(A Caucasian man wearing an 18th century uniform and tricorn hat points his thin sword at the camera.)
George Washington: The 'Father of America' whose use of hybrid warfare tactics defeated the British empire.
(Washington is seen leading Continental soldiers into battle against a regiment of British regulars. He rides up to one and stabs a Brit through the throat with his colichemarde.)
vs.
(Another Caucasian man with a nice mustache wearing a blue Swedish military uniform takes his own sword and points it at the camera.)
Gustavus Adolphus: The 'Father of Modern Warfare' whose innovative tactics and weapons made Sweden a world power.
(Gustavus rides through the chaotic battlefield whilst shouting orders to his men. He rides up to a German infantryman and shoots his sword downwards getting the man in the throat.)
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!
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 influential generals who are still greatly admired in their respective nations.
George Washington
Circa: 1781
Age: 49
Height: 6'3''
Weight: 200 lbs.
Gustavus Adolphus
Circa: 1631
Age: 35
Height: 5'8''
Weight: 155 lbs.
''We've got a badass battle today men.'' Ancient weapons, tactics and combat specialist DeadAliveManiac said excitedly, ''Today is a battle between the 'Father of America' George Washington who led the Continental army against the mighty British army and won the revolutionary war. Then you have Gustavus Adolphus whose brilliant and innovative tactics earned him the nickname the 'Father of Modern Warfare'. Both these men helped shape their respective countries and that's one thing that makes this match awesome.''
''I know we've said this many times, but I'm super happy this match is finally going underway. I'm siding with Gustavus on this one because I think his superior trained troops are going to overcome Washington's hybrid tactics. While Washington did possess the superior firearms the Continental army wasn't as trained as Gustavus's.'' Medical expert Zivon96 said explaining his choice.
''Well, I'm giving it to Washington because his tactics will be unlike anything Gustavus has ever seen and not to mention he has the better long range weapons.'' Weapons geek MKDemigodZ-Warrior countered.
''You've got one general who is leading an army equipped with better firearms and a general leading a more disciplined and trained army. As always those kinds of match-ups are interesting so let's see what happens because I've been anticipating this match since our show started.'' Modern warfare and weapons specialist PFC Rice Man said.
George Washington was an American politician and soldier who served as the first President of the United States from 1789 to 1797 and was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He served as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, and later presided over the 1787 convention that drafted the United States Constitution. He is popularly considered the driving force behind the nation's establishment and came to be known as the "father of the country," both during his lifetime and to this day.
''Washington's a big guy, his presence on the battlefield and the way he carried himself meant a lot to people. There's no doubt he will give Gustavus a run for his money.'' Rice Man explained.
George Washington lead the Continental army into battle with a hybrid arsenal that pulled his men to victory.
Short Range: Colichemarde
Mid-Range: Socket Bayonet
Long Range: Brown Bess & Pennsylvania Long Rifle
Special: 6-Pound Cannon
However, how will the 'Father of America' fare against a man whose innovative tactics turned his nation into a world superpower?
Ruling as the King of Sweden from 1611 to 1632, his reign would be characterized by almost endless warfare during which he led Sweden to military supremacy in the Thirty Years War and helped in determining the political as well as religious balance of power in Europe. It was his innovations that built the Swedish military into a superb machine with good weapons, excellent training and effective field artillery, leading to the Swedish Empire's rise as a great superpower, becoming the largest nation in Europe after Russia and Spain.
"It was thanks to his innovations and advancements in military science is what made Sweden a Baltic power. Generals such as Napoleon Bonaparte and even George S. Patton have studied him and considered him one of the greatest generals of all time and he rightfully earned his place among them." Rice Man concluded.
The Swedish king-general rode into battle with an arsenal of true innovation that crushed all who stood in his path.
Short Range: Swedish Cavalry Sword
Mid-Range: Plug Bayonet
Long Range: 17th Century Matchlock Musket
Special: Falconet
When these two generals battled their adversaries in close quarters they each relied on two highly effective blades whether it was mounted warfare or on foot. Up first will be George Washington with a one-two punch of speed and accuracy.
George Washington expert Paul Suda rides up to the panel with his sword in hand.
''Alright Paul could you tell us a bit about your weapon?'' DAM asked.
''This is the Colichemarde gentlemen. It is basically the British descendant to the rapier and it has a widened forte which was perfect for parrying enemy attacks and also has weight near the handle which makes it fast and easy to handle. All in all it measures at 40 inches long and weighs a pound and a half.'' Paul explained.
''Alright, here with these two generals they usually rode into battle on horseback and the worst thing that could happen is when your horse is shot from underneath you so these two needed weapons to save their asses.'' DAM explained.
To test out the ability of the colichemarde's performance on horseback and foot the panel has set up four static targets. The experts will perform one ride-by each and strike the first three targets first before dismounting for the last target.
''Paul you may begin when ready.'' DAM said pointing towards the targets.
