Turgon's army of 10,000 in the Fifth Battle: Nirnaeth Arnoediad

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If there are any numbers, I cannot find them. (but that certainly does not mean they are not out there). I think you are right Gwahir, its doubtful that Turgon would have lost 8,000 elves. When I posted that question earlier in the thread, i was really posing a what if question. I would guess that he returned with around 7 thousand of his force. It also says that

Turgon summoned all that remained of the host of Gondolin and such of Fingon's people as could be gathered and he retreated towards the pass of Sirion.

I wonder if the last remnant of Fingon's people fled back to Gondolin with Turgon? Just another thought.