User blog comment:El Alamein/The Malmedy Survivors vs. the Dunkirk Evacuees/@comment-3189283-20160303195907

Lets see shall we

Close Range 

The Fairbairn-Sykes is clearly the superior option here. Not only is it slightly longer but it's also desgined to be used for more than just stab n slash and hope for the best, hell it's called a fighting knife for a reason. The Trench Knife does have that nasty serrated edge but while is is devastating it could also get stuck and the last thing you want is to dispatch one opponent and turn to take on another, only to find your blade is stuck in your deceased opponent.

Edge: Dunkirk Evacuees

Mid Range 

The Sword Bayonet is longer than the M1. That's all you can say really.

Edge: Dunkirk Evacuees

Long Range

I'd side with a semi-auto over a revolver 90% of the time and it's no different here. The Colt may not be quite as powerful but it's faster rate of fire, easier reload, easier to aim due to lower recoil and it has a slight advantage in number of rounds which it important considering the poor logistical situation of these two.

Edge: Malmedy Survivors

X Factors

The Malmedy Survivors have an average of 71.14 whereas the Dunkirk Evacuees have an average of 73.14.

Edge: Dunkirk Evacuees

Final Verdict 

I'm going to go completely against the grain and side with the Dunkirk Evacuees. Admittedly the Malmedy Survivors have the better firearms which will be a massive advantage but up close they are outclassed by the longer blades that the Dunkirk Evacuees possess. Furthermore they are much more fatigued and in poorer physical condition than their british counterparts and this will further work against them in a close quarters melee battle where one mistake or bout of weakness could cost them their life. The Malmedy Survivors may be more stealthy but in terms of training they are roughly equal and experiance if based on too much blind speculation to give either much of an edge and this leaves the Dunkirk Evacuees the advantages where they count. They are still disadvantaged against the far superior Colt M1911 but in this bloody and desperate fight to the death the Dunkirk Evacuees will emerge victorious by the skin of their teeth.

Dunkirk Evacuees: 2,550

Malmedy Survivors: 2,450