Churchill III
Yes, we're recommending yet another Soviet tank. However, we wanted to add at least one mid-tier Premium Heavy tank to this list for new players who don’t want to grind their way through the first four tiers of the Soviet tech tree to reach our other suggestions. Plus, not only is the Churchill III a decent starter Heavy for inexperienced players, it’s also one of our top picks for the Best Premium Tanks to Earn Credits with in World of Tanks.
The Churchill III has an excellent rate of fire, fast reload, and a hit point pool that rivals that of the O-I Experimental. The Churchill III can usually bounce shots from enemies of the same tier or lower, due to its spaced side armor surrounding its tracks. Its turret is its weak point, so if you encounter a Churchill III during battle, this is where you should aim. Be sure to avoid fail platooning to take advantage of its preferential matchmaking as well.
The Churchill III's main drawback is its turret, which has relatively weak armor compared to its hull. However, this tank can generate experience like nobody’s business, making it a great tank for crew training. Newer players who want to use a decent Heavy tank without the tech line grind should pick up a Churchill III from the World of Tanks Premium Shop.
