User blog comment:Elgb333/FOR FREEDOM! George Washington vs Toussaint Louverture/@comment-379205-20170418014659

119's "Freedom Cry" Edge

Swords: The Sabre de Cuirassier was designed primarily for combat, while Washington's sword, while capable of being used for fighting, was a badge of rank first and a weapon second. The Sabre also has a long reach, which will give it an advantage in battle. Edge: Toussaint Louverture

Brown Bess Musket: The Brown Bess Musket had a slightly larger caliber, but the difference is so small it is unlikely to matter. In most other ways, the Brown Bess and Charleville were comparable weapons, with with similar ranges, both firing a solid lead ball with a relatively low muzzle velocity. Edge: Even

Rifles: The Kentucky rifle and most of the rifles used by the Haitian Rebels were probably various models, mostly made by local gunsmiths, however, they might have gotten their hands on a few British Baker rifles. Regardless, I'm giving a slight edge to the Haitian's Rifles for their larger caliber.

X-Factors: Strategy: Both Toussaint and Washington suffered early defeats their revolutions, but later won some major battles, however, both leaders victories were aided by foreign powers, the French in the case of Washington and the British in the case of Louverture, not the mention the impacts of Yellow Fever in Louverture's case. Edge: Even

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