William the Conqueror: The Norman Duke who invaded England, killed their king and took the throne.
(William and his Norman are seen battling the Saxons at the battle of Hastings. He blocks a blow from a charging Saxon before deflecting the attack and decapitating the man.)
vs.
Hannibal: The Carthaginian general who's brilliant tactics and army of war elephants made him Rome's worst nightmare.
(Hannibal is seen leading his men at the battle of Cannae. He watches on as his double envelopment tactics traps the Roman legions.)
WHO IS DEADLIEST?
To find out, we've assembled a team of world class fighters to test history's most lethal weapons. Using 21st century science, we'll see what happens when two warriors go toe to toe.
No rules. No safety. No mercy. It's a duel to the death to decide who is...THE DEADLIEST WARRIOR!
Last time both generals emerged victorious in their respective battles...
(William brings his Dane axe down onto Charlemagne's head, the axe head cutting the Frankish Emperor's head nearly in half.)
...but now, we will see what happens when they are brought together to determine who will be the one to emerge victorious...
(Hannibal mounts his elephant and gets it to place it's foot on Attila's head, the Hun leader screaming before his head is crushed into pieces.)
Here in our elite fight club we have gathered doctors, medical scientists and weapons experts to test out the lethal arsenals wielded by each of our combatants to determine who would win a fight between two bone crushing Iron Age generals.
William the Conqueror
Circa: 1066 A.D.
Age: 38
Height: 5'10''
Weight: 215 lbs.
Armor: Steel Nasal Helmet, Chainmail Hauberk, Kite Shield
Hannibal
Circa: 218 B.C.
Age: 29
Height: 5'7''
Weight: 155 lbs.
Armor: Bronze Montefortino Helmet, Bronze Musculata, Caetra Shield
''Today is a great battle to end the general's section of back for blood.'' Barry started off, ''These are two brilliant men who lead their armies into battle and absolutely demolished every adversary that stood before them. We have William the Conqueror who was the only man in history to invade England and succeed. The other end we have the Carthaginian general Hannibal Barca, now this man was one of the greatest tacticians to ever grace the ancient world. His tactics and battle prowess made him Rome's worst nightmare.''
''Even though William has steel weapons these two still fall within the Iron Age. So we have only blades and no gunpowder.'' Geoff added.
''Both these generals were physically and psychologically built for warfare. We will be taking into consideration the physical makeups of both which will definitely play a role in the simulation.'' Dorian said.
''Well we won't find out who wins just by sitting here, let's go gather the weapon data.'' Geoff said as they all get up.
The Norman Duke used an assortment of weaponry that allowed him to conquer England.
Short Range: Norman Broadsword
Mid-Range: Dane Axe
Long Range: Composite Crossbow
Special: Torsion Catapult
In turn the Carthaginian general came equipped with a bone crushing arsenal of weapons.
Short Range: Falcata
Mid-Range: Sarissa
Long Range: Soliferrum
Special: War Elephant
Both generals used swords of drastically different designs to cut their enemies to ribbons.
The team reviews the footage of both weapons in their debut episodes. After they do so they then decide to have each blade tested against the opponent's armor.
Experts Jason McNiel and Brain Forrest stand ready with their blades in hand.
''Alright guys, you both will have one strike to the shield, the armor and the opponent's helmet and we will see what kind of results you will produce.'' Geoff explained.
Jason and Brian stand ready waiting for the go from Geoff.
''On 3...2...1...Attack!'' Geoff calls out.
Both Jason and Brian unleash hellish war cries as they swing their blades. Jason's sword impacts Hannibal's shield just as Brian's falcata impacts his. Both shields appearing undamaged. They then move on to the armor of their competition and Jason goes in with a mighty swing. The broadsword leaving a severe dent in the musculata. Brian swings the falcata and the sword only glides off the chainmail hauberk leaving only scratches, he then rectifies his mistake by thrusting the falcata into the armor piercing it. Both experts then follow it up with a downward swing onto their opponent's helmets.
