Original sentence: Absence of vision slits makes defense against close attack impossible.Fuel lines of porous material that allow gasoline fumes to escape into the tank interior causing a grave fire hazard.High silhoette.It is very front-heavy and therefore quickly wears out the front final drives, made of low-grade steel.Long gun barrel and width of tank reduce maneuverability in village and forest fighting.The Sherman because of its maneuverability and height was good...[the Panther was] poorly suited for hedgerow terrain because of its width.Weak side armor; tank top vulnerable to fighter-bombers.very sensitive power-train requiring well-trained drivers.| |While the PzKpfw IV could still be used to advantage, the PzKpfw V [Panther] proved ill adapted to the terrain