A9 (Cruiser Mk I).*
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One of the first cruisers produced in the 1930s, this*
tanks armour was a little on the thin side by 1939,*
as the events in France soon demonstrated.*
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However - a very useful weapon against the Italians*
in the desert, but outclassed when the Afrika Korps*
showed up. 125 built, 50 by Vickers, rest by Harland*
& Wolff.*
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The extra bow MG turrets make this a useful anti*
infantry tank early on, at least compared with other*
British Cruiser Tanks such as the A13.*