The first major conflict of the War of the Ring was the Battle of the Hornburg, also known as the Battle of Helms Deep, in which the Rohirrim of King Théoden defended the Hornburg against the army of Dunlendings and Uruk-hai of Saruman. Due to losses at the Battles of the Fords of Isen, army of Saruman — which eventually included Uruk-hai, Wild Men of Dunland, Orcs, and Half-orcs — was bolstered en route to Hornburg. On March 3, the army would reach the castle at midnight. The first defense ... (Read More)