Crusader IV tank was designed as a cruiser tank. It was intended to break through enemy lines and cut communications. However, when these tanks arrived in North Africa, their inferiority to German Pz.Kpfw. III tanks became obvious. In particular, Crusader's armor was too weak, while its gun was not powerful enough. Installation of a more powerful gun didn't solve the problems, so in 1943 the tank was gradually replaced with better ones.
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