A/N: Welcome back folks to another episode of redemption! This time we're featuring another anticipated battle and it's another classic communists versus fascists! I'd like to thank MKDemigodZ-Warrior for lending me this battle even though I originally suggested it to him. Yes I am aware that the term ''Wehrmacht'' applies to the German armed forces as a whole and for the people who will complain about it do know that I'm using just the Heer (Army) in this here fight. So grab some chips and sit back because we're in for a hell of a fight!
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Korean People's Army: Die hard soldiers of Kim il-sung who sought to reunite the Korean peninsula under communist rule.
(KPA infantry are seen battling their way through a war-torn Seoul. They confront a squad of South Korean and American soldiers who attempt to fight back but are massacred.)
vs.
Wehrmacht: Nazi Germany's unstoppable army who fought on behalf of the Führer and dominated Europe in World War II.
(Wehrmacht infantry are seen engaging the U.S. Army during the battle of the Bulge. They corner the Americans into a small farmhouse and the Americans attempt to make a last stand but are soon killed off as the farmhouse explodes courtesy of a Tiger tank.)
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!
During their last battles both armies were soundly defeated by their previous opponents...
(The KPA Sergeant is seen on his knees before the IJA Sergeant. Spitting out his last words he is then decapitated with a swing from the IJA Sergeant's Shin Gunto.)
...but now, these armies will be given a chance for redemption and will face off in a five-on-five battle for supremacy.
(The Wehrmacht Hauptmann is seen walking around the counter with his Walther drawn ready to kill the PAVN Sergeant. When he makes his way around the table and sees that the PAVN is nowhere to be seen and soon enough he feels a gun's barrel touch his helmet and his brains is blown out.)
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 armies who combated American forces in the 20th century.
Korean People's Army
Active: 1947-Present
Circa: 1950
Height: 5'5''
Weight: 140 lbs.
Force size: 299,000
Allegiance: Kim il-sung, Communism
Wehrmacht
Active: 1935-1946
Circa: 1944
Height: 6'
Weight: 185 lbs.
Force size: 6,550,000
Allegiance: Adolf Hitler, Fascism
''You know, we couldn't have asked for another great battle for redemption today gentleman.'' Barry started, ''We've got two aggressive armies going up against each other. The KPA who we all know and hate and the Wehrmacht Heer of Nazi Germany. These two were very powerful enemies we've confronted in the 20th century.''
''This is so interesting because while the KPA is still active today and can be considered the more aggressive army, the Wehrmacht possesses extensively trained soldiers, perhaps the best trained and equipped army of World War II.'' Geoff explained.
''The KPA may be in trouble because every weapon in their arsenal has been seen by the Wehrmacht. So the Germans are going to be familiar with their weapons. Then again the Soviet weapons the KPA is bringing are very powerful.'' Dorian added.
''Even with that, the KPA is still dangerous and a deadly army in it's own right. Let's get these tests done.'' Barry concluded as they all get up from their seats.
The soldiers of Kim il-sung charged into combat with Soviet provided weapons that allowed them to steamroll the south.
Melee: NR-40
Short Range: Tokarev TT-33
Mid-Range: PPSh-41
Long Range Rifle: Tokarev SVT-40
Long Range LMG: Degtyaryov DP-28
Explosive: RGD-33
In turn, the fascist soldiers marched into battle with the best weapons the German factories had to offer.
Melee: Kampfmesser 42
Short Range: Walther P38
Mid-Range: MP-40
Long Range Rifle: Gewehr 43
Long Range LMG: MG-42
Explosive: Model 24 Stielhandgranate
When these soldiers came up close and personal with American soldiers they utilized to knives capable of impaling a Yank's heart.
The panel now reviews the testing of the NR-40 combat knife and the Kampfmesser 42, which is near identical to the S.S. Dagger. After looking over the footage our panel finally comes to a discussion.
''These two knives aren't that much different from each other. They actually look very similar with their blades so I think it'll come down to the individual soldier wielding either of these knives. I call even on this one.'' Geoff explained.
''I totally agree with you 110%. Similar blade shapes and length so it has to be even all the way.'' Dorian seconded.
''What you guys said. Edge is totally even.'' Barry concluded.
For melee weapons, it's an even match-up.
For pistols these two armies came equipped with two world-renowned sidearms. The KPA Tokarev TT-33 and the Wehrmacht Walther P38.
The team now overlooks the testing of the pistols in their original episodes and after coming to a heated debate they still can't come to a final decision. Let's see what they say.
''Now looking at these two weapons I see similar performances and statistics. I think I'll call it even because they possess the same exact range, both use 8-round magazines. Even for me.'' Geoff said.
''I disagree there, the Tokarev has the larger cartridge and possesses the higher muzzle velocity. Combined with it's robust design it outshines the Walther. Edge TT-33.'' Dorian countered.
