User blog comment:LB&SCR/GWM Episode 3: Alvin York vs. Anibal Milhais/@comment-379205-20180815002453

119's "I Was Rambo Before It Was Cool" Edges


 * LMGs: The BAR is a reliable weapon, however, the only advantage it has is weight. Milhais' Lewis gun has a larger magazine and a longer effective range, making it more effective for sustained fire. Edge: Anibal Milhais


 * Rifles: The M1917 has a longer range than the SMLE, however, the SMLE has a larger capacity magazine. In a close to mid-range engagement such as this one, the larger magazine will prove a more valuable asset than the longer ranges. Edge: Anibal Milhais


 * Pistols: The M1911 fires the more powerful round, with its .45 ACP proving capable of putting down an enemy with one shot, and was legendary for its reliability. The Savage 1907 had a larger magazine, being one of the first weapons to use a double-stack magazine, but fired the .32 ACP round, which had much lower stopping power. For this reason, I call this match 'Even.


 * X-Factors: Both men were draftees, but were given the best training available at the time. Both of them showed incredible feats of courage and came out of the war hardened soldiers. Even


 * Overall Winner: As much respect as I have for both men, I have to give a narrowly-won edge to Anibal Milhais for the superior firepower of his Lewis Gun, and the larger capacity of the Lee-Enfield. Another contributing factor is that Milhais made not one, but two incredible acts of courage, showing both prowess with his weapons, as well as the ability to move unseen on the battlefield and escape when surrounded.