User blog comment:Deathblade 100/Hannibal Barca Vs Arminius/@comment-379205-20141019062136

"119's "Give Me Back My Eagles!" Edges


 * Melee: The spatha has a longer blade, and is more versatile, being able to easily slash and thrust. Edge: Arminius


 * Long Melee: While the Sarissa is deadly in formations- it allowed Alexander the Great to conquer the known world, six is too small a number to use it effectively. In close combat, it will simply become clumsy. The axe, on the other hand, with its length of about four feet, will be an effective heavy weapon, capable of cleaving through armor. Edge: Arminius


 * Ranged: The Solifferum and Framea are similar in usage, with some differences- the Solifferum is a pure javelin, while the framea can be used in melee effectively as well, and the Germans were skilled in using it for both purposes. Slight Edge: Arminius


 * Special: While the plumbata was a deadly long-range weapon, the sheer psychological impact and immense strength of the elephant gives it the edge.

TO BE CONTINUED