Inconsistencies in the book

Originally Posted by Raynor

Regarding Sauron in the movie, I found his depiction at the battle of the last alliance as distasteful. He was sweepping numenoreans and elves, when the books mention he was forced to fight himself. And to go from that to have his hand accidentally cut (not cut after being thrown down) is ridiculous.

At least the presence of Sauron in this scene was amazing in that he put the entire opposing army at a standstill as they looked on in mesmorizing fear. No other character, not even the Witch King at the height of his power, could have managed that.