A1374 Cruiser Mk.VIII A27M Cromwell Mk.VI
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Even though the new British A27M Cromwell Tank would not make its combat introduction until the
Allied invasion of Normandy in June 1944, the speed and mobility of this excellent new tank would
soon earn it an enviable reputation amongst Allied troops, who came to rely on the support they
provided.
The majority of Cromwell Tanks were armed with the standard 75mm ROQF gun, however, the less
numerous Mk.VI variant would provide specialist infantry close support with its 95mm Howitzer and
were consequently never too far away from the action. Firing a high explosive hollow charge shell,
the tank was used to overcome fortified positions, such as concrete bunkers and pillboxes which
stood in the way of the infantrys advance and could even lay smoke-screens if required. With its
distinctively short barrel, the Mk.VI also featured a large counterweight on its main armament,
which was necessary in helping to balance the gun.
Approximately 340 of these specialist tanks were eventually produced, which would prove to be
extremely effective as Allied ground units pushed German forces back towards their homeland.
Despite their impressive speed, the Cromwells were no match for the firepower of the German
heavy tanks and would have to rely on speed and stealth for their battlefield survival.
A1374 - Cromwell Mk.VI 2nd Tank Battalion, 1st Czechoslovak Independent Brigade Group, British
Army, Europe, 1944/45. (A)
A1374 - Cromwell Mk.VI 2nd Squadron, 10th Mounted Rifle Regiment, 1st Polish Armoured Division,
British Army, Europe, 1944/45. (B)
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