[Maeglanthirion]

Keep in mind, the Rohirrim have been riding for a long time so they aren't exactly "fresh". But yes, the Rohirrim had the advantage of horses so if any orcs escaped the blade then they were more than likely trampled by the horses. And the Rohirrim charged with the mentality that they were going to die so they fought with all they had because it was their end. And yes the adrenaline rush would definately make them endure a little longer and fight a little harder. <BR> The Gondorians were probably in worse shape though. They had been fighting throughout the night and the previous day and they had been losing, killing their morale. And yes they had the mentality of fear of death and losing their city. Plate mail is lighter than chain mail, but can hinder mobility slightly and is slightly weaker. But chain mail is heavier, the price of strength. So i would have to guess that the Gondorians were better, but since they were very weary and their morale was very low and their mentality was poor, and the Rohirrim had horses and adrenaline and a good(?) mentality, and were "fresh" if you will, at the time, the Rohirrim were better soldiers. So, maybe that helped.