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Greatest Tank Battles, Season 1, Episode 8: n September 1944, General George Patton's relentless Fourth Armored Division encountered Hitler's last, desperate tank offensive in France. This is the incredible, high-stakes story of the Battle of Arracourt, the largest tank-on-tank clash of the Western Front. We reveal how American tankers, using fast M4 Shermans and agile M18 Hellcats, overcame superior German Panther and Tiger tanks by embracing speed, flanking tactics, and aggressive command. Featuring eyewitness accounts and declassified strategy, this documentary shows how Patton's vanguard crushed two Panzer Brigades and saved the Allied advance into Germany. WONDER is packed with binge worthy reality documentaries for hours of entertainment. Check out our hub of diverse and empowering stories which explore the extreme side of life!

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Why Patton's Fast Shermans Beat Germany's Invincible Panther Tank
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Society
Runtime
47 minutes
Language
English
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Wonder

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