@ShadowHAwk Those units are essential to defend your capital, as well as France’s capital. There is no way around having a substantial defensive force if you want to win the game as the axis. Ideally all of those units could attack Moscow, but that is literally not an option. Germany can lose its capital turn 4 if you don’t have enough units to defend, and Paris can be lost to the allies turn 5 if you aren’t deploying enough units to prevent that.
Best 18 ipc's spent on land defense
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It could be all Inf. or all Tanks, or any combination.
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In most scenarios, 6 infantry would be my pick for defense.
If I lack aa guns and the enemy is ready with a lot of air, then I might include an aa gun or guns.
If I’m likely retreating from the position (but it won’t fall immediately), then some mech or air might be desirable.
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Depends a lot on how serious the threat is.
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Pure defense, nothing else considered, 6INF.
But it is of course like Wheatbeer said; depends a lot on the situation…
If defending a not-to-be-given-up location while still have to be building up for counterattacks, might build 3ART + 2INF instead.
Etc. etc.
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All infantry - best defense rating for the money and longest staying power due to a greater number of them.