User blog comment:Deathblade 100/Medieval Mayhem: Henry V vs William the Conqueror/@comment-17814994-20150502105943

Elgb's "We Men, We Merry Men!! We BAND OF BROTHERS!!!!" EDGES!!!

Long: This is a bit complicated for me. Its like comparing an APC with a tank. But in the end, the torsion catapult will be the superior weapon in this category. The trebuchet is a monster in siege warfare no doubt, but the torsion catapult will be using less men and less energy to operate. However, seeing that this is a 6 vs 6 battle, I think these heavy weapons would be a liability than an advantage. EDGE: William

Mid: It's already proven. The composite crossbow of William's era was weak and innaccurate compared to Henry's longbow. The longbow, with its bodkin, was more accurate, had the farther range, and more steel penetrating power. During the Battle of Agincourt, Henry actually deployed longbowmen which decimated the French knights and their crossbows. EDGE: Henry V

Close: Though both weapons look the same to me, I'd go with the longsword. Its more advanced, has that thinner blade to pierce armor (specially chainmail), and has that weighted pommel for... you know... pommeling. EDGE: Henry V

Armor: Henry's armor and shield were far superior. Plate armor offers more protection in melee and projectile weapons than a measly chainmail. And the Heater shield is thicker and more durable than the cheap ol' kite shield. EDGE: Henry V

Tactics: An easy edge for Henry V. The Battle of Hastings was a pivotal and brilliant battle for William. But in that battle, William's army suffered almost as bad as Harold's. This is due to the fact that initially, William got cocky in his early assaults. In that battle he actually had to learn from his consequences and dispose his initial tactics. Henry's Battle of Agincourt on the other hand had the king actually planning out a strategy. Henry was trapped in a small town against a force bigger than his. Henry brainstormed in where to place his troops in a position that will reflect any French charge at them, as well as making sure there won't be any opening for the French to exploit. So yeah, its like comparing a tactic "improvised on the fly due to carelessness" against a tactic that actually "analyzed the battlefield before making a move." EDGE: Henry V

Deadliest Warrior: Henry V

Though both warriors were initially cocky during their early military career, I'm giving this to Henry V. Not only does he carry the superior weapons and armor, but his better tactics and analysis will give him victory.

'P.S. I actually think Genghis Khan vs Julius Caesar is fair if the weapons were balanced. yeah sure, the ancient world and the medieval world don't "mix" in this wiki, but come on, in this wiki I've seen genghis Khan getting his ass kicked hard by Alexander the Great, and if that battle was legit then I think Khan vs Caesar would have been too.'