User blog comment:Goddess of Despair/Season 3 battle 1 Mongol empire vs Ottoman empire/@comment-5078776-20130112233503

Cfp3157's "Nameless" edges:

Close Range: Despite how majorly the Kilij is overrated, I give it the edge because of lighter weight and slightly longer blade. Edge: Ottoman Empire

Mid Range: When you think about it, the Glaive is just as versatile as the Halberd. That machete-like blade can thrust and slash, and is still lighter and faster because of how little it weights compared to the Halberd, which is covered in steel from the hook, axe head, and spear point. Though others are going to disagree, the edge goes to the Glaive. Edge: Mongol Empire

Long Range: The Mongols are master horse-shooters and are perhaps the greatest archers in history. Add in the speed of the horse for quick in-and-out tactics, they will win. Edge: Mongol Empire

Special: The yataghan is more versatile and lighter. Edge: Ottoman Empire

Tactics: Genghis Khan's idea to use his disadvantage of the mountain pass at Badger Mouth was genius. He knew that the Jin emperor thought that he would prove at a disadvantage in mountainous terrain in the horde that the Mongols usually fought. Khan then decided to attack from behind, which in itself is not that good, but given the circumstances and outcome, it was a masterpiece of war. The Ottoman siege of Constantinople lasted for fifty days, which is to long for anyone to consider tactically bright. Edge: Mongol Empire

WINNER: The Mongol Empire

While lacking in edges at close range, the overwhelming edge they have in polearms, archery skills, and tactics will be what wins them the day. Add in that on both battlefields there will be plains and open ground, the Mongols ability to stay on horseback and pepper them with arrows will cause them to defeat the Ottomans. It happened in history, and it'll happen now.