[Mithalwen]

I need to check unfinished tales which provides a lot more detail ab8ut the Rohan situation, the plan was to get rid of Theodred and Eomer out of the way and then take over. Grima would forcibly marry Eowyn and use her blood right to give legitemacy to his authority. Saruman was stymied by the timely arrival of Gandalf aided by the courage of the likes of Elfhelm to act independently 8f orders and go to the aid of Theodred. Delaying Saruman's forces just long enough for Gandalf to arrive and Merry and Pippin to rouse the ents made all the difference in what would have been a very unequal struggle.