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Originally Posted by Victariongreyjoy
Gondor use of the palantiri for spying on the enemy and launch preemptive strikes against Sauron's forces, was one of the main reason why they could withstand him for so long?
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Don't think so. I doubt many Stewards used the Palantir, or used it often. Denethor is supposed to be the exception. And with such frequent use, Denethor's perception was warped by Sauron, distorting the visions to show despair rather than hopeful strategy.
The one strike we see Gondor launch is Faramir's attack on the Haradrim unit marching down the road. The reason they were able to set up the successful ambush is because of good Ranger scouting, not because of information from the Palantir.
In other words, Gondor has a good military which is not dependent on the presence of the Palantir. And the presence of the Palantir turned into a weakness rather than a strength in the end.