Cromwell tank
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English: The A27M Cruiser Tank VIII Cromwell was one of the most successful series of cruiser tanks fielded by Britain in World War II. It was the first tank in the British arsenal to combine a dual-purpose gun, high speed, and reasonable armor.
Polski: A27M Cruiser Tank VIII Cromwell to brytyjski czołg pościgowy nazwany na cześć Olivera Cromwella, był to jeden z bardziej udanych angielskich czołgów pościgowych, pierwsza konstrukcja tego typu dorównująca ówczesnym czołgom średnim.
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Cromwell tanks of Guard's Armoured Division drive along 'Hell's Highway' towards Nijmegen during Operation Market-Garden, 20 September 1944. |
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Cromwell with dummy gun in Yad la-Shiryon Museum, Israel. |
Cromwell with dummy gun in Yad la-Shiryon Museum, Israel. |
Cromwell with dummy gun in Yad la-Shiryon Museum, Israel. |
Cromwell with dummy gun in Yad la-Shiryon Museum, Israel. |
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WWII memorial featuring Cromwell tank (left) in Yad la-Shiryon Museum, Israel. |
WWII memorial featuring Cromwell tank in Yad la-Shiryon Museum, Israel. |
WWII memorial featuring Cromwell tank in Yad la-Shiryon Museum, Israel. |
Cromwell Mk I in Royal Australian Armoured Corps Tank Museum. |
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Cromwell Mk I in Royal Australian Armoured Corps Tank Museum. |
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Vehicles based on Cromwell chassis:
- Challenger A30 tank.
- FV 4101 Charioteer tank destroyer.