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Mongols vs. Winged Hussars

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Short Range: Ild Sword vs. Szabla

This one is close but I have to give it to the Winged Hussars. Even though these two weapons are both sabres and are of roughly the same length, the Szabla will be able to make mincemeat of the Leather Armour that the Mongols will be wearing although against Steel Lamellar it probably won't do as good. The Ild will have trouble getting through the steel armour of the Polish. On top of that the Szabla looks to be made of a superior material.

Edge: Winged Hussars

Short Range: Turko-Mongol Sabre vs. Koncerz

This one goes to the Mongols as the Koncerz, while incredibly long has a dull edge and a sharp point meaning that it is restricted to being used as a thrusting weapon. The Turko-Mongol Sabre on the other hand can kill with both a thrust and slash and may also be used on horseback.

Edge: Mongols

Mid Range: Jida Lance vs. Kopia Lance

This one is close but again I am going to have to side with the Mongols as while the Kopia is longer it is a one-shot weapon as it was designed to break on impact (would like to know why). On top of that it was designed to ONLY be used on horseback. The Jida was used both on foot as a pike and on horseback as a lance, it is also potentially reusable.

Edge: Mongols

Long Range: Mongol Bow vs. Turkish Bow

Both the Mongols and Winged Hussars were well trained in archery and horseback archery. These two bows are also very similar having similar ranges and such. I am going to call this a draw.

Edge: Even

Special Weapon: Mongol Mace vs. Nadziak Hammer

A mace when you get down to it is little more than a glorified club. And the problem I see here is that the Mongols (for the most part) are lightly armoured warriors using a heavy weapon that will fatigue them quickly, making them sitting ducks as they try to recover from each swing. The Polish are more heavily armoured and are using a weapon that not only appears to be longer but can also bash and pick through ANY armour of the time. Hammers/Horseman's Picks have also proven themselves as more effective cavalry weapons.

Edge: Winged Hussars

Armour: Lamellar vs. Steel Kettle Hat, Cuirass and Greaves

The Hussars have this one in the bag, only ONE Mongol is wearing the steel variant of the Lamellar armour while the rest are wearing the light but easily penetrable leather variant. The Hussars are wearing armour that is not only durable and protective but surprisingly light as it turns out. The only weapons I see getting through it are the mace and possibly armour-penetrating arrows while just about ALL of the Polish weapons will get through leather armour

Edge: Winged Hussars

Overall:

This will be freaking close but I have to give it to the Winged Hussars; they have high-quality steel armour and weaponry and are trained in a wide variety of weapons. The Mongols excel with their bows but the Hussars have their own bow to counter it. The Mongol Captain may prove to be a challenge for the Hussars but after his men are massacred quickly due to their weak armour he will be overwhelmed. I think that the deciding factor will be the armour as these two warriors seem to be tied in their weapons, the Hussars have a relatively light armour that will still protect them from most of the Mongol weaponry.

WINNER: POLISH WINGED HUSSARS