High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The Tank, Cruiser, Mk VIII, Cromwell (A27M), named after the English Civil War leader Oliver 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 armour all in one balanced package. Its design formed the basis of the Comet tank. The Cromwell and the related Centaur were the product of further development of British cruiser tanks, and was designed as the replacement for the Crusader tank, which was becoming obsolete. In late 1940, the General Staff set out the specifications for the new tank, and designs were submitted in early 1941.

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