WW2 Churchill Tanks In Italy

[Heedless Horseman]

Is there a 'Definitive' book for colour schemes on a Churchill...esp. in Italy??? Or other ref, but I like books! (The Mig Ammo: 'Sherman, The American Miracle' is , to me, a marvellous resource!).
I am asking for two reasons, (in the main!), although Brit Armour in Italy is a massive question mark as regards paint jobs!  

Firstly, NA75. Most 'illustrations' show a plain green...PLUS appropriate 'mud/dust' of course! lol. However, some photos, in B/W definitely seem...to MY eyes...to be TWO Tone...maybe 'Mud' over green...or the other way round!  

Secondly: I have just watched a, (recorded a while back), TV doc by Dan Snow...(Very Sorry, not sure what the mini series was called, bit Digging for Britain/WW2? At 03.30, I am afraid that I am not about to switch on the recorder to give a proper ref, but if anyone is interested, I will provide a better Title .). This prog about WW2 in Norhern Ireland, had a very interesting section about Churchill Tanks...including a 'Working' vehicle. WOW! Listen to a Churchill!     (I have not yet watched the oher 2 progs, but one seems to show a load of Shermans from a sunken ship off the Irish coast!  
This led into a section about the North Irish Horse in Italy...again very interesting as it showed terrain and defences for the 'Hitler Line'...and also a clip of an interview with a veteran...plus some 'battlefield archaeology'.  

Now, included in the video footage, was some film of Churchills...looked like MkIII. Now, we all know how reliable 'archive' footage can be in TV progs !!! But...
one short B/W clip of a MkIII seemed to me to show pale, (Sand/MUD?), OVERPAINTED on a TWO TONE darker camo? Eh??? The hull sides looked like 'Tunisia' 'Tiger Stripes', with a plainer job on the turret.
The closest illustration that I have seen would be:  https://tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2/gb/A22_Churchill_Tank.php ...but that looks to me to be green over sand/mud...also 'neater 'and two tone, rather than an overpaint on a two tone finish.   :-

Another short, long distance clip seemed to me, to show a THREE tone cammo job...though again in B/W...and probably a 'unit' improvisation, rather than a depot repaint.
It could be me!  

Just wondering about others thoughts on the matter? When/If I get round to actually modelling some vehicles, I rather suspect that I will just 'do as I please'...which MAY be about as 'accurate' as any Armour paint job in Italy!   However, if someone does have some info, it would be appreciated!

Just wish there was a single book with a whole lot of artwork!    
With Thanks!

[Steve J]

The following should be of use to you:

https://www.mafva.org/british-vehicle-camouflage-1939-45/?v=79cba1185463

http://www.missing-lynx.com/reviews/britain/concord7068bookreviewab_1.html

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Olive Drab, sepia wash, then highlight with Brown Violet, then plaster liberally with dark earth and stone grey.

[Heedless Horseman]

Thanks fellas.
The MAFVA ref is a useful guide... but, 'even' in Brit Army, 'regulation' schemes tended to become a bit altered in a combat theatre.
The Concord book 'would' be nice...but not at £64! for only a few colour plates of various vehicles.    I have been looking out for it much more cheaply, but without success.
Oh well, there is no rush for me, as I am not able to really DO anything with pieces at the present time.

Incidentally, have watched the second 'Dig WW2' with Dan Snow in N I...and also interesting! A ship-load of Shermans and other stuff, largely intact on the seabed...although the vessel sadly lost a lot of crew, so they will rest in peace. And a sad tale of an Arnhem KOSB who died in combat...but by trying to clear a jammed Bren by banging the Butt on the ground...with an unfortunate result. At least the descendants found out the details...and that he did not suffer. 

[Terry37]

I find it pretty hard to beat Starmer's books. He also includes great painted color chips.

http://www.matadormodels.co.uk/tank_museum/xcamo_starmer.htm

Terry

[Lord Kermit of Birkenhead]

Churchill III is perfectly possible in Italy, quite large numbers used in Tunisia. There were a few Mk II 3" in turret in Tunisia due to a shortage of Mk V's but I doubt any made it across the Med.