User blog comment:El Alamein/Denham's Expedition vs. the Monuments Men/@comment-379205-20151130111234

119's "The War of Art" Edges:


 * Rifles: OK, the Mauser Gewehr 98 is has a longer range, but suffers in rate of fire from its slower bolt action. The M1 is the opposites, with a faster rate of fire, larger mag, but a shorter effective range. In the end, however, this fight will likely occur at shorter ranges, like most infantry combat. Edge: Monument's Men.


 * Submachine Guns: In terms of the gun itself (disregarding training etc), the older Thompson wins out with its 50-round mag. The Thompson used by the Monument's men is pretty much as stripped down version from mass production. Edge: Denham's Crew


 * Pistols: Pistols are generally used at the minimum possible range, so long-range shooting isn't an issue. In any case, the elbow joint mechanism of the Luger disaligned the sights, reducing the speed of follow up shots. The M1911, on the other hand, has great stopping power, and isn't hampered by such a disadvantage. Edge: Monuments Men.


 * Melee: The Machete takes the edge here for its longer, heavier blade and greater versatility. Edge: Denham's Expedition.


 * X-Factors: The Denham's Expedition took on a variety of dangerous animals, and even captured Kong, however, the Monument's Men were trained, if a bit aging in some case, soldiers, with better logistics, tactics, training, and other factors listed. Edge: Monuments Men.


 * Overall Winner: The Monuments Men take victory in spite of their age thanks to the superior firepower of their more advanced military hardware, as well as their training in its use, as well as their experience fighting the Nazi regime in the Second World War.