Timeline Event
Mordor renews attacks on Gondor
Event Type: Military/Strategic
Age: 3rd Age - The Stewards
Year: 2475
Description:
Great troubles arose in [Denethor I's] day. The Morgul-lords having bred in secret a fell race of black Orcs in Mordor assail Ithilien and overrun it. They capture Osgiliath and destroy its renowned bridge. Boromir son of Denethor in 2475 defeated the host of Morgul and recovered Ithilien for a while.
The Peoples of Middle-Earth, HoME Vol 12, Part 1, Ch 7, The Heirs of Elendil: The Ruling Stewards of Gondor
[Boromir's] life was shortened by the poisoned wounds he received in the Morgul-war.
The Peoples of Middle-Earth, HoME Vol 12, Part 1, Ch 7, The Heirs of Elendil: The Ruling Stewards of Gondor
Contributors:
Tanaqui 8May05
Elena Tiriel 10Aug07