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The Cromwell tank, officially Tank, Cruiser, Mk VIII, Cromwell (A27M), was one of the series of cruiser tanks fielded by Britain in the Second World War.
May 20, 2015 · Learn about the history and features of the Cromwell, the most renowned and successful British cruiser tank of WW2. The article covers its development, engine, gun, variants and service in Europe and elsewhere.
Jan 8, 2015 · Learn how the Cromwell tank was designed to meet the British War Office's requirements for a fast and reliable cruiser tank in WW2. Find out its specifications, armament, and role in the Western Desert and Northwest Europe.
Mar 14, 2022 · Part of the series of cruiser tanks fielded by Britain during the Second World War, the Cromwell has not enjoyed the same post-war reputation as the German Panzer or Russian T-34. Nevertheless...
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Mar 17, 2019 · Learn about the Cromwell, a British medium cruiser tank used in World War II. It had a powerful Rolls-Royce Meteor engine, a 75mm or 95mm gun, and fought in North Africa and Western Europe.
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Feb 25, 2024 · How did the Sherman, T-34 and Cromwell tanks perform in World War II? This article analyzes their crew, armor, armament, mobility and production.
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Cromwell tank, British medium tank that was used in the later stages of World War II. The Cromwell was designed to replace the Crusader tank (a lightweight cruiser, or cavalry, tank that had seen extensive use in North Africa) and was driven by a 600-horsepower Rolls-Royce Meteor engine.
