User blog comment:Undead RVD/Battle of the Bronze Armies: Spartans vs Easterlings/@comment-11993014-20130727020828

'''Apoc's "Tonight, we dine in HELL!" Edges.'''

Close range: Easterlings. The scimitar's longer reach and somewhat dual purpose (both slashing and stabbing) gives them the edge over the Spartans whose blade is smaller and makes them get closer to the scimitar's deadly blade.

Mid range: Easterlings. Again, the halberd's multi-purpose uses coupled with the fact that it is longer than the dory gives the Easterlings the edge.

Long range: Even. The bow is easier to use and has a long range. While the Spartans are having a tough time throwing their Javelings, the Easterlings will be mowing them down with their bows. BUT the Spartans can easily block the arrows with their sheilds which proved vital at the battle of 300.

Armor/sheild: Easterlings. The Easterlings have more armor on them and their shields are made of wood and STEEL. The Spartans don't stand a chance against them.

X-factors

Training: Even. Both warriors were trained very brutally at a young age, thus making them the best and most brutal fighter that their respective lands could offer.

Tactics: Easterlings. The Spartans are notorious for being group fighters, but they crumble at one on one combat.

Metallurgy: Easterlings. Steel weapons are the best. The Spartans will run when their weapons fail against steel.

Fearlessness: Even. Both warriors are fearless and will stop at nothing to mow down every single enemy in sight.

Vote: Easterlings. I personally have been a fan of the Spartans for their famous last stand and all the training that goes into each and every one of them, but the Easterlings pack the better equipment and the Spartans stand no chance against them.