Battle of the Thousand Caves: Difference between revisions

From Tolkien Gateway
No edit summary
(fixed an error)
Line 3: Line 3:
name=Battle of the Thousand Caves|
name=Battle of the Thousand Caves|
conflict=[[Sack of Doriath]]|
conflict=[[Sack of Doriath]]|
date=[[First Age 503 | 503]]|
date=[[First Age 503 | 503]] FA|
place=The Elven city of [[Menegroth]]|
place=The Elven city of [[Menegroth]]|
result=Victory for the Dwarves|
result=Victory for the Dwarves|

Revision as of 17:42, 3 April 2008

Battle of the Thousand Caves
Conflict: Sack of Doriath
Date: 503 FA
Place: The Elven city of Menegroth
Outcome: Victory for the Dwarves
Combatants

Elves

Dwarves

Commanders
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.


Events Prior to the Battle

Opposing Forces

The Battle

Aftermath and Repercussions

Sources