Stonewall Jackson: the Brilliant Confederate military mastermind who became a legend of war at his final battle of Chancellorsville.
Vs.
Sam Houston: the hero of the Texas Revolution who used his decisive victory at San Jacinto to become the President of Texas.
"This is an American historians dream match as two of histories most brilliant and most celebrated generals, we will be looking at Jackson's Hold Your Ground at Bull Run and Houston's Fabian Defense after the Alamo." Mack said.
"We also have to remember that Jackson was hard of hearing and lost sight in one of his eyes, while Houston was rather skinny for his massive height he was also wounded majorly in battle which will definitely effect them both in the final battle, but lets look at there stats." Dr. Dorian said.
Stonewall:
Circa: 1861
Age: 37
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 170 Pounds
Weapons and Tactics:
1860 Light Calvary Saber
1855 Springfield Rifle
8-Pound Cannon
Hold Your Ground
Houston:
Circa: 1835
Age: 42
Height: 6'6"
Weight: 210 Pounds
Weapons and Tactics:
1812 Light Calvary Saber
1812 Tower Carbine
6-Pound Cannon
Fabian Defense
Close Range
1860 Light Calvary Saber v. 1812 Light Calvary Saber
Since we've seen both weapons preform in battle are team of experts are ready to determine which weapon gets the edge. "The 1860 is more versatile and has greater slashing power, however the 1812 has a superior range and accuracy, and both weapons are very much similar in design and use, edge even." Geoff said.
"For me the 1860 gets the edge like you said, it has superior slashing capabilities, and it is far more versatile and lethal, edge: Stonewall Jackson." Mack said.
"For me I would also have to give it to the 1860 the 1812 might give you a longer reach, but the 1860 gives you superior slashing power and is far more versatile, edge: 1860 Calvary Saber." Dr. Dorian said.
EDGE: 1860 Light Calvary Saber
Coming-up a Confederate's favorite friend takes on the primary weapons of the heroes at the Alamo, then the Cannons these two Generals used are compared, ten the ex-factors of these two American generals are compared, then its the Final battle, Jackson Houston who is deadliest…?
Mid-Range
Model 1855 Springfield Rifle v. 1812 Tower Carbine
"The 1855 Springfield Rifle was a very accurate and some what reliable firearm if you know how to wield use it, it takes about one Percussion firing pan which all you need to do is load a musket ball add a firing pan then fire but it was not a sure shot." Garry Harper said.
To test the Model 1855 Rifle we've set up three targets the Jackson expert is given as many rounds as he needs to take out the targets, once Geoff gave the count down the expert fired hitting the first target in the forehead cracking the skull and busting all the way back outside the back of the throat, then he reloaded and as he went to fire the rifle misfired and he loaded in a new musket ball and attached a new firing pan this time he fired and hit the second target in the collarbone, then he reloaded his third shot went to fire but it misfired then he loaded in a musket ball and attached a new firing pan and fired hitting the third target in the right eyeball. "So we've got three hits two misfires and a total of two instant kills, and one delayed kill and/or a mortal wound, with and average reload time of 0:47 seconds." Dr. Dorian said. "I do like the idea of having a faster reload time but a much longer amount of time of making was put into the 1812 Tower Carbine which was very lethal and accurate." the Houston expert said.
"The 1812 Tower Carbine was your basic flintlock carbine of 1812 it was used in towers in use of sharpshooters and Houston utilized this weapon after the Alamo it took about 20-seconds to reload and it was very accurate for a musket." Garry Harper said.
To test the 1812 Tower Carbine we've set up three more targets once Geoff gave the count down the Houston expert fired hitting the first target in the throat, then he reloaded his Carbine and fired hitting the second target in the jaw, then he reloaded his carbine and fired grazing a targets cheek, then he reloaded his carbine and fired hitting the third target in the head cracking the skull and splintering into its brains. "So we've got four shots and three and a half hits on three targets two instant kills, a delayed kill, and one mortal wound with an average reload time of 0:32-seconds." Dr. Dorian said.
After reviewing the tests our experts can easily to agree which general gets the edge. "I would have to give it to the 1812 Tower Carbine, it reloaded much faster and it did not misfire, edge Sam Houston." Geoff said.
