Gondorian Soldiers Vs. Rohirrim Soldiers - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

TheSquireof Aragorn · 12-29-2003, 09:39 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> However, it seems that Gondor's soldiers were more of a regular standing army, while the Riders of the Mark were in many cases just reserve men. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>The thing I'm trying to point out is, if Gondors army was a standing army, why did they get thrown around so bad, whereas the "reserve" riders of Theoden got riled up and swept through the Orc army without even looking back.

12-29-2003, 09:39 PM	#3
TheSquireof Aragorn Animated Skeleton Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Michigan U.S.A. Posts: 46	<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> However, it seems that Gondor's soldiers were more of a regular standing army, while the Riders of the Mark were in many cases just reserve men. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>The thing I'm trying to point out is, if Gondors army was a standing army, why did they get thrown around so bad, whereas the "reserve" riders of Theoden got riled up and swept through the Orc army without even looking back. __________________ "One more soldier dies, and when he gets to Heaven, to St.Peter he will tell, one more soldier reporting for duty, I've served my time in Hell."