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| Cromwell Tank Veterancy
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| 10% reduction to reload.
| 27
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| 50% increase to moving accuracy.
| 68
|  Level 2
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| 20% reduction to received damage.
| 170
|  Level 3
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| Known Unit (Custom Name)
| 340
|  Level 4
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| Feared Unit (Custom Skin)
| 510
|  Level 5
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| Cromwell Tank Visual Identification
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The Tank, Cruiser, Mk VIII, Cromwell (A27), 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 armor. Late in the war it was the most common British design in use, replacing the Sherman tank for some units. Its design formed the basis of the formidable Comet.
History
British Cruiser Tanks were the most successful range of British Tanks during WWII. Other than the heavier infantry support tanks which were large, slow and heavy but lacking firepower (like the Churchill), it was fast and had good armor penetration. Earlier Cruiser tanks featured much less armor and sometimes different suspension and the lighter 2 pounder AT gun. The Tank, Cruiser, Mk VIII, Cromwell (A27M) was more heavily armored compared to earlier cruisers so that it fitted as a medium Tank. Its 75mm gun which was an improvised solution for firing American 75mm Ammo had worse armor penetration than the 57mm 6-Pounder AT but was still better than the shorter 75mm Gun in the Sherman. It did not match the German 75mm L48 from the later Panzer IV. The Rollce-Royce Meteor Motor gave it very good agility and top speed, which was only limited by the light Christie-suspension. But in special Cases on the Battlefield, it had the ability to use its very good Power to weight ratio to flank enemy tanks. This has been implemented in the game with the Flank Speed button. Late in the war it was the most common British design in use, going alongside with the leased American Sherman tanks for some units.
Tactics & Tips
- The Cromwell has a dramatically reduced accuracy while on the move in comparison to most other vehicles. While many other vehicles offer a 75% accuracy while on the move, the Cromwell sports a dashing 50% accuracy. This dramatic reduction leads to the need for specific tactics for the Cromwell. Instead of constantly kiting which is the general consensus when using vehicles, make the Cromwell drive in controlled bursts. Move quickly, using Flank Speed, then stop just before the shot goes off to ensure a better accuracy.
- Cromwell's gun does massive damage to infantry when shooting from a standing position and backed up by a Cromwell Command Tank, sometimes killing two with one shot.
- The Cromwell has pretty poor penetration vs other tanks, so always to flank enemy tanks whenever possible. However, it does fire faster than an average tank, especially when the Cromwell Command Tank is nearby. However, it is risky to try and flank enemy tanks with the Cromwell Command Tank attached, as it may cause a traffic jam.
- Cromwell are also harder to hit than an average main battle tank due to a 0.8 Accuracy Modifier.
- If using Royal Engineers, always drive into the fight with a Churchill first to draw fire and then block the retreating enemy tanks with a Cromwell with flank speed and shoot at them from behind.
- Use flanking speeds to get around tougher targets, like for example Jagdpanthers or Tigers. Make sure that you have more than one Cromwell to execute this tactic.
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