Ambush in Ithilien

The Ambush in Ithilien took place on March 21, 3019 during the War of the Ring. A small force of Easterlings and Haradrim ambushed the Army of the West as it was marching to the Black Gate.

History

Background

The Armies of the West had decided to march to the Black Gate for a final encounter with Sauron. Aragorn wanted to make Sauron think that he had the One Ring. That way, Frodo Baggins and Samwise Gamgee could destroy the Ring inside Mount Doom. The Armies of Gondor and Rohan had about 7,000 men.

Battle

As the Army of the West was marching through Ithilien, they were set upon by Easterlings and Haradrim. Forewarned by the Rangers of Ithilien, the attack was fended off with no losses. The Easterlings and Haradrim retreated. The Armies of the West won the battle.

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