User blog comment:Lachlan Blake/Deadliest Leaders of history: Oda Nobunaga vs Richard the lionheart!/@comment-3189283-20110727100450

Lets see

Close range: The axe and longsword have the longer reach i think. Edge Richard Lionheart

Mid range: The yari has the longer reach. Edge Oda Nobunaga

Long range: While the yumi bow does have the faster rate of fire it will have trouble getting through richards armour. The crossbow has the power and range to get through oda's armour. Edge Richard lionheart.

Special weapon: Shield vs Musket. No contest. Edge Oda Nobunaga

Armour: Richard is basicly a knight so his armour is pretty strong. Seeing as chainmail was around the longest in terms of armour it must be better armour. Edge Richard Lionheart

X factor: Being better trained is better than being vicious and means you are a better fighter. Mix that with tatics and you have a deadly combo. Edge Oda

Overall i say oda on this one. I was orginally siding with richard but that musket just turns the tables on him. Oda will win 600 kills to richards 400.