Battle of the Thousand Caves
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Battle of the Thousand Caves | |
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Conflict: Sack of Doriath | |
Date: 503 FA | |
Place: The Elven city of Menegroth | |
Outcome: Victory for the Dwarves | |
Combatants | |
Elves |
Dwarves |
Commanders | |
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Strength | |
Unknown, thousands |
Uknown, Est. 20-40,000 |
Casualties | |
Thousands of soldiers and civilians |
Heavy, Est. 10,000 or more |
The Battle of the Thousand Caves was a battle between the Dwarves of Nogrod and the Elves of Menegroth.