num_pages: 48
description: For most of World War II, British tank development remained faithful to the design philosophy inaugurated during World War I; but when the General Staff identified the need for a new heavy cruiser, the Cromwell Cruiser tank was designed. It soon proved itself the fastest and most successful tank deployed by the Allies.
language: English
title: Cromwell Cruiser Tank 1942–50
titlecomplete: Cromwell Cruiser Tank 1942–50 (New Vanguard)
genres: Military History, History
ratings_count: 19
series: Osprey New Vanguard
publisher: Osprey Publishing