User blog comment:Tybaltcapulet/VIktor Reznov vs Otto Skorzeny/@comment-35680048-20180905204912

Tybaltcapulet’s “ Heart of this Army” Edges:

Pistol: I’m going to have to agree with most of the other voters on this one and give this to Skorzeny due to their level of training since the Tokarev and Walther are quite similar weapons.Edge: Skorzeny

'''Rifle: Ok I know all of the other voters are going to massacre me for this but I don’t really think the Mosin-Nagant is all that different from the Karabiner. Similar weight, same capacity, both are quite accurate and yes while the Nagant’s bullet is bigger for me it isn’t enough to really put it over its German counterpart.Edge:Even '''

'''SMG: The MP-40 is no doubt a great weapon but the PPSH-41 is just the better weapon overall, boasting a monstrous rate of fire and has a much larger capacity. Add in better muzzle velocity and the PPSH fills almost everything you would need in an SMG.Edge: Reznov'''

'''Grenade: Both the RGD-33 and Model 24 are for different purposes. THe RGD is meant for more direct kills while the Model 24 is more made for larger more powerful shockwaves that can affect more people. It’s a classic offensive vs defensive clash and for me it’s a dead heat.Edge: Even'''

'''X-factors: Really the only edge Reznov takes here is brutality but in the most important x-factors to me in this situation, Training and Tactics, Skorzeny takes handily. For training you have to keep in mind that Reznov really is just your standard Red Army soldier and really would only receive your standard training. Skorzeny however, is one of Dolfy’s finest with 49 other elite commandos at full strength. Reznov is by no means an idiot but merely a victim of his motherland who wanted to send out as many men as possible within a short time, limiting their training. And now for tactics which for me is even more in Skorzeny’s favor. Throughout the vast majority of the time we see of Reznov there really is but one tactic. Use overwhelming numbers and brute force to annihilate your enemy. Against the standard soldiers who had depleted supplies and were again outnumbered that’s all fine and good. But with a tactical genius like Skorzeny, who isn’t going to be hammered from all sides  constantly and can plan around Reznov’s inevitable charge, in my opinion will be the superior warrior. Edge: Skorzeny'''

'''Overall: Even with the massive firepower of the PPSH-41 and the fervor of Reznov I still have to give the victory to Otto Skorzeny.For me Reznov is really relying on one thing and that’s his PPSH. What happens when that runs out of ammo? The skill and genius of Skorzeny will take over and especially when they get into defensive positions, the Karabiner soldiers can just pick off their Soviet enemies one by one. All the other weapons don’t really matter to me except the Model 24 which while even to the RGD in purpose, will be very useful in the defensive part of this battle'''

'''No, i’m really more focused on the warriors themselves for this engagement.I freaking love Reznov, but I can’t deny that in this battle his headstrong nature and lack of training will be his downfall. I must reiterate that the main strategy of the Red Army and Reznov is to use brute force and numbers to overflow the enemy. He will be without out both of those things, because there will be no tank or artillery assistance which is frequently used in his campaign and both sides will be equal in numbers, making it hard to overpower Skorzeny. Skorzeny by contrast is an excellent planner, tactician, leader and his more level-headed nature makes it easier to overcome inferior weaponry. Reznov is outskilled and outmanned and while he will present a great challenge for the savior of Il Duce, will ultimately fail in my humble opinion.'''

Otto Skorzeny: 2750

Viktor Reznov: 2250