There really is no point to even play this game as an Axis player until a balance patch comes out. American troops are too strong, and if they build two mortars you have absolutely no chance to win. Zero. I applaud people who have the micro to be able to counter the American's blatant edge they have in low-mid level play, but as it stand this game simply is not worth the time anymore. Relic just couldn't help but destroy another one of their games. Very glad the most I've ever contributed to them is ~5 dollars when their games go under and are put on Humble Bundle. This is a company that truly deserves everything that has happened to them.
Edit: Also, you want proof that Relic is suiciding the game?
https://www.humblebundle.com/company-of-heroes-10th-anniversary
OKW $1. To get USF and UK? $10. They know what they are doing.