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Title: Cromwell IV
Post by: Ron on November 07, 2010, 06:48:56 AM
I think a Cromwell IV would be a great addition to the GV set.
A British tank would be a welcome introduction.

I believe it to have been quite fast with a powerful 75mm gun (HE & AP)

It looks like it would sit well among the M4s, and Panzers. However, it may be slightly more vulnerable due to it's vertical armour.

It was use extensively by the British 8th Army. (Desert Rats) during the invasion of Germany 1945.
Title: Re: Cromwell IV
Post by: Ron on November 07, 2010, 12:18:33 PM
Phot of Cromwell IV

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo263/Lureman_photos/Cromwell.jpg)
Title: Re: Cromwell IV
Post by: JOACH1M on November 07, 2010, 01:10:34 PM
Phot of Cromwell IV

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo263/Lureman_photos/Cromwell.jpg)
Not a bad lookin tank +1 :aok
Title: Re: Cromwell IV
Post by: Tazz69 on November 07, 2010, 01:33:27 PM
I agree with this request +1  And also request Panzer MK V (Panther)
Title: Re: Cromwell IV
Post by: JOACH1M on November 07, 2010, 01:39:16 PM
I agree with this request +1  And also request Panzer MK V (Panther)
Uh oh just wait 321 Bar will say an m18 quickly :rofl
Title: Re: Cromwell IV
Post by: skorpion on November 07, 2010, 01:42:12 PM
Phot of Cromwell IV

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo263/Lureman_photos/Cromwell.jpg)

knock-off of tiger without the armor? (great pic)
+1 for the idea  :aok :aok :aok :aok
Title: Re: Cromwell IV
Post by: Ron on November 07, 2010, 01:44:50 PM
+1 on the Panther..!  :aok
Title: Re: Cromwell IV
Post by: LLogann on November 07, 2010, 02:33:33 PM
But it doesn't look much like a Tiger?

(http://www.diggerhistory.info/images/tanks/cromwell-mk4.jpg)-(http://www.vincentwai.com/images/WWII/Das%20Reich%20Tiger%20I.jpg)

knock-off of tiger without the armor? (great pic)
+1 for the idea  :aok :aok :aok :aok

+1 Cromwell IV
+1000 Panther
Title: Re: Cromwell IV
Post by: JHerne on November 07, 2010, 02:55:49 PM
The similarities between the Cromwell and the Tiger are purely coincidental.

The Cromwell is based on a Christie-suspension cruiser tank concept, the Tiger, obviously is an armored box with a big honkin' gun.

Cromwell's best defense was speed and maneuverability. The Tiger - it's 88mm gun and 150mm front and 80mm side armor.
Title: Re: Cromwell IV
Post by: Ron on November 07, 2010, 04:25:12 PM
Does look a bit like a baby Tiger though eh..!

I wonder which came first..? The Tiger, or the Cromwell..?
Title: Re: Cromwell IV
Post by: LLogann on November 07, 2010, 04:27:35 PM
Tiger..... Cromwell wasn't introduced till '44 and began theory back in 41-42.

Does look a bit like a baby Tiger though eh..!

I wonder which came first..? The Tiger, or the Cromwell..?
Title: Re: Cromwell IV
Post by: Ron on November 07, 2010, 04:39:57 PM
Looking at wikipedia. I see the Cromwell's max speed at 40mph, and the Tiger's at 28mph.

Perhaps the speed would balance the vertical armor weakness against the M4, and make for some interesting tactical deployment.

Sounds like it has similarities to the T34 Russian tanks.
Title: Re: Cromwell IV
Post by: LLogann on November 07, 2010, 04:41:45 PM
Articulate Ron.... very nice!!!  The biggest difference between pinko tanks and everybody else is the sloped armor.   :aok

Looking at wikipedia. I see the Cromwell's max speed at 40mph, and the Tiger's at 28mph.

Perhaps the speed would balance the vertical armor weakness against the M4, and make for some interesting tactical deployment.

Sounds like it has similarities to the T34 Russian tanks.
Title: Re: Cromwell IV
Post by: Ron on November 07, 2010, 04:51:40 PM
I have to admit a little favouritism.

My uncle Ron commanded one with the 8th Kings Hussars through Normandy, and successfully on to Hamburg, liberating Belsen camp on the way.

