SD:Bef. Panther

 is a German Tank unit. It is one of the most powerful command tank units in the game, as it combines excellent firepower with frightening accuracy. As a leader unit, it inspires nearby units but is a formidable adversary in its own right. Interestingly enough, its cost remains the same as that of a normal panther G, making it a very valuable unit for its price.

Background
The 14 frontal armour and the gun (accuracy 7) indicate that this command vehicle is a modified Panther G.

Strategy
The Bef. Panther is the answer to nearly all Allied armour, as it is a two-star veteran unit sporting a very accurate and powerful gun. These two factors combine to create a frighteningly accurate tank that can usually win any duel at range. In addition, it is a leader unit, making it a very powerful unit that does not cost more than a normal Panther G, and its Leader trait allows it to boost the power of nearby tanks, making it even more valuable.

While the Bef. Panther will have no trouble dealing with enemy tanks, anti-tank guns remain a problem. It does not possess a powerful HE shell capable of quickly knocking out soft targets and the 17-pdr is capable of frontally piercing its armor. Always keep in mind that the smallest anti-tank guns are able to punch through the weak side and rear armor.

As with all Panthers is is also vulnerable to airstrikes, which can easily panic this elite unit, and given its formidable reputation (making it a valuable target), it is smart to bring AA guns or fighters to protect it.

The Bef. Panther could be used to form the center of an armored thrust or as an enhanced Panther G. Only one pack of one Bef. panther is available for battlefield deployment, so this prized unit should not be squandered.