User blog comment:Undead RVD/Battle of the Bronze Armies: Spartans vs Easterlings/@comment-8012490-20130727132430

Close Range: The scimitar is longer than the xiphos and can be used for slashing and stabbing. Edge: Easterlings.

Medium Range: The halberd is a versitile and longer weapon than the dory spear is. Edge: Easterlings.

Long Range: Bows have longer range than javalins do and they have a higher firing rate. Edge: Easterlings.

Armor: The steel armor with a brass overlay is superior to the bronze armor of the Spartans. Edge: Easterlings.

X-Factors: The easterlings have better metalurgy and tactics and have no disadvantages. Edge: Easterlings.

My vote goes to the Easterlings.