Battle of the Lammoth
From Tolkien Gateway
Battle of the Lammoth | |
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Conflict: Wars of Beleriand | |
Date: F.A. 1 | |
Place: The Lammoth | |
Outcome: Defeat of the Orcs | |
Combatants | |
Fingolfin and Exiles | |
Commanders | |
Unknown Orc commander | |
Strength | |
5000+(?) |
10,000+(?) |
Casualties | |
Argon, otherwise very few |
Unknown |
The Battle of the Lammoth was fought in the Lammoth when Fingolfin and his host arrived in Middle-earth against the Orcs. During the conflict Argon, Fingolfin's youngest child, fell.
Other versions
In the published Silmarillion this battle does not exist, as it was only mentioned late in Tolkien's life.