Up to the present the following information is available concerning the army tank
(INF. Panz. Kampfwagen) Churchill, which was employed at Dieppe:
Armour:
Front (vordeseite) 76 MM
Sides (seistemteile) 64 MM.
Rear Front (Hinterfront) 51 MM.
Hollow Space Armour with 5 inc. Gap.
Armament:
As in "Pocket Book of British Army."
Behaviour under fire: Of several hits by calibres up to 7.5 CM, only 2 (By 7.5 CM. Anti-tank gun)
penetrated at close range. Considerable effect on tracks, as they appear to be made of
brittle materials 3.7 and 4.7 CM anti-tank guns had no effect. No experience with 8.8 CM flak.
(A)
BB/AM/ADMY/WO AIJK/DAC/GMH 2100G/26/8/42 RD HW
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