User blog comment:MilenHD/Hessians vs Redcoats/@comment-27334870-20170219041339

' Dargoo Faust's [REDACTED] Edges: "Weapons matter, people." '

Weapons

Close Range

While the Officer's sword is certainly a more modern weapon, it lacks use in a battle that ain't on a horse. With more weight and a stronger slashing and stabbing power, the Longsword will decimate British swords in one-on-one fights. El Alamein makes a very good point that in a direct battle like this the longsword has a "design-based" advantage. EDGE: HESSIANS

Mid Range

This is a classic case of two countries calling the same weapon different names. EDGE: TIE

Long Range

Quoting Alamein's vote again and doing some reasearch myself, the two seemingly similar weapons are completely different. The Brits lack in reloading speed (which, in a battle of the 18th century, is a big deal) alongside accuracy (an edge that can often be more important than firing power), and since everything else seems even, this is an easy edge for zhe German fighters. EDGE: HESSIANS

Special

While the Axe is a certainly better Melee weapon, the Bayonet's ability to be deployed directly from a rifle makes it a much more reliable weapon to use. I'm calling this a tie as this is a situational edge, and it really depends on the flip of a coin which fighter is more prepared for a melee encounter. EDGE: TIE

OVERALL WINNER: THE HESSIANS

I'm not going to say much other than look at the sources El Alamein provided. Whatever argument that the Hessians are "mercenaries, and not soldiers" is made much less believable in reading them. With positive edges in weapons, the difference of professionalism won't mean much of the Hessians are in a situation that suits them better. The Redcoats are better suited for battles with Cavalry, not Infantry. The Hessians particularly excel in direct combat like this, and without horseback soldiers the British lack most of their combat prowess that made them so feared in the 18th century. The Hessians also have a slight surprise factor, which is just icing on the cake.