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Birth of the Hellcat: America’s Lightning-Fast Tank Killer

Built for speed and surprise, the M18 Hellcat could outflank Germany’s heaviest armor and strike with deadly precision. From its radical design to its first clashes in Europe, this tank destroyer ...
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The M18 Hellcat: Built for Speed, Not Survival

Amid World War II’s shifting battlefield tactics, the U.S. Army ditched slow, towed anti-tank guns in favor of fast-moving predators like the M18 Hellcat. Designed for rapid strikes and aggressive ...