WWII Parallels - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Tony Puckett · 04-01-2003, 09:47 AM

I agree with those parralells, Selmo, more than the past ones that were drawn up. However, I can see the Ents being the USA in a way, because they also entered the war when Isengard(Japan) threatened their own interests, and their entry into the war tipped the balance of the war. However, the Ents did not fight Mordor, only the Rohirrim. SO, I think the USA would be represented by BOTH the Ents and Rohan, but principly Rohan, as recently suggested. Also, I would see Gandalf as perhaps Dwight D. Eisenhower, leading the final "blitzcreig" to the gates of Mordor, like the American rush that broke the back of the German forces in Europe. How about it?

04-01-2003, 09:47 AM	#5
Tony Puckett Pile O'Bones Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: The shadow of the Tower of Icthalion Posts: 12	I agree with those parralells, Selmo, more than the past ones that were drawn up. However, I can see the Ents being the USA in a way, because they also entered the war when Isengard(Japan) threatened their own interests, and their entry into the war tipped the balance of the war. However, the Ents did not fight Mordor, only the Rohirrim. SO, I think the USA would be represented by BOTH the Ents and Rohan, but principly Rohan, as recently suggested. Also, I would see Gandalf as perhaps Dwight D. Eisenhower, leading the final "blitzcreig" to the gates of Mordor, like the American rush that broke the back of the German forces in Europe. How about it? __________________ "Therefore be silent, and keep your forked tongue behind your teeth. I have not passed through fire and death to bandy crooked words with a serving-man till the lightning falls."