They are scout cars, they punch above their class, but cannot take anything back.
Accidentally driving into bofor and it is gone. Accidentally drive into an AT gun and it is gone. Accidentally getting AT naded, it is gone. Get on the wrong side of the flak track? DEAD.
It is a bit powerful for 15 fuel, but anything over 25 would sent it back into the abyss where no one touches it especially since the meta of light tank rush means any more delay in getting a Pz4, Stug or whatever becomes unacceptable.
Dont get me started on Stuart + Shell shock. AND god help you if the enemy has a DsHK.
Answer is hell yes of course, it is an awesome tank as long as you aren't using it to charge Panthers. I only played a few game as USF since I never got used to rifleman, but the Sherman is easily a favorite of mine.
- Stop floating MP, use them
- Use more indirect fire, eg: Mortar halftrack, Pwerfer
- Micro units more, especially those sitting in base doing nothing
- Get upgrades for gren
- Cap any leftover points since the resources add up