British 75mm MkV tank gun

[Mobhack]

The values for the UK 75mm were discusses many years ago. It's chief value is as an HE thrower, just like the equivalent Sherman 75mm. Most targets were dealt with by HE, not AP.

UK armoured formations did retain some 6 pdr armed units, because the plain 6 pdr AP was better then the 75mm, and the APDS vastly superior, for the limited times armour needed engaging. In addition 17 pdr specialist tank-killing vehicles were also available. Not to Churchill units - hence the keeping on of some 6pdr armed ones in some formations.

Cheers
Andy

[kesh]

yes i know all that, except the old discussion. i'm curious to know if there's any truth in this second type of ap ammo.

[CharlesM]

Churchill units often had a troop of 4 M10 76mm or Achilles 17-pdr SPs attached for this purpose. There was a drive to fit as many 75mm guns before D-Day to Churchill Mk IVs (only one Mk III went to Normandy), turning them into Mk VIs. This was done by issuing conversion kits fitted in the field. Once the AP deficiency came to light some 6-pdr Mk IVs were retained, though by D-Day some units were completely equipped with 75mms - 6th Guards Tank Brigade being one.