The panel then walks over to assess the damage.
''I'm quite impressed with Jason's broadsword over here.'' Dorian said, ''Your first swing generated enough force to break an arm behind the bone, obviously not a kill but it will definitely bother him. For your swing into the musculata armor you managed to leave an impressive dent on the armor and taking it off we can feel several ribs broken here. A debilitating injury. Finally your swing to the helmet, low and behold we have a depressed skull fracture underneath. With this you'll eventually die because it's a ticking time bomb up there.''
''And moving onwards to Brian with the falcata. Your first swing to the kite shield did not generate enough power to break any bone in the arm. Moving here to the chainmail hauberk with that first swing he is probably going to have one broken rib but the thrust to the armor nailed it. You pierced clean through enough to get into his intestines and he will die a septic death. Concluding this with the strike to the helmet we didn't detect any force enough to break the skull of this man. So he's pretty much dazed and pissed off.'' Dorian explained.
After testing both swords against the armor worn by the competition, which one do our panel believes takes the edge?
''Although I like the fact that the falcata pierced the chainmail hauberk, I find myself more impressed by the power of the Norman broadsword and the fact that he caused a severe skull fracture to the target. That combined with the length of the broadsword gives it my edge.'' Geoff started off.
''The falcata can be maneuvered faster because of it's shorter length but it can't compete with the broadsword. Hannibal will be cut down before he can even come close with the falcata. Edge Norman Broadsword.'' Dorian seconded.
''The Norman broadsword turned England into a bloody battleground. It's superior length, power in each swing gives it my edge as well gents.'' Barry concluded.
In short range weapons, the edge goes to William the Conqueror for the Norman broadsword
For mid-ranged combat both generals wielded two vicious polearms.
The team now reviews the testing of both the Dane axe wielded by William and the sarissa used by Hannibal. They then decide as with the warriors' swords to test these two weapons against armor.
Jason stands ready with his Dane axe in hand. Before him is a torso outfitted in the bronze musculata and helmet of Hannibal.
''Alright Jason, this test is just like with your sword. On 3...2...1...Hack em' up!'' Geoff screams out.
Jason swings his Dane axe sideways with so much force that it impacts the musculata and the axe head embeds into it piercing it. Quickly pulling his axe out he raises it high above his head and with a mighty roar of rage, he brings the axe down onto the helmet. The helmet becoming severely dented inward.
''Holy crap! Look at his helmet!'' Geoff exclaimed as they walk over.
''Well these dents in the armor are quite impressive. Your first swing to the musculata armor produced amazing results. The axe struck with enough force to fracture 3 ribs and it pierced the armor as well cutting into the skin underneath. Moving up to the helmet. The results are the same as we've seen with your sword. You struck the helmet with so much force it basically almost broke. Over 200 PSI was detected and that is more than enough to fracture the skull.'' Dorian commented.
''Yeah well, our weapon is lighter and will definitely keep you at a distance.'' Brian said unimpressed.
It's now Brian's turn with the sarissa. He now stands before a torso outfitted in William's chainmail hauberk.
''Brian it's the same test for you. On 3...2...1...Go!" Geoff calls out.
Brian thrusts his sarissa into the chainmail hauberk, the sarissa's tip piercing as the spear makes it way through the torso kabobbing it's way through it. Pulling his spear out completely, he follows up with another thrust and this sees the sarissa going all the way through the torso.
''Holy shit, that's impressive Brian.'' Geoff said.
Doctor Dorian walks over to assess the damage.
''I think the assessment here for both thrusts is quite obvious everybody. Two clean penetrating blows to the armor and both struck him in the heart and lung respectively. The spear is basically kabobbing it's way through and turning his this guy into a Norman kabob. Both strikes are confirmed kills.''
