Churchill Black Prince

Black Prince was a British heavy infantry-tank prototype developed from the Churchill concept. A wider hull and enlarged arrangements were needed to accommodate the powerful 17-pounder gun. The resulting vehicle retained the slow, heavily protected character of the infantry-tank tradition, but changing requirements and the emergence of more versatile tanks overtook the program. It did not enter operational production or fight in the Second World War, despite being a genuine constructed prototype rather than a purely fictional design. A widened Churchill-derived hull accommodated the larger turret and 17-pounder gun, but the result retained modest speed and substantial weight. By the time prototypes appeared, more promising British tank designs were advancing. Black Prince consequently remained a development experiment rather than the new standard infantry tank its designers had sought.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1936, Global Empires, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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