''Doc is right on this one, sure they have the same range and all but the TT-33 has the cartridge, reliability and the muzzle velocity to back it up. Think about it, that large cartridge combined with it's higher muzzle velocity means the KPA would be taking people down faster and would be using less bullets. Edge TT-33.'' Barry added.
''You guys are such asswipes.'' Geoff grumbled in annoyance.
In short range weapons, the Korean People's Army take the lead with their Tokarev TT-33.
With mid-range weapons, these soldiers brought with them mechanical monsters used to riddle a Yank's body to the bone with lead. The KPA PPSh-41 and Wehrmacht MP-40.
Since we've already tested the PPSh-41 before we will move on with the favorite submachine gun the Wehrmacht carried with them into combat. The MP-40.
Wehrmacht expert and current soldier in the German Bundeswehr Karl Schieder walked over with his weapon in hand.
''Hello men, nice to see you again. Here I have the MP-40 or the Maschinenpistole 40. It was a submachine gun chambered for the 9×19mm Parabellum cartridge which was developed in Nazi Germany and used extensively by the Axis powers during the Second World War. It uses a 32-round detachable box magazine, has an effective range of 100 to 200 meters, a muzzle velocity of 1,312 feet per second and weighs 8 pounds.''
''And to test that weapon we've set up an that small jeep carrying an enemy general accompanied by four soldiers inside. We will gauge how fast you can empty that magazine, how much damage you cause and how fast you can empty it.'' Geoff explained earning a nod from the expert.
Loading his magazine into the weapon Karl looks to Geoff and nods. Geoff returns his nod with a thumbs up and Karl immediately takes aim at the jeep. He aims his MP-40 at the jeep and opens fire on it riddling the vehicle with lead as the targets within it are knocked over from the sheer volume of rounds.
''Holy shit! Look at that carnage!" Exclaimed Geoff.
The team then walks over to inspect the carnage.
''Honestly, there isn't much for me to say here guys. With the sheer volume of rounds he sent downrange he literally turned everyone in the vehicle into a lead cushion. Various shots to the neck, face and chest meaning they're all dead.'' Explained Dorian.
''I like the handy work here but with the PPSh-41 I can cause the same damage but with more bullets. You won't be recognizable when my gun is through with you.'' KPA expert Choi Min-ho said patting Karl on the back.
Now that we've tested the MP-40 our panel reviews the testing of the PPSh-41 from 'Imperial Japanese Army vs. Korean People's Army.' After gauging the necessary data the panel then come to a decision.
''I'm still siding with the PPSh-41 over the MP-40 for so many reasons. It's got an insane rate of fire and it's superior 71-round drum magazine means it's going to overpower the MP-40 when the fight comes up close and especially indoors.'' Geoff started off.
''I agree with that fact. The PPSh is just so devastating with it's sheer volume of fire it doesn't matter if you even give it a 10-round magazine it's still going to wreck you. Edge PPSh-41.'' Dorian seconded.
''There's absolutely no way the Wehrmacht can counter the'' Barry concluded.
In mid-range weapons, the edge goes to the Korean People's Army for their PPSh-41.
Moving on to long range rifles these armies brought with them into combat highly reliable, highly accurate and highly deadly battle rifles.
The team then heads out the Fort Benning's Malone 14 Rifle range where they will test out the rifles in a duel.
''Karl what have you brought for us today?'' Geoff asked.
''This is the The Gewehr 43 or Karabiner 43 gentlemen. This is a 7.92×57mm Mauser caliber semi-automatic rifle developed by Germany during World War II. It was one of the favored weapons of the German infantry for it's massive round. It weighs 9 pounds, fires the 7.92×57mm Mauser in a 10-round box magazine, has an effective range of 500 meters and a muzzle velocity of 2,546 feet per second.'' Explained the German soldier.
''This weapon looks like it can definitely do some serious damage. What about you Choi?'' Geoff asked turning to face the Korean.
''I have the Tokarev SVT-40 men, it's a Soviet semi-automatic battle rifle. The SVT-40 saw widespread service during and after World War II. Intended to be the new service rifle of the Soviet Red Army, production was disrupted by the German invasion in 1941 resulting in a change back to the older Mosin–Nagant bolt-action rifle for the duration of World War II. After the war new rifles were adopted by the Soviet Union, such as the SKS and the AK-47. Fires the 7.62x54mmR, weighs in at 8 and a half pounds, effective range is about 500 meters and it's muzzle velocity is at 2,760 feet per second and is uses 10-round detachable box magazines.''
''Very good, today we're going to have you two fire one magazine at the pop-up targets down range, we'll be gauging your reaction time and how accurate you are with those weapons. Karl you and your Gewehr 43 will be up first.'' Geoff explains.
