Slitherine

I've just found the M4A3(105) howitzer variant Sherman, when switched to tank mode, has a whopping 11 direct soft attack value. That's on par of the IS-2 (also 11). I think it's a little too good, as the most powerful direct soft attack in the game is only 13, by the Maus. I haven't put it into use yet but I can imagine it's going to annihilate Axis infantry quite easily. Is it intentional? Is the 105mm really THAT powerful?

That is very high. KV2 have 152 mm and soft attack 10.