Huinesoron has given a pretty comprehensive response, so I'll only add this:
I have this possibly erroneous memory that there was once a hint of an idea in a version of the Second Prophecy which essentially said that if Men sided with Morgoth then Morgoth would win, but if Men sided with the Valar then he would lose.
That being said, I can't substantiate this. Perhaps it was just my imagination.
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"Since the evening of that day we have journeyed from the shadow of Tol Brandir."
"On foot?" cried Éomer.
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