I always wondered about what the Allies used for heavy engagements with tigers, like in the I44 mod?
Shermans? Seemed pretty weak. I heard about M1 Tank destroyers or somethnig....
I think that most of German heavy tanks were destroyed by allied airforces (or in some cases in close combat, firing at close range.) Also people have to remember that Tiger and Panther suffered many technical difficulties. For example; when Panthers entered battle first time, most of them didnt even get tot the battle field because of breakdowns (Gearbox, suspension and transmission). And also it is good to remember that manufacturing numbers were small.
"To destroy a Panther, a tank destroyer with a three inch (Gun Motor Carriage M10) or 76mm gun (Gun Motor Carriage M18 Hellcat) would have to aim for the side or rear of the turret, the opening through which the hull-mounted machine gun projected, or for the underside of the gun shield (mantlet)." - U.S. Army report prior to September of 1944.
"...the Pz Kpfw VI with its heavy armour, dual purpose armament and fighting ability was basically an excellent tank, and, constituted a considerable advance on any allied tank..." - British Report from 1943 based on a study of Tiger I captured in Tunisia. (with full tropical air filter 'Feifel' system - November 1942 to August 1943)
"It is suggested to the Red Army to use such German tanks as StuG III and Pz IV due to their relability and availability of spare parts. The new German Panther and Tiger can be used until they broken down without trying to repair them. They have bad engines, transmission and suspension." - Department of Weaponry of the Red Army, late 1944.
I once read memoirs of Waffen-SS captain, and according to him if sky was clear there was no way to move vehicles and even the infantry had to hide until dark. Some historians belive that in Battle of the Bulge (German counter attack in the Ardennes) German units were near to wipe out US-units entirely (US-generalt thougt it would be impossible to attack through forest and rough terrain and were not prepared for heavy tanks and crack infantry). It was snowing and situation seemed grim for the G.I. Joes. But eventually sky cleared and after that allied airplanes annihilated German forces.
Back to topic.
I have a hobby to study WW2 events so I may sometime be distracted from subject. I tried several addons from link before and have to note that finishing and balancing of WW2-addons is far from perfect. Actually I dont even ask them to be perfect, just balanced. ;D Many addons are great, lookin good and working fine but they just dont "work" together. :-\
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