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MD 33's Vote: Far East Movement!

Pistol: Browning Hi-Power vs TT-33

I don't know which gun is stronger, but from what Mr. Elgb said, the Tokarev is stronger. Nevertheless, Sun Li-Jen takes the edge because of his pistol's bigger ammo capacity. I appreciate stopping power and all, but I think it's not as useful as extra ammo in this battle since both guns are going to kill each men's soldiers easily in close range skirmishes, anyway. Range matters not, and the Browning can deliver a higher volume of fire.

Rifle: M1917 Enfield vs Mosin-Nagant M1891

Once again, Sun Li-Jen takes the edge. The Mosin-Nagant is a legendary weapon with insane reliability, but the M1917 just trumps it with only a single difference: range. Both weapons are virtually identical, but the Enfield's superior range is an advantage it can't just deny. Nothing much to say, bud. It also fires faster, so that's that.

SMG: M3 Grease Gun vs Type 50 SMG

The tables have turned and Peng Dehuai takes the edge for this category. The M3's slower fire rate means that it fires more accurately. All and all, though, accuracy is the only thing going for it. Accuracy is extremely important, but can't the Type 50 gain the same thing by using burst fire? It also hits longer and fires more rounds. The M3 is a pinpoint SMG, but it just doesn't shred enemies as fast as the Type 50.

Machine Gun: Browning M1919A5 vs MG 08

I was about to give this one to Mr. Peng, but the moment I saw the mention of the MG 08's sluggish operation, I knew Sun Li-Jen wins this round. The MG 08 is all-around superior to the Browning... if its usage isn't so clumsy. It requires four men compared to the Browning's two men to use, and its method of containing ammo isn't really... safe? The Browning is also more versatile since it can be fired and handled around easier. The MG is fearsome and can beat the Browning with ridiculous ease, but it's just too impractical compared to the Browning.

Special: Boys Anti-Tank Rifle vs Type 51 90mm Rocket Launcher

Once again, hidden knowledge gained from my fellow voters has revealed to me that this 'rocket launcher' is not as versatile as the likes of the RPG-7 we all know and love. None of these weapons are going to be effective against infantry, but ultimately I'm going to give this one to Sun Li-Jen. The Type 51 is more devastating as it can wreak havoc upon the environment, but it only has a single round before it basically becomes dead weight. The Boys' greater capacity and precision will allow Sun's forces to pick off Peng's forces one by one with effectivity.

X-Factors: Heroes of China

Peng Dehuai immediately snatches training because Sun Tzu blessed him in the Sacrament of Loss

Sun easily wins in training as he's a scholar in the art of war (hmm...) compared to Peng's self-taught lessons that are just lesser than Sun's. Experience-wise, however, Peng just freaking trumps the opposition like he's nothing due to the many battles and wars he fought. Peng started his military career earlier than Sun Li-Jen and he maintained such streak longer. Leadership goes to Peng again due to the greater amount of respect that he commands over his men. Damn, he lacks the guns but he has the brain. I'll say it's even for tactics due to both commanders' effectiveness in employing their strategies. Sun's assaults are lighting-fast and unpredictable while Peng's guerilla warfare can wreck whole scores of enemies and has more breathing room in case it fails. Sun finally seals the deal by having superior troops. Despite the fact that not every one of his men possesses commando training, the presence of such commandoes themselves gives him a massive edge in this battle. Battle-hardened veterans, you say? Sun, too, has given his men some of the worst. Overall, it's a TIE for both sides here.

WINNER: SUN-LI JEN

For Sun's 'lack' of experience and leadership, he compensates them with superior troops, weapons, and training. Aside from his SMG and charisma plus experience, he's utterly outmatched by Sun's higher-quality weapons. Sun may be loathed by his contemporaries but he's the most likely to bring his forces on top in this battle. With better weapons and training to counter Peng's robust and deadly tactic, Sun will definitely defeat Peng in this battle of Asian generals.