Churchill MkIII

Can anyone tell me how many rounds of 6pdr ammo the tank carried?

kind regards,
David.

 

This authority gives a total stowage of 85 6-pdr rounds for both the Mk III and the Mk IV Churchill.
http://www.wwiiequipment.com/index....t&view=article&id=66:churchill-infantry-tank-

Other online links say 84 rounds.

 

Possibly 84 in stowage and one chambered?

 

Chamberlain and Ellis says 84 6-pdr rounds, as do a couple more reference books. There are stowage sketches here;

The Churchill Tank

Figure K - 39
Figure L - 17 + 3?
Figure O - 21 + 4

That would make 84.

Gary

 

Thanks Folks