Tank loaded with infantry
 

When I was playing SP, a friend told me that loading infantry on tanks could protect the tank from infantry assault. How about winSPWWII? Can this work too?

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Ironfist

Re: Tank loaded with infantry
 

Not sure but riders might help tank spot marginly better & will dismount & fire back.
A poor experience suppresed unit may be spotted by rider & tank before mounts attack so the rider could dismount & take fire instead.
Riding tanks into battle generally not a good idea better to have APCs supporting the tanks as eyes. The act of unloading from the tank means the tanks op fire that turn will be less accurate. Not 100% sure on that test if you like but think thats how it works. Best used to likely point of contact then have them dismount not in front line is my view.

Re: Tank loaded with infantry
 

Yes. See the Game Guide section "Game Play Notes", paragraph beginning "Even if you are a 'tankie' you will need some infantry about to help you out..." or search that page of the Game Guide for "riders".

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Andy

Re: Tank loaded with infantry
 

Thanks Andy. It seems there is always something you overlook in the GG.

I will only let cheap support units riding tank, and preferably they should go ahead of tank. But perhaps I can use support inf both ahead and on tank, for increased safety.

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Ironfist

Re: Tank loaded with infantry
 

get a cheap unit, like a marksman to walk in the front of the tanks

Re: Tank loaded with infantry
 

I think this idea is great. I used to use support scout to lead the way but the marksman is also size 0 and cheaper.

Then one more question: is # of eyes considered in spotting? I mean, a marksman has only "two eyes" while a scout team can have "8 eyes". Is crew number considered in spotting?

BTW
I got the idea when a support crew who escaped from a destroyed car passed by one of my tank. And I loaded that poor kid onto that tank.

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Ironfist

Re: Tank loaded with infantry
 

i think it is, i remember reading something about # eyes in the game manual, but your unit is probably going to get shot at if it walks into enemy guns range, unless he has no HE