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Orcs are a darkened version of weakened, enslaved, tortured, and starved Elves. These Orcs are but a mockery (According to Tolkien's own words) of Elves, because Morgoth could not create true life, only twist preexisting life.

Uruks are, as Ithilion says, only the size of a man, but they're bloodthirsty and angry...and so make poor tactical choices as well. Uruks, Orcs, they're all out for blood, and focus less on skill and more on brute strength.

However, the important point is that your average Man of Gondor is stronger than almost any Orc or Uruk, because there is a size difference that is impossible to overcome. Sure, they're raised in a bloodthirsty society (Said no Tolkien work ever), but that doesn't mean they're skilled. Most Orcs of any type are cowards (This includes Uruks) who get worked up into a bloodthirsty frenzy (Or fear their Nazgul leaders more than the enemy) occasionally.