Nodding, Karl takes his magazine from Geoff and walks to the platform. Loading it into his weapon he gets into a standing shooting position and waits for Barry to give the go over the intercom.
Barry walks up into the control tower and takes the mic.
''Alright Karl, this test you will have one magazine to take down all targets. You will have 5 static targets and further out at 300 meters we will activate the two dynamic targets which will move at the speed a typical person runs at. We will begin now.'' Spoke Barry over the intercom.
Karl then looks through the Gewehr's iron sights and spots two statics targets pop up. Setting his sights on the first target he wastes no time in squeezing the trigger and easily puts the first target down. With that target dealt with he aims at the second target and much like the first one he puts the second one down with relative ease. After the second target falls the third, fourth and fifth targets emerge from behind their burms and like the previous two targets Karl wastes no time in putting the three targets down with expert shooting. Targets 6, 7, and 8 pop up and just like the previous three they all go down with precise shooting.
''Dang, he's really good at shooting isn't he?'' Geoff commented.
''He's a soldier in the Bundeswehr isn't he?'' Dorian asked.
With his static targets defeated, Barry initiates the dynamic targets and out at 300 meters and the two targets pop up on opposite ends of each other. As soon as they pop up they begin to move across the range at the exact speed a typical human being would run. Aiming into his iron sights he sets his sights on the target to the left and leads it. After finding the perfect lead he fires his round off striking the target sending it back into the ground. The second target falling in a similar manner. With his rifle clicking empty Karl raises his hand into the air.
''All done!" The German shouted out.
''Alright, your time is 1 minute and 12 seconds Karl.'' Geoff called out.
Due to the dangers of walking downrange, the panel will review each targets through the range security cameras to access the damage.
''Judging by where I see the rounds hit the static targets they're all dead. I see various shots in their necks, sternums and even a few headshots and those are all obvious instant kills. The best one was target number five because that round blew the top of his head clean off taking some brain with it. The dynamic targets each took a round into their cheeks and those are instant kills as well.'' Explained the good doctor.
''You showed us some excellent shooting man.'' Geoff commented.
''German gun, operated by a German, you get pretty precise results.'' Karl said jokingly.
''So what do you think Choi? Can you do the same?'' Barry asked looking at the Korean.
''Yep, I can replicate it. Same magazine size and everything.'' Choi responded confidently.
After Karl's impressive shooting it's now Choi's turn with the SVT-40.
''Alright Choi you're gonna have the same exact test as Karl so whenever you're ready go ahead and load in your first magazine.'' Barry's voice called out from the intercom.
Taking his weapon Choi walks up to the firing platform and loads in his first magazine. Taking a crouching position he aims into the iron sights and gives a thumbs up to signal that he is ready. Acknowledging the thumbs up the first two static targets pop up. Setting his sights on the first target he effortlessly puts it down with a single round and aims at the second target and just like the first it goes down with precise shooting. After the first two targets go down the next set of targets 4 and 5 pop up and Choi wastes no time in putting down easily. With that out of the way targets 6, 7, and 8 pop up and Choi wastes no time in putting down targets 4 and 5 but his shot at target 6 misses.
''Oh, that one was a bit rushed.'' Barry commented.
The missed shot did little to deter Choi and he fires off another shot and this time the target goes down. Now that Choi has dealt with all 8 static targets Barry activates the final two dynamic targets. Seeing them pop up Choi sets his sights on the right target and places his sights just a few feet away from the target. When the target almost comes into view of his iron sights he fires off a round putting the target down.
''Nice, he led it into a kill and he was completely stationary.'' Geoff said.
Moving to his left he aims at the second dynamic target and he can only look on as the target moves across the range before coming to a halt. The target then sinks into the ground and Choi shakes his head feeling completely defeated.
''Alright Choi, come on over to the booth and we'll gauge the damage you've done to the target that you hit.'' Barry spoke over the intercom.
The team now reviews the testing of Choi's SVT-40.
''So with your performance Choi I'm seeing a lot of similar shot placements with Karl and his Gewehr 43. Each target has a round in either their heads, neck, heart or a shot to the gut now while the gut shots alone won't kill someone if they are left untreated and bleeding out they'll die eventually.'' Explained the doctor.
''And comparing the performance between the two of you we see that you've each took down the targets with amazing skill. However, we saw that Choi missed one target so Karl you have a 100% hit ratio while Choi has a 90%.'' Geoff said.
''And the time for you Choi was 1 minute and 33 seconds.'' Barry added.
After testing each rifle in taking down both static and dynamic targets our panel now debate on which weapon wins the edge. Let's see what they say.
''First and foremost let me point something out here.'' Geoff started off, ''They both fire huge cartridges that will have no problem in putting a guy down. I saw similar accuracy with the both of them and I think the performance of these two similar rifles falls down upon the soldier's skill.''
