Please tell me this is true.
Where is this mentioned?
A bit more on topic with the thread, I think that Germany needs a reworked UA, and I think the Landsknecht would be much more attractive with just the following additions:
Earn promotions 50% faster (retains on upgrade) and upgrades to the Rifleman (hey, if the Zulu can do this with the Impi, Germany sure as hell can). As for the decreased cost, I'd say retain it, but maybe bump up the cost a bit to reflect the increased usefulness of the unit.
Panzer isn't great, but I think it's fine as it is. Compared to another late game unit, the Zero, it is perfectly acceptable.