During the Normandy campaign, the high tank losses sustained by the Allies resulted in the need to get as many replacements into the field as possible. Amongst these replacements were refurbished Churchills of various Marks. The photo shown below illustrates this perfectly.

The Mk.IXLT (Light Turret), sometimes referred to as the Mk.III*, consisted of the Mk.III/IV hull with applique armour but with an upgraded Mk.III turret, also with applique armour, and still retaining the original 6pdr. Gun. They continued in service throughout NW Europe until wars end.

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This photo taken in Normany shows a 6pdr. armed Mk.III with the applique armoured turret, but no applique on the sponsons, and the Early pattern tracks!

This tank belonged to the 31st. Tank Brigade of the 7th. Armoured Division.

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