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=====Panzer IV=====
A somewhat more conventional family, the Panzer IVs are the closest the Germans have to a Sherman. Of course, it's a bit of a stretch, as it's still very much a German tank and in fact, it's the Ausf E that's the closest match for a basic Sherman. Still, this is most likely the reason you'll want them: it's the Panzer IV that's the mainline medium tank in Early and Mid War. Only in Late War does the Panzer III get a variant that takes the role that only the Panzer IV can do in the earlier periods.

'''Ausf. A''': The short 75 is a different animal in Fall Weiss. It can't damage Medium or better armour there, but it is a good anti-infantry option, since it can pound away with an HE bonus with impunity. It's also 5+ in the first place, though it does not have the -1 damage of most 5+ guns. This bad boy costs a bit, so you probably want to keep it away from AT weapons. It's not the most expensive thing in existence, but it is squishy. Also has no hull machinegun.

'''Ausf. D''': For 2 extra points, it becomes the third most expensive Wehrmacht toy in Fall Weiss, gets up-armoured to Light, so it no longer fears machineguns, and it gets that hull MG. It's still probably best held at the rear regardless of that MG.

'''Ausf. E''': A little pricey Early War, but it's the Early War counterpart to the T-34. Unlike the T-34, it needs some positioning, since it has squishy sides and rear. Very much a mid-war workhorse, though the PzIII Ausf. N is more points-efficient Late War.

'''Ausf. G''': The long barreled 3+ variant, available mid-war. A nasty gun in mid-war, it's a good example of German strength in that period - and it comes at a bit of a price, but it's still not particularly overpriced.

'''Ausf. H''': Coming around mid-war, with side skirts, it loses its side armour weakness and gains a Heavy front and a Heavy Turret. It's also 3+, so it's almost a pocket heavy. Actually reasonably priced for what it brings to the table.

'''Ausf. J''': Replaces the Ausf. G in Late War. It retains the Heavy front of the Ausf. H, but loses the Medium sides. It's a little cheaper, so it's a better option if you can keep its sides safe.