''My take on this though is that since it's longer than my axe I don't have to worry about the extra length whereas I can just bring the axe down and obliterate someone's skull. Not to mention I can jump out the way when you thrust the sarissa at me and I'll just chop the shaft in half.'' Jason spoke up.
''But your weapon weighs more which means even if you dodge my thrusts and go for a swing with the axe, you would've expended so much energy raising it high and bringing it down you would leave yourself open long enough for me to bring the spear back and kabob you.'' Brian retorted.
''Shove it you two, both weapons did some serious damage to each set of armor so you both have bragging rights tonight.'' Barry said settling the debate.
The panel has just finished testing both the Dane axe and sarissa against armor. Which one do they believe takes the edge?
''While the sarissa weighs less and did pierce through the chainmail hauberk. I find myself more impressed with what the damage the Dane axe inflicted on Hannibal's armor. Edge Dane axe.'' Geoff said.
''The sarissa has the length advantage meaning Hannibal can keep William away and then kabob him. I give the sarissa my edge because of that reason.'' Dorian countered.
The tie breaker falls upon Barry's shoulders.
''You both present valid points in favor of both weapons. While both did incredible damage to the opposing set of armor I have to give the edge to the Dane axe. When you chop the sarissa in half you can move on to chopping the man in front of you in half.''
In mid-range weapons weapons, the edge goes to William the Conqueror for the Dane axe.
Up next is long range weapons and both used different means of striking their foes down from a distance.
The panel now reviews the testing of William's composite crossbow and Hannibal's soliferrum. After they finish watching the tapes of both weapons in action they come to an edge.
''This is goes to the composite crossbow. It has more range than the soliferrum plain and simple.'' Geoff started off.
''While Hannibal can use the soliferrum as a missile and melee weapon, the composite crossbow outranges it by a lot and range means everything. Edge composite crossbow.'' Dorian seconded.
''Composite crossbow all the way gentlemen.'' Barry added.
In long range weapons, the edge goes to William the Conqueror for the composite crossbow.
Now we conclude weapon reviewing by looking at the favored special weapons of both warriors.
''Since we've replaced the seax for the torsion catapult. Let's test it out at the range and see what it can do against the war elephant.'' Geoff said.
The team heads out to the range where Jason and Dave Baker weapons maker stand before William's torsion catapult.
''Alright Jason, explain to us the torsion catapult for us?'' Barry asked.
''Of course, this is the torsion catapult everybody.'' Jason said placing a hand on the catapult ''This is one of the most versatile and terrifying weapons from the medieval age. It was constructed with over 700 pounds of wood and right here contained over 600 feet of rope that was twisted. The energy was transferred here to the throwing arm which William used horses to pull it down adding torque to it. When you fired it, the arm goes flinging forward sending whatever projectile was placed on the throwing arm.'' Jason explained.
To test out the torsion catapult, Geoff has set up 3 Carthaginian soldiers and a mock elephant, the same size and density as the beast itself. Mounted on top of the mock elephant is a torso outfitted in Hannibal's armor. Geoff will be on the sidelines holding a radar gun to gauge the catapult's velocity. Lastly Jason and PFC Rice Man will have 3 shots with large 40 pound rocks.
''Alright Jason and PFC. Time to end the Carthaginians once and for all.'' Geoff said with a thumbs up.
Jason places one of the 40 pound rocks onto the throwing arm. He gives PFC a nod and he gives the rope a hard yank. The throwing arm flings forward and the boulder flies forward before striking the mock elephant in the head with a sickening crack.
''That boulder flew at that elephant at a speed of 40 miles an hour! That's gonna hurt.'' Geoff commented.
PFC then activates the winch which would simulate the team of horses William would've used and after about a minute, the throwing arm is reset to it's ready position and Jason loads another rock onto the arm. PFC then gives the rope a pull and the arm sends the rock flying. This one smashes into the chest of one of the infantry targets with a loud crack leaving a deep dent in it's chest.
