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Model Spec.
- 110 bricks
- 1:72 scale
- Bodywork with pad printing
- Easy-to-follow instruction manual
- Compatible with other leading brands of construction blocks
- Model dimensions (L x H): 9cm x 4cm
History.
The Cromwell Mk. IV was a British tank that played a significant role during World War II. Developed in the early 1940s, it was named after Oliver Cromwell, the 17th-century English military leader. The Cromwell was designed to be a fast and manoeuvrable cruiser tank, equipped with a powerful Rolls-Royce Meteor engine, which allowed it to reach impressive speeds for a vehicle of its size.
Entering service in 1944, the Mk. IV variant became the most widely produced version of the Cromwell series. It featured a 75mm gun, making it capable of engaging both infantry and armoured targets. The tank first saw action during the Normandy landings, where its speed and mobility proved invaluable in the rapid advances across Europe.
Despite its relatively thin armour compared to some contemporaries, the Cromwell Mk. IV was praised for its reliability and versatility, remaining in service with the British Army into the post-war period.
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