I liked the map art and I liked the game as well. It has some classic Chad design elements, lots of variability, and it has tanks. I think the learning curve for the Soviet players is going to be steep.
I think the cover art is both understated and classic - I like it!
I heartily agree - while tastes vary of course, GMT is taking some undeserved PC hits for beginning this series with a German formation, so an understated and clean cover image was the best path to take.