My whole game play is about winning the war by defeating the enemy. This includes offensive and defensive actions.
In an Offensive action to capture a base, if a player ups to defend, it is my job to kill it or at least insure it does not hinder the effort. If that means 5 of us jump this defender to insure that, so be it, its part of the game.
In a Defensive action to defend a base, if a player arrives to attack, it is my job to kill it, or at least insure it does not contribute to the capture of the base. Again, if that means 5 of us jump this attacker to insure that, so be it, its part of the game.
While I have not played IL2 in several years, from what I hear here on the forum and see on Youtube, that is how it is played as well with multiple players.
Uptown is right about one thing on 200 though, It's about egos and dislike for one another with this player base. It's a huge turn off for new and returning players. You guys have forgotten to have fun and have let this game turn into a full-time job.