Another possible problem I’ve encountered is with the Panther when it takes flanking hits… Regardless of the type of enemy gun or tank used, or the engagement range, I’m always exposed or dead to the first shot.
Now, it’s true that the Panther was weak on the flanks, but I’ve never seen a 100% first-shot kill rate on a tank in game, not even on the Sherman, which notoriously often survives one or more flank hits.
I assume it’s a possible bug.