Reinforcing the opportunity very quickly with Cromwell tanks followed by further support units they broke up the first German armoured units sent to counter-attack.
This proved fortunate, as both the Challenger and Cromwell tank designs experienced difficulties and delays.
A squadron of Cromwell tanks from the Hussars accompanied Easy.
Initially it was used in the Cromwell tank, which was a further development of the cruiser line and would replace the Crusader tank.
However, it was able to keep up with the fast Cromwell tank and was used alongside them.
The regiment withdrew after losing two Cromwell tanks.
On hearing tank engines he abandoned his scout car and, continuing on foot, discovered a column of unoccupied Cromwell tanks.
The design was rejected in favor of developing a 17 pounder armed Cromwell tank variant ultimately leading to the Comet tank.
Alber personally destroyed a Cromwell tank with hand grenades.
There is a remaining Cromwell tank at the A12 road leading into Antwerp Belgium.