Paul mounts the horse and after getting into position he winnies the horse forward and charges straight for the first torso and thrusts his sword deep into it's neck.
''Oh damn, he's gotta be careful when the blade comes out.'' Demigod commented.
Paul rides towards the second target and with his sword thrusts it deep into the target's chest where the heart would be before riding away from it and towards the third target. He approaches the third target and thrusts the colichemarde directly into the eye. With his ride-by completed Paul brings his horse to a halt and dismounts it and runs towards the fourth target. He thrusts into the torso's gut before pulling out and thrusting into it's chest and finishes it all off with a final thrust through the eye of the target.
''Awesome, let's see what kind of damage we're getting here.'' Zivon said as they all walk over.
For the three static targets you got in three great thrusting attacks into their bodies. The first strike was through his neck and you managed to get through his spinal cord which leads to instant death. The second target you got him through the heart, another instant kill. Third target we're getting a blow that goes straight through the target's eye kabobbing it and from your depth of penetration you hit the brain killing him instantly.'' Explained Zivon.
They all then make their way towards the final target.
''Awe yeah I'm loving this. You thrusted into his stomach, chest and eye respectively and while the first one isn't a kill in itself the other two strikes are definitely death blows.'' Zivon concluded.
''The thing I noticed here with that sword is when it goes into the body it just doesn't stay in a straight line it actually bends around as it pierces the target meaning it would be tearing through your body.'' Rice Man added.
''Yeah I know, it was really scary how easy it was to thrust the colichemarde into the target when the speed of the horse was combined with my own strength.'' Paul said earning sounds of agreements from the panel.
''My sword is not as thin as yours and I think it'll definitely perform better off horseback.'' Gustavus Adolphus expert and historian Josef Albin said.
Gustavus Adolphus strikes back with his own trusted straight-bladed sword.
''Gustavus's sword was the Swedish cavalry sword which had a lot of protection for the user's hand. The quillons were S-shaped and with a steel ring that's plated with brass and the pommel was heavy allowing the user to maneuver the sword better. It measures at 3 and a half feet long and weighed 3 pounds.'' Josef explained presenting his sword proudly.
''Alright Josef it'll be the same exact test for you. One ride-by on each of the outer static targets then you dismount for an assault on the center target.'' DAM explained earning a nod from the Swede.
Josef mounts his horse and gets into position.
''Okay Josef, on 3...2...1...Avgift!" DAM shouted out.
''För kung Adolphus!'' Josef screamed at the top of his lungs as he willies his horse forward heading straight for the first torso and with a swing of his sword he sends the head flying off the and lands on the ground with a thud.
''Ouch, that sounds and looks like it would hurt.'' Rice Man commented.
Riding past his first target the horse gallops straight at the second one and points his sword outwards so that when he made his way towards it the blade was run through the target before he retracts his with a sickening 'swick'. With the second target down the horse circles back around for the third one and with great efficiency he swings his sword and manages to slice through the neck to where it the head was hanging on by a small thread of skin. With the three outer target dealt with the horse comes to a halt and Josef dismounts it. He rushes over to the center torso and wastes no time in swinging his sword hitting the torso on upper part of the skull literally taking out the top of it while spilling out some brain matter.
''Holy shit.'' Demigod said in disgust.
With the test done the panel then walks over to assess the damage.
''Well, for the first target here you decapitated him, what more is there need to say? For the second target you thrusted that blade clean through the chest and the area you got him in actually cut through the aorta which if severed he is instantly dead. Target number three it's quite self-explanatory, you got a near decapitation with this guy and his head is held by that thick piece of skin.'' Zivon explained before they all make their way towards the center target.
''And lastly, the final target you sliced through the literal top of his skull and emptied his brains out. He's done .'' Concluded the Jewish-Canadian.
''I liked how we saw both slicing and thrusting attacks unlike the colichemarde.'' Demigod commented.
''Well, if we got into a swordfight it's obvious I win because I can parry your attacks.'' Paul said unimpressed.
''But my sword is literally called the Swedish cavalry sword. I can thrust and slice with lethal results as we've seen so my blade is more efficient. Plus it's not a saber which is what your parrying works with.'' Josef retorted.
After testing both swords' lethality where does the panel stand? Let's see what they say.
''For the colichemarde we saw only thrusting attacks and no slashes whatsoever. With Gustavus's sword we saw both thrusts and slashes and anytime a weapon gives you options you get that slight advantage. So I'm siding with the Swedish cavalry sword.'' DAM explained.
''You make a good point. Let's get off the horse though, the colichemarde may be reduced to only thrusting in either situation but there is a whole parry tactic implemented into it that can parry any incoming blows setting you up for the kill. So I'm giving my edge to the colichemarde.'' Zivon countered.
''Well, I go with the Swedish cavalry sword for the slashing and thrusting attacks which resulted in near instant kills or instant kills everytime.'' Demigod inquired.
The tiebreaker now falls down on Rice Man's shoulders.
