Turgon's army of 10,000 in the Fifth Battle: Nirnaeth Arnoediad - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Voralphion · 08-20-2003, 09:10 PM

Even if they did have another 7 or 8 thousand men, I doubt it would have done much at all in the battle of the Fall of Gondolin. Morgoth sent a huge force, which included dragons, balrogs and machines. An extra 8000 elves although perhaps delaying Morgoth's victory by a few hours, couldn't have stopped the city from falling.

08-20-2003, 09:10 PM	#6
Voralphion Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sharkey's End Posts: 267	Even if they did have another 7 or 8 thousand men, I doubt it would have done much at all in the battle of the Fall of Gondolin. Morgoth sent a huge force, which included dragons, balrogs and machines. An extra 8000 elves although perhaps delaying Morgoth's victory by a few hours, couldn't have stopped the city from falling. __________________ His sword was long his lance was keen His shining helm afar was seen The countless stars of heavens field Were mirrored in his silver shield