"I agree the 1812 Tower Carbine it is much more reliable and the 1855 firing mechanism doesn't really work like an normal flintlock firing mechanism, edge: 1812 Tower Carbine." Dr. Dorian said.
"Much more time was put into the 1812 then the 1855 the Alamo defenders wanted it to last and that's what it did, edge: 1812 Tower Carbine." Mack said.
EDGE: 1812 Tower Carbine
Coming-up the artillery of these two Generals are compared then the ultimate battle tactics of these two generals are studied, then the ex-factors that can change the course of history, then the final battle who will be the Deadliest Warrior…? Stonewall…or…Houston
Long Range
8-Pound Cannon v. 6-Pound Cannon
Since we've seen both of these weapons which do our experts give an edge? "The 6-Pound Cannon Houston used was much lighter then the one Jackson used and it has a faster reload time and it has greater accuracy that is what gives Houston my edge," Geoff said.
"The 6-Pound Cannon Houston used might have a faster reload time, but the overall power of the 8-Pound Cannon gives it an edge over the 6-Pound Cannon, edge: Stonewall Jackson." Dr. Dorian said.
"For me it comes down to the users, although both cannons have advantages and disadvantages Jackson and Houston aren't really experts of artillery, so I cant really give an edge." Mack said,
EDGE: Even
Tactics
Hold Your Ground v. Fabian Defense
Mack looked at the Sam Houston expert and he asked him what his approach to battle was? "Houston reintroduced the Fabian Defense which was an ancient military tactic, he used this after the massive defeat at the Alamo, he then out-reaches the battlefield and he looses many battles against Santa Anna, and he soon realizes that he cant ever gain an edge, then he ambushes Santa Anna while he and his soldiers are taking a siesta at San Jacinto, he uses there cultural views against them and he bashes them with artillery, calvary, and infantry assaults and this is were Santa Anna is captured and then a few weeks later Polk invaded the capital which soon, ended both the Texas Revolution and Mexican-American War." the Houston expert responded.
Then Mack looked at the Jackson expert and asked him what his favorite battle-tactic was? "Jackson was known for his Hold Your Ground tactics, that he used to great use at the First Battle of Bull Run or First Manassas he used artillery and infantry when he had his men hold there positions against a much larger force of Union Forces he basically brought down the Union Forces with hard hitting infantry and artillery assaults to the point that he brought down the Union Forces bringing yet another victory to the Confederates." the Stonewall expert explained.
After seeing both Jackson's Hold Your Ground at Bull Run and Houston's use of Fabian Defense after the defeat at the Alamo which general does Mack give an edge? "Now both of these men are brilliant Houston's use of Fabian Defense allowed him to prolong the war with Santa Anna then delivering the ultimate ambush is legendary, but Jackson's quick thinking active defense and attack tactics are also very legendary, edge: Even." Mack explained.
EDGE: Even
Coming up the ex-factors behind these two all American-Generals are examined, later the final battle who will be the Deadliest Warrior…?
Ex-Factors:
"To start this off were looking at Generalship and although both of these men were great generals and leaders we rated Jackson at an 87 and Houston at an 88, because Houston really needed to be a great leader to fight against a more well organized army, then you mention Tactics and this is in Jackson's favor he was able to bring in simple creative tactics that were basic but they worked so we rated him at a 92 to Houston's 90 then when you look at Physicality Jackson was fit he was strong but Houston was rather skinny for his tall height so we rated Stonewall at a 81 to Sam's 79 then you look at the most important ex-factor which is the overall Physical Health of these two men Jackson was hard of hearing and he lost sight in one eye but he wasn't effected by this as much as Houston was who was really..really skinny but still strong so we rated Jackson at a 78 and Houston at a 74 then the last ex-factor were looking at it Battlefield Effectiveness both of these men needed to be effective in battle in order to fight and defeat armies that were larger in size so we rated both Jackson and Houston at a 90 in Battlefield Effectiveness." Robert Daly said.
"Okay, Robert we've got all the weapons data and we've got all the data from the ex-factors plugged into the sim, but what we don't have is a victor, lets go ahead and get this started." Geoff said.
