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The Battle of Osgiliath

This Battle of Osgiliath diorama was on display at Warhammer World.

Shadows fell upon the ancient, ruined capital of Osgiliath, a city now a shell of its former glory, yet its strategic importance was greater than ever. It was the last river crossing before the gates of Minas Tirith, and the fate of Gondor hinged on its defense. Under the command of Faramir, a weary garrison of men fought desperately to hold the line, but they were no match for the cunning of Sauron. In a brutal, surprise attack under the cover of night, a vast horde of Orcs and men from the East and South crossed the Anduin on secret barges. The fight was a desperate and doomed struggle, and under the terrifying shadow of the Nazgûl, Faramir and his men were forced into a chaotic retreat. The fall of Osgiliath was a devastating defeat, opening the path for the full force of Mordor to lay siege to the White City.

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The Battle of Osgiliath

This amazing diorama was on display at Warhammer World.

The Battle of Osgiliath

The Battle of Osgiliath in the War of the Ring occurred at the ruined city of Osgiliath, shortly before the Siege of Gondor. The Orcs in East Osgiliath had been secretly constructing massive numbers of boats and rafts, and swelled with reinforcements from Harad they swarmed across the River Anduin to Gondor’s positions on the other bank. After heavy fighting, the garrison under Faramir and his troops were forced to flee, first to the Rammas Echor, which held out for a day and then to Minas Tirith itself.

The Battle of Osgiliath

This amazing diorama was on display at Warhammer World.

The Battle of Osgiliath in the War of the Ring occurred at the ruined city of Osgiliath, shortly before the Siege of Gondor.

The Orcs in East Osgiliath had been secretly constructing massive numbers of boats and rafts, and swelled with reinforcements from Harad they swarmed across the River Anduin to Gondor’s positions on the other bank.

After heavy fighting, the garrison under Faramir and his troops were forced to flee, first to the Rammas Echor, which held out for a day and then to Minas Tirith itself.