User blog:Deathblade 100/Vasily Chuikov Vs Erwin Rommel

This is a battle between two great World War II warriors;

Vasily Chuikov- the brutal Russian general that forced the Germans out of Stalingrad

Vs

Erwin Rommel- the German general whose Afrikacorps led a successful battle against the Allies until El Alamein

Both are extremely skilled tacticians and generals but only one is walking away from this alive. In this battle of the World War II generals, we are testing the weapons of their respective armies as well as the tanks and explosives. Neither of these generals personally faced each other on the field of battle but, that will soon change.

WHO...IS...DEADLIEST?

Vasily Chuikov weapons
Long Range: Mosin-Nagant

Mid Range: PPD-40

Close Range: Nagant M1895

Tank: T34

Explosives: Molotov Cocktail and F1 grenade

Erwin Rommel weapons
Long Range: Karabiner 98k

Mid Range: MP40

Close Range: Walther P38

Tank: Panzer VI

Explosives: Model 24 Grenade and Schrapnellmine (Bouncing Betty)

X-factors
Experience- Vasily Chuikov: 70/ Erwin Rommel: 80

Chuikov served in the Russian Revolution and in the opening stages of WWII, while Rommel served throughout WWI and WWII.

Tactical planning- Vasily Chuikov: 80/ Erwin Rommel: 80

Chuikov was smart enough to lure the Panzer divisions into Stalingrad to limit their effectiveness while, Rommel led several effective campaigns agianst the Allies.

Brutality- Vasily Chuikov: 90/ Erwin Rommel: 60

Erwin Rommel was an efficient general but, he disobeyed orders to kill POWs and Jewish prisoners. While Chuikov would throw his men into the frontline as cannon fodder.

Total X-factors
Vasily Chuikov: 240/ Erwin Rommel: 320

Weapon edges
Long Range- The Karabiner 98k is an effective rifle but, the Mosin-Nagant was capable of better accuracy. Edge: Chuikov

Mid Range- The PPD has more range, muzzle velocity and higher rate of fire compared to the MP40's higher magazine capacity. Edge: Even

Close Range- The Nagant M1895 revolver has a higher muzzle velocity but that's countered by the Walther's 8 round magazine capacity. Edge: Rommel

Tank- The T34 was designed for maximum efficency and damage while, the Panzer VI had the speed and weaponry to counter that. Edge: Rommel

Explosives: The F1 grenade has a shorter fuse then the Model 40 grenade but, the Molotov is an improvised weapon compared to the Schrapnellmine. Edge: Even

Deadliest Warrior
Vasily Chuikov has the vital Brutality X-factor and the Long Range edge but, Erwin Rommel has the Close Range edge and the Tank edge as well as more X-factor points. This swings the battle in Rommel's favour.