Counter? Possible. But when late game hit with Jagdtiger/Elefant and bunches of rocket artillery, all allies counter options become invalid. You just have to over skill your opponent or become salty.
Either you are axis fanboi wanting to abuse it or just playing 1v1 and claiming it's not a problem.
i can sign that. bunkers may not be that much of an issue in smaller modes, but well, even in 2v2 on narrow maps it can be a big problem with a axis lategame units camping nearby
i use the vickers upgrade on open maps. it can allow you to rely on its supression and ignore the HMG vickers.
flamer upgrade obviously, usually, on urban maps
because i read kv1 again. this is a forgotten unit which has been left behind and needs a buff badly. apparently nobody cares and its also out of school. thanks lelic