''I side with the Gewehr because Karl managed to hit all ten targets whereas Choi missed one. If you don't kill everyone, you don't get the job done.'' Dorian countered.
The tiebreaker now falls on Barry's shoulders.
''I see similar accuracy, they have the same base range, almost the same muzzle velocity and fire powerful cartridges. Sure doc is right the Wehrmacht are better trained with their rifle but the similarities between these two weapons is so mind-boggling that I have to call it even.''
In long range rifles, it's dead even.
When the battles involved light machine guns these two armies brought with them weapons capable of mowing down entire platoons of American soldiers.
Since we've already seen the Wehrmacht's MG-42 before in 'People's Army of Vietnam vs. Wehrmacht' our team will overlook it's testing in that episode.
''Now that we've reviewed the MG-42's performance in it's debut episode let's head out to the range and test the KPA's light machine gun.'' Said Geoff.
The team now heads out to the M249/240 range to test out the KPA's favorite light machine gun.
''So what do you bring for us today Choi?'' Asked Geoff.
Choi takes his weapon from the crate and places it on the table for all to see.
''This is the Degtyaryov DP-28, or just simply the DP-28 or better yet, the pizza gun! It's a Soviet-made light machine gun chambered in the same round as the Mosin-nagant and the SVT-40 which is the 7.62×54mmR. It weighs 20 pounds, has a rate of fire of about 550 rounds per minute and an effective range at 800 meters. It uses a 47-round pan magazine or like I said earlier I like to call it the pizza mag.'' Explained Choi.
''Great, looks like a weapon that can do some serious damage. Over there in the range we have set up four dynamic targets dressed in Wehrmacht uniforms. You will have one pan magazine to kill all targets and each target contains a tannerite jar which will explode when struck by a bullet. Once a target explodes it is considered killed.'' Geoff explained while pointing out to the range.
Nodding, Choi grabs his gun and walks up to the shooting platform. Taking a magazine he loads it onto the weapon and cocks it.
''Alright Choi, we will initiate the dynamic testing...now!" Barry called out from the control tower.
The buzzer then sounds and all four dynamic targets appear. Wasting no time Choi looks into the iron sights and takes aim at the first target. With a squeeze of the trigger he fires off a 6-round burst striking the target dead center in the chest. However, there was no explosion. Realizing he had missed the tannerite jar he gets off a 3-round burst successfully hitting the tannerite jar destroying the target. With the second target in sight he goes fully automatic riddling the target with lead and eventually it explodes courtesy of a round hitting the jar.
''He's getting through the course pretty quick.'' Geoff commented.
Targets three and four come into view and after getting his count of how many rounds he has left Choi finishes it off by firing the rest of his magazine into the two targets causing them both to explode. With the targets all dead he empties out the last few rounds into the burm before his weapon clicks empty.
''That's it, I'm black on ammo!" Choi called out.
''Time! You finished this in 1 minute and 4 seconds Choi!" Geoff shouted.
The team now makes their way downrange after clearing Choi's DP-28 to inspect the carnage he caused.
''Damn, look at these messes.'' Dorian said as he walks up to the ravaged targets. ''I mean, do I really have to explain this to you guys? You know the size of the DP's rounds are just devastating. It literally would take just one of them to kill you if it hits you in the chest because the amount of power and the bullet's size. You turned each target into a messed up pile of flesh and the only way I could identify these guys is through DNA or dental records. All in all you have four kills.''
''I aim to please doctor, when I saw the amount of blood flying out of each target it made me feel a bit uneasy from how gory it was.'' Choi chipped in his two cents.
''Your weapon is something else, but the Wehrmacht has encountered it many times during the war so it isn't nothing new to them.'' Karl added.
After testing out the DP-28 at the range, the team once again reviews the testing of the MG-42 from it's debut episode and after several minutes of discussion come to an easy decision.
''I have no problem giving an edge in the LMG category. The DP-28 is a nasty and deadly weapon in it's own right but when compared to the MG-42 it's just outmatched for so many reasons. My favorite being the MG's rate of fire.'' Geoff started.
''I do like the slow rate of fire the DP has which will provide for greater accuracy at long range, but when it is compared to the MG's crazy fire rate it will be overpowered in a head-to-head confrontation. The MG also has the use of changeable barrels. So my edge goes to the MG-42.'' Dorian added.
''The MG-42 can utilize 50 to 250-round belt magazines, faster rate of fire and much more range gives it a decisive edge. It's reputation as Hitler's buzzsaw also helps out a lot as well.'' Barry concluded.
In light machine guns, the Wehrmacht takes a punishing edge with their MG-42.
Coming up! We conclude the weapon's testing by comparing two very similar grenades and then later, Barry will gauge the x-factors and our battle between two hated enemies of the U.S. go toe-to-toe!
