for the additional weight. The [[Churchill Mk VII|Churchill Mk.VII]], for example, has armour ranging up to 152 mm thick in the front, in comparison to the Mk.III 89 mm thick front hull. The Churchills also saw service in Europe during Operation Overlord. At the time, it was considered that the Churchill would become severely outdated with the growing tank technology, so an experimental program under specification A43, otherwise known as the [[Black Prince|Black Prince]], to uparmour and upgun the Churchill. While this experimented seem fruitful, the development of more agile tanks with the same level of protection and armament such as the [[Centurion Mk 3|Centurion]] rendered the project obsolete.
+After the North African campaign, the Churchill began to see widespread usage in the British army as a support unit for the infantry. The Churchill saw much more operation hours than any other British tank in service. It was at this point that the Churchill Mk.III began conversion into the 75 mm guns that were used on the American [[M4|M4 Sherman]] tanks. These conversions, known as ''NA75'', proved to be more efficient than the Shermans and were used more effectively. Some Churchills were also converted into close support vehicles with 95 mm howitzers as their main armaments. In response to the growing German anti-tank firepower in the later years of World War II, the Churchill tanks were also upgraded in armour by a large degree, though their engines were also upgraded to compensate for the additional weight. The [[Churchill Mk VII|Churchill Mk.VII]], for example, has armour ranging up to 152 mm thick in the front, in comparison to the Mk.III 89 mm thick front hull. The Churchills also saw service in Europe during Operation Overlord. At the time, it was considered that the Churchill would become severely outdated with the growing tank technology, so an experimental program under specification A43, otherwise known as the [[Black Prince|Black Prince]], to up armour and up gun the Churchill. While this experiment seem fruitful, the development of more agile tanks with the same level of protection and armament such as the [[Centurion Mk 3|Centurion]] rendered the project obsolete.
-The Churchills were also given out to the Allies to help combat the Axis forces. The Australian Army received a handful of Churchills for testing alongside the M4 Sherman with the Matilda II as the basis, to which proved that the Churchill was superior in jungle warfare. Of the 510 Churchills ordered by the Australians in the war, only 46 arrived in time and were not used in the Pacific War, the rest were cancelled with the end of World War II. The USSR also used the Churchills given by the British as part of the Lend-Lease act. 301 Churchills were sent, but 43 were lost to the sea by German naval forces. Of those that arrived, the Soviets gave the Churchills to the 5th Guards Tank Army in the Battle of Prokhorovka during the Kursk Offensive.
+The Churchill was also given out to the Allies to help combat the Axis forces. The Australian Army received a handful of Churchills for testing alongside the M4 Sherman with the Matilda II as the basis, to which proved that the Churchill was superior in jungle warfare. Of the 510 Churchills ordered by the Australians in the war, only 46 arrived in time and were not used in the Pacific War, the rest were cancelled with the end of World War II. The USSR also used the Churchills given by the British as part of the Lend-Lease act. 301 Churchills were sent, but 43 were lost to the sea by German naval forces. Of those that arrived, the Soviets gave the Churchills to the 5th Guards Tank Army in the Battle of Prokhorovka during the Kursk Offensive.
-After World War II, the Churchill stuck around in the British Army until the Korean War, where the British sent the Churchill Crocodile Squadron (C squadron of the 7th Royal Tank Regiment) to Korea to fight with the Allied coalition. They fought as gun tanks in battle such as the Third Battle of Seoul. The Churchills were instrumental in some victories and were widely praised by both British and American forces and historians. After the Korean war, the Churchills remains in combat service until 1952, with the specialized bridge-layer variant stayin until the 1970s. The Irish Army also received three Churchill tanks in 1948 and another in 1949 as rentals until 1954, where they were purchased after trials with the vehicles. Despite running out of spare parts for the Churchill, the Irish Army took them in and experimented with using different engines to keep them functional, though this ended with a failure and by 1967, only one was still functional. All were retired in 1969 and one was preserved at the Curragh Camp.
+After World War II, the Churchill stuck around in the British Army until the Korean War, when the British sent the Churchill Crocodile Squadron (C squadron of the 7th Royal Tank Regiment) to Korea to fight with the Allied coalition. They fought as gun tanks in battles such as the Third Battle of Seoul. The Churchills were instrumental in some victories and were widely praised by both British and American forces and historians. After the Korean war, the Churchills remains in combat service until 1952, with the specialized bridge-layer variant staying until the 1970s. The Irish Army also received three Churchill tanks in 1948 and another in 1949 as rentals until 1954, when they were purchased after trials with the vehicles. Despite running out of spare parts for the Churchill, the Irish Army took them in and experimented with using different engines to keep them functional, though this ended with a failure and by 1967, only one was still functional. All were retired in 1969 and one was preserved at the Curragh Camp.
