Letting this aside, I remember being a little astonished when a patch from last year buffed the T34 damage from 80 to 120. At that moment I thought it would have been better to increase a little its armor penetration capability, while buffing less the damage. That way, T34 would be today a more balanced tank, I guess.
How would you feel if the T34 damage went to 160 then?
Good thread, always fun to read speculation as it gives some insights into what some of the players want.
edit: I just wanted to comment on one last thing. We agree with the sentiment that the Soviet core army needs to be effective against all opposing units on its own. Counters should not be exclusive to doctrines that is.