[Axenolith]

G series Panther, best medium until nearly the 60's.

Of course, the Sherman was pretty damn mean after you put a 90 on it :)

[rmlew]

The Panzer V, Panther was a beautiful tank. Unfortunately, it was complex to operate and difficut to build. The T-34/85 (not the older T-34/76) was its equal. However, the Soviet tank was cheaper and easier to build.
The Sherman could do a good job on any tank. The Israelis used them in 1956 and 1967 against Egyptiam JS3 heavy tanks and T54s.
The Germans knew how to use their tanks. The Egyptians new how to leave them the Sinai.