User blog:MilitaryBrat/Marine Raiders (WWII) vs Gurkhas (WWII)



Marine Raiders......America's first amphibeous special forces.

VS

Gurhkas......Mountain Commandos from Nepal employed by the British Empire.

WHO

IS

DEADLIEST?1!?!???!?!??

To find out, the history of war and modern science collide. As Deadliest Fiction member MilitaryBrat dives deep into the tactics of the warriors behind the weapons. He will also apply 21st century technology to unlock new data on arsenals of the past. MB will also be dissecting the trauma and reveals the physical and psychological traits that shaped these legends of war. This groundbreking data will be paired with historical research, and entered into an all new combat engine. Two legendary combatants will be ressurected. History will be re-written. But only one will be crowned, DEADLIEST WARRIOR.

Marine Raiders:

The Marine Raiders were created in response to Britain's elite commandos, now known as the Special Air Service. Commandant of the Marine Corps Thomas Holcomb was initially opposed to the idea. He believed that Marines didn't need to create anything to prove they were warriors. However, pressure from President Franklin D. Roosevelt made him change his mind, and on February 16, 1942 the first Raider battalion was formed.

Weapons: Gurkhas:
 * M1903A3 Springfield
 * Reising Sub Machine Gun
 * Colt New Service Revolver
 * Ka-Bar
 * Mk. 2 Frag Grenade

In the 1800's the British empire occupied Nepal. From 1814-1816 the Gurkhas gave the British empire much trouble. The British however, were impressed with the tenacious Gurkhas and signed a peace agreement with them. This allowed the Gurkhas to be recruited by the British empire for they're Military. They aren't used as much anymore because of Britain using its own special forces such as the SAS and SBS.

Weapons: X-Factors:
 * Lee Enfield No. 4
 * Sten Sub Machine Gun
 * Webley Mk. 2
 * Kukri
 * Mill bomb

Training- Which warrior had the more difficult, and better training?

Marksmanship- Which warrior could hit a flea off a dog's ass at 300 yards? In other words, which one can shoot better?

Leadership- Which of these warriors leads men better in a fire fight?

Brutality- Which of these warriors is more merciless and without regard to human lives?

Intellignece- Which of these warriors has better tactics, makes better decisions, and is overall the smarter man?

Calm under fire- Which of these warriors is more at home at combat and in the blood among death.
 * Battle will take place on a tropical island in the jungle.
 * Voting ends November 30, 2012.