Its frontal armor was notably thicker than that of the German Tiger.
The Churchill Infantry Tank 1941–51 , authored by Bryan Perrett, is the fourth volume in Osprey Publishing's New Vanguard series. This 48-page book, originally published in 1993, provides a detailed history of one of Britain's most successful and distinctive tanks of World War II. Overview of the Churchill Tank Osprey - NV 004 Churchill Infantry tank 1941-51...
Unlike the Sherman, it was less prone to "brewing up" (catching fire) from a direct hit. Book Highlights Churchill Infantry Tank 1941–51 - Osprey Publishing Its frontal armor was notably thicker than that
Developed under the watchful eye of Winston Churchill, the tank was designed by a firm with no prior experience in tank production. Although initially criticized for being slow and under-armed, it became a crew favorite due to its: Overview of the Churchill Tank Unlike the Sherman,
It possessed unrivaled cross-country capabilities, allowing it to navigate steep slopes and difficult terrain.