Crusader and Covenanter Cruiser Tanks 1939-45

Osprey New Vanguard #14

by David Fletcher

The Covenanter (which never saw active service) and Crusader Cruiser tanks were developed between 1939 and 1940. The Crusader first saw action in the North African desert in June 1941: its speed and sleek design made it a hard target to hit, and the tank was well-respected by the Afrikakorps for its velocity in combat. But its hurried development prior to World War II also made it prone to mechanical failure. This book examines the Covenanter and the many variants of the Crusader tank, detailing the designs, developments and disappointments of these infamous World War II tanks.

48 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 15, 1995

About the author

David Fletcher is a historian at the Tank Museum at Bovington and has written a great number of books on British armour.

Reviews

[Chris Passingham · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good book but a bit technical but I suppose any book of this type worth its salt must be. In short, a great reference work and great many very interesting illustrations

[Bill Lenoir · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good review of the history of this line of tanks.