Stonewall: OOOOO
Houston: ooooo Ø ø
Robert clicks the switch and the battle opens up to Sam Houston giving a speech in front of three Texan soldiers as a lone Texan looks around the land Jackson and four Confederates were wheeling up an 8-Pound Cannon, then Jackson saw the Texans and he order his men to fire there cannon which broke the silence in the air with a load bang, then the Texan turned towards his comrades to warn them but the cannon ball cut him down by the knees killing him and tearing him in two. (ø5-4) Then Houston ordered his men to fire back and two Texans scrambled to there cannon and Houston drew his sword and ordered him to fire and the 6-Pound Ball flew threw the air breaking the sound barrier and tearing threw a Confederates stomach leaving a massive hole in his chest. (Ø4-4) Then as the two Generals reloaded there cannons a Confederate grabbed his 1855 Springfield Rifle and he fired it but it missed fired then as he was clearing the firing pan he was adding a newer firing pan, but a Texan aimed his 1812 Tower Carbine hitting the Confederate in the forehead cracking through his skull and out the back of his skull killing him. (Ø3-4) Then Jackson ordered his men to fire the cannon and they did and they blew up Houston's 6-Pound Cannon, then he mounted on horseback and one of his Confederates aimed his 1855 Springfield Rifle hitting a Texan in the chest killing him instantly. (ø3-3) Then Houston picked up his fallen Texans 1812 Tower Carbine and he aimed it and he fired it hitting the Confederate behind Jackson in the face killing him instantly. (Ø2-3) Then Jackson picked up his fallen Confederates 1855 Springfield Rifle and he aimed it Houston as he ran over to his horse and he went to fire but it misfired, then he added a new firing pan and he fired it as Houston jumped on his horse hitting a Texan in the jaw breaking it and tearing through the rest of his face. (ø2-2) Then Jackson mounted on horseback and he drew his 1860 Light Calvary Saber and he charged towards Houston's last Texan and as the Texan began to reload his Tower Carbine but Jackson slashed him across the throat killing him. (ø2-1) Then Jackson's last Confederate drew his 1860 Saber and he charged as Houston road past him with his 1812 Saber drawn and before the Confederate could react Houston slashed him across the face. (Ø1-1) Then Houston turned towards Jackson, and the two generals met face to face and they both charged towards one another and Jackson slashed at Houston but he blocked it with his own saber, then they both came back around for another pass and Houston swung his Light Calvary Saber and slashed Jackson across the chest before he could block it knocking him off his horse, then Houston jumped off from his horse, and he charged towards the wounded Confederate, then Stonewall stood up to his feet and he swung his saber but Houston blocked it then Jackson reared back and so did Houston and Houston slashed Jackson across the chest again and Stonewall stabbed him through the throat, then Houston fell backwards with blood flowing from his throat and mouth, and Jackson fell to his knees but then he stood up and raised his Saber in the air in victory. (ø1-0) Then he walked over to his horse with yet another Confederate victory.
Stonewall Jackson: Sam Houston:
1860 Light Calvary Saber: 53% 1812 Light Calvary Saber: 47%
1855 Springfield Rifle: 44% 1812 Tower Carbine: 56%
8-Pound Cannon: 52% 6-Pound Cannon: 48%
Ex-Factors: (Ex-Factor Averages)
Generalship: 87 Generalship: 88
Tactics: 92 Tactics: 90
Physicality: 81 Physicality: 79
Physical Health: 78 Physical Health: 74
Battlefield Effectiveness: 90 Battlefield Effectiveness: 90
Wins: 2,551 (85.6) Wins: 2,449 (84.2)
"The reason Stonewall won was because he took the advantage in the majority of ex-factors and because his 1860 Calvary Saber was more versatile Houston nearly won do to how reliable his Tower Carbine was, but is was very close overall." Robert Daly said.
As you can tell I changed my plans again I had this match-up written up for the longest time I planned on having it posted sometime in 2014, but I changed it do to Bonnie & Clyde Never had a Gang and Stonewall and superior technology compared to Isaac so I changed things up a little bit funny how the smallest thing can change the 'World ' or 'Deadliest Warrior Schedule so I made some improvements to my schedule hopefully this doesn't happen again but we all can agree and know that want happen, Don't forget to read on and comment this is MarleyTucker101 saying Live Long and Prosper.