He was one of many that took the victory salute in front of Monty, and Winston in Hamburg.

I'm a very proud nephew..!  :salute
Title: Re: Cromwell IV
Post by: 321BAR on November 07, 2010, 05:29:25 PM
M-18 :noid
Title: Re: Cromwell IV
Post by: JOACH1M on November 07, 2010, 05:30:09 PM
M-18 :noid
I KNEW IT!!!!
Title: Re: Cromwell IV
Post by: 321BAR on November 07, 2010, 05:33:40 PM
I KNEW IT!!!!
:rofl
Title: Re: Cromwell IV
Post by: JOACH1M on November 07, 2010, 05:35:28 PM
:rofl
Lol I said it when the thread came up, you told how much u love GV's and I always vote yes on the m18 just for you!!
Title: Re: Cromwell IV
Post by: 321BAR on November 07, 2010, 05:48:04 PM
Lol I said it when the thread came up, you told how much u love GV's and I always vote yes on the m18 just for you!!
:aok :rofl wow :D :lol :aok
Title: Re: Cromwell IV
Post by: SmokinLoon on November 07, 2010, 06:47:40 PM
Im on a "fill in the gap" kick and have been for a few months.  The Cromwell, while a great 'lil tank and one the Brits can be proud of, it is too close to the M4A3 (75mm) in performance save for the speed to add it at this time, imo.  I'd love to see it added once a few other GV's are put into gameplay.

M18; multiple variants of the M3; multiple variants of the SdKfz 251; StG IV, Marder III, Hetzer, etc.
Title: Re: Cromwell IV
Post by: Ron on November 08, 2010, 03:19:38 AM
My post was for a British Tank, as we don't have such a thing at present.

I doubt it will be the same as the M4 due to the vertical armour.

However, it would dilute the battalions of M4s that we see at present, and add interest.
Title: Re: Cromwell IV
Post by: ariansworld on November 08, 2010, 07:38:33 AM
My post was for a British Tank, as we don't have such a thing at present.

I doubt it will be the same as the M4 due to the vertical armour.

However, it would dilute the battalions of M4s that we see at present, and add interest.
Dude.... Firefly is british
Title: Re: Cromwell IV
Post by: Dichotomy on November 08, 2010, 08:28:05 AM
M-18 :noid

nope  :neener:

on and +1 for the Cromwell
Title: Re: Cromwell IV
Post by: Ron on November 08, 2010, 09:51:30 AM
Dude.... Firefly is British

I thought the firefly was a Sherman modified by the Brits. Like our Royal Navy F4s.
Title: Re: Cromwell IV
Post by: Vadjan-Sama on November 08, 2010, 11:30:06 AM
I thought the firefly was a Sherman modified by the Brits. Like our Royal Navy F4s.

Yes is it, thats why u can say that the Firefly is a British tank.
Title: Re: Cromwell IV
Post by: Ron on November 08, 2010, 01:27:13 PM

Oh yes. Now I understand...!  :uhoh

Title: Re: Cromwell IV
Post by: chris3 on November 08, 2010, 02:29:36 PM
 if you want one you can get a cromwell
http://www.ludwigs-hobby-seite.de/cromwell_1.htm (http://www.ludwigs-hobby-seite.de/cromwell_1.htm) ;)

cu chris3
Title: Re: Cromwell IV
Post by: DEECONX on November 08, 2010, 04:20:27 PM
Yup and adding the Cromwell will put the Brits at 2 tanks, the Americans at 2 tanks (not including M3's and M8), the Germans at 2 tanks (again, not including WW, osti, and Hanomag), and the Russians at 2 tanks.

+1  :aok
Title: Re: Cromwell IV
Post by: AceHavok on November 09, 2010, 12:19:39 AM
1+ for Panther, M-18, and Cromwell.
Title: Re: Cromwell IV
Post by: Imowface on November 09, 2010, 01:17:38 AM
Kv-1,2 and 85  :rofl
Title: Re: Cromwell IV
Post by: Ron on November 09, 2010, 04:11:17 AM
if you want one you can get a cromwell
http://www.ludwigs-hobby-seite.de/cromwell_1.htm (http://www.ludwigs-hobby-seite.de/cromwell_1.htm) ;)

cu chris3

Many thanks Chris.