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In order to combat the effectively neutralize the German Panzerwaffe, an entirely new doctrine of mechanized warfare was developed by the U.S. Army, the establishment of dedicated tank destroyer forces.

American manufacturers responded to the Army's requirements, by developing over a dozen models.

While the M10, utilizing the M4 Sherman chassis proved to be a dependable combat vehicle against the medium German panzers in North African desert warfare, it did not align with the long-term vision of the leaders of the US tank destroyer force.

They sought a solution that emphasized speed, cost-effectiveness, mobility and firepower. To achieve this, the test models of the T70 prototype were acquired which embodied the ideal panzer hunter.

The result was the M18 Hellcat, which not only became the fastest armored vehicle of its time but also stood as one of the most efficient anti-tank weapons of World War II.

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