If there are any numbers, I cannot find them. (but that certainly does not mean they are not out there). I think you are right Gwahir, its doubtful that Turgon would have lost 8,000 elves. When I posted that question earlier in the thread, i was really posing a what if question. I would guess that he returned with around 7 thousand of his force. It also says that
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Turgon summoned all that remained of the host of Gondolin and such of Fingon's people as could be gathered and he retreated towards the pass of Sirion.
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I wonder if the last remnant of Fingon's people fled back to Gondolin with Turgon? Just another thought.