Wow, I know I don't have the stats like you do but everything you said in this post is completely accurate.
Although one thing I don't do, and I have been reluctant to do is buy the M20 Utility. I just don't have the knack of putting mines in good spots they usually just go in places that get virtually untouched all game, not to mention the utility costs too much imo. The Kubel costs a fraction of the fuel and suppresses.. Just don't personally see the use of it besides mines and the crew maybe. Would you still recommend this?
Also, I usually go Flak Halftrack after LT, I like to use it like the Panzer Elite Armored cars from CoH1 and just harass and keep my distance + Suppressing. To get enemy to flea real quick and cap more points, and to make them buy Panzershrecks and invest in an Racketen instead of more inf.
And to add on to what you said, Easy Eight is NOT worth it. The rifle doc is almost useless besides the flame throwers. Even then they're a liability when the fuel tank explodes. Airborne with Para + LMG and P-47 is basically the best route for team games. If you have 2 rocket strikes going and an enemy tank rush it's done. Not to mention if you have a Jackson firing at the tanks being swarmed it can help BIG time.
Good response.
I too was reluctant to use the M20 mines,until i won a couple games against players i wouldve LOST against had i not had an
immobilizing high damage mine in the right spot at the right time to turn the tide.
Put them on crossroads and or in areas where you think units like the Puma or Panther will chase you to. Reverse over the mine when the tank chases your M20/sherman. even if they never hit the mine its still there as a safety net. Use the Mines like a Goalie in soccer,or a linemen in football....Its just there to allow your tanks to retreat safely without fear of being chased..(USE THE SMOKE SCREENS!) Theres never really a bad time to get the M20 and its mines,use it well and it will reward you EVERY time.
Dont use it in direct combat on the front lines unless the enemy has no at whatsoever(like a bunch of sturmpioneres, or a bunch of assault grens). use it to deter harrassing squads and MG's during a flank manuever...,and if a 222 comes,just pop the crew out and replace with Rear echelon.
I do this all the time as soon as the M20 hits the field nowadays for the free zooka.
Dont forget the armor upgrade. it pays for itself.
I would ONLY skip M20 for the AA halftrack to counter to the okw FlakHalftrack when it is causing you a ton of trouble. any other time AA HT is just overkill and delays your major,and therefore your shermans significantly.
The only other time i would get the AA halftrack is against Ostheer heavy Tier 1 start(5-7 units form Tier 1)....and from there i would get a captain and AT gun/pak howie to counter the Stug E from mechanized assault or early panzer 4
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