''Damn, that looks like it would hurt.'' Barry said wincing.
PFC activates the winch once more and the arm is then reset to it's ready position. Jason then picks up the last rock and places it on the throwing arm. Dave yanks the rope and the rock goes flying high. In a few seconds it lands a one in a million shot and impacts the mounted target's head causing it to explode.
''Oh! Look at that! That's an unbelievable shot!'' Geoff exclaimed.
''Yeah! Got him!'' PFC shouts in excitement as he and Jason jump for joy giving each other high fives.
The team then walks over to the mess to assess the damage done.
''First for the elephant, the poor thing took that rock and his skull was smashed from that impact. That skull fracture would be a guaranteed killed. This beast is down and out.'' Dorian said pointing at the elephant.
He walks over to the infantry target that took a hit.
''This guy over here took that rock right in his chest and I'm feeling his entire right side of his rib cage broken in many ways. It's not death but if left untreated he will eventually die. Making our way over to the mounted guy he is obviously dead. That rock basically impacted his head with so much force made it explodes and he never knew what hit him. Quick trip to the morgue.''
''Seeing the damage we caused to the targets and how fast the reload is incredible.'' Jason said with a smirk.
''Don't think you've won this buddy. What if you miss one shot? Then we have enough time to send our elephant barreling towards you and the animal would either crush you under it's feet or it'll smash your catapult to bits. Also, if a rock lands near an elephant it can spook and charge your way.'' Brian said unimpressed.
After testing the torsion catapult and reviewing the testing of the war elephant in 'Attila the Hun vs. Hannibal'. Our team then comes to a decision after a brief debate.
''I like the idea of the war elephant but if you're not properly trained to handle the thing it can become a danger to you and your own men as it smashes you and squishes your head to mush. The catapult doesn't need specialized training and therefore it gets my edge.'' Geoff starts off.
''I disagree with you and give this one to the war elephant. It is the more intimidating weapon and when you have an elephant charging you, you're not going to have a clue of what to do with it. That kind of psychological aspect of it gives the war elephant my edge.'' Dorian countered.
The tie breaker falls upon Barry once again.
''You both present very valid points in favor of both. However I'll give this one to the war elephant because of the psychological aspect of it. What are you going to do when it becomes enraged and barrels toward you? You can try to take it down with the catapult but if it survives a hit from a rock it'll only serve to piss it off even more making it more a danger for you. Edge war elephant.''
In special weapons, the edge goes to Hannibal for the war elephant.
Before we move on to the x-factors. Our panel then reviews the armor for both warriors.
''Moving on to armor. I think the bronze musculata will hold out only from a few strikes from the broadsword and the Dane axe before it gives in. While for William I see all of Hannibal's weapons going straight through. Both have their strengths and weaknesses so therefore this is even to me.'' Geoff started off.
''One has more coverage on the body while the other has a solid piece of metal covering your chest. I call this even as well.'' Dorian seconded.
''Both sets of armor are in danger from the opposing warrior's weapons. That gives my edge here as even.'' Barry added.
In the armor category, both warriors are dead even.
Coming up, Barry plugs in the x-factors and then later, William the Conqueror? Or Hannibal? Which general will reign supreme?
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Welcome back to the fight club. Here we've tested the lethal weapons wielded by the Iron Age's most bone-crushing generals.
For short range weapons, William's broadsword went up against Hannibal's falcata.
''Because the Norman broadsword causes more trauma onto the body and the fact that he can bludgeon his way through Hannibal's shield, musculata and cause a skull fracture through the helmet gives it the edge.'' Geoff explained.
Edge: William the Conqueror
For mid-range weapons, we compared the William's skull-splitting Dane axe against Hannibal's impaling sarissa.
''The sheer trauma and power behind the Dane axe gives it a massive edge over the tediously long sarissa. Not to mention it can easily obliterate Hannibal even through his armor.''
