British Army - Armor - Cruiser, Mk VIII, "Cromwell" (A27M) and the Cruiser, Mk VIII, "Centaur" (A27L)" were One of the most Successful Series of Cruiser Tanks Fielded by Britain in WW II. The "Cromwell" Tank was the First Tank put into Service by the British to Combine a Dual-Purpose Gun, High Speed (from the Powerful, Reliable "Meteor" Engine), and Reasonable Armor, all in One Balanced Package. Its Design Formed the Basis of the "Comet" Tank.