''Let's get realistic here. Both these generals fought on horseback and in that scenario the Swedish cavalry sword works well in it. On foot the colichemarde does have it's parrying system going for it but it's restricted to thrusting. The Swedish cavalry sword's ability to thrust and slash with equally deadly results gives it the edge in my opinion. Shut the heck up it's my opinion.''
In short range weapons, the edge goes to Gustavus Adolphus for the Swedish cavalry sword.
Coming up, we test out the preferred bayonets these two generals wielded and then later we bring the battle to long range as we compare their signature muskets!
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Now, for mid-range weapons our generals wielded two deadly bayonets when the distance was closed between them and the enemy. Since we've already seen the plug bayonet in use from ''French Musketeers vs. Landsknecht Doppelsoldners'' the team reviews the testing of said weapon in that episode before moving on.
''We already saw the plug bayonet in use with the French Musketeers way back in season one but we'll retest it again for Gustavus. So Josef, what kind of musket does Gustavus bring into battle?'' Asked DAM.
''The musket Gustavus used during his time would be a small improvement over the arquebus and it was a tad bit heavier than said matchlock. However, he extensively trained his men to use this weapon well. They were very accurate shots and were quick to reload it even in the heat of battle.'' Explained Josef.
''Great, and what do you bring in for Washington Paul?'' DAM asked turning to face the expert.
''Well, Washington used a one-two punch of the British empire's standard issue Brown Bess musket and long rifles. He used his militia to deliver hit-and-run tactics with the Pennsylvania long rifle to harass the British while the Continental army packed the Brown Bess for the conventional part of the war. Brown Bess flintlock musket. It was one of the most widely used firearms by the British Army and was used by both sides in the American Revolution, as well as by many groups of tribes they battled with like the Zulu, Maoris and even the American Indians. It had a 42-inch barrel and fires a .75 caliber musket ball.'' Paul explained holding his musket for all to see. Then he takes his other weapon. ''And this right here is the Pennsylvania long rifle. Rifling is a series of grooves that run all the way through the barrel making it more accurate than muskets. However, with the grooves meant that there would be carbon build up within the barrel making it longer to reload. It has a 48-inch barrel. The Brown Bess bayonet was a triangular socket bayonet was the standard infantry issued from 1722 through 1840 for use with the Brown Bess musket. It measured at 16 inches long and weighed one pound.'' Concluded Paul.
To test out the damage potential and reload time of Gustavu's and George's musket and long rifles, each expert will be accompanied by three other experienced black powder marksman will fire five shots in a volley formation at four static targets positioned at 60 yards and a roving officer on horseback 5 yards behind them. After the experts have expended their shots they will then mount a bayonet charge against 4 gel torsos.
''Okay everyone, Washington's team is up first so Paul whenever you're ready go ahead and load your weapon.'' Called out DAM.
Paul and his fellow marksman load their rifles before taking aim at their targets.
''On 3...2...1...Fire!" DAM exclaimed.
All the marksmen raise their muskets and rifles and take aim at their targets and let loose the first volley of fire in a very loud blast. To everyone's surprise three of the static targets are hit.
''Nice, got them!" Demigod said in excitement.
''And that hit looks like it is in a lethal spot.'' Zivon added.
Smirking in satisfaction, team Washington load up their seconds shots, however, the panel notices that Paul and one of the team members were taking much longer to reload their rifles. After finishing their reload the two men wielding the Brown Bess fire off their next blast and was followed a few seconds later by the rifle firing off it's second shot which results in the target that was not hit having it's head blown off.
''Statics targets are dealt with. Nice work.'' Rice Man commented.
With their statics targets out of the way team Washington goes through the motions of their reloads and like before, the Brown Bess users would fire off their third blasts first but they completely miss the mounted officer. Undeterred the team goes to reload their weapons for their fourth volley and one shot manages to hit the horse on the side of the head.
''Poor bugger.'' Paul said as team Washington reloads their weapons for the last volley.
''C'mon, get that officer.'' Demigod said.
Team Washington takes aim at the mounted officer and fire off their last volley and this time, one of them manages to hit the officer blowing the foam torso into pieces.
Now that they've expended their shots Rice Man and Demigod hand over two additional Brown Bess muskets to the marksmen using the rifle. With that they all put their bayonets onto the musket before charging straight at the gel torso set ups. Paul struck his target by jamming his bayonet into the torso's gut before yanking it out and swinging the stock at the target knocking it over. The second marksman thrusted his bayonet into a gel torso's throat sending stage blooding steadily leaking out of the wound while the third and fourth knocked their targets over and delivered one swift thrust into their respective targets' heart.
The testing now done the panel now walks over so Zivon can assess the damage. He inspects all the statics targets and the mounted officer and nods in satisfaction.
