War in Middle-earth - The Wainrider Invasion

[@videocrowsnest5251]

5:50 Imagine being in a kinda morally dubious faction at war with another equally morally dubious faction only to have Sauron show up/send one of his top goons to mediate peace? I kinda wonder does Sauron just in essence command peace to happen because it isn't his want for his own goons to fight each other, or would he try a more diplomatic means first in order to not appear too tyrannical? Puzzling to ponder how does a Dark Lord approach putting two factions at war into peace mode with each other.

[@TeacherRobert]

Honestly, this channel has way fewer views than it deserves. Spread the word everyone!

[@TOTCD]

Feel the same way, can't understand why he isn't 10 times bigger!

[@MasterBombadillo]

Easily one of my favourite Tolkien KZbinrs. Everything is so well researched, and even when Tolkien doesn't give the answers directly, he will make very educated guesses that fit the world Tolkien described. And he seems to have a great personality as well. Always humble, kind and willing to learn.

[@sayagarapan1686]

It is because he himself must spend the time and effort to promote himself and his channel, and he does not, in my opinion. And I feel he does not do this because he does not want to. Becoming big doesn't seem to be a priority to him, which is fine and is his choice. I think he is content to make the few videos he does and has no wish to become entangled in the pressures of obligation and the insistence to produce, which is probably better anyway since it creates vacuous content when that happens.

[@bladerunner951]

10:40 Prince Faramir, you had one job!

[@ThePalaeontologist]

Ondoher: _March my soldiers of Gondor! We go to crush the Northerlings!_ Gondorian Captain of the Guard: _But my King, don't you mean the Easterl-_ Ondoher: _FORWARD TO VICTORY!_ Gondorian Captain of the Guard:...ffs

[@Bigreginald0323]

Bro that video was perfect! Not long at all. I knew about the Wainriders but never in such detail keep it up man!

[@jessmith7324]

Thanks for this. I always found the 3rd age wars confusing compared to the other 2 ages

[@riftbandit223]

I've grown to watch all your videos, and I really enjoy your perspective. With that being said, would you be interested in a "What if" Arvedui was successful? Would Arnor survive? Would Gondor become crippled by a distant king? Would this action essentially restore the Reunited Kingdom? What descendants would survive into the Lord of the Rings Era? Just curious. Keep up the great work!

[@DarthGandalfYT]

A video on how Arnor could've survived is coming after the next War in Middle-earth episode. And thanks for the kind words.

[@sageofcaledor8188]

Great video! Thanks for making it!

[@Miami-jt2jp]

Love the videos man. Keep it up

[@MrEnigma-hw1uo]

Commenting for the algorithm! Top content!

[@samuelleask1132]

I love this man’s outros

[@johnskuse6581]

Good channel well done to all...just highlights the breadth and depth of the work👍👍👍

[@TOTCD]

Very detailed episode btw, even without numbers.

[@sayagarapan1686]

As a side note, the channel formerly known as History of Middle-Earth has just recently been handed a court order to change their Channel title. Now they have to go by History of the Ages. They would be able to tell you if including the name Middle-Earth is what was strictly copyrighted because then you can start thinking ahead of time what your new name will be when they come after your channel.

[@DarthGandalfYT]

I'm aware of their recent problems. I believe that mostly came about due to the fact that they were using a name that is already a Middle-earth book series and that they were selling merchandise using that name. I won't claim to be an expert in copyright or trademark law, but I think should be fine. I'm fairly certain that while the character of "Gandalf" is trademarked, usage of the name isn't due to its appearance in Norse mythology. I could be wrong, and if I do get hit with something, I'll be sure to tag you so you can get me with an "I told you so". It's not a real big deal to me if I have to change my name. It sucked for the HotA guys because they have a website, store, patreon etc...

[@MasterBombadillo]

@@DarthGandalfYT I don't think so. HoME is trademarked by the Tolkien Estate itself, who are - to my knowledge - far less restrictive to their fanbase than Zaentz is (at least I haven't heard about bullying of common fans by the Estate). After all, it is Zaentz that threatened them into changing their names. It was about the use of the term "Middle-Earth", over which they do have a trademark going since they own the rights to LotR and The Hobbit. I think you're in the clear (at least for now) because you're way smaller than HoTA, and if his heirs are even 10% the man Saul Zaentz himself was, it's only about the money.

[@paolomesterom6899]

Another Great video

[@tamerofhorses2200]

When will we be getting some stuff on the wars against Angmar?

