Development of the tank began in 1943 and manufacture of the Centurion began in January 1945, six prototypes arriving in Belgium less than a month after the war in Europe ended in May 1945.
Development of the tank began in 1943. Manufacture of the Centurion began in January 1945. January 1945 was six prototypes. These prototypes were arriving in Belgium less than a month after the war in Europe. This Europe was ended in May 1945.