Description
THE CROMWELL TANK | Documentary
Product Details
- UPC: 5022802211267
- Genre: Documentary, War
- Number of discs: 1
- Studio: Pegasus Entertainment
- Release date: 2005
Overview
"The Cromwell Tank" is a captivating documentary that tells the story of one of the most important tanks of World War II. It was not until 1941 that the British Army General Staff ordered a heavy cruiser tank to replace the vulnerable Crusader. With a design based around the powerful Rolls Royce Meteor, a detuned aircraft engine, the Cromwell went through many design modifications before it finally saw action at Normandy in 1944-15 months after it was deemed ready for battle. Despite its late arrival, the Cromwell was a fast and agile tank that played a crucial role in the Allied victory.
The documentary features expert analysis and rare archive footage, as well as superb computer graphics that bring the story of the Cromwell tank to life.
Product Specifications
- Format: DVD
- Region: All Regions, PAL
- Aspect Ratio: 4:3
- Sound: Dolby Digital Stereo
- Run Time: 45 minutes (approx.)
Scene Selection
- Introduction
- The Early Years
- German Development
- The First Cruiser - The A 9
- Desert Predator - The Crusader
- The 88
- The Cavalier - The Cromwell Dynasty Begins
- The Cromwell - A British Heavyweight
- Last of the Cruisers - The Comet
Special Features
- Interactive Menus
- 9 Scene Selections
- Killer Tanks - The Facts
- Excerpts from Other Titles in the Series
Interesting Facts
- The Cromwell tank was named after British military leader Oliver Cromwell.
- The Cromwell tank was capable of speeds up to 40 mph, making it one of the fastest tanks of World War II.
- The Cromwell tank was used in a number of key battles during World War II, including the Battle of Normandy, the Battle of the Bulge, and the Battle of Berlin.