''So, all four static targets have received a lead ball. The first one here has one hitting him straight through the gut which would definitely be a kill, not instant but he will be dead. The second one took a lead ball through his heart for a kill. The third wasn't so lucky either and one of you guys delivered a shot straight through his neck killing him on the spot. The last guy took a shot to the jaw blowing literally half his face off for another kill.'' The Canadian explained before pointing at the mounted officer, or what was left of him. ''Human tissue doesn't fall apart like this but it does speak volumes and judging from the area in which you hit him he's a dead goner. Oh yeah, and the horse is dead too. Altogether, the five foam torsos are all dead and the horse as well.'' Said the Canadian as he walks over to the gel torsos. ''From what I'm seeing with these guys who you attacked with your bayonets there's no way they're alive from where you struck them. All have been killed.'' Zivon concluded.
Josef however, was unmoved by the display of accuracy on part of the long rifle. ''The accuracy of your rifle in amazing but in war speed is everything.''
Now it's Gustavus's turn to blast back with his matchlock musket and plug bayonet.
Josef and three black-powder marksman take their matchlock muskets and load their first shots.
''Ta sikte, redo, eld!'' DAM shouted out.
Team Adolphus then aim at their targets and fire off their first volley with a thunderous blast. However, they miss all static targets much to the amusement of Paul.
''Too bad.'' Paul said unimpressed.
Undeterred however, team Adolphus goes through the motions of reloading their matchlock muskets and fire off their seconds shots, this time they manage to hit two of the static targets spilling stage blood on the green grass turning it red. Josef laughs evilly as he and his teammates reload their third shots and fire off volley number three and this time the other two static targets take a lead ball each. With that, they ready volley four and all take aim at the mounted officer but they miss completely. Getting their fifth shots ready, they take aim once more and unleash their fifth volley. However, like before they completely miss the officer but one lead ball hits the horse in the neck.
Having expended their shots team Adolphus ready their bayonets and charge straight for the gel torsos. Josef shoves his plug bayonet into his target's chest before kicking it over and delivering another thrust into it's gut. The second gunman swings the stock of his rifle and strikes his torso across the temple before he brings his plug bayonet and thrusting it into the torso's neck. The third and fourth gunmen repeatedly thrust their bayonets into their respective target's torsos turning it to mush before stopping.
Zivon walks up to the four static infantry targets and then inspects the mounted officer and his horse.
''All four static infantry targets have been hit in spots where they would be killed except the third target here. He took a shot to his spleen and that isn't a kill, he'll only suffer a lot of bleeding but again, he isn't dead. The other three are though and for the mounted officer and his horse he's still alive but he lost his horse because one of you guys hit him right in the neck severing the spinal cord for an instant kill. All in all we have three dead guys and one dead horse.'' Explained Zivon as he moves over to the gel torsos. ''Much like with what we've seen with Washington and the socket bayonet Josef all these guys are dead as well. All in all we've got three foam torsos killed, four gel torsos killed and one horse.'' The medic concluded.
After testing out the respective muskets, rifles and bayonets of both generals which one do our experts believe takes the edge?
''Starting off with the bayonets, I have to give the edge to Washington because unlike the plug bayonet it isn't literally plugged into the barrel basically taking one weapon away from you.'' DAM started off.
''I call give this one to the socket bayonet since it caused more trauma and when a weapon causes more trauma it wins me over.'' Zivon said.
''I don't know, I see bayonets as even because they all seem the same to me regardless if they're plug or a socket bayonet.'' Demigod said unsure of his decision.
''I have to go with DAM on this one and give it to Washington because from the damage we've seen the socket bayonet caused more trauma going in compared to the plug bayonet. It's also longer too meaning you can keep your foe at a distance. Plus, with the socket bayonet you can still fire your musket compared to the plug bayonet.'' Rice Man countered.
In mid-range weapons, the edge goes to George Washington for the triangular socket bayonet.
''Moving on to the firearms this one is way too easy to decide. The combination of the Pennsylvania long rifle and the Brown Bess hybrid warfare allows Washington to reach out a little further out compared to the matchlock musket. My edge goes to the long rifle and Brown Bess combo all the way.'' DAM started out.
''I have to agree one-hundred percent. My sole reasoning is because flintlock technology will always beat out matchlocks. Edge to the long rifle and Brown Bess.'' Zivon seconded without thought.
''I have to agree on what you two said. Edge long rifle and Brown Bess.'' Demigod added.
''Superior technology, superior accuracy, there's no question the edge goes to George Washington all the way.'' Rice Man concluded.
In long range weapons, the edge goes to George Washington for the Brown Bess and Pennsylvania Long Rifle combination.
Coming up, we conclude the weapon testing by bringing out the big guns in a cannon shootout!
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Now, we end it all by bringing out the famous cannons these two generals used in their wars. Up first will be Gustavus Adolphus with the falconet.
''The falconet or falcon was a light cannon developed in the late 15th century. During the Middle Ages guns were decorated with engravings of reptiles, birds or beasts depending on their size. This particular falconet weighs a little over 440 pounds and fires 6-pound cannonballs.'' Explained Josef as he presents his cannon proudly.
