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Nazgûl-king · 12-14-2007, 12:46 PM

What is your favorite Middle-earth battle? Mine would probably be a tie between the Battle of the Hornberg and the Battle of Pelennor Fields.

Tar-Meneldur · 12-14-2007, 11:20 PM

It has been a while since I last posted.

Anyways battles, mine would have to be back in the Silmarillion. The War of Wrath, the final battle of the 1st age. I just wonder what it would have looked like from atop Dorthonion looking down into Anfauglith. Wow, the great hosts of Valinor and Morgoth clash, imagine what it would have looked like.

That’s my favorite battle.

MatthewM · 12-15-2007, 12:11 PM

Boromir's last stand. If we're talking large scale battles, definitely Pelennor Fields.

Groin Redbeard · 12-15-2007, 05:23 PM

Definatly the battle of Azanulbizar. A classic battle with all the heroes a dwarf lover could want!

DWARVES RULE!

Knight of Gondor · 12-19-2007, 11:15 PM

From the movie or the book?

In the movie, oh my, the Return of the King battles take the prize every time. I get emotional just listening to the music. Theoden's war speech. The fell-and-fey charge into the hoard of orcs, the trumpets. (I give you my word, a chill ran down my spine, and tears came to my eyes simply remembering those beautiful horns.) I especially love that one guy who is riding his horse recklessly, a wordless angry growl on his lips, like he cannot WAIT to dive into those orcs and avenge his friends

Aragorn's heroic charge whilst the Howard Shore choir belts out the Fellowship theme for the first time in all its vocal glory is beautiful. The fact that the hobbits take the initiative in running out thereafter is also amazing, and then the soldiers of Middle-Earth outrun them in the onslaught of freedom.

Fellowship's battles are almost fun to watch, because there's such a broad arena for combat at Amon Hen. Boromir's last stand is a poignant tribute to his sacrifice and his honor. Two Towers' main battle was Helm's Deep, and while the build-up was great, there are some things cinematically that get on my nerves. Why are there TWO Legolas's riding in the front of the charge? Why are they swinging their swords at thin air while their horses are doing all the plowing through of the enemies? Why is their a hint of PINK in the background of the battle? (Yes, I know the reason, but still.) I was also bothered by the "Soldiers that don't fight anything" in the Warg battle. If you watch, there are soldiers dutifully swinging their swords at thin air as directed to, which the CGI guys missed in post.

Hammerhand · 12-20-2007, 04:21 PM

Nirnaeth Arnoediad for me. It is such a sad story that grips you throughout its entirety. The literary crafting is also quite spectacular, the emotive narrative does the trick!

Apart from that, i'd have to say the Fall of Gondolin, just for sheer entertainment; what a read.

Dwarven Warrior · 01-01-2008, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Groin Redbeard

Definatly the battle of Azanulbizar. A classic battle with all the heroes a dwarf lover could want!

DWARVES RULE!

Correct, that is a good battle, but I like the Battle of the Five Armies better. I love Thorin!

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 01-01-2008, 04:18 PM

The Battle of The Pellenor Fields... so much emotion, I cry every time I read that chapter, or even watch it in the movie!

Groin Redbeard · 01-01-2008, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGreatElvenWarrior

The Battle of The Pellenor Fields... so much emotion, I cry every time I read that chapter, or even watch it in the movie!

The battle doesn't get my that emotional. The only time I've cried in the books or movies was at Gandalf's death in Khazadum. But the Battle of Pellenor Fields does send chills all over me. It is really inspirational.

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 01-01-2008, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Groin Redbeard

The battle doesn't get my that emotional. The only time I've cried in the books or movies was at Gandalf's death in Khazadum. But the Battle of Pellenor Fields does send chills all over me. It is really inspirational.

Wow, you're not that emotional are you? You should read the "What Made You Cry" thread.

Anyway, yes the Battle of The Pellenor was very insparational!

