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Podcast: Exploring Tolkien
Episode: 150. Tolkien's Battle Tactics - The Hobbit #35
Description: Did Tolkien “earn” The Battle of the Five Armies, or is the surprise enough to justify its existence? In this episode, we look at Tolkien’s climactic battle from The Hobbit, comparing how it unfolds on the page to its chaotic portrayal in the extended film edition. How do armies materialize so suddenly, and does Tolkien set the stage well enough for the goblin onslaught?
Check out the Battle of the Five Armies Map!
We also explore:
Tolkien’s battle tactics vs Peter Jackson’s video game tactics.
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