User blog comment:Deathblade 100/Axis Bodyguard Clash: Italian Blackshirts vs Imperial Manchukuo Guard/@comment-379205-20190919025808

119's "Axis Second String" Edges

Rifles: The Italian Carcano has a larger magazine and fires a more powerful round than the Mukden Mauser, giving the advantage in stopping power to the Blackshirts

Machine Guns: Neither of these weapons were good by any stretch of the word, being outclassed by Allied weapons such as the American BAR and M1919 and the British Bren gun, but while the Type 3 was lackluster, the Breda Model 30 was downright awful, with a latch that could render the weapon usable if damaged, violent recoil, poor performance in sand and dirt, and a tendency to overheat and accidentally discharge rounds. The Manchukuo Guards get the advantage simply by having a weapon that is not so much good, but less horrible.

Pistols: The Mauser has a longer effective range and a more powerful round, completely outclassing the Beretta Model 35. Edge: Manchukuo.

SMGs: The MP-18 was a decent weapon, especially after the feed issues of early models were solved with the new magazine, but it can't compete with the Beretta Model 38 with its larger magazine, higher rate of fire, and longer range. Edge: Blackshirts

X-Factors: Blackshirts take the edge due to their superior logistics and equipment, as well as slightly greater combat experience.

Overall Winner: The Italian Blackshirts take the victory in this clash of the Axis bodyguards for their superior rifle and submachine gun, which will make more of a difference in an urban fight, as well as their greater combat experience and at least slightly better logistics.