Morgoth and Doriath

[Raynor]

Originally Posted by Rikae

Although the actual means of Doriath's fall were not planned by Morgoth, I think WCH is right in saying that Doriath was Morgoth's main target when he released Hurin.

I am aware of that, and it doesn't constitute an object of contention . I previously referred to the same paragraph, where I argued that Morgoth's expectations with Hurin was not the destruction of Doriath, but something far less ambitious:

But he lied, for his purpose was that Hurin should still further his hatred for Elves and Men, ere he died.