What Units do you Consider Essential for Italy?

They are coming as is Japan. Guess I could go ahead & create those threads now.

Just manage to go first, you get to shoot them sometimes before they detonate...

Italy is tough to play as a "Stand Alone" country, it can be done but it ain't that easy. It has no Spotters for Indirect Fire & it does have units capable of that. Custom Units can help. I have a couple Autoblinda Commanders that add some punch yet are not overpowered.
I use them with a custom card & also use the German Spotter for Indirect Fire. You lose the Single Nation point bonus but Italy needs the help IMO. Also, I give them some German armor & transport & they can be formidable, also use the SS Haupsturmfurher for initiative help & Exert Will is a very good SA.
The Autoblinda card can be found on the Axis & Allies Underground forum, I haven't figured out how to post pics/etc here yet & I am using a tablet as well, not a techie either...
All this being said, Italy can be fun to play, just give them some help & go for it!

Also, the Semovente 75 is not as explosive as the 13/40, it only blows up on a 5 or 6, the 13/40 goes up on 3 or higher.

The Semovente 90 is the best armor killer they have, just have to wait until '43 or later for it if year restricted, or ignore year limits & have fun!