Turning east, it drove swiftly across France north of the Loire, smashed across the Moselle 11–13 September, flanked Nancy and captured Lunéville, 16 September. The 4th AD fought several German panz. brigades in the Lorraine area including the SS Panz. Brigade 49 and SS Panz. Brigade 51 at this time, defeating a larger German force through superior tactics and training.