Second Siege of Imladris

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This article describes a concept which is mentioned in J.R.R. Tolkien's works, but was never given a definite name.
Second siege of Imladris
Conflict: Angmar war
Date: C. T.A. 1400
Place: Rivendell
Outcome: Angmar defeated, Rivendell leads counteroffensive
Combatants

Elves of Rivendell

Forces of Angmar

Commanders

Elrond

Possibly the Witch-King

Strength

Several thousand Elves

Likely Thousands of Orcs, Evil Men, other creatures

Casualties

Unknown, but probably light

Unknown, but likely significant

The second siege of Imladris took place sometime between T.A. 1356 and 1409 of the Third Age in the War between Arnor and Angmar. At some point the siege was broken, and Lord Elrond was able to help subdue the forces of Angmar for a time by bringing reinforcements from Lothlórien.

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