*Whistle*
''That's quite the cannon you got there Josef.'' Commented DAM.
To test out the cannons our panel has set up a scenario where both experts will attack a building containing four officers inside to gauge shrapnel damage potential. Outside of the building will be two artilleryman manning a cannon to gauge each cannon's accuracy. Total distance, 200 yards.
After preparing the first shot Josef stood ready with his two cannon experts ready to fire.
''Okay guys, cannon is now loaded, high speed ready on 3...2...1...Fire!" Exclaimed DAM.
Josef takes his linstock spear carefully lowers it into the blackpowder pan. The cannon fires with a loud boom and to the amazement of the panel he manages to strike the enemy cannon right down the barrel.
''Damn, that was a nice shot!" Demigod called out.
''Let's get this thing reloaded.'' Josef ordered his teammates and they begin the annoying reload process and once it was completed they fired it off and struck one of the foam torsos next to the cannon dead in the chest knocking it down to the grass. Reloading their second shot they adjust the sights towards the building and reload the falconet a second time before firing off it's second shot and this time it careens through the building and takes down two targets inside. With their final shot prepared, they fire into the officer's quarters again and managed to decapitate one of the foam torsos inside.
''Now that's what I'm freaking talking about.'' DAM said as he and the others walk over to assess the damage.
''Oh man, look at this guy. He took that cannonball straight through his gut completely obliterating everything in it's path. He's dead instantly.'' Zivon said inspecting the artilleryman. ''You managed to destroy the enemy cannon which is good because that was your primary objective.'' He then moves into the building with the others following suit. ''Damn, look at all these shrapnel wounds these guys suffered as well as that headless guy here. Shrapnel increases the likelihood of killing people. All in all, you have three guys dead and one disabled enemy cannon. Good job Josef.'' Zivon concluded as he moves away from the torsos.
Paul, the George Washington expert walked in. ''We'll be able to match your cannon easily even though it's an improvised one.''
George Washington fires back with an improvised cannon that forced the British to wave the white flag.
''George Washington's cannon is an improvised cannon made literally from church bells and most famously the statue of King George. Now, even though it's improvised it was lighter than most of it's iron counterparts. It fires 6-pound cannonballs much like the falconet and it is 400 pounds for the entire assembly.'' Explained Paul.
Back at the range Paul and two cannon experts stood ready with Washington's 6-pound cannon. Much like Josef they will fire at a cannon manned by two artilleryman and an officer's quarters.
''Alright, on 3...2...1...Fire!" DAM called out.
Paul ignites the fuse and the cannon fires off it's first shot but it completely misses the cannon and breaks through the walls of the building and tears up the hillside.
''Boo!'' Josef called out with two thumbs down.
Undeterred, team Washington goes through the reloading process and once they get that out of the way they reposition their aim towards the mock falconet and when they were satisfied with their position Paul goes to light the fuse and the cannon fires off it's second round. This time it hits the mock falconet's wheel sending the muzzle to the dirt.
''Nice, they got it.'' Demigod commented.
Reloading their third shot they set their sights on the officer's quarters. Loading their third cannonball they fire the cannon but it harmlessly crashes through the building and much like the first shot, it tears up the hillside.
Unimpressed, Josef shakes his head in disapproval.
Not bothered by their miss, team Washington reloads their final round and aim their cannon a little to the left and without thought, they light the fuse and the cannonball tears through one of the artilleryman before flying through the building and decapitating one of the officers.
With the four shots expended the panel then walks over to assess the damage.
''Despite your two misses you had managed to take down this cannon rendering these two guys here useless. One of them took a cannonball straight through the shoulder and that alone would kill him from the round's velocity.'' Zivon explained before they all move into the building. ''And much like the falconet you've shown us that it can be an accurate cannon by killing these two officers. One lost his head by a cannonball and this one here has wood impaling his face like mini javelins. All in all we have three kills and one disabled cannon. Impressive.''
Josef then walks into the building, arms crossed. ''Your cannon works well for an improvised one but it wasn't too accurate only because of the making of it.''
''Yeah, but we still matched you kill for kill despite the accuracy problem.'' Paul said.
''Relax you two we still have one more test to conduct with your cannons. Josef, the falconet used grapeshot correct?'' DAM asked receiving a nod from the expert. ''And Paul, the 6-pounder used scattershot right?''
''That's correct.'' Answered Paul.
To conclude the cannon testing we will have the experts fire off their anti-personnel ammunition. Up first will be George Washington with his scattershot.
''Since he had logistical problems Washington did not have grapeshot so he'll take anything he can get his hands on. Nails, broken chains, pretty much anything and shove it down the barrel.'' Paul explained holding a bowl full of broken chains and nails.
''For Gustavus he had grapeshot which were these little pellets and when they fired from the cannon they would act like a shotgun blast to demolish the enemy troops on the spot.'' Explained Josef holding a bag full of the ammunition.
To test out both the scattershot and grapeshot the panel has set up a formation consisting of 15 foam torso enemy soldiers each to gauge the damage and dispersion pattern of both.
