User blog:JGM007/S1, E2: Edward the Black Prince VS William the Conqueror

EDWARD THE BLACK PRINCE:

The sable-armored Hundred Years' War commander who captured the French King Jean II and ended the Edwardian War for England!

WILLIAM THE CONQUEROR:

The bold and daring French Duke of Normandy who killed King Harald Godwinsson during the Norman Conquest and became King of England himself!



WHO...IS...DEADLIEST?

Vital Statistics of the Warriors
Edward IV (The Black Prince)

Time: 1356

Age: 26 years

Height: 5' 7"

Weight: 180 lbs

William of Normandy

Time: 1066

Age: 38

Height: 5' 10"

Weight: 215 lbs

Long Range Siege Weaponry and Category Edge
Edward the Black Prince besieges the French with the:

Trebuchet

Weight: 4,000 lbs +

Range: 430 yds

Type: Mobile

William the Conqueror annihilated the English with the:

Torsion Catapult

Weight: 700 lbs

Range: 150 yds

Type: Stationary

''The edge here goes to William the Conqueror, granted that the Trebuchet is has a farther range and is mobile. With that in mind, the Torsion Catapult have more punch to them and can be built on the spot rather than mantained with any medieval army on the go. Also, Trebuchets require a counterweight to fire like a sling whereas Torsion Catapults are more slingshot-like and don't require too much work.''

EDGE: WILLIAM THE CONQUEROR

Medium Range Distance Weaponry and Category Edge
Edward the Black Prince fires away with the:

Welsh Longbow

Range: 650 yds

Pull Weight: 105 lbs

Rate of Fire: 10-12 arrows/minute

William the Conqueror fires back with the:

Composite Crossbow

Range: 33 yds

Pull Weight: 75 lbs

Rate of Fire: 2-3 bolts/minute

''The advantage here rests with the Welsh Longbow. Even with the heavier pull weight, it will outshoot the Crossbow's comparatively slow rate of fire and inferior range.''

EDGE: EDWARD THE BLACK PRINCE

Close Range Weaponry and Category Edge
Edward the Black Prince sallies forth with the:

English Longsword

Weight: 3.3 lbs

Blade Length: 44 inches

Edge: Double

William the Conqueror counterattacks with the:

Norman Broadsword

Weight: 2.75 lbs

Blade Length: 30 inches

Edge: Double

The English Longsword is a superior sword due to having over a foot additional length and is heavier on the chop than the Norman Broadsword.

EDGE: EDWARD THE BLACK PRINCE

Warrior's Armor and Category Edge
Edward the Black Prince goes to battle in his:

Plate Armor

Weight: 65 lbs

Other: Sallet Helm

Range of Motion: 14% restricted

William the Conqueror invaded England in his:

Chainmail Hauberk

Weight: 50 lbs

Other: Conical Helm

Range of Motion: 27% restricted

The Plate Armor has the upper hand here as Chainmail is vulnerable to piercing weapons, such as certain types of swords among others.

EDGE: EDWARD THE BLACK PRINCE

Battlefield Tactics and Category Edge
Edward the Black Prince's Favored Tactic: In-Depth Defense

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Poitiers_(1356)

(Battle of Poitiers, Hundred Years' War, September 19th 1356)

William the Conqueror's Favored Tactic: Feigned Retreat

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Hastings

(Battle of Hastings, Norman Conquest, October 14th 1066)

''Both tactics were effective at defeating armies either larger or better placed than their own. Therefore, I am calling this a draw.''

EDGE: EVEN

Important X-Factors
Physicality

Edward: 72

William: 78

Battlefield Experience

Edward: 76

William 81

Battlefield Strategy

Edward: 79

William: 74

Intuition

Edward: 84

William: 80

Voting Rules and Deadline
BEST OF LUCK, WARRIOR!
 * Each person is allowed one vote.
 * Votes must have a WHY.
 * The battle will be between Edward and 5 English Soldiers versus William and 5 Norman Warriors.
 * Deadline for voting is Janurary 9th 2013.