So once upon a time I didnt think this thread was very valid but After playing since release I feel the need to say something. I think Obersoldaten's infer red need to be toned down a bit. Overs them selves are bearable, but the IR allows them to evaporate squads in the blink of an eye even when they are standing in cover. You have to have a tank dedicated to pushing them away other wise they simply wander about wiping anything they come across. Even that is not always a good plan because it allows the OKW to always bait out your armor. Basicaly they force you into poor engagements for simply having them on the field.
Hmm, I don't know. I've played a few matches recently where I did get lazy with my Obers and they got squad wiped in a heart-beat by BAR/M1919 carrying US forces. Like literally I drop my guard for a second and then 'We have lost a squad of infantry' and they are corpses.
I think the Infra Red makes them very powerful, but also more close-range, so you can take advantage of that I guess. I find that they aren't as easy to use as people make them out to be, simply A-Moving them alone is to throw them away most of the time.