shermans were objectively superior tanks for their role than anything the germans fielded. tanks rarely fought other tanks in ww2 and germans neglected infantry support in their design and doctrinal use of tanks after the panzer 4 was forced to be modified due to the panzer 3 platforms limitations. both the tiger and panther were ill suited for infantry support work. the germans instead relied on cheaper fixed casemate spgs, which were considered a branch of artillery to them in doctrine and use, for anti-infantry work. they actually got completely lost in the sauce of a dream of equal platonic tank on tank battles, and missed the qualities that were actually used at war. it wasn't just down to production figures. sherman's did better on a 1:1 basis in the field. pic unrelated, i just think the cast lee looks hilarious.
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