So how exactly do light tanks work?

Draschel: What you want to do is equip gun rammer, ventilation, and rotation mechanism.You need sixth sense, snapshot, smooth ride, camo, BIA, consumable food.Make sure you use directives, camo cover or vent purge. Ammo should only be premium rounds to ensure highest possible penetration, and gun handling (most premium shells increase muzzle velocity)Use premium account for 2 map selection bonus, and turn off both Ensk and Himmelsdorf.  What you want is redshire, malinovka, prokhorovka, studziankaStick to camo foliage lanes, maintain distance from the enemy, and snipe. Use your team as spotting, use their armor and HP - as your armor and HP.   The good thing about this is, with friendly fire off,  your probably frustrated team won't be able to team kill you either.This perfectly fine leaves you free to rack up damage in your light tanks.