User blog comment:El Alamein/The Malmedy Survivors vs. the Vorkuta Prisoners/@comment-5078776-20140109200834

CFP3157'S EDGES OF MASSIVE DESTRUCTOIN: "United Rebel Army; AKA URA!:" 

Short Range: Malmedy Survivors

The M3 Trench Knife is a vastly superior weapon for combat. The sheath gives it a mobility edge, it's a longer blade, and it's a more reliable weapon. The prison shank is a great improvised, but it's uncomparable to a knfie wielded by soldiers.

Medium Range: Vorkuta Prisoners

Despite the versatility of the bayonet offers, the Pickaxe is a better weapon. It may be made of iron rather than steel, but it's a longer  weapon wielded by Sergei Kozin, the Monster of Magadan.

Long Range: Malmedy Survivors

Despite the Colt 1911's weight and smaller magazine, the power behind each shot it inflicts is worth it. It's a reliable handgun that does more damage wielded by trained warriors, and that one advantage is gonna take this edge.

X-Factors: Even

The Malmedy Survivors are trained warriors with discipline and experience, but they're in a weary winter like they've never seen before. Ardennes is pretty far from Russia, and that much time in the winter will make them tired and mentally exhausted. The Vorkuta Prisoners aren't that well-trained or experienced, but they've faced the weather conditions and brutal regime of the Soviets that gives them an edge in both endurance and psychological health. Add that die-hard dedication to their freedom, it evens the playing field.

Winner: Malmedy Survivors 

Ultimately, despite the intimidation the Vorkuta Prisoners have, they don't have the training or weapons to keep up with the Malmedy Survivors. The dominance of the Colt 1911 at longer ranges and the steel material of the knives will let them keep up with the Prisoners, and they've got training to outwit and outbattle the Vorkuta Prisoners here.