For most of World War II, British tank development remained faithful to the design philosophy inaugurated during World War I; but when the General Staff identif... » 

For most of World War II, British tank development remained faithful to the design philosophy inaugurated during World War I; but when the General Staff identified the need for a new heavy cruiser, the Cromwell Cruiser tank was designed. It soon proved itself the fastest and most successful tank deployed by the Allies. «