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Dates
The night of 2 March III 3019
Location
The Fords of Isen in western Rohan
Races
Fought between Men on the side of Rohan, and Men, Orcs and Orc-men in the armies of Saruman
Division
Northmen
Culture
Rohirrim
Settlements
The western bank of the Fords was guarded by a pair of earthwork forts
Source
The river Isen flowed through the Fords from the north
Outflow
Isen ran on to the south before looping westward
Pronunciation
Isen is pronounced 'eye-sen' (where 'eye' represents the sound of the English word 'eye')
Meaning
Isen means 'iron'

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Second Battle of the Fords of Isen

Erkenbrand's failed defence of the Fords of Isen

A battle fought in the night of 2 March III 3019. The armies of Erkenbrand's Rohirrim, commanded by Grimbold and Elfhelm, attempted to defend the Fords of Isen against Saruman's forces. Saruman was victorious, and the Riders of Rohan were scattered in retreat.


See also...

Battles of the Fords of Isen, Ceorl, Dúnhere, Éomer Éadig, Erkenbrand, Horsemen of Rohan, Lord of Isengard, Mound of the Riders, Muster of Westfold, Saruman, West Marches, West-mark

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