As always, axis fans juggle text and start to panic. Why are you so afraid of such discussions? I did not say that E8 should defeat Panther. Please quote these words, if you do not provide them, you are considered liars.
The E8 discussion began with one of your friends saying, “E8 has a superior AT gun.” This is the funniest thing I've heard. Superior gun - which cannot normally penetrate the panther, especially when there is a vet 1.
Did I really want the E8 to defeat the Panther? Where did I say that? I said that it does not have a “superior gun”, and that E8 needs more penetration. Even if the E8 has a penetration, like Jackson, it will not defeat the Panther. Because the Panther has more armor and health. And this is logical. After all, the E8 is a doctrinal tank, it can have a little better gun.
Your argument with Panzer J is not appropriate, because you do not take into account the opposition. I am writing it again.
2. But you did not mention the opposition of these tanks.
E8 vs Panzer 4, Panther, King Tiger. (Doctrine: Tiger, Tiger Ace, JagdTiger, Ferdinand)
Panzer 4 vs sherman 75mm and Jackson (Doctrine: Sherman 76 mm and Pershing)
We see that for E8 the opposition is much stronger. Even if the OKW does not choose a doctrine, it has a panther and KT.
- Therefore, given the opposition, the E8 should have a slightly better penetration, so as not to become quite easy prey for the Panther, especially with enhanced armor.
- Sherman 76 mm is not needed at all.