First at Dunkirk | Cruiser Mk.III

The rise of the Nazis to power in Germany created significant political tension in Europe. With the real possibility of another war breaking out, the British army received increased funding, allowing for expansion and the acquisition of more military vehicles, such as tanks. During the 1930s, the British army experimented with various tank concepts. One notable concept was the Cruiser tank, specifically developed for cavalry-like breakthrough exploitation and pursuit operations. These tanks prioritized speed over protection, sacrificing thick armor in favor of improved mobility.
To fulfill this role, Cruiser Mk.I and II tanks were first created in the early 1930s, followed by the more refined Cruiser Mk.III, which entered a small production run just as the Second World War began in Europe.

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