Kestrl Posted July 23, 2000 Share Posted July 23, 2000 I think my favorite is the Panzer IVs. The Panzer IV has great firepower with its 75mm main gun, and mobility with its max speed at 38 km/h, and protection. The Panzer IV has a good balance and isn't a axis armored unit you would just drive around in on the battlefield. I also like the skirts and it has a cool camouflage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apex Posted July 23, 2000 Share Posted July 23, 2000 Recently fell in love with the Jagdpanzer IV. Put it in a hull-down position, keep 1000m between it and your opponent and watch the ricochets apex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntg84 Posted July 23, 2000 Share Posted July 23, 2000 I'd have to say the Pz III series because it opened the door for the STUG's. The Pz III's effectivenes wasn't very, but it sort of showed how the Panzertrupen could do with less and make it work in their battles in the early days of the war. But in CMBO it would have to be the King Tiger. I've had one that took out 14 or 15 tanks and 40 infantry and not take a single casualty. Shells just kept boucning off of it. [This message has been edited by ntg84 (edited 07-23-2000).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Posted July 23, 2000 Share Posted July 23, 2000 I'd have to agree with many that the Panther V was (arguably) the best tank in the world until the early fifties. That is, after they worked the early bugs out. ---------Chris ------------------ Land Soft--Kill Quiet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mirage2k Posted July 23, 2000 Share Posted July 23, 2000 Leopard II... -Andrew ------------------ Throw me a frickin' smiley, people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Germanboy Posted July 23, 2000 Share Posted July 23, 2000 anything that smokes and/or has barrel droop... Nothing quite like the feeling of putting new ventilation holes into the Überpanzers. ------------------ Andreas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PzKpfw 1 Posted July 23, 2000 Share Posted July 23, 2000 My favorite German tank is the PzKpfw IV,The Panther etc, all have better armor & guns but the PzKpfw IV was the workhorse of the German army, as well as the tank most encountered on all fronts. I also like that its, an even match for both the 75mm & 76mm Shermans, which makes you have to think while deploying them 8)as you just cant keep your front to them as in a Panther or Tiger & have a chance of surviving. Regards, John Waters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil the Dill Posted July 23, 2000 Share Posted July 23, 2000 I know I'm in a very small minority (like the only one) however for my money there's nothing better than a Marder. For the points you pay their often worth it. You can buy 3 to most good allied tanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Captain Foobar* Posted July 23, 2000 Share Posted July 23, 2000 Panzer IV, fits my combat doctrine. Reasonable cost, flexible, not likely to bog down, and mobile. I dont like having all my eggs in one basket with UberPanzers... a chance gun hit can ruin your whole day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wadepm Posted July 23, 2000 Share Posted July 23, 2000 I am looking forward to the PZ III w/ the 50L gun in CM2. Still not the greatest tank but for a short time on the Eastern Front it was the king. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarmo Posted July 23, 2000 Share Posted July 23, 2000 Tiger I. Slow and ugly as it is, it has that special something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS_PanzerLeader Posted July 23, 2000 Share Posted July 23, 2000 My fav is Jagd Tiger but I dont buy them toomuch in CM -- CC2 thats another story I vary my buys alot in this game ------------------ SS_PanzerLeader.......out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF Posted July 23, 2000 Share Posted July 23, 2000 What!!?? No mention of my favorite? well I'll cast a vote for it than, long live the Hetzer! Decent speed, small, good gun, great sloped armor, and based on the beautiful pz38 chassis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeybutt Posted July 23, 2000 Share Posted July 23, 2000 Panzer I baby! Nothing beats 2 machineguns. Oh you mean in the game..I guess the Panther. -Monkeybutt ------------------ The Combat Mission Scenario Dump! http://www.geocities.com/TimesSquare/3805/Cm.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juju Posted July 23, 2000 Share Posted July 23, 2000 Some PZIV lovers here, I see. Funny, so far I don't believe I've ever had a PZIV survive more than 2 turns. Hate 'em. I'm beginning to like the Hetzer more and more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntg84 Posted July 23, 2000 Share Posted July 23, 2000 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Monkeybutt: Panzer I baby! Nothing beats 2 machineguns. -Monkeybutt <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> The Panzer III A-E had 3 machineguns, can't beat that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Babra Posted July 23, 2000 Share Posted July 23, 2000 Ditto on the Harrier (Hetzer). Lean, mean, & full of beans. ------------------ It's a mother-beautiful bridge and it's gonna be THERE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Macs Posted July 23, 2000 Share Posted July 23, 2000 The hetzer comes out on top for me as it should for all CC2 players. short and thin makes it very hard to hit and if you manage it in CM your shells just ping off that damn slopey front. plus the new mad dog snow cammo makes it look cool too ------------------ Never trust a rabbit. They may look like a child's toy but they eat your crops. Hungarian proverb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Huang Posted July 23, 2000 Share Posted July 23, 2000 How about a Maus ?? I like its 128 mm gun. OOPS, it is not in CM list ------------------ Sgt. Huang I LOVE my country, but my government sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oddball_E8 Posted July 23, 2000 Share Posted July 23, 2000 I´d have to say the lynx... you just can´t beat the feeling of sneaking around the enemy and putting two or three bursts of 20mm in the a** of a sherman and then watch it burn without the enemy even knowing what hit it. And yes... I do like the M5A1 when playing as the allies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howardb Posted July 24, 2000 Share Posted July 24, 2000 Gotto say the Panther. It's the ultimate in modern design. Good mobility, good sturdy high vel. gun, sloped armor and very pleasing to the eye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumbo Posted July 24, 2000 Share Posted July 24, 2000 Lynx, no doubt about it. I LOVE that cannon and the stunned expression on Allies faces when the armoured cav roars into view behind thier lines 8) By the way my fav allied tank is the churchill. It really shows off that fast turret rotation, big advantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rommel22 Posted July 24, 2000 Share Posted July 24, 2000 I am giving my vote to the MAUS!!!! with 200mm frontal armor at 60 degree angle. Can't beat that. 128mm gun with another 75mm short barrel gun (coaxial). Plus 2 machine guns one coaxial and a MG 34 on the roof of the turret. The rear armor of the tank is 165mm, try to hit that from the front or rear. Imagine that in CM. (on my wish list!!!) Although the speed is something less to talk about. 7mph cross country. And this thing weighs 190 tons, no bridge in the world can support the thing. Bring on 50 shermans from all sides and I'll kill them all with my Maus!!! Bring on the Amis or Ruskis!!! ------------------ Russian tactics as said by von Mellenthin "Bridge heads everywhere" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bastables Posted July 24, 2000 Share Posted July 24, 2000 The StuG, it looks like something the Daleks would build exterminate, exterminate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeAcH Posted July 24, 2000 Share Posted July 24, 2000 The Panther. All around champion. Question tho...were the PIVs really that pitiful? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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