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Dates
Winter I 455 to spring I 456
Location
The north of Beleriand
Races
An attack by Morgoth (originally one of the Ainur) and his forces against Elves and Men
Settlements
The battle originated from Morgoth's fortress of Angband
Meaning
A reference to the rivers of fire sent out by Morgoth that marked the beginning of the battle
Other names
The Battle of the Bragollach, The Bragollach, Dagor Bragollach, The Fourth Battle, The Ruin of Beleriand

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Battle of Sudden Flame

The Dagor Bragollach

Major Events of the Battle of Sudden Flame
(1)Barad Eithel withstands the attack in the west.
(2)A force breaks through the Pass of Aglon, and Dorthonion is captured.
(3)Maedhros survives the attack in his fortress on Himring.
(4)Caranthir's fortress on Rerir is overrun, and he flees south.
(5)Two years after the main battle, Minas Tirith is captured by Sauron.

A name for the Dagor Bragollach, and its literal translation.


See also...

Balrogs, Battle of the Bragollach, Dagor Bragollach, Dark Hand, Dark Lord, Dor Daedeloth, Dor-nu-Fauglith, Elu Thingol, Enemy of Men and Elves, Ered Engrin, Fall of Fingolfin, Fingon, Fourth Battle, Gasping Dust, Great Enemy, [See the full list...]

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