The Battle of Cair Andros was a conflict between Sauron's servants and the Gondorian defenders of the city of Cair Andros during The War of the Ring. Cair Andros was located in the middle of the Anduin River on a small isle. It was connected to the shore on either side by two bridges.

Assault and Battle Edit

At around the same time as The Battle of the Pelennor Fields, a force of orcs and Easterlings assaulted Cair Andros. Upon sight of the attacking force, the Gondorian Defenders promptly shut the gates. The orcs began to cross the bridge. Many were shot down by archers on the walls. Some got through, however, and ended up breaking down the gate of Cair Andros with a ram. As soon as the gate was down, the cowardly Lord of Cair Andros fled the city and was never heard from again. He left his head captain in command. The unnamed captain was killed during the fight. The defenders fought the orcs and Easterlings throughout the city streets. Soon Sauron's forces gained the upper hand, and pushed many defenders into the citadel, where they held out for nearly two hours, before they ran out of arrows, and the orcs were able to bring the ram to the citadel gate. They burst into the citadel and slew all who were there. Many defenders were killed in the streets, but some escaped and fled, unlike those who made for the citadel. The end result was a victory for Sauron. After the War of the Ring ended, Cair Andros was recaptured by the army of Gondor, led by King Elessar and Faramir.

ReferencesEdit

• The Atlas of Middle-earth pg. 154