I still use them, but in a very defensive position. It's true, if you put them too agressively on a vp or enemy cut off they get destroyed asap. But protecting your own cut off or inflicting MP loss when the enemy advances to your lines is still viable with mortar pits and bofors.
Agree!
Btw 1 brit mortar kills 1 ISG. And hey, if the ISG focus your emplacements, your teammates and you can go in and try to kill it.
But sure they are not OP anymore like they were with the Brace all the time and Repair from the one doc.
Its hard for the Brits vs mortar spam. But in 2vs2, 3vs3, 4vs4 you have teammates, who can support you. Soviets: 120 mm mortar, USF "Feldhaubitze".
AS Brit you need support in the early from your teammates. But in mid- and lategame you support your teammates with your good tanks, AT'S and kommandos and Airdrops.
About Useless untis in coh2: All the time there were untis, which were UP. Su76, Brummbär, Nebelwerfer. It takes time to change them.