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Battles of the War of the Ring

War of the Ring refers to the series of wars related to Sauron's Ring of Power. The war struggles between the forces of Sauron and the races in Endor that started in the Second Age. It led to the final destruction of Sauron but did not end with his death. Sauron's allies from the races of men fought on until they could not muster any dangerous attacks; Saruman lived after Sauron's fall and troubled inhabitants of the Shire; he achieved his deceit but failed in his course before he met his end. The war of Bywater against him marked the Third Age's end. The races of men, elves, dwarves, wizards, Hobbits, Tree-ents, Goblins, and eagles contributed to the defeat of Sauron, albeit, in different degrees.

Major Battles

Battles at the Fords of Isen

The fords of Isen were the only means to Rohan from Isen, which made it a crucial route for the outcome of the future war with Sauron. Two major battles occurred there and marked the beginning of the wars related to the Ring. The Rohirrim forces faced the servants of Saruman on different occasions from February to March 3019 TA. At Isen, Saruman aimed to kill Theodred, the heir, and only son of King Theoden of Rohan, and he achieved his aim as Theodred died in the battle.

Helm’s Deep


The battle at Helm’s deep [1] was between the Rohirrim forces and Saruman’s servants, especially his Uruk-hai. The battle was also called the Battle of Hornburg because the Rohirrim army sought refuge in Helm's Deep's fortress, Hornburg. King Theoden led his people to war after losing his son and heir.

Battle of Isengard

The Battle of Isengard was the extra-ordinary attack on Saruman’s fortress by a group of Ent-trees and Huorns. The attackers laid siege on Isengard, wrecked its ports, and demolished its walls [2] and dam. Consequently, the rivers flooded Saruman's fortress and filled its pits that were crucial for his creations.

Battle of Dale

Sauron’s allies from the race of men, the Easterlings, attacked Dale and the Dwarves of the Lonely Mountains between the 17th of March to 20th of the same month in 3019 TA. The attacks on Lorien aimed at the Celeborn and his wife, Galadriel, but failed.

Battles of Lórien

These were attacks on Lorien that occurred in series, on the 11th, 15th, and 22nd of March, from Sauron’s Dol-Guldur armies. The forces in Lorein repelled the orcs every time they forced an assault. Celeborn and his wife, Galadriel, led the Eldar of Lorien Anduin and into Mirkwood. The lady of Galadhrim destroyed the remains of Sauron's fortress' war and restored Mirkwood from its horrible state.

Battle of Mirkwood

At Mirkwood, it was a battle between Silvan Elves and Sauron’s Dol Guldur forces. It was also called the Battle under the tree. It took place on the 15th of March 3019.

Battle of the Pelennor Fields

The battle at Pelennor Fields took place on the 14th and 15th of March 3019 between Gondor, their allies, and Sauron’s forces. The battle was fought for control over Minas Tirith and then all of Gondor.

Battle of the Black Gate

This battle took place at Morannon. It was the final major battle related to the ring. It occurred on the 25th of Marc 3019. In the war, Gollum fell with the ring, and Sauron was destroyed.

Battle of Dol Guldur

One of the Northern battles. Sauron’s forces of Dol-Guldur fought the armies of Lorien. It occurred after the death of Sauron, and it lasted 10 days, from 28th to April 6 of 3019 TA.

Battle of Bywater

Battle at Bywater marked the end of wars related to the ring. The Final Battle for the Shire occurred on the 3rd of November 3019. Saruman led the Ruffians in an attack against the Shire but met a strong-willed community of Hobbits.

Minor Battles for The Ring

Chamber of Mazarbul

The fight that erupted after the goblins and a troll of the cave found the Fellowship of the Ring at the Tomb of Balin. The battle led to the Gandal's departure. [3]

Battle of the Peak

This battle took place on Zirakzigil between Gandalf and Durin’s Bane. This battle involved Gandalf and Balrog for three days. Gandalf managed to escape the battle to reappear as the White Wizard.

Fight at Amon Hen

The fight in the wood of Amon Hen in February 3019 between Uruk-hai orcs and the Fellowship of the Ring. The attack led to the death of Boromir and the separation of the Fellowship.

Attack of the Rohirrim

The Uruk-hai orcs that captured Pippin and Merry faced the Rohirrim army.

Battle of Ithilien

The war between Rangers and the Haradhrim allies of Sauron that looked to support him at Mordor.

Battle of Osgiliath

This battle occurred during the War of the Ring. It ended with the ruined city falling under Mordor's control and led to the battle at Pelennor Fields.

Battle of Cair Andros

The Battle occurred during the War of the Ring between Sauron’s forces and the Gondorian army that protected the Cair Andros. The Gondoian army fought to ensure no one would go over the river to Anorien.

References

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Battles of the War of the Ring

Conflict
War of the ring
Date
T.A. 3018 - T.A. 3019
Place
Northwestern Middle-earth
Outcome
Free Peoples' victory; destruction of the One Ring, Sauron, and Mordor;
start of the Fourth Age; Arnor and Gondor reunited under the restoration of the King of Gondor

Combatants

Side 1
Free Peoples of Middle-earth: Gondor,
Rangers of the North, Rohan, Dale,
Esgaroth, Erebor, The Shire, Lothlórien,
Woodland Realm, Rivendell, Fangorn, Beornings
Side 2
Under Sauron: Mordor, Dol Guldur ,
Orcs of the Misty Mountains, Rhûn, Harad, Umbar, and Khand
Under Saruman: Isengard and Dunland

Commanders

Side 1
▪ Aragorn
▪ Denethor †
▪ Gandalf † (but resurrected)
▪ Théoden †
▪ Éomer
▪ Imrahil
▪ Dáin Ironfoot †
▪ Brand †
▪ Thranduil
▪ Galadriel and Celeborn
Side 2
▪ Sauron †
▪ Saruman †
▪ The Witch-king of Angmar †
▪ Khamûl †

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