mellon
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Joined: 8/4/2001 From: Otaniemi, Espoo, Finland Status: offline
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In my current PBEM game I'm playing as Russians against Germans, late-war, high visibility.
I had previously thought that JS-II's were tough tanks, had heavy armor etc., but all this changed when Panther rounds from 20-30 hexes started penetrating without difficulty.
I agree that Panthers are good tanks and so on, but nevertheless it seems quite unrealistic that mere medium german tanks kill the heaviest russian tanks without breaking a sweat. Tin foil would have given the same protection for those poor Josifs.
In in other WWII tanks games (SP1, Tank Commander) Josifs are truly formidable enemies. Even Konigstigers had difficulties penetrating their frontal armor at a distance. Also, the few historical references I have read (sorry, can't point them out right now) talk about JS being a very tough nut to crack.
So is this only my private whining about unexpectedly large-scale losses in a PBEM game, or do I have point here. Please tell me your opinions!
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