''Alright, we'll get this started with team Washington are you guys ready?'' DAM called out.
Paul takes the linstock and slowly lowers it into the fuse and the cannon fires it's scattershot and manages to rip several foam torsos to shreds with a mist of red accompanying the blast to the satisfaction of the panel.
''Nice! Alright team Gustavus you're up next!" DAM said.
Josef does the same thing with his own linstock and lights the fuse on his falconet and just like the 6-pound cannon it fires with a thunderous blast and manages to leaves visible holes in a bit more targets compared to the scattershot.
With the testing completed the panel quickly skim their way through both sets of targets. ''So for Washington I'm seeing about 4 guys dead, 3 guys wounded and the other 8 are untouched. With Adolphus I'm seeing 5 guys dead as well with 4 guys wounded the other 6 unharmed. A dead heat I say.'' Said the Canadian.
''I think you want these two anti-personnel ammunition to scatter as much as possible and judging from what we're seeing here Washington has a slightly wider dispersion pattern but caused less carnage.'' Rice Man commented.
After seeing the destructive power of both cannons, which one does the panel believe takes the edge?
''Do I really have to explain this? Gustavus's cannon is professionally made, his men are better trained with it it's simple as that.'' DAM started off.
''I agree, though you gotta give credit to Washington for being able to improvised so well with the cannon but Gustavus is obsessed with artillery and he made sure every soldier in his army knew how to use it regardless of what their role was. Edge falconet.'' Zivon seconded.
''A professionally made cannon will always outdo an improvised one. Gustavus takes this one all the way.'' Demigod inquired.
''I wanted to like the 6-pounder for it's superb improvisation, but the accuracy wasn't that great compared to the falconet. Plus, the troop training of Gustavus gives it my edge as well.'' Rice Man concluded.
For special weapons, the edge goes to Gustavus Adolphus for the falconet.
Coming up, Metal Harbinger will gauge the x-factor of both our generals and then our battle between two iconic men begins!
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Welcome back to the fight club. Here we tested the weapons wielded by two of the most iconic men from their respective nations to determine who is the deadliest warrior!
For short range weapons, Gustavus's Swedish cavalry sword sliced Washington's colichemarde to ribbons.
''You can slash and thrust with the cavalry sword and it's perfectly ideal for mounted combat as well as on foot. The colichemarde only dishes out thrusting attacks.'' DAM explained.
Edge: Gustavus Adolphus
For mid-range weapons, Washington's socket bayonet proved more damaging than Gustavus's plug bayonet.
''Not only does the socket bayonet cause more damage, the fact that it doesn't literally plug up the weapon's barrel like the plug bayonet means you can still fire your musket when the need calls for it.'' Zivon explained.
Edge: George Washington
For long range weapons, Washington's Brown Bess and Pennsylvania Long Rifle combination proved too much for Gustavus's 17th century matchlock musket.
''Superior accuracy, superior range, flintlock technology. The edge it frankly obvious.'' Demigod said.
Edge: George Washington.
And finally, for special weapons Gustavus's falconet blasted Washington's improvised 6-pound cannon away.
''It's a professionally made cannon, it's more accurate and the troop training Gustavus put into his men and having every single one of them know how to use it gives it the edge.'' Rice Man concluded.
Edge: Gustavus Adolphus
Now, our resident metalhead Metal Harbinger will now gauge the x-factors of our warriors.
''Let's get this started.'' Said the metalhead as he sits at his computer.
''First and foremost for these types of matches we looked into generalship first and I gave this is a dead tie. Both Washington and Gustavus are well renowned leaders in their respective countries and are still very much so today and both were in battle alongside their men which is how Gustavus died. Both men get a 92.''
''For strategy, this one was a bit of a challenge because on one end, you have Washington you excellently combined conventional and guerrilla warfare tactics to defeat the British regulars and then you have Gustavus who perfectly used combined arms of infantry, cavalry, artillery with logistics to make Sweden into a superpower. So in the end I gave this one to Gustavus who has a 92 to Washington's 86. It's still pretty close.''
''For physicality, I gave this one to Washington because he's a big dude but the diseases he had in his younger years dials him back a tad bit. Gustavus had two fingers on his right hand paralyzed due to bullet wounds on his shoulder. Washington has an 87 to Gustavus's 84.''
''Next up is troop discipline and this no questions goes to Gustavus because everybody in his army knew how to do everything their fellow soldiers can, like his infantry knowing how to operate the cannons as well as his leads with a 94 to Washington's 80.''
''Fifth is logistics and this one goes to Gustavus because he had a steady supply of guns, men, cannons, and well, pretty much everything coming from nearly everywhere and was funded by his government whereas Washington was forced to scrap and scramble for his cannons and guns. Gustavus has an 87 to Washington's 73.''
''Last but not least, we have influence and much like generalship, both men will be rated even with a 90 because of how revered they are even to this day in both the U.S. and Sweden.'' Concluded Metal.