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Now, we bring it home by showcasing the two favored grenades these fanatical armies used to blast America soldiers to smithereens. Since we've already seen the KPA's RGD-33 we will move on with the standard issue grenade of the Wehrmacht Heer.
The team now heads out to the Malone 1 Hand Grenade range.
''So Karl, what grenade do you bring for us today?'' Geoff asked.
''This gentlemen is the Model 24 Stielhandgranate. It was the standard issue of the German Empire during World War I and World War II in which became the infamously issue of Nazi Germany's Wehrmacht. The very distinctive appearance led to it being called a "stick grenade", or "potato masher" in British Army slang, and is today one of the most easily recognized infantry weapons of the 20th century. It weighs 1 pound, filled with TNT and is a friction ignitier with a 4 and a half second fuse.'' Karl explained presenting his grenade proudly.
To test out the Model 24's explosive power, the team has set up a jeep containing 4 KPA infantry with a stand in general in the passenger's seat.
''Alright Karl, you heard what the narrator said, so whenever you're ready go ahead and make it boom.'' Geoff instructed as he walks over to the Plexiglas barrier.
Karl casually walks up to the jeep and pulls the pin igniting the fuse via friction. He quickly chucks the grenade into the jeep and runs for his life to join the panel and Choi behind the barrier. 4 seconds later the grenade detonates and the following explosion engulfs all the targets in the jeep before it itself explodes.
''Holy shit, that's fucking awesome!" Exclaimed Geoff.
After the flames die down the team and experts make their way towards the remains of the jeep.
''Holy cow, look at this mess.'' Said Dorian as he picks up the remains of the general which was only a destroyed torso. ''That was some explosion man, I don't even need to comment on this you guys because look, nothing much remains of all these guys so they would be dead from both the shrapnel and the concussive force. If that didn't kill them then the jeep exploding will.''
''Goes to show why the Wehrmacht cherished this grenade so much, light, effective, deadly.'' Karl said with a smile.
''Man, for real I think we need to get a clean up crew for this.'' Barry added.
After testing out the explosive power of the Model 24 the team once again reviews the testing of the RGD-33 from 'Imperial Japanese Army vs. Korean People's Army' and after comparing the explosive power of the grenades they then come to a decision.
''I was blown away by the power of the Model 24, it seemed to be more potent than the RGD-33 and that's where I'm giving my edge too.'' Said Geoff.
''For me, I'm calling this edge as even because both grenades incorporate the stick design which will allow each army to chuck their grenades far.'' Dorian countered.
''Like with what Geoff said, the explosion of the Model 24 seemed to be much more potent plus the biggest thing I noticed between these two is how you prime it. The RGD needs to be placed onto the stick and the handle needs to be pushed in. With the Model 24 you just pull the pin and that's it. Simple use beats annoying priming.'' Barry concluded.
In explosive weapons, the Wehrmacht takes an explosive edge with their Model 24 Stielhandgranate.
Coming up, Barry gauges the x-factors of both armies and then our classic battle between communism and fascism commences.
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Welcome back to the fight club, here we tested the weapons between two armies effectively preparing them for war with one another.
For melee weapons, both the KPA's NR-40 and Wehrmacht's Kampfmesser 42 knives were determined to be equally lethal.
''The design of these two blades is so similar to where we can just gauge the damage of one and conclude that the other will do the same.'' Geoff explained.
Edge: Even
For short range weapons, the KPA's Tokarev TT-33 outshot and proved more powerful than the Wehrmacht's Walther P-38.
''The TT is packing the larger, heavier caliber and higher muzzle velocity meaning it will put people down faster.''
Edge: Korean People's Army
For mid-range weapons, the KPA's PPSh-41 destroyed the Wehrmacht's MP-40.
''For it's sheer volume of fire, much higher magazine capacity and it's take down power the PPSh-41 shows us once again why it is a fearsome weapon.''
Edge: Korean People's Army
For long range rifles, both the KPA's SVT-40 and Wehrmacht's Gewehr 43 proved to be equally deadly and accurate.
''Both rifles are firing very large cartridges and have the same base range and near identical muzzle velocities. Each can kill you in only one shot so it will fall down to the individual soldier behind each weapon.''
Edge: Even
For long range light machine guns, the Wehrmacht's MG-42 obliterated the KPA's DP-28.
''The reason why the MG-42 takes the edge is the exact same reason why the PPSh-41 won over the MP-40, higher rate of fire, larger ammo capacity with the added addition of changeable barrels.''
Edge: Wehrmacht
And finally, for explosive weapons the Wehrmacht's Model 24 Stielhandgranate proved more potent than the KPA's RGD-33.
''For it's much simpler priming and slightly more powerful explosion the Model 24 had to take the edge over the underpowered RGD-33.'' Geoff concluded.
