User blog:Deathblade 100/Australia vs Nepal: Gurkhas vs Rats of Tobruk

Ok, this battle is between two of the Allies best fighting forces in World War 2;

The Rats of Tobruk- Australian light infantry division who delayed Erwin Rommel's Afrika Korps at Tobruk from April to November 1941

Vs

The Gurkhas; Fearless mountain assassains who take on the British Empire's most dangerous missions.

In this battle of the World War Two warriors, we look at their load outs: Light Machine Guns, Submachine Guns and knives. They are possibly to of the Allies greatest warriors; so this could go either way.

To find out the history of war and modern science collide, as we test the weapons and tactics these two Allied forces used in the field of battle. If these two great soldiers were to face each other on the field of battle, we really want to know this; WHO...IS...DEADLIEST?

Rats of Tobruk info
"I cannot understand you Australians. In Poland, France, and Belgium, once the tanks got through the soldiers took it for granted that they were beaten. But you are like demons. The tanks break through and your infantry still keep fighting."

- European Campaign Veteran on Australian morale.

The Rats of Tobruk were an Australian military force that served in Tobruk, Africa during the Second World War. They adopted the name when Erwin Rommel's forces said they were "...caught like rats in a trap". The Rats used a series of tunnels which they used as shelter during bombardments. The force was eventually relieved by the 18th Australian Infantry Brigade. (Rats of Tobruk Page)

Rats of Tobruk weapons
Long Range: Lewis Gun

Mid Range: Thompson Submachine Gun w/ 30 round mag

Close Range: Bayonet

Tactics: Siege of Tobruk

Gurkha info
"It's better to die than to be a coward"

- Gurkha Motto

The Gurkhas are warriors native to Nepal who are famous for their unquestionable loyalty, ambition, ferocity and resolve. They first gained fame during the Gurkha War in 1814, when the British East India Company tried to invade Nepal and failed. Impressed by their combat skills and bravery (which was unlike anything the British had ever encountered in their enemies), the British offered to hire the Gurkhas to fight for them. Gurkhas went on to fight for the British in both World Wars.

After India gained independence in 1947, the original ten Gurkha regiments were split between the British Army and the new Indian Army. To the disappointment of many British officers, most Gurkhas offered service between the two chose their native Indian Army. Today, the Gurkhas also serve in Nepal, Singapore, Brunei and are sometimes employed by the United States. (Gurkha Page)

Gurkha weapons
Long Range: Bren Gun

Mid Range: Sten Gun

Close Range: Kukri

Tactics: Battle of Imphal

Weapons edges
Long Range: Rats of Tobruk. A 30 round mag vs a 47 round mag? Also a non jamming weapon is better than a jamming weapon.

Mid Range:  Rats of Tobruk. The Thompson fires the .45 ACP round which is larger than the Gurkhas 9mm.

Close Range: Gurkhas. The Kukri can slash as well as stab.

Deadliest Warrior
I'm giving my edge to the Gurkhas. The kukri is capable of doing more damage against the Rats Bayonet.