User blog comment:Владимир Эльясов/Alexander Nevsky vs Richard the Lionheart/@comment-4661256-20130718211626

El Alamein's "The Song of Roland" Edges:

 Close Range: Rus Sword vs. Longsword:  The longsword is by far the superior weapon. It's longer, which allows Richard to reach Alexander before Alexander can reach Richard. Its heavier weight gives Richard the potential to deliver more blunt trauma even through Alexander's armor. Finally, because it's one-handed or two-handed, it gives Richard the potential for all kinds of attacks - overhand chops, forward thrusts, etc. Alexander's one-handed sword is really too light to deal heavy damage.

Edge: Richard the Lionheart

 Mid Range: Rogatina vs. Billhook:  Rogatina is a lethal weapon but the billhook is more versatile, allowing for thrusts and overhead chops. True, Rogatina can slash, unusual for a spear, but it's simply outclassed by the multifunctional billhook. A polearm will beat a regular spear nine times out of ten, and this time is no exception.

Edge: Richard the Lionheart

 Long Range: Rus Composite Bow vs. Crossbow:  I tend to agree with Bulls here. The composite bow does have a faster rate of fire and is a little easier to reload, but the crossbow is far more accurate and its thick bolts will punch right through armor.

Edge: Richard the Lionheart

 Special Weapons: Klevets vs. Battle Axe:  The Klevets may be shorter, but it will prove more useful in close-quarters combat against Richard's heavily armored men. The Battle Axe is just another big, bulky polearm, and it will only serve to weigh down Richard's team.

Edge: Alexander Nevsky

WINNER: RICHARD THE LIONHEART

Richard's better equipped for combat both up-close and long-range. Combine that with marginally superior armor and better combat leadership (even if he was a poor diplomat) and you've got all the ingredients that make a winning warrior.