Edge: Wehrmacht
And now, Barry will gauge the x-factors of these two armies.
''Alrighty, here we go.'' Barry said as he sits in front of the simulator.
''First as always is training and the Wehrmacht takes it with an 85 to the KPA's 75 because the Germans were a well-trained, well-equipped army compared to the ill-trained North Koreans.''
''Next is fanaticism and the edge went to the Wehrmacht with a 94 to the KPA's 90. The Wehrmacht were willing to kill anyone and do anything to achieve ultimate victory for the Fuhrer.''
''Third is weapons quality and both armies are dead even because the KPA have powerful and hard-hitting Soviet weapons while the Wehrmacht packs the more precise and well-made weaponry. 84 each.''
''For operational experience the Wehrmacht takes it with an 82 to the KPA's 64. The Germans have fought in all over Europe from the plains of France to the harsh winterlands of Russia, the sweat inducing deserts of North Africa and Italy while the North Koreans have only ever fought on their own peninsula.''
''For loyalty we gave the Wehrmacht a perfect 100 because of how loyal they were to Hitler, the North Koreans have a 90, not all of them were big fans of communism and some defected to the U.N.''
''Last but not least, it's logistics and the Wehrmacht took a high lead with a 89 because they had a crazy supply line throughout Europe, except when they went into Russia and that's when they had it bad but they still get a good number. The KPA has a high number as well because their rifle and light machine gun both use the same cartridge so they have an 87 for that reason.''
Now that the x-factors have been implemented, Barry will run one-thousand battles pitting 5 Korean People's Army infantry against 5 Wehrmacht infantryman.
Who will win in a classic battle between communism and fascism?
Democratic People's Republic of Korea
(KPA soldiers are seen walking across an occupied Seoul as several North Korean flags unfurl on buildings signifying it as under their control.)
vs.
Nazi Germany
(A platoon of Wehrmacht soldiers are seen marching across the streets of Paris as many of their swastika flags unfurl around them.)
Communism
(KPA soldiers stand before their leader, Kim il-Sung as he gives them a speech just before the initial invasion of South Korea.)
vs.
Fascism
(A Wehrmacht battalion is seen standing at attention looking up at a balcony where Hitler stands before them giving them a speech.)
''In the end, only one army will reign supreme, let's see who it is.'' Barry said hitting 'Enter'.
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The battle begins in the North Korean port city of Hungnam. Marching along the destroyed city we see 5 Wehrmacht infantryman making their way towards the central district.
After electing a new leader following the end of World War II the U.N., much like with what they did with Japan has given Germany the chance to redeem themselves by allowing them to send combat troops to assist in the Korean war.
One German soldier carried an MG-42, two carried Gewehr 43s while the second-in-command and Hauptmann carry MP-40s.
Wehrmacht: 5
They continue to make their way towards the center of the city. However, among the ruins of a large building we see a squad of North Korean soldiers laying in wait for them.
Korean People's Army: 5
Their Sergeant looking through his binoculars and upon spotting the Germans he orders his machine gunner to fire.
'''Yuen-i yeogieissda!'' The North Korean Sergeant ordered to his DP-28 gunner.
On command the North Korean gunner looks through the iron sights of his DP-28 and sends a volley of lead downrange.
The sudden kicking of debris in front of him catches the German Hauptmann by surprise. ''Nordkoreanische Licht Maschinengewehr! Männer jetzt zu decken! '' He shouts out.
He and his men proceed to run for cover but one of his soldiers isn't lucky and before he can duck behind a wall he is shot multiple times in the chest. His corpse landing on the ground with a thud.
Wehrmacht: 4 - Korean People's Army: 5
Grunting in disappointment of losing a man the Hauptmann looks to his MG-42 gunner. "Sie Soldat, mit dem leichten Maschinengewehr, richtete es auf und legte sich nieder, das Feuer zu unterdrücken!"
Complying with his superior's order the MG-42 gunner mounts the weapon along a crumbling wall and opens fire sending a literal hailstorm of lead flying back at the North Koreans.
The sudden barrage of bullets prompts the North Koreans to take cover but the DP-28 gunner was too late and he takes a massive 7.92x57mm Mauser round to the skull blowing it to pieces.
Wehrmacht: 4 - Korean People's Army: 4
The other North Koreans were unable to do anything as the MG-42 continued to roar as it sent it's barrage of bullets at the Koreans. Realizing that the weapon won't be stopping soon the Korean Sergeant orders his men to retreat from their position.
The Hauptmann takes notice of this. ''"Die Nordkoreaner ziehen sich zurück! Schreckliche Männer lass uns nach ihnen gehen!''