Edge: William the Conqueror
For long range weapons, William's composite crossbow outshot Hannibal's soliferrum.
''It's a no brainer why the composite crossbow takes the edge. More range plain and simple. Bows outclass throwing weapons all the time.''
Edge: William the Conqueror
For special weapons, William's torsion catapult was trampled by Hannibal's war elephant.
''While the torsion catapult can prove to be a very versatile weapon it takes a while to reload that thing and with an elephant barreling towards you it's gonna make you want to stop using the catapult and run for your life.''
Edge: Hannibal
Lastly, we compared to two sets of armor with William's chainmail hauberk and Hannibal's bronze musculata.
''These two sets of armor have their pros and cons. One is more protective while the other offers coverage and the weapons these two are carrying will easily get through the opposing armor.''
Edge: Even
And now Barry will gauge the x-factors of these two warriors.
''Alright, let's get these x-factors out of the way.'' Barry said.
''Starting with generalship Hannibal scored a 91 to William's 85.''
''For physicality William had an 89 to Hannibal's 84.''
''Third is logistics and Hannibal has it with a 77 to William's 72.''
''Next is strategy and Hannibal has a 97 to William's 89. Hannibal is the 'Father' of military strategy for nothing.''
''Fifth is Audacity and Hannibal has a 90 to William's 87.''
''Last is endurance and Hannibal was higher with an 88 to William's 86.''
Barry has finished gauging the x-factors. Now we will run the simulator 1,000 times to determine the winner.
Who will win between two of the bone crushing Iron Age generals?
The battle will be 5-on-5. William will lead 4 Norman soldiers into battle and Hannibal will lead 4 Carthaginian foot soldiers. All soldiers will be clad in the same armor as their leader.
''Let's see who wins in the battle of the ages between these two titans.'' Barry said pressing the enter key.
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The battle takes place in an open field in France. William the Conqueror is seen with 4 of his Norman soldiers. They are on alert after hearing of a general who had recently done battle against the mighty Roman empire.
He looks over his weapons as he thinks to himself. Among his weaponry lays Charlemagne's joyeuse from his recent battle.
Fearing that this general from Carthage would try and attack his kingdom he brought his 4 best men and are awaiting for the arrival of his new adversary.
William the Conqueror: 5
On the other side of the field. Loud, thundering footsteps rock the earth and the camera pans to reveal the source of it. 4 men on foot clad in bronze armor walking beside an elephant.
Mounted on top of the elephant we see the Carthaginian general Hannibal Barca is seen surveying the land in front of them. He has decides to head west into France in an attempt to flank the Romans from behind and despite having his best men with him, he remains on guard for any new threats.
Hannibal Barca: 5
William and his Normans continue to go about their business until suddenly they all are rocked by an earth shattering shake. They turn as they hear the sound of a creature and spot Hannibal and his 4 Carthaginians soldiers.
William and his men eye the elephant wearily, having never seen such a creature before. While they gape in awe at the beast's spectacular size, William takes notice of the man who sits atop the mighty beast.
Spotting Hannibal, William snaps his men out of their daze and order two of them to ready their catapult.
Hannibal in turn dismounts his elephant and prods the beast with his falcata. The beast becomes agitated and it goes on a rampage and charges towards the Normans.
As his catapult is being ready William orders his two crossbowmen to take aim at the charging monster. They get into position and load their crossbows. They aim the beast and in a panic they release their arrows and the elephant is struck in the trunk and face.
They go to ready their next bolts but the elephant, in pain continues it's charge and the Norman crossbowmen. One Norman tosses his crossbow aside and jumps to the sidelines but his colleague isn't so lucky as he is trampled to death by the elephant. His head among the parts of his body squashed.
William the Conqueror: 4 - Hannibal Barca: 5
The two Normans finish loading the catapult and one yanks the rope causing it to fire. The rock is sent flying and eventually it crashes into the face of one Carthaginian crushing it inward with a crack.