Now that we have concluded the x-factors evaluation and the weapon testing. Metal will now run the simulator one-thousand times. George Washington will be accompanied by 4 Continental army soldiers and Gustavus Adolphus will lead 3 Swedish musketeers and 1 mounted officer.
Who will win between two of history's most influential generals?
The Father of America
(George Washington is seen riding into Yorktown following Cornwallis's surrender as his men around him celebrate their victory and wave their flags.)
vs. The Father of Modern Warfare
(Gustavus rides up to his victorious men following their devastating win against the Catholic league at Breitenfeld.)
The Gentleman Warrior
(Washington duels with a Britsh Regular with his colichemarde and parries a blow from the man and thrusts his sword into the Brit's throat.)
vs. The Lion of the North
(Gustavus blocks a blow from a Prussian infantryman and swings his cavalry sword at the man's throat.)
''One of the most anticipated battles of season three is finally here. Let's see who wins.'' Metal said pressing the button.
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It's a warm summer day in the hills of Yorktown as Washington rides up to his men following their victory against the mighty British empire. Wth his horse taking him up to his men and their cannon the four Continental soldiers greet their general.
George Washington: 5
As the five Americans congregate on the nearby hilltop five figures emerge and leading the pack was a man with a wispy mustache and beard. Two of his soldiers getting their falconet into place.
This was Gustavus Adolphus and he has been called as backup from Charles Cornwallis to help make the American victory at Yorktown a bloodshed in the name of the Crown.
Gustavus Adolphus: 5
Washington takes notice of the men up in the hill and eyes them wearily. Unsure if they're enemies or allies. He concludes them as enemies when he sees Gustavus motion his men to ready up their muskets.
''Klar vapen!''
''Men ready your weapons!"
Both generals shouted simultaneously.
Seeing the Swedish men, the Continental soldiers comply with their leader's orders and aim their muskets and long rifles at the Swedish troops.
Both sides unleash a thunderous blast but the muskets of the Swedish soldiers fall short of hitting any of the Continental soldiers. However, the superior accuracy of the long rifle scores a kill when the Swedish officer is struck dead in his chest knocking him off his horse and onto the ground dead.
George Washington: 5 - Gustavus Adolphus: 4
Seeing his officer fall, Gustavus notices that the Americans were taking a long time to reload their rifles and taking advantage of this he orders his soldiers to reload.
The soldiers go through the motions as fast as they could and thanks to their superior training they finish the motions and take aim at the Americans once more and unleash their second volley of lead.
One of the Continental soldiers was unlucky as a lead ball blasts through his nose killing him instantly.
George Washington: 4 - Gustavus Adolphus: 4
''Get to the cannon men!" Washington ordered his remaining men and seeing this Gustavus and his men quickly make their way towards a conveniently placed falconet.
''Alright men load the round in before they do!" Washington shouted.
The three Continental soldiers tried as best as they could to load their cannon before the Swedes do but the superior training Gustavus put his men through saw them loading their cannon first and Gustavus uses the linstock to light the fuse and the cannon roars to life sending a cannonball out of it's barrel and the soldier next to Washington loses his head.
George Washington: 3 - Gustavus Adolphus: 4
The loss of another soldier did little to deter Washington or the other two soldiers and they finally manage to load their cannon up. Washington looks at the Swedes to see them readying their next shot.
''Ready to fire!" One of the soldier said.
Washington nods and lights the fuse on his 6-pounder and the cannon fires off it's shot hitting one of the Swedes dead in the chest knocking back several feet and blowing out his back.
George Washington: 3 - Gustavus Adolphus: 3
Washington smiles in satisfaction but that smile diminished when he sees Gustavus lighting the fuse on his cannon.
''Scatter now!" He shouts.
''Watch out!" A Continental soldier yelled as he pushes his fellow soldier out of the way as the falconet discharges hitting their cannon and disabling it.
''Ready bayonets!"
The Continental soldiers grab their Brown Bess muskets and attach their socket bayonets and mount their charge as Washington mounts his horse. The two Continental soldiers continue the bayonet charge and Gustavus orders his last two soldiers to ready their bayonets and do the same as he rides off to the side to confront Washington himself.
The two Continental soldiers and Swedes meet in the middle of the battleground and exchange blows as one Continental soldier tries to thrust his bayonet into the chest of a Swede but the Swede uses the stock of his musket to hit the socket bayonet away from him before following suit by hitting the American in the face sending the man staggering.
Before his adversary could recover he quickly lunges forward and thrusts his plug bayonet into the back of the American's neck making the man gag blood before shoving his body off his weapon.
George Washington: 2 - Gustavus Adolphus: 3
Before the Swede can celebrate his victory Washington rides up to him and thrusts his colichemarde downward getting the man in the eye.
