User blog comment:Leolab/Irving Morrell (TL-191) v Welkin Gunther (Valkyria Chronicles)/@comment-4661256-20160829025235

El Alamein's Edges:

 Infantry: Basic vs. Scouts:  Morrell's Springfield does have the longer effective range and the longer barrel length, so it will shoot at a longer distance and more accurately at said distances. However, the Gallian-A's semi-automatic fire rate, its larger magazine size, and its detachable box magazine will facilitate more effective suppressive tactics and a faster reload time (even with the Springfield's stripper clip taken into consideration). In terms of grenades, they both appear to be similar in that they're standard stick grenades. None of the weapons that either soldier is carrying will be very effective against the tanks, but in terms of their ability to fight off foot troops, Gunther's side has an advantage.

Edge: Welkin Gunther

 Anti-Tank: Anti-Barrel Rocket vs. Anti-Tank Lance:  The lance has a larger explosive warhead and a much longer effective range. This means that Gunther's troops will be able to pose a significantly more serious threat to Morrell's "barrel" than Morrell's troops will be able to pose against Gunther's tank. There's not a lot else to say here, really. The lance is simply the vastly superior anti-armor tool.

Edge: Welkin Gunther

 Specialists: Close-Range Infantry vs. Shocktroopers:  The Mag MXX does have a longer effective range, but only by 50 meters, which isn't a hugely significant distance gained, especially not when there are other weapons present on the battlefield that outrange either SMG. The Thompson boasts a superior round, has a larger magazine, and appears to be designed more ergonomically (as Elgb detailed quite extensively in his vote below). For these reasons, I must give the edge to Irving Morrell's infantry.

Edge: Irving Morrell

''' Secondary Tank: Mk. II.V vs. Shamrock: ''' The Shamrock has the superior main armament (75mm vs 60mm), but the Mk. II.V can put forth a larger volume of fire with its extra secondary machine gun (which will be more useful in engaging infantry than it will be against the enemy tank). I'm not exactly sure how the anti-personnel mortar works (is it mounted on the tank or something? and if so, how effective and stable can it be used like that?) but that's still a nice option that Gunther's troops have. Ultimately, the better main gun of the Shamrock will help it overcome opposition from the Mk. II.V, so I have to side with Gunther's men here.

Edge: Welkin Gunther

''' Main Tank: Mk. III Barrel vs. Edelweiss Tank: ''' The Mk. III Barrel's main armament is slightly larger, and it has more machine guns. The Edelweiss tank's rounds offer greater tactical versatility (the smoke grenades could be used to mark targets or points of convergence, as well as laying down a protective screen for withdrawals), but Morrell's tank hits harder and pours out a larger volume of fire.

Edge: Irving Morrell

WINNER: IRVING MORRELL

For some reason I wanted to vote for Welkin Gunther. I don't know. I tried to justify it to myself, but I couldn't. While his infantrymen are generally better armed, and while he might even be able to pose a more serious threat to Morrell's tanks with the lances, Morrell's armor is simply quite buffed with the high volume of fire it can pour out. With five machine guns present on his two tanks, they'll be able to hose down any unprotected opposition. Morrell also seems to have much greater combat experience (in addition to other slight advantages with strategy and leadership) that will help him to utilize his assets better. It's close, but based on their bios, it seems that Morrell is a better tank commander. It makes sense that he'd win.