Nirnaeth Arnoediad: Morgoth's Greatest Victory | Tolkien Explained

What was the Nirnaeth Arnoediad? Why is the Battle of Unnumbered Tears remembered as Morgoth's greatest victory? In this Silmarillion deep dive, we follow the Union of Maedhros — Noldor, Sindar, the Edain, and the Dwarves of Belegost — as they gamble everything to end the Dark Lord in a single hammer-and-anvil stroke. A planted lie and a moment of grief unravel the plan before it can strike. Morgoth looses Glaurung and his Balrogs, the traitor Ulfang turns on the host, and High King Fingon falls to Gothmog with his banner trodden in the dust. Only Húrin remains, crying "Aurë entuluva" seventy times. From the Hill of the Slain rises Huor's prophecy of Eärendil — and the seed of every rescue still to come. 🕐 CHAPTERS: 0:00 Introduction 1:12 The Debt Comes Due 4:47 The Hammer and the Anvil 8:18 The Day Has Come 11:25 The Pits Unsealed 14:33 The Accursed 17:29 The Trodden Banner 20:16 Seventy Times 23:03 The Green Hill in the Dust #lotr #tolkien #ringsofpower #silmarillion #middleearth #tolkienlore 📖 Read more: https://rangeroftherealms.com/episode... 📚 MORE FROM RANGER OF THE REALMS: 🔹 Channel:    / @rangeroftherealms   🔹 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1cBIiWA... 🔹 Website: https://rangeroftherealms.com ☕ Support: https://ko-fi.com/rangeroftherealms 🎬 A DREAMBYTES PRODUCTION The works of J.R.R. Tolkien remain under copyright to the Tolkien Estate. This is a fan work created for educational and entertainment purposes.