George Washington: 2 - Gustavus Adolphus: 2
With the other American and Swede continue to engage in their own duel the Swede tries to intercept a blow from the American but the Continental soldier uses the stock of his Brown Bess to shove the Swedish soldier back and quickly flips his musket over, remembering he had a shot loaded he squeezes the trigger and sends a lead ball into the Swede's chest dropping him dead.
George Washington: 2 - Gustavus Adolphus: 1
The American's victory is short lived when he hears the galloping of a horse behind him and turns to see the Swedish general riding up to him and cuts his head horizontally in half at the nose with his cavalry sword.
George Washington: 1 - Gustavus Adolphus: 1
Gustavus rides off for a moment and brings his horse to a complete stop and turns to face Washington who eyes him. The two men raise their swords and whinny their horses forward. Both let out yells as they come within striking distance and both men thrust and swing their respective swords.
Washington manages to land a hit on Gustavus by thrusting his colichemarde into the Swedish general's upper arm while Gustavus swung and slice into Washington's forearm.
Both men wince in pain as they ride away from each other but the pain was too great and both fall from their horses and onto the ground. Recovering from their fall both leaders slowly get up despite the pain from their wounds inflicted upon them. Seeing the their adversary get up both men slowly make their way towards each other and get into fighting stances with their swords.
Gustavus swings his cavalry sword hoping to land a blow on the American hero but Washington brings his colichemarde up to parry the swing leaving the Swedish King general open for attack. When he tries to go in for a thrust aimed at Gustavus's neck the Swede backhands Washington sending him stumbling backwards and brings his cavalry sword up to try and finish him.
However, Washington recovers from the blow and steps to the side and avoids having his head cut in half. Gustavus lunges forward with his sword only for the American general to parry the blow and before the Swedish general can react, Washington lashes forward with his colichemarde and the blade punches through Gustavus's throat.
The tip of the colichemarde cutting through flesh and severing his spinal cord.
The Swedish general briefly chokes on the steel blade before going limp and Washington retracts his sword from his foe's neck and watches the corpse fall to the ground.
George Washington: 1 - Gustavus Adolphus: 0
Washington clutches his forearm for a moment in pain before reaching for a cloth and goes to wipe the blood off his colichemarde before sighing as he looks at his fallen opponent in silence.
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Winner: George Washington
George Washington: 506
Colichemarde: 163
Socket Bayonet: 44
Brown Bess & Pennsylvania Long Rifle: 238
6-Pound Cannon: 61
Gustavus Adolphus: 494
Swedish Cavalry Sword: 167
Plug Bayonet: 20
17th Century Matchlock Musket: 97
Falconet: 210
X-Factors
Generalship: 92/Generalship: 92
Strategy: 86/Strategy: 92
Physicality: 87/Physicality: 84
Troop Training: 80/Troop Training: 94
Logistics: 73/Logistics: 87
Influence: 90/Influence: 90
Following one of the closest and most stressful contests in Deadliest Warrior's history. Washington just barely won in the end with 50.6% compared to Gustavus's 49.4%. Washington's superior firearms and use of both guerrilla warfare tactics and conventional tactics proved something unlike Gustavus had ever seen before. However, Gustavus's better train and equipped army proved almost impossible for Washington to overcome like his superior artillery. In the end, this battle was nearly a draw.
''Holy crap, this was an amazing battle.'' DAM started off. ''Washington may have not been the best equipped compared to Gustavus but the Swedish general had never seen anything in regards to the tactics Washington used which is why he narrowly took it.''
''Damn, this was a bummer for me since I was siding with Gustavus but you know what? Both men gave it their all and in the end Washington was able to barely beat out a legend like Gustavus and I can understand why.'' Zivon commented.
''I had a feeling that the superior technology of Washington and his guerrilla warfare tactics would help him win in the end.'' Demigod boasted.
''I know there's gonna be people who will complain about Washington beating out Gustavus but you have to remember had this been a full scale battle then Gustavus easily would've won. However, tone it down to a five-on-five skirmish then Washington had an edge. Consider that when things came down to long range combat with their muskets the added addition of the long rifles allowed Washington to hit Gustavus out further and even if the rifle took longer to reload the Brown Bess can still provide cover for it. All these things combined helped the Continental soldiers push their general to victory. Congratulations to the Father of America.'' Rice Man concluded.
(Washington is seen riding through Yorktown and meets with his the rest of his victorious soldiers alongside the French army and they celebrate their victory over the crown. He carries Gustavus's sword as a memento to the greatest adversary, even greater than Cornwallis himself that he will display proudly at home.)
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Next time on Deadliest Warrior: Rice Man's Edition. It's a battle of the most trained and experienced counter-terrorism units of the modern world.
GIGN: France's elite counter-terrorism unit whose successful track record make them one of the most experienced counter-terrorist forces in the world.
vs.
YAMAM: Israel's elite border police who protect their country's borders and the people against all threats from criminals to terrorists.
WHO..IS...DEADLIEST?!
All Swedish translations: ''For King Adolphus!", ''Ready, aim, fire!", ''Ready weapons!",