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goldfinger · 04-14-2007, 10:35 PM

It makes one wonder why the Dwarves fought in those conditions? considering their very large disadvantage tactically. I mean they could have just stayed on the other side of the river Silverlode and waited till morning, then entered Moria and destroyed the Goblins where they would have a better advantage. Of course I must take into account their pride and also the fact they could see very well in the dark compared to most races ,so it may have made them think irrationally.

Kuruharan · 04-15-2007, 06:28 AM

I think it was a situation similar to Ramesses II at the Second Battle of Kadesh. Thrain didn't know that the orc armies where there.

In fact, there are a number of parallels to the Battle of Kadesh...

Army taken by surprise by the enemy, leader gets surrounded, has to fight his way out, army saved at the last minute by the arrival of reinforcements...

04-15-2007, 06:28 AM	#2
Kuruharan Regal Dwarven Shade Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: A Remote Dwarven Hold Posts: 3,593	I think it was a situation similar to Ramesses II at the Second Battle of Kadesh. Thrain didn't know that the orc armies where there. In fact, there are a number of parallels to the Battle of Kadesh... Army taken by surprise by the enemy, leader gets surrounded, has to fight his way out, army saved at the last minute by the arrival of reinforcements... __________________ ...finding a path that cannot be found, walking a road that cannot be seen, climbing a ladder that was never placed, or reading a paragraph that has no...

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04-14-2007, 10:35 PM	#1
goldfinger Haunting Spirit Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: KC, Missouri Posts: 60	It makes one wonder why the Dwarves fought in those conditions? considering their very large disadvantage tactically. I mean they could have just stayed on the other side of the river Silverlode and waited till morning, then entered Moria and destroyed the Goblins where they would have a better advantage. Of course I must take into account their pride and also the fact they could see very well in the dark compared to most races ,so it may have made them think irrationally.