It is a console problem because of the snap aim.If they instantly snap on their 1st shot with the M1 the amount of damage it does gives little chance to react.
Such a shame.They should never have made a WW2 game if they were unwilling to tell the basic facts and stories of the war.
If you change the history of WW2 to fit your modern values then I think you are always going to be in a losing battle.
I've been playing on default fov and lowered my sensitivity for a few months now.My Kd has stayed about the same but the game feels more enjoyable to play and feel I can improve in time.
Plane flares should only work when they reach the ceiling height of flares used by infantry in my opinion.
Or make them a lot larger/brighter so they can be shot down the same.