User blog comment:LB&SCR/10th Mountain Division vs. Chasseurs Alpins/@comment-379205-20151115050011

119's "Friendly Fire" Edges


 * Rifles: The M1 Garand is a semi-automatic rifle with a superior rate of fire to the bolt-action MAS-36, and also has a superior range. Edge: M1 Garand.


 * Submachine Gun: The MAS-36 has a longer range, but for an SMG, that is not likely to be a major factor- SMGs are close-range weapons. The Thompson fires a more powerful .45 ACP round, making it a more effective weapon. Edge: 10th Mountain


 * Light Machine: The BAR has a longer range, but the FM-24 has a slightly larger magazine. However, the BAR is a more reliable weapon. Edge: 10th Mountain


 * Sniper: The Lebel has a longer range and a larger magazine. Edge: Chasseurs


 * Pistol: The M1911 fires a more powerful round, and is a legendary combat proven weapon. Edge: 10th Mountain


 * Grenade: The two weapons are similar enough to call this even


 * Vehicles: Neither vehicle carries any armament as standard, but I'm assuming the soldier's weapons, particularly the LMG will play that role. Both vehicles are open-topped, leaving the troops inside open to gunfire from above and well-placed grenades. The Weasel is faster, so it gets the edge. Edge: 10th Mountain


 * X-Factors: I'll agree that the Chasseurs are more experienced, but the 10th are better supplied. The other X-Factors are either even or so close its within the margin of error. Even.

Overall Winner: 10th Mountain. The 10th takes the edge for their superior equipment and their experience fighting in Italy, which while short, was brutal, and up against a hardened enemy. This should give them the experience they need to defeat the Chasseurs, albeit with heavy casualties.