Moscow 41 play balance question

[Dog Soldier]

The lower ratings in the stock versions take an estimated account of the firepower in the unit, not just the design capabilities of the individual T-34. Most Russian crews by the time of M41 had barely any time spent in their vehicle. Most did not train together and that training was abysmal. The tank commanders were in a cramped turret and had to act as a loader. The commanders had to expose themselves in open hatches due to poor visibility in the turret (hatch closed) and could be taken out with a good rifle shot. Unit commanders did not know their fellow vehicle commanders. Coordination of the vehicles in the unit was virtually non-existent.
Individual bravery, stubbornness, tried to make up for these short comings. The Russian T-34 could inflict damage, but in the fall of 1941, they could not win engagements.

Forget the Russian T-34 unit depicted on the game counters being that effective. Many just broke down and never got in the fight because the crews had no idea how to do any field repairs. They simply abandoned the vehicles.

German Pz38 light tank crews were veterans of several campaigns for the most part. They had radio control of all vehicles in the unit counter to act i a coordinated and effective manner. They could target the weak spots on the T-34, at least disabling it by shooting up the tracks. Then move in for the kill at close range on the wounded T-34. Also the Germans and players of the game, should employ combined arms tactics to control the battlefield and meet their objectives. It was not until the Soviet counter attack that winter with the panzer forces much reduced and immobilized by the weather, that the Soviets were able to get the upper hand.

The Alt versions have their good points, but also trade offs too.

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