William the Conqueror: 4 - Hannibal Barca: 4
The Normans go to ready another rock for launch but the elephant had already stomped it's way towards them and they jump out the way as the beast crashes and smashes the catapult to bits and pieces.
The beast runs off howling in pain before settling down and goes to graze the grass. Hannibal orders his men to charge pointing his falcata forward.
The Carthaginians begin a full force charge with weapons drawn and William draws his broadsword ordering his own men to charge.
''Attaque!'' William shouts as he goes to join his men in their charge.
The two sides collide in the middle of the field and one Norman armed with a Dane axe duels with a Carthaginian wielding a sarissa. The Carthaginian soldier goes in for a thrust with the sarissa but the Norman jumps to the side and brings his axe down cutting through the sarissa's shaft.
The Carthaginian tries to go for his falcata but the Norman was quicker and brings his axe down onto the poor Carthaginian's face. The blade nearly severing the head almost in half.
William the Conqueror: 4 - Hannibal Barca: 3
His victory is short lived when another Carthaginian runs at him and hurls a soliferrum his way. The javelin flying like a sidewinder missile and skewers the Norman through the heart sending his falling backwards from the force.
William the Conqueror: 3 - Hannibal Barca: 3
The two forces continue the clash and Hannibal walks up to one Norman armed with a broadsword. Hannibal goes in for a swing with his falcata but the Norman lifts his broadsword up to intercept the blow. Hannibal reacts by kicking the Norman away creating an opening.
Hannibal charges forth and before the Norman could react he is decapitated with a swing of Hannibal's falcata.
William the Conqueror: 2 - Hannibal Barca: 3
Elsewhere William duels with the last two Carthaginians. He blocks both their blows when he notices his last man wielding the Dane axe running over. Kicking one of the Carthaginians away he violently swings his broadsword at the Carthaginian he was dealing with.
The barrage of swings become too much as the Carthaginian has his sarissa cut to pieces. William then finishes him off with a thrust of his broadsword going straight through the Carthaginian's neck. The man choking before going limp
William the Conqueror: 2 - Hannibal Barca: 2
The other Carthaginian who was kicked away by William stumbles for a bit before he regains his footing and stops in front of a sarissa from his murdered comrade from earlier. He scoops it up and hears someone yelling a mighty battle cry behind him.
Turning and spotting the charging Norman, he thrusts the sarissa low and the spear kabobs it's way through the Norman's stomach.
The Norman cries out in pain for a moment before the Carthaginian retracts his sarissa and thrusts it into his open mouth.
William the Conqueror: 1 - Hannibal Barca: 2
The Carthaginian's life is ended just as quick as he took the Norman's when William's broadsword is thrusted through his back and protrudes out his chest.
Seeing a rock used for his catapult on the ground he picks it up.
William the Conqueror: 1 - Hannibal Barca: 1
William spits on the Norman before hearing footsteps in front of him and looks to see Hannibal, shield and falcata held in front of him.
The Duke hurls the rock at Hannibal who only jumps out the way. William then takes his kite shield from his back and charges towards Hannibal.
Hannibal stands his ground and William crashes into him full force knocking him back a few feet. William brings his broadsword down only for the Carthaginian general to raise his shield intercepting the blow.
Hannibal capitalizes with a low sweep with his falcata but William jumps and proceeds to swing his shield batting Hannibal away. William follows through with another shield charge and before Hannibal can jump out the way, William collides with Hannibal and the force of the charge sends the general crashing to the ground on his back.
William roars as he brings his broadsword in a downward thrust but Hannibal manages to roll out of the way and follows up with a thrust. The falcata cuts into William's side and the Duke groans in pain.
Now extremely pissed off William grabs Hannibal by his neck and and throws him aside. Landing hard with a thud Hannibal grunts in pain has the wind is knocked out of him. Opening his eyes he sees William walking over to him with his broadsword raised high.
