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General Forums => Wishlist => Topic started by: Ron on November 07, 2010, 06:48:56 AM
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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.
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Phot of Cromwell IV
(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo263/Lureman_photos/Cromwell.jpg)
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Phot of Cromwell IV
(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo263/Lureman_photos/Cromwell.jpg)
Not a bad lookin tank +1 :aok
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I agree with this request +1 And also request Panzer MK V (Panther)
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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
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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
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+1 on the Panther..! :aok
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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
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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.
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Does look a bit like a baby Tiger though eh..!
I wonder which came first..? The Tiger, or the Cromwell..?
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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..?
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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.
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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.
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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
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M-18 :noid
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M-18 :noid
I KNEW IT!!!!
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I KNEW IT!!!!
:rofl
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: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!!
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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M-18 :noid
nope :neener:
on and +1 for the Cromwell
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Dude.... Firefly is British
I thought the firefly was a Sherman modified by the Brits. Like our Royal Navy F4s.
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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.
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Oh yes. Now I understand...! :uhoh
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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
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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
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1+ for Panther, M-18, and Cromwell.
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Kv-1,2 and 85 :rofl
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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.