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 * [[wt:en/devblog/current/845/|[Devblog] A22B Сhurchill Mk.III and A22 Churchill Mk.VII (with developers answers)]]
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 {{Specs-Tank-Armour}}
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-The Churchill III is one of the best protected tanks at its battle rating. The tank has excellent frontal armour and can bounce several shots from tanks such as the [[Pz.III J1|Panzer III]], [[T-34 (1941)|T-34]], [[M4|M4 Sherman]], and even the dreaded [[Pz.IV F2|Panzer IV F2]] if angled. However, the Churchill III has its limits.  From the sides, the engine is easily damaged. The tank is also quite large and long and is a common target for bombers. Also, the sloped front part of the front armour is also weak, so the hull will need to be angled to be effective. It also has a machine gun weak spot on front. Some people do find their way around the armour and decide to shoot the turret or the turret ring. The lower glacis can sometimes be penetrated, but angling the tank can avoid that. Also, along with the [[3 inch Gun Carrier]], it has thin roof armour and can easily be penetrated by rockets.
+The Churchill III is one of the best protected tanks at its battle rating. The tank has excellent frontal armour and can bounce several shots from tanks such as the [[Pz.III J1|Panzer III]], [[T-34 (1941)|T-34]], [[M4|M4 Sherman]], and even the dreaded [[Pz.IV F2|Panzer IV F2]] if angled. However, the Churchill III has its limits.  From the sides, the engine is easily damaged. The tank is also quite large and long and is a common target for bombers. Also, the sloped front part of the front armour is also weak, so the hull will need to be angled to be effective. It also has a machine gun weak spot on front. Some people do find their way around the armour and decide to shoot the turret or the turret ring. The lower glacis can sometimes be penetrated, but angling the tank can avoid that. Also, along with the [[Gun Carrier (3-in)]], it has thin roof armour and can easily be penetrated by rockets.
 '''Armour type:'''
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 ===Variants===
-The Churchill, used in a multitude of roles, is made into many different variants. 12 different kinds of tank variants were produced for combat roles, with 11 more variants in specialized roles ranging from armoured personnel carrier, a bridge-layer, mine clearer, a [[3 inch Gun Carrier]], flamethrower tank, and an armoured recovery vehicle.
+The Churchill, used in a multitude of roles, is made into many different variants. 12 different kinds of tank variants were produced for combat roles, with 11 more variants in specialized roles ranging from armoured personnel carrier, a bridge-layer, mine clearer, a [[Gun Carrier (3-in)]], flamethrower tank, and an armoured recovery vehicle.
 ===Combat Usage===

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 The '''{{Specs|name}}''' (or just '''{{Specs|pseudonym}}''') is a rank {{Specs|rank}} British heavy tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.55 "Royal Armour"]] along with the rest of the initial British Ground Forces Tree. Compared to its [[Churchill Mk I|predecessor]], the Mk.III has a more capable 6-pounder gun as its arsenal with its thick front armour.
 == General info ==
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 Most enemy tanks are easy to deal with the 57 mm gun that can punch straight through. Despite the small calibre, it can create enough post-penetration damage to one-shot medium tanks if aimed properly.
-Overall, the Churchill III is a very powerful Rank III vehicle that is capable of holding off an entire flank, while destroying tanks easily in quick succession. If the Churchill III is not in an up-tiered situation, it can effectively enter a battle and absorb all the enemy rounds which could've been fired at weaker teammates and either engage the enemy with the 57 mm cannon or let teammates return fire. Companion vehicles such as the [[Pz.IV F2|Panzer IV F2]], "[[8,8 cm Flak 37 Sfl.|Flakbus]]" and other German vehicles possess superior firepower compared to the other country vehicles in rank III (Except for other special TD's, such as the American [[M10 GMC|M10]] and British [[Achilles]]) and can in most cases hold their own.
+Overall, the Churchill III is a very powerful Rank III vehicle that is capable of holding off an entire flank, while destroying tanks easily in quick succession. If the Churchill III is not in an up-tiered situation, it can effectively enter a battle and absorb all the enemy rounds which could've been fired at weaker teammates and either engage the enemy with the 57 mm cannon or let teammates return fire. Companion vehicles such as the [[Pz.IV F2|Panzer IV F2]], the [[8,8 cm Flak 37 Sfl.]] and other German vehicles possess superior firepower compared to the other country vehicles in rank III (Except for other special TD's, such as the American [[M10 GMC|M10]] and British [[Achilles]]) and can in most cases hold their own.
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 * Ability to pivot steer
 * Can be a formidable asset on the battlefield when used properly, acting as a barrier against an enemy assault or charging forwards as a spearhead
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