The first major encounter in which the M18 Hellcat tank destroyers were employed in their intended role occurred in mid-september 1944. The 4th armored division served as the spearhead of Patton's advance through Lorraine towards the Saar and Hitler ordered a Panzer counteroffensive to trap the third army using newly created Panzer brigades.

The 704th Tank destroyer battalion equipped with M18 Hellcats was attached to the 4th armored Division and played a central role in the tank fighting around Arracourt.

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