Chapter 1: Of the Beginning of Time

[Arvegil145]

Originally Posted by Findegil

I don't think so either. But in MT II Tolkien used 'the First Battle' to name the strife in which Tulkas came to Arda.

Respectfully
Findegil

You're right - 'First Battle' occurs all over MR, and as such I think it should be adopted instead of the 'First War', unless someone else knows a later source for the term.