It's a map from the Co-Op mission, I have no problem with it being added since it was there already anyway, whats the gain with it being a ToW only map? And what is the loss with it being a available to also play in skirmish mode?
You don't have to play it and people that like playing against the AI (and that are a lot of people) have the choice to play this map, which is actually pretty fun. I'm personally hoping that all the ToW Co-Op maps will be released eventually. They are in the game files, it doesn't take up developing time since they are already completed, so whats the harm? A freebie.
How is the overal balance now? Does this in the grand scheme nerf the germans disproportionately?
Comparing units 1 on 1 is not useful unless there is context provided in how it affects the overal balance. Not saying you don't have a point but that it is unfair to compare units (or classes of units) 1 on 1.