12-14-2007, 12:46 PM	#1
Nazgûl-king Wight Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 104	Favorite battle? What is your favorite Middle-earth battle? Mine would probably be a tie between the Battle of the Hornberg and the Battle of Pelennor Fields.

12-14-2007, 11:20 PM	#2
Tar-Meneldur Pile O'Bones Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Númenor Posts: 19	It has been a while since I last posted. Anyways battles, mine would have to be back in the Silmarillion. The War of Wrath, the final battle of the 1st age. I just wonder what it would have looked like from atop Dorthonion looking down into Anfauglith. Wow, the great hosts of Valinor and Morgoth clash, imagine what it would have looked like. That’s my favorite battle. __________________ "Et Earello Endorenna utulien. Sinome maruvan ar Hildinyar tenn' Ambar-metta!"

12-15-2007, 12:11 PM	#3
MatthewM Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New York Posts: 628	Boromir's last stand. If we're talking large scale battles, definitely Pelennor Fields. __________________ "Loud and clear it sounds in the valleys of the hills...and then let all the foes of Gondor flee!" -Boromir, The Fellowship of the Ring

12-15-2007, 05:23 PM	#4
Groin Redbeard Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Facing the world's troubles with Christ's hope! Posts: 1,635	Definatly the battle of Azanulbizar. A classic battle with all the heroes a dwarf lover could want! DWARVES RULE! __________________ I heard the bells on Christmas Day. Their old, familiar carols play. And wild and sweet the words repeatof peace on earth, good-will to men! ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

12-19-2007, 11:15 PM	#5
Knight of Gondor Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 744	From the movie or the book? In the movie, oh my, the Return of the King battles take the prize every time. I get emotional just listening to the music. Theoden's war speech. The fell-and-fey charge into the hoard of orcs, the trumpets. (I give you my word, a chill ran down my spine, and tears came to my eyes simply remembering those beautiful horns.) I especially love that one guy who is riding his horse recklessly, a wordless angry growl on his lips, like he cannot WAIT to dive into those orcs and avenge his friends Aragorn's heroic charge whilst the Howard Shore choir belts out the Fellowship theme for the first time in all its vocal glory is beautiful. The fact that the hobbits take the initiative in running out thereafter is also amazing, and then the soldiers of Middle-Earth outrun them in the onslaught of freedom. Fellowship's battles are almost fun to watch, because there's such a broad arena for combat at Amon Hen. Boromir's last stand is a poignant tribute to his sacrifice and his honor. Two Towers' main battle was Helm's Deep, and while the build-up was great, there are some things cinematically that get on my nerves. Why are there TWO Legolas's riding in the front of the charge? Why are they swinging their swords at thin air while their horses are doing all the plowing through of the enemies? Why is their a hint of PINK in the background of the battle? (Yes, I know the reason, but still.) I was also bothered by the "Soldiers that don't fight anything" in the Warg battle. If you watch, there are soldiers dutifully swinging their swords at thin air as directed to, which the CGI guys missed in post. __________________ Eagerly awaiting the REAL Return of the King - Jesus Christ! Revelation 19:11-16 Last edited by Knight of Gondor; 12-19-2007 at 11:16 PM. Reason: Changed "book" to "movie" as I was talking about movie battles

12-20-2007, 04:21 PM	#6
Hammerhand Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dark side of the moon. Posts: 81	Nirnaeth Arnoediad for me. It is such a sad story that grips you throughout its entirety. The literary crafting is also quite spectacular, the emotive narrative does the trick! Apart from that, i'd have to say the Fall of Gondolin, just for sheer entertainment; what a read. __________________ A great madness of rage was upon him, so that his eyes shone like the eyes of the Valar.

01-01-2008, 04:18 PM	#8
TheGreatElvenWarrior Mighty Quill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walking off to look for America Posts: 2,230	The Battle of The Pellenor Fields... so much emotion, I cry every time I read that chapter, or even watch it in the movie! __________________ The Party Doesn't Start Until You're Dead.