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Development & Technical Author Description
Churchill Development Overview. C. Shillito

General development overview.

The A20. C. Shillito

Detailed development history of the Churchill's immediate predecessor - the A20.

The N.A.75 C. Shillito

How the R.E.M.E modified Churchill Mk.IVs to mount the U.S. 75 mm. gun.

The Spotter's Guide. C. Shillito

How to spot the various Mks. of Churchill.

Armour Attachment on early Churchills. S. Osfield Study of the bolts, nuts and cones present on Mks. I to VI
Mk IV, V and VI Turret Variations. C. Shillito A look at the external variations in appearance of MkIV type cast turrets.
Engine & Transmission C. Shillito Detailed study of the Churchill Engine and Transmission.
Tracks & Suspension C. Shillito Detailed study of the Churchill Tracks and Suspension.
95mm Howitzer armed Churchills S. Osfield A look at how the 95mm Howitzer came to be mounted in Churchills and the implications on turret design of doing so.
Gun Mounts, Elevation and Firing Controls C. Shillito A look at the various mounts and controls used in Churchill MkIII - MkVIII
Air Outlet Types C. Shillito An illustrated look at 5 inch and 8 inch air outlets

 

Stowage Diagrams Author Description
MkI & MkII C. Shillito

 

MkIII C. Shillito


MkIV C. Shillito


MkIII 75 / MkIV* C. Shillito Interactive stowage diagram - turret only so far

 

WD Numbers, Insignia & Organisation Author Description
Post War AVRE Reg.Nos. M.E. Orsborne

List of Mk.III and Mk.VII AVREs.

Australian Churchill Registration Numbers. M. Grieve An overview of the Madang Trials and a listing of the W.D. Numbers of all 51 Churchill tanks supplied to Australia.
21 ATB Markings C. Shillito

21 Army Tank Brigade: Divisional, Brigade and Arm of Service markings.

25 ATB Markings C. Shillito 25 Army Tank Brigade: Divisional, Brigade and Arm of Service markings.
31 ATB Markings C. Shillito 31 Army Tank Brigade: Divisional, Brigade and Arm of Service markings.
33 ATB Markings C. Shillito 33 Army Tank Brigade: Divisional, Brigade and Arm of Service markings.
34 ATB Markings C. Shillito 34 Army Tank Brigade: Divisional, Brigade and Arm of Service markings.
1st Canadian ATB Markings C. Shillito 1st Canadian Army Tank Brigade: Brigade and Arm of Service markings.
1st Assault Brigade Royal Engineers Markings C. Shillito 1st Assault Brigade Royal Enginers Arm of Service Markings.
25 ATB & 21 ATB Tank Stats (Italy). C. Shillito Graphical breakdown of Churchill usage in the two tank brigades in Italy.

 

Resource Lists Author Description
Reference List. C. D'Arcy

List of Churchill related books and magazine articles.

Model List C. D'Arcy

List of Churchill model kits and addons.