Battle of Isengard

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Battle of Isengard
Conflict: War of the Ring
Date: TA 3019
Place: Isengard
Outcome: Ent victory, defeat of Saruman
Combatants
Fangorn forest	Isengard orcs
Commanders
Treebeard	Saruman
Strength
Ents and Huorns of Fangorn forest, 2 hobbits	150-200 orcs
Casualties
one Ent severely burned, several minor injuries	every orc present

The Battle of Isengard described the attack by a large group of Ents and Huorns. Persuaded by Treebeard to take action, they attacked Isengard and liberated the fortress, although they could not bring down Orthanc. It wasn't very well protected, as all the Uruk-hai had gone to battle, leaving only weak orcs behind. Treebeard tore down the gates of Isengard as many orcs fled and were killed by the many Huorns now surrounding Isengard. Saruman was in the grounds when the attack began and retreated to Orthanc, almost caught by the Ent Bregalad. Once Saruman was inside he started up the machinery housed underground, with several Ents scorched by the fumes and fires that erupted. Treebeard then calmed the enraged Ents and put them to work on tearing down the dam, releasing the river and clensing Isengard of Saruman's treachery.

[edit] The Film

There are a few differences between the novel and film. Saruman is already in Orthanc when the Ents arrive, as is Gríma Wormtongue. There are also many orcs left over at Isengard, whom the Ents destroy while the Huorns leave for Helm's Deep. Merry and Pippin are also more involved in the battle, sitting on Treebeard's branches and pelting orcs with rocks.

[edit] Lord of the Rings: Conquest

In The Lord of the Rings: Conquest game, both the Ents and the Rohirrim participate. The Rohirrim capture the Pits of Isengard, slaying the Uruk-hai Captain in charge and destroying Saruman's fire machines. This prevented the Ents from taking further fire damage. The Rohirrim then proceed to kill Wormtongue and take the keys to Isengard to Treebeard. The Ents take over, destroying all the watchtowers and capturing the Gates of Orthanc. Gandalf then arrives to climb Orthanc and kill Saruman.