Hmm, no one likes to see their tank go up in smoke (although it looks cool in the game),I think it seems pretty accurrate from what I've read 'bout WW II armour combat.
Here's a qoute from a book about the Sherman in a book published by Osprey : Vanguard ; Co. 'A', 66th Armd. Regt.,2nd Armd. Div. . As more HVAP(tungsten in game turms) ammo became availiable the situation became more balanced :
'While on the right of the village Fischeln Germany...my position had a field of fire extending to a distance of 2000 yds. covering several roads. While in this position I spotted a mk V (Panther) moving across my front. My first shot I used AP , establishing the range , which was 1600 yds.. The next round was HVAP. It hit the tank immediately setting it on fire'.
-Sgt. Ross Figueroa ,2nd Armd. Div.
Just one example of many such stories.