[@sallybalkin8507]

This one won you a subscribe from me. Very good video.

[@soyouretellingmetheresacha1696]

Great video

[@WWIITemplar]

very good video

[@TOTCD]

Gondor in this era is much more similar to the Gondor from Boromir's time. After the earlier periods their weakness feels very strange.

[@mrnord4096]

Nice Video and If i can give you a hint, If you equip the gondorian infantry in Third age total war with the iron /golden shild, you get the Version of Them shown in the films

[@thewolf-sb3mq]

Cool bro

[@sayagarapan1686]

Brilliant. The Numenoreans were always making the wrong choice for King. That's why the powers in the West always have to work to correct the situation bringing in Elendil from the rightful line of Silmarien, then Aragorn of the line of Anarion and Isildur, the heir of Elendil and of Silmarien. Nothing was ever right among them unless the rightful King sat on the throne.

[@guille3622]

How was the battle at the south, with the Haradrim?

[@DarthGandalfYT]

We know little about it except that Earnil won a crushing victory over the Haradrim. Considering he camped away from the Poros and let them cross the river, he likely ambushed them much like Faramir ambushed them in the Two Towers.

[@EluThingol1919]

Legend

[@DDelmonico]

Can u do the battle of dale and tell us how many dwarves survived the battle of dale

[@thorshammer7883]

Can you do a video about why the Elves procreate so slowly even after 6,000 years they still struggle repopulate their kingdoms? It's not like they are having to deal with constant wars, diseases, or famines like Men or Dwarves have to deal with plus their reproductive cycle seems to be similar enough to mankind. You would think a large group of living peoples immortal from aging, immune to diseases, and reproduce like humans do would thrive in such a environment like middle earth. They have it better then Elves in Elder Scrolls or Warhammer Fantasy do that's for sure.

[@tominiowa2513]

Each elven child depletes the fëar (soul) of the mother, which limits the number of children possible.

[@Funtimeshappy099]

Hopefully you haven't stopped making vids.

[@Danny-cl6mf]

Which third age mod is the footage from??

[@DarthGandalfYT]

Divide and Conquer.

[@joshthomas-moore2656]

Darth Gandalf heres a video suggestion for you the forces of Darkenss seem to have had excellent intelligence compared to the forces of Light how about a video comparing the two?

[@anti-liberalismo]

do you have some numbers?

[@DarthGandalfYT]

Unfortunately, no canon numbers. If I had to estimate, I'd say Gondor and the Wainriders would've fielded 30,000+ in each of their three battles. The Wainriders probably weren't powerful enough to defeat Gondor on their own, hence why they enlisted the aid of the Haradrim in the last part of the war. Gondor would've been stretched thin then, and I'd say Earnil's army would've been maybe 20-25,000 at most.

[@LandStrider23]

Hope more subscribers find you. Worthy channel

[@reecepip4857]

If they'd succeeded, could we have called middle earth, Wainsworld? Eyyyoooo

[@DarthGandalfYT]

Truly the darkest timeline.

[@Edward-nf4nc]

It seems the real Disaster was for the Wainriders not Gondor!

[@MovieTacular]

How come the Elves/Dwarves didn't interfere here, when the Wainriders were so close to their lands?

[@DarthGandalfYT]

I don't think they would get themselves involved unless the Wainriders attacked them first, which would be unlikely because most Men were afraid of Elves, and Dwarves were often able to stay neutral. From their perspective, it would've just been a war of Men versus Men, no need to get involved.

[@anasqai]

Since ever have a drawing of my face as dead and this = a war threat(an incoming).

[@anasqai]

I passed by abt "sand problem"(, summarising both would mean they expressing as "have alot of people and bigger than this country size".

[@anasqai]

It only appear now would mean: pretending "just an incoming, a new invasion" if spotted by someone. Means they have no informer is best.

[@anasqai]

By science known as i am the 1st 2 wheel(bicycle) natural rider, means they use magnets, would mean the Wainriders are Bike-users.

[@anasqai]

"ain society" is spreader of virus aids into food(a spiker), so their reading way can be, example "reading" would become "re ad ing" 3 vocab at one, means w could be "win ain rider" maybe mean fight for ain society the spiker of aids virus(all yellow cars).

[@anasqai]

Dagorlad could be their callings to me "dragon" then lad is "guy".

[@grandadmiralzaarin4962]

Forward Men of the East!

[@warmice4136]

What would happen if middle earth invaded the real world

[@DarthGandalfYT]

They would lose badly. Modern technology and all that.

[@Antipius]