Airfix Cromwell Mk.VI 1:35 A1374
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Airfix Cromwell Mk.VI 1:35 A1374
Airfix Cromwell Mk.VI 1:35 A1374
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.
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