User blog comment:Battlefan237/Axis Civil War - Individual Edition : Hans Landa (IB) vs. Minura (Ip Man)/@comment-32516697-20191201015622

Laq's "Axis of Assholes" Edges

Karabiner 98k and Walther P38 vs. Arisaka Type 38 and Nambu Type 14: I'm combining the pistol and rifle edges because they both come with a similar predicament. The Karabiner has greater range, but since the fight takes place in a close-quarters environment, the latter edge isn't as useful as it could be. Even if Landa's men bring the fight outside, they'll be in a crowded city where it's still difficult to take advantage of the range of the rifles. That leaves the only tangible difference for both rifles and pistols as more powerful rounds, and therefore superior stopping power. It's not as good of an edge as say, a deeper magazine, but it'll make it easier for the Nazis to put down Miura's men for good. Edge: Hans Landa

SS-Ehrendolch vs. Martial Arts: The dagger is mostly useless in this fight. If the battle comes to a range where Landa is actually able to use it, then it's already over. Karate isn't the best martial art for weapon disarms, but Miura's men surely know a thing or two. The Nazis will likely find their knives and guns out of their hands and the IJA men's fists in their faces if they can close that distance. Edge: Miura

X-Factors: Landa's downfall is really the location that the fight takes place. It's in Miura's home turf and there's no place where the Nazis can use the best attribute of their guns. The tight corridors of a building will give the IJA men plenty of opportunities to ambush and disarm the Nazis. Landa is clearly the more intelligent of the two, but we've never seen than intelligence effectively applied to combat. He might try to lure Miura's men into a trap, but again, Miura has the home-field advantage, so it'll be difficult. I just can't see any other likely outcome except for a decisive victory for the IJA. And once the battle's ended, Miura's arrogance and brutality will ensure than Landa won't be able to weasel his way out of this once. Winner: Miura!