I have 22 of the Italian Anniversary Edition tanks - I wheeled and dealed to get those, buying a couple sets on eBay and swapping the tanks with Panthers. I had it in my description that the tanks were different but it didn’t affect resale value one bit.
I guess by the responses I have read it is unanimous, Italy is better as a seperate entity mainly due to the added possibilities that it creates and the overall strategy changes it allows from both sides.
The other thing I really do like is that with 6 countries it is axis then allies turns rotated so as to not have two allied turns back to back. It is harder to double team that way.
Thank you every one for your thoughts. 8-)
Meh, i choose the route that i think will be more profitable example : i can send 2 inf. and 2 tanks at place that is 5 ipc’s and has 2 infantry on it or a territory that has 7 infantry worth 2 ipc’s and you can send 3 fighters 5 tanks and 4 infantry! hmmmmmmm which 1 like southern or northern what makes you get a better chance!