William approaches Hannibal and before he can bring the broadsword down Hannibal kicks William in the balls before getting up and tackling him to the ground.
Another struggle ensues between them as they wrestle on the ground. Hannibal tries raise his falcata high and brings it down but William raises his kite shield just in time and the falcata only cuts through the shield.
With his opponent's sword stuck in his shield, William shoves the Carthaginian general off of him and both rise to their feet.
William, seeing Hannibal's falcata stuck in his shield headbutts Hannibal stunning him before throwing his shield aside. The falcata, being stuck in the kite shield is thrown right out of Hannibal's grip.
Seeing his opponent disarmed William follows through with a thrust of the broadsword, Hannibal's bronze musculata failing to protect him from it.
Hannibal screams in pain as William forces the broadsword in deeper to his body. William pulls his broadsword out and brings it down onto the Carthaginian general's helmet.
The repeated blows denting Hannibal's helmet fracturing his skull sending the Carthaginian general reeling and in a daze struggling to maintain his footing. With his opponent disabled in front of him, William then thrusts the broadsword downward piercing through the Carthaginian's neck.
With his opponent gagging on blood and steel, William pulls the blade out and swings his sword one last time decapitating Hannibal.
William the Conqueror: 1 - Hannibal Barca: 0
Sheathing his sword back into it's scabbard he kicks the body over before raising his fists into the air while shouting ''Je suis William le conquérant!''
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Winner: William the Conqueror
William the Conqueror: 528
Norman Broadsword: 177
Dane Axe: 189
Composite Crossbow: 99
Torsion Catapult: 63
Hannibal Barca: 472
Falcata: 123
Sarissa: 109
Soliferrum: 20
War Elephant: 220
X-Factors
Generalship: 85/Generalship: 91
Physicality: 89/Physicality: 84
Logistics: 72/Logistics: 77
Strategy: 89/Strategy: 97
Audacity: 87/Audacity: 90
Endurance: 86/Endurance: 88
Armor Failure Rate
Chainmail Hauberk: 55.6% - Bronze Musculata: 30.2%
Steel Nasal Helmet: 1.5% - Bronze Montefortino Helmet: 8.6%
Kite Shield: 3.4% - Caetri Shield: 4.9%
Following a close battle battle between two of history's most colossal generals. It would be William the Conqueror who emerges victorious. His superior steel weaponry combined with his composite crossbow allowed him to win with a total of 52.8%. Hannibal wasn't far behind. He proved to be a serious threat with his war elephant being the most deadly weapon totaling 220 kills on it's own earning Hannibal 47.2% of the wins.
''I'm a bit surprised. Hannibal was the superior strategist but when it came down to the metallurgy, Hannibal just couldn't keep up with William despite owning the x-factors.'' Geoff explained.
''It really came down to one thing and that's the armor both warriors were wearing. While William's chainmail was more easily pierced by most of Hannibal's arsenal Hannibal's armor was failing just as much while his helmet failed him more often than William's. In the end it shows how much metallurgy comes into play for these types of matches.'' Dorian added.
''Hannibal is a brilliant tactician. If this was a full scale battle I think he would've taken it. However his inferior weapons and his armor failure rate was what lead to his downfall. He just can't compete with a guy who has a 1,200 year lead on him.'' Barry concluded.
(William is seen standing tall over a nearby hill. He looks on to his land which he has proudly defended from the Carthaginians. Strapped to his back is Hannibal's falcata. Another trophy of his conquests. Meanwhile in the distance we see Hannibal's elephant take a massive poop much to William's dismay.)
Translation for William: ''I am William the conqueror!"
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Next time on back for blood, it's a battle between two highly revered warriors from East Asia.
Sohei: Feudal Japan's elite warrior monks who's skill and prowess in battle made them legends.
vs.
Han Dynasty Warrior: China's top-notch warrior who's skill in battle carved out the greatest dynasty in Chinese history.
WHO IS DEADLIEST!?