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AXIS and ALLIES RTS | Light Tank Regiment

Light Tank Regiment > Light Tank Units | Command Units | Comparison of Units | UnOfficial Light Tank Regiment Ranks | In Conclusion

^{M3A1 Stuart Light Tank}

At the start of WW2, the light tank was a vital part of the blitzkrieg warfare Germany used so effectively, to quickly conquer country after country. In many cases their opponents had no match for them, as some countries where still using cavalry! But by the end of the war the light tank was usually outclassed and virtually obsolete. Since the setting for A&A is late in the war, it makes sense that the light tank regiment has very little value in online play.

^{T-70 Light Tank}

"The tank stage is the last and most difficult stage in Axis and Allies. It requires the most micro, because not only do you have to control a plethora of units in the field, but you have to defend your base from para drops and bomber planes." _{[more basic strategy]}

The Light Tank Regiment's strength is it's speed, however by the time you are building the required armor hq's to deploy them, they will likely be outclassed by all other regiments on the field of battle.

^{Kyu Go Light Tank}

Light Tank Regiment

All Light Tank regiments consist of:
[1] Command Tank
[3] Light Tank Units *
* Every country except Japan has 3 Light Tanks units per light tank regiment (Japan has 4)

^{M5A1 Stuart Light Tank}

In our never-ending quest to leave no stone unturned, let's look at one of the least important armored regiments in A&A. When comparing any regiment you must consider the differences of the various units present in each regiment, and any upgrades that may help them on the battlefield. So here's the basic stats of Light Tank Units and Command Units, followed by a Comparison of Units.

LIGHT TANK UNITS of the LIGHT TANK REGIMENT [HOW TO READ]

_British M5A1 Stuart Light Tank ^{37mm Gun} 300/330 4 50/50 ^{range = 18}	_German PZ2 Light Tank ^{20mm Gun} 300/300 4 50/60 ^{range = 18}	_Japanese Kyu-Go Light Tank* ^{37mm Gun} 275/275 4 40/40 ^{range = 18}	_Russian T-70 Light Tank ^{20mm Gun} 330/363 5 50/60 ^{range = 18}	_{United States} M3A1 Stuart Light Tank ^{37mm Gun} 300/330 4 50/60 ^{range = 18}

WEAKEST

STRONGEST

^{* Japan is the only country to feature 4 light tank units per regiment, all others only have 3}

COMMAND TANKS of the LIGHT TANK REGIMENT [HOW TO READ]

_British M4 Sherman Firefly Tank ^{76mm Gun} 400/440 5 65/65 ^{range = 20}	_German Panzer IV Tank ^{75mm Gun} 400/400 7 75/85 ^{range = 18}	_Japanese 97 Chi-Ha Tank ^{75mm Gun} 375/375 5 55/55 ^{range = 18}	_Russian KV-1 Tank ^{76mm Gun} 440/484 5 65/75 ^{range = 18}	_{United States} M4A2 Sherman Tank ^{75mm Gun} 400/440 5 65/75 ^{range = 18}

WEAKEST

STRONGEST

AXIS and ALLIES RTS | Comparison of Units of the Light Tank Regiment

Light Tank Units *
[speed-max=3.5]
[acceleration=3]
[recharge-time=6]
[area=1]
[base-resistances]

60%

50%

10%
^{* BEFORE UPGRADES}

Light Tank Unit:

Russia has the highest health and defense value.

United States has Mechanical Reliability and Gyrostabilized Tank Guns

Germany has the all important Gyrostabilized Tank Guns and Schurzen upgrades.

Britian falls a little short since they are missing important Gyrostabilized Tank Guns upgrade, but at least have Mechanical Reliability.

Japan has the worst attack value and health, and worst light tanks. But at least has 4 units per regiment where all others have 3.

^{Light Tank Unit}

Command Tank Units *
[speed-max=3.5]
[acceleration=3]
[recharge-time=6]
[area=1]
[base-resistances]

60%

50%

10%
^{* BEFORE UPGRADES}

Command Tank Unit:

Germany has the best attack and defense value, as well as Gyrostabilized Tank Guns and Schurzen.

Russia has the highest health and Gyrostabilized Tank Guns.

United States has Mechanical Reliability and Gyrostabilized Tank Guns

Britian falls a little short, since they are missing Gyrostabilized Tank Guns, but at least have Mechanical Reliability.

Japan has lowest health and attack value, and are missing Gyrostabilized Tank Guns and Mechanical Reliability.

^{CO Tank Unit}

Light Tank Units Command Units < >

UnOfficial Regiment Ranks

The research and data is all in, and after years of tesing and analysis here's our UnOfficial Regiment Ranks for the Axis and Allies RTS Light Tank Regiment... from first to worst

Russian Light Tank Regiment

Best light tanks and strong command units, and the best upgrades Gyrostabilized Tank Guns and Mechanical Reliability.

Light Tank Units |

Command Units

United States Light Tank Regiment

Solid light tanks and strong command units, and the best upgrades Gyrostabilized Tank Guns and Mechanical Reliability.

Light Tank Units |

Command Units

German Light Tank Regiment

Best command units and solid light tanks, Gyrostabilized Tank Guns, plus a couple unique upgrades: Schurzen and Advanced Armor Training

Light Tank Units |

Command Units

Japanese Light Tank Regiment

Although Japan has the weakest command and light tanks, they have more light tank units than the other countries, giving them the slight edge over Britian

Light Tank Units |

Command Units

British Light Tank Regiment

You shouldn't be deploying the light tank regiment with any country, especially Great Britian.

Light Tank Units |

Command Units

^{PZ2 Light Tank}

In Conclusion

Not to say a skilled player couldn't find a way to use the light tank regiment effectively, the "window of opportunity" for this regiment is very small. Probably only good for a quick hit "base rush" or if you can greatly outnumber the enemy. This regiment is NOT recommended 99% of the time.

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