Well against say the VK 30.02, it’s at 5.0, 0.3 BR above, I can’t pen it it can pen me, I should at least be able to kill it if I pen it I’d hope. Same with the T-14, that’s at the same BR as me, I can’t pen it it can’t pen me, but if we pen each other at the same time, I’ll die and he’ll live. It really does need APHE, but putting it lower would just be stupid.
If you can’t easily destroy the enemy it’s best to disable them and disengage.
Target prioritization is key.
You’re a rolling bunker that isn’t easily penetrated, so you should support your team by being an inconvenience for the enemy.
What about when it’s me and 2x M16s vs the entire enemy team locking down A point, then I want to kill them and cap it.
But the Churchill Mk VII is almost helpless against Soviet vehicles. The T-34 moves like a light tank so what if you penetrate its turret frontally? It just loses a gunner and then flanks you, launching a relentless attack. When facing the KV-1, you can hardly do anything. Its gun is more powerful, and it has better mobility. Moreover, most Soviet players tend to aim for the gun barrel, since the Churchill Mk VII has a very large muzzle brake, making it easy to destory.
Weakspots behind the front drive wheel are reliable
The best way to deal with KV-1s and T-34s is to track them and ignore them.
Idealy you don’t want to be in a position where someone can simply push you.
Stay with your team, which isn’t very difficult when you’re the slowest on your team, and support them.
If you can’t easily take a target down, it’s best not to waste too much time on them.