Watching their leader charge from their position the rest of the German soldiers scoop up their weapons and follow suit. They make their way towards the previous position the North Koreans were at and spot the communist soldiers heading into Seoul's square through a small plaza.
The Germans all then open fire with their weapons and the ensuing barrage of rounds spooks one KPA soldier making him jump backwards. Before he can turn to run another way he is struck several times in the back courtesy of the Germans' MP-40s and Gewehrs.
Seeing the communist soldier go down the Germans then make their way into the small plaza and come up on the severely wounded North Korean.
The German Hauptmann orders his men to split up to find the rest of the Koreans, an order which they acknowledge while he brandishes his Kampfmesser knife.
He walks up to the coughing North Korean and stabs him through the heart making him cry in pain before he dies.
Wehrmacht: 4 - Korean People's Army: 3
He leaves the blade in the body and goes to join his men in their hunt for the KPA.
Elsewhere, we see the MG-42 gunner making his way into a small shopping area and he hears movement in the alley-way to his left. He turns to face the noise and spots a Korean pointing his PPSh-41 at him but manages to fire first and brings his MG-42 to life.
The sudden sound of the weapon prompts the North Korean to jump behind a wall for cover. As he is continuosly pinned down he slowly aims his submachine gun from cover and proceeds to blindfire at the German.
He succeeds in landing several shots onto the German's legs sending the man to the ground. Clutching his wound the German looks up and sees the North Korean soldier standing above him and his life ends when the PPSh opens fire on him sending a salvo of lead into his chest.
Wehrmacht: 3 - Korean People's Army: 3
The KPA soldier continues to fire his gun until he runs out of bullets. Spitting on the German's corpse he then hears the cocking of a gun, looking up he spots one of the other Germans armed with an MP-40 and is soon put with with a salvo of bullets. His body convulsing from the barrage before falling over.
Wehrmacht: 3 - Korean People's Army: 2
Seeing his dead comrade, the German emerges from the alley-way with his colleague and proceed to tail the remaining KPA soldiers.
We then see the KPA Sergeant and his Corporal finally making their way into Seoul's plaza and the Sergeant hands his last man an RGD-33 grenade. Knowing what his Sergeant wants him to do the Corporal nods and watches as his Sergeants runs off.
He turns as he hears footsteps and quickly primes his grenade for detonation. Running towards the sounds of the footsteps he spots two shadows running along the wall. Quickly priming his grenade he chucks it to where the Germans were.
''Granate!'' One of the Germans shouted out as the grenades explodes killing one of them. His body is flung forward landing in front of the Korean.
Wehrmacht: 2 - Korean People's Army: 2
As the smoke clears the Korean soldier takes out his Tokarev pistol and slowly walks over to the fallen German soldier. Coming up in the body he prods it gently with his foot but a gunshot rings out and the top of his head is blown off, courtesy of the other German's Gewehr 43.
Wehrmacht: 2 - Korean People's Army: 1
The Gewehr 43 armed German walks over to the two bodies and shakes his head in disappointment. Hearing someone coming up behind him he aims his rifle at the sound only to come face-to-face with his Hauptmann.
They both nod to each other before running off to finish the battle by finding that last damned communist.
Meanwhile, the KPA Sergeant makes his way into the northern area of the plaza where he kept his SVT-40 for emergencies and scoops the rifle up.
Setting himself down beside a light post he takes aim at the direction from where he just came and waits for the Germans to come to him. He smiles when he hears footsteps and as soon as the German Private emerges from the corner he opens fire on the man killing himwith several rounds to his upper torso region before delivering the final round to his mouth blowing his face open.
Wehrmacht: 1 - Korean People's Army: 1
''Nein!'' The German Hauptmann cried out as he loses his last man. He scoops his soldier's Gewehr up and immediately opens fire on the North Korean making the communist duck for cover.
Seeing his opponent duck for cover he continues to fire off his rifle until the gun clicks empty. Hearing this the KPA Sergeant points his weapon out from cover and goes to fire his SVT-40 but to his shock the gun clicks empty.
He then tosses it aside and makes a break for it. Grunting in annoyance the Wehrmacht Hauptmann tosses his rifle aside and draws his Walther P38 and gives chase eventually following the North Korean into a small open air market.
As soon as he enters the market he takes fire from the North Korean from behind a stand. Quickly he returns fire and both sides play a game of cat & mouse as they methodically move through the stands.
The two men stop in parallel stands and reload another magazine into their pistols. At the same time they peek out from behind cover and once again exchange bullets.
Neither men were able to land a hit and soon enough the KPA Sergeant's TT-33 clicks empty. With no more magazines in his possession he resorts to drawing his NR-40 knife and sneaks around from his stand and makes his way towards the German.
With his own pistol clicking empty the Hauptmann takes his last magazine and loads it. He goes to peek from behind cover and the moment he did that, the KPA Sergeant surprises him as he leaps over the stand's counter and tackles the German to the ground and manages to land a cut on the German's arm.
Groaning in pain the German tries to bring his Walther up to put a bullet in the North Korean's head but was unsuccessful as the Korean pins his arm against the dirt and thrusts his NR-40 into it. Crying out in pain the German is forced to drop his pistol and headbutts the Korean knocking him off.
With that out of the way the German draws his Kampfmesser and quickly lunges forward hoping to land a blow on the Korean's stomach but the man sucks his stomach in and does his own lunge forward.
The KPA Sergeant succeeds in landing his knife into the German's gut making him cry out in pain and is filled with adrenaline. With his kill imminent he backhands the German to the ground.
Landing on the dirt with a thud, the German notices his Walther to his right, looking up he sees the North Korean soldier coming upon him with his knife drawn.
Reaching for his Walther he grabs the handle and points the weapon at the North Korean as he leaps onto him.
''Jusawi!'' The North Korean cried out.
The two men get into a brief struggle as the German does his best to hold off the NR-40 from stabbing his heart and giving the KPA Sergeant a quick shove, he brings his Walther up to his stomach and empties 7-rounds into the man's gut.
The KPA Sergeant gasps in both pain and shock as he goes wide-eyed. With his enemy stunned, the German shoves the North Korean off of him and slowly gets up on his two feet.
Holding his wounded stomach from the earlier attack he takes a step towards the gasping North Korean and looks at him with disgust.
"Du kommunistisches Schwein." He says in utter disgust.
The German then fires off his last round into the North Korean's forehead blowing his brains out.
Wehrmacht: 1 - Korean People's Army: 0
Now that his enemy has been defeated, the German Hauptmann raises his pistol into the air and shouts. ''Für Deutschland!"
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Winner: Wehrmacht
Wehrmacht: 522
Kampfmesser 42: 3
Walther P38: 9
MP-40: 76
Gewehr 43: 108
MG-42: 225
Model 24 Stielhandgranate: 101
Korean People's Army: 478
NR-40: 3
Tokarev TT-33: 11
PPSh-41: 185
Tokarev SVT-40: 106
Degtyaryov DP-28: 143
RGD-33: 30
X-factors
Training: 85/Training: 75
Fanaticism: 94/Fanaticism: 90
Weapon Quality: 84/Weapon Quality: 84
Operational Experience: 82/Operational Experience: 64
Loyalty: 100/Loyalty: 90
Logistics: 89/Logistics: 87
In a brutal and classic battle between communism and fascism, the Wehrmacht emerges victorious with 52.2% of the victories compared to the Korean People's Army with 47.8%. It was largely in part thanks to the superior weaponry the Germans brought to the table such as their lethal MG-42 which was the deadliest weapon profiled and their superior training allowing them to overpower the North Koreans. The KPA however, did not allow the Germans to win without a bloody payment as their harder hitting weapons such as their punishing PPSh-41 made this a close contest and being the second deadliest weapon profiled.
''The Wehrmacht Heer won because they were familiar with every single weapon the KPA brought in. They were better trained and their MG-42 proved to be a valuable asset in putting the KPA down.'' Geoff explained.
''The KPA brought very comparable weapons such as their SVT-40 and their more powerful pistol. In the end the better trained Germans and their well engineered weapons allowed them to triumph.'' Dorian added.
''It was an amazing battle, the KPA gave it all they got because they didn't stop until they won or were all killed. The Wehrmacht earned the title of the loser's bracket's deadliest army.'' Barry concluded.
(The Wehrmacht Hauptmann is seen walking towards the out edge of Hungnm where he is met with U.N. troops who have managed to make it to the city. He greets them and with him he carries the KPA Sergeant's SVT-40. Victory for the U.N. seems to be coming sooner than they thought.)
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Next time on redemption, we bring out two ferocious criminal organizations to fight a bloody street war for dominance.
Kkangpae: South Korean mobsters who extort, murder, and maim all who stand in their way.
vs.
Hells Angels: The infamous outlaw motorcycle gang who leave a trail of booze, corpses, and destruction where ever they go.
WHO IS DEADLIEST!?
Translation for Korean People's Army: ''The United Nations is here!", ''Die!"
Translation for Wehrmacht: ''North Korean machine gun! Men get to cover!'', You soldier, with the machine gun ready it and lay down suppressive fire!" ''The North Koreans are retreating! Let us go after them!" Die you communist pig.'', ''For Germany!''
A/N: Whoo! That was a fun battle to write! For anyone who say I am a Nazi because the Wehrmacht won, shut the heck up I do not support Nazi ideology. The battle's final result was based on well-written opinions on why each side would win and well, if you wanted the KPA to win then that's too bad, next time. I hope you all enjoyed this battle between fascism and communism. Until next week!