307243 Modeler 1/72 Tank Churchill. Series: lend-lease tanks

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the Churchill Mk IV (A22) tank Was a British heavy infantry tank used in world war II, known for its heavy armor, large longitudinal chassis with circular tracks with multiple bogies, its ability to climb steep slopes, and its use as the basis of many specialized vehicles.< / p> < p>the Origins of the design lay in the expectation that the war in Europe could be fought in conditions similar to those of the First world war, and emphasized the ability to overcome difficult positions. Churchill was rushed into production to create a British defence against a possible German invasion. The first machines had flaws that had to be overcome before Churchill was adopted for widespread use. After several variants were built, a better armed version, the mark VII, entered service. The improved versions performed well in the later stages of the war.< / p> < p>Churchill was used by British and Commonwealth forces in North Africa, Italy and North-West Europe. In addition, several hundred were delivered to the USSR and used on the Eastern front.< / p>