Second Battle of the Fords of Isen
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| Second Battle of the Fords of Isen | |
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| Conflict: War of the Ring | |
| Date: 2 March, T.A. 3019 | |
| Place: The Fords of Isen | |
| Outcome: Isengard victory, scattering of the Rohirrim | |
| Combatants | |
| Commanders | |
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Unnamed Uruk-hai captain | |
| Strength | |
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About 2,000 men |
Over 10,000 Uruk-hai, Orcs, Dunlendings, Wargs, and evil men |
| Casualties | |
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Heavy |
Moderate |
Erkenbrand's Rohirrim, commanded by Grimbold and Elfhelm, fought Saruman's forces at the Fords of Isen. However, being severely outnumbered, the Rohirrim were forced to pull back, and the shield wall they had made was broken in the process. Saruman was victorious, and the Riders of Rohan scattered and retreated. The Rider Ceorl was sent to report to Éomer about the defeat. On his way Ceorl met Théoden's band who were already on their way to their support, only to be told about the defeat. This report made Théoden to retreat to Helm's Deep.
- See also the First Battle of the Fords of Isen
| War of the Ring |
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| Osgiliath (1) · Fords of Isen · Isengard · Hornburg · Osgiliath (2) · Siege of Gondor · Dale · Pelennor Fields · Black Gate · Dol Guldur · Bywater |
