UGH please no officers or anything that provides any bonuses for putting units near each other...
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http://www.wwiiequipment.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=75:17-pounder-anti-tank-gun&catid=40:anti-tank&Itemid=58
If we did indeed had historical accuracy, then the Tiger II would practically have twice the protection of th Tiger I (of course ignoring the logistical issues of that tank) - I would hope that Brits didnt have any more weapon penetration as usual - a 77mm High Velocity gun being nearly good as the panthers (if Relic actually decides to make the Comet), the 17 pounder being about as good as pak40 (debatable, but the game still has its parameters).
The main point being the British actually having a good amount of sufficient options - and rightfully priced for them. Some would say the 76mm gun of the Americans is superior to the 17 pounder (at least that of a firefly) for the superior RoF and accuracy, while only having a little less penentration, but during the war, the British had a LOT more 17 pounders than the Americans had 76mm guns. The British were making loads of 17 pounder ammuntion while America had extremely low HVAP production. The US Military also deemed the 17 pounder inferior to the 90mm (though many could argue otherwise)
Point being Brit tanks would be expensive and consist of a diverse arsenal of well-rounded options compared to the US with its only proper AT being the Jackson.
Then Relic releases 1942 Brits and 2 pounders must flank panzer IV's Kappa