I skipped reading that because I don't agree. Unit recognition is something players will have to learn, just like tactics. I could distinguish a T34-85 from a T34-76 100/100 times at first glance.
And how is this any different from a comparison like the M4A3 Sherman and M4A3(76) Sherman?
This is a great point as it fits the T34 situation well.
Id say its important to be able to look at two tanks , lets say T34's , and know instantly which is an 85 and which is a 76. Just look for enlarged hull and longer barrel , and if you cant tell that at a glance just look at it more I guess?
Sherman applies too , just the same but with a longer barrel and muzzle break , easy to tell the difference.
I can see the OP's point , but in a game like this where many people are able to identify this kind of equipment much faster than the average Joe , I dont think it is needed.
Further to this the Crom and Centaur have the same hull , do we need to paint the centaur luminescent pink so people can tell the difference?