Paasky- I know there is a lot on your plate right now and I know this is a monstrous post. I wish I could help with some of this (I am unskilled with mod ing) but I have been researching some pre-war conditions for European Nations and I would like to see some additions to starting armies for the following. I will adapt what I think would be suited for these countries due to the fact that there are only so many tank models out there.
Also is there a way to make these units free of cost so they dont bankrupt due to maintenance costs??
ROMANIA- As of 1941 Romania had 35 Czech R-1 tankettes, 126 R-2, 73 French R-35 (some were obtained from the Polish 21st Armored Battalion who had fled to Romania in 1939), and 60 FT-17s. The 1st Tank Regiment had the R-2s, the 2nd Tank Regiment had the R-35s, and the 1st Royal Cavalry had the R-1s.
http://www.wwiivehicles.com/romania/default.asp
****I would like to see Romania start with 3-4 FT-17 tanks and 2-3 Somua R-35 tanks.
BULGARIA- The Bulgarian's started the war with 14 Italian CV 33 tankettes acquired in 1934, 8 Vickers 6-ton tanks purchased in 1938, and 36 PzKpfw 35(t)s in February 1940.
****I would like to see Bulgaia start with 1-2 L6/40 1-2 Valentine (or whatever is a light Brit tank).
http://www.wwiivehicles.com/bulgaria/default.asp
FINLAND- During the Winter War of 1939-1940 the Finnish Army had one tank battalion of Vickers 6-ton and FT-17 tanks. This force played a small role in the fighting. However, many Soviet vehicles were captured.
****I would like to see Finland start with 1-2 FT-17 and 1-2 Valentine (or whatever is a light Brit tank).
http://www.wwiivehicles.com/finland/default.asp
HUNGARY- In 1938, 104 CV 35 tankettes were purchased from Italy. These were modified by adding a small square commander's cupola. Also the Toldi was produced under license from Sweden (Landsverk L60B light tank) by Manfred Weiss company of Budapest.
****I would like to see Hungary start with either 5-6 L6-40s or 7-8 Ft-17 (to represent the tankette)
http://www.wwiivehicles.com/hungary/default.asp Ideally I think it would be cool to get Hungary its own tech for a couple of armour units. . .
YUGOSLAVIA- The Yugoslavians had 2 tank battalions formed and a 3rd being formed in Russia to be equipped with BT-7 tanks. The (I Bbk) had 48 FT-17s and NC-27s. Also a squadron of 8 S-Id tankettes. The II Bbk was to be equipped with 50 R-35s. Some of these may not have arrived before the fall of France.
http://www.wwiivehicles.com/yugoslavia/default.asp
****I would like to see Yugoslavia start with 2-3 Ft-17 tanks, and 1-2 Somua R-35
BELGIUM- Mobilization On August 25, 1939, mobilization began and by May 1940 there were 18 infantry divisions, 2 Chasseurs Ardennes divisions (partially motorized) and 2 motorized cavalry divisions. This was a total of about 600,000 men. There were few anti-aircraft guns, 10 tanks, 250 aircraft, and no navy.1
****I think Belgium need NO adjustment.
http://www.wwiivehicles.com/belgium/default.asp
GREECE- There were 18 divisions in 1940, and one of them was motorized. There were very few tanks. When the Italians invaded Greece in October 1940, their 6 divisions faced 4 Greek divisions. The Italians were soon driven back and by November 1940 the Greeks had 11 infantry divisions, 2 infantry brigades, and a cavalry division facing 15 Italian infantry and 1 tank divisions.
http://www.wwiivehicles.com/greece/default.asp
****I think Greece need NO adjustment.
NETHERLANDS- Nothing came up so. . . .
POLAND- Poland was very interested in tanks but had limited industrial capability. The war broke out before many of their more advanced designs could be produced.
It's estimated there were 1,000 light tanks and tankettes at the outbreak of war to face the approximate 3,000 tanks the Germans had.
There was a single armored brigade in the Polish Army. In total there were 660 tanks available. The rest of the army consisted of 17 infantry divisions, 3 infantry brigades, and 6 cavalry brigades.
http://www.wwiivehicles.com/wwii/tank-history.asp
****I am not sure about this one. . .you should use your disgression. Maybe some more of the TKS tanks. . ?
This is all the useful information I could find that I believe pertains to this mod. Tell me what you think.