TFW your crew just finished removing the 5th road wheel, and you hear V-2 engines in the distance

Fair point, James is consistent and not scooping to childish insults. The other guy doesn't seem to acknowledge the conditions the Soviets were fighting in.

Fighting for survival against a genocidal enemy, in wartime conditions you want a good enough tank now, not a superb tank next year. The T-34 was already in production, it was cheap and was designed to last 6 months. If it survived battle after 6 months it was serviced, to extend the service life a major service included an engine/trans overhaul and the tank was rotated back into combat units.

The major difference was the Soviets had spare parts available and sufficient support services. An easy upgrade made it a Tiger killer. In a